Sheikh Mohammed reviews Dubai Metro Blue Line progress, sets 2029 launch target
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the construction site marking the launch of operations for the Dubai Metro Blue Line, underscoring the emirate’s continued investment in future-ready infrastructure. T»»»
“Helping is Dubai culture”: Why this RTA bus driver’s simple act is winning hearts
Dubai: On a busy Dubai street, a bus driver made a split-second decision that said everything about who he is and perhaps about the city he calls home. Naeem Abbas Muhammad, a bus driver with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), pulled over after spotting a blind man struggling at the side »»»
Russian official warns of potential global energy crisis
Moscow, May 3 (SANA) Kirill Dmitriev, chief executive of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) warned on Sunday that the world is heading toward the largest energy crisis in its history amid record-high oil prices. In a post on X, Dmitriev said the world is “unconsciously moving toward the bigg»»»
QSE Index opens higher
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index recorded gains of 40.54 points, or 0.39%, at the start of Sunday’s trading, to reach 10,528 points, supported by six sectors. Data from QSE showed positive performance in the Transportation sector by (+0.81%), Real Estate (+0.75%), Banks and Financial S»»»
Iraq Can Restore Oil Exports in One Week After Strait of Hormuz Reopens - Oil Ministry
DOHA (Sputnik) - Iraq can restore oil production and exports to previous levels within a week after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister Basim Mohammed said. "Oil production and exports in Iraq can be restored to levels before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz within seven days»»»
Dubai to launch UAE’s largest electric bus fleet with 735 vehicles
Dubai: Dubai is stepping up its transition to cleaner public transport, with plans to introduce 735 electric buses in 2026 as part of its drive towards a zero-emission mobility system by mid-century. The Roads and Transport Authority said the new fleet, set to be delivered progressively over the co»»»
Slight rise in temperatures on Sunday
Tunis, May 3 (TAP) — The weather, on Sunday, will be partly cloudy across most regions of the country, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Cloud cover will gradually thicken over the northwestern areas, with periods of thundery...»»»
Israel Attacks Southern Lebanon after New Evacuation Warning
Israel carried out heavy airstrikes in south Lebanon on Sunday after issuing new evacuation warnings for villages beyond the area it occupies, despite a truce with Lebanon intended to halt fighting with Hezbollah. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move away from the vil»»»
Blue Oasis leads shift from bottled water to sustainable purification
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates is witnessing a major shift in water consumption habits, as consumers and businesses increasingly move beyond bottled water toward advanced filtration systems that support healthier and more sustainable lifestyles. With the UAE water purifier market projected to reac»»»
Science can accelerate malaria control — with the right leadership
Is political will, or lack of it, the main reason behind the setbacks in global malaria control efforts? We have to admit that 2025 was a year of retreat for global health funding across many programmes, malaria included. However, malaria programmes were already in huge deficit before this time; ac»»»
Hezbollah MP Hasan Fadlallah: Defending the homeland does not hinge on national consensus - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah MP Hasan Fadlallah: In the face of aggression and occupation, resistance needs no permission - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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88,000 cars a day: Abu Dhabi’s new road changes the game
Abu Dhabi is pressing ahead with a strategic road project that will create a direct link between Saadiyat Island and Khalifa City via Umm Yifeenah Island, as part of a plan to strengthen urban connectivity and upgrade the emirate’s transport infrastructure. The Department of Municipalities and Tran»»»
Bella Hadid celebrates her brand’s second anniversary
DUBAI: Bella Hadid is celebrating the second anniversary of her cosmetics brand, Orebella. She took to Instagram to mark the occasion, saying “Happy 2nd birthday to my baby (sic).” The 29-year-old US-Dutch-Palestinian supermodel thanked fans of the brand in the post. “What started as a dream in my »»»
Russia, Ukraine Drones Kill Four, Hit Oil Tankers
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine killed three people across the country, while Ukrainian attacks killed one near Moscow and targeted Russia's lucrative oil facilities, according to statements by the warring countries on Sunday. The two neighbors have been firing hundreds of explosive-packed drones »»»
Israeli warplanes stage series of strikes targeting towns of Sharqiyeh, Nmayriyeh, Arab Salim and Qsaibeh in Nabatieh district: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Police Shuts Roads as Mass Meron Event Canceled over Hezbollah Threat
Israeli occupation police shut roads leading to Mount Meron on Sunday after the annual Lag B’Omer pilgrimage was canceled over “severe security threat” caused by Hezbollah attacks. The occupation police said that “due to tightened restrictions in the north amid repeated Hezbollah violations of the »»»
Is your health Hajj-ready? Abu Dhabi Public health Centre has a new checklist for you
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has urged residents planning to perform Hajj to prioritise early medical preparation, including consulting doctors, reviewing medications and ensuring required vaccinations are taken ahead of travel. In guidance shared on its official social media chann»»»
New Abu Dhabi toll gates go live Monday, Dh4 per crossing
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi will introduce two additional toll gates under the Darb toll system from Monday, with authorities seeking to ease congestion and improve traffic flow across key corridors. The Integrated Transport Centre, part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, said the new gate»»»
Iran hangs man over killing of security forces volunteer in protests
TEHRAN: Iran hanged a man on Sunday who had been convicted of involvement in the killing of a security forces volunteer during anti-government protests, the judiciary said. “Mehrab Abdollahzadeh’s death sentence was carried out this morning after completing the legal formalities,” said the judiciar»»»
Arab Cinema Center returns to Cannes with 4-day program
DUBAI: The Arab Cinema Center, in partnership with the Marche du Film, will return to the Cannes Film Festival with a four-day program from May 14 to 17, highlighting the continued growth and global reach of Arab cinema. Bringing together industry leaders, producers, talent representatives and deci»»»
Two Gaza flotilla activists to appear before Israeli court
ASHKELON, Israel: Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation will appear in court on Sunday, an Israeli rights group said. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade o»»»
Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15I aircraft from US
JERUSALEM: Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15Ia aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions shekels, the defense ministry said on Sunday.»»»
Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump row
ROME: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, just weeks after a clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo. Rubio, who is a Catholic, is expected to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minist»»»
Two Women Migrants Die Off French Coast Seeking to Reach UK
Two women died Sunday while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a small boat, officials said. The would-be migrants were among 82 people packed on the boat that "ran aground" on a beach at Neufchatel-Hardelot, about 12 kilometers (seven miles) south of the port of Boulogne, said Christo»»»
Israeli warplanes strike southern Lebanese towns of Srifa, Shehabiyeh and Zawtar Al-Sharqiyeh as well as the area between Jbal Al-Botom and Siddiqine: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Washington Post: Trump is running out of options to contain gas price backlash - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Mother, three children rescued from Thessaloniki flat fire
A 36-year-old woman and her three young children were safely rescued by firefighters after a blaze broke out late Saturday night in a residential building in Thessaloniki. All four were reported to be in good condition following the incident. The fire erupted shortly after 9 p.m. in a rooftop flat »»»
Unseasonal snowfall blankets mountains north of Athens
Snowfall more typical of winter than early May was recorded during the early hours of Sunday on Mount Parnitha and Mount Penteli, both located on the northern outskirts of Athens. The snow was sufficient to cover the peaks, briefly disrupting traffic along Parnithos Avenue. Authorities temporarily »»»
Two Gaza flotilla activists to appear before Israeli court
Ashkelon, Israel: Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation will appear in court on Sunday, an Israeli rights group said. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade o»»»
Two women migrants die off French coast seeking to reach UK: officials
COQUELLES: Two women died Sunday while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a small boat, officials said. The would-be migrants were among 82 people packed on the boat that “ran aground” on a beach at Neufchatel-Hardelot, about 12 kilometers (seven miles) south of the port of Boulogne, s»»»
Nissan Says Gulf Strategy Unchanged Despite Geopolitical Challenges
Nissan Motor Co.’s Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier said the Gulf and Middle East remain central to the company’s growth and profitability despite recent geopolitical challenges, adding that investment plans in the region remain unchanged. Cartier told Asharq Al-Awsat that the automaker »»»
Israeli army says troops damaged 'religious building' in Lebanon
The Israeli military said Saturday that its forces damaged a "religious building" in south Lebanon, drawing condemnation from a Catholic charity, which identified it as a convent and denounced the "deliberate" targeting of a place of worship. The military said troops operating in the village of Yar»»»
Sri Lanka arrests 37 Chinese at suspected scam centre
Colombo: Sri Lankan police have arrested 37 Chinese nationals suspected of running a cyberscam centre in the capital Colombo, a spokesman said on Sunday, in the latest crackdown on foreign-run online fraud. The suspects, aged between 23 and 44 and including one woman, were arrested after a tip-off,»»»
Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he will review a new Iranian peace proposal, but cast doubt over its prospects as he left open the possibility of future attacks on Iran. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire came into effect on April 8, with one rou»»»
Bangkok Food Vendor Curbs Push City Staple from the Streets
Across Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chili and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten livelihoods and the street food culture that defines the Thai capital. Convenient, full of flavor and popular among locals and tourists alike, Bangkok's street foo»»»
Army redeploys forces in some southern positions, protecting civil peace is priority: Lebanese Military
Beirut: A Lebanese military source said that the army has repositioned its forces across several sites in southern Lebanon, after previously evacuating them due to Israeli attacks. In an exclusive statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the source said that the army has redeployed in more than 15 pos»»»
Finland says unidentified drone suspected of violating airspace
Helsinki: An unidentified drone was suspected of violating Finland's airspace in Virolahti near its border with Russia early Sunday, the defence ministry said. Finland's air force spotted the drone in the early hours, said a ministry statement. "The model and origin of the drone have not been ident»»»
Hot weather and light winds expected across Qatar
DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has forecast relatively hot conditions during the day on Sunday, with some cloud cover expected until 6pm. Offshore areas may experience clouds at first before conditions become clear later in the day. Winds inshore will be variable, mainly southeasterly to north»»»
Iran plans to turn university site hit in US-Israeli strikes into museum
TEHRAN: Iranian authorities plan to turn a bombsite at a university in central Iran into a museum about the impact of US-Israeli strikes, an official said. “The current damaged site will be preserved as a war museum at the university to remain a document of the country’s scientific oppression in hi»»»
Iran-Linked Cells Accused of Exploiting Chaos in Syria
The Syrian Interior Ministry has said the assassination of a Shiite cleric, seen as close to the government, marks a “dangerous escalation,” adding it is following with “great concern” what it described as “systematic” attempts in recent days to create instability, spread chaos, and undermine civil»»»
Awqaf Ministry releases ‘Al-Ahkam’ as key jurisprudential reference on transactions
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued a new edition of the classical jurisprudential work “Al-Ahkam”, making it available in both print and digital formats through its official website, in a move aimed at reviving Islamic scholarly heritage and supporting students of fiq»»»
US airlines step up as Spirit winds down
Washington, United States: US air carriers on Saturday mobilized to help passengers and crew members stranded by the overnight shutdown of Spirit Airlines, after the low-cost carrier's last-minute talks with creditors and the White House collapsed. Spirit, known for its bright yellow planes, succum»»»
18 Tonnes of Egyptian Peanuts Stopped at Border Due to Health Risk
Eighteen tonnes of peanuts in shell from Egypt will not reach the Bulgarian market due to dangerously high levels of mould contamination, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency said on Sunday. Inspectors from the Varna Regional Food Safety Directorate found that the peanuts contained aflatoxin levels thr»»»
Israeli Statements Signal Prolonged Conflict in South Lebanon
Statements made by the Israeli military on war objectives in southern Lebanon, along with battlefield developments, point to a prolonged conflict, as Israel seeks demographic change and the removal of villages to pave the way for a future occupation, while Hezbollah shows signs of preparing for a l»»»
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha opens ‘Resolutions: Evolving Realities’
Doha, Qatar: As part of its fifteenth anniversary programme, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art has opened Resolutions: Evolving Realities, a major exhibition reflecting on the institution’s origins while looking toward its future. On view from April 30 to August 22, 2026, across the museum’s Atrium»»»
Kudu supports Jazan coffee farmers with sustainable initiative
As part of its commitment to social responsibility and strengthening environmental sustainability, Kudu Company for Food and Catering, a leading player in the quick-service restaurant sector, has launched a partnership initiative to support and empower local farmers in the Jazan region, enhancing t»»»
John Legend concert rescheduled to September 10
Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has announced that the John Legend Live: An Evening of Songs & Storiesin Doha concert, originally scheduled to take place on April 17, 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), has been rescheduled to September 10, 2026. All previously purchased tickets will rema»»»
5 Sudanese civilians killed in drone attack on vehicle in Omdurman
Khartoum: Five civilians were killed by a drone strike that targeted a civilian vehicle in the Omdurman area, west of Sudan's capital, Khartoum, on Saturday. According to Emergency Lawyers, a Sudanese independent legal team dedicated to documenting violations during the conflict, a drone belonging »»»
Iran plans to turn university site hit in US-Israeli strikes into museum
Tehran: Iranian authorities plan to turn a bombsite at a university in central Iran into a museum about the impact of US-Israeli strikes, an official said. "The current damaged site will be preserved as a war museum at the university to remain a document of the country's scientific oppression in hi»»»