Paris, France: A Singapore-based organisation announced Thursday it will develop an Ebola vaccine dubbed the "most promising" to fight back against a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 1,500 people have died in the conflict-wracked African country from the Bundibugyo strain»»»

London: Record-breaking heatwaves in May and June led to an estimated 2,877 excess deaths in England, the UK Health Security Agency said Wednesday. The provisional figure is almost double the total for the whole of the summer in 2025, which was 1,504, and represents "a substantial public health imp»»»

Dubai: Middle East airlines are slowly climbing out of the hole left by the Iran conflict, new figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show, even as global air travel demand fell for a third straight month in June. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»

Belgrade: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Belgrade on a working visit to the Republic of Serbia. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić welcomed His Highness upon arrival at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News a»»»

DUBAI: Welcome, then, to the future — and the present — of Hollywood. A world in which studio execs can apparently only greenlight a project that’s based on existing IP or that is practically indistinguishable from it. Apple TV’s “The Dink” is a film that appears to have been assembled by a combina»»»

Dubai: Dubai added 24,800 homes during the first half of 2026, giving buyers and tenants more choice as the residential market moved into a period of steadier growth following two years of elevated activity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The number of completed homes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Labour announced the launch of the National Referral System as a step to combat human trafficking in the country. In a social media post, the Ministry said that this initiative comes from the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking and establishes a clear»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the renewal of aggressions by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the territories of both the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Kuwait, considering them a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the two states and the int»»»

FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in a $20 billion commercial subsidiary has drawn strong criticism from football’s regional confederations, which said they were blindsided by the world governing body’s plan to bring private investors into the sport. The Confederations of North America, Central Americ»»»

Kumamoto, Japan: Twenty-five cats stuck inside a shopping mall in Japan gutted in an explosion after a major earthquake have been rescued, the operator said Thursday, triggering huge relief on social media. Momo, Kohaku, Tango, Shandy -- a fluffy Norwegian Forest Cat -- and the others were in Cat C»»»

Kolkata: Police in West Bengal have seized more than Rs280 million in cash and 15kg of gold worth an estimated Rs210 million during a raid in Birbhum district, before arresting a man allegedly linked to a suspected crime syndicate. The raid, which began on Wednesday afternoon and continued for near»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s resident population has surged past 4.58 million, marking one of the fastest annual increases in the emirate’s history as authorities unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered real-time population monitoring system that will transform urban planning and policymaking. While the resident po»»»

Cairo: The Egyptian government said Thursday that a fire the day before at the port of Damietta was caused by a drone attack, the first to target the country since the outbreak of the Middle East war. Authorities had reported two gas ships were damaged by Wednesday's blaze, which private security m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Thursday, July 30, 2026, met HE Dr. Cristian Tudor, Ambassador of the European Union to Qatar, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. The Prime Minister wished»»»

Doha, Qatar: The maximum temperatures are forecast to be between 43ºC and 45ºC, the Qatar Meteorology Department said as it issued its weekend weather report. Scattered clouds will give minimal respite, with lows ranging between 33ºC and 34ºC. The department added that local clouds could bring rain»»»

Dubai: A group of UAE-based Syrian entrepreneurs have launched what they describe as Syria's first integrated super app, bringing together hotel bookings, transport, lifestyle services and digital payments on a single platform. This comes as the country's tourism sector begins rebuilding after year»»»

DUBAI: George and Amal Clooney have been forced to evacuate their home in the south of France as wildfires continue to spread across parts of southern Europe, with the couple saying they do not know if their property will survive. The Oscar-winning actor and the British Lebanese international human»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Mohammed VI of the sisterly Kingdom of Morocco, on the occasion of Throne Day.»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities expanded by 0.6 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2026, even as the Kingdom’s real gross domestic product declined by 4.8 percent, official data showed. According to flash estimates from the General Authority for Statistics, the fall in real GDP»»»

HEADLINES An Alpha Research survey of the Government's first 100 days leads Thursday's political coverage. 24 Chasa and Trud write that 42% of respondents approve of the Cabinet and 33% disapprove, while Prime Minister Rumen Radev records 48% approval and 31% disapproval. Bulgarian National Radio (»»»

Groningen, Netherlands: Amina Helmi's passion for the Milky Way is clear as soon as one steps into her small office at the University of Groningen, in the north of the Netherlands. Alongside family photos and piled-up dissertations with impenetrable titles sits a bowl stacked with the chocolates na»»»

The $330 million, 525-foot vessel was built in Philadelphia by South Korea's Hanwha Group. 1 of 3 | Captain Gordon McArhtur looks out from the State of Maine's bridge with two students. Photo courtesy of Maine Maritime Academy CASTINE, Maine, July 30 (UPI) -- The new State of Maine has arrived in h»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s economy is expected to stay resilient amid geopolitical conflicts and is expected to grow by 1.7 percent this year before accelerating to 5.5 percent in 2027, according to the International Monetary Fund. In its latest Article IV Consultation report, the IMF said that Saudi A»»»

Paris, July 30 (SANA) Global electric vehicle sales rose 35% in the second quarter of this year, reaching record levels in 50 countries amid a sharp increase in fuel prices linked to the repercussions of the war in the Middle East, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report cited by Age»»»

The government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev enters its first 100 days in office with a positive public assessment, but voters are increasingly looking for concrete results, according to a national representative survey by Alpha Research. The poll was conducted between July 17 and 23 among 1,000 ad»»»

More than half of Romanians say they use their savings to cover unexpected expenses, but only 37% have money set aside or an emergency fund, according to a study commissioned by ING Bank Romania. The bank has launched an offer providing new customers with an 8% interest rate on savings accounts dur»»»

The Egyptian government said Thursday that a fire the day before at the port of Damietta was caused by a drone attack, the first to target the country since the outbreak of the Middle East war. Authorities had reported two gas ships were damaged by Wednesday's blaze, which maritime trade tracking f»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Four Palestinians martyred including 2 children and more than 20 others injured by Israeli fire since dawn on Thursday: Health sources in G»»»

Dubai: The UAE Capital Market Authority has abolished 15 fees following a review of charges applied to services and activities across the country’s capital markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The decision is aimed at simplifying the fee structure, reducing costs a»»»

Kuwait City, Kuwait: Kuwait's defence ministry on Thursday, July 30, 2026, said an Iranian strike that hit a building belonging to a Chinese company in the country's north killed one person. "The heinous Iranian aggression targeted a building belonging to a Chinese company in the north of the count»»»

Dubai: More than 70 Gulf News distributors took part in a traffic safety awareness programme conducted by the Traffic Awareness Department of Dubai Police on July 27, reinforcing the importance of safe riding practices and compliance with traffic regulations. The awareness session, held at the Gulf»»»

A Lebanese judge issued an order Wednesday that could lead to the arrest of prominent banker Antoun Sehnaoui if he returns to Lebanon over allegations of collaboration with Israel and violating laws prohibiting contact with Israelis, state media reported. The order came days after Sehnaoui dined in»»»

Romania’s land market remained active in the first half of 2026, although few large transactions were completed, with many deals still under negotiation or at the pre-contract stage amid uncertainty over energy costs, construction budgets and the domestic political environment, according to an anal»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has strengthened its position as one of the world’s leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters after increasing its share of the global market to 18.7% in 2025, according to the latest International Gas Union (IGU) World LNG Report 2026. The report shows that Qatar exported 81»»»

The stop-start fighting between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia has publicly joined military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies. At the same time, an already untenable diplomatic effort to end the war has faltered once again as mistrust deepens »»»

DUBAI: The Kuwaiti military said on Thursday that an Iranian strike north of the country hit a building belonging to a Chinese firm, killing a worker and causing significant damage to the structure. “Competent authorities immediately began taking the necessary measures and dealing with the situatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank has launched its Individual Development Plan (IDP) programme, reaffirming its commitment to investing in the growth and long-term development of its Qatari employees. The programme was introduced during a dedicated Town Hall for Qatari colleagues, convened by the Bank’s Hu»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB and The Group Securities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two sides and developing digital services provided to customers, enabling a seamless and integrated investment and banking experience. The MoU was signed at The Grou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar secured qualification for the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup 2026 after extending their unbeaten run in the Gulf qualifiers with an 80-67 victory over Oman yesterday at Al Gharafa Sports Hall. Organised by the Qatar Basketball Federation, the tournament serves as the Gulf qualifying event fo»»»

Washington, July 30 (SANA) Oil prices declined on Thursday, retreating from sharp gains recorded in the previous session, as energy shipments continued through the Middle East amid heightened regional tensions. Brent crude futures fell $1.29, or 1.42%, to $89.45 a barrel, while US West Texas Interm»»»

Dubai: A giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) is carving the underground route for Dubai Metro's Blue Line, marking a major milestone in one of the emirate's biggest public transport projects. Named Al Wugeisha, the 2,000-tonne machine is working up to 35 metres beneath International City, excavating »»»

He is bright and beaming, as one should be after winning a gold medal. Ali-Mansur Valiyev relates his journey to the International Economic Olympiad, with a cheery ease, not downplaying the triumph but neither painting it too colourfully. He describes the process in matter-of fact tones, stating th»»»

Jordan's air defenses shot down five missiles launched from Iran Thursday morning, the country's state-run Petra news agency said, hours after the U.S. military announced it had completed "a heavy wave of strikes against Iran" in response to an earlier Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jorda»»»

Kuwait's Ministry of Defense said on Thursday that an Iranian attack struck a building belonging to a Chinese company in the country's north, killing one worker and causing extensive material damage. In a statement, the ministry's official spokesperson, Saud Al Atwan, said the relevant authorities »»»

CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least three people, including two children, in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said, as mediators held new talks with Hamas leaders to work toward full implementation of a US-brokered Gaza peace plan.Medics said an Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment»»»

DUBAI: The UAE has condemned the recent drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory targeting oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. In a statement published on its X account on Thursday, quoted by state news agency WAM, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these attacks ar»»»

Lima: The State of Qatar participated in the inauguration ceremony of HE President Keiko Sofia Fujimori of the Republic of Peru. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi represented the State of Qatar at the inauguration ceremony.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Chief Vows to Fulfil National Duties: Israeli Attacks Hinder South Deployment 30-07-2026 10:49 AM Lebanese Army Commander Gen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket’s expanded outlet at Ezdan Mall Al Gharafa will be inaugurated today, July 30.With the aim of making shopping more convenient and offering customers a wider variety of high-quality products, Safari has expanded its department store to the first floor and is set to co»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality and the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs jointly organised a specialised seminar on the jurisprudence and calculation of palm zakat (zakat on date palms) yesterday, as part of the sidelines of the 11th Local Dates Festival, with the participation of Qa»»»