The United Arab Emirates has made police character certificates mandatory for Pakistani applicants seeking work visas. According to the Bureau … Read More The post UAE Makes Police Clearance Mandatory For Work Visas appeared first on ProPakistani .
PoliticalDenník N Slovakia· Jul 30, 2026, 12:37 PM3MODERATE
Cash payments for airplane tickets and a hotel in Dubai revealed new suspicions about Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok's (Hlas) trip to Formula 1 races and also about the background of his partner's company. The police no longer want to deal with the case, however the investigator's decision to stop the investigation is not yet final, and involved parties can still file a complaint. The Stop Corruption Foundation has already filed such a complaint.
The organizers of Formula 1 will make a decision in mid-September about whether the last two Grand Prizes of the season can be held in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. There is a backup option represented by Europe. "We will make a decision at the right time.
تسارع نمو القطاع المصرفي في الإمارات خلال أيار-مايو الماضي بدعم من تعافي الإقراض للشركات والأفراد، في مؤشر يعزز رواية النمو الاقتصادي غير النفطي الذي تراهن عليه أبوظبي ودبي هذا العام، وفق وكالة أنباء الإمارات وام.وبلغ إجمالي أصول البنوك العاملة في الإمارات 5.633 تريليون درهم (نحو 1.53 تريليون دولار) بنهاية أيار-مايو، بزيادة 1.1% عن نيسان-أبريل السابق، وفق تقرير التطورات النقدية والمصرفية الصادر عن المصرف المركزي. هذا الرقم مهم لأنه يقيس حجم الجهاز المصرفي بأكمله، من الودائع والقروض إلى الاستثمارات التي تحتفظ بها البنوك، وارتفاعه يعني أن الأموال المتداولة في الاقتصاد تتوسع.الأهم من حجم الأصول هو اتجاه الإقراض، إذ ارتفع إجمالي الائتمان المصرفي 0.5% ليصل إلى 2.733 تريليون درهم (744 مليار دولار). الائتمان هو الوقود الذي يشغّل الاقتصاد الحقيقي: كل قرض جديد للشركات يعني توسعاً محتملاً في الإنتاج أو التوظيف، وكل قرض للأفراد يعني استهلاكاً أعلى في السوق المحلي، وفق بيانات المصرف المركزي.لماذا يهم نمو القطاع الخاص أكثر من غيرهالمحرك الأساسي لهذا النمو لم يكن الحكومة بل القطاع الخاص، إذ ارتفع الائتمان الممنوح للشركات والأفراد بنحو 4.6 مليار درهم (1.25 مليار دولار) لكل منهما.
RECENTLY, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, hosted a delegation from Etihad Airways in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Central to their discussions was the resumption of Etihad’s scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Nigeria. From all indications, the airline is expected to return to the Nigerian market in the first quarter […] The post As Etihad Airways returns to Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online .
PoliticalEl País (Spanish)· Jul 30, 2026, 3:45 AM4MODERATE
The platform of the Russian businessman, resident in the United Arab Emirates and persecuted in his country, has more than 1 billion users. The company has halted its possible stock market debut and has issued debt backed by Abu Dhabi.
THE national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Etihad Airways and Nigeria’s Air Peace have signed an interline agreement that connects the two carriers’ networks, opening 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa to Etihad’s guests. Once the routes are launched, the agreement will also give Air Peace’s customers access to Etihad’s services […] The post Interline: 20 new routes open as Etihad, Air peace sign deal appeared first on Tribune Online .
The Smurfs Village Park opens its doors to the public this Friday (31st). Located in the Saúde neighborhood, in the south zone of São Paulo, the enterprise is the third themed park in the world dedicated to the universe of the small blue characters created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo. The Brazilian attraction joins the units already in operation in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, and Shanghai, in China.
F1's chief executive confirms a deadline in mid-September to decide whether the season-concluding races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi must be held in Europe due to the Iran war.
El "chico de los recados" de la trama en el Puerto de València pidió a uno de los cabecillas que avisara al líder sindical para gestionar una excedencia "y así evitar el ausentismo laboral", según la UDYCO Un capo del cartel de la coca en el Puerto de València manejaba un vehículo ligado a un “conocido” narco fugado a Dubai Si algún día se rodara una película o una serie basada en hechos reales sobre el narcotráfico en el Puerto de la capital del Turia — una suerte de The Wire a la valenciana — sería una de las escenas más tensas. Daniel S. R., el “chico para todo” del cartel de la coca en el Puerto de València , escuchó al amanecer del 22 de septiembre de 2025 fuertes golpes y gritos en la puerta de su domicilio y lo primero que hizo fue escribir a Ramón B.
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To meet the country's fuel oil demand, the government has decided to import 15 lakh 25 thousand tons of refined fuel oil from six state-owned institutions of five countries under government-to-government (G2G) contracts. This oil will be imported from July to December of the current year. The estimated cost for this is 16 thousand 88 crore 52 lakh taka, which will be borne by Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) from its own budget.
PoliticalFolha de S.Paulo· Jul 29, 2026, 3:45 PM3LOW
Formula 1 will decide in mid-September whether to keep or not on the calendar the last two Grand Prix races, in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, and whether to prioritize a season finale in Europe, in case it is not possible to hold it in the Gulf, declared Wednesday (29) the category's director. Read more (07/29/2026 - 12:45)
Supply ChainSouth China Morning Post· Jul 29, 2026, 3:42 PM5MODERATE
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned a group of mainland Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies accused of operating vessels that transported Iranian oil to China, extending Washington’s economic campaign against Tehran alongside its naval blockade. The US State Department said eight companies were designated for operating vessels that moved Iranian crude oil and petrochemical products to China and the United Arab Emirates as part of Iran’s sanctions-evading “shadow fleet”. Six of the...
DUBAI – Dubai Immigration has announced a comprehensive support initiative for individuals facing visa-related problems, offering assistance with accommodation, food, medical care, and repatriation. Speaking at a press briefing alongside senior officials, Dubai Immigration Director General Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri urged people experiencing visa difficulties to contact the immigration authorities immediately and visit […] The post Dubai immigration opens support center for people facing visa issues appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News .
MilitaryClub of Mozambique (additional)· Jul 29, 2026, 2:28 PM4MODERATE
Finance Minister Carla Loveira held separate meetings with the ambassadors of the Swiss Confederation and the United Arab Emirates. The meetings aimed to reaffirm Mozambique’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and promoting partnerships geared towards the country’s economic and social development. During the meeting with Switzerland’s Ambassador to Mozambique Nicolas Randin, the minister highlighted the… Source
El Servicio Federal de Seguridad ruso (FSB) responsabiliza a Pavel Durov, el fundador y director de Telegram, de no eliminar canales que habrían permitido la organización de atentados y sabotajes. El empresario vive en Dubái, pero también está siendo investigado en Francia por delitos cometidos a través de su plataforma.
Montenegro has introduced temporary visa-free entry for eligible foreign nationals residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the 2026 … Read More The post Another European Country Gives Visa-Free Access to UAE Residents appeared first on ProPakistani .
Romanian festival organizer Untold Universe will open a public investment round on the SeedBlink platform on July 30 after raising more than EUR 500,000 during a pre-launch phase. The company said the early funding came from entrepreneurs, investors, partners, and hundreds of festival fans. Among the investors who participated in the pre-launch round are Romanian entrepreneurs Dragoș Petrescu, Wargha Enayati, and George Copos, as well as entrepreneur Sebastian Dobrincu and producer Codin Maticiuc.
DUBAI/CAIRO, 29 Jul (Reuters) - Teerã descartou a proposta de Omã para uma gestão conjunta regional do Estreito de Ormuz, informou uma alta autoridade iraniana à Reuters nesta quarta-feira, frustrando as esperanças de uma solução para o impasse que vem obstruindo o comércio do Golfo há meses.
DUBAI/CAIRO, July 29 - The United States launched on Wednesday its first airstrikes in the Middle East since suspending its bombing campaign last week, hitting Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq jointly with Saudi Arabia, while Tehran spurned an Omani plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia has issued an international arrest warrant for Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of the messaging platform Telegram, according to the AFP news agency. He is accused of aiding terrorism. The Russia-born entrepreneur, who lives mainly in Dubai, has previously stated that he believes Russian authorities are trying to suppress people's right to privacy and freedom of speech.
Russian officials opened an investigation in February into Durov, who's also a citizen of the United Arab Emirates, after he criticized the state's crackdown on social media
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 29, 2026, 4:45 AM5ELEVATED
Three 'offending' tankers targeted and stopped in Hormuz Strait, IRGC says Three "offending" oil tankers were targeted and stopped, the navy command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced. "A few hours ago, three offending tankers, which continued to move along an unsafe and illegal route despite our warnings, were targeted and stopped," it said in a statement carried by state media. The IRGC warned that "illegal interventions and orders of the US, a child-killing army, will not go unanswered by vessels in the region".
PoliticalBismarck Tribune (North Dakota)· Jul 29, 2026, 4:00 AM3LOW
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CB&I's Asset Solutions business (formerly part of Petrofac) has secured a new contract with Cosmo E&P Albahriya Limited ("Cosmo") in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
By Parisa Hafezi, Jana Choukeir and Ahmed Tolba DUBAI/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) - The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, and President Donald Trump vowed to "beat the fucking shit" out of Iran for firing on U.S. troops just days after he suspended airstrikes. Iran confirmed late Tuesday that it had fired on U.S.
By Parisa Hafezi, Timour Azhari and Ahmed Tolba DUBAI/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) - Tehran has ruled out Oman's proposal for regional joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, scuppering hopes for a resolution to the impasse that has choked off Gulf trade for months. Oman proposed a new regional deal aimed at resolving the conflict over the critical strait, through which about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flowed before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in February.
By Timour Azhari, Parisa Hafezi and Ahmed Tolba DUBAI/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, saying they were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, prompting Iran to warn that blaming it for such attacks was a "major miscalculation". The strikes on targets inside Iraq come as Oman proposed a new regional deal aimed at resolving the conflict over the critical Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flowed before the war.
By Parisa Hafezi, Jana Choukeir and Ahmed Tolba DUBAI/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) - The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, the first U.S. airstrikes in the Middle East since President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. bombing campaign against Iran last week.
Forças policiais da Bolívia apreenderam 189,5 kg de ouro em um jatinho particular no Aeroporto Internacional Viru Viru, em Santa Cruz de la Sierra. A aeronave pertence ao empresário brasileiro Valdir José Zorzo. Segundo a polícia boliviana, a carga, avaliada em mais de R$ 120 milhões, estava sendo transportada sem autorização para exportação e seria levada para Dubai, nos Emirados Árabes Unidos .
PoliticalMiddle East Eye· Jul 28, 2026, 8:50 PM6ELEVATED
Tebboune says Algeria will stand by Tunisia against 'any threat' Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 21:35 Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune claimed that unnamed actors were seeking to create a wedge been Tunisia and Algeria Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune speaks to the media, on 3 April 2024 (Facebook/Algerian presidency) Off Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has vowed to defend Tunisia against "any threat" in an explosive interview in which he accused unnamed actors of trying to isolate Tunis from Algiers before "taking it down". During a televised interview on Monday, Tebboune said Algeria was a peaceful country that did not wish harm on any state, but would not remain passive in the face of threats against Tunisia. "Whoever brings terrorism to Tunisia or near Tunisia, we will leave him in his parents' tent," Tebboune said in colloquial Algerian Arabic, using a local expression meaning his country would respond forcefully to any such threat. "An attack on Tunisia is an attack on us," he added, arguing that some actors were seeking to target Tunisia because of its close ties with Algeria.
DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - Iran has proposed to Oman a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under which one direction of traffic would pass through Iranian waters and part of the opposite route would also be in Iranian waters, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told state television on Tuesday. Gharibabadi said Tehran rejected an Omani proposal for an equal division of transit routes between the two countries, saying such a plan did not address Tehran's security concerns until long-term regional stability is achieved.
By Jonathan Saul, Parisa Hafezi, Timour Azhari and Chen Aizhu LONDON/DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - China has held direct talks with Yemen's Houthi movement to enable its tankers to sail through the southern Red Sea without being attacked after the Iran-aligned militia pledged to prevent access to Saudi ports, six sources with knowledge of the matter have said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House on Tuesday for his first in-person talks with President Donald Trump since the Iran war began, as the leaders sought to patch over public disagreements on the conflict. The meeting, which took place behind closed doors, was expected to be dominated by the war, which began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February but has seen a recent pause in the fighting as Washington says it wants to give negotiations a chance. Israel has not taken part in the latest round of hostilities between the United States and Iran, which flared earlier this month as an April ceasefire collapsed.
LONDON/DUBAI, July 28 - China has held direct talks with Yemen's Houthi movement to enable its tankers to sail through the southern Red Sea without being attacked after the Iran-aligned militia pledged to prevent access to Saudi ports, six sources with knowledge of the matter have said.
PoliticalBusiness Day Nigeria· Jul 28, 2026, 5:06 PM3LOW
…Fubara determined to start local Dubai in Rivers The forest area in Oyorokoto town jutting into the Atlantic Ocean in read more Rivers, FG, sign tourism deal to develop Oyorokoto Beach Resort
Accustomed to sponsoring influencers, Dubai, in tourist hemorrhage after the war in Iran, including closed hotels, wants to turn all residents into fundraisers: Dubai Invite.
Everyone in the family was in Dubai while he remained alone in the village house. A few days after his death, Abdur Rahman's corpse was recovered in a decomposed state in Chandanaish, Chattogram.
The meeting took place at the Central Bank’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The post UAE, Indonesia strengthen systems integration to ease cross-border payments appeared first on Peoples Gazette Nigeria .
MilitaryFolha de S.Paulo· Jul 28, 2026, 2:30 PM4MODERATE
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism announced that the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will be inaugurated on December 11, 2026, on Saadiyat Island, in the United Arab Emirates. The museum's construction was announced in 2006; initially, the opening was scheduled for 2013, then 2015, and so on. The facility will be dedicated to modern and contemporary art produced from the 1960s onward.
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to establish the first bilateral operational task force to accelerate the development of military artificial intelligence applications. CENTCOM announced this on its Twitter (X) account.
أعلنت دائرة الثقافة والسياحة- أبوظبي عن افتتاح متحف غوغنهايم أبوظبي في 11 كانون الأول- ديسمبر 2026، في محطة مفصلية ضمن المشروع الثقافي طويل المدى للإمارة، وإضافة نوعية تعزز مكانة أبوظبي كمركز عالمي للإنتاج الثقافي والإبداعي، ومنصة رائدة لإعادة تشكيل الحوار حول الفن الحديث والمعاصر على المستوى الدولي.ويجسد افتتاح غوغنهايم أبوظبي رؤية أبوظبي الراسخة للاستثمار في الثقافة بوصفها قوة دافعة لبناء الجسور بين الشعوب، وتعزيز المعرفة، وإلهام الأجيال المقبلة، وفق بياندائرة الثقافة والسياحة- أبوظبي.وينطلق المتحف من أبوظبي إلى العالم، مستنداً إلى جذور إماراتية ورؤية عالمية تؤمن بأن الثقافة لغة جامعة للتواصل، وتحتفي بتعدد الأصوات والسرديات الفنية، مقدماً قراءة أكثر شمولاً لتاريخ الفن الحديث والمعاصر منذ ستينيات القرن الماضي وحتى اليوم، وتشمل فنانين من مختلف أنحاء العالم، بحسب البيان.ويمثل غوغنهايم أبوظبي مؤسسة ثقافية عالمية تتجاوز المفهوم التقليدي للمتحف، بوصفه منصة لإنتاج المعرفة، وتبادل الأفكار، وتعزيز الحوار بين الثقافات من خلال الفن، بما يسهم في توسيع آفاق الفهم المتبادل، وإبراز روايات فنية أكثر تنوعاً وشمولاً تعكس ثراء التجربة الإنسانية وتعدد مساراتها الإبداعية.ووفق البيان، يشكّل المتحف إضافة محورية إلى منظومة المؤسسات الثقافية التي تحتضنها المنطقة الثقافية في السعديات، والتي تضم متحف اللوفر أبوظبي، ومتحف زايد الوطني، ومتحف التاريخ الطبيعي أبوظبي، وتيم لاب فينومينا أبوظبي، لتواصل ترسيخ مكانتها باعتبارها واحدة من أكثر التجمعات الثقافية طموحاً على مستوى العالم، حيث تجتمع مؤسسات ثقافية رائدة تحت رؤية موحدة تنطلق من أبوظبي لإثراء الحوار الحضاري وتعزيز التبادل الثقافي الدولي.كما يحمل غوغنهايم أبوظبي هوية متفردة ضمن شبكة متاحف غوغنهايم العالمية في نيويورك وبلباو والبندقية، تستمد خصوصيتها من أبوظبي ومن تاريخ المنطقة بوصفها ملتقى للحضارات وطرق التجارة والتبادل الثقافي عبر آلاف السنين، بما يرسخ مساهمة الإمارة في تطوير السرد الفني العالمي، وإبراز انتاج إبداعي أكثر شمولاً يعكس تنوع التجارب الإنسانية واتصالها عبر الأزمنة والجغرافيات، بحسب ما ذكر البيان.في السياق، قال رئيس دائرة الثقافة والسياحة- أبوظبي محمد خليفة المبارك: يُجسّد غوغنهايم أبوظبي محطةً مفصلية في مسيرة أبوظبي الثقافية، وتجسيداً لرؤيتنا في بناء مؤسسات ثقافية عالمية لا تكتفي بعرض الأعمال الفنية، بل تسهم في إنتاج المعرفة، وتوسيع آفاق الحوار الإنساني، وصياغة سرديات أكثر شمولاً للفن الحديث والمعاصر. فمن أبوظبي، المدينة التي شكّلت عبر التاريخ ملتقى للحضارات والثقافات، يقدم المتحف رؤية جديدة للفن، ويُسلّط الضوء على أعمال فنية من مختلف أنحاء العالم. ويجسد هذا الصرح إيماننا الراسخ بأن الثقافة قوة دافعة للتنمية، وجسراً للتقارب الإنساني، واستثماراً طويل الأمد في الإنسان، ومحركاً رئيسياً للإبداع والابتكار، بما يعزز مكانة أبوظبي مركزاً عالمياً للفكر والثقافة والإنتاج الإبداعي.ويُمثّل غوغنهايم أبوظبي رؤية جديدة لدور المتاحف في القرن الحادي والعشرين، بوصفها مؤسسات ثقافية فاعلة تُنتج المعرفة، وتحتضن الحوار، وتتيح مساحات للتفاعل بين الأفكار والثقافات، من خلال الفن الحديث والمعاصر بوصفه لغةً عالمية تتجاوز الحدود الجغرافية والزمنية.وأشار البيان، إلى أن المتحف ينطلق من إيمان راسخ بأن الفن يشكّل مساحة مشتركة للتأمل والتبادل والتواصل، حيث يجمع بين رؤى تنتمي إلى ثقافات وأجيال وجغرافيات متعددة، ويتيح للزوار استكشاف مسارات جديدة لفهم العالم من خلال تجارب فنية تتجاوز القوالب التقليدية.
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World Nature Conservation Day is being celebrated on July 28 across the world. The day is observed every year to highlight the importance of protecting forests, wildlife, water, soil, and biodiversity. Currently, wildlife habitats are being destroyed indiscriminately in many places around the world.
MELAKA: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) mengenal pasti Dubai, Singapura dan Indonesia sebagai tiga negara utama bagi mendapatkan dokumen menerusi proses Bantuan Perundangan Bersama (MLA) dalam siasatan berhubung pelaburan Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP).
MilitaryBismarck Tribune (North Dakota)· Jul 28, 2026, 11:15 AM5MODERATE
DUBAI — Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday, two days after the United States abruptly suspended a two-week campaign of airstrikes against Iran, as Tehran appeared to put President Donald Trump's latest strategic U-turn to the…
Bolivia's National Customs issued an official statement clarifying the circumstances of the seizure of approximately 189 kilos of gold that was to be shipped on a chartered flight destined for Dubai, departing from Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Read more (07/28/2026 - 07:00)
Supply ChainDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 28, 2026, 7:03 AM4MODERATE
Pakistan Customs has recovered a large amount of undeclared foreign currency from six members of the same family travelling from Karachi to Dubai during a routine inspection at the airport. Read More: Bid to smuggle foreign currency foiled at Karachi airport According to customs officials, authorities seized $55,000 in US currency and Rs950,000 in Pakistani currency from the […]
DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz in separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts on Monday evening, according to a statement published on his Telegram channel on Tuesday. The statement said Abbas Araqchi "discussed the latest bilateral and regional developments, and emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region."
Supply ChainSouth China Morning Post· Jul 28, 2026, 4:30 AM3MODERATE
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PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday restrained authorities from deporting a petitioner named ‘Quaid-i-Azam’ and directed him to appear before the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra)’s verification board. A two-member PHC bench, comprising Justice Waqar Ahmed and Justice Inamullah Khan, was hearing a petition filed by resident Quaid-i-Azam against the blocking of his national identity card. Advocate Saifullah Mohib Kakakhel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, while Nadra’s legal representative Shahid Imran Gigiyani represented the authority.
Every spring, the orchards of Kashmir produce fruits and crops that are cherished across India and beyond. From crisp apples and succulent cherries to the world's finest saffron, walnuts, almonds, and honey, the region possesses an agricultural legacy that few places can rival. However, despite consumers seeking authentic and premium products from Kashmir, youngsters in the Himalayan valley are slowly turning away from agriculture in search of opportunities elsewhere.
WASHINGTON / DUBAI, UAE >> President Donald Trump said today that the United States was having “good talks” with Iran and there was a chance of a deal over their conflict, but warned U.S. strikes would resume if the negotiations failed to deliver.
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday restrained authorities from deporting a petitioner named ‘Quaid-e-Azam’ and directed him to appear before the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra)’s verification board. A two-member PHC bench, comprising Justice Waqar Ahmed and Justice Inamullah Khan, was hearing a petition filed by resident Quaid-e-Azam against the blocking of his national identity card. Advocate Saifullah Mohib Kakakhel appeared on behalf of the petitioner, while Nadra’s legal representative Shahid Imran Gigiyani represented the authority.
MilitaryDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 27, 2026, 2:35 PM4MODERATE
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The UAE also called on the international community to take immediate action. The statement highlights growing concern over escalating violence in the Palestinian territories.
استقبل الرئيس الإماراتي الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان فريق الإمارات العربية المتحدة للبحث والإنقاذ التابع لهيئة أبوظبي للدفاع المدني.وهنأ خلال اللقاء الفريق بمناسبة اجتيازه للمرة الثالثة عملية إعادة التصنيف الدولي لفئة المستوى الثقيل والمعتمدة من قبل المجموعة الاستشارية الدولية للبحث والإنقاذ التابعة لمنظمة الأمم المتحدة، مشيداً بهذا الإنجاز الذي يؤكد كفاءة الفريق واستمرارية تميزه واحترافيته في التعامل مع مختلف حالات الطوارئ والكوارث وفي جميع الظروف، وفق وكالة أنباء الإمارات.وأكد أن إنجاز الفريق يسهم في ترسيخ مكانة دولة الإمارات العالمية في ميادين العمل الإنساني وتعزيز رسالتها في مد يد العون والمساعدة لجميع المتضررين في مناطق الكوارث والأزمات، مشيراً إلى أنه بفضل هذه الجاهزية العالية أصبحت الدولة شريكاً رئيساً في مجالات العمل الإنساني ومواجهة الأزمات والكوارث العالمية.
In an exclusive Senior Advisor interview, Mr. Alex Matrsson, the Swedish Pracademic and International Business Strategist, articulates that the foreign policy of the United Arab Emirates is a model of strategic foresight, a nuanced balance of pragmatism and principled diplomacy.
Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn from consideration for the head coach position of the Italian national football team following backlash over his partnership with a Russian betting company, Fonbet. His involvement has drawn criticism from Ukrainian athletes and European politicians, leading to a significant public controversy.
A team of specialists from the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates has begun work at a Petrobangla terminal in Bangladesh, according to sources at the state-owned oil and gas corporation.
DUBAI: Iran akan menghentikan serangannya selagi Amerika Syarikat (AS) tidak melancarkan serangan baharu, kata seorang pegawai kanan Iran kepada Reuters.
Technology entrepreneur, crypto expert and live leverage trader Waqar Zaka has won the TradFi Competition, a global solo trading tournament in which more than 3,000 participants from around the world traded remotely using their own money. He received a brand-new 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon in Dubai as the winner’s prize. Zaka has previously been officially recognised […] The post Crypto Expert Waqar Zaka wins Global Competition, receives 2026 Mercedes G-Wagon in Dubai appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News .
Andrea Pirlo's potential appointment as coach of the Italian national football team has ignited controversy due to his commercial ties with a Russian betting company, leading to objections from politicians and football officials. This situation adds pressure on the new FIGC president, Giovanni Malago, as Italy faces scrutiny after failing to qualify for recent World Cups.
Chittagong Port's Numuoring Container Terminal (NCT) has become the leading container handler in Bangladesh, surpassing the older General Cargo Berth (GCB) for four consecutive financial years, with NCT moving 13.85 lakh TEUs in 2025-26 compared to GCB's 10.36 lakh TEUs.
The ongoing conflict and geopolitical tensions are prompting countries in the Middle East to explore new pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has been a critical chokepoint for oil shipments. This shift could reshape global energy flows and reduce reliance on this strategic passageway.
DUBAI: Just over a year after moving to Dubai, Steve found himself moving unexpectedly up the property ladder, taking advantage of a cooling real estate market amid the Middle East war. His new apartment is larger and closer to work than his previous resident, but the rent is nonetheless 15 per cent cheaper, he said, using a pseudonym due to Dubai’s sensitivity on the matter. When he arrived in Dubai last year, “it was really difficult to get a place in this area and the rents had gone up by a lot”, said the 35-year-old, who works in the media sector.
India reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC men's T20I rankings after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead against Zimbabwe in the ongoing three-match series at Harare, with the reigning T20 world champions regaining the top spot from England.
Global trade is shifting. To compete alongside cities like Dubai and Singapore, Cape Town must overcome state-backed logistical bottlenecks and embrace proactive, autonomous city diplomacy.
A man named Steve, who moved to Dubai just over a year ago, was able to upgrade his accommodation as the city's real estate market cooled amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
DUBAI – An Arab media report has claimed that Iran has informed Pakistan of its readiness to hold negotiations with the United States in Geneva, Doha, or Islamabad. According to Al Arabiya English, sources said that Iran has confirmed to Pakistan its willingness to continue talks with the US at any of these locations. The […] The post Iran ready for US talks in Geneva, Doha or Islamabad: report appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News .
DUBAI, 26 Jul (Reuters) - O Irã suspenderá ?seus ataques ?enquanto os Estados Unidos mantiverem a pausa na ?ofensiva, ?mas ?Teerã continua ?cética quanto ?às intenções de Washington, disse uma fonte ?iraniana de alto ?escalão ?à Reuters neste domingo.
Afghanistan's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation announced plans to expand air corridors with additional countries, building on existing routes connecting the country to China, India, and the UAE. The initiative aims to offset trade disruptions caused by suspended commerce with Pakistan and reduced access to Iranian ports amid ongoing regional tensions, with regular flights already operating to 30 countries worldwide.
استمتع الآلاف من مشجعي الرياضات القتالية بمواجهات ليلة النزال من يو إف سي: أنكالاييف ضد غوسكوف في الاتحاد أرينا، وشهدت الأمسية نزالات حماسية لفنون القتال المختلطة مع ختام فعاليات أسبوع أبوظبي للتحدي.وفي النزال الرئيسي، تغلّب بطل يو إف سي السابق لوزن خفيف الثقيل ماغوميد أنكالاييف على بوغدان غوسكوف بالضربة الفنية القاضية في الجولة الخامسة، معززاً بذلك موقعه للمطالبة بفرصة جديدة للتنافس على لقب يو إف سي لوزن خفيف الثقيل.وقال أنكالاييف: أحرص دائماً على تقديم نزالات مثيرة للجماهير. وإن سنحت لي فرصة القتال مجدداً في أبوظبي في أكتوبر، فأنا جاهز.وفي النزال الرئيسي المشترك، واصل رمضان تيميروف صعوده اللافت في وزن الذبابة محققاً فوزاً مذهلاً بالضربة القاضية في الجولة الأولى على ستيف إرسيغ.وقال تيميروف: في البداية، شعرت بشيء من الذهول لأنني لم أخض نزالاً منذ عام كامل. لكن ما إن سمعت هتافات الجماهير حتى منحتني طاقة هائلة.
As US strikes on Iran continue, Gulf Arab states are trying to unite to chart a path toward peace, though long-standing tensions complicate efforts, according to Politico analysis.
ISLAMABAD – Residents of the United Arab Emirates UAE could soon have another reason to celebrate, as a 3-day-long weekend may be on the horizon. Authorities are expected to shift the Eid Milad-un-Nabi public holiday, creating an extended break that would allow millions across the UAE to observe the religious occasion and spend quality time […] The post Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2026 to bring 3-Day Weekend appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News .
Pakistan's informal currency networks—historically critical channels for export financing—are under pressure from both a prolonged Gulf conflict that disrupted Dubai's underground trading hub and a massive migration of dollars toward cryptocurrency investments, forcing domestic manufacturers to shrink operations and straining the country's foreign exchange position.
Our letter-sender is eager to work as a fitness instructor in Dubai, but is worried as her ex is also working in the same fitness center, and he would be her boss if she took the job
PoliticalSouth China Morning Post· Jul 26, 2026, 12:00 AM4MODERATE
Indonesia wants to build a financial centre to rival Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai, but analysts say the real work of persuading global investors has barely begun. Parliament’s passage of the enabling legislation on Tuesday laid the legal foundation for the hub, marking a milestone in President Prabowo Subianto’s push to attract more foreign capital into Southeast Asia’s largest economy and lift growth towards 8 per cent by the end of his term in 2029. Yet observers caution that the centre,...
EconomicThe Hindu Business Line· Jul 25, 2026, 2:58 PM2LOW
The Bear House runs 25 exclusive outlets and maintains a presence in over 550 shop-in-shop locations across major retailers, with additional stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi serving its international expansion strategy.
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, held an extensive meeting with a delegation from Dubai-based DP World, led by Mohamed Shehab, Chief Executive Officer for Egypt and the Levant, to discuss ways to leverage the group’s logistics and trade capabilities to support the expansion of Egyptian products into global markets, with a particular […] The post Egypt explores partnership with DP World to expand global reach of exports first appeared on Dailynewsegypt .
Ferrari’s home circuit of Imola has emerged as a likely host for Formula One’s season-ending race if grands prix in Qatar and Abu Dhabi cannot go ahead due to conflict in the Middle East, with Malaysia set to return in October. Qatar is due to host the penultimate round of the championship on November 29, […]
PoliticalIl Fatto Quotidiano· Jul 25, 2026, 12:10 PM3LOW
Nel 2025 aveva registrato la cifra record di 20 milioni di visitatori, consolidando la propria immagine di parco giochi per ultra-ricchi e influencer, un’oasi di lusso isolata dall’instabilità cronica del Medio Oriente. Pochi mesi dopo, l’impatto della guerra ha azzerato quella narrazione. Oggi, per far fronte ad alberghi vuoti e a un calo drammatico degli […] L'articolo “Un bonus di 715 euro a chi invita amici e parenti”: Dubai è in crisi, lo stratagemma del governo per recuperare turisti.
MilitarySt. Louis Post-Dispatch· Jul 25, 2026, 9:16 AM5ELEVATED
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. missiles struck targets in Iran on Friday after President Donald Trump vowed "major military punishment" for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen for extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping…
حقق بنك رأس الخيمة الوطني (راك بنك) نمواً في نتائجه المالية خلال النصف الأول من عام 2026، إذ ارتفع صافي الربح إلى 1.7 مليار درهم إماراتي (463 مليون دولار)، مدعوماً بزيادة الإيرادات غير المرتبطة بالفائدة واتساع النشاط التشغيلي.وأوضح البنك، في بيان نشره على سوق أبوظبي للأوراق المالية، أن الدخل التشغيلي ارتفع بنحو 22% على أساس سنوي، مستفيداً من تنوع مصادر الأرباح، فيما قفزت الإيرادات غير المتعلقة بالفائدة بنسبة 60% لتبلغ 1.3 مليار درهم (354 مليون دولار)، بدعم من ارتفاع أحجام تداول العملات الأجنبية، وزيادة الرسوم والعمولات، إلى جانب الأرباح المحققة من بيع أعمال قبول المدفوعات التجارية.وعلى صعيد الأداء الفصلي، سجل البنك نمواً في صافي أرباح الربع الثاني بنسبة 5% مقارنة بالفترة نفسها من العام الماضي، مدعوماً بارتفاع الدخل التشغيلي بنسبة 3%.كما واصل البنك تعزيز ميزانيته، إذ ارتفع إجمالي الأصول بنسبة 14% على أساس سنوي بنهاية حزيران، بالتزامن مع نمو إجمالي القروض والسلف بنسبة 19%، فيما زادت ودائع العملاء بنسبة 23% لتصل إلى 75 مليار درهم (20.4 مليار دولار).وقال الرئيس التنفيذي للمجموعة، راحيل أحمد، إن الذكاء الاصطناعي أصبح جزءاً أساسياً من آلية خدمة العملاء وإدارة البنك، مشيراً إلى أن عدد عمليات تسجيل الدخول عبر القنوات الرقمية تجاوز 34 مليون عملية خلال النصف الأول من عام 2026، وهو أكثر من ضعف المستوى المسجل في الفترة نفسها من العام الماضي.والجدير ذكره، أنهى في السوق، سهم راك بنك تداولات الخميس مرتفعاً بنسبة 0.9% عند 9.18 دراهم (2.50 دولار)، لترتفع مكاسبه منذ بداية العام إلى أكثر من 8%. وتملك حكومة رأس الخيمة حصة تبلغ 49.35% في البنك.
PoliticalThe Globe and Mail· Jul 25, 2026, 12:49 AM4MODERATE
The governments of Canada and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement. Thani al-Zeyoudi, the UAE's minister of foreign trade, says the agreement was reached in 47 days, which he called "record time."
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Africa World Airlines, the Accra-based carrier that has connected Ghana and the wider West African region for more than a decade, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership spanning codeshare and interline cooperation, cargo collaboration and frequent flyer programmes. The […]
PoliticalSouth China Morning Post· Jul 25, 2026, 12:00 AM4MODERATE
Bali has “aura” and political titan Luhut Pandjaitan wants to channel it to transform Indonesia’s famed resort island into an international financial centre. But President Prabowo Subianto’s special adviser and economic tsar is not relying on subtle nods to Gen Z slang to sell paradise. Instead, he conjures up a striking image to make his case.
EconomicThe Globe and Mail· Jul 24, 2026, 10:55 PM4MODERATE
Canada and the UAE have agreed to a trade deal that would cut tariffs, remove trade barriers, and expand market access for Canadian exporters to the UAE.
Last week, the European Union (EU) announced an import ban on all gold from Sudan, which stood in contrast to the UK government’s newly announced network sanctions on gold traffickers in Sudan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While the EU’s concern about Sudan’s deadly conflict gold trade is laudable, the ban is not likely […] The post Conflict Gold: Sentry Statement on EU Sudan Gold Ban and What’s Needed Now appeared first on The Sentry .
A delegation from Etihad Airways, led by its Senior Vice President for Aeropolitical, International and Government Affairs, Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali, has informed the Government of Ghana of the airline's plans to begin direct flights between Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Accra in 2027. The move is expected to improve air travel between the two countries and boost trade, tourism and investment.
A escalating Middle East crisis has pushed global crude oil prices back above $100 per barrel, prompting economists to warn that Australian households face the prospect of both rising RBA interest rates and petrol prices exceeding $2 per litre in coming weeks.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ADNOC has issued its seventh tender offering crude from the United Arab Emirates since the beginning of June, expecting to sell millions of barrels of oil between August and October, both from within and outside the Persian Gulf. Despite the renewed threats to supply from the Strait of Hormuz and the new threats to shipping in the Red Sea by the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen, ADNOC is inviting interested buyers to bid by the middle of next week for crude loading between August and October, Reuters reported on Friday,…
Dubai is struggling with a sharp drop in tourists due to the Iran-Israel war and has launched a program to boost domestic tourism by helping residents cover the costs of inviting relatives and friends, with over 10,000 applications submitted in just two days.
Regional tensions have disrupted Afghanistan's trade networks, leaving shipments stranded at Iranian ports (Bandar Abbas, Chabahar) and the UAE (Jebel Ali) and forcing traders to use expensive alternative routes through Turkey that have tripled transportation costs. Afghan trade councils warn that delays in goods reaching markets are already driving up prices, with ordinary citizens bearing the greatest burden if the disruption continues.
Dangote Cement Plc has opted to pursue a secondary listing in London instead of Dubai, with the company citing a faster and more practical listing process in the United Kingdom as it expands its global investor base. The post Dangote reveals why London is preferred over Dubai for cement listing appeared first on Nairametrics .
EconomicThe Hindu Business Line· Jul 24, 2026, 6:10 AM4MODERATE
The United Arab Emirates' largest lender is expanding its operations into West Asia and is in discussions with Indian banks regarding the issuance of standby letters of credit to support financing.
Critics are concerned that a US-Saudi deal could trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, negatively impacting relations with US allies such as Israel and the UAE.
Ryan Coetzee helped negotiate the DA into the GNU while serving as CEO of an international political and corporate advisory company. Three months later, the DA hired that company under a confidential contract to manage its transition to government. Three months after political strategist Ryan Coetzee played a key role in the DA’s GNU negotiations, […] The post A paid Dubai-based consultancy more than R7.7m to run its GNU operation appeared first on The Namibian .
Ship tracking data indicates a sharp decline in oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with only one tanker passing on Thursday, the lowest number since May 7. The previous day saw three tankers transit the vital waterway. No ships entered the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. Meanwhile, 32 tankers passed through the Bab al-Mandab strait, the gateway to the Red Sea, with 14 heading in and 18 heading out.
The Islamabad High Court has dismissed a petition to enforce a Dubai court's money decree against Pakistani businessmen, stating that the Dubai court's reliance on criminal findings to determine civil liability violates Pakistani legal principles. The court emphasized the need to balance international comity with domestic law protections, ruling that foreign judgments must independently satisfy Pakistani legal standards.
PoliticalMiddle East Eye· Jul 24, 2026, 1:40 AM6ELEVATED
The foreign ministers of Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have jointly denounced recent Israeli settler incursions at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, labeling them "illegal and extremist acts." They stated that the storming of the holy sites is a "flagrant violation of international law, relevant United Nations resolutions, and the historic and legal status quo at the holy sites in Occupied East Jerusalem." The ministers condemned incitement and calls for incursions, as well as violence by Israeli ministers and extremist groups, warning that such acts fuel hatred and extremism, and obstruct peace efforts based on the two-state solution. They also rejected Israel's claims over Occupied East Jerusalem and its holy sites, and its attempts to alter the area's character.
PoliticalMiddle East Eye· Jul 24, 2026, 1:30 AM6ELEVATED
Eight Muslim countries, including Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, have jointly condemned a large raid on Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli officials and thousands of ultranationalist Israelis. They described the actions as illegal and extremist, constituting a flagrant violation of international law and the historic status quo. The ministers warned that such acts fuel hatred and extremism, hindering peace efforts, and rejected Israel's claims over East Jerusalem and its holy sites.
The blacklist also includes three companies from Turkey, three from Kyrgyzstan, two from Kazakhstan, two from the United Arab Emirates and one from India
PoliticalDaily Sabah (Economy)· Jul 23, 2026, 7:39 PM3LOW
Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan on Thursday issued a joint statement condemning Israel's violations at the Al-Aqs...
MilitaryORF English (Austrian Broadcasting)· Jul 23, 2026, 7:08 PM7ELEVATED
Dubai has experienced a drop in tourist numbers since the start of the Iran war, attributed to retaliatory attacks by Iran following actions by the USA and Israel. The emirate is now offering incentives to revive its tourism sector.
Dubai is offering gift cards and other incentives to encourage tourism amidst a significant drop in visitor numbers attributed to the conflict in the Middle East. The city has seen a halving of airlines and businesses report up to a 50 percent drop in turnover.
ZBOG drastičnog pada turizma uzrokovanog regionalnim sukobom, Dubai je pokrenuo program "Dubai Invite". Stanovnicima nudi financijske poticaje ako u emirat dovedu obitelj i prijatelje kao goste.
Over 1,000 people have been arrested for attempting to document Iranian strikes in Persian Gulf countries allied with the United States. The regimes in these nations are reportedly seeking to prevent the spread of images and maintain an official narrative that denies the reality of these strikes.
The war in the Middle East has diminished the negotiating power that key regional LNG exporters Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have enjoyed for years. Importers of LNG from Europe to Asia plan to negotiate better terms in future long-term deals and ask for lower prices and higher contract flexibility, industry executives at LNG importing companies have told Reuters. For years, Qatar and the UAE commanded significant negotiating power, tied to their reliability as LNG suppliers.
Former US President Donald Trump announced that a significant deal establishing a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia is conditional on the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel and joining the Abraham Accords. The agreements were signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, laying the groundwork for a multi-billion-dollar partnership. While the deal aims to advance nuclear non-proliferation, concerns remain among some US lawmakers and Israeli officials about Saudi Arabia potentially developing nuclear weapons.
Military escalation in the Strait of Hormuz threatens regional stability and risks spiraling out of control at any moment, with tensions between the United States and Iran leaving little hope for a swift diplomatic solution.
Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence company eVoost AI has expanded into Romania, marking its sixth international market. The company has partnered with residential developer Hercesa Romania to deploy its AI platform for residential property sales. Founded in 2024, eVoost AI develops artificial intelligence software designed for residential real estate sales.
Emiratul Dubai va oferi reduceri şi beneficii de până la 700 euro rezidenţilor care îşi invită prietenii şi familia în vizită, a anunţat miercuri biroul de presă al emiratului, în contextul în care sectorul turistic se confruntă cu dificultăţi din cauza lunilor de război din regiune.
Oil prices are rising again, leading to significant uncertainty in the fuel market. Experts are concerned about the conflict in the Persian Gulf and the impact of storms off the US coast. These price hikes at the pump are occurring during the peak holiday travel season, raising questions about potential government intervention, such as restoring the fuel excise tax.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the United States remains open to negotiations with Iran but accused Tehran of rejecting serious dialogue, as the widening U.S.-Iran conflict has disrupted two major global energy chokepoints.
President Trump stated the US would continue military strikes against Iran as Tehran launched retaliatory attacks on Gulf states and Houthi forces threatened to blockade Saudi Arabian ports, marking significant escalation in the regional conflict.
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia and the UAE simultaneously posted statements on social media affirming their close historical relationship and "wise leadership," a calculated move following months of reported tensions between the two Gulf monarchies.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on state media that his interaction with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is increasing daily, addressing months of public speculation about Khamenei's health and absence from public view following an airstrike that killed his predecessor, Ali Khamenei.
Oil analysts expect Brent crude prices to remain elevated as long as shipping disruptions persist in the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea threats continue, and Russian refining facilities face repeated attacks. These overlapping supply constraints are limiting global oil availability and keeping upward pressure on energy markets.
PoliticalOONI Explorer — Censorship Measurements· Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM3MODERATE
OONI network measurement detected 20 confirmed censorship events in AE over the past 7 days (0.1% of 17604 web connectivity tests). Blocking typically indicates state-directed DNS, HTTP, or TCP interference.
DUBAI/RIYADH, July 20 (Reuters) - Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the United States in its war with Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf.
Afghanistan's government commission reports that 26 senior officials and professionals from the former republic returned to the country in the past month, bringing the total to 1,371 since the commission's establishment in May 2022. However, analysts warn that without creating meaningful employment opportunities, many returnees quickly relocate again to Dubai, the United States, or Europe.
Oil prices climbed above $90 a barrel as conflict in the Gulf region worsened, raising inflation concerns and expectations that central banks may hike rates—headwinds ahead of earnings reports from major technology firms.
PoliticalOONI Explorer — Censorship Measurements· Jul 20, 2026, 12:00 AM3MODERATE
OONI network measurement detected 20 confirmed censorship events in AE over the past 7 days (0.1% of 17276 web connectivity tests). Blocking typically indicates state-directed DNS, HTTP, or TCP interference.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has postponed the launch of e-passport services for Pakistani citizens living in the … Read More The post Pakistan Embassy in UAE Takes U-Turn on Launch of E-Passport Services appeared first on ProPakistani .
The US military conducted airstrikes against Iran on Sunday to retaliate for an Iranian attack that killed two American service members in Jordan and left another missing, marking the first direct US combat deaths from Iranian fire. The strikes targeted Iran's military capabilities near the Strait of Hormuz while Iran's supreme leader warned of "unforgettable lessons," as tit-for-tat attacks spread across the Gulf region, striking civilian infrastructure including desalination plants in Kuwait and military bases in Iraq.
PoliticalOONI Explorer — Censorship Measurements· Jul 19, 2026, 12:00 AM3MODERATE
OONI network measurement detected 20 confirmed censorship events in the United Arab Emirates over the past 7 days, representing 0.1% of 19,317 web connectivity tests, with blocking typically indicating state-directed DNS, HTTP, or TCP interference.
PoliticalGreek City Times· Jul 18, 2026, 7:46 PM3MODERATE
Ankara is in talks to send its Russian S-400 air defense systems to the United Arab Emirates in a bid to resolve tensions with the U.S. and regain access to the F-35 fighter jet program, sources say. The post Geopolitical Shift: Turkey Seeks to Transfer Russian S-400 Systems to UAE to Rejoin F-35 Program appeared first on Greek City Times .
The United States has renewed its travel advisory for the Middle East, warning of a volatile security environment due to heightened regional tensions and urging Americans to reconsider travel to or through the region.
PoliticalOONI Explorer — Censorship Measurements· Jul 18, 2026, 12:00 AM3MODERATE
Network measurement by OONI detected 20 confirmed censorship events in the United Arab Emirates over the past week, affecting 0.1% of 20,326 web connectivity tests, with blocking methods consistent with state-directed DNS, HTTP, or TCP interference.
Oil and gas producers operating in the Gulf are exploring alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz due to renewed attacks on shipping traffic, with concerns arising about potential threats to pipelines intended to bypass the waterway.
Fifty-five Iranian detainees held in the United Arab Emirates are being returned to Iran, according to an announcement by the Islamic Republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
EconomicFolha de S.Paulo Internacional· Jul 14, 2026, 3:50 PM5MODERATE
President Trump abandoned a plan to charge tolls for safe passage through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz after just one day, announcing instead he would negotiate investment and trade deals with Persian Gulf nations.
PoliticalTimes of Zambia· Jul 14, 2026, 7:22 AM3MODERATE
By MAYA NTANDA in Dubai – THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says all ballot papers in the August 13, 2026 general elections will be accounted for at polling stations across the country. ECZ Commissioner McDonald Chipenzi said during an interactive meeting with stakeholders here yesterday that there was no secrecy in the printing of [...]
Iran attacked two commercial tankers with cruise missiles in Omani territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz, killing an Indian crew member and wounding eight others, according to UAE officials. The strike caused fires on both vessels and prompted the Emirates to warn they would exercise their right to respond to what they termed a serious breach of international law.
Supply ChainMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 13, 2026, 9:07 PM5ELEVATED
Business executives making 'contingency plans' for UAE-Saudi Arabia feud Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 07/13/2026 - 21:04 Some law firms are selecting work that avoids antagonising the two rivals, while investors are navigating a new environment This picture, taken on 31 March 2026, shows the King Abdullah Financial District in the Saudi capital, Riyadh (Fayez Nureldine/AFP) Off Business executives are making contingency plans in case a growing feud between Saudi Arabia and the UAE escalates in the oil-rich Gulf region, amid signs that the two neighbours are embroiled in an economic war of attrition. Bloomberg reported on Monday that some global investment banks are worried they will have to decide between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. Some businesses have begun making contingency plans for separate logistics.
Iran launched attacks against six Persian Gulf countries over the course of a day, with ongoing strikes reported against Kuwait and Jordan this morning, according to reporting from oko.press on the breakdown of regional ceasefire agreements.
EconomicFinancial Times Economics· Jul 13, 2026, 4:00 AM3LOW
European central bankers are watching for potential economic ripple effects from ongoing Gulf conflict, particularly hoping energy prices remain subdued and indirect economic spillover effects remain limited.
The US military launched its third major strike campaign against Iranian targets this week, hitting around 140 positions on July 11 in response to Iranian Revolutionary Guard attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalating cycle of strikes and counterstrikes—with over 300 targets degraded and Tehran claiming the critical waterway is now closed—has dramatically intensified tensions in one of the world's most vital energy transit routes.
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The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after the latter struck a container ship on Sunday, while Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and escalated attacks on US facilities in states across the Gulf. The strikes were the latest in a cycle of attacks and counter-attacks as Iran seeks to assert control over shipping through the strait. However, the latest barrage marked a sharp escalation in pace and range.
تخارج إي آند من فودافون لا يمثّل مجرد صفقة بيع أسهم بقيمة 5.95 مليارات دولار، بل يكشف تبدلاً جوهرياً في فلسفة الشركة الإماراتية تجاه الاستثمار العالمي: من السعي إلى مقعد على طاولة كبار مشغلي الاتصالات في أوروبا، إلى انضباط رأسمالي يعيد الأولوية للأسواق التي تملك فيها المجموعة سيطرة تشغيلية مباشرة.الصفقة تحقق للمجموعة الإماراتية عائداً نقدياً صافياً بنحو 1.3 مليار دولار، واستقبلها المستثمرون في أبوظبي ولندن بإيجابية لافتة، لكنها تعكس أيضاً واقعاً أوسع في قطاع الاتصالات الأوروبي، حيث لم تعد الحصص الاستراتيجية غير التشغيلية تكفي لتبرير تكلفة رأس المال.ماذا حدث فعلياً في الصفقة؟باعت إي آند حصتها الكاملة البالغة 16.21% من رأس المال المُصدر في فودافون، بما يعادل 3,944,743,685 سهماً و17.13% من حقوق التصويت، إلى فيغا، أداة الاستحواذ المملوكة لعائلة رجل الأعمال الفرنسي كزافييه نيل، بسعر 112.5 بنس للسهم شاملاً حصة من توزيعات الأرباح. وتُقدَّر الصفقة بنحو 5.95 مليار دولار (21.8 مليار درهم)، بعلاوة تبلغ نحو 13% على سعر إغلاق سهم فودافون الأخير قبل الإعلان.وبذلك تنتقل صفة أكبر مساهم في فودافون من إي آند إلى نيل، متجاوزاً بلاك روك وفانغارد. وستنتقل الأسهم مبدئياً عبر صفقات خارج السوق إلى ثلاث مؤسسات مالية وسيطة، على أن تُستكمل الإجراءات التنظيمية النهائية بحلول نهاية العام، بحسب تصريح لـفيغا نقلته وكالة الأنباء الفرنسية.دفع الإعلان سهم فودافون للقفز بنحو 12.6% في تداولات بورصة لندن، بل تجاوز الارتفاع 14% في الساعات الأولى من التداول، ليصل السهم إلى أعلى مستوى له في نحو شهر.
Gold and silver are expected to remain volatile with a corrective bias in the coming week as investors assess the latest flare-up in the US-Iran conflict, movements in crude oil prices and inflation data that could reshape expectations for global interest rates, analysts said. Fresh hostilities in West Asia have once again put markets on edge. The latest round of tensions began after Iran said it had struck a vessel travelling on an unapproved route and subsequently announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Missile alerts sounded in Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates as Qatar's military intercepted incoming fire believed to be from Iran, wounding three people including a child with shrapnel.
MilitarySt. Louis Post-Dispatch· Jul 12, 2026, 7:21 AM4MODERATE
DUBAI — The U.S. military said Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, hours after President Donald Trump said he believed an interim ceasefire with Iran to be "over."
The former sovereign, who overthrew his father Sheikh Khalifa in a 1995 palace coup, turned a small, financially struggling emirate into a major regional and international player.
Tension this time erupted due to a container ship traveling on an unauthorized route. In response, the United States attacked 140 targets in Iran on Sunday, while Iran fired missiles and drones at its neighbors, including the United Arab Emirates.
Escalating tensions in West Asia and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz are expected to cause volatility in Indian equities and potentially drive crude oil prices higher.