Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector entered a new stage of financial and operational maturity in the first quarter of 2026, as growth moved beyond subscriber gains and became increasingly driven by returns from investments in digital technology and cloud computing. Major operators demonstrated strong res»»»

As leaders and innovators from across the globe gathered for the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ (MIITE) forum, it was clear this occasion was more than just an industry event. It was a powerful declaration of confidence in the UAE and a strategic response to a world grappling with economic headwinds and»»»

As a Republican redistricting push continues, the South Carolina Senate on Tuesday voted against extending its legislative session by a week to redraw its congressional map. File Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- The South Carolina Senate voted Tuesday against a measure t»»»

Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon has entered a new phase after the Israeli army announced operations north of the Litani River, as heavy vehicles crossed toward the outskirts of eastern Zawtar. The move signaled a shift from limited strikes to an effort to impose new facts on the ground north»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health said all personnel participating in the 2026 Hajj season must receive the meningococcal vaccine before starting work, as authorities step up preventive measures ahead of the annual pilgrimage. Health Ministry spokesman Abdulaziz Abdulbaqi said the requirement was i»»»

Manila: Politics is rigged in the Philippines against ordinary Filipinos. They are at the receiving end of impunity of those in power. Nothing demonstrates this more than the Monday, May 11, back-to-back drama in the Senate and the House. Inside the Senate of the Philippines, the country watched a »»»

By: Ahmad Abu el-Hamd Spanning 400,000 square meters, 165,000 of which are dedicated to shopping, the two-story complex will also house the country’s first VOX movie theatres as well as an indoor snow park and ski slope at Ski Egypt. The VOX Cinemas will be home to a whopping 21 screens, including »»»

ABU DHABI: Agthia Group PJSC today announced a strong performance for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting disciplined execution across its diversified portfolio, and its ability to maintain operational continuity amid external headwinds. Group Net Revenue rose 3.3% year-on-year to Dh1.3 billion, »»»

WASHINGTON: Total energy production in the United States increased to a new record of 107 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2025, a 3.4% increase from the previous record set in 2024, according to new data in Monthly Energy Review released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA»»»

Dubai: UAE supermarkets are ramping up fresh meat imports ahead of Eid Al Adha, with major retailers sourcing from Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, South Africa and Brazil to keep shelves stocked during one of the busiest periods for meat demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

Dubai: Dubai Holding become the largest shareholder in Emaar Properties after acquiring a 22.27% stake from the Investment Corporation of Dubai in a deal valued at about Dh23.9 billion ($6.5 billion), based on Emaar’s latest closing share price. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf Ne»»»

Manila: What unfolded on May 11 inside the Senate complex in Pasay quickly escalated from routine plenary into a constitutional and political spectacle. At the centre: Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, who reappeared in the chamber after a six-month absence just as law enforcement officers attempted to serv»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump announces he has selected the path forward for his Golden Dome missile defense system in May 2025 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. A report by a nonpartisan office said Tuesday said the system could cost $1.2 trillion, far more than Trump said du»»»

ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Rosen Zhelyazkov on the occasion of taking the constitutional oath as Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minis»»»

TechnologyUnited States of AmericaOpenAI boss Sam Altman says Musk wanted control of companyKate Hairsine with AP, Reuters and AFPSam Altman testified in trial that could determine the future of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. https://p.dw.com/p/5DfRQSam Altman arrives in federal court before t»»»

DUBAI: Amlak Finance PJSC announced its quarterly financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026. The Company maintained its focus on the prudent management of its UAE operations and overall balance sheet. During the period, Amlak reported a net profit after income tax of Dh52 million, compa»»»

DAMASCUS: Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, met with Shaikh Osama Abdulkarim Al Rifai, Chairman of the Supreme Fatwa Council and Grand Mufti of the Syrian Arab Republic, on the sidelines of the Syrian-UAE Investment Forum being hel»»»

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump stated that the US is going to win the war "peacefully or otherwise", repeating his claim that the Iranian military has been decimated. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters ahead of his departure to China. When asked if he looks for an interventio»»»

OpenAI creator Sam Altman and other leaders in artificial intelligence testify before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in 2025 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Altman took the witness stand Tuesday as OpenAI co-founder Elon sues the company, Altman and President Greg Br»»»

CAIRO: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, has condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker in Yemeni territorial waters and its forced diversion to Somali territorial waters, with a number of Egyptian sailors onboard. In a statement issued Tuesday, Al Yamahi described the inc»»»

Kuwait’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that security authorities have arrested a fugitive convict who fled the country before completing the remainder of his prison sentence, following coordination with Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the arrest was carried out as part of ongoing security coope»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs of Spain Diego Martinez Belio in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them. The two»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Department of Public Health at the College of Health Sciences, Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), has launched a public awareness campaign titled ‘Protect the Ones Who Protected You’to promote vaccination against sh»»»

QNA Brussels Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine HE Andrii Sybiha in Brussels on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance and develop it, as well as Qa»»»

QNA Brussels In response to the humanitarian dimensions of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, and following Qatar’s high-level discussions with both Ukraine and Russia in 2023, Qatar undertook humanitarian mediation efforts aimed at facilitating the return of Ukrainian children separated from their fami»»»

QNA Doha The Engineers Without Borders – Qatar programme, under the Qatar Society of Engineers, has launched engineering clinic services and announced the start of receiving applications from citizens wishing to benefit from its services. The programme said in a statement on Tuesday that this step,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has brought about a tangible transformation for female vegetable vendors at the “Al-Afia Market” in the Chadian capital, N’Djamena. Through a strategic income-generating development project, 100 women have transitioned from precarious, informal labour to»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Shell Qatar, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the North Security Department, recently organised an awareness event for workers as part of the celebration of International Workers’ Day 2026. The event witnessed the participation of more t»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has launched a new package of electronic services during the first quarter of this year, including 29 services through its website and 57 services through its mobile application Bee’ah, to simplify procedures, improve the quality of se»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud on Tuesday inaugurated the event marking the International Nurses Day. The event is organised by the Ministry of Public Health to celebrate the nursing staff and to emphasise their essential role in the healthcare»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Airways announced that it will resume its flight operations to Helsinki, Finland, and to Tokyo Haneda, Japan from July 15, part of expanding its services across international markets. In its statement on Tuesday, Qatar Airways said that it will operate four weekly flights to Helsinki»»»

QNA DOHA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the 18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026, in partnership with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council, under the theme ‘Promising Researchers for Qatar’. The event runs until May 1»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums will spotlight the power of books to connect audiences with art, culture and heritage at the 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), presenting a curated selection of new releases, award-winning publications, and exhibition catalogues spanning art, design, »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library will participate in the 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), taking place from May 14 to 23 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), with an interactive booth that offers an engaging and inspiring experience for visitors of all ages.»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s plan to put weapons in space — pitched as a “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program — is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over a 20-year period, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office, a far heftier sum than the initial $175 bi»»»

Russian forces launched attacks in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region on Tuesday, killing at ​least six people, regional officials said, after the expiry of a US-mediated ceasefire. Ukrainian officials said Russia launched more than 200 drones overnight, putting an end to hopes that the three-day ceas»»»

RIYADH: Al-Nassr were mere seconds from securing the Saudi Pro League title for the first time since 2019 when their moment of glory was snatched away in dramatic fashion. With his team protecting a 1-0 lead in a tense and chaotic Capital Derby, and the home crowd at Al-Awwal Park poised to erupt i»»»

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday launched the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs’ 2025-2030 Strategy. The strategy, titled “Embedding the Message of Islam in Thought, Worship, and Conduct, and Building M»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) continues to strengthen its research ecosystem in advanced healthcare fields through the development of special research projects in pharmacogenomics and artificial intelligence-driven precision medicine. The efforts contribute to advancing healthcare»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to further enhance and advance them»»»

QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Tuesday. The meeting, held as part of Fidan’s visit to Qatar, focused o»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held separate phone calls on Tuesday with Saudi Foreign Minister HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister HE Dr Ayman Safad»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani participated in the Multinational Military Mission meeting on the Strait of Hormuz, to which he was invited by Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom John Healey and Fre»»»

On bilateral relations, Sheikh Mohammed described Qatar-Turkiye ties as a “strong partnership” that has expanded significantly in recent years under the leadership of both countries. He said cooperation between Doha and Ankara now spans political, economic, energy, and military sectors, reflecting »»»

Lawmakers at a Senate committee hearing Tuesday focused on the impact of fertilizer prices and supply chain disruptions on the agricultural economy. Photo by Farooq Khan/EPA WASHINGTON, May 12 (UPI) -- Farmers and lawmakers called on the Trump administration Tuesday to lift duties on imported phosp»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan held a phone conversation, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The pair discussed the situation in the region and areas of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.»»»

Manila: The Philippine passport has shown modest but steady gains in global mobility rankings over the past eight years, according to a visa tracking site. The Philippine passport has climbed from the low 70s and 80s in the early 2020s to its current position around 61st to 73rd (depending on the i»»»

Cairo: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, has strongly condemned the infiltration of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) elements into Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island to carry out hostile acts, which resulted in the injury of a member of the Kuwaiti armed forces. In a»»»

An Omani ambulance driver was killed and several crew members were seriously injured after an ambulance belonging to Oman’s Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) overturned while responding to an emergency call in North Al Batinah Governorate, authorities said. The CDAA said the accident occ»»»

Al Wefaq National Islamic Society issued on Wednesday a statement to denounce the regime’s insane moves against a religious group in Bahrain represented by throwing ridiculous accusations at the Shia sect in the country. What follows is the text of the statement: In a suspicious, alarming move that»»»