Doha, Qatar: Three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers made their North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto last week, presenting original collections to international audiences as part of the Qatar-Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. Representing Doha’s innovation and entreprene»»»

Chinese authorities have taken aim at a new target as they rein in the country's cut-throat food delivery industry: “ghost kitchens,” or restaurants that don't actually exist but appear on apps. The “ghost kitchens” outsource orders to third-party vendors, which fulfill them at lower costs, allowin»»»

Kathmandu: As India and Nepal deepen their engagements across all fronts, the second cohort of the India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN) programme commenced from Monday. Under this drive, 25 Nepali startups are undergoing an eight-week, fully-funded training and innovation programme at »»»

Tunis, June 2 (TAP) - National consultations on the development of Tunisia’s e-commerce strategy for the 2027–2031 period kicked off on Tuesday in Tunis, with the participation of stakeholders from the public and private sectors, professional...»»»

JEDDAH: Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group has entered the Latin American market through the acquisition of Brazil’s Corredor Logistica e Infraestrutura, a leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, in a deal valued at 3.1 billion dirhams ($835 million). The move strengthens AD Ports Group’s exp»»»

Red Sea Global (RSG) announced on Tuesday a major sustainability milestone, revealing that it successfully avoided 117,879 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) emissions during 2024. The achievement was independently verified and officially certified by DNV, confirming the company's full relia»»»

Pakistani students have joined Wuhan Technical College of Communications for a one-year program in cross-border e-commerce, AI, and Chinese language training. During PM Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China (May 23-26, 2026), the focus was on transitioning to CPEC 2.0 and digitalizing Pakistan's economy.»»»

Abu Dhabi: AD Ports Group announced Monday it has acquired Brazil-based independent agri-bulk terminal operator Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI) in at an enterprise value of Dh3.1 billion ($835 million), marking the Abu Dhabi company’s first major expansion into Latin America. Sign up for »»»

Dubai: A show that traces a hundred years of Hindi film music from the black-and-white era to the present day is heading to Abu Dhabi for the first time, after selling out audiences in Dubai. 100 Years of Bollywood: The Musical, produced by Malhaar, will be staged at the Cultural Foundation Theatre»»»

1 of 2 | U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker (C) arrives at South Korea's foreign ministry building in Seoul on Tuesday for talks on security-related agreements. Photo by Yonhap South Korea and the United States launched new high-profile talks Tuesday to discuss the i»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) and Dubai businessman Mohamed Alabbar are among parties that have expressed preliminary interest in acquiring all or part of UAE food and consumer goods giant IFFCO, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Get updated faster and for»»»

RIYADH: Consumer spending in Saudi Arabia recorded strong growth during April, rising by about 17.5 percent year on year to reach SR133.9 billion ($35.64 billion), marking the largest monthly growth rate since May 2021. This performance was primarily driven by robust growth in e-commerce, which con»»»

Doha, Qatar: The ports in Qatar (Hamad, Ruwais and Doha) registered surge in handling of container volumes in May this year compared to the previous month. In a post on its X platform yesterday, Mwani Qatar stated “Qatar ports received over 73,000 TEUs in May 2026, marking a 44% increase compared t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed yesterday held a virtual meeting with Minister of International Trade of Canada, H E Maninder Sidhu. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in trade and »»»

Nearly 30% of Romanians say they plan to shop online from international platforms in 2026, while for 61% of consumers marketplaces have become their main online shopping channel, according to a specialised national survey published on Tuesday.According to the cited source, Romania's e-commerce sect»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar took part in the 35th session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), convened in Vienna. The delegation was headed by H E Legal Advisor to H E Minister of Interior, Maj. Gen. Dr. Abdullah Yousef Al Mal, who underscored the impor»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Qatar H E Aibek Toktobolotov. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and relations between the two countries in areas»»»

Egypt has recently been suffering from a very high divorce rate, peaking in 2017 with a total of about 190,000 cases, according to the central bureau of statistics. Maysa Shawky, Deputy Minister of Health and the General Supervisor of the Council of Population, Childhood and Motherhood, has said th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council yesterday held its regular weekly session in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters, chaired by Speaker H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, Director of Sessions and Committees Affairs Department Ahmed Sultan Al Ghanim read out »»»

Dubai: UAE motorists are paying more at the pump for a fourth straight month, with petrol prices rising by nearly 8% in June. Yet despite the increase, local fuel costs remain below many major international markets as global oil prices cool from recent highs. New June fuel prices are: Super 98, Spe»»»

In a decisive step towards rejuvenating Egypt’s economic landscape, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly has introduced the formation of six specialized advisory committees. These committees are designed to bolster communication between the government and the private sector, facilitating a continuou»»»

Q Mobility announced the launch of a new smart parking experience in Abu Dhabi, enabling auto deduction parking fee payments through users’ Darb app wallet. The initiative marks a significant step toward enhancing the parking experience and delivering more seamless, efficient, and user-centric digi»»»

Dubai: Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&) has signed a binding agreement with Uber Technologies to sell a 12.5% stake in Careem Technologies for $100 million in cash. The transaction represents part of e&'s existing 50.03% holding in Careem Technologies. Following completion, e& wi»»»

Dubai: When the call came through, Tejal Patni was fast asleep. The 56-year-old commercial film director, originally from Mumbai, has been living in Dubai with his family for the past 49 years. Patni has been participating in Big Ticket for a couple of years and lady luck finally smiled on him in t»»»

RIYADH: Procurement specialists, purchasing managers and warehouse managers are among 12 professions now subject to a 70 percent Saudization requirement in the Kingdom. The move marks the start of the implementation of a Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development decision aimed at expanding»»»

Dubai: Dubai-based entrepreneur Candace Braganza says too many brands are focused on creating content for algorithms instead of building a long-term business narrative. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Braganza, founder of Sculpt25 Creative, said the idea for her agency»»»

Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AJ Industries LLC (AJI) to explore a strategic partnership aimed at expanding mobility services in the Emirate of Ajman. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The a»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s wholesale and retail trade revenue index rose 7.3 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained strength in consumer spending and commercial activity across the Kingdom. Preliminary data released by the General Authority for Statistics showed the gen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage and organisation of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, the Indonesian community celebrated the conclusion of its educational activities organised by the center for students. The event was attended by Indonesian Ambassador, H E Syahda Gur»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Cargo played a central role during the 2025/26 financial year in the Group’s financial and operational performance. A key enabler of global trade, Qatar Airways Group’s air cargo business maintained its position as the world’s leading air cargo carrier, combining scale wi»»»

Arab Finance: The board members of Beltone Financial Holding appointed Forvis Mazars as an independent financial advisor to conduct a fair value study on its acquisition of Lumen Aegis Enterprises, as per a bourse filing. In December 2025, the EGX-listed company unveiled plans for the transaction t»»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a telephone conversation yesterday with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali H E Abdoulaye Diop. During the call, they discussed avenues »»»

Dubai: Al Muraqqabat Police Station responded to serious incidents in just 1 minute and 38 seconds in 2025, exceeding Dubai Police's target of 2 minutes and 45 seconds, while achieving 100 per cent security coverage and some of the highest public safety confidence ratings in the emirate. The result»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindi, held talks with Amr Sobhy, Chairperson of Concentrix Egypt, to discuss the company’s expansion plans in the Egyptian market, efforts to create new employment opportunities, and prospects for strengthening cooperation in di»»»

Temu has been handed one of the largest penalties ever imposed on an online marketplace in Europe after the European Commission fined the Chinese retail giant EUR 200 million for failing to stop illegal and dangerous products being sold on its platform. According to the Commission, Temu failed to p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cabinet has approved in May 2026 a series of decisions and draft laws targeted at advancing social development, strengthening family cohesion, enhancing governance, and supporting the country's digital transformation efforts. In a statement by the Council of Ministers Secretariat G»»»

Budapest: UEFA announced a long-term partnership with Alibaba Group on artificial intelligence, cloud services and e-commerce, as European football accelerates its digital transformation and fan engagement efforts. Under the agreement, Alibaba will become the official exclusive AI, cloud computing »»»

UAE motorists are entering June with a clearer picture of what to expect on the roads as new fuel prices, updated parking charges and Salik fees come into effect. While some driving costs are set to rise, Dubai is also advancing its smart mobility agenda with fully cashless parking payments, making»»»

Doha, Qatar: The total payment system transactions reached 73.533 million in April 2026, representing a 29% increase compared to 56.869 million in April 2025. This growth surge in adoption of digital payment channels. The card payment systems continued to dominate transaction volume, accounting for»»»

Singapore: President of Singapore H E Tharman Shanmugaratnam met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani at the Presidential Palace (Istana). The meeting took place as part of the participation of the Deputy P»»»

Doha, Qatar: Uzbekistan is seeking to deepen cultural and intellectual ties with Qatar through the promotion of its rich Islamic heritage, with the presentation of the Islamic Civilization Center of Uzbekistan at Katara Cultural Village highlighting growing cooperation in museums, manuscripts, and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s consumers increasingly turned to online shopping and delivery platforms during Eid Al-Adha holidays, driven by convenience, time savings, and the growing availability of digital services. Many residents told The Peninsula that they order for gifts, clothing, electronics, perfum»»»

Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee on Sunday announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for June 2026. Under the new rates, Super 98 petrol will be priced at Dh 3. 95per litre, compared to Dh3.66 in May, while Special 95 petrol will be set at Dh3.83 per litre, against Dh3.55 last month. E-P»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists could see fuel prices rise for a fourth consecutive month in June, although the increase is expected to be far smaller than the sharp jumps recorded earlier this year. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The reason is simple: oil »»»

KABUL: Four tourists went missing and their driver was injured after their car plunged into a river in Nuristan province, east of Afghanistan, on Friday night, said a statement of the provincial police office on Saturday. The incident took place late Friday in a mountainous area, and the driver has»»»

Scarperia e San Piero: Spain's Raul Fernandez sped to a surprise win ahead of favourites Jorge Martin and Fabio Di Giannantonio in the Italian MotoGP sprint race at Mugello on Saturday. The 25-year-old Aprilia-Trackhouse rider started on the front row of the grid between championship leader Marco B»»»

A bus crash in Virginia killed five people in one family, including two children, and another unidentified woman. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 30 (UPI) -- The bus driver whose bus crashed into cars on a Virginia highway Friday will face charges for the accident. Charges are pen»»»

Tunis, May 30 (TAP) - An online survey has been made available to Tunisian enterprises currently involved in, or interested in, cross-border e-commerce. This initiative is part of the "E-commerce and Digital Trade in the MENA Region" programme. The...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The world marks No Tobacco Day annually on May 31, an international observance launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance awareness of the health, social, and economic menaces of tobacco and to encourage stronger policies aimed at curbing its spread among all members of»»»

Doha, Qatar: A large number of citizens and residents on Friday, May 29, 2026, attended the funeral of former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah following Asr prayer. The funeral prayer for the late leader was performed at the Nasser bin Abdu»»»