Etihad launches four weekly direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Damascus
Etihad Airways on Sunday launched its new service between Abu Dhabi and Damascus, expanding its presence in the Levant and strengthening air links between the UAE and one of the region’s oldest and most historically significant cities. The airline will operate four weekly flights between Abu Dhabi »»»
Togolese Foreign Minister on working and friendship visit to Tunisia, June 14-16
Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Togolese Abroad Professor Robert Dussey is paying a working and friendship visit to Tunisia on June 14-16, 2026, at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration...»»»
Energy efficiency emerges as key driver of real estate value, developers say
Egypt’s real estate developers have highlighted energy efficiency as no longer an optional feature but a fundamental component of successful real estate projects. They noted that rising utility costs and evolving buyer preferences are driving the market towards developments that offer lower operati»»»
Polaris Parks expands into residential market with launch of Polaris Homes in Sheikh Zayed
Polaris Parks, a developer of integrated industrial parks in Egypt, has launched Polaris Homes, its new residential development arm, marking a strategic expansion into the real estate sector. The company unveiled its first residential projects, Özel Villas and Özel Residences, in Sheikh Zayed City.»»»
MWL chief warns of AI ethical gaps at Kuala Lumpur conference
LONDON: Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, opened the “Faith in Light of Science and Contemporary Evidence” conference, which gathered prominent Islamic scholars, researchers and intellectuals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Al-Issa also met young leaders, including u»»»
Global media outlets applaud Qatar's historic World Cup performance against Switzerland
Doha Qatar's national football team has emerged as one of the standout stories of the opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Group B. The result, achieved in the tournament being jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, mark»»»
Labour Ministry launches worker status regularisation drive through Sep 30
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»»»
Mideast war fuels electric motorbike boom in Africa
By Joris FioritiNAIROBI — In Nairobi's congested streets, the almost imperceptible hum of electric motorbikes is increasingly replacing the roar of their petrol-powered counterparts.The war in the Middle East, launched by the United States and Israel in February, has had the unlikely consequence of»»»
NEPCO says sales rise 2.5% through May 2026
AMMAN — Total electricity sales by Jordan’s National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) increased by 2.5 percent during the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to company data.NEPCO reported total sales of 9,401.5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) through the end of May, up »»»
SSC cuts debt installment interest rates to support businesses
AMMAN — The Social Security Corporation (SSC) has announced a new package of incentives for indebted businesses, reducing interest rates on debt installment plans from 9 percent to between 2 percent and 6.5 percent, depending on the repayment period.In a statement on Sunday, the SSC said that the d»»»
Plane crash in US: 12 feared dead after Missouri crash near Butler airport
A plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri is believed to have killed all 12 people on board, authorities said. According to reports, the incident occurred close to the airport, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirming the crash in a post on X. Local emergency teams, including »»»
Where the biggest strengths lie at World Cup 2026
Doha: Every World Cup favourite has its own identity. Some rely on defensive discipline, others dominate possession, while a select few possess the firepower capable of deciding matches in an instant. Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Four nations appear to stand above the rest in different areas o»»»
Hungarians are spending more online than ever – but foreign retailers are winning
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»»»
Thousands of protesters expected in Geneva ahead of nearby G7 summit
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 fire tear gas as anti-G7 protesters target UN buildings
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»»»
Hayy Jameel exhibition brings Red Sea histories to life
JEDDAH: Hayy Jameel is putting on “Red Wind, Coral Worlds,” an exhibition exploring the histories, cultures and ecological relationships that have connected communities across the Red Sea, East Africa and the Indian Ocean for centuries. Curated by Huda Tayob and Miriam Hillawi Abraham, recipients o»»»
Colin Firth’s ex-wife attacks ‘disgusting’ Gwyneth Paltrow over Israeli property ad
LONDON: The ex-wife of actor Colin Firth has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow over the actress’s appearance in an advert for an Israeli housing development. Paltrow had appeared in the ad promoting 51 Park, a 51-story luxury complex in Herzliya, 90 minutes’ drive from the Gaza Strip, The Independent repo»»»
Israel says top Hezbollah militant accused of killing US soldiers slain
The Israeli military said Sunday that its forces had killed a senior Hezbollah militant accused of involvement in the kidnapping and killing of five American soldiers in Iraq in 2007. Ali Moussa Daqdouq was killed on Friday in a "precise strike" south of the Litani River in Lebanon, the Israeli mil»»»
1 shot, 4 stabbed as New Yorkers celebrate Knicks championship - UPI.com
1 of 5 | New York Knicks fans climb scaffolding while celebrating on St. Marks Place after the Knicks victory in game five of the NBA Finals in San Antonio in the early morning hours of Sunday in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 14 (UPI) -- One teenager was shot in th»»»
Severe thunderstorm risk to return to storm-weary Midwest - UPI.com
Meteorologists warn of wind gusts and flash flooding in parts of the West, including Texas and Oklahoma. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo Severe thunderstorms will target parts of the East and Plains on Sunday, while the storm-weary Midwest faces another threat of severe weather by»»»
Trump rips Netanyahu over Dahieh attack, says Iran deal in 'a few hours'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that a peace deal with Iran was still on track to be signed within hours, despite an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs that he said had delayed the plan. "It shook it up. It delayed the signing by a few hours. It was supposed to be now. Now it is sc»»»
How Dubai Customs helped foil a 1.3-tonne narcotic tablets shipment bound for Africa
Dubai Customs has announced that its intelligence-sharing efforts contributed to the interception of a major consignment of Tapentadol tablets destined for an African country, preventing around 1.332 tonnes of narcotic tablets from reaching illegal markets. International interception operationThe s»»»
Generative AI credentials gain value in Saudi job market, report finds
RIYADH: A new Coursera report suggests that skills-based hiring is becoming increasingly common in Saudi Arabia, particularly as employers place greater value on generative artificial intelligence competencies. According to Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2026, 99 percent of employers in»»»
FIFA World Cup: Qatari refereeing team to officiate Portugal vs DR Congo match on Wednesday
Zurich FIFA announced on Sunday the appointment of a Qatari refereeing team to officiate the match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo, scheduled to be played on Wednesday at Houston Stadium in the opening round of Group K matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Qatari team consis»»»
Ukraine Braces for Kramatorsk Retreat as Russian Forces Advance
Ukraine is preparing for the possible loss of Konstantinovka, Druzhkovka and Kramatorsk after rapid advances by Russian forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense says. It said key factories in the region were being evacuated.Key statements:The Novokramatorsk Machine-Building Plant, which repairs Ukra»»»
Syria stress importance of regional cooperation, reconstruction support at UfM meeting
Barcelona, June 14 (SANA) Syria stressed the importance of enhancing regional cooperation, supporting reconstruction efforts, and creating suitable conditions for the return of Syrians to their homeland during the Senior Officials Meeting of the Union for the Mediterranean held in the Spanish city »»»