Booked an Emirates flight? Your aircraft could now have brand-new cabins, Premium Economy
Dubai: Passengers flying with Emirates are increasingly likely to board an aircraft with upgraded cabins, after the Dubai-based airline completed a major milestone in its fleet refurbishment programme. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline has now retrofitted 100»»»
EU faces shrinking workforce and rising care needs as population set to drop 12% by 2100
The European Union’s population is expected to shrink and age significantly over the coming decades, creating pressure on labour markets, healthcare systems, care services and public finances, according to the European Commission’s third report on demographic transformation in the EU. The report, p»»»
President Iotova to Honour Bulgarian Athletes from World Championship for Athletes with Down Syndrome
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova will present the President's Honorary Plaquette to the Bulgarian entrants in the Down Syndrome World Championships which took place under her auspices, the President's Press Secretariat said. Nearly 400 athletes from 27 countries participated in the World Champions»»»
Cătălin Pațachia, Shopfully: In an Economy of Caution, Retail Must Sell Clarity, Not Just Promotions
Romania’s economy is entering the second half of 2026 amid persistently high inflation, declining consumption, elevated financing costs and an interim political environment that is reducing predictability. For consumers, these are not abstract macroeconomic concepts. They translate into everyday de»»»
President of Somalia arrives in Doha to offer condolences
Doha, Qatar: President of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Doha on Tuesday to offer condolences on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International»»»
President of Egypt departs Doha after Condolences
Doha: President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi departed Doha on Tuesday after offering condolences on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure at Hamad International Airpor»»»
Highly sensitive: Top court refuses to restore Friday namaz at Bhojshala, orders nearby prayer space
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s verdict declaring the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar a Hindu temple, but directed the state government to provide an open space near the monument where Muslims can offer Friday namaz as an»»»
BCR lists RON 1 billion bond issue on Bucharest Stock Exchange
Banca Comercială Română (BCR) listed a new bond issue on the Regulated Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on Tuesday, July 14, with a value of over RON 1 billion. The bonds trade under the ticker BCR33 and have a maturity of seven years. This is BCR’s first bond issue of 2026, its 13th bo»»»
Iranian Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia: The Strait of Hormuz will never be opened through US war, sabotage, or aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia: The Strait of Hormuz will never be opened through US war, sabotage, or aggress»»»
Parliament Leader: Constitution Laid Foundation for Bulgaria’s Modern Democratic State
“The Constitution laid the foundation for the modern democratic Bulgarian state that we have today,” National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova said on Tuesday as she opened a roundtable discussion, titled “35 Years of the Modern Constitution”, in Parliament. Dotsova organized the forum. “The Constitu»»»
Media Review: July 14
UKRAINE WAR During Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev's visit to Paris for the Bastille Day military parade, a bTV journalist asked him why he is in the French capital for the parade but no one represented Bulgaria at a meeting of 34 countries supporting Ukraine against Russia's aggression. Radev»»»
The Hungarian forint is weakening sharply – what comes next?
The Hungarian forint weakened against the US dollar in June as geopolitical tensions and changing expectations for American interest rates boosted demand for the US currency. Despite the monthly setback, however, the forint remains one of the world’s strongest-performing currencies over the past qu»»»
China's top political adviser to visit North Korea this week - UPI.com
China's top political adviser Wang Huning (R), seen here at a meeting in Beijing in June 2025, will visit North Korea this week, state media reported Tuesday. File Pool Photo by Jade Gao/EPA SEOUL, July 14 (UPI) -- A delegation led by China's top political adviser Wang Huning will visit North Korea»»»
Amir receives more condolences on passing of Father Amir
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received more mourners offering condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani at Lusail Palace on Tuesday morning. HH the Amir received Their Excellencies the Sheikhs, ministers, dignitaries, memb»»»
President of Lebanon departs Doha after offering condolences
Doha, Qatar: President of the Republic of Lebanon HE General Joseph Aoun departed Doha on Tuesday after offering condolences on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure at Hamad International Air»»»
UN agency investigating reports of 2 boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees
SYDNEY: The United Nations refugee agency is investigating reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees said in a statement Tuesday that the boats reportedly departed Myanmar’s western sta»»»
Apple’s first foldable iPhone could arrive in UAE with iPhone 18 Pro — launch date, price and everything we know
Apple fans in the UAE may finally get the iPhone they have been waiting for. Apple is reportedly preparing its biggest iPhone shake-up yet, with its first-ever foldable iPhone expected to make its debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September 2026. While Apple has not confirmed any details,»»»
Ukraine Security Framework Impossible Without Russian Participation - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - It is impossible to formulate security guarantees for Ukraine without Russia's participation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Earlier, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, following the summit of the "coalition of the willing" in Paris, stated that Russia would not »»»
Aoun condemns attacks on Gulf states and Jordan
President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday deplored Iran’s attacks against several Gulf states and Jordan -- which followed U.S. strikes on the Islamic republic -- as well as an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels against an airport in southern Saudi Arabia that followed an attack on Sanaa’s airport. In a statem»»»
Transport minister witnesses signing of guarantee agreement between FEDCOC, Egyptian Customs Authority
The Egyptian Customs Authority and the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC), signed a TIR guarantee agreement, marking a key step in implementing the UN-backed international road transport system aimed at facilitating cross-border trade. The singing ceremony was attended by Finance »»»
Planning to buy car insurance online? UAE Ministry warns of scam
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) has issued a warning to the public against fake social media accounts impersonating vehicle insurance companies and offering fraudulent deals to scam unsuspecting victims. In a post shared on its official social media accounts, the ministry said fraudsters »»»
Oman inflation rises 2.8% in June
RIYADH: Oman’s annual inflation rate reached 2.8 percent in June compared with the same month a year earlier, according to consumer price index data issued by the National Center for Statistics and Information. Average inflation during the first half of 2026, covering the period from January to Jun»»»
Saudi Arabia evolving from driving growth to exporting development knowledge: World Bank
RIYADH: The transformation taking place in Saudi Arabia’s labor market is no longer measured solely by the decline in unemployment to a historic low of 2.8 percent, or by the fact that half of employed Saudi citizens now work in the private sector. It is increasingly measured by the Kingdom’s abili»»»
Vucic: Attendance of Bastille Day parade at this level a great honour for Serbia
PARIS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is in Paris for the Bastille Day military parade, said on Tuesday it was a great honour for Serbia to be attending France's National Day celebrations at this level for the first time. "I am grateful to President Emmanuel Macron, who, with this invitat»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3719
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3719 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»
Aoun offers condolences in Doha over late emir
President Joseph Aoun visited Doha on Tuesday to offer condolences to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani over the death of his father, the late emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The president was welcomed at the airport by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Thani, the Qatari Minister of»»»
Bahrain jails three over alleged IRGC-linked plots targeting vital sites
The Supreme Criminal Court in Bahrain has issued rulings in two separate espionage cases involving three defendants accused of working with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to support hostile and terrorist activities against the Kingdom. The Chief Prosecutor of the Terrorist Crimes P»»»
Planning a Dubai trip? Emirates now lets Indian travellers pay for flights in monthly EMIs
Dubai: Indian travellers booking flights to Dubai and beyond on Emirates can now pay for their tickets in monthly instalments, Dubai's flagship airline announced on Monday. The airline introduced a new Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) payment option for customers in India. Sign up for our daily bus»»»
Egypt’s Ministry of Finance Announces Milestone Reduction in Budget Deficit
The Ministry of Finance has reported a substantial decrease in Egypt’s overall budget deficit for the period from July to November in the current fiscal year (2024/2025). The deficit has been reduced by LE 92 billion, now standing at LE 560.6 billion, which is 3.2% of the Gross Domestic Product (GD»»»
Foreign Buying Lifts EGX as Blue Chips Rejoin Broader Advance
The Egyptian Exchange advanced on Monday, July 13, as foreign investors returned to net buying and the benchmark EGX30 recovered from the previous session’s marginal decline. Gains extended across most principal indices, although the lower-volatility index edged down, indicating that the advance wa»»»
Omani Foreign Minister: Current war a disaster, it lacked UN mandate and failed to achieve any of its objectives - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Omani Foreign Minister: Current war a disaster, it lacked UN mandate and failed to achieve any of its objectives 14-07-2026 12:24 PM Latest»»»
Hungary’s central bank chief sends strong message
The Hungarian banking system remains well capitalised and highly liquid, while a faster-than-expected decline in inflation could create room for further interest rate cuts during the summer, according to Mihály Varga, Governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB). Speaking at the 37th annual gener»»»
Amir receives Chairman of Presidential Council of Libya
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Chairman of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya HE Dr. Mohamed Al Menfi and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where His Excellency offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sh»»»
Shipping slows to near standstill in Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions escalate
Capitals, July 14 (SANA) Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed to a near standstill early Tuesday as military tensions between the United States and Iran intensified, prompting renewed European calls to safeguard freedom of navigation and sending oil prices to their highest level in »»»
Keeta launches white paper at LEAP East exploring the future of Saudi Arabia’s digital economy
Keeta, the on-demand delivery platform backed by global technology leader Meituan, has launched a new white paper exploring how technology-enabled delivery platforms can support Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and create new opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth. »»»
Israeli strikes kill two people in Gaza, including a 10-year-old, medics say
CAIRO: An Israeli strike and gunfire killed at least two Palestinians, including a 10-year-old boy, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Gazan health officials said. The deaths add to a toll of more than 1,100 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks since an October ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took»»»
Romanian startups publicly signal EUR 95 million in local funding in H1 – TechAngels
In the first six months of the year, 45 startups announced either already raised rounds, rounds in preparation, open rounds, funding targets or future capital needs, according to public signals. Where amounts were disclosed, the local volume points to around EUR 95 million in announced, open or tar»»»
Amir receives President of Mauritania
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania HE Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where His Excellency offered condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir S»»»
Russian Strikes Cripple Ukraine's Fuel and Transport Networks
Russian Armed Forces carried out strikes on facilities of the fuel-energy and transport infrastructure used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Tuesday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops, and artillery of the Russi»»»
Luxury real estate branding in Dubai: Why every ‘reinvention’ looks the same
As brand strategists, we've seen category inflation play out across countless industries. For me, nowhere illustrates it more clearly today than Dubai real estate development. Every industry has one inevitably overused shortcut: tech has innovation. Hospitality has escape. Communications has purpos»»»
Serbia Surrenders Ex-Bulgarian Development Bank CEO Mavrodiev to Bulgarian Authorities
Serbian authorities have surrendered former Bulgarian Development Bank CEO Stoyan Mavrodiev to Bulgaria. Mavrodiev is currently at the Kalotina border crossing between Serbia and Bulgaria and is expected to depart shortly for the National Investigation Service in Sofia, his lawyer Emanuil Yordanov »»»
Mayan astronomer's name deciphered from ancient ruins
Guatemala City: Archaeologists have transcribed mural symbols from Mayan ruins to learn the name of an astronomer and mathmetician from the ancient civilization for the first time, Guatemala's Ministry of Culture said Monday. The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to »»»
Northeast China steps up flood response as typhoon brings torrential rain
Shenyang/Changchun: Nearly 365,000 people were evacuated across northeast China's Liaoning Province by early Tuesday as torrential rain triggered by Typhoon Bavi battered the region, sending multiple rivers above warning levels and prompting emergency responses. Heavy rain lashed central and northe»»»
Amir receives President of Lebanon
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received President of the Republic of Lebanon HE General Joseph Aoun and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where His Excellency offered condolences on the passing of the late Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-T»»»
Dubai strengthens social sector as 38 professionals take oath, bringing licensed workforce to 1,144
Dubai’s social sector has reached another milestone with 38 professionals completing their licensing requirements and taking the professional oath, strengthening the emirate’s growing network of qualified experts across social, psychological and educational disciplines. The latest cohort, the third»»»
Lebanon and Israel hold talks in Rome amid renewed Mideast fighting
Lebanon and Israel are holding new negotiations under U.S. auspices in Rome on Tuesday, against the backdrop of a regional escalation between Washington and Tehran. The two countries, officially at war for decades, reached a framework agreement on June 26, after five rounds of negotiations in Washi»»»
Vazrazhdane Seeks Hearing of Regional Minister, Road Agency Head over Crash Barriers, Rising Number of Accidents
The Vazrazhdane parliamentary group has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly for a joint plenary hearing of Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov and Road Infrastructure Agency Management Board Chair Alexander Todorov, the party’s press centre said on Tuesday. The pr»»»
PM Radev: Government Seeks to Cut Deficit Further in 2027 Budget
"We are doing everything possible and we have exhausted all possible options to reduce Bulgaria's budget deficit to an acceptable level above 3%," Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said in Paris on Tuesday in a video posted on the Council of Ministers' Facebook page. According to a Government-pr»»»
Ivan Karchev Steps Down as Election Commission Spokesperson
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has relieved Ivan Karchev of his duties as spokesperson at his own request, according to a decision published on the commission's website on Tuesday. Karchev, who was nominated by Progressive Bulgaria, remains a member of the CEC. Stoyanka Balova-Tsvetkova, als»»»
Bahrain says intercepted multiple Iranian attacks
Bahrain on Tuesday said it intercepted several Iranian attacks on its territory, as fighting between Washington and Tehran escalated over the vital Strait of Hormuz. "Air defense systems... intercepted and destroyed several treacherous aerial attacks launched by Iran this Tuesday morning," the Bahr»»»