Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s (MCIT) integrated innovation ecosystem advances sustainability across every stage by empowering founders to build impactful, sustainabilty-driven solutions, while inspiring the next generation to develop environmentally consci»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Esports Federation, representing the SEF Academy, and the Saudi Entertainment and Event Management Academy, have signed a pact to develop domestic talent in gaming and event management. The agreement was signed recently by Rawan AlButairi, CEO of the SEF, and Dr. Eihab Abourokbah,»»»

Ultimately, everything is judged by the election result, and that result is clear and must be respected, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said in a live interview broadcast Wednesday evening on the Telex YouTube channel. “I will always be a supporter of Hungary, regardless of w»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, has successfully concluded the fourth edition of The Pearl Island Ramadan Football Tournament 2026, following a competitive and engaging journey that resumed after an unexpected pause lasting several»»»

Copenhagen: Two trains collided Thursday north of the Danish capital Copenhagen leaving many injured, police and media reports said. The accident happened between the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Copenhagen. A police statement called it "a serious accident". Me»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Hotels Association (QHA) received H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, along with Omar Abdulrahman Al Jaber, Chief of Tourism Development Sector; Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar; and Abdullah Mohammed Al Falasi, Directo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, hosted founders, operators, and community members at its Doha campus as part of SYNC Spring 2026. The initiative connects Syrian technologists, founders, and ecosystem partners across the diaspora through distributed»»»

J.P. Morgan said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia and the Philippines will be added to its local currency emerging market debt index from January 29 next year. The inclusion will cover Saudi riyal-denominated sovereign sukuk and Philippine peso-denominated government bonds, both entering the widely t»»»

The full launch of the North — South road in Kyrgyzstan is scheduled for 2028. The Minister of Transport and Communications, Talant Soltobaev, announced at the International Transport Forum in Bishkek. According to him, the road will only be opened for summer use in 2026. «Until we resolve safety i»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD reported higher first-quarter earnings, supported by strong lending growth and record non-funded income, as it navigated a period of geopolitical uncertainty. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Total income rose 21% year-on-year t»»»

In the second such incident in the country in recent days, an explosion at a fireworks factory in the southern Indian state of Kerala, killed at least 13 people and injured more than 40 on April 21, 2026, Deccan Herald reported. »»»

Bank Indonesia (BI) opted for stability over stimulus during its April 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the 7-day Reverse Repo Rate at 4.75%, Capital Economics reveals. The decision, while unanimous among market observers, underscores a delicate balancing act: Governor Perry Warjiyo is currently tr»»»

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

Tehran's street currency market is facing a wave of counterfeit US dollar transactions, with dealers offering hard currency at rates well below the open market price in schemes designed to extract high-denomination Iranian banknotes from circulation, IBENA reported on April 23. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

Bank Indonesia (BI) opted for stability over stimulus during its April 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the 7-day Reverse Repo Rate at 4.75%, Capital Economics reveals. The decision, while unanimous among market observers, underscores a delicate balancing act: Governor Perry Warjiyo is currently tr»»»

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

Bank Indonesia (BI) opted for stability over stimulus during its April 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the 7-day Reverse Repo Rate at 4.75%, Capital Economics reveals. The decision, while unanimous among market observers, underscores a delicate balancing act: Governor Perry Warjiyo is currently tr»»»

Nicosia: EU leaders will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Cyprus to celebrate the release of a 90-billion-euro ($105 billion) loan for Kyiv after a prolonged deadlock. Preliminary approval for the badly needed money came on Wednesday but a definitive si»»»

Personal income tax on the minimum wage will be set at 9 percent, the incoming minister of economy and energy announced on Wednesday on Facebook. One of the most important goals of the Tisza Party is to curb inflation through credible and predictable economic policy and to make the tax system faire»»»

Two trains collided Thursday north of the Danish capital Copenhagen leaving many injured, police and media reports said. The accident happened between the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Copenhagen. A police statement called it "a serious accident". Media reports »»»

Political scientist Bálint Ruff is set to head the Prime Minister’s Office, while Member of Parliament Viktória Lőrincz from Kaposvár will oversee regional development as minister. These two names were announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister-designate Péter Magyar via social media, bringing the nu»»»

The first crude oil shipments following the restart of the Druzhba pipeline have arrived in Ukraine, MOL announced on Wednesday on the website of the Budapest Stock Exchange. According to the statement, JSC Ukrtransnafta informed MOL that oil reception in Ukraine from Belarus via the pipeline syste»»»

At the initiative of Speaker Marlen Mamataliev, a new, modern public reception office was opened in the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan. The Speaker himself received the first citizens in person and tested the newly created digital capabilities. The parliamentary press service reported. The public re»»»

The first groups of pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan will begin departing for Hajj on May 11, the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) announced. It reminded that travel to Mecca requires strict compliance with entry regulations of Saudi Arabia and customs requirements to avoid complicatio»»»

Dubai: First Abu Dhabi Bank reported a rise in first-quarter earnings, supported by lending growth and diversified income, even as regional tensions weighed on client activity toward the end of the period. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Operating»»»

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday alleged without evidence that a Virginia vote approving a congressional redistricting plan favouring Democrats was “rigged”, as a county judge moved to block the measure. Voters backed the referendum on Tuesday, a change that could help Democrats fli»»»

Police in Athens are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 25-year-old man identified as the son of a senior officer in the Greek police force. The victim was found late Wednesday in a public park in the southern suburb of Agios Dimitrios after a resident alerted emergency services to an unconsciou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha will host the Arab Network for Quality Assurance of Higher Education Forum in October, focusing on the future of academic accreditation and quality assurance in the sector. The event will take place under the patronage of Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint »»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, Assalam Schools marked the Foundation’s recognition at the inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work in the Non-profit Organisations category for the Together Project through Assalam Scho»»»

Beijing: China's top diplomat Wang Yi called for the complete eradication of scam centres in Cambodia during a meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh, according to Beijing's foreign ministry. Cambodia hosts dozens of scam centres with tens of thousands of people perpetrating online sca»»»

RIYADH: The newly opened Black Gold Museum in Riyadh showcases artistic interpretations of oil’s impact on human life and development. Located in a landmark contemporary building designed by Zaha Hadid, the museum features more than 350 works from Saudi and international artists from around 30 coun»»»

The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai, who made her public debut Wednesday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. She is the first elephant calf born at the zoo in 25 years. Mother elephant Nhi Linh gave birth to Linh Mai on Feb. 2 after nearly two years of preg»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, the highest tuition fee for contract-based university education amounts to 288,000 soms. MP Meder Chotonov stated during a parliamentary session discussing a draft resolution on providing state educational benefits to children of mothers awarded Baatyr Ene Order. According to him, ba»»»

Singapore: Oil prices were marginally lower on Thursday, April 23, 2026, after big gains in the previous session amid the stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States, and the disruption of trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 15 cents to $101.76 a barrel, after se»»»

Doha, Qatar: Shura Council Speaker H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has held talks with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the State of Qatar H E Alvaro Renedo Zalba, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and discussing regional developments. According to a statement, the meeting review»»»

Doha: Katara Art Centre at Katara Cultural Village inaugurated three exhibitions featuring contemporary Arab artists. The shows include the group exhibition Between Surface and Meaning, held in collaboration with Al Markhiya Gallery, alongside the solo exhibitions “ALIF OUT OF BLACK” by Saudi artis»»»