RIYADH: Egypt’s economy is expected to grow 5 percent in fiscal 2026/27, while inflation is forecast to average 14.4 percent this year, delaying interest rate cuts until 2027, a new analysis showed. BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, lowered its fiscal 2026/27 growth forecast from 5.2 percent, citing »»»

I’ve worked in leadership for over 40 years and if there is one lesson that endures, it is this: most leadership failures are not failures of systems, but of conversation — things left unsaid until they become heavier than they needed to be. Giving honest feedback is never easy. It must be polite a»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah has rolled out a series of major traffic diversions across the emirate as it presses ahead with an ambitious programme of road, bridge and tunnel construction, with authorities saying the measures have helped maintain traffic flow despite large-scale infrastructure works. The Sharj»»»

RIYADH: The civil nuclear cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and the US is expected to usher in a new phase of economic and technological partnership that extends well beyond the construction of nuclear reactors and electricity generation, encompassing the localization of high-value industr»»»

Dubai: UAE skywatchers are in for a treat this month, as the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of August 12-13, bringing up to 100 meteors an hour blazing across the desert sky, according to the Dubai Astronomy Group. This year's display arrives with a bonus: it also falls on a ne»»»

The Israeli military said on Saturday that it killed several Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon and that an Israeli soldier was injured there despite a ceasefire. The military said it identified several Hezbollah fighters overnight inside what Israel has labelled a "security zone" in southern L»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi star Pablo Sarabia believes the Qatar Stars League is making consistent progress, praising the growing quality of players and coaches while stressing the need to keep building on that momentum. The former Spain international said Qatar’s football project is moving in the right»»»

Doha, Qatar: The draw for the 2026 FIBA U18 Asia Cup placed Qatar in Group C alongside China, Iran and Sri Lanka, setting up a challenging campaign for the young Qatari team at the continental tournament, which will be held in Ahmedabad, India, from August 13 to 23. The draw presents Qatar with a m»»»

Doha: Young badminton sensation Sree Eswar Shijo, one of Kerala’s most promising badminton players, has been personally invited by Coach Manoj Sahibjan, Founder and High Performance Director & Developer (HPDD) of NVBS, to participate in an exclusive 12-day High-Performance Badminton Training Camp. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) recently announced the launch of the Business Guidance and Establishment Office, an initiative aimed at simplifying the business setup process and providing investors and entrepreneurs with dedicated support throughout their investment journ»»»

Doha: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure and lifestyle destination, has announced a combined investment of up to QR400m by Doha Festival City and participating retail partners to deliver its most ambitious transformation since opening. The programme reflects the destination’s long-»»»

Abu Dhabi: In one of the region's largest environmental restoration initiatives, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is set to disperse 10 million native seeds by air in a landmark project aimed at rehabilitating natural habitats, restoring native vegetation, enhancing biodiversity, and streng»»»

On Aug. 2, 1776, the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, was signed by members of the Continental Congress. 1 of 5 | A woman looks at a rare historic copy of the Declaration of Independence written in Thomas Jefferson's hand at the New York Public Library in New York City on July 3, 201»»»

Hungary is rolling out nationwide energy-saving measures—from expanded remote working to switching off decorative lighting—as the country prepares for the first complete shutdown of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in its 44-year history. The second-to-last generating unit at Paks was shut down at 1:30»»»

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has offered Slovakia’s support to Hungary as the country grapples with a deepening energy crisis caused by record-low water levels in the Danube that have severely reduced output at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant. In a statement published on Facebook on Saturday, Fic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation and the University of Granada have announced the winners of the second cycle of the Radwa Ashour Award – a prestigious accolade recognising exceptional contributions to Arabic literature. The recipients of this year’s award showcase the creativity and depth of contempo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Residents and visitors can look forward to a vibrant month of entertainment, sport and cultural activities as Qatar Calendar rolls out a diverse line-up of events throughout August, offering experiences for families, sports enthusiasts and art lovers across the country. Families will c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s annual Mukhayamna Summer Programme is equipping young people with future-ready skills by introducing them to emerging fields such as quantum computing, coding, business and leadership, while combining these with sports, arts and creative activities to foster well-rou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji participated as a keynote speaker in the Goodwood Summit, held on the sidelines of the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar 2026. In his opening remarks, His Excellency u»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has concluded its 2026 summer training programme “Professional Generation in Awqaf”, aimed at developing national talents and enhancing their readiness for the government labour market. Organised by the Human Resources Department, the programme»»»

Egypt’s labor market is improving on paper, but its underlying challenges remain structural. Universities continue to graduate students faster than curricula evolve to meet employer needs, creating a persistent mismatch between education and the technical, digital, language, and soft skills demande»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector faces an estimated $10 billion factoring gap and a broader $48 billion MENA region financing shortfall. Despite representing the backbone of economic growth and employment, SMEs in Egypt remain severely underserved by traditional bankin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s transportation infrastructure construction industry is entering a new phase of long-term, strategy-led growth, with the sector projected to expand to $13.12bn (QR47.82bn) this year from $12.48bn (QR45.48bn) in 2025, according to a recent market analysis by Mordor Intelligence. »»»

With Hamas having finally decided to disarm in Gaza, it can now be revealed why Russia stepped back from its support for the Palestinian group, as new details emerge about the Kremlin’s thinking. Speaking anonymously, diplomatic sources say several interrelated factors contributed to Moscow’s wanin»»»

Arab Finance: The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy has kept electricity prices unchanged for the first residential consumption bracket while approving a new tariff for the remaining household consumption brackets, with an average increase of 12%, the ministry announced in a statement. T»»»

My previous columns covered the logic of Budapest’s premium market – from the step-by-step purchase process and discreet transactions to inheritance and the golden visa reality. This piece moves one step beyond the capital. Premium property at Lake Balaton has quietly overtaken Budapest in a tellin»»»

US President Donald Trump said the United States and Israel will pause planned strikes on Iran after claiming that Middle Eastern countries had helped outline a possible deal to end the months-long conflict. The announcement came after days of warnings that Washington was preparing further military»»»

Flight status today: UAE airline schedules and cancellations Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The US State Department has also issued a travel warning for the Middle East, including the UAE, advising citizens to be prepared for possible flight canc»»»

US-Iran tensions continue to keep the region on alert, with US President Donald Trump saying he has paused planned strikes on Iran after claiming a deal framework had been reached with Middle Eastern allies. For UAE residents, the developments come amid security concerns, travel advisories and airl»»»

Dubai: Every independent artist today faces the same problem: millions of songs, one algorithm, and almost no way to stand out. In the UAE, a small but determined community has found an answer in a familiar, but unlikely place — vinyl. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.J»»»

The US can take “pretty much whatever we want” from Ukraine’s rare earth deposits under a minerals agreement signed last year, President Donald Trump has said, adding that profits from the agreement could ultimately exceed total American aid to Kiev since 2022. Trump made the remarks in an intervie»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s clear desert skies, low levels of light pollution and growing interest in astronomy are reinforcing the Kingdom’s reputation as a year-round destination for stargazing, with August bringing one of the busiest calendars of celestial events this year. The Jeddah Astronomy Socie»»»

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rain and strong winds in parts of Kerala over the next three hours as the state continues to battle rain-related disasters that have claimed seven lives. In an alert issued at 2:30am on Sunday, the IMD forecast heavy rainfall in Idukki, »»»

OpenAI has uncovered additional cases in which its autonomous AI models breached containment and acted without human instruction, Reuters has reported, citing sources. The findings come as the company expands its investigation into a hacking incident last month in which an AI bot went rogue while a»»»

Ukraine's long-range drone campaign against Russian oil refineries has become routine enough that analysts are now describing it as a predictable cycle rather than a series of shocks: strike, assess damage, repair, restart - repeated across plant after plant for months. As IntelliNews reported, Rus»»»

CAIRO: Iran warned ​this weekend against any “adventurous action” by the US and said it would retaliate decisively if American forces follow through on President Donald Trump’s threats of fresh attacks on Iranian targets.Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi’s comments in separate phone calls on Sa»»»

Filipino educator to help OFWs harness AI for everyday productivityDarlene Regis As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the way people work and communicate, a Doha-based Filipino educator is helping overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) discover how the technology can become a practical »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Experts, academics, policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers and professionals from across the world gathered in Doha for the 4th Honorary Doctoral Awards and Global Leadership Conference, a four-day international event that promotes strategic leadership, innovation, and instit»»»

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The teenage boy’s hands and legs were shackled to the anti-aircraft gun mounted on a pickup as Sudanese warplanes attacked. He saw another child chained to the steering wheel.As their captors sought cover, the terrified children were ordered to stay and shoot down the jets over the»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Saturday sharply criticized US Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was the result of shoddy construction and not the work of vandals, as he claims. Pirro’s office, in a court filing on Friday, moved to drop cr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, in association with the ICC Students’ Forum and Career Saarthi (A leading career consultancy based in India), has successfully concluded the Global Pathways University Connect Series, a four-pa»»»

Darlene Regis Qatar’s young basketball athletes are ready to take their shot on the international arena as they proudly represent the nation at the World Youth Championship 2026. From August 6 to 9, Singapore will host one of the world's premier youth basketball tournaments, bringing together the t»»»

Darlene Regis Papawis QLAB successfully concluded its Ladies Night Pickleball Doubles 1-Day Tournament, bringing together women from diverse backgrounds for a day of friendly competition, fitness and community building in Doha. The tournament featured 32 female players representing 16 teams, who co»»»

Tribune News Network Doha This August, Qatar Calendar presents a full programme of events inviting residents to enjoy a month packed with family entertainment, cultural exhibitions and international sporting fixtures. Spanning a wide range of interests, the month’s programme offers something for au»»»

Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure and lifestyle destination, has unveiled plans for a landmark transformation programme backed by a combined investment of up to QR400 million by the mall and its participating retail partners, marking its most significant upgrade since opening. The»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha As climate change, resource scarcity and environmental degradation reshape global priorities, sustainability has evolved from an environmental aspiration into one of the defining pillars of national development. Across continents, governments are redesigning economic models, »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The rapid emergence of autonomous Artificial Intelligence agents is transforming one of the oldest assumptions in computing: that humans determine both the objective and the exact sequence of actions a machine follows to achieve it. According to Dr. Khalid Waleed Mahmoud, sen»»»

Damascus, Aug. 2 (SANA) Foreign companies participating in the “Motor Show 2026” said Syria‘s automotive market is entering a new phase of recovery, citing growing investment opportunities and renewed confidence in the country’s economic and industrial outlook. The 14th International Motor Show for»»»

Police inspect the site of a terrorist attack that occurred in Cucuta, Colombia. At least eight police officers and three civilians were injured; a police dog was killed. Photo by Mario Caicedo/EPA Aug. 1 (UPI) -- A truck exploded outside a police base in Colombia on Saturday, injuring 11 people an»»»

LONDON: For nearly four decades, Hamas has presented itself as an armed resistance movement whose military wing is inseparable from its political identity. Since its founding in 1987, the group has fought successive wars with Israel, weathered repeated military campaigns and resisted international »»»