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OTP builds banking giant with Ipoteka Bank - interview with Szentpéteri

The OTP Group’s expansion in Uzbekistan is not just about acquiring a bank, but also about transforming an entire banking model. During the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026), we spoke with Ádám Szentpéteri—acting CEO, deputy CFO, and Chief Transformation Officer of Ipoteka Bank, a»»»

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Awqaf Ministry registers new endowment to support orphans

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the registration of a new real estate endowment in Lusail dedicated to supporting orphan sponsorship, reinforcing efforts to promote sustainable charitable giving and social solidarity. The end»»»

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Jordan intercepts four missiles launched from Iran

Amman: Jordan's Armed Forces said on Tuesday they had intercepted four missiles launched from Iran, with no casualties or property damage reported. A military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces said the missiles were intercepted successfully. Royal Engineering Corps teams a»»»

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Finland’s former President pays tribute to Father Amir

Doha, Qatar: Former President of Finland Tarja Halonen has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, extending her heartfelt condolences to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Al Thani family and the people of Qatar. In a message of c»»»

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Gulf News 4m

Abu Dhabi court jails man, fines him Dh100,000 for illegal emergency vehicle equipment

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi criminal court has sentenced two men after convicting them of disrupting public order by illegally equipping a vehicle with emergency warning systems reserved for authorised emergency services. The court sentenced the first defendant to six months' imprisonment, imposed a Dh»»»

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Oil climbs 2% to four-week high as Strait of Hormuz tensions intensify

London, July 14 (SANA) Oil prices rose about 2% on Tuesday, reaching their highest levels in four weeks as escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns over global energy supplies after the United States reimposed its naval blockade on Iran. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures »»»

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Arab News 6m

UAE wins 15 medals on opening day of Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship

ALMATY: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team made an impressive start to its campaign at the third Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship, amassing 15 medals on the opening day of competition at Almaty Arena. The UAE athletes produced strong technical performances, winning three gold, five silver and seven »»»

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Arab News 6m

Iran executes 2 Daesh members convicted of armed rebellion

TEHRAN, Iran: Two members of the Daesh group were executed after they were convicted of armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic, Iranian state television reported Tuesday. The report identified the men as Mohieddin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani. It said they belonged to a Daesh cell that formed»»»

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Gulf News 7m

Trump’s 20% Hormuz fee plan rattles global shipping

Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 20 per cent fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz has triggered alarm across the global shipping industry, with analysts warning it could dramatically increase the cost of transporting oil, disrupt supply chains and undermine long-»»»

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Gulf News 10m

Magnitude 5.2 aftershock jolts Masbate, Philippines — vigilance urged

Manila: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Masbate province in the central Philippines at 3.04 pm local time on Tuesday, an aftershock of a stronger quake that hit the area a day earlier, authorities said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply clic»»»

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UPI 15m

Trump signs EO shrinking monuments, angering environmentalists - UPI.com

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing related to the transferring of federal land in the state of Utah in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, July 13, 2026. The orders reduced Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national mon»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Father Amir’s legacy lives on through Qatar’s economic transformation, US partnership

Doha, Qatar: The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) mourns the loss of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. USQBC extends its deepest condolences to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Al Thani family, and th»»»

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Wednesday to be first day of Safar: Qatar Calendar House

Doha: The Qatar Calendar House announced that, according to precise astronomical calculations conducted by its specialists, Wednesday will be the first day of Safar for the year 1448 AH. Executive Director of the Qatar Calendar House Dr. Faisal Al-Ansari explained that the crescent moon of Safar fo»»»

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Gulf News 21m

Dubai gold rebounds but remains near its cheapest level this month

Dubai: Dubai gold prices posted a modest increase on Tuesday morning, although rates remain near the lowest levels recorded this month following a steep decline over the past week. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign u»»»

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Arab News 25m

Saudi Arabia’s Alibrahim: Decade of ‘honest self-assessment’ turned Vision 2030 into measurable SDG progress

NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Faisal F. Alibrahim presented the Kingdom’s third Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Monday, framing Vision 2030 as the vehicle that has translated the global 2030 Agenda into »»»

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Al Manar 25m

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli forces conduct machine-gun sweep toward Byout Al-Seyyad - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Iran’s oil exports continue despite the cancellation of US waivers: Oil minister - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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FIFA World Cup 2026: 'What stars are saying before semi-finals'

Doha, Qatar: Major tournaments are often underpinned by players who rarely grab the headlines but there are also moments when the biggest names take centre stage. That has certainly been the case in North America this summer at a tournament which has been widely dubbed as the “World Cup of supersta»»»

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On This Day, July 14: NASA's New Horizons gets closest look yet at Pluto - UPI.com

On July 14, 2015, the New Horizons space probe came within 7,800 miles of Pluto, providing NASA scientists with the clearest photographs and most detailed measurements they've ever seen of the dwarf planet. 1 of 5 | Members of the New Horizons science team react to seeing the spacecraft's last and »»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Expats pay tribute to visionary leader who shaped modern Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Long-term expatriates in Qatar have joined citizens in mourning the passing of the Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, paying heartfelt tribute to the visionary leader whose transformative policies helped shape the country into a thriving global hub and created opportun»»»

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Real lead clubs behind World Cup brilliance

Doha, Qatar: While nations battle for World Cup glory, Europe’s biggest clubs have quietly staged a contest of their own in North America. From goals that have decided knockout ties to assists that have unlocked stubborn defences, players from a handful of elite clubs have left the biggest mark on »»»

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Arab News 42m

Oil hits one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Strait of Hormuz

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose nearly 3 percent on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as ‌the US reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening uncertainty about energy flows. Brent crude futures were last up $1.50, or 1.8 perce»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

Father Amir remembered as visionary leader who transformed Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari has paid a deeply personal and emotional tribute to the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as an exceptional leader whose vision transformed Qatar and who»»»

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Mbappe, Yamal duel as France and Spain clash for spot in final

Doha, Qatar: France’s bid for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final faces its toughest challenge today when the two-time champions meet reigning European champions Spain in a blockbuster semi-final in Dallas, with Argentina or England awaiting the winners in Sunday’s final. France have lived up »»»

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Government invites private sector to help shape Qatar’s business environment through ‘Sharek’ platform

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in coordination with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, has invited private sector companies across Qatar to participate in the “Business Environment Challenges Submission Form” through the “Sharek” platform, as part of on»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 51m

Orbán: Hungary’s new president is ‘illegitimate’, refuses to recognise decisions

Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared that he will not recognise the legitimacy of Hungary’s new president following Parliament’s approval of the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law, which allows the head of state to be removed from office under certain circumstances. The constitutional»»»

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Arab News 54m

DP World plans UAE east coast port to bypass Strait of Hormuz, FT reports

DP World is planning to build ​a new port and a container terminal on the United Arab Emirates’ east coast in a ‌move that ‌would ​reduce ‌Dubai’s ⁠dependence ​on its ⁠flagship Jebel Ali hub and bypass the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported ⁠on Monday. The ‌Dubai-based ‌port operator ​i»»»

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Gulf News 58m

How ships are found, blockaded: US warships set to seal off Iran's ports

A naval blockade is one of the most powerful military tools available short of a full-scale invasion. It aims to prevent ships from entering or leaving an enemy's ports, disrupting trade, military logistics and energy exports. Also Read: Trump vows fresh blockade on Iranian ships through Strait of »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar’s Sri Lankan community mourns passing of Father Amir

Doha, Qatar: The Sri Lankan Community Development Forum (CDF Qatar), representing the Sri Lankan community, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, paying tribute to his visionary leadership and lasting contributions to Qatar’s remarkable»»»

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Al Manar 1h

US bid to reopen Hormuz Strait falters after Iran missile strike on two UAE tankers - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Yemeni Armed Forces warn all international airlines against flying through Saudi airspace - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces warn all international airlines against flying through Saudi airspace 14-07-2026 08:53 AM Latest News Urgent News Decis»»»

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Agriculture: Cultivated land in Romania increases by 40,000 hectares in 2025

The cultivated land in Romania increased in 2025 nationwide by 40,000 hectares from 2024, reaching 8.214 million hectares, with the majority private sector having a share of 99.1%, or 8.139 million hectares, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The counties that»»»

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New electric vehicles registered in Romania in H1 near 9k

Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 4.74 percent of all new vehicle registrations in Romania in June, reaching a total of 2,264 units, while registrations in the first six months of the year totalled 8,947 units, according to data published by Lektri.Co, one of the country's leading electric mobi»»»

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Used hybrid vehicles in Romania have an average mileage that is approximately 96,000 km lower

Used hybrid cars in Romania have their odometers rolled back by an average of 96,000 km?almost the same as diesel cars?according to a specialized analysis published on Wednesday.According to data compiled by the vehicle history reporting platform carVertical, diesel cars lead the way in terms of th»»»

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Cars: Electric vehicle registrations surge 76.6pct in Romania in H1 2026

New vehicle registrations in Romania increased by 0.3% in the first six months of this year from 2025, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) surging 76.6% to a total market share of 8.5%, according to data published by the Association of Romanian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Importers (APIA).The»»»

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Healthcare: University degree programme dedicated to obesity prevention and integrated obesity management launched in Romania

The first university degree programme in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to the prevention and integrated management of obesity has been launched in Romania at the "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timisoara.The two-year programme was initiated and is coordinated by Bogdan »»»

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Ministry of Health: 81% absorption rate of PNRR funds for investments modernizing healthcare system

Investments under the PNRR aimed at modernizing the healthcare system have reached an 81% absorption rate at the Ministry of Health, the institution announced.On last Thursday, the Ministry of Health made payments totaling over 162.5 million lei for projects aimed at modernizing medical infrastruct»»»

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Telecom.IT: Over 90% of mobile phones in Romania allow rapid location of callers at 112

Over 90% of mobile phones active in Romania are equipped with technologies that allow for faster and more accurate location transmission to the 112 emergency service, shows the first survey conducted by the National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) on the techni»»»

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Missing objects, untidiness, real number of people accommodated, among the challenges of hoteliers

Almost four in ten hoteliers in Romania frequently face rooms left in a state that requires additional cleaning, and a third of them report the accommodation of a larger number of people than declared in the reservation, reveals a survey conducted by the booking platform Travelminit among the owner»»»

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Tourism : One in four Romanians spends their holiday abroad; 55.6% travel by private car

Only one in four Romanians chooses to spend their holiday abroad. Of those, 65% have opted for destinations such as Greece, Bulgaria, Italy and Turkey, while 55.6% plan to travel by private car, according to a survey conducted by CEC Bank in partnership with the banking comparison website FinZoom.r»»»

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Romanians' summer shopping carts, fresher and fuller

Romanians' shopping carts in summer are becoming fresher, with fruit, vegetables, dairy products and bakery products being among the categories with the highest growth, and watermelon being the star product this summer, according to data centralised by a platform for online ordering."Romanians' sho»»»

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Trade: Study: Romanian consumers remain stressed but show renewed interest in durable goods

A new study by iSense Solutions finds that the pressure felt by Romanian consumers increased in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the beginning of the year, and remains at alert level. Romanians are facing higher prices, political instability, health concerns and a tense international context »»»

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Office leasing market expanded in Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca in H1 2026

During the first half of 2026, companies leased a total of 80,790 sqm of office space in Bucharest, representing a 29% increase compared with the same period of 2025, according to a report by Fortim Trusted Advisors, Alliance Member of BNP Paribas Real Estate. Cluj-Napoca also recorded stronger off»»»

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Romania H1 2026 Real Estate Analysis: More Supply, Smarter Buyer Choices

According to REMAX Romania, a real estate network, the main trend observed in the Romanian real estate market during the first half of 2026 was growing caution among buyers, accompanied by a significant extension of the home-buying decision process. The market remains active but is operating under »»»

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Report: Lower interest rates made mortgages cheaper in Europe; Bucharest in top 5

The drop of interest rates for mortgages, recorded in the last 6 months in EU, led to better access in contracting real estate financing. Romania is 5th in the top of five state with the cheapest such loans, considering average wages and the costs of buying a two-room apartment with credit. Accordi»»»

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Real estate: Study: Sustainability criteria influence financing terms for real estate projects

Sustainability criteria are increasingly being taken into account by banks when financing real estate projects in Romania, and buildings that meet green financing standards may benefit from more favourable lending terms, according to a study by real estate consultancy Colliers.The findings are base»»»

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Summer youth plan focuses on active engagement

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth’s Summer Activity Plan 2026 marks a significant shift from traditional activities to specialised, high-quality programmes designed to meet the evolving interests and aspirations of young people, a senior ministry official has said. Speaking to Qatar Tel»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE leaders congratulate President of France on National Day

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Emmanuel Macron of the Republic of France on the occasion of his country's National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Rul»»»

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Arab News 1h

Iran MPs present bill on Strait of Hormuz: security committee chief

TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament has begun work on a bill on the Strait of Hormuz, the head of the security committee said on Tuesday, as fighting flared between Washington and Tehran over the strategic waterway.“Last night, coinciding with the downing of US drones, the ‘Strategic Action for the Security »»»

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Arab News 1h

Fontainebleau Forest: Fires have swept across more than 1,900 hectares

ARBONNE-LA-FORET, France: France on Tuesday battled two fires that scorched over 1,900 hectares in a forest south of Paris on Monday, as police arrested two people suspected of arson. Fires raging in the Fontainebleau forest since Sunday afternoon had burned through more than 1,900 hectares by Tues»»»

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