Dubai: On June 18, 2026, at a ceremony in Mumbai attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Emirates NBD formally completed its acquisition of a 60 per cent controlling stake in RBL Bank. This is a $2.75 billion capital infusion that is, by every measurable standard, the most consequ»»»

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»»»

Kyrgyzstan is seeking membership in the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC). The issue was discussed by Deputy Finance Minister Nurbek Akzholov and ICIEC Director General Khalid Khalafalla. According to the ministry’s press service, the parties reviewed the»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a search operation for 18 missing individuals in the operation incident at Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City. The total number of injured in the incident has reached 54, the ministry added. The Ministry o»»»

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»»»

Ukraine has once more brought the war to Russia’s capital, launching its biggest drone strike against Moscow since the start of the conflict, causing what may be extensive damage to the city’s main oil refinery and sparking fears of fuel shortages. Nearly 200 drones struck targets across the city, »»»

Oil prices were mixed in Asian trading Monday as markets weighed fresh Middle East de-escalation signals against lingering supply and security risks, with WTI edging up while Brent fell sharply and Murban also slipped, as of 10:33 am Tokyo time on June 22, 2026. WTI crude was quoted at $75.91 a bar»»»

No tolls would be charged for transit through the Strait of Hormuz during or after the 60-day ceasefire period agreed by Washington and Tehran, unless they are levied by the United States itself, US President Donald Trump has stated. The remarks came as US and Iranian delegations were preparing to »»»

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»»»

BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland/DUBAI: US-Iran negotiations entered a second day on Monday as both sides sought to preserve a fragile ceasefire agreement despite fresh tensions triggered by President Donald Trump’s threats to resume military action against Tehran and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. V»»»

MIAMI: Cape Verde put in another brilliant performance to hold Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in a Group ​H thriller on Sunday, backing up their goalless draw with Spain in their first ever World Cup match by defying a second footballing powerhouse. The Blue Sharks stunned the world by holding the European »»»

Abu Dhabi: TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and X now have up to 12 months to overhaul how they handle young users in the UAE or face administrative penalties and the risk of being penalised with restrictions in the country. The UAE Cabinet's recent resolution banning children under 15 from so»»»

Dubai: UAE consumers continue to borrow, but their choices are changing as higher interest rates, rising living costs, and economic uncertainty push households to prioritise affordability. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Bankers and financial analysts Gulf News spoke w»»»

In the UAE, the circular economy conversation has, for too long, been disproportionately focused on plastic. Single-use bans, recycled content mandates, and material substitution strategies have shaped much of the policy agenda and corporate sustainability narrative. This focus has delivered visibl»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Ten years after the Brexit referendum, Dubai has become one of the clearest beneficiaries of Britain’s search for growth beyond Europe, with UK-UAE trade reaching £25 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The added f»»»

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»»»

The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs indicated that the impact of the conflict has extended to the lives of people around the world with significant repercussions for the global economy, international trade, energy markets, and the well-being of billions of people worldwide. He noted »»»

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»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, on Sunday launched the second edition of the Qatar International Arabic Calligraphy Competition (Al Raqim), in cooperation with Qatar Museums through the M»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Mowasalat (Karwa), Qatar’s national transport provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways through its loyalty programme Privilege Club enabling customers to collect Avios across Karwa Taxi and Chauffeur Services. The collaboration introduces Avios as»»»

QNA Burgenstock Resort (Switzerland) Ambassador of Qatar to Switzerland HE Mohamed bin Jaham Al Kuwari has affirmed that Qatari diplomacy played a pivotal role in supporting the efforts that led to the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and Iran th»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad chaired the consultative sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan 2026-2030 organised by the committee designated to prepare the National Human Rights Action Plan, on Sunday. The consultati»»»

QNA Marrakesh The Shura Council participated in the fourth session of the Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Regions, which was held in Marrakesh in Morocco, with the participation of parliamentarians, officials and experts from various countries and regional»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Doha and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), celebrated World Refugee Day by organising the “Together for Refugees” event at the College of Islamic Studies at »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), organised a workshop on Qatar’s National Tuberculosis Plan 2026–2030, with the participation of representatives from government and private health entities and partners concerned with»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday work would begin "immediately" on fixing his beleaguered renovation project of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, which as been blighted with algae and peeling paint. Trump has championed a makeover for the 610-meter-long pool, bringing in contractors to dra»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) and QNB Group have signed an agreement that will see one of Qatar’s most iconic sporting venues renamed the QNB Education City Stadium. Located at the heart of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Education City, the stadium will carry the name under a five-year a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated a solidarity market in Toujounine district of Nouakchott, Mauritania, to support vulnerable and low-income families and improve their living conditions. The project, funded by donors in Qatar, benefits about 60 families and includes 62 sm»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The journey of Hamad Al Dosari, the first Qatari male student to enrol in Qatar University’s College of Pharmacy, has been highlighted as a model of determination, ambition and commitment to contributing to the development of Qatar’s healthcare sector. His academic journey»»»

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»»»

When Commerzbank opened its Tashkent office in 1998, Uzbekistan's economy stood at roughly $13bn. Last year it reached $145bn, having more than doubled from $60bn just nine years earlier. The scale of that transformation is symptomatic of the Former Soviet Union (FSU) catch-up growth seen as newly »»»

AMMAN — The value of certificates of origin issued by the Irbid Chamber of Industry (ICI) in May totalled $107 million, while the number of certificates issued during the month reached 1,290.According to chamber figures, the textile and leather sector topped exports at $92.6 million, followed by th»»»

AMMAN — Governments around the world have introduced nearly 900 measures across about 170 countries to contain energy prices since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, according to a new policy tracker released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The conflict in the Middle East has rene»»»

US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nucl»»»

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»»»

RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture confirmed on Sunday that no cases of watermelon virus had been found in agricultural fields in Palestine. Mahmoud Fatafta, the ministry’s spokesman, said plant diseases do not transmit to people regardless of their type, and therefore pose no threat»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

A study by global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance has highlighted the strategic role of Digital Dubai in reinforcing Dubai’s position among the world’s most powerful place brands, ranking fifth globally with a brand value of nearly Dh1 trillion. The report identified Digital Dubai as a ma»»»

Bassel Rahmy, Chief Executive Officer of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), said that the strong support the agency receives from the political leadership has contributed to a significant increase in financing volumes. He noted that productive projects accounted for»»»

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, »»»

In an unexpected twist of modern industry, San Diego-based Debut Biotechnology, known for its revolutionary contributions to the beauty sector, is now paving the way for the United States’ first military-industrial biofactory. This landmark initiative, backed by a new contract with the Department o»»»

RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi received Ambassador of Iraq to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al-Suhail at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the council and Iraq, the Gene»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

PARIS: France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany canceled sports events and Britain warned of “tropical nights” as Europe sweltered through a heatwave threatening to break June temperature records. Less than a month after a May heatwave that set records in several European »»»