QNA New York Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Guy Ryder at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of protecting and»»»

Assistant Undersecretary for Maritime Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Transport Eng. Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Sulaiti said the initiative seeks to prepare national talent academically and professionally in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation to meet the workforce requirements of organisation»»»

Houston The German national football team opened its 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday with a 7-1 victory over Curaçao in the first round of Group E play at NRG Stadium. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, runs through July 19. Group E also includes Côte d'Ivoire and»»»

HOUSTON: Germany began their World ‌Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where history was made on several fronts and the one-sided result could not overshadow the occasion ​for the island nation. Germany’s Felix Nmecha scored the fastest goal of the »»»

GENEVA: Protesters in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration Sunday against the G7 summit in nearby Evian. Thousands had turned out in the Swiss city, to protest against the gathering of top world leaders, which start»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a protocol agreement to finance projects aimed at strengthening and upgrading Egypt’s national electricity grid to accommodate growing renewable energy capacity, as the government accelerates its transition towards a greener and more sustaina»»»

US President Donald Trump will mark his 80th birthday on Sunday with an unusual celebration at the White House: a UFC cage-fighting event on the South Lawn, even as major political and global challenges continue to intensify around his presidency. The event will transform the South Lawn into a temp»»»

Four-time winners Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 in their first group game on Sunday. Kai Havertz got two goals and Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav also scored in Houston to secure Germany's first opening-match win at a World Cup since their succ»»»

West Africa's stock exchange is pitching itself as a gateway to the fast-growing region, with its chief executive urging international investors to increase their exposure to African capital markets. "It is time to come to Africa because our markets are based on economies that are growing fast," Dr»»»

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the draft amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law, currently under discussion in the House of Representatives, include a number of tax incentives and measures aimed at supporting the healthcare sector in both its service and manufa»»»

Qiddiya City: Saudi Arabia’s surfing community came together this weekend for the inaugural Red Bull Pool Clash, the Kingdom’s first-ever pool surfing competition, held at Surftopia within Aquarabia Qiddiya City. Bringing the excitement of surfing from the ocean into a controlled wave environment, »»»

Coffee pricing patterns in Sofia are raising questions about how Bulgaria’s hospitality sector compares with established European markets, particularly in high-traffic tourist zones such as Vitosha Boulevard. In central Sofia, a standard espresso or milk-based coffee now typically costs between 3.5»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Labour Khaled Bakkar on Sunday announced details of a Cabinet decision to legalise and regularise the status of non-Jordanian workers of all nationalities in accordance with the Labour Law and related regulations and instructions, effective from Monday through September 30.Bakka»»»

Hungary’s e-commerce market has surpassed a major milestone, with total online retail turnover exceeding HUF 2 trillion (EUR 5.7 billion) by the end of 2025. According to the latest report by PwC Hungary, the sector has moved beyond the turbulence of recent years and entered a more mature phase cha»»»

On the eve of the G7 summit in Evian, France, neighbouring Geneva is expecting thousands of protesters to converge on the city on Sunday, under close police surveillance, more than 20 years after the violence that marred the 2003 G8 summit. The "No-G7" coalition of associations, unions, and left-wi»»»

Swiss police on Sunday fired tear gas at demonstrators protesting the upcoming Group of Seven summit in France after some protesters started targeting buildings linked to the United Nations in Geneva. Swiss ​police fired ​tear gas as protesters opposed to ​a ‌G7 ⁠summit across ‌the border in France»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Data and AI Authority, in partnership with the World Bank, has concluded a five-day international program held in Belgium and Germany. The program aimed to review leading international experiences in data governance, artificial intelligence, and digital policy frameworks. It also »»»

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) has launched a joint national initiative in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport to sponsor Qatari students in pursuing degrees in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation. The initiative aims to strengthen national expertise in the»»»

The UAE’s first locally sourced gemstone was unveiled at the 57th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, marking a significant milestone for the country’s jewellery industry. Named “Spirit of the Emirates,” the gemstone is fashioned from natural red jasper sourced from the Al Siji region of Fujairah»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) has launched a joint national initiative in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport to sponsor Qatari students in pursuing degrees in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation. The initiative aims to strengthen national expertise»»»

Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - The investment climate in Tunisia, opportunities and incentives for investors – especially members of the Tunisian community living in Germany – took centre stage at an information day held Saturday at Tunisia's Consulate...»»»

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar over comments he made during Hungary’s National Cohesion Day commemorations, saying the rhetoric does not contribute to good neighbourly relations between the two countries. Speaking on Sunday in a political prog»»»

CAIRO: US President Donald Trump is set to hold talks with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France this month, the Egyptian presidency said on Sunday. In a statement, the presidency said El-Sisi is expected to hold a series of meetings with world leaders d»»»

Hungary’s labour market is entering a critical period as demographic decline, labour shortages and slow workplace adoption of artificial intelligence combine to create what business leaders describe as a “perfect storm”. Experts speaking at the Business Summit organised by Prohuman Group, the Hunga»»»

Cybersecurity took another step towards becoming a strategic pillar of Egypt’s digital economy after the official inauguration of a new Cybersecurity Innovation Lab at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Smart Village. The facility forms part of the WE Innova»»»

Magura, Bangladesh: Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most popular teams in a country that has never qualified for the World Cup. However, one man stands out not only for choosing a less-favoured team, but also for the shee»»»

Overseas Buyers Absorb Domestic Selling as Confidence in Egypt’s Medium-Term Outlook Remains Intact Cairo — Egyptian stocks ended the trading week on a weaker note on Thursday, extending the market’s recent correction despite continued buying by foreign and Arab investors, as domestic selling press»»»

RIYADH: Moody’s Ratings affirmed the UAE’s Aa2 long-term sovereign ratings with a stable outlook, citing the country’s financial buffers, low federal debt and diversified economy despite disruption to trade through the Strait of Hormuz. The agency also maintained the UAE’s foreign-currency senior u»»»

Istanbul: Turkiye Artificial Intelligence Summit kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday amid wider participation from experts, domestic and international decision-makers, as well as delegations and representatives of global tech firms and funding enterprises. The two-day summit intends to chart the fut»»»

Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid welcomed a delegation from DP World and discussed plans to expand distribution and logistics centers and boost trade with African markets, according to a statement. This comes as part of the government’s efforts to position Egypt »»»

Egypt’s automotive manufacturing ambitions received a fresh boost after Alkan Holding announced plans to invest $120 million in a new vehicle assembly facility, positioning local manufacturing at the centre of its next growth phase while supporting Cairo’s wider effort to turn the country from a ve»»»

The United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector has witnessed its most significant expansion in nine months, driven by robust demand and favorable economic conditions. According to a recent survey by S&P Global, the UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.4 in December, up from 54.2 in Nov»»»

Bulgaria's resorts are ready for tourists, but there are no tourists, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov told Bulgarian National Television on Sunday. He cited Eurostat data published a few days ago showing that Bulgaria ranked last in the European Union in terms of tourist growth during the January-Ap»»»

RIYADH: The fundamentals underpinning Saudi Arabia’s housing market “transcend” the impact of the Iran war, a property expert has said after residential transaction volumes fell 50 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026. Uncertainty caused by the conflict, which began on Feb. 28, was cit»»»

Arab Finance: As part of the Egyptian government’s aggressive economic reform strategy to transition toward a knowledge-based economy and diversify its foreign currency streams, the state has renewed its focus on capitalizing on service exports and positioning Egypt as a premier global hub for offs»»»

Doha, Qatar: Germany will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against debutants Curacao tonight, with the four-time champions aiming to make an immediate impact in Group E and take an important step towards the knockout stages. The match, scheduled to kick off at 8pm at Houston Stadium, marks »»»

LONDON: British armed forces ​on Sunday intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to pass through the English Channel. The vessel SMYRTOS was boarded by Royal ‌Marine Commandos ‌and specially ​trained ‌law ⁠enforcement ​officers from the ⁠National Crime Agency, Britain’s Ministry of »»»

Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago and appeared to be headed toward another in its 2026 opener against Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi changed his country’s course at the last possible moment, scoring a tying goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time to»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup is only just beginning, but for the Netherlands and Japan, the margin for error already feels slim. When the two nations walk onto the pitch at AT&T Stadium in Dallas tonight (11pm, Qatar time) they will not simply be opening their World Cup campaign. They will be ta»»»

Doha, Qatar: Global trade has faced significant challenges in recent years, shaped by rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions. These headwinds, compounded by a slowdown in global manufacturing, weighed heavily on cross-border flows through 2023 and early 2024. In 2025, however, trade growth »»»

Egypt is entering a decisive phase in its industrial policy, with industrial zones and complexes emerging as the backbone of its economic transformation. Far from being mere clusters of factories, the complexes are designed as integrated ecosystems that align government incentives with private inve»»»

PARIS: From the outset, China wasn’t included when major powers gathered in 1975 at a chateau outside Paris to fix the slumping global economy, the first of what have become annual summits by the G7 club of wealthy nations to forward their interests. No surprise there. Imagining Chinese revolutiona»»»

ATLANTA: Pedri watched his heroes Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta conquer the world from his family’s bar as a boy, now Spain’s latest midfield maestro is chasing the same dream. The 23-year-old has already proven to be a fitting heir to Xavi and Iniesta at club level with Barcelona, winning thre»»»

Events move fast in Britain nowadays. Just as I finished writing this article, Sir Keir Starmer lost one of his most important ministers. When the news came in that his Defence Secretary, John Healey, had resigned, it was clear I’d have to go back to the beginning and start again. Soon after, Minis»»»

On 7 June, US President Donald Trump remarked in an interview that he would “like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah...we can help with that, or we can recommend Syria...They have a very good leader (President Ahmed al-Sharaa)...and he would love to help.” In the days that followed, multipl»»»

The volume of industrial production grew by 0.9% year-on-year in April 2026. The working-day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. Production decreased in the majority of the manufacturing subsections. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data industrial output was 1.1% lower»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will meet leaders from the Middle East and join a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during next week's Group of Seven summit in France, senior US administration officials said on Saturday. Trump is scheduled to travel to Evian on Monda»»»

AI giant Anthropic said in a statement released Friday that it had disabled its most advanced AI models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after the US government ordered it to suspend access to the models for foreign nationals, citing unspecified national security concerns.  Anthr»»»

BERLIN: Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir met Germany’s Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Carsten Schneider in Berlin recently. The pair discussed ways to coordinate bilateral efforts on c»»»

BOSTON: Haiti fans ‌brought their Carnival groove to downtown Boston on Saturday ahead of their team’s first World Cup match since 1974, competing with the bagpipes of Scotland’s Tartan Army which has set up camp in the city. A traditional rara band of bamboo trumpeters and thumping percussion play»»»