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Erdogan hosts Burhan amid growing Turkish military role in Sudan

The New Arab ↗

Checkout.com and Nahdi partner to drive digital payment performance in Saudi and across the GCC

UK could ban British citizens from buying homes in illegal West Bank settlements

The National ↗

Indian expat compliance officer in UAE wins $1 million at Dubai Duty Free draw

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets UAE Ambassador to Discuss Bilateral Ties

South Africa's Telkom raises dividend payout after strong earnings

New Delhi hotel fire kills at least 21

The Peninsula Qatar ↗

Hong Kong forges new opportunities with Kazakhstan and Central Asia

When uncertainty rises, predictable bureaucracy becomes a competitive asset

Consultancy-me ↗

Gallagher expands its ownership in Middle East joint venture ACE Gallagher

Consultancy-me ↗

Crestview Strategy welcomes Cameron McNeill to Dubai team as Special Advisor

Consultancy-me ↗

Oman: OQ expands international footprint with Libyan energy pact

Hilton, Becerra lead California governor race: Key primary election results

Saudi Arabia Denounces Iran's Strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait

Guterres presents options for continued UNIFIL presence in Lebanon

The Arab Weekly ↗

Denmark’s Frederiksen Forms New Government, Reshuffles Cabinet

With Adam Hamawy, progressives scoops New Jersey, California win

The New Arab ↗

Kuwait Slams Iran Over Deadly Airport Strike, Reserves Right to Respond

Kuwait News ↗

Dubai shoppers can win 12 homes on Dh500 purchase with new DSS promotion

Khaleej Times ↗

India removes exam chief over marking fiasco

The Peninsula Qatar ↗

UAE’s Danube Properties Expands into London Real Estate Market

Uae News 24/7 ↗

Kuwait Condemns Strikes, Says It Will Respond After Fatal Attack

Regional War Weighs on Output, New Business Growth in UAE

Al-sharq Al-awsat ↗

EBRD considers $200mln loan for 2 wind projects in Egypt

UAE non-oil private sector expands in May despite regional tensions

Khaleej Times ↗

Outrage over UK police arrest video of dying student

Egypt: IEEC registers 10.6% YoY profit decline in Q1 2026

State Street, Jadwa partner to expand institutional services in Oman

Trump education department retreats from civil rights protections for Black students

Emirates24|7 ↗

Kuwait temporarily suspends, diverts flights after Iranian attacks

The Peninsula Qatar ↗

Mainland money pivots towards AI shares

Arabian Post ↗

Israel-Lebanon Talks Resume In Washington Amid Deep Scepticism

Irbid Chamber Of Industry And Indonesian Embassy Delegation Strategize To Boost Bilateral Trade And Investment

Philippine president urges senators to end boycott

Iran plans three-day funeral for late supreme leader Ali Khamenei

Khaleej Times ↗

Why Do Sanitary Brand Suppliers Partner With China Leading Cast Film Machine Provider For High-Speed PE Production?

Why Ranveer Singh agreed to a lower fee for Dhurandhar’s profit gamble

Saudi SAMA directive: Only Taqeem-licensed appraisals determine total loss for leased vehicles

US military says it has 'defeated' Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf

Khaleej Times ↗

India Services PMI Rises To Six-Month High Of 59.8 In May On Strong Demand

MSME Margins May Fall Up To 100 Bps In FY27 Due To Rising Input Costs: Crisil

DS Group Inks Exclusive Partnership With Iconic British Brand 'Ben's Cookies' For India Entry

'AI simply can't replicate it': Why Japan embraces zine trend, keeps print alive

Khaleej Times ↗

Commentary: Why preparedness matters most – Japan’s resilience lessons from Hormuz crisis

Khaleej Times ↗

The Iran war is no reason to flee stocks or fear runaway inflation

The National ↗

Iran war puts brakes on Yemen's peace process

The National ↗

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2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities

How Lebanon became a bargaining chip in US-Iran negotiations

The National ↗

Why so few UAE SMEs become major companies

The National ↗

Real estate experts welcome Abu Dhabi’s 'extremely rare' move to freeze rents

Khaleej Times ↗

El Al startet Flüge nach San Francisco

Aerotelegraph ↗

BOJ chief's remarks seen as signalling rate hike this month

Channel Newsasia ↗

BOJ chief to deliver key speech as pressure mounts for June rate hike

Channel Newsasia ↗

UAE grocery prices to rise further as fuel costs climb amid US-Iran tensions

Japan's services activity stagnates in May as costs surge, PMI shows

Channel Newsasia ↗

Thailand cracks down on foreign companies using fig leaf of local ownership

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Highlights Dubai’s Focus On Enhancing Economic Resilience To Stay On High-Growth Path

Dubai City Guide ↗

How Long Can Demand Destruction Keep a Lid on Oil Prices?

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Issues Resolution Regulating The Use Of Cameras In Documenting Violations And Execution Procedures

Dubai City Guide ↗