Arab News 2m

Acwa Q1 profit reaches $91.5m as renewable portfolio expands 

RIYADH: Saudi utility developer Acwa posted first-quarter net profit of SR345 million ($91.5 million) as it expanded its renewable energy portfolio and boosted assets under management to SR455 billion. The Riyadh-based company reported revenue of SR2.02 billion for the three months ended March 31, »»»

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The Peninsula 6m

Evacuation of hantavirus-hit ship begins in Canary Islands

Granadilla de Abona, Spain: Occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked international alarm began flying home from Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday in a complex repatriation operation. Three passengers from the MV Hondius -- a Dutch husband and wife and a Germ»»»

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Gulf News 7m

Explosion at coal mine in Colombia, at least 4 trapped

At least four people were trapped underground after an explosion in a coal mine in central Colombia, where a similar accident left nine dead a week ago, authorities said Sunday. The explosion happened on Saturday afternoon at the Las Quintas mine in Pueblo Viejo, a village in Cucunuba municipality,»»»

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Arab News 10m

‘Don’t finish my sentence’: How one man is destigmatizing stuttering in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Not every difference needs to be fixed, some just need the rest of us to pick up a book and learn something about them. Saad Al-Munajem, 26, the founder of stutter support nonprofit Mutalaathem, spoke to Arab News about how his personal experiences encouraged him to create the community. Fo»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Turkiye show displays photo master Ara Guler's Cannes shots

Istanbul: One shot shows Sophia Loren lifting a glass beneath the adoring gaze of fans. In another frame, Brigitte Bardot lies carefree in the countryside in a T-shirt and jeans. Frozen in time yet alive with glamour and spontaneity, these moments are part of a new exhibition in Istanbul featuring »»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Public Prosecution organizes course on parallel financial investigation

Doha, Qatar: Represented by the Criminal Studies Institute in cooperation with the Public Prosecution and Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Unit of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Public Prosecution organized a specialized training course on parallel financial investigation and »»»

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Middle East Observer 23m

Egypt Signs Strategic $900m Aluminium Expansion Deal with Trafigura

CAIRO — Egypt signed a strategic partnership agreement with Trafigura to develop major expansions at the Nag Hammadi aluminium complex in Upper Egypt in a project valued at up to $900 million, as Cairo accelerates efforts to strengthen industrial localization, expand exports, and reposition itself »»»

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Gulf News 25m

Indian boy dies after falling from second floor in Bahrain

A seven-year-old Indian boy has died after falling from a residential building in Bahrain, local media reported, in an incident that has shocked the expatriate community. The child, identified as Derick Joseph Jismon, a grade 2 student at the Indian School Bahrain, was the only child of an Indian e»»»

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Arab News 26m

Oman banks’ Q1 profits rise 10.2% on stronger lending activity 

MUSCAT: Net profits at Oman’s listed banks rose 10.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026 to 144.3 million Omani rials ($375.2 million), supported by stronger lending activity, rising deposits and higher government spending. The combined profit increase from 130.9 million rials a year earlier refle»»»

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Gulf News 28m

A celestial sign long linked to the Gulf summer is about to appear

The UAE’s skies are set to witness the rise of the lunar station known as “Al Sharatain” before dawn on May 12, a celestial event long associated in Arab tradition with the beginning of summer and the arrival of hotter conditions across the Arabian Peninsula. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Board Chairman of th»»»

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The Peninsula 30m

UK army in 'daring' island parachute op to aid suspected Hantavirus patient

London: British military personnel carried out an airborne operation to deliver urgent medical support for a suspected Hantavirus patient on a South Atlantic island, ministers said on Sunday. An army specialist team parachuted onto the island of Tristan da Cunha, Britain's most remote overseas terr»»»

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Arab News 32m

‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ wows music lovers in Rome

DUBAI: The Saudi Music Commission brought its “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” world tour to Rome on Friday evening with a large-scale performance staged at the Temple of Venus and Rome within the Colosseum Archaeological Park. The concert featured a special appearance by Andrea Bocelli in a showcase c»»»

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Arab News 32m

South Korea says ‘unidentified aircraft’ hit cargo vessel in Hormuz Monday

SEOUL: Unidentified aircraft have struck a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz this week, the foreign ministry said Sunday, days after the fire-damaged HMM Namu arrived at port in Dubai. Following the attack, US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran had “taken some shots” at the »»»

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Arab News 32m

Iran at the World a ‘major diplomatic asset’: football chief

TEHRAN: The president of the Iranian Football Federation said late Saturday that if Iran dropped out of the World Cup, it would deprive the country of a “major diplomatic asset.” Mehdi Taj was speaking after the federation (FFIRI) said on Saturday that Iran would take part in the men’s football sho»»»

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Arab News 38m

Qatar’s foreign currency reserves climb 1.9% to $72bn in April

RIYADH: Qatar’s international reserves and foreign currency liquidity rose 1.9 percent year on year to 262.02 billion Qatari riyals ($71.98 billion) in April, supported by higher gold holdings and stronger foreign bank balances, official data showed. Figures released by the Qatar Central Bank revea»»»

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Gulf News 40m

Dubai schools to resume in-person learning from Monday

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced that all educational institutions in the emirate will resume on-site learning from Monday, May 11, 2026, following the latest directives from relevant authorities. The move is aligned with comprehensive safety protocols designed»»»

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Gulf News 50m

The next leap in AI will need more than larger language models

Much of today’s artificial intelligence boom has been built by a simple assumption: that scaling models, data and compute will continue to make systems more capable. That approach has taken us remarkably far. But it is becoming increasingly clear that scaling language models alone may not be enough»»»

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Arab News 50m

Aramco CEO warns 1bn barrels lost will slow oil market recovery

RIYADH: The world has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil over the past two months and energy markets will take time to stabilize even if ‌flows resume, ‌Saudi Aramco’s CEO said on ‌Sunday, ⁠as shipping disruptions ⁠choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. “Our objective is simple: keep energy f»»»

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Kathimerini 51m

Faliro air show to celebrate Air Force’s 95th anniversary

Greece’s Air Force is celebrating its 95th anniversary with an air show Sunday above southern Athens involving historic aircraft like its iconic, airworthy Spitfire fighter as well as modern jets, with the participation of Britain’s Red Arrows aerobatic team. The display will start at 6 p.m. with m»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Dubai Police uses AI and digital tools to combat human trafficking

Dubai: Dubai Police has stepped up efforts to combat human trafficking by launching an advanced specialised training course focused on modern criminal investigation techniques, digital crime detection, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in trafficking operations. The two-day programme,»»»

Gulf News 52m

Dubai authorities issue clarification after boat fire in Al Jaddaf

Dubai authorities have clarified that the fire seen in the Al Jaddaf area was caused by a boat catching fire while docked in Dubai Creek. They confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. Smoke caused by burning fiberglass materialsOfficials explained that the density of th»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

UAE says targeted by two Iranian drones

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted two Iranian drones on Sunday as a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war came under strain. "UAE air defence systems successfully engaged two UAVs launched from Iran," the defence ministry said in a statement on X.»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Prime Minister holds phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, held a phone call with HE Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, they reviewed efforts aimed at achieving peace and enhancing s»»»

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Arab News 56m

Lebanon says two paramedics affiliated with Hezbollah killed by Israeli strikes in south

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said two paramedics from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee were killed and five others wounded on Sunday in Israeli strikes on the country’s south despite a ceasefire. A ministry statement said that Israeli “directly targeted, with two strikes, two »»»

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Al Manar 58m

Lebanese Health Ministry: Two paramedics martyred, five wounded, in two Israeli strikes on Islamic Health Association locations in Qalaway and Tebnine - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry: Two paramedics martyred, five wounded, in two Israeli strikes on Islamic Health Association locations in Qalaway »»»

Arab News 58m

Hundreds block key Pakistan highway as residents dispute killings of three suspected ‘terrorists’

KHALU, GILGIT BALTISTAN: Hundreds blocked the Karakoram Highway linking northern Pakistan with the rest of the country in protest on Sunday, accusing law enforcement personnel of killing three innocent persons during an operation in the Diamer district, while an official described those killed as “»»»

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RT 59m

WHO head assuages Tenerife residents’ fears over arrival of hantavirus ‘plague ship’

The arrival of the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship off Spain’s Tenerife poses little risk of contagion to local residents, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said. The Dutch-flagged Atlantic liner, carrying 147 passengers and crew from 23 countries,»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

EU Ambassadors Condemn Sali Berisha’s Criticism of EU Envoy in Tirana

A day after former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha publicly criticized the European Union’s ambassador to Tirana, Silvio Gonzato, EU diplomats stationed in Albania have voiced strong support for the envoy. Stavros Avgoustides, the Cypriot ambassador to Athens who also covers Albania, posted on»»»

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Sana 1h

Saudi Aramco quarterly profit jumps 25.5% on higher oil prices

Riyadh, May 10 (SANA) Saudi oil giant Aramco reported a 25.5% rise in first-quarter net profit as higher global crude prices and continued energy market tensions boosted revenues.In a statement published Sunday on the Saudi stock exchange website Tadawul and cited by AFP, the company said net incom»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE schools and universities to resume in-person classes from Monday

The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have announced the resumption of in-person learning across the UAE from Monday, following a temporary period of remote education introduced as a precautionary measure amid regional tensions. In a statement, the m»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar condemns drone attack on commercial cargo vessel in territorial waters

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the drone attack this morning on a commercial cargo vessel in Qatari territorial waters, northeast of Mesaieed Port, en route from Abu Dhabi. The attack caused a small fire on board the vessel, but no injuries wer»»»

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Arab News 1h

KSrelief expands food, health aid in 3 countries

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief distributed 1,781 food baskets to vulnerable groups in Khan Younis, Gaza, benefiting 10,686 people. The agency’s central kitchen also continued distributing hot meals, providing 25,000 meals to vulnerable groups in central and southern Gaza. In Mali, KSrel»»»

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Arab News 1h

Makkah museum exhibits rare 60-page Qur’an

MAKKAH: The Holy Qur’an Museum in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah features a rare Qur’an manuscript made up of 60 pages, with each page containing one complete hizb of the Qur’an. It was handwritten with care and artistic precision and printed by a Tunisian publishing house, embodying Muslims’»»»

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Arab News 1h

Pakistan increases medical staff as over 56,000 Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has increased its medical and technical staff in Saudi Arabia as over 55,000 Hajj pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom, the religious affairs ministry said on Sunday. Around 4,077 Pakistani pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia during the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Religi»»»

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Arab News 1h

Jeddah art exhibition draws on spirit of Hajj

JEDDAH: The “Zarabi" exhibition at the House of Islamic Arts in Jeddah Park features works inspired by the visual and spiritual aspects of Hajj. The exhibition, which runs until May 13, brings together traditional craftsmanship, contemporary art, and Arabic calligraphy. It includes artworks inspire»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran's Supreme Leader Briefs Military Chief on 'New Guiding Measures'

The head of Iran's armed forces unified command met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and received from him "new guiding measures to pursue military operations and ‌firmly confront ‌adversaries", the ‌semi-official Fars ⁠news reported on ⁠Sunday. The Fars report said that Ali Abdollahi, who commands »»»

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MIA 1h

National Bank: 2026 inflation - 4%, GDP growth - 3.5%

Skopje, 7 May 2026 (MIA) - The National Bank has projected the 2026 inflation at 4 percent while the GDP growth at 3.5 percent. For 2027, the central bank projects the inflation at 3 percent and the GDP growth reaching 3.8 percent. The National Bank Council reviewed and adopted Thursday the latest »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Health system readies for repatriation of Greek from virus-hit cruise ship

Health authorities are preparing for the repatriation of the sole Greek national on a luxury cruise ship hit by a potentially fatal virus outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean, officials said Sunday. The Netherlands-flagged MV Hondius with more than 140 people on board arrived off Tenerife in the Canary I»»»

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Sana 1h

Iran’s oil exports face mounting pressure as shipping risks deepen in Strait of Hormuz

Capitals, May 10 (SANA) Iran’s oil sector is facing growing logistical pressure as escalating maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and tighter U.S. restrictions on shipping activity make it increasingly difficult for the country to transport crude oil to international markets. While Tehran has»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE air defences intercept two drones launched from Iran today

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence announced that UAE air defence systems intercepted two drones originating from Iran on May 10, 2026. The ministry said that since the beginning of the “blatant Iranian attacks”, UAE air defences have intercepted 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,265»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister sends congratulations to Bulgarian counterpart

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE Rumen Radev, on the occasion of his swearing-in as Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria.»»»

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Arab News 1h

Iran’s Supreme Leader briefs military chief on ‘new guiding measures’, Fars agency says

DUBAI: The head of Iran’s armed forces unified command met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and received from him “new guiding measures to pursue military operations and ‌firmly confront ‌adversaries,” the ‌semi-official Fars ⁠news reported on ⁠Sunday.The Fars report said that Ali Abdollahi, who com»»»

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Arab News 1h

Kylian Mbappe not in Real Madrid squad to face Barcelona Sunday

BARCELONA: Kylian Mbappe has not been included in the Real Madrid squad to face Barcelona in a high-stakes Clasico on Sunday, when Barca could win the La Liga title with a draw. The French forward has been recovering from a hamstring injury and trained with his teammates on Friday, but he was not o»»»

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Arab News 1h

Elyanna releases World Cup track

DUBAI: Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna features on an official FIFA World Cup song, marking another major milestone in the singer’s fast-rising international career. The 24-year-old is on “Illuminate,” one of the official songs for the FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack, alongside Canadian singer-so»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi non-oil industrial activity rises 1.4% in March despite weaker oil output

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil industrial activity remained resilient in March, with output rising 1.4 percent from February and several manufacturing segments posting steady growth despite softer oil-related production. Preliminary data released by the General Authority for Statistics showed the K»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Cargo ship from Abu Dhabi hit by drone near Qatar coast

Doha: The Qatari Ministry of Defence announced that a commercial cargo vessel in the country's territorial waters-northeast of Mesaieed Port-coming from Abu Dhabi, was targeted by a drone on Sunday morning. The incident resulted in a limited fire onboard the vessel, with no reported injuries, the m»»»

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TAP 1h

Tunisia to replace 270,000 lighting points with LED technology in 140 public institutions (ANME)

Tunis, May 10 (TAP) — As part of its energy transition program in public institutions, Tunisia plans to replace 270,000 lighting points with LED technology across 140 major public facilities.According to the latest progress update, 50% of the...»»»