Sana 9m

Syrian, Egyptian foreign ministers discuss boosting ties in Cairo

Cairo, May 3 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Sunday with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Cairo to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the two sides»»»

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Gulf News 16m

‘Prince of Arab Singing’ Hany Shaker dies after health battle

Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, widely known as the “Prince of Arab Singing”, has died following a prolonged illness, after his health deteriorated during treatment in France, local media reported. Shaker had been receiving medical care in France after suffering a complex health condition that include»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Qatari International Search, Rescue Group pay training, advisory visit to Egypt Search, Rescue Group

Cairo: The Qatari International Search and Rescue Group conducted a training and advisory visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt as part of a technical support program for the Egyptian Civil Protection Team. This visit is part of the team's preparations for obtaining international accreditation from t»»»

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Arab News 37m

UK PM’s threat to curtail pro-Palestine protests slammed as attack on free speech

LONDON: The UK prime minister’s threat to ban some protests against Israel’s actions in the Middle East has been condemned as an attack on free speech. A range of civil society, anti-war and rights groups criticized Keir Starmer after he said “there are instances” in which he would propose stopping»»»

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Arab News 37m

Bengaluru startup launches India’s first OptoSAR satellite for all-weather Earth imaging

NEW DELHI: A Bengaluru-based startup on Sunday launched India’s largest privately built satellite and the first enabling all-weather imaging of the Earth. Weighing 190 kg, the OptoSAR satellite was made by GalaxEye under its Mission Drishti. It is among India’s most advanced and was sent into orbit»»»

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Gulf News 53m

Longer days, rising heat: UAE enters May warming trend

The UAE is expected to experience a gradual rise in temperatures and longer daylight hours throughout May, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM noted that May is part of the spring transitional period, during which the sun continues its apparent northward movement from the equator»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Yemen’s Workers Face Harsh Unemployment and Unrelenting Hardship

As the world marks International Workers’ Day on May 1 each year, workers in Yemen have, for years following the Houthi coup and ensuing war, faced a starkly different reality marked by daily hardship and a struggle for survival amid economic and humanitarian conditions among the worst globally. Wo»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Dubai breaks ground on Blue Line Metro Project

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates launched the tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, spanning 30 kilometres and valued at AED 20.5bn. The Ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, gave the signal to start operati»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia arrests over 11,000 illegal residents in a week, deports nearly 15,000 in crackdown on illegal residency

Saudi Arabia has deported 14,855 illegal residents and arrested 11,300 others during a week-long security campaign, the Ministry of Interior said. The arrests were carried out during joint inspection campaigns between April 23 and April 29, involving security forces and relevant government agencies»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Nearly 100 officials detained in sweeping Saudi anti-graft crackdown

Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has arrested 97 government employees across multiple ministries and public bodies in a sweeping anti-corruption campaign, local media reported. The authority said the suspects face legal action over offences including bribery, embezzle»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Gold rush turns deadly: Eight shot dead in Egypt desert dispute

Eight people were shot dead and another injured after a gunman opened fire during a dispute among illegal gold miners in Egypt’s eastern desert near Safaga, security sources said. According to local media reports, the incident occurred inside a remote cave in a mountainous area, where groups of unl»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli Enemy Expands Attacks in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Enemy Expands Attacks in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire 03-05-2026 14:22 PM Smoke rises after Israeli strike on southern Lebano»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

PM Aldabaiba inaugurates 6th African Construction & Equipment Exhibition -with several international participants

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba inaugurated the 6th African Construction and Equipment Exhibition (2 to 5 May), yesterday, hosted at the Misrata International Fairgrounds, with wide participation from local and international companies specializing in construction, contract»»»

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Arab News 2h

Koora Break opens Riyadh HQ to drive global football media expansion

Riyadh: Koora Break has opened its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, marking a major step in the football media platform’s expansion following investment from Rio Ferdinand’s The Ferdinand Group. The Middle East and North Africa-based company’s new headquarters feature a fully equipped productio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies

WASHINGTON: The United States has approved $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies amid the US-Israel war on Iran. The sales come after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited emergency circumstances to fast-track the transfers without prior review by the US Congress. Israel and the Gulf states »»»

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Arab News 3h

GCC economies outperform global average in economic freedom index 

JEDDAH: Gulf Cooperation Council economies have strengthened their collective standing in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, outperforming the global average as reforms continue to reshape regulatory frameworks, market openness and investment conditions across the region. According to data release»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Southern Lebanese town of Haris is being subjected to Israeli aerial attack, shelling: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Southern Lebanese town of Haris is being subjected to Israeli aerial attack, shelling: Al-Manar correspondent 03-05-2026 12:54 PM Latest Ne»»»

Al Manar 3h

Israeli warplanes strike southern Lebanese towns of Jibshit and Arab Salim: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike southern Lebanese towns of Jibshit and Arab Salim: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon 03-05-2026 12:22 PM Lat»»»

Al Manar 4h

Israeli strike on Arab Salim claimed lives of two people and led to injury of two others including a child: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli strike on Arab Salim claimed lives of two people and led to injury of two others including a child: Al-Manar correspondent 03-05-20»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Global energy turmoil weighs on UK economy

London: The UK faces a new wave of economic pressure as the repercussions of the war in Iran ripple through global markets. Despite being continents apart, the interconnectedness of energy markets and supply chains impacts the daily reality of British families and businesses. UK Chancellor of the E»»»

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Naharnet 4h

'Angry Birds'-style video caricaturing Hezbollah draws rebuke

A video published by a Lebanese TV outlet caricaturing Hezbollah's leaders and fighters as characters from the "Angry Birds" mobile phone games drew a rebuke from the group, which called the clip "offensive". On social media, Hezbollah's supporters condemned what they considered the ridiculing of l»»»

Al Awsat 5h

Israel Attacks Southern Lebanon after New Evacuation Warning

Israel carried out heavy airstrikes in south Lebanon on Sunday after issuing new evacuation warnings for villages beyond the area it occupies, despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt fighting with Hezbollah. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move away from the vil»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Blue Oasis leads shift from bottled water to sustainable purification

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates is witnessing a major shift in water consumption habits, as consumers and businesses increasingly move beyond bottled water toward advanced filtration systems that support healthier and more sustainable lifestyles. With the UAE water purifier market projected to reac»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Hezbollah MP Hasan Fadlallah: Defending the homeland does not hinge on national consensus - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP Hasan Fadlallah: Defending the homeland does not hinge on national consensus 03-05-2026 11:24 AM Latest News Urgent News Hezbo»»»

Al Manar 5h

Hezbollah MP Hasan Fadlallah: In the face of aggression and occupation, resistance needs no permission - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP Hasan Fadlallah: In the face of aggression and occupation, resistance needs no permission 03-05-2026 11:23 AM Latest News Urge»»»

Arab News 5h

Bella Hadid celebrates her brand’s second anniversary

DUBAI: Bella Hadid is celebrating the second anniversary of her cosmetics brand, Orebella. She took to Instagram to mark the occasion, saying “Happy 2nd birthday to my baby (sic).” The 29-year-old US-Dutch-Palestinian supermodel thanked fans of the brand in the post. “What started as a dream in my »»»

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Al Manar 5h

Israeli warplanes stage series of strikes targeting towns of Sharqiyeh, Nmayriyeh, Arab Salim and Qsaibeh in Nabatieh district: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes stage series of strikes targeting towns of Sharqiyeh, Nmayriyeh, Arab Salim and Qsaibeh in Nabatieh district: Al-Manar co»»»

Al Manar 5h

Israeli Police Shuts Roads as Mass Meron Event Canceled over Hezbollah Threat

Israeli occupation police shut roads leading to Mount Meron on Sunday after the annual Lag B’Omer pilgrimage was canceled over “severe security threat” caused by Hezbollah attacks. The occupation police said that “due to tightened restrictions in the north amid repeated Hezbollah violations of the »»»

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Arab News 5h

Arab Cinema Center returns to Cannes with 4-day program

DUBAI: The Arab Cinema Center, in partnership with the Marche du Film, will return to the Cannes Film Festival with a four-day program from May 14 to 17, highlighting the continued growth and global reach of Arab cinema. Bringing together industry leaders, producers, talent representatives and deci»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Nissan Says Gulf Strategy Unchanged Despite Geopolitical Challenges

Nissan Motor Co.’s Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier said the Gulf and Middle East remain central to the company’s growth and profitability despite recent geopolitical challenges, adding that investment plans in the region remain unchanged. Cartier told Asharq Al-Awsat that the automaker »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Iran-Linked Cells Accused of Exploiting Chaos in Syria

The Syrian Interior Ministry has said the assassination of a Shiite cleric, seen as close to the government, marks a “dangerous escalation,” adding it is following with “great concern” what it described as “systematic” attempts in recent days to create instability, spread chaos, and undermine civil»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Israeli Statements Signal Prolonged Conflict in South Lebanon

Statements made by the Israeli military on war objectives in southern Lebanon, along with battlefield developments, point to a prolonged conflict, as Israel seeks demographic change and the removal of villages to pave the way for a future occupation, while Hezbollah shows signs of preparing for a l»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha opens ‘Resolutions: Evolving Realities’

Doha, Qatar: As part of its fifteenth anniversary programme, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art has opened Resolutions: Evolving Realities, a major exhibition reflecting on the institution’s origins while looking toward its future. On view from April 30 to August 22, 2026, across the museum’s Atrium»»»

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BBC 6h

Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow

Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google AFP via Getty ImagesPoliticians are accused of hiring young people to disrupt opponents' activities Wycliffe MuiaNairobi On a quiet Wednesday last month, a Kenyan politici»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Digital finance strategy attracts new wave of venture capital

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is rapidly emerging as a “magnet” for venture capital firms seeking stability and scale in the evolving digital finance landscape, as a deliberate policy focus on regulatory clarity and institutional-grade infrastructure reshapes investor confidence. Industry leaders expounded th»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Education Ministry explores ways to attract international students

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in collaboration with higher education institutions, has convened a high-level workshop to explore strategies for attracting international students and supporting the enrolment of students with disabilities in post-secondary educa»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

‘Qatar Foundation graduates join workforce as skilled leaders and innovators’

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s graduating class of 2026, with more than 1,000 students graduating this week, is not only marking an important chapter in their academic journey, but also the beginning of their role as professionals, innovators, and contributors to society. With more than 12,000 alu»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

UDST expands academic portfolio to support national workforce priorities

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has unveiled new academic programmes for the 2026–2027 academic year, reinforcing its strategic focus on applied education, research, and innovation aligned with Qatar’s long-term development goals. In an exclusive interview with»»»

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Jordan Times 8h

Arab Bank Group profits grow to $ 276m in Q1 2026

AMMAN — Arab Bank Group reported solid results for the first quarter of 2026, with 2 per cent increase in net income after tax reaching $275.8 million as compared to $271 million for the same period last year.The Group maintained its strong capital base with a total equity of $13.1 billion.Compared»»»

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Jordan Times 8h

APC net profit rises 28 per cent in Q1, surpassing JD60m

AMMAN — The Arab Potash Company (APC) reported a "strong" performance in the first quarter of 2026, with net profit rising 28 per cent to more than JD60 million, supported by higher sales, improved efficiency, and resilient logistics amid regional disruptions.Consolidated net sales revenue increase»»»

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France24 8h

Senior Iranian officer says renewed war with US ‘likely’

A senior Iranian officer on Saturday said that fresh fighting with the United States is “likely”, underscoring rising tensions after President Donald Trump dismissed Tehran’s latest negotiating proposal and issued fresh threats to attack the country.   A senior Iranian military officer said on»»»

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Arab News 13h

Trump says US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida/DUBAI: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but was waiting for ​the exact wording, while warning there was still the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Tehran misbehaves. A senior Iranian offici»»»

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Arab News 13h

Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike

SOLARES, Spain: Spain’s foreign minister on Saturday called for the immediate release of an activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli navy in international waters. Saif Abukeshek, a dual Spanish-Swedish citizen of Palestinian origin, was detaine»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15h

Qatar Calendar presents a packed programme of events in May

Tribune News Network Doha Aligned with Qatar’s summer season, Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, running from April to September 2026, sets the stage for a vibrant line-up of events and experiences across the country. Within the context, the May edition of Qatar Calendar highlights the beginning»»»

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Arab News 17h

’Angry Birds’-style video caricaturing Hezbollah draws rebuke

BEIRUT: A video published by a Lebanese TV outlet caricaturing Hezbollah’s leaders and fighters as characters from the “Angry Birds” mobile phone games drew a rebuke from the group, which called the clip “offensive” on Saturday. On social media, Hezbollah’s supporters condemned what they considered»»»

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Arab News 17h

Could a revived Trans-Arabian Pipeline map a new future?

RIYADH: Once a lifeline for Saudi oil, the Trans-Arabian Pipeline is now the Kingdom’s first industrial heritage site. But with chokepoint risks rising, could a modernized Tapline make commercial sense again? The Tapline, which began pumping in 1950, stretched 1,664 km from Saudi Arabia’s Eastern P»»»

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UPI 17h

U.S. warns European allies of weapons delivery delays - UPI.com

With U.S. munitions stockpiles reportedly lower than military leaders would like, the Pentagon has started warning allies that increased delays in weapons system deliveries -- ammunition for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS -- are on the horizon in coming months. File Photo by K»»»

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Arab News 18h

How Syria is dismantling IRGC networks, deepening Gulf Arab ties

LONDON: As Syria’s transitional government deepens ties with Arab Gulf states, it is also quietly trying to dismantle one of the most entrenched legacies of the war — Iran’s military and economic influence. Syria’s partnership with the Gulf countries has been building since late 2024, after a rebel»»»

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Daily News Egypt 18h

Trump declares Iran war over as Hormuz, nuclear talks resume

US President Donald Trump formally declared the war with Iran over, citing a ceasefire that has held since early April, as Washington and Tehran entered a new round of indirect negotiations mediated by Pakistan. The talks remain focused on two unresolved flashpoints: freedom of navigation in the St»»»

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UPI 18h

Iran: More fighting 'possible' after Trump rejected peace proposal - UPI.com

President Donald Trump departs the White House for Florida Friday. Trump spoke about Iran, saying he rejected the latest peace proposal. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo May 2 (UPI) -- An Iranian general said more fighting with the United States is "possible" after President Donald Trump »»»

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