Real estate industry lacks suitable job candidates. AI supports but does not replace
Recruitment is set to remain strong in Poland’s construction and real estate sector, especially in residential and PRS. According to Hays Poland, 84% of companies plan to hire over the next 12 months, mainly due to business growth. However, more than half expect difficulties finding suitable candid»»»
LONG READ: The Post-Pax Americana Interregnum has already started
Empires tend to last about a hundred years, and true to form the Pax Americana has passed its peak. What follows is several decades of instability and lower growth as the leading countries of the world vie to fill the void. The Interregnum has started. The Chinese, Dutch, Portugese and B»»»
Sofia Pride Opens with Calls for Equality, Freedom and Acceptance
Sofia Pride is both a celebration and a protest because LGBTQ+ people continue to have to prove that they are no different from anyone else, Kaloyan Kalinin of the Sofia Pride association and the Plovdiv-based Plovdiv [viewpoint] Foundation said at the opening of the event here on Saturday. “We are»»»
World's most expensive gold dress stuns visitors in Sharjah
Sharjah: A gold dress valued at Dh5 million and recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's most expensive gold dress has taken centre stage at the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show 2026 in Sharjah, attracting crowds of visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the record-breaking creation. T»»»
21 Umrah companies suspended for poor performance, regulatory breaches
JEDDAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies for failing to meet the required standards last season. Evaluations of the companies revealed a decline in service quality and violations of the regulations by which they are governed. The rulings were a reflection of t»»»
Palestine Action activists handed terrorism sentences
Four Palestine Action activists convicted of causing criminal damage to an Israeli arms plant in the UK have been sentenced as terrorists due to the blacklisting of their organization. Dozens of the group’s supporters were arrested outside the courthouse as the verdicts were read out. The defendant»»»
Eng. Karim Badawy, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to inaugurate Egypt Mining Forum (EMF)
Eng. Karim Badawy, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, will inaugurate tomorrow (Tuesday) the work of the Egypt Mining Forum (EMF) in its third edition, which will be held over two days in Cairo, with an expanded international presence of high-level officials, leaders of the mining industr»»»
60-day Buraidah Summer Festival begins June 25
Buraidah: The Buraidah Summer Festival, part of the Qassim Summer Season, will begin June 25 at King Abdullah National Park. Running for 60 days, the festival will feature more than 100 entertainment, cultural and tourism activities for all age groups, offering a wide range of experiences for visit»»»
Kingdom arrests 10,725 illegals in one week
RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 10,725 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 5,899 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 3,084 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 1,742 for labor-related issue»»»
Saudi dates given special status at New York exhibition
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will promote its expanding date industry as guest of honor at the Fancy Food Show in New York City later this month. The exhibition is held twice a year and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, making it one of the largest of its kind in North America. The Kingdom will b»»»
Egypt’s 4th National Youth conference sends a message of peace and calls for a positive approach
Egypt’s 4th National Youth conference kicked off 24, 25 July in the coastal city of Alexandria at Alexandrina Bibliotheca. The conference was attended by President Abd el Fattah el Sisi in the attendance of 1300 Egyptian youth, beside representatives of business associations, young secretaries of p»»»
Qatar-backed football exhibition opens in Mexico City as part of Year of Culture initiative
DUBAI: A major football exhibition has opened in Mexico City, bringing together some of the most iconic objects in the history of the sport as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. “Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football” opened at Museo Jumex on June 10 and»»»
Modi to raise Hormuz issue at G7 after US strike kills 3 Indian seafarers
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Europe on Saturday to participate in the Group of Seven Summit, where India is expected to call for unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz following US attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers. Modi will be visiting France and S»»»
Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9
DUBAI: Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, state media reported on Saturday. Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February. His death mark»»»
UAE will remain committed to Gulf security and stability, says Anwar Gargash
Dubai: The UAE will remain committed to safeguarding the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf, viewing both as essential foundations for shared prosperity in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said on Saturday. In a post o»»»
England World Cup squad say training equipment stolen
DUBAI: England’s World Cup Squad said their training equipment was stolen before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday. The Football Association said balls and boots were among the items which were stolen after vehicles transferring equipment to their Swope Soccer Village base in Kansas City wer»»»
‘Riyadh remains the hub’: official discusses EWC move to Paris
RIYADH: The recent decision to shift the Esports World Cup from Riyadh to Paris after two successful events in Saudi Arabia’s capital has sparked discussion across the esports industry, with many wondering what the move means for the future of the competition. The move comes amid a year of disrupti»»»
Nafis opens second tech training programme for Emiratis
Abu Dhabi: The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) has announced the opening of applications for the second edition of the “Nafis International” programme, inviting Emirati recent graduates and final-year university students in technology-related disciplines to participate in a unique in»»»
Dubai Police Academy launches master's programme in virtual money laundering
Dubai: Dubai Police Academy has launched a specialised master's programme in anti-money laundering in virtual environments, as law enforcement agencies seek to strengthen capabilities against increasingly sophisticated financial crimes emerging in digital ecosystems. The one-year programme combines»»»
Saudi Arabia introduces legal framework for self-driving vehicles
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced a legal framework for autonomous vehicles, setting out liability rules and operational requirements as the Kingdom prepares for the wider adoption of self-driving technology. The amendments to the traffic regulations, approved by Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz»»»
West Urges APEC Members to Oppose Russia's Chairmanship Bid - Russian Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are trying to persuade other economies in the forum not to support Russia's bid for the rotating chairmanship, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large for G20 and APEC affairs Marat Berdyev told Sputnik. Previou»»»
Fayyad Demands Lebanon Rethink Negotiations as Resistance MP Declares ‘Dead End’
MP Ali Fayyad, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, has called on Lebanese authorities to fundamentally reconsider their negotiating position, warning that current efforts have reached a dead end amid escalating Israeli blackmail. Speaking at a Hezbollah memorial service for martyr Ali a»»»
Trump’s mood and Iran talks to shape G7 summit
Washington: Little is known about what President Donald Trump's intentions are for the G7 summit in Evian, France next week, except maybe the obvious: the American president will impose his schedule and his mood. The latter may depend largely on the peace agreement discussions with Iran, which were»»»
Al Ain opens Al Reef Park, a new community hub with sports courts and family amenities
Al Ain: Al Ain City Municipality has completed Al Reef Park project, a new public recreation and community facility covering more than 119,000 square metres in the Al Reef area. Located on Abu Aseerah bin Al Harith Street, the park has been designed to serve residents of all ages, offering a mix of»»»
Humid nights, fog risk and 47°C heat: what to expect across the UAE
Dubai: The UAE will experience generally fair weather on Saturday, with cloud cover developing over eastern areas and humid conditions expected overnight and into Sunday morning across some coastal and inland regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Temperatures are forecast to rea»»»
Central Asian countries agree to jointly protect mountain ecosystems - | 24.KG
In Samarkand, the countries of Central Asia signed a document on the joint protection of the region’s mountain ecosystems and wildlife, Podrobno.uz reports. The document was signed during the 8th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility. Forum participants also discussed the conservation of biod»»»
The US war on Iran widened the GCC-Tehran gulf
Any attempt by an outside power to gain control of the Gulf region would be treated as an attack on the vital interests of the United States and repelled by any means necessary, including military force. That is the essence of the 1980 Carter Doctrine, which established the foundations for the Rapi»»»
How the US war on Iran widened the GCC-Tehran gulf
Any attempt by an outside power to gain control of the Gulf region would be treated as an attack on the vital interests of the United States and repelled by any means necessary, including military force. That is the essence of the 1980 Carter Doctrine, which established the foundations for the Rapi»»»
Food producers can face jail for violating decree to print clear price tags
Egypt’s Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Ali Moselhi issued a decree this week obliging all food producers to print a price label on all their products in clear Arabic font or face jail time, ministry spokesman Mamdouh Ramadan said. “We don’t want to scare the market. This is not an Egyptian i»»»
Early date harvest arrives in Al-Ahsa central markets
AL-AHSA: The first yields of the fresh date harvest have arrived at central markets across Al-Ahsa Oasis, marking the start of a highly anticipated agricultural season that produces over 120,000 tons of dates annually from more than two million palm trees for distribution across Eastern Region and »»»
Migrants deported from US, including an Iranian woman, arrive in Central African Republic
BANGUI, Central African Republic: An Iranian woman is among around two dozen migrants who arrived Friday in the Central African Republic on a deportation flight from the United States, lawyers said, in the latest example of the Trump administration’s widely criticized deals with African and Latin A»»»
Canada’s Larin rescues draw with late goal against Bosnia in Group B opener
TORONTO: Canada striker Cyle Larin came off the bench to grab a 1-1 draw for his side against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a frenetic Group B opener on Friday that long looked like it would end in defeat for the World Cup co-hosts. Bosnia went ahead in the 21st minute when Jovo Lukic steered home a f»»»
Canada’s Larin rescues draw with late goal against Bosnia in Group B opener
TORONTO: Canada striker Cyle Larin came off the bench to grab a 1-1 draw for his side against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a frenetic Group B opener on Friday that long looked like it would end in defeat for the World Cup co-hosts. Bosnia went ahead in the 21st minute when Jovo Lukic steered home a f»»»
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk world's first trillionaire
BusinessUnited States of AmericaSpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk world's first trillionaireMatt Ford | Mark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersSpaceX floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday, with shares trading 25% above the opening price at one point. The IPO has made Musk the world's first trillionaire»»»
SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
NEW YORK: Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street’s biggest initial public offering of stock. Shares in SpaceX jumped more than 19 percent after opening for trading at noon Friday, a sign that investors are looking past the bil»»»
What do Iraq’s latest militia disarmament pledges really mean for state authority?
LONDON: Iraqi officials like to say that the “age of militias” is ending. On paper, the past few weeks seem to support that narrative. Asaib Ahl Al-Haq, a hardline Iran-aligned faction, announced it would disengage from the Popular Mobilization Forces and place its weapons under state control, foll»»»
Britain says full import ban on Russian diesel, jet fuel will happen by 2027
LONDON: Britain on Friday said that a full ban on diesel and jet fuel made in Russia would happen by 2027 as it set out its timeline to end a temporary license for Russian oil products. Britain last month said it would continue to allow imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crud»»»
Spotlight - Kosovo's 'Groundhog Day' politics
Right now, the path the EU and NATO faces another set back. There's been no functioning government, despite three elections in less in 16 months. The latest one this week, produced a similar result to the last two, the party of the incumbent prime minister Albin Kurti got 43 per cent of the vote, a»»»
Illicit gold networks fuelling conflict, organised crime across Africa and global south, GI-TOC warns
Gold is increasingly being weaponised by states, criminal networks and sanctioned regimes as a strategic financial tool, while regulatory systems are failing to keep pace with rapidly evolving illicit supply chains, according to a new report from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organize»»»
Malaysia summit urges religious diplomacy, youth engagement amid rising global tensions
KUALA LUMPUR: Religious leaders must play a greater role in preventing conflict, promoting coexistence and engaging young people amid growing global tensions and rising extremism, speakers said at an international summit in Malaysia on Friday. The Third International Summit of Religious Leaders, he»»»
Reporters - Escaping Kabul: The secret operation to exfiltrate the Afghan women's cycling team
Nearly five years ago, the Taliban seized control of Kabul and imposed Sharia law in Afghanistan. The women's cycling team, which was due to take part in international competitions, found itself more threatened than ever before. An unprecedented plan was put in place to smuggle the professional cyc»»»
Heat accelerates shift to smarter farming in MENA region
DUBAI: Extreme heat is becoming a defining challenge for global food production, with the Middle East among the most exposed regions. A joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Meteorological Organization warns that rising temperatures are no longer a seasonal issue but a»»»
LGBTQ rights in Hungary: 'We are very hopeful that changes will be made'
The election of the Hungary's new centre-right prime minister, Peter Magyar, in April marked a particularly stinging defeat for Viktor Orban, whose government was widely regarded as one of the most anti-LGBTQ in the EU. Rights advocates expect legal changes but wonder about the timeline Magyar will»»»
Talking Europe - 'We need more clean, homegrown, cheap European energy': EU Climate Commissioner
With Europeans sizzling in a record-breaking heatwave in May, and lands and rivers facing severe drought conditions in April, the effects of extreme climate-related events are becoming increasingly obvious. We sit down with the EU's Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, Dutch politic»»»
The World This Week - Iran, Ukraine, Belfast & Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’
In a week that began with President Trump pronouncing that a ceasefire extension was so close with Iran, two or three days max, and that would only take an hour to finalise. Hours later Tehran downed a US Apache helicopter off the Gulf of Oman with the crew rescued from the sea, the attack reported»»»
Prime Minister holds telephone call with Saudi Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call with HE Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relati»»»
UAE doubles down on strategic partnerships, says Abdullah bin Zayed
Abu Dhabi: The UAE will continue to strengthen its international relationships and build effective strategic partnerships that serve national interests and support security, development and prosperity at both the regional and global levels, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister»»»
Saudi aid agency distributes food baskets in Mali
BAMAKO: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center recently distributed 300 food baskets to host-community members and people in need in the municipality of Dougoufry, in Mali’s Ségou Region, benefiting 1,800 individuals. The handout is part of the center’s 2026 food aid project in Mali, on»»»
SpaceX IPO tops $176, launches company past $2 trillion - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Pedestrians walk in Times Square with screens showing visuals of Elon Musk and SpaceX branding at the Nasdaq MarketSite Exchange in Times Square on Friday in New York City. Elon Musk celebrated the Nasdaq opening bell Friday as SpaceX prepared to start trading publicly and likely cementing»»»
Qatar participates in Paris International Civil Society Conference on Two-State Solution
Paris: The State of Qatar participated today in the Paris International Civil Society Conference on Two-State Solution. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represented that State of Qatar at the conference. The conference comes within the context »»»