The American Express Times
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
US Launches Fresh Air Strikes on Iran Amid Renewed Hostilities
The United States launched air strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps positions in response to recent attacks on commercial vessels and U.S. personnel near the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation heightens the risk of wider conflict and contributes to rising global oil prices due to continued disruptions of a key shipping route.
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California Measure Bans Electric Shock Gloves
The California Legislature passed a bill banning law enforcement from using electric shock gloves, responding to federal plans to deploy the devices in immigration enforcement.…
Auditor’s death blamed for delay
Metrics Group has canceled plans to convert a vacant hotel into a 16-story luxury apartment building and will instead renovate and reopen the hotel to…
Mortgage approvals fall as 'toxic mix' hits market
Mortgage approvals in the UK decreased in July to 56,100 amid rising mortgage interest rates and economic uncertainty. This slowdown signals a cautious housing market…
Meet the English Club Founded by Kuwaitis: Birmingham Albion FC
Birmingham Albion FC, a new football club founded by two Kuwaiti businessmen, has joined the West Midlands Regional League Division 1, entering the 12th tier…
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Malaysia to become second-largest job market for Bangladeshis
Malaysia plans to recruit around 200,000 Bangladeshi workers over the next six months, becoming the second-largest destination for Bangladeshi migrants after Saudi Arabia. This initiative…
Northern West Bank settler crisis fueling an explosion
Israel has reestablished and expanded settlements in the northern West Bank, reversing its 21-year-old disengagement policy and authorizing over 100 new settlements under the current…
Gulf hubs drive Mideast air cargo recovery in July
Middle Eastern airlines saw a 1.7 percent rise in air cargo demand in July, driven by Gulf hubs, while passenger traffic declined but showed signs…
Saudi stocks lead GCC rally as oil, earnings lift market
Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index surged 5.1 percent in August, leading a broader 3.9 percent rally across GCC markets driven by strong corporate earnings…
Syria runs $1bn deficit as H1 spending soars
Syria posted a $1 billion fiscal deficit in the first half of 2026 due to expenditures outpacing revenues, with public spending rising sharply driven by…
Saudi humanitarian aid reaches 113 countries
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has conducted 4,457 projects across 113 countries with a total investment of approximately $8.57 billion, primarily…
Panel explores cross-border strategies for digital inclusion
At the LEAP Saudi Arabia 2026 conference, industry and government leaders highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration and tailored strategies to promote digital inclusion amid…
Israel PM’s wife shares conspiracy theory about opposition figure
Sara Netanyahu accused opposition leader Yair Golan of having prior knowledge of the October 7 Hamas attack, intensifying political disputes ahead of Israel’s October 27…
Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza as military says it arrests Hamas militant
An Israeli-backed operation in Gaza City captured a senior Hamas internal security leader but triggered airstrikes that killed at least five Palestinians, including three children,…
America praised the ICC until it came for an ally
The United States has intensified efforts to discredit and sanction the International Criminal Court after it issued arrest warrants against Israeli officials for alleged war…
AI addicts won’t make better workers
US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and several economists have expressed doubt that the widespread adoption of AI, especially large language models, will lead to…
GCC tourism delivers $254.7bn economic boost
The GCC tourism sector contributed approximately $254.7 billion to the regional economy in 2025, growing at an annual rate of 7.3 percent since 2019, outpacing…
Global investment chiefs to headline FII10 in Riyadh
The 10th Future Investment Initiative conference will be held in Riyadh from October 26 to 29, featuring top leaders from global finance, energy, and business…
WWE Crown Jewel to Return to Riyadh on Nov. 7
WWE Crown Jewel will return to Riyadh on November 7 at the Riyadh Season Stadium, featuring champion-versus-champion matches in both men’s and women’s divisions. This…
Kingdom’s AI sector continues to model innovation for international entities
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its artificial intelligence sector by showcasing innovations in green technology, tourism, and other fields at the LEAP technology event, supported by…
UN alarmed over Israeli atrocities in Gaza Strip, West Bank
The United Nations has condemned recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that caused civilian casualties and damage to a hospital, alongside escalating settler violence in the…
Iraq wraps up questioning 5,700 Daesh suspects transferred from Syria
Iraq’s judiciary has completed interrogations of 5,704 suspects linked to the Islamic State group, transferred from Syrian camps earlier this year, and has referred all…
One dead, two hurt in Dutch shootout: police
Dutch police arrested 34 suspects from multiple countries after a pre-dawn shootout in Overasselt resulting in one death and injuries to two officers. The incident…
The quiet revolution in services
Economists Chang-Tai Hsieh and Esteban Rossi-Hansberg found that US service industries like retail and hospitality have experienced significant productivity growth driven by digital technologies and…
Oil prices continue to rise amid supply concerns
Oil prices rose over 2 percent on Tuesday due to escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran, marking the first direct attacks since…
SAMA licenses 78th finance firm as Jeel Pay joins sector
Saudi Arabia’s central bank has officially licensed Jeel Pay to provide buy-now-pay-later services focused on education payments, raising the number of fully licensed finance companies…
specialized by stc boosts Saudi industrial resilience
Saudi Arabia’s specialized by stc has introduced the Business Critical Network and Hadath platform to enhance secure, reliable communications for high-risk industrial sectors. These technologies…
Mona Tougaard Leads New Campaign Film
Model Mona Tougaard stars in Tod’s new “Italian Stories” campaign film, showcasing their latest menswear and accessories against a scenic villa backdrop. Her return to…
Medical Team Performs Complex 3D-Printed Hip Replacement at Jaber Hospital
A medical team at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital in Kuwait performed a complex hip replacement using 3D printing technology to reconstruct a damaged artificial hip joint…
Saudi Author on Naguib Mahfouz Medal Shortlist for 2026
Saudi author Abdullah Nasser has been shortlisted as one of six finalists for the 2026 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature for his novel *This Is…
Interior Ministry Launches Year-Long Security Awareness Campaign
Kuwait’s Interior Ministry launched a year-long “Prevention and Safety” campaign targeting students, parents, and the wider community to raise awareness on traffic safety, juvenile protection,…
Carlos Alcaraz makes winning return at US Open, Sabalenka through
Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz returned to competition after a four-month wrist injury layoff by defeating Roman Safiullin in straight sets in the first…
HM Sultan Haitham’s Private Visit Strengthens Oman-Saudi Ties
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman made a private visit to Saudi Arabia, where he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss enhancing…
Royal Army of Oman Opens Admission for Officer Cadets
The Royal Army of Oman has opened admissions for officer cadet candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree, GED, or Post-GED qualification. This recruitment effort supports Oman’s…
ROP Launches New Traffic Plan for Safe School Year
The Royal Oman Police have launched a traffic management plan increasing police presence near schools during peak hours to improve safety and reduce congestion. This…
Oman Announces Projects for International Falling Walls Lab Finals
Oman's Research and Innovation Authority has selected 20 finalists, including first-place winner Abdullah bin Mohammed al Alawi, to represent the country at the Falling Walls…
Syria seeks diplomatic solution with Israel despite attacks
Syria announced it is seeking a diplomatic solution with Israel through U.S.-led talks despite continued Israeli military incursions and detentions within Syrian territory. The ongoing…
WHO warns of soaring health risks in Gaza as rainy season nears
The World Health Organization has warned that worsening water contamination and overcrowded living conditions in Gaza amid the rainy season are driving a sharp increase…
Met Gala Exhibit on John Galliano Canceled
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled its 2027 exhibition honoring fashion designer John Galliano due to backlash over his past antisemitic and racist remarks.…
City chase Fernandez, Arsenal eye Alvarez on deadline day
Manchester City is close to signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez for a reported £120 million while Arsenal pursues Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, potentially reshaping…
Workplace Well-being Study Highlights Challenges and Strengths
Dr. Mohammed al Farraji's study surveyed 133 employees and found a 73% overall job satisfaction rate, with women aged 25-34 experiencing the highest stress and…
Omani and Nepali Communities Pay Tribute to Mountaineer Nadhira al Harthi
Members of the Omani and Nepali communities gathered in Muscat to honor mountaineer Nadhira al Harthi and others who died in the recent Broad Peak…