UAE, Lebanon sign deal to form joint business council to deepen trade and investment ties
Dubai: A joint UAE-Lebanon Business Council will be established to strengthen private-sector ties, promote investment opportunities and support new commercial partnerships between companies in the two countries. A memorandum of understanding was signed to establish the council during the UAE-Lebano»»»
21-year-old nurse found dead in Hyderabad hospital quarters
When a 21-year-old nurse in Hyderabad didn’t answer her friend’s repeated knocks on her door, she was worried. By 2.30pm she had called a few more friends who got into the room via the window. At this point, they called the police. The nurse, Vuke Shirisha, was lying unresponsive and looking like s»»»
New Zealand author brings 16-year odyssey to Riyadh
JEDDAH: For 16 years, Winston Cowie has explored the Arabian Peninsula from beneath its seas to its mountains and deserts, building a life and career that he chronicles in his new book. The New Zealand-born marine conservationist, athlete and award-winning filmmaker has gathered his experiences in »»»
Israeli spies evacuate Netanyahu’s son from Miami over ‘significant threat’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s eldest son Yair has been secretly flown out of the US following a “significant threat” to his life, according to the country’s security agency, Shin Bet. The revelation comes days after Netanyahu himself claimed in a telephone interview with Israel’s Chan»»»
Trump admin advances tax crackdown on Soros foundation – media
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are close to stripping multiple left-wing nonprofits, including George Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF), the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), of their tax-free status, t»»»
UAE sends 74 aid trucks carrying 903 tonnes of relief to Gaza
Al Arish: Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 74 trucks carrying 903 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE's ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs. The co»»»
Nepal-China floods disaster: Latest developments
Kathmandu, Nepal: The number of people missing in the catastrophic flood that sliced through the border area between Nepal and Tibet exceeded 3,000 on Sunday, as rescuers searched for survivors. Here are the latest developments after the tsunami-like disaster that struck the Himalayan region on Wed»»»
Red Sea Museum concludes youth summer camp with marine protection projects
JEDDAH: Twenty-five children explored the Red Sea through science, technology, engineering and mathematics during a summer camp at the Red Sea Museum in Jeddah, developing five projects and prototypes aimed at protecting coral reefs and tackling pollution and marine waste. The Red Sea Lab camp, hel»»»
India’s airline boom under pressure as safety concerns and losses mount
Mumbai: One year ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the airline sector as a symbol of a rising India poised to "soar to great heights". Today, that optimism is facing a harsh reality check. A series of crises at India's two main carriers, Air India and IndiGo, has exposed safety and regulator»»»
Amir receives written message from Somali President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a written message from President of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concerning bilateral ties and ways to further deepen and expand them. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed »»»
“From Nabatieh to Mansouri: Israel’s Artillery and Warplanes Pound Southern Lebanon”
Israeli occupation forces launched a fresh wave of heavy artillery shelling and airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday, targeting the Zawtar River corridor, the Ali al-Taher heights, and the outskirts of multiple towns in what appears to be a systematic campaign of bombardment despite a nomin»»»
American news crew attacked by masked Israeli settlers in West Bank
LONDON: A Palestinian woman and members of an NBC News team were injured after being attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to the US broadcaster. NBC News said correspondent Matt Bradley and three colleagues were interviewing 51-year-old Aida Ahmed Abd»»»
Paddock Club sells out as ticket demand surges for Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026
Doha, Qatar: The F1 Paddock Club for the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2026 has officially sold out, reflecting the strong demand building ahead of the penultimate round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2026, taking place from November 27 »»»
Mont Blanc ultramarathon trail kicks off amid growing environmental concern
The annual UTMB, the flagship race of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc week, kicked off on Friday with 2,500 participants. As the race continues to attract more runners each year, local residents are increasingly concerned about its environmental impact.»»»
Putin, Xi set for Central Asia summit as Russia and China seek to counter Western influence
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for a two-day summit, joined by the leaders of Iran and India. The gathering comes as the group seeks to project a united front amid wars in Ukraine and Iran and growing tensions with the West. Ru»»»
UAE confirms markets free of US eggs recalled over salmonella concerns
Dubai: The UAE has confirmed that its markets are free of table egg products affected by a recall in the United States over possible salmonella contamination, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said. The ministry said the confirmation followed the completion of checks by the relevant re»»»
Amir receives written message from Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Sunday a written message from HE Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen, concerning bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them. The message was recei»»»
Ministry of Transport automates, launches 11 new maritime transportation e-services
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has completed the automation of 11 more maritime transportation affairs’ services. Now electronic and accessible via the MOT’s official website, the 11 fresh e-services cover the transactions related to big vessels and seafarers’ affairs. This brings the»»»
Chelsea sign Argentina 'stopper Martinez from Villa
London: Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has joined Chelsea from fellow Premier League outfit Aston Villa, the London-based club announced Sunday. The 33-year-old has signed a three-year contract with Chelsea, following a deal worth £7.5 million ($10 million), accordi»»»
Netanyahu condemns 'criminal acts of violence' by settlers in West Bank villages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday condemned what he called "criminal acts of violence" perpetrated by Israeli settlers in two Palestinian villages. Earlier in August, a group of settlers blocked supplies from entering Palestinian houses on the outskirts of Qusra and attacke»»»
Iceland votes to keep EU membership debate on ice
Reykjavik: Iceland's voters rejected a proposal to restart negotiations on joining the European Union more than a decade after previous talks ended, the national broadcaster reported Sunday. The vote will put the long-debated issue to rest more than a decade after a euroskeptic government ended EU »»»
Taco Bell returns to UAE after 14 years as Americana plans GCC expansion
Dubai: Taco Bell is returning to the UAE, with Americana Restaurants set to bring the Mexican-inspired fast-food brand back to the market as the first step in a phased GCC expansion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe comeback comes 14 years after Taco Bell previously »»»
Iceland votes to keep EU membership debate on ice
Reykjavik: Iceland's voters rejected a proposal to restart negotiations on joining the European Union more than a decade after previous talks ended, the national broadcaster reported Sunday. The vote will put the long-debated issue to rest more than a decade after a euroskeptic government ended EU »»»
Norway's churches hold services to late King Harald
Asker, Norway: Norway's new King Haakon VIII attended a memorial service Sunday, as churches across the Scandinavian kingdom paid tribute to his father, King Harald, who passed away two days before. Members of the public lined up to catch a glimpse of the new king. 53, as he arrived with the royal »»»
Will Iranians revolt as economic pain deepens? Tehran is already preparing
Dubai: Six months into the war, Iran is confronting a threat that cannot be stopped by missiles or air defences: anger on its own streets. The country’s economy is being squeezed by war, a US naval blockade and increasingly severe sanctions. Annual inflation reached 66 per cent in July, food inflat»»»
Tests loom for popular UK PM Burnham as parliament returns
London: Andy Burnham has enjoyed the first month as UK prime minister, but the hard trade-offs involved in governing are about to get real as parliament returns from its summer break in the coming days. Since succeeding Keir Starmer on July 20, Burnham has pleased voters with several low-cost sweet»»»
Education, research and future talent: UAE unveils new national science programme
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decision establishing the National Program for Advanced Sciences and Technologies, an integrated national initiative designed to link education, research and development, and talent-building with the needs of the »»»
Qatar strengthens global gaming partnerships at Gamescom 2026
Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, and Media City Qatar have concluded a successful participation at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, where a joint Qatar pavilion attracted strong interest from international gaming companies, developers, publishers and investors.»»»
Far-right Israeli minister boasts of worse prison conditions
Jerusalem: Israel’s far-right national security minister on Sunday boasted of worsening conditions for Palestinian prisoners as he visited female inmates. Two months before elections, Itamar Ben Gvir posted a video in which a veiled woman, her face blurred out, said that prisoners had “extremely ba»»»
Sharjah Self-Defence takes lead at Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship
DUBAI: Sharjah Self-Defence club topped the standings on the opening day of Round 6 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, taking place at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai. The no-gi competition on Saturday featured athletes in the U-12, U-14 and U-16 categories, representi»»»
Cartier gathers regional stars in Turkiye
DUBAI: French jewelry brand Cartier transported its “Into the Wild” event to Buyukada, one of Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, bringing together an international cohort of actors, filmmakers, presenters and cultural figures for a celebration of the maison’s longstanding fascination with the animal king»»»
North Korea names new defense minister, KCNA says
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un overhauled his senior military leadership, appointing Kim Song-gi as defense minister and restoring veteran strategist Pak Jong-chon as vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, state media outlet KCNA reported on Sunday. Kim Song-gi, previousl»»»
Manhunt in Switzerland after fatal rave shooting
Aarau, Switzerland: Swiss police were on Sunday hunting gunmen who opened fire at a rave, killing one person and wounding five others, some of them seriously. The shooting, which happened in the early hours in Aarau, near Zurich, and sent partygoers running for cover, is a rare event in the Alpine »»»
Record 1.27 million UAE students to go back to school with phased return and new reforms
Dubai: More than 1.277 million students across the UAE head back to classrooms on Monday, August 31, in the country's biggest return to school in years and the first full, uninterrupted return after an academic year in which classrooms switched between in-person and distance learning due to disrupt»»»
UAE schools reopen Monday: How many teaching days, holidays and exams are there?
Dubai: Pupils return to classrooms across the UAE on Monday for the start of the 2026-27 academic year, beginning a 37-week calendar that includes 185 teaching days and a series of assessments starting within the first weeks of term. The calendar applies to public schools and private schools follow»»»
Nationwide crackdown: Saudi Arabia deports nearly 15,000 residency violators
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has deported more than 14,900 illegal residents after a week-long nationwide enforcement campaign that also led to the arrest of 14,434 people for residency, labour and border security violations, the Ministry of Interior said. The joint inspections were carried out across the K»»»
US says Hezbollah doesn't want to talk to anyone
A U.S. Department of State spokesperson has said that "the Trilateral Framework clearly states that the Lebanese Government is the sole legitimate interlocutor for discussions about the future of Lebanon and on behalf of the Lebanese people." "The United States stands with the Lebanese people and w»»»
At least one dead, five injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland
At least one person was killed and five others injured, some seriously, in a shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss city of Aarau, police and local media reported Sunday. A major police operation is underway at the scene, with authorities urging residents to stay away from the area. A shooting at»»»
Budapest lifts energy restrictions as normal operations return on 1 September
Budapest is set to return to normal operations from 1 September after the capital’s energy supply was restored. Decorative lighting, fountains and the Gellért Hill waterfall will also be switched back on following weeks of energy and water-saving measures. Budapest’s restrictions to end Budapest’s »»»
Qatar Meteorology warns of fresh to strong winds, reduced visibility on Tuesday and Wednesday
Doha, Qatar: Fresh to strong northwesterly winds are expected to affect the country on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 1 and 2, according to a forecast by the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD). The weather conditions may lead to blowing dust and reduced horizontal visibility in some areas. A mari»»»
They argued over who cared more for their mother, then one brother was stabbed four times
Dubai: A family dispute over who should care for an elderly mother ended with one brother stabbing the other four times in Cairo’s Maadi district, leaving him in critical condition, according to initial investigations. Investigators said the argument began over responsibility for looking after the »»»
Watch: Indian Army carries out daring rescue at 18,600 feet
Indian Army Aviation pilots carried out a challenging high-altitude casualty evacuation at 18,600 feet near the Nun Kun massif on Saturday, rescuing a patient from a steep mountain slope in strong winds and difficult terrain. The operation was conducted in the final available light of the day, leav»»»
Jetour and FIBA Join Forces in Global Partnership Ahead of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027
Doha, Qatar: Jetour, represented exclusively in Qatar by Al Waha for Cars, is proud to announce a new global partnership with International Basketball Federation (FIBA), becoming the federation’s Official Car Supplier. The partnership brings together one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive br»»»
Pakistan suspends eight officials after deadly infant ward fire
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's prime minister said eight officials were suspended and called for criminal proceedings against them, after 14 infants were killed in a fire in the maternity ward of a hospital in the country's capital. A preliminary report conducted by a four-person committee formed »»»
Netanyahu condemns settler attack in flashpoint West Bank village
Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra in the northern occupied West Bank after nearly three weeks of tension in the area, drawing rare condemnation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Earlier in August a group of settlers began blocking supplies from entering Pale»»»
QSE index opens higher
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose 0.27% at the start of Sunday's trading session, gaining 26.46 points from the previous session's close to reach 9,902 points, supported by six sectors. QSE data showed gains in the sectors of Real Estate (+0.66%), Industrials (+0.55%), Transpor»»»
See a school bus ‘Stop’ sign? Keep moving and it could cost you Dh1,000
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has warned motorists to come to a complete stop when a school bus extends its side-mounted “Stop” arm, with drivers required to remain at least five metres from the bus while children are boarding or getting off. Failing to stop carries a Dh1,000 fine and 10 traffic poin»»»
School starts Monday: Heavy vehicles barred from Abu Dhabi Island morning rush
Abu Dhabi: Heavy vehicles and buses carrying workers will be temporarily barred from entering Abu Dhabi Island during the morning rush from Monday, part of a wider effort to ease traffic and improve safety at the start of the new school year. The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an»»»
Dh600 per child, no four-child cap: What changes under Nafis from September
Abu Dhabi: Emirati women working in the private sector and married to Emirati men can receive the Nafis child allowance in two circumstances, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council has clarified, ahead of wider changes to the programme taking effect in September. The allowance is available wher»»»
QCB announces Himyan integration into Samsung wallet
Doha, Qatar: In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, Qatar Central Bank announced on Sunday its collaboration with Samsung Gulf Electronics to integrate Himyan, Qatar's national payment scheme, into Samsung Wallet, enabling eligible ca»»»