Day: August 15, 2026

Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to develop solar power plants with a capacity of 30 gigawatts (GW), aiming to phase out 13 GW of diesel power plants by 2026. This initiative is part of the country’s strategy to enhance e…

Sharjah: The Sharjah Art Foundation hosted a session Saturday at the Flying Saucer building as part of its “Dialogues” programme. Titled “From the Realm of Poetry to the Oasis of Culture,” the event was presented by Dr Yousif Aydabi, Cultural Adviser …

Abu dhabi: Crude oil prices climbed over 1% to settle higher on Friday. Brent futures gained $1.45, or 1.67%, to settle at $88.52 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) finished at $82.40 a barrel.

According to Emirates News Agency, the in…

Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attack targeting a vessel affiliated with Emirati ADNOC while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, in a flagrant violation of international law, the United Nation…

Busan: Around 3,500 library and information professionals, researchers, and representatives of related organisations from over 120 countries gathered in Busan to share a blueprint for future libraries. The ‘2026 Busan World Library and Information Con…

Busan: US stock indices closed lower on Friday as the S and P 500 retreated from its record high, pressured by shares of chip-equipment maker Applied Materials, as investors assessed retail sales data that came in weaker than expected.

According to …

Busan: European stocks closed mixed on Friday: European stocks closed mixed on Friday, reflecting varied performances across key markets in the region. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index experienced a decline of 0.21%, settling at 657.86 points, marking…

Belgium: Belgium recorded its hottest 13 August since measurements began on Thursday, with 32.2°C measured in Uccle, according to Royal Meteorological Institute forecaster David Dehenauw. The previous record for 13 August was 32.1°C, set last year. It…