DERNA, Libya: The Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Marshall Khalifa Haftar and controlling southern and eastern Libya, is conducting what officers describe as its biggest military exercise yet — and a message for both friends and foes. At the entrance of a sprawling military encampment some»»»

MEO had the pleasure to interview, Dr. Hisham Azmi Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Culture, to address major key points related to the Egyptian Cultural Scene. Please tell us about your career path? Well, I received my BA from the faculty of Arts Cairo university; following I travelled»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump warned Iran that “time is of the essence” after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing reports that Washington and Tel Aviv are preparing for a possible resumption of the war against Tehran. “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they bet»»»

Tunis, May 17 (TAP) – The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) announced on Sunday that the provisional list of candidates for the legislative by-elections in the El Kabaria constituency, Tunis governorate, will be published no later than...»»»

Egypt’s real estate market has the potential to evolve from a strong domestic sector into an exportable investment product amid global geopolitical and economic shifts, according to Ahmed El Sayed, Chairperson of Golden View Developments. El Sayed noted that international investors increasingly pri»»»

Rome: Roma took a huge step towards returning to the Champions League by beating local rivals Lazio 2-0 on Sunday in a feisty derby which finished with both teams down to 10 men, while Napoli won 3-0 at Pisa to secure a top-four spot. Roma's players pose ahead the Italian Serie A football match bet»»»

Paris, France: FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Iranians are scheduled to be bas»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended trading on Thursday, 14 May 2026 on a mixed note, with the benchmark index extending its recent decline as investors continued trimming positions in large-cap stocks, while broader indices maintained modest gains supported by selective buying in mid- and small-cap»»»

Germany, France, Australia and Canada are emerging as the top choices for students exploring international education, according to Clint Khan, Director at Y-Axis, Platinum Sponsor of Edufair. Speaking on the sidelines of Gulf News Edufair in Abu Dhabi, Khan said students are increasingly factoring »»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s vast New Delta project will transform a swathe of desert west of the mouth of the Nile River into arable land and include infrastructure investments worth 800 billion Egyptian pounds ($15 billion), President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said. El-Sisi made the remarks during the inauguration»»»

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi witnessed on Sunday the inauguration of the “New Delta” integrated developmental project, recognized as one of the largest agricultural and developmental mega-projects executed by the state in recent years. Massive Agricultural Reclamation: The mega-project aims to re»»»

Hisham Ezz Al-Arab, Chief Executive Officer of Commercial International Bank (CIB), has warned that the rapid expansion of Egypt’s non-banking financial sector could create future risks for the broader economy if growth continues without sufficiently strict credit controls and risk-management stand»»»

PARIS: FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as “excellent” and “constructive” the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Iranians are scheduled to be based and p»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Montage Hotels & Resorts have launched a luxury resort and branded residences project at Egypt’s Ras El Hekma development on the Mediterranean coast, marking Montage’s first entry into the Egyptian market. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf N»»»

On May 17, 1875, Aristides was the winner of the first Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. 1 of 5 | On May 17, 1875, Aristides was the winner of the first Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo On this date in history: In 17»»»

The arrest by the US authorities of Kataib Hezbollah figure Mohammed Baqer al-Saadi has drawn renewed attention to the faction’s role in cross-border operations. Many viewed it as the start of tougher US measures against individuals and figures linked to the Quds Force, the regional arm of Iran’s R»»»

Energy, Power, Electricity and Renewable Client : New and Renewable Energy Authority (UREA) Address : Abbas El Akkad Extension, Dr. Ibrahim Abou El Naga Street, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt Tender : Pre-qualification for contractors to submit their prequalification for designing, manufacturing, implemen»»»

by Maye Kabil In his visit to New York to attend the UN’s 70th General Assembly, the Egyptian president delivered the message that Egypt is determined to achieve comprehensive development alongside security stability to fight corruption and to remedy the poor exploitation of resources. President Ab»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Football Association announced on Saturday that the national team will play a friendly against Sudan in Doha on Thursday, in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match comes as part of Team Qatar's current training camp held in Doha, which began on Monday following the concl»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s World Cup squad will travel to Turkiye on Monday for a training camp, friendlies and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Saturday. Team Melli will be returning to Antalya where they trained and played friendlies in Marc»»»

CAIRO: Drone warfare has become the deadliest threat to civilians in Sudan ‘s conflict and both the military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are being supplied by a number of countries in the Middle East and beyond, experts say. “Armed drones have now become by far and away the lead»»»

MUNICH: Bundesliga top ‌scorer Harry Kane scored a hat-trick to guide champions Bayern Munich to a 5-1 demolition of visitors Cologne in the league finale on Saturday. Kane volleyed in for a 10th-minute lead and then threaded a free kick past the wall three minutes later to double it. He completed »»»

LOS ANGELES: For most national soccer teams, playing a tournament on home turf is a huge advantage. For the United States, it can be the opposite. In the Gold Cup final last year, the US lost in a Houston stadium overwhelmingly packed with rival Mexico fans. The semifinal in St. Louis, Missouri, wa»»»

DOHA: Qatar will continue their preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a friendly match against Sudan on Thursday at 6:30pm during their ongoing training camp in Doha, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced on Saturday. The match forms part of Al Annabi’s build-up to football’s globa»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call to gradually end Israel's reliance on US military aid could boost strategic flexibility, analysts said, though a full break from Washington's support remains unlikely anytime soon. The United States currently provides Israel with $3.8 billion annually under »»»

FREETOWN: Sierra Leone has agreed to take in hundreds of West African migrants who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minister told Reuters, the latest such deal by the Trump administration as it tries to accelerate removals. The first flight of so-called third-country deportees w»»»

Zagreb: The amount of terrain scorched in Croatia by wildfires so far this year has jumped dramatically, a local official said Saturday, as firefighters in many countries prepare for what is shaping up to be a challenging season. The opening four months of this year saw some 5,060 hectares (12,500 »»»

As the trading week concluded on October 10, 2024, Egypt’s stock market, the EGX, found itself navigating turbulent waters, closing with declines across major indices. The primary benchmark, EGX30, saw a contraction of 1.33%, landing at 30,762.32 points. This downward momentum reflects broader mark»»»

The era of choosing universities purely for prestige may finally be fading. At Gulf News Edufair 2026 in Dubai, education experts made one thing clear: students today are asking harder, smarter and far more practical questions about studying abroad. During a panel discussion titled High-impact degr»»»

Seoul, Republic of Korea: Son Heung-min was named in the Republic of Korea's squad for his fourth World Cup on Saturday. Captain Son will turn 34 in July and he is now playing for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer, having left Tottenham Hotspur and the English Premier League a year ago. He head»»»

By Ahmad Abu el-Hamd The nation’s struggling economy, housing crisis, and credit crunch have undeniably impacted many citizens. The tough nature of our turbulent economy makes many consumers feeling confused and powerless. While it’s important for consumers to try to understand what’s going on in o»»»

On May 16, 1985, the NBA named the Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan rookie of the year after he led all players in points. 1 of 5 | Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan jams for two of his game-high 50 points during fourth-quarter action November 21, 1997, to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 111-102 in t»»»

Egypt and Türkiye are strengthening their cooperation and “strategic partnership” by boosting air traffic and tourism as the two countries mark 75 years since the first flight between them. Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh el-Hefny said on Friday that the celebration sent “a positive messa»»»

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez visited the western city of Nantes on Friday following the death of a 15-year-old boy in a shooting he said was "clearly linked to drug trafficking". Nunez said he was determined to "win" the "war" against drug-related crime. France's Interior Minister »»»

NEW YORK: The former secretary of public security for Mexico’s Sinaloa state appeared in a US court on Friday, days after his arrest in Arizona on charges he and other officials took bribes to help the Sinaloa Cartel smuggle vast quantities of drugs into the US. Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, 66, was not »»»

Abu Dhabi’s most anticipated education show, Gulf News Edufair, opens today at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, bringing together some of the top universities, admissions teams, and education experts from the UAE and overseas for two days of student engagement. The event will ru»»»

1 of 2 | Monica Elfriede Witt is wanted by the FBI for allegedly spying for Iran. Photo courtesy of the FBI May 15 (UPI) -- The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a former Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013. Monica Elfriede Witt, 47,»»»

LONDON: As self-proclaimed King of Switzerland and, to give his full titles, Emperor of the Lauwiner Empire, Grand Master of the Order of Merit, Admiral of the Empire Fleet and Field Marshal of the Empire Legion — to say nothing of his recent election to the municipal council of the Swiss city of B»»»

NEW YORK: Jurors deadlocked in Harvey Weinstein ‘s rape retrial Friday, forcing another mistrial in a #MeToo-era case that has gone to trial three times so far. While the former Hollywood mogul has been convicted of other sex crimes on two US coasts and remains behind bars, the mistrial leaves the »»»

1 of 2 | CIA Director John Ratcliffe (L) meets with high-level Cuban officials Thursday in Havana to discuss economic and security issues. Photo via CIA/UPI | License Photo May 15 (UPI) -- CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Havana this week opened a new political chapter inside and outside Cuba»»»

NEW YORK: An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the US war in Iran, including firebombing a bank in Amsterdam and stabbing Jewish men in London, has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations. According to a »»»

As Egypt strides towards a cashless future, the recent launch of Apple Pay and the upcoming introduction of Google Wallet in 2025 mark significant milestones in the nation’s financial inclusion strategy. These advancements are integral to Egypt’s 2022-2025 plan to embrace contactless payment method»»»

By far, the occupation that could face the greatest labor shortage in Chile is motorcycle drivers, where 61.1% of workers are Venezuelan. File Photo by Ronald Pena/EPA SANTAIGO, Chile, May 15 (UPI) -- The departure of more than 30,000 Venezuelan workers from Chile's labor market in recent months ha»»»

On 13 September 2017, on the sidelines of the inauguration of the “Boosting Investments in the Mediterranean” Conference organised by EIB in collabouration with MIIC, the Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr signed a financing agreement worth EUR 4.7 million with the »»»

Brussels, Belgium: Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying Belgium's all-time record goalscorer was "out of shape". Lukaku, who has scored 89 goals in 124 international appearances, has struggled for form and fitness at Serie A club Napoli this »»»

Six people were killed Friday in strikes on south Lebanon, hours before Lebanese and Israeli envoys were set to meet for a second day of talks in Washington. Israel's military called on residents of five villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks, despite a truce»»»

The latest escalation involving Iran has once again placed the Middle East at the centre of global market attention. Oil prices reacted immediately, volatility picked up, and investors were reminded how quickly geopolitical risks can ripple through global markets. Brent crude briefly spiked towards»»»

Six people were killed Friday in strikes on south Lebanon, hours before Lebanese and Israeli envoys were set to meet for a second day of talks in Washington. Israel's military called on residents of five villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate ahead of expected attacks, despite a truce»»»

In this edition of Entre Nous we look at the Normandy Impressionist festival, which runs from May 29 to September 27 here in France. It marks the 100th anniversary of Impressionist painter Claude Monet's death. Philippe Platel, the festival's director, tells us what events are planned and»»»

A fact-finding comittee to investigate CAO’s statements Economists said that the latest statements by Hisham Genena, the Head of the Central Auditing Organisation, on corruption will cause confusion among investors, especially in light of the conflict that has occurred in this respect. Genena annou»»»