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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»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Talaat Moustafa Group Saudi for Real Estate Development (TMG Saudi) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities in mixed-use real estate projects across the Kingdom, marking a significant step toward advancin»»»

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»»»

Dubai: A new weekly diabetes injection significantly reduced blood sugar levels and body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to results from a phase 3 trial published in The Lancet. The experimental drug, retatrutide, reduced long-term blood sugar levels and led to double-digit weight »»»

Karim Saeed, The Egyptian Society of Technical Analysts (ESTA), said that Egyptian Exchange (EGX) benchmark index EGX30 is facing a new support level at 7330-7270 points, during this week’s trading. If it managed to resist above this level, it is expected to bounce higher reaching resistance level »»»

RIYADH: Property owners in some parts of Riyadh, Makkah, Sharqiyah, Qassim, Tabuk and Madinah have been told by the Real Estate Registry that they must register their plots before Sept. 10 or face a possible fine. Details of the neighborhoods affected and how to complete the registration process ca»»»

Maiduguri, Nigeria: Boko Haram has freed more than 400 people kidnapped earlier this year from a village in the northeastern state of Borno, a senator and a local youth leader said Sunday. Kidnappings, often for ransom, have become a key tactic of Boko Haram jihadists in their 17-year-old insurgenc»»»

A ceremonial event in Stavanger, Norway marked the 120th anniversary of the country's diplomatic relations with Bulgaria. It was organized by the Bulgarian Embassy in Oslo and the Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria, the Embassy reported on Sunday. The celebration was opened by Ambassador Desislava Ivan»»»

DHAHRAN: Global fashion and luxury leaders convened in Milan in early June for the 2026 Retail Leaders Circle Fashion Summit, as part of RLC Global Forum’s wider international reach, anchored by its annual flagship gathering in Saudi Arabia. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel Milano, the RLC Fashion Su»»»

Doha: The Qatar News Agency (QNA), represented by its Training Center, launched Sunday a specialized two-month training program for a number of Qatar University media students. The program aims to provide them with practical experience in various fields of news and media work. This two-month progra»»»

The Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), headed by Ehab Wassef, has released its latest report on local and global gold market developments. The division confirmed a noticeable decline in domestic gold prices over the past week, triggered by a sharp drop»»»

A rare celestial display will see Venus and Jupiter appear exceptionally close together in the evening sky during June 7-9, with the closest apparent approach occurring on June 9, according to a leading Emirati astronomer. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a membe»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Cairo: Egyptian authorities have arrested businessman Sabry Nakhnoukh, a notorious figure from the Hosni Mubarak era who later re-emerged in public life after receiving a pardon under the current administration. Nakhnoukh is under investigation on suspicion of leading "an organised criminal group" »»»

Dubai: For one full day in the heart of Dubai, the Philippines came alive through music, food, dance, and tradition as thousands gathered to celebrate Kalayaan 2026, a major community event marking the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on June 7,»»»

Madrid: A jubilant crowd of Catholic faithful filled Madrid with chants, cheers and applause on Sunday as an open-air mass by Pope Leo XIV imbued the Spanish capital with religious fervour. Cibeles Square -- best known as the rallying point for Real Madrid fans celebrating their club's titles -- wa»»»

The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the residents of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas on Sunday ahead of possible strikes as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue. The military said earlier it had ‌intercepted two ‌projectiles that crossed into I»»»

Beijing, China: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Greece at 10:02pm (1002 GMT) on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 38.72 degrees north latitude and 23.34 degrees east longitude.»»»

Visitors from Bulgaria and abroad gathered for the annual rose-picking ritual in the rose fields near Kazanlak on the final day of the 123rd Rose Festival. Among the official guests were President Iliana Iotova, Deputy Tourism Minister Mariela Modeva, Kazanlak Mayor Galina Stoyanova, Municipal Coun»»»

The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the residents of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas on Sunday ahead of possible strikes as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue. The military said earlier it had ‌intercepted two ‌projectiles that crossed into I»»»

Dubai: A six-year-old girl survived a road accident that killed her Dubai-based Indian expat father, mother and aunt after she switched cars during a pit stop minutes before the crash in the south Indian state of Kerala. The deceased have been identified as Shafid Erahim, 40, an interior designer i»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Saudi authorities deported 4,690 illegal residents in a week-long nationwide enforcement campaign that also resulted in the arrest of 7,760 people for violations of residency, labour and border security regulations, the Ministry of Interior said. The arrests were made during joint inspection»»»

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday, as Islamabad steps up mediation efforts while tensions surge between the US and Iran in the Middle East. Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday evening, where he met his Iranian counterpart»»»

Rio de Janeiro: Dubai flights remain uncertain for Philippine Airlines even as the carrier prepares to resume services to Doha next month as the Mideast conflict continues to batter regional aviation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking on the sidelines of the Int»»»

China's central bank increased up its gold reserves for a 19th month in May, data from the People's Bank of China showed on Sunday. The country's gold reserves rose to 74.96 million ‌fine troy ‌ounces by the ‌end ⁠of May, versus the ⁠previous month's 74.64 million ounces China's gold reserves were »»»

Russian forces deliberately struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine's Chornobyl power plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, in an "extremely vile" attack that did not lead to a spike in radiation. The strike significantly damaged a fuel-reception building meters»»»

RIYADH: Jazan Port for Primary and Downstream Industries recorded a 44 percent increase in total cargo handling volume during the first quarter of 2026, reaching 317,000 tonnes, compared to 221,000 tonnes during the same period last year, according to the port’s management in remarks to Al-Eqtisadi»»»

Madrid: More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined throngs of devotees waving Spanish and Vatican flags in Cibeles Square for a service filled»»»

Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that a Hezbollah drone laden with explosives targeted a Hummer vehicle carrying several Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Khiam, southern Lebanon, in the latest operation by the Islamic Resistance. Earlier on Sunday morning, the Israeli Ministry of Health updat»»»

Lebanon launched the rehabilitation of its second airport on Saturday, in preparation for an opening within months, at a time when the country faces constant fighting between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon currently has one international airport, in Beirut next to the capital's southern suburbs, a H»»»

Lebanese Army chief General Rodolphe Haykal left Lebanon for Pakistan on Saturday where he will meet his counterpart Asim Munir, the Lebanese military said, with a source telling AFP the visit is linked to broader Iran-U.S. talks. In a statement, the army said that Haykal "left Lebanon for the Isla»»»

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»»»

DUBAI: Saudi filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour’s latest feature “Unidentified” will screen in the Spotlight Narrative section of the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Distributed internationally by Sony Pictures Classics, the crime thriller will be screened on June 9, 10 and 11. The film is written, direc»»»

JEDDAH: Oman’s producer price index fell 3.9 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to official data. The decline was primarily driven by an 11.3 percent drop in the mining and quarrying sector, reflecting an 11.6 percent decrease in prices of c»»»

Doha: Minister of Environment and Climate Change, HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar, HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries and ways t»»»

More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined throngs of devotees waving Spanish and Vatican flags in Cibeles Square for a service filled with re»»»

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»»»

Damascus, June 7 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Tourism on Saturday launched the national program “Upgrading from the Ground Up” to modernize one- and two-star hotels across the country during an event at the Seven Gates Hotel in Damascus. The program targets 332 hotels, including 224 two-star and 108 »»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four suspects in Lahore during separate raids linked to illegal hawala/hundi operations and copyright violations, according to a report by Dawn. The arrests were made by the FIA’s Corporate Crime Circle during raids at multiple locat»»»

Fidesz has renewed its demand that the Hungarian government declare immediately that it will not implement the European Union’s migration pact, which is due to enter into force on 12 June. In a statement sent to the Hungarian news agency MTI on Sunday, Fidesz communications director Bertalan Havasi»»»

At least one person was killed and five others wounded in multiple shooting attacks in Israel on Sunday, authorities said, with one of the perpetrators killed. Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom said a man about 35 years old had died of gunshot wounds. The service also "provided medical tr»»»

Abu Dhabi Police has urged residents to remain vigilant against fake links and fraudulent websites that appear in search engine results, warning that cybercriminals are using deceptive online advertisements to steal personal and financial information. In a public advisory shared on its official soc»»»

Rio de Janeiro: Kuwait’s main international airport terminal could remain heavily disrupted for an extended period after recent strike damage, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This comes as the ongoing US-Is»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 00:00 and 02:00 on Sunday 07-06-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the Isr»»»

Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and artillery have struck a range of Ukrainian military-related targets across 141 locations, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement. “Russia's operational-tactical aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces, and artillery units from various battlegroups »»»

Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position as one of the world’s leading retail destinations, underpinned by a fast-growing and diversified economy, world-class infrastructure, and an integrated ecosystem that combines mega shopping malls, digital commerce and advanced logistics services. The continu»»»

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»»»