Bulgarian News Agency 3m

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Immunologist Dimitrova: Climate Change and Extreme Heat Threaten Human Health

Climate change and increasingly frequent, prolonged heatwaves pose a growing threat to human health worldwide and in Bulgaria, Associate Professor Petya Dimitrova said in an interview with BTA on Wednesday. Dimitrova is an immunologist at the Laboratory of Experimental Immunotherapy at the Bulgaria»»»

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Gulf News 6m

European Technical LLC launches annual maintenance contracts for Dubai landlords ahead of peak summer season

European Technical LLC, a SHAMS-licensed multi-trade maintenance company serving Dubai and Sharjah, has introduced Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) designed to help landlords and property managers handle routine servicing through one agreement instead of coordinating multiple contractors. The la»»»

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24 News Agency 7m

Mudflow floods yards of 18 houses in Ak-Talaa district — Emergencies Ministry - | 24.KG

In the village of Zhany-Tilek, Ak-Talaa district of Naryn region, mudflows overflowed a protective channel and flooded the yards of 18 residential houses, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to updated information, water entered the basements of two houses. The yards of five mo»»»

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24 News Agency 7m

Designs for civil servants’ clothing with national elements developed - | 24.KG

The Dilbar Design House has developed clothing designs for civil servants featuring elements of Kyrgyz national style, the Ministry of Culture told 24.kg news agency. All sketches have already been submitted to the Presidential Administration. «After the World Nomad Games and the Shanghai Cooperati»»»

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Gulf News 9m

Saudi Arabia approves partial land ownership to boost housing investment and property ownership

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has approved a framework allowing investors to develop residential projects under a partial land ownership system, in a move aimed at stimulating investment in the housing sector and expanding home ownership opportunities. The decision was approved during a Cabinet meeting in Je»»»

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Gulf News 9m

Saudi Arabia shuts 18 illegal warehouses in Jeddah in major enforcement raid

Dubai: Authorities in Jeddah have shut down 18 illegal warehouses during a joint enforcement campaign targeting unlicensed storage and distribution activities in the southern part of the city. The Jeddah Mayoralty said the operation, carried out in coordination with several government agencies, unc»»»

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Gulf News 11m

Oman consumer watchdog warns Against BenQ GV31 portable projector over fire risk

Dubai: Oman's Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has urged consumers to stop using the BenQ GV31 Portable Projector immediately after identifying a battery defect that could pose a fire risk. The authority said the safety warning was issued because the projector's battery may overheat, increasing »»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Producer Price Index jumps 14.32% in May 2026 amid regional disruptions

Doha, Qatar: Despite unprecedented regional escalations, disruptions to trade routes and exports, increased logistics and insurance costs, and wider pressures on global supply chains, Qatar safeguarded economic stability, maintained the uninterrupted provision of essential services, protected consu»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Samsung celebrates first sale of latest Galaxy Z Fold8 Series,

Doha, Qatar: Samsung successfully celebrated the First Sale Ceremony of its latest Galaxy Z Fold8 Series and wearables at Safari Abu Hamour, marking another milestone in bringing Samsung’s newest innovations closer to customers in Qatar. The event was attended by senior representatives from Samsung»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Graeme Smith relishes 50-over World Cup return to Africa

Doha, Qatar: South Africa legend Graeme Smith thinks next year’s Men’s Cricket World Cup will be a landmark moment for the game, highlighting the tournament’s return to Africa and the prestige of the 50-over showcase. South Africa last co-hosted the tournament in 2003, alongside Zimbabwe and Kenya.»»»

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Gulf News 18m

Dana Gas, Crescent Petroleum launch gas supply to Iraq

Iraq has begun receiving natural gas from the Khor Mor field in the Kurdistan Region under a new agreement aimed at boosting electricity generation and easing power shortages, with Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum supplying 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMscf/d) to the Kirkuk Taza »»»

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Arab News 21m

North Korea warns of ‘military options’ over Japan rearmament

SEOUL: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday accused Japan of “transformation into a war state” as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific. Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status — increasing military spending, ramping»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

Alkrar secures Al Rayyan Cup glory at Deauville; HM Alchahine wins Doha Cup

Doha, Qatar: Alkrar (Azadi) claimed his first victory at the highest level by winning the Gr.1 (PA) Al Rayyan Cup while HM Alchahine (Al Mourtajez) claimed the Gr.1 (PA) Doha Cup (Prix Manganate) in thrilling action at Deauville in France yesterday. Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) chairman »»»

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The Peninsula 28m

Al Wakrah fine-tune preparations after France

Doha, Qatar: Al Wakrah have wrapped up their pre-season training camp in Rennes, France, after more than two weeks of intensive preparations ahead of the 2026-2027 campaign. Held from July 17 to August 2, the camp formed a key part of the Blue Wave’s build-up to the new season, with head coach Jose»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

Consumer Price Index rises 2.21% Y-o-Y in June 2026

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues to demonstrate economic resilience and stability despite an exceptionally challenging regional environment that has disrupted trade routes, increased transportation and insurance costs, and placed pressure on global supply chains. The National Planning Council (NPC) rel»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

Gulf Champions League draw set for August 24

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Football Federation (GFF) has announced that the draw for the 2026-27 Gulf Champions League will be held on August 24. The qualifying rounds for the third edition of the tournament are scheduled to begin on October 13 and will continue until April 30, 2027, with the participat»»»

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Al Manar 28m

Al-Manar correspondent: Hostile drone flying over Baalbek and surrounding areas - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Hostile drone flying over Baalbek and surrounding areas 05-08-2026 08:59 AM Latest News Urgent News Majority of Isr»»»

Gulf News 30m

Agthia H1 2026 profit surges 147% to Dh121.4m as interim dividend rises 14.4%

Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based Agthia Group has recommended a 14.4% increase in its interim dividend after first-half net profit more than doubled and cash generation improved. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The food and beverage company proposed an interim cash dividend of 1»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

Mark & Save Qatar launches grand ‘Shop & Win’ mega promotion with exciting prizes

Doha: Mark & Save Hypermarket Qatar has officially announced the launch of its biggest-ever ‘Shop & Win’ Mega Promotion Part of their 500 Days completed in Qatar, giving customers across all its Qatar outlets the opportunity to win an incredible range of prizes over the next six months. The mega ca»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

Ministry of Awqaf concludes Quran recitation programme with participation of 227 students

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, concluded recently, the second part of the “Tamkeen for Recitation of the Clear Quran” programme for 2026. The programme was organised by the Quran and its Sciences Section at She»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

Qatar Museums' Tamkeen wins Global Heritage Edu

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has received international recognition through the 2026 Global Challenge for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases (AWHEIC). Its “Tamkeen: Empowering Arab Youth for Sustainable Heritage” programme received a Star of the Future award, recognising promising initiat»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

QCCB holds summer camp for female members

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Cultural Center for the Blind (QCCB) organised a summer camp for its female members. Held in an interactive environment that combines learning and recreation, the summer camp aimed to strengthen self-confidence, develop personal and life skills, and highlight participants’ hi»»»

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24 News Agency 43m

More than 25 athletes left without air tickets, suspect detained - | 24.KG

A woman suspected of fraud involving the sale of airline tickets has been detained in Bishkek, the Internal Affairs Department of Pervomaisky district reported. On August 4, more than 25 people filed complaints with the police. According to them, the woman received money from each of them under the»»»

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UPI 48m

Indian cargo ship struck by projectile sinks off Yemen - UPI.com

An Indian vessel was struck and sank near Yemen on Tuesday. File photo by Yahya Arhab/EPA Aug. 5 (UPI) -- An Indian cargo ship has sunk after being struck by a projectile off Yemen, officials said, raising concerns that the Middle East war's maritime front is expanding. It was unclear who launched »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 51m

Festival Director Ilieva Aims to Make Borovets a Year-Round Destination

The Dr Emil Iliev International Jazz Festival aims to help turn Borovets into a year-round destination, Festival Director Tatyana Ilieva said in an interview for BTA on Wednesday. The event officially closed on Tuesday evening. Ilieva said the festival continues to develop in every area with each e»»»

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The Peninsula 52m

‘Nabd Qatar’ now available on Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment

Doha, Qatar: Media City Qatar’s “Nabd Qatar,” the original soundtrack from the Qatar SoundBeat campaign, which was unveiled during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Final on Qatar National Day last year, is now available on Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment system. Passengers, flying to more than 1»»»

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The Peninsula 52m

Hands that preserve heritage: Herfah inspires a new generation of artisans

Doha, Qatar: Now in its third edition, the Herfah Programme continues to breathe new life into the traditional crafts that form an integral part of Qatar’s cultural identity and Islamic artistic heritage. An initiative of Qatar Foundation, Herfah is hosted at Al Khater House.Through annual programm»»»

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The Peninsula 52m

QNB partners with Autism Parents Platform to promote

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has partnered with the Autism Parents Platform to support families of children with autism and contribute to community initiatives that promote inclusion, awareness, and family well-being across Qatar. The partne»»»

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Gulf News 54m

UAE PMI rises to 52.7 in July, hiring returns and new orders reach five-month high

Dubai: The UAE’s non-oil private sector recorded its strongest improvement in four months during July, with new orders growing at their fastest pace since February and companies resuming hiring after cutting jobs in June. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The seasonally »»»

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24 News Agency 55m

At-Bashi resident suspected of 4.1 million soms fraud - | 24.KG

Police in At-Bashy district of Naryn region have detained a man suspected of fraud amounting to 4,115 million soms, the Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to investigators, the 35-year-old resident of the village of At-Bashi took foals, calves, and sheep from local reside»»»

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BNE 1h

UK's GBP21.7bn carbon-capture bet faces a credibility gap - Carbon Brief

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) - technology that catches CO2 from a factory or power plant and injects it underground - is central to most official net-zero roadmaps, but remains marginal in practice, mired in cost overruns and under preformance, according to a detailed explainer published by Car»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

BTA Hosts Literary Discussion Marking Pencho Slaveykov’s 160th Anniversary

A discussion marking the 160th anniversary of Pencho Slaveykov’s birth will bring together literary scholars, lecturers and librarians at the BTA National Press Club in Varna on Wednesday. The event, titled Pencho Slaveykov Today, is organized by BTA. The discussion will be moderated by poet, liter»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

EAA Foundation partners with Goodwood for the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, participated as the official beneficiary of the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup at the Qatar Goodwood Festival, bringing together sport, philanthropy and collective action to expand education and economic»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QPHI partners with QNL to open-source ‘Genome Heroes’ educational materials globally

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), a national center for research and implementation under Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced a strategic partnership with Qatar National Library (QNL) to make its specialised educational materials for the Genome Heroes collection available t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Solar power set for strong growth

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s solar energy market is poised for strong growth as the country accelerates efforts to expand renewable energy capacity and support the decarbonisation of its energy sector, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence. The analysis notes that the sector is projected to expand s»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Awqaf takes part in two GCC-level committee meetings

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has participated in two Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-level committee meetings held via video conferencing. These were the 43rd meeting of the Standing Committee of Experts in Islamic Affairs and Endowments in GCC countries, and, »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Al Markhiya Gallery opens ‘Networks Part 4’ exhibition at Katara

Doha, Qatar: Al Markhiya Gallery opened yesterday the ‘Networks Part 4’ exhibition at the Katara Cultural Village. Organised in partnership with Hafez Gallery in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the exhibition showcases artworks by 13 visual artists from Qatar and across the Arab world. The lineup includes ho»»»

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Gulf News 1h

ADNOC Distribution sells record 7.75 billion litres as H1 earnings surge

Dubai: ADNOC Distribution reported a record net profit of $568 million for the first half of 2026, up 59% from a year earlier, supported by higher fuel sales, network expansion, inventory gains and growth across its non-fuel retail business. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

“Grease my palm”: Kyrgyz police officer tarnishes country’s image - | 24.KG

Kazakh traveler Marat Sadykov reported a possible extortion by a police officer in Kyrgyzstan. He made the claim after completing a 36-day road expedition through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan. According to the traveler, the incident occurred in Korday, before he crossed the Kyrgyz-Kazakh»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Toy Festival ends on high note after month of family fun

Doha, Qatar: The curtain fell on the Qatar Toy Festival 2026 with a colourful closing ceremony yesterday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), bringing to an end more than a month of celebration of imagination, creativity and family entertainment that attracted thousands of visitors »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar working with partners to prevent escalation: Al-Ansari

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues its intensive efforts and engagements with regional and international partners to prevent escalation and support diplomatic solutions in the region, said Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dana Gas begins Khor Mor gas supplies to boost electricity generation in Kirkuk

Dubai: Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum have started supplying natural gas to Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity to support power generation and improve electricity services in Kirkuk. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The companies will deliver 100 million standard cubic fee»»»

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Arab News 1h

Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 15, wounds dozens more

KYIV: Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday, the latest in a wave of deadly attacks on Ukraine. Kyiv has in recent months urged allies to supply more US-made Patriot interceptors a»»»

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Arab News 1h

Afghanistan’s child deaths are rising as food distributions face cuts, UN says

ROME: Child malnutrition has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan’s provinces and is expected to worsen as funding shortfalls force cuts in food distributions and other support, the UN World Food Program said Tuesday. “We must act now to stem the rise in child deaths, which this crisis»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get ‘hit very hard’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would get “hit very hard” if negotiations fell through. Transit of the waterway, a key conduit for global oil and gas supplies, has been a sticking point in talks and »»»

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Arabfinance 1h

PRE Group wins bid to develop EGP 94B mixed-use project in New Zayed City Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: PRE Group announced that one of its subsidiaries has won a bid to develop an integrated urban project in a prime location in New Zayed City, west of Cairo, according to a press release. Spanning 380 feddans, the development will comprise a diversified portfolio of residential, adminis»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 5, 2026)

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of momentum Wednesday as officials reported progress on a draft peace agreement between the United States and Iran, even as regional transport and energy markets faced continued challenges. A draft deal is curr»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

3-magnitude earthquake recorded near Karakol - | 24.KG

An earthquake with an intensity of magnitude 3 was recorded near Karakol on Wednesday, the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan reported. The seismic activity was registered at 7.05 a.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located within Kyrgyzstan, 9 kilometers west»»»

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Arab News 1h

Antisemitism in UK soars since start of Iran war: Jewish charity

LONDON: Antisemitic incidents in the UK soared by 21 percent in the first six months of 2026 amid the US-Israel war on Iran, compared to the same period last year, a Jewish charity said Wednesday. “These attacks are directed against British Jews, but they are also attacks on Britain and our society»»»

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Arab News 1h

Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome

ROME: Lebanon and Israel held a fresh round of US-sponsored talks in Rome on Tuesday, with Beirut seeking Israel’s phased withdrawal from the country’s south.Convoys carrying delegations from the two countries arrived in the morning to the US embassy in the Italian capital, where discussions are sc»»»

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