Arab Finance: The National Investment Bank (NIB) has successfully implemented a comprehensive restructuring plan for Samanoud Textiles, in which it holds a 52% stake, marking the company's return to production after years of financial and operational challenges, according to a statement. As part of»»»

On November 5, 2023, at a time when the world’s hearts were breaking over the suffering in Gaza, as the cries of children, women and the elderly echoed in search of medicine, a piece of bread, and a ray of hope, the United Arab Emirates once again emerged to affirm that humanity knows no borders, a»»»

Kuwait’s armed forces detected and intercepted hostile drones that entered the country’s airspace early on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence said. The ministry’s official spokesperson, Colonel Saud Al-Atwan, said air defence systems responded to the drone threat and successfully dealt with the atta»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has no major concerns over machine voting, as machines have already been used in polling stations with more than 300 voters, CEC spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said on Saturday on Bulgarian National Television, commenting on the latest amendments to the Election »»»

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that the Peace Council has reached a historic agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip, as part of President Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza. The UAE affirmed tha»»»

Bulgarian Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva said in an interview with Nova TV on Saturday that she will request the Constitutional Court (CC) to declare unconstitutional the method for calculating the minimum wage and the calculation of length of service, adopted in the 2026 State Budget Act. She said h»»»

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced that he expects to hold talks with both Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming days as negotiations over the future ownership of Serbia’s oil company enter a decisive stage. Vučić said he expects an a»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police recovered valuables worth nearly Dh500,000 in less than three hours after receiving a report that the home of an athlete, who was abroad attending a training camp, had been burgled, in a rapid security response demonstrating the force's operational readiness and investigativ»»»

Seoul: Republic of Korea's baseball league cancelled two professional games Saturday to ensure the safety of players and fans in a heatwave. The highest level of heat warning -- issued when temperatures are forecast to reach at least 39C -- has been in effect since Friday in Busan and Changwon, whe»»»

The EU is grappling with one of its largest migrant crises for the European Union in recent years after about 60,000 people entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa from Morocco. Officials said more than 48,000 migrants had returned by Friday evening, but the reasons for the s»»»

The first two of the eight planned U.S. Air Force tanker aircraft have arrived at Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base as part of a temporary deployment approved by the National Assembly under the country's defense commitments to the United States. The deployment includes both the aircraft and accompanying U»»»

Bulgaria has never officially been a member of the international "Coalition of the Willing," Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said in a written reply to a parliamentary question, according to a response published on the National Assembly's website. The clarification came after Democratic Bulgaria»»»

Holding the F1H2O race in Kyrgyzstan has become an important image-building event for the country and confirmed its readiness to host high-level international competitions. Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, said. According t»»»

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has suppressed the unlawful activities of two Russian citizens in the Ryazan and Vologda regions, who are suspected of high treason in the interests of Ukrainian security services, the FSB said. Investigative units of the FSB directorates for the Ryazan and V»»»

Athens, Greece: Hundreds of firefighters in Greece on Saturday were battling to save a popular coastal resort northwest of Athens as violent winds continued to lash the country, hampering operations. The fire department said over 300 firefighters were operating in the area of Porto Germeno, some 70»»»

Arab Finance: Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries Company has completed the ammonia converter revamp project and its associated facilities at its Abu Qir (1) Plant, alongside the replacement of the ammonia transfer line, as per a disclosure. The project increased the ammonia plant’s product»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has carried out 110 cloud-seeding missions since the start of 2026, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) saying it continues to advance rain enhancement technology through scientific research while preparing for another spell of unsettled weather early next week. The NCM»»»

Filipinos have been debating the proposed Pax Silica project with remarkable intensity. The discussion has reached beyond economists, engineers, policymakers, Tiktokers — even Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has weighed in. In a Facebook post, Cardinal David asked important questions: "Will Pax Silic»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov spoke at the opening ceremony of the UIM F1H2O World Championship round on Issyk-Kul Lake. The head of state said that hosting the «Formula 1 on Water» was a significant event for the country and marked a new chapter in the history of independent Kyrgyzstan. «T»»»

The UIM F1H2O World Championship races have kicked off on the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake. Before the start of the races, a grand opening ceremony was held, featuring a parade of racing boats on water and a spectacular show with the participation of athletes. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov spok»»»

ALMATY (Sputnik) - A complete shutdown of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) is not being considered, the Kazakh Ministry of Energy said on Saturday. "The Kazakh Ministry of Energy reports the following regarding the operation of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium [CPC]. Some media outlets have rep»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait's armed forces said Saturday they had intercepted hostile drones after the country came under an Iranian attack. The General Staff of the Armed Forces said air defense systems had intercepted the hostile drones and urged the public to follow safety instructions issued by the relevant»»»

August brings several important financial deadlines and policy events that could affect taxpayers, investors and banking customers. Businesses and professionals required to file ITR-3 or ITR-4 and not subject to tax audit must submit their income tax returns by August 31. The deadline applies to se»»»

Tunis, August 1 (TAP) - The weather is sunny to a bit cloudy on Saturday nationwide, with temperatures ranging between 34°C and 38°C in coastal regions and heights and between 38°C and 42°C elsewhere, with local sirocco blows. The wind is blowing...»»»

Berlin, Germany: A wildfire in southern Germany was burning out of control on Saturday as strong winds hampered firefighters' efforts to contain the blaze, local authorities said. The fire broke out in a forest near Freudenberg, in the Amberg-Sulzbach district of Upper Palatinate, Bavaria. About 33»»»

RIYADH: Strategic investments, product launches and expansion plans by companies across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt, were all announced this week, alongside funding rounds and a regional investor’s participation in a Canadian AI startup. Saudi Arabia-based insurance tech startup DESAISIV has l»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The deliveries of weapons and military equipment have increased five-fold since the start of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sanchik said. "Since the beginning of the special military operation, the volume of military equi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine transfers some of weapons supplied to it to hot spots in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told Sputnik. "Weapons are supplied to hot spots in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East through the 'Ukrainian hub,'" Mi»»»

Skardu, Pakistan: Pakistan rescue teams resumed a high-altitude search on Saturday for seven climbers missing after a powerful avalanche on one of the world's highest peaks, with the remains of three mountaineers recovered. The avalanche struck Thursday, cutting off contact with the ten-member inte»»»

On August 1, 2010, a worldwide ban on cluster bombs went into effect. 1 of 6 | Airman David Rodriguez (R) prepares cluster bombs aboard the aircraft carrier USS Independence on February 12, 1998. On August 1, 2010, a worldwide ban on cluster bombs went into effect. File Photo by Felix Garza/U.S. Na»»»