Gulf News 15m

DP World H1 2026 revenue climbs 13.1% to $12.7b on global portfolio growth

Dubai: DP World’s revenue rose 13.1% to $12.7 billion in the first half of 2026, with growth across its global ports, logistics and marine businesses helping offset lower activity at Jebel Ali following disruption to Middle East trade flows. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

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24 News Agency 18m

 "Green" mobility corridor planned to be launched in Bishkek in 2027 - | 24.KG

The Bishkek City Hall and the Asian Development Bank are discussing the launch of a pilot «green» mobility corridor starting in 2027. According to the City Hall, the initiative is part of a project to electrify urban transport. The parties are currently finalizing documentation for the corridor and»»»

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UPI 21m

On This Day, Aug. 13: Israel, UAE agree to normalize relations - UPI.com

On Aug. 13, 2020, Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed to full normalization of relations. 1 of 5 | U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd-L), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L), United Arab Emirates' Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al »»»

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Gulf News 21m

Applications open for Global Shapers Abu Dhabi

Young people looking to contribute to community projects across Abu Dhabi have until August 15 to apply for the Global Shapers Abu Dhabi Hub’s 2026-27 cohort. The Hub expects to receive close to 700 applications, with around 100 candidates progressing to further assessment before up to 30 new membe»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Labour Ministry reminds employers to comply with summer working hours

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has reminded employers and workers to strictly adhere to Qatar’s summer working hours regulation as high temperatures continue across the country. In a social media post, the ministry said regulating working hours helps reduce direct exposure to high temperatures»»»

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Gulf News 33m

Dubai RTA opens new DWTC bridge Friday, cutting travel time to just 2 minutes

Dubai: Drivers leaving Dubai World Trade Centre during major events will have a much quicker journey from Friday, with a new bridge cutting travel time from 10 minutes to just two minutes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority said the t»»»

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Al Manar 40m

Israeli occupation forces forcibly evict three Palestinian families from their homes in Ya’bad, southwest of Jenin, and turn the building into a military post - 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 forcibly evict three Palestinian families from their homes in Ya’bad, southwest of Jenin, and turn the building i»»»

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West Bank: Israeli settlers erect occupation flags along the bypass road north of Jenin - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli settlers erect occupation flags along the bypass road north of Jenin 13-08-2026 09:10 AM Latest News Urgent News West Ba»»»

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Registration for 2027 Hajj in Kyrgyzstan to begin on August 25 - | 24.KG

Registration of new pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj will begin in Kyrgyzstan on August 25. The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan announced. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Those wishing to perform the Hajj must undergo electronic identification via eID or ID card in the state digital syst»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Qatar U-18 team land in India for FIBA Asian Championship

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar U-18 National Basketball Team delegatio arrived in Ahmedabad, India yesterday to participate in the FIBA U-18 Asian Championship, hosted by India from August 13 to 23, with the participation of elite youth teams from across the continent. The delegation is headed by Qatar Bas»»»

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Arab News 53m

Saudi makeup artist Hadele Hijazy is ready for her closeup 

DHAHRAN: “I tried to be part of the glam side of makeup, but it wasn’t for me,” Hadele Hijazy tells Arab News. Instead, Hijazy turned her talent with the brush to working with actors. “I only do films and theater,” she says. It’s a talent that runs in her blood. “My mother had a salon, so when we w»»»

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24 News Agency 54m

Kyrgyzstan publishes Arthur Hatto’s study of famous episode of Manas epic - | 24.KG

A new book Manas zhana Hatto: Kokotoidun Ashy (Manas and Hatto: Memorial Feast) has been published in Kyrgyzstan. It focuses on one of the best-known episodes of the Manas epic and its study by British scholar Arthur Thomas Hatto. State Secretary Arslan Koichiev announced the publication. The book »»»

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UPI 57m

Russia's Supreme Court bans only anti-war party from Duma elections - UPI.com

Russia's Supreme Court has banned the Yabloko party and its candidates from being on next month's ballots for the Duma legislative elections. File Photo by Yuri Kochetkov/EPA-EFE Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Russia's Supreme Court has removed Yabloko, the country's only anti-war political party, from the ballo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

SM’s $748-million profit surge reveals the bets shaping its next growth wave

SM Investments Corp., one of the largest and most prominent Filipino conglomerates founded by Henry Sy Sr., is leaning on resilient consumers, banking growth and a pipeline of large-scale property and renewable-energy projects as it navigates a more uneven Philippine economy. SM Investments Corp. (»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar strengthens digital infrastructure through AI training

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) yesterday conducted the seventh edition of its specialised training series focused on the secure adoption and usage cycle of artificial intelligence (AI), bolstering Qatar’s efforts to build a resilient, risk-aware digital infrastructure. Organ»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Negrescu: Romania has passed inflation peak, rate could fall to 5.5 pct in autumn

Romania has passed the peak of inflation, and the rate could fall toward 5.5% in autumn and even 5% by year-end if the new government avoids measures that fuel price increases, economic consultant Adrian Negrescu said.According to data published Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (IN»»»

Actmedia 1h

Daianu: A reduction in taxes and duties in 2027, as some political leaders are considering, would be a major mistake

A reduction in taxes and duties in 2027 would be a great error as it would send a poor signal to those who finance us and it would automatically send Romania in ‘junk’, said the academician Daniel Daianu, chairman of the Fiscal Council in the beginning of the 22nd edition of ‘The Romania-Eurozone M»»»

Actmedia 1h

Management of Sadu Mechanical Plant will begin negotiations with US Ballistics for production of a type of ammunition

Acting Defense Minister Radu Miruta stated that representatives of the Sadu Mechanical Plant will begin direct negotiations with US Ballistics, a US company looking to lease facilities there and manufacture a new type of ammunition, thereby creating jobs in the area.According to a statement by the »»»

Actmedia 1h

New drone attacks near border; RO-ALERT message issued for northern Tulcea County

The Ministry of National Defence's (MApN) radar surveillance system detected a group of five airborne targets at 1:27 am on the night of Wednesday to Thursday in the area of the town of Izmail, over Ukrainian territory. Two Romanian Air Force F-16 aircraft from the 86th Borcea Air Base were scrambl»»»

24 News Agency 1h

Checkpoint to be built at entrance to Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve - | 24.KG

A capsule-laying ceremony was held at the Sary-Chelek State Biosphere Reserve at the construction site of a new checkpoint. The event was attended by Zhenish Seidaliev, First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, reserve’s staff, representatives of local governme»»»

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Gulf News 1h

TAQA H1 2026 profit rises 9.7% to Dh4.1 billion, Q2 dividend approved

Dubai: TAQA shareholders will receive a second-quarter interim dividend of 0.8 fils per share, worth approximately Dh899 million, after the Abu Dhabi-listed utility reported a 9.7% increase in first-half net income despite lower revenue. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

NCSA boosts digital defences through advanced data governance training

Doha, #Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) yesterday on X reinforced the nation’s digital defences through enhanced data governance and information security compliance during a specialised cybersecurity training series for 2026. Organised by the Agency’s National Cyber Strategies and P»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Circle-In-Palestine programme brings true transformation

Doha, Qatar: Once withdrawn and struggling to communicate, 13-year-old Linai has experienced a remarkable transformation through opportunities provided by the Circle-In Palestine program, finding her voice and a true sense of belonging. Lina, a seventh-grade student with disability and speech diffi»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing between the two towns of Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun, South 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 enemy carries out a new bombing between the two towns of Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 12-08-2026 2»»»

The Peninsula 1h

EAA Foundation, Ministry of Sports and Youth mark International Youth

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, and the Ministry of Sports and Youth marked the United Nations International Youth Day with a youth-focused public activation at Place Vendôme, creating an interactive platform for young people in »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MoJ sets six key research areas for legal, judicial studies through 2030

Doha, Qatar: The Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched the Ministry’s Research Priorities Guide for 2027-2030. The guide provides a national framework for directing legal and judicial research toward areas with scientific, social and economic impact. It»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar achieves over 93% trainee satisfaction across 740 civil service programmes in H1 2026

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) yesterday announced significant milestones achieved through its training arm, the Institute of Public Administration, reinforcing the country’s commitment to building national competencies and elevating government performance. A»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE gold prices today fall from August peak after strong run this month

Dubai: Gold buyers in the UAE saw some relief on Thursday morning after local prices retreated from their highest levels of August, although rates remain well above where they started the month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Sadyr Japarov congratulates Andras Baka on election as President of Hungary - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov congratulated Andras Baka on his election as the leader of Hungary. In his congratulatory message, the head of state noted the friendly nature of relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and Hungary, based on mutual respect, trust, and the historical and cultural »»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 13, 2026)

The US-Iran standoff is deepening as Washington tightens pressure on Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, keeping shipping, oil markets and regional aviation on alert. US forces have now redirected 59 commercial vessels as part of efforts to enforce the Iran blockade, while t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar takes action within hours on violations threatening consumer health

Doha, Qatar: Commercial violations that directly threaten consumers’ health and safety are treated as high-risk cases in Qatar, with authorities taking immediate action that can be completed within hours, a senior Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) official has said. Mohammed Ali Al-Ozba, Ass»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Expert urges parents to watch for hidden summer health risks in children

Doha, Qatar: As summer temperatures soar in Qatar, children can move from playing outdoors to becoming seriously unwell in a matter of minutes, with dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke among the risks parents need to recognise early, according to Chair of Pediatric Medicine at Sidra Medici»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar construction activity accelerates in Q2 2026

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s construction and urban development sector recorded stronger activity during the second quarter of 2026, with the Ministry of Municipality reporting a significant rise in building permits, licences, certificates and approved plans compared with the first quarter. According to ne»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE to India flights: Your guide to security checks and airline advisories ahead of Independence Day travel

UAE residents travelling to India around Independence Day on August 15 should plan ahead, with airports across the country stepping up security and warning passengers to expect longer processing times. India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, with enhanced security measures in pl»»»

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Arab News 2h

US intelligence officials skeptical of Iranian threat to Trump in Turkiye – Washington Post report

DUBAI: US intelligence officials were skeptical of an alleged Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump during his trip to Turkiye for the NATO summit, which prompted a secretive plan to fly him out of the country in an alternative military aircraft. The assassination threat was r»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE flight status: India travel advisory, Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia cancellations schedule changes

UAE travellers flying today are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as airlines continue to adjust some regional services while overall operations remain largely stable. Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air Arabia and flydubai continue to operate services across the region,»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Russia Creates Wound-Healing Gel From Algae

Bioengineers at NUST MISIS have created a new gel for rapid wound healing based on a food thickener derived from algae. The agent helps cells cope with the inflammation that arises immediately after an injury and, under unfavorable conditions, can hinder skin recovery, the university’s press servic»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Was there really any difference between András Baka’s removal in 2011 and Tamás Sulyok’s in 2026?

Many see András Baka becoming Hungary’s next president as a form of historical justice after his controversial removal. But does that make the removal of Sulyok any more democratic? The similarities between the removal of András Baka in 2011 and that of Tamás Sulyok in 2026 are difficult to ignore.»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Putin Thanks Pacific Fleet Sailors After Major Exercises

Russian President Vladimir Putin had lunch with the crew of the Guards missile cruiser Varyag and thanked Pacific Fleet sailors for conducting the fleet’s exercises. “I want to thank the commander, the captain and all of you for the exercises, for organizing the exercises,” Putin said.He stressed t»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Spent $533 Million on Shell Factory That Produced Zero Usable Shells — Reports

A US Army-funded artillery plant near Dallas, built to produce 155mm shells for Ukraine, never produced a single usable shell, ProPublica reported. Workers described robots catching fire, machines smashing into equipment, steel cracking beyond repair and giant presses needing to be beaten with a sl»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Two Nominations for National Health Insurance Fund Governor, One for Deputy, as Deadline for Submitting Nominations Expires

Dr Vladimir Vasev Daskalov and Stanimir Mihaylov have been nominated for the post of Governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) by the Progressive Bulgaria and the Continue the Change parliamentary groups, respectively. Zdravko Shushkov has been nominated for the post of Deputy Governor »»»

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Arab News 2h

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

DUBAI: Iran and the United States remain at loggerheads over efforts to agree a permanent end to the war in the Gulf, according to a senior Iranian source, who said there had been no progress in talks to revive the interim deal agreed in June and define a time frame to implement it.The comments wer»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Putin Sets Task of Ensuring Security Along All Russian Borders

President Vladimir Putin held a meeting in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on ensuring the security of Russia’s eastern borders after observing the final stage of Pacific Fleet drills aboard the missile cruiser Varyag. Here are the key points:Putin said the main task remains ensuring the security of the Russian »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines: SLEX to Bicol — the 30-minute drive that could break Quezon’s traffic nightmare

Manila: For motorists heading from Metro Manila to Quezon and Bicol, the journey south has long been defined by one frustrating bottleneck: the stretch of the Maharlika Highway between Sto. Tomas, Batangas and Tiaong, Quezon. That may finally begin to change this year. The Philippine Department of »»»

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France24 3h

Colombia earthquake rescue efforts enter 'final phase' as death toll rises

Rescuers in Colombia faced a race against time Wednesday as they searched collapsed buildings for survivors after the country's strongest earthquake this century. The magnitude 7.4 quake has killed 265 people and injured more than 3,500, with nearly 500 still missing. Colombia's earthquake rescue e»»»

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Arab News 3h

US floats prospect of joint strikes on Colombian armed groups

PANAMA CITY: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated on Wednesday the possibility of joint strikes on Colombian armed groups, as he welcomed the nation into a military-led counter-narcotics coalition after its conservative president took over last week. Colombia had authorized “joint military ope»»»

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Arab News 3h

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts

NEW YORK: Donald Trump was sued on Wednesday by two media entities seeking to shut down a new service that sells paid access to the US president’s posts, including some that can move markets, on his Truth Social platform. The complaint filed in Manhattan federal court by the Intercept and the Freed»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

Danube keeps dropping — and your tap habits need to change now

Further water level decline is expected on the Danube, and as a result, Fővárosi Vízművek called on consumers on Wednesday to reduce their use of mains drinking water. “The current forecast for the Danube’s water level demands serious attention and responsible water use from all of us. The temporar»»»

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RT 3h

Pentagon accused of ‘whitewashing’ US civilian casualties

The Pentagon was accused of whitewashing US Army crimes after publishing its annual estimate of civilian casualties in 2025.The report, submitted to Congress late Monday and obtained by US news outlets, contains numbers that are far lower than estimates by independent outlets.The Pentagon concluded»»»

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Gulf News 3h

DIB launches its first Youth Council to develop the next generation of talent

The DIB, the world’s leading Islamic financial group and the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has announced the launch of its first Youth Council, creating a structured platform for young employees to bring forward fresh perspectives and ideas, contribute to relevant initiatives and take an active »»»

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