
Saudi Students Compete in 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in Dubai
Saudi students are participating in the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), the world’s largest high school chemistry competition, currently taking place in Dubai through July 14, bringing together over 300 students from around the world. The scientific team has finalized the review and t»»»


Kurdish PKK militants to begin handing over arms in Iraq on Friday, NTV says
ANKARA: Militant fighters of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) will begin handing over weapons in groups in the northern Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah on Friday as part of a peace process with Turkiye, Turkish broadcaster NTV reported on Tuesday. The PKK — locked in a bloody conflict with the Turkish »»»


Southeast Asia to step up US trade talks over Trump’s new tariffs
JAKARTA: Officials in Southeast Asian countries prepared on Tuesday to step up trade negotiations with Washington after President Donald Trump’s administration hit some of them with over 30 percent tariffs, despite a raft of new concessions and offers to boost investment in the US. Trump sent lette»»»


Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light
Brussels, Belgium: EU ministers gave the final green light on Tuesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, making it the single currency area's 21st member. Bulgaria's switch from the lev to the euro comes nearly 19 years after the country of 6.4 million people joined the European Uni»»»


Authorities shut Acropolis due to high temperatures
Authorities closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures as work restrictions remained in effect in other parts of Greece. A Culture Ministry archaeological service announced the closure between 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. Mandatory work breaks were imposed in several other regions, »»»


From quote to grit: Single mom saves Dh59,817 using ChatGPT to build her dream garden
Dubai: When single mom Holly Metcalfe received a jaw-dropping quote of £13,000 (Dh64,823) to renovate her backyard, she didn’t back down—she powered up. With a bit of grit, Google, and guidance from ChatGPT, she took on the transformation herself, completing the entire garden makeover for just £1,1»»»


Acropolis shuts, outdoor work halted as heatwave scorches Greece
Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers around the country during a four-day heatwave. The Greek culture ministry said the world-renowned site would be shut till 5 pm (1400 GMT) "for the safety of »»»


Patria Bank accelerates lending to farmers by 33% in first part of 2025
With agriculture at a turning point, the stakes of securing effective financing are higher than ever. Although Romania has considerable agricultural potential and vast land resources, the sector remains structurally underfinanced. Among Romanian farms, the level of banking penetration is still low,»»»


Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for a secure and stable Afghanistan at UN session
Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil reaffirmed the Kingdom's unwavering support for Afghanistan’s security and stability.Addressing a UN General Assembly session on the situation in Afghanistan, Alwasil emphasize»»»


Kurdish PKK militants to begin handing over arms in Iraq on Friday, NTV says
ANKARA: Militant fighters of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) will begin handing over weapons in groups in the northern Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah on Friday as part of a peace process with Turkiye, Turkish broadcaster NTV reported on Tuesday. The PKK — locked in a bloody conflict with the Turkish »»»


Saudi Arabia, Kuwait forge AI partnership to advance governance, innovation
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have taken a significant step toward strengthening regional collaboration on artificial intelligence governance and innovation by forming a strategic partnership focused on advancing standards, research, and responsible development in the Artificial Intelligence of T»»»


Bangladesh’s garment industry eying GCC growth as exports to Saudi Arabia rise
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry is seeing growing demand in Saudi Arabia, industry leaders say, as they look to the Kingdom as a key market for expansion in the Gulf region. The garment sector is a key driver of the Bangladeshi economy. The country is one of the largest garment expo»»»


Political Reactions to Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption Highlight National Achievement and Future Challenges
Following Bulgaria’s successful vote for eurozone entry in both the European Parliament and the EU Council for Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN), leading politicians and statesmen promptly expressed their congratulations and reflections on this historic achievement. Prime Minister Rosen Zhely»»»


China factor: Trump's Asian tariff plan – DW – 07/08/2025
BusinessUnited States of AmericaChina factor: Trump's Asian tariff planArthur SullivanThe US president's latest volley of tariffs heavily targets Asian countries, including Japan, South Korea and Indonesia. Many experts say it's part of a strategy to force them to reduce trade with China. https://p»»»


Organizational Culture versus AI CX Conference by Customer Experience Romania
CX Conference, a landmark event for customer experience professionals, returns on October 14–15, 2025, with a format that combines relevant content with spaces designed for meaningful dialogue and valuable insights. The event kicks off on October 14 at Le Château and continues on October 15 with CX»»»


Ithra Children’s Festival inspires creativity, curiosity
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, on Monday launched its inaugural Children’s Festival, themed “What If?”, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The festival combines creativity, learning, play, and exploration in an interactive setting to foster critical thinking, nurture imag»»»


Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Afghanistan’s security, stability
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, has reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Afghanistan’s security and stability, emphasizing the importance of respect for its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking during a UN General Assembly session»»»


Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, top mobile wallet team up to boost digital remittances
KARACHI: Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan (DIBPL) and JazzCash, Pakistan’s largest mobile wallet provider, have partnered to streamline inward remittances and expand digital payment solutions for the country’s growing freelance economy, the two companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday. Under a Mem»»»

Our relations with Algerian partners are “very privileged,” says Executive Director of Italian company ENI
ALGIERS - The Executive Director of the Italian energy giant “ENI,” Claudio Descalzi affirmed, Monday, that his company’s relations with Algerian partners were “very privileged,” emphasizing that ENI’s investments in Algeria are set to exceed $8 billion. For subscribers only, Please Login to your a»»»

Sofia Airport Expands Shopping Experience with New Retail Projects
SOF Connect, in collaboration with global retail and food & beverage leader Avolta, announced two major projects aimed at enhancing the shopping experience at Sofia Airport and reinforcing its status as a five-star regional hub. The first project involves a comprehensive overhaul of the retail area»»»


A pacing dog helps Swiss rescuers find a man who fell into a glacier
GENEVA: Rescuers on Tuesday hailed as a “four-legged hero” a furry Chihuahua whose pacing atop an Alpine rock helped a helicopter crew find its owner, who had fallen into a crevasse on a Swiss glacier nearby. The man, who was not identified, was exploring the Fee Glacier in southern Switzerland on »»»

Malian immigrant who rescued families from Paris blaze to be honored for bravery
PARIS: A man who saved several people including children and babies from a fire last week in Paris while balancing on a narrow ledge will be decorated for his courage.Fousseynou Cissé is making headlines in France after risking his life to help those trapped in a top-floor apartment located in a no»»»

Bangladesh’s garment industry eying GCC growth as exports to Saudi Arabia rise
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry is seeing growing demand in Saudi Arabia, industry leaders say, as they look to the Kingdom as a key market for expansion in the Gulf region. The garment sector is a key driver of the Bangladeshi economy. The country is one of the largest garment expo»»»

Sharjah launches Court of Cassation in landmark judicial reforms
Sharjah: Sharjah’s highest court has officially begun operations on Monday as the newly established Court of Cassation convened its first session, marking a historic moment in the emirate’s legal evolution under a new judicial authority law. The inaugural sitting of the court, held on July 7, follo»»»

Qatar Chamber explores cooperation with South Africa's Al-Minara Chamber
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) and South Africa's Al-Minara Chamber discussed bilateral cooperation between the two chambers and ways to enhance it, as well as the contribution to strengthening trade and economic relations between Qatar and South Africa, and promoting trade exchange between the tw»»»


Train rams into TN school van: Two students die, railway gatekeeper suspended
Chennai: In the wake of a tragic accident involving a school van and a speeding train near Semmanguppam in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district, railway authorities have suspended the gatekeeper for alleged negligence. The officials said two girl students died in the accident. Earlier reports said that »»»


Landmark $1 billion five-year loan for Pakistan completed: Dubai Islamic Bank
Dubai: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has announced the successful completion of a landmark $1 billion syndicated term-finance facility for the Government of Pakistan, marking the sovereign’s official re-entry into Middle Eastern financial markets after more than two years. The five-year facility, which »»»


National Bank keeps monetary policy interest rate at 6.5% per annum
The annual inflation rate was maintained in April 2025 at 4.85 per cent (4.86 per cent in March) and increased in May to 5.45 per cent. The advance compared to the end of the first quarter of 2025 is the result of the continued acceleration in food and energy price growth, which consistently outpac»»»


Saudi Arabia, Kuwait forge AI partnership to advance governance, innovation
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have taken a significant step toward strengthening regional collaboration on artificial intelligence governance and innovation by forming a strategic partnership focused on advancing standards, research, and responsible development in the Artificial Intelligence of T»»»


Ithra Children’s Festival inspires creativity, curiosity
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, on Monday launched its inaugural Children’s Festival, themed “What If?”, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The festival combines creativity, learning, play, and exploration in an interactive setting to foster critical thinking, nurture imag»»»


Syria seeks European help as forest wildfires rage
DAMASCUS: Syria’s minister of emergencies and disaster management on Tuesday requested support from the European Union to battle wildfires that have swept through a vast stretch of forested land. The fires have been burning for six days, with Syrian emergency crews struggling to bring them under co»»»


Syria seeks European help as forest wildfires rage
DAMASCUS: Syria’s minister of emergencies and disaster management on Tuesday requested support from the European Union to battle wildfires that have swept through a vast stretch of forested land. The fires have been burning for six days, with Syrian emergency crews struggling to bring them under co»»»


A pacing dog helps Swiss rescuers find a man who fell into a glacier
GENEVA: Rescuers on Tuesday hailed as a “four-legged hero” a furry Chihuahua whose pacing atop an Alpine rock helped a helicopter crew find its owner, who had fallen into a crevasse on a Swiss glacier nearby. The man, who was not identified, was exploring the Fee Glacier in southern Switzerland on »»»

Malian immigrant who rescued families from Paris blaze to be honored for bravery
PARIS: A man who saved several people including children and babies from a fire last week in Paris while balancing on a narrow ledge will be decorated for his courage.Fousseynou Cissé is making headlines in France after risking his life to help those trapped in a top-floor apartment located in a no»»»
Kuwait's National Library celebrates British Council's platinum jubilee
KUWAIT, July 8 (KUNA) -- Kuwait National Library (NLK) hosted on Tuesday the British Council's Platinum Jubilee Exhibition, displaying rare photos and publications documenting the Council's role in the educational field in Kuwait.Researcher in Kuwaiti-British relations and exhibition organizer Essa»»»
EU: Relations with China require a new approach to reduce trade restrictions
BRUSSELS, July 8 (KUNA) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the scale of relations with China now requires a new approach based on mutual interests and the reduction of trade restrictions.Her remarks came in a speech delivered before the European Parliament's »»»
Parliamentary friendship group “Algeria-Russia” meets vice-president of “Rossotrudnichestvo” Agency
ALGIERS-A delegation of the parliamentary friendship group “Algeria-Russia,” led by Abdeslam Bachagha met on Monday, in Moscow (Russia), the vice-president of the federal agency “Rossotrudnichestvo,” P.A. Shevtsov, the People’s National Assembly (Lower House of Parliament) said in a press release. »»»
“Expo Osaka-2025”: Prime Minister visits Japan to supervise national day
ALGIERS-Tasked by the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Prime Minister, Nadir Larbaoui, is paying a visit to Osaka (Japan) to supervise the national day organized as part of the universal exhibition “Expo Osaka-2025,” and placed under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our L»»»

Bust of Russian Diplomat Vitaly Churkin Unveiled in East Sarajevo
Photo: Srna Russian Ambassador to BiH Igor Kalabukhov and East Sarajevo Mayor Ljubiša Ćosić today unveiled a bust of the former Russian diplomat Vitaly Churkin, in gratitude for his veto, as Russia’s representative at the UN, of the British resolution on Srebrenica, thereby preventing the unjust la»»»


XDS Datacentres signs 15-year deal to host 10MW of AI workloads in Saudi’s Desert Dragons facilities
XDS DATACENTRES, a leading provider of advanced data center solutions, has announced a landmark agreement with Desert Dragon Data Centers (DD), a premier Saudi Arabia-based colocation facility designed/built/operated by ICS Arabia.A total of 10MW is required by XDS in the kingdom. Desert Dragon wil»»»


Samsung expects steep drop in operating profits on US chip woes
Seoul: Samsung Electronics said Tuesday it expected its second quarter operating profits to fall by more than half, blaming US export controls on advanced AI chips to China. The firm is the flagship subsidiary of South Korean giant Samsung Group, by far the largest of the family-controlled conglome»»»


Skyline shift: UAE tops US in number of supertall buildings
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates has officially surpassed the United States in the number of completed skyscrapers exceeding 300 metres in height, according to newly released data from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). The UAE now boasts 37 buildings taller than 300 metres, ed»»»


Carmistin leads public-private-banking dialogue on reviving the agri-food sector as a strategic pillar of the economy
Carmistin The Food Company, in partnership with ACEBOP and ProAgro, organized the conference Investments in Agriculture, Strategy for the Future, an event that brought together leading representatives of the food industry, associations and employers’ organizations in the field, as well as the most »»»


Riyadh to host major airshow in November
RIYADH: Prince Sultan bin Salman, founder and chairman of the Saudi Aviation Club, chaired a meeting attended by Ahmed Al-Fahaid, the club’s general supervisor, where the executive plans and airshow programs for the Sand & Fun exhibition were approved. Prince Sultan said the Sand & Fun exhibition i»»»


Turkish foreign, defense ministers to visit Pakistan Wednesday
ANKARA: Turkiye’s foreign and defense ministers will visit Pakistan on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss bilateral ties, regional issues, and defense industry cooperation, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Tuesday. Turkiye has strong ties with Pakistan and expresse»»»


Riyadh to host major airshow in November
RIYADH: Prince Sultan bin Salman, founder and chairman of the Saudi Aviation Club, chaired a meeting attended by Ahmed Al-Fahaid, the club’s general supervisor, where the executive plans and airshow programs for the Sand & Fun exhibition were approved. Prince Sultan said the Sand & Fun exhibition i»»»


Brnabic holds series of meetings in Israel's Knesset
JERUSALEM - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic, who is visiting Israel, held a series of meetings in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, on Tuesday. After a press conference with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohan, Brnabic met with members of an Israel-Serbia friendship group in the legislature. A dele»»»


Japanese officials express unhappiness over tariff increase - UPI.com
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo, Japan in November of 2024. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- The Japanese government announced Tuesday it plans to negotiate with the Trump administration over a planned increase in the tariff rate placed on it, even if it w»»»


Dubai Police arrest driver for reckless driving, issue Dh50,000 fine
Dubai Police have arrested a motorist for driving recklessly and endangering the lives of others on the road. The young Asian man was captured on video driving dangerously, overtaking vehicles on the shoulder at high speed, putting both his life and the lives of other road users at serious risk. Al»»»


UAE’s first robotic lung transplant performed in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Gulf region’s first robotic lung transplant has been performed at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), placing it among only five centres worldwide to have accomplished this complex procedure. The hospital successfully conducted robotic lung transplants on two patients suffering from i»»»
