DUBAI: A mainstay at international fashion weeks, Lebanese influencer and entrepreneur Karen Wazen is expanding her namesake eyewear label with the launch of its first dedicated men’s sunglasses collection, marking a new chapter for the Dubai-based brand. The new range introduces six styles designe»»»

The Heritage Club has announced the launch of its new AI-powered web application, designed to make it easier for luxury watch owners to access immediate liquidity through a seamless, technology-first experience. The company entered the UAE market last month as the region’s first premium purchase an»»»

The Grand Gold distinction is the highest recognition awarded by Monde Selection and is granted to products that obtain a final score between 90% and 100% following the evaluation process. After 12 years of development, Frutivo strengthens its position as a category leader through an international »»»

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Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter has said that the Israeli army will only withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is removed from pilot zones in the country's south. "If Hezbollah is going to stay there, we haven't accomplished anything, and that's why they're called pilot zones," »»»

Israeli forces detonated and burned houses in the southern town of Haddatha, on Monday, and carried out at dawn massive explosions in Bint Jbeil. Israeli artillery later shelled the Nabatieh-Kfartebnit region, the National News Agency said. Lebanon would take part in planned talks with Israel next »»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports constant buzz of Israeli drones over Beirut’s Dahiyeh 13-07-2026 13:18 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar c»»»

Mercedes-Benz has officially inaugurated the expanded production facilities at its plant in Kecskemét, marking the completion of a roughly EUR 1 billion investment that has transformed the site into the company’s largest manufacturing facility in Europe and its second largest worldwide. New product»»»

Israel is still procrastinating and coming up with excuses to delay withdrawal from south Lebanon despite U.S. and Lebanese pressure in this regard, media reports said. The Israeli government wants to delay any withdrawals until after the Israeli parliamentary elections, scheduled for October, the »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday called the "coalition of the willing" a coalition of warmongers, adding that it was a group of countries that did not want peace. "This is a coalition of warmongers, this is the group of countries that does not want peace, wants to contin»»»

Sharjah has secured the exclusive rights to develop and operate Malaysia’s popular BookXcess bookstores across the Middle East and Africa, marking another major step in the emirate’s ambition to become a global centre for publishing, books and knowledge. The agreement was signed during a visit by a»»»

Turre, Spain: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday visited the scene of one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires in recent history, which has claimed 13 lives and razed a huge area. The wildfire that broke out on Thursday has transformed picturesque rural settlements into ghost towns and left a trail o»»»

Dubai: Less than a month after President Donald Trump hailed his agreement with Iran as the breakthrough that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway has once again become the centre of military confrontation — raising questions over whether the deal may have unintentionally stren»»»

Abu Dhabi, July 13 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates on Sunday expressed solidarity with Syria and extended its condolences following the deadly ferry accident in the Euphrates River in Deir Ezzor province that left three people dead and others missing. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), th»»»

Dubai: Football fans had another rivalry to entertain them. Over the weekend, British Airways and Norwegian entered a fun social media spat. No boarding passes were harmed. But there was a clear winner. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.It started innocently enough. A ch»»»

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) delivered a mixed but broadly positive performance on Sunday, 12 July, as gains in small- and mid-cap shares outweighed a marginal decline in the benchmark index. While the EGX30 eased 0.11% to 52,256.18 points, the EGX70 and EGX100 outperformed the benchmark despite con»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met on Monday at Lusail Palace with Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon HE Dr Nawaf Salam, who offered his condolences to HH the Amir on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Also »»»

Businessman Naguib Sawiris Businessman Naguib Sawiris on Sunday denied media reports about the construction of a sports stadium and events area on the Giza Pyramids plateau. Sawiris said via his official X platform account that these statements were not made by him or any of his company’s represent»»»

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The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran into Monday morning over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing over the weekend. Iran retaliated by targeting countries across the Middle East. Missile alert sirens »»»

Historical execution timelines from Japan and Germany indicate Ukraine would face a manufacturing lag of three to four years even if it secures an official license to produce Patriot missiles - an authorization still distant despite Trump's preliminary proposal, per a Sputnik analysis of public rec»»»

Dubai-based digital agency GTECH information Technology has released findings from a review of more than 80 business websites across the UAE, indicating that many organisations may need to update their search engine optimisation (SEO) strategies to align with evolving AI-driven search experiences. »»»

Businessman Naguib Sawiris Businessman Naguib Sawiris on Sunday denied media reports about the construction of a sports stadium and events area on the Giza Pyramids plateau. Sawiris said via his official X platform account that these statements were not made by him or any of his company’s represent»»»

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council has announced the winners of the ICC Development Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding programs, initiatives and performances driving the game’s growth around the globe. This year’s winners were selected from the regional nominees announced in June, recog»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday at Lusail Palace with Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam, who offered his condolences to HH the Amir on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present were the Deputy »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport b»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry: We entered the negotiations with precision and seriousness, taking into account the interests of the Iranian peop»»»

Hungary will deepen its cooperation with Serbia and Italy while taking a more active role in supporting the Western Balkans’ European future, Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said after a series of high-level meetings in Rome. During her visit to the Italian capital, Orbán held talks with Serbian Forei»»»

Dubai: Nine days into the ride, Guido De Wilde is taking a rest today somewhere between Spain and France, the first pause in a journey that has already raised Dh2,285,000 (around $622,000) for charity. The 68-year-old stage 4 colon cancer survivor set off from Barcelona on July 1 with 14 other ride»»»

Damascus, July 13 (SANA) U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jacob McGee said on Monday that Washington views Syria’s transition from economic isolation to greater openness as an opportunity to strengthen stability, support economic growth and expand bilateral economic cooperation. In a record»»»

At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause»»»

One United Properties (BVB: ONE), Romania’s leading investor and developer of sustainable residential, office, and mixed-use real estate projects, marks five years since its listing on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Since its IPO in July 2021, the company has raised a total of RON»»»

Dubai: Dubai has opened applications for a new technology incubator that will help 20 Emirati entrepreneurs turn early-stage ideas into commercially viable businesses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 16-week programme will begin in October 2026 and is open to UAE n»»»

HEADLINES Energy policy, public finances and infrastructure dominate the Bulgarian media on Monday. Print outlets focus on proposed energy-efficiency requirements for new buildings, the government's plans concerning strategic water infrastructure, and the management of the country's beaches, while »»»

The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran into Monday morning over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing over the weekend. Iran retaliated by targeting countries across the Middle East. Missile alert sirens »»»

Oil prices jumped and Asian shares were mostly lower Monday after the U.S. carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, gained 3.6% to $78.76 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude added 3.5% to $73.97 per barrel. Prices for both types of crude o»»»

The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war. The attacks, sparked by Iran striking a container ship Sunday in the strait off the coast of Oma»»»

Damascus, July 13 (SANA) Syrian Petroleum Company CEO Youssef Qablawi said on Monday that Syria’s oil and gas sector offers significant investment opportunities and is ready to expand cooperation with international energy companies, as the country seeks to attract foreign investment and support rec»»»

Damascus, July 13 (SANA) Syrian Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Shaar said on Monday that Syria was opening “a new chapter” in its economic relationship with the United States, following recent U.S. decisions that would help revive trade, investment and financial cooperation. Speaking at the»»»

Dubai: Motorists using Dubai Harbour's newest multi-storey car park can now pay for parking automatically through their Salik accounts, removing the need for cash, cards, or parking machines. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dubai's toll operator announced on Monday tha»»»

Businessman Naguib Sawiris Businessman Naguib Sawiris on Sunday denied media reports about the construction of a sports stadium and events area on the Giza Pyramids plateau. Sawiris said via his official X platform account that these statements were not made by him or any of his company’s represent»»»

Doha, Qatar: The passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani prompted an outpouring of condolences and tributes from heads of state, royal families, and senior leaders across the world, who praised his enduring legacy and extended heartfelt sympathy to the leadership, people, and g»»»

JERUSALEM: A senior UN official on Monday accused Hamas of interfering with humanitarian deliveries in Gaza and intimidating aid workers, warning that the group’s actions were making relief operations increasingly dangerous. Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas continues to control parts of Gaza, ev»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced the offering of over 13,000 investment opportunities through the “Fursah” portal for investment in Saudi cities during the first half of 2026. The total value of contracts signed through the portal exceeded SR4.6 billion ($1.22»»»

Doha, Qatar: The value of real estate traded through sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice totaled QR 482,772,733 during the period from June 28 to July 2. The total value of sale contracts listed in the real estate bulletin for residentia»»»

Tensions are approaching boiling point in Ukraine after citizens rioted in a protest against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s compulsory conscription programme in the western city of Lviv on July 9. An anti-mobilisation demonstration turned violent after a large crowd of people attacked re»»»

Central Asia is battling to prevent a fuel squeeze caused by sustained Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries from becoming a regional supply shock. The situation worsened on July 8 as Russia, facing domestic fuel shortages and price spikes in some regions, banned exports of diesel until the end o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former Prime Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the Father Amir, describing him as “my Amir, my friend and companion throughout our journey.” He said the late leader devoted his life, both publicly and privately, to the»»»

Los Angeles: England and Argentina will meet on Wednesday in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final infused with decades of bitter rivalry after they battled past Norway and Switzerland respectively in the quarter-finals. The South Americans and their talisman Lionel Messi must defeat England in Atlant»»»