Dubai: The region must move beyond its prolonged state of “no war, no peace”, towards sustainable stability founded on international law, peaceful coexistence and respect for sovereignty, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said. In a post on X, Gargash said clarity »»»

The new section of Line 3 of the Sofia Metro along Vladimir Vazov Blvd will open to passengers on Friday, the Metropolitan company reported. Metropolitan CEO Nikolay Naydenov thanked the residents of the Hadzhi Dimitar, Levski B, and Levski G boroughs for their patience, understanding, and cooperat»»»

WEST BANK: Israeli forces on Tuesday demolished the home of a Palestinian, Farouk Ramadan, who the Israeli military say was involved in a shooting during a settler attack on Tal village on July 24, in Tal, near Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Israeli forces entered the village on Monday »»»

New Delhi, India: Airbus is sending experts to New Delhi on Tuesday to assist investigators probing an Air India flight that plunged dramatically, injuring 17 in terrifying mid-air ordeal, the company said. The probe into the flight comes as "confirmatory" psychoactive drug test results are awaited»»»

Dubai will host the inaugural Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026 (DECE) on September 7-8, bringing together policymakers, experts, businesses and academics to discuss environmental challenges, climate action and emerging technologies. The two-day event, organised by the Dubai Environm»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has banned cosmetic products for external use from being sold in syringe-style packaging from January 1, 2027, as part of new measures aimed at preventing cosmetics from being mistaken for injectable pharmaceutical products. In a circular to cosm»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, making it QSL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partner for two seasons (2026-2027 and 2027-2028). It reflects QSL’s commitment to strengthening its community role an»»»

Dubai: Airbus is sending specialists to assist an investigation into an Air India flight that suddenly lost around 300 feet during cruise, an incident that left eight passengers and four cabin crew members injured. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.»»»

BENGALURU: Oil ‌prices steadied on Tuesday at more than one-week highs amid fading hopes of a deal between the US and Iran to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump demanded compensation for damage the US has ​incurred. Brent crude futures fell 10 cents, or 0.11»»»

Romania's electric vehicle market returned to a more balanced growth rate in July, following the record high recorded the previous month, while continuing to confirm strong consumer interest in electric mobility and the expansion of the range available on the local market, according to data publish»»»

Romania’s land market remained active in the first half of 2026, although few large transactions were completed, with many deals still under negotiation or at the pre-contract stage amid uncertainty over energy costs, construction budgets and the domestic political environment, according to an anal»»»

Back-to-school shopping can quickly become an exercise in keeping up with the latest technology. New phones, premium tablets, gaming laptops and smartwatches can all look tempting when you're preparing children for another school year. But do school-going children really need the newest and most ex»»»

Dubai: A 44-year-old patient died at Tuz Khurmatu General Hospital in Iraq’s Salahuddin province after his condition deteriorated suddenly following a heavy meal shortly after surgery, prompting the hospital to deny claims of a medication error. The patient had been admitted with a condition requir»»»

In an elaborate security operation that remained hidden for weeks, President Donald Trump left a NATO summit in Turkey last month not on the plane the White House publicly described, but on a smaller military jet after slipping away via an airport catering truck. The move, prompted by a credible Ir»»»

Tryavna Mayor Dencho Minev told reporters here on Tuesday that no exceedances of air quality standards were detected in the village of Plachkovtsi, following the fire at an ammunition warehouse near the village of Belitsa, in the Tryavna region, which broke out on Monday. Minev specified that resid»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reyada Medical Centre has successfully achieved reaccreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI), one of the world’s leading healthcare accreditation bodies, reaffirming its continued commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centred healthcare services in line »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Library (QNL) will organise workshops as part of ‘Ready for School’ initiative in August offering parents, caregivers, teachers and young children practical guidance to support a smooth and confident transition to kindergarten and school. The initiative will address »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Second Football Championship for Imams, Muezzins and their sons, organised by the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Public Relations and Communication Department, continues amid a vibrant sporting atmosphere and strong participation from imams, »»»

Doha, Qatar: In a vibrant tableau reflecting the spirit of creativity and excellence, Al-Arabi Sports Club brought down the curtain on its summer activities amid festive atmospheres filled with joy and pride. This distinguished and successful conclusion crowned weeks of hard work and diverse progra»»»

Doha, Qatar: Renowned retail chain Safari Hypermarket in Qatar has announced a massive prize scheme for customers this Onam season. Under the theme “Safariyonam... Sammanamonam...!”, customers stand a chance to win prizes worth QR100,000 equivalent to INR 2.5m. This mega promotion is from August 10»»»

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for a rethink of school vaccine mandates and the separation of the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot into three vaccines, despite scientific evidence supporting its safety and amid the country's worst measles outbrea»»»

Dubai: The Founder's Office has published a set of seven core values embodied by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's Founding Father. The values were identified through an extensive examination of his words and actions across his decades as Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) has strengthened its commercial and operational partnerships through new agreements with Zoom Live and The Look Company, covering the coming seasons. QSL announced a sponsorship agreement with Zoom Live, a creative production and live event execution compan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has issued an official public advisory urging citizens, residents, and business owners to verify the authenticity of all electronic links before attempting to access its online portals. The Ministry’s initiative is designed to combat online »»»

Malaysia – The spread of hostile content on social media in Malaysia has intensified tensions towards the Rohingya refugee community, leading to the eviction of more than 100 people from their village and the temporary closure of schools attended by refugee children. Malays»»»

Part of Bishkek’s 10th microdistrict will be left without drinking water on August 12, Bishkekvodokanal reported. The outage will last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will affect residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, medical, social, and industrial facilities. The cause is repairs to the water m»»»

Hasakah, 11 Aug (SANA) Hasakah Deputy Governor Ahmad al-Hilali said in a statement to the Hasakah Media Directorate on Monday that more than 400 families have returned to the countryside of Ras al-Ain in northeast Syria after the necessary security measures were taken, while work continues to clear»»»

Doha,Qatar:The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Chad HE Marshal Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Beijing: Beijing activated a Level II flood-control emergency response, the second-highest level, on Tuesday as authorities warned of heavy rain and heightened risks of urban waterlogging and landslides. Most parts of the city are expected to receive more than 100 millimeters of rain within six hou»»»

Dubai: Emirates passengers flying to Dubai can now change their travel dates as many times as they need without a fee, under new measures introduced by the airline as it gives travellers more flexibility when booking flights. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The free da»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia HE Sugiono met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Indonesia HE Dr. Sultan bin Mubarak Al Dosari. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries»»»

Doha, Qatar: The draw for the men’s basketball competition at the 20th Asian Games ‘Aichi–Nagoya 2026’ has placed Qatar in Group B alongside Iran, Jordan, and Chinese Taipei. The Asian Games will be held in Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. The organising committee confirmed the groups»»»

Doha, Qatar: Fakhira (Al Mamun Monlau), a four-year-old Purebred Arabian filly, recorded another major success by winning the Gr.1 (PA) Liwa International Stakes – Wathba Stallions over 2000m at La Teste, France, yesterday. The race was reserved for fillies and mares aged four and older and attract»»»

The United Kingdom is the most active supplier of main units and components for unmanned aerial vehicles used as killer drones against civilians. Germany supplies weapons in large quantities, and Sweden is also involved. Canada plays an active role, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodi»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold buyers are facing the highest rates in more than two months after prices extended a rapid August rebound, with 24-karat gold reaching Dh531.25 per gram on Tuesday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24K rate rose Dh3 from Dh528.25 on Monday, while 22»»»

The Global North is running out of missiles. Six months into the Iran war, and with Russia's winter bombardment of Ukraine just getting under way, the interceptors built to shoot down ballistic and cruise missiles are being fired faster than the West can build them — and Ukraine, whose skies have g»»»

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual-defence pact in Mecca on August 7 explicitly modelled on Nato's Article 5, but the agreement's first 48 hours — a Houthi strike on Saudi energy infrastructure that neither Ankara nor Islamabad answered — have already tested how much protection it ac»»»

Iran's five-month war with the US and Israel is edging toward a negotiated pause over the Strait of Hormuz even as its side effects keep spreading — with Yemen's Houthis hitting Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure twice in 24 hours and a still-unclaimed drone strike reaching as far as a refinery i»»»

Russia killed at least three people, including a three-year-old boy, in a drone strike on the Kyiv-region village of Pukhivka overnight into August 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Russia combined the attack with a six-missile ballistic strike on Kyiv's civilian infrastructure that killed »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB continues to strengthen its record of institutional excellence and leadership in Islamic banking, adding two prestigious ‘Global Business Magazine Awards for 2026’ to its growing list of regional and international accolades. The latest awards are ‘Mobile Banking Experience Qatar 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank successfully held their annual Blood Donation Initiative in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) last Thursday at Commercial Bank Plaza. The initiative saw strong participation from around 100 Bank employees and members of the Executive Management, reflect»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s total retail real estate supply held firm at 5.7 million square meters of Gross Leasable Area during the second quarter of 2026, according to ValuStrat. The overall supply remained evenly split between 2.5 million square meters of organised retail space and 3.2 million square m»»»

Six years ago on August 9 2020, Belarusians went to the polls in a presidential election that Alexander Lukashenko rigged so brazenly — awarding himself over 80% of the vote against a political novice, former English teacher Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya) — that it triggered the »»»

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual-defence pact in Mecca on August 7 explicitly modelled on Nato's Article 5, but the agreement's first 48 hours — a Houthi strike on Saudi energy infrastructure that neither Ankara nor Islamabad answered — have already tested how much protection it ac»»»

The Global North is running out of missiles. Six months into the Iran war, and with Russia's winter bombardment of Ukraine just getting under way, the interceptors built to shoot down ballistic and cruise missiles are being fired faster than the West can build them — and Ukraine, whose skies have g»»»

Six years ago on August 9 2020, Belarusians went to the polls in a presidential election that Alexander Lukashenko rigged so brazenly — awarding himself over 80% of the vote against a political novice, former English teacher Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya) — that it triggered the »»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Wynn Al Marjan Island has completed its 550-metre shoreline, giving the first look at the beachfront, lagoon and offshore reef that will form a major part of the resort when it opens in 2027. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe latest milestone comes as »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has concluded two international student programmes organised during the summer vacation. The first was an intensive month-long Quranic and educational programme in Madinah, attended by 16 students from the preparatory and secondary»»»

Doha, Qatar: Beneficial rainfall was reported yesterday across parts of northern Qatar, particularly between Al Jumailiya and Al Ghuwairiya. Social media footage shared by local accounts captured the rain falling amid pleasant conditions in the northern regions. Residents welcomed the showers, with»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Rail has reassured commuters of the safe and efficient movement of trains across the Doha Metro network, highlighting the role of its Integrated Control Center (ICC) in maintaining smooth and reliable services around the clock. Located in Al Wakra, the ICC serves as the operation»»»