KUWAIT CITY: The GCC’s Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi was received by Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait on Tuesday. According to a statement by the general secretariat, a number of topics related to joint Gulf action were reviewed »»»

Industrial investment into Sharjah has surpassed Dh3.51 billion across 99 projects in the past five years, including Dh1.6 billion from 31 projects in 2025, according to fDi Markets data from the Financial Times. The figures were announced by Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) at Make it in the»»»

Hours after the UAE's top oil executive said the country had "emerged stronger" from war and as thousands attended an Abu Dhabi summit to boost the local economy, phones across the country were alerting that missiles were incoming. The first attacks since a truce came into effect last month were a »»»

LONDON: Arab News has won eight Awards of Excellence at the Society of News Design’s 47th Annual Creative Competition, extending its total international creative award tally to 171 since the newspaper’s relaunch in 2018. Founded in 1979 in the US as the Society of Newspaper Design, the Society of N»»»

The Saudi Space Agency (SSA), in partnership with Aramco Digital, announced on Tuesday the launch of the second edition of the “SARI 2” initiative, as an extension of ongoing efforts to empower national talent and foster innovation in the space sector. The initiative aims to attract undergraduate s»»»

Abu Dhabi: Countries across the Middle East, Europe and beyond have rallied in support of the UAE, condemning Iranian attacks on civilian sites and warning of their implications for regional and global security. A series of calls received by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Na»»»

The third meeting of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council will be held in Ankara on 6 May 2026, under the co-chairmanship of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, and H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday a drone attack targeting Khartoum International Airport on Monday. The drone was shot down by Sudan’s air defenses as it approached the airport from the south and caused no damage or casualties, airport officials said. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minist»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Debt Management Center has completed the annual borrowing plan, securing approximately 90 percent of the nation’s funding needs before the Middle East conflict. In a statement, NDMC said the milestone reflects the effectiveness of proactive planning and flexible exec»»»

KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky pitched a drone deal to Bahrain during a ​visit to the country on Tuesday, advertising Ukraine’s battle-tested security expertise. Since the US and Israeli war on Iran erupted on February 28, Ukraine has been offering its drones and know-how to several Middle East»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index fell 83.68 points, or 0.75 percent, on Tuesday to close at 11,006.97. The MT30 index declined 9.68 points, or 0.66 percent, to 1,466.15, while the parallel market Nomu dropped 80.77 points, or 0.35 percent, to 22,726.20. Trading turnover on t»»»

Dubai: A Kuwaiti criminal court has sentenced a Saudi national to seven years in prison and imposed a fine of about Dh3.8 million after convicting him of forging Kuwaiti citizenship, according to the newspaper Al Seyassh. The case, which is beleived to be one of the most prominent citizenship forge»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil revenues saw an annual rise of 2 percent in the first quarter of 2026 to reach SR116 billion ($30.9 billion), official data showed. The figures, published in the Budget Performance Report covering the three months to March 31 issued by the Ministry of Finance, highlig»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has set a deadline for pilgrims to receive recommended vaccinations no later than 10 days before the start of the Hajj season, as part of efforts to strengthen preventive measures during one of the world’s largest annual gatherings. The ministry said immunisation i»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, during which he condemned the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian sites in the UAE, noting that they constitute a violation »»»

RIYADH: Indonesia continues its Hajj flights with expanded access to the Makkah Route, as Saudi authorities have added a new major Indonesian airport to the flagship initiative that streamlines immigration procedures for pilgrims. Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, will send 22»»»

Dubai: Forbes Middle East has revealed the third annual list of the region’s Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders, highlighting the developers and decision-makers transforming the region’s skylines and urban landscapes. The ranking was compiled over several months and based on multiple criteria inclu»»»

RIYADH: Patent applications filed by individuals in Saudi Arabia rose by 102 percent in 2025 from the previous 12 months, accelerating from a 62 percent year-on-year increase in 2024. Data released in January showed that such filings rose 96 percent to 3,942 last year, from 2,007 in 2024. The Saudi»»»

RIYADH: Non-governmental organizations are showcasing practical, locally-developed solutions to reduce waste, encourage sustainable habits and address land degradation during Saudi Environment Week. At an event in Riyadh on Monday, NGOs presented initiatives ranging from food waste reduction and el»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones, or MODON, has reported a strong performance in 2025, attracting more than SR12 billion ($3.2 billion) in new foreign investments and recording 100 percent growth compared with 2024. The development is a clear indication of the »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to provide vital assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. The organization recently implemented a cochlear implantation and auditory rehabilitation project in Reyhanli, Turkiye. During a four-day campaign, its medical team conduc»»»

RIYADH: A team from Al-Ahsa was received by the region’s governor on Tuesday and praised for its work on the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Al-Ahsa Gov. Prince Saud bin Talal, accompanied by Mayor Essam Al-Mulla, received the team and praised its members for winning the chair of coordination for c»»»

CHICAGO: Saudi art has marked a new presence on the global stage with the presentation of the audiovisual installation “Refusal” by Abdulrahman Hamdi on the facade of THE MART in Chicago, as part of ART on THE MART, one of the world’s leading digital public art platforms. The work explores the tens»»»

RIYADH: The Deep Tech Commercialization Bootcamp, organized by the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in partnership with the Research, Development and Innovation Authority, brings together more than 50 research teams with prototypes and technologies ready for testing and commercializat»»»

A US military aerial refueling aircraft may have experienced an in-flight emergency over the Arabian Gulf on Tuesday, based on publicly visible flight tracking data and aviation emergency codes. What's known at this time:A KC-135R Stratotanker operated by the United States Air Force was conducting »»»

Riyadh, May 5 (SANA) Minister of Local Administration and Environment Mohammad Anjarani held talks in Riyadh on enhancing cooperation with Saudi Arabia in urban development and housing, during a visit to the National Housing Company. Anjarani reviewed the company’s experience in integrated urban de»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index rose 6.6 percent in the first four months of 2026, making it the second-best performer in the Gulf after Oman, according to Kamco Invest. The Tadawul All Share Index, a key gauge of investor sentiment in the Kingdom, extended gains despite global volatil»»»

DUBAI: A new collaboration between Saudi fashion label HINDAMME and Arts AlUla’s Madrasat Addeera is bringing the Kingdom’s ancient heritage into contemporary design through a limited-edition collection. Inspired by AlUla’s 7,000 years of continuous human history and striking natural landscapes, th»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia led Gulf Cooperation Council dealmaking in 2025 as Middle East mergers and acquisitions strengthened, with strategic investors accounting for 61 percent of insured deals, a new report showed. The Kingdom has emerged as a frontrunner in the region in this sphere, with its econom»»»

The Iran war risked reigniting after the US tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it. It is unclear what will follow after an American attempt to en»»»

RIYADH: Saudi fighter Ahmed Albrahim is set to make his professional debut later this month when PFL MENA arrives in Dubai, with the welterweight determined to deliver a statement performance on one of the region’s biggest stages. Albrahim will face Egypt’s Khaled Mahmoud at PFL MENA 9: Pride of Ar»»»

RIYADH: Average daily trading across the UAE’s financial markets grew by 24.16 percent in 2025 to reach 2.21 billion dirhams ($601.7 million), according to the UAE’s Capital Market Authority. Market capitalization also climbed, with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange rising 4.7 percent to 3.14 trillion »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced the opening of applications for the third edition of the Khibrat program for the academic year 2026-2027, starting Tuesday, May 5, until May 14, 2026. The ministry explained in a statement that the Khibrat program aims to»»»

Dubai: Global Village in Dubai will remain open and fully operational today. Gulf News can confirm that the popular outdoor multicultural destination will continue to welcome guests and reassured visitors that operations were running as scheduled. The venue, which had resumed its current season las»»»

CAIRO — Egypt is strengthening its position as a regional investment hub, ranking among the top markets in the Middle East and North Africa for openness to foreign capital, according to a report by Fitch Solutions cited by the Information and Decision Support Center. The report places Egypt third i»»»

Saudi Arabia is steadily consolidating its position as the Middle East’s largest tourism economy, underpinned by strong investment momentum and sweeping structural reforms under Vision 2030. Data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) showed a sharp rise in the sector’s contribution, reachi»»»

The Abu Dhabi-based International Astronomy Centre has successfully recorded a rare astronomical event in which a star disappeared for 38 seconds as it passed behind the dwarf planet Haumea, marking a notable achievement for the region’s growing role in global space research. Engineer Mohammed Shaw»»»

World leaders on Tuesday piled pressure on Tehran to stick to diplomacy to bring an end to the Middle East war, after a salvo of attacks in the region left a ceasefire crumbling. The scramble for more talks came after Iran and the United States traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while»»»

South Korea's presidential office said Tuesday it would take several days to determine the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a carrier operated by South Korea's HMM Co. in the Strait of Hormuz. In this photo, taken Tuesday, an employee enters an HMM office in Busan. Photo by Yonhap The presiden»»»

In the vibrant landscape of the Middle Eastern solar market, where the sun shines brighter and opportunities abound, companies must harness more than just solar power to thrive. As the demand for renewable energy surges, innovative marketing strategies are becoming as critical as technological adva»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Capital Market Authority has shifted its focus from dual listings to domestic ones, Chairman Mohammed El-Kuwaiz told Al-Eqtisadiah, citing surging interest from national companies seeking to list on the stock exchange. Speaking on the sidelines of the Funding Week, organised by th»»»

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit condemned the drone and missile attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, describing them as a blatant violation of international law and the ceasefire agreement. He called for an immediate halt to such attacks, holding Iran fully responsible for th»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector returned to expansion in April, with the Riyad Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index rising to 51.5 from 48.8 a month earlier, signaling a modest recovery. Business activity and new orders rebounded after a contraction in March, as firms reported stronger dom»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during which he condemned the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civil»»»

Dubai: Passport services at Pakistani embassies and consulates have been restored in the UAE and many other countries in the world on Tuesday, May 5, bringing relief to thousands of overseas Pakistanis affected by an eight-day disruption. The restoration follows a system-wide technical fault at the»»»

World leaders on Tuesday piled pressure on Tehran to stick to diplomacy to bring an end to the Middle East war, after a salvo of attacks in the region left a ceasefire crumbling. The scramble for more talks came after Iran and the United States traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while»»»

DUBAI/ NEW YORK: The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style — led by Beyonce, Madonna and Nicole Kidman — hit the red carpet Monday for the Met Gala, the Manhattan charity ball that doubles as fashion's biggest night. The A-listers were asked to dress for the theme "Fashion is Art," »»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday morning, offering a small rebound for shoppers after rates pulled back from the highs seen at the start of the month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for»»»

Seven OPEC+ countries including Russia and Saudia Arabia increased their oil production quotas on Sunday, the organisation said. Analysts say the decision is aimed at projecting stability following the United Arab Emirates' sudden departure from the bloc effective Friday.  Saudi Arabia, Russia»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Kidana Development Company, a subsidiary of the Royal Commission for Mecca City and Holy Sites, has completed the installation of 74 escalators across key locations in Mina, as part of preparations to facilitate the movement of pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season. The project, imple»»»