Kuwait Air Defences Respond to Hostile Iranian Missile, Drone Attacks
Abu dhabi: The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces announced that its air defences are actively responding to missile and drone threats due to
July 18, 2026
Industry
Iraq and Syria Sign Landmark Agreement to Rehabilitate Haditha-Banias Oil Pipeline
Abu dhabi: Iraq and Syria signed on Friday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to rehabilitate the oil pipeline linking Haditha in Iraq to Baniyas in
July 18, 2026
US Stock Markets Close Lower Amid Declines Across Major Indexes
Abu dhabi: The three major US stock indexes experienced declines at the close of trade on July 18. Investors witnessed a downturn in the markets
July 18, 2026
Chinese President Calls For Equitable Global AI Governance, Unveils New AI Cooperation Body
Abu dhabi: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday announced the creation of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) and called for joint efforts to
July 18, 2026
Kuwait Army Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missiles and UAVs
Abu dhabi: The Kuwaiti army has successfully engaged and intercepted a series of ballistic missiles and hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) since early Friday, as
July 18, 2026
Indonesia Expects $37.8 Billion Revenue from Abadi Masela LNG Project
Abu dhabi: Indonesia expects to generate about US$37.8 billion in direct state revenue from the newly launched Abadi Masela Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, Energy
July 18, 2026
Aqaba Container Port Sees Remarkable Growth in Shipping Volume
Abu dhabi: The Aqaba Container Port Company has reported a robust operational performance for the first half of the year, driven by operational excellence and
July 18, 2026
Russian Agricultural Exports Rise 26% in H1, Exceed $20 Bn
Abu dhabi: Russian exports of agricultural products increased by 26% in value terms in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last
July 18, 2026