Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi have introduced new restrictions on delivery motorcycles, banning them from using highways with speed limits of 120km/h or above following a rise in serious accidents involving riders. Abu Dhabi Mobility, through the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), said the mo»»»

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, the Gaza Health Ministry said Wednesday. The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire along the boundary that divid»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev believes that municipalities are the backbone of statehood and a key driver of strong regions. He was speaking at the opening of the National Meeting of Local and Central Executive Authorities, held at the NDK convention centre in Sofia. The forum brought together more th»»»

JD Vance was supposed to be spending the week promoting his new book, the kind of event a potential presidential candidate like the vice president typically uses to speak to a wide audience about his life and values ahead of a campaign. Instead, the rollout of Vance's second book, "Communion: Findi»»»

Dubai: flydubai has launched direct flights to Benghazi, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate services to the Libyan city. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai-based airline will fly three times a week to Benghazi Benina International Airport, expanding its A»»»

ALULA: AlUla is no stranger to art. It is renowned as an “open-air natural museum” with 7,000 years of lived-in history. Even so, the upcoming AlUla Contemporary Art Museum, created as part of Saudi Vision 2030, is sure to be the talk of the town. The famed Paris-based Lebanon-born architect, Lina »»»

Brasov and Cluj-Napoca remain Romania's top two most attractive cities to live in, while Constanta climbed to third place, according to the 2026 Urban Attractiveness Index compiled by the Institute for Visionary Cities (IOV).The top 10 is rounded out by Timisoara, Sibiu, Oradea, Iasi, Bucharest, Al»»»

Nearly half of teenagers in Romania believe they spend too many hours in front of screens and more than a third say their use of social media is excessive, according to data from a new Eurobarometer survey on the impact of excessive screen use and social media on young people's mental health.The ph»»»

Falling consumption and purchasing power, domestic political instability and rising operating costs are the factors that have most affected companies' hiring plans, according to a survey conducted by eJobs Romania and published on Wednesday.Thus, 41.3% of employers who took part in the survey said »»»

The direction Romania is heading in is the wrong one, the vast majority of Romanians believe, 81%, according to an Avangarde survey conducted nationwide between June 9 and June 16.At the same time, when asked whether, from their point of view, the direction Romania is heading is a good one or a wro»»»

Rising costs for fuel, energy, labour, warehousing and transport are intensifying inflationary pressures throughout the entire logistics chain, with the effects being gradually passed on to manufacturers, retailers and ultimately consumers, according to an analysis conducted by logistics company Ra»»»

The interim Minister of Internal Affairs, Catalin Predoiu, had a meeting on Wednesday with a World Bank delegation, during which he highlighted the decrease in illegal migration registered at Romania's borders, of approximately 70% compared to previous years.The discussions aimed to present some pr»»»

Western order remains grounded predominantly in the spontaneous order of the market, despite the high level of government intervention in modern economies, Lucian Croitoru, adviser to the governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), said on Wednesday at a debate on his book "Letter to Augustin -»»»

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) lawmakers will not vote for the Vestea Cabinet, the leader of the USR senators, Petrisor Peiu, said on Wednesday, adding that sanctions could be possible otherwise.Asked if the AUR MPs who would vote for this government would be excluded or sanctioned, »»»

President of the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) announced on Wednesday that the party's MPs will not support a possible vote of confidence for the Vestea Government."Our decision was not to support the investiture of the Government. Thus, we will not vote for the Government when the l»»»

The Save Romania Union (USR)'s Political Committee decided on Wednesday, with unanimous votes, not to support the Vestea Government.''A Government that does not have the support of the citizens will not have ours either. USR has just decided that unanimously, in the Political Committee, where over »»»

Catalin Predoiu resigned on Wednesday from the position of first vice-president of the PNL, according to liberal sources.The resignation comes after he took a position in favor of supporting the prime minister-designate Adrian Vestea.On Monday, Predoiu said that the solution to the current politica»»»

The National Political Bureau of the National Liberal Party (PNL) decided on Wednesday to call the party's Congress for Sunday."The National Political Bureau has convened the National Liberal Party's Congress for Sunday. This is a moment for clarification, accountability and setting the direction f»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) will hold an Extraordinary National Council meeting on Friday to convene an Extraordinary Congress of the party for Sunday at 12:00 at Romexpo, the party announced."The leadership of the National Liberal Party, meeting in the National Political Bureau session on the»»»

The mine hunter M 271 "Captain Constantin Dumitrescu" participates in the tenth activation of the MCM BLACK SEA (Mine Countermeasures Black Sea Task Group), between June 13-26, a regional initiative developed by Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey, to combat the danger posed by sea mines and to maintain a»»»

Prime Minister-designate Adrian Vestea announced that he will submit the government program and the list of the new Cabinet to Parliament on Thursday."We are in the final stage of finalizing the government program. Each measure is analyzed responsibly from the perspective of the budgetary impact, s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Family Medicine Specialist at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) Dr. Enas Al Nator has emphasised that the presence of abundant sunshine does not automatically guarantee adequate vitamin D levels, noting that several lifestyle and health-related factors can prevent individuals »»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in India’s RBL Bank through a primary capital infusion of about $2.75 billion, or nearly Rs260 billion, marking one of the largest cross-border banking deals in India. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»

Summer 2026 has already begun, and early forecasts suggest that holiday costs across Europe will remain elevated. Rising inflation in supply chains, higher labor expenses, and continued strong international tourism demand are among the main factors pushing prices upward. A comparison of Bulgaria, N»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia should be invited to join the Group of Seven nations as the organization adapts to a changing global order, according to a column published in the Daily Telegraph by former UK prime ministerial representative to Saudi Arabia Ken Costa. Costa argued that while the G7 was created »»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 has got off to an epic start and just six days after the thrilling curtain-raiser at Mexico City Stadium, the tournament’s all-time daily attendance record has been broken. In total, 281,223 fans took their places in the stands across four group-stage encounters»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai surged on Thursday morning, reversing Wednesday’s dip as global bullion rose after the signing of an interim peace agreement between the US and Iran. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up f»»»

Dubai: UAE borrowers waiting for cheaper mortgages, car loans and business finance may have to wait longer after the Central Bank of the UAE kept its Base Rate unchanged at 3.65%. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The decision, announced on June 17, followed the US Feder»»»

Dubai: The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but borrowers hoping for relief received a clear warning after nearly half of policymakers signalled support for at least one rate hike later this year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The decisi»»»

Warsaw remains the undisputed centre of Poland's skyscraper boom, accounting for 74 percent of all high-rise buildings in the country, most of them offices, according to new figures from CBRE. While towers over 70 metres still make up just 2.5 percent of office stock across Poland's ten largest cit»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s planned Gold Line is beginning to influence the investment case for some of the city’s busiest residential districts, with brokers and developers expecting the biggest lift in communities where property demand has grown faster than public transport access. Sign up for our daily busin»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International has launched an appeal to donors and philanthropists to help complete the funding for a Dh2.1 million integrated charitable village in the Southern Region of Zamboanga in the Republic of the Philippines , a project designed to provide housing, educati»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers are increasingly looking beyond popular social media destinations and seeking new experiences this summer, with flexibility and personalisation becoming bigger factors in holiday planning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.According to recent resear»»»

For more than a century, the idea of a space elevator has belonged to the realm of science fiction: a colossal tether stretching from Earth into space, carrying cargo and people to orbit without the thunderous violence of rockets, their emissions, and residual debris. Today, however, scientists and»»»

Jackson Lahmeyer, a Republican candidate for the House of Representatives in Oklahoma, dropped out of the race Wednesday after President Donald Trump rescinded his endorsement and supported Lahmeyer's opponent. File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- Shortly after Presid»»»

LONDON: In what it describes as a campaign of self-defense, Israel has seized approximately 1,000 sq. km of land in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria since October 2023 — about 5 percent of its territory within the 1949 borders, according to a recent analysis. The new zones of control, rights groups say, hav»»»

DOHA: beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the global sports, entertainment and media group, today announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with The All England Lawn Tennis Club, securing its exclusive broadcast rights to The Championships, Wimbledon across 24 territories in the Middle East and»»»

Ierapetra, Greece: On his fishing boat moored in the Greek port of Ierapetra in southwestern Crete, Alexis Charlambakis pries open the mouth of a freshly-caught pufferfish to reveal two massive teeth on each jaw. "If one of these bites you, it will take your finger clean off," the 43-year-old said.»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, the Gaza Health Ministry said on Wednesday. The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, the Gaza Health Ministry said on Wednesday. The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire»»»

ABU DHABI: UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Rountree Jr. will take place on July 25 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, bringing two marquee matchups featuring athletes whose stories extend far beyond rankings and records. For Magomed Ankalaev, life outside the Octagon moves at a calmer pace. Known for his c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is set to script a defining chapter in global motorsport history by hosting a trio of global championships comprising of the Qatar 1812 KM - FIA World Endurance Championship 2026, MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026, and the FORMULA 1 QATAR »»»

Sharjah: From prized Khneizi and Khalas dates to a new competition for women growing palms at home, this year's Al Dhaid Dates Festival is set to offer more than a showcase of the UAE's finest harvests. Returning for its milestone 10th edition from July 23 to 26 at Expo Al Dhaid, the festival will »»»

DUBAI: Eight months into a ceasefire that has failed to stop Israeli attacks or fully open Gaza’s borders, the 2.1 million Palestinians inside the besieged enclave are entering a summer that aid agencies warn could accelerate an already unfolding public health catastrophe. As summer temperatures so»»»

JILJILIYA, Palestinian Territories Israeli settlers set fire to mosques in two West Bank villages on Wednesday, the local mayors said, while AFP journalists at the site saw signs of arson and vandalism. Israel’s military confirmed to AFP the arson and graffiti on the mosques, but did not identify t»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has crossed a market capitalisation of Dh1 trillion, with its General Index reaching 6,115.97 points, the Dubai Media Office announced Wednesday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The milestone comes as UAE markets recorded gains f»»»

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the country’s first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme, allowing citizens and residents to invest in government-backed Sharia-compliant securities. A T-Sukuk is a type of Sharia-compliant government investment certificate. The “T” stands for Treasury,»»»

Dubai: Arada has started the pre-launch phase of 100 Avenue Road, a 172-apartment residential development in London’s Swiss Cottage, marking the UAE-headquartered developer’s first London product after its acquisition of Regal last year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»

Dubai: Revolut has received Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services licences from the Central Bank of the UAE, clearing a major regulatory step before the global fintech launches its local product offering. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The approval follo»»»

Dubai: Residents and visitors in Dubai can now have greater confidence in the food on their plates. Dubai Municipality has launched a state-of-the-art laboratory that can detect prohibited substances and potentially harmful nanoparticles—including titanium dioxide, a common additive used to whiten »»»