UAE weather forecast: Dusty conditions and cooler temperatures expected through this week
The UAE is expected to experience dusty conditions, fresh to strong winds and rough seas in the Arabian Gulf over the coming days, while temperatures gradually decline towards the weekend, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said on Tuesday. The NCM said the country is being affected by an ext»»»
Saudi Arabia’s SAMA orders 5-day advance notice for investment rounds by non-bank finance firms
Saudi Arabia's Central Bank (SAMA) has instructed financing companies and other licensed non-bank financial institutions to notify the central bank at least five working days before launching any investment round, as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight of fundraising activities. The »»»
After Hormuz, are Iran and its allies eyeing Bab Al Mandab?
Dubai: As negotiations between Iran and the United States falter and fighting in Lebanon escalates, attention is turning to another strategic waterway that could become the next flashpoint in the Middle East conflict: the Bab Al Mandab Strait. According to a report by CNN, Iranian media reported on»»»
A quiet revolution inside Lebanon’s Shiite community: Lebanon is starting to matter more than Iran – Ya Libnan
Share: Illustration- After decades of carrying the burdens of others, many Lebanese Shiites are beginning to carry only one flag: Lebanon’s. Lebanon first. That is the revolution After bearing the greatest burden of war, many Lebanese Shiites are embracing a simple truth: Lebanon’s future matters m»»»
Egypt announces Expert Panels to Steer Private Sector Collaboration
In a decisive step towards rejuvenating Egypt’s economic landscape, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly has introduced the formation of six specialized advisory committees. These committees are designed to bolster communication between the government and the private sector, facilitating a continuou»»»
Arab Parliament condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait
CAIRO: Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the State of Kuwait. He stressed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and represent a dangerous escalation that »»»
Egyptian Stock Market Closes Week on a Positive Note
The Egyptian stock exchange (EGX) wrapped up the week with overall gains on December 5, 2024, as key indices showed modest upward movement. The main index, EGX30, edged up by 0.02%, reaching 30,839.57 points, indicating steady investor confidence. Among the indices, the EGX33, which aligns with Sha»»»
France warns Israel against ‘major strategic mistake’ of deeper military operations in Lebanon
NEW YORK CITY: France’s ambassador to the UN, Jerome Bonnafont, warned the UN Security Council that Israel’s expanding military operations in Lebanon risked becoming a “major strategic mistake,” as he urged all parties to recommit to the fragile ceasefire agreement and pursue a diplomatic resolutio»»»
Ukraine and EU risk contamination if attack triggers nuclear incident at Zaporozhye plant – Rosatom CEO
Ukraine and its neighboring EU countries would be the first to suffer if Kiev’s continued attacks result in an incident at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Aleksey Likhachev, CEO of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, has said. Europe’s largest nuclear power plant has been targ»»»
Jordan Bromine Company (JBC)
AMMAN — Established in 1999 through a strategic Jordanian-American partnership between Arab Potash Company and Albemarle Corporation, Jordan Bromine Company (JBC) is a leading global producer of bromine and bromine derivatives and the world's second-largest exporter of bromine. Through continuous e»»»
Arab Potash Company (APC) – Company Profile
AMMAN — Established in 1956, the Arab Potash Company (APC) is the sole producer of potash in the Arab world and one of the leading mining and industrial companies in Jordan.Over the decades, APC has grown into a globally recognised producer, ranking as the eighth-largest potash producer worldwide b»»»
'Most extreme right-wing fringes of Netanyahu govt call for far greater military action in Lebanon'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Filippo Dionigi, Senior Lecturer of International Relations specialized in Middle Eastern politics at the University of Bristol. As Israeli forces push deeper into southern Lebanon than at any point since the end of their occupation in 2000, the seizure of»»»
France bans Israeli offensive weapons from major defence show
France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition, organisers said Monday. While the Israeli defence ministry denounced the "disgraceful decision", Eurosatory organisers said Israeli defence systems were authorised to par»»»
The Debate - Forever at war? US, Iran trade blows as Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon
About that four-week campaign that the Pentagon promised… Overnight volleys between Iran and the United States met by many with a shrug…so often has the current ceasefire been violated. Even the deal in the works is mostly to roll over that fragile truce and open more talks… not to permanently sett»»»
'Healthy consensus in Israel' on pursuing Lebanon campaign, expert says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he told US President Donald Trump that his country would strike Beirut if Hezbollah doesn't stop attacking Israel. Earlier, Trump had said that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back fighting. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, B»»»
Conflicting US-Iran statements deepen uncertainty over Hormuz, uranium talks
The status of ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations remained unclear Tuesday as both sides issued conflicting statements on whether talks were advancing or on the verge of "collapse", deepening uncertainty over the future of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear enrichment program. Fresh doubts emer»»»
Sky Realty cuts stake in Bonyan to 78.7% Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Sky Realty Holding Limited reduced its shareholding in Bonyan for Development and Trade to 78.708% from 82.71% after selling a 4.002% stake at a total value of EGP 338.498 million, according to a statement. Sky Realty sold 68.245 million shares in Bonyan at an average price of EGP 4.9»»»
Anti Smoking Society marks World No Tobacco Day with awareness drive
Tribune News Network Doha The Anti Smoking Society, operating under the patronage of Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health, marked World No Tobacco Day with an awareness procession and an interactive discussion at the Mediaplus Conference Room, highlighting the importance of collective action against t»»»
QC distributes food baskets to Arab communities in Somalia
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed food baskets to families from Yemeni, Syrian and Sudanese communities in Somalia, as well as to Somali families displaced from Yemen. The initiative, implemented under the “The Greatest Days” campaign and supported by donors in Qatar bene»»»
beIN wins 2 covetedbroadcasting awards
Tribune News Network DOHA beIN Media Group, the global sports, entertainment and media conglomerate, won two prestigious broadcast industry accolades at the annual Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards in Singapore. Taking home the top prize in the ‘Digital Transformation – Qatar’ and ‘IP Broadcast Sol»»»
World-class fare, family-friendly entertainment on Qatar Calendar for June
Tribune News Network Doha This June, Qatar Calendar presents a vibrant line-up of events and experiences as part of the ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy a season filled with world-class sport, major exhibitions, cultural performances and family-friendly entertainment»»»
MoPH organises insightful discussions as part of Int’l Coaching Week events
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised several events for the International Coaching Week in collaboration with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), under the theme: “Adapt – Evolve – Thrive: Coaching for Resilience in a Changing World”, at the Min»»»
How Trump reined in Netanyahu in Lebanon after Iran threatened to quit talks
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday pulled the brakes on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to bomb Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs after Iran threatened to abandon its negotiations with the U.S. over Israel's actions in Lebanon. An Israeli official told U.S. news por»»»
Trump reins in Netanyahu over Lebanon after Iran threatens to quit talks – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Trump and Netanyahu last December at Mar-a-Lago. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Trump on Monday pulled the brakes on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to bomb Hezbollah targets in Beirut after Iran threatened to abandon its negotiations with the U.S. over Isra»»»
Scott Ritter: Cuba could be the bite Trump can’t chew
With much of the world’s attention on the still unresolved conflict between the US and Iran, the average consumer of news may be forgiven if they had forgotten that the US had, on January 3 of this year, launched a mini-invasion of Venezuela which resulted in the death of scores of people, includin»»»
Dozens of nations at UN denounce Russia over Romania drone incident
UNITED NATIONS: Dozens of countries denounced Russia at the United Nations on Monday over a drone strike blamed on Moscow that hit a Romanian apartment building. “Such behavior is unacceptable under international law and must stop,” Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Toiu said in a statement rep»»»
Anthropic confidentially files for initial public offering - UPI.com
Traders work last week on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 1 (UPI) -- Artificial intelligence company Anthropic confidentially filed Monday for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commi»»»
Dozens of nations at UN denounce Russia over Romania drone incident
UNITED NATIONS: Dozens of countries denounced Russia at the United Nations on Monday over a drone strike blamed on Moscow that hit a Romanian apartment building. “Such behavior is unacceptable under international law and must stop,” Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Toiu said in a statement rep»»»
Lebanon's US embassy says Hezbollah accepted US proposal on 'mutual cessation of attacks'
Lebanon's U.S. embassy said on Monday that Hezbollah had accepted a U.S. proposal for a "mutual cessation of attacks", after Israel threatened more strikes on south Beirut on the eve of a fourth round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations. The announcement came after U.S. President Donald Trump said Monda»»»
Netanyahu tells Trump Israel will strike Beirut if Hezbollah won't stop fire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel would strike Beirut if Hezbollah doesn't stop attacking Israel. "I spoke this evening with President Trump and told him that if Hezbollah does not cease attacking our towns and our citizens, Isr»»»
Could protracted Hormuz crisis end the era of cheap long-haul air travel?
LONDON: The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has turned something as mundane as jet fuel into aviation’s biggest strategic vulnerability, sending costs soaring, scrambling flight plans and raising uncomfortable questions about whether the era of cheap, plentiful long-haul travel is over. What began a»»»
Why did Israel capture Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle? – Ya Libnan
Share: An Israeli flag flies over the medieval Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or Shaqif Arnoun, as seen from the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon on May 31. Israel says the 900-year-old fortress is playing a key role in its military assault against Hezbollah. The Israeli milit»»»
PM Edi Rama to Host European Council President António Costa Ahead of EU-Western Balkans Summit
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to host European Council President António Costa on Tuesday as part of the senior EU official’s diplomatic tour of six Western Balkan countries. The visit comes ahead of the EU–Western Balkans Summit scheduled to take place on June 5 in Tivat, Montenegro, and»»»
Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show
TEL AVIV: Israel’s defense ministry said on Monday France had banned Israeli government officials from a major weapons show in Paris, and had imposed restrictions on companies from the country exhibiting there.France’s defense ministry — which barred Israel from taking part in the 2024 Eurosatory »»»
After Netanyahu talks, Trump says Israel won't hit Beirut, Hezbollah to cease fire
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he had persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreeing not to send warplanes to bomb Beirut's southern suburbs and the Lebanese group promising to stop attacks. "There will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any T»»»
Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show
TEL AVIV: Israel’s defense ministry said on Monday France had banned Israeli government officials from a major weapons show in Paris, and had imposed restrictions on companies from the country exhibiting there. France’s defense ministry — which barred Israel from taking part in the 2024 Eurosatory»»»
New smart parking service launched in Abu Dhabi
Q Mobility announced the launch of a new smart parking experience in Abu Dhabi, enabling auto deduction parking fee payments through users’ Darb app wallet. The initiative marks a significant step toward enhancing the parking experience and delivering more seamless, efficient, and user-centric digi»»»
China conducts naval patrols east of Taiwan in response to Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks
China announced on Monday that it conducted naval patrols in the waters east of Taiwan in direct response to a decision by Japan and the Philippines to launch talks on demarcating their maritime boundaries, according to the South China Morning Post. A statement issued by the Chinese Coast Guard det»»»
Oil prices surpass $94 amid stalled US-Iran peace talks and Hormuz closure
Oil prices have rebounded from a six-week low, with Brent crude surpassing $94 a barrel, amid persistent uncertainty over a temporary peace agreement between the United States and Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end a blockade that has fractured Gulf economies. West Texas Intermedia»»»
Ethiopia votes in elections expected to give Abiy's party a landslide win
Ethiopians voted on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ruling Prosperity Party a landslide win. There was no election in the Tigray region due to “unfavourable conditions”, and voting in the Oromo and Amhara regions were interrupted due to se»»»
Lebanon Says Israeli Strike Damages Hospital in Tyre as UN ‘Alarmed’ by Escalation
Lebanon said an Israeli strike hit near a hospital in the southern city of Tyre on Monday as the health ministry shared footage showing heavy damage to the facility. The state-run National News Agency said a strike targeting an intersection near the Jabal Amel hospital "hit a building and the parki»»»
Israel Says France Bans Its Officials from Weapons Show
Israel's defense ministry said on Monday France had banned Israeli government officials from a major weapons show in Paris, and had imposed restrictions on companies from the country exhibiting there. France's defense ministry — which barred Israel from taking part in the 2024 Eurosatory arms exhib»»»
Nile Property Expo, BEBA to host London’s largest conference on investment opportunities in Egypt
Nile Property Expo, in partnership with the British Egyptian Business Association (BEBA), will host London’s largest economic conference dedicated to showcasing investment opportunities in Egypt on 3-4 June 2026, bringing together senior government officials, policymakers, and leading Egyptian and »»»
AOI signs MoU with Nigeria’s Vinicious to strengthen defence industry cooperation
The Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s Vinicious Company to strengthen cooperation in the defence industries sector and expand industrial collaboration between Egypt and Nigeria. The agreement was signed by AOI Director Genera»»»
Iran Eyes Limited US Deal to Relieve Economic Strain and Buy Time
Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilize the situation at home, while avoiding major concessions on its nuclear program, according to sources and analysts. The approach reflects a familiar playbook for the Irani»»»
UK urges Israel to end escalation in Lebanon
Israeli attacks in Lebanon are killing civilians and must end, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said, after the Jewish state stepped up military activity against its northern neighbor. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has intensified airstrikes in recent days and moved deeper into Lebanese ter»»»
Ceasefire Very Likely to End if Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Persist, Iranian TV Says
A ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States in early April is very likely to end if Israeli attacks on Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon persist, Iranian state TV said on Monday, without providing further details. Earlier, the Iranian state news agency Tasnim said Tehran was halting indi»»»
German, Norwegian Ministers in Abortive Beirut Trip
Ministers from Germany and Norway had to call off a trip to Beirut on Monday as Israel continued its assault on the city, the pair's press services said. German minister for international development Reem Alabali Radovan and Norwegian counterpart Asmund Aukrust had to abort and head back to Berlin »»»
Iran to cut off peace talks with U.S. over cease-fire violations - UPI.com
Iranian Commander of the Mohammad Rasoolullah Corps Hassan Hassanzadeh attends an event with Iranian officials, military commanders, families of war victims and their supporters at the Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran, Iran on May 24. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo June 1 (UPI) -- Iran h»»»
Yellow Vests leaders and ex-EU officials team up to give Europeans more say in how they are governed
Ex-EU commissioner Věra Jourová plus other leading figures on Monday (1 June) launched Democracy27 – a new initiative to strengthen participation across the bloc and restore citizens’ trust in EU institutions ahead of the 2027 political cycle. “People say they value democracy, yet many are unhappy »»»