Dubai: Flight operations have largely stabilised across the Middle East, but many UAE residents are continuing to postpone their holidays as high airfares, uncertainty over regional tensions and economic pressures weigh on travel demand, according to travel agents. While airlines continue to operat»»»

Kuwait's move signals recognition that multipolarity in defining relations is now essential for resilience in an increasingly fragmented regional order, experts said. Kuwait has officially ratified a broad defense cooperation pact with Pakistan that was signed in June 2023. The ratification follows»»»

Dubai: Kuwait's State Security and Terrorism Crimes Circuit at the Criminal Court has sentenced nine Syrian nationals to 10 years in prison after convicting them of operating an organised criminal network that laundered around KD 2.29 million, Al Qabas Arabic daily reported. The court also fined th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar team made a strong start in the Gulf Qualifiers for the FIBA U18 Asian Championship, defeating Saudi Arabia in their opening match of the tournament, which is being hosted in Doha. The competition features Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. Qatar secured an 80-76 vict»»»

Kuwait has strongly condemned the repeated attacks carried out by the Houthi militia against ships in the Red Sea, most recently targeting the Saudi vessel NCC MASA, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Kuwait considered the attack a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying to and from the UAE on Monday, July 27, are advised to check the status of their flights before leaving for the airport, as a small number of regional services continue to face cancellations and schedule changes amid ongoing tensions in the region. While flight operations a»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Monday, leaving buyers facing an increase of up to Dh5 per gram compared with the previous day. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

On July 20, Iranian strikes hit a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait. Firefighters battled the blaze while several power generation units were forced offline. About 470km away, in Bahrain, a hostile drone attacked the Kingdom’s air defence systems, targeting the civil air navigation equip»»»

Al Ain: Under the patronage of Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Ain Region, the first Al Ain Rutab Festival officially opened on Saturday at Al Sarooj Park in Al Ain. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the festival runs until July 31. The festival is pa»»»

Dubai: Oman's Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has banned the sale and circulation of the "Na! Na! Na! Surprise" interactive baby doll after identifying potential health risks linked to its chemical composition. In a consumer warning issued on Sunday, the ministry urged the p»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia raised $49.34 billion through 58 bond and sukuk issuances in the first half of 2026, up 1.6 percent from a year earlier, accounting for nearly half of Gulf debt issuance, a new analysis showed. The Kingdom represented 48 percent of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s primary debt ma»»»

Military pressures, diplomacy and political realities have combined to slow the US campaign against Iran, but none of the underlying drivers of the conflict have disappeared. By the end of last week, the rhythm of the conflict had become familiar. American aircraft struck Iranian targets night afte»»»

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry on Sunday strongly condemned and denounced the repeated attacks by the Houthi group on ships in the Red Sea, the last of which was on Saudi ship NCA MASA while sailing in the Red Sea. In a press release, the ministry termed the attacks as a blatant breach of int»»»

Kuwait: The State of Kuwait expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the repeated Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, the last of which was on the Saudi ship NCC MASA while sailing in the Red Sea. Kuwait considered these attacks a blatant breach of international law and a direct th»»»

Iran’s military actions during the 40-day war were aimed at responding to US and Israeli attacks rather than targeting regional states, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Iran newspaper. “I see the will to rebuild trust. We are neighbors and will remain neighbors. We must live togethe»»»

‌The main land border crossing ​between Kuwait and Iraq has reopened, Iraq’s state news agency cited the country’s ‌border ‌crossings ​authority ‌as ⁠saying ​on Sunday.The ⁠Abdali border crossing was temporarily closed after a drone attack ⁠on Thursday ‌that caused ‌material ​damage ‌but no casualt»»»

Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior on Sunday denied reports circulating on social media claiming that a terrorist cell had been arrested inside the country, saying the information was unfounded and did not originate from any official source. In a statement, the ministry said it dealt with all mat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf qualifying tournament for the FIBA U18 Asian Championship tipped off at Al Gharafa Sports Hall in Doha yesterday. Organised by the Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF), the competition runs until July 30 with five participating teams: Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oma»»»

Kuwait has rejected a Wall Street Journal report alleging that it participated in military operations against Iran, calling the claims “entirely false”. Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, sent a letter to the newspaper’s editorial board disputing the report publishe»»»

Dubai: A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Bardsir county in Iran's southeastern Kerman province early Sunday, but no casualties or damage were reported, Iranian authorities said. Gholam Reza Nejad Khaleghi, head of Kerman province's Crisis Management Department, said assessment teams were dispatched»»»

An apparent pause in US-Iran strikes and progress in Oman-led talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz have eased immediate tensions, as UAE residents follow the latest regional developments. Diplomatic efforts are continuing, while airlines maintain schedule changes and cancellations on some regi»»»

Travellers flying to and from the UAE on Sunday, July 26, 2026, are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as some regional routes continue to face cancellations, delays and schedule changes amid ongoing regional tensions. While UAE airports remain operational, airlines»»»

Darlene Regis Qatar-based Filipino community leader, entrepreneur, and media personality Dr. Joseph Timothy Rivera has been appointed as the Official Foreign News Correspondent for Qatar of Bilyonaryo News Channel (BNC), marking a significant milestone in his broadcasting career. Under his new role»»»

FIBA U18 Asia Cup Gulf QualifiersTribune News Network Doha Oman and Bahrain made winning starts to their campaigns in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup Gulf Qualifiers, defeating Kuwait and Saudi Arabia respectively as the tournament tipped off at Al Gharafa Sports Hall on Saturday. Organized by the Qatar Bask»»»

Kuwait's state-owned petroleum firm has signed a $16 billion pipeline infrastructure deal with international private equity giants Blackstone, KKR and Brookfield, it announced Saturday. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said its oil subsidiary had signed a lease-and-lease-back agreement for the "e»»»

TEHRAN — The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran recently after Tehran-backed Houthi rebels attacked oil tankers in the Red Sea, marking an escalation that pushed crude prices past $100 a barrel.The US military insisted that the Strait of Hormuz — through which one fifth of the world's oil»»»

Early in the conflict with Iran, US and Israeli leaders projected confidence that their military campaign had delivered a decisive blow. US President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s armed forces were in “total disarray,” saying major elements of its military, including the navy and air force, “no»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday he had not yet decided whether to launch major strikes on Iran, as the renewed conflict threatened to widen across the region with Saudi Arabia striking Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Trump said he would hold off on a major operation as Tehran w»»»

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the city of Jizan in Saudi Arabia on Saturday as the fallout of the US-Israeli war against Iran spreads further across the Middle East. The Iran-backed group last week announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia and has tar»»»

Iran on Friday said it carried out attacks targeting US military assets and bases with US forces in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes across the country. The US meanwhile bombarded sites across Iran as the conflict escalated, leading US embassies to alert its»»»

UAE residents are being advised to stay alert and follow official updates as the US-Iran conflict continues to drive regional security concerns, affecting travel, airline operations and shipping activity across the Gulf. While UAE airports remain operational, some regional flights are facing cancel»»»

Travellers flying to and from the UAE on Saturday are advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport, as some regional routes continue to face cancellations, delays and schedule changes. While UAE airports remain largely operational, airlines are urging passengers to follow off»»»

IRBIL, Iraq: The US military said Friday that it fired on another merchant vessel that was trying to breach its blockade of Iran’s ports, while the Islamic Republic targeted American strongholds around the Arabian Gulf.The US and Iran showed no sign of backing away from their conflict after a 13th »»»

Since the conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28, more than 1,000 people have been arrested for attempting to document Iranian strikes in Jordan and Gulf countries allied with Washington. The governments of these countries have sought to deter the circulation of such image»»»

LONDON: The United States has urged its citizens in the Middle East to exercise heightened caution, warning that the regional security environment remains volatile and could deteriorate further amid ongoing tensions. In a security alert issued on Friday, the US Embassy in Jerusalem said Americans i»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait's General Staff of the Armed Forces announced that the country's air defense systems were intercepting hostile Iranian drone attacks. In a statement, the General Staff said any explosion sounds heard are the result of the air defense systems intercepting the incoming attacks. It urge»»»

Dubai: The conflict between the United States and Iran continues to escalate, with fresh military action, new travel warnings and growing concerns over shipping and aviation across the Middle East. While the UAE remains safe and airports are operating normally, the latest developments have prompted»»»

TEHRAN, (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Friday that it had destroyed three ammunition and equipment hangars at US military base Camp Buehring (formerly Camp Udairi) in Kuwait in the 27th round of strikes. "During the 27th wave of Operation 'Victory 2,' fighters s»»»

IRBIL, Iraq: Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq on Friday where US forces are stationed. The attack took place hours after the American military said it finished its 13th night of strikes against Iran. The conflict has flared again over the past week, as the US pounded Iran»»»

Dubai: Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, is planning to open an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking its return to Dubai six years after relocating its regional base to Abu Dhabi, according to Reuters, citing two people familiar with the matter»»»

Dubai: A Kuwaiti court has sentenced a Kuwaiti national to life imprisonment after overturning an earlier 10-year jail term in a case involving espionage for Iran and the Lebanese group Hezbollah. The State Security Court of Appeal found the defendant guilty of seeking to cooperate with foreign ent»»»

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army said Friday they carried out fresh drone strikes targeting US military installations in Kuwait, saying the attacks hit bases, equipment depots and personnel facilities as part of ongoing operations. In separate statements, the IRG»»»

Iran's military said on Friday it carried out drone strikes against several American military facilities and bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for the latest U.S. attacks against the Islamic republic. "This morning, the fuel tanks, large equipment warehouses and silos and the barra»»»

Dubai: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its safety advisory warning airlines against operating in the airspace over the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and parts of the Gulf of Oman until August 31, citing the continuing risk posed by military activity across the region. Si»»»

BRUSSELS/DUBAI: Gulf and Arab countries have condemned the Houthi attack on a Saudi ship while it was sailing in the Red Sea, saying the act was a flagrant violation of international laws on the freedom of navigation and a direct threat to regional security and stability of the region. The Palestin»»»

Doha: Qatar’s under-23 team has been drawn in a tough Group D alongside Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia for the men’s football tournament at the 20th Asian Games, which will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The football competition, which begins on September 15 ahead of the»»»

President Donald Trump's administration has imposed new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners under a sweeping trade action aimed at pressuring governments to strengthen bans on goods produced with forced labor. The measures, announced under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, affect 99.4% »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Kyrgyzstan overnight. He is expected to take part in a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, which will be held in Cholpon-Ata. Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IR»»»

Iran and the United States threatened to intensify attacks on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, driving Brent crude above $100 a barrel and fuelling fears of a widening regional conflict and renewed pressure on the global economy. Iran and the United Stat»»»