DOHA: Qatar Central Securities Depository (Edaa) has announced that the trading period for Baladna Rights will end on Monday, August 3. In an investor notice published on its X account, the company said the subscription period will commence on Tuesday, August4, and will continue for 10 working days»»»

The US and Israel orchestrated the mass migrant crossing from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta to punish Madrid for its refusal to bow to pressure on the Middle East conflicts, Iran’s embassy in Kenya has suggested. Spain has been at odds with Washington and West Jerusalem over t»»»

Dubai: Egypt has launched a new QR code-based tourist visa system at Cairo International Airport, allowing visitors to obtain their visas digitally before travelling or on arrival as part of efforts to modernise border procedures and help attract 30 million tourists annually by 2030. The system, wh»»»

RIYADH: Saudi electronics retailer United Electronics Co., also known as eXtra, reported higher first-half net profit for 2026 after revenue rose 5.3 percent. According to Saudi Exchange filings, it increased to SR4.07 billion ($1.09 billion) from SR3.87 billion a year earlier, while net profit ros»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it had shot down a US drone of MQ-9 model in the airspace above the Strait of Hormuz. "An MQ-9 drone was intercepted and shot down by the IRGC's new advanced air defense system over the Strait of Hormuz," the IRG»»»

Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage (L) and his Home Affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf (R) at the launch Monday of the party's "Operation Fortress" policy to stop the influx of migrants to the country arriving on small boats by deploying the Royal Navy. Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Britain's Refo»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has visited road traffic accident victims receiving treatment at Rashid Hospital as part of its "Relieving the Injured" initiative, which combines emotional support for injured patients with road safety awareness. The delegation was led by Lieutenant Colonel Ali Yousif Yaqoub, H»»»

Robotics and computer vision researcher Prof. Marc Pollefeys will collaborate with scientists from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) on robotics and artificial intelligence projects, the Education and Science Mini»»»

London: Managerless Newcastle announced the signing of Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese side Braga on Monday. Hornicek has agreed a five-year deal after the Magpies activated his 30-million-euro (£25.7 million, $34.6 million) release clause, and he becomes the club's fifth signing of»»»

Two firefighting helicopters collided in midair in Greece, killing two crew members, as hundreds of personnel battled at least 220 wildfires recorded nationwide over the past week, according to the Greek Fire Service. Nearly 500 firefighters and 23 aircraft were deployed to the main front west of A»»»

As of August 1, 2026, at least 1,100 kilometers of roads in Kyrgyzstan had been fully paved, the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported. This represents an increase of 645 kilometers compared to the same period last year. By August 1, 2025, about 455 kilometers of roads had been paved in»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Monday the energy situation in Serbia was completely stable, and appealed for rational electricity and water consumption, adding that work was also underway to ensure navigability on the Danube River. Macut said an Emergency Response Team, which met earlier»»»

RIYADH: Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain has invested in Saudi AI firm MOZN and entered into a partnership to develop enterprise AI solutions for financial institutions and public sector organizations locally and globally. It is the first investment by Humain - which is backed by the PI»»»

A giant American flag hanging on the wall of a warehouse in New Hampshire hints at the national importance of the elements bound inside the mining waste stored in 1-ton bags. The company uses electrolysis to separate the key critical elements President Donald Trump's administration desperately want»»»

The Sharjah government is on track to exceed its target of employing 3,000 Emirati citizens in 2026 after recruiting 1,524 nationals during the first seven months of the year, officials said. Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources , said the appointments we»»»

Kryo Pigadi, Greece: Water-bombing aircraft resumed firefighting operations in Greece on Monday after winds eased, joining hundreds of firefighters battling multiple blazes that have already claimed five lives, the fire department told AFP. Greece, which had largely avoided major blazes at the star»»»

The process of granting Kyrgyz citizenship to residents of the village of Chon-Gara, which was transferred to Kyrgyzstan under a border territory exchange agreement with Uzbekistan, has begun, the Presidential Administration told 24.kg news agency. Officials are holding informational meetings with »»»

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that he plans to visit Kyrgyzstan in the coming days to attend the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting. RIA Novosti reported. «I’m leaving for Cholpon-Ata in the coming days for the EAEU meeting,» he said during a meeting with Andrei Turchak»»»

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and his Iraqi and Kuwaiti counterparts stressed the urgent need to de-escalate tensions and avoid widening the regional conflict during separate phone calls on Sunday. In discussions with Iraqi F»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department said the country is expected to experience an increase in relative humidity levels. In a weather forecast, the Department stated that from today evening August 3, 2026 until the end of the week, there are chances of mist to fog formation in some areas. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has urged vacationers heading out of Qatar during summer to follow a few simple steps to ensure a safe and secure trip. It encouraged community members to check their electrical connections, unplug unnecessary appliances, and repair any damaged equipment »»»

In 2026, at least 2,186 units of equipment worth 6.7 billion soms were leased to farmers in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported. According to the ministry, seven leasing projects have been implemented in the country since 2011, providing agricu»»»

The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan warned of a possible mudflow hazard in the country’s mountainous and foothill regions. According to the ministry, there is a risk of mudflows and rising river water levels due to expected heavy rainfall in the mountainous and foothill regio»»»

RIYADH: The discussion around Saudi Arabia’s digital economy is no longer centered on plans and initiatives, but on the economic impact now reflected in the numbers. Saudi Arabia’s digital economy expanded to SR522 billion ($139.2 billion) last year, up from SR297 billion in 2017, according to Al-E»»»

Meanwhile, France’s vast wildfire near Bordeaux remains contained. Most of the 200,000 people who were told to evacuate have now returned home, although parts of the fire are still burning. The blaze has scorched an area four times the size of Paris. James Andre has the latest.»»»

A Paris court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Russian television commentator Xenia Fedorova against an order to leave France after authorities accused her of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda. A Paris court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Russian television commentator against an order to l»»»

On Sicilian beaches, it wasn’t drugs but wads of banknotes that washed up from the sea. Holidaymakers were surprised to discover bags full of small denominations. The total value of the find? Nearly 700,000 euros. Two men were arrested, and the third is still on the run. As for the money, it has be»»»

Greece is facing a growing wildfire catastrophe after a week of destructive blazes across the country was compounded by a deadly mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters. Fires have sparked across the country, including just seventy kilometres from Athens, forcing many residents to fl»»»

Tunis, Aug. 3 (TAP)- The Technical Centre for Mechanical and Electrical Industries announced the organisation of two events in November, namely the Exhibition of Spare Parts, Industrial Equipment and Services (SAPRI 2026) and the African Conference...»»»

In Bishkek, dismantling of the arch of the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University on Tynaliev Street side has begun. Footage posted on social media by eyewitnesses shows workers dismantling the structure. On June 11, construction of Minzhylkiev Street began in the capital, which is designed to connect Chi»»»

JEDDAH: Syria will receive larger World Bank grant allocations in 2027 after meeting reform targets tied to the lender’s concessional financing program, the country’s finance minister said. The successful review qualifies Syria for a 2027 incentive allocation under the Sustainable Development Finan»»»

Iran executed two men early Monday after the Supreme Court upheld their death sentences for spying for the Israeli regime’s Mossad. The judiciary identified the men as Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat. Officials said the Mossad spy service attempted to recruit agents inside Iran using a network of dir»»»

Dubai: Dr Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy has been appointed the new Consul General of India in Dubai, the Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed to Gulf News on Monday. He is scheduled to assume office once he presents his credentials to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He succeeds Satish Kumar Sivan»»»

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As I sat in the Olympic Stadium in Athens on Thursday night, I would like to say I felt the hand of history on my shoulder, but instead I felt a sick feeling in my stomach at how European football has been irreversibly damaged by the holier than thou brigade at UEFA. UEFA, the governing body for fo»»»

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo transported more than 57,000 tonnes of exports from the UK during the 2025-26 financial year, with growing demand for British food, pharmaceuticals and aerospace components helping lift cargo volumes by 11 per cent year on year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Ch»»»

LONDON: Managerless Newcastle announced the signing of Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese side Braga on Monday. Hornicek has agreed a five-year deal after the Magpies activated his 30-million-euro (£25.7 million, $34.6 million) release clause, and he becomes the club’s fifth signing of»»»

XTB Group ended the first six months of 2026 with record results, as consolidated net profit exceeded EUR 240 million, up 148.7% compared with the same period last year, while operating revenue reached EUR 490.7 million, an increase of 78.4%. The group attracted more than 703,000 new users, 94.5% m»»»

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US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would resume Monday, claiming a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme could be close. Iran, however, denied that direct negotiations with Washington are underway, saying its current discussions are with Oman over a temporary route t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first-ever drone footage of a humpback whale giving birth has been captured off the coast of Australia, documenting an exceptionally rare event that is expected to contribute to marine mammal research. Australia-based photographer Alexander Forrest was filming whale movements on Ju»»»

Dubai: Annual trade between the UAE and the United Kingdom has exceeded $30 billion, with more than 14,000 active UK exporters participating in one of the region’s largest economic relationships. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The next phase of cooperation will focus »»»

DUBAI: United States Ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, said on Monday talks in Rome remained ongoing, but expressed hope that both sides could reach a successful outcome. While stressing the need for careful implementation, Issa said significant technical work remained to ensure civilian safety o»»»

Dubai: There are not many places in the world where you can do an obstacle course in the snow in September, and fewer still where it is 45C in the car park outside. The Ice Warrior Challenge returns to Ski Dubai on Sunday 20 September for its 17th year, run in partnership with Dubai Sports Council.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) unveiled Pink Convertible Big, a bold installation by internationally acclaimed Austrian artist Erwin Wurm, at Place Vendome. The sculpture gleams in vibrant pink lacquer, immediately drawing attention and inviting viewers to engage with its striking and thought-prov»»»

Dubai: Customers will be able to use Aani and Jaywan as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines, giving them more flexible and faster ways to complete government payments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Ministry of Finance has become the first fede»»»

SEOUL: South Korea’s weather agency issued a “severe heatwave warning” for Seoul on Monday, the first such advisory since introducing the designation this year to alert the public about extreme temperatures. New national heat records were set on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the mercury soaring»»»

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s deadliest measles outbreak in decades, which has killed hundreds of children, has had a crippling economic impact on families, aid groups warned Monday. At least 844 children have died and more than 112,000 people have sought hospital treatment for the preventable disease since »»»

RIYADH: Jordan’s Samra Electric Power Generation Co. has signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with SITE Technology General Contracting to develop a 25-megawatt wind power project in Ma’an Governorate, fully funded by the UAE government. The contract, which covers the design,»»»

Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has selected foreign policy expert Botond Feledy to lead the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs, Hungary’s state-backed foreign policy research institute. Feledy accepted the position, saying his two decades of professional experience had prepared him for the »»»