UAE leaders congratulate President of Maldives on Independence Day
ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the Republic of Maldives on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin…
Gold Prices Up as Investors Anticipate US Inflation Data
Gold prices went up on Friday but are on track to record a weekly decline, as investors are awaiting new US inflation data, which is expected to offer further clues about the timing of a potential interest rate cut.
Spot gold rose by 0.4% to $2,374.1…
US Inflation Rate Rises in June
The US Department of Commerce revealed Friday that the country’s inflation rate rose on a monthly basis during June.
The Department said in a statement that consumer prices rose in June by 0.1 percent on a monthly basis after stabilizing in May, whil…
Oman Oil Prices Rise to $81.7 a Barrel
The official price of Omani oil, for delivery in September, today, was recorded at $81.70 per barrel..
The price of Omani oil witnessed an increase of $1.04 compared to yesterdays price, Thursday, which amounted to $80.66.
It is noteworthy that the …
African Development Bank Approves 120 Million Euros Finance to Morocco
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a 120 million euros financing package for Morocco today, aimed at supporting efforts to combat climate change.
According to a statement from the bank, the program primarily seeks t…
Football: Al Wakrah Loses 0-2 in Friendly
As part of the pre-season training camp in Spain, Al Wakrah lost 0-2 to Castellon in their second friendly match in Malaga.
The training camp, which runs until Aug. 1 is part of their preparations for the upcoming season. In their first friendly matc…
Poland’s Magda Linette Wins Prague Tennis Championship
Polish Magda Linette won the Prague Tennis Championship Friday, after defeating her compatriot Magdalena Frisch (6-2) and (6-1), to obtain her third title in the WTA tournaments.
Linette, ranked 48th in the world, needed an hour and 22 minutes to win…
Qatari Basketball Team to Participate in Gulf Youth Championship in Kuwait
Doha: The Qatari national basketball team will leave for Kuwait on Saturday, to participate in the Gulf Youth Basketball Championship under 18 years, which will be held from July 29 to August 2 at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah Complex Hall.
Th…
Chinese Researchers: Climate Change Causes Changes in Rainfall Patterns, Hurricane Intensity
Chinese researchers have revealed that climate change is leading to changes in rainfall patterns around the world, which may result in the intensification of hurricanes and tropical storms.
Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Histor…
EU Transfers 1.5 Billion Euros from Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine
The European Union (EU) announced Friday that it had secured 1.5 billion euros to support Ukraine from the money earned from profits on Russian assets frozen in its financial and banking institutions.
The EU explained, in a statement, that 90 percent…
Attack on France’s Rail Network Hours Before Opening Ceremony of Paris Olympics
French train operator SNCF said that France’s high-speed rail network was hit by “malicious acts” including arson attacks that have disrupted the transport system hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024.
In a statement to AFP, SN…
Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Drone Attack on Civilians in Southern Gaza Strip
Two Palestinians were martyred Friday in an Israeli drone attack on a group of civilians in Rafah Governorate, south of the Gaza Strip.
Medical sources said in statements that paramedics transferred two martyrs to the “Nasser Medical Complex” in Khan…