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Amman: Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) - Arab Army announced that the kingdom came under a missile attack from Iranian territory over the past few hours.Petra News Agency quoted the spokesperson of the Jordan Armed Forces as saying that Jordanian air defence systems engaged 20 ballistic missiles fired toward Jordanian territory, successfully intercepting and destroying 18…

Dubai: UAE markets are preparing to receive the new generation of iPhones starting from September 18, according to circulating reports and expectations, making the country one of the first markets in the world to witness the launch of the latest Apple devices.The anticipated date coincides with Apple's preparations to unveil its new devices today, in…

Dubai: With the start of the second week of the 2026-2027 academic year, the administrations of a number of public and private schools have tightened controls on the general appearance, behaviour and nutrition of students, and have banned ‘qaza’ haircuts (where a part of the head is shaved with a razor or blade while another…

London: A technical fault in the air traffic control system on Tuesday forced the cancellation of nearly 1,100 flights to and from UK airports, causing widespread disruption.By 19:00 GMT, 1,055 flights had been cancelled, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24.The UK’s air traffic control provider, NATS, said the fault had been resolved and operations had returned…

Abu Dhabi: The third edition of Hili Forum 2026 concluded today in Abu Dhabi, marking the end of two days of discussions jointly organised by the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA).Held under the theme, "Gulf at Crossroads: Conflict, Consequences and Course Correction,” the Forum convened…

Dubai: Dubai’s property market continues to attract local and international investment, supported by the emirate’s global appeal, diverse projects, flexible payment plans, security, quality of life and advanced infrastructure, according to developers participating in the International Property Show (IPS 2026).Participating companies also unveiled plans for new projects and investments worth billions of…

Scammers posed as Google and Gemini representatives to steal over 4,100 Bitcoin Washington: A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to teaming up with friends to steal nearly a quarter-billion dollars in bitcoin from a Washington, D.C., resident — one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S. history — and then embarking on a wild…

Abu Dhabi: Participants in the closing plenary session of Hili Forum 2026, titled "The Role of Middle Powers in a Fractured Global Order", discussed the growing geopolitical and economic importance of middle powers in an increasingly complex international landscape.Speaking during the session, Carl Bildt, Co-Chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations and former Prime…

NEW YORK - Coco Gauff is back in the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since winning the tournament three years ago.The No. 4 seed beat No. 14 Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 on Monday night for her 10th consecutive victory. She advanced to face fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.Gauff won the U.S. Open in…

New rules cover input tax, cash payments, staff housing and medical products Dubai: UAE businesses will see changes to VAT rules covering cash payments above prescribed thresholds, employee accommodation, medical products and input tax recovery under amendments announced by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday. Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026 amends…

Indian state targets UAE investment across energy, logistics, manufacturing and tech Abu Dhabi: India’s Odisha state is seeking greater investment from the UAE as it aims to build a $500 billion economy by 2036 and reach $1.5 trillion by 2047, its Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi told Gulf News in an exclusive interview. Majhi, who…

Experts say AI fluency and human skills matter most when routine work is automated Dubai: Employees worried about AI replacing parts of their jobs may need to pay closer attention to how they use the technology, with experts warning that handing over too much of the thinking can weaken the very skills that keep people…

More than 85 events will cover FinTech, private capital, tokenisation and wealth Dubai: More than 850 speakers from banking, asset management, private markets, FinTech, policymaking and sustainable finance will gather in Dubai in November for the inaugural Dubai Future Finance Week. The five-day programme, led by Dubai International Financial Centr…

Workforce reaches 49,027 while active licences climb to 13,974 in H1 Abu Dhabi: Assets managed from ADGM rose 54% year on year in the first half of 2026, while the number of professionals working across its jurisdiction climbed to 49,027, bringing the workforce close to the 50,000 mark for the first time. The international financial…

NEW YORK: Alexander Zverev weathered a storm from Lorenzo ‌Sonego to reach the U.S. Open second round on Tuesday and keep alive his bid to reach a third straight Grand Slam final, after relentless rain wreaked havoc with the schedule at Flushing Meadows.Americans Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz earlier powered through under the…

Whenever I hear the name of my grandmother, Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, wife of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, I am reminded of a remarkable woman whose name opens the door to conversations about humanity, service and altruism. I think of the mother who instilled in my father…

Jordanian girl Katia Abu Al-Saud with spinal muscular atrophy whose treatment has been sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is undergoing initial assessments and examinations at Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, affiliated with Dubai Health.

KATHMANDU, Nepal : The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China passed 1,000 on Tuesday, authorities said, as rescue teams worked to reach communities cut off by the disaster.Nepal’s disaster agency said Tuesday that 987 deaths had been counted there, with 3,916 people missing, including 583 foreigners. Chinese authorities reported 16 deaths in…

VENICE, Italy: George Clooney just makes sense in Venice.Like many people, he considers it one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Unlike most, however, he also owns a 15-bedroom villa a few hours away on Lake Como that famously co-starred in "Ocean’s Twelve.”In the nearly 30 years since he attended his first Venice…

Abu Dhabi: The Asian-African Parliamentary Council (AAPC) strongly condemned the Iranian aggression targeting the United Arab Emirates using a drone, which was intercepted by air defence systems over the territorial waters.Saud Rashid Al-Hajilan, First Deputy Speaker of the Council, said that this attack represents a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of the sovereignty of…

Seven-times Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz said "intrusive thoughts" about the timing of his return were the toughest part of a wrist injury layoff that sidelined ‌him for nearly five months ahead of his U.S. Open title defence.The 23-year-old Spaniard, who became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam when he claimed his…

Washington: The Trump administration has proposed making permanent a controversial fee of more than US$100,000 for new H-1B visas, significantly increasing the cost of bringing highly skilled foreign workers to the United States.The proposal, published by the US Department of Homeland Security in the Federal Register on Monday, would set the fee at US$103,265 and…

Dubai: Esha Oza will lead a 15-member UAE squad at the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, starting August 28 at the Dubai International Stadium. The tournament, which will conclude on September 13, marks the first time UAE will host the continental event, with all matches played under lights.The hosts have been placed in Group B…

Washington: US Open organisers announced on Thursday a prize fund of $108 million for this year's tournament, the largest in tennis history and 20 percent higher than last year's total.The men's and women's singles champions at the tournament, which will be held in New York from 23rd August to 13th September, will each receive $5.5…

Cape Canaveral, Fla.: The mission to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies announced the news more than a month after the startup's Link spacecraft rocketed away to the telescope's rescue.Katalyst said Link will not attempt to capture Swift…

Manav Suthar claimed six second-innings wickets in a spin-bowling masterclass to fashion India's ‌165-run victory in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.Having set Sri Lanka a victory target of 372, India bowled out the hosts for 206 in the post-lunch session on ⁠the final day of the contest, minutes before it…

Jerusalem: US Middle East negotiator Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after holding lengthy talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt, as Washington stepped up efforts to secure support for a US-backed roadmap aimed at advancing a ceasefire in Gaza.Kushner's meeting with Netanyahu came after the Israeli leader rejected the 15-point proposal,…

Washington/Seoul: US President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the cost of the drills, tensions with North Korea and Seoul's refusal to participate in US military action against Iran.The announcement came just hours before the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises were due to begin.In a…

Washington: El Niño is expected to strengthen further during the Northern Hemisphere autumn and winter, with a greater than 90% probability of a very strong event developing during the 2026-27 season, according to the U.S. Climate Prediction Center (CPC).The CPC said on Thursday that forecasts indicate increasing confidence that the climate pattern will intensify over…

BOGOTA: Rescue efforts across western Colombia carried into a second day on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through collapsed buildings and flattened homes, amid expectations that the death toll from the country's most powerful earthquake in decades could rise. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake tore through Colombia's coffee-growing heartland early on Monday, killing at least 164 people.The…

The fourth edition of Qatar Toy Festival (QTF) concluded after welcoming more than 148,000 visitors, marking its highest attendance to date. The month-long festival, held at the Doha Exhibition and Co...

Food security is a critical and complex policy priority for governments worldwide, involving deep-rooted and systemic challenges across global and national food systems. Population growth, geopolitical risks, trade fragility, technology, and climate change are intensifying these issues, according to a report from Strategy&.

Dubai, UAE – July 30, 2026: Gaganpreet Singh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Film Master Media Distribution LLC, was honoured with the Outstanding International Movie Distribution in the Gulf Region award during the 12th edition of the Emirates Film Festival, held on 26 July 2026 in Dubai. The award recognises Singh’s outstanding contribution to…

ABU DHABI, UAE , Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi today announced the appointment of Dr. Valerie Hillings as the inaugural Director of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Appoints Inaugural Museum Director Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a cornerstone of Saadiyat Cultural District, one of the world's…

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The UAE has approved Lipfendra, a once-daily pill designed to sharply reduce harmful cholesterol, becoming the second country after the United States to authorise the first oral treatment targeting the PCSK9 protein. The Emirates Drug Establishment approved the medicine for adults with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or LDL-C, including those with…

In a world where quiet luxury reigns supreme, these UAE-based fashion homegrown labels have nailed the art of minimal elegance. Overall, these brands have even made a mark for themselves on a global map. Having achieved viral status both in the UAE and internationally, these capsule pieces can be worn on any occasion. When it…

TEHRAN – A total of 465 Iranian teams, comprising 1,035 participants from 30 provinces, attended the national artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics competition, known as AiroCup, on Thursday and Friday in Tehran.

A new way to share your music with friends, straight from Spotify Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 30 July 2026: Snapchat has introduced Now Playing on Snap Map, a new way for Snapchatters to share what they’re listening to with friends. Snap Map is already one of the most popular maps on mobile, with more…

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 30 July 2026: Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced that the second cohort of UAE National engineers has successfully completed an EGA Technical Leadership programme in Switzerland. Conducted in collaboration with R&D Carbon, a leading Swiss consultancy specialising…

Israel dragged America into another war, then sat back on the spectator bench and watched U.S. taxpayers foot the bill. Borrowed money burned into bombs. Billions more bled out at gas stations and in inflation, all to reopen a strait that was open before Donald was duped into fighting Benjamin’s war. Now Benjamin Netanyahu watches…

Khalifa University Professor of Practice Marcos López de Prado has been elected an International Member of Spain’s Royal Academy of Engineering, the country’s national academy in the field. He joins a select group of globally distinguished scientists, engineers and technology leaders. The lifetime distinction recognizes his pioneering contributions to computational science and financial machine learning…

TEHRAN — When history writes the epitaph of the nonproliferation regime, July 22, 2026, may serve as its final chapter. That Wednesday, United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright sat beneath American and Saudi flags in Washington to sign a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement.

United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the top-performing Year 12 students for the 2025-2026 academic year, along with a number of outstanding teachers and education leaders.

PureHealth and National Multiple Sclerosis Society partner to strengthen MScare, research and awareness in the UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE24 July 2026: PureHealth has partneredwith the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS)to strengthen awareness, support earlier diagnosis and improve care for MS patients across the UAE. Established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)signed at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical…

US presidents’ National Security Strategies accurately reflect the direction of their foreign policies, which are governed by American interests that are not always explicitly stated, yet are not difficult to surmise. The National Security Strategy is an official presidential document issued by the President of the United States outlining the country’s national security and foreign…

You’re not ready for the waterworks that will come by for this story. A precious little two-year-old Filipino girl, who spent years under dedicated care in Dubai after being abandoned, has finally made her way back home to the Philippines Thanks to some incredible teamwork and a whole lot of heart. This little one’s journey…

Months ago, when I wrote 'Building Resilience: The Infrastructure You Didn’t See,' I argued that the UAE had spent decades quietly building systems designed to protect, ones the world overlooked while it watched the skyline. I believed in every word. What I did not anticipate was how completely the evidence would arrive, or how fast.Within…

The figures emerging from Dubai’s office sales market in the first half of 2026 are not merely a passing real estate surge. And they are more than another real estate milestone.They are a highly significant economic indicator of a deeper shift in the emirate’s position as a global hub for business, capital, and cross-border companies.Multinationals…