Nearly 14,000 people took part in naming UAE’s first virtual character, paving the way for AI-powered digital ambassadors to promote smart services
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Meet the UAE’s first virtual family: ‘Latifa’ tops community vote
Pentagon steers clear of new Israel-Houthi escalation: What to know
The US military has sought to avoid actions that could threaten the fragile truce with the Iran-armed rebels.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Pentagon steers clear of new Israel-Houthi escalation: What to know
Jazeera Airways offers “buy 1 get 1 free” flights across its network
Travelers can book between 18–24 August and get a free ticket on any Jazeera Airways route for trips from September to December 2025
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Jazeera Airways offers “buy 1 get 1 free” flights across its network
Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: Hamas official
Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a senior member from the group said Monday, after a fresh diplomatic push to end more than 22 months of war.Mediators Egypt and Qatar, backed by the United States, have struggled to secure a lasting truce in the conflict, which has triggered a dire humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.But after receiving a new proposal from meditators, Hamas said it was ready for talks.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: Hamas official
GCC national income hits $2.14tn in 2023 as exports fall 7 per cent
GCC-Stat data shows national income down 2.7 per cent year-on-year, but non-oil sector posts 6.4 per cent growth, led by finance, transport, and real estate
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: GCC national income hits .14tn in 2023 as exports fall 7 per cent
Congo and M23 rebels miss deadline to reach Doha peace deal
KINSHASA (Reuters) -The Congolese government and M23 rebels have missed Monday's deadline to reach a peace agreement in Doha, raising fears that tensions between the two parties might derail talks and reverse progress made to end the conflict.Fighting in eastern Congo has intensified this year, with the M23 group launching an offensive that allowed it to capture the two largest cities in the region.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Congo and M23 rebels miss deadline to reach Doha peace deal
Zelensky, Trump head for tense second meeting as White House switches rhetoric
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff previously claimed that the US could guarantee security details for Ukraine similar to that of NATO's Article 5.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Zelensky, Trump head for tense second meeting as White House switches rhetoric
Huckabee to 'Post': 'European leaders gave Hamas cover – that's when negotiations were over'
US ambassador to Israel says European recognition of Palestinian state 'emboldened' Hamas while Arab nations call for its disarmament.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Huckabee to 'Post': 'European leaders gave Hamas cover - that's when negotiations were over'
Dubai’s Wasl offers first-time buyers rare chance with new South Garden homes
Wasl launches new South Garden phase with exclusive allocation for Dubai first-time home buyers
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai’s Wasl offers first-time buyers rare chance with new South Garden homes
Lebanon PM in Jordan as Beirut pushes Hezbollah disarmament, Iran’s influence wanes
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam headed to Jordan following a similar visit by President Joseph Aoun two months ago, as the two countries seek deeper ties.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanon PM in Jordan as Beirut pushes Hezbollah disarmament, Iran’s influence wanes