RIYADH: The second night of the International Falcon Breeders Auction saw two falcons from German and British breeding farms sold for a total of SR201,000 ($54,000), amid a strong turnout of falconers and visitors interested in the heritage. Organized by the National Center for Falcons at its headq»»»

Qasatli Finance has signed a credit facility agreement with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) as part of its strategy to expand financing activities and strengthen cooperation with banking institutions. The agreement is aimed at supporting Qasatli’s mortgage financing operations and expanding access»»»

AOG Developments has signed a cooperation agreement with Mynt Hospitality to manage and operate units at Royal’s Ras El Hekma, the company’s latest development located at kilometer 205 in Egypt’s North Coast. Under the agreement, Mynt Hospitality will provide management and operational services for»»»

Roshan Masr Developments has signed partnership agreements with Raef Fahmi Architects, KAD Commercial Property Management, and Axes Consulting Services as the company prepares to launch its first development in Egypt. The agreements cover architectural design, consulting, and property and facilitie»»»

The Embassy of Pakistan in Cairo commemorated Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir on 5 August, reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir and reiterating its longstanding position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. The event was attended by embassy officials, media representatives, a»»»

Misr Italia Properties showcased the latest construction progress at its Solare Ras El Hekma development during a media tour, while announcing the launch of Amare Seafront Villas, a new residential district within the coastal destination. The visit was led by Mohamed El Assal and Karim El Assal, Co»»»

Mazaya Developments has launched its first residential project outside the New Capital, unveiling Town Ten in New Orabi, Obour City, as part of the company’s expansion strategy. The company has signed a strategic partnership with InfinityView, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s United Systems Group, to»»»

The Crisis Management Committee of the Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors (EFCBC) has proposed seven measures aimed at supporting the stability of Egypt’s real estate development and construction sectors amid the impact of successive global and regional crises since 2022.»»»

Trade between Romania and Egypt reached $452.97m between March and July 2026, marking an increase of nearly 21% compared with the same period of 2025, according to trade figures released by the Romanian Embassy in Cairo. The latest data point to a significant rise in Romanian exports to the Egyptia»»»

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman says every employee at his hedge fund, Pershing Square, owns company stock worth millions of dollars — from senior investment staff to receptionists and cleaners. Ackman said the broad-based ownership model is a key part of the firm’s workplace culture and has helpe»»»

People hold placards calling for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the war with Iran and stop Jewish settler violence against Palestinians at a protest near his residence in Jerusalem in March. Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarm»»»

Syria said on Sunday that it reached a deal with Moscow on the fate of Russia's two bases in the country, which it once used to provide military support to ousted leader Bashar Al Assad during the Syrian civil war. Syria's official SANA news agency quoted the foreign ministry as saying that Hmeimim»»»

Mumbai, India: India's aviation ministry said Sunday that an Air India pilot whose flight plunged dramatically in turbulence injuring 17 passengers and crew is undergoing a "confirmatory" psychoactive drug test. The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew, lost around 300 feet (91 metre»»»

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized frontline forces for rescue and evacuation operations amid widespread flooding, with additional personnel and assets on standby for rapid deployment to the hardest-hit areas, according to local media reports on Sunday. "We have made availab»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Sunday with Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar HE Dr. Mustafa Goksu. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and st»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the State of Qatar HE Valerie Lusamba Kabeya. The discussion centered on bilateral cooperation in the labour sector, exploring opportunities to strengthen and further deve»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Sunday with Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the State of Qatar HE Florence Tinguely. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and st»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli occupation forces carried out a demolition operation in the town of Srobbin in southern Lebanon 09-0»»»

Russian geologists have identified a “sweet spot” for scanning oil-bearing sandstone that could speed up reservoir analysis and cut computing costs, according to the Russian Science Foundation. By scanning rock samples at resolutions from 16.3 to 1.6 microns, the team found that accuracy stopped im»»»

DUBAI: British Lebanese actor Razane Jammal celebrated her 39th birthday with a celebratory post on Instagram. Dressed in a glittering gown, with a tiara and fur stole for accessories, Jammal was seen blowing out candles on a birthday cake in the video. “What a privilege it is to be growing older a»»»

Batam, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities have seized 1.3 tons of ketamine worth tens of millions of dollars from a foreign-flagged vessel, a top anti-drug official said on Sunday, in one of the country's largest drug busts. Authorities received intelligence in February that the MV King Sun was sail»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hamas: We remain committed to what was agreed with the mediators and the Peace Council on the roadmap for completing the implementation of »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hamas: We reiterate our seriousness about responsibly engaging in the implementation of the 15 agreed-upon provisions, establishing a clear»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading session lower by 12.14 points, or 0.12 percent, reaching 10,100.11 points. A total of 146,777,210 shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QAR 304,902,482.906 through 19,398 transactions across all sectors. The s»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) celebrated 10 promising technology companies' completion of the third cycle of the 'Wasel' programme, coinciding with the launch of the fourth cycle of the programme with the participation of 12 new companies. This comes within »»»

Dubai: Oman’s Tax Authority on Sunday issued a decision introducing mandatory electronic invoicing for VAT-registered businesses from April 2027, as the sultanate moves to strengthen tax compliance, improve transparency and advance the digitalisation of its tax system. Decision No. 189/2026, which »»»

Abu Dhabi: The cheers may have barely faded from Etihad Arena, but SB Girls are already looking ahead to their next UAE stage. After thousands of fans turned out for the Filipino girl group’s “Get Get Aw” concert in Abu Dhabi, they have one more promise for UAE audiences, Dubai will not simply be a»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index edged higher on Sunday, gaining 5.44 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 10,817.01. Total trading turnover on the benchmark index reached SR3.21 billion ($856 million), with 102 stocks advancing and 160 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu fe»»»

SEOUL: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ‌said up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers will be deployed in Russia to fight for Pyongyang’s ally, while calling on South Korea to provide support for ​its air defense. Zelensky said on X on Saturday that “a decision has been made for 30,000 to 50,0»»»

An ambulance crew was attacked with stones, sticks and axes in a Transylvanian village after residents reportedly mistook the emergency vehicle for one allegedly linked to an online kidnapping rumour. Angry Transylvanian villagers attack emergency vehicle with stones, sticks and axes The incident t»»»

Arab Finance: Emaar Misr for Development has decided to move forward with acquiring the remaining shares in Sky Tower for Real Estate Development through a share swap, the firm said in a disclosure filed with the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). This would raise Emaar Misr's ownership in the company to as »»»

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Indian expat community in the UAE is gearing up for a series of events to mark India's 80th Independence Day, with the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai both hosting onsite celebrations on August 15 and online events in the run up to the»»»

Iran is preparing to release new images of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in public, state media reported, amid months of speculation over his health and prolonged absence from public view. Iran’s state-run Mizan news agency, citing Basij Organisation deputy Qasem Qoraishi, said images of Khamenei»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) issued on Sunday the results of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Survey in the State of Qatar for the first quarter of 2026, which showed continued growth in inward and outward FDI from January to March 2026. Conducted in cooperation with the Qata»»»

No driver in the cab. No one is pressing buttons at every stop. Just a train that thinks for itself. Moscow is now testing the Lastochka with Level 4 automation – the highest grade. That means the train:Drives itselfOpens and closes doorsBrakes automaticallyDetects obstacles on the tracksA human op»»»

Bangkok: Dozens of bereaved students, parents and teachers queued at a Buddhist temple in Thailand on Sunday to pray over the body of a 12-year-old girl, one of eight victims of a home and school shooting two days earlier. The 14-year-old assailant shot dead the grandparents who raised him at their»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani led the well-wishers bidding farewell to HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman upon leaving along with the accompanying delegation from the Amiri Hall at Hamad International Airport, following a fraternal visit. Also bidding fa»»»

Damascus, Aug. 9 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani toured Latakia International Airport and Tartous Port on Sunday following a landmark agreement between Syria and Russia to reorganize Moscow’s presence on the Syrian coast. Al-Shaibani, accompanied »»»

The US-Iran conflict has entered a critical diplomatic phase, but there is little sign yet of a breakthrough on the ground. Talks mediated by Oman on managing the strategically important Strait of Hormuz are continuing, with Iran saying progress has been made. However, Tehran has made clear that an»»»

DUBAI: Authorities in the UAE handed over alleged transnational cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to face trial in Ireland, official Emirati media reported on Sunday. The 49-year-old Irishman allegedly ran a group out of Dubai that has been linked by US and European authorities to a vast criminal enterpri»»»

Damascus, Aug. 9 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh held talks with a senior U.S. Treasury official on Sunday on efforts to reintegrate Syria into the global financial system and expand technical cooperation between the two countries. Barnieh held the talks via videoconference wit»»»

A Ukrainian citizen living in Sofia was detained by officers from the Burgas Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in connection with the killing of a fellow Ukrainian national, committed early on Sunday morning, police said. The man was found in the area of Kableshkovo, in the coastal B»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani bid farewell to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman, as he and his accompanying delegation departed from the Amiri Terminal at Hamad International Airport, following a fraternal visit to the »»»

JEDDAH: Beaches and waterfronts in Jeddah governorate are witnessing significant interest from residents, visitors and tourists during the summer season. The Red Sea port city has emerged as Saudi Arabia’s top tourism destination, supported by advanced infrastructure and operational capabilities th»»»

After days on the run, Arjun Ayanki — a former political activist from Kerala turned central figure in a string of criminal cases — has finally been caught by police. He was arrested in Kannur in the early hours of Sunday after police tracked him to a flat where he had reportedly been hiding, accor»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria on Sunday said it reached a memorandum of understanding with Moscow over the fate of Russia’s two bases in the country, agreeing to convert the military facilities into joint training and rehabilitation centers within three months. Quoting the foreign ministry, Syria’s official SANA»»»

Summer travel in Hungary can bring more than sunshine and holidays. As temperatures rise, delays and disruptions on the country’s railway network can also become a familiar part of the journey. Table of Contents Everything passengers need to know about ticket refunds, season tickets and compensatio»»»

Dubai: Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu marked his 50th birthday with warm wishes pouring in from some of the biggest names in Indian cinema, political leaders and his family. Megastar Chiranjeevi was among those celebrating the milestone, describing Mahesh Babu as “the pride of Telugu Cinema”. “Happy »»»

Israeli occupation forces continued attacks across southern Lebanon, carrying out artillery shelling, a drone strike, demolitions, and ground incursions in several areas. Israeli artillery shelled Al-Mansouri, Mays al-Jabal, Al-Qantara, and areas around Kfar Remman, as well as Al-Slouqi valley and »»»

ANKARA: Ships are passing smoothly through the Turkish straits to the Black Sea despite heightened concerns about safety, two Turkish government officials told Reuters on Sunday. On Saturday, Bloomberg News reported that Ankara had restricted commercial ship traffic entering the Black Sea following»»»