In a move underscoring their commitment to stabilizing the global oil market, OPEC+ nations, including major players like Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to extend voluntary oil production cuts until the end of 2026. This decision emerged from a virtual meeting held alongside the 38th OPEC and non-»»»

The Korean Medical Center (KMC) has celebrated its second anniversary in Qatar, marking two years of growth, innovation, and collaboration in support of the country’s long-term healthcare vision. The anniversary event brought together representatives from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, healt»»»

TOKYO: Approximately 50 government officials, corporate representatives, and academic researchers convened in Tokyo on Tuesday to participate in a dialogue concerning the expansion of bilateral cooperation between Japan and Saudi Arabia, with proceedings centered on Saudi Vision 2030 and the Riyadh»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has approved plans to design and build its first jointly developed satellite with Egypt, ushering in a new era in space cooperation between the two Arab nations as the Kingdom expands its ambitions in advanced technologies and strategic industries. The initiative was approved by»»»

The Bulgarian Industrial Chamber (BIA) warns that several key sectors of the economy are facing an increasingly severe shortage of workers, alongside a clear and persistent trend of workforce aging across both industries and regions. The findings are based on 11 sectoral and regional labor market a»»»

Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan met with Donald Trump’s co-in-law Massad Boulos in Cairo, the Turkish ministry (@TC_Disisleri) said in a tweet on June 21. Fidan was in Cairo during June 20-21 to attend the fourth meeting of the top diplomats of Turkey, Egypt, Pak»»»

Petar Bilčar, Deputy Director of the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers and Data Exchange of BiH /IDDEEA/, told SRNA that he feels obliged to once again point out that the agency has continuously been making decisions and carrying out activities which, according to the available legally»»»

MARIB: In the heart of Yemen’s Marib Governorate, the Specialized Hospital for Ophthalmology, fully funded by Saudi Arabia and providing its services free of charge, has become a beacon of hope for thousands of Yemenis seeking an opportunity to restore or protect their vision. Since opening in late»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s public sector is preparing for a future where artificial intelligence not only automates routine tasks but also actively supports decision-making, workforce planning and organisational operations, prompting a renewed focus on governance, accountability and human oversight. The Dubai »»»

Dubai: Dana Gas said Egypt has settled all overdue receivables and returned to full, timely payments, giving the Sharjah-based natural gas company fresh confidence to continue investing in the country after a new well delivered better-than-expected results. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

Dubai: The UAE's e-invoicing rollout is moving from planning to execution, with new guidance from the Ministry of Finance and expert analysis highlighting that many businesses may still be underestimating the scale of change required. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now »»»

Western companies have seen the value of their assets in Russia almost halve since the start of the war in Ukraine, highlighting the scale of the economic decoupling between Russia and the West after more than four years of war, Vedomosti reports. According to calculations by Russian business daily»»»

Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željka Cvijanović met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during her stay in Israel. She called the meeting the crown of a successful visit. After the meeting, Cvijanović said that there is a mutual willingness to strengthen political, i»»»

The Sheikh Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani Primary Healthcare Centre at Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan, established by the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation, has announced its medical service statistics for May 2026, highlighting its continued efforts to provide comprehensive healthcare to c»»»

Damascus, June 22 (SANA) Head of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce Alaa al-Ali met with Chinese Ambassador to Syria Shi Hongwei on Monday to discuss prospects for developing economic and trade relations between the two countries and ways to expand areas of joint cooperation, the federat»»»

DOHA: England and Ghana will battle for top spot in Group L when they meet in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 clash on at Boston Stadium. The match, scheduled for 11:00pm (Qatar time), will be the third fixture in Group L, which also includes Croatia and Panama. Both sides opened their cam»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), in cooperation with the COMESA Clearing House (CCH), hosted a sensitisation workshop on the Regional Payment and Settlement System (REPSS). The workshop was held with the participation of representatives from banks operating in Egypt, CBE officials from the Banking »»»

Doha Ten family-owned business groups from Qatar have been included in the Forbes Middle East Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2026, highlighting the continued strength and influence of Qatari enterprises in the regional economic landscape. The Qatari companies featured in this year’s ranking are Pow»»»

New York, June 22 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, reaffirmed the Syrian government’s commitment to continuing efforts to uncover the fate of missing and forcibly disappeared persons and to advancing the path of transitional justice without compromise. A»»»

LONDON: Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, Jordan’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed military cooperation with Brig. Faisal Khan, commander of Pakistan’s drone group, at General Command headquarters in Amman. Huneiti and Khan discussed drone systems, advanced defense technologies and the pro»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Water Authority is showcasing 18 promising investment opportunities during the Saudi Water Week 2026, aimed at localizing industries and services related to the water sector. The opportunities are backed by projected demand exceeding SR15 billion ($4 billion) over the next five ye»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev held talks in Sofia with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and IMF Mission Chief for Bulgaria Fabian Bornhorst, with discussions centered on Bulgaria’s economic outlook, competitiveness reforms, and the role of new technologies and artificial intelligence, accord»»»

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, honoured more than 100 national media organisations, Emirati media leaders, professionals and content creators in recognition of their role in strengthening public awareness and tr»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Parliament Speaker Marina Ragus said on Monday the contemporary world was facing serious challenges to the international order, and noted that dialogue was the only path to preserving peace and stability and equal relations among states. Speaking at the 6th Think Tank Conf»»»

Sharjah: American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrated a historic milestone on Monday as it graduated its largest class to date, with 842 students receiving their degrees during the Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held at University City Hall in Sharjah. The ceremonies were attended by Sheikh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Transport has launched the first stakeholder workshop for its ambitious Public Transport Master Plan (QPTMP), a strategic initiative aimed at creating a more sustainable, integrated and future-ready public transport system across the country. The workshop brought to»»»

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»»»

Dubai: The United States and Iran have agreed to establish a direct communication line for the Strait of Hormuz as negotiators wrapped up a second day of talks in Switzerland aimed at securing a broader agreement on Tehran’s nuclear programme and regional security issues. The mechanism, announced b»»»

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»»»

Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) has successfully completed a new senior non-preferred bond issuance worth RON 1 billion, with a seven-year maturity and a call option after six years (7NC6). The bonds were issued at par value with a fixed annual coupon of 7.77% and a spread of 95 basis points above th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education and Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs celebrated the graduation of a new cohort of students from the Institute of Religious Studies Preparatory and Secondary for Boys, with 48 graduates representing 45 countries, highlighting the insti»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia highlighted its expanding support for refugees and displaced people worldwide on World Refugee Day, with the Kingdom’s assistance to refugees, visitors and displaced communities reaching $23.761 billion as humanitarian programs continue across dozens of countries. The latest ef»»»

AMMAN — An agreement to establish a new productive branch a "clothing factory" in the Al Manshiyah area of Udhruh District in Ma’an Governorate was signed on Sunday at the Ministry of Labour, aiming to create 400 jobs for Jordanians.The agreement was signed by Minister of Labour Khaled Bakkar, Ma»»»

Dubai: Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to slow on Sunday as uncertainty persisted over the status of the vital shipping lane, with Washington and Tehran offering sharply different accounts of whether the waterway remains open. The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a key issue in on»»»

Wyndham Clark recovered from a rough front nine ‌and shot 3-over-par 73 to hang on to win the US Open for the second time in four years Sunday in Southampton, N.Y. His four-round total of 4-under 276 ​gave him a one-stroke victory at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Clark’s six-shot advantage entering t»»»

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»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Saur, a global pure-play water services company, has highlighted the critical role of resilient water infrastructure in supporting Qatar’s sustainability ambitions and the Gulf’s long-term urban development objectives during Project Qatar 2026. During the event, Saur showc»»»

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its transformation toward a smarter and more connected future under Vision 2030, OMODA JAECOO is highlighting its advanced AI-powered super intelligent valet parking technology as part of the brand’s next-generation intelligent mobility ecosystem, bringing a glimpse of f»»»

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has revealed in an interview with Austria’s leading daily Der Standard that “quite a lot” of documents were shredded at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade before the new government took office. Austrian interview touches on shredded files, Ukraine and e»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia showcased investment opportunities across its $2.5 trillion mineral resource base and downstream industrial sectors to French and European partners during the Gulf Vision 2026 Forum in Paris. During the event, Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Saudi Arabia’s vice minister of industry and min»»»

JEDDAH: Oman’s trade surplus held steady at 1.54 billion Omani rials ($4.01 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, as imports fell faster than exports, preliminary data showed. Total merchandise exports fell 8.5 percent year-on-year to 5.3 billion rials, while imports declined 11.7 percent to 3.8 b»»»

Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) has launched a global promotional campaign fronted by Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone for its SouthMed tourism project, a development with investments nearing EGP 1 trillion and anticipated sales of EGP 1.6 trillion (approximately $35bn). The campaign »»»

Commodity markets in Bulgaria recorded a noticeable decline in the prices of seasonal fruits and vegetables over the past week, according to data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The sharpest drop was seen in cherries, while a number of widely consumed vegetables also b»»»

Bulgaria has emerged as one of the eurozone’s leading countries in terms of affordable housing finance, ranking second only to Malta for the lowest average mortgage rates, according to European Central Bank data for new housing loans as of April 2026. The average interest rate on newly issued mortg»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center organised a specialised seminar titled “Crafting Media Messages in the Digital Age,” featuring Director-General of the Gulf Radio and Television Organization of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) H E Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Hazzaa. Held at the Center’s h»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs held its annual graduation ceremony honouring students of its scholarship programme for the 2025/2026 academic year. Undersecretary of the»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) announced the opening of registration for the second edition of the international calligraphy competition “Akhlaq Award,” inviting calligraphers and creatives from around the world. The competition aims to revive traditional Arabic calligraphy while highlighting »»»

Doha, Qatar: A nutrition specialist has stressed that dietary plans should be tailored to individual health conditions, medications, and physicians’ recommendations, noting that people with chronic illnesses often have nutritional requirements that differ from those of the general population. Speak»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is seeking to significantly increase the use of bicycles and other micro-mobility modes as part of its efforts to promote sustainable transportation, reduce traffic congestion, and encourage healthier lifestyles, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Transport. Spea»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Chamber organised a Qatar-German roundtable titled “Qatar and North Rhine-Westphalia: Connecting Markets and Creating Opportunities,” aimed at strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the two sides and opening new avenues for private-sector partnerships. The event wa»»»