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India's forex reserves fall by over 5.6 bln USD

New Delhi: India's foreign exchange reserves declined by 5.65 billion U.S. dollars to 666.93 billion dollars during the week ended June 26, showed the latest weekly bulletin released by the country's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Friday. Three weeks ago, the forex reserves had f»»»

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Arab News 8m

Bayern sign Germany defender Brown until 2031

MUNICH: Bayern Munich on Friday announced Germany defender Nathaniel Brown has joined the club from Eintracht Frankfurt on a deal running until 2031. The defending Bundesliga champions paid a reported fee of 55 million euros ($63 million) to Frankfurt to bring Brown, 23, to the club, where he will »»»

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Gulf News 25m

Anantara parent Minor Hotels to take over 7 Sharjah retreats as UAE growth plans accelerate

Dubai: The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Minor Hotels announced on Friday that the Thai hospitality giant will take over the management and operations of the seven properties under Sharjah Collection. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agr»»»

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Gulf News 31m

Meet the brothers behind one of Dubai's biggest Lebanese food success stories

Dubai: If you've watched HBO's hit show Succession, you'll know one thing: building a business is hard. Passing it on is even harder. So when I jokingly ask brothers Fadl and Abed Safadi whether their family has ever resembled the Roys—the billionaire clan whose empire is fuelled by sibling rivalry»»»

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Gulf News 43m

Dubai Health launches ‘Dream-It, Dubai-It’ to inspire young innovators in future healthcare

Dubai: Dubai Health has launched “Dream-It, Dubai-It”, an interactive educational programme designed for children to explore the world of healthcare through hands-on experiences, creative workshops, and field visits that help them develop new skills and turn their ideas into impactful projects. Get»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Labour meets Singapore's Minister for Manpower

Singapore: Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met today with Minister for Manpower of the Republic of Singapore HE Dr. Tan See Leng as part of His Excellency's official visit to the Republic of Singapore, accompanied by an official delegation. His Excellency affirmed that the meeting»»»

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Gulf News 1h

History in the skies: UAE's Al Fursan to fly in America's 250th Independence celebrations

Dubai: The UAE's national aerobatic display team, Al Fursan, has arrived in the United States to take part in celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, in what will be the team's first-ever performance in American skies. Al Fursan will participate in the official aerial display»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Amnesty International: “Framework Agreement” Betrays Victims of War Crimes in Lebanon

The ‘Israel’-Lebanon framework agreement signed in Washington on June 26, 2026, threatens to betray war crimes victims in Lebanon, Amnesty International and five human rights and press freedom organizations said today. Parts of the text appear to be aimed at preventing victims of serious internatio»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 4

Kiev: Ukrainian authorities announced that four people were killed and several others injured in Russian attacks targeting the Sumy Oblast and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast regions in northeastern and central Ukraine. Head of the regional military administration Oleh Hryhorov, head of the Sumy Regional Mil»»»

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DW 1h

Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in Europe

BusinessGermanySick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in EuropeNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon

Paris: Interpol on Friday identified a 39-year-old woman from Ukraine as the main suspect in a bombing in Monaco that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The police organisation named Anasta»»»

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DW 1h

Sick leave: Germany not top in Europe

BusinessGermanySick leave: Germany not top in EuropeNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p/5GVMWWorkers in »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Aster DM and Quality Care complete merger, target India's fast-growing smaller cities

Bengaluru: Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India Limited (QCIL) have officially completed their merger, the healthcare giant announced Friday, creating one of India's largest integrated hospital networks with 39 hospitals across 28 cities and more than 10,600 beds. Sign up for our daily busine»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Death rate in Belgium rise 39% during week of heatwave

Brussels: Authorities in Belgium announced that the country's death rate rose by 39 percent during the week of the heatwave that swept across Europe last month. In a statement, the Belgian authorities said that, according to preliminary data, Belgium recorded 1,222 excess deaths between Thursday, J»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Indian passport services in UAE: Alhind explains delay in launch of consular centres

Abu Dhabi: Alhind Tours and Travels Private Ltd, the company that was supposed to launch new unified Indian Consular Application Centres on July 1, on Friday officially announced that rollout of the new Indian passport, visa and consular services across the UAE has been postponed temporarily. In a »»»

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France24 1h

Press Review - The USA has survived 250 years, but can it survive Donald Trump?

PRESS REVIEW - Friday, July 3: We look at the US papers' reactions as the country's 250-year celebration begins this Fourth of July weekend. The New York Times warns Europe's glaciers are melting rapidly because of recent heatwaves. Also, British papers are in a football frenzy ahead of their game »»»

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Arab News 1h

Air India’s budget airline restores all flights to Gulf region

NEW DELHI: Air India’s low-cost carrier will restore all its flights to the Gulf region by the end of this week, the company has announced, months after the US-Israeli war on Iran triggered major disruptions to the global aviation industry. Tens of thousands of flights in and out of the Middle East»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Animal rescuer cares for pets and livestock stranded by war in south Lebanon

In the village of Kfaroue in southern Lebanon, Hussein Hamza makes his daily rounds to feed and check on his furry and feathered charges. The number of animals in his care has multiplied since the outbreak of the latest Israeli war, as hundreds of thousands of southern Lebanon residents fled and we»»»

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Why is France betting on Oman amid the Hormuz crisis? – Ya Libnan

Share: Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq before a meeting at the Élysée Palace in Paris on June 29 with French President Emmanuel Macron © Michel Euler, AP After months of crisis in the Middle East, France is looking to build its influence in the region by strengthening relations with Oman – a small»»»

The Peninsula 2h

India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears

New Delhi: India has asked Meta to hold off launching its username feature on WhatsApp in the world's most populous country, citing concerns over fraud and impersonation, media reports said Thursday. The move comes as authorities in India grapple with a spike in cybercrime, with scammers exploiting»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Lazarevic: Serbian companies to become involved in large-scale projects in Libya

BELGRADE - Speaking to Tanjug after a recent successful visit to Libya, Serbian Minister of Internal and External Trade Jagoda Lazarevic said on Friday Serbia would boost its cooperation with the country in various areas and that the goal was to get Serbian companies involved in numerous large-scal»»»

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DW 2h

Sick leave: Why German workers can't get enough

BusinessGermanySick leave: Why German workers can't get enoughNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p/5GVMWW»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Japan to drastically raise foreigners' residency fees from October

Tokyo: Japan announced a draft cabinet order Friday to raise the fees for foreign nationals' residence status changes and renewals to up to 75,000 yen (about 466 U.S. dollars) from the current 6,000 yen. The new fees charged to foreign nationals when they change temporary residence status and exten»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Louvre Abu Dhabi unveils new highlights and discoveries tour this summer

Abu Dhabi: Louvre Abu Dhabi is introducing its “New Highlights and Discoveries Tour” for the summer season, a 45-minute journey through the museum’s four wings, featuring a curated selection of new acquisitions and major loans introduced to the museum this year. Get updated faster and for FREE: Dow»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

'Not easy, but not impossible': Iraq's film industry sees slow revival

Baghdad: In the heart of old Baghdad, legendary movie theatres stand abandoned and shrouded in dust, bearing witness to Iraq's once-vibrant cultural scene. A few kilometres away, director Ali al-Bayati oversees his camera operators as they adjust their lenses for a scene in his upcoming horror film»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Trump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump said Thursday it is "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO, less than a week before a NATO summit in Ankara. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: "They were not there for us!!!" and Washington's re»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ministry of Labour Undersecretary, Singaporean counterpart discuss enhancing cooperation in labour sector

Singapore: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour HE Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani met today with Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Singapore HE Stanley Loh. The meeting explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of labour market poli»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ministry of Labour Undersecretary meets Singapore Ministry of Manpower Officials

Singapore: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour HE Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani today held a series of technical meetings with officials from the Ministry of Manpower and relevant authorities in the Republic of Singapore. During the visit, Her Excellency met with officials from the W»»»

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Gulf News 2h

New Emirates NBD customers get up to Dh100,000 cashback

Emirates NBD is giving new-to-bank customers a compelling reason to begin their banking relationship with one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions, through an exclusive cashback offer designed to reward customers who open and personally fund their account. Under the limited-time Mega Cashbac»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Speaker of Zhogorku Kenesh meets with Speaker of Iranian Parliament - | 24.KG

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev met with the Chairman of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in Tehran. The meeting took place as part of the farewell ceremony for the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Al»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Air Arabia announces cabin crew jobs: How to apply and key perks and benefits

Air Arabia Group has announced new opportunities for aspiring aviation professionals through an upcoming cabin crew recruitment drive across Jeddah and Dammam in Saudi Arabia, opening doors for candidates seeking to build a career in the aviation industry. The initiative is aimed at candidates seek»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Etihad sends Emirati aviation trainees to global airports for first time

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is sending its highest-performing Emirati airport trainees on an international summer deployment for the first time, giving UAE Nationals hands-on experience at some of the airline’s busiest overseas stations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.T»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Klopp in 'talks' for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation

Frankfurt, Germany: Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, stepped down from the job on Friday, just four days af»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US unveils commemorative passport to mark 250 years of independence

The United States has unveiled a special commemorative passport to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, combining a redesigned travel document with plans to modernise and digitise much of the passport application process. The limited-edition passport, which will be available fr»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Madonna returns to form with dancefloor filler "Confessions II"

Paris, France: Madonna released her fifteenth album on Friday, "Confessions II", with many critics calling the 16 tracks of feel-good club vibes and classic dance music sounds her best release in decades. The Queen of Pop, 67, has reunited with British producer Stuart Price, whom she worked with fo»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

India takes down battery apps after stalled e-rickshaw rides

New Delhi: Indian officials said Friday they had taken down two smartphone apps following reports that some e-rickshaws could be remotely shut down, exploiting a security gap in the budget vehicles. Many e-rickshaws, the battery-powered version of the popular mode of transportation in India, often »»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Registration and license fees announced for Tamchy SFIT - | 24.KG

Registration fees and licensing costs for future residents have been revealed at the official launch of the Special Financial and Investment Territory (SFIT) Tamchy. According to organizers, company registration within the SFIT will cost at least $525, while registration of investment funds will st»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Delivery riders get relief as UAE enforces midday summer break rules

Dubai: The UAE has reaffirmed that delivery riders cannot be compelled to work during the country's midday summer work ban, while expanding a nationwide network of more than 12,000 air-conditioned rest areas to protect workers from extreme heat. According to Al Bayan newspaper, the Ministry of Huma»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Check your phone? It could cost you Dh800 and four black points

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to keep their full attention on the road, warning that even brief distractions, particularly in slow-moving traffic, can lead to serious collisions and carry financial penalties. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Central Operations Sector is»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Drillcube opens EMEA Hub in Dubai — Bringing the underground mining one-stop-shop to the region

Drillcube has officially opened its EMEA regional hub in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), establishing an in-region base to support underground mining operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Drillcube is Australia's underground mining one-stop-shop. The company replaces a mine's f»»»

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Business-review 3h

Mergers and acquisitions market reaches a value of USD 6 billion in H1 2026

However, one of the recurring characteristics of the Romanian M&A market remains the low level of transparency regarding transaction values. In the first half of 2026, the transaction value was not disclosed for 69% of announced deals, slightly above the historical average of 67%. In terms of trans»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Post Bank planned to be launched in early 2027 in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Post Bank, being established on the basis of the state-owned enterprise Kyrgyz Pochtasy OJSC, is expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027. The company’s CEO Marat Cherikchiev said in an interview with the media. According to him, the new bank is expected to obtain its banking licen»»»

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Arab News 3h

Review: ‘The President’s Cake’ — a bittersweet journey through Nineties Iraq 

DHAHRAN: You know a film is special when it simultaneously elicits sobs and laughter from an audience. Iraqi filmmaker Hasan Hadi’s debut feature “The President’s Cake,” which screened at last week’s Saudi Film Festival, is special. It’s set in the Iraq in which Hadi grew up under the tyranny of fo»»»

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Gulf News 3h

NASA's Swift telescope gets last-chance rescue mission in space

Cape Canaveral: A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that's in danger of crashing back to Earth. Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space Technologies' Link spacecraft from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific. The Pegasus rocket blasted off from the belly o»»»

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Al Manar 3h

In Tehran’s Hour of Mourning, Qalibaf Draws Red Line: US, ‘Israel’ Must Honor Commitments or Pay Price

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Tehran will not hesitate to take “appropriate and proportional measures” should the United States and the Israeli regime fail to honor their international commitments, delivering the firm ultimatum during a high-level meeting with a »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Gulf airlines move to secure prized Boeing, Airbus slots

Dubai: Airlines in the Gulf are looking to snap up earlier delivery slots for Boeing Co. and Airbus SE aircraft that may be freed up as Air India Ltd. discusses potentially deferring some orders, according to people familiar with the matter. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Alpha review from Dubai: Alia Bhatt and Sharvari shine, but the story doesn't match the splendid action

Alpha' review: Two fearless women. One frustratingly timid filmDirector: Shiv RavailCast: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol★★★Dubai: There's something strangely difficult about reviewing Alpha. Not because it's a complicated film, but because you genuinely want it to succeed. Here is»»»

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BNE 4h

Turkey to launch 'climate bridge' at COP31 to unlock green investment

Turkey’s government is planning to launch a major climate initiative at the COP31 summit later this year, aiming to close the gap between global capital and underdeveloped green projects, finance minister Mehmet Simsek said on June 25 during a speech at the Climate Resilience Finance Summit during »»»

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Gulf News 4h

A refreshing act of kindness: Al Freej Fridge returns for its third edition

Dubai: A simple bottle of cold water or an ice cream can make all the difference on a hot summer day. With that spirit of kindness at its heart, Ferjan Dubai has officially launched the third edition of the Al Freej Fridge humanitarian community campaign on July 3 at Al Khawaneej Majlis. Supported »»»

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Arab News 4h

Hunt for Ukraine woman after Monaco bomb attack: Interpol

MONACO: Authorities on Friday were on the hunt for a Ukrainian woman suspected of planting a bomb in Monaco that injured three people, including a Ukrainian-born tycoon, according to an Interpol Red Notice. Identified as Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, the suspect is wanted in Monaco for attempted murde»»»

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