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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 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, »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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: 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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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, 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»»»

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 »»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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, 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»»»

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»»»

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 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: 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»»»

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: 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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»