Global investors are still backing the Gulf’s growth story despite regional tensions
Dubai: Global investors are keeping faith in the Gulf despite recent regional tensions, with new surveys, bank research and equity flow data pointing to confidence in the region’s economic outlook and trade recovery. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.A new investor poll »»»
UAE weather today: Humid nights, possible fog and dusty winds westward
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to see generally fair weather on Tuesday, with temperatures gradually decreasing, particularly in western areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Conditions will become humid by night and into Wednesday morning over some coastal and internal areas, wit»»»
French president Macron arrives in Syria, first EU leader to visit post-Assad regime's fall
Damascus: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (local time) reaffirmed France's support for the Syrian people and called for a sovereign, united and peaceful Syria as he arrived in Damascus on his first official visit to the country. The event marks the first official visit to Syria by a serv»»»
US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific
WASHINHTON, United States: The United States voiced alarm Monday over Beijing’s nuclear program after China test-fired a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, the latest move in its rapid military modernization. Monday’s test came two years after China fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in»»»
Trump says a resolution to Ukraine war is ‘getting closer’ after talks with Putin and Zelensky
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a resolution to the more than four-year-old war in Ukraine is “getting closer than people realize” and that he will talk about Ukraine during talks in Turkiye this week at a NATO summit. Trump made his remarks after speaking at the weekend w»»»
Arab League Secretary-General, Egyptian Foreign Minister stress importance of advancing joint Arab action
CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty have stressed the importance of advancing the joint Arab action framework and strengthening coordination among Arab countries to address regional and interna»»»
Oil prices mixed: WTI, Murban see modest rebound as Brent slides to $71.99/barrel
Global oil prices have fallen back toward pre-conflict levels near $70 a barrel after the US-Iran peace agreement holds, easing fears of conflict and stripping massive risk premiums from energy markets. Prices were mixed early on Tuesday (July 7) with Brent crude futures down 0.18% to $71.99/barrel»»»
Dubai’s super-rich buyers are still spending, but the wider market is cooling
Dubai: Dubai’s property market is entering the second half of 2026 with two clear signals for buyers and investors. Luxury homes and rentals are still setting records, while the wider residential market has eased from last year’s pace. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.T»»»
How Dubai-born filmmaker Len Prasad helped viral hit Kalyani reach Bollywood and Snoop Dogg
Dubai: When Dubai-born filmmaker Len Prasad sent the newly released video of Kalyani to a friend, he wasn't expecting it to end up on one of hip-hop's biggest social media accounts. That friend happened to be the son of American rap legend Snoop Dogg. "So basically Snoop Dogg's son is a dear friend»»»
Syria records nearly 10,800 fires this year as Civil Defense battles blazes, road crashes
DAMASCUS: Syrian Civil Defense teams have responded to 10,791 fires across the country since the start of 2026, as authorities warned that rising temperatures and the harvest season continue to drive fire risks while emergency crews also handled hundreds of road accidents. Figures compiled from Syr»»»
Marine Le Pen’s presidential hopes rest on French court verdict
PARIS: After months of uncertainty, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen will learn on Tuesday from a Paris appeal court whether an electoral ban for illicit party financing will prevent her running in next year’s presidential election. Le Pen’s presidential hopes have been in limbo since March 2»»»
QFA’s Qatari talents support delivery of FIFA WC 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Football Association (QFA) is taking part in delivering the FIFA World Cup 2026, with several of its staff managing match operations as part of a knowledge and expertise transfer programme between the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and FIFA. The pro»»»
The latest: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is underway in Utah. Prosecutors are seeking to convince a state judge this week that they have enough evidence against 23-year-old Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. Robinson is charged with aggrava»»»
Aspire Zone Summer Camp kicks off with exciting season of sports and fun
Tribune News Network Doha Aspire Zone has officially launched the Aspire Summer Camp 2026 welcoming children to a promising summer season expected to be one of the most exciting and engaging yet. Since opening its doors on July 5, the camp has been filled with enthusiasm and energy from day one, re»»»
Souq Waqif set to host 3rd Pakistani Mango Exhibition
Tribune News Network Doha The 3rd Pakistani Mango Exhibition and Its Products will officially open at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif onJuly 9, under the patronage and organisation of the Celebrations Committee at the Private Engineering Office (PEO), and in cooperation with the Embassy of the Isl»»»
QF opens applications for third Herfah at Al Khater House
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) has opened applications for the third edition of Herfah at Al Khater House, a flagship programme in traditional crafts delivered in collaboration with The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, preserving Qatari and Islamic craft traditions thr»»»
Full recognition of Qatar’s humanitarian intervention in Venezuela
Tribune News Network Doha As part of the Qatari airlift ordered by the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to provide emergency relief for the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) hasbeen deploying successive humanitarian aid shipments»»»
Lucinda Dilworth picked for 3-2-1 QOSM 2026 residency programme
Tribune News Network DOHA From September 1 to December 1, 2026, Greek–British former competitive skier-turned multimedia artist Lucinda Dilworth will be the Olympic Heritage Artist in Residence for the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM), with full access to the museum’s collection and the»»»
Justice minister names members of National Committee for International Humanitarian Law
QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi has issued a decision appointing the members of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL). Pursuant to the decision, the NCIHL shall be chaired by Undersecretary of the Min»»»
Pass service to enhance paperless travel experience
It explained that this service remains optional, as passengers can still complete their travel procedures through traditional methods relying on passports and boarding passes with the assistance of airport staff. This comes as demand for biometric travel is increasing globally, where the majority o»»»
Saudi oil roars back despite Hormuz shipping slump as tankers brave Iran threats
Saudi Arabia has exported an estimated 34 million barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz since the June 17 ceasefire, underscoring a faster-than-expected recovery in Gulf oil flows even as commercial shipping through one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints remains far below»»»
Maine woman alleges that Senate candidate Platner sexually assaulted her - UPI.com
A "vote here" sign is seen on Election Day in 2025. Senate candidate Graham Platner said he is "taking time to reflect on the best path forward" Tuesday after a Maine woman said he sexually assaulted her in 2021. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 6 (UPI) -- A woman who once dated S»»»
Syrian-French Business Council hosts reception for French delegation in Damascus
Damascus, July 7 (SANA) The Syrian-French Business Council hosted a reception for the visiting French delegation in Damascus on Monday evening, bringing together government officials and business leaders from both countries on the sidelines of French President Emmanuel Macron‘s visit to Syria. The »»»
Eurostat: apartment sales in Poland fell by 1.1% in ‘25
In 2025, sales of residential units in Poland fell by 1.1%, Eurostat reported. In 2024, the number of transactions in Poland increased by 5%. Eurostat data show that in 2025, home sales in the EU rose in most countries for which data are available, compared with 2024. The number of residential tran»»»
Echo Investment planning to build office building at ul. Grzybowska 53/57 in Warsaw
Echo Investment plans to build a new office tower at 53/57 Grzybowska Street in Warsaw, replacing the former Pekao Tower. The developer, which owns the site, applied for a demolition permit on January 30, 2026, and submitted an application for a building permit for the new office project on June 30»»»
Navivo Capital Poland wants to turn NYC into smart city
Navivo Capital Poland, a growth fund co-financed by EU money, has made its first investment, putting PLN 8 mln into Polish IoT company Cthings.co. The startup develops systems that allow industrial and urban devices to collect and process data locally, including with AI, instead of sending large am»»»
Chinese selling historic numbers of vehicles in Poland
Poland recorded its strongest June for new vehicle registrations in the 21st century, driven mainly by business buyers investing in delivery vehicles and passenger-car fleets. In June 2026, more than 66,400 new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles were registered, up 19.6% y/y and 19.1% m/m»»»
Poles losing jobs as Chinese goods flood market
A growing share of European industry is under threat from China’s economic expansion, according to a report by Poland’s Centre for Eastern Studies and the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers. The report says China’s state-backed industrial policy creates unequal competition, costing the EU around »»»
White House criticizes Smithsonian museum for ‘extreme political activism’ - UPI.com
People walk by a statue of George Washington by Horatio Greenough while visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2025. The White House has released a report criticizing the museum for "extreme political activism." File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 6 (UPI) -- »»»
US cyber agency is using Anthropic’s Mythos to audit government code, sources say
WASHINGTON: The US cyber defense agency CISA is using Anthropic’s AI model Mythos to audit government software, three people familiar with the matter said on Monday, another sign of government enthusiasm for adopting the AI startup’s tools even as the company navigates an ongoing standoff with the»»»
Polish defense chief: U.S. to put military troops back in rotation in Poland - UPI.com
Soldiers take part in military exercises codenamed "Brave Boar 26" at the training ground in Orzysz in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland, on June 17. Photo by Tomasz Wasczuk/EPA July 6 (UPI) -- Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosinak-Kamysz said Monday that the United States will send mili»»»
Expert: Polish construction companies have small chance at getting contracts in Ukraine
Cezary Kaźmierczak, head of the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers, says Polish construction firms have limited chances of winning major contracts in the reconstruction of eastern Ukraine. In his view, rebuilding war-damaged areas will be a political process controlled by Kyiv, international inst»»»
CISOs can no longer postpone in the age of AI
As artificial intelligence and advanced AI models develop, the ways in which applications are protected are evolving just as quickly as the technologies they are designed to secure. According to Michael Montoya, Chief Technology Operations Officer at F5, chief information security officers are unde»»»
Government announces Deregulation 2.0 to make tax changes
The Polish government has launched “Deregulation 2.0,” following the implementation of more than 160 of the 349 deregulation measures agreed with business groups. The next package, expected to take effect in mid-2027, is aimed at making it easier to do business in Poland. Proposed changes include a»»»
Polish Investment Zone dominated by Polish companies
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Polish container terminal to undergo transformation with EU funding
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Russian strikes kill 24 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
KYIV: Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week Monday, killing at least 24 people on the eve of a crucial NATO summit, Ukrainian authorities said. The attack hit just days after another Russian strike killed more than 30 people in the Ukrainian»»»
Russian strikes kill 24 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
KYIV: Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week Monday, killing at least 24 people on the eve of a crucial NATO summit, Ukrainian authorities said. The attack hit just days after another Russian strike killed more than 30 people in the Ukrainian»»»
Will America ban trans athletes in Democratic states?
Following a victory in the Supreme Court that allows states to ban trans athletes from competing against biological girls and women, conservative advocacy groups have warned Democratic states: “you’re next!” The right-wing campaign to stop transgender girls and women from competing against biologic»»»
Lightning strike turns deadly on Florida beach at start of Independence Day weekend - UPI.com
A lightning strike turned deadly as the Independence Day weekend got underway in Southwest Florida. Crews were dispatched to Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on Friday, July 3, after reports of a lightning strike in the area. "Upon arrival, crews found one individual unresponsive, and three others who ha»»»
Sudan gold mine collapse kills 15 miners: state company
KHARTOUM: A partial collapse in a decommissioned gold mine in northern Sudan has killed 15 miners, a state company said on Monday. The miners had snuck into the shut-down Mohamed Tawfiq mine, in Wadi Halfa near the Egyptian border, when “parts of the mine collapsed... killing 15 miners and injuring»»»
Trump says he’s building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers. Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the hel»»»
Australian man survives drowning by Kangaroo year after shark attack
A man in Australia was reportedly pinned underwater by a muscly kangaroo “who tried to drown him" during an unusual roadside encounter in flood-hit New South Wales. The man, identified by Australian broadcaster ABC as Don James, was walking along a flooded roadside near Port Macquarie when the kang»»»
Britain sanctions 7 Russians, institutes over Alexei Navalny assassination - UPI.com
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny speaks during an anti-Vladimir Putin rally on March 5, 2012. International observers blamed Navalny's 2024 death on Epibatidine. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo July 6 (UPI) -- The British government on Monday announced sanctions for seven Russians and»»»
Gaza Rights Center renews push for global action to stop Israeli crimes in Gaza
Gaza: The Gaza Rights Center has reissued exhortations to the international community to immediately spring into action to halt the crimes perpetrated by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip. In a statement on Monday, the Center called for enforcing powerful measures to protect civilians, cease»»»
Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will not stay there - UPI.com
Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in January for the first day of a trial against Associated Newspapers in London. A decision in the case is expected Tuesday. The prince and Buckingham Palace offered competing statements Monday on whether he would stay in the royal residence durin»»»
UN aid chief, Sudan paramilitary leader hold call on besieged city
GENEVA: The UN aid chief held a phone call Monday with Sudan’s RSF paramilitary leader on hostilities around El-Obeid, and stressed the need for sustained humanitarian access to the city, his agency said. Tom Fletcher spoke to Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the head of the Rapid Support Forces, “to discuss»»»
What Israel’s UN sexual violence blacklist could mean for future accountability
LONDON: Israel’s row with the UN intensified this month after the world body formally added it to a list of parties accused of conflict-related sexual violence, a move that drew a blistering rebuke from its ambassador and renewed criticism of the UN’s handling of the Gaza war. At a June 19 General »»»
FX debt raised by Péter Magyar’s cabinet - with good reason
Péter Magyar’s government has raised €3 billion in foreign-currency debt, in a move closely tied to the anticipated release of previously frozen European Union funds. Hungary takes up immense foreign-currency loan again – but with good reason Hungary on Monday issued €3 billion in foreign-currency »»»
Egypt’s World Cup win energizing diaspora in US ahead of Argentina clash
CHICAGO: A wave of pride has spread through the Egyptian American community as a consequence of Egypt’s FIFA World Cup team making sports history by reaching the round of 16 for the first time, setting up a showdown with Argentina. Known as The Pharaohs, the Egyptian national team under coach Hossa»»»