RIYADH: Saudi Arabia awarded its highest-value construction contracts of 2026 in May, with 18 projects totalling more than SR30.03 billion ($7.99 billion) across the Kingdom. The figures come from Saudi Contractors Authority’s monthly sector report, which tracks projects listed on the SCAVO platfor»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the sisterly State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to s»»»

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Dubai: Central banks are expected to keep buying gold over the next year, with reserve managers increasingly treating the metal as a strategic asset during periods of crisis, geopolitical uncertainty and pressure on the US dollar, according to the World Gold Council. (Check latest UAE gold prices h»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) today officially launched a new edition of the “Hukoomi” platform as part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and achieve the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. The Ministry, in a statement»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre has welcomed Oak Hill Advisors after the global credit-focused alternative investment firm received regulatory authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to establish in the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

Dubai: On a warm Thursday morning, 23 sea turtles made their way back to the ocean from the Dubai coastline. The release happened on June 12, a few days ahead of World Sea Turtle Day on June 16, timed around the right tide and weather conditions. But the significance of the moment was 22 years in t»»»

Dubai: Mubadala Investment Company has acquired $200 million of Equitix’s stake in Greenlink, a subsea electricity interconnector linking Great Britain with Ireland, in a deal that expands the Abu Dhabi sovereign investor’s presence in European energy infrastructure. Sign up for our daily business »»»

Doha, Qatar: More than two decades after one of the greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup history, France and Senegal are set to renew acquaintances when they launch their Group I campaigns at the New York-New Jersey Stadium today. For France, the memories are impossible to ignore. Back in 2002, Les Bl»»»

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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»»»

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met yesterday with Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar H E Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, along with ways to support and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation, Katara hosted a Pakistani rice and traditional rice-based sweets tasting event yesterday in cooperation with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the State of Qatar. The event took place at Building 32 in Katara and was attended by Deputy »»»

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»»»

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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»»»

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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 »»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, will inaugurated the 12th Doha Islamic Finance Conference today (June 16, 2026) under the theme ‘Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems’. Held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Qatar International Islamic Bank’s (QIIB) long-term issuer rating at (A2), while maintaining a ‘Stable’ outlook. Moody’s indicated that the affirmation reflects the resilience of the Bank’s financial performance and its continued ability to withstand evolvi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education H E Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, inspected the examination process at Abdullah Bin Ali Al Musnad Secondary School for Boys in Al Khor. He was accompanied by Assistant Undersecretary for Evaluation Affairs Khalid Abdul»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Interior, participated via video conferencing yesteray in the 12th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Technical Team for Security Media Awareness. The Ministry of Interior’s delegation was led by Assistant Director of the Public Re»»»

MIAMI: For 80 minutes, with a storm brewing high above the Miami Stadium, it looked like lightning might strike twice. Saudi Arabia, in the opening match of a World Cup and against blue-and-white-shirted South Americans once again, appeared destined to cause another shock, four years after their la»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar are gearing up for their crucial Group B clash against co-hosts Canada with renewed belief after a gallant performance against Switzerland that earned them their first-ever World Cup point. Al Annabi head into the contest brimming with confidence after their 1-1 draw in their ope»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices dipped slightly on Tuesday morning, but remained above the Dh520 mark after a volatile month that saw local rates swing from early-June highs to a sharp mid-month drop before recovering again. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar»»»

Alfardan Equipment and Mobility, the authorized distributor of Scania trucks in Qatar, has announced the delivery of a new batch of advanced Scania vehicles to Teyseer Building Materials & Transport Company (TBMTC), reinforcing a business relationship that has flourished for more than two decades. »»»

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Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s Dh55 billion public-private partnership pipeline marks a major expansion of private-sector participation in infrastructure delivery, moving the emirate’s PPP model beyond its traditional base in power and water projects, according to S&P Global Ratings. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council convened yesterday at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at its headquarters, chaired by Speaker H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, the Council welcomed the declaration of an agreement reached between the United States of America and the Islamic Re»»»

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»»»

Turkish actress Ece Irtem, best known for portraying Isil in the popular television drama 'One Love', has died at the age of 35 after suffering a suspected heart attack, her lawyer said. Irtem was found unresponsive at her home around midday on Monday, one day after celebrating her 35th birthday, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s diplomatic efforts have drawn widespread international praise following the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, with world leaders crediting the State of Qatar and other mediators for facilitating a breakthrough seen as a potential tur»»»

The puzzling media hype aimed at selling the idea of Ukraine seizing battlefield initiative in the war against Russia has continued since the middle of spring, but it only became clear in June what it was leading up to. Ukraine and the E3 powers — France, Britain and Germany — have resolved to bury»»»

The UAE will experience generally fair but occasionally dusty weather today, accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures and fresh winds that could reach 40 km/h, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said low clouds are expected over northern areas, while light to moderate south-»»»

The UAE will experience generally fair but occasionally dusty weather today, accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures and fresh winds that could reach 40 km/h, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said low clouds are expected over northern areas, while light to moderate south-»»»

RIYADH: Egyptian fans were most certainly feeling a sense of deja vu as they watched Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay in their World Cup opener on Monday. Like Egypt had done a few hours earlier against Belgium, the Saudis took the lead in the first half. And like Egypt, they conceded after the break a»»»

Abdulkarim Ismail Al Zarouni might be a little reserved when it comes to speaking about himself. Yet, when it comes to rescuing abandoned cats from different corners of UAE, the stories begin to flow. And due to his efforts, in one corner of the city, nearly 30 street cats know exactly where to go »»»

RIYADH: Egyptian fans most certainly felt a sense of déjà vu while watching Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay. Like Egypt, the Green Falcons took the lead in the first half. And like Egypt, they conceded after the break, unable to hold on for victory. Yet, also like the Pharaohs, Saudi Arabia will feel »»»

Dubai: Construction activity is progressing across key residential areas of Palm Jebel Ali, with the delivery of ultra-luxury villas currently underway and handovers scheduled to commence later this year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In an exclusive interview with G»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s capital markets have reached a significant milestone with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) welcoming Edaa, Qatar’s central securities depository, to open trading on Monday, marking a new phase in the collaboration aimed at modernising and transforming the cou»»»

DPA/TNN Seattle (Washington) Substitute Romelu Lukaku forced an equalizer moments after coming on to help Belgium deny Egypt a first men’s World Cup victory in a 1-1 draw on Monday. Lukaku’s season at Napoli was ravaged with injury but he was picked for his fourth World Cup because of his experienc»»»

QNA Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the completion of all works under the seventh phase of its Western Areas Road Improvement Project, marking another step in the country’s efforts to enhance transport infrastructure and connectivity. The project forms part of Ashghal’s wide»»»