MAKKAH: Makkah municipality recently concluded its community engagement and volunteer initiatives for the Hajj season as part of its efforts to provide high-quality services to pilgrims. More than 9,300 volunteers were involved across Makkah and the holy sites, contributing more than 620,000 hours »»»

Dubai: Inside the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, between objects that have touched the edges of human possibility, there is a red and blue silk sari. It is draped on a mannequin, its colours vivid, its patterns intricate. It belongs to Nandini Harinath, one of India's m»»»

Egypt is targeting a 20% increase in gold deliveries to the Central Bank of Egypt this year as Cairo intensifies efforts to formalise gold production, attract mining investment and expand one of the country’s most promising non-oil industries. State-owned Shalateen Mineral Resources Company aims to»»»

Tehran: Uncertainty remains over US entry permits for Iranian players just days before the World Cup begins, with various Iranian bodies denouncing "unfair" treatment. Iran is set to play all three of their group-stage matches in the United States, facing New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles befo»»»

Doha: Newly released data from Microsoft for the first quarter of 2026 highlights Qatar's growing prominence in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), ranking the country among the world's top ten nations for the practical use of AI in everyday life. Artificial intelligence broadly refers to th»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Talaat Moustafa Group Saudi for Real Estate Development (TMG Saudi) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities in mixed-use real estate projects across the Kingdom, marking a significant step toward advancin»»»

Accolade places Education City-based museum among the top cultural destinations worldwide Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum in Doha, Qatar has been named one of the TIME World's Greatest Places 2026, the magazine's annual list recognizing 100 extraordinary destinati»»»

Tunis, June 7 (TAP)- The Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITunis) is organising, as an institutional partner of IFSA Africa 2026, the first African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Forum on June 10. The event, to be held under the motto...»»»

Dubai: A new weekly diabetes injection significantly reduced blood sugar levels and body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to results from a phase 3 trial published in The Lancet. The experimental drug, retatrutide, reduced long-term blood sugar levels and led to double-digit weight »»»

Karim Saeed, The Egyptian Society of Technical Analysts (ESTA), said that Egyptian Exchange (EGX) benchmark index EGX30 is facing a new support level at 7330-7270 points, during this week’s trading. If it managed to resist above this level, it is expected to bounce higher reaching resistance level »»»

RIYADH: Property owners in some parts of Riyadh, Makkah, Sharqiyah, Qassim, Tabuk and Madinah have been told by the Real Estate Registry that they must register their plots before Sept. 10 or face a possible fine. Details of the neighborhoods affected and how to complete the registration process ca»»»

Maiduguri, Nigeria: Boko Haram has freed more than 400 people kidnapped earlier this year from a village in the northeastern state of Borno, a senator and a local youth leader said Sunday. Kidnappings, often for ransom, have become a key tactic of Boko Haram jihadists in their 17-year-old insurgenc»»»

Tunis, June 7 (TAP)- The Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising, as an institutional partner of IFSA Africa 2026, the first African Continental Free Trade Area Forum on June 10. The event, to be held under the motto "Tunisia Hub in the...»»»

DHAHRAN: Global fashion and luxury leaders convened in Milan in early June for the 2026 Retail Leaders Circle Fashion Summit, as part of RLC Global Forum’s wider international reach, anchored by its annual flagship gathering in Saudi Arabia. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel Milano, the RLC Fashion Su»»»

The Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), headed by Ehab Wassef, has released its latest report on local and global gold market developments. The division confirmed a noticeable decline in domestic gold prices over the past week, triggered by a sharp drop»»»

A rare celestial display will see Venus and Jupiter appear exceptionally close together in the evening sky during June 7-9, with the closest apparent approach occurring on June 9, according to a leading Emirati astronomer. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a membe»»»

On December 12, 2024, Egypt’s stock market (EGX) concluded the trading week on a positive note, with all major indices closing in the green. The day marked a significant uptrend across the board, reflecting investor confidence amidst a global backdrop of economic uncertainties. Leading the charge w»»»

The Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party, a member of the Democratic Bulgaria alliance, stated on Sunday that the first steps taken by the new government are exposing the country to financial, economic and strategic risks. The government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, in office since May 8, "i»»»

Cairo: Egyptian authorities have arrested businessman Sabry Nakhnoukh, a notorious figure from the Hosni Mubarak era who later re-emerged in public life after receiving a pardon under the current administration. Nakhnoukh is under investigation on suspicion of leading "an organised criminal group" »»»

Dubai: For one full day in the heart of Dubai, the Philippines came alive through music, food, dance, and tradition as thousands gathered to celebrate Kalayaan 2026, a major community event marking the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on June 7,»»»

Madrid: A jubilant crowd of Catholic faithful filled Madrid with chants, cheers and applause on Sunday as an open-air mass by Pope Leo XIV imbued the Spanish capital with religious fervour. Cibeles Square -- best known as the rallying point for Real Madrid fans celebrating their club's titles -- wa»»»

France’s special VIGINUM unit tracks and blocks online statements that contradict Armenia’s official narrative, something that was endorsed by President Macron during his recent visit to the Armenian capital Yerevan, Journal du Dimanche reports. Any information compromising Armenian Prime Minister »»»

Doha: Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Lekhwiya, the Internal Security Force is hosting a joint trilateral exercise in the field of urban search and rescue, with the participation of specialized teams from the State o»»»

Visitors from Bulgaria and abroad gathered for the annual rose-picking ritual in the rose fields near Kazanlak on the final day of the 123rd Rose Festival. Among the official guests were President Iliana Iotova, Deputy Tourism Minister Mariela Modeva, Kazanlak Mayor Galina Stoyanova, Municipal Coun»»»

Dubai: A six-year-old girl survived a road accident that killed her Dubai-based Indian expat father, mother and aunt after she switched cars during a pit stop minutes before the crash in the south Indian state of Kerala. The deceased have been identified as Shafid Erahim, 40, an interior designer i»»»

Dubai: Saudi authorities deported 4,690 illegal residents in a week-long nationwide enforcement campaign that also resulted in the arrest of 7,760 people for violations of residency, labour and border security regulations, the Ministry of Interior said. The arrests were made during joint inspection»»»

Rio de Janeiro: Dubai flights remain uncertain for Philippine Airlines even as the carrier prepares to resume services to Doha next month as the Mideast conflict continues to batter regional aviation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking on the sidelines of the Int»»»

Russian forces deliberately struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine's Chornobyl power plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, in an "extremely vile" attack that did not lead to a spike in radiation. The strike significantly damaged a fuel-reception building meters»»»

RIYADH: Jazan Port for Primary and Downstream Industries recorded a 44 percent increase in total cargo handling volume during the first quarter of 2026, reaching 317,000 tonnes, compared to 221,000 tonnes during the same period last year, according to the port’s management in remarks to Al-Eqtisadi»»»

Madrid: More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined throngs of devotees waving Spanish and Vatican flags in Cibeles Square for a service filled»»»

Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that a Hezbollah drone laden with explosives targeted a Hummer vehicle carrying several Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Khiam, southern Lebanon, in the latest operation by the Islamic Resistance. Earlier on Sunday morning, the Israeli Ministry of Health updat»»»

Lebanon launched the rehabilitation of its second airport on Saturday, in preparation for an opening within months, at a time when the country faces constant fighting between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon currently has one international airport, in Beirut next to the capital's southern suburbs, a H»»»

Lebanese Army chief General Rodolphe Haykal left Lebanon for Pakistan on Saturday where he will meet his counterpart Asim Munir, the Lebanese military said, with a source telling AFP the visit is linked to broader Iran-U.S. talks. In a statement, the army said that Haykal "left Lebanon for the Isla»»»

SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN: Tyrrell Hatton keeps finding ways to get the job done. The new father carded a third-round 67 to move to 10-under par and take a two-shot lead into the final round of LIV Golf Andalucía 2026. Hatton made birdies at the first, fifth and 17th and made a handful of difficult par sav»»»

DUBAI: Saudi filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour’s latest feature “Unidentified” will screen in the Spotlight Narrative section of the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Distributed internationally by Sony Pictures Classics, the crime thriller will be screened on June 9, 10 and 11. The film is written, direc»»»

The Israeli army announced on Saturday the deaths of two soldiers who had been fighting in southern Lebanon, where Israel is pursuing a campaign against Hezbollah. Captain Shahar Gamla, 23, died Saturday after succumbing to wounds sustained in combat, while Sergeant Ohad Yaari, 21, died Friday "dur»»»

More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined throngs of devotees waving Spanish and Vatican flags in Cibeles Square for a service filled with re»»»

A special edition of BBC World Questions in Marrakesh on June 10 will focus on the rights and roles of women in a changing world. As a new generation pushes for change in Morocco, reform is being debated openly and the program will hear from young women at a pivotal moment in civil society. It will»»»

Damascus, June 7 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Tourism on Saturday launched the national program “Upgrading from the Ground Up” to modernize one- and two-star hotels across the country during an event at the Seven Gates Hotel in Damascus. The program targets 332 hotels, including 224 two-star and 108 »»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four suspects in Lahore during separate raids linked to illegal hawala/hundi operations and copyright violations, according to a report by Dawn. The arrests were made by the FIA’s Corporate Crime Circle during raids at multiple locat»»»

Fidesz has renewed its demand that the Hungarian government declare immediately that it will not implement the European Union’s migration pact, which is due to enter into force on 12 June. In a statement sent to the Hungarian news agency MTI on Sunday, Fidesz communications director Bertalan Havasi»»»

At least one person was killed and five others wounded in multiple shooting attacks in Israel on Sunday, authorities said, with one of the perpetrators killed. Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom said a man about 35 years old had died of gunshot wounds. The service also "provided medical tr»»»

Abu Dhabi Police has urged residents to remain vigilant against fake links and fraudulent websites that appear in search engine results, warning that cybercriminals are using deceptive online advertisements to steal personal and financial information. In a public advisory shared on its official soc»»»

Rio de Janeiro: Kuwait’s main international airport terminal could remain heavily disrupted for an extended period after recent strike damage, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This comes as the ongoing US-Is»»»

Some sources are circulating information and rumors regarding the arrival of Israeli occupation forces in the city of Nabatieh or some of its neighborhoods. However, available field data confirms that these reports are false so far. Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that enemy forces are still posi»»»

Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and artillery have struck a range of Ukrainian military-related targets across 141 locations, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement. “Russia's operational-tactical aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces, and artillery units from various battlegroups »»»

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»»»

Cairo — Egyptian stocks ended the week higher on Thursday as foreign investors increased exposure to both equities and treasury bills, reinforcing signs that international confidence in Egyptian assets continues to improve despite ongoing debate over tax reforms and Egypt’s market-classification re»»»

Egypt’s state-owned Egypt Drilling Company (EDC) has begun operations in Turkey under a two-year, $43 million contract with the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), marking a new phase in Cairo’s efforts to transform petroleum services into an export industry and expand the international reach of »»»

KYIV: A Russian drone struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine’s disused Chernobyl power plant, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday, adding that radiation levels at the site remained stable. In separate statements, Kyiv’s General Staff and the state atomic agency said a ‌contain»»»