Gulf News 7m

TECOM Group H1 recurring net profit rises 9% to Dh805 million

Dubai: TECOM Group will distribute an interim cash dividend of Dh440 million after recurring net profit increased 9% to Dh805 million during the first half of 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The dividend is expected to be paid in August and follows a 12% increase»»»

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Gulf News 19m

ADNOC Drilling first-half profit rises to $706 million, dividends reach $525 million

Dubai: ADNOC Drilling shareholders are set to receive a second-quarter dividend of $262.5 million, equivalent to approximately 6 fils per share, after the company reported record revenue and profit for the first half of 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The payment»»»

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Sputnik 21m

Trump Says It's US 'Turn' to Hit Iran, Will Be Hitting Them 'Hard'

US President Donald Trump said that it's now the "turn" of the United States to hit Iran, adding that Washington will be hitting "hard." In the early hours of Wednesday, IRNA reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired several ballistic missiles toward a US base and a CENTCOM facility»»»

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Arab News 26m

Visiting Venice: Does the Eternal City live up to its billing?

VENICE: The misty night sky sprinkled droplets of rain that splashed the mirrored image of hundreds of rushed feet across the pavement, as boats bobbed to greet me on my first trip to Venice. The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site looked like a moving postcard. Venice was built on water as a strat»»»

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RT 30m

Trump warns ‘it’s our turn’ to hit Iran after strikes on US bases, gas tanker

A suspected drone has struck a US-owned floating liquefied natural gas facility at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta, setting two vessels ablaze and prompting President Donald Trump to threaten retaliation against Iran. British maritime security firm Ambrey assessed that at least one drone had»»»

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24 News Agency 31m

Restrictions to be introduced on Tamchy–Cholpon-Ata road on July 30 – August 1 - | 24.KG

From July 30 to August 1, the road connecting Tamchy International Airport and Cholpon-Ata city will be periodically closed to traffic. The presidential press secretary Askat Alagozov announced. He had previously warned residents and visitors to Issyk-Kul region about temporary traffic restrictions»»»

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Sputnik 33m

US Spent 1,500 Patriot Missiles, 200 THAAD Interceptors During Conflict With Iran - Report

The United States has spent over 1,500 missiles for Patriot air defense systems and 200 interceptors for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) air defense systems, thus facing a significant shortage in these times of missiles, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reported»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Flying from the UAE today? Here's every airline cancellation, travel warning and flight update you need to know

Dubai: Travellers flying to and from the UAE on Thursday, July 30, are being urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as fresh military action between the United States and Iran continues to disrupt air travel across the Middle East. The latest escalation came after the Uni»»»

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Gulf News 38m

UAE traffic alert: Heavy congestion hits Dubai and Sharjah roads

Dubai: Motorists across Dubai and Sharjah are facing a slow start to the day, with heavy congestion reported on several major routes this morning, according to Google Maps real-time traffic data. In Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road is seeing traffic build-up near the Financial Centre and Dubai World Trade »»»

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BNE 55m

Hormuz squeeze on ammonia draws foreign bidders to Odesa Port Plant

Hormuz squeeze on ammonia draws foreign bidders to Odesa Port Plant Four companies from the US, Asia and the Middle East are studying data on Ukraine's war-damaged fertiliser plant as the Strait of Hormuz blockade tightens global ammonia supply. Corporate/Energy — Ukraine Four foreign companies fro»»»

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Gulf News 1h

French teenager fined in Singapore after social media hygiene prank goes viral

Singapore: A French teenager was fined in Singapore Thursday after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for a straw-licking stunt that landed him in hot water in the city state. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, was handed a Sg$600 ($465) fine after admitting to posting to social media a v»»»

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UPI 1h

U.S. launches new wave of strikes against Iran as war lull ends - UPI.com

President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, that the U.S. military would conduct retaliatory attacks against Iran. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. military announced a new wave of strikes agains»»»

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Arab News 1h

QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks

SINGAPORE: A QatarEnergy-controlled liquefied natural gas tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz overnight, the first such vessel visible on ship-tracking data to leave the waterway since July 11, data from analytics firms showed on Thursday. The Al-Areesh tanker, which loaded a cargo at Qatar’s Ras La»»»

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Arab News 1h

Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23

KUMAMOTO, Japan: Rural communities in southwestern Japan were struggling to get their lives back to normal Thursday, two days after a powerful earthquake set off an explosion at a mall, toppled a factory chimney and flattened homes, killing at least 23 people. Time was running out to find survivors»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (July 30, 2026)

The US-Iran war entered another dangerous phase on Thursday (July 30) as the US Central Command launched a powerful new wave of retaliatory strikes on Iran, while Tehran continued missile attacks against US forces in the region. The latest escalation is significant, not only because of the proximit»»»

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France24 1h

Spain eases evacuations as France battles fresh wildfires amid new heatwave

Thousands of evacuees were allowed home in Spain after firefighters gained ground against some of the country's worst blazes in decades, but soaring temperatures and new outbreaks in France underscored the broader wildfire emergency unfolding across southern Europe. Thousands who fled huge wildfire»»»

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UPI 1h

15-year-old charged with assault, gun offense in Seattle mass shooting - UPI.com

Prosecutors on Wednesday filed charges against a 15-year-old in connection with the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- A King County prosecutor on Wednesday filed assault and weapons charges against a 15-year-old a»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Restrictions on use of private cars proposed in Bishkek - | 24.KG

A draft decree by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic «On Measures to Improve the Road Transport System of Bishkek,» prepared by the City Hall, has been submitted for public discussion. According to the municipality, Bishkek was originally designed to accommodate 50,000 vehicles, but more than 400»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Authorities urge water conservation amid third-level heat alert

As the heat continues to intensify, the national chief public health officer has ordered a third-level heat alert effective from midnight Thursday, while service providers and local authorities across the country are simultaneously calling for water conservation to prevent shortages. According to a»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Experts scramble to keep Paks nuclear plant cool as Danube dries up

Water management specialists are on standby to ensure the cooling water supply of the Paks nuclear power plant even amid the Danube's extremely low water levels, the minister responsible for the living environment announced in a Facebook post. László Gajdos wrote that following the declaration of a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US says it completed heavy wave of strikes on IRGC targets in Iran

The U.S. military said it carried out a heavy wave of strikes on targets linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), after what it described as an attempted ballistic missile attacks on American forces in the Middle East. In a statement issued on Thursday, US Central Command (CENTCOM»»»

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Arab News 2h

July full moon dazzles skies across Saudi Arabia in seasonal celestial display

RIYADH: The July full moon illuminated skies across Saudi Arabia this week, captivating residents, photographers and astronomy enthusiasts from the Northern Borders to the Asir region in a celestial display that blended natural beauty with centuries-old cultural traditions. Known in some parts of t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE weather: Rain to persist in parts of eastern and western regions

Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy skies are forecast across the UAE today, with a chance of afternoon convective clouds bringing rainfall to parts of the eastern and western regions, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. Light to moderate south-easterly to north-easterly winds of 10-25 km/h are»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Taking multiple vitamins? UAE doctors explain risky combinations

The morning routine may look like a picture of health: A multivitamin with breakfast, vitamin D because 'everyone needs it', iron because of tiredness, calcium for stronger bones, zinc for immunity and perhaps a beauty supplement for the hair and nails. Each bottle appears to have a clear purpose, »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Meet the 80-year-old designer behind Mercato Mall celebrating 50 years in the UAE: 'This is my country, my home'

Dubai: Annamaria Amarante Damiani's first day in the UAE did not go to plan. She landed on 29 June, straight into the heat, and her suitcases were nowhere to be found, lost somewhere in Beirut. She would eventually get them back three months later. And yet. "I fell in love with this place as soon a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Death toll from Japan quake rises to 18, six more feared dead: authorities

TOKYO: The death toll from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan rose to at least 18, authorities said Thursday, as emergency crews continued searching damaged buildings and industrial sites for people feared trapped beneath debris. The Kumamoto disaster management office's latest tally put f»»»

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UPI 3h

U.S. launches new wave of strikes against Iran as war lull ends - UPI.com

President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, that the U.S. military would conduct retaliatory attacks against Iran. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. military announced a new wave of strikes agains»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Attacks reported around Iran's Qeshm island, Abadan city: Iranian media

The US military struck locations around Iran's Qeshm island and Abadan city, Iranian media reported on Thursday citing regional authorities, as American attacks resumed after a lull. Get it: Fast, verified news for FREE ... download the Gulf News app — simply click here"At 04:00 am (0030 GMT) a poi»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UK announces £8 billion investment in nuclear submarines

Britain announced Wednesday £8.4 billion ($11.2 billion) investment for the next phase of its Dreadnought Class nuclear submarine programme, which the government claims will support 22,000 apprenticeships over the next decade. "A major £8.4bn investment in the UK's nuclear deterrent, delivering job»»»

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UPI 4h

Russia hits Kyiv, other cities with large-scale ballistic missiles after Zelensky warns of attack - UPI.com

A handout photo made available by the State Emergency Service shows Ukrainian rescuers working Friday at the site of a Russian missile strike in the Kyiv region amid the ongoing Russian invasion. In the early hours Thursday, Russia launched a large attack on Kyiv and cities through Ukraine. Photo b»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Kuwaiti, Jordanian Foreign Ministers reiterate condemnation of Iranian attacks

Kuwait: Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, and Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, reviewed the latest regional developments during a telephone call, including diplomatic efforts aimed at enhancing security and stabi»»»

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Gulf News 4h

US stocks slide as rates unchanged, oil price spikes

Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged despite lofty US inflation as escalations in the Middle East war pushed oil prices skyward. Major US indices ended down more than 1.5 percent after initially greeting the Fed's decision to ke»»»

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Gulf News 4h

US Federal Reserve keeps benchmark interest rates steady; markets take a hit

New York: The US Federal Reserve is keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5 per cent to 3.75 per cent in the face of inflation threats. The decision on Wednesday (local time) sent stock markets tumbling, with the Dow Jones falling 1,153 points, or 2.19 per cent, and the NASDAQ down 433»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Iran launches new missile attacks as US and Saudi Arabia strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq – Ya Libnan

Share: Iran launched a wave of missile attacks targeting U.S. forces across the Middle East on Wednesday, as American and Saudi forces struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. US and Saudi forces targeted an armed Iraqi alliance © – / US NAVY/AFP»»»

Gulf News 4h

US airstrikes hit Iran amid escalating clash over control of Strait of Hormuz

The US military is carrying out airstrikes in Iran, according to a report Wednesday by Axios citing a US official, amid a weeks-long escalation of hostilities centred on control of the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes as part of an ongoing US campaign of strikes against Iranian military targ»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

The 35th Economic Forum, September 8–10, 2026, Karpacz, Architecture of the New Order: Stability in Times of Change

From September 8 to 10, 2026, the 35th Economic Forum will take place in Karpacz. It is the largest and most important socioeconomic conference in Central Europe and, for more than three decades, has served as a key platform for dialogue among leaders in politics, business, academia, and culture. T»»»

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Arab News 5h

Russia launches missile barrage on Kyiv as Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian oil facilities

KYIV: Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv early Thursday, triggering explosions across the Ukrainian capital hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a major overnight assault and renewed appeals for Western air defense support. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klits»»»

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Arab News 5h

US awards $58.6 billion Patriot missile contract amid rising stockpile concerns

WASHINGTON: The US Defense Department awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, as ​conflicts in Iran and Ukraine strain US weapons stockpiles. The US has supplied large quantities of weapons to allies while»»»

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Gulf News 5h

If China sells weapons to Iran, Trump says he would be 'quite disappointed'

Washington: US President Donald Trump has stated that he would be "disappointed" if China supplied weapons to Iran, reiterating assurances he said Chinese President Xi Jinping had personally given him that Beijing would not sell arms to Tehran. Addressing reporters during an Oval Office interaction»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Houthis reportedly considering transit fees for ships using the Red Sea

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement is reportedly considering charging commercial vessels transit fees to pass through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and, ultimately, the Suez Canal. The proposal is still un»»»

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BNE 6h

Russia's fuel crisis eases further as refineries restart, but shortage remain

Russia's two-month fuel crisis is showing signs of easing, with Omsk becoming the first Russian region to lift all limits on petrol and diesel sales at filling stations, Governor Vitaly Khotsenko said on July 28. The caps, in place since June 22, had held drivers to about 40 litres of petrol and 80»»»

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UPI 6h

Seoul shares dip nearly 6 pct on extended chip rout amid AI skepticism - UPI.com

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell by nearly six percent as investors dumped semiconductor stocks on AI concerns. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares plunged by nearly 6 percent Wednesday following a nearly 11 percent crash the previous se»»»

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France24 6h

Iran launches new missile attacks as US and Saudi Arabia strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

Iran launched a wave of missile attacks targeting U.S. forces across the Middle East on Wednesday, as American and Saudi forces struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. US President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

EU delegation, Zerohundred bring diplomacy closer to communities

Ashraf Siddiqui The Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar, in partnership with Doha-based Italian creative agency Zerohundred, is adopting a new approach to public diplomacy by placing culture, creativity and shared experiences at the heart of community engagement. Moving beyond tr»»»

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Gulf News 7h

'White gold' beneath Zambales? Philippines expands natural hydrogen hunt in high-stakes clean energy drive

Manila: The Philippine government is accelerating its search for naturally occurring hydrogen, expanding exploration efforts in Zambales after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved a new service contract granting Colorado-based energy company Koloma Inc. additional rights to study the country's u»»»

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UPI 7h

New U.S. Ambassador Steel set to arrive in S. Korea on Thurs. - UPI.com

New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel (C) will arrive in Seoul on Thursday, sources said Wednesday. In this photo, she speaks to South Korean Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan (L) and Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha at an event in Washington on July 23. Photo by Yonhap New U.S. Ambassa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Katara to open submission for fourth Teen Art Awards 2026 from August 1

QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has launched the fourth edition of the Teen Art Awards 2026 in partnership with Art Connects Foundation and the British Council. Submissions will be accepted from August 1 to November 1 with winners to be honoured at a ceremony on December 3 at Kata»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Qatar Toy Festival 2026 extended until August 4

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Toy Festival 2026, organised by Qatar Calendar in collaboration with Spacetoon Group, has been extended until August 4, giving families more time to enjoy the festival. Taking place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), the festival continues to offer »»»

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