Qatar's men's team secures second win in West Asia Beach Volleyball Tour
Amman: Qatar's men's team, represented by Musa Al Khair and Mohammed Ehab, secured its second consecutive win in the inaugural West Asia Beach Volleyball Tour, currently taking place in Jordan, after defeating Iraq 2-1 today. The Qatari team claimed the victory after a competitive match. After losi»»»
Air India appoints former Ethiopian Airlines chief as CEO
New Delhi: Air India appointed former Ethiopian Airlines Group head Tewolde Gebremariam on Wednesday as its chief executive officer, to steer the carrier after a turbulent period. Tewolde succeeds Campbell Wilson, who resigned after leading the airline since its return to Tata Group ownership in 20»»»
What to know about the total solar eclipse on August 12
Paris, France: Day will briefly turn into night across a swathe of northern Spain on August 12, when the Moon will completely cover the Sun during a rare total solar eclipse. Here is what you need to know about the total eclipse, which is the first visible in mainland Europe since 2006. What is an »»»
Saudi forecaster warns of dust storms and high waves along Red Sea coast
Dubai- Dust-raising winds and high waves are forecast to affect parts of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast from Wednesday through Friday, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said. The weather conditions are expected to impact coastal areas between Yanbu and Al Qunfudhah, including the road linking»»»
Saudi Arabia introduces online service to transfer eligible foreign workers to individuals
Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched an online service allowing individuals to apply for the transfer of eligible foreign workers from private sector companies to individuals for employment in domestic occupations. The ministry said the service, avai»»»
Rep. Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after sexual harassment probe - UPI.com
Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., said he would complete his current term but won't seek reelection. A day earlier, the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured over "inappropriate" relationships with young female staff members. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Rep. »»»
Butterflies seek new habitats as climate changes: study
Paris: Climate change is driving shifts in where butterflies are found globally, a major study said Wednesday, with many species moving into new areas while others are retreating from traditional habitats. The study in Nature Ecology & Evolution is one of the most comprehensive to date on how butte»»»
Bulgaria's Intelligence Services Rank Among Europe's Weakest
The French publication L’Express has published what it describes as the first comprehensive ranking of European intelligence services, placing Bulgaria among the weakest-performing countries while the United Kingdom's MI6 secured the top position. The assessment is based on interviews with around 1»»»
Dubai’s Etihad Rail passenger station to be named ‘Al Yalayis Station’
Dubai: Dubai’s upcoming Etihad Rail passenger station will be called 'Dubai Al Yalayis Station', according to signage installed at the station site and seen by Gulf News as construction work continues. The station is scheduled to open on September 30, alongside the Al Dhaid Station in Sharjah, mark»»»
Russian barrage on Kyiv region kills at least 17
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday. Kyiv was unable to shoot down any of the Russian missiles amid intensifying attacks that have prompted Kyiv to plead for more US-ma»»»
Anthropic AI used fake identities to target real people in UK test
London: An Anthropic AI model created fake online identities to send emails to real people in an attempt to get a malicious code approved during tests by a UK government research group. During the tests by the AI Security Institute, some Anthropic and OpenAI AI agents engaged in "sustained, potenti»»»
Gasoline, diesel exports from Belarus to Russia hit new record high in July, sources say
MOSCOW: Supplies of gasoline and diesel from Belarus to Russia hit a new monthly record in July amid fuel shortages driven by unplanned outages at Russian oil refineries following months of relentless Ukrainian drone strikes, according to two industry sources and Reuters calculations. Russian gaso»»»
Ceuta warns of ‘unsustainable’ situation for child migrants after influx
CUETA: The leader of Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta on Wednesday said the number of children left there after last week’s rush of migrants was “unsustainable,” pleading for government aid. Spain said 70,000 of the 72,000 people who had entered Ceuta from Morocco in a sudden rush last week»»»
Qatar participates in meeting of Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action to address Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem
Amman: The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action in response to illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held Wednesday in Amman, Jordan. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh M»»»
Air India appoints former Ethiopian Airlines chief as CEO
Dubai: Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief executive Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson as the Tata Group-owned carrier enters the next phase of its turnaround. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download »»»
Israel resumes Lebanon strikes as talks underway in Rome
Jerusalem: Israel's military resumed strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday despite ongoing talks, blaming a ceasefire violation by militant group Hezbollah as Beirut said at least one person was killed. The fresh strikes and a first evacuation warning in weeks came as Lebanon and Israel were hol»»»
FM meets with SG of Arab League
Tunis, Aug. 5 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti had a meeting Wednesday in Amman with Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy.The talk took place on the sidelines of the meeting of...»»»
From Carter to Trump: Why Washington keeps getting Iran wrong
Dubai: Donald Trump is hardly the first American president to discover that Iran is one of Washington’s most difficult adversaries. As his administration struggles to secure an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while warning Tehran against defying US demands, historians and former diplomats »»»
Woman arrested as four people stabbed in central London: UK media
London: A woman was arrested after several people were stabbed in Covent Garden, a busy area of central London popular with tourists, UK media reported Wednesday citing emergency services. The suspect was a 47-year-old woman and the victims were four men between the ages of 34 and 52, Sky News repo»»»
Novikov Doha joins Lusail International Circuit hospitality for Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has partnered with Novikov Doha to introduce an exclusive hospitality offering, further enhancing its premium guest experience and setting a new benchmark for Formula 1 hospitality in Qatar. Renowned for its fusion of Pan-Asian and Italian cuisine and»»»
Sharjah issues caravan safety guidelines to prevent fires and protect occupants
Sharjah Civil Defence has issued a set of safety guidelines for caravan owners, urging them to follow preventive measures aimed at reducing fire risks and enhancing the safety of occupants. The authority advised owners to inspect electrical wiring and connections regularly and ensure that suitable »»»
Prime Minister meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister
Amman: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The meeting took place on the sidelines of »»»
Disney signs deal to let TikTok users add film extracts
Paris, France: The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday that it had signed a deal with TikTok allowing users of the hugely popular video platform to add extracts of Disney films and characters, in what it billed a "first-of-its-kind agreement". "The agreement will bring creators to the forefront of Disne»»»
Albania battles blazes, Hungary cuts power as Europe feels the heat
TIRANA/BUDAPEST: Albanian emergency services battled a wildfire in the southern region of Mallakaster, while Hungarians cut power consumption as a heatwave and drought continued to grip large parts of southern and eastern Europe. Europe, the world’s fastest warming continent, has been ravaged by re»»»
More than 800,000 displaced Lebanese returning home after war: UN
BEIRUT: More than 800,000 people displaced by war in Lebanon have begun returning to their hometowns following a lull in violence amid the Israel-Hezbollah war, the United Nations said. The announcement late on Tuesday came as Lebanon and Israel began a new round of US-sponsored talks in Rome aimed»»»
Israeli forces raid Palestinian refugee camp near Jerusalem
Qalandia refugee camp, Palestinian Territories: Israeli forces on Wednesday raided a Palestinian refugee camp next to Jerusalem where tensions have been growing as residents fear eviction, the military and local leaders said. AFP journalists saw about a dozen armored military jeeps going into the Q»»»
Woman arrested as four people stabbed in central London
London: A woman was arrested after several people were stabbed in Covent Garden, a busy area of central London popular with tourists, UK media reported Wednesday citing emergency services. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The suspect was a 47-year-»»»
Bansko Mayor Rejects Claims of Tensions After Incident Involving Italian Students
Bansko Mayor Stoycho Banenski said on Wednesday that the police and municipal authorities had responded appropriately to an incident involving a group of Italian students. Speaking to BTA, Banenski commented on Italian media reports concerning an incident in which a group of youths allegedly attemp»»»
Stage of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket slams into moon at 5,400 mph - UPI.com
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket streaks past a crescent moon as it sped skyward from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on July 9 on a misson to deliver 29 Broadband satellites into low earth orbit. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) -- NASA scien»»»
Israeli drones raided a prayer area near the cemetery in the town of Tibnin, close to the Serail building: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drones raided a prayer area near the cemetery in the town of Tibnin, close to the Serail building: Al-Manar reporter 05-08-2026 16:»»»
Israel orders al-Mansouri evacuation after troops killed in blast blamed on Hezbollah
Two Israeli soldiers were killed and seven others wounded in a bomb explosion inside a booby-trapped building in Majdalzoun in south Lebanon, Israeli media reported Wednesday. The Israeli army accused Hezbollah of "violating the ceasefire agreement" and ordered the residents of al-Mansouri to evacu»»»
Israel says begun striking south Lebanon in response to deadly blast
The Israeli military said it began striking targets in southern Lebanon on Wednesday in response to a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" by Iran-backed Hezbollah, just as Israel and Lebanon held talks in Rome. "In response to a blatant violation of the ceasefire by the Hezbollah terrorist organiz»»»
Will Orbán’s Fidesz split? New survey shows intriguing data
Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party seemed only a few months ago to be a monolithic bloc, unassailable at the summit of power. Now, however, it appears it could even split in two: into an Orbán party and a moderate, centre-right grouping. A fresh Medián poll may now give that scenario another push. A new c»»»
AI ecosystem's 'circular' investment: risk or advantage?
BusinessGlobal issuesAI ecosystem's 'circular' investment: risk or advantage?Arthur SullivanAmid talk of an AI sector bubble, one aspect is under scrutiny. Many big AI players are invested in smaller ones, who then buy the bigger firm's products. This brings risks and advantages. https://p.dw.com/p»»»
Israel army says it begun striking southern Lebanon
LEBANON: The Israeli military said it began striking targets in southern Lebanon on Wednesday in response to a “blatant violation of the ceasefire” by Iran-backed Hezbollah, just as Israel and Lebanon held talks in Rome. “In response to a blatant violation of the ceasefire by the Hezbollah terroris»»»
Historic Dubai Creek gets Dh80 million lighting makeover
Dubai has started work on the Dubai Creek Lights project, an Dh80 million initiative that will transform the city's historic waterfront into a vibrant nighttime destination while celebrating its rich heritage. Launched under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown »»»
REVIEW: Soraya Bouazzaoui’s debut blends Moroccan folklore with colonial-era history
JEDDAH: In “Aicha,” Soraya Bouazzaoui, a British writer of Moroccan heritage, turns to one of Morocco’s most enduring monster myths to craft a historical fantasy epic exploring the immense love and consuming rage that coexist under colonial occupation. Set in 18th-century Morocco during the Portugu»»»
US stock futures edge higher and oil resumes ascent
U.S. stock futures edged higher Wednesday morning, helped by strong corporate earnings reports and hopes for a deal setting the stage for talks that might eventually end the fighting in Iran. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 0.3%, while S&P 500 futures added 0.4%. Nasdaq futures gained 0.2»»»
Indian Consulate in Dubai clarifies Tatkal service for urgent applications as expats face passport delays in UAE
Dubai: The Indian Consulate in Dubai has assured Indian expats that it is working to eliminate delays in urgent passport applications following the recent transition to a new outsourced service provider, while clarifying that the Tatkal scheme is available only to eligible applicants. Speaking duri»»»
Dubai aims to increase Emirati teachers in private schools to 3,000 by 2033
Dubai: Dubai is stepping up efforts to strengthen the role of Emirati teachers in private education, with a strategy aimed at increasing the number of national educators in the sector to 3,000 by 2033, according to Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) during the Emirati Educator»»»
Oman oil price drops
Muscat: The official price of Oman crude oil for October delivery dropped on Wednesday by USD 4.35 to USD 79.16 per barrel, compared to Tuesday's price of USD 83.52. The monthly average price for Oman crude oil for August delivery stood at USD 79.09 pb, marking a drop of USD 22.91 from the July del»»»
WHO chief visits Congo to support Ebola efforts as some workers strike over pay
KINSHASA: The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Congo was in Congo on Wednesday as aid workers said the world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading at an “alarming” rate and some health workers are striking over lack of pay. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was»»»
Where We Are Going Today: Jadan Cafe, a neighborhood gem in Riyadh
RIYADH: Tucked away in Riyadh’s Al-Aridh neighborhood, Jadan Cafe is the kind of place you discover by chance and end up returning to for the atmosphere as much as the coffee. It is small, unassuming and easy to miss, but once you step through its wooden doors, it feels more like walking into someo»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know this evening (August 5)
Dubai: Diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the US and Iran gathered momentum on Wednesday, with mediators reporting progress towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil and shipping routes. The latest developments are being closely watched in the UAE, where»»»
Shiite Muslims join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid fears of US-Iran escalation
Millions of Shiite Muslims observed the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage Tuesday in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, under the shadow of ongoing regional tensions and fears of another round of escalation in the U.S.-Iran war. Arbaeen is held 40 days after Ashoura, which commemorates the killing of Imam Hus»»»
Israel army says friendly fire may have killed settler during West Bank clash
An Israeli military probe published Wednesday said that friendly fire may have killed an Israeli settler during a deadly clash with Palestinians in the occupied West Bank last month. The violence in the Palestinian village of Tell in the northern West Bank in late July left four Palestinians and tw»»»
Drone found at German airport carried 'explosive device': police
Berlin: A drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at a German airport overnight was fitted with an "explosive device", police and prosecutors said Wednesday. "A drone carrying an unknown explosive device was discovered by an airport employee" at Leipzig-Halle airport, they said, adding that police»»»
Travel scams surge, Emirates most targeted brand
Dubai: Planning a holiday could expose travellers to more than just flight delays and lost luggage. Cybersecurity experts are warning that scammers are increasingly targeting people booking flights, hotels and transport online, using fake websites and apps that mimic trusted travel brands to steal »»»
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Gulf News is continuing its strong growth story with initiatives and projects that will take the brand to the next level. We are now looking for Abu Dhabi-based journalists to help in the next stage of our plans. We need dynamic, enthusiastic and digitally-savvy reporters who will produce great, un»»»
10 Best SEO Agencies to Watch in 2026
SEO is no longer just about improving Google rankings. Brands now need visibility across traditional search results, AI Overviews, and conversational tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. The best agencies are responding by combining technical SEO, content, authority building, digital PR a»»»