Dubai: Residents, office workers and visitors will have a new way to travel around Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Uptown Dubai from August 1, when a fully electric community bus service begins operating across the two neighbourhoods. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simp»»»

Skardu, Pakistan: Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 people missing after an avalanche in northern Pakistan where he was leading a climbing expedition, the country's alpine club said. "The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that st»»»

Analysts are expecting major oil companies to report raking in large spring profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages. The conflict, now in its sixth month, halted most shipping through the»»»

MILAN: Franco Baresi, the former AC Milan captain who was one of Italy’s most acclaimed defenders, has died. He was 66. His death was announced on Friday by Milan, the soccer club where he spent his entire 20-year playing career. No cause of death was given. “The entire history of AC Milan is in te»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has held an orientation forum for 150 Emirati students preparing to begin their studies abroad under the National Scholarship Programme. Held under the slogan “From the UAE to the World… Determination and Ambition,” the forum intro»»»

SKARDU, Pakistan: Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 people missing after an avalanche in northern Pakistan where he was leading a climbing expedition, the country’s alpine club said. “The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that st»»»

Dubai: Property buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants in Abu Dhabi Global Market will have a new way to identify high-performing brokers after the financial centre activated its Broker Classification Framework. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The»»»

Hungary’s governing Tisza Party has maintained its commanding lead over Fidesz despite several weeks of heated political debates, according to the latest opinion poll by the Republikon Institute. The survey suggests that recent domestic political controversies have had little impact on voter prefer»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bahrain completed a perfect campaign with four consecutive victories to emerge champions of the Gulf U-18 qualifiers in Doha, while Qatar came second in the five-team competition. Both Qatar and Bahrain earned qualification for the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup which will be held in Ahmedabad, In»»»

DUBAI: With the 2026 Esports World Cup halfway through, the next few days will see four champions crowned, with the OWCS Midseason Championship, Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence Series Championship, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s Mid Season Cup, and Street Fighter 6 concluding in week four. With 10 to»»»

Abu Dhabi: 2PointZero Group reported net profit of Dh7.7 billion for the first half of 2026, supported by Dh2.2 billion from its operating businesses and one-off gains across its investment portfolio, including SpaceX and Anthropic. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European countries are constantly demanding a seat at the negotiating table on the Ukraine conflict, but Europe refuses to listen to Russia's position, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "I think everyone has heard these statements. Statements from [EU for»»»

Since the 1970s, Robert Einhorn has played a prominent role on arms control and nuclear non-proliferation in the United States, either as a federal employee or as a think tank expert. Now a senior fellow at Brookings, he was previously a State Department Assistant Secretary for Non-Proliferation an»»»

One of the Trump administration’s more measured hands in national security and foreign policy, US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz was rushed out in front of the cameras last week to extinguish a diplomatic fire. In live interviews with Face the Nation and Meet the Press, he was asked»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s election to a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council came after a diligent campaign to gain support for its candidacy. It means a Central Asian state will have a seat on the UN’s most powerful body for the second time since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Attention now »»»

Rome: Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league titles, has died at the age of 66, the club announced on Friday. "Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will be»»»

More than 31% of public procurement contracts awarded over the past five years, with a total value exceeding EUR 17 billion, were awarded following procedures with only one bidder, Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev said in an interview with the Bulgarian National Televisio»»»

The Kyrgyz Taekwondo WT team won five medals and took second place overall in the junior team competition at the Gangwon Chuncheon 2026 World Taekwondo Cultural Festival Open Championship in South Korea. The competition took place in mid-July in Chuncheon. Athletes from around the world participate»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell on Friday, bringing a volatile month to a close after rates moved through a range of more than Dh21 for 24-karat gold. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The 24K variety dropped to Dh491.75 per gram from Dh495.50 on T»»»

Dubai: Gold jewellery demand fell 17% year on year during the second quarter of 2026 as high prices prompted consumers to buy less and move towards lighter products, according to the World Gold Council. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The decline »»»

RIYADH: Abha-based Syrian artist Hatem Al-Ahmad left his lush green backyard to venture to the Kingdom’s bustling capital for his most recent milestone. “Would I ever willingly live in Riyadh? No, never. It is not me, no,” Al-Ahmad tells Arab News. He prefers opening his front door onto picturesque»»»

Dubai: EMSTEEL’s net profit rose 157% year on year to Dh262 million in the second quarter of 2026, supported by higher steel and cement prices, cost controls and continued demand from the UAE construction market. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Re»»»

Heightened maritime security and air travel snags amid diplomatic uncertainty remain the biggest concerns for the region on Friday as the US and Iran continue their military confrontation. There have been no reports of direct attacks on the UAE. The conflict, however, is affecting regional aviation»»»

Dubai: Spinneys will increase its ownership of its Saudi Arabian subsidiary to 70% through a SAR18 million cash transaction, giving the retailer a larger economic interest in one of its main international growth markets. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click»»»

Since the 1970s, Robert Einhorn has played a prominent role on arms control and nuclear non-proliferation in the United States, either as a federal employee or as a think tank expert. Now a senior fellow at Brookings, he was previously a State Department Assistant Secretary for Non-Proliferation an»»»

Dubai: Before we get into misogyny, morality or the increasingly complicated job description of a comedian in 2026, Indian comedian Vir Das is distracted by my gloriously over-branded Zoom backdrop. It's impossible to miss. Every inch of my virtual background is dressed in Gulf News blue and white »»»

Abu Dhabi: Borouge’s net profit rose 23% quarter on quarter to $191 million in the second quarter of 2026, while the company maintained its annual dividend intention of 16.2 fils per share. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Revenue increased to $1.4»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying to and from the UAE on Friday, July 31, are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, with Etihad Airways and Air Arabia cancelling several services to Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia due to operational reasons. Emirates and flydubai have not anno»»»

Beijing has lodged an official protest with New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry over controversial remarks made by the country’s top diplomat, Winston Peters, to a Chinese-born MP during a heated parliamentary exchange. The Chinese Embassy in Wellington made the announcement on Thursday, a day after the»»»

On the afternoon of August 2, 2027, something remarkable will happen over Saudi Arabia. For a few minutes, day will turn into night. The Moon will completely cover the Sun, the air will cool, stars will appear in the daytime sky, and the Sun's glowing outer ring, called the corona, will become visi»»»

Dubai: GCC residents who are planning a trip to the UAE can apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) before travelling. The UAE eVisa for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) residents allows eligible expatriates living in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to enter the UAE without applying throug»»»

The car parked outdoors may look fine from the outside, but months or perhaps even years of relentless sun exposure and temperatures crossing 40°C can slowly affect everything from the battery and tyres to the paintwork, air-conditioning system and interior materials. And when it is time to sell, t»»»

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned a US strike on a residential building on Qeshm Island in southern Iran that killed three civilians. In a post on social media, Baghaei said that the overnight attack damaged several homes and killed taxi driver Qaisar Jafari, his »»»

Dubai: Montenegro is one of those places that feels far bigger than it is. In a country roughly the size of a large emirate, you get medieval walled towns, a fjord-like bay, mountain national parks and a whole strip of Adriatic beaches, all within a couple of hours' drive of each other. For UAE res»»»

Manila: The Philippines has launched three new interoperable digital-payment services designed to make it easier for consumers and businesses to move money between banks and e-wallets, automate recurring payments and handle larger real-time business transactions. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and»»»

Dubai: A clinic visit that stretched from 11 am until 3.30 pm gave two Dubai entrepreneurs the idea for a healthcare technology business designed to reduce the time doctors, pharmacists and patients lose to outdated systems. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply c»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s election to a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council came after a diligent campaign to gain support for its candidacy. It means a Central Asian state will have a seat on the UN’s most powerful body for the second time since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Attention now »»»

A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage across Ukraine overnight killed at least 10 civilians, including children. Ukraine's air force said it had managed to intercept 55 missiles and 265 drones launched by Moscow -- but it has struggled to intercept the advanced ballistic missiles that Russi»»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds, who has elevated the rank of the humble and condemned the traits of the arrogant. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that our Master and Prophet Muhammad is the Messen»»»

Author: György Sipos Since its founding in 1996, FOTON has grown into one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers: in 30 years, it has conquered the markets of nearly 150 countries, and has held the market leader position in China for 21 consecutive years. FOTON available in Hungary»»»

This photo, taken Thursday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell by over one percent following two days of deep declines amid AI spending concerns. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares fell by more than 1 percent Thursday as retail investors heavily sold tech stocks foll»»»

ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s drive to build an AI-ready workforce has reached a new milestone after a training initiative attracted more than 51,000 registrations from 170 countries, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing focus on developing practical artificial intelligence skills alongside expanding inve»»»

RT has opened submissions for the 2026 Khaled Alkhateb International Memorial Awards, which honor outstanding war reporters working in conflict zones around the world. This year’s contest will accept news reports or series of reports from conflict zones, with a maximum running time of ten minutes. »»»

Student Jose Ortiz, 14, accepts an embrace from chaplain Ronald Clark at a makeshift memorial, one day after a deadly school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., in September 2024. Four people were killed by Colt Gray, who was 14 at the time. On Thursday, his father was sentenced to 15»»»

July 30 (UPI) -- Workers at a Tennessee FedEx store were sent running for cover when a large iguana burst out of its box and took off running through the store. Roderick Duncan went to the FedEx store in Memphis to pick up his new pet iguana, and employees asked to see what was inside the box label»»»

Parliament on Thursday passed on first and second reading in a single sitting a bill ratifying the SAFE Loan Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Bulgaria, as well as the SAFE Operational Arrangements between the European Commission and Bulgaria. Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said it w»»»

Citizens staged a protest outside the Regional Administration building in Yambol on Thursday against the deployment of US military aircraft at Bezmer Air Base. They called for the reversal of the decision adopted by the Government and approved by Parliament. Participants included representatives of»»»

Royal Grenada Police are searching for Liz Waddell of Cary, N.C. They don't believe there was foul play in her disappearance. Photo courtesy of FindLiz.com July 30 (UPI) -- The husband of a missing Cary, N.C., woman in Granada said he believes there is no foul play in her disappearance. Elizabeth "»»»

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson speaks to the media at the scene after a fatal shooting during the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center in Seattle on Sunday. Photo by Genna Martin/EPA July 30 (UPI) -- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has fired Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes, local news»»»

SEOUL — South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics posted on Thursday a massive 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit from last year, buoyed by sustained AI-driven demand for memory chips.Samsung and other leading memory chipmakers have seen profits skyrocket in 2026, but their sha»»»