Dubai is rewriting its future in the language of innovation — where the word “impossible” has no place in its urban lexicon. As major global cities pursue expansion, Dubai chooses reinvention. The emirate is witnessing a new construction boom driven by five transformative mega projects that are red»»»

MANCHESTER: Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo’s strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool on Sunday. United were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, but imploded after the break to allow Arne Slot’s »»»

During the weekend, a friend invited me to discover a new burger spot, Place, located on Prince Sultan Road in Jeddah. Upon stepping inside, the restaurant gives off a grab-and-go vibe, though there is a dine-in area on the second floor. The interior follows a minimalist style designed in white and»»»

RIYADH: Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar received Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiar Saidov in his office at the Al-Hakam Palace on Sunday. During the reception, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed a number of topics of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency said in a re»»»

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,009 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 928 unexploded ordnances, 78 anti-tank mines, and three anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report. The explosives were planted indiscriminately across the »»»

RIYADH: In April, Art Jameel presented a diverse cultural and artistic program at Hayy Jameel, reflecting the vibrancy of Jeddah’s creative scene. The program combined artistic performances, practical training and community initiatives. It strengthened the presence of contemporary arts and deepened»»»

LONDON: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty held official talks in Cairo on Sunday to discuss various aspects of bilateral cooperation. Al-Shaibani and Abdelatty were joined by Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal Al-Shaar and Egyptian Mini»»»

WITTENBERG: As Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz roils the global economy, one German town has been scrambling to help make up the shortfall in essential supplies of fertilizers. Wittenberg is home to a chemical plant founded in 1915, in the midst of WWI. At that time, the aim was to produce n»»»

Three die after virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTinshui Yeung BBCThe MV Hondius was sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde Three people have died after a suspected virus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic, the World Health Organization »»»

Doha: Weather inshore until 6am on Monday will be relatively hot to moderate, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, conditions will be fine, the report added. Winds inshore will be northeasterly to northwesterly at 03 to 13 knots. Offshore, winds will be northeas»»»

As the price market price of a barrel of oil has increased significantly since the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran started two months ago and Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz in response, the United States has become the world's biggest exporter of oil. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Pr»»»

PRISTNA: Israeli forces on Sunday carried out a series of incursions into several towns and villages north of Tulkarm, in the occupied West Bank, including the towns of Saida, Attil, Ellar, and Deir Al-Ghusun. Local sources said the forces stormed and searched dozens of homes, damaging contents and»»»

Monterra Developments has entered Egypt’s real estate market through an Egyptian-Russian partnership, launching its first project, Monterra Bay, on the North Coast with investments estimated at EGP 25bn. CEO Mohamed Maamoun said the partnership combines financial investment with technical expertise»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani discussed strengthening bilateral ties and coordinating on regional developments during talks in Cairo, with Egypt reaffirming support for Syria’s unity and rejecting Israeli violations of its sovereignty. In a s»»»

K Developments has launched Palencia Plaza, a mixed-use project in Shorouk City, east Cairo, with investments estimated at EGP 1.5bn. The development forms part of the company’s expansion strategy in commercial, administrative, and medical real estate. Chairperson Omar El-Fayoumi said the project r»»»

Arady Misr for Planning and Project Management has announced the launch of “Masri”, an artificial intelligence agent designed to organize and analyze Egypt’s land market. According to the company, the system aims to move the market away from fragmented information and individual assessments toward »»»

US President Donald Trump said he will review Iran’s latest proposal to end the war but voiced strong scepticism over its prospects, signalling that significant differences remain despite renewed diplomatic efforts to contain the escalating regional conflict. Speaking to reporters in Florida, Trump»»»

Egypt’s economic trajectory is “reassuring” and maintains a strict balance between stimulating production and exports while ensuring fiscal discipline, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said. Speaking at a new round of the Egyptian-European economic dialogue in Cairo, Kouchouk said the government »»»

Livingyards has announced that the total investment value of its project portfolio has exceeded EGP 30bn, with targeted revenues projected to surpass EGP 50bn in the coming years. As part of its growth strategy, the company appointed Abdullah Lotfy as Managing Director to strengthen operations and »»»

The Sovereign Fund of Egypt has selected investment bank EFG Hermes to manage the offering of an approximate 20% stake in state-owned Misr Life Insurance on the Egyptian Exchange. The target date for executing the offering is before the end of the second half of this year, according to estimates fr»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), stressing its crucial role in financing development and infrastructure projects across Africa amid growing economic and geopolitical challenges. In a statement, Egypt’s presidency »»»

Big Ticket’s latest live draw delivered another memorable night and brought moments of celebration, with one participant walking away with the Dh25 million grand prize, while another celebrated a luxury car win. Abdul Rasheed Allipra Valappil Abdu, who won Dh25 million, is a 48-year-old driver from»»»

Sharjah : Marking the UAE’s year of the family, Sharjah Police have launched a month-long community awareness campaign titled “Awareness Begins at Home,” placing families at the centre of efforts to build responsible, value-driven generations. The initiative, led by the Security Media Department at»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:30 on Sunday 03-05-2026 a command headquarters belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Al-Bayya»»»

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, has crowned winners of the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup championship, which was held over two days at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai with broad participation from clubs and academies from across the UAE. The »»»

Doha: Net profits of companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) fell by 3.29% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 to QR 12.76 billion, compared with QR 13.19 billion in the same period of 2025. In a statement published on its website on Sunday, QSE said firms listed on its main market»»»

Madrid: World number one Jannik Sinner dispatched Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Madrid Open for the first time. The Italian claimed a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title and stretched his winning streak to 23 matches with a superb display in the Spanish capital. Only greats»»»

Beijing: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted 190 km west of Neiafu, Tonga at 1636 GMT on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 292.3 km, was initially determined to be at 18.54 degrees south latitude and 175.78 degrees west longitude.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:40 on Sunday 03-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles and soldiers in Al-Qantara »»»

H.E. Shaikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, will pay a visit to Türkiye on 4 May 2026.»»»

Rome: AC Milan relinquished their last, slim, hope of catching Inter at the top of the Seie A table as they subsided 2-0 on Sunday at mid-table Sassuolo. Inter Milan can clinch a 21st title should they win or draw against Parma later this evening. Should Inter lose, only second-placed Napoli, nine »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a modern surveillance camera at a Zionist command headquarters in the town of Al-Bayyada with a coordi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Namera vehicle carrying a command crew of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with a sw»»»

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected the offshore drilling rig Al-Qaher 2 in the Mediterranean Sea following the successful drilling of the Dennis West 1X exploratory well in the Temsah concession area off the coast of Port Said. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resou»»»

TLD has announced the launch of Westrict, a new mixed-use development in Sheikh Zayed, which will include a Tribute Portfolio Hotel & Residences in partnership with Marriott International. The project is strategically located along the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road within a rapidly expanding develop»»»

Egypt is ramping up efforts to significantly expand its export base, with a strategic target of increasing non-oil exports to $99bn by 2030, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem announced. Speaking at the launch of a new digital platform for automating environmental verification and conformity assess»»»

Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, on Sunday launched a new electronic portal and automated system for services provided by the Environmental Verification and Authentication Unit and specialised conformity units at the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC)»»»

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has directed the government to reinforce strategic commodity reserves, intensify anti-inflation measures, and expand spending on healthcare, education, and social protection during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. According to the presidency, the meetin»»»

Gaza: The Palestinian Center for Prisoners' Advocacy affirmed solidarity with Palestinian journalists detained in Israeli occupation prisons, numbering 45 journalists, who are facing difficult detention conditions and ongoing violations affecting their freedom and dignity. In a statement issued on »»»

Industrial sources in South Korea reported today that the founding family of the Samsung Group has completed the payment of inheritance taxes amounting to approximately 12 trillion won (8 billion US dollars) on the assets left by the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee. These payments, which were scheduled t»»»

Tunis, May 3 (TAP) - China has, since the beginning of May 2026, started implementing a full customs exemption (zero tariffs) on all goods imported from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, including Tunisia. This step...»»»

JEDDAH: The route for the Dakar Rally 2027 in Saudi Arabia will be unveiled at an official press conference in Paris, organizers announced on Sunday, as the Kingdom prepares to host the event for an eighth consecutive year. Saudi Motorsport Company, promoter of the rally, said the conference will b»»»

RIYADH: Lebanon’s former prime minister Fouad Siniora has forcefully defended the government’s decision to enter negotiations with Israel, insisting that such talks are firmly grounded in the country’s constitutional framework and should not be portrayed as an act of betrayal. Appearing on the Arab»»»

Dubai: Iran has outlined a three-stage proposal aimed at turning the fragile ceasefire with the United States into a permanent end to the war within 30 days, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The plan, sent via mediators, prioritises de-escalation and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while»»»

Lebanon’s central bank Governor Karim Souaid said on Sunday a prioritization of smaller depositors that make up mostly 90 percent of accounts is both economically rational and socially necessary, adding that an agreement with the International Monetary Fund is “the last credible pathway to anchor r»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the arrest of four infiltrators who attempted to enter the country illegally by sea. The official spokesperson for the Ministry, Colonel Staff Saud Abdulaziz Al Atwan, said the armed forces foiled a maritime infiltration attempt through Kuwai»»»

Ramallah: The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate (PJS) confirmed that 262 journalists have been martyred since the start of the Israeli aggression on October 7, 2023. Head of the syndicate's Freedoms Committee Mohammed Al Lahham explained that 261 journalists were martyred in the Gaza Strip and one»»»

Oman’s Ministry of Labour has warned companies of strict penalties for violating the annual midday work ban, as authorities step up inspections to reduce heat-related risks during the summer months. Dawood bin Sulaiman Al Ghafri, head of the ministry’s Occupational Safety Department, said non-compl»»»

DOHA: Media City Qatar has surpassed 500 licensed companies, reflecting sustained growth across its media and creative industries as companies continue to choose Doha as a base for their operations. In a press release, Media City Qatar said that the milestone represents a 60 percent increase since »»»

WASHINGTON: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that the United States was “suffocating” Iran’s leadership through an “economic blockade” launched alongside the US military offensive. “This began with the order last March from President Trump on max pressure, and three weeks ago the Presid»»»