The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announce that Monday, June 15, 2026, is an official holiday on the occasion of the Hijri New Year 1448 for federal government entities and the private sector. Source: Khaleej Times
Author: Editorial Team
NEW DELHI — At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a fire tore through a multi-story building in New Delhi on Wednesday, in one of the worst such incidents in the national capital in recent years. Several people jumped out of the burning building to escape the flames, witnesses said, with residents dragging mattresses from a nearby store to try to break their fall. Many of the victims were foreign nationals from South Asian countries who had traveled to India for medical treatment or to accompany relatives undergoing care, local media reported. The building allegedly operated…
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call on Wednesday from Qatar’s Prime Minister to discuss ongoing coordination between the two countries on regional developments. During Prince Faisal’s call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheik Mohammed Al Thani, the two sides reviewed the latest developments and current situation in the region, in light of the ongoing consultations between the two countries. Source: Saudi Gazette
BEIRUT — Israel continued its attacks in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, but did not strike Beirut following a partial ceasefire agreement with the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah. Lebanon said, under an agreement announced by US President Donald Trump late on Monday, Israeli forces would not bomb the capital in exchange for Hezbollah not attacking Israel. A new round of talks between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors was held in Washington on Tuesday, a day after Trump said he had received commitments of de-escalation from both Israel and Hezbollah. Tuesday’s talks, the fourth round to be held by diplomatic representatives of…
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AMMAN, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM/FANA) — Driven by defensive fiscal engineering and structural overhauls under its long-term Economic Modernisation Vision, Jordan’s economy is charting an aggressively resilient trajectory, decoupling its growth core from the geopolitical tensions in the region. Despite regional volatility choking critical legacy sectors like tourism, Amman has spent the first half of the year executing a disciplined economic blueprint. This strategy hinges on three structural growth drivers, including inbound capital expenditure, macro-scale industrial employment, and an aggressive expansion of its geographic export footprint. The Kingdom is doubling down on high-value, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure plays and clean energy transition…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] A top UAE diplomat called for a “firm, unified and cohesive” Gulf response after Iranian drone and missile strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain, as Iran and the US traded attacks in the wee hours of Wednesday. The remark from Anwar Gargash follows an Iranian drone strike on June 3 that hit a passenger terminal at Kuwait’s international airport, injuring several people and suspending air traffic. The incident heightened tensions across the Gulf and prompted Gargash to call for coordinated diplomatic…
KUWAIT — An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait’s international airport early on Wednesday, causing injuries and forcing authorities to divert flights, Kuwait’s state news agency reported. Kuwait said the airport suspended all commercial flights following the attack. Defence ministry spokesperson Brig Gen Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi said “a number of hostile drones” had targeted the airport’s passenger building, severely damaging the building and injuring “a number of individuals”. The drone attack came after Iran and the United States traded missile strikes late Tuesday, with the US military saying it had launched strikes on an Iranian military facility in retaliation…
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, announced the activation of Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) market coverage through Tabadul, the cross-border digital trading platform under Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), further enhancing regional market connectivity. With this activation, BHM Capital becomes the first financial institution in the UAE to provide its clients with access to trading on the Amman Stock Exchange through Tabadul, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in expanding regional market connectivity and cross-border investment opportunities. The addition of the Amman Stock Exchange to BHM Capital’s active market coverage enhances…
As the UAE continues accelerating its transformation into one of the world’s leading smart city ecosystems, OMODA & JAECOO is highlighting the growing role humanoid robots and AI-powered smart mobility technologies could play in shaping future urban experiences through its AiMOGA intelligent robotics platform and advanced VPD (Valet Parking Driver) technology. Developed jointly with the AiMOGA team, the company’s humanoid and intelligent service robots are already being deployed across real-world public service environments globally, showcasing how artificial intelligence, robotics, and smart mobility technologies are increasingly converging beyond traditional automotive applications. The latest demonstrations include the deployment of AiMOGA’s intelligent traffic…