RIYADH: Dubai and Abu Dhabi office markets posted double-digit rental growth in the second quarter of 2026, even as residential and hospitality sectors softened sharply, according to CBRE Middle East. In its latest UAE Real Estate Market Review for the second quarter, CBRE said Dubai’s average offi»»»

Dubai: The Philippine government will continue supporting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the conflict in the Middle East, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, Marcos has noted that protecting Filipinos overseas remains a top»»»

A Virgin Atlantic aircraft technician died after heavy machinery fell on him while he was working inside a plane at London’s Heathrow Airport, according to The Sun. Georgie Buxton, 23, was carrying out maintenance checks on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner inside a hangar when the equipment collapsed on him»»»

Paris, France: Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to ta»»»

Trap Barbershop founder Rabi Sfaxi, widely recognised as Rabi The Barber, has announced the continued growth of the Dubai-based grooming brand as it strengthens its position among the city’s leading premium barbering destinations. The announcement follows increasing demand from an international cli»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has registered Sell Force International, a subsidiary of the Dubai-based Raj Group, as the first Indian family-owned company to join the country's Unified Family Business Registry, underscoring the UAE's efforts to strengthen its position as a global hub f»»»

DUBAI: Cristiano Ronaldo is expanding his ambitions beyond football following reports that the Al-Nassr star is producing and appearing in a new television drama about the world of football agents. According to The Sun, the Portuguese forward has teamed up with “Kingsman” director Matthew Vaughn on»»»

PARIS: Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to take charg»»»

GlobalizationMiddle EastAs US-Iran war rages, who's risking the Strait of Hormuz?Gianna-Carina Grün | Farah BahgatThough Iran continues to attack vessels as leverage in its war with the United States, data show that several shippers continue to transit the waterway. https://p.dw.com/p/5HpPSNot as p»»»

Romanian agency five elements digital has been shortlisted at the Global Search Awards for the sixth consecutive year, securing a place among the six finalists in the Best Global Small SEO Agency category. The 2026 edition includes nearly 500 shortlisted entries across dozens of categories, submitt»»»

The new plasma thruster will slash the cost of building massive satellite constellations. Specialists from the Moscow Aviation Institute and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology developed the engineKrypton is 5–10x less expensive than xenon and available in much larger volumesDesigned for»»»

DUBAI: Streetwear label 1886 is being stocked at Selfridges in London as part of a Saudi pop-up running at the department store until Sept. 5. Titled “Saudi: Sky’s the Limit,” the takeover occupies the Corner Shop space at the Oxford Street store and brings together more than 20 Saudi fashion, beau»»»

ABU DHABI: Power Slap, the world’s premier slap fighting promotion, has announced its return to Abu Dhabi for its third consecutive year. Power Slap 25 presented by Monster Energy will take place on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Space42 Arena as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, which concludes with UFC 3»»»

Dubai: Kangana Ranaut calls Gen Z protest reels 'puke-inducing,' takes swipe at viral Cockroach Janta Party movement Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has never been one to mince her words, and her latest target is the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement that has dominated headlines and so»»»

Egypt ranked first in Africa for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) for the fourth consecutive year, recording inflows of $15.5 billion, while also placing second among Arab countries, reflecting investors’ confidence in the Egyptian economy and the country’s economic reform program, Minist»»»

The market capitalisation of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), including the Regulated Market and the Multilateral Trading System (MTS), exceeded EUR 100 billion (RON 537.7 billion) for the first time at the end of 2025, with growth continuing into 2026, according to the ninth edition of PwC Roma»»»

In 2025, developments in the global security environment were dominated by a tendency to use force, particularly military means, to resolve disputes among leading nations and to advance their national interests, according to an annual report of the Military Intelligence Service, published on the we»»»

The huge fire raging in France's southwestern region of Gironde has not progressed overnight on July 28, local authorities say. For firefighters however, the task might further complicate as the region is set to experience extreme temperatures due to a new heatwave. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland is on »»»

The French Football Federation (FFF) is set to unveil its new manager for 'Les Bleus' squad - but the secret is only secret by name. The new coach is expected to be Zinedine Zidane, star player of the mythical 1998 football squad captained by France's last coach, Didier Deschamps. FRANCE 24's Emily»»»

Automated checkpoints have been installed at Kyrgyz-Ata and Besh-Tash state national parks, as well as Padysha-Ata nature reserve. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan, the new system will strengthen protection of the areas, ensure accurate»»»

RIYADH: Mobile Telecommunication Co. Saudi Arabia, also known as Zain KSA, reported a net profit of SR405 million ($108.06 million) in the first half of this year, representing an 84.09 percent rise compared to the same period in 2025. In a Tadawul statement, the company attributed the rise to a 3 »»»

DAKAR, Senegal: Chad announced plans Monday to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, accusing the judicial body of ineffectiveness and bias against African countries. The West African country submitted a letter to the United Nations to begin withdrawing from the court, which was establish»»»

DUBAI: Iran has executed two men who were sentenced to death for their part in protests in Isfahan during nationwide unrest that rocked the country in January, the Judiciary’s Mizan News Agency reported on Tuesday. Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani ‌and Amirhossein ‌Safari Hosseinabadi were among 12 ‌men ⁠se»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s animation industry is doing well at the box office but missing the point, according to Dr. Mohammed Ghazala, professor of animation and head of the School of Cinematic Arts at Effat University. He argues the real money lies in owning characters and stories that pay out for de»»»

The Israeli army struck Tuesday a residential building in the southern town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa along the Israeli-declared Yellow Line. Forces also detonated overnight into Tuesday houses in Adshit, Markaba, Deir Seryan, Qseir, Majdalzoun, al-Mansouri and Bint Jbeil. On Monday, Israeli forces deto»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved new regulations governing modifications to vehicles already in operation, as well as requirements for compressed and liquefied gas equipment. The regulations were adopted to bring Kyrgyz legislation into line with the Technical Regulation of the C»»»

Companies are increasingly using operational efficiency as the primary source of funding for investments in digital transformation and artificial intelligence, moving beyond its traditional role in managing economic uncertainty and financial discipline, according to the 2026 edition of Horváth’s Cx»»»

Dubai: A power bank that caught fire on board a commercial flight in China has once again highlighted why airlines are tightening rules on carrying and using portable chargers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The latest incident occurred aboard China Eastern Airlines F»»»

Albania's Parliamentary Ethics Secretariat on Tuesday suspended opposition lawmaker Agron Shehaj from parliamentary committee meetings and plenary sessions for 60 days following an incident at the Parliament's offices. The disciplinary measure comes after allegations that Shehaj removed a document »»»

Tuesday's media coverage is dominated by the emerging presidential race, with President Iliana Iotova's candidacy continuing to generate political reactions and speculation about possible endorsements. Other leading stories include the investigation into the death of businessman Vladimir Yankov in »»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev commented on the increase in fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan. According to him, the rise in retail prices is linked to an increase in the purchase price of fuel. «Purchase prices,» Amangeldiev said in response to a question from 24.kg »»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) UN Secretary-General António Guterres‘ visit to Syria, the first by a UN chief in 17 years, marks a significant shift in the United Nations‘ approach to the country, moving beyond humanitarian assistance toward political transition, institution-building and economic recover»»»

Riyadh: From playing football with boys in schoolyards to pursuing her dream of leading Saudi Arabia to its first FIFA Women’s World Cup, Seba Tawfiq has emerged as one of the faces of a generation transforming women’s football in the Kingdom. A professional footballer whose journey has mirrored th»»»

Romanian technology company OVES Enterprise and Ukrainian drone manufacturer EDRONE are expanding an existing partnership to establish military drone production in Romania, with a manufacturing facility to be opened in Cluj-Napoca. The collaboration combines the two companies’ expertise in drone de»»»

 A three-member household in Bulgaria now needs a net monthly income of €1,491 to meet basic living expenses, while a single working adult requires €828, according to new data released by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) for the second quarter of 2026. The figu»»»

The Continue the Change party tabled two bills to amend the Pre-school and School Education Act, relating to virtue education and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, the party's press service reported on Tuesday. The bills were finalized following discussions with a range of experts»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls on the Strait of Hormuz with his Omani and Saudi counterparts Badr Al-Busaidi and Faisal bin Farhan, state TV said Tuesday. During the calls, "they stressed the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to e»»»

Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban are facing a challenge from at least four different armed groups in the country’s northeastern Badakhshan Province. Two have attacked Taliban positions in the province since mid-July. The Taliban claim at least one of the groups is supported by Pakistan, but the conflic»»»

Montenegro’s Parliament has adopted amendments to the Health Insurance Law, granting women the right to two days of paid menstrual leave per month. The entitlement applies to women suffering from secondary dysmenorrhea, or painful menstrual cycles caused by underlying medical conditions such as end»»»

Never before has there been so little water in the Danube at Budapest, and the consequences are not only visible to the naked eye — for instance, you can walk down into the river’s former bed at Margaret Bridge — but could also, in some cases, cause problems for the drinking-water supply, while at »»»

Dubai: More than 1,000 visitors gathered at Loushan Pass in southwest China's Guizhou province over the weekend to take part in a historical reenactment of a significant 1935 battle. Dressed in replica Red Army uniforms and carrying prop equipment, participants climbed the hillside as pyrotechnics »»»

At least 250,000 people in Kyrgyzstan have completed the full course of hepatitis B vaccination. Deputy Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Gulbara Ishenapysova, told at a press conference. According to her, since the start of free vaccination, 446,300 people have received the first dose of »»»

Tropical Storm Fausto was bringing dangerous surf to the Hawaii Islands on Monday night. Image courtesy NOAA July 28 (UPI) -- Fausto weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm Monday, according to forecasters, who warned the Hawaiian Islands to expect "significant surf" over the next couple of d»»»

Dubai: The UAE summer is loud about its heat and quiet about its humidity. You feel the 45-degree afternoons instantly, but the dampness does its work when you're not paying attention, overnight, in the corners, behind the wardrobe. Let's take a look at dehumidifiers, the fancy tech device for your»»»

Doha, Qatar: Obesity in the State of Qatar is no longer just an individual health problem but has become one of the most significant public health challenges that require concerted efforts at institutional and community levels. National and global studies confirm that rates of obesity and overweigh»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to back the Palestinian health sector, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed the signing of contracts with the 13th batch of Palestinian doctors enrolled on focused medical training programmes in Qatar for 2026-2027. The new contracts fall under»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has once again partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts) to host an educational initiative focused on leadership development through creative learning. The session took place at Commercial Bank Plaza as part of the Barzan Lead»»»

The U.S. State Department confirmed Monday that the next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome on August 4 through 6, as Israel prepares to withdraw from two "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani first announced the next round of US-medi»»»

Dubai: Levin Paulose, a young innovator from Kerala, is gaining widespread attention for his do-it-yourself inventions made from everyday household materials, with his growing popularity earning him an opportunity to meet Kerala's Chief Minister, V D Satheesan. Using simple items such as cardboard,»»»

Hurricane Genevieve, in the eastern Pacific, was a category 4 storm with winds in excess of 145 mph. Image courtesy NOAA July 28 (UPI) -- Hurricane Genevieve remained a powerful Category 4 storm Monday night in the Pacific, according to forecasters who said it was bringing life-threatening surf and»»»