Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska admitted she felt “overwhelmed” by her shock run from qualifying to the final of the French Open, following her semifinal victory over Diana Shnaider on Thursday.The 24-year-old’s 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 victory over Russian 25th seed Shnaider made her only the second woman to come through qualifying and reach a Grand Slam final in any major since the Open era began, after Emma Raducanu’s title run at the US Open in 2021.Chwalinska will meet Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva in Saturday’s title-decider.After sending a forehand winner past Shnaider on her first match point on Court…
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The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has called on establishments subject to withholding tax in the Kingdom to submit their May 2026 withholding tax forms by June 10, 2026. Submissions must be completed via the authority’s website at zatca.gov.sa to avoid a late payment penalty of 1% of the unpaid tax for every 30 days past the due date. The authority also invited business sector taxpayers seeking further information on withholding tax to contact its unified call center at 19993, available 24/7, or to reach out through X at @Zatca_Care, by email at info@zatca.gov.sa, or via live chat on the official…
India plans to scrap capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investments in government securities, which could help boost such inflows, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.The South Asian nation is looking to attract foreign capital to counteract pressure on its rupee currency, which has weakened more than 5% since the start of the year, squeezed by higher oil prices and foreign portfolio outflows in equities.The Economic Times newspaper was the first to report Wednesday’s cabinet approval of the plan. The finance ministry did not immediately respond to a Reuters email seeking comment.India’s benchmark bond yield eased one…
ABU DHABI, 4th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Round 4 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) will begin tomorrow (Friday) at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, marking another important stage of the domestic season.The championship continues to play a key role in developing athletes and identifying emerging talent while strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for jiu-jitsu.Clubs enter the round looking to strengthen their standing in the overall rankings as competition intensifies and the season progresses. The championship provides athletes with valuable opportunities to gain experience, improve their abilities and prepare for regional, continental…
With temperatures set to soar in the UAE this summer, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that 40 air-conditioned rest areas are ready to serve delivery riders across the emirate.The facilities are located in Hessa Street, Al Khawaneej, Al Barsha, Al Satwa, Oud Maitha, Al Karama and Arjan. The rest area comes equipped with water dispensers, mobile phone charging stations, and dedicated parking spaces for delivery motorcycles. Depending on the location, each space can accommodate around 10 riders at a time.The rest area project was first announced by RTA in November 2023, with just three such areas planned.…
DUBAI — The US military on Wednesday refuted Iranian claims that a US missile interceptor had damaged Kuwait International Airport were false, adding that Iran struck the civilian airport with drones in a “deliberate, calculated, and unjustified attack.”Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied responsibility for damaging the airport terminal, claiming the destruction was linked to a malfunction in the American-made Patriot missile defense system and not the result of an Iranian strike, the Tasnim news agency reported.Kuwait said on Wednesday Iranian attacks on its territory killed one person and wounded several others, as well as forcing its airport to…
MADINAH — Prophet’s Mosque’s cooling system is enhanced by 117,000 square meters of white Thassos marble, according to the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.The authority said the marble covers the rooftop and outdoor courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque, serving as both a prominent architectural feature and a key component of its environmental cooling system. Renowned for its bright white color and high reflective properties, Thassos marble helps reduce ambient temperatures while maintaining a cool surface, allowing worshippers to feel its cooling effect beneath their feet as they pray or…
مباشر- وجه المدعون الماليون بفرنسا اتهامات رسمية إلى الوحدة السويسرية التابعة لمجموعة (HSBC Holdings Plc) في باريس، وذلك في إطار تحقيقات موسعة حول شبهات قيام البنك بمساعدة محافظ مصرف لبنان المركزي السابق، رياض سلامة، في عمليات غسل واختلاس أموال، وفقاً لما كشفت عنه تقارير صحفية فرنسية.ويواجه المصرف البريطاني العالمي اتهامات جنائية تتعلق بغسل الأموال ضمن جماعة منظمة، والتآمر لارتكاب جرائم تشمل اختلاس الأموال العامة وخيانة الأمانة، إلى جانب رشوة موظف عام لتسهيل تمرير تدفقات مالية غير مشروعة، في حين لم يصدر عن البنك أي تعليق فوري بشأن هذه الإجراءات القضائية.وتأتي هذه التطورات بالتزامن مع تحقيقات يجريها المدعون السويسريون منذ عام…
DUBAI, 4th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has reaffirmed that the Wage Protection System (WPS) remains one of the key pillars underpinning the stability of the UAE labour market, contributing to greater transparency, the protection of rights, and higher levels of compliance across the business environment.The Ministry explained that the WPS aims to ensure the timely payment of wages and strengthen confidence in the workplace, helping to minimise any potential impact on employment relationships or business continuity, while safeguarding workers’ rights and supporting the sustainable growth of the national labour market.MoHRE added…
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the Kingdom of Denmark on the occasion of her re-election for a new term.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages of congratulations to Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Source: Emirates News Agency