New tiered system to pop up in UAE will tax sugary drinks based on sugar content per 100ml as flate rate is fizzed out
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE to introduce sugar tax for beverages from 2026
Dubai real estate market hit $41.3bn in H1 2025 as prime sales surge 113 per cent
Dubai’s real estate market hit $41.3bn in H1 2025, with prime sales up 113 per cent and investors dominating deals. Find out which areas are booming and who’s buying…
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai real estate market hit .3bn in H1 2025 as prime sales surge 113 per cent
First Look: Emirates’ new luxury check-in lounge at Dubai Airport features iPad service and chauffeur transfers before caviar-filled flights
Emirates First at Terminal 3 Dubai International Airport offers luxury check-in and service for premium customers
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: First Look: Emirates’ new luxury check-in lounge at Dubai Airport features iPad service and chauffeur transfers before caviar-filled flights
Etihad celebrates growth after transporting 20m passengers in one year
Etihad Airways expansion continues as passenger numbers double in just two nd a half years
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Etihad celebrates growth after transporting 20m passengers in one year
As Bedouins mobilize, clashes with Druze resume in Syria’s Suwayda: What to know
Despite a ceasefire agreement, fighting involving the government, Bedouin clans and Druze fighters spiraled on Friday.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: As Bedouins mobilize, clashes with Druze resume in Syria’s Suwayda: What to know
China protests to Philippines over Taiwan, maritime and security issues
BEIJING (Reuters) -China has lodged "stern representations" to the Philippines over recent "negative moves" concerning Taiwan, as well as maritime and security issues, a Chinese foreign ministry statement said on Friday.Department of Asian Affairs Director-General Liu Jinsong conveyed the "stern representations" and "strong dissatisfaction" to Philippine Ambassador to China, Jaime FlorCruz, on Friday, the statement added. The Philippine embassy in Beijing did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: China protests to Philippines over Taiwan, maritime and security issues
Diriyah awards $1.53bn contract to build landmark arena and office district
New 20,000-seat Diriyah Arena and mixed-use complex mark major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transformation
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Diriyah awards .53bn contract to build landmark arena and office district
Hamas says no interim truce possible without work toward permanent ceasefire deal
CAIRO (Reuters) -Hamas' armed wing spokesperson said on Friday that while the group favours reaching an interim truce in the Gaza war, if such an agreement is not reached in current negotiations it could revert to insisting on a full package deal to end the conflict.Hamas has repeatedly offered to release all the hostages held in Gaza and conclude a permanent ceasefire agreement, and Israel has refused, Abu Ubaida added in a televised speech.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas says no interim truce possible without work toward permanent ceasefire deal
Bodies and looted homes: Syria's Druze reeling after Sweida bloodshed
Residents from the Syrian-Druze city of Sweida described friends and neighbors being shot at close range in their homes or on the streets.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bodies and looted homes: Syria's Druze reeling after Sweida bloodshed
Israel adopts superpower mindset in Middle East as it upgrades war doctrine – opinion
Israel will apply its updated defense doctrine, its regional superpower prism, of preventively downgrading enemy capabilities and preempting enemy threats.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel adopts superpower mindset in Middle East as it upgrades war doctrine - opinion