Palestine Pioneer

AMMAN, JORDAN / MENA Newswire / – The World Bank approved a US$700 million loan for Jordan to support private investment, job creation and economic reforms. The financing falls under the Jordan Growth and Competitiveness Development Policy Financing II program. It supports steps linked to the…

South Korea exports reach record US$102.25 billion in June

India probes Rajesh Exports over gold trade records

BENGALURU, INDIA / MENA Newswire / – Indian investigators said one of the country’s largest gold exporters paid its managing director about Rs17,000 a month, roughly $180, despite reporting consolidated revenue of about Rs7.7 lakh crore. The Directorate of Enforcement said it found the pay detail during searches at nine premises…

China and EU trade chiefs set for Brussels talks

Japan’s Nikkei 225 clears 72,000 in record Tokyo rally

DWTC and -45dB launch modular meeting spaces in Dubai

Japan core machinery orders rebound 8.7% in April

AI chip demand lifts Singapore Q1 GDP growth to 6%

Business

AI chip demand helped Singapore beat its Q1 GDP estimate, with exports and manufacturing gains led by electronics and semiconductors.

GME posts strongest trading week in two decades

Dubai Green Corridor keeps cargo moving during disruptions

GME posts strongest trading week in two decades

GME recorded its strongest trading week in two decades, with Oman crude futures exceeding 69,052 contracts traded.

Dubai Green Corridor keeps cargo moving during disruptions

Dubai Customs’ Green Corridor kept diverted cargo moving through Hatta as April declarations neared 100,000 and trade value topped AED8 billion.

Air Arabia Q1 profit slips as regional disruption bites

Air Arabia posted AED 278 million in Q1 2026 net profit as regional airspace disruption cut capacity, while revenue rose to AED 1.8 billion.

EMSTEEL Q1 net profit jumps as margins widen

EMSTEEL reported AED 2.2 billion in Q1 2026 revenue as EBITDA rose 82% and net profit climbed 246% on wider margins for the Abu Dhabi group.

South Korea ICT exports hit $42.7 billion in April

South Korea ICT exports climbed to $42.7 billion in April as semiconductor demand drove a record annual gain and a wider trade surplus.

South Korea retail sales climb 5.6% in March

Business

South Korea major retailers posted a 5.6% March sales gain, with online channels taking a bigger share of consumer spending in the country.

Business

Syria gets US$225 million World Bank water health aid

Business

Dnata invests A$32 million in Western Sydney cargo hub

Business

Apple names John Ternus CEO as Tim Cook shifts roles

Business

UAE and Albania leaders deepen bilateral ties

Pakistan clears donkey meat exports to China from Gwadar

Pakistan cleared donkey meat and hide exports from Gwadar to China after a Chinese firm warned it would shut operations over delays there.

GCC beats global average in 2026 economic freedom index

GCC countries scored 66.9 in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, beating the global 59.9 average as the UAE, Qatar and Oman led the bloc overall.

CBUAE leaves base rate unchanged at 3.65%

CBUAE kept the UAE base rate at 3.65% after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, leaving the overnight liquidity framework unchanged.

Health

DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 1,307 with 377 deaths

June 30, 2026

Congo Ebola cases rise as outbreak widens

Ebola cases in DR Congo rise as WHO warns on spread

DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 598 as deaths reach 115

WHO reports 507 Ebola cases across Congo and Uganda

Global health bodies seek $518 million for Ebola response

WHO says Congo Ebola response improves as challenges remain

Travel

South Korea tourist spending hits record in May

Travel

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA / MENA Newswire / – Foreign tourist spending in South Korea reached a record 1.41 trillion won, or about $911 million, in May, as inbound card use rose sharply from a year earlier. The Korea Tourism Organization…

Travel

Emirates adds four weekly Dubai Accra flights

Travel

Emirates launches expanded travel insurance for global trips

Travel

Etihad adds free medical cover for Abu Dhabi visitors

May 20, 2026

Etihad expands Paris route with double daily A380 flights

April 21, 2026

flydubai adds daily Dubai Bangkok flights from July

April 18, 2026

Etihad expands Africa network with six new routes

Technology

Amazon sets $48B India investment plan through 2030

June 26, 2026

NEW DELHI, INDIA / MENA Newswire / – Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met Indian Prime…

Japan widens AI risk cooperation in updated safety plan

PM Modi strengthens India France technology and innovation ties in Nice

Automotive

Japan new car sales rise 1.8% in first half of 2026

Automotive

TOKYO, JAPAN / MENA Newswire / – Japan’s new car sales rose 1.8% in the first half of 2026, marking a second straight first-half gain for the domestic auto market. Automakers sold 2,387,189 new vehicles from January through June, including…

Porsche reveals bespoke 911 GT3 RS in Macadamiametallic

Porsche presents a one-off 911 GT3 RS by Sonderwunsch with Macadamiametallic paint, brown carbon fibre and couture design.

Mercedes-Benz unveils electric C-Class in Seoul

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the electric C-Class in Seoul, bringing its first battery-powered C-Class sedan with up to 762 km of WLTP range.

2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LEDs

MENA Newswire, ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA has unveiled the 2027 S-Class Sedan as a major update to its flagship luxury sedan, adding new lighting signatures, a revised cabin technology stack and expanded personalization choices. The automaker said the model introduces an illuminated front grille with three-dimensional chrome…