Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) affirmed that the 'Dubai-it' initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, embodies the UAE’»»»

People enjoy the beach in May as a vessel is seen waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman. On Monday, the U.S. Treasury Department said that it authorized sales of Iranian oil for 60 days amid ongoing talks between the two countries. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | L»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Tunis, June 22 (TAP) - The Independent High Authority for Elections (French: ISIE) published Monday a sample ballot paper for the legislative by-elections in El Kabaria constituency (Tunis Governorate). This sample ballot paper included the names of...»»»

MARIB: As Yemen’s energy sector continues to grapple with the effects of war and a steep decline in foreign investment, Safer Exploration & Production Operations Co. — the country’s largest oil and gas producer — has unveiled plans to expand the use of its hydrocarbon resources. These plans include»»»

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Poland will not accept insults from Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, the chief of staff to President Karol Nawrocki has said, as a diplomatic row over Kiev’s honoring of nationalist forces that collaborated with the Nazis continues to escalate. Last week, Nawrocki ordered that Zelensky be stripp»»»

US President Donald Trump has added to the pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, blasting his record on migration and energy in a social media post before the British leader announced his resignation on Monday. Trump’s remarks come amid souring US-UK relations over the Iran war, while the US »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Qatar after an explosion at a gas plant in Ras Laffan Industrial City, about 80 km north of Doha, resulted in several casualties and injuries on Sunday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Monday the Kingdom’s sincere condolences to the famili»»»

Ukrainian businessman Oleg Nevzorov told journalists in the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna on Monday that he had not fled Bulgaria and does "not feel guilty about anything". "I have done nothing illegal that would make me worry about being arrested," he said, emerging from a questioning session »»»

Polish-Ukrainian relations have entered a deep crisis after Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked Poland’s highest honour, the Order of the White Eagle, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on June 19. The decision came just days before Zelenskiy was expected to travel to Gdańsk for anoth»»»

Russia’s largest e-commerce operator Wildberries became the largest retailer of any sort when it overtook MasterSport in 2019 and took Russia into a new age of e-commerce, making its founder Tatiana Kim (nee Bakalchuk) the richest woman in the country. After years of explosive growth, the Russian e»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has received widespread expressions of solidarity and condolence from governments and diplomatic missions following the incident at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City. The incident, which occurred during operational activity, resulted in fatalities»»»

Doha, Qatar: As widely anticipated over the past several days, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared on Monday that he is resigning from his post and stepping down as leader of the governing Labor Party. Speaking outside the Prime Minister's Office at 10 Downing Street, Starmer said that if »»»

Artificial intelligence could increase Poland’s real GDP by between 1.3% and 12.1% by 2035, according to a new World Bank Group report, Navigating the Age of AI: Implications for Poland’s Economy. The scale of the benefits will depend on business investment, workers’ ability to adapt, and public po»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Leading UK media helped limit the public outcry over the foreign policy mistakes of outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, including support for Ukraine and provocations against Russia, former UK Ambassador to Syria Peter Ford told Sputnik. "Legacy media have ensured that only»»»

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»»»

Alan Greenspan – the longtime US Federal Reserve chief who served under four presidents – has died at 100, his wife said in a statement on Monday. Greenspan presided over an unprecedented period of American economic expansion but was later faulted for failing to rein in markets ahead of t»»»

Two children were found dead in a car in southeast France on Monday as the country faced the hottest day of a brutal heatwave that is forecast to last until the end of the week. The government for the first time issued its highest heat warning across half the country. More than 1,350 of the country»»»

Burgenstock US Vice President JD Vance confirmed progress in the ongoing talks with Iran, commending the role played by Qatar and Pakistan in supporting the technical negotiations between the United States and Iran. In his remarks following talks in Switzerland, he said that the Burgenstock meeting»»»

Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected to be a safe pair of hands after years of chaos under Britain’s Conservatives. His term ended less than two years later amid corruption allegations, policy U-turns, and after links were revealed between his choice for US ambassador and Jeff»»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party but would remain caretaker prime minister until a new head is chosen by the party. His likely successor is Andy Burnham, who won the Makerfield byelection a few days earlier. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle lo»»»

Britain's prime minister is expected to lay out a timetable for his departure. Keir Starmer has been under pressure to go since last month's dismal election outcome for the Labour Party. The man vying the country's top job is the Mayor of Greater Manchester, who's just secured his return to parliam»»»

The second early-season heatwave of the year has brought the return of a politically-charged issue. That of air-conditioning - for decades, France has been notoriously reticent to adopt the technology - currently just 25% of French households have it. That figure is up significantly from just a dec»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon has welcomed a proposal to establish a deconfliction cell aimed at halting military operations in the country, but officials say any such mechanism must lead to a lasting ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied Lebanese territory. The proposal emerged from US-Ir»»»

If the last twelve months have taught the European Union anything, it is that it must now stand on its own two feet. As economic pressures mount in an increasingly polarized world order, the EU must breathe new life into its struggling business landscape to strengthen its competitiveness on the glo»»»

Dozens of apartment owners in a residential complex near Tsarevo, on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, say they have been left without stable water access and face restricted entry to their properties amid a long-running dispute with the land and infrastructure owner, BNT reports. The complex, built just»»»

Apple removed Russia's messaging app Max from its App Store in early June, and cut off push notifications for calls and messages to iPhone users. This was a blow to the state-backed messaging app, which was supposed to replace the likes of WhatsApp and Telegram. However, there is still a chance tha»»»

When Lord Jason Stockwood, Britain's Minister of State for Investment, addressed an investor panel at the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) in June, he was brimming with enthusiasm. "It feels like this is a country in transition," he said. "The momentum, the energy, the vision th»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the launch of a far-reaching “purge operation” in Parliament on Monday, declaring a mission to “free Hungary” from what called a “mafia” that operated under the government of Viktor Orbán. “Not odinary criminals” “We will free Hungarians from the political and »»»

LONDON: Syrian officials met with their European counterparts to discuss mine clearance efforts, which continue to impact communities in Syria following the end of the civil war in December 2024. Raed Al-Saleh, the minister of emergency and disaster management, chaired a three-day conference in Gen»»»

The future development of Vitosha Nature Park cannot be discussed or decided without the participation of Sofia Municipality, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said in connection with Monday's meeting on the future of the mountain held at the Regional Development and Public Works Ministry, the municipalit»»»

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Dubai: Rain-bearing clouds are expected to develop across parts of the UAE from Tuesday through Friday as the country enters the seasonal period known locally as the "Rawayeh", bringing increased chances of convective cloud formation, scattered showers and a slight drop in temperatures later in the»»»

With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»

BELGRADE - In a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia welcomed the cessation of armed conflicts and courageous political decisions leading to a calming of tensions, dialogue and lasting peace, as well as to continued discus»»»

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the guiding principle in talks between Iran and the United States is “commitment for commitment,” emphasizing that Tehran will closely monitor the other side’s implementation of its commitments and will employ all available means to ensure that thos»»»

Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) announced a temporary suspension of Lusail Tram services from June 26 until July 5, 2026, to facilitate improvement works across the network. In a statement issued on Sunday, the company said the temporary suspension is being implemented in coordination with the »»»

Cairo: The Arab Republic of Egypt affirmed Monday its full solidarity with the State of Qatar, following the incident that occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial City, and the resulting injuries. In a statement, Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that Egypt stands with the Sta»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaThe man who knew, but didn't say: Alan Greenspan (1926-2026)Insa WredeAlan Greenspan’s reputation as head of the US Federal Reserve was legendary — not least because of his reputation for convoluted statements. However, the 2008/9 financial crisis took a toll on his »»»

The first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland is now complete. The takeaways: a joint statement, a coordinated roadmap, and a clear division of roles. Pakistan served as the lead mediator, with Qatar in a supporting capacity. Meanwhile, the R-4 nations met in Cairo to consolidate regional backing»»»

Share: Displaced people react, as they make their way back to their home in southern Lebanon following an interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, in Qasmiyeh, Tyre district, Lebanon, June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra A ceasefire largely held in Lebanon on Monday as the country experienced the l»»»

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused Israel of hacking the presidential election, claiming that changes to election servers allowed outsiders to manipulate voting data. He made the remarks after right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella won the presidential election on Sunday »»»

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho interacts with students in a classroom at Marlton School in Los Angeles on August 15, 2022. Carvalho submitted his resignation to the LAUSD school board on Sunday. File Photo by Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFE June 22 (UPI) -- The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unif»»»

DOHA: A huge blast at a Qatar gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66 others, the Gulf state’s energy minister said on Monday, one of the deadliest accidents at a Gulf energy facility. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which Saad Al-Kaabi said was “an accident and not sabotag»»»

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Dubai: Oman has introduced sweeping changes to its residency framework for foreign property owners and investors, allowing eligible applicants to obtain visas and residence permits without the need for a local sponsor, in a move aimed at strengthening the sultanate's appeal as a destination for lon»»»

JUBA: South Sudan will hold elections on December 22, its electoral commission promised Monday, after years of repeated delays and despite an increasingly dire security situation. International observers have warned of a return to full-blown conflict as government forces under President Salva Kiir »»»

* High-level talks ended early on Monday* Technical meetings to continue this week* Oil prices resume drop after progress on talks reported* Violence in Lebanon has abated since late on SaturdayBUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland, June 22 : US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday talks with Iranian officia»»»