Arab Finance: Tourist arrivals to Egypt increased by 4% between January and the first week of June despite regional tensions and challenges facing the global travel industry, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy revealed. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Egyptian Tourism »»»

DHAKA: When the FIFA World Cup started last week, it became one of the year’s most anticipated moments in Bangladesh’s Rohingya camps, especially for children, to whom it gives a rare connection to a world beyond the refugee settlement. Watching matches with their favorite players and taking part i»»»

An Egyptian pharmacist and his three children were killed on Tuesday when their car overturned on a desert highway in the southern province of Minya, security and local media reports said. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene near the town of Deir Mawas on the Eastern Desert Road after r»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s media sector recorded strong revenue growth in 2025, led by booming gaming and cinema industries, as government incentives and regulatory measures continued to attract investment and support the country’s expanding creative economy. The National Media Authority (NMA) on Tuesday ann»»»

Arab Finance: Kuwait-based Urbnlanes Development is seeking to acquire a 430-feddan land plot in Ras El Hekma on Egypt's North Coast for EGP 7 billion ($135 million), Asharq Business reported, citing two informed sources. The developer intends to develop a tourism project on the land plot, includin»»»

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a deal and “immediate and permanent” end to military operations this week. Pakistan signaled it will continue to lay the groundwork for further talks, w»»»

MANILA: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in the Philippines on Tuesday that Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea where a major flare-out could endanger freedom of navigation as has happened in the Strait of Hormuz. In a joint appearance with Philippine Presid»»»

PARIS: News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected report said Tuesday, warning that old-style business models are under threat. The year 2026 marks “a significant milestone: for the first time, socia»»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that as part of an agreement due to be formally signed this week, International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors would be allowed into Iran to oversee the dismantling of its nuclear program. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- U.»»»

RIYADH: Gold is becoming an increasingly deliberate component of central bank reserve strategies as geopolitical tensions, concerns over the concentration of assets in the US dollar, and questions surrounding the resilience of traditional holdings reshape official-sector thinking, analysts told Ara»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met today with HE Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Hazzaa, Director General of the Gulf Radio and Television Organisation of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of th»»»

DUBAI: FIFA is considering an Israel versus Palestine opening match for its new under-15 football festival in the US this September, according to The Athletic. The tournament is expected to be open to all 211 FIFA member associations including Russia, which remains suspended from senior internation»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had suggested to Israel that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa should deal with Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah seeing as the Israeli campaign was causing too many casualties. Praising Sharaa as doing an "amazing job", Trump said at a G7 summit: "If Israel»»»

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NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia, on behalf of the Arab Group, reaffirmed support for the UN and its role in promoting peace, security and sustainable development during the hearing of secretary-general candidate Maria Fernanda Espinosa. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, the Kingdom’s permanent representative to the UN, e»»»

The US and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end the hostilities in the Middle East, following weeks of direct and indirect negotiations mediated by Pakistan. A formal ceremony to sign the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will take place in Geneva on Friday. According to Washing»»»

RIYADH: Kuwait has introduced a new residency pathway allowing qualifying foreign investors, senior executives and their immediate families to remain in the country for up to 15 years, as the government steps up efforts to attract global capital. The framework was approved under Cabinet Resolution »»»

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Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem discussed on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with Selim Şankaya, CEO of GID Textile Egypt Group, the company’s expansion plans in Egypt and its strategy to boost investments and exports as the company aims to raise its exports to $285 million by the end of 2026. During a »»»

Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani exchanged cable of greetings with Their Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies leaders of friendly Arab and Muslim countries on the occasion of the new Hijri Year.»»»

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem discussed on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with Selim Şankaya, CEO of GID Textile Egypt Group, the company’s expansion plans in Egypt and its strategy to boost investments and exports as the company aims to raise its exports to $285 million by the end of 2026. During a »»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, was "the most important" issue in the peace deal with the United States announced the day before. "The important point I want to emphasize here is that in our view, there are two parties to »»»

EVIAN, France: The UK is imposing a raft of new sanctions against Russia, including on tankers that transport LNG, in a bid to pressure Moscow into halting the war against Ukraine, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced as a special G7 summit session got underway Tuesday. Ukrainian President Volodym»»»

This composite photo, taken Tuesday, shows Rep. Cheon Jun-ho (L), deputy floor leader of the ruling Democratic Party, and Rep. Kim Seung-soo, deputy floor leader of the main opposition People Power Party, prior to their talks at the National Assembly in Seoul. Photo by Yonhap The rival parties agre»»»

Stronger Pound, Robust Debt Demand and Regional Buying Support Egyptian Assets Cairo — Egyptian equities extended their recovery on Monday as Arab investors returned decisively to the market, helping lift major indices amid improving sentiment toward Egyptian assets following a stronger currency, c»»»

Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has begun construction of a Dh291.11 million dual carriageway linking the Al Sarouj district with the Al Ain Industrial Area, as part of efforts to improve traffic flow and support urban growth in the city. The project, scheduled for comp»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Special Representative for Special Assignments, Bakyt Torobaev, spoke at the 7th Summit of Transnational Corporation Leaders, where he outlined the country’s large-scale economic reforms and invited the world’s largest companies to cooperate. In his speech, he noted that Kyrgyzstan — C»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani exchanged cables of congratulations on the occasion of the new Hijri Year with his brothers, Their Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses, the leaders of the brotherly Arab and Islamic countries.»»»

EVIAN-LES-BAINS: President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the G7 ​summit on Tuesday, hoping to impress upon US leader Donald Trump that Ukraine’s fortunes in its war against Russia have improved as he pushes for greater international support. Zelensky was greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron,»»»

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Cairo: When Egypt took the lead against Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, decades of doubt gave way to belief for 62-year-old Bahgat Abbas. Standing beneath the historic arcades near the Basilica in Cairo's eastern Heliopolis district, Abbas leapt with the crowd as cups rattled ac»»»

NEW YORK: France begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Senegal on Tuesday night (10 p.m., KSA) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Didier Deschamps’ side once again among the favorites to challenge for football’s biggest prize. Ahead of the Group I opener, former France midfielder Pau»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative has opened ticket sales for its 2026 Annual Gathering. The event will take place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha from September 19-20 under the theme ‘With Our Ideas, We Build’. With ticketing now open, the public can secure pla»»»

More than 96,000 visitors attended the 57th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show in Sharjah, a 6 per cent increase from the previous edition, underscoring the continued strength of the regional luxury jewellery market and the UAE’s growing position as a trading hub for the industry. The five-day ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: The US Embassy in Doha has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for proposals under the US-Qatar Strategic Partnership Initiative: Economic, Technology, and Security Cooperation (Freedom250 Commemorative). This funding opportunity seeks to support programmes that advance concrete »»»

DUBAI: US President Donald Trump has invited Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Zaidi to visit the White House in mid-July, as Washington and Baghdad seek to deepen political, security and economic cooperation. The invitation was conveyed by US Special Presidential Envoy Tom Barrack during talks with»»»

Saudi Arabia's Public Prosecution has warned that the misuse of electronic transactions and electronic signatures is punishable by up to five years' imprisonment and a fine of up to SR5 million, as the Kingdom strengthens protections for digital dealings. The prosecution said criminal safeguards ar»»»

Dubai: A powerful climate phenomenon developing thousands of kilometres away in the tropical Pacific Ocean could soon influence weather patterns across the UAE, raising the prospect of hotter conditions, higher humidity and a more active autumn storm season. The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, one of the world’s leading business schools, celebrated the achievements of its Middle East graduates at its annual commencement held on June 13 at its main campus near Paris. The ceremony honoured graduates from HEC Paris, Doha’s Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes, bringing to»»»

DUBAI: A new Arabic-language thriller filmed in Saudi Arabia is bringing together regional stars, international actors and a Hollywood director. Titled “Al Amir” (“The Prince”), the six-part series is directed by filmmaker Stephen Hopkins, known for his work on the television drama “24” and action »»»

Arab Finance: Gulf Egypt for Hotels and Tourism (Gulf Egypt), a subsidiary of United Real Estate Company (URC), has announced a new expansion strategy as it marks 50 years of operations in Egypt, outlining plans focused on the development of integrated tourism destinations and sustainable hospitali»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ten Qatari family businesses were featured in the list of Top 100 Arab Family Businesses in the MENA during the year 2026 by Forbes magazine. The following have made it to the ranking of top companies in their respective categories in June 2026 issue of Forbes Middle East: Power Intern»»»

Los Angeles, USA: A group of 13 World Cup teams on Sunday hit out at UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin over reported remarks in which he said this year’s expanded tournament would lead to many “completely uninteresting” matches. In a joint statement, the 13 football associations including World Cup»»»

BOGOTA: Philosopher-turned-politician Ivan Cepeda, who made his first public appearance following his father’s assassination by paramilitaries, is decades later running for president of Colombia — one of two candidates in this weekend’s runoff election. Losing his parent, a communist senator, prove»»»

LONDON: Labour mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has emerged in the past decade as one of Britain’s most recognizable regional leaders, and a persistent thorn in Westminster’s side.Now all eyes are on him as a potential usurper of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with a historic by-election loom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is reinforcing its status as one of the Gulf region’s leading tourism destinations this summer, supported by robust visitor growth, strategic tourism campaigns, world-class hospitality offerings, and a packed calendar of entertainment, sporting, and family-oriented events. Touris»»»

DUBAI: Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. The stalemate came hours after one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when European champions Spain were held 0-0 by debutants C»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company has unveiled plans for the Middle East’s largest National Tennis Centre, a landmark project designed to position the Kingdom as a leading destination for international tennis while accelerating the development of local talent and expanding community partici»»»