Wizz Air is betting that Europe’s tough aviation climate could end up strengthening its hand. As airlines face elevated operating costs and supply-chain disruption, the ultra-low-cost carrier argues its fuel hedging, young fleet and improving aircraft availability will allow it to accelerate growth»»»

The Bulgarian government is moving to simplify and accelerate visa procedures for tourists and seasonal workers from non-EU countries through coordinated efforts between the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two institutions are launching joint measures aimed at improving»»»

Romanians tend to ignore pain, delay medical appointments and have an incomplete understanding of medical information, according to the latest study conducted by the BUCHAREST CENTER FOR ECONOMY & SOCIETY (CES Bucharest) in May 2026. The study reveals that 7 in 10 Romanians avoid going to the docto»»»

Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company (NHC) has emerged as a central force in reshaping the Kingdom’s housing market, evolving from a state-backed developer into a key engine of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic reform agenda under Vision 2030. Far from being a conventional real estate »»»

The state is pressing ahead with a comprehensive education reform program aiming at improving learning outcomes and better preparing students for future labor market requirements. The government has prioritized education as a key pillar of sustainable development, focusing on reducing classroom ove»»»

The Euphrates River flood has forced Syria’s government into a swift push toward the eastern provinces, not only to contain rising water levels, but also to narrow the gap between residents there and the central administration in Damascus. Some citizens accuse the government of looking only at the »»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to enter the hottest phase of the year, with summer weather shaped by five major air masses that influence temperatures, humidity and wind patterns across the country, according to a leading Emirati astronomer. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emira»»»

UAE motorists are entering June with a clearer picture of what to expect on the roads as new fuel prices, updated parking charges and Salik fees come into effect. While some driving costs are set to rise, Dubai is also advancing its smart mobility agenda with fully cashless parking payments, making»»»

DAKAR, Senegal: When Senegalese farmer Abou Sow first watched US missiles strike Iran on social media, he had a sinking feeling it would soon affect agriculture in the West African nation. Since the war began on Feb. 28, fertilizer prices have risen by 40 percent. Sow was better prepared than most.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The return of Qatar’s pilgrims from the Holy Lands will complete today, marking the successful conclusion of 2026 Hajj season. The final groups of pilgrims will arrive in Doha following a spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage, supported throughout their journey by the Qatar Hajj Mission an»»»

Egypt’s airports play a part in the nation’s economic modernization. Facilities such as Cairo International, Hurghada, and Sharm El-Sheikh serve as gateways for millions of travelers each year. Yet, their operational frameworks remain inefficient, limiting Egypt’s ability to fully leverage its geog»»»

Famine pockets are emerging in Houthi-controlled areas of northern Yemen, amid an unprecedented deterioration of living and economic conditions and severe funding shortfalls, threatening to slide millions of Yemenis into catastrophic levels of food insecurity, recent UN data showed. In its Yemen Ma»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for largely fair weather over the coming days, with temperatures easing slightly along coastal areas before fresh winds bring dusty conditions and rougher seas to parts of the country, according to the latest forecast from the National Center of Meteorology. On Sunday, conditi»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has sought tougher terms in a proposed agreement to extend the ceasefire with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, US media reported on Saturday, as negotiations remained unresolved despite high-level talks at the White House. According to The New York Times, Tru»»»

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents wait during a protest against the treatment of detainees at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey, earlier this week. File Photo by Olga Fedorova/EPA May 30 (UPI) -- Dueling groups of protesters gathered at an Immigration and Customs En»»»

Budapest: Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Saturday, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions showed great resilience to take the game»»»

BUDAPEST: Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Saturday in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. Mikel Arteta’s Premier League champions showed great resilience to t»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists could see fuel prices rise for a fourth consecutive month in June, although the increase is expected to be far smaller than the sharp jumps recorded earlier this year. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The reason is simple: oil »»»

JEDDAH: Ghazi Al-Shahrani, CEO of the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, extended congratulations to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the successful Hajj season. Al-Shahrani said that the success reflects the leadership’s care and comm»»»

China’s modular and Holon buildings are transforming construction worldwide, delivering projects in days rather than months while setting new standards for efficiency and sustainability. Key Details:Modular homes and pre-fabricated ‘Holon’ buildings can be built in days rather than monthsExports ro»»»

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 8,090 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 4,266 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 2,653 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 1,171 for labor-related issues»»»

Parliamentary elections in Malta began on Saturday as voters cast their ballots in elections likely to secure a record-setting fourth term for the Labour government, according to opinion polls, despite concerns about over-construction and corruption in the tiny Mediterranean nation. Preli»»»

During the past week, four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip, carrying 60 trucks loaded with more than 930 tonnes of diverse relief supplies, including food assistance and Eid Al Adha clothing, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The aid was delivered in support of the Pales»»»

RIYADH: Is a new chapter beginning for women filmmakers in the region? Rima Mismar, executive director of the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, thinks so. Mismar spoke with Arab News about the third “Women in Film: Training Through Practice” event, run in partnership with Netflix. An open call, which»»»

The UAE’s humanitarian role in supporting the Gaza Strip stands out as a model of direct intervention delivered through a structured and organized relief framework. It approaches the crisis as an ongoing humanitarian emergency requiring rapid, sustained action, with a clear focus on alleviating civ»»»

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Friday on President Donald Trump's involvement in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files as she defended the Trump administration's actions before House lawmakers scrutinizing the process. Bondi, who spent roughly four hours on Ca»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the province of Deir Ezzor on Friday, accompanied by a ministerial delegation, to assess the situation and humanitarian conditions there amid flooding due to rising water levels in the Euphrates River, state news agency SANA said. Syrian naval forces deploye»»»

Polish developer Echo Investment said on May 27 its subsidiary Resi4Rent has completed the sale of 18 residential rental projects for over PLN2.437bn (€575mn), marking the largest transaction in Poland's institutional Private Rented Sector (PRS). The portfolio of 5,322 units across Warsaw, Kraków, »»»

This week’s special edition of Talking Europe asks whether the EU is ready for the disruption that comes with Artificial Intelligence. It is the most important technological revolution of the century, and is set to impact every aspect of our lives. Whether you are working in a small busin»»»

Abu Dhabi: Fair weather is expected across the UAE on Saturday, with light to moderate winds and generally calm sea conditions, according to the latest forecast issued by the National Center of Meteorology. NCM said conditions will remain largely clear throughout the day, while southeasterly winds »»»

LONDON: Some walked out of Syria’s Sednayah prison unable to remember their own names. After years inside what rights groups described as a “human slaughterhouse,” survivors of the country’s most notorious prison emerged in late 2024 unsure whether their families were alive or whether their homes w»»»

Colombia will head to the polls Sunday to elect President Gustavo Petro's successor. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- Colombia will head to the polls Sunday to elect its next president under an unprecedented security deployment that includes 246,000 members of the secu»»»

Tokyo, May 29 (SANA) Official Japanese data released on Friday showed that the country’s crude oil imports fell by nearly 66 percent in April compared with the same month a year earlier, amid the ongoing repercussions of the US Israeli–Iranian war in the Middle East on oil supplies from the region.»»»

Severe prison overcrowding, judicial backlogs, and selective justice resulting from political interference -- much of it linked to years of Syrian and Hezbollah influence -- have left Lebanon with a ticking bomb ready to explode, while sectarian disputes continue to delay a new general amnesty law.»»»

MINA: This year’s Hajj pilgrims completed the second day of Tashreeq on Friday, following the ritual stoning of the three pillars at the Jamarat complex in Mina. Almost 1.71 million pilgrims have performed Hajj this year, with the majority taking part in the stoning ritual with ease and comfort, th»»»

MINA: The Grand Mosque is undergoing intensive operational preparations to manage pilgrims’ movement during Tawaf Al-Wada, the farewell circumambulation around the Kaaba, which marks the conclusion of Hajj for most of this year’s 1.71 million pilgrims. In Islamic jurisprudence, pilgrims who perform»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Eswatini have signed a memorandum of understanding on the mutual exemption of entry visa requirements, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and facilitating travel between the two countries. The agreement was signed on behalf of the UAE by Sheikh Shakhboot bin»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has declared the 1447 AH Hajj season a success, with officials praising the highly coordinated operation that enabled more than 1.7 million pilgrims to perform the annual pilgrimage in safety and comfort. Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Mecca Region and»»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that while they were "not there yet," a deal to extend the U.S.-Iran ease-fire and repoen the Hormuz Strain was very close. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the United States and Iran were very clo»»»

ASTANA (Sputnik) - Deepening allied relations with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries is an absolute priority for Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "I would like to emphasize that deepening allied ties with all the Eurasian Economic Union states is an absolute prior»»»

DEIR AL BALAH: Majda was destitute. Her husband and eldest son had been killed by Israeli airstrikes. Living in a ragged tent in Gaza with rats and the stench of sewage, she couldn’t support her children and feared her daughters would be harassed going to the communal latrine in a camp with hundred»»»

The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Annual Report 2024 provides a comprehensive analysis of global trade trends, focusing on the transformative potential of e-commerce. The report projects that e-commerce could constitute over 30% of global trade by 2030, driven by rapid technological advancements»»»

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) is organizing 30 celebratory events for workers across the country during the Eid Al Adha holidays under the theme “The Happiness of Our Workers is the Joy of Our Eid.” The celebrations will take place throughout the Eid holidays at 30 l»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved higher on Friday as global markets reacted to ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, alongside uncertainty over inflation and interest rates in the United States. In the UAE, 24K gold opened at Dh544 per gram, up from Dh541.25 at»»»

There was a very mixed vibe coming from this week’s major water security meeting held in the Tajik capital Dushanbe – the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018-2028. On the one hand, the Central Asian countrie»»»

SERTA: With midsummer-like heat already baking parts of Portugal, army units and forestry agents are racing to clean up woody debris left behind from severe storms in early 2026 before the summer wildfire season begins. In the central area of Serta — one of the worst-hit by the storms — heavy bulld»»»

Over five years, the combined GDP growth of EAEU countries amounted to 16.6 percent. Daniyar Imanaliev, Minister in charge of Integration and Macroeconomics of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), told journalists. According to him, industrial production increased by 18.9 percent, while agricult»»»

Doha, Qatar: Pilgrims from the State of Qatar are spending the days of Tashreeq of the Hajj season 1447 AH in Qatari camps in Mina, where they perform the ritual of stoning the Jamarat. Some pilgrims choose to leave on the second day—Friday, the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah—departing Mina before sunset, fol»»»

Abu Dhabi: Fair weather and rising temperatures are expected across the UAE on Friday, with conditions remaining largely stable through the weekend period, according to the latest forecast issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The centre said the country will remain under the influenc»»»

Last week, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez elevated bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, following high-profile talks at the Spanish government headquarters in Madrid. This pivotal agreement signals a new era of collaboration between the t»»»