The Peninsula 5m

Driver killed in seven-car accident during Verstappen race at Nuerburgring

Nuremberg, Germany: Veteran endurance driver Juha Miettinen was killed in a seven-car pile-up during a race at Germany's Nuerburgring on Saturday. The race, which also featured four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen, was halted after the accident with organisers suspending the event. I»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Video: Drone-led rescue saves stranded hikers in Hatta

Dubai: Dubai Police have successfully rescued two tourists who became stranded while hiking in the rugged terrain of Hatta, after suffering from severe exhaustion and fatigue. The incident occurred at approximately 11.30am last Tuesday, when the two women contacted the Command-and-Control Centre at»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 41m

MECh Leader Radostin Vasilev Says Young People Can Make the Difference

Casting his vote in Sunday's parliamentary elections, the Morality, Unity, Honour (MECh) party leader Radostin Vasilev said young people can make the difference today. He noted that there were many young voters in his voting section. "I voted with the confidence that a fair Bulgaria lies ahead and »»»

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Al Awsat 51m

UK Ministers Back Starmer Amid Fresh Calls to Quit

British government ministers on Sunday backed embattled premier Keir Starmer as he struggles to shake off a scandal over long-time Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson. Starmer is due to face lawmakers in parliament on Monday to explain how Mandelson was appointed Britain's ambassador to the U»»»

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Gulf News 1h

13 new mosques open in Dubai, serving 10,000+ worshippers

Dubai: Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has expanded the emirate’s religious infrastructure in the first quarter of 2026, with the opening of 13 new mosques at a total cost of Dh162 million, in an effortto meet growing demand in newly developed communities. The new mosques»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Representing the UAE abroad, new ambassadors sworn in

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the swearing-in of a number of newly appointed UAE ambassadors. During the ceremony, Sheikh Mohamed wished the ambassadors success in carrying out their duties and in strengthening bilateral relations in line with th»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Who qualifies? Oman reveals rules as 226 gain citizenship

Dubai: Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has issued a royal decree granting Omani citizenship to 226 individuals. The decree, No. 46/2026, was published in the Official Gazette on April 19, listing the names of those approved for citizenship. The decision comes within the framework of Oman’s national»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Hormuz turns into gunboat bargaining table as escalation risks mount

Dubai: The Strait of Hormuz is no longer a shipping lane — it is now a gunboat-enforced negotiating table. What unfolded over the past 36 hours has stripped away any lingering illusion that the waterway is returning to normal. A brief window of optimism — sparked by Iran’s signal that the strait wa»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Hajj 2026: Kaaba works finished, first pilgrim flights land in Jeddah

Routine maintenance work at Islam’s holiest site has been completed to the highest international standards, Saudi authorities said, as the Kingdom simultaneously began welcoming the first wave of pilgrims for the upcoming Hajj season. The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the P»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Why do some technical projects fail despite availability of talent?

Doha, Qatar: In many technical projects, failure is not caused by a lack of talent, but by a lack of structure. Despite the availability of skilled professionals across various disciplines, projects can still face delays, misalignment, or incomplete delivery due to the absence of an organized execu»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Next generation shines as FEI Group VII Finals end

Doha, Qatar: The FEI Regional Group VII Finals for Juniors, Cadets, and Young Riders, featuring qualifiers from the 2025-2026 equestrian season, concluded with thrilling action at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab after four days of competition. The event brought together more than 100 riders represe»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Parents warned after toxic substance found in baby food

Vienna: Austrian police have found rat poison in a baby food jar, they said late Saturday, in a probe that has seen the supplier recall the line over suspected tampering. The Germany-based HiPP brand announced the recall at SPAR supermarkets in Austria late Friday over the possibility that "a hazar»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Driving sustainable growth across The Pearl and Gewan Islands: UDC’s integrated ESG journey

As the master developer behind The Pearl and Gewan Islands, United Development Company (UDC) is shaping one of Qatar’s most distinctive urban destinations—where premium living, environmental responsibility, and community engagement are fully integrated. Across these flagship developments, UDC is ad»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Apex Health Qatar leads with high readiness amid global shifts and targeted initiatives supporting mental wellbeing

The View Hospital Reinforces Its Standing Through Innovation and Human-Centered Care Doha, Qatar: In light of recent regional developments and the challenges faced across the region, Apex Health, the fastest-growing healthcare groups in the region, continues to reinforce its readiness and ability t»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iraq Fish Die-off Leaves Farmers Mourning Lost Livelihoods

On the banks of Iraq's Tigris River, Haidar Kazem mourned 300 tons of the fish he had carefully raised in ponds wiped out by a flood of polluted water. Water supplies in Iraq, the eastern half of what is known as the region's fertile crescent and which the United Nations ranks among the countries m»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Hessa Street Development Project cuts travel time from 15 minutes to just 4 minutes

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened the completed Hessa Street Development Project, a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at easing congestion and improving traffic flow across one of the city’s key arterial corridors. The project covers a 4.5-kilometre stretch b»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Medicine as an art: Story of a Kyrgyz woman who built a career in Dubai - | 24.KG

Aesthetic medicine in the United Arab Emirates is one of the most competitive and strictly regulated markets in the world. Becoming a leader in Dubai requires not only impeccable skills but also extensive international experience. This is precisely the path taken by Gulzhan Saipova, a cosmetologist»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

British Royals Choose Historian to Write Queen Biography

Britain's royal family said Sunday that historian Anna Keay would write an official biography of queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022 after over 70 years on the throne. King Charles III had wanted a woman to write the definitive account of his mother's life, according to British media. Ke»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Why Iran’s ‘Mosquito Fleet’ Remains a Potent Threat in the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian warships sunk by US and Israeli attacks litter naval harbors along the Gulf coast, but what is sometimes called a “mosquito fleet” lurks in the shadows. It is a flotilla of small, fast, agile boats designed to harass shipping, and it forms the heart of the naval forces deployed by the Irani»»»

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Al Majalla 4h

Has Iran's ideology actually hardened?

Israel’s killings of Ali Larijani and Kamal Kharazi were meant to do more than remove two senior figures from the Islamic Republic’s political landscape. Within Tehran’s political and analytical circles, they were interpreted as an attempt to erase something less visible but more consequential: the»»»

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Al Majalla 4h

How a tiny waterway put the global economy into a chokehold

In a 2020 survey of Americans, just over one in five could locate Iran on a map. With such a poor result for a Middle Eastern country that is roughly the size of the state of Alaska and twice the size of Texas, it is a safe wager that an even lower percentage of Americans would have ever heard of t»»»

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France24 4h

Europe's far right leaders gather in Milan rally against immigration

Several thousand people gathered in Milan on Saturday for a large rally attended by several European far-right leaders who spoke on immigration, security, and against EU regulations. Far-right leaders from Europe gathered in Milan Saturday for a rally attended by thousands against irregular immigra»»»

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Sputnik 4h

'Global South Pays the Price for Wars It Didn't Start' – Lula

During a speech at the 1st Progressive Mobilization Meeting in Barcelona, Spain, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the global order under US hegemony and its impact on the Global South, which he said is “treated as the backyard of the great powers.” He said that while "warlor»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

NCSA aims to empower public with data privacy rights guide

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) announced yesterday a digital privacy initiative designed to clarify the specific rights individuals hold under the Personal Data Privacy Protection Law. In a post on X, NCSA stated that the campaign emphasises that under Law Number 13 of 2016,»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Sunny skies today, changes coming later this week

Abu Dhabi: Fair to partly cloudy skies are expected across the UAE on Sunday, with light to moderate winds and generally calm sea conditions, as stable weather settles over much of the country. According to the general outlook from the National Centre of Meteorology, temperatures will remain warm, »»»

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UPI 9h

FAA accepting bids for AI system to assist air traffic controllers - UPI.com

The FAA is considering bids to develop an artificial intelligence system that could help air traffic controllers predict and correct potential issues hours earlier than they currently can. File Photo by Caroline Brehman/EPA April 18 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration is working with three»»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE raises AML compliance bar with tighter rules for banks

Dubai: The UAE has rolled out updated anti-money laundering and financial crime guidelines, tightening compliance expectations for banks and exchange houses, with a sharper focus on risk monitoring, customer verification and cross-border activity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques »»»

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BNE 10h

Could it be Goodbye Dubai, Hello Istanbul?

In many respects, despite three years of “orthodox” treatment, Turkey’s economy remains a basket case. But worse than that, from the point of view of the international investor, is that after 23 years of the Erdogan regime, no one trusts the Turkish courts. Make a major investment in Turkey and you»»»

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BNE 10h

Could it be Goodbye Dubai, Hello Istanbul?

In many respects, despite three years of “orthodox” treatment, Turkey’s economy remains a basket case. But worse than that, from the point of view of the international investor, is that after 23 years of the Erdogan regime, no one trusts the Turkish courts. Make a major investment in Turkey and you»»»

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BNE 10h

Could it be Goodbye Dubai, Hello Istanbul?

In many respects, despite three years of “orthodox” treatment, Turkey’s economy remains a basket case. But worse than that, from the point of view of the international investor, is that after 23 years of the Erdogan regime, no one trusts the Turkish courts. Make a major investment in Turkey and you»»»

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BNE 10h

Could it be Goodbye Dubai, Hello Istanbul?

In many respects, despite three years of “orthodox” treatment, Turkey’s economy remains a basket case. But worse than that, from the point of view of the international investor, is that after 23 years of the Erdogan regime, no one trusts the Turkish courts. Make a major investment in Turkey and you»»»

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BNE 10h

Could it be Goodbye Dubai, Hello Istanbul?

In many respects, despite three years of “orthodox” treatment, Turkey’s economy remains a basket case. But worse than that, from the point of view of the international investor, is that after 23 years of the Erdogan regime, no one trusts the Turkish courts. Make a major investment in Turkey and you»»»

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Jordan Times 12h

Aqaba Railway project: a transformational venture for Jordan’s economy

AMMAN — Jordan’s ambitious Aqaba Railway is not just a transportation initiative, it is a defining moment in the country's future economic growth, experts said, highlighting the mega project’s pivotal role in Jordan's broader economic strategy.Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and UAE Vice President, Dep»»»

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Qatar Tribune 12h

Annaliza Diet: Building bridges through education and empowerment

Darlene Regis Doha A Filipina entrepreneur, educator, and community leader based in Qatar, Annaliza Diet (MA, MBA, CIPT, PhD Candidate) has emerged as a formidable force in global education and women’s empowerment. With influence that spans continents, she has built more than institutions — she has»»»

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Qatar Tribune 12h

QFFD advances youth empowerment at 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum

QNA New York The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Convened under the theme “Innovate, Unite and Transform: Youth Shaping the Road to 2030,” the Forum brought together youth, Me»»»

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Qatar Tribune 12h

Trust remains ‘essential currency’ of effective mediation: Al Khulaifi

QNA Antalya Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has underscored that trust remains the cornerstone of effective mediation, describing it as the “essential currency” required to advance peace efforts and resolve conflicts. Speaking »»»

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Gulf News 14h

Ras Al Khaimah tragedy: Boy, 13, dies saving sister from sea

A 13-year-old Emirati boy has died after rescuing his younger sister from drowning at a beach in Ras Al Khaimah, in a tragic incident that has left the community in mourning. The accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at Flamingo Beach, behind the Saudi Institute, where the boy managed to save his »»»

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Gulf News 15h

Heads up drivers, Khorfakkan Corniche closed Sunday morning

Drivers urged to reroute as Khorfakkan road shuts Sunday Sharjah: Sharjah Police has announced a temporary road closure along Khorfakkan Corniche Beach Street on Sunday, April 19, as part of traffic arrangements for a triathlon event. The closure will be in effect from 6:00am to 9:40am, covering bo»»»

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Gulf News 16h

1 in 4 files online is exposing your data

Abu Dhabi: The Cyber Security Council (CSC) has warned that around 25 percent of publicly accessible files contain sensitive personal data, urging users to adopt secure practices when sharing files online. In its weekly message under the “Cyber Pulse” awareness campaign, the Council highlighted the»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Draw results released – did your numbers come up?

Dubai: In Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw, many participants have taken home cash prizes. During Draw No. 260418, the winning numbers in the Days section were 17, 11, 1, 20, 15, and 3, while the Months section winning number was 12. Additionally, three residents have each bagge»»»

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France24 17h

Hormuz domino effect: How the Middle East crisis affects food, flights and global supply chains

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by the war in the Middle East hasn't just affected oil prices. Despite a provisional reopening during the current 10-day ceasefire, global supplies of jet fuel, fertilisers, industrial CO2 and naphtha have already been affected, potentially leading to s»»»

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France24 17h

Turkey’s economy hit as Syrians return home

Since the end of the war in Syria last year, many Syrians have left Turkey to return home. Of the 3.6 million refugees living in the country, more than half a million are believed to have already gone back. These departures are weakening the Turkish economy, which relies heavily on low-cost labour,»»»

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France24 17h

Spain's Sanchez, Brazil's Lula lead global gathering of left-wing leaders against far-right rise

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are set to co-chair a gathering of left-wing leaders in Barcelona on Saturday aimed at countering the rise of the far right and strengthening democratic institutions. The meeting brings together figures from acro»»»

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Gulf News 17h

How Filipino workers in UAE can claim $200 financial assistance

Dubai: Filipino workers in parts of the UAE whose livelihoods have been disrupted by the ongoing situation in the Middle East are set to receive temporary financial relief, following a new advisory issued by the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Under the programme, q»»»

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Gulf News 18h

A leader before his time, what British officials wrote about Sheikh Mohammed in the 1960s will surprise you

Dubai: Long before Dubai’s transformation into a global hub, British officials were already documenting the emergence of a young Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as a “born leader,” according to official records dating back to the late 1960s. The papers, produced by government departments in L»»»

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BNE 18h

Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure

Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»

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BNE 18h

Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure

Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»

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BNE 18h

COMMENT: Chinese claims on arms transfers to Iran raise doubts

Exactly 24 hours before the first US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, Middle East Eye (MEE) posted an article on its homepage titled: “China has sent attack drones to Iran, as it discusses ballistic missile sales” highlighting Beijing’s increasing support of the regime in Tehran in the i»»»

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BNE 18h

COMMENT: Chinese claims on arms transfers to Iran raise doubts

Exactly 24 hours before the first US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, Middle East Eye (MEE) posted an article on its homepage titled: “China has sent attack drones to Iran, as it discusses ballistic missile sales” highlighting Beijing’s increasing support of the regime in Tehran in the i»»»

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BNE 18h

Thousands of Central Asia-bound trucks stuck in Azerbaijan due to war-hit Iran’s border closure

Thousands of trucks bound for the countries of Central Asia are stuck in the Caspian Sea port town of Alat in Azerbaijan because of border closures applied by war-hit Iran. Truckers normally enter northern Iran from Turkey»»»

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