The UAE passport has climbed to second place among the world's most powerful travel documents, marking the biggest rise in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport Index. The July 2026 index, based on exclusive IATA Timatic data, shows Emirati passport holders now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arriv»»»

The UAE-owned multinational company DP World and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed a loan agreement of up to 25 million euros to support the electrification of operations at the Constanta South Container Terminal, owned by the Emirati company.The EBRD financing»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the statements made by the Houthi group against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including threats to impose a maritime blockade on the kingdom. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) called on the international co»»»

Dubai: Gold shoppers in Dubai are again seeing prices close to Dh500 per gram after a five-day rebound pushed the 24-karat rate to Dh495.75 on Wednesday morning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The price rose by Dh3.75 from Dh492 on Tuesday, leaving 24K gold only Dh4.2»»»

The US and Iran edged closer to another escalation on Wednesday as President Donald Trump warned that a strike on Iran’s heavily fortified “Pickaxe Mountain” nuclear tunnel complex could come “pretty soon”, while Washington carried out its 11th consecutive night of military operations against Irani»»»

Dubai: Hundreds of Indian nationals turned up early Wednesday morning as the UAE’s new network of Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) officially opened after weeks of uncertainty and legal challenges. This marks the biggest overhaul of Indian passport and consular services in the country in»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter quoted by both AP and Reuters. The people, who were not aut»»»

Dubai: Emirati engineers and aerospace workers are set to gain access to specialist training, knowledge transfer and placements at Embraer facilities under a new agreement that could also bring more UAE-made components into the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s global supply chain. Sign up for our »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced a new multiple-entry Umrah visa that allows eligible Muslims to perform Umrah several times throughout the year without needing to apply for a new visa before every trip. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, is designed to make religious tra»»»

Travellers flying from the UAE are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as several services to Kuwait and Bahrain have been cancelled or affected amid the ongoing regional situation. Airlines are expecting a surge in passenger numbers during the summer peak travel sea»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly ab»»»

President Donald Trump warned he was "not finished" with a war with Iran that has already cost his nation $37.5 billion. Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on Wednesday. After the foes' fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz led to the collapse of a preliminary deal, the Middle»»»

Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, has reaffirmed the strength of relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, saying they are rooted in a shared history and enduring fraternal bonds between two brotherly peopl»»»

Share: In a statement, the Lebanese Presidency reported that U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that Lebanon “has not been treated well and has been subjected to a great deal of mistreatment—despite being home to distinguished individuals, including professors, doctors, lawyers, and leading thi»»»

Dubai: Indian nationals applying for passport, visa, consular and attestation services in the UAE will now need to use a new process after the Government of India officially outsourced these services to Al Hind Tours & Travels from July 22, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf N»»»

ROME: Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs, the head of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development warned, as a new United Nations report showed global progress against hunger»»»

When you walk into a pharmacy, supermarket or health store, the choices for supplements are overwhelming. There are supplements for energy, immunity, hair, skin, sleep, focus, bones and just about every other wellness concern. Feeling tired? A quick Google search may point you towards iron or vitam»»»

Dubai: Free EV charging in the UAE still exists, malls, hotels and select private locations offer it, but it's not always obvious which stations are genuinely free without turning up and finding out the hard way. PlugShare is a crowd-sourced map that EV drivers use to track this down, alongside off»»»

Dubai: Ever sprayed perfume and watched it spread through the air? That, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), is the simplest way to understand the science it is now using to make rain enhancement more effective. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are set to climb as high as 49C inland on Wednesday, while fresh winds are expected to kick up blowing dust in exposed areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy conditions, particularly over eastern and no»»»

RIYADH: The UAE has condemned statements made by Yemen’s Houthi militia about Saudi Arabia, including the threat to impose a maritime blockade, the foreign ministry said early on Wednesday. The ministry called on the international community to “ensure the implementation of the relevant UN Security »»»

GUANGZHOU: : A UAE corporate services provider, a UAE law firm and a leading Chinese legal practice have joined forces in a strategic move to strengthen cross-border business, investment and advisory support between the Middle East and East Asia. The Corporate Group (TCG), Ahmed AlRaeesi Advocates »»»

Inventory of Turkish fashion retailer Koton (KOTON) held at fulfillment centres belonging to Russian ecommerce giant Wildberries has been damaged by Ukrainian drone attacks, Koton said on July 20. The apparel group said the damaged stocks at two major Wildberries logistics facilities was equiv»»»

Inventory of Turkish fashion retailer Koton (KOTON) held at fulfillment centres belonging to Russian ecommerce giant Wildberries has been damaged by Ukrainian drone attacks, Koton said on July 20. The apparel group said the damaged stocks at two major Wildberries logistics facilities was equiv»»»

WASHINGTON: The State Department has informed Congress that it plans to move ahead with the potential reopening of the US Embassy in Libya, proposing to allocate nearly $41 million to restore America’s formal diplomatic presence in the North African nation after a near 14-year absence. The departme»»»

Members of the Pakistani community in Qatar gathered to pay heartfelt tribute to the late Father Amir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, honouring his legacy and contributions to Qatar’s transformation and development. The condolence and tribute gathering, organised at the TNG Al Wakra»»»

ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates' state oil giant ADNOC is to invest $6.2 billion in an Abu Dhabi natural gas development project, the firm announced on Tuesday.In a statement, ADNOC said it took the $6.2 billion final investment decision to develop the offshore Umm Shaif Gas Cap with France's »»»

Peter Navarro, a senior adviser to the Trump administration for trade and manufacturing, speaks Saturday outside the White House in Washington, D.C. A federal appeals court on Tuesday uphold Navarro's criminal conviction for contempt. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- A»»»

JEDDAH: Under the sporting regulations of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, ALTAWKILAT Motorsport has announced the launch of the third edition of the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship, the Kingdom’s first FIA-certified national single-seater championship. The 2026 season will be t»»»

Dubai: UAE-based Indians who need to file an Indian Income Tax Return have until July 31, 2026, to submit it for income earned during the 2025-26 financial year. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The return relates to Assessment Year 2026-27. India’»»»

Paris: French lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a bill banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to approve a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids. Both chambers of the P»»»

FARNBOROUGH: The Middle East’s aviation sector is open ‌for business, aviation executives representing regional businesses, including Emirates’ President Tim Clark, said on Tuesday, seeking to ease worries about spiraling conflict. Middle Eastern carriers have seen their traffic drop since the Isra»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates. During the meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed developments i»»»

FARNBOROUGH: The Middle East’s aviation sector is open ‌for business, aviation executives representing regional businesses, including Emirates’ President Tim Clark, said on Tuesday, seeking to ease worries about spiraling conflict. Middle Eastern carriers have seen their traffic drop since the Isra»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday expressed gratitude for the United States' support of Lebanon following his meeting in Washington with counterpart Donald Trump at the White House. In a statement, the Presidency said Aoun wrote in the White House guest book that he felt "deep appreciation for Presi»»»

An environmental association called For the Earth insists on a comprehensive policy combining stricter emissions controls, renewal of Bulgaria's vehicle fleet, expansion of public transport and measures to reduce excessive reliance on private cars. The organization made the call following an analys»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s highest court has ruled that settlements reached between Muslim spouses before a court cannot later be challenged before higher courts once they have been recorded and granted the force of an executive instrument. The Dubai Court of Cassation clarified that when parties in a Muslim p»»»

ANKARA: Turkiye’s opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, said on Tuesday he will resign from the main opposition party and form a new one, amid a nearly two-year long legal crackdown on President Tayyip Erdogan’s political opponents. The move, which was expected, poses the latest challenge for the Republic»»»

Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party has elected János Bóka as the new leader of its parliamentary group, replacing Gergely Gulyás, who stepped down earlier this month. The decision was made unanimously at the party’s parliamentary group meeting on Tuesday following a proposal by former prime minister and»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police handled more than 1.3 million calls through its Command-and-Control Centre during the second quarter of 2026, while achieving a 99.8 per cent compliance rate in answering emergency calls within 10 seconds, significantly surpassing its target of 97 per cent. The force also record»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality identified more than 1,385 engineering and technical violations at construction sites across the emirate in June after carrying out an extensive inspection campaign aimed at enforcing safety and building standards. The breaches involved failures to comply with approved eng»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,has approved the promotion of 6,526 personnel serving across Dubai's security agencies, in recognition of their dedication, continued service and contributions to safeguarding the»»»

The Indian Consular, Passport, Visa & Attestation services in the UAE have been outsourced to Al Hind Tours & Travels w.e.f. 22 July 2026. The services will be provided at 16 Indian Consular Application Centers (ICACs) located across UAE.»»»

Any threat to the Kingdom's stability is a threat to Pakistan's strategic and economic interests, experts stress. Pakistan is grappling with the potential fallout from a Houthi threat to blockade Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, a development that could activate one of the region's most consequential »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said work on the Dh750 million Emirates Road Enhancement Project has passed the 30 per cent completion mark, with construction progressing ahead of schedule as authorities press ahead with plans to ease congestion on one of the country's busiest tran»»»

DUBAI: Jeddah is adding another headline act to its summer line-up, with the Michael Jackson tribute show “This Is Michael” confirmed for a single performance at Abadi Al-Johar Arena on Aug. 21. The evening is being brought to the Kingdom by Live Nation Middle East together with Benchmark, and form»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced a major advancement in its household water quality and safety testing system through the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence technologies for the early and accurate detection of bacterial contamination, including Legionella and E. coli. The enhanced »»»

DUBAI: Jeddah is adding another headline act to its summer line-up, with the Michael Jackson tribute show “This Is Michael” confirmed for a single performance at Abadi Al-Johar Arena on Aug. 21. The evening is being brought to the Kingdom by Live Nation Middle East together with Benchmark, and form»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index fell 43.18 points, or 0.4 percent, to close at 10,698.81. The MT30 index declined 5.48 points, or 0.38 percent, to 1,432.43, while the parallel market Nomu advanced 46.10 points, or 0.21 percent, to 22,187.68. Trading turnover on the main mar»»»

Abu Dhabi, July 21 (SANA) UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi confirmed on Tuesday that the Syrian market represents a large and promising opportunity, noting that commercial cooperation with Syria is progressing well. In an interview with CNBC Arabia, Al Zeyoudi expl»»»