RIYADH: A power and energy equipment manufacturing park is set to be developed in Dubai after a memorandum of understand was signed with Hong Kong Tinkam Capital. The partnership with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre aims to attract upstream and downstream Chinese companies across the industry’s valu»»»

Forest between the towns of Marcheprime and Cestas just a few miles southwest of Bordeaux, burns on Sunday night. Photo by Amael Dubiez/Gironde Department Fire and Rescue Service/EPA July 27 (UPI) -- Massive wildfires in France and Spain killed one person and forced the evacuation of hundreds of th»»»

Nothing screams political impotence like a national leader losing control over key military appointments at the time of war. With an abrupt cabinet reshuffle, Volodymyr Zelenskiy tried to get rid a disloyal defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. But at the end of the day he was forced to sack a loyal »»»

Grief, anger and solidarity swept through Berlin’s LGBTQ community after the weekend’s deadly vehicle attack at the annual Pride celebrations, which left one person dead and more than a dozen injured – prompting condemnation from EU leaders and politicians across the world. German chancellor Friedr»»»

Manila: A homemade bomb detonated near the entrance of the Philippine justice ministry early on Monday, officials said, hours before a suspected unexploded device was found near the country's Senate. Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThe explosion »»»

Madrid: Spain faces two crucial days to bring raging wildfires under control before weather conditions worsen, authorities said Monday, though they were making some progress and planned to start returning evacuees to certain areas. The wildfires that broke out in forested areas around the Spanish c»»»

The Hashim Group, one of the UAE’s most trusted names in FMCG, inaugurated its seventh branch with the opening of a new hypermarket in Al Yarmook, Sharjah. The new facility was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid bin Saqr Al Qasimi. The opening marks another milestone in Hashim Group’s continue»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview aired on Monday that the Ukrainians should brace themselves for another tough winter. "First of all, we had to prepare for the very difficult winter. Nobody even can’t imagine what the winter will be. Of course, it can be tough," Zelensky t»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri told pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper, in remarks published Monday, that "the only acceptable path" is securing a ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal. "What we wanted yesterday, today, and tomorrow is securing a permanent ceasefire and the full withdrawal of Israeli »»»

Mediators have achieved progress in efforts to get the United States and Iran back to negotiations and avert an all-out war in the Middle East, two regional officials said Monday, with a pause in attacks coming after a period of rapidly escalating tensions. The comments came after neither the U.S. »»»

Paris, France: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were "spreading hate and false rumours" and arguing the tournament delivered "only joy and happiness". In a long open letter published on Monday, Infantino urged detractors to "take a moment to reflect, »»»

Kobe, Japan: Five young Pallas's cats, dubbed the world's grumpiest feline for their sullen facial expressions, went on display at a zoo in Japan on Thursday. Kobe Animal Kingdom put the four males and one female, all born in May at the facility, on public viewing last week. The animals are believe»»»

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has maintained a flexible political approach while insisting that his core positions on dealing with the Israeli enemy remain unchanged, according to remarks published by Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar on Monday. Speaker Berri stressed the importance of preserving »»»

The top US commander in the Middle East, Admiral Brad Cooper, has advised US President Donald Trump that striking Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz was no longer effective, Axios reported on Sunday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Cooper, who leads US Central Command (CENTCOM)»»»

Dubai: Bill Oddie, the comedian, broadcaster and passionate conservationist who spent decades introducing British audiences to their own back gardens, has died at the age of 85. His agent, David Foster, confirmed that Oddie passed away on Saturday. In a statement shared with British media, Foster d»»»

Dubai: OGold, the premier Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed super app, has announced a major milestone of surpassing 1.5 million users, cementing its position as one of the region's fastest-growing digital precious metals investment apps. The achievement reflects the increasing adoption of d»»»

Dubai: Kuwait's State Security and Terrorism Crimes Circuit at the Criminal Court has sentenced nine Syrian nationals to 10 years in prison after convicting them of operating an organised criminal network that laundered around KD 2.29 million, Al Qabas Arabic daily reported. The court also fined th»»»

Maghazi, Palestinian Territories: Just days before her final secondary school examinations, the house opposite the temporary home where 18-year-old Saba Rabah was living in central Gaza was bombed. She and her family fled, leaving behind everything they had. It was only the latest ordeal in a war t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received in his office at Lusail Palace on Monday, July 27, 2026, HE Ferenc Korom, the Ambassador of Hungary, to bid him farewell on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. His Highness the Amir awarded the Hungarian Ambassador »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Monday has issued 135 fines against 42 domestic worker recruitment offices during the first half of 2026 for violating the Federal Decree-Law Concerning Domestic Workers and its Executive Regulations. The ministry said administrati»»»

For three days, the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake was filled with music, art installations, performances, and film screenings as the international contemporary music and arts festival KOLFEST 2026 took place there from July 24 to 26. This year’s theme, «City of the Nomadic Future,» brought toget»»»

Manila: June Palomar is paying Php730 pesos in "system loss" charges on his June 2026 electricity bill amounting to Php11,500. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr now wants it scrapped. That's one of the president's appeals made to Filipino lawmakers on Monday (June 27) as he delivered his fifth State of»»»

A man lost his right arm in an explosion in a village in At-Bashy district of Naryn Rrgion, local residents reported. Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion was caused by an unidentified object that children had previously found in a field and brought home. The incident occurred on July 24»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday said the United States was not involved in recent talks with Oman over the administration of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.“These talks have no connection with the United States. They are a bilateral matter between Iran and Oman, and they are continuing,” »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Space Agency has announced a 90-day grace period for companies, organisations and individuals operating, or planning to operate, in the country's space sector to regularise their status and obtain the required licences and permits. The grace period began on July 27, 2026, and is »»»

Israeli occupation forces conducted a sweeping campaign of raids and arrests across multiple areas of the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem early Monday morning, storming homes and intensifying military deployments in what appears to be a coordinated escalation across the territory. The raids, which»»»

Tokyo: Japanese mystery fiction author Keigo Higashino has died aged 68, his publisher said on Monday, triggering an outpouring of grief among fans across Asia. Since his 1985 debut, Higashino wrote more than 100 books, with much of his work widely translated and adapted for film and television. "A»»»

Seattle: A shooting near the Space Needle landmark in Seattle killed three people on Sunday and wounded at least four others including a toddler, officials said. Seattle Police said one suspect was arrested and they were searching for another following the incident at a food festival in a popular t»»»

Sydney: Residents and police searched for survivors on Monday after a landslide at a gold mine in the Solomon Islands, a witness and officials told AFP. The landslide at the Chinese-owned Gold Ridge mine, around 25 kilometres (16 miles) southeast of the Pacific nation's capital Honiara, took place »»»

Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE to Hungary will soon have another direct option, with flydubai resuming non-stop flights between Dubai and Budapest from July 31. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai-based carrier said it will initially operate three weekly f»»»

SelfDrive, the UAE's digital mobility platform has expanded its fleet in Abu Dhabi to meet increasing demand for affordable and flexible transport in the emirate. The expansion adds a wider mix of economy, sedan and SUV options to the company's Abu Dhabi lineup to offer residents and visitors more »»»

As Bulgaria prepares for the autumn presidential election, Monday's media attention focuses on President Iliana Iotova's decision to seek a full term, Bulgaria's security position amid the US-Iran conflict, and the country's defence commitments to NATO. Other key stories include possible US efforts»»»

A new challenge is spreading on social media in Kyrgyzstan, where young people buy alcoholic beverages and then publicly pour them out. Videos circulating online show participants purchasing alcohol worth about 6,000 soms at a store before emptying the bottles. They also encouraged others to join t»»»

Following a meeting with decorated senior officers of the Russian navy, Russian President Vladimir Putin once again hinted that Hungary could regain territory from Ukraine. According to the Russian president, Ukraine will “sooner or later lose” these lands. Could Hungary receive territory from Ukra»»»

The Legal Aid Service under the Ministry of Justice will hold a Solidarity Bus mobile campaign in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan from July 28 to 30. The ministry reported. As part of the campaign, residents of remote settlements will be able to receive free legal advice. The reception will be condu»»»

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks carried out by Israeli settlers against villages in the occupied West Bank, the latest of which involved setting fire to a mosque in Tulkarm. The UAE affirmed that this constitutes a provocative act, an incitement against Mus»»»

Police in Osh detained a woman who, according to investigators, distributed extremist materials on social media. The Department of Internal Affairs of Osh region reported. According to the department, an examination determined that the published materials were linked to extremist and terrorist orga»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE to Europe with Emirates or flydubai can now extend their journeys using Emirates Skywards Miles, the airline announced Monday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline's award-winning loyalty programme has launced a new rail boo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar team made a strong start in the Gulf Qualifiers for the FIBA U18 Asian Championship, defeating Saudi Arabia in their opening match of the tournament, which is being hosted in Doha. The competition features Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. Qatar secured an 80-76 vict»»»

Doha, Qatar: Liwan Design Studios and Labs, in partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), has opened submissions for the second edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open Poster Design Competition. Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, this year’s initiative invites creatives a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first edition of the “Saturday Summer Sports Forum” organised by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs for its employees and their children over the age of 15 has witnessed strong participation and interaction during its first week, combining sports activities with social engag»»»

Dubai: DP World has completed major dredging work at Senegal’s Port of Ndayane 13 months ahead of schedule, allowing construction of the quay and other marine infrastructure to begin earlier than planned. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The $1.2 billion project is due »»»

Doha, Qatar: Snoonu, Qatar’s first homegrown super app for food, groceries, and in demand services, and Spacetoon Go, a comprehensive family entertainment super app in MENAT, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly provide their audiences with access to premium content and exclus»»»

Doha: The Embassy of Japan in Qatar has announced the return of the Qatar-Japan Illustration Contest for its second consecutive year, following the overwhelming success of its inaugural edition. Organised in collaboration with leading local cultural partners Geekdom and Nakama, the contest celebrat»»»

DOHA: The Sheikh Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani Primary Healthcare Center, established by the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation in Jordan’s Azraq Camp, continued to provide healthcare services during the second quarter of 2026, recording positive performance indicators in terms of develo»»»

DOHA: Liwan Design Studios and Labs, in partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), has opened submissions for the second edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open Poster Design Competition. Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, this year's initiative invites creatives across Q»»»

ROCESTER, ENGLAND: Lucas Herbert did not just win LIV Golf UK Presented by JCB 2026, he also rewrote the league’s record book. The Ripper GC star closed with a 10-under 62 on Sunday to finish at 30-under for the event, a wire-to-wire victory by six shots that stands as the lowest winning score in L»»»

Dubai Police have launched a service allowing residents to have lost-and-found items recovered in the emirate delivered to their homes or workplaces anywhere in the UAE, as part of efforts to enhance customer service and improve convenience. The initiative is designed to make it easier for people t»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading financial and business hub, and the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in talent development and help bridge the gap between academic learning and industry pra»»»