Arabfinance 10m

Egypt's freight, logistics market to reach $14.66B by 2031: IDSC Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Egypt’s freight and logistics market is projected to grow from $10.93 billion in 2025 to $14.66 billion by 2031, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.04% between 2026 and 2031, according to a report by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC). The Cabinet-affi»»»

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Al Manar 11m

Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Trump Approval Falls to 35% as Democrats Gain Edge on Economy

US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped to near the lowest level of his presidency, while Democrats have overtaken Republicans on handling the economy for the first time in nearly a decade, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey, conducted from Wednesday through Monday, s»»»

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Naharnet 17m

UN coordinator stresses 'urgency of securing justice' in port blast case

Jean Arnault, Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL), noted Tuesday that "time has not erased the pain of those whose lives were irrevocably changed in a matter of seconds" due to the 2020 Beirut port blast, nor has it diminished "the urgency »»»

Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 20m

No: 151, 4 August 2026, Regarding Attacks on Turkish-Owned Civilian Vessels in the Black Sea

Turkish-owned civilian vessels “Yaşar” and “Nadezhda” were reported to be attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles yesterday (3 August) evening after departing from the Port of Novorossiysk, resulting in injuries to a group of crew members including Turkish citizens. The safety of our citizens is our u»»»

Gulf News 34m

When will UAE fuel prices return to pre-war levels? What motorists can expect

Dubai: UAE fuel prices have started moving closer to pre-conflict levels as international oil markets stabilise after months of exceptional volatility triggered by the Middle East conflict. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Brent crude has fallen by»»»

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Business-review 40m

Scaleup Europe Fund ready to begin investing in European tech companies within coming weeks

The European Commission has completed the final legal steps required to establish the Scaleup Europe Fund, which will invest in European scaleup companies with the aim of helping them grow faster and compete globally. The fund is targeting a total size of EUR 5 billion. “When Europe invests in its »»»

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Arab News 40m

Saudi office and retail markets stay resilient as housing sector weakens in Q2: CBRE 

JEDDAH: Riyadh’s prime office rents rose 3 percent to SR3,320 ($886.72) per sq. meter in the second quarter as limited supply and strong demand from international firms kept Grade A occupancy near full capacity, according to CBRE. The capital’s office market remained the strongest-performing segmen»»»

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Sana 49m

Pistachio harvest provides vital income for farmers in Syria’s Idlib

Idlib, Aug. 4 (SANA) The Syrian pistachio harvest is underway in Idlib province in northwestern Syria, providing an important source of income for farmers and seasonal workers, particularly in the Khan Sheikhoun area, where families are taking part in harvesting, sorting and packaging the crop.Agri»»»

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Sana 49m

Shipping through Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab remains stable despite uncertainty

Singapore, Aug. 4 (SANA) Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait remained stable this week despite continued uncertainty surrounding negotiations between the United States and Iran, according to Reuters. Reuters reported Tuesday, citing vessel-tracking »»»

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Gulf News 58m

Everyone thought the internet would replace libraries. Here's why House of Wisdom is proving them wrong

Dubai: Walk into House of Wisdom in Sharjah on any weekday this summer and you won't find the hushed, half-empty reading room you might expect. Instead, there are final-year high-school students hunched over coursework, remote workers tapping away on laptops, packs of twenty-something Gen Zers scan»»»

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Arab News 1h

Turkish ministry denounces attacks on two ships in Black Sea

ISTANBUL: Turkish officials on Tuesday said a drone attack on two civilian vessels in the Black Sea had left crew members injured. The foreign ministry said the ships were attacked after leaving the Russian port of Novorossiysk late on Monday and several personnel were wounded, adding that “their s»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Cargo ship hit after Trump insists Iran talks could reopen Hormuz today

Dubai: An unknown projectile hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a key point of tension in the US-Iran conflict, on Tuesday as President Donald Trump insisted the waterway could reopen within hours. Speaking from the White House on Monday, the US leader continued his now familiar combination »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: August 4

The ongoing energy crisis in Europe, the upcoming presidential election in Bulgaria and the judicial reform in this country dominate Tuesday's news media. POLITICS In a review of the first session of the 52nd National Assembly, the 24 Chasa daily analyzes the intensity of parliamentary oversight, s»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem Calls on Lebanese Authority to Reject Concession: Resistance to Endure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem Calls on Lebanese Authority to Reject Concession: Resistance to Endure 04-08-2026 12:43 PM Hezbollah Secretary Ge»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi non-oil business activity remains strong as PMI stands at 53.1 in July

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector maintained solid growth in July, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index standing at 53.1 supported by resilient output and new orders despite persistent regional headwinds. The Riyad Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, signaled a fourt»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Heatwave peaking: could the record temperature be broken?

Today and tomorrow will bring the peak of Hungary’s sweltering heatwave, which could push the country towards a water and energy crisis in the coming days and weeks. Although the public is consciously trying to keep consumption down, there is, for now, little sign of significant rainfall — even onc»»»

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France24 1h

Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz

Early Tuesday, Britain's maritime security agency UKMTO said that a cargo vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Doing more for the same pay? 8 in 10 UAE professionals say their jobs have quietly grown

Dubai: A new study has revealed that nearly eight in 10 professionals in the UAE say they are doing far more at work than they originally signed up for, with many taking on extra responsibilities without additional pay, promotions or formal recognition. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Ch»»»

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Gulf News 2h

FSSAI orders Dabur to halt products over misleading ‘100%’ claims

Dubai: India’s food safety regulator has ordered Dabur India to immediately stop selling food products carrying misleading “100%” claims, including honey, apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, cow ghee and coconut milk. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Food Safety and S»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

 Women earn 23 percent less than men — ILO - | 24.KG

Women make up half of the world’s population, yet they continue to face unequal opportunities in the labor market. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), in 2025 only 48 percent of women participated in the formal labor market, compared with 73 percent of men. On average, women e»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Oil giant Aramco's profits soar 44 pct as war boosts prices

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Oil giant Saudi Aramco reported a 44 percent surge in net profits on Tuesday after the Middle East war sent energy prices soaring. Aramco, the world's biggest oil exporter and engine of the Saudi economy, is the latest in a string of energy giants to report bumper profits as t»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Cyclospora outbreak: First US deaths confirmed — symptoms and causes explained

Two people have died in Michigan in connection with a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking the first confirmed deaths in the US linked to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both individuals had underlying health conditions that may have been w»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Aramco says Houthi attacks had no material impact on oil production

Dubai: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia had no material impact on Aramco’s production capabilities, the state oil company’s chief executive said on Tuesday, after strikes targeted operations on the Red Sea coast and elsewhere in July. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Many Vessels Waiting to Pass Critical Danube Sections, Some Grounded Outside Navigation Channel

Many vessels are waiting to pass through the most critical sections of the Danube River because of low water levels, while several have run aground outside the navigation channel, Executive Director of the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River Ivelin Zanev said on Tue»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Aramco says Houthi attacks had no material impact on oil production

Dubai: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia had no material impact on Aramco’s production capabilities, the state oil company’s chief executive said on Tuesday, after strikes targeted operations on the Red Sea coast and elsewhere in July. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The »»»

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Arab News 3h

El-Obeid: fears of a new wave of brutality in Sudan

Sadly, grimly, but unsurprisingly, the fears of atrocities envisaged in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, in the western region of Darfur, were realised once the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group finally overran the besieged hold-out in 2025. There are now similar fears of atrocities envi»»»

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Actmedia 3h

Real estate investment market returns to growth despite a slower start to the year

The first half of 2026 recorded a total investment activity of €211.1 million, marking a 46% decrease compared to the same period last year. However, following the completion of AFI Europe’s acquisition of a portfolio of six retail parks from MAS Real Estate and several smaller transactions, during»»»

UPI 3h

Board of Peace, Netanyahu meet in Jerusalem to discuss disarming Hamas - UPI.com

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with members of President Donald Trump's Board of Peace in Jerusalem on Monday. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Board of Peace negotiators and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have met to discuss disarming Hamas and other »»»

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Arab News 4h

Aramco’s adjusted Q2 profit jumps 33% despite supply disruption 

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco reported second-quarter adjusted net income of $33.4 billion, up 33 percent year on year, as the state oil giant weathered unprecedented disruption through the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining production and exports to global markets. The company’s board declared a second-qua»»»

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Arab News 4h

Algeria part ways with national team coach Petkovic

ALGIERS: Algeria parted ways with coach Vladimir Petkovic on Monday, despite the Bosnian signing a contract extension before the 2026 FIFA World Cup where the team reached the last 32. The 62-year-old took the helm in February 2024 and renewed his contract until 2028 before the World Cup got underw»»»

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Arab News 4h

Eala powers past Pegula for first WTA title in Washington

WASHINGTON: Alexandra Eala capped her giant-killing run at the Washington Open with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 victory over top-seeded Jessica Pegula on Monday to become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA title. Eala, ranked 28th, overpowered Pegula over the final two sets as play resumed in t»»»

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Sputnik 4h

First Melanoma Patient About to Complete Course of Russian Personalized Cancer Vaccine

The patient is a 60-year-old resident of Russia’s Kursk region who received the first dose of the "Neoonkovak" vaccine in April. The man with melanoma that had spread to lymph nodes despite prior surgeries will receive the final dose of the vaccine in early September, Alexander Gintsburg, director »»»

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France24 4h

Europe's record-breaking heat sparks wildfires, drought in France, Greece and the UK

Europe's record-breaking hot and dry summer continues to take its toll on France and Greece, where firefighters fought to contain major blazes, while the UK recorded its driest July in nearly two centuries. Europe is Earth’s fastest-warming continent, heating at more than twice the g»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Bulgaria Expected to Receive Another EUR 109 Mln under Recovery Plan This Week, Deputy PM Pekanov Says

Bulgaria is expected to receive another EUR 109 million this week under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov said on bTV on Tuesday. Bulgaria has received just over 70% of the funds under the Recovery and Resilience Plan. “My goal is for us to reach»»»

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Arab News 4h

Aramco posts 44 percent rise in net profit as Iran war drives up oil prices

DUBAI: Saudi oil giant Aramco reported a 44 percent increase in second-quarter net profit on Tuesday, as it ​reaped higher prices for crude oil, refined products and chemicals while forced to reroute shipments to avoid the war-hit Strait of Hormuz.The world’s top oil exporter posted net profit of $»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Ministry of Awqaf publishes new book on social solidarity and social cohesion

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by its Department of Islamic Research and Studies, has published the 15th book in the series of the Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani International Endowment Award for Peer-Reviewed Research, titled “Social Solidarity a»»»

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Al Majalla 4h

El-Obeid: fears of a new wave of brutality in Sudan

Sadly, grimly, but unsurprisingly, the fears of atrocities envisaged in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, in the western region of Darfur, were realised once the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group finally overran the besieged hold-out in 2025. There are now similar fears of atrocities envi»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar advances towards a smarter, more sustainable transport future

Doha, Qatar: From advanced road networks to autonomous vehicles, Qatar is accelerating efforts to build an integrated, resilient transportation system that supports economic growth and enhances quality of life through safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility. At the heart of this transformatio»»»

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Arab News 5h

Morocco, Algeria advance to WAFCON quarter-finals

JOHANNESBURG: Hosts Morocco topped Group A at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) despite failing to score from a twice-taken penalty in a 0-0 draw with Senegal on Monday.Morocco advanced to the quarter-finals by finishing with seven points after beating Kenya convincingly and Algeria narrow»»»

Arab News 6h

Trump says Iran facing ‘last chance before decapitation’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran’s denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a “last chance before decapitation.” Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the r»»»

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Gulf News 6h

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (August 4, 2026)

The US-Iran conflict entered another uncertain phase on Tuesday (August 4) as President Donald Trump warned Tehran that it faces a final opportunity to reach a deal, while a new maritime incident near Oman underscored the risks still facing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The developments ar»»»

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Arab News 6h

Europe’s hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UK

ATHENS: A record-breaking hot and dry summer tightened its grip on Europe on Monday, as water-dropping planes swooped over a major wildfire in Greece, firefighters in France sought to stabilize a blaze in Provence, and much of the United Kingdom recorded its driest July in nearly two centuries. Wil»»»

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France24 6h

Trump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'

The US president insisted negotiations were underway despite Tehran's denials, saying Iran had a final opportunity to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear programme before facing what he called 'decapitation.' US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran w»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Air India flight delay: How Kerala man won ₹136,000 compensation after 9-year legal battle

A Kerala man has won a nine-year legal battle against Air India after a delayed flight left him stranded overnight at Mumbai airport and forced him to spend thousands of rupees to return to his job in Saudi Arabia. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Thiruvananthapuram, ordered Air»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Travelling from the UAE today? Check latest Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia cancellations, delays and travel advisories

Dubai: Air travel across the UAE remains largely operational despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, but passengers should continue to expect cancellations, delays and last-minute schedule changes on some regional routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Iran general warns US warships: Any attempt to open new Hormuz route could trigger attack

An Iranina general has warned that US warships attempting to establish or enforce an alternative shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz could become targets, escalating an already dangerous confrontation over the strategic waterway. Major Gen. Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Supreme Lead»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'

US President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the reque»»»

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Ya Libnan 11h

Lebanon and Israel to hold 7th round of talks on Tuesday in Rome – Ya Libnan

Share: PHOTO- A message lighting up Times Square , New York City center :Neighboring nations deserve better than what stands between them. Lebanon and Israel will begin a seventh round of direct negotiations in the Italian capital Rome on Tuesday under US sponsorship, a Lebanese official said. The »»»

UPI 12h

States sue Trump administration to protect welfare data from DHS - UPI.com

New York's General Letitia James and 23 other attorneys general sued the Trump administration to block immigration officials from accessing private data from citizens enrolled in the anti-poverty TANF program. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A coalition of 24 Democrat»»»

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France24 13h

Bridge collapse in DR Congo reignites debate about mining revenues

Several people ended up in the river after an important bridge collapsed on June 3 in the village of Hombo in the eastern part of the DRC. The bridge is one of the failing critical infrastructures in a territory that is home to one of the most lucrative mines in the region.   The footage shows»»»

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