Gulf News 30m

Middle East mall owners told to rethink how they make money

Dubai: GCC retail real estate developers need to rethink how malls and shopping destinations make money as e-commerce, AI-driven discovery and changing consumer habits reshape the sector, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

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Sharjah Ruler orders revival of historic Khorfakkan Souk to be renovated, transformed into ‘Craftsmen’s Houses’

Sharjah: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Institute for Heritage to expand, renovate and revive the old market (Souk Sharq) in the eastern city of Khorfakkan as part of efforts to preserve traditional crafts »»»

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Gulf News 58m

Who is Andy Burnham? The ‘King of the North’ eyeing No. 10

Dubai: Andy Burnham has spent much of his political life being seen as a contender rather than a winner. Now, following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation, the Greater Manchester mayor believes his moment may finally have arrived. The 56-year-old Labour politician has confirmed he will seek »»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

EGX Gains as Foreign Capital Returns Across Debt, Equities and Futures

Cairo — Egyptian equities began the new trading week in positive territory as foreign investors continued to increase exposure to Egyptian assets, while the launch of the country’s first single-stock futures contracts added momentum to a broader transformation underway across capital markets. The b»»»

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Arab News 1h

Philippines in shock after gunmen kill 3 in rare school shooting

MANILA: The Philippines was rocked on Monday by a deadly school shooting incident in Leyte province, where gunmen killed three students and wounded seven others. The incident took place at 9 a.m. at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City in the central Philippines, where children were g»»»

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Arab News 1h

Kingdom boosts cultural ties at Beijing book fair

BEIJING: The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission concluded Saudi Arabia’s participation in the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair, held at the China National Convention Center from June 17 to 21. The Kingdom’s pavilion attracted strong cultural and intellectual interest, reflecting »»»

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Arabfinance 1h

Madinet Masr launches new subsidiary chüm COMMUNITIES Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Madinet Masr has launched a new subsidiary, chüm COMMUNITIES, a platform specializing in providing integrated management solutions for residential and commercial communities, according to a press release. The launch aligns with the property developer’s strategy to enhance the communit»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Berri pledges Hezbollah disarmament south Litani, rejects pilot zones as time waste

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri pledged on behalf of ally Hezbollah to make the region south of the Litani river weapon-free, if Israel commits this time to a ceasefire in Lebanon. Berri told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, in remarks published Monday, that he supports a gradual withdrawal from south Leb»»»

UPI 1h

Britain's Keir Starmer quits, Andy Burnham to run to replace him as PM - UPI.com

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer outside No. 10 Downing Street on Monday as he announces his resignation, pending the selection of a replacement. That will take between three and 10 weeks depending on whether there is more than one candidate. Photo by Neil Hall/EPA June 22 (UPI) -- Keir Starmer »»»

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France24 1h

Trump-backed de la Espriella wins razor-tight Colombian presidential election

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and businessman who earned US President Donald Trump's support, on Sunday won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7 percent of the vote, beating his left-wing rival Ivan Cepeda with a one percent lead. Cepeda told supporters he would challenge results»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Man dies after intervening to break up street brawl, suspect sets him on fire

Dubai: An Egyptian man has died after allegedly being set on fire by a suspect following an attempt to break up a dispute outside his furniture showroom in Qalyubia governorate, security sources and local media reported. The incident began when a quarrel broke out among several young men in front o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Interior Minister Orders Expenditures under Road Safety Fund to Be Directly Related to Reduction of Accidents

The Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev ordered that from now on expenditures under the Road Safety Fund will only be made for activities directly related to improving the road traffic situation in the context of the priority of reducing victims and injured people in accidents, the press centre of t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Shura Council praises Amir's participation in G7 Summit

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session on Monday at Tamim bin Hamad Hall under the chairmanship of HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. The Council praised Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's participation in the G7 Summit, at the invitation of President of the Fr»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Kuwait Court of Cassation jails former MP Saleh Ashour for three years over fund misappropriation

Dubai: Kuwait's Court of Cassation, the country's highest judicial authority, has sentenced former lawmaker Saleh Ashour and another defendant to three years in prison with immediate effect after convicting them of misappropriating funds belonging to others, Al Rai Arabic daily reported. The ruling»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Arab power grid tops priority

Minister of Electricity Mohamed Shaker said that the Arab Executive Office of the Ministers of Electricity 31st meeting discusses the Arab electricity network. The Arab leaders pay great attention to the Arab power grid that has great economic feasibility, the minister added. Egypt suffered last ye»»»

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Arab News 2h

Pope Leo decries leaders who ‘feed’ wars while millions go hungry

ROME: World leaders are “feeding” wars instead of the hungry, Pope Leo said on Monday, telling the UN food aid agency that global priorities were badly skewed. Leo, who has been more outspoken on political issues in recent months, urged governments to increase their spending to combat hunger and no»»»

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Arab News 2h

Regional conflict fails to dampen tourism demand in Makkah and Madinah, says Knight Frank

RIYADH: Makkah and Madinah’s hospitality sectors demonstrated resilience in early 2026, weathering regional travel disruptions as the Kingdom continues to expand accommodation capacity for religious visitors, according to Knight Frank. The consultancy’s Saudi Hospitality and Religious Tourism Repor»»»

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Gulf News 2h

NEET dreams end at locked gates after Bengaluru traffic chaos

Dubai: For thousands of aspiring doctors, Sunday was meant to be a second chance. Instead, for at least three students in Bengaluru, it ended in heartbreak at the gates of their examination centres. As candidates across India appeared for the NEET-UG re-test, traffic congestion allegedly linked to »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Monk repeatedly punched 15-year-old pupil in the stomach

A boarding school incident has escalated into a national scandal after it emerged that a 15-year-old pupil was repeatedly struck in the stomach by a monk serving as prefect at the St Anthony Franciscan Grammar School and Boarding House in Esztergom. The boy was reportedly dragged towards the shower»»»

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Business-review 3h

Watt Unit and Schneider Electric digitalize Băneasa drinking water treatment station

Watt Unit, in collaboration with its partner Schneider Electric, has modernised the Băneasa Drinking Water Treatment Station by implementing an integrated industrial automation and advanced SCADA monitoring solution. The project contributes to increasing operational reliability, process safety, and»»»

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Arab News 3h

Leaders of European powers to meet for Ukraine talks

ROME: The leaders of Europe’s top military powers will meet Wednesday in Berlin, Italy said on Monday, as Europe aims to play a bigger role in trying to end the Ukraine war. The government said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni would attend the meeting with her British, French, German and Polish counte»»»

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Gulf News 3h

10X Properties’ Investor Meet at Atlantis Dubai sets stage for 10X EXPO 2026

Dubai: 10X Properties successfully hosted a Private Investor Business Meet at the iconic Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, reinforcing its commitment to driving investment opportunities across the region. The exclusive gathering brought together investors, real estate professionals, and industry leaders fr»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Beyond skyscrapers: Why Dubai is building the world’s most civilised city

Dubai: For decades, Dubai has been admired for achieving what many thought impossible.It transformed itself from a regional trading hub into a global city, built one of the world’s most advanced infrastructure networks, created an economy that attracts talent and investment from every continent, an»»»

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Arab News 3h

IHG to operate 6 Luxury & Lifestyle brands in KSA by 2028, says top official

RIYADH: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts expects its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Saudi Arabia to expand to six brands by 2028, as the global hospitality group expands alongside the Kingdom’s tourism ambitions, a top official revealed. Alongside the three establishments already open – Six Sense»»»

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RT 3h

Germany is itching to get revenge on Russia for 1945

Remember Taurusgate? When several German officers, including its former air force head, were caught making insane and childish plans for plastering Russia with German missiles but from Ukraine? That and the amateurish manner in which these grand strategists in prankster mode let themselves be caugh»»»

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Arab News 3h

Gigi, Bella Hadid celebrate their Palestinian father with heartfelt messages 

DUBAI: Supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid paid tribute to their father, Mohamed Hadid, on Father’s Day, sharing family photographs and heartfelt messages celebrating the Palestinian-American businessman and former Olympian. Bella, 29, posted a series of images on Instagram highlighting some of»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

New laws will embed Israel in US security agencies

Friends of Israel are getting creative at designing new policies in Washington to strengthen the Jewish state, despite growing American public resentment after the war against Iran sent fuel prices soaring. The existing aid agreement, which expires in 2028, provides Israel with $3.3bn annually, ena»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Former Egyptian judge gets life sentence for fatally shooting ex-wife in crowded promenade

Dubai: An Egyptian court has sentenced a former judge to life imprisonment after convicting him of fatally shooting his ex-wife at a public promenade in the city of 6th of October, a case that drew widespread attention in the country, local media reported. The Giza Criminal Court found the defendan»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE schools begin year-end exams as ministry rolls out anti-cheating measures

Abu Dhabi: Following the approval of the Ministry of Education's schedule for the first-session year-end examinations for the 2025-2026 academic year for students in Grades 7-12 under the Integrated Continuous Education System, the Ministry has issued a guide on preventing cheating and examination »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Two Saudi citizens rescued after boat breaks down off Yanbu

Dubai: Two Saudi citizens have been rescued after their vessel suffered a mechanical failure at sea off Yanbu governorate in the Medina region, border guard authorities said. The General Directorate of the Border Guard said search and rescue teams responded to the incident and provided the stranded»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Kuwait executes five convicted murderers after death sentences upheld by high courts and Emir

Dubai: Kuwait has executed five men convicted of murder and other serious crimes after their death sentences were upheld by the country's highest courts and ratified by the Emir, the Public Prosecution said. The executions were carried out by hanging at the Central Prison after all legal procedures»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Iran, US agree to set up Lebanon 'de-confliction cell'

Iran and the United States agreed Monday to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end fighting in Lebanon, mediators said, after their first round of talks in Switzerland toward ending the war in the Middle East. The teams led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Ir»»»

France24 5h

Switzerland talks enter tough phase after Trump renews threats against Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was a chance to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as negotiators met in Switzerland to build on last week’s interim agreement. But President Donald Trump’s renewed threats over Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Strait of Hormuz – and Israel's refusal to withd»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar strengthens commitment to refugee support through collaborative event

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues to reinforce its role in advancing humanitarian action and refugee protection through dialogue, cooperation, and diplomacy, a senior academician said yesterday, underscoring Qatar's growing contribution to humanitarian and mediation efforts. Dr. Mustafa Osman Ismail Ela»»»

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UPI 5h

On This Day, June 22: Nixon, Brezhnev sign nuclear pact - UPI.com

On June 22, 1973, U.S. President Richard Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed a pledge to try to avoid nuclear war. 1 of 4 | President Richard Nixon and Soviet Communist Party Chief Leonid Brezhnev exchange pens used in signing an agreement on June 22, 1973, to avoid military confrontatio»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Graduate Career Path Forum supports employment and development

Doha, Qatar: As part of its efforts to empower national talent and enhance its readiness for the labour market, and under the theme “Empowering Qatari Talent Towards a Promising Professional Future”, the Ministry of Labour, represented by the National Workforce Employment Department and the Qualify»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Embassy of India marks International Day of Yoga 2026

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Qatar, in association with the Indian Sports Centre (ISC), Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar, organized the grand celebration of International Day of Yoga 2026 on Sa»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Doha British School students celebrate graduation

Doha, Qatar: More than 140 students from Doha British School’s Ain Khaled, Rawdat Al Hamama and Al Wakrah campuses celebrated their graduation during a prestigious ceremony held at the Al Wosail Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton Doha. The event welcomed over 400 guests, including parents, educators, sch»»»

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Actmedia 5h

President Dan: I presented guarantees to European leaders we will maintain pro-European direction

President Nicusor Dan declared on Friday that there is a "huge" state of tension and distrust in society in the context of the current political crisis.Asked what his message is to Romanians and how he comments on the protests announced in the country as a result of the decisions taken on Thursday »»»

The Peninsula 6h

Stars of Science brings innovators’ stories to life in new format

Doha, Qatar: As applications open for Season 18 of Stars of Science, Qatar Foundation’s flagship innovation platform is embarking on what its producers describe as the most significant transformation in the programme’s nearly two-decade history. The new season introduces an updated format with a st»»»

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Arabfinance 6h

ICID reports 70.6% YoY lower consolidated profits in Q1 2026 Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: International Company for Investment and Development (ICID) logged consolidated net profits attributable to the parent company valued at EGP 2.046 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, according to the financial results. The quarterly earnings were 70.63% year-on-year (YoY) lower»»»

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Sputnik 7h

De la Espriella Wins Colombia's Presidential Elections With 99.7% of Votes Counted -CNE

Abelardo de la Espriella, a candidate of the right-wing conservative movement Defenders of the Homeland, has won the second round of Colombia's presidential election, with 99.7% of the votes counted, according to the National Electoral Council (CNE) broadcast. De la Espriella gained 49.65%, or 12,9»»»

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Arab News 7h

Arab teams at 2026 World Cup: Egypt makes history as Saudi Arabia, Tunisia falter

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt’s scorers after »»»

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Arab News 8h

Trump-backed candidate wins razor-tight Colombia presidential election

BARRANQUILLA: A flamboyant US-backed lawyer who has never held public office narrowly won Colombia’s presidential runoff Sunday, swinging the country hard right with a promise to wage war against drug-running guerrilla groups. With almost all polling centers reporting, Abelardo de la Espriella won »»»

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EU Observer 8h

Moldova pushes EU membership talks as Zelensky–Poland row clouds Gdansk Ukraine summit THIS WEEK

After a solid week of summitry in France and Brussels there is no immediate let up for EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen who hosts an EU-Moldova summit on Monday (22 June) as the two sides seek to keep the momentum of Chișinău’s plans to join the EU. Last week, EU officials opened formal»»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE weather: Temperatures to hit 49°C as rain, fog loom this week

The UAE is expected to experience hot and generally fair weather this week, with temperatures reaching as high as 49°C in inland areas, while humidity, fog and a chance of rainfall are forecast in some regions, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said on Monday. The NCM said fair conditions wo»»»

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The Budapest Times 9h

New guidelines on doctors’ social media use to be published

A position paper on the ethical aspects of doctors’ social media use and public online health communication has been completed and will be published this week, the health minister announced on his Facebook page. “I believe that the quality of public discourse can also be shaped through communicatio»»»

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BNE 9h

Hungary nears exit from Article 7 procedure after Magyar-Metsola talks

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola have agreed that the long-running Article 7 procedure against Hungary should be concluded by autumn, marking a potential turning point in the EU’s rule-of-law dispute with Budapest, Magyar announced in a Faceboo»»»

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BNE 9h

Hungary nears exit from Article 7 procedure after Magyar-Metsola talks

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola have agreed that the long-running Article 7 procedure against Hungary should be concluded by autumn, marking a potential turning point in the EU’s rule-of-law dispute with Budapest, Magyar announced in a Faceboo»»»

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Gulf News 12h

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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