In a short period, Saudi Arabia has moved into a phase of building global logistics influence through maritime alliances with major international companies. The latest step is the launch of a new shipping route linking the Kingdom with Europe, alongside 18 other maritime services currently in opera»»»

Seven OPEC+ countries - Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman - decided to raise production by 188,000 barrels per day in June, compared to May. Key adjustments: 1.Russia: +62,000 bpd2.Saudi Arabia: +62,000 bpd 3.Iraq: +26,000 bpd 4.Kuwait: +16,000 bpd 5.Oman: +5,000 bpd»»»

Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, widely known as the “Prince of Arab Singing”, has died following a prolonged illness, after his health deteriorated during treatment in France, local media reported. Shaker had been receiving medical care in France after suffering a complex health condition that include»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, weeks after President Donald Trump's stinging criticism of Pope Leo XIV. Italian media reported that Rubio would meet the US pontiff himself on Thursday. The government source told»»»

Cairo: The Qatari International Search and Rescue Group conducted a training and advisory visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt as part of a technical support program for the Egyptian Civil Protection Team. This visit is part of the team's preparations for obtaining international accreditation from t»»»

Blue Oasis has strengthened its position in the UAE’s growing water wellness segment with its Ultra Shower Filter, now recognised among the top 5 shower filtration solutions in the UAE, reflecting increasing consumer demand for effective protection against hard water and chlorine exposure. With the»»»

The Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry has launched the 2026 wildfire prevention season, warning members of the public of four key prohibitions aimed at reducing human-caused fires. Burning vegetation waste and open fires are banned outright regardless of risk level. Spark-producing or op»»»

LONDON: The UK prime minister’s threat to ban some protests against Israel’s actions in the Middle East has been condemned as an attack on free speech. A range of civil society, anti-war and rights groups criticized Keir Starmer after he said “there are instances” in which he would propose stopping»»»

NEW DELHI: A Bengaluru-based startup on Sunday launched India’s largest privately built satellite and the first enabling all-weather imaging of the Earth. Weighing 190 kg, the OptoSAR satellite was made by GalaxEye under its Mission Drishti. It is among India’s most advanced and was sent into orbit»»»

Dubai : Dubai Police have reported an exceptional 99.7 per cent security coverage rate and a 98.2 per cent customer happiness score at Al Khawaneej Police Station, underscoring its strong operational performance and community impact. The results were highlighted during an inspection visit by Lieute»»»

DOHA: Qatar University (QU) explored the most significant economic repercussions stemming from political tensions and developments in the region, including their impact on global energy markets, supply chains, and international trade flows, as well as their direct effects on Gulf economies and fina»»»

A delegation from the Tripoli based Libyan government held a meeting in Washington DC with officials from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a branch of the U.S. Department of the Interior, to follow up on previous meetings held in October 2025 and February 2026, and to discuss ways to expand strat»»»

Doha: In alignment with its commitment to advancing national workforce development, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) convened a specialised technical introductory workshop for evaluators and members of the judging panel of the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award. The workshop forms a k»»»

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The UAE is expected to experience a gradual rise in temperatures and longer daylight hours throughout May, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM noted that May is part of the spring transitional period, during which the sun continues its apparent northward movement from the equator»»»

During its official visit to the United States, the Tripoli Libyan government delegation held a meeting with officials of the US Department of Energy to discuss ways to develop the oil and gas sector in Libya and enhance cooperation in strategic energy projects. Trans-Saharan Gas Line project (Nige»»»

An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Greece, their lawyer said on Sunday. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were detained by Is»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the two countries in Yerevan on Sunday, the President’s press secretariat reported. The sides expressed hope that the new government in Bulgaria would more activ»»»

As the world marks International Workers’ Day on May 1 each year, workers in Yemen have, for years following the Houthi coup and ensuing war, faced a starkly different reality marked by daily hardship and a struggle for survival amid economic and humanitarian conditions among the worst globally. Wo»»»

Tehran has submitted a comprehensive new peace plan, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday, adding that “the ball is in the US court.” Both the US and Iran have previously accused each other of putting forward unacceptable terms, as a ceasefire reached nearly a month ag»»»

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Dubai: The oil alliance OPEC+ moved to contain fallout from the withdrawal of the UAE, announcing a modest increase in production targets while avoiding any direct reference to the departing member. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.At an online mee»»»

Dubai: Nine people, including a one-year-old child, were killed and two others injured after a devastating fire tore through a four-storey residential building in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area early Sunday, Indian media reports said. The blaze broke out around 4am on the second floor and quickly sp»»»

Reserve assets at the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) recorded a notable increase in March 2026, reaching 1.86 trillion riyals ($496 billion), the highest level since February 2020, according to central bank data. On an annual basis, reserve assets rose 9.4 percent from 1.7 trillion riyals ($453 billion)»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates launched the tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, spanning 30 kilometres and valued at AED 20.5bn. The Ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, gave the signal to start operati»»»

Doha: beIN SPORTS, the leading sports network and part of the beIN Media Group, achieved a new international milestone at the 2025 AIPS Awards ceremony held in Lausanne, Switzerland. Two of its original productions secured spots among the top 10 globally in their respective categories. The short fe»»»

Gaza: The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered at least 72,610 Palestinian civilians and injured at least 172,448 others since the beginning of the genocide that the Israeli occupation has been committing against the Gaza Strip in October 2023. The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip said in a»»»

Saudi Arabia has deported 14,855 illegal residents and arrested 11,300 others during a week-long security campaign, the Ministry of Interior said. The arrests were carried out during joint inspection campaigns between April 23 and April 29, involving security forces and relevant government agencies»»»

Hanoi, May 3 (SANA) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Sunday it will launch a $70 billion program to expand energy and digital infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region by 2035. The plan aims to strengthen regional energy grids, boost cross-border electricity trade and expand broadband acces»»»

London: The State of Qatar, represented by its Permanent Mission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Qatar Energy, participated in the meetings of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), held in London. This participat»»»

Abu Dhabi: ADNOC today confirmed it is accelerating growth, with Dh200 billion ($55 billion) allocated to new projects for 2026-2028. The planned project awards reinforce delivery of ADNOC’s five-year capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan approved by its Board of Directors last year and will usher in a »»»

Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has arrested 97 government employees across multiple ministries and public bodies in a sweeping anti-corruption campaign, local media reported. The authority said the suspects face legal action over offences including bribery, embezzle»»»

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributed 920 food baskets to vulnerable groups in Khan Younis, Gaza, benefiting 5,520 people. The agency’s central kitchen also continued distributing hot meals, providing 25,000 meals to vulnerable groups in central and southern Gaza. The aid is part of Saudi A»»»

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a string of violent robberies targeting taxi drivers in Athens, while an alleged accomplice remains at large, according to police. Authorities say that, based on preliminary findings, the suspect and his associate were involved in at least six »»»

VATICAN CITY: Pope ‌Leo on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning persistent violations of media freedom around the ​world and paying tribute to journalists killed while reporting from conflict zones. Speaking at the end of his weekly Sunday prayer, in a sun-flooded Saint Peter’s Squar»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait Bourse closed trading on Sunday, May 3, 2026, as the All Share Index gained 47.94 points to reach 8,908.30 points, an increase of 0.54 percent. As many as 560.7 million shares valued at KWD 102.8 million (roughly USD 335.7 million) were traded via 30,063 transactions. The Main Market»»»

Doha: The Shura Council will discuss the topic of strengthening parental care and supporting family cohesion in its weekly session slated for Monday. This discussion falls within the Council's focus on issues related to family building and the protection of children, considering the family as the f»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump has warned that fresh military strikes on Iran remain firmly on the table, declaring he would act if Tehran “misbehaves,” even as both sides continue to exchange draft proposals to end the war. The blunt threat underscores the fragile and contradictory moment in the»»»

Eight people were shot dead and another injured after a gunman opened fire during a dispute among illegal gold miners in Egypt’s eastern desert near Safaga, security sources said. According to local media reports, the incident occurred inside a remote cave in a mountainous area, where groups of unl»»»

RIYADH: The seven OPEC+ countries that previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023 — namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman — met virtually on May 3, to review global market conditions and outlook. In their collective commitment»»»

During its visit to the United States last week, a delegation from the Tripoli based Libyan government held a meeting with officials from the U.S. Treasury Department, including Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Eric Meyer, to discuss several priority financial and economic issues. The mee»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) explored the most significant economic repercussions stemming from political tensions and developments in the region, including their impact on global energy markets, supply chains, and international trade flows, as well as their direct effects on Gulf economies a»»»

MAKKAH: The Holy Qur’an Museum in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah offers a rich cultural and educational experience, enabling visitors to explore the history of the Qur’an. The museum also showcases rare manuscripts and artifacts that document the journey of the Qur’an’s transcription through »»»

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Jendouba, May 3 (TAP) — Representatives of Algerian travel agencies visited the Tabarka–Aïn Draham tourist region this week to explore its tourism offerings and meet with hotel operators, with the aim of integrating local establishments into the...»»»

Aminu Aubakar Kano, Nigeria: A state-backed Nigerian militia, operating alongside the military, killed scores of ethnic Fulani herders in a raid, local sources have told AFP. The herders were killed in an operation that also involved vigilantes from Benin, just across the border from Niger state, a»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that the United States faced a choice between an "impossible" military operation or a "bad deal" with Tehran. The Middle East war, launched by the United States and Israel in late February, has been on hold since April 8, with one failed round of peace tal»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by nearly four percent on Sunday, further fuelling inflation, which more than doubled last month due to the Middle East conflict. Since March, Sri Lanka has raised fuel prices by more than 35 percent, while gas and electricity rates have also increased by a sim»»»