ALKHOBAR: Ensuring a menu stays fresh and enticing is par for the course in the restaurant business. Today, eateries across Saudi Arabia are introducing limited-time burgers, seasonal drinks and viral desserts at a faster pace than ever before, driven by consumers eager to try whatever comes next. »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Canada Amal Almoalimi said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to the Kingdom, during which several agreements and memoranda of understanding were announced, marks the start of a new chapter in Saudi-Canadian cooperation. In a statement to the Saudi Pres»»»

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, emphasized, during a phone call Saturday, the importance of de-escalating tensions and containing unrest in the region. They also stressed the need to intensify joint efforts between their two countries to res»»»

The historic Dom Marynarza hotel in Gdynia is set to undergo redevelopment and regain its original hospitality function. Polish Hotel Holding, the Industrial Development Agency, and the City of Gdynia have signed a letter of intent to prepare business, legal, and financial analyses for the project.»»»

Strong investor demand is driving transaction activity on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, despite the limited number of IPOs. In the second quarter of 2026, eight accelerated bookbuildings, 10 secondary offerings, and six IPOs were completed, with a combined value of PLN 15.8 bln — up sharply from PLN 1»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Saturday urged the US and Iran to resume peace talks after clashes between the two sides. The call came during a phone conversation between the Kingdom’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his counterpart in Pakistan Ishaq Dar. The ministers discussed»»»

Cairo, July 11 (SANA) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of supporting efforts to achieve security and stability in Syria while preserving the country’s unity, sovereignty and instit»»»

BAHA: Baha region is home to numerous historic villages with traditional stone houses nestled amid its mountainous landscape, as well as rural lodges that offer visitors unique tourism experiences combining scenic natural surroundings with the region’s rich cultural heritage. One of the region’s no»»»

British authorities have released and deported to Bulgaria two Bulgarian nationals convicted of spying for Russia after they completed the mandatory half of their prison sentences, according to British and Bulgarian media reports. The two, Ivan Stoyanov and Vanya Gaberova, were among six Bulgarians»»»

NAIROBI/KINSHASA: An Ebola training facility set up by Doctors Without Borders in Kenya is a chance for health workers to prepare for one of the most complex emergencies they are ever likely to face. The outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the fastest growing ever, according to Africa»»»

Geneva, Switzerland, 11 July 2026: The Global Alliance for AI Ethics, a pioneering international initiative hosted by Qatar Foundation member Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has been launched on the sidelines of the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland. Sup»»»

BEIRUT: A US military delegation has met with Lebanon’s army in Beirut to discuss the implementation of Israel’s withdrawal from one of the “pilot zones” in occupied territory, a Lebanese military official told AFP on Saturday.Under a framework agreement reached on June 26, Israel will gradually wi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Saturday issued a series of royal decrees that included ministerial appointments and senior government reshuffles, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Under the decrees, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman was appointed minister of industry and mineral resources while ret»»»

The Indian government is exploring a common set of guidelines for messaging platforms in India after raising concerns over WhatsApp’s planned username feature, according to media reports. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is exploring a uniform regulatory framework that would a»»»

Saudi authorities arrested 15,430 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 7,913 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,037 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,480 for labor-related issues. The r»»»

What, exactly, was President Tamás Sulyok’s son, Márton Sulyok, doing aboard the Hungarian Defence Forces’ Falcon aircraft during the President’s 12-day tour of the United States, despite not officially being part of the presidential delegation? The question was raised by Prime Minister Péter Magya»»»

Madrid: Atletico Madrid announced Saturday the signing of Danish international defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon. The 27-year-old has joined the 2020/21 La Liga champions on a contract that will run until 2031. In a statement on their website, Atletico praised the Dane's "ph»»»

GAZA: Head of the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage Issam Abu Khalil recently met with a delegation of Palestinian families and tribal leaders at the center’s headquarters in the Gaza Strip. The delegation praised the Kingdom’s humanitarian and relief efforts in Gaza through its aid agency, KSr»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief recently distributed 2,750 cartons of dates to vulnerable people in the Syrian Arab Republic, benefiting thousands of families. The agency also distributed 24,500 hot meals in the central and southern Gaza Strip, benefiting 24,500 individuals in need. In Nigeri»»»

The National Convention of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) will take place on Saturday at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, the forum's organizing committee said. Delegates will elect a party chair, national leadership and governing bodies, and will set the party's priorities for the n»»»

The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched the Khayrat AlUla agricultural season to strengthen AlUla’s agricultural sector, improve production efficiency, and empower farmers in support of the governorate’s sustainable development goals. The season builds on the commission’s efforts to create a mo»»»

Keelung: Nearly two million people have fled their homes in China as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan's remote southwestern islands on Saturday, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power. Extreme weather has already wreaked havoc on southern and central China»»»

How a National Brand Growth Hub Could Transform Local Innovation into a Multi-Billion-Dollar Export Economy Egypt’s fast-growing local brand movement is no longer a marginal retail trend. It is becoming a serious economic opportunity that could reshape domestic manufacturing, digital commerce and v»»»

Hohenstein-Ernstthal: Marc Marquez secured pole position for the Germany MotoGP after the Spaniard set the fastest time on his Ducati in qualifying at the Sachsenring on Saturday. The reigning world champion will start from pole for the ninth time in the premier class at the German circuit, becomin»»»

Parliament is due to pass the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law on Monday. President Tamás Sulyok will have five days to sign it. Failure to do so could trigger proceedings to remove him from office, Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote on Facebook on Saturday. Should the President sign the amendm»»»

RIYADH: Traditional crafts, heritage clothing, locally produced honey and agricultural products are taking center stage at the Najran heritage festival, offering visitors a glimpse into the region’s cultural identity and rural economy. One of the festival’s main attractions is the handicrafts pavil»»»

Iran has firmly rejected speculation that it initiated negotiations with the United States, while doubling down on its pledge to meet any American violation of commitments with immediate and reciprocal countermeasures. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei categorically dismissed claims of a un»»»

RIYADH: The Professional Fighters League returned to Boulevard Studios for PFL MENA: Riyadh, where the region’s top athletes delivered a night of tournament-defining performances, highlight-reel finishes and standout showcase bouts. In the catchweight showcase Main Event, Saudi star Hattan Alsaif (»»»

Under the guise of fighting crime, Sao Paulo has rolled out the world's largest facial recognition system operated by a city. India, China, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom have introduced similar technologies under vague legal frameworks. But no city has embraced surveillance on the same scale as »»»

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud discussed the latest regional developments during a telephone call on Saturday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the two sides underscored the importance of con»»»

Iranian mourners in the city of Mashhad have set a giant Lego-style effigy of US President Donald Trump ablaze during a funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to local media. The late Iranian supreme leader was killed in the opening wave of US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran in late »»»

More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China, the government said, as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan's remote southwestern islands on Saturday, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power. Extreme weather has already wreaked havoc on southern and c»»»

An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed a young motorcyclist on Friday, Lebanese state media reported, the latest attack despite a truce in the Israel-Hezbollah war. "A young man from the city of Nabatieh was martyred in a raid by an enemy drone that targeted him this afternoon, when he was ri»»»

TIRANA: A Miami-based businessman wanted in Albania for allegedly laundering drug money is suspected of faking the deeds to land where Jared Kushner wants to build a multi-billion-dollar resort, the country’s organized crime-fighting agency said in case files reviewed by Reuters. The businessman, A»»»

DUBAI: Morocco’s 2-0 quarterfinal defeat by France ended another memorable FIFA World Cup campaign, but perhaps the biggest takeaway from the Atlas Lions’ exit was not the result — it was what followed. Four years after becoming the first Arab and African nation to reach a World Cup semifinal, Moro»»»

RIYADH: A new multinational survey out of Riyadh put a number on something the Gulf’s business community has felt building for months: outside investors are not hedging their bets on the region, they are doubling down on them. The poll, run by Consulum with HarrisX across 2,043 active investors in »»»

RIYADH: Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Saudi Arabia’s financial services sector, enabling more personalized client experiences, improving operational efficiency and expanding access to wealth management and banking services. The Kingdom’s AI market is projected to grow from $9.3 billi»»»

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has announced the extradition of an Asian national wanted by the United States over multiple criminal charges linked to transnational organised crime. The extradition was carried out as part of a joint security operation involving Qatar’s Ministry of Interior, the Inter»»»

Arab Finance: Hussein Eissa, Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, discussed the expansion plans of Chinese technology company Huawei in the Egyptian market and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, technology localization, and digital skills development, »»»

Beijing, China: China's Long March-10B rocket, which achieved the successful sea-based net recovery on Friday, has for the first time used high-purity methane fuel made from liquefied natural gas (LNG), marking a critical breakthrough in diversifying propellant sources for China's commercial space »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has projected that the repercussions of the military escalation between the United States and Iran on fiscal positions, foreign exchange reserves and food security will persist well beyond the end of the crisis for most frontier and emerging Asian economies. I»»»

New Zealand and India announced on Saturday a strategic partnership encompassing defence and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon feted his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and guard of honour, seeking to expand relations after si»»»

London: King Charles III and his wife Camilla on Friday met his son Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children for the first time in four years, British media reported. The Press Association news agency said Harry's family had travelled from an unspecified destination in Europe for the me»»»

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was wounded in the US-Israeli air strikes that killed his father and wife – even at their week-long funeral ceremonies this week. While his injuries and the threat of assassination could well have played a role in »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Muscat on an official visit 11-07-2026 09:47 AM Latest News Urgent News Iran’s Ghalibaf:»»»

Two individuals have been placed in pre-trial detention, the Higher Court in Subotica has confirmed, after Radio Free Europe’s Balkan service sought clarification on reports carried in the German press. According to those reports, the men were detained near the Serbian–Hungarian border while allege»»»

San Francisco, United States: Apple on Friday sued OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of orchestrating a campaign to steal the iPhone maker's trade secrets as it tries to develop its own consumer hardware device. The lawsuit -- filed in a federal court in San Jose, California -- p»»»

The National Assembly of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) will take place on Saturday at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, the forum's organizing committee said. Delegates will elect a party chair, national leadership and governing bodies, and will set the party's priorities for the nex»»»

Arab Finance: Hassan Allam Holding Group is considering listing some of its subsidiaries on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) or Gulf stock exchanges, while ruling out plans to list the holding company itself, Chairman and CEO Hassan Allam said on the sidelines of the 18th BMG Economic Forum at the Londo»»»

SEOUL: North Korea condemned the United States and its ​allies on Saturday for what it called strengthening military blocs and accelerating arms buildups after a NATO summit this week. Pyongyang accused NATO leaders of portraying North Korea’s exercise of its legitimate sovereign rights as a threat»»»