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»»»

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»»»

PoliticsRussian FederationWhy Russia's Northern Sea Route is a risk for global tradeDasha ThyssenRussia wants its Northern Sea Route to become an important artery of global trade. However, the Arctic shortcut between Europe and Asia is fraught with both political and environmental hurdles. https://»»»

The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt has entered into a landmark agreement with the country’s leading telecom providers—Orange Egypt, Vodafone Egypt, and e& Egypt—effectively granting them licenses to operate fifth-generation (5G) mobile services. This move marks a pivotal step»»»

Kuwait's oil production is expected to reach 2.628 million barrels per day in June, the state news agency (KUNA) quoted the country's oil minister as ⁠saying on Sunday. Seven ⁠OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per ⁠day in June, the third consecutive monthly increase, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the town of Naqoura with a squadron of attack drones in t»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has warned that individuals performing or attempting to perform Hajj without a permit will face fines of up to SR20,000, deportation and a 10-year re-entry ban. The penalties, which have been in place from April 18, will continue until May 31, as part of efforts »»»

Share: How the illusion of resistance suffocated a nation and handed its future to foreign power By : The Editorial Board, Opinion As the war grinds on and more Lebanese civilians pay the price, a familiar narrative resurfaces on television screens: lectures about “resistance,” sacrifice, and digni»»»

Hezbollah’s Media Relations on Sunday blasted An-Nahar newspaper for continuing an inciteful approach by publishing false accusations and fabrications against the Resistance Party, despite efforts to ease tensions after an offensive video targeting Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem and Hezbollah»»»

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 Sunday, Media City Qatar said that the milestone represents a 60 percent increase»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: A barrage of rockets targeted Israeli enemy gatherings near the border villages, and sirens sounded in the settleme»»»

The UAE’s resilience and strategic autonomy will enable it to navigate ongoing regional challenges while continuing to promote stability and progress, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said. In a post on social media, Gargash reflected on the country’s trajectory, »»»

Cairo, May 3 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani held expanded talks on Sunday in Cairo with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, with the participation of Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar and Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem. The»»»

Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoseph Winter The police said it was a "highly dangerous and complex operation" Police in South Africa have managed to recover human remains after an officer was lowered from a h»»»

Tunis, May 3 (TAP) - The National Institute of Consumption, in cooperation with the municipalities of Tunis and La Goulette, organised a public awareness day on Saturday dedicated to school boys, focusing on ways to reduce food waste.The event is...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Shavkat Mirziyoyev, president of Uzbekistan, regarding relations between the two countries, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The message was received on behalf of the crown prince by Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Sau»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the first edition of the international Hadith memorization competition “Mirath Al-Nubuwwah,” offering prizes exceeding QR1m and aiming to strengthen engagement with the Prophetic Sunnah among youth worldwide. Announced at a press c»»»

Dubai: Iran has put forward a sweeping new 14-point proposal to end the war with the United States, setting up a high-stakes decision for President Donald Trump on whether to accept a deal or risk renewed escalation. The plan, delivered via Pakistan, seeks a rapid end to hostilities, the lifting of»»»

CAIRO: Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed at least five people in a drone attack that hit a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Khartoum, a local Sudanese rights group said. The attack on Saturday morning hit a vehicle that was traveling from the White Nile province »»»

BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Sunday demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give up its nuclear weapons program in a telephone call with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. “I emphasized that Germany supports a negotiated solution,” Wadephul said in a post on X abou»»»

China has compared Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te to a “rat crossing the street” after he secretly boarded an Eswatini government aircraft and flew to the small southern African kingdom on an unannounced state visit. The rebuke was issued by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office on Saturday, which lashed »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the vicinity of the Al-Salaa Height in the »»»

Investigators have found clear evidence that the alleged gunman who attempted to storm a Washington media gala attended by US President Donald Trump actually shot a Secret Service officer, a federal prosecutor said Sunday. Questions had lingered over whose weapon had struck the officer in his prote»»»

RIYADH: More than 25 newly commissioned artworks were unveiled as the third Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale concluded on Saturday at JAX District in Diriyah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The works were displayed across about 12,900 sq. meters of exhibition halls with scenography by design stu»»»

An Egyptian lawyer died after collapsing inside a courtroom on Saturday while presenting a case, authorities said. Police in Dakahlia governorate received a report from emergency services that a lawyer had fallen unconscious during proceedings at the Belqas Misdemeanours Court. Get updated faster a»»»

The Islamic Resistance continued on Friday striking the Zionist occupation forces in South Lebanon with various weapons, inflicting direct hits. Hezbollah Military Media issued statements to illustrate the Resistance attacks and their outcomes. Statement 1 In defense of Lebanon and its people, and »»»

Bulgarian Presidennt Iliana Iotova visited 131st Peyo Yavorov Primary School in Yerevan on Sunday. The school, named after the renowned Bulgarian poet in 1966, welcomed the head of State with a performance by students of "My Country, My Bulgaria" and Bulgarian folk dances. In her address to teacher»»»

LONDON: Jordanian authorities on Sunday prevented an illegal meeting conducted by the banned Muslim Brotherhood group in the southern city of Aqaba. The Ministry of Interior confirmed the arrest of several participants involved in the meeting organized under the direction of individuals holding sen»»»

Members of the U.S. Army and Tunisian Armed Forces discuss training objectives during explosive ordnance disposal squad tactics exercises in Bizerte, Tunisia, during African Lion 2026. Two soldiers were reported missing on Saturday night in an incident unrelated to the military exercise. Photo by S»»»

DOHA: Three additional airline partners are returning to Hamad International Airport (HIA). Airline partners continue to resume operations to and from Doha from the listed start dates, HIA said. Flight resumptions began on April 21 with flydubai, followed by Air Arabia on April 22. On April 23, add»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces shot and killed a 26-year-old Palestinian and injured four others during a raid on Sunday in the city of Nablus, located in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that Nayef Samaro, 26, was killed after sustaining critical gunshot wounds to the h»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport announced three additional airline partners are set to resume operations to and from Doha from the listed start dates. The airlines below are scheduled to resume services to and from Doha, from the listed start dates: - April 21, 2026 flydubai - April 22, 20»»»

Paris: Two young women believed to be of Sudanese origin died Sunday, May 3, 2026, while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a small boat, officials said. The women, aged about 20, were aboard a small boat carrying 82 people, a regional government official, Christophe Marx said. The boa»»»

Doha: The Organising Committee of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 has announced the completion of all preparations for hosting the highly anticipated regional event, scheduled to take place from May 11 to 22. Speaking at a press conference held at Al Wajba Hall at the headquarters of the Qatar Olympi»»»

Dubai : Dubai Police, under the Ministry of Interior and represented by the Positive Spirit Council in collaboration with Bur Dubai Police Station and Al Quoz Police Station, organised the “Al Quoz Community Forum 2026” to strengthen community bonds and promote values of tolerance and coexistence. »»»

iCAUR hosted its Global Partners Business Summit, bringing together partners from around the world to present its global strategy, product roadmap, and ecosystem development. The event marked a key milestone as the brand moves from initial expansion toward deeper global integration. Opening the sum»»»

DUBAI: Women are steadily reshaping construction environments across Saudi Arabia, bringing new perspectives to one of the region’s most traditionally male-dominated industries as the country pushes forward with large-scale development projects. From quarry floors to high-level project management, »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has ranked second globally, after the US, among the most attractive markets for data centers — an achievement that reflects the Kingdom’s growing position in digital infrastructure and its rapid expansion in a market increasingly driven by artificial intelligence and cloud comp»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police, in cooperation with the UAE Cycling Federation, have crowned the winners of the 60km “Proud of UAE” cycling race following a highly competitive event that brought together riders across multiple categories, with a total prize pool of Dh264,000. The race concluded with strong pe»»»

Tunis, May 3 (TAP) - A recent study by the Tunis Stock Exchange on the “Corporate Governance of Listed Companies 2025” reveals tangible progress in board diversity and transparency standards, particularly regarding women’s representation and the...»»»

A delegation of the Interior Ministry, led by caretaker minister Emil Dechev, is on a working visit to the US, the Ministry said on its website. The delegation includes the ministry’s acting Secretary General Chief Commissioner Georgi Kandev, Deputy Minister Ivan Anchev, and chef de cabinet Ivelina»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), represented by the Planning, Quality, and Innovation Department, organized a workshop to introduce the Data Classification Project. The workshop aimed to familiarize ministry employees with the project, review its objectives and deliverables, and explain the mec»»»

Miami Gardens, United States: Red Bull's Isack Hadjar will start from the back of the grid in the Miami Grand Prix after he was disqualified on Sunday from qualifying for a technical infringement on his car. Hadjar had posted the ninth quickest time in Saturday's qualifying but the stewards announc»»»

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) said on Sunday it had increased the operational capacity of the Haramain High-Speed Train to more than 2.21 million seats for the Haj season. The rail line, which runs from Mecca through Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Abdullah Economic City and Medina»»»