Alexander Zverev moved to within touching distance of a long-coveted maiden Grand Slam title, as the German dismantled 26th seed Jakub Mensik 7-5 6-2 3-6 6-3 on Friday to reach the final of the French Open again.The 29-year-old, who has lost three major finals, including one at Roland Garros two years ago, will face 10th seed Flavio Cobolli for the title, after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness ahead of their all-Italian clash.Long denied by the golden generation of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, and more recently by young guns Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Zverev will look…
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Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi headed the Kingdom’s delegation participating in the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), held from June 1 to 12, 2026, in Geneva. The Kingdom’s delegation includes representatives of the three production parties: governments, employers, and workers. The minister addressed the conference’s plenary session today, emphasizing the importance of responsible artificial intelligence in shaping a more inclusive, productive, and sustainable future of work. The minister highlighted Saudi Arabia’s designation of 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to harnessing advanced technologies to serve people, development, and quality…
From banking and capital markets to Islamic finance and fintech, emerging partnerships are strengthening economic ties between Dubai and Central AsiaPublished: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 10:49 AM By: Aleksei Skorodumov | Partner ContentDubai’s resilience as a global hubDubai has long proven itself as one of the world’s most resilient and attractive financial hubs. Even in times of global uncertainty, the emirate continues to reinforce its position through advanced regulation, sophisticated infrastructure, and flexible economic policies that attract talent, investments, and startups. A clear example of Dubai’s appeal and strong fundamentals is the increased activity of seasoned international investment teams. Last…
AL AIN, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended a wedding reception hosted by the family of the late Mubarak Khalifa Abdullah Al Shamsi for the marriage of their son, Mohammed, to the daughter of Hamad Mubarak Ragash Al Shamsi, at Majlis Shiab Al Ashkhar in Al Ain Region.H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed congratulated the newlyweds and their families and wished them a happy and prosperous married life.The reception was also attended by several officials, family members and well-wishers. Source: Emirates News Agency
To enhance drivers’ experience on the road in Dubai, the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced traffic changes in Zabeel area, as part of Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project (Trade Centre Roundabout).The updates will go into effect on Saturday, June 6, the authority clarified, urging motorists to follow directional signs and plan their journeys in advance for a seamless trip.Changes in the area will include diverting traffic coming from Zabeel Palace Street towards the Trade Centre Roundabout to Al Majlis Street. In addition to this, access from Zabeel Palace Street and Al Mustaqbal Street intersection will be limited to…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has launched a new program to protect whistleblowers, witnesses, experts and victims, introducing a range of security measures aimed at safeguarding individuals involved in criminal and corruption-related cases. The program, established under the Law on the Protection of Whistleblowers, Witnesses, Experts and Victims, operates under the supervision of the Public Prosecutor and is managed by a committee that includes representatives from the Public Prosecution, Ministry of Interior, Presidency of State Security and the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha). Under implementing regulations published in the official gazette Umm Al-Qura, courts may hear witness testimony and expert opinions…
LONDON —Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor generated an undisclosed rental income from sub-letting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate that he leased from the Crown Estate, the public spending watchdog has revealed.The National Audit Office (NAO) report also revealed that the King pays the rent for accommodation in royal palaces for Mountbatten-Windsor’s daughters Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, who are not working royals.Mountbatten-Windsor — known as Prince Andrew until his brother King Charles III stripped him of his titles over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — lived at the Royal Lodge in Windsor for more than 20 years.The report couldn’t…
مباشر- أجرى مبعوثا الرئيس الأمريكي، دونالد ترامب، ستيف ويتكوف وجاريد كوشنر، زيارة إلى المختبر الوطني في أوك ريدج بولاية تينيسي، أمس الخميس، لعقد مشاورات مع فريق من الخبراء التقنيين، قد يكون له دور في مفاوضات الملف النووي الإيراني، بحسب ما أفاد موقع “أكسيوس”. وتأتي الخطوة في إطار مساعي البيت الأبيض للتوصل إلى مذكرة تفاهم مع إيران لإنهاء الحرب وبدء مفاوضات تفصيلية حول البرنامج النووي، مع تجهيز خبراء فنيين لدعم أي محادثات مستقبلية. وذكر التقرير أن الولايات المتحدة وإيران لا تزالان مختلفتين حول عدد من بنود الاتفاق، رغم أن مصادر أمريكية وإقليمية تشير إلى أن المفاوضات بلغت مراحلها النهائية، دون وضوح…
TOKYO, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Japan needs to rebuild between two and five ageing nuclear reactors by the 2040s and as many as 11 to 14 by the 2050s to secure a stable power supply, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a policy proposal on Friday.The proposal, outlined at a meeting on nuclear policy, reflects a shift towards greater reliance on atomic energy to help meet rising power demand and reduce costly fuel imports.The moves also come as demand for electricity is expected to rise sharply, driven by data centres for AI.Under the current energy plan,…
DUBAI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — The MENA Golf Tour has today announced the launch of its first-ever US Qualifying School, to be staged at the acclaimed Slammer & Squire course at World Golf Village in Florida from 13th to 15th October, a landmark step in the Tour’s global expansion and a clear signal of intent that the MENA Golf Tour is coming back stronger than ever for the 2026/27 season.The move marks the most significant international development in the Tour’s history. The MENA Golf Tour has used the period to accelerate its growth plans, with the US Q School…