Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti crude rose $3.45 to $93.71 a barrel in Friday's trading, compared with $90.26 in the previous session, according to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). In global markets, Brent crude futures fell 10 cents to $94.39 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) cr»»»

Dubai: Kuwait will end automatic extensions for entry visas and leave permits from September 1, 2026, returning to the standard validity periods set under the country’s residency rules, the Ministry of Interior has announced. Under the change, automatic extensions covering all categories of visit v»»»

Dubai: UAE airports are preparing for higher passenger numbers as the summer holiday period ends, while regional flight schedules remain subject to change because of the wider Middle East situation. Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs has increased operational readiness a»»»

Tensions between the US and Iran remain high, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the latest developments. President Donald Trump has stepped up economic pressure on Tehran, while Iran has rejected the measures and Oman continues diplomatic efforts over the strategic waterway. For UAE reside»»»

HOUSTON, Texas: International and US crude oil futures rose on Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened economic sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, raising expectations of tighter supply in the coming weeks. International benchmark Brent crude futures settled at $94.39 a barrel, up 61 c»»»

China has refused to join a US plan to “squash” Iran’s economy, rejecting Washington’s push to be part of the “toughest sanctions in history” against the Islamic Republic. On Thursday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on American allies and other countries to choose sides and stop doing b»»»

Dubai: The Middle East remained tense on Friday as pressure on Iran intensified, Hezbollah rejected fresh US sanctions and Israel carried out a new strike in southern Lebanon. Iran called for an end to the months-long war, while China opposed further sanctions and regional airlines continued to adj»»»

Doha: Qatar won 20 medals, including four gold, two silver and 14 bronze, at the West Asian Table Tennis Championships in Amman, Jordan. Abdulaziz Nasser Abdullah, Mohammed Abdulwahab and Abdullah Abdulwahab, Ahmed Al-Qarni and Rawad Al-Nasser, and the under-19 men’s team secured Qatar’s gold medal»»»

Film Master media Distribution LLC, a major force in independent theatrical film distribution, is bringing the magical animated adventure LUMIVIA to cinemas across the Middle East from 20 August 2026. From its Dubai base, Film Master LLC has grown into a powerhouse in the region’s theatrical distri»»»

US-Iran tensions are intensifying as diplomatic efforts remain stalled, with Tehran condemning President Donald Trump’s threat of “crushing economic warfare” and Washington vowing its toughest-ever sanctions to pressure Iran. China has rejected the US push for further economic measures, while the U»»»

Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai are reporting a mix of cancellations, delays and operating changes on several regional and international routes, while airlines continue to monitor the wider security situation in the Middle East. Etihad has cancelled a Tel»»»

AMMAN: Qatar's national table tennis team players won 20 medals (four gold, two silver and 14 bronze) at the West Asia Table Tennis Championships for national teams, hosted in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The tournament featured teams from Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Palestine, O»»»

As the deadline set by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government to bring all weapons under state control approaches, tensions have risen in Iraq. With some factions doubling down on their refusal to surrender their arms, others have begun to back away from their earlier support for the government’s»»»

As the deadline set by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government to bring all weapons under state control approaches, tensions have risen in Iraq. With some factions doubling down on their refusal to surrender their arms, others have begun to back away from their earlier support for the government’s»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers flying today continue to face an uncertain travel picture, with airlines operating a mix of scheduled services, cancellations and delays as the regional security situation remains fluid. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and flydubai are continuing to operate selected route»»»

The US-Iran confrontation entered another uncertain day Thursday (Aug. 20), with President Donald Trump threatening what he described as increasingly severe economic pressure on Tehran, Iran maintaining that the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively “closed”, while facing economic and security conse»»»

Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are facing heavy traffic on several key routes on Thursday morning, August 20, with E11 and E311 among the most congested roads during the rush hour. Google Maps traffic data supplied this morning shows a substantial queue on E11/Al Ittihad Road betwee»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha Indian expatriates in Qatar have welcomed the Supreme Court of India’s move to regulate airfares, saying a transparent mechanism to check sudden increases in ticket prices would provide much-needed relief to NRIs and migrant workers who depend on affordable air connectivity to»»»

Kuwait: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah discussed on Wednesday with his Sudanese counterpart Mohieddin Salem, who is currently visiting Kuwait, the latest regional developments and efforts to address them in ways that contribute to enhancing security and stability in »»»

AMMAN — Expatriate workers’ remittances to the Kingdom rose by 13.3 per cent in June 2026 to $434.1 million, according to preliminary data from the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ).Remittances during the first half of 2026 reached $2.4962 billion, marking a 14.3 per cent increase compared with the same»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has introduced a sweeping regulatory framework for psychotherapy in the public and private sectors, tightening licensing requirements and banning a range of practices it says are not supported by established scientific evidence. Ministerial Decision No. 225 of 202»»»

Tensions between the US and Iran remain high nearly six months into the conflict, with Iran warning Gulf states against assisting US forces, fresh concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, continued disruption to Gulf flights and the UAE pushing back on false claims about visa cancellations. Here are the»»»

The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran on Wednesday after it said it had come under renewed fire from the country — a move that will further isolate the Islamic Republic, which is suffering under U.S. sanctions and a blockade. Incoming ballistic missile fire triggered nationwide war»»»

Dubai: Nearly six months into the war, Donald Trump appears to be settling on a new strategy for Iran: Stop chasing an elusive diplomatic breakthrough, maintain economic and naval pressure and wait for Tehran to bend. Iran is signalling something very different. It says that if the squeeze continue»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia raised SR9.52 billion ($2.54 billion) through its August sukuk issuance, an increase of 77.94 percent from July, as the Kingdom continued to deepen its domestic debt market. In a press release, the National Debt Management Center said the issuance was divided into five tranches»»»

United Nations, Aug. 19 (SANA) UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric condemned Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase in Idlib province as a “very worrying violation” of Syria’s territorial integrity and airspace. Responding to a question about the strikes, Dujarr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan SC have been drawn alongside Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun FC, Jordan’s Al Faisaly and Oman’s Al Nahda Club in Group C of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27 following yesterday’s Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The 32-team competition will begin on September 15, wit»»»

Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Airlines including Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai are continuing to operate selected regional services, but cancellations and delays remain on some routes as the latest escalation in the US-Iran conflict keeps pressure on Gulf aviation. Emirates has canc»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday (Aug. 19, 2026) said it detected missiles launched from Iran and has suspended trade and financial transactions with Tehran as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz. UAE authorities reported that the missiles appeared aimed at maritime navigation rout»»»

Dubai: People who acquire Kuwaiti citizenship through naturalisation would not be entitled to vote, stand for parliamentary election or be appointed to any parliamentary body under amendments to the country’s Nationality Law approved by the Cabinet. The Cabinet approved a draft decree-law amending »»»

Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met with Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information of Kuwait Dr. Nasser Ahmed Al Muhaisen on Tuesday. The meeting reviewed aspects of cooperation along with joint media relations between the two countries as well as w»»»

Capitals, Aug. 18 (SANA) Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt and the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in Syria’s Idlib province on Tuesday, urging the international community and the UN Security Council to take firm action to stop repeated »»»

DUBAI: The organizing committee for the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah has announced that tickets for the tournament, which kicks off on Sept. 23 and runs until Oct. 6, are now on sale. Seating prices range from SR22 ($5.8) to SR355 for the Gold Category. The tournament will feature»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Tuesday with Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information of the State of Kuwait HE Dr. Nasser Ahmed Al Muhaisen. The meeting reviewed aspects of cooperation along with joint media relations between the two»»»

Dubai: As Tuesday draws to a close, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remained high, with fresh threats from US President Donald Trump, conflicting positions from Washington and Tehran, and a vessel reporting a projectile strike in the strategic waterway. For UAE residents, the developments also»»»

Dubai: Indian expats in the UAE and Gulf countries have welcomed the Indian Supreme Court’s move to regulate airfares, expressing hope that the initiative will finally ease the financial strain that comes with high-priced tickets to and from India. The Supreme Court heard the matter on Monday, Augu»»»

The Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Washington and Tehran are still communicating, but without a clear agreement. Iran is reinforcing its hard-line security leadership, while attacks elsewhere in the region show how easily the conflict can spill across borders. On Tuesday (Aug. 18, 2026) the US»»»

Dubai: Flying from the UAE today, August 18? Most flights continue to operate, but travellers should be prepared for cancellations, delays and last-minute schedule changes as airlines continue to review operations amid the ongoing Middle East war. Emirates has resumed one daily Bahrain service, whi»»»

In a recent speech, Manouchehr Mottaki, Iran’s former foreign minister and current member of parliament representing Tehran, asserted that capturing a single American military base would determine the outcome of the conflict with the United States. “If we capture just one of the American bases, we »»»

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned an Iranian drone attack targeting the private office of Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the region’s security agency director in Erbil. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “»»»

WASHINGTON D.C.: Iraq’s new anti-corruption campaign has produced some of the country’s most dramatic displays of state power in years, with stacks of Iraqi dinars pulled from a drainage pit, hundreds of kilograms of gold seized and handed to the central bank, and security forces moving through Bag»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held a telephone conversation. During the call, the two sides discussed cooperation rela»»»

JEDDAH: Qatar-listed companies posted combined net profit of 23.63 billion Qatari riyals ($6.49 billion) in the first half of 2026, down 11.4 percent from a year earlier, as earnings came under pressure across parts of the market. According to data from the Qatar Stock Exchange, the latest bourse i»»»

The deal that US President Donald Trump signed at Versailles in June set an ambitious 60-day deadline for ending the war with Iran and reaching an accord on its nuclear program.The deadline was Monday, and the two sides are further apart than they were then.Talks, such as they are, have focused on »»»

Abu Dhabi: Indonesia's Red and White flag flew above a colourful display of traditional attire and textiles from across the country as members of the Indonesian community in the UAE gathered at the Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi on Monday morning to commemorate the 81 Anniversary of Indonesia's In»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday it will consider three missing pilots to be prisoners in Qatar, despite Doha’s denials, until it clarifies their fate.Tehran has said the Iranians went missing while carrying out an operation against the United States’ Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Mar»»»

After US President Donald Trump signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran on June 17, 2026, US officials fanned out across the Gulf to sell an agreement they hoped would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin winding down the war. Instead, according to a US Congressional report citing I»»»

Ankara: Qatar represented by the Ministry of Culture is participating in the 11th International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair kicked off in Turkiye on Saturday. Running until August 23, the event is held under the theme “The Story Continues”, bringing together over 300 publishing houses from over 30 co»»»

Dubai: Flying from the UAE today, August 17? Most UAE flights continue to operate, but travellers should expect possible delays, cancellations and last-minute schedule changes as airlines continue to adjust services amid the ongoing regional security situation. Emirates has partially resumed flight»»»

The UAE remains open for business and air travel, but the sharp decline in Hormuz shipping and the recent attacks on three UAE-linked vessels show that the regional security environment remains fragile. With the deadline for a temporary agreement expiring today (Monday, August 17, 2026) the US-Iran»»»