RIYADH: The number of small and medium enterprises operating across the real estate and construction sector has surpassed 370,000 establishments, representing 23 percent of the total SMEs in Saudi Arabia. This makes it the largest sector by number of establishments, according to Munther Al-Farraj, »»»

Damascus, June 15 (SANA) The Damascus Countryside Chamber of Commerce and Jordan’s Irbid Chamber of Commerce have signed a twinning agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, boosting investment and expanding cooperation between the Syrian and Jordanian private sectors. The agreement provide»»»

GENEVA: Sudan’s rival factions are profiting from control over the country’s resources and the “war economy” was sustaining the conflict, the United Nations said Wednesday. To fund the growing cost of military operations, the two sides rely on exploiting territory, trade routes, and commodities, co»»»

MOSCOW: Friends and family have for a few years told Russian model Anastasia Kostromina that she looked like Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, but it was not until he became the World Cup’s superstar that she decided to take that online. Earlier this month, she posted a video on Instagram highlight»»»

BRUSSELS: EU countries on Wednesday agreed to extend the right for Ukrainians fleeing the war to stay until 2028, but excluded military-age men arriving in the bloc. The European Union triggered emergency protections for Ukrainians in the wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion, giving them the right to liv»»»

TOKYO: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr met recently with Japan’s Economic Security Minister Kimi Onada for wide-ranging discussions on Riyadh and Tokyo’s evolving partnership and cooperation in strategic sectors shaping the global economy. The officials explored prospect»»»

WASHINGTON: Two US-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, arguing that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC) violate constitutional free speech protections after US officials launched a diplomatic campaign this week aimed at dismantling the court. Pr»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met on Wednesday at Lusail Palace with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan HE Sulaymon Ziyozoda, and the accompanying delegation, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Ham»»»

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The formerly ruling GERB party said it would support all measures aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic deaths. "We will support all measures aimed at reducing the war on the roads," GERB-UDF MP Maria Dimitrova told reporters in Parliament. She argued that the issue should be addresse»»»

Representatives of various institutions took part in a joint tactical and specialized exercise on responding to forest fires at the Tyulbeto training area near Kazanlak on Wednesday. Participating were the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection, the Land Forces, the Air Force, the»»»

London: Veteran Belgian defender Thomas Meunier said he was "hugely excited" to "begin a new chapter" after he signed for Premier League side Sunderland on a free transfer on Wednesday. The 34-year-old -- one of Belgium's 'golden generation' whose last hurrah was a World Cup quarter-final exit to S»»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police's Air Wing rescued an Emirati citizen who became stranded in the mountainous Wadi Shah area at an altitude of 2,000 feet and airlifted him to a government hospital for medical assessment. Lieutenant Colonel Pilot Abdullah Ali Al Shehi, Head of the Air Wing Department at Ras Al»»»

Dubai: Du has restored voice call services following a widespread disruption that left customers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi unable to make calls on Wednesday morning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The telecom operator told Gulf News that call services were now operat»»»

Dubai: While most teenagers are still getting ready for school, 17-year-old Riddhi Chauhan is already on the drill field, commanding nearly 300 cadets through morning exercises. The Indian-American student from Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens serves as the Battalion Commanding Officer of »»»

EEMC or where European live music expertise meets the energy of the east, a conference and platform that bridges the entrepreneurial live music sector with policymakers, researchers and educators — actively shaping the next generation of live music professionals. Through panels, keynotes, workshops»»»

Four people are currently in custody in the investigation into the fires ravaging the Fontainebleau forest, south of Paris, including a volunteer firefighter who admitted to the facts, the Fontainebleau prosecutor announced on Tuesday.»»»

Media outlets on Wednesday comment on Prime Minister Rumen Radev's statement to the press in Paris that "Bulgaria's place is not in the Coalition of the Willing". He said Bulgaria is not providing financial or military aid to Ukraine because "the solution to this conflict does not lie in prolonging»»»

A declaration presented on Wednesday by Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Elisaveta Belobradova reads that according to official data Bulgarian mothers’ contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) amounts to 47%. The declaration followed a July 14 protest which took place outside the Counci»»»

Moscow: Friends and family have for a few years told Russian model Anastasia Kostromina that she looked like Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, but it was not until he became the World Cup's superstar that she decided to take that online. Earlier this month, she posted a video on Instagram highlight»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric received a farewell visit from German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad on Tuesday, discussing bilateral relations, Serbia's EU integration process, the unblocking of the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, the Berlin Process, regional issues and other matters of mutual »»»

Dubai: Fans in the UAE can rejoice as Vijay's much-awaited swansong Jana Nayagan is set to hit cinemas across the Emirates on July 23, with the film also releasing in its uncut version in overseas markets such as the UK. The UAE release comes after months of uncertainty surrounding the film's certi»»»

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The formerly ruling GERB party said it would support all measures aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic deaths. "We will support all measures aimed at reducing the war on the roads," GERB MP Maria Dimitrova told reporters in Parliament. She argued that the issue should be addressed on»»»

Within days, the General Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection will have a total of 84 drones to help monitor and assess the situation with forest fires, the head of the Directorate, Chief Commissioner Alexander Dzhartov, told journalists here on Wednesday. In his words, the new equipment wi»»»

The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) has launched the national campaign "Protect Tomorrow's Green", aimed at turning forest fire prevention into a shared public cause. The campaign was launched by Environment and Water Minister Rositsa Karamfilova and world mountain running champion Veradin»»»

Family members of Korean victims of Japan's wartime forced labor at the Sado mine complex during World War II explore the mines on Nov. 25, 2024. UNESCO has recommended Japan do more to reflect the "whole history" of the site. File Photo by Yonhap An international heritage body has recommended that»»»

L’Étape Romania by Tour de France presented by Decathlon returns to Constitution Square on August 30 for its fifth edition, and registration is officially open. Amateur cyclists, experienced riders, and families from across the country are invited to experience the official Tour de France atmospher»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Wednesday at Lusail Palace with the Vice President of Nepal HE Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav and his accompanying delegation, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The reception was a»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone has signed seven investment contracts across strategic industries, logistics, and clean energy as it seeks to attract high-quality investments and localize value-added industries. The agreements include a $35 million project by global logistics firm Agility »»»

RIYADH: Riyadh will host the largest cyber challenge in the world through the “Capture the Flag” competition, as part of Black Hat Middle East and Africa 2026. The event will be held from Dec. 1 to 3 and organized by Tahaluf, in partnership with the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming a»»»

ALMATY: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team have continued their impressive performances at the third Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship, held at Almaty Arena, by claiming 12 medals in the under-18 division, including four gold, two silver and six bronze. The latest results this week reinforce the UAE’»»»

BUNIA: Confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo have reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record. Health workers at the Bunia General Hospital went on strike on Wednesday, the latest group to have wa»»»

Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final. Spain will play on Sunday against the winner between reigning champion Argentina and England on ⁠Wednesday. »»»

The regional chairman of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) in Burgas, Hristo Shirokov, was detained in connection with a police investigation, Nova TV reported, citing its sources. The detention took place on Wednesday morning, with unofficial information indicating that the»»»

The Bulgarian government has decided to withdraw its approval for Tsvetelina Borislavova Karagyozova to continue serving as Iceland’s honorary consul in Bulgaria. The decision was taken at a government meeting following a proposal submitted by Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova. The cabinet»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that Sofia defended its national interests during discussions on the European Union’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia, while the decision not to join the so-called “Coalition of the Willing” was motivated by the need to seek a peaceful settlement o»»»

Trends differed, however, across the major regional cities. Cluj-Napoca, one of Romania’s most expensive and mature residential markets, recorded a 16% fall in apartment transactions during the first six months, while Iași was down 11%. By contrast, Timișoara posted a modest increase of 3% compared»»»

London: The British government announced plans on Wednesday for 16 and 17-year-olds to face a voluntary overnight social media curfew, its latest attempt to reduce online harm for children. It said that features that can keep users scrolling for longer, such as videos that automatically play one af»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to abandon his plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the growing influence of Gulf allies over Washington’s approach to the Iran conflict. The reversal came just a day after Trump proposed charging commerci»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen HE Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi arrived in Doha on Wednesday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were receive»»»

Doha, Qatar: HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the fraternal United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah departed Doha on Wednesday after offering condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Highness and the accompan»»»

KYIV - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has arrived in Kyiv, where he will attend a Southeast Europe-Ukraine summit on Wednesday. The summit will also be attended by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and top officials of Albania, Moldova, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, North Macedon»»»

The European Union’s population is set to begin a long-term decline from 2029 as falling birth rates and an ageing society reshape labour markets, public finances and regional economies, according to a European Commission report published on July 14. The EU population is projected to peak at 453.3m»»»

Hungary’s parliament approved the 17th amendment of the Fundamental Law (Constitution) with 139 votes in favour and six against, with no abstentions, on July 13, which effectively removes President Tamas Sulyok from his post, state news agency MTI reported. Under the amendment, Sulyok's mandate wil»»»

The National Assembly is set to hold the first reading of Bulgaria’s 2026 state budget, the first fiscal plan drafted by Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s cabinet. The proposal has already triggered strong criticism from opposition parties, largely because it projects a consolidated fiscal deficit of 5.»»»

Noida: Two people died after a fire broke out in a residential building in Noida's Mamura village on Wednesday, with preliminary findings suggesting the blaze may have started while an electric vehicle was being charged, NDTV reported. According to Rajeev Narain, Joint Commissioner of Police, Gauta»»»

Mongolia on July 14 marked the first World Horse Day with a spectacular celebration that drew 12,600 riders. Billed as the “Parade of Ten Thousand Horses”, it was organised in the traditional Mongolian military formation of Zuut (hundreds), official news agency Montsame reported. Tough Mongolian h»»»

Bulgaria is pulling out of the Western-backed "Coalition of the Willing" supporting Ukraine, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told Btv on July 14, in the latest sign of Sofia's shift away from the European Union's mainstream policy towards Russia. Speaking in Paris ahead of France's Bastille Day celebrat»»»

The hair tie worn by Norway's star striker Erling Haaland at this year's FIFA World Cup has sold out after a surge in orders, its Korean manufacturer said Wednesday. Haaland is seen here during a match against Iraq at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on June 16. File Photo by CJ Gunther/UPI | License»»»