Syrian crews extinguish Latakia forest fire sparked by mine-clearing blast
LONDON: Syrian Civil Defense teams extinguished a large forest fire on Tuesday in Latakia province after more than 10 hours of work in what firefighters described as extremely hazardous conditions. The blaze began in the village of Kabineh during a mine-clearing operation by Syrian Defense Ministry»»»
Israeli forces demolish Palestinian water well in West Bank’s Tubas Governorate
LONDON: Israeli forces demolished a Palestinian-owned artesian water well on Wednesday in the Tubas Governorate in the northeastern area of the West Bank, according to local officials. The well, in the Ras Al-Ahmar and Atouf area, belonged to Saleh Naji Bani Odeh, said Mutaz Bisharat, a Tubas offic»»»
General Motors Egypt welcomes adoption of US auto safety standards Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: General Motors Egypt welcomed the Egyptian government’s announcement that the country will accept U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Standards (FMVSS), according to a press release. During a visit to GM Egypt’s manufacturing plant at 6th of October City, Egyptian government senior officials c»»»
Egypt leads Africa in FDI inflows for fourth consecutive year
Egypt ranked first in Africa for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) for the fourth consecutive year, recording inflows of $15.5 billion, while also placing second among Arab countries, reflecting investors’ confidence in the Egyptian economy and the country’s economic reform program, Minist»»»
Syrian authorities strengthen fire prevention measures
DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities are strengthening fire prevention measures and firefighting readiness amid soaring temperatures through awareness campaigns, field operations and coordination among relevant bodies. The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management on May 14 launched an awareness campai»»»
Saudi Sports for All Federation launches ‘10 Billion Steps’ initiative across the Kingdom
RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation has announced the launch of its “10 Billion Steps” initiative, which aims to encourage healthy lifestyles and support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The initiative runs from July to December 2026 under the slogan “Don’t Count Your Steps, Let Them Count.”»»»
Strong student interest in new digital transformation scholarship track
Doha, Qatar: Strong interest from students in emerging technology fields is highlighting the growing importance of Qatar’s new Digital Transformation Programme under the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. Saleh Mohammed Al Miftah, a Professional Guidance and Career Develop»»»
Qatar attends meeting on pandemic prevention
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Municipality, participated in the high-level event of the Global Initiative for Pandemic Prevention by Combating Transboundary Animal Diseases in Rome. The delegation of the State of Qatar to the event was headed by Eng. Fahad Mohammed»»»
How DP World’s Fujairah terminals will give Jebel Ali cargo an alternative route
Dubai: The UAE’s planned new terminals in Fujairah will create another route for essential imports, protect re-export trade and reduce the economy’s dependence on a single maritime gateway, according to Moody’s Ratings. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click »»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds phone call with Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister
Doha: HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, held a telephone conversation on Sunday with HE Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon Dr. Tarek Mitri. During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to »»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives phone call from Advisor to Saudi Foreign Minister on Lebanese Affairs
Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a telephone call Sunday from Advisor to the Saudi Foreign Minister on Lebanese Affairs HH Prince Yazid bin Mohammed bin Fahd Al Farhan. The two officials discussed deepening bilat»»»
Gov’t expands natural gas network to boost industrial competitiveness — minister
AMMAN — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is advancing a series of strategic projects to expand natural gas supplies to industrial clusters across the Kingdom as part of the Economic Modernisation Vision, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Saleh Kharabsheh said on Sunday.In a press st»»»
Qatar's Al Athba wins shooting gold in China
Qatar shooter Rashid Saleh Al Athba won gold medal in the men’s individual skeet competition at the ISSF World Cup (rifle, pistol, shotgun) currently being held in Hangzhou, China, with the participation of a select group of world champions. This is the first individual gold medal ever won by a sho»»»
Algeria and Mali bury the hatchet to face a shared threat
Across a border stretching for more than 2,300km, in the muted contest for influence in the African Sahel, Algeria and Mali have brought their longest diplomatic rupture in recent memory to an end by restoring relations and fully reopening their airspace. It reflects a clear-eyed pragmatism and a r»»»
Rashid Al Athba wins individual skeet gold at ISSF World Cup
Qatar shooter Rashid Saleh Al Athba won gold medal in the men’s individual skeet competition at the ISSF World Cup (rifle, pistol, shotgun) currently being held in Hangzhou, China, with the participation of a select group of world champions. This is the first individual gold medal ever won by a sho»»»
Qatar's Rashid Saleh Al Athba claims historic gold in skeet at ISSF World Cup
HANGZHOU: Qatari shooter Rashid Saleh Al Athba captured the gold medal in the men's individual skeet event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun), currently taking place in Hangzhou, China, featuring an elite field of world-class athletes. This vict»»»
Saudi Interior Ministry delegation attends Tunis conference
TUNIS: Acting Director-General of the General Directorate of Passports Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Murabba led the Saudi Interior Ministry delegation to the 22nd Arab Conference of Heads of Immigration and Passport Authorities. The event was held in Tunis on July 22 and 23, with the participation of heads o»»»
Mother, baby killed after car crashes into parked truck in Fujairah
Fujairah: An Emirati woman and her one-year-old daughter were killed, while her husband suffered serious injuries and their three-year-old daughter was hurt after the family's vehicle veered off course and crashed into a parked truck on the Fujairah–Khor Fakkan Road on Thursday. The fatal accident »»»
Exclusive: In Syria's Kurdish-majority city Kobane, postwar integration efforts get under way
Northern Syria’s Kobane, or Ayn al-Arab, was a flashpoint city during the Kurdish fight against the Islamic State (IS) group nearly a decade ago. Today, it’s at the heart of the Syrian government’s bid to integrate the northern Kurdish majority region and their fighters. FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr had»»»
Al Waab Medical Centresupports QMED 2026 with bronze sponsorship
Tribune News Network Doha The Organising Committee of the Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition and Conference (QMED 2026) has announced that Al Waab Medical Centre has joined the event as a Bronze Sponsor following the signing of a sponsorship agreement with Sogha Exhibitions»»»
Iraq lost over $40 bn in revenue during war: govt official
BAGHDAD: A government official said on Wednesday that Iraq had lost more than $40 billion in revenue since the start of the Middle East war, mostly due to a sharp decline in its oil exports. The conflict and Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz choked off shipments and prompted production cuts i»»»
New $173m fund to drive Jeddah logistics city development
RIYADH: The first investment fund for logistics services has been launched to develop a logistics city in Jeddah, western Saudi Arabia, with investments totaling SR650 million ($173 million). The project aims to enhance the supply of land and logistics services and bolster Jeddah’s position as a re»»»
Egypt PM orders World Bank-backed infrastructure finance guarantee facility finalised by year-end
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has directed the government to finalise a new Infrastructure Finance Guarantee Facility (IFGF) by the end of the year to enhance private sector participation and reduce pressure on the state budget. The directive was issued during a meeting in the New Admini»»»
Egypt and Montenegro sign maritime MoU to establish direct shipping link during first presidential visit
Egypt’s Alexandria Port Authority and the Montenegro Ports Authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance maritime cooperation and study the establishment of a direct shipping link, during the first official presidential visit from Montenegro to Egypt since the establishment of dip»»»
Quranic Botanic Garden strengthens regional collaboration in plant conservation
Doha: A delegation from the Quranic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), concluded a scientific visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where it met with representatives from three leading regional institutions specialising in plant biodiversity conservation and »»»
Qatar takes part in GCC Arab Bureau of Education Executive Council meeting
Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated in the 96th Executive Council meeting of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS), held virtually with the participation of undersecretaries of education ministries from GCC member states, reaffirming its commitment to advancing regional educational c»»»
Amir, Iraqi PM discuss relations, global issues
The AmirHis Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held official talks with Prime Minister of Iraq Ali Faleh Al Zaidi at Lusail Palace on Sunday. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and expand cooperation across various fields. They also discussed the most significan»»»
Qatar takes part in session of ABEGS Executive Council
QNA Riyadh Qatar participated in the 96th session of the Executive Council of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS) on Sunday. The event, held virtually, saw the participation of Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Education in the GCC member states, and the Assistant Secretary»»»
QBG strengthens regional collaboration in plant conservation
QNA Doha A delegation from the Quranic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), concluded a scientific visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan where it met with representatives from three leading regional institutions specialising in plant biodiversity conservation an»»»
Quranic Botanic Garden strengthens regional collaboration in plant conservation
Doha: A delegation from the Quranic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), concluded a scientific visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where it met with representatives from three leading regional institutions specializing in plant biodiversity conservation and »»»
Iraqi Prime Minister leaves Doha
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Iraq HE Ali Faleh Al Zaidi departed Doha on Sunday following a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE »»»
Egypt and Eritrea oppose unlawful non-littoral security arrangements in Red Sea
Egypt and Eritrea on Sunday completely rejected any attempts by non-littoral parties to enforce maritime access or impose security arrangements in the Red Sea in violation of international law. The declaration, which also stressed that Red Sea administration remains the exclusive responsibility of »»»
Asma Al-Hosani and Shamma Al-Kalbani strike gold as UAE women add 6 medals at Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship
ALMATY: The UAE Women’s Jiu-Jitsu National Team continued the country’s strong campaign at the 10th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship by winning six medals in the women’s competition on Saturday at Almaty Arena in Kazakhstan. The two gold, one silver and three bronze medals took the UAE’s overall tally »»»
Iraqi Prime Minister arrives in Doha
Doha, Qatar: HE Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, arrived in Doha Sunday morning on a working visit to the country. Upon his arrival at Doha International Airport, His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received by HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Kh»»»
‘Father Amir established Qatar as a trusted global partner’
Doha, Qatar: Former Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), H E Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, has paid tribute to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary leade»»»
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Package Visa puts visitor convenience first
MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia has launched the pilot phase of its new Tourism Package Visa, allowing visitors to obtain an electronic visa as part of a single package that includes flights, accommodation and insurance booked through authorized travel providers. The initiative, introduced by the Ministry of »»»
Saudi Arabia’s Ports Authority signs agreements worth $267m
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ports Authority (Mawani) on Saturday signed seven agreements with national and international companies to establish and expand logistics centers at Jeddah Islamic Port and Al-Khumra Logistics Zone, with total investments approaching SR1 billion ($267 million). The signings we»»»
Saudi jiu-jitsu team lifts Asian Championship medal tally to nine
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s jiu-jitsu team raised its medal tally at the Asian Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan to nine after winning two golds, one silver and one bronze in the men’s division on Friday. Brothers Omar and Abdullah Nada claimed gold medals in the 94 kg and 85 kg categories, the Saudi Ji»»»
Saudi jiu-jitsu team lifts Asian Championship medal tally to nine
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s jiu-jitsu team raised its medal tally at the Asian Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan to nine after winning two golds, one silver and one bronze in the men’s division on Friday. Brothers Omar and Abdullah Nada claimed gold medals in the 94 kg and 85 kg categories, the Saudi Ji»»»
The mission after space: Prince Sultan’s journey into Saudi heritage
RIYADH: While most people know Prince Sultan bin Salman Al-Saud as the first Arab and Muslim astronaut to travel into space, the years that followed were devoted to a different mission: reviving Saudi Arabia’s heritage and documenting the people whose lives helped shape the Kingdom’s history throug»»»
Saudi Arabia launches the world’s largest truck marshalling area at Jeddah port
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has inaugurated the world’s largest truck marshalling area, spanning 1 million sq. meters, at Jeddah Islamic Port while the Saudi Ports Authority signed seven agreements with companies worth investments exceeding SR1 billion ($266.9 million) on the sidelines of the launch. The »»»
Father Amir’s vision laid foundation for scientific innovation
Doha, Qatar: The late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani played a pioneering role in nurturing Qatar’s culture of scientific research and innovation by encouraging young Qataris to pursue creativity and technological excellence, according to Undersecretary of the Ministry of Educatio»»»
The mission after space: Prince Sultan’s journey into Saudi heritage
RIYADH: While most people know Prince Sultan bin Salman Al-Saud as the first Arab and Muslim astronaut to travel into space, the years that followed were devoted to a different mission: reviving Saudi Arabia’s heritage and documenting the people whose lives helped shape the Kingdom’s history throug»»»