The Board of Trustees of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has appointed Princess Dr Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as Chief Executive Officer of FII Institute.
The United States said it has completed a series of retaliatory strikes against Iranian assets following the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter, while Iran responded by launching missiles and drones toward American-linked targets in the Gulf, raising fresh concerns over regional stability even as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain on track.
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Iran had shot down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond, deepening doubts about prospects for peace between the two countries. Two US pilots involved in the incident were uninjured, said media reports.
Iran and Israel said on Monday they had halted attacks against each other following an appeal from US President Donald Trump, while US forces simultaneously escalated pressure on Tehran by disabling an oil tanker attempting to reach an Iranian port in defiance of Washington's naval blockade.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Sport and the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) has announced that five more sports clubs in the country are being offered for privatisation.
FIFA has appointed Emirati legal advisor Mohammed Al Kamali as Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026 finals, to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has announced that Monday, June 15, will be an official holiday for Dubai Government entities, departments and institutions in observance of the Islamic New Year 1448 AH.
Israel launched strikes against military targets in western and central Iran early Monday, defying reported calls from US President Donald Trump for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from retaliatory action following an Iranian missile attack on Israel.
The US government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, as Tehran followed up a wave of strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain with further drone launches.
Bahrain announced on Saturday that its air defences intercepted Iranian missiles, while strongly condemning Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait earlier in the day.
