Emirates NBD is giving new-to-bank customers a compelling reason to begin their banking relationship with one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions, through an exclusive cashback offer designed to reward customers who open and personally fund their account. Under the limited-time Mega Cashbac»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev met with the Chairman of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in Tehran. The meeting took place as part of the farewell ceremony for the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Al»»»

Officers from the Economic Police Department of the Plovdiv Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry and the State Agency for National Security, under the supervision of the Plovdiv District Prosecutor's Office, following an investigation, uncovered a suspected organized criminal group, prosec»»»

Air Arabia Group has announced new opportunities for aspiring aviation professionals through an upcoming cabin crew recruitment drive across Jeddah and Dammam in Saudi Arabia, opening doors for candidates seeking to build a career in the aviation industry. The initiative is aimed at candidates seek»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is sending its highest-performing Emirati airport trainees on an international summer deployment for the first time, giving UAE Nationals hands-on experience at some of the airline’s busiest overseas stations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.T»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, stepped down from the job on Friday, just four days af»»»

The United States has unveiled a special commemorative passport to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, combining a redesigned travel document with plans to modernise and digitise much of the passport application process. The limited-edition passport, which will be available fr»»»

Tunis, July 3 (TAP) – A Tunisian-Algerian forum on investment and bilateral trade between the governorate of Gafsa and Algeria's Tébessa region resulted in a series of preliminary business agreements and the announcement of strategic projects aimed...»»»

A new National Housing Strategy is expected to be completed by the end of 2027, it was announced Friday during a meeting between Deputy Regional Development and Public Works Ministers Pavleta Pelovska and Desislava Georgieva and the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty»»»

Two years after clinching the silver medal, Egypt achieved a flawless performance to secure the gold at the IHF Wheelchair Handball World Championship. With a decisive 2:0 (6:1; 12:6) victory over the United States of America, Egypt finally claimed the title on home soil. During the inaugural champ»»»

Paris, France: Madonna released her fifteenth album on Friday, "Confessions II", with many critics calling the 16 tracks of feel-good club vibes and classic dance music sounds her best release in decades. The Queen of Pop, 67, has reunited with British producer Stuart Price, whom she worked with fo»»»

DUBAI: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, has committed to delivering the return of V8 engines to the FIA Formula One World Championship ahead of this weekend’s Pirelli British Grand Prix. The FIA president will be in attendance at Silverstone for one of the sport’s most historic races, wh»»»

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela: Speaking in a hushed voice, Rosa López recalled how she had to sidestep the rows of bodies lying under a harsh sun as she helped her daughter search for her missing husband. Even her years working as a nurse did not prepare her for the sight of the dozens of dead wrapped in sh»»»

In these transactions, AI agents browsed products, selected items and initiated purchases, acting within consumer-defined parameters. Visa connects banks, merchants and AI systems via its network to enable secure, authenticated agentic transactions in line with European regulatory requirements. The»»»

New Delhi: Indian officials said Friday they had taken down two smartphone apps following reports that some e-rickshaws could be remotely shut down, exploiting a security gap in the budget vehicles. Many e-rickshaws, the battery-powered version of the popular mode of transportation in India, often »»»

Was I wrong? I supported the suspension of Russian clubs and teams from international football and rugby competition, even though I saw the cost meted out to players, clubs, fans, and people who work tirelessly to promote both sports at the grassroots level. My reasoning was solid. It was about pro»»»

Registration fees and licensing costs for future residents have been revealed at the official launch of the Special Financial and Investment Territory (SFIT) Tamchy. According to organizers, company registration within the SFIT will cost at least $525, while registration of investment funds will st»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met on Friday with German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad and a delegation of the German development bank KfW to discuss implementation of ongoing projects whereby the KfW is supporting Serbia in the energy transition »»»

Dubai: The UAE has reaffirmed that delivery riders cannot be compelled to work during the country's midday summer work ban, while expanding a nationwide network of more than 12,000 air-conditioned rest areas to protect workers from extreme heat. According to Al Bayan newspaper, the Ministry of Huma»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to keep their full attention on the road, warning that even brief distractions, particularly in slow-moving traffic, can lead to serious collisions and carry financial penalties. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Central Operations Sector is»»»

PPC Group’s upgraded ratings by CDP reflect the Group’s continuous progress in integrating sustainability criteria into its strategy and operations, while simultaneously strengthening the trust of investors and other stakeholders. Maintaining the “B” score in Climate Change confirms PPC Group’s con»»»

Senior defense officials of Iran and Turkey discussed regional security developments and ways to expand bilateral defense cooperation, with Iran’s caretaker defense minister emphasizing Tehran’s lack of trust in the US regarding the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.In a telephone conversat»»»

Drillcube has officially opened its EMEA regional hub in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), establishing an in-region base to support underground mining operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Drillcube is Australia's underground mining one-stop-shop. The company replaces a mine's f»»»

However, one of the recurring characteristics of the Romanian M&A market remains the low level of transparency regarding transaction values. In the first half of 2026, the transaction value was not disclosed for 69% of announced deals, slightly above the historical average of 67%. In terms of trans»»»

Kyrgyz model Temirkhan Zulkharov made his debut at Paris Fashion Week, becoming the first representative of the country to take part in a show within one of the world’s leading fashion events. His debut took place on June 24 during a show by the French brand Egonlab, which presented its Spring/Summ»»»

Tunis, July 3 (TAP) – The Technical Textile Centre (CETTEX) has commissioned a Kaizen Digital pilot line at its Technology Resource Centre in Monastir, introducing a Japanese continuous improvement approach that leverages digital technologies to...»»»

Post Bank, being established on the basis of the state-owned enterprise Kyrgyz Pochtasy OJSC, is expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027. The company’s CEO Marat Cherikchiev said in an interview with the media. According to him, the new bank is expected to obtain its banking licen»»»

DHAHRAN: You know a film is special when it simultaneously elicits sobs and laughter from an audience. Iraqi filmmaker Hasan Hadi’s debut feature “The President’s Cake,” which screened at last week’s Saudi Film Festival, is special. It’s set in the Iraq in which Hadi grew up under the tyranny of fo»»»

Cape Canaveral: A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that's in danger of crashing back to Earth. Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space Technologies' Link spacecraft from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific. The Pegasus rocket blasted off from the belly o»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Tehran will not hesitate to take “appropriate and proportional measures” should the United States and the Israeli regime fail to honor their international commitments, delivering the firm ultimatum during a high-level meeting with a »»»

Dubai: Airlines in the Gulf are looking to snap up earlier delivery slots for Boeing Co. and Airbus SE aircraft that may be freed up as Air India Ltd. discusses potentially deferring some orders, according to people familiar with the matter. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

Madina shopping center (market) in Bishkek will suspend operations starting August 1. A response from municipal territorial department No. 308 of the Bishkek City Hall says. The document states that repair and construction works will begin on the market’s territory from August 1, resulting in the c»»»

Constitutional Court Judge Desislava Atanasova has firmly rejected allegations made by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev that she traveled with DPS leader Delyan Peevski to Dubai in April 2024, insisting she was in Turkey during the entire period in question and providing travel records to back he»»»

A large-scale police operation in Sozopol led to the seizure of around 440 kilograms of nitrous oxide and the detention of seven individuals, the Burgas Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry confirmed. Those arrested are aged between 18 and 20, including a woman, and are mainly from Sofia a»»»

Alpha' review: Two fearless women. One frustratingly timid filmDirector: Shiv RavailCast: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol★★★Dubai: There's something strangely difficult about reviewing Alpha. Not because it's a complicated film, but because you genuinely want it to succeed. Here is»»»

Hezbollah called for a popular gathering in tribute of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei. “On the occasion of the passing of the Imam of the Oppressed, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, we invite the public to participate in Lebanese and internat»»»

Turkey’s government is planning to launch a major climate initiative at the COP31 summit later this year, aiming to close the gap between global capital and underdeveloped green projects, finance minister Mehmet Simsek said on June 25 during a speech at the Climate Resilience Finance Summit during »»»

Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, right, welcomes Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, to the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut, Lebanon, 2 July 2026. © Lebanese Presidency press office via AP Syria has ruled out military intervention in Lebanon despite US pressure to act agai»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attended on Thursday evening a reception hosted by the US embassy in Belgrade to mark US Independence Day. Extending his congratulations to the American people and US President Donald Trump, Vucic wished them peace, success and prosperity. "I believe th»»»

Dubai: A simple bottle of cold water or an ice cream can make all the difference on a hot summer day. With that spirit of kindness at its heart, Ferjan Dubai has officially launched the third edition of the Al Freej Fridge humanitarian community campaign on July 3 at Al Khawaneej Majlis. Supported »»»

The UK Deputy National Security Adviser Dame Barbara Woodward concluded a two‑day visit to Lebanon (1–2 July), focused on strengthening further cooperation between the UK and Lebanon, supporting regional stability, and reaffirming the UK’s long-standing commitment to Lebanon’s security and sovereig»»»

MONACO: Authorities on Friday were on the hunt for a Ukrainian woman suspected of planting a bomb in Monaco that injured three people, including a Ukrainian-born tycoon, according to an Interpol Red Notice. Identified as Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, the suspect is wanted in Monaco for attempted murde»»»

Bangkok: A nurse in Thailand challenged Buddhist customs when she stepped in to treat the victims of a car accident that killed 10 monks. An 11-year-old boy, who took his parents' pickup truck without permission, ploughed at speed into a procession of 35 monks and five lay followers in northeastern»»»

New York: The main act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was due to get underway Friday, as celebrities flooded New York for the A-lister extravaganza at the storied Madison Square Garden. The billionaire singer and three-time Super Bowl champion, both 36, opened the »»»

Bangkok: A nurse in Thailand challenged Buddhist customs when she stepped in to treat the victims of a car accident that killed 10 monks. An 11-year-old boy, who took his parents' pickup truck without permission, ploughed at speed into a procession of 35 monks and five lay followers in northeastern»»»

Talantbek Imanov has been appointed head of Tamchy Special Financial and Investment Territory (SFIT) Management Company. It was announced on July 3 during the project’s official launch. The company will be responsible for the operational management of the territory, infrastructure development, attr»»»

HEADLINES Fiscal policy and Budget 2026 dominate Friday's Bulgarian media agenda, with newspapers and the weekly Capital focusing on the growing challenges facing public finances, the need for structural reforms and the implications of the government's planned fiscal measures. Political analysis is»»»

The claim that "on April 5, 2024, Desislava Atanasova travelled with [Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader] Delyan Peevski from Sofia's Vasil Levski Airport to Dubai on a private aircraft operated by Hyperion Aviation" is false, Constitutional Court Judge Desislava Atanasova said in a stat»»»

Deputy Defence Minister Katerina Gramatikova-Ivanova discussed defence cooperation with Czech Ambassador Miroslav Toman. The two sides confirmed the good bilateral relations in the defence sector and the common commitment to strengthening security within NATO and the European Union, the Ministry sa»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has honoured a Talabat delivery rider in recognition of his commitment to traffic laws and safe riding practices. Brigadier Nasser Suleiman Al Maskari, Director of the Central Operations Sector at Abu Dhabi Police, presented the recognition to the rider for consistently »»»