The Peninsula 19m

Qatar delivers new batch of relief aid to displaced people in Lebanon

Beirut: Through its partners, Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) provided a new aid package to displaced people in the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon on Sunday, as part of its efforts to deliver urgent humanitarian support to those affected an»»»

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UPI 35m

OPEC agrees on another oil production boost as Strait remains blocked - UPI.com

OPEC+ members announced Sunday they would modestly boost production as worldwide oil supplies tighten and prices spike amid the American-Israeli war on Iran. File Photo by Olivier Matthys/EPA April 5 (UPI) -- Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Sunday they will aga»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure as Egypt intensifies de-escalation push

U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Sunday, warning that power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as concerns mounted over a wider regional spillover and Egypt stepped up diplomatic efforts to contain the cris»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Madbouly reviews strategic commodity stocks, wheat supply, and fiscal planning

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a series of high-level meetings on Sunday to assess Egypt’s preparedness on strategic commodities, the current local wheat supply season, and financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussions covered the availability of essential goods in domestic»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Moroccan Prime Minister arrives in Cairo for first session of joint coordination committee

Egypt and Morocco on Sunday launched the first session of a joint coordination and follow-up committee, a move officials said establishes a new stage of bilateral relations aimed at achieving full economic integration. Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch arrived at Cairo International Airport o»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt FM says attracting foreign direct investment is top government priority

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday that attracting foreign direct investment constitutes a top priority for the Egyptian government, as the country seeks to deepen its economic partnership with the United States. During a meeting with a delegation from the American Chamber of Co»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt steps up efforts to build business trust through tax reforms: Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said the government is intensifying efforts to build trust with the business community through tangible facilitation measures, as part of a broader push to modernise Egypt’s tax system and expand the tax base. He noted that meaningful progress is being made in tra»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt’s banking sector NFA falls to $27.4bn in February: CBE

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said net foreign assets (NFA) of the banking sector declined by around 7.1% in February 2026 to $27.39bn, down from $29.51bn in January, reflecting pressures linked to commercial banks financing a partial exit of foreign investors from local debt instruments amid the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Syria: Two arrested over attack on UAE embassy

Security units affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Interior have arrested two suspects, identified as “M.S.” and “Sh.A.”, whose involvement in the attack on the UAE Embassy premises has been confirmed. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the ministry said it had immediately init»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar provides new batch of aid to displaced people in Lebanon

BEIRUT: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), through its partners Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, delivered a new aid package to displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. This initiative is part ofQFFD's ongoing efforts to provide urgent humanitarian support to th»»»

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Naharnet 1h

LF official and 2 others killed in Israeli strike on apartment in Ain Saadeh

An Israeli strike targeted an apartment in a residential building in Ain Saadeh on Sunday, a town east of Beirut in the hills overlooking the city, the state-run National News Agency reported. The area had until now been spared clashes between Hezbollah and Israel, which on Sunday stepped up its st»»»

Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Deals Decisive Blows to Israeli Power, Arrogant Enemy Being Gradually Contained by Mighty Fighters

The Islamic Resistance continued on Sunday, April 5, confronting the Zionist war on Lebanon, unveiling the renewed naval capabilities of striking the Israeli vessels. Hezbollah Military Media issued a series of statements to detail the Resistance attacks and their outcomes. Statement 1 In defense o»»»

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Sana 1h

SPC signs contract with Saudi ADES to develop gas fields and boost production

Damascus, April 5 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company signed on Sunday an implementation contract with ADES Holding Company to develop a number of gas fields in Syria, as part of its strategy to increase gas output and enhance field development. In a statement, the company said the agreement includ»»»

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UPI 1h

Artemis II crew set eyes on parts of the moon humans have never seen before - UPI.com

1 of 3 | A photo of the moon, taken by the crew on day 4 of the Artemis II mission, shows the South Pole at the top and parts of the lunar far side, as well as the Orientale basin on the right edge of the lunar disk. The mission will mark the first time that humans have seen the entire basin. Photo»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

HH the Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work at a function held yesterday. Chief Executive Officer of Rafeeq Abdullah Thamer Alhemaidi received the award in recognition of the company’s humanitarian efforts through Rafeeq Al Khair. Th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work during a ceremony held on Sunday, in recognition of the company’s growing humanitarian contributions and community-focused initiatives. Chief Executiv»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Rawda Award marks national milestone in institutional social work: Minister of Social Development and Family

Doha: Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi emphasized that the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in the State of Qatar, and enhancing the status»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Abu Dhabi to train 20,000 frontline personnel

The Government of Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a strategic plan to train 20,000 frontline personnel, including both healthcare and non-healthcare workers across healthcare facilities, emergency medical services, security entities, and other critical sectors involved in responding to major »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Central Election Commission Not to Allow Changes in District Election Commissions without Legal Grounds

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has taken stricter measures to curb violations in the upcoming elections and will not allow mass replacements of members of district election commissions without legal grounds, CEC Chair Kameliya Neykova told bTV on Sunday. Neykova noted that a “wake-up call” f»»»

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RT 3h

Trump requests $152MN from Congress to reopen Alcatraz

The administration of US President Donald Trump has requested $152 million from Congress to restore the Alcatraz prison. Democrats have slammed the plans as “lunacy” and vowed to block their implementation. Originally a fortress sitting on the eponymous island in the San Francisco Bay, the correcti»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Kuwait Fire Force extinguishes fires at Ministries and Oil Sector complexes following drone strikes

Kuwait: Kuwait Fire Force announced on Sunday that it brought under control and extinguished fires at the Ministries Complex and Oil Sector Complex, which were targeted by hostile drones amid the ongoing Iranian aggression, without any casualties. Director of Public Relations and Media and official»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sheikh Mohammed: 'Betting on the UAE is a bet on growth'

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that the UAE has entered the world’s top 10 exporters of goods for the first time, according to the latest report by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In a pos»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Why US Pilot Rescue Op Is Far From 'Success'

The Pentagon has a long habit of “disguising and hiding the fact that they have been losing significant numbers to injury or even death of personnel,” and it can’t be ruled out that losses are written off as contractors, Stockholm University professor Isa Blumi told Sputnik. "There are many people »»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Geopolitical tensions reshape Egypt’s real estate market, driving prices and shifting investment trends

Egypt’s real estate market is undergoing rapid transformation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic volatility, with rising construction costs, currency pressures, and energy concerns reshaping both pricing strategies and investment behaviour across the sector. Despite the relatively shor»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

MIDAR to seal €500m-600m healthcare investment with Gruppo GKSD by year-end

MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development, master developer of integrated mega cities in New Cairo, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gruppo GKSD Italy to establish a landmark medical, educational, and research complex within its Mada project in East Cairo. The project is expected to a»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

PRE Group to partner with eight global hotel brands, adding 10,000 hospitality units across Egypt

PRE Group announced that it is preparing to sign partnership agreements with eight international hotel brands in the coming weeks, a move that will significantly expand its hospitality portfolio across Egypt. The agreements will cover the development and operation of eight hotels, adding a total of»»»

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UPI 4h

Man charged with 18 counts of injuring parade-goers in Louisiana crash - UPI.com

The city of Broussard, La., was the scene of an incident on Saturday in which a local man was charged with driving his car into a crowd of parade-goers, inflicting multiple injuries. Authorities charged Todd Landry, 57, with 18 counts of negligent injury and driving while intoxicated. Photo courtes»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Reads returns to Doha Festival City with an immersive family reading booth

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library (QNL) dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across Qatar, is hosting an interactive booth at Doha Festival City, one of the country’s vibrant community destinations, from April 1 to 22. The activation aims to de»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Israel Says Haifa Residential Building Suffers Direct Hit in Iran Attack

The Israeli military and medics said on Sunday that a missile fired from Iran hit a residential building in the northern city of Haifa, injuring four people. The building was hit by a "direct impact of a missile", the military told AFP. When asked if it was a missile fired from Iran, it said: "Yes.»»»

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Libya Herald 4h

New Minister of Economy and Trade Suhail Abu Shiha finally assumes his duties following completion of official handover

After a delay of nearly a month, the new Tripoli based Minister of Economy and Trade (and former Deputy Minister), Suhail Abu Shiha, officially assumed his duties today following the completion of the handover process, from his predecessor and veteran of the Qaddafi era, Mohamed Hwej. The handover »»»

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Sana 4h

Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to cooperate with Syria, expand opportunities and development

Damascus, April 5 (SANA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy affirmed Sunday that Ukraine is ready to cooperate with Syria to expand opportunities and promote development for both nations, following talks with President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus. In a post on the social platform X, Zelensky»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Injury setback for Barcelona as Bernal suffers twisted ankle

Madrid: FC Barcelona has suffered an injury setback ahead of the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid, with in-form central midfielder Marc Bernal diagnosed with a twisted ankle that will rule him out of Wednesday's first leg at Camp Nou. Bernal came on in the 40th»»»

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Sana 5h

OPEC+ agrees on nominal oil output rise as war disrupts global supply

Vienna. Apr. 5 (SANA) Amid unprecedented turmoil in the global energy market driven by the escalation of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the OPEC+ alliance has found itself facing a new economic reality, prompting it to approve a theoretical increase in oil production for May by 206,000 barrels per day»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Israel Renews Lebanon Strikes, Forces Syria Border Crossing Closed

Israeli strikes on south Beirut and its suburbs killed at least four people on Sunday, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. The Israeli military also carried out deadly attacks on Lebanon's south, one of which killed seven people inclu»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Zelenskyy in Syria to Discuss Security Cooperation with Sharaa

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledged to work for enhanced security in talks on Sunday with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv seeks to promote its military expertise across the region following the outbreak of the Iran war. Zelenskyy, continuing his tour of Middle East count»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters detonated an explosive device targeting an Israeli force near the town of Shamaa, inflicting confirmed casualties. The fighters then followed up by targeting the evacuation force that arrived at the scene with artillery fire: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters detonated an explosive device targeting an Israeli force near the town of Shamaa, inflicting confirmed casualti»»»

Gulf News 5h

Dubai Municipality to open 35 new parks this year

If you like the idea of an active lifestyle and a kid-friendly environment, you are going to love this development. Dubai Municipality has announced that it’ll be opening 35 new parks across Dubai this year – which will require an investment of Dh348 million. The move is in line with the Dubai Park»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

China FM Tells Russia’s Lavrov Willing to Work to ‘De-Escalate’ Mideast War

China's top diplomat told his Russian counterpart on Sunday that he is willing to work together to "de-escalate" the war in the Middle East, Beijing's state media reported. Wang Yi told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a phone call that "China and Russia should uphold fairness on major iss»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Hungary's Section of TurkStream Pipeline to Be Guarded by Military – Foreign Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The section of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline on Hungarian territory from Serbia to Slovakia will be placed under military protection, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Sunday. "At the Defense Council meeting, Prime Minister [Viktor Orban] ordered the Hungarian »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Oman introduces monthly allowance for families of missing persons

Dubai: Oman’s Social Protection Fund has introduced a new decision to support families of missing persons, providing an immediate monthly allowance equivalent to a pension upon submission of a police report. Under the scheme, the allowance will be paid without delay to eligible families and will be»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Amir expresses pride in launch of first edition of Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed his pride in the launch of the inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work. In a post on his official account on the X platform, HH the Amir expressed his pride in the launch of the first edition of the Rawda Award for Excellence i»»»

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UPI 6h

Pope Leo beseeches warring nations to lay down arms in Easter address - UPI.com

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile after he presided over the Holy Mass on Easter Sunday at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City on Sunday. It is Pope Leo's first Holy Week as pontiff. Photo by Riccardo Antimiani/EPA April 5 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday beseeched world leaders t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar Olympic Committee holds General Assembly meeting

DOHA: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held its 39th General Assembly meeting for the year 2026. The meeting was chaired by President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, in the presence of Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President of the QOC; Dr Thani bin Abdu»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Sharjah authorities respond to Khorfakkan Port incident, no injuries reported

Sharjah authorities confirmed that emergency teams are handling an incident at Khorfakkan Port, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Sharjah Government Media Bureau said the situation is under control and under investigation, with safety as the top priority. Officials urged the public to »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Multaqa Al Tujjar Forum in Abu Dhabi unveils ADEED platform

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the Multaqa Al Tujjar: Private Sector Leaders & Decision Makers Forum at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, and it saw participation from senior government representatives and leading figures from the private sector and business community aimed at str»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Robotic Whipple procedures performed at HMC for the first time in Qatar

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has introduced robotic Whipple surgery in Qatar, marking a significant advancement in surgical services and the treatment of complex pancreatic disease. The Whipple procedure is one of the most intricate operations in abdominal surgery, performed to remove tumo»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Zelensky Arrives in Damascus for Talks with Syrian President

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Damascus together with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday, for talks with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, a senior official familiar with the matter told AFP. Zelensky's plane "landed in Damascus", said the official, adding that "cooperat»»»

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Gulf News 7h

National Emergency Response Forum launched in Abu Dhabi

The UAE National Programme for Preparedness and Response (Jaheziya) has launched the National Emergency Response Forum under the National Unified and Integrated Preparedness and Response System, with wide participation from healthcare, security, civil defence and vital sector entities. The forum fo»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Migrants Missing after Mediterranean Capsize: NGOs

Dozens of people are missing after a migrant boat capsized in the central Mediterranean, the NGOs Mediterranea Saving Humans and Sea-Watch said Sunday on social media. Two people died and 32 were rescued from the boat, which had left Libya on Saturday afternoon with around 105 people on board, acco»»»

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