• Israeli attacks kill 31 people in Gaza – including 14 seeking aid
  • UAE and Jordan lead 63rd airdrop into Gaza
  • Netanyahu holds three-hour security meeting on options for Gaza campaign
  • Hezbollah chief warns Israel over launching wider war on Lebanon
  • At least 61,020 Palestinians killed and 150,671 wounded since Gaza war began

PREMIER LEAGUE TABLE

1 Man City   Â 26   20   3   3   63   17  Â 63 

2 Liverpool  Â 25   17   6   2   64   20   Â 57 

3 Chelsea     Â 25   14   8  3   49   18   Â 50 

4 Man Utd   Â 26   13   7  6   44   34   Â 46 

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5 West Ham  Â 26   12   6   8   45   34   Â 42 

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6 Arsenal     Â 23  13   3   7   36   26  Â 42 

7 Wolves      Â 24  12   4   8   23   18  Â 40 

8 Tottenham Â 23  12   4   8   31   31  Â 39 Â 

What is 'Soft Power'?

Soft power was first mentioned in 1990 by former US Defence Secretary Joseph Nye. 
He believed that there were alternative ways of cultivating support from other countries, instead of achieving goals using military strength. 
Soft power is, at its root, the ability to convince other states to do what you want without force. 
This is traditionally achieved by proving that you share morals and values.

Real estate tokenisation project

Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.

The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.

Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

What sanctions would be reimposed?

Under ‘snapback’, measures imposed on Iran by the UN Security Council in six resolutions would be restored, including:

  • An arms embargo
  • A ban on uranium enrichment and reprocessing
  • A ban on launches and other activities with ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons, as well as ballistic missile technology transfer and technical assistance
  • A targeted global asset freeze and travel ban on Iranian individuals and entities
  • Authorisation for countries to inspect Iran Air Cargo and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines cargoes for banned goods
Living in...

This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

Updated: August 05, 2025, 4:07 PM