SINGAPORE/LONDON: Iranian oil supplies at sea are rising after Tehran ramped up exports during the interim peace deal with the United States, but sales have been slow as China’s independent refiners have turned to cheaper crude from Iraq, ​the UAE and Qatar. The return of US sanctions this week ris»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi may be the only viable location in the UAE for the proposed $5 billion Moon resort, according to its founders, who say the development requires 556 acres and cannot move forward without direct government support. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Michael»»»

The United States on Sunday carried out a second night of airstrikes against Iranian targets as their dispute over transit rights in the Strait of Hormuz threatened to escalate beyond the region. U.S. Navy file photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zoe Simpson July 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. mili»»»

Iran reported strikes Sunday evening on two of its southern islands while Kuwait, where Tehran has repeatedly targeted US installations, said border posts and an offshore oil platform had been attacked. The as-yet unclaimed strikes came hours after Tehran and WashingtonStrait of Hormuz, offeri»»»

The EU is diluting key elements of its proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia as internal divisions deepen over how far member states are willing to go to tighten economic pressure on Moscow. Diplomats have spent recent days trying to salvage a compromise after several governments demanded »»»

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that a return to full-scale hostilities would have catastrophic consequences for the people of the Middle East region, international peace and security, and the global economy. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Guterres expressed grave»»»

AMMAN — Experts and government officials on Sunday stressed that adopting circular economy principles is essential to strengthening Jordan's resource security, reducing dependence on imported raw materials and building a more resilient economy.The remarks came during an "Energ»»»

JERUSALEM: He has led multiple wars, outlasted several American presidents, and watched his political obituary written — only to be shredded — more times than any other leader in modern Israeli history. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, faces an international arrest warra»»»

by Ahmed El-Mahdi The director of the Egyptian Industrial Zone in Ethiopia, Alaa al-Saqti, has called for a detailed plan to be drawn up of the industrial city so as to make best use of the available area. He added that he would send a memo to this effect to Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab within the»»»

RIYADH: The Discover Asir platform has been ranked among the world’s top 10 websites for foodies seeking culinary experiences in 2026, according to the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism, and based on an evaluation by an international panel of experts. Asir Development»»»

AMMAN — Japan sees Jordan as a strategic gateway for expanding its economic engagement in the Middle East and seeks to deepen bilateral cooperation beyond traditional development assistance towards investment, technology, logistics and regional connectivity, Japanese Ambassador to Jordan Hideki Asa»»»

Idlib, July 12 (SANA) Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan announced on Sunday that a series of agricultural projects will soon be launched in Idlib province, including a sheep research center, upgraded olive oil quality testing facilities, expanded land restoration works,, and support for irriga»»»

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IBDL Learning Group to develop training and professional education programmes aimed at strengthening trade-related skills, building institutional capacity, and supporting economic transformation across »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani offered his condolences on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. On his account on X, HE the Prime Minister wrote: "We extend our deepest condolences to »»»

Share: Illustration – The world can hold the prison door open. Only the Iranian people can walk through it. The United States cannot choose Iran’s future—but it can help create the conditions for Iranians to choose it themselves. By: The Editorial Board , Opinion The U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Underst»»»

Dubai: Gold prices could face a decisive test from July 13 to 17 as a packed economic calendar gives investors fresh clues about US inflation, interest rates, consumer spending and the strength of China’s economy. For UAE residents, the main question is whether these releases will push local gold r»»»

Poland has commemorated the anniversary of the Volhynia massacre, a large-scale ethnic cleansing operation perpetrated by Ukrainian Nazi collaborators during World War II and a hot-button topic that sparked a recent diplomatic clash between Warsaw and Kiev. Multiple events were held across Poland o»»»

DOHA: The Arab and Islamic worlds received the news of the passing of the State of Qatar's great statesman, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with profound sadness. Widely recognized for his dedication to Arab and Islamic causes, HH the late Father Amir devoted his time, effort,»»»

Arab Finance: Real estate developer Madinet Masr for Housing and Development executed a share transaction as part of its ongoing employee incentive program, as per a disclosure. A total of 6,615 of the company's issued shares were transferred under the framework of its Employee Stock Ownership Plan»»»

Dubai: The Arab Parliament has strongly condemned the missile and drone attacks carried out by Iran against Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain and Jordan, warning that the escalation poses a threat to regional security. In a statement issued on Sunday, Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed »»»

LONDON: An Israeli workers’ strike on the Allenby Bridge since Thursday has disrupted the travel plans of thousands of Palestinians who use the bridge crossing to travel abroad through Jordan or return to the occupied West Bank. It is located in the Jordan Valley and is officially known by two othe»»»

KUWAIT/MANAMA/ABU DHABI: The State of Kuwait has declared four days of official mourning and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast nationwide and at its diplomatic missions abroad following the passing of the late HH the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a st»»»

Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain has declared four days of official mourning and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast following the passing of the late HH the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. In a statement on Sunday, Bahrain's Royal Court said HM King Hamad bin»»»

MADINAH: The first group in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit has toured the King Fahd Glorious Qur’an Printing Complex in Madinah. The 250 pilgrims from 16 Asian regions looked at the facility and learned about its high-precision printing, translation, and g»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has sent teams of gifted students to represent the Kingdom at two of the world’s most prestigious science competitions this month as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in international academic Olympiads. The Saudi biology team is competing in the International »»»

CAIRO: Israeli attacks killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, ​Palestinian health officials said. Medics said Israeli gunfire directed at a tent encampment on the eastern side of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed 9-year-old Tala Abu Mat»»»

Dubai: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi has strongly condemned what he described as Iran’s continued actions that threaten regional security and stability. He accused Iran of repeatedly targeting Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Jordan, and o»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Russian navy and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) navy will continue to expand the scale of their joint exercises, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Sunday. Russia and China completed the maritime phase of the Naval Interaction-2026 annual joint exercise on Satu»»»

DUBAI: Watermelon Pictures is conitinuing promotion of hard-hitting films on Palestine, taking to social media this week to share the news that “American Doctor” will be released in US cinemas in August. “From Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Poh Si Teng, ‘American Doctor’ follows t»»»

RIYADH: For a moment, it felt real. Egypt had been in control against defending champions Argentina for nearly 80 minutes, inching closer to uncharted territory: the final eight of the FIFA World Cup. In hindsight, Egyptian fans’ refusal to accept that their nation could see this through proved wel»»»

RIYADH: Renewing an ID card, applying for a visa or booking a medical appointment can now be completed in minutes through Saudi Arabia’s government digital platforms. As online public services become the primary way citizens and residents interact with government, a new King Saud University study f»»»

RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, expressed his strongest condemnation and denunciation of Iran's continued conduct that undermines the security and stability of the region, its repeated brutal targeting of the State of Qatar, the United Arab»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud offered his condolences to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the passing of his father Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of the State of Qatar. "We received with profound sorrow the news of the p»»»

Rafha: The Omani troupe presented traditional and folkloric performances at the Rafha Shopping and Entertainment Festival’s open-air theater in King Fahd Park, attracting a large audience. Troupe leader Nasser Saif Al-Mazrouei expressed his pleasure at participating in festivals across the Kingdom,»»»

Dubai: The Middle East entered a new and uncertain phase on Sunday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed once again following fresh US air strikes. While Tehran has announced the closure before, this time the declaration comes after attacks on commercial shipping, the largest US military »»»

Fresh details have emerged in the controversial case of the zebras kept near Hatvanpuszta at a property linked to Hungary’s wealthiest businessman, Lőrinc Mészáros. According to information released by the Fejér County Government Office, three zebras died during the winter, but the authorities were»»»

My last column looked at why foreign buyers don’t need a golden visa to own property in Hungary — the doors that matter are already open. The natural next question is the one I hear most often from international clients: where, exactly, should I be looking? Budapest is not one market but a mosaic o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar mourns the loss of former leader, the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013 and passed away on July 12, 2026, aged 74. The former leader was seen as one of the key architects of modern Qatar and led the country during a period of »»»

Dubai: Dubai has unveiled a Dh2 billion mega road project aimed at easing congestion, cutting travel times and improving connectivity across some of the emirate’s busiest road corridors. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has awarded the contract for the 12-kilometre Latifa bint Hamda»»»

RIYADH: Fitch Ratings affirmed Saudi Arabia’s ‘A+’ sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook, citing strong fiscal buffers and external finances despite regional conflict and temporary trade disruptions. The ratings agency said the Kingdom’s government debt and sovereign net foreign assets rema»»»

Islamabad, July 12 (SANA) Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar called on all parties to exercise restraint and pursue de-escalation following U.S. military strikes on Iran, saying dialogue and diplomacy remain the only path to resolving conflicts and achieving lasting regional peace.Accor»»»

Sarajevo: Qatar participated in the international conference titled, “Beyond East and West: Eurasian Encounters Reimagined,” which was held in Sarajevo. Qatar’s delegation was headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, who is also the»»»

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted Kyiv and the European Union to advance their arms and defence strategies to increase production as much as possible, engineer European production and innovation possibilities, and lessen their dependence on the United States. Author: Peyman Pejman Some in H»»»

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his condolences to Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following the death of the Emir's father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a message posted on X, Sheikh Mohamed conveyed his sympathy to Sheikh Tamim and the Al Thani fa»»»

The Ivaylovgrad–Kyprinos border crossing between Bulgaria and Greece was closed to traffic on Sunday due to a protest by farmers demanding that trucks weighing more than 3.5 tonnes be allowed to use the crossing. Traffic was blocked as part of a coordinated protest announced in advance by the Ivayl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tributes and condolences poured in from world leaders following the passing of Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir on Sunday morning July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pa»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth has launched its 2026 Summer Plan for youth centres and organisations, featuring a nationwide programme of 550 activities designed to engage young people during the school holidays. The initiative, announced on Friday, includes events organised by youth ce»»»

India has condemned the attack on commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, saying 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board have been rescued while one remains missing. The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation and has thank»»»

“Of course it did!” “Of course it didn’t!” supporters on either side will insist without a moment’s hesitation. But what is the truth about this supposed change of regime? Let’s take a closer look. Entire libraries have been written—and no doubt many more books will be—on the question of what polit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, represented by the Qualifying and Skills Development Department, has launched the “Maharat 2026” Summer Training Programme in cooperation with a number of private sector partners. The programme, one of the Ministry’s human capital development initiatives, is des»»»