UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia cancellations and travel advisories
Travellers flying to and from the UAE on Sunday, July 26, 2026, are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as some regional routes continue to face cancellations, delays and schedule changes amid ongoing regional tensions. While UAE airports remain operational, airlines»»»
UAE annual leave pay: Are you entitled to your full salary, including allowances?
Dubai: Taking your annual leave shouldn't mean taking a pay cut but many employees in the UAE aren't sure exactly what their paycheck should look like while they're off work. If your employer trims your monthly pay down to just your basic salary and housing allowance during leave, is that within th»»»
Saudi Arabia arrests nearly 15,000 law violators in a week
Saudi authorities have arrested 14,970 violators of residency, labour and border security laws during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out between July 16 and July 22, the Ministry of Interior said on Sunday. The ministry said those detained included 7,437 violators of the Residency Law, 3,9»»»
Eight people found dead in Michigan house fire, some had been shot - UPI.com
Firefighters responding to a house fire in Michigan found eight deceased people inside after putting out the fire, some of whom had been shot. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 25 (UPI) -- Eight people, believed to be family members, were found dead inside a burning house in Michig»»»
Temperatures to drop across the UAE as convective clouds bring possible rain to eastern areas
The UAE is expected to see a further drop in temperatures on today, with a chance of afternoon rainfall over eastern areas as convective clouds develop, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said conditions would be fair to partly cloudy, with humid weather developing overnight and»»»
Iran blockade: US boards tanker in Arabian Sea; 12 ships redirected
The US military said it boarded a tanker in the Arabian Sea on Saturday as part of its naval blockade of Iranian ports, insisting that the operation remains "in full effect". The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces have so far redirected 12 commercial vessels attempting to bypass the »»»
Europe wildfires: France and Spain evacuate 300,000 as blazes intensify
Powerful wildfires that have generated fire whirlwinds were scorching parts of France on Saturday, while Spain continued battling major blazes as more than 300,000 people across the two countries were evacuated. Authorities warned of a "difficult night" ahead. Earlier in the day, officials in both »»»
Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
WASHINGTON: The US military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-out war.But it remains to be seen whether the US and Iran are at an inflection point in a mercurial conflict tha»»»
Joshua storms back from two knockdowns to stop Prenga in round 2
JEDDAH: Former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua recovered from two knockdowns to knock out Kristian Prenga in the second round of a dramatic non-title heavyweight fight on Saturday. Fighting for the first time since two of his best friends died in a car crash in Nigeria in December in which h»»»
Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
WASHINGTON: Dangerously hot weather will expand across much of the central United States this weekend and into next week, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius) from Dallas to North Dakota with roughly 70 million people facing heat adviseries. A heat dome, where at»»»
Hawaii's Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke indicted for bribery - UPI.com
The lieutenant governor of Hawaii was indicted this week for allegedly being bribed to help a company receive a contract for COVID-19 testing. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo July 25 (UPI) -- The lieutenant governor of Hawaii was indicted this week for allegedly being bribed by a lob»»»
U.S. lifts ban on cattle imports from Mexico - UPI.com
All cattle imports from Mexico were halted by the Biden administration in November 2024, when the first cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm were detected in the south of the country. File Photo by Matias Martin Campaya/EPA July 25 (UPI) -- The Department of Agriculture on Friday lifted a »»»
UNESCO places Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said Village on World Heritage List
Paris: The Tunisian village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the World Heritage List, UNESCO announced on Saturday. The decision was made during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, currently underway in Busan, Republic of Korea, where the committee is convening through July 29. »»»
Trump administration admits it canceled grants from Harris voters - UPI.com
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought , whose department made the final decision on slashing hundreds of grants, looks on during a House Budget Committee hearing. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 25 (UPI) -- The Trump administration admitted that it canceled near»»»
11th Local Dates Festival begins at Souq Waqif
The Ministry of Municipality, in collaboration with Souq Waqif Management, on Saturday inaugurated the 11th Local Dates Festival, marking the start of one of Qatar’s most anticipated agricultural events. The festival will run until August 10 at Souq Waqif’s Eastern Square, showcasing the country’s »»»
EU delegation, Italy’s Zerohundred bring diplomacy closer to everyday life
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha At a time when diplomacy is often associated with official communiqués, closed-door meetings and formal state ceremonies, Qatar is witnessing the emergence of a different model — one that places people, culture and shared human experiences at the heart of international engage»»»
Local Dates Festival participant number highlights agricultural growth in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha Mohammed Abdullah Al Salem, director of Souq Waqif and general supervisor of the Local Dates Festival, said the organisation of the 11th Local Dates Festival builds on the remarkable success achieved since its inaugural edition in 2016, which featured just 19 local farms. »»»
Qatar is a key partner in advancing sustainable development, says ESCWA executive secretary
QNA Doha United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), Dr. Rania Al Mashat, has underscored Qatar’s role in advancing sustainable development and multilateral cooperation while stressing the importance o»»»
Wildfires force nearly 260,000 people to evacuate in France and Spain
Massive wildfires sweeping southwestern France and central Spain forced nearly 260,000 people to flee on Saturday, as authorities deployed troops and additional firefighting aircraft to battle blazes fueled by extreme heat and drought. Unchecked wildfires raging Saturday in France's southwest and n»»»
India's education minister resigns after massive youth-led protests - UPI.com
Supporters of the youth-led political movement Cockroach Janta Party celebrate the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Photo by Divyakant Solanki/EPA July 25 (UPI) -- India's education minister resigned Saturday amid a scandal that led hundreds of thousands of young people and stu»»»
Qatar Chamber Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Portuguese Industrial Association
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Portuguese Industrial Association – Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AIP–CCI), aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two organizations, promoting business development, encouraging investment in Qatar and Po»»»
Saudi defense minister discusses military cooperation with Turkish, South African counterparts
RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Saturday discussed strengthening military cooperation and efforts to address regional challenges with his Turkish and South African counterparts, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In separate phone calls with Turkish National Defense Ministe»»»
Syrian President, UN Secretary-General Discuss Boosting Cooperation, Reconstruction
Damascus: Syrian President, Ahmad Al Sharaa met Saturday with United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, who is visiting Syria. The meeting discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in humanitarian and development fields, in addition to supporting early recovery efforts and reconstru»»»
Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list
TUNIS: Tunisia’s coastal city of Sidi Bou Said, famed for its blue and white houses, has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, the organization said Saturday. “New inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List: Village of Sidi Bou Saïd,” the UN organization said in a social media post, fo»»»
More health workers strike as Ebola cases near 3,000
BUNIA, Congo: Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo went on strike on Saturday over payment issues, disrupting care for patients in the epicenter of the country’s rapidly growing outbreak. The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,973, including 1,309 deat»»»
Pesticides, cadmium, PFAS: France reckons with the hidden toxins in food (1/2)
Concern over pesticides, PFAS “forever chemicals”, cadmium and other contaminants has been on the rise since a March report revealed French residents are up to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium than their European counterparts. For many, reducing exposure to these chemical»»»
US-Iran conflict evening update: What UAE residents need to know today - July 25
After nearly two weeks of nightly military action, Iran reported no new US strikes overnight into Saturday, while Qatar announced the full resumption of maritime navigation from Sunday. The developments offered a brief pause in a conflict that has disrupted Gulf shipping and heightened regional sec»»»
Investment momentum continues in MENA amid conflict
RIYADH: Investment momentum in the Middle East and North Africa region remained steady last week, despite ongoing market uncertainty caused by the US-led conflict with Iran. This positive momentum continues from the record $7.5 billion raised by MENA startups in 2025, which marked a 225 percent sur»»»
11th Souq Waqif Local Dates Festival opens, featuring 125 farms
DOHA: The 11th Local Dates Festival opened on Saturday at Souq Waqif, welcoming visitors to explore Qatar's rich agricultural heritage and purchase premium locally grown fresh dates directly from farmers. Running until August 10 at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif, the festival features the partici»»»
11th Local Dates Festival begins at Souq Waqif
DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and Souq Waqif management inaugurated the 11th Local Dates Festival on Saturday. It will continue until August 10. The festival being held at Souq Waqif’s Eastern Square offers visitors an opportunity to explore and purchase some of Qatar’s finest locally grown da»»»
Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei seen as more hawkish on nuclear arms
Washington: United States intelligence agencies assess that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more open to building nuclear arms than his predecessor and father, according to a report by The New York Times. The intelligence evaluation, compiled prior to the ongoing war from sources in»»»
UNESCO adds West Bank site, Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli opposition
UNESCO added a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a group of historic castles in southern Lebanon to its World Heritage List, defying Israeli objections and reigniting a long-running dispute over the intersection of cultural heritage and politics in the region. A United Nations committe»»»
Kuwait signs $16b pipeline deal with Blackstone-led group
Kuwait's state-owned petroleum firm has signed a $16 billion pipeline infrastructure deal with international private equity giants Blackstone, KKR and Brookfield, it announced Saturday. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said its oil subsidiary had signed a lease-and-lease-back agreement for the "e»»»
Two killed after small plane crashes into house roof in Germany
Two men flying in a small private plane died Saturday when they crashed into the roof of a house in northwestern Germany, police said. The light aircraft came down in a residential area of Ganderkesee, near Oldenburg, striking the pitched roof of a house head-on. Get updated faster and for FREE: Do»»»
Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei seen as more hawkish on nuclear arms
Washington: United States intelligence agencies assess that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more open to building nuclear arms than his predecessor and father, according to a report by The New York Times. The intelligence evaluation, compiled prior to the ongoing war from sources in»»»
China evacuates 340,000 people as Typhoon Noul approaches
Beijing: Authorities have evacuated more than 340,000 people and suspended work and rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China, with flight cancellations announced in the financial hub of Hong Kong. The typhoon is forecast to make landfall along the coast between Shenzhen and Haifeng i»»»
Ashghal, Qatar Scientific Club conclude 5th edition of "Future Engineer" Programme
Doha: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal', in collaboration with the Qatar Scientific Club, has concluded the fifth edition of the "Future Engineer" programme, held from 4 to 23 July 2026, with the participation of 40 male and female secondary school students. Building on the success of previous e»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: One participant bags Dh100,000 – check the winning numbers now
Dubai: Several participants have walked away with cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260725, the winning numbers in the Days section were 25, 20, 16, 9, 28, 27, while the winning number in the Months section was 6. Three lucky participants h»»»
Trump moved from Qatar-gifted jet to Air Force One over Iran-linked threat alert, report says
US President Donald Trump switched from a newly acquired Boeing 747-8 aircraft to the traditional Air Force One before leaving Turkey earlier this month after US intelligence agencies detected what officials described as a credible threat linked to Iranian proxy forces, according to media reports. »»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Results are in – check the winning numbers now
Dubai: Several participants have walked away with cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260725, the winning numbers in the Days section were 25, 20, 16, 9, 28, 27, while the winning number in the Months section was 6. Three lucky participants h»»»
Saudi, Pakistani top diplomats discuss regional tensions and maritime security
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, has held a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, to discuss the latest developments in the region. According to officials, the two ministers reviewed the current regional situation and stressed t»»»
Concussions motivate Como to ban heading in academy teams: Varane
Paris, France: Italian Serie A club Como have announced they are banning heading until the under-11 team after consultation from board member the former France star Raphael Varane. Varane retired in 2024 after a glittering career with Les Bleus, Real Madrid and Manchester United but suffered head i»»»
Russia’s football return: Why FIFA wants it and UEFA fears the consequences
I didn’t watch a single full game of this FIFA World Cup and was asleep before the final kicked off on Sunday. It would have been awkward watching a match wanting both teams to lose. The best things to witness at this jamboree were the mindbending, moral amnesia of the anti-Trump and pro-Palestine »»»
Pralhad Joshi takes charge of India's Education Ministry as Dharmendra Pradhan resigns
New Delhi: India's Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The development comes amid protests over exam paper leaks. The President's office confirmed the appointment through an offici»»»
Israeli occupation forces demolished buildings east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, while Israeli artillery shelled northern areas of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip - 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 demolished buildings east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, while Israeli artillery shelled northern areas of Beit»»»
54th Eid Al Etihad organisers receive praise from UAE President
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the organising team of the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed greeted members of the organising team and expressed his appreciation for their tireless efforts in successfully organising t»»»
Police Academy celebrates graduation of third, fourth groups of Tomorrow's Police Programme 7th Edition
Doha: The Police Academy celebrated the graduation of the third and fourth groups of the seventh edition of the Police of Tomorrow Programme (Summer 2026), with a total of 400 students. Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Technical and Specialized Affairs HE Major General (Staf»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives phone call from Foreign Minister of Haiti
Doha, QataR: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call Saturday from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cults of the Republic of Haiti HE Raina Forbin. The call discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them, in additi»»»
Tax Audit of Interior Minister Demerdzhiev Finds No Violations
A tax audit of Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev found no violations of the law or additional tax liabilities, National Revenue Agency (NRA) Communications Director Anna Mitova said in Burgas on Saturday. The audit covered the period between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2023, and was ordered »»»
Scientists discover how a tiny volcano mouse survives where humans can't
At more than 6,000 metres above sea level, oxygen levels are roughly half of what they are at sea level. Temperatures plunge below freezing. Winds are relentless. For most mammals—including humans—survival is nearly impossible. Yet one tiny mouse has made the volcanic peaks of the Andes its home. G»»»