Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed lower on Sunday, shedding 50.75 points, or 0.47 percent, to settle at 10,663.50 points. A total of 140,660,114 shares were traded, with a total value of QAR 300,562,107.343 across 18,789 transactions in all sectors. Shares of 21 companies increased,»»»

Muscat: Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed an investment agreement on Sunday with the Republic of Korea electric vehicle technology company EL B&T to establish an electric vehicle and battery cell manufacturing plant in the Duqm Special Economic Zone, wi»»»

Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has condemned in the strongest terms the egregious Iranian attacks on the UAE and Kuwait, affirming that Iran’s treacherous approach seeks to destabilise regional security. He affirmed in a statement today that Iran’s»»»

Absa Group, a financial titan in South Africa, is gearing up to make a strategic entry into the UAE by 2026, aiming to capitalize on the burgeoning economic ties between the Middle East and Africa. With plans to establish a presence in Dubai, this move signifies a major step in fostering deeper bus»»»

Events such as the Giro d'Italia are major organizational challenges, but also a great opportunity for Bulgaria to show its best side, Youth and Sports Minister Encho Keryazov said in an interview for Nova TV. Speaking live from National Assembly Square, where the third stage finished, Keryazov sai»»»

Dubai: Global Village in Dubai has officially extended its season and will continue to remain open and fully operational for visitors until May 31, Gulf News can reveal. Come celebrate Eid Al Adha with Global Village is the new credo. It had re-opened on April 20th following regional uncertainty. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Flight operations at Hamad International Airport continue to expand as it announced on Sunday, May 10, 2026, a new update ahead of the summer season. "As Qatar Airways’ network grows, and with 26 airline partners currently operating to and from Doha, flight operations continue to expan»»»

Ramallah: The Palestinian Prisoners Club (PPC) said Sunday that Israeli occupation authorities have escalated violations against Palestinian female prisoners held in Damon Prison amid the ongoing war, pointing to an unprecedented increase in systematic repression and abuse inside the facility. In a»»»

Dubai: Tehran’s prolonged internet blackout is no longer just cutting Iranians off from the outside world — it is now creating what critics describe as a two-tier digital system dividing the country into privileged insiders and millions trapped behind censorship walls. More than two months into Ira»»»

An Egyptian television host was injured after being attacked by a lion cub during the filming of a programme, in an incident that has raised safety concerns over the use of wild animals on set. Marwa Abdel Moneim was recording an episode on handling predatory animals when the cub suddenly lunged at»»»

Russia accused Kyiv of breaking a US-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, while Ukrainian officials said that one person had been killed and more injured by Russian drone and artillery strikes in the past 24 hours. Two people were injured by Ukrainian shelling in the Russian-occupied part of Ukraine's Khe»»»

Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, after drones threatened several Gulf region targets and Tehran warned it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes. According to state broadcaster IRIB, Tehran's response, passed to Pakistani mediators, focuses on»»»

Doha, Qatar: IFP Qatar has announced the completion of preparations for the 22nd edition of Project Qatar, the country's largest exhibition specialising in building materials, equipment, and construction technologies. IFP revealed in a press conference today that the exhibition will take place from»»»

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed Sunday up by 83.75 points, reaching 11,115.07 points, with trading valued at SAR 4.8 billion. The volume of shares traded reached 202 million shares, with 135 companies recording gains and 191 others recording losses. The Saudi parallel market index (Nomu) »»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar on Sunday reaffirmed their support for diplomatic efforts to ensure regional peace and stability as Iran sends its response to a United States proposal to end their conflict and restore maritime routes in the Middle East. The state-run IRNA reported the response to a U»»»

Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, after drones threatened several Gulf region targets and Tehran warned it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes. According to state broadcaster IRIB, Tehran's response, passed to Pakistani mediators, focuses on»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli occupation army at Baydar Al-Faqani in the town of Taybeh w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open on Monday at Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22. The opening ceremony will be attended by presidents of the National Olympic Committees, secretaries-gener»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF vehicles and soldiers at Khallat Raj in the town of Deir Siryan with a rocket salvo: Militar»»»

Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChiamaka EnenduBBC Africa, Lagos BBC/GIFT UFUOMA It is often described as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion. Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th »»»

Warsaw: Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on several criminal charges in his home country, has fled from Hungary to the United States, local media reported on Sunday. Ziobro, who received asylum from right-wing ally Viktor Orban's government last year, faces up to 25 years in»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump wants to resolve the conflict with Iran diplomatically, but if that fails, he is prepared to resume hostilities, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said on Sunday. "He is giving diplomacy every chance we possibly can before going back to »»»

LONDON: Hundreds of Syrians departed from Damascus international airport for Saudi Arabia on Sunday as authorities began operating flights for pilgrims participating in the Hajj season. Two flights left from Damascus with 680 Syrian pilgrims to Jeddah, from where they will travel to Makkah, accordi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of IOF vehicles and soldiers in the outskirts of the town of Deir Siryan with artillery shells, ach»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters directly hit an Israeli occupation army D9 bulldozer in the town of Bint Jbeil with an attack drone: Military Media Stat»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers in the southern town of Rshaf with a guided missile: Military M»»»

TUNIS, May 10, 2026 (TAP) – As part of the energy transition programme in public institutions, 10,000 air conditioners were replaced with high energy-efficiency Class 1 appliances for the benefit of 80 public institutions, helping reduce carbon...»»»

The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone attacks targeting the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. Get up»»»

Beirut, Lebanon: The Lebanese army said on Sunday that it had arrested an Iraqi national for impersonating an Iraqi security official in Lebanon, the second alleged high-level imposter caught in recent months. A military source told AFP that the man had managed to network with Lebanese security and»»»

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Egypt’s tourism sector has received renewed international recognition after Sharm El Luli in Marsa Alam was highlighted among the world’s leading coastal destinations for 2026, according to a global beach ranking cited by the UK’s Daily Mail and reported by Russian travel platform TourProm. The ran»»»

The Ministry of Interior in Bahrain has said a group linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was involved in organised terrorist activity targeting members of the Shia community in the country. In a statement posted on its official account, the ministry said the group’s members we»»»

International students are increasingly prioritising career outcomes, employability, scholarships, and academic pathways while exploring higher education options in Canada. Speaking at Edufair in Dubai, Nisha Darmwal, South Asia Manager of Algoma University, said students are now more focused on st»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have launched a series of specialised training courses for male and female inmates as part of efforts to strengthen rehabilitation, develop practical skills and support reintegration into society after release. The programmes, organised under the annual second-quarter plan by th»»»

Doha, Qatar: More than 150 Texas A&M University at Qatar engineering students have earned their diplomas, marking a new generation of engineering leaders prepared to contribute to Qatar's knowledge economy and communities around the world. The Class of 2026 includes graduates with bachelor's degree»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has announced new measures to counter the United States and Israel during a meeting with Iranian armed forces Central Headquarters commander Ali Abdollahi, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Sunday. During the meeting, Abdollahi rep»»»

Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is anchored off the coast of the city of Praia on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, on May 4. The ship docked in Tenerife, Spain on Sunday to begin evacuating nearly 150 passengers and crew members. Photo by Elton Monteiro/EPA May 10 (UPI) -- A cruise ship stricken wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud. During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation»»»

BEIRUT: The Lebanese army said on Sunday that it had arrested an Iraqi national for impersonating an Iraqi security official in Lebanon, the second alleged high-level imposter caught in recent months. A military source told AFP that the man had managed to network with Lebanese security and intellig»»»

A former Egyptian judge has been detained after fatally shooting his ex-wife in a public area in 6th of October City, west of Cairo, in an incident that has shocked the country. According to local media reports, witnesses said the suspect exited his vehicle and opened fire at close range, striking »»»

Clashes broke out in the Spanish city of Barcelona after several protesters attempted to disrupt a Victory Day commemoration marking the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat. Victory Day is celebrated annually in Russia and most former Soviet republics on May 9 with military parades and Immort»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award, Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, chaired the Award's regular Board meeting on Sunday, convened shortly after the close of the application period for the current edition of the Aw»»»

Le Mans, France: Jorge Martin overtook MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi on the penultimate lap to win the French Grand Prix on Sunday, while Ai Ogura secured Japan's first podium finish for 14 years. Italian rider Bezzecchi seemed to be heading for his fourth win of a season which is only»»»

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay held his first review meeting on law and order at the Secretariat on Sunday, shortly after assuming office. The meeting focused on the overall security situation in the state and marked his first official administrative engagement as Chief Minister. Get upd»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan emerged as “the most dependable net security provider” in the region after its four-day military standoff with India in May 2025, an official and experts said on Sunday, as Islamabad marked the first anniversary of the conflict. The conflict erupted after India blamed Pakistan-b»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has achieved a 28 per cent reduction in traffic accidents involving police vehicles in recent years, crediting the decline to intensive awareness campaigns, specialised driver training programmes, and the adoption of advanced technologies to improve patrol deployment, emergency »»»

Damascus: Syria's judiciary brought charges on Sunday against former security official Atif Najib for acts "amounting to war crimes" in 2011 against peaceful protesters in Daraa province, the cradle of the country's uprising. Najib was the former head of political security in the south Syrian provi»»»

Kuwait Airways said it has rescheduled some flights during May as it transitions operations from Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia back to Kuwait International Airport. The airline said the move requires obtaining new international approvals and permits, noting that licences previously issued for depa»»»

Chennai: The oath-taking ceremony of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister turned into a major political and public spectacle on Sunday, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. The event marked a significant shift in Tamil Nadu politics, drawing lead»»»

Saudi Arabia arrested 11,175 people for violating residency, labour and border security laws during a week-long campaign, the Ministry of Interior said on Sunday. The arrests were carried out between April 30 and May 6 in joint operations involving multiple government agencies. Those detained inclu»»»