Dubai: Prof KK Abdul Gaffar, a former Indian expat in the UAE who was widely respected as a techno-educationist, consultant engineer and author and who helped shape engineering and medical education across India and the UAE, died back home on Sunday morning. He was 88. Though he hailed from Kerala,»»»

Global alternative payments platform Pay10 has officially entered the European Union after securing an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the National Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank), a milestone that positions the company among only three EMI licence holders in the country and a»»»

​​​​​​Tunis, July 5 (TAP) -The weather on Sunday will be slightly cloudy nationwide, getting temporarily very cloudy in the afternoon over western heights, according to a bulletin issued by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Highs will...»»»

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency and beIN Media Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of cybersecurity awareness and national capacity building. The MoU outlines cooperation across several areas, most notably offering training opportunit»»»

Doha: Mannai Home, in partnership with TCL, has officially launched the highly anticipated 2026 TCL SQD-Mini LED TV lineup in Qatar, introducing the premium C7L, C8L, and flagship X11L models. The launch event showcased TCL's latest display innovations, bringing exceptional brightness, cinematic co»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has opened subscriptions for its July “Sah” savings sukuk, offering retail investors a fixed annual return of 4.60 percent through the digital channels of accredited financial institutions. The subscription period began at 10 a.m. Saudi time on July 6 and will close at 3 p.m. o»»»

The General Command of Sharjah Police has foiled a criminal plot carried out by an electronic fraud network involving seven suspects of Asian nationalities, officials said. According to police, the group impersonated official entities to deceive victims and lure them into downloading malicious appl»»»

Hungary now has the oldest railway rolling stock in Europe, according to a recent study cited by Transport Minister Dávid Vitézy, who says decades of underinvestment have left the country’s train network lagging far behind its regional neighbours. In a Facebook post published on Saturday, Vitézy de»»»

MOSCOW: One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said in the early hours of Sunday, as Russian and Ukrainian leaders held separate calls with US President Donald Trump on ending the war, now in its fifth year. Two others were injured in the »»»

At least ​eight people, including four children, were ‌shot ‌late ​on ‌the ⁠Fourth ​of July in ⁠Brooklyn’s Coney Island, New ⁠York, ‌ABC News ‌said ​on ‌Sunday, ‌citing the New York City ‌Police Department. Reuters could ⁠not immediately ⁠verify the report.»»»

Katmandu, Nepal: One hundred days after taking power promising sweeping reform, Nepal’s 36-year-old rapper-turned-Prime Minister Balendra Shah has upended the government while remaining an elusive public figure. The former mayor of Katmandu, better known as “Balen,” reached the milestone on Sunday »»»

When I was growing up, holidays did not begin with a boarding pass. They began in the last few days of school, when nothing in class really mattered anymore. Something would shift. Books still being packed, signatures exchanged, classrooms noisier than usual, as if the year had already loosened its»»»

Washington, United States: A massive July Fourth celebration on Washington's National Mall was evacuated on Saturday, due to an approaching severe thunderstorm, AFP reporters said. A few hours before President Donald Trump was due to deliver a campaign rally-style address to a crowd of tens of thou»»»

Philadelphia: Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said his side had "fought like lions" in their 1-0 World Cup defeat at the hands of France on Saturday. "France couldn't find the answers, and it took a bit of individual skill and a penalty given by VAR to make the difference which their football had not»»»

Katmandu, Nepal: One hundred days after taking power promising sweeping reform, Nepal’s 36-year-old rapper-turned-Prime Minister Balendra Shah has upended the government while remaining an elusive public figure. The former mayor of Katmandu, better known as “Balen,” reached the milestone on Sunday »»»

Damascus, July 5 (SANA) Chemonics has opened an office in Syria to expand its cooperation with Syrian institutions, organizations and local communities in support of education, basic services, emergency response and the country’s recovery efforts. Speaking at the launch ceremony, attended by govern»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has introduced stricter regulations for car and motorcycle rental companies, requiring comprehensive insurance, bilingual rental contracts and in-car cameras in chauffeur-driven vehicles under a new ministerial decision aimed at strengthening oversight of the sector. First Deputy Prim»»»

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»»»

At least ​eight people, including four children, were ‌shot ‌late ​on ‌the ⁠Fourth ​of July in ⁠Brooklyn’s Coney Island, New ⁠York, ‌ABC News ‌said ​on ‌Sunday, ‌citing the New York City ‌Police Department. Reuters could ⁠not immediately ⁠verify the report.»»»

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,»»»