Dubai: UAE landlords can now check the credit scores of prospective tenants before signing rental agreements, as Etihad Credit Bureau's (ECB) new Tenant Screening service has officially gone live. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The service, first»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has exempted a range of businesses from paying the fee required to obtain permits for 24-hour operations, while introducing new regulations governing around-the-clock trading. The exemptions apply to fuel stations, specifically fuel dispe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index gained 14.48 points, or 0.14%, at the start of Sunday's trading, up to 10,225 points compared to the previous session’s close, supported by five sectors. The market showed positive performance in the Transportation sector (+0.41%), Consumer Good»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Department of Chemicals and Hazardous Waste, concluded the activities of its summer training programme dedicated to students from Qatar University (QU) and the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST). Some 30 male»»»

Lahore, Pakistan: Pakistan on Sunday replaced struggling Test captain Shan Masood with Babar Azam, who will start a third stint as skipper on the tours of the West Indies and England starting later this month. Masood, 36, took over from Azam in December 2023 and led the side to 12 defeats in 16 Tes»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s licensed tourism hospitality facilities rose 22.7 percent year on year to 6,122 in the first quarter of 2026, as the Kingdom continued expanding accommodation capacity to support its growing tourism sector. Data released by the General Authority for Statistics showed serviced»»»

Abu Dhabi: July is among the hottest months of the year in the UAE, with soaring temperatures, occasional convective rainfall and increased humidity expected as seasonal weather systems take hold, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the country is influenced during J»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia deported 12,292 violators of residency, labour and border security regulations over the past week, as authorities intensified nationwide enforcement campaigns targeting illegal residency and border-related offences. The Ministry of Interior said a further 16,912 violators were »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has announced that maritime navigation activities have resumed normally for all types of maritime vessels and ships, effective immediately. In a statement, the ministry urged all vessel owners and operators to continue complying with existing maritime regulatio»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump hailed America on its 250th birthday Saturday as the "crowning achievement" of human history, even as he used the event to renew his attack on domestic opponents he branded communists. In a speech delayed by several hours when storms forced the t»»»

Geneva, July 5 (SANA) The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic has condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a café in Damascus on July 2, calling for those responsible to be held accountable. In a statement posted on X, the commission said the attack kill»»»

ADEN: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed 14 troops in an attack south of the port city of Hodeidah, a military official aligned with the country’s internationally-recognized government told AFP on Sunday. The official said pro-government forces had repelled the attack in Hays district, south »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez on the occasion of her country's Independence Day.»»»

Reconnaissance units of the Russian Sever battlegroup locate Ukrainian Starlink terminals through the enemy's poor camouflage, enabling detection both on the front line and in rear areas, the commander of the unit told Sputnik. In June alone, over 60 such stations were destroyed in the Kharkov regi»»»

HOUSTON: The end result was as expected, but for 45 minutes the performance was not. After a quintessential game of two halves, Morocco became the first African team in history to twice reach the World Cup quarterfinals, yet it was not the easy game against Canada that many fans anticipated. When t»»»

DOHA: Qatar said ​on Sunday that maritime activities would ‌resume ‌with ​immediate ‌effect, ⁠according ​to a Transport Ministry ⁠statement posted on ⁠X. This ‌reverses a ‌June ​29 ‌advisory ‌that had urged all ‌vessels to suspend sailing ⁠and maritime ⁠activities until further notice.»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector expanded at a four-month high in June, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index rising to 53.3 from 52.8, driven by stronger domestic demand and new orders. The Riyad Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, climbed to its highest level since»»»

BEIJING: ​The Chinese and Russian navies will hold joint exercises in the waters and airspace off the Chinese city of Qingdao next week, ‌China’s defense ‌ministry and Russian ​state ‌media ⁠said ​on Sunday. “Following ⁠the exercises, some of the forces from both sides will proceed to relevant area»»»

CARACAS: Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE Delcy Rodriguez awarded the 'Heroes of Venezuela' medal to Qatar International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) in recognition of their humanitarian efforts during rescue and relief operations foll»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department said that the country will experience fresh to strong northwesterly winds from Monday, July 6, till the end of the week. In a social media weather post, the department said the winds are expected to range from fresh to strong, with blowing dust likely t»»»

Dubai: The UAE is home to 150 varieties of dates, with nine among the country's most widely cultivated and recognised, reinforcing its position as one of the world's leading date-producing nations, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has said. In a video published on X, the ministry said»»»

The Bulgarian Ministry of Interior marked the 147th anniversary of its establishment with a wreath-laying ceremony at Sofia's Monument to the Unknown Soldier and a blessing of the ministry's colours on Sunday. President Iliana Iotova said in a speech: "When Prince Alexander I of Battenberg establis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport has announced the full resumption of maritime navigation activities for all types of marine vessels and ships. This is effective from the date the circular was issued. The Ministry therefore urged everyone to comply with applicable maritime regulations and ins»»»

Despite years of soaring inflation and the rapid spread of digital payments, Hungarians continue to keep surprisingly large amounts of cash at home. According to a new study by experts at the Hungarian National Bank (MNB), the main reason is not everyday shopping but the desire for financial securi»»»

VIENNA (Sputnik) - Rosatom's actions at the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the Israeli and US strikes on Iran were reasonable and appropriate, IAEA Director Rafael Grossi told RIA Novosti. "We talked to Russia about this and to the government and to Rosatom. And we have indications that they ar»»»

GENEVA (Sputnik) - Europe is hardly capable of offering constructive ideas for a Ukrainian settlement today, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told RIA Novosti. "Regarding the recent increased frequency of statements by European leaders about the need to 'talk' with Russia, primarily »»»

A detachment of Russia’s Pacific Fleet has arrived at the naval base in Qingdao, China, for the joint Russia-China exercise Maritime Interaction-2026, the Pacific Fleet press service said. The drills will take place in the Yellow Sea from July 6 to 13.Russian and Chinese naval forces, supported by »»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail has announced various types of passenger violations carrying fines ranging from Dh100 to Dh10,000, covering offences committed aboard passenger trains, inside stations and at facilities managed by the railway operator. The operator said authorised Etihad Rail employees may is»»»

Criticism is mounting over what can be described as inconsistent messaging from Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s cabinet, with political statements and policy signals often shifting depending on context, audience, or timing. The government, in office for less than two months, is already facing accusati»»»

ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara for the NATO summit could help secure Turkiye’s acquisition of dozens of fighter jet engines, but won’t resolve the F-35 dispute that has soured ties, analysts say. The July 7-8 summit, which is being hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, wi»»»

Bulgaria is among the European countries benefiting from the continued expansion of the short-term rental market, as bookings through platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, and Expedia maintained strong growth across the European Union during the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest figures, »»»

Dubai: Dubai is moving closer to a cashless public transport network as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completes 72% of the biggest upgrade to the Nol card system since its launch in 2009. The new account-based ticketing platform will enable commuters to pay with QR codes, digital wallets,»»»

Dubai Police has emphasised the importance of continuous care, attention and supervision of children during the summer holidays and while travelling abroad, highlighting the critical role of families in ensuring child safety outside the country. The Child and Women Protection Department at Dubai Po»»»

On July 5, 2016, FBI Director James Comey announced the agency wouldn't recommend charges be brought against Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. 1 of 7 | Democratic candidate for president Hillary Clinton gives a speech by the Trump Plaza on the Atlantic City boardwalk in Atlantic Ci»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Saudi Arabia basketball teams meet in Jeddah today in the closing fixture of the third window of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 in Qatar. The clash comes amid an intense battle for group leadership. Lebanon currently tops the standings with 9 poin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mowasalat (Karwa) welcomed 50 young sustainable development ambassadors from the Sustainable Development Ambassadors Centre to the Lusail Bus Depot, as part of their ‘Sustainability Coffee’ programme. The visit provided an opportunity for the ambassadors to explore one of Qatar’s key s»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has unveiled ‘QIIB Online Shop’, an innovative digital rewards marketplace integrated into its Mobile and Internet Banking platforms. The new service offers customers a wide range of flexible redemption options, enabling them to instantly redeem their QIIB Rewards Points for produ»»»

Doha, Qatar: In an exciting atmosphere that reflected the growing passion for esports, the eFIBA World Finals Qatar 2026 – Season 4 concluded yesterday at Mall of Qatar. The tournament was organised by the Local Organizing Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, in cooperation with t»»»

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Skopje: The State of Qatar has participated in an economic forum in the Republic of North Macedonia focused on turning sustainability into a competitive advantage and building resilient institutions in an uncertain global environment. The forum, held in Skopje on Friday, was organised by the Minist»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has emphasised the role of sport as a powerful tool to promote equality and diversity and combat racism and xenophobia, during a session at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The State of Qatar took part on Friday in an interactive dialogue with the UN Special Rapport»»»

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of International Plastic Bag Free Day, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company has launched the “Bagging a Better Tomorrow” initiative in collaboration with QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Chan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs continues to direct returns from specialised endowment funds towards addressing evolving community needs, with the Endowment for Supporting Vulnerable Families serving as a key initiative to promote fami»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged motorists to respect designated parking regulations and refrain from using parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, stressing that such behaviour reflects civic responsibility. In an awareness message shared through its social media»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE Delcy Rodríguez, on the occasion of her country's Independence Day.»»»

This weekend, the United States marks 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, one of the most influential political texts in modern history. Its assertion that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed, and that all people are endowed with the rights t»»»

Fatalities from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes jumped to nearly 3,000 people, official updated figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors. Tens of thousands more are still reported missing following the »»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl Island and Gewan Island, has announced a reduction in the Master Community Service Charges for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to delivering long-term value to owners and investors while maintaining the quality and ef»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices ended the week little changed as investors weighed improving prospects for a US-Iran agreement against lingering uncertainty over security in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude settled at $72.12 a barrel, up 0.2% on the week, while US West Texas Intermediate closed at $68.78,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank was awarded the prestigious “Best Use of AI in Financial Services” award by Middle East Economic Digest (MEED) at the MENA Banking Excellence Retail, Digital & SME Awards 2026. In a highly competitive field, Commercial Bank stood out for the quality and relevance of the»»»