Abu Dhabi Municipality provides three air-conditioned walking tracks
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has provided three air-conditioned walking facilities, enabling residents and visitors to stay physically active and make use of outdoor spaces during the summer in greater comfort. The initiative reflects Abu Dhabi’s approach to developing urban facilities that take the»»»
Qatar’s responsible energy leadership sets global example: GECF chief
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s prominent position in the global energy sector, particularly natural gas, is matched by its responsible approach to leadership, partnership and international cooperation, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Dr. Philip Mshelbila has said. Speaking at th»»»
Saudi Arabia, France call for Iran diplomacy, reaffirm support for Palestinian state in joint statement
PARIS: Saudi Arabia and France called for a negotiated solution on Iran, the restoration of unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron laid out a broad joint vision fo»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Announce New Ops against Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea, Ground Forces in Several Areas
The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced in a statement on Monday new operations against Saudi targets in the context of the siege-for-siege and escalation-for-escalation formulas. In this regard, General Saree mentioned that the Yemeni Armed Forces successf»»»
Think before you click: A student’s cyber safety guide
From emails and text messages to learning platforms, games and social media networks, seemingly ordinary links can become gateways to stolen passwords, files and digital identities. A laptop, tablet or smartphone is no longer merely a tool a student uses to complete schoolwork or attend virtual cla»»»
ADJD strengthens digital judicial services, processing 447,603 requests in six months
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has recorded strong performance in the development of its digital services ecosystem, continuing to enhance efficiency and service quality. The Department processed approximately 447,603 electronic requests during the first half of 2026, underscor»»»
Is an Israel-Syria pincer attack on Hezbollah in the works?
There was understandable intrigue raised by US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the Syrian army may be best placed to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon. Historians of the Middle East were quick to recall events half a century ago, when thousands of Syrian soldiers and scores of Syrian tanks cross»»»
Saudi diversification of friendships opens new opportunities for France, says French diplomat
PARIS: Just a few years ago, the Franco-Saudi relationship appeared to move forward in fits and starts, overshadowed by the privileged ties Paris maintained with other Gulf capitals. Today, the landscape is radically different. President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Saudi Arabia in December 202»»»
'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban
A US federal judge has overturned a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the measure was "contrary to law" and exceeded the State Department’s legal authority. The decision on Friday marks a setback to Trump's immigration crackd»»»
Two rescued after bulk carrier sinks off India
Rescuers searched on Sunday for 22 people missing after a merchant vessel sank off India's eastern coast, the navy said. The Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner was headed to Singapore from Paradip port in India's Odisha state, according to MarineTraffic. Get updated faster and for FREE: Do»»»
QRCS provides life-saving aid to war-affected people in Yemen
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a new project in Yemen to provide multifaceted, life-saving health, nutrition and cash assistance to war-affected population in the Al-Zaydiyah and Al-Dahi districts of Al-Hudaydah Governorate. Funded with $1 million from the »»»
QRCS continues supporting affected people in Yemen
Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a new project in Yemen to provide multifaceted life-saving health, nutrition, and cash assistance for the war-affected populations in Al Hudaydah Governorate's Al Zaydiyah and Al Dahi districts. With a total funding of USD 1 million from the Unit»»»
US judge strikes down Trump’s 75-country visa ban
NEW YORK: A US federal judge has struck down a government ban on visas to nationals from 75 countries who wish to settle in the country indefinitely, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. In a ruling issued on Friday in the Southern District of New York, Judge Jeannette »»»
US judge strikes down Trump’s 75-country visa ban
NEW YORK: A US federal judge has struck down a government ban on visas to nationals from 75 countries who wish to settle in the country indefinitely, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. In a ruling issued on Friday in the Southern District of New York, Judge Jeannette »»»
Live: Israel calls Erdogan an ‘anti-Semitic dictator’ after Turkey issues Netanyahu arrest warrant
Turkey issued an international arrest warrant for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of an investigation into Israel's interception of an aid flotilla for Gaza and its detention of hundreds of activists on board, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced Friday. Netanyahu’s office in t»»»
India says 22 citizens on two hijacked vessels off Yemen, Somalia
New Delhi said 22 Indian sailors are among seafarers onboard two ships seized by gunmen in the Gulf of Aden this week, India's foreign ministry said Friday. The Seamull tanker, also known as SIBU 1, with 16 Indian sailors, issued a distress call in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday. Gunmen boarded the v»»»
Hezbollah Says US “Mother of Terror”, Rejects New Sanctions
Hezbollah on Thursday rejected new US sanctions and accusations that the Lebanese reisstance group operates under the control of Iran’s Quds Force, calling the move part of Washington’s longstanding campaign to pressure the resistance and weaken Lebanon. In a statement responding to the US Treasury»»»
Spain must provide adequate shelter, asylum rights to resolve Ceuta crisis: HRW
LONDON: Spain and local authorities in Ceuta must provide adequate shelter to migrants and asylum seekers who arrived in the exclave last month, Human Rights Watch said on Friday. Those who wish to apply for asylum should also be given the opportunity to do so, the organization added. “Thousands of»»»
QM, UNESCO office mark Int’l Day for Underwater Cultural Heritage
QNA Doha Qatar Museums, in cooperation with the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, has marked the International Day for Underwater Cultural Heritage observed annually on August 21 highlighting international efforts to raise awareness of underwater cultural heritage as part of hum»»»
Houthis targeted in 81 precision strikes across Yemen
DUBAI: Yemeni troops carried out 81 precision strikes against Houthi targets across the country in the past 24 hours, according to a statement issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces. Staff Col. Majid Abdullah Al-Nazili, official spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, said the strikes targeted Houthi »»»
What UAE residents need to know tonight: Tanker hijacked off Yemen, US aircraft carrier deployed in Middle East
Dubai: Tensions across the Middle East escalated on multiple fronts on Thursday, with a US aircraft carrier strike group arriving in the region, a tanker reportedly seized by armed men off Yemen, and President Donald Trump threatening further economic pressure on Iran. Gulf states called for de-esc»»»
Iran signals tougher military strategy as US standoff deepens
Tehran: Six months into its war with the United States, Iran's military has begun signalling a shift from retaliation to offence, which analysts say could reflect Tehran's belief it holds leverage to advance its demands and break the stalemate. Since US-Israeli strikes launched the war on February »»»
IRGC Warns of Qualitative Leap in Weapons If War Resumes
A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that Tehran would deploy significantly more advanced and destructive weaponry than those used in previous conflicts should a new war break out, signaling a major escalation in the Islamic Republic’s military posture. Bri»»»
Trump pledges 'economic warfare' on Iran, prompting Tehran derision
U.S. President Donald Trump pledged "economic warfare" against Iran and threatened any country that trades with it, prompting Iran to dismiss the plan on Thursday as a continuation of failed policies. The war between the two countries, started by the U.S. and Israel in February, appears stalemated,»»»
Tanker approached by unauthorized vessel off Yemen, UKMTO says
DUBAI: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)said on Thursday it had received a report of an incident 136 nautical miles east of Yemen's Mukalla, where a tanker travelling west in the Gulf of Aden said it was approached by an unauthorised vessel.UKMTO provided no furthe»»»
Tensions mount ahead of Iraq disarmament deadline
As the deadline set by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government to bring all weapons under state control approaches, tensions have risen in Iraq. With some factions doubling down on their refusal to surrender their arms, others have begun to back away from their earlier support for the government’s»»»
Tensions mount ahead of Iraq disarmament deadline
As the deadline set by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government to bring all weapons under state control approaches, tensions have risen in Iraq. With some factions doubling down on their refusal to surrender their arms, others have begun to back away from their earlier support for the government’s»»»
QC unveils education campaign to support 123,000 students in need at home and abroad
QNA Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the Education Campaign 2026 pursuing the motto “Science as Stewardship”, marking the approaching academic year and back-to-school initiative. The move underscores its commitment to supporting the right to education and enabling children and young people to c»»»
Yemen govt warns Houthis plan to turn Bab Al-Mandab into ‘Red Sea’s Strait of Hormuz’
DUBAI: A Yemeni minister has warned the country’s Houthi rebels are plotting to seize land along the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, which would allow them to further threaten the vital shipping artery. Three Houthi military sources and a spokesman for the Yemeni government forces battling them near the wate»»»
Aid system endures in Gaza, Lebanon despite ‘shocks’ of recent years, UN humanitarian chief says
NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher on Wednesday rejected any characterization of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as the “dismantling” of the UN aid system. Despite enormous damage to aid operations there and in Lebanon, he said, the system “has taken the shocks to it and conti»»»
Japan’s foreign minister calls for regional peace, maritime security in talks with Saudi, Yemeni officials
RIYADH: The Japanese foreign minister, Toshimitsu Motegi stressed the importance of peace and maritime security in the Middle East during talks in Riyadh with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi. Kitamura»»»
Bodies of 4 sailors killed in Houthi Red Sea attack flown to Jeddah
AL-MUKALLA: The bodies of four sailors — three Pakistanis and one Indonesian — killed in a recent Houthi missile attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea were transferred from Yemen to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday ahead of repatriation, a local Yemeni official told Arab News. The four bodies, alon»»»
KSrelief delivers vaccine cold-chain equipment to Yemen
ADEN: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief, in cooperation with the World Health Organization, has handed over vaccine cold-chain equipment to Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health and Population. The shipment includes 32 solar-powered refrigerators and 12 freezers as part of a project to strengthen the cold-»»»
Saudi Arabia drives Yemen’s recovery with major Q2 development package
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia bolstered its long-term commitment to Yemen during the second quarter of 2026, rolling out a sweeping series of development, infrastructure, and capacity-building projects designed to drive economic recovery. Executed by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yeme»»»
Media Review: August 19
FINANCIAL TIMES: IRAN EYES TARGETING US MILITARY ASSETS IN EUROPE IF TENSIONS ESCALATE Denevnik.bg and 24 Chasa reproduce a Financial Times report, citing people close to the Iranian regime, according to which Iranian officials and military planners have examined potential targets at American milit»»»
Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he's 'unhappy' with country's deal with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said on Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat. The officials said the Trump administration has told »»»
Trump says no Iran talks planned as UAE suspends trade with Tehran
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday no talks with Iran were planned and insisted the Strait of Hormuz remained open despite reduced shipping traffic. Oman and Iran neared a deal on the waterway as a projectile struck a vessel, while the UAE said two Iranian ballistic missiles landed in or near i»»»
Iranian-made Fateh-110 missiles used by Houthis in Mokha strikes, Yemeni military says
AL-MUKALLA: The Iran-backed Houthis used Iranian missiles in their latest attacks on the city of Mokha on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, according to a Yemeni military official. Brig. Gen. Sadiq Duwaid, spokesperson for the government’s National Resistance, said an examination of debris from projectiles fi»»»
In Ceuta, migrants stranded at Europe’s gates await their fate
CEUTA, Spain – Weeks after some 70,000 migrants tried to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, the ones who chose to stay have settled on El Trampolin beach. They hail from various countries, speak different languages and crossed many borders to get to this strip»»»
Afghanistan: Only 5% of labor market are women under Taliban
PoliticsAfghanistanAfghanistan: Only 5% of labor market are women under TalibanMark Hallam with Reuters, open source materialThe International Labour Organization estimates that only 5.1% of workers in Afghanistan are women, five years after the Taliban's return to power. That's less than a third o»»»
Tickets for Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah go on sale
DUBAI: The organizing committee for the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah has announced that tickets for the tournament, which kicks off on Sept. 23 and runs until Oct. 6, are now on sale. Seating prices range from SR22 ($5.8) to SR355 for the Gold Category. The tournament will feature»»»
Crew of ship sustains casualty after vessel is struck in Hormuz Strait - UPI.com
A ship came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday amid claims by Tehran's top negotiator that the critically important sea route would remain closed. The unnamed vessel was sailing eastbound out from Persian Gulf when it was hit. File photo by Olivier Hoslet/EPA Aug. 18 (UPI) -- A ship tr»»»
Hormuz tensions, US-Iran talks, flights: What UAE residents need to know tonight
Dubai: As Tuesday draws to a close, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remained high, with fresh threats from US President Donald Trump, conflicting positions from Washington and Tehran, and a vessel reporting a projectile strike in the strategic waterway. For UAE residents, the developments also»»»
Houthis target refinery in southern Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis targeted an oil refinery on Saudi Arabia's southern Red Sea coast on Tuesday, rebel media reported, as the rebels ramp up attacks on the kingdom. The Houthis "targeted the Aramco refinery in Jazan with a number of drones... in response to airspace violations over the gov»»»
Somali pirates hijack cargo ship in fifth attack since April
Somali pirates have seized another cargo ship off the country's coast, maritime security agencies reported, in the latest sign that piracy is resurging in the waters off the Horn of Africa after years of relative calm. The Cameroon-flagged general cargo vessel Lutuf was boarded by eight armed men a»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces carry out 133 military operations against Houthi sites
DUBAI: Yemen executed 133 military operations on Houthi military targets over the past 24 hours Yemen’s Armed Forces spokesperson Colonel Majed Al-Nazili said on Tuesday via a post on X. The armed forces used rocket artillery, field artillery, and drone aviation to destroy sources of threat. The op»»»
QM, Unesco to mark International Day for Underwater Cultural Heritage
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the Unesco Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, will host a public conference titled ‘Coastal and Maritime Cultural Heritage in Qatar’ on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 9:30am to 12pm at the Auditorium of the National Museum of Qatar»»»
QM, UNESCO to host coastal, maritime meet on August 20
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, will host a public conference titled ‘Coastal and Maritime Cultural Heritage in Qatar’ on August 20from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Auditorium of the National Museum of Qatar»»»
How Syria’s captagon crackdown is forcing smugglers into the skies
LONDON: In a sign of the growing pressure on Syria’s embattled captagon networks, smugglers are increasingly taking to the air — not in aircraft, but using balloons in an attempt to bypass tighter border controls and carry the illicit drug into Jordan and beyond. Increasingly, however, their balloo»»»
Saudi project clears 2,157 explosive devices in Yemen
RIYADH: Teams working on Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 5,287 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The devices included 2,075 unexploded ordnances, 68 anti-tank mines 11 anti-personnel mines, and three improvised explosive devices, according to a recent report. The explo»»»