Pakistan's mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger
Tando Allahyar, Pakistan: Beneath the scorching sun in Pakistan's southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a swift pace to throw the freshly picked fruit into sacks held ready by farmhands waiting below. Though mango season is well underway, far less of the fruit will be »»»
Holding Company refuses Black Caspian’ takeover bid for Alexandria Container Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport refused to sell its shares in Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company to Black Caspian Logistics Holding Limited, according to a bourse disclosure. The UAE-based company submitted its mandatory tender offer (MTO) to the Financial»»»
Pakistan delegation arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran talks: PM's office
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the head of the military, Asim Munir, arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for talks over the Middle East war, Sharif's office said. "Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will participate in the High-L»»»
China completes Direct-To-Cell satellite calls
Beijing, China: Spacesail, a Chinese satellite internet company, has achieved a major tech milestone, successfully completing direct-to-satellite voice calls using standard, unmodified commercial smartphones. The firm stated that the entire communication link remaining smooth and stable throughout,»»»
Summer solstice today brings longest day of the year to Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will witness the summer solstice for 2026 today, June 21, marking the official start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The Qatar Meteorology Department stated that the summer solstice is an astronomical event that occurs when the Sun reaches its northernmost poin»»»
Sheikh Mohammed pays heartfelt Father’s Day tribute to late Sheikh Rashid
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, paid tribute to fathers on Father's Day, reflecting on the enduring influence of parents and recalling the qualities of his late father, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, wh»»»
UAE sends 786 tonnes of aid to Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3
Gaza: The UAE, through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, continues its humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, as five aid convoys entered this week, comprising 64 trucks carrying 786 tonnes of food parcels and shelter supplies. The UAE humanitarian aid team in Al Ari»»»
8 upcoming UAE projects set to reshape travel, tourism and property demand
Dubai: The UAE’s next phase of development is being led by eight major projects across transport, artificial intelligence, finance, tourism and waterfront real estate, with analysts pointing to a shift toward projects that support long-term economic resilience. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»
QC discusses trade and investment cooperation with Thailand
Doha, Qatar: First Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Mohammed bin Twar Al Kuwari met with Advisor of the Board of Trade of Thailand and Deputy Chief of the Working Committee on Middle East & Africa Songsang Patavanich and Member of the Working Committee on Middle East & Africa, the Board of Trade»»»
Dubai speeds up public transport with new bus lanes
Dubai: Dubai is pushing ahead with plans to make public transport a faster and more attractive alternative to private vehicles, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announcing that 30 per cent of its 14.5-kilometre Dedicated Bus and Taxi Lanes Project has been completed. The project, spanni»»»
Pakistan's mango trade takes a hit from regional conflict
Tando Allahyar: Beneath the scorching sun in Pakistan's southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a swift pace to throw the freshly picked fruit into sacks held ready by farmhands waiting below. Though mango season is well underway, far less of the fruit will be bound for »»»
Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs takes part in 29th Arab-German Business Forum
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, participated in the 29th Arab-German Business Forum, where the State of Qatar was featured as this year’s Partner Country. The forum was held from 17 to 19 June 2026 in Berlin, Germany, and was organized »»»
QIIB announces winner of May monthly prize for ‘Joud’ savings account worth QR100,000
Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the winner of the monthly prize for May 2026 for the ‘Joud’ savings account, valued at QR100,000. QIIB’s Head of Products, Talal al-Jaidah, presented the winner, Ali Hussain H AL Baker with a cheque representing the prize amount during a ceremony held at the bank’s h»»»
Rising sovereign yields point to more restrictive financial environment
Doha, Qatar: Sovereign bond yields have increased significantly across major advanced economies in recent months, marking a clear shift from the declining interest rate environment that had taken hold following the post-Covid pandemic tightening cycle. What was shaping up as a gradual normalisation»»»
Brent crude set for 8percent weekly fall
Doha, Qatar: Brent crude edged higher on Friday but remained on track for a weekly decline of about 8%, as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah eased immediate supply concerns. Brent crude futures settled at $80.57, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $77.54. For th»»»
Israeli Army Radio says six soldiers killed, including an officer, and 20 others injured in southern Lebanon battles since Thursday - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Radio says six soldiers killed, including an officer, and 20 others injured in southern Lebanon battles since Thursday 21-06-2»»»
Indian Mango Festival draws 21,600 visitors on second day
Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Indian Mango Festival continued to attract large crowds on its second day, welcoming a record 21,600 visitors and recording mango sales of 18,000 kilograms, organizers announced. The festival, taking place at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif, will run until Jun»»»
Real estate, industrials, and transport lift QSE index in May 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) reported marginal gains for the second consecutive month during May 2026. The QSE 20 index closed the month at 10,555 after registering a monthly gain of 0.6%. The indices of real estate, industrials, and transportation, gained 5%, 1.8%, and 1% respective»»»
Al Jazeera condemns Israeli army’s deliberate killing of its cameraman Ahmed Wishah in Gaza
Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network condemned the deliberate killing of its Al Jazeera Mubasher Channel’s cameraman Ahmed Wishah (pictured) by Israeli occupation forces yesterday in an Israeli bombardment that targeted a house in the Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip. This heinous crime comes»»»
Qatar Press Center highlights strategies for effective media messaging in digital age
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center organised a specialised seminar titled “Crafting Media Messages in the Digital Age,” featuring Director-General of the Gulf Radio and Television Organization of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) H E Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Hazzaa. Held at the Center’s h»»»
Egypt seek landmark victory against New Zealand to boost knockout hopes
Doha, Qatar: Egypt will look to move within touching distance of a historic place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage when they face New Zealand in a Group G match at BC Place tomorrow (4am, Qatar time). The Pharaohs head into the match carrying renewed belief after an impressive opening-roun»»»
Sri Lanka’s Pathirage eyes Commonwealth Games, Asian record after Doha triumph
Doha, Qatar: Sri Lankan javelin throw sensation Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage captured his maiden Doha Diamond League victory in emphatic fashion on Friday evening with a monumental 88.68m mark, and wasted no time looking ahead to claiming back-to-back global championships medals. After becoming the ei»»»
Awqaf Ministry honours graduates of 2025-26 scholarship programme
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs held its annual graduation ceremony honouring students of its scholarship programme for the 2025/2026 academic year. Undersecretary of the»»»
Spain face Saudi test in crucial Group H clash
Doha, Qatar: When Spain and Saudi Arabia meet in Atlanta today, the stakes will be far greater than three points. In a group where all four teams are level on points and goal difference after the opening round of matches, a victory could put either side in a strong position to reach the knockout st»»»
Undav’s double sends Germany through
Toronto: Substitute Deniz Undav struck twice as Germany booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a dramatic comeback victory over Côte d’Ivoire in Toronto yesterday. The Ivorians looked set to progress after Franck Kessie gave them the lead midway through the first half, but U»»»
NCSA hosts training course on AI adoption
The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the Cyber Security Policies and Strategies Department, organised a training course on the safe adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI). The course marks the fifth edition delivered by the Agency this year as part of its ongoing effo»»»
Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game
Monterrey, Mexico: Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points»»»
Qatar prepare for must-win clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Doha, Qatar: Qatar began full-fledged preparations for a decisive Group B clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina at Seattle Stadium on Wednesday, with their FIFA World Cup knockout hopes hanging in the balance. After opening their campaign with a late 1-1 draw against group favourites Switzerland, Qatar »»»
Qatar aims to boost bicycle use through comprehensive cycling plan
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is seeking to significantly increase the use of bicycles and other micro-mobility modes as part of its efforts to promote sustainable transportation, reduce traffic congestion, and encourage healthier lifestyles, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Transport. Spea»»»
Sheikh Mohamed pays tribute to Sheikh Zayed on Father’s Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has paid rich tribute to his father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, honouring his values and legacy on the occasion of Father’s Day. The President shared a photograph from his childhood showing him alongside his late father Shei»»»
Accounting, IT, engineering among most sought-after specialisations
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has identified several key specialisations in high demand across Qatar’s labour market, while reaffirming the role of the national Kawader platform in connecting qualified Qatari job seekers and children of Qatari women with employment opportunities in the privat»»»
Flyweight Manel Kape continues successful run at UFC Fight Night
Flyweight Manel Kape stopped Kyoji Horiguchi in the third round for his fourth straight victory on Saturday night in the UFC Fight Night main event in Las Vegas. Kape’s TKO at 2:42 in the third of five scheduled rounds marked a transition period in a division whose champion, Joshua Van, successfu»»»
CodeZal: Driving Strategic AI Literacy to Fuel Regional Corporate Growth Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: As the Middle East accelerates its digital transformation, businesses across the region face a growing challenge: separating artificial intelligence hype from actual financial returns. Emerging as a critical bridge between technical engineering and corporate strategy is CodeZal AI, a »»»
From Fragmentation to Scale: Egypt’s Marble and Granite Industry Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt’s marble and granite sector, long a fragmented collection of small-scale workshops, is now undergoing a transformative pivot. Production is being pushed into organized, high-efficiency industrial zones as part of a government strategy to position the industry as a key pillar of the national e»»»
Tight security as India holds exam retest after leak scandal
New Delhi: India's 2.2 million aspiring medical students sit a re-examination under tight security on Sunday, after the last test was scrapped following a paper leak that triggered widespread outrage. The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco in high school te»»»
Qatar Central Bank enables cardless ATM withdrawals with HIMYAN via Apple Pay
Doha, Qatar: In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy, and as part of efforts to advance digital payment systems and services in the State of Qatar, Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the enablement of cash withdrawal services using the tokenization feature of the national card 'HIMYAN' thr»»»
Qatar boosts cyber resilience across critical sectors
Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) yesterday organised a specialised training session and tabletop exercise involving more than 300 representatives from over 90 public and private sector entities as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Qatar’s national cyber resilience and »»»
US VP Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran talks
Washington, United States: US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for talks on implementing a deal to end the Middle East war. Vance arrived at Emmen Air Base at 5:59 am (0359 GMT), according to his spokesperson.»»»
Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks
Iran said Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while warning that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland are unlikely to advance unless the fighting stops. President Donald Trump countered by threatening U.S.-imposed tolls o»»»
India PM Narendra Modi calls for making yoga part of daily life on International Yoga Day
Kolkata: On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people across the country to adopt yoga as a part of their daily lives, emphasising that it promotes healthy living, a healthy mind, and long-term well-being. Addressing a huge gathering of »»»
US to Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program, Lebanon Ceasefire at Talks in Switzerland – Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said the United States would discuss Tehran's nuclear program and the Lebanon ceasefire during talks with Iran in Switzerland. "Hopefully we make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire," Vance told reporters before departure for Switzerland.»»»
The future is now for 18-year-old striker on Egypt’s World Cup squad
VANCOUVER: Egypt striker Hamza Abdelkarim is just 18 and one of the youngest players at the World Cup, but he’s handling soccer’s biggest stage as a seasoned professional. The 6-footer is one of 22 teenagers on squads at the World Cup and he’s the youngest player ever to play for his nation in the »»»
Britain's King Charles III to reveal personal tax bill
LONDON: King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny. British monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties on a vo»»»
Mob strips, molests Delhi NGO intern after kidnapping scare
Dubai: A 22-year-old woman working with a leading NGO in Odisha was stripped, molested and assaulted by a mob after being mistaken for a child kidnapper, while her male colleague was beaten up in the attack, police said. The incident took place in Rayagada district on June 16 but came to light afte»»»
Room heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador
Kansas City: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero against Ecuador on Saturday, keeping out a barrage of shots to help the tiny Caribbean nation claim their first ever World Cup point in a goalless draw that keeps alive their hopes of reaching the knockout phase. Ecuador, who finished second in»»»
Spain seek reset vs. Saudi Arabia after opening draw
Spain extended their unbeaten streak in competitive fixtures to 32 matches during their World Cup opener last week. And yet, it was hard not to see La Roja’s scoreless draw against debutant Cape Verde — the third-least-populated country to ever qualify for the World Cup — as a disastrous start for»»»
Undav scores twice, saves Germany with 2-1 World Cup win over Ivory Coast
TORONTO: Deniz Undav scored two goals off the bench as Germany pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in their World Cup Group E match on Saturday, securing their place in the knockout stage for the first time since they won the title in 2014. After having two goals disallowed in »»»
Los Angeles mayor declares emergency over Boyle Heights warehouse fire - UPI.com
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has been fighting a major fire at a warehouse used for cold-storage of food since Wednesday, with Mayor Karen Bass on Saturday declaring a local emergency because of smoke spreading across the city. File Photo by Stuart Palley/EPA June 20 (UPI) -- Los Angeles »»»
UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to reach 47°C as humid conditions, fog expected this week
Temperatures in the UAE are expected to reach as high as 47°C in inland areas today, while forecasters warned of humid conditions, possible fog and a chance of rainfall in eastern parts of the country later this week. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the weather would be fair to partly»»»
Man who threw UK toddler into crocodile enclosure released on bail
UK police have released a man on bail who allegedly threw a toddler into a zoo crocodile enclosure, after he was “assessed as not being fit for interview,” the Cambridgeshire Constabulary said in a press release on Friday. The incident took place at the Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire o»»»