Saudi Arabia to impose 70% localization on project management roles
RIYADH: Project management directors, engineers and specialists will be among the professions subject to a 70 percent Saudization requirement in the Kingdom from Feb. 14, 2027. The move follows a decision by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of»»»
Russia Hits Berthing Terminal in Izmail Port - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian drones struck a berthing terminal in the Izmail port that was used to unload military cargo from ships, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. The Russian armed forces continue to carry out strikes against the port infrastructure and Ukrainian naval vessels used in »»»
US Should Return to Shuttle Diplomacy on Ukraine, Ex-White House Aide Believes
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States should resume alternate negotiations with Moscow and Kiev to bring the two sides closer together on resolving the conflict in Ukraine, Thomas Graham, former Special Assistant to President George W. Bush and Senior Director for Russia on the National Security»»»
Pension Expenditure Reaches Nearly EUR 6.5 Bln in First Half of 2026, Up 10.2% Year-on-Year
Pension expenditure under the State Social Security budget amounted to nearly EUR 6.5 billion in the first half of 2026, up 10.2% from the same period of last year, the National Social Security Institute (NSSI) said in a press release on Monday. Pensions accounted for the largest share of total exp»»»
Ferrari Luce becomes most expensive new car ever sold at auction at $40 million
Dubai: Ferrari’s first all-electric car has sold for $40 million at a charity auction, making it the most expensive new car ever sold at auction. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The 2026 Ferrari Luce Tailor Made, identified as “Chassis 0”, is the »»»
Kyrgyzstan and China agree on draft agreement on border crossing points - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan and China have held negotiations on a draft agreement on cooperation in managing Kyrgyz-Chinese border crossing points between the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan and the General Administration of Customs of China. According to the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan, the draft docum»»»
On This Day, Aug. 17: Turkish earthquake kills thousands - UPI.com
On Aug. 17, 1999, an earthquake in a densely populated region of northwestern Turkey killed at least 17,000 people and injured about 40,000. 1 of 5 | On August 17, 1999, an earthquake in a densely populated region of northwestern Turkey killed at least 17,000 people and injured about 40,000. UPI Fi»»»
New 5.9 quake hits Indonesia's Flores region
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores region early Monday, as the death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit eastern Indonesia days earlier rose to 54, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) and Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency »»»
Pakistani Prime Minister: We will continue to cooperate with Saudi Arabia and Turkey to play a constructive role in ensuring the defense of our country and the region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani Prime Minister: We will continue to cooperate with Saudi Arabia and Turkey to play a constructive role in ensuring the defense of»»»
President Dan, on Navy Day: Modernising the Naval Forces remains a priority for Romania
Modernising the Naval Forces, whether through fleet renewal, mine-countermeasure capabilities or capabilities to monitor and protect maritime infrastructure, remains a priority for Romania, President Nicusor Dan said on Saturday.In his message on Romanian Navy Day, read at the events in Constanta b»»»
Romanian Navy Day celebrated Saturday in six cities; 3,500 military personnel attended Constanta ceremony
Romanian Navy Day was celebrated on Saturday in six cities, with the main events taking place in Constanta, where more than 3,500 Romanian and foreign military personnel took part in the military ceremony and the FNR 26.10 joint and interinstitutional naval exercise.Events was held in Constanta, Ma»»»
Oil rises as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows
NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Monday as fading expectations of a US-Iran peace breakthrough and slower tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz reinforced geopolitical risk concerns in the market. Brent crude futures rose as much as 1 percent to $89.40 per barrel and were last trading»»»
At least 7 Hindu devotees killed in Indian temple stampede - UPI.com
Aug. 17 (UPI) -- At least seven Hindu devotees were killed Monday morning in a crowd crush at a Shiva temple in eastern India, where tens of thousands had gathered to take part in a religious observance, according to reports. The incident occurred near Ashok Dham, a famous temple dedicated to Lord »»»
UAE becomes first in world to approve new oral vitiligo drug
Dubai: Dubai: The UAE has once again positioned itself at the forefront of global healthcare innovation, becoming the first country in the world to approve an expanded use of the drug RINVOQ (upadacitinib) for treating non-segmental vitiligo, a skin condition that causes patches of skin to lose the»»»
Shipping Slows through Strait of Hormuz, Data Shows
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend, Reuters reported on Monday, citing data. Five commodity vessels transited the strait on Saturday, with none registered for Sunday, shiptracking data from Kpler showed, versus 31 in the prior weekend. Ships entering the strait on Saturd»»»
Syrian media: Israeli occupation forces arrest several young men during incursion involving 10 military vehicles into Abdeen in western Daraa countryside - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Gaza: 3 Palestinians were reported injured after Israeli occupation tanks shelled the Al-Sanafur intersection in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Rescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia after powerful earthquake - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Why the US–Iran deal collapsed — and what intercepted messages say Tehran is planning next
After US President Donald Trump signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran on June 17, 2026, US officials fanned out across the Gulf to sell an agreement they hoped would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin winding down the war. Instead, according to a US Congressional report citing I»»»
Nakheel begins handover of 892 Jebel Ali Village homes in Dubai
Dubai: Nakheel has begun handing over 892 homes at Jebel Ali Village, with residents starting to move into the 80-hectare residential community following the completion of residential construction and core infrastructure. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply clic»»»
Trump says US scaling back military drills with Seoul hours before start
Seoul: US President Donald Trump said he ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with Republic of Korea, hours before the exercises began on Monday. Trump cited his "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as he said he was unhappy about the d»»»
L’IMAD announces offer to acquire up to 100% of AD Ports Group shares
Dubai: L’IMAD, a sovereign investor of the Government of Abu Dhabi, has announced its intention to make a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire up to 100% of the issued and paid-up share capital of AD Ports Group. The proposed transaction will be made through L’IMAD’s wholly owned subsidiary »»»
Qatar attends Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair
Ankara: Qatar represented by the Ministry of Culture is participating in the 11th International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair kicked off in Turkiye on Saturday. Running until August 23, the event is held under the theme “The Story Continues”, bringing together over 300 publishing houses from over 30 co»»»
Eight teams advance to quarterfinals in Football Tournament of Ministry of Awqaf
Doha, Qatar: Eight teams have advanced to the quarterfinals of the second Football Tournament for Imams, Muezzins and their sons, organised by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs through its Public Relations and Communications Department. The group stage has concluded, setting the stage for a»»»
AZF set for inaugural ‘Run the Dome’ at Aspire Dome
Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation is preparing to host the inaugural edition of “Run the Dome,” a 4.8-kilometre race held inside Aspire Dome, one of the world’s leading multi-purpose indoor sporting facilities, on Friday and Saturday, August 28–29, 2026. The race offers an exceptional sporting experienc»»»
Summer takes a brief breather before heat roars back
A cold front is arriving this week, bringing showers, thunderstorms, and strengthening winds, in its wake temperatures will peak generally below 30 degrees Celsius across the country, before warming begins from Wednesday. On Thursday, the national holiday of 20 August, partly cloudy and sunny condi»»»
QSL holds technical meeting ahead of new season kick-off
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) held its technical meeting for the first leg of the 2026-2027 League at The Torch Hotel yesterday, bringing together QSL officials and representatives of the participating clubs. The meeting reviewed key organizational and administrative procedures ahead of»»»
Ronaldo says ‘probably’ in last year of career
Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo believes this year is “probably” his last as a professional footballer, the 41-year-old Portuguese superstar said in an interview with Vogue magazine published yesterday. Ronaldo, who has established his place among football’s all-time greats with more than 950 goals for c»»»
Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers
The Iranian military announced on Sunday it would be offering a $30,000 reward for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the bounty doubled if conducted by a woman. There have been no known deployments of US ground troops in Iran during the war except for a rescue mission carried out in April. Ira»»»
Italian Military Convoys to Move from Greek Border to Novo Selo Training Range through August 21
Convoys carrying equipment of the Italian Armed Forces, which are to take part in an exercise, will periodically move along the route from the Bulgarian border with Greece to the Novo Selo training range from Monday, August 17, until Friday, August 21, the Defence Ministry said in a press release. »»»
Katara announces shortlist of nine works for Katara Prize for Arabic Novel
Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has announced the shortlist of nine works for the 12th edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Novel across the categories of published novels, unpublished novels, unpublished young adult novels, unpublished historical novels, published Qa»»»
PPI rises 13.31% year-on-year in June
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has continued to safeguard its economic stability, ensure the uninterrupted provision of essential services, and protect consumers and businesses from the full impact of regional and international developments. The results of the Producer Price Index (PPI) of the industrial secto»»»
Firefighters battle wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens
BAELEN, Belgium: Firefighters battled a massive wildfire that scorched a nature reserve in eastern Belgium and another on a Greek island near Athens where two people were killed on Sunday as hot and dry conditions fueled fires across parts of Europe.A blaze in eastern Belgium burned about 30 square»»»
MoCI strengthens business security with digital verification
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar (MoCI) has issued a direct advisory encouraging investors and business owners to utilise its digital Company Inquiry Service before solidifying new commercial partnerships. Through a public awareness initiative shared on its official media»»»
Oil majors reap $93 billion Q2 profits as Iran war drives energy windfall
Eight of the world’s largest oil producers posted a combined $93 billion in profits in the second quarter of 2026, nearly double their earnings in the same period last year, as the Iran war and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher. The figures, reported by Oi»»»
Dubai gold price rises to Dh531, nears August high after two-week rally
Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved closer to their highest level of August on Monday, leaving jewellery buyers facing rates that have risen by nearly Dh44 per gram since the beginning of the month. The 24K variety was priced at Dh531 per gram at 8.34 am in Dubai on Monday, up from Dh527.50 on Sunday, w»»»
Iranian army chief offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers, doubles reward for women
Tehran: Iranian Army Chief Amir Hatami has announced a $30,000 bounty for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, with the reward reportedly doubled when the act is carried out by a woman, amid ongoing friction between Tehran and Washington. The decision comes after a "large number of requests" »»»
Trump to scale back U.S. joint military exercises with South Korea - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 10. Trump on Sunday announced he ordered the Pentagon to scale back its involvement with joint military exercises with South Korea that are set to begin this week. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo »»»
Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's rejection of Gaza roadmap - UPI.com
Eight Muslim-majority nations condemned Israel on Sunday for rejecting a roadmap to end its war in Gaza. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority nations have condemned Israel's rejection of a U.S.-backed roadmap to end its war»»»
Did the former Hungarian prime minister send a message to PM Magyar and the government? Here's what he had to say
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány has issued an unexpected warning about the dangers of turning public anger and the desire for revenge into government policy, arguing that even legitimate grievances must be handled through the rule of law. In a Facebook post published on Sunday, Gyu»»»
Lakshmi Mittal-backed ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih hit by Russian missile strike: 2 killed
New Delhi: A Russian missile strike on Indian businessman Lakshmi Mittal's ArcelorMittal steel plant in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih killed two people and injured 14 workers and damaged major production facilities, forcing a partial halt to operations, according to reports. The attack has targeted Ukraine'»»»
Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to hit Iran hard economically, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would impose measures on Tehran that have “never been seen” as soon as next week. The United States, United Nations and European Union have applied»»»
Flying from the UAE today? Check your airline before heading to the airport
Dubai: Flying from the UAE today, August 17? Most UAE flights continue to operate, but travellers should expect possible delays, cancellations and last-minute schedule changes as airlines continue to adjust services amid the ongoing regional security situation. Emirates has partially resumed flight»»»
Brazil election: Lula and the new face of Bolsonaro's right
Brazil's October presidential election is shaping up as another battle between the Lula and Bolsonaro camps, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth term and Flávio Bolsonaro stepping in for his imprisoned father. The two frontrunners are running close in the polls, as Lula focuse»»»
Trump Orders Reduction of US-South Korea Military Drills
US President Donald Trump said he is “not happy” that the United States agreed to joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and hostile toward North Korea. “These exercises are not only costly... but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile,” Trump wrote on Truth»»»
CSTO member states consider Armenia an ally — Taalatbek Masadykov - | 24.KG
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states consider Armenia an ally within the organization, CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov said. «From the very beginning, Armenia was an active and harmonious member state, making a worthy contribution to strengthening collective c»»»
US Admits Being 'Ill-Equipped' to Defend Against Drone Swarms
NORTHCOM Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard warned that the US is currently not ready to defend its own homeland against a swarm of inexpensive drones launched from inside US territory. “We don’t have the sensors,” Jarrard said.He added that depending on where such a swarm attacks, the US may»»»
Kushner to meet Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza plan
JERUSALEM: US envoy Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after holding talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt aimed at reviving a US-backed Gaza peace plan that Israel has so far rejected. The meeting comes two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Tr»»»
Iran Announces $30,000 Bounty for Killing or Capturing Aggressor US Troops
Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami announced a $30,000 reward for anyone who kills or captures an aggressor US soldier and hands them over to authorities, Press TV reported. Hatami said Iranian women who carry out such an operation will receive double the reward.He added that »»»
Russia becomes Kyrgyzstan’s largest wheat supplier - | 24.KG
Russia has significantly increased its wheat exports to Kyrgyzstan since the beginning of 2026, overtaking Kazakhstan to become the country’s largest wheat supplier, statistical data say. According to the data, wheat shipments increased 4.5-fold, from 39,369 tonnes worth more than $8 million to 178»»»