Dh9.4 billion invested by ADFD in Jordan’s strategic projects since 1974
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed strategic development projects in Jordan worth more than Dh9.4 billion since 1974, supporting key sectors that have contributed to advancing socioeconomic development, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life across th»»»
Dh9.4 billion invested by ADFD in Jordan’s strategic projects since 1974
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed strategic development projects in Jordan worth more than Dh9.4 billion since 1974, supporting key sectors that have contributed to advancing socioeconomic development, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life across th»»»
KulinaryaQatar to stage grand Philippine Independence Day celebration in Doha
Darlene Regis Doha KulinaryaQatar is set to bring Filipino heritage, culture and community spirit to the forefront through a full-day celebration marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day under the theme “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (Freedom. Future. History.). The celebration will take »»»
World Cup makes football a means to unite people, promote understanding: Sheikha Alya
QNA New York FIFA World Cup embodies the values that make football a global means of uniting people and promoting human understanding, Permanent Representative of Qatar to the UN HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani has said. Sheikha Alya said that Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup 2022, as the f»»»
Diplomats XI clinch first Toastmasters Vs Diplomats Cricket Cup 2026 Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The inaugural Toastmasters vs. Diplomats Cricket Cup 2026 concluded with a thrilling contest as Diplomats XI secured a narrow two-wicket victory over Toastmasters XI at the Kreeq Sports Grounds in Wakra, Qatar, on Thursday. The high-scoring 20-over friendly match brought t»»»
US universities add Doha Historical Dictionary to their digital libraries
QNA Doha Three US universities - the University of Michigan, the University of Washington, and Georgetown University in Qatar - have added the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language to their digital libraries, reflecting the growing interest in the dictionary in Western academic circles.»»»
QU, Qatar Shell celebrate achievements of 3rd cohort of ‘Shell Intilaaqah – Qatar’
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), in partnership with Qatar Shell, celebrated the achievements of the third cohort of the “Shell Intilaaqah – Qatar” programme in a ceremony that reflects inspiring stories of resilience, growth, and the rediscovery of potential. The programme welcomed»»»
QU unveils Summer Research Internship Programme 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) launched the 8th cycle of its Summer Research Internship Programme (SRIP 2026), for undergraduate and graduate students reaffirming its commitment to strengthening a vibrant ecosystem of research, innovation, and scientific discovery among the nation’»»»
Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation honours winners of ‘Destination Imagination’ programme
Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation organised a ceremony to honour the winning school teams of the ‘Destination Imagination’ programme for the 2025-2026 academic season. The programme was implemented in public and private schools across Qatar in partnership with the Minis»»»
Amir joins Trump, regional leaders in talks on de-escalation efforts
QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in a joint telephone call with the US President Donald Trump and several regional leaders to discuss evolving regional and international developments amid growing security and political challenges. The»»»
Qatar Leadership Center celebrates graduation of "Qiyadat 2026" cohort
Doha: Qatar Leadership Center (QLC) celebrated the graduation of its thirteenth cohort, "Qiyadat 2026", which included 122 graduates from the National Leadership Program and 44 graduates from the Executive Master's in Leadership Program. Attending the ceremony were HE Chairperson of the Board of Di»»»
Rubio slams Qassem's 'reckless call to overthrow govt.'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Hezbollah in a statement Sunday of trying to plunge Lebanon "back into chaos." Rubio denounced what he called Hezbollah's "reckless call to overthrow Lebanon's democratically elected government" and said the pro-Iran armed group was "actively trying to dr»»»
Qassem: Disarmament is annihilation and we cannot accept it
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expressed hope Sunday for an agreement between Iran and the United States and that Lebanon, where Israel and the Iran-backed group are at war, would be part of its terms. Hezbollah and Israel have clashed since the militants drew Lebanon into the Middle East war on March»»»
Israeli strikes on south Lebanon kill 2 including paramedic
Lebanon's health ministry said two people including a paramedic from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee were killed Sunday in Israeli strikes on the south that also wounded six other rescuers. "Successive Israeli enemy strikes on the town of Arab Salim in the Nabatieh district killed»»»
Netanyahu says Trump agrees Israel has right to confront threats 'including in Lebanon'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he and U.S. President Donald Trump had agreed that any final deal with Iran must fully end the Islamic republic's "nuclear threat". Netanyahu was referring to a conversation between the two leaders on Saturday night, which Trump had earlier s»»»
Blaze at Seven Stars Mall in Herzliya brought under control after evacuation
Israeli fire and rescue authorities said firefighters had brought under control a fire that broke out at the Seven Stars Mall in the city of Herzliya after the shopping complex was evacuated as a precaution. The Fire and Rescue Services said firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene after fla»»»
Syria wraps up pivotal elections ahead of new parliament session
DAMASCUS: Predominantly Kurdish areas of northeastern Syria held a ballot on Sunday to choose representatives for the country’s transitional parliament, following an agreement this year on integration under central authorities. In a process that began last year and has been criticized as undemocrat»»»
Syria pushes for academic reforms to meet needs of employment sector
DAMASCUS: Syria’s Education Minister has called for an urgent overhaul of the country’s academic curricula and practical training methods to better prepare people for the workforce. Mohammed Abdul Rahman Turko was speaking at a meeting in Damascus between his ministry and the German Agency for Inte»»»
US public opinion finally sours on Israel: what next?
US public opinion is turning ever more sharply against Israel, a country that for decades has enjoyed a special place in American society and government and long relied on US support for its security and survival. This shift is most evident in opinion polls. This month, a poll by The New York Times»»»
Trump cools optimism: Iran deal may be closer — and further away — than it seems
Dubai: After signalling that a US-Iran agreement could be announced within hours, US President Donald Trump abruptly shifted to a more cautious tone Sunday, saying Washington would not “rush into a deal” and stressing that negotiations still required time and precision. The sudden change in messagi»»»
Hezbollah Chief Says Hopes for Iran-US Deal and That It Includes Lebanon
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expressed hope Sunday for an agreement between Iran and the United States and that Lebanon, where Israel and the Iran-backed group are at war, would be part of its terms. Hezbollah and Israel have clashed since the group drew Lebanon into the Middle East war on March 2 b»»»
Saudi Arabia, other Muslim countries condemn far-right Israeli minister’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, strongly condemned on Sunday the “appalling, humiliating, and unacceptable” acts committed by an extremist Israeli minister against activists from a flotilla to Gaza. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister It»»»
Foreign Ministers of Eight Arab and Islamic countries condemn in the strongest terms the appalling actions of an extremist Israeli minister against participants in the Gaza-bound Flotilla
Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye strongly condemn the appalling, »»»
Jazeera Airways expands its European network with new direct Kuwait–London Luton flights starting July 8
Jazeera Airways announced the launch of its first direct commercial flights to London Luton Airport from Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 5, expanding its European network amid rising travel demand. The Kuwaiti budget carrier said the new route would begin operating on July 8 with four fligh»»»
Oman issues 21-day health monitoring advisory for travellers from Ebola-hit countries
Oman Civil Aviation Authority issued new travel guidance urging passengers arriving from countries affected by the Ebola outbreak to monitor their health for 21 days, following international health alerts linked to cases in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The authority said the adv»»»
UAE, Arab foreign ministers strongly condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla detainees
Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar strongly condemn the appalling, degrad»»»
UAE, Arab foreign ministers strongly condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla detainees
Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar strongly condemn the appalling, degrad»»»
Hezbollah chief says hopes for Iran-US deal and that it includes Lebanon
BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem expressed hope on Sunday for an agreement between his group’s backer Iran and the United States and that Lebanon would be part of its terms. “God willing, this agreement will be finalized and there are signs of its completion, and accordingly that we too will be »»»
Russia Kills 4 in Massive Ukraine Attack Using Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russia pounded Kyiv with a massive bombardment that killed four people, authorities said Sunday, with Moscow unleashing its nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile in one of the largest barrages in the more-than-four-year war. Multiple rounds of loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capit»»»
Israel PM Says Trump Agreed Any Final Iran Deal Must End ‘Nuclear Threat Entirely’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he and US President Donald Trump had agreed that any final deal with Iran must fully end the Islamic republic's "nuclear threat". Netanyahu was referring to a conversation between the two leaders on Saturday night, which Trump had earlier sai»»»
Sheikh Qassem on Resistance and Liberation Day hails the Martyred Leaders Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, Sheikh Ragheb Harb, Sayyed Abbas Al-Moussawi, and Hajj Imad Mughniyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem on Resistance and Liberation Day hails the Martyred Leaders Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, Sheikh Ragheb Harb, Sayyed Abbas Al-Mouss»»»
Saudi property sector posts solid Q1 growth amid regional uncertainty
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite regional tensions, supported by structural demand drivers, regulatory reforms and continued investor confidence, according to CBRE. In its latest market review, the real estate consultancy said the Kin»»»
Turkish Riot Police Force Ousted Opposition Leadership Out of Headquarters
Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, deepening a crisis at the heart of Türkiye's democracy. Clouds of tear gas billowed within the Republican People's Party (CHP) building while those inside »»»
Report: Macron Warns Belarus Against Involvement in Ukraine War
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday warned Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, a key Russian ally, against an involvement in Moscow's war against Ukraine, a source close to Macron said. The warning was made during the first reported phone call between the two leaders since the early days»»»
Israeli Strikes Pound South, East Lebanon
Israeli strikes hit south and east Lebanon on Sunday, state media reported, a day after 11 people were killed in a single raid on the south despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Saturday's strike in Sir al-Gharbiyeh "resulted in a massacre whose final toll is 11 dead including a child an»»»
Trump Says No Rush for Iran Deal, US Blockade Stays
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, appearing to dampen hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised by both sides a day earlier. The US blockade on Iranian ships on the Strait of Hormuz w»»»
Macron warns Belarus against involvement in Ukraine war: source
Warsaw: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday warned Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, a key Russian ally, against an involvement in Moscow's war against Ukraine, a source close to Macron said. The warning was made during the first reported phone call between the two leaders since the ea»»»
Iran and US closing in on deal to end war
The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington's top diplomat said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear program. Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a n»»»
Iran and US closing in on deal to end war, Rubio says announcement possible Sunday
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington’s top diplomat said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear program. Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy drones targeted the town of Doueir in southern Lebanon again - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy drones targeted the town of Doueir in southern Lebanon again 24-05-2026 16:41 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-M»»»
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump Israel would remain free to act against threats in Lebanon during a phone call about an emerging agreement between Washington and Iran on Saturday, an Israeli source said. Trump said Washington and Iran had “large»»»
MoHESR bridges gap between classrooms and industry
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) – represented by the Industry-Academia Collaboration Working Group, part of the Advisory Committee for Higher Education and Future Skills – organised a national virtual event entitled ‘Bridging Economic Sector and Academia’. The even»»»
Three American Universities add Doha Historical Dictionary to their digital libraries
Doha, Qatar: Three US universities - the University of Michigan, the University of Washington, and Georgetown University in Qatar - have added the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language to their digital libraries, reflecting the growing interest in the dictionary within Western academic »»»
‘Cockroach party’ goes viral in India after top judge’s remarks on youth
NEW DELHI: A new cockroach-themed youth movement has gone viral in India, attracting nearly 23 million followers, after the chief justice’s remarks were widely interpreted as comparing unemployed young people to pests. The Cockroach Janata Party identifies as a “satirical political party,” and its »»»
Saudi Arabia arrests 8,943 illegal residents in one week nationwide crackdown
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior said security forces have arrested 8,943 illegal residents during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out from May 14 to 20 in coordination with other government agencies. The ministry said those arrested included 4,638 violators of residency regulations, 2,8»»»
Qatar, Arab and Islamic nations condemn Somaliland move to open ‘embassy’ in Jerusalem
Doha Foreign ministers from Qatar and 15 Arab and Islamic countries have strongly condemned what they described as the illegal and unacceptable move by the self-declared Somaliland region to open a purported “embassy” in occupied Jerusalem, calling it a serious violation of international law and es»»»
Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, other Muslim countries condemn opening of Somaliland embassy in Jerusalem
RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, strongly condemned on Sunday the opening of a “purported” Somaliland embassy in Jerusalem. Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, is opening the embassy in Jerusalem after Israel became the first, and so far on»»»
Al Nassr prepares record offer to lure Pep Guardiola after Manchester City exit, eye reunion With Cristiano Ronaldo
Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr FC is reportedly preparing what Spanish media described as a record-breaking financial package to persuade Pep Guardiola to take over as head coach following his departure from Manchester City. Spanish newspaper Marca reported that the Saudi club was willing to offer Guardio»»»
Hezbollah’s asymmetric warfare hardens Israel’s resolve as Lebanon pays in blood and rubble
BEIRUT: Israel and Hezbollah press on with their campaigns of military pressure across southern Lebanon, a land now stripped of both inhabitants and structures south of the Litani River. Israeli fire is creeping rapidly north of the river as well. The tactics on display are strikingly mismatched, y»»»
John Fabian, astronaut who accompanied Prince Sultan on space mission, dies at 87
RIYADH: Former NASA astronaut John Fabian, who flew alongside Prince Sultan bin Salman on the landmark STS-51-G mission in 1985, has died at the age of 87. Fabian was part of the seven-member crew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery during the mission that carried Prince Sultan into orbit, the first tim»»»