Wed, Feb 4, 2026

Layla Al Mansoori

Economy
Majid Al Futtaim Acquires 50% Stake in Saudi's Sinom Retail, Strengthening Retail Dominance

UAE's Al-Futtaim Makes $667 Million Play for Saudi Retail Market Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Retail has agreed to acquire up to 49.95% of Saudi Arabia's C...

International
Calm Restored in Sweida After Tribal Fighters Withdraw

Syria's New Government Faces First Security Test as Tensions Ease in Suweida The southern Syrian city of Suweida returned to an uneasy calm on Sunday...

Economy
EU Launches Strategic Partnership Negotiations with Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

Europe Pivots East: EU Council Greenlights Comprehensive Partnership Negotiations with Gulf States The European Union has authorized bilateral negoti...

Emirates
UAE President and Turkish Leader Vow to Strengthen Bilateral Ties at Inaugural Strategic Committee Meeting

UAE-Turkey Strategic Partnership Deepens as Leaders Launch High-Level Cooperation Framework The UAE and Turkey have formalized their evolving relatio...

International
Powerful Quakes Shake Eastern Russia, Tsunami Warning Lifted

Pacific Ring of Fire Claims Another False Alarm as Russia's Kamchatka Dodges Major Tsunami A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Russia's far easte...

Emirates
One-Step Transformation: Identity and Citizenship Authority Enhances Identity Renewal and Replacement Services

UAE Streamlines National ID Services with One-Click Renewal System The United Arab Emirates has launched a simplified digital identity card system th...

International
Germany Proposes Ambitious Climate Goal for Europe: Driving Sustainable Change Across the Continent.

Germany Pushes EU Climate Target Amid Internal Political Resistance German Environment Minister Karsten Schneider is demanding accelerated negotiatio...

Emirates
Young Ahmed's Miraculous Recovery: Rare Liver Condition Cured Through Family Donation

UAE Infant Becomes World's Youngest Survivor of Ultra-Rare Genetic Disease After Groundbreaking Liver Transplant Five-month-old Ahmed Yahya Al Yasi h...

Emirates
Emirati Businessman Mohammed Al-Sharqi Participates in Krans Montana Forum in Rabat

The Crown Prince of Fujairah announced that the UAE emirate is ready to play a key role in the emerging Atlantic space, thanks to its strategic locati...

International
Deadly Violence Escalates in Sweida: Disturbing Casualty Toll Rises

Syria's As-Suwayda Violence Claims Over 1,100 Lives as Ceasefire Takes Hold A week of intense tribal clashes in Syria's southern As-Suwayda province...

Emirates
Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Attends Captivating Piano Recital by Acclaimed Italian Maestro Alessandro Martire

Ras Al Khaimah's ruler hosted an evening with renowned Italian pianist Alessandro Martire, highlighting the emirate's growing focus on arts as a key p...

Emirates
Emirati Ruler Visits Iconic Liwa Date Festival's 21st Edition, Showcasing UAE's Rich Agricultural Heritage

UAE's Liwa Date Festival Showcases Strategic Vision for Cultural Heritage and Food Security The 21st edition of the Liwa Date Festival demonstrates t...

Economy
Ukraine Evacuates More Villages as Conflict Intensifies

Ukraine Orders Mass Evacuations as Russian Forces Accelerate Eastern Offensive Ukrainian authorities have issued urgent evacuation orders for thousan...

International
Iraq Releases Findings on Kut Fire Investigation: Unraveling the Details

Iraq Suspends 17 Officials After Mall Fire Investigation Reveals "Clear Negligence" Iraqi authorities have suspended 17 government officials and deta...

Economy
Dubai Solidifies Its Prominence on the Global Tourism Map under Hamdan bin Mohammed's Leadership

Dubai's Tourism Boom Defies Global Economic Headwinds with 9.88 Million Visitors Dubai has emerged as a standout performer in the global tourism reco...

Emirates
Heavy Rainfall Blankets Al Ain and Other UAE Regions

UAE Braces for Extended Weather System as Tropical Convergence Zone Brings Rain and Dust Storms The United Arab Emirates experienced scattered rainfa...

Emirates
Abu Dhabi Civil Defense and National Fire Protection Association Join Forces for Enhanced Safety

Abu Dhabi Partners with US Fire Protection Authority to Build World-Class Safety Infrastructure Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has announced a str...

Economy
Local Stocks Soar: UAE Market Gains Over AED 77.79 Billion in a Single Week

UAE Stock Markets Surge AED 77.8 Billion as Foreign Investors Fuel Record-Breaking Rally The UAE's stock markets delivered a spectacular performance...

Emirates
UAE Ambassador Awarded Brazil's Highest Decoration for Distinguished Service

Brazil Awards Highest Honor to UAE Ambassador, Signaling Deepening Strategic Partnership Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has awarded its highest...

International
Drones Swarm Kyiv: A Disturbing Escalation in Ukraine's Ongoing Conflict

Russia Escalates Urban Warfare with Overnight Drone Strikes on Kyiv Infrastructure Russian forces launched a coordinated drone assault on Ukraine's c...

International
UN Security Council Renews Mandate to Support Hodeidah Agreement in Yemen

UN Security Council Extends Yemen Mission Mandate Amid Rising Military Tensions The UN Security Council has unanimously extended the mandate of its m...