Naharnet 4m

Oil companies are expected to reap big profits because of US-Iran conflict

Analysts are expecting major oil companies to report raking in large spring profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages. The conflict, now in its sixth month, halted most shipping through the»»»

France24 7m

Climate change made France, Spain wildfire conditions far more likely, scientists say

Researchers warn that hotter, drier conditions are making severe wildfire seasons increasingly frequent across Europe. Human-caused climate change made the extreme weather fuelling wildfires in southwestern France twice as likely, and made the conditions driving blazes in central Spain 20 times mor»»»

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Arab News 9m

Sniffer dogs search mall wrecked after Japan quake

KUMAMOTO, Japan: Sniffer dogs in Japan helped rescuers Friday make a final sweep of a shopping mall wrecked by an explosion after a big earthquake, as the death toll from the tremor three days earlier hit 35. “At the Aeon mall, 11 people were pulled out as of last night (Thursday), among them seven»»»

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Naharnet 9m

Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles remain

President Donald Trump said Thursday that a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, but many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remained to wind down the war in the Palestinian territory. The White House announcement comes nine months after a U.S.-»»»

Gulf News 19m

UAE prepares 150 Emirati scholarship students for studies abroad

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has held an orientation forum for 150 Emirati students preparing to begin their studies abroad under the National Scholarship Programme. Held under the slogan “From the UAE to the World… Determination and Ambition,” the forum intro»»»

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Gulf News 20m

17 injured after a learner car driver lost control and crashed into a crowded café

Egypt: Seventeen people were injured after a woman learning to drive lost control of a car and crashed into an outdoor café at a tourist resort in Egypt's Ain Sokhna, authorities said, leaving customers scrambling for safety. The incident occurred at the La Sirena tourist village on the Red Sea coa»»»

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Gulf News 31m

Imagine getting a call saying your Dh2m necklace has been found. That's exactly what happened in Dubai

Dubai: A phone call from Dubai Police is not one most tourists expect after returning home. For some, it has brought relief that a cherished possession thought to be lost forever had been found. For others, it has come as a complete surprise, with officers informing them they had misplaced an item »»»

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Gulf News 35m

Sheikh Hamdan begins his Bahrain visit with a royal meeting and the Bahrain Shield military exercise

Manama: Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE at the start of the Dubai Crown Prince's official visit to the kingdom. The meeting was attended by Lieutenant G»»»

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Sana 42m

Trump announces Gaza agreement on disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal

Washington, July 31 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that a new agreement had been reached to advance his plan for ending the war in Gaza, including the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory. Agreement details Trump said»»»

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Arab News 45m

Zendaya shows off jewels by Lebanese label amid Arab fashion run

DUBAI: US actress Zendaya turned to an Arab label yet again at this week’s premiere of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in London, showing off jewels by Lebanese brand Mouawad. The star wore the Mouawad Majestic earrings and ring. “Together, the creations showcase 46.55 carats of D–F color, FL–VS2 clari»»»

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Arab News 45m

Wildfire rages on Crete as strong winds hamper firefighting

RETHYMNO, Greece: Greek firefighters continued on Friday to battle a wildfire ravaging parts of the tourist island of Crete, although conditions had improved, authorities said. “The situation around Rethymno is better,” a fire department spokesperson told AFP. But the blaze “has not yet been contai»»»

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Gulf News 48m

ADGM will rank property brokers using deals, training and customer feedback

Dubai: Property buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants in Abu Dhabi Global Market will have a new way to identify high-performing brokers after the financial centre activated its Broker Classification Framework. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The»»»

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Gulf News 48m

The fastest way to end the US-Iran War isn’t more missiles: It's sharing the Strait of Hormuz

Wars often end not because one side wins decisively, but because both sides discover they have more to gain from stability than perpetual escalation. If there is one place where that logic applies today, it is the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which one-fifth »»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Gulf Football Federation unveils new identity, official name

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Football Federation has unveiled a new visual identity and officially adopted the name Gulf Football Federation, replacing its previous title, the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation. The federation said the rebranding reflects its core values of trust, dynamism and modernity»»»

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DW 59m

BMW to Volkswagen: How deep is Germany's auto industry cull?

TradeGermanyBMW to Volkswagen: How deep is Germany's auto industry cull?Nik MartinBMW joins VW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in cutting thousands of jobs, as Chinese rivals erode their market share. DW recaps the major reforms German automakers are pursuing to safeguard their future. https://p.dw.com/»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Saudi Arabia to host next three ACL finals

Doha: Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host of the next three editions of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL) finals after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee approved the country’s provisional hosting rights yesterday. Saudi Arabia has staged the first two editions of»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar handed tough 3×3 basketball draw at Asian Games

Doha, Qatar: Qatar were handed challenging groups in the men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball competitions following the draw for the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, with the men’s team set for a Gulf derby against Bahrain. The Asian Games will take place from September 19 to October 4. In the men’»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Bahrain top Gulf U-18 qualifiers in Doha, Qatar secure silver

Doha, Qatar: Bahrain completed a perfect campaign with four consecutive victories to emerge champions of the Gulf U-18 qualifiers in Doha, while Qatar came second in the five-team competition. Both Qatar and Bahrain earned qualification for the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup which will be held in Ahmedabad, In»»»

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Gulf News 1h

2PointZero H1 net profit reaches Dh7.7 billion after investment gains

Abu Dhabi: 2PointZero Group reported net profit of Dh7.7 billion for the first half of 2026, supported by Dh2.2 billion from its operating businesses and one-off gains across its investment portfolio, including SpaceX and Anthropic. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - »»»

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EU Observer 1h

A purge against Orbán-era billionaires could begin this autumn (Day 80 of the Tisza government in Hungary)

A few months ago, we launched our series in which we provided weekly summaries of the news from Hungary’s election campaign. The series continues so that we can report on developments following the historic election and on the steps taken by the new Tisza government. This week, we cover the followi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How UAE small businesses survive and thrive during summer

Dubai: When temperatures rise and many UAE residents pack their bags for summer holidays, some businesses prepare for quieter days. But for a growing number of small business owners, summer is not simply a slow season, it is a test of strategy, resilience, and creativity. Across various sectors, en»»»

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Al Manar 1h

“700 Tons of Explosives”: Israeli Blasts Shake Southern Lebanon

Israeli occupation forces carried out heavy bombardment in southern Lebanon at midnight on Thursday, triggering a series of powerful explosions that reverberated across the area, Al-Manar correspondent reported. The strikes targeted the Shaqif area, where massive explosions were reported, with thei»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

RTGS settles 497 million large value electronic transactions worth QR10.26 trillion in 2025: QCB

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Central Bank’s Real Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) settled around 497 million large value electronic transactions worth QR10.26 trillion on a gross basis in last year, QCB revealed in its latest Financial Stability Review 2025. In addition, RTGS settled batches of net in»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Nassau Stakes highlights another day of racing excellence

Doha: The Group 1 Qatar Nassau Stakes featured a competitive field of high-quality fillies, combining proven older runners with rapidly improving three-year-olds over the 1m2f distance. The race lived up to expectations as these talented contenders battled for victory in one of the festival’s most »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Katara concludes youth camps in rich journey of creativity and knowledge

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation concluded its 2026 summer camps after weeks of cultural, artistic, and scientific activities that witnessed significant engagement from participants and their parents. Parents praised the camps’ organisation and high-quality content, as well as th»»»

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Arab News 1h

Still alive: why the US-Saudi nuclear agreement remains possible

One of the Trump administration’s more measured hands in national security and foreign policy, US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz was rushed out in front of the cameras last week to extinguish a diplomatic fire. In live interviews with Face the Nation and Meet the Press, he was asked»»»

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BNE 1h

Chasiv Yar's fall in Donbas fighting opens the road to Sloviansk and Kramatorsk

Chasiv Yar, one of the longest and most fought-over battles in the Donbas of the Ukraine war, has fallen to Russian forces, with the last Ukrainian holdouts withdrawing from the southwestern part of the city in the past week, the open-source tracker AMK Mapping reported on July 29. The city, reduce»»»

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Sana 1h

25 vessels transit Bab al-Mandeb as shipping through Hormuz remains subdued

Singapore, July 31 (SANA) Twenty-five vessels carrying commodities passed through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait on Thursday, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained sharply reduced, according to data from shipping analytics firm Kpler.Reuters, citing Kpler data, reported that 18 vessels ente»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Civil Defense intensifies fire prevention drive, urges public vigilance

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has intensified fire prevention efforts during the summer season, focusing on public awareness campaigns and compliance with safety requirements to reduce risks to lives and property. Despite increased awareness, officials said some unsafe p»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Al Khor Cultural Center organises ‘Al-Ardha’ training in cooperation with Nomas Center

Doha, Qatar: Al Khor Cultural Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture (MoC), held a training session on the traditional dance Al-Ardha at Al Khor Sports Club in cooperation with Nomas Center. Presented by Omran Al Kuwari, the session aimed to instill pride in national identity at a young ag»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi has died: AC Milan

Rome: Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league titles, has died at the age of 66, the club announced on Friday. "Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will be»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi-backed PFL and Most Valuable Promotions merge to create new global combat sports platform

DUBAI: Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League have announced a landmark merger, creating a new home of combat sports under the MVP banner. The transaction accelerates MVP’s expansion into mixed martial arts following the success of MVP MMA 1. The merger creates a global sport»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Slovak Roma families relocated to Hungary with a trick?

The mayor of the affected district of Košice has insisted that the Slovak Roma families who speak only Slovak are not coming to Hungary because of any centrally organised resettlement scheme, let alone one financed by the local authority. But his explanation has done little to allay suspicion. ‘Not»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How the UAE built a stronger fight against human trafficking

At a time when human trafficking networks have evolved into sophisticated transnational criminal enterprises generating billions of dollars each year while exploiting vulnerable people amid humanitarian and economic crises worldwide, the United Arab Emirates has adopted a different approach. Rather»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in the area between Majdal Zoun and Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon: 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 occupation forces carried out demolition operation in the area between Majdal Zoun and Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar re»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Customs, Tax Authorities launch new joint digital services

Doha, Qatar: The General Authority of Customs and the General Tax Authority announced the launch of new electronic integration services between the Al Nadeeb electronic customs clearance system and the Dhareeba tax transaction management platform. A statement from the authority said there will be 1»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai gold prices fall on Friday after a volatile July

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell on Friday, bringing a volatile month to a close after rates moved through a range of more than Dh21 for 24-karat gold. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The 24K variety dropped to Dh491.75 per gram from Dh495.50 on T»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar participates in International Seabed Authority Assembly

Kingston: participated in the 31st session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly, held in Kingston, Jamaica, from July 27-31. Representing Qatar at the session was Secretary of the Standing Committee of the Convention on the Law of the Sea Omar Ali Al Ali. During Qatar’s statement un»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

MSDF holds orientation session on National Volunteer Platform for associations and private institutions

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) organised an introductory meeting with representatives of associations and private institutions to familiarise them with the National Platform for Voluntary Work and outline its services and mechanisms for utilisation. According to a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

High gold prices cut jewellery demand 17% in second quarter

Dubai: Gold jewellery demand fell 17% year on year during the second quarter of 2026 as high prices prompted consumers to buy less and move towards lighter products, according to the World Gold Council. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The decline »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal

Paris, France: World football's governing body FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to the proposal. That opposition included a pledge by Europe's governing body UEFA to boycott the World C»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iranian Army: We targeted aircraft storage facilities and satellite communications systems at Kuwait’s Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base using drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army: We targeted aircraft storage facilities and satellite communications systems at Kuwait’s Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base using drones»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Ashghal’s smart irrigation project cuts water use by 25%

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal), in cooperation with Al Khor and Al Dhakira Municipality, has successfully implemented a smart irrigation project at Al Tawasul Park and Al Khor Municipality Park, achieving a 25 percent reduction in irrigation water consumption while enhancing the »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE petrol, diesel prices for August 2026 announced

Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for August 2026. Under the new rates, Super 98 petrol will be priced at Dh3.60 per litre, compared to Dh3.40 in July, while Special 95 petrol will be set at Dh3.49 per litre, against Dh3.29 last month. E-Plus »»»

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Arab News 2h

Iran military says targeted US base in Kuwait with drones

TEHRAN: Iran’s military said on Friday it launched drone strikes targeting US military facilities in Kuwait, as fighting resumed between Washington and Tehran in the Middle East war after a nearly week-long lull. The army said in a statement it targeted “fighter aircraft shelters, satellite communi»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Bishkek and Tashkent agree on joint use of Chechme spring - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan signed an agreement on the joint use of Chechme spring, located on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border. The document was included in a package of agreements signed on July 30 in Issyk-Kul region by Presidents Sadyr Japarov and Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The details of the agreement have not »»»

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24 News Agency 3h

President of Azerbaijan thanks Kyrgyzstan for assistance in Karabakh restoration - | 24.KG

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed gratitude to Kyrgyzstan for its assistance in the restoration of Karabakh. He made this statement at the third meeting of the Interstate Council of Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan, which is taking place in Cholpon-Ata city. «I would also like to express my gra»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Free and discounted seats in private schools reach 13,627

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has significantly expanded its Community Responsibility Project for private schools and kindergartens, increasing the total number of study seats available under the initiative to 13,627, up from 9,257, in a move aimed at widening »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

NCSA strengthens cybersecurity policy, data protection capabilities

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has reinforced its efforts to enhance national cybersecurity capabilities by delivering specialised training programmes focused on cybersecurity policy management and information protection standards. Represented by its Cyber Security Policies »»»

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Gulf News 3h

EMSTEEL Q2 net profit jumps 157% to Dh262 million

Dubai: EMSTEEL’s net profit rose 157% year on year to Dh262 million in the second quarter of 2026, supported by higher steel and cement prices, cost controls and continued demand from the UAE construction market. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Re»»»

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