The UAE’s thriving business environment is closely linked to the strength and efficiency of its financial and tax systems. These systems provide stability, transparency, and a forward-looking legislative environment that supports sustainable growth. In this context, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 90 per cent of a major bridge project that will slash travel times between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour from 12 minutes to just three. The project marks a significant milestone in efforts to improve access to one of the emirate»»»

New details have emerged about the two men accused of participating in the illegal street race that investigators believe caused the devastating crash on Chelopeshko Shose in Sofia, an accident that has so far claimed four lives and left 17 people injured. Further reading: Another Victim Dies Follo»»»

The death toll from Friday evening’s catastrophic crash on Chelopeshko Shose in Sofia has risen to four after another victim succumbed to severe injuries in hospital. The latest fatality was a passenger in one of the two cars involved in the collision and had been receiving treatment at Sveta Ekate»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The appointment of Kevin Warsh as Chair of the Federal Reserve comes at a particularly challenging time for monetary policy. At the beginning of the year, the US economy was on a path of steady growth and moderating inflation, with expectations building around a gradual easing cycle of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, launched the Qatar Commercial and Industrial Directory 2025/2026 during a ceremony held, at the Chamber’s headquarters. The launching ceremony was attended by Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice-Cha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Pakistan International School Qatar organised the Junior & Senior Spelling Bee Competitions 2026 on May 21 and 22 at the prestigious Arbab Hall, bringing together talented young spellers from KG, Primary, Girls, Boys, and Cambridge Wings. The two-day academic event aimed to strengthen »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) continues to strengthen its role as a comprehensive support platform for journalists and media professionals by offering an extensive range of exclusive benefits and discounts to its members and their families across multiple sectors in Qatar. As part of it»»»

Doha, Qatar: Medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) improved their physicianship skills of observing, interacting and communicating with children through the annual Cornell Stars programme. This year, the event was held virtually, offering students who entered the third year of th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices fell on Friday as traders gained confidence that renewed conflict between the US and Iran was growing less likely. Brent crude futures settled at $93.09, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $90.54. For the week, Brent rose 1.1%, while WTI gained 3.6%. The »»»

Geneva: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour H E Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani held Friday a series of bilateral meetings with officials at the International Labour Organization (ILO), on the sidelines of the 114th session of the International Labour Conference currently underway in G»»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with the ICC Youth Wing, celebrated World Environment Day on Friday, 5 June 2026, at ICC Ashoka Hall. Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul, attended the event as the Chief Guest. ICC General Secretary Abraham K Joseph welcomed the guests a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assim Madibo’s journey with Qatar has taken him from youth tournaments to continental glory and the FIFA World Cup. Along the way, the midfielder has accumulated lessons he believes could prove vital for Al Annabi in North America. As Qatar prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the expe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Wifaq Family Consulting Centre, member of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, is launching the 46th edition of its premarital counselling programme in cooperation with the General Directorate of Endowments. The program will run from June 8 to 10 at the centre’s headquarters in Lusail»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), H E Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali affirmed that true security is built on trust between individuals and state institutions, as well as confidence that justice is accessible to everyone without discrimination. Speaking via v»»»

Paris, France: Portugal and Belgium both won in front of their home fans yesterday ahead of their latest attempts at World Cup breakthroughs. Portugal beat Chile, who are not going to the World Cup, 2-1 in Oeiras, near Lisbon. Belgium cruised to a 5-0 victory over fellow World Cup qualifiers Tunisi»»»

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»»»

First published in Respekt. The ageing prime minister fights against time and an elite conspiracy. If there is something Andrej Babiš pursues with real passion alongside running the government, it is controlling his own body. Ministers are increasingly witnessing this when he tells them he “wants t»»»

Gunfire erupted Saturday near a busy street festival in Ohio, wounding at least 12 people and sending some eventgoers scrambling for cover while others rushed to help the victims. No suspects were in custody hours afterward, Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said, and officials urged people »»»

Hundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing centre in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by parents, joining millions sitting for the national high-stakes university entrance exam. Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this year's "gao»»»

Polls open in Armenia on Sunday in a vote that is set to test the former Soviet republic's ties with Russia. As Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sought to loosen dependence on Moscow, the Kremlin has been accused of seeking to sway the vote and Armenia's EU ambitions to the same path it claims tr»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dr. Najat Al Yafei, Manager of the Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), confirmed that the ‘Ahlan Oral Health 2026’ campaign was launched on May 31, 2026 and that it will continue until June 18. The campaign aims to promote oral»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs continues to strengthen the role of Islamic endowments in supporting Qatar’s healthcare sector through specialized initiatives that help alleviate patients’ suffering while ensuring the sustainability of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri met with Minister of Labour and Social Security of the Republic of Cameroon H E Grégoire Owona on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference currently taking place in Geneva. The meeting discussed areas of mutual cooperation i»»»

The United States said it shot down a pair of Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz, the latest escalation of violence as the war crept into its 100th day on Sunday with no end in sight. Weeks of indirect talks marked by tit-for-tat threats and sporadic exchanges of fire have failed to se»»»

KYIV: Russian drone strikes killed two people in Ukraine, officials said Sunday, as world leaders gathered in London to discuss piling pressure on Moscow over its four-year war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet the leaders of France, Germany and Britain on Sunday for talks on the wa»»»

BEIJING: Hundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing center in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by parents, joining millions sitting for the national high-stakes university entrance exam. Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this ye»»»

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook to be his next prime minister on Sunday, making her only the second woman to hold the post if confirmed by parliament. Han currently serves as minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Startups. The nomination com»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank announced changes to the fifth series of banknotes, namely the 'Five, Ten and Fifty Riyal' denominations, in line with the laws of the State of Qatar. As illustrated in the attached images, the changes include: - The Official State emblem - Arabic Numerals - Issue Da»»»

Taiwan's coast guard said Sunday it has deployed vessels "to respond appropriately" to a Chinese operation in waters east of the island democracy, which it said "violates international law". It comes after Chinese state media reported Saturday that the "law enforcement operation" was in response to»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is reinforcing its position as a leading investment destination while expanding its sovereign footprint across international markets, reflecting growing confidence in the resilience, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability of the national economy. According to a report broa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), represented by the Institute of Public Administration, has launched the first edition of the ‘Trainers’ Excellence’ programme, a strategic initiative to develop a cadre of certified professional trainers to support excellence a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 01:20 on Sunday 07-06-2026 a Merkava tank on the southern outskirts of Haddatha town with appropria»»»

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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 »»»

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North Korea's nuclear weapons program is "absolutely non-negotiable", the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said in a statement carried by state media on Sunday, ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Pyongyang has long insisted on its right to a nuclear weapon and ballistic missile »»»

Lebanese officials slammed on Saturday Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for criticizing President Joseph Aoun’s comments against Tehran and its meddling in his country. Aoun, in an interview broadcast Friday by CNN, called on Iran to stop "interfering" in Lebanon's affairs following the coll»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has significantly expanded its urban greenery, with the country’s total green area reaching 21.9 million square metres and the average share of green space per person rising to 6.8 square metres in 2025, underscoring the nation’s commitment to environmental sustainability and qua»»»

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»»»

Beijing: Hundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing centre in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by parents, joining millions sitting for the national high-stakes university entrance exam. Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this ye»»»

There is an ongoing NATO exercise taking place right now just off the south western coast of Estonia in the Gulf of Riga, and around the Baltic Sea stretching south to Skagan on the coast of Denmark.  Exercise “Baltops”, with 20 ships, roughly 6,000 troops, and 16 countries taking part is usua»»»

A drone strike hit a market in central Sudan on Saturday, killing 11 civilians and wounding dozens more, a rights group said, as escalating aerial attacks deepen the toll of one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. The attack targeted the main market in Abu Zaeima, a paramilitary-controlled to»»»

College Station, United States: Argentina eased to a 2-0 victory against a lacklustre Honduras in the reigning champions' penultimate World Cup warm-up game in Texas on Saturday. Lautaro Martinez and Giuliano Simeone scored the goals in a game dominated by Argentina in College Station. Lionel Messi»»»

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»»»