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 »»»

As part of the digitalization of document management, laws adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh have started being sent to the president for signature in electronic format starting June 4. The parliament’s press service reported. According to the press service, Speaker Marlen Mamataliev on June 4 affixed»»»

Dubai: After years of speculation, SpaceX is finally heading to the stock market — raising a question many UAE investors have been asking: Can ordinary investors buy shares in Elon Musk's rocket company? The answer is yes, but getting shares at the IPO price may not be straightforward. Get updated »»»

A ceasefire in the Middle East does not always mean that shooting stops entirely, US President Donald Trump has said, after reporters pressed him on the latest military exchanges involving Iran. US forces this week reportedly targeted a tanker destined for Iran’s Kharg Island, triggering an Iranian»»»

Doha: Qatar successfully hosted the decisive AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifier between Lebanon and Yemen at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, with Yemen claiming a 2-0 victory to secure their place in the continental championship. Originally scheduled to be hosted in Beirut, the final decisive q»»»

A project aiming to strengthen the population of Egyptian vultures, where Bulgaria is one of the partners, won the LIFE Awards 2026 Citizens' Prize, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) - the coordinating beneficiary for the project - reported Thursday. The winning project is ti»»»

The sociological research was supported by Ursus Breweries and conducted by Cult Research, in partnership with the Romanian Police, through the Traffic Directorate and the Institute for Crime Research and Prevention. The study has been conducted every four years since 2008 and provides a comprehens»»»

President Donald Trump said during a private dinner Wednesday evening at the White House that he plans to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to be permanent attorney general this week. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said he plans to nomina»»»

The murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak has sparked national outrage in the UK after police bodycam footage submitted to court showed officers arresting and handcuffing him as he lay dying, while his killer remained uncuffed after falsely claiming to be the victim of a racist attack. The case»»»

RIYADH: Middle Eastern consumers are proving resilient but increasingly strategic, spreading spending across channels and price tiers as they navigate a more complex retail environment, data shows. The latest “State of the Nation” report from market research firm NielsenIQ, covering performance in »»»

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has introduced a new digital service allowing individual employers to register and pay employees’ salaries directly through the ADIB Mobile Banking app and corporate employers via the ADIB Direct app. ADIB is one of the first banks to offer this service, which is fully»»»

Clashes have broken out in the UK city of Southampton after hundreds of people gathered to protest the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak and his treatment at the hands of police in his final minutes. The rally on Tuesday followed the release of police bodycam footage from last year showing »»»

Most people in today’s Middle East were born after 1979. Yet they often overlook how profoundly that year shaped their countries, their stability, and their daily lives. It unleashed storms, wars, and leaders whose ambitions and dangers far exceeded the borders from which they emerged. Some observe»»»

Uzbekistan is betting heavily on technology as the next engine of economic growth, with state-backed IT Park emerging as the centrepiece of the country’s ambitions to become Central Asia’s leading exporter of digital services. That vision was on display at the sixth International PLUS-Forum Digital»»»

Cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is an important driver of economic growth and development for the region, Myanmar’s Minister of National Planning, Investment, and Foreign Economic Relations Aung Cho Htwe on the sidelines »»»

More than 82% of Romanians have taken measures over the past year to reduce energy consumption in their homes in an effort to lower utility bills. This concern is expected to intensify over the next 12 months, according to 92% of respondents surveyed in a study conducted for despre-energie.ro, a pl»»»

Chinese automaker BYD Company Ltd (SZSE:002594; HKEX:1211) has significantly strengthened its presence in Africa’s emerging electric vehicle (EV) market, increasing its market share to 35% in 2025 from just 4% two years prior, according to the Global EV Outlook 2026 report, published by the Interna»»»

Paris: The Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, attended the opening of the 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), held under the theme “Getting Industrial Policies Right for Open Markets, Growth and Prosperity” in Paris, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, received four ambassadors in separate meetings yesterday, at the Chamber’s headquarters. He met individually with H E Oliver Owcza, Ambassador of Germany; H E Arnaud Pescheux, Ambassador of France; H E»»»

Berlin: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated yesterday in Berlin in a dialogue session on current regional challenges and Qatar’s mediation efforts in addressing international crises. The session wa»»»

Dubai: After four consecutive months of fuel price increases, many UAE motorists are hoping relief is finally around the corner. There are signs that global oil markets are cooling. Brent crude, the international benchmark, is trading around $97 a barrel, down from the $110-$120 levels seen earlier»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has announced the launch of the updated version of the Qatar Bicycle Master Plan - an integrated package of plans, policies and regulations-that will guide the development of cycling and micromobility, aiming at improving safety, enhancing f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport has announced the launch of the updated version of the Qatar Bicycle Master Plan - an integrated package of plans, policies, and regulations that will guide the development of cycling and micromobility, aiming at improving safety, enhancing facilities, and cre»»»

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and US-based financial media platform FINTECH.TV have launched the Mena region's first international live financial news studio, establishing a daily broadcast link between Abu Dhabi and Wall Street. Under the agreement, FINTECH.TV, which is headquartered at the »»»

Doha: Lebanon and Yemen will face off in a decisive 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifier on Thursday at Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium, with a place in the continental finals at stake. The match, the final fixture in Group E, will determine the last team to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, which will be host»»»

Doha, Qatar: The mercury has crossed 45°C and a northwesterly wind is on its way, but that is no reason to stay home. This weekend is packed with a variety of indoor events across the country. From shopping offers to winter sports and theatre, there is something to match every interest. Read on to »»»

Paris, France: French authorities said Wednesday that they had imposed two fines on Shein totalling more than 22 million euros ($25.5 million), citing problems with product traceability, environmental labelling and delivery times. The new penalties bring the total fines imposed by France against th»»»

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and South Korea's Vice Foreign Minister for Diplomatic Strategy and Intelligence Jeong Yeon-doo met Tuesday as part of two-day talks. Photo courtesy of South Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs South Korea and the United States on Wed»»»

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»»»