CAPITALS, 11th July, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices settled lower on Friday, with Brent crude futures falling by 29 cents, or 0.38 percent, to close at US$76.01 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined by 67 cents, or 0.93 percent, to settle at US$71.41 a barrel. Source: Emirates News Agency
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DHAKA — The UN refugee agency called on Thursday for additional land to ease overcrowding in Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps after heavy rains triggered landslides that have killed at least 15 people. More than 1.2 million Rohingya refugees, many of whom fled Myanmar during a brutal military crackdown in 2017, live in congested camps in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar. The refugees live in basic shelters on hillsides cleared of trees — making the land unstable during monsoon rains. Authorities in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh used loudspeakers and a network of volunteers and community leaders to relocate people from risky areas…
Schalk Vorster. MRI Software’s Schalk Vorster shares insights on how AI, data readiness, and unified platforms are redefining the property management discipline in the UAE and GCC Middle East real estate has entered a phase where operational performance matters as much as ambition. PropTech across the UAE and GCC has shifted from a digitisation experiment to the infrastructure that runs portfolios, with regulators in Dubai and Abu Dhabi pushing transparency, standardised reporting, and data-driven operations. Schalk Vorster, Regional Director for the Middle East at MRI Software, sees the regional market mirroring a global move from scale to measurable outcomes. His…
DUBAI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — The MENA Golf Tour has confirmed that its leading players will earn exemptions into the Second Stage of the DP World Tour Qualifying School in 2026, in a move that significantly strengthens the Tour’s standing as a route to the upper reaches of the professional game. The exemption takes the leading three players in the MENA Golf Tour’s final 2025/26 Rankings, to a limit of 10th place and not otherwise eligible, straight into the Second Stage of the DP World Tour Qualifying School, bypassing the First Stage entirely. For the players involved, it is…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Frinday from the US President Donald Trump to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and ongoing US-Iran talks. During the call, the two leaders reviewed cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States and explored ways to further strengthen ties across a number of sectors. They also discussed several regional and international issues and exchanged views on the latest developments. The call included discussions on the current situation in the region, including the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran. The two leaders emphasized the…
With families flocking to beaches, swimming pools and mountain resorts during the summer holidays, Fujairah Police have launched a public awareness campaign urging parents and guardians to remain vigilant and never leave children unattended near water. The campaign, organised by the Masafi Comprehensive Police Station in cooperation with the Media and Public Relations Department, reminds citizens and residents that constant supervision is the first line of defence against drowning incidents. Police stressed that adhering to safety measures and maintaining continuous monitoring can significantly reduce the risk of drowning, particularly among young children who can slip into danger within seconds. Stay…
ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&) announced the termination of its Relationship Agreement with Vodafone Group PLC (Vodafone), following a comprehensive strategic review of its international investment portfolio. In connection with this, e&’s Board representative has stepped down from his position as a non-executive Director of Vodafone. Following the termination of the Relationship Agreement, e& has signed a binding agreement with Vega, an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group, to divest its entire holding of 3,944,743,685 ordinary shares in Vodafone, representing approximately 16.21 percent of Vodafone’s issued share capital and…
MASHHAD, Iran — Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buriedin his hometown of Mashhad more than four months after he was killed in an airstrike on the first day of the US-Israeli military campaign in late February. Ali Khamenei has been buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran’s holiest site, marking the end of six days of public mourning ceremonies in five cities across Iran and neighboring Iraq. His burial took place after a second day of tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran, raising fears of a return to full-blown war, AFP reported, citing state media. Huge…
Abu Dhabi – Following a comprehensive strategic review of its international investment portfolio, Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (“e&”) announced the termination of its Relationship Agreement with Vodafone Group PLC (Vodafone). In connection with this, e&’s Board representative has stepped down from his position as a non-executive Director of Vodafone. Following the termination of the Relationship Agreement, e& has signed a binding agreement with Vega, an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group, to divest its entire holding of 3,944,743,685 ordinary shares in Vodafone, representing approximately 16.21% of Vodafone’s issued share capital and 17.13% of its total voting…
ATHENS — A Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Greece on Friday after a window on the Boeing 737 dislodged soon after takeoff, reportedly because it was hit by a piece that came off the plane’s engine. A window in the cabin “dislodged inflight,” the airline said in a brief email, and several media outlets reported that one person was almost sucked out of the plane after the glass shattered. Witnesses told local media the man, said to be a Serbian citizen in his 60s, was left hanging head first out of the window as far…