DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Tuesday interviewed students nominated to join the National Scholarship Initiative to pursue a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering. The interviews were conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change»»»

Hungary’s parliament elected András Baka, the former head of the Supreme Court, as President of the Republic on Tuesday. Baka, the candidate of the ruling Tisza Party, was elected head of state with 140 votes in favour and 6 against in a secret ballot. Orbán’s Fidesz and the KDNP did not participat»»»

By Wade SheridanIsrael restricts the movements of Palestinians using closed military gates that restricts cars from leaving the town of Halhul in the West Bank on Wednesday. Israel has erected hundreds of gates at the entrances of West Bank towns to limit Palestinian movement since the Hamas attack»»»

Dubai: As the region navigates a tense and fast-moving week, Tuesday, August 11, brought a mix of diplomatic signals, travel disruptions and economic pressures. Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, called for a clear path towards lasting regional stability, airlines continued »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has registered 9,586 urban heritage sites, raising the number of documented locations across the Kingdom to 59,586, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. The commission completed the registrations in two consecutive phases — adding 3,000 sites in the »»»

Lille, France: A nuclear plant in northern France shut down three reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the units, energy group EDF said on Tuesday. Three reactors were taken offline on Monday and output at a fourth was cut by half, EDF said in a statement, leaving just one»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomes President Donald Trump at the Beştepe Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey on July 7. File Photo by thee Turkish Presidency Office/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The White House said President Donald Trump was on Air Force One when he left Tur»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 11th Local Dates Festival, organized by the Ministry of Municipality in collaboration with Souq Waqif, has concluded. The festival which ran from July 25 to August 10, 2026 has garnered significant public attendance and achieving impressive sales across various local date varieties»»»

Dubai: Emirates Group has launched a recruitment drive offering more than 100 job opportunities across its aviation and corporate businesses, seeking to attract both experienced professionals and entry-level candidates while prioritising the recruitment and development of Emirati talent. The vacanc»»»

Several new areas for walking dogs are planned to be set up in Bishkek. A member of a community of pet owners told, citing Bishkek Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliev. According to her, she met the official on Erkindik Boulevard in the morning. He said reconstruction of the boulevard is scheduled to begin in »»»

The mayors of Budapest’s inner districts have united in warning the Government that it must immediately begin filling vacant police posts, saying local authorities can no longer cope with the large numbers of threatening people and groups arriving in the capital from the countryside. They also said»»»

The Strait of Hormuz cannot be reopened through diplomacy while Washington continues to use military pressure against Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said. Iran closed Hormuz in response to a US-Israeli military campaign launched in late February. Washington subsequently imposed a naval bl»»»

No heavy military equipment will be deployed, no hazardous materials will be stored, and no firing exercises or military drills that could disturb the residents of the municipalities of Yambol and Tundzha are planned at the Kabile military area, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said in response to»»»

A serious issue was underplayed, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said in relation to the drone that crashed on Bulgarian territory during a meeting with the party's Sofia chapter. "Allegedly a simple drone had been sent to blow up critical infrastructure, and then it turned into a toy," Borissov went on»»»

European gas storage has fallen further behind its usual pre-winter pace, with Germany just 47.6% full against a normal 75% for early August and the Netherlands at 38.5% against a typical 77%, fuelling fears that Europe will face yet another energy crisis of fuel shortages and high prices. The Krem»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Tuesday with Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya HE Dr. Abraham Korir Sing'Oei, and his accompanying delegation, wh»»»

Dubai: Traffic is building across key Dubai and Sharjah corridors this Tuesday evening, August 11, with the usual rush-hour pressure hitting the Dubai-Sharjah routes hardest. DubaiMotorists heading towards Sharjah are facing significant delays, with heavy tailbacks on Al Ittihad Road (E11) through »»»

Dubai: Eightteen workers were killed and 32 others injured in a horrific collision involving two vehicles carrying workers in Egypt’s Ismailia Governorate, authorities and local media reported. The crash occurred on Al Dawawis road in the Al Qassasin district, prompting a major emergency response a»»»

Duba: Four people have been killed and five others injured after an old residential building collapsed in Cairo’s Hadayek Al Qubba neighbourhood, as rescue teams continued searching the rubble for anyone who might still be trapped. Emergency services were alerted to the sudden collapse and police, »»»

Green House Development is introducing flexible payment schedules for buyers of homes at Royal Garden Wilanów. The first available option is the 20/80 model, under which 20% of the purchase price is paid upon signing the development agreement, with the remaining 80% due upon completion of construct»»»

Doha, Qatar: Law No. (8) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Law No. (4) of 2008 on the leasing of real estate is part of ongoing efforts to advance the nation's legislative and regulatory framework for the real estate sector, the Ministry of Municipality said in a statement on Tuesday. The amen»»»

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Office in the Kyrgyz Republic successfully held a Donation Ceremony for Farmer’s Hands equipment at the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Livestock and Pastures on August 10, 2026. The program included presentations on AI-based cattle health »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority launched the AI Creativity Boot Camp, bringing together leading content creators in the Kingdom. The program aims to enhance their capabilities and equip them with new tech skills to develop innovative ideas and digital content. It also s»»»

RIYADH: More than 200 games, interactive stations and daily tournaments are bringing families, friends and gaming enthusiasts together at Chapter 26, an indoor gaming festival in Riyadh running through Aug. 21. Held at Malfa Hall in Prince Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City, known as Misk City, the»»»

Head of Yemen’s National Negotiating Delegation Mohammad Abdul Salam stressed Yemeni Armed Forces’ “legitimate right to defend the country’s sovereignty, independence, and dignity” against Saudi aggression and military movements, while stressing that Sana’a has never closed the door to dialogue or »»»

An electric mobility ramp has been installed at North Beach in Burgas to help people with limited mobility reach the sea more independently, Burgas Municipality said on Tuesday. A second ramp will be installed at Kraimorie Beach, while the initiative also provides 20 lightweight specialized beach w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed an agreement with The View Hospital to offer its umbilical cord blood banking services to expectant families. The partnership expands access to one of Qatar's most advanced cord blood banking programs, giving parents in the count»»»

NEW DELHI: Days after Riyadh Air launched daily flights to Mumbai, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline Flyadeal announced it would operate the same route from October, amid increasing demand for connections between the Kingdom and India’s financial hub. Flyadeal will operate five weekly flights between»»»

Wall Street is modestly lower in premarket trading and oil prices settled despite lingering uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to the global flow of oil again. Futures for the S&P 500 ticked up 0.1% before the opening bell Tuesday, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Ave»»»

A stray cat in Abu Dhabi whose condition caught attention in an Instagram video has already been rescued and is now receiving veterinary treatment. The video, shared by the UAE Animals community on Instagram, showed the cat with what appeared to be an infected tail and an injured paw. Gulf News rea»»»

Dubai has announced Friday, August 28, an official holiday for government entities to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, with work resuming on Monday, August 31. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department said the holiday would apply to authorities, departments and institutions affilia»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon has received no Israeli response to proposals submitted during the latest round of direct negotiations in Rome, a Lebanese official source said, as Israel expands military roads and defensive positions in areas of southern Lebanon under its control. The source, who is close to the L»»»

JEDDAH: Qatar’s economy grew 2.9 percent in 2025, with non-hydrocarbon activity driving expansion as inflation remained contained and the country maintained a strong external position and resilient financial markets, according to official data. Non-hydrocarbon GDP grew 4.8 percent over the year, ex»»»

RIYADH: Once constrained to the realm of bodybuilders and athletes, protein has now found its place in consumer products across almost every Saudi grocery store. From “high-protein” shakes to chips, cereal, and even donuts, this macronutrient has become a staple in the diets of Saudis seeking healt»»»

Firefighters in western Libya fought Tuesday to extinguish the remnants of a massive fire caused by a drone strike on an oil facility, and a car bomb killed a senior military officer in the country's east, in the latest attacks in the chaos-stricken North African nation. The drone hit a gasoline ta»»»

Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci paid a working visit to Bulgaria on Tuesday. After meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart, Ivan Demerdzhiev, the two held a joint press conference. Demerdzhiev reported that Turkiye will assist Bulgaria in identifying assets acquired through corrupt activiti»»»

Doha, Qatar: With just 100 days to go until the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, excitement is building for the prestigious youth tournament taking place in Qatar from November 19 to December 13, 2026. This year marks the second of five consecutive editions that Qatar will host annually through 2029»»»

HONG KONG — Oil prices extended hefty gains Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade, fanning fresh inflation fears and ramping up bets on at least one US interest rate hike this year.Crude has surged around 10 percent over the past week, with the United States and Iran appeari»»»

A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia on Tuesday, along with his younger brother, for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead. A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former ruler B»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has declared Thursday, August 27, a public holiday to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, with government offices set to resume work on Sunday, August 30, the Cabinet said on Tuesday. The decision applies to all ministries, government departments, public authorities and state i»»»

Administrative reform in healthcare should not be reduced to concentrating functions in the central government and mechanically regrouping structures, Democratic Bulgaria said in a position posted on Facebook regarding the reform proposed by the Ministry of Health. "Democratic Bulgaria" cannot supp»»»

Dubai: UAE tax authorities seized 8.45 million non-compliant excise products, including tobacco, energy drinks and sweetened beverages, during the first half of 2026, following more than 103,000 inspections across local markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Fede»»»

The World Health Organization says that sequencing shows the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started about three months before the emergency was officially declared in May. Also, it's crunch week for Zambia as voters gear up for presidential elections. Plus a Rwandan mine has become one»»»

Nearly 70 percent of France is now under water-use restrictions as successive heatwaves and severe drought intensify pressure on the country’s water supplies. Authorities said Monday that 67 of 101 departments had reached the highest crisis alert, while two-thirds of groundwater reserves were below»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the President of the Republic of Colombia HE Abelardo de la Espriella regarding the victims of the earthquake that struck the west of the country, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russia fired North Korean missiles in an overnight attack that killed six and wounded 19 in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia. At least six people were killed and 20 injured in the attacks. Follow our live blog for the latest develop»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has urged motorists to deal with traffic fines promptly, highlighting instalment options and digital payment channels available to help manage outstanding penalties. The General Department of Traffic organised an awareness workshop for more than 70 employees of the Dubai Departm»»»

London, Aug. 11 (SANA) Gold prices rose to their highest level in nine weeks on Monday, supported by strong buying momentum as investors awaited U.S. inflation data and signals regarding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. According to Reuters, Spot gold gained 0.8% to reach $4,376.56 an ounce, »»»

The survey shows that nearly one in five CEOs (19%) reported increases of more than 10% in energy costs as a result of global shocks. “In Romania, companies are concerned that energy prices may remain high for longer or fluctuate sharply, driving up production costs, particularly given that ours is»»»

pastel, Danubius Exim’s creative agency since 2024, developed the communication strategy and executed the integrated launch campaign for MyDUDE, a software platform that transforms the fiscal receipt into a legally valid digital document. The new product marks Danubius Exim’s expansion into a new b»»»