Anti-Government Protest Movement Sparks First Political Party Proposal in Tirana
A protest movement that initially began as a reaction against the Zvërnec investment project has evolved into a broader challenge to Albania’s political establishment, producing its first explicit proposal for the creation of a new political party. Amid continued calls for the resignation of Prime »»»
Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
PARIS: Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open with a 6-1, 4-6, »»»
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Darein’ – Levantine-Moroccan fusion restaurant
During my stay at the InterContinental resort, one of Red Sea Global’s summer destinations, I dined at Darein, a Levantine-Moroccan fusion restaurant whose name translates to “the two houses,” a nod to the meeting of two cuisines. The space blends Moroccan mosaic tiles, traditional teapots and clay»»»
70 companies, 1,000 jobs in UAE: Inside MoIAT’s major Emirati employment push
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) is hosting the Industrialists Career Exhibitionfrom June 8-9 at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. The platform connects Emirati talent with career and training opportunities across the UAE’s rapidly growing industrial and advanced technology secto»»»
Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
Paris: Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open with a 6-1, 4-6, »»»
‘Have you eaten today?’ What an incident on an Italian train taught me about EU values
I saw the kind of Europe I want to live in during a small scene on a train from Bologna to Florence in Italy on Saturday (6 June), after listening to top US officials telling us we should be angry and cruel toward immigrants. In the incident, the train conductor found a man of Indian appearance who»»»
IPO programme to deepen financial markets, expand private sector role: Investment minister
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said the government is moving forward with its state offerings programme as part of broader efforts to strengthen the role of the private sector, deepen financial markets, and attract greater investment. Speaking on behalf of Prime Minister M»»»
Egypt’s non-banking financial sector serves over 60 million citizens, provides EGP 1.4trn in financing: Planning minister
Egypt’s non-banking financial sector, regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), serves more than 60 million citizens and provided financing worth EGP 1.4trn in 2025, according to Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development. Rostom made the remarks during his address at »»»
Egypt advances electricity market reform through partnership with Nexus Analytica
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, has held talks with Nexus Analytica to explore cooperation on developing the regulatory framework governing the country’s electricity market, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, transparency, and private-sector pa»»»
Hungary reviews political asylum granted under Orbán: foreign politicians could lose refugee status
Hungary’s Interior Ministry has confirmed that a review of refugee statuses granted on political grounds under the previous government is already underway. The procedure could affect several high-profile figures who received asylum in Hungary during Viktor Orbán’s premiership, including former Poli»»»
New MoHRE update reshapes UAE work permit: What it means for hiring
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the launch of a new phase in the development of work permit services by simplifying requirements, redesigning service procedures, and expanding digital channels. The initiative aims to accelerate transaction processing, enhance»»»
Dubai luxury hotels court local residents as tourism slumps
Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away. On the Palm, an artificial island that has become synonymous with Dubai opulence, five-star hotels are busy on week»»»
Residents of French village say US defense chief Hegseth not welcome for D-Day visit
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings with a visit to Normandy, but did not attend the international ceremony hosted in Langrune-sur-Mer. Residents said his "warlike views" were unwelcome in their village and questioned his comm»»»
UAE emerges as world's most attractive real estate investment destination
The UAE has emerged as the world's most attractive destination for real estate investment, with more than half of global investors planning to increase their exposure to the country's property market, according to a new international survey. Speaking on the findings, Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif »»»
Indian expat mother's Facebook plea helps her fly home from UAE after years
Dubai: When Hasta Mahananda recorded a short, desperate video on Facebook and hoped someone would see it, she had no way of knowing it would be the thing that will finally take her home after years. The single mother of three from Odisha, India, had been working in the UAE since 2019. She visited h»»»
Can a free dinner count as an admission of fault? Court delivers verdict
Abu Dhabi: A surgeon has filed a Dh300,000 compensation claim against a hotel in Abu Dhabi, alleging that he suffered serious injuries after slipping inside one of the property's restaurants due to what he described as poor safety standards and negligence. However, a court has dismissed the case, r»»»
Local youngsters win STEM Racing event at Ithra
DHAHRAN: Team Lynx, from the host city, took home the top prize at the Ithra STEM Racing event at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture on Saturday. The competition is deigned to test young people’s skills in designing, engineering and racing miniature cars powered by compressed air. It also »»»
Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran’s assets before peace deal is done
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he would not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift any sanctions before a peace deal is reached. Trump said he would consider those steps after an agreement is done. “Comes after,” he said. “Yeah. If they beh»»»
Jordan sentences man to death for killing drug agents
AMMAN: A Jordanian court sentenced a citizen to death on Sunday after he was convicted of killing three drug enforcement agents during a raid earlier this year. The Jordanian state security court said, in a statement, that it “unanimously issued its final ruling on Sunday in the case concerning the»»»
UAE’s MoHESR explores new model linking universities with future job skills
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) hosted a virtual workshop titled ‘Industry Immersion for Impact: Leading Change in UAE Future Skills and Labour Maket’, bringing together 40 representatives from higher education institutions (HEIs), industry and other economic secto»»»
'It's clear who won!': Mexican zoo residents hedge World Cup bets
Guadalajara, Mexico: Two elephants trudged across a makeshift football field at Mexico's Guadalajara Zoo in a whacky attempt to predict the score of the 2026 World Cup's opening game. The creatures faced a prophetic choice: munch on the grass on the side marked with a Mexican flag, or opt for the g»»»
A sari from Mars: How a scientist's garment became part of space history
Dubai: Inside the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, between objects that have touched the edges of human possibility, there is a red and blue silk sari. It is draped on a mannequin, its colours vivid, its patterns intricate. It belongs to Nandini Harinath, one of India's m»»»
How Qatar is positioning itself among world’s leading artificial intelligence economies
Doha: Newly released data from Microsoft for the first quarter of 2026 highlights Qatar's growing prominence in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), ranking the country among the world's top ten nations for the practical use of AI in everyday life. Artificial intelligence broadly refers to th»»»
Asir among top regions for artisan registration
ABHA: Data on handicrafts regulation and licensing for 2025 showed notable growth in the Kingdom’s sector, with 9,972 male and female artisans registered in the national register of artisans. The data also showed that 5,508 licenses were issued to handicraft practitioners, while 47 licenses were gr»»»
QF’s Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum named among TIME World's Greatest Places 2026
Accolade places Education City-based museum among the top cultural destinations worldwide Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum in Doha, Qatar has been named one of the TIME World's Greatest Places 2026, the magazine's annual list recognizing 100 extraordinary destinati»»»
EGX Surges Ahead: A Positive week for Egypt’s Stock Market Amidst Global Uncertainty
On December 12, 2024, Egypt’s stock market (EGX) concluded the trading week on a positive note, with all major indices closing in the green. The day marked a significant uptrend across the board, reflecting investor confidence amidst a global backdrop of economic uncertainties. Leading the charge w»»»
DSB Party Warns of Financial and Strategic Risks from New Government's Policies
The Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party, a member of the Democratic Bulgaria alliance, stated on Sunday that the first steps taken by the new government are exposing the country to financial, economic and strategic risks. The government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, in office since May 8, "i»»»
West Bengal couple travelled 1,400km to kill Delhi professor. Here’s why
Dubai: It began as a baffling murder inside a locked apartment in East Delhi. Three days later, police say they have unravelled a plot that stretched nearly 1,400 kilometres across India — a journey allegedly undertaken by a couple determined to kill a university professor over a property dispute w»»»
Hatton maintains lead heading into final round at LIV Golf Andalucia; 4Aces GC make moving day surge up the leaderboard
SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN: Tyrrell Hatton keeps finding ways to get the job done. The new father carded a third-round 67 to move to 10-under par and take a two-shot lead into the final round of LIV Golf Andalucía 2026. Hatton made birdies at the first, fifth and 17th and made a handful of difficult par sav»»»
BBC World Questions arrives in Morocco for special edition on young women and change
A special edition of BBC World Questions in Marrakesh on June 10 will focus on the rights and roles of women in a changing world. As a new generation pushes for change in Morocco, reform is being debated openly and the program will hear from young women at a pivotal moment in civil society. It will»»»
EGX Closes Week Higher on Strong Foreign Buying and Debt-Market Recovery
Cairo — Egyptian stocks ended the week higher on Thursday as foreign investors increased exposure to both equities and treasury bills, reinforcing signs that international confidence in Egyptian assets continues to improve despite ongoing debate over tax reforms and Egypt’s market-classification re»»»
Pentagon raises threat of Israeli spying to 'critical': US media
Washington, United States: The Pentagon has raised its counterintelligence threat level for Israel to its highest level, US media reported on Saturday. The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) said Israel's "ability to conduct human espionage and technical collection is at a 'critical level»»»
Pentagon sounds alarm over Israeli spying on US – NBC
The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has elevated the threat posed by Israeli espionage to the highest level as tensions over Iran and Lebanon grow, NBC News and the New York Times reported on Saturday. The assessment, which was circulated internally in recent weeks, includes a seven-pa»»»
Sherif’s economic group… tough mission ministers
by Ahmed El-Mahdi The ministers of industry and investment called for the announcement of an industrial investment strategy that maintains attracting capital and the continued movement of production as the cabinet reshuffle kept Investment Minister Ashraf Salman, who created confusion recently beca»»»
IATA to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Airlines Lead Gulf Aviation Resilience in Absorbing Shocks.
Despite Gulf airlines incurring billions of dollars in losses due to recent geopolitical tensions, Saudi carriers have demonstrated exceptional resilience and an impressive ability to absorb shocks quickly. This comes amid optimistic forecasts for long-term growth in air travel across the Middle Ea»»»
Pentagon raises threat of Israeli spying to ‘critical’: US media
Washington: The Pentagon has raised its counterintelligence threat level for Israel to its highest level, US media reported on Saturday. The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) said Israel’s “ability to conduct human espionage and technical collection is at a ‘critical level’,” NBC News sa»»»
Three-year prison term handed down over controversial Instagram post
Dubai: A Kuwaiti woman has been sentenced to three years in prison with immediate effect after an appeals court overturned an earlier ruling that had spared her punishment in a case linked to national security and sectarian incitement, according to local media reports. The State Security Circuit of»»»
Top brokers rewarded in RAK as waterfront project gains pace
Dubai: Strong buyer demand for luxury waterfront homes in Ras Al Khaimah has prompted a leading developer to reward the brokers behind one of Al Marjan Island’s fastest-selling residential projects, highlighting the growing role of agency networks in the emirate’s expanding real estate market. Top-»»»
Pentagon Raises Threat of Israeli Spying to 'Critical', According to US Media
The Pentagon has raised its counterintelligence threat level for Israel to its highest level, US media reported on Saturday. The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) said Israel's "ability to conduct human espionage and technical collection is at a 'critical level'," NBC News said, citing U»»»
Planning a summer getaway? Sri Lanka has just made entry free for Omani citizens
Dubai: Omani citizens can now travel to Sri Lanka without paying tourist visa fees under a new scheme introduced by the Sri Lankan government, opening the door to easier and more affordable travel between the two countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Democratic Socialist Republic of S»»»
Can a free dinner count as an admission of fault? Court delivers verdict
Abu Dhabi: A surgeon has filed a Dh300,000 compensation claim against a hotel in Abu Dhabi, alleging that he suffered serious injuries after slipping inside one of the property's restaurants due to what he described as poor safety standards and negligence. However, a court has dismissed the case, r»»»
On This Day, June 7: White supremacists kill James Byrd Jr. - UPI.com
On June 7, 1998, three white supremacists killed James Byrd Jr. by dragging him for 3 miles behind a pickup truck in Jasper, Texas. 1 of 3 | President Barack Obama (L) claps with Louvon Harris (C) and Betty Byrd Boatner, the sisters of James Byrd, Jr., who was a victim of a hate crime, as he delive»»»
New Round of Talks in Cairo Seek to Push Forward Stalled Gaza Ceasefire
Cairo is hosting a new round of talks between Hamas and Palestinian factions in an effort to move forward the stalled Gaza ceasefire agreement. Cairo has hosted at least five rounds of talks in less than two months. Experts told Asharq Al-Awsat that the discussions aim to reach understandings and g»»»
Why Zelensky’s celebration of WWII-era nationalist guerrillas is causing tension with Poland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to name a military unit after a World War II-era militia infamous for massacring Poles and Jews has led to a sharp spike in tensions between Kyiv and Warsaw. Some things are better off staying buried. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sig»»»
Qatar held to goalless draw by El Salvador in final World Cup friendly in Los Angeles
Doha, Qatar: Qatar played out a goalless draw against El Salvador in their final pre-World Cup friendly at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles yesterday. Julen Lopetegui tested 19 of his players in the match which served as the head coach’s final chance to evaluate his squad ahead of the tournament in the Uni»»»
Péter Magyar tells Orbán to end hate speech campaign as dispute erupts over EU migration pact
A huge political confrontation has broken out between Prime Minister Péter Magyar and former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after Magyar publicly called on the Fidesz leader to end what he described as a campaign of disinformation and hate-filled rhetoric. The exchange, which unfolded across social me»»»
Tactful AI Replaces Traditional Chatbots with Agentic CX Execution Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: As global enterprise operations increasingly pivot toward automated infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from an experimental tool to a core driver of macroeconomic growth. This transition is particularly pronounced in Egypt, where the state’s National AI Strategy »»»
Lower migrant numbers hand Starmer a rare political win
With the thorny issue of migration posing one of the key challenges facing the premiership of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, publication of the country’s latest migration figures this month will come as welcome relief for the beleaguered British prime minister. The sharp increase in the number»»»
Facing Settler Violence, Palestinian Farmers Race to Harvest
With pitchforks and a makeshift combine the size of a golf cart, Hamad Jazi and his nephews race under the blazing sun to collect wheat from their West Bank field. Israeli settlers have recently set fire to crops in the area, and Jazi fears his wheat could suffer a similar fate. Their village of As»»»
UKEF backs deeper cooperation with Egypt on African trade, infrastructure projects Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh and Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk met with Tim Reid, CEO of UK Export Finance (UKEF), in London to discuss strengthening cooperation to support Egyptian exports and investments, particularly across African markets, as p»»»