MANAMA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the joint ministerial meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Canada Strategic Dialogue in Manama on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed relations between the GCC member states and Canada and explored ways to enhance cooperation in economic and trade fields, as well as boost coordination on issues of mutual interest. The participants also discussed regional and international developments and exchanged views on current events and their implications for regional security and stability. They stressed the importance of intensifying international efforts to protect maritime corridors and ensure freedom of international navigation in…
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TOLEDO — Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb and Greek Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni co-chaired the meeting of the Tourism Committee under the Saudi-Greek Strategic Partnership Council in Toledo, Spain, on Wednesday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 126th session of the Executive Council of the United Nations Tourism Organization. The meeting reviewed relations between the two friendly countries in the tourism sector and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in a manner that serves shared interests and visions. The two sides also explored prospects for cooperation in human-capital development, the exchange of tourism expertise, and destination…
Abdulla Ebrahim Al Ahmed, Chief Government and VVIP Relations Officer, e& UAE and Dr Aleksandar Valjarevic, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Help AG. State of the Market Report 2026 reveals cyberattacks on the UAE surged to as many as 700,000 daily attempts during periods of geopolitical tension, while DDoS activity has risen 857% since 2019. Help AG, the cybersecurity arm of e&, has released its State of the Market Report 2026, marking the sixth edition of its flagship annual analysis of cybersecurity trends across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Drawing on intelligence from Help AG’s Security Operations Centres in Dubai and…
The U.S. confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm, raising the total number of cases to five since the first domestic screwworm infestation in six decades was found in a Texas calf last week. New World screwworm is a serious pest that can infest any warm-blooded animal, including livestock, pets, wildlife, and, in rare cases, people. The larvae burrow into the living tissue of animals, causing severe wounds, animal suffering and significant economic losses. Texas ranchers have been bracing for screwworm to cross into the U.S. for the past year, as the pest advanced north in Mexico. Experts have…
One of Faizal Abdul Razak’s most vivid childhood memories involves a neighbourhood bakery in the bustling Satwa. “I remember when I was in high school, my mother would cook curry, put it in the fridge, and go to work,” he says. At around lunchtime, Razak would hurry to Sun Bakery to buy some bread, reheat it at home and use it to mop up the curry from his plate. Razak grew up in Satwa, flew the nest but returned, lured by its affordability, comfort and no-frills way of life. “I realised that all of my inspiration comes from this place,”…
MANAMA — Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa received Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan along with foreign ministers and representatives of GCC member states. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 167th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council in Manama on Wednesday. During the reception, they reviewed the fraternal and historical relations among GCC states, ways to strengthen joint Gulf action, and the council’s role in achieving coordination, integration, and interconnection among member states across various fields. The ministerial council meeting is chaired by Bahrain’s…
MEXICO CITY — FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, saying demand for the tournament has reached unprecedented levels, with more than six million tickets already sold. Speaking at a news conference in Mexico City, Infantino said interest in the tournament, being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, has exceeded expectations. “The demand has been unprecedented,” Infantino said. “The number of ticket requests we received has been absolutely incredible.” FIFA has faced criticism from some supporters over the sharp rise in ticket prices compared with previous World Cups, particularly after…
Nemetschek Arabia, part of the Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, is participating in Project Qatar 2026 as the event’s AEC/O Technology Sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to driving digital transformation and sustainable development across Qatar’s rapidly evolving built environment sector. Taking place from 9 to 11 June 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), Project Qatar 2026 brings together global construction leaders, innovators, and policymakers under the theme “Innovation & Sustainability: Qatar’s Path to 2030”. As part of its participation, Nemetschek Arabia is showcasing its ‘Connected…
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa received in Manama today Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, along with foreign ministers and representatives of GCC member states participating in the 167th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council. The meeting is chaired by Bahrain’s minister of foreign affairs in his capacity as president of the current session of the ministerial council. During the reception, they reviewed the fraternal and historical relations among GCC states, ways to strengthen joint Gulf action, and the council’s role in achieving coordination,…
As the Fifa World Cup 2026 kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico on Thursday, June 11, the tournament is bringing together not only the world’s best footballers but also some of its wealthiest. From Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to Kylian Mbappé, Forbes’ latest rankings show the sport’s biggest names earning hundreds of millions of dollars both on and off the pitch. Play and predict your Fifa World Cup 2026 champion here According to Forbes, the five highest-paid players at this year’s tournament earned a combined $675 million over the past 12 months through salaries, bonuses, endorsements…