LAHORE: The Punjab government in Pakistan has unveiled plans to introduce 10,000 electric bikes in Lahore as part of a large-scale initiative aimed at reducing air pollution, easing commuting costs and encouraging the adoption of environmentally friendly transportation. The project comes as authori»»»

The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) has revealed that the new Nutri-Mark initiative enables consumers to instantly access clear nutritional information by scanning a QR code on products available across participating retail outlets. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf »»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated yesterday in the Arab coordination meeting at the level of permanent delegates to the Arab League, which was held at the General Secretariat’s headquarters in Cairo to discuss and follow up on the preparations underway for holding the 6th Arab-European ministe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Mayor of the Municipality of Westland H E Bouke Arends during his visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the fields of modern agriculture, agricu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Republic of Korea-Qatar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum commenced yesterday under the theme ‘New Horizons and Business Opportunities,’ bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders and AI experts to explore opportunities for collaboration »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has outlined its work to develop transmission and distribution networks, expand renewable energy, particularly solar power, advance digital transformation in subscriber services, and improve billing accuracy and meter-reading s»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States issued an updated list on Monday of Chinese companies that it believes are aiding the country’s military — including e-commerce giant Alibaba, search engine provider Baidu and electric vehicle maker BYD. The US Defense Department unveiled the designations just weeks af»»»

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a hearing Tuesday in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump has officially nominated Blanche as attorney general. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 8 (UPI) -- On Monday, Presid»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Leading UN officials on Monday warned of a deteriorating humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan, amid chronic underfunding of aid efforts, a worsening hunger crisis and escalating restrictions on women, the combined effects of which are pushing millions of Afghans deeper into destitut»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has approved Decision No. (5) of 2026, amending certain provisions of Decision No. (20) of 2023 concerning the determination of textbook fees and transportation charges for non-Qatari students who »»»

For decades, Uzbekistan was known for its cotton, gold and fruit. Today, it is increasingly attracting attention for something entirely different: technology. At the centre of that transformation stands Uzum, the fintech and e-commerce platform that became Uzbekistan's first technology unicorn afte»»»

Doha President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met with E Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar HE Vipul on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the strong bilateral relations between Qatar and India and discussed ways to enhance cooperat»»»

Doha: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Monday morning at his office H E Shri Vipul, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the distinguished bilateral relations between the State of»»»

Doha: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday morning at his office with HRH Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides reviewe»»»

The Russian arms manufacturer Rosoboronexport will unveil a full range of naval innovations in St.Petersburg’s Kronstadt, from AI driven unmanned boats to stealth frigates and killer submarines. The Fleet-2026 exhibition, scheduled to kick off on June 10, will feature unmanned systems such as the B»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Society of Engineers has welcomed Decision No. (108) of 2026 issued by H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Minister of Municipality, concerning the update of planning and architectural regulations for residential villas and palaces. The Society described the amend»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by its Information Systems Department, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the internationally recognised ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification in Information Security Management. The achievement underscores the Ministry’s»»»

The Hague: The State of Qatar took part in sponsoring the 49th Telders International Law Moot Court Competition, held at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, in partnership with Leiden University in the Netherlands. Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of the Netherlands H E »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY), in collaboration with the National Planning Council’s National Statistics Center (NSC) and GCC-Stat, organised Saturday a recognition ceremony for the winners of the first Youth Creativity Award in the World of Data. The event marked the celebrat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Doha is set to host the 12th Islamic Finance Conference under the theme ‘Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems’. Organised by Bait Al-Mashura Finance »»»

Doha, Qatar: Consultative sessions on Qatar’s National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030) continued yesterday as part of the ongoing efforts led by the committee responsible for drafting the plan, with the participation of Attorney-General H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi. The consultati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Eng. Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali participated in the High-Level Ministerial Session convened on the sidelines of the Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. During the session, he delivered Qatar’s statement in the discussi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya” – Chairman of the Security Committee H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with the Qatari security forces participating in securing the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be hosted by the United States o»»»

Cairo: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met yesterday with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt H E Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The meeting discussed relations betw»»»

Washington: Julian E Barnes, Eric Schmitt Recent US intelligence reports have raised concerns about Israeli spy agencies eavesdropping on American negotiators working on a peace deal with Iran, amid rising concern over a more general counterintelligence threat by Israel. Israel and the United State»»»

Uzbekistan’s president Shavkat Mirziyoyev joined Russian leader Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on June 4 to watch via video link the launch of construction of the first power unit of what will be the Central Asian country’s first nuclear power plant (NPP). Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-gene»»»

The Libyan Industry Union (LIU) announced last Thursday (4 June) the launch of the “Made in Libya” electronic platform, following its approval by the Minister of Economy and Trade. The initiative represents a new beginning for the future of digital industry in Libya, the LIU said. This national dig»»»

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) is hosting the Industrialists Career Exhibitionfrom June 8-9 at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. The platform connects Emirati talent with career and training opportunities across the UAE’s rapidly growing industrial and advanced technology secto»»»

The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved two companies to issue insurance policies using financial technology and is processing applications from over 10 others, FRA Chairperson Islam Azzam announced on Sunday as part of a broader strategy to deepen the market. Delivering the »»»

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»»»

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: 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»»»

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»»»

PARIS: The Union of Arab Banks has selected the Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, as the recipient of the “Leadership Visionary- Personality of the Year 2026” award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of financial policies and the enhancement of the e»»»

DUBAI: American supermodel Bella Hadid gave followers a glimpse into her beauty routine this week, sharing a laid-back “get ready with me” Instagram carousel featuring soft glam touches, her signature effortless style — and a cameo from her dog, Beans. In the post, Hadid lounged on a cream rug besi»»»

Dubai: With summer holidays prompting families to search for affordable staycation and travel options, Dubai Police has issued a fresh warning against online scams involving fake chalet and holiday home rental offers advertised on social media platforms and websites. The warning comes as part of Du»»»

RIYADH: A series of venture capital, funding, acquisition, and leadership announcements marked the post-Eid week across the Middle East and North Africa’s startup and technology ecosystem. Deals spanned impact investing, telecom-backed venture capital, autonomous logistics, artificial intelligence,»»»

1 of 5 | Journalist E. Jean Carroll departs from the courthouse after the conclusion of the damages trial against Donald Trump at Manhattan Federal Court on Jan. 26, 2024. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- The Justice Department has opened investigations into multiple»»»

The 20th edition of the study “Illicit cigarette and heated tobacco consumption, and oral nicotine share in Europe” analyzing the scale of the illicit cigarette trade in the European Union, conducted by KPMG LLP on behalf of Philip Morris International, shows that consumption of black-market cigare»»»

The European Commission (EC) has published its 2026 Country Report and the country-specific recommendations (CSRs) for Romania, warning that the country continues to face significant fiscal, external, competitiveness, and social vulnerabilities, despite progress made through the fiscal consolidatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr Ali bin SmAikh Al Marri met with Director-General of the International Labour Organization H E Gilbert F. Houngbo, on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference currently taking place in Geneva. During the meeting, His Excellency the Minister and the»»»

Belgrade: The Shura Council participated in the Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians in Belgrade, which aimed to provide a platform for women parliamentarians to exchange experiences and identify innovative, shared strategies to advance women’s rights and empowerment. The conference discusse»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie affirmed that environmental protection in the State of Qatar is a firmly established national priority and an integrated framework closely linked to quality of life, the sustainability of reso»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Ambassador of United Arab Emirates to Qatar H E Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and enhance bilateral relations in areas of mu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) H E Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi inspected yesterday the progress of the end-of-second-semester examinations for the 2025–2026 academic year at Omar Bin Al-Khattab Secondary School for Boys. He was accompanied »»»

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of World Environment Day, the Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Parks Department and Doha Municipality, organised a tree-planting event in cooperation with the Embassy of India in Qatar as part of the country’s ongoing Plant 10 Million Trees Initiative.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Qatar Chamber, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (pictured), stated that under its wise leadership, the State of Qatar has successfully addressed various global challenges with high efficiency, safeguarding economic stability and ensuring the uninterrupted»»»

Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, met with Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Mathias Cormann, on the sidelines of the 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in the French capital, »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police is participating in the Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2026, which begins today at the Dubai World Trade Centre and continues until Sunday, 7 June, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen digital awareness among young people and gaming communities. The participation, led »»»