JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia welcomed its first flight of pilgrims from Syria at King Abdulaziz International airport in Jeddah on Saturday. The General Directorate of Passports confirmed its full readiness to receive pilgrims for this year’s Hajj season, using all available resources to facilitate arrival»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call on Saturday from Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. During the call, the two sides discussed regional developments and efforts made by both countries to mainta»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the 2026 Amir Cup football final as Al Gharafa SC defeated Al Sadd SC 4-1 at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Saturday. Following the match, HH the Amir presented Al Gharafa with the Amir Cup trophy and gold medals, while Al Sad»»»

Tribune News Network Doha “Find your mountain, that one thing that lights your soul on fire. Climb it. And then hold the door for others.” That was the message Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani — the first Qatari to reach the highest peak on all seven continents and ski to the South Pole — broug»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa replaced several government officials and ministers on Saturday, including his own brother, in a partial government overhaul, state media reported. The new appointments, announced by Syria’s official SANA news agency, include former Homs governor Abdul Rah»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel set up ‌a clandestine military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and ​launched airstrikes against Iraqi troops who nearly discovered it, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter including US officials. »»»

The Financial Times published a remarkable report about how Hezbollah managed to rebuild its military capabilities after the Israeli war on Lebanon in 2024. The report starts with reminding that the residents of northern ‘Israel’ were promised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in late 2024 that »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Gharafa claimed a glorious successive Amir Cup trophy as they scored a roaring 4-1 triumph over Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd in the final at a packed Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani presented Al Gh»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has extended its partnership with beIN Media Group (beIN). The extension ensures customers across Qatar will continue to enjoy access to world-class sports and entertainment content, including the upcoming FIFA World Cu»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) organised a series of graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026, which included the College of Engineering, College of Sharia and Islamic Studies, College of Law, College of Education, College of Business and Economics, and the College of Arts and S»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties has won four Communitas Awards, underlining its pioneering role as a regional leader in smart, sustainable urban development recognising its approach to corporate social responsibility through strategic partnerships spanning education, technology, healt»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As summer sets in, Qatar’s coastline offers a refreshing way to experience the country, where tranquil northern shores, vibrant city beaches and dramatic desert landscapes come together along the Arabian Gulf. Whether it is a quiet morning by the water, a family day out or»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha To mark Europe Day 2026, the Embassy of Finland in Qatar announced the publication of a policy paper based on the seminar titled “Gulf, Nordic and Europe: The New Strategic Partnership for Human Capital and for Digital-Driven Future Economies,” held on January 29, 2026 at the U»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised a national workshop on healthcare-associated infection surveillance at Itqan Center for Innovation and Medical Simulation in Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City. More than 100 healthcare professionals participated in the t»»»

Tribune News Network Leipzig – Germany The Ministry of Transport (MoT) took part in the Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF), held in Leipzig, Germany, from May 6 to 8. Held under the Presidency of Azerbaijan and themed “Funding Transport Resilience”, the summit focused on addre»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched its Dhul-Hijjah Campaign for the season 1447 AH – 2026, under the slogan “The Most Blessed Days”. Driven by the generosity of donors in Qatar, the campaign seeks to mobilise support for the implementation of various humanitarian and developm»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) held a consultative meeting with United Nations agencies to strengthen cooperation in promoting and protecting human rights through sustainable partnerships and coordinated efforts. The event was held under the title “Sustaining Partne»»»

QNA NEW YORK The State of Qatar stressed the need for the international community to fulfil its responsibilities in confronting repeated Israeli violations and implementing relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, including Resolutions 2334 and 2803. It also reaffirmed its support for »»»

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour HE Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al Thani played a leading role at a significant side event entitled ‘Advancing Fair Recruitment to Achieve the Doha Declaration: From Commitment to Action’. In her address, Sheikha Najwa underscored the extraordinary timelin»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a celebration of leadership, learning and global impact, HEC Paris Doha marked the graduation of 144 participants at the Qatar Foundation Convocation 2026, underscoring its continued role in shaping responsible leaders for Qatar and beyond. Held as part of Qatar Foundat»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Global concern surrounding hantavirus has intensified following the emergence of confirmed and suspected infections aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, an incident that has drawn renewed international attention to one of the world’s deadliest rare viral diseases. While health »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) organised a series of graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026, which included the College of Engineering, College of Sharia and Islamic Studies, College of Law, College of Education, College of Business and Economics, and the College of Arts and S»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held separate phone conversations with foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Egypt to discuss bilateral cooperation and ongoing regional developments, particularly diplomatic efforts surro»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar participated in the tenth meeting of the Ministerial Committee on Food Safety of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held via video conference. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of Public Health His Excellency Mansoor bin Ebra»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has marked a significant milestone in cancer care with 500 patients having successfully transitioned through a Cancer Survivorship Programme, since its launch two years ago, to routine follow-up appointments at Primary Health Care Corporatio»»»

Prime Minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre met with Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia His Excellence Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi in Mogadishu on Saturday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries. (QNA)»»»

Prof. Usama AL Alami “Get well soon.” These are words often offered with sympathy to people living with diabetes, heart disease, or cancer. Yet those living with obesity or overweight rarely hear them. Instead, they are often met with blame — told to eat less, exercise more, or accused of being laz»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has launched a new vessel for marine monitoring and scientific research, reinforcing efforts to enhance Qatar’s environmental surveillance system, expand field capabilities, and support marine protection and research programmes. In a st»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has congratulated Al Gharafa SC following the club's victory in the 2026 Amir Cup final. Al Gharafa defeated Al Sadd SC 4-1 in the final held on Saturday evening at Khalifa International Stadium. In a post shared on his official X account, HH the Am»»»

LONDON: They are known as the “zero-dose children” — infants who have received neither of the two measles vaccine doses needed to protect them from a disease that kills 95,000 children globally each year. Save the Children says ongoing conflict across the Middle East and North Africa is pushing tha»»»

TORONTO: Lionel Messi had a goal and two assists to become the fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goal contributions, and Inter Miami doubled up Toronto FC 4-2 on Saturday, upping their winning streak on the road to six. Messi’s effort gives him 59 goals and 41 assists in 64 regular-season »»»

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the war in Ukraine was winding down, slamming Western support for Kyiv, as the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marked by mutual accusations of violations. Putin spoke after telling soldiers at the scaled-down parade in Moscow that t»»»

by Mahmoud Hammad Hisham El-Qousi, managing director of the company MH Financial consulting, said that the company intends to do the restructuring of a number of companies in the textile, tourism and renewable energy sectors with capital amounting to LE200 million pounds in preparation for placing »»»

Thiago Avila, a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, arrives to attend a hearing at the Ashkelon Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon, Israel, on May 3. Israel has said he and Saif Abukeshek will be released Saturday. Photo by Abir Sultan/EPA May 9 (UPI) -- Two activists being held in Israel after the co»»»

Doha: Qatar, seeking a hat-trick of Asian Cup titles, will face four-time champions Japan, Thailand and Indonesia in Group F after the final draw for the continent’s premier tournament produced an intriguing set of fixtures. Qatar defeated Jordan 3-1 in February 2024 to retain the crown they first »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 20:50 on Saturday 09-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy »»»

DOHA: Msheireb Properties has received four Communitas Awards, an international initiative that recognises businesses and organisations committed to creating a positive impact within their communities. According to Msheireb Properties, winning these three sustainability awards demonstrates its comm»»»

LONDON: Liverpool missed the chance to all but secure Champions League action next season after a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, while Manchester United were frustrated in a goalless stalemate at Sunderland on Saturday. Ryan Gravenberch’s sweet strike gave Liverpool the perfect start in the sixth minute»»»

ALGIERS, Algeria: France and Algeria set aside a two-year diplomatic falling-out to agree to intensified cooperation on domestic security and defence in a meeting Saturday between Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune and French armed forces minister Alice Rufo. As part of Rufo's visit, France's a»»»

BUNIA: A militia attack killed at least 69 people in Ituri province in the troubled northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, local and security sources told AFP Saturday. Armed men affiliated with the Codeco militia carried out the attack at the end of April, said the sources. The lack of sec»»»

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast generally stable weather across the UAE from Sunday until May 14. Conditions are expected to remain fair overall, with occasional periods of active winds, blowing dust, and morning humidity along coastal areas. Light fog may also form in some no»»»

Doha, Qatar: 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 of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral co»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Breach of Truce Questions US’ Diplomatic Seriousness: Iran’s Araqchi 09-05-2026 23:00 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said recent»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:10 on Saturday 09-05-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles in Shamaa town with a loi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 20:20 on Saturday 09-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy »»»

Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAleks Phillips Getty ImagesMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appeared to soften the announcement after it provoked widespread criticism Parents in Mexico have criticised a plan»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday the war in Ukraine was "heading to an end", blasting Western countries for helping Ukraine. "And they started ratcheting up the confrontation with Russia, which continues to this day. I think it is heading to an end, but it's still a serious matter,»»»

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer named former Premier Gordon Brown as his envoy on global finance on Saturday, turning to a man credited with shoring up banks during the financial crisis to bolster his support after a crushing local elections defeat. Starmer is on the back foot after his»»»

WASHINGTON: Buzz Aldrin observing a “fairly bright light source” while aboard the Apollo 11. A mysterious object making “multiple 90-degree turns” at a speedy clip. A blaringly bright object doing corkscrew twists over the skies in Kazakhstan. Those are some of the details in a new batch of files o»»»

RIYADH: Record winners Japan were drawn in the same group as champions Qatar for next year’s AFC Asian Cup, while hosts Saudi Arabia will meet Kuwait, Oman and Palestine. The draw for the 2027 edition of the continent’s showpiece event, which runs from January 7 to February 5, took place on Saturda»»»