Dubai: Emirates Group-owned aviation services provider dnata announced it has been re-awarded a ground handling license at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in the Netherlands. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The seven-year ground handling licence at AMS allows dnata to»»»

Qorden AI, a Dubai-headquartered real-time language AI company, today launched Qordenate, a fully multilingual, simultaneous-translation video conferencing platform. Built in the UAE and rolling out internationally, Qordenate lets participants on a video call hear the conversation in their own lang»»»

DUBAI: While up-and-coming musicians in the Middle East may have no shortage of talent or inspiration, promotional campaigns can be a challenge. Pierre Carnet, the managing director of MassiveMusic’s regional outpost, spoke to Arab News about how to raise the profile and oeuvre of musicians. Pierre»»»

Dubai: There was a time when home arrived not through a video call, but through an audio tape. For Nicolai De Guzman and his brothers, those recordings were the closest thing they had to their father, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Japan. Every tape has carried stories from thousands of kilom»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Wynn Al Marjan Island is adding a new attraction to its upcoming Ras Al Khaimah resort — an immersive theatre experience created by British theatre company Punchdrunk — as construction of the landmark project moves closer to its planned 2027 opening. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, the first Arab astronaut to carry out a space walk. "Thank you for the friendship. We, too, will have to follow your example and have Serbs who will go to»»»

Damascus, June 30 (SANA) Syria’s Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Shaar has issued decisions establishing the Syrian-Jordanian and Syrian-UAE Business Councils as part of efforts to strengthen economic, investment and trade cooperation with the two countries. According to the decisions, publi»»»

Dubai Police issued a traffic alert on Tuesday, June 30, warning motorists of congestion along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed (SMBZ) Road in the direction of Sharjah, following a reported accident. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a post shared on X »»»

Dubai: In a move to strengthen the UAE’s legal talent pipeline, the Dubai Rental Disputes Center (RDC) has partnered with Imam Malik College for Sharia and Law to bridge the gap between legal education and judicial practice, giving students hands-on courtroom experience while advancing research, tr»»»

Abu Dhabi: When Hamad Mansour Albloushi took his seat in Seat 1, Coach 1 this morning, it marked more than the start of a personal journey. It marked the beginning of a new chapter in the UAE's story. Selected from nominations submitted by people across the country through Etihad Rail's nationwide »»»

DOHA: Top US envoys are in Qatar ​on Tuesday, but uncertainty over the timing and content of any diplomatic talks raised questions over efforts to bring a lasting halt to the Iran war and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The White House ​said ‌US ⁠President Donald ​Trump’s son-in-law ⁠Jared Kushn»»»

Maalexi, the company behind the Maalexi Agricultural Assets Token Exchange (MAATEX), today announced the close of an oversubscribed funding round led by Tawuniya, a Saudi joint-stock company listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul: 8010), and Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm and Maal»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Arman Issagaliyev and Ambassador of the Russian Federation HE Dmitry Nikolayevich Dogadkin to greet HH the Amir on the occasion of the end of their tenure in the country. His Highness the A»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has extended until the end of this year the deadline for correcting the status of work permits for some expatriate workers, giving employers and employees more time to complete regulatory procedures. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said the extension appli»»»

Dubai: More than 10,000 tickets have sold out ahead of Etihad Rail’s historic launch today, as the UAE’s highly anticipated first national passenger services officially entered operation. The rush for tickets comes as the network welcomes its first paying passengers onboard the inaugural scheduled »»»

Dubai: Oman and France on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the development of the proposed Muscat Metro, marking a significant step forward for one of the Sultanate's largest public transport projects as it seeks to modernise urban mobility under Oman Vision 2040. The agr»»»

Dubai: He was only four years old when he wandered onto a train while playing at a railway station in China's Henan province. By the time adults realised he was alone, the train had already left. Lei Zeqing couldn't tell anyone who he was. Deaf from birth and unable to speak, the little boy had no »»»

Iran again launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a "complete halt" in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran's»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that Iran had requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though Iranian officials said no such meeting was scheduled. The U.S. president has tried to preserve an increasingly fragile interim deal as hostilities have mounted in the Strait of Hormuz»»»

The United States and Iran on Monday separately announced they will send delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insisted it has not agreed to meet with the U.S. "at any level" after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend challenged negotiations to end the war. U.S. President Donald»»»

Dubai: Nearly one million new millionaires were created globally in 2025, as personal wealth rose at its fastest pace in years and more people moved into higher wealth brackets, according to UBS’ Global Wealth Report 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The world’s mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, met separately with HE Ahmad Abdulrahman Naser Al Shuraim, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar, and HE Shane Flanagan, Ambassador of Australia to the State of Qatar. The meetings reviewed »»»

Dubai: A transport bus carrying Royal Jordanian Airlines crew members was involved in a road accident in New York early on Tuesday, the airline said. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bus was transporting crew members of Flight RJ8261 from John F. Kennedy Internation»»»

Saudi authorities say the cause of the Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, which killed 14 people, remains unknown, with an investigation underway, according to the state news agency. An official source at the Ministry of Energy confirmed that a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanur»»»

Heavy rain is expected to continue across parts of Saudi Arabia's Jazan, Asir and Al Baha regions until Thursday, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said, forecasting periods of intensified rainfall over the kingdom's southwest. The forecast, based on the Saudi Numerical Model, indicates tha»»»

Saudi authorities have begun early preparations for the 2027 Hajj season, with officials recommending stronger operational planning, closer coordination among agencies and greater preparedness to further improve services for millions of pilgrims. The recommendations emerged from a series of three-d»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Spring Grants programme, awarding support to 48 film projects from 39 countries as part of its continued commitment to nurturing independent cinema and emerging filmmaking talent from Qatar, the Middle East and arou»»»

The family of a Jordanian woman who went missing after the devastating earthquake in Venezuela said on Monday that her body had been found, as it renewed an appeal to Jordanian authorities to evacuate six relatives still stranded in the South American country. The family said the discovery of the b»»»

Dubai: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday witnessed the signing of a package of strategic agreements and investment deals aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation across key economic and development sectors. The centrepiece of the package is an agreement»»»

Dubai: More than 20 billion Iraqi dinars (around $15.5 million) and quantities of gold were seized from the home of Iraqi lawmaker Alia Nassif after security forces arrested her and her son, who previously served as chief of staff to former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani, according to Iraq»»»

Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially moved under new private ownership, marking a major change for the country’s flag carrier. The airline will now begin a restructuring programme focused on fleet renewal, route expansion and operational improvements. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) announced that it deployed Dh562 million across six strategic investments in 2025, supporting key sectors including healthcare, education, food security and economic development, reinforcing the Fund’s continued commitment to advancing sustainable de»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE fell to their lowest level this month on Tuesday morning, giving shoppers another price break after a volatile June that saw rates swing by more than Dh60 per gram. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and »»»

Dubai: Worldwide luxury spending reached about $1.64 trillion in 2025, but the industry is entering the second half of 2026 with a very different buyer from the one that drove the post-pandemic boom. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Bain & Company and Altagamma said glo»»»

Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for July 2026. Under the new rates, Super 98 petrol will be priced at Dh3.40 per litre, compared to Dh3.95 in June, while Special 95 petrol will be set at Dh3.29 per litre, against Dh3.83 last month. E-Plus pe»»»

Dubai: The UAE-Ukraine Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has officially entered into force, opening the way for lower tariffs and easier market access between the two countries. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agreement, which takes effect on July 1, is »»»

Daman Markets, a leading financial services provider, is proud to announce its official sponsorship partnership with the UAE Boxing Federation. The partnership was formalised at a signing ceremony held on 29 June 2026 in Dubai, bringing Daman Markets into the ring as a supporter of one of the regio»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists will pay significantly less to fill up from July 1 after authorities announced the first reduction in fuel prices since the Middle East conflict sent global oil markets soaring four months ago. The UAE Fuel Price Committee cut prices across all fuel grades for July, reflecting »»»

We live in an age where staying connected has never been easier. A message can travel across continents in seconds. Video calls bridge geographical distances. Social media keeps us informed about the lives of hundreds of people with a simple swipe of a finger. Yet, despite unprecedented connectivit»»»

For decades, cities have inspired imitators. Paris symbolised elegance. New York represented ambition. Singapore became synonymous with efficiency. However, few cities have generated their own verb. Today, policymakers, urban planners, investors, and commentators increasingly speak of “Dubai-izing”»»»

“Children need more face-to-face conversations and fewer face-to-screen interactions.” While this may sound simplistic, it captures one of the growing concerns surrounding children’s use of social media and digital technology today. The amount of time children and teenagers spend on screens has inc»»»

The debate surrounding a child’s access to social media often centres on personal freedom, technological progress, and ultimately parental responsibility to regulate content. While those arguments deserve consideration, governments also have an obligation to protect its citizens from demonstrable h»»»

The UAE has invested heavily in building one of the world’s toughest anti-drug frameworks. Law enforcement agencies relentlessly pursue traffickers, legislation continues to evolve, and awareness campaigns are reaching wider audiences than ever before. Yet amid sophisticated policing and stricter l»»»

Qatar’s Ministry of Transport has announced a temporary suspension of marine activities involving recreational boats, fishing vessels, jet skis and other similar watercraft until further notice, citing public safety concerns. In a statement posted on its official X account on Monday, the ministry s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, participated in the Pax Silica Summit, held from June 23 to 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. The summit brought together member countries of the Pax Silica initiative. The first day was dedicated to discussion»»»

Iran's president said Monday that $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets would be released by Qatar as negotiations with the United States were challenged by attacks across the Persian Gulf this weekend. Masoud Pezeshkian's mention of the funds appear aimed at selling the Iranian public on the interim»»»

Thirty years ago, on June 18, 1996, Benjamin Netanyahu became prime minister of Israel for the first time. His victory in the May 29, 1996 election was a moment of profound political reorientation for the Israeli state. Against the backdrop of Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination, the crisis of the Oslo p»»»

LONDON: British Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant has described the free trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council as a “landmark” deal, not only because of its economic value, but because it marks the first agreement of its kind between the GCC and a G7 country. In an »»»

RIYADH: Private debt has overtaken venture capital as the dominant source of startup funding in the Gulf, with Saudi Arabia accounting for the vast majority of the GCC’s $4.1 billion in structured credit deployment in 2025, according to an industry report. Data released by Stride Ventures showed th»»»

RIYADH: Saudi buy now, pay later provider Tabby has secured consumer finance and small and medium-sized enterprise finance licenses from the Kingdom’s central bank, enabling it to offer longer-term loans for higher-value purchases and working capital to businesses. The licenses are expected to move»»»