Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during which they discussed bilateral ties and cooperation between the two nations in support of their mutual interests. The two lea»»»

Banks and mortgage companies participating in the Affordable Housing Initiative have provided financing worth EGP 73.09bn to more than 583,700 clients until August 2024. According to a report from the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Support Fund, 22 participating banks have injected around EGP »»»

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, issued a joint statement during Anwar’s official visit to commemorate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. This visit marks Anwar’s second as Prime Minister, underscoring the strengthening ties between thes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they d»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed the close fraternal relations between the two countries and prospects for expanding b»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed re»»»

Washington, May 23 (SANA) Diplomatic and military channels across the Middle East and beyond appeared to intensify on Saturday, with U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting he could decide within days whether to resume military action against Iran, while Pakistan’s army chief concluded back-to-back »»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a phone call on Saturday with President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they discussed the close fraternal relations between the two countries and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation»»»

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and the Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Cairo on Monday to sign the agreement to officially launch Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, in Dabaa on the north coast. After the signing ceremony, El-Sisi and Putin announced the results of their talks on bi»»»

RIYADH: Older pilgrims who performed Hajj decades ago say the pilgrimage has undergone a dramatic transformation over the years, evolving from a physically demanding journey into a highly organized experience. The pilgrimage experience today is supported by modern transportation networks, cooling t»»»

Doha, May 23 (SANA) Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed regional developments and international efforts to maintain peace and security during a phone call on Saturday. According to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the two leaders reviewed the latest develop»»»

Syria's Interior Ministry announced on Saturday the arrest of a former officer in Bashar al-Assad's regime holding the rank of major general and accused of committing crimes and violations. In a statement, the ministry said that "based on precise monitoring and surveillance operations, Internal Sec»»»

RIYADH: As Hajj season brings millions of people into the holy sites, its environmental impact is most visible in the volume of waste generated over a short period. According to official data from the National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), during last year’s Hajj season household waste totale»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of the United Arab Emirates HE Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the cal»»»

N'DJAMENA: Supported by benevolent donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has dispatched a food aid convoy to the Massaguet area, about 70km from the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, as part of an urgent humanitarian response. The initiative coincides with the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and its 'Greates»»»

Hezbollah said Saturday that a message from Tehran showed that Iran would not abandon the Lebanese militant group and that the Islamic republic's latest proposal to end the US-Iran war included a ceasefire in Lebanon. Iran-backed Hezbollah said in a statement that its chief Naim Qassem had received»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar convened a high-level event alongside the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly to explore healthy longevity as a lifelong investment strategy, engaging ministers, leaders, and health experts from around the world. The high-level event was co-sponsored by Japan, the Republi»»»

GENEVA: The State of Qatar convened a high-level event alongside the 79th World Health Assembly to explore healthy longevity as a lifelong investment strategy, engaging ministers, leaders, and health experts from around the world. The high-level event was co-sponsored by Japan, the Republic of Finl»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor of the sisterly State of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan»»»

NEW YORK: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), represented by Managing Director Hassan Al Thawadi, took part in a high-level reception at United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark World Football Day. The event showcased the enduring impact of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the »»»

Share: Map- The Iran-aligned Houthis, controlling much of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, have reportedly utilized their position to threaten and disrupt shipping in Bab el Mandeb as countries try to bypass Hormuz Here is the Latest on the Middle East war Iran’s ​top negotiator ​and Parliament Speaker Moham»»»

Israel kept up strikes on Lebanon on Saturday, hours after overnight raids on the country's south and east, including one that damaged a hospital, its chief executive told AFP. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli airstrikes on around a dozen locations in the south on Sat»»»

MANILA: With her family’s utility bills rising in the Philippines, Lordeth, a US-based caregiver, has lately been considering taking on an extra job. Though with her current job enables her to send around $1,800 — half her salary — home every month, she is no longer certain that will be enough as p»»»

ISTANBUL: Activists detained when their flotilla attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza say they have been mistreated at the hands of Israeli soldiers, describing beatings, tasers and attack dogs. The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 250 mi»»»

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s healthcare system is prepared for Hajj — one of its most demanding seasons of the year. From medical teams to supplies, preventative and response methods are in place to handle everything from heat exhaustion to illnesses across the holy sites. Medical supply chain services co»»»

An Israeli strike killed five police officers in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, said a hospital and the Palestinian territory's police force, which operates under Hamas authority "Five martyrs, all police officers, and a number of wounded -- one of whom is in critical condition -- arrived fol»»»

Share: The Strait of Hormuz : More than 20,000 sailors are on vessels stuck in the Gulf. Iran has been effectively blocking the Strait of Hormuz and has been charging as much as $2 million per ship in tolls. European Union nations moved Friday toward imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and othe»»»

Israel warned the residents of 10 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately to avoid planned air strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets. "In light of the terrorist Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the army is compelled to act forcefully against it. The arm»»»

CAIRO: A Saudi-backed, big-budget action film shot largely in Riyadh, “7 Dogs” is positioning itself as one of the most ambitious productions to emerge from the region. Set for release on May 27, with a red carpet premiere in Cairo on May 22, the film brings together a major Arab ensemble featuring»»»

An International Youth Tourism Forum-Festival under the motto «Friendship, Unity and Cooperation» is being held in the city of Kadamdzhay in Batken region. The press service of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. According to the statement, the event aims to deve»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Badr Abdelatty. During the call, the two si»»»

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of mounting tensions between the two leaders, plunging the debt-stricken West African nation deeper into political uncertainty. Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye »»»

The first group of French activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla returned to Paris on Friday after being detained and then deported by Israel amid international outcry. They described what they said was a violent, humiliating ordeal – including sexual abuse – after they were detaine»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held a phone call on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with HE Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic»»»

Ten Turkish citizens accused of being ISIS members have been arrested in Syria, Turkish state media said on Saturday. The 10 -- for whom Interpol had issued international alerts, or Red Notices -- were apprehended in a joint operation by the Turkish and Syrian intelligence services, they said. Nine»»»

Dubai: Iran Civil Aviation Organization announced the temporary closure of airspace over western Iran on Saturday, as diplomatic efforts to reach a potential agreement between Tehran and Washington continued alongside reports that the United States military was preparing for possible new strikes ag»»»

LONDON: An England tournament squad announcement and a media meltdown are not new bedfellows. There was something all too predictable about the furor — from the keyboard warriors as well as seasoned hacks — surrounding Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad announcement on Friday, which followed a series »»»

The makers of “7 Dogs” set out to do more than produce an action film to international standards. Their aim was to deliver a visual spectacle shaped by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, built on a strategic vision for a transcontinental thriller with Hollywood-level technical standard»»»

The Council for Foreign and Defense Policy, founded in 1992 in Moscow, brings together politicians, business leaders, military, and media figures to support Russia’s strategic foreign and defense policies and strengthen state and civil society. Sputnik goes live as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey L»»»

The Pakistani community in the United Arab Emirates has been informed that the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of Pakistan in will remain closed during the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays. According to official announcements, both missions will suspend routine consular and »»»

Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court has set July 1 for its first hearing in a lawsuit challenging the validity of Ali al-Zaidi’s designation as prime minister, the first legal move of its kind since the current government was formed. The court date comes as political forces that failed to push through the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Arabic-language writers are being invited to place their work in contention for the Radwa Ashour Award for Arabic Literature – an accolade established by Qatar Foundation and the University of Granada that reaffirms their joint commitment to nurturing Arabic literary excellence through»»»

The last Australian women and children held in a northeast Syria camp housing relatives of suspected foreign militants left the site this week seeking to return home, a camp official told AFP on Saturday. "Twenty-one Australians left Roj camp" on Thursday -- seven women and 14 children, aged eight »»»

DUBAI: Cairo rolled out the red carpet on Friday night for the premiere of Saudi-backed action blockbuster “7 Dogs,” with a guest list packed with Arab cinema heavyweights and international stars. Held ahead of the film’s global release on May 27, the premiere drew some of the region’s biggest name»»»

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a letter to EU leaders that a German proposal to grant Ukraine "associate" membership of the European Union was "unfair" because it would leave Kyiv without a voice inside the bloc. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested allowing Ukraine to participate »»»

In a significant development for the Eastern Mediterranean energy landscape, President Nikos Christodoulides has revealed that energy companies from the Persian Gulf are eyeing opportunities to explore natural gas reserves off the southern coast of Cyprus. This announcement, made during a prestigio»»»

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TEHRAN: Tehran accused the United States of “excessive demands,” Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic republic considered the latest peace proposal. Pakistan’s powerful army chief arrived in Tehran»»»

Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands,” Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and Iranian leaders considered the latest peace proposal. Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday to bolster me»»»

A Tunisian court sentenced the former head of the national anti-graft body to 10 years in prison over charges including forging documents, his lawyer said on Friday. Chawki Tabib, who is also a prominent lawyer and the former head of the Tunisian bar association, was arrested last April. Defense la»»»