Americana has launched a Carpo location in Doha, with Mohamed Alabbar attending the opening alongside Ali Bin Hussein Al Fardan and Emirati artist Abdulmonem Al Ameri. Alabbar shared the occasion on Instagram, calling Qatar his second home. Read more →

Mohamed Alabbar has confirmed that Eagle Hills is developing a major new project in Abu Dhabi, with work already underway on part of it. A formal announcement is expected within months, alongside Emaar's planned 200 billion dirham master plan for Dubai. Read more →

Emirates will broadcast every 2026 FIFA World Cup match live on board via Sport 24, part of its ice in-flight entertainment system. Coverage runs from the opening game in Mexico to the 19 July final in the United States, with the full schedule also available in the June ice magazine. Read more →

Emirates has been named Best Airline in the Middle East at the APEX Airline of the Year Awards 2026, with the accolade based on passenger ratings covering seat comfort, in-flight service, dining, entertainment, and connectivity. The carrier also hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz aboard its A380 at ILA Berlin 2026. Read more →

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Shaimaa Yousuf Al Awadhi as undersecretary at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, responsible for labour market regulation and development. Read more →

South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2–1 in Guadalajara on Thursday, with Hwang In-beom scoring the equaliser and assisting the winner from substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu. The result puts South Korea second in Group A behind Mexico on goal difference. Read more →

Oil prices fell on Friday, extending weekly losses after Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran, easing fears of a Gulf escalation. Brent is on track to lose 4.2% for the week, though analysts warn the upside risk remains as long as prices hold above $80. Read more →

Gold is heading for a 3.2% weekly loss as inflation fears and expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike weigh on prices. An analyst warned the metal could drop below $4,000 if the Fed signals tightening. Read more →