Gulf News 5m

Abu Dhabi to host the Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit 2026

Abu Dhabi: The second edition of the Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit 2026 will open in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, bringing together about 3,000 policymakers, business executives and industry experts to exa»»»

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Arab News 1h

Syrian security forces capture alleged Daesh bomb-maker linked to Al-Bukamal attacks

Syrian security forces capture alleged Daesh bomb-maker linked to Al-Bukamal attacks DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces have arrested an alleged Daesh (ISIS) explosives specialist in eastern Syria during a joint operation by the Interior Ministry and the General Intelligence Service, the Syrian Arab »»»

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RT 1h

Trump-backed ‘Tiger’ projected to win Colombian election

Colombians are on track to elect pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella in Sunday’s presidential runoff, according to preliminary results, steering the country back to the right after four years under its first left-wing president, Gustavo Petro. With more than 99.5% of the votes counted, de la »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye affirm US-Iran agreement should ensure security and stability of Gulf region

CAIRO: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, emphasised that the US-Iran agreement should take into account the csecurity and stability of countries across the region. In a joint statement after a consultative meeting held here, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egypti»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar launches Lake Lucerne Summit to foster lasting US-Iran agreement

QNA Doha Qatar has announced, in its capacity as a mediator, the launch of the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of a high-level committee bringing together representatives of the United States of America, Iran, and the two mediating states, Qatar and Pakistan, hoping that the meeting would»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Doha Design District unveils‘Mada and Sada’ platform

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District, the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, powered by Msheireb Propertie has launched ‘Mada and Sada’, an immersive creative platform and spatial experience that invites visitors not just to witness art, but also to understand how it com»»»

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Arab News 2h

Syria arrests former general, three others in crackdown on Assad-era abuses

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities have arrested a former military officer and three other individuals accused of crimes committed during the rule of former president Bashar Assad, as part of an expanding campaign against remnants of the deposed regime, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. The In»»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

Socialist MP Responds to Rama, Defends Call for ‘New Agreement for Albania’

Socialist Party lawmaker Elisa Spiropali has issued a pointed response to Prime Minister Edi Rama following remarks he made during an expanded meeting of the party’s parliamentary group. A day earlier, Rama referred to what he described as “lost souls” within the Socialist Party who were calling fo»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Israeli Media: Army Starts Reducing Forces in South Lebanon in Response to US Orders

The Zionist media outlets reported on Sunday that the Israeli Occupation Army started reducing forces in the territories it had held in South Lebanon, adding that the move came in response to US orders. US-Iranian negotiation sessions were held on Sunday in Switzerland, discussing mainly the Lebane»»»

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Arab News 4h

‘Great ambition and professionalism’: Hamza Abdelkarim’s former coach lauds Egypt’s teenage star

CAIRO: Just days after making a dream move from Al-Ahly to Barcelona, 18-year-old Egyptian national team player Hamza Abdelkarim made history by making his World Cup debut after coming on as second-half substitute for Pharaohs legend Mohamed Salah. He became his country’s youngest ever player at th»»»

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Arab News 4h

Reconstruction, energy drive renewed Syria-Germany ties

DAMASCUS: Economic relations between Syria and Germany have gained momentum in 2026, reflecting efforts by both countries to strengthen cooperation in key sectors, including energy, reconstruction and infrastructure. The growing engagement comes amid mutual interest in exploring economic opportunit»»»

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RT 4h

Trump-Meloni feud escalates over Iran policy and US bases in Italy

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his claim that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sought a photo op with him to get her “numbers up” after refusing to support the US in its war with Iran. The latest exchange follows a dispute sparked by comments Trump made in a phone interview with»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Poles compete in EY World Entrepreneur of the Year competition

The global final of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year took place in Monaco on May 26–29, 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs from around the world for networking, inspiration, and a broader view of global business trends. This year’s winners were Jitendra Mohan, Sanjay Gajendra, and Casey Morriso»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Jordan, Algeria meet in bid to rescue World Cup hopes

DOHA: Jordan and Algeria will look to revive their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns when they meet in a crucial Group J clash tomorrow at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The match, scheduled for 6:00am (Qatar time), will be the third fixture in Group J, which also includes Argentina and Austria. W»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

We Are Called to Inspire People to Be Better, Says Newly-Elected Grand Mufti

Newly-elected Grand Mufti Ahmed Hasanov said that the mission of the Muslim denomination in Bulgaria is to encourage people to become better individuals, speaking to BTA after being elected by the National Muslim Conference in Sofia on Sunday. Hasanov said the denomination would continue serving Bu»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Major announcements incoming: PM Magyar calls extraordinary cabinet meeting, says V4 is revived

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced an extraordinary government meeting for Monday, followed by a parliamentary group session, while hinting at significant political and institutional changes to be unveiled in Parliament. In a brief but intriguing Facebook post published on Sunday, »»»

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TAP 5h

Nafti to take part in resumed 165th ordinary session of Council of Arab League at ministerial level, June 22 in Amman

Tunis, June 21 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti will participate, on the instructions of President Kaïs Saïed, in the resumed 165th ordinary session of the Council of the Arab League at the...»»»

Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Kęty Group and Allegro are growth leaders

Friday’s session on the Warsaw Stock Exchange ended with a moderate advantage for buyers. The WIG20 stayed in positive territory, with most index members closing higher. Grupa Kęty led the gains, rising 3.19% to PLN 1,263, followed by Allegro, which advanced 2.43% to PLN 39.43 on positive sentiment»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Al-Sisi calls for institutionalising Egypt-Saudi-Türkiye-Pakistan mechanism to strengthen regional stability

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called for transforming the consultative mechanism bringing together Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan into a more institutionalised framework capable of contributing to regional stability and addressing Middle East crises. According to a statement f»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Banque Misr supports investors, farmers in 1.5 Million Feddan project

Hisham Okasha, Chief Executive Officer of Banque Misr, and Amr Abdel Wahab, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Egyptian Countryside Development Company, signed two cooperation protocols aimed at supporting investments by Egyptians abroad who are beneficiaries of New Egyptian Countryside lands»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

President Iotova Voices Serious Doubts That North Macedonia’s Current Leadership Wants EU Membership

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said she has serious doubts about whether North Macedonia's current leadership genuinely wants the country to become a member of the European Union, speaking in an interview with bTV on Sunday about Skopje's EU accession process. Iotova said she could not otherwise»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Homecoming across the ocean: Sea turtle returns to birthplace in Oman after 12 years

A female loggerhead sea turtle has returned to its original nesting beach on Oman’s Masirah Island 12 years after it was first tagged, providing further evidence of the species' remarkable ability to return to its birthplace to breed, the Environment Authority said. According to environmental speci»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Qassem rejects any Israeli security zone in Lebanon

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any Israeli security zone in Lebanon, after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his troops would remain in the country's south for as long as necessary. Israeli troops "remaining on Lebanese land is impossible. There are no security»»»

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Netanyahu says troops to stay in south Lebanon 'as long as necessary'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israeli forces would remain in southern Lebanon "as long as necessary", while also vowing to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. "We will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary to protect the ch»»»

Sana 7h

Food Expo 2026 kick off in Damascus with more than 300 companies taking part

Damascus, June.21 (SANA) The 21st edition of the Arab-International Food Industries and Packaging Exhibition, Food Expo 2026, was inaugurated in Damascus under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Industry and will continue until June 25 at the Damascus Fairgrounds. More than 300 local, Ara»»»

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Gulf News 7h

What Washington wants from fresh Iran talks on nuclear programme, Hormuz and Hezbollah

DUBAI: Senior US and Iranian officials met in Switzerland on Sunday for the first round of direct negotiations aimed at building on last week's interim agreement, launching what is expected to be a 60-day effort to address Tehran's nuclear programme and wider regional tensions. The talks at the Bur»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Sheikh Qassem: Any Israeli Violation Will Be Answered Appropriately, Authorities Must Reduce Hostility towards Lebanese People, Not Enemy

Hezbollah Secretary General, His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem, affirmed that the ceasefire agreement concluded on 27 November 2024 came after the Israeli occupation tried to end the resistance, noting that the balance of power imposed a different reality and foiled those attempts. Sheikh Qassem said»»»

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Arab News 8h

Syria to launch direct Damascus-Amsterdam flights in July

LONDON: Syrian Airlines will operate its first flight from Damascus to Amsterdam in the first week of July, the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport has confirmed. Flights between European cities — except Moscow — and the Syrian Arab Republic were suspended during the 13 years of c»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Forbes Middle East Summit 2026: Abu Dhabi’s Dh255b infrastructure bet in focus

The second edition of the Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit 2026 will take place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday, June 24, under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The summit will bring together approximately 3,000 decision-makers, business l»»»

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Arab News 8h

Frankly Speaking: Is the Middle East at a diplomatic turning point?

RIYADH: A professor of international relations says diplomacy remains the only path to lasting peace in the Middle East, as the US announced on Friday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, hours after planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were postponed. Appearing on the Ar»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Qatar announces launch of Lake Lucerne Summit

The State of Qatar announced, in its capacity as a mediator, the launch of the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of a high-level committee bringing together representatives of the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the two mediating states, the State of Qatar and th»»»

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Arab News 9h

Syrian authorities receive more than 10,000 citizenship applications from Kurds since May

LONDON: Syrian authorities have since May received applications from 10,516 Kurdish individuals seeking citizenship under a presidential decree addressing the rights of the Kurdish community. The ministry of interior released the first batch of names of hundreds of Syrian Kurds who applied for citi»»»

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Arab News 10h

Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Middle East war

JERUSALEM: Israelis overwhelmingly believe that Iran emerged stronger from the Middle East war and its subsequent deal with the United States, a poll released on Sunday found. The poll of 3,644 respondents, conducted between June 17 and 20 by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in collaboration with»»»

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Arab News 10h

Saudi-run terminal at Bangladesh’s largest port to go full capacity next month

RIYADH: Saudi developer Red Sea Gateway Terminal is set to start full-capacity operations at Bangladesh’s largest port in Chittagong in July, as it has just completed the deployment of specialized machinery. Chittagong Port is the main gateway for Bangladesh’s ocean cargo import and export. Last ye»»»

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Middle East Observer 10h

A letter from the Indian Ambassador to Egypt

“Trade between India and Egypt increased by about 60 per cent over the last five years and this is really remarkable, as you will notice that trade between many other countries has actually stagnated. Global trade itself is festering so this is a remarkable development,” India’s Ambassador to Egypt»»»

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Middle East Observer 11h

EGX Rises as Foreign Capital Returns Across Debt and Equities

Strong Week for Egyptian Assets as Record Debt Inflows, Equity Gains and Futures Launch Signal Market Deepening Cairo — Egyptian equities ended a shortened trading week on a positive note as foreign investors increased exposure to both government debt and equities, while the launch of the country’s»»»

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Arab News 11h

Saudi-run terminal at Bangladesh’s largest port to go full capacity next month

RIYADH: Saudi developer Red Sea Gateway Terminal is set to start full-capacity operations at Bangladesh’s largest port in Chittagong in July, as it has just completed the deployment of specialized machinery. Chittagong Port is the main gateway for Bangladesh’s ocean cargo import and export. Last ye»»»

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Arab News 11h

Matcha meets Saudi hospitality experience 

JEDDAH: Wejdan Ghoos’ Riyadh-based brand WeGo, a home-based specialty beverage venture, has turned a humble matcha drink into a social media sensation, one cup at a time. Ghoos, who is originally from Madinah, affirms that social media played a major role in the growth of her business. “It allowed »»»

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RT 12h

What’s going on with US-Iran talks and the Strait of Hormuz?

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains tense following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, as the countries’ delegations descend on Switzerland for follow-up discussions. Commercial shipping through the key waterway was disrupted after the US-Israeli attack »»»

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TAP 12h

Tunisia to host IWC5 in 2028

Tunis, June 21 (TAP) - Tunisia will host in 2028, and for the first time in Africa and the Arab world, the 5th International Wheat Congress (IWC5), one of the world's most important scientific events dedicated to research, innovation and development...»»»

Arab News 12h

Israel says no restriction on troops ‘eliminating threats’ in Lebanon

JERUSALEM: Israel’s defense minister said Sunday that Israeli forces had standing orders to act against any threat they encountered inside Lebanon, insisting that troops would remain in the so-called security zone established within Lebanese territory. “There has never been, and there is currently »»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Qatar announces Lake Lucerne Summit with United States, Iran, and Pakistan

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, in its capacity as mediator, has announced the launch of the proceedings of the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of the High-Level Committee, with the participation of representatives from the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the »»»

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Arab News 12h

Israel says no restriction on troops ‘eliminating threats’ in Lebanon

JERUSALEM: Israel’s defense minister said Sunday that Israeli forces had standing orders to act against any threat they encountered inside Lebanon, insisting that troops would remain in the so-called security zone established within Lebanese territory. “There has never been, and there is currently »»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE works with IMF on 2014 standards for government finance data

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Finance has held a specialised workshop with a technical mission from the International Monetary Fund to improve the way government finance and public sector debt data are compiled, reported and shared. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dub»»»

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Gulf News 13h

MOHRE opens private tutoring work permits to four categories

The UAE has outlined eligibility criteria for private tutoring work permits, allowing students, teachers and employees from both the public and private sectors to legally provide private lessons after obtaining approval from the authorities. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)»»»

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Arab News 13h

Global investors gather in Riyadh as Saudi tourism boom gathers pace

RIYADH: The Future Hospitality Summit will open in Riyadh on Monday under the theme “Where Opportunity Meets Capital,” bringing together more than 150 speakers and industry leaders to discuss hospitality and tourism investment opportunities across the region. Held against the backdrop of Saudi Arab»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Saudi Arabia arrests 15,288 illegal residents, deports 10,458 in week-long sweep

Saudi Arabia arrested 15,288 people for violations of residency, labour and border security regulations during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out over the past week, the Interior Ministry said. The arrests were made during joint operations conducted with relevant government agencies betwee»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Saudi Arabia makes occupational fitness screening mandatory for workers

Saudi Arabia has introduced mandatory occupational fitness and non-communicable disease screenings for all workers and employees through a phased rollout covering the public, private and non-profit sectors, according to new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development»»»

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Arab News 13h

‘Breaking Bad’ star Giancarlo Esposito converts to Islam after filming movie in Saudi Arabia

DUBAI: “Breaking Bad” star Giancarlo Esposito announced he had embraced Islam during his stay in Saudi Arabia, said General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh. In a post on X Alalshikh said Esposito recited The Shahada and joined members of the production team in prayer at a mosque wh»»»

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Qatar Tribune 13h

Awqaf ministry marks graduation of 2025-2026 scholarship cohort in high-profile ceremony

The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs held its annual scholarship graduation ceremony for the 2025-2026 academic year. Patronised by Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem, the event underscored the Ministry's commitment to advancing e»»»

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