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Qatar urges public to report missile and drone debris found at sea

DOHA, Qatar — Qatar's Ministry of Interior  called on the public to immediately report any unidentified objects or debris suspected to be remnants of intercepted missiles or drones found in the country's territorial waters, warning that the material may...

FIFA Congress approves record $14B budget cycle, Infantino announces re-election bid

VANCOUVER, Canada — FIFA's 76th Congress approved a record-breaking revenue projection of $14 billion for the 2027-2030 cycle Thursday, as President Gianni Infantino confirmed he will seek a fourth term in office ahead of a World Cup that kicks...

From ancient terraces to tourist trail: Jazan’s mountain coffee farms find new life

JAZAN, Saudi Arabia -  High in the terraced mountains of southwest Saudi Arabia, farmers have been growing coffee the same way for the better part of eight centuries. The Khawlani bean — oily, aromatic, unlike anything produced elsewhere in...

Emirati Driver Rashid Al Dhaheri Claims Historic Win at Red Bull Ring

SPIELBERG, Austria— Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri secured a landmark victory in Race 2 of the opening round of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship at the Red Bull Ring, becoming the first Emirati to win at this...

Dubai Taxi Company adds 600 taxis, lifts market share to 47%

DUBAI — Dubai Taxi Company PJSC has added 600 new taxi plates following an auction by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, expanding its fleet and increasing its market share to 47%. The addition raises the company’s taxi fleet to 6,817...

UAE mint launches ‘Proud of UAE’ commemorative coin collection in Dubai

DUBAI— Emirates Minting Factory, in collaboration with Dubai Gold District, has launched a limited-edition collection of gold and silver commemorative coins celebrating the “Proud of UAE” campaign. The collection is available exclusively at Dubai Gold District and is designed to...

Masdar marks 20 years, targets 100GW renewable capacity by 2030

ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, known as Masdar, is marking 20 years of operations, highlighting its role in advancing renewable energy development in the UAE and globally. Founded in 2006 by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al...

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