MAKKAH: Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah is advancing the cultural and civilizational identity of the holy city through its Cultural Front initiative. The initiative offers an integrated interactive experience documenting Makkah’s history and heritage while highlighting the university’s status as o»»»

ALKHOBAR: Routines in Saudi Arabia are being rewritten by mobile apps that are making daily life more and more convenient. Tasks that once required time, movement and planning are increasingly being handled through apps, delivered to the doorstep or completed without leaving the house. Food, grocer»»»

LOME: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition has launched an initiative in Lome, the capital of Togo, to provide military equipment to forces designated for counterterrorism operations. The initiative is a part of the Saudi-backed coalition’s strategic military programs aimed at enhancing»»»

ACCRA: ‌Ghana will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following a wave ​of xenophobic attacks targeting migrants from other sub-Saharan African countries, a post by the foreign minister said on X. Foreign minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the ‌citizens had registered ‌for assistance ​with »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Fighters Carry Out More Attacks on Israeli Occupation Forces in South Lebanon 13-05-2026 14:00 PM The Islamic Resistance fighters»»»

More than 5,500 ING customers donated EUR 154,881 through the “Donate and the good doubles” campaign, nearly twice as much as in the previous edition. ING Bank Romania doubled the amount raised through Home’Bank, bringing the total contribution to EUR 309,762, which will support 20 social causes in»»»

An alleged women’s gang has been arrested in Oman after stealing jewellery and valuables worth more than OMR 20,000 ($52,000) by using spare house keys hidden outside homes, the Royal Oman Police said. Police said the suspects, identified as Arab women, targeted residences where homeowners had conc»»»

Hezbollah Military Media on Wednesday released a new video documenting a drone strike targeting an Israeli Merkava in the vicinity of the Khirbet Al-Manara site along the southern Lebanese border. The one-minute clip opens with footage captured by a first-person-view (FPV) drone as it tracks an Isr»»»

Azure has officially announced the opening of its first residential compound in Jeddah under the name “Azure Salamah,” marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey and its expansion beyond Riyadh into other regions across the Kingdom. Located in Al-Salamah district, one of Jeddah»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has announced that its “On the Go” initiative has generated operational savings worth Dh367 million while reducing service procedures by 75 per cent and cutting processing time by 99.5 per cent as part of the UAE’s drive to eliminate bureaucracy and enhance government efficiency»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told a press conference on Wednesday that the decision to remove GERB Chair Boyko Borissov's and Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chair Delyan Peevski's National Service for Protection (NSP) security detail was reached, after an analysis was conducted based »»»

Dubai: The UAE on Wednesday branded 21 Lebanese people and organizations as “terrorists”, ordering the freezing of their assets as it accused them of ties to Hezbollah, the official Emirati news agency reported. The United Arab Emirates, home to a large Lebanese community, was the main target of Ir»»»

Paris/Doha, May 13 (SANA) TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips said on Tuesday they had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) to assess offshore oil and gas potential in Syrian waters, marking an initial step toward possible exploration activity in th»»»

Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) has extended Total Energies’ (EPA/LSE/NYSE:TTE) production period for deepwater Block 32 until 2043. The agreement, signed on behalf of the contractor group, ensures the continued development of the block, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) said»»»

Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) has extended Total Energies’ (EPA/LSE/NYSE:TTE) production period for deepwater Block 32 until 2043. The agreement, signed on behalf of the contractor group, ensures the continued development of the block, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) said»»»

An Iraqi hacking group has claimed responsibility for a wave of cyber attacks against major US-listed technology companies including eBay (EBAY) and Spotify (SPOT), with the strikes causing widespread disruption to services, Tasnim News Agency reported on May 13. »»»

An Iraqi hacking group has claimed responsibility for a wave of cyber attacks against major US-listed technology companies including eBay (EBAY) and Spotify (SPOT), with the strikes causing widespread disruption to services, Tasnim News Agency reported on May 13. »»»

An Iraqi hacking group has claimed responsibility for a wave of cyber attacks against major US-listed technology companies including eBay (EBAY) and Spotify (SPOT), with the strikes causing widespread disruption to services, Tasnim News Agency reported on May 13. »»»

Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has delivered a notably downbeat assessment of the country’s economic trajectory on May 12, signalling that growth is likely to stall over the next two years as structural pressures intensify and policy room narrows. »»»

Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has delivered a notably downbeat assessment of the country’s economic trajectory on May 12, signalling that growth is likely to stall over the next two years as structural pressures intensify and policy room narrows. »»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian health officials said a teenager was killed by Israeli fire in a West Bank village on Wednesday, the latest in a series of violent incidents shaking the Israeli-occupied territory. The health ministry in Ramallah identified the victim as 16-year-old Yu»»»

JEDDAH: Makkah’s Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal has inspected the holy sites during a field visit, reviewing operational readiness to receive pilgrims for the Hajj season, in line with directives from the Saudi leadership. He reviewed several projects implemented by Kidana Development Co. in M»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani premium olive oil producer Loralai Olives has launched operations in the United Arab Emirates, targeting exports of $500,000 by the end of 2026 as Pakistan pushes to expand value-added agricultural exports beyond traditional commodity crops. The UAE launch comes as Pakistan see»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia raised SR2.42 billion ($644 million) through its May sukuk issuance, lower than the previous month’s sale as the Kingdom scaled back borrowing after April’s outsized fundraising round. In a press release, the National Debt Management Center said the issuance, conducted under th»»»

Bulgaria's maritime science community may soon gain a new research vessel, Rear Admiral Prof. Kalin Kalinov, head of Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, announced during a scientific conference celebrating the academy's 145th anniversary in Varna, on the Black Sea, on Wednesday. Kalinov said the Mariti»»»

New Delhi, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed his office to halve the number of vehicles in his convoy in order to save fuel, and also requisitioned for replacing them with electric vehicles, local media reported Wednesday. The development assumed significance in the aftermath »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has announced the results of the May semi-annual review of the MSCI Indexes, which saw no inclusion or exclusion of Qatari companies. According to the exchange, the changes will take effect after the market close on May 29, 2026. MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital »»»

A series of nine small earthquakes struck the Pardis area east of Tehran overnight, Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday, renewing fears among experts and residents that the Iranian capital could face a major seismic disaster. The repeated activity has revived concerns that accumulated tectonic p»»»

CAIRO/JERUSALEM/GAZA: Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint ​bombing with the US in Iran, redirecting its fire back on the ruined Palestinian enclave where the military believes Hamas fighters are tightening their grip. According to the Gaza Health Minis»»»

Bucharest will host a new edition of FOMO – The Festival Of Modern Owners between 20 and 24 May 2026, an event that aims to bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders, freelancers, creators, and professionals from the new economy in a format that combines practical content, authentic conversati»»»

Dubai: The UAE is seeking a seat on the board of Swift, the global financial messaging network used by banks and financial institutions to process cross-border transactions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Senior executives from the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) told medi»»»

Beijing, China: Chinese tech behemoth Alibaba posted an 18 percent drop in net profit during its most recent fiscal year on Wednesday, weighed by challenges in the domestic economy and an expensive push into artificial intelligence. The Hangzhou-based firm recorded a net profit of 105.9 billion yua»»»

BRATISLAVA - State Secretary at the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nevena Jovanovic attended on Tuesday in Bratislava a meeting of FMs of the Friends of the Western Balkans group and Western Balkan countries. "During the meeting, held in a constructive atmosphere, the participants discussed cu»»»

The Russian Armed Forces have carried out strikes on Ukraine’s energy and transport infrastructure used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. Strikes were also carried out on locations for drone assembly, storage, and launch, ammunition depots, as well as temporar»»»

1/10Prime Minister Modi’s landmark visit to the UAE on August 16-17, 2015, was the first by an Indian prime minister in 34 years and served as a catalyst for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Hosted by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the visit focused on enhanci»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Royal Oman Police busted a gang of Arab women, who allegedly used begging as a cover to carry out burglaries at several homes in the Muscat Governorate. Officials further warned community members against the common practice of keeping spare door keys in easily accessible places suc»»»

The Israeli military said it launched a new wave of strikes across southern Lebanon Wednesday, despite a truce with the Lebanese government to halt fighting with Hezbollah. "The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure in several areas in southern Lebanon," the military said, hours af»»»

Global oil supply will not meet total demand this year as the Iran war wreaks havoc on Middle East oil production, the International Energy Agency said in its monthly oil market report on Wednesday. The US and Israel's war with Iran, subsequent damage to Iran and its Gulf neighbors' oil infrastruct»»»

LONDON: Microsoft Israel’s general manager, Alon Haimovich, is to leave the company after an investigation into its relationship with the country’s military, The Guardian reported. The inquiry was ordered by Microsoft in the US after a joint investigative piece by The Guardian, +972 Magazine and Lo»»»

Israeli strikes targeted Wednesday seven cars, three of them on a major highway linking Beirut to southern Lebanon, killing 8 people, including 2 children. The attacks on the coastal highway south of Beirut took place in Jiyeh, Barja and Saadiyat. On Saturday, two similar strikes targeted two cars »»»

Israeli strikes targeted Wednesday three cars on a major highway linking Beirut to southern Lebanon, killing 8 people, including 2 children, ahead of talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington. The attacks took place in Jiyeh, Barja and Saadiyat. On Saturday, two similar strikes targeted two ca»»»

Romania, alongside the European Union and the broader global economy, is navigating a period marked by overlapping crises and heightened uncertainty. Beyond the constant flow of opinions, we sought the perspective of someone with over 25 years of experience in economics and banking. In a conversati»»»

Dubai: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has extended the suspension of several Middle East flights, including services to Dubai and Doha, citing ongoing security risks and unpredictable airspace conditions in the region. The airline has noted that flights between Manila and Dubai will remain »»»

Shares of electric air taxi maker Archer Aviation jumped on Tuesday, rallying on the back of Q1 2026 earnings results and significant regulatory milestones that bring its commercial service closer to market. Over the past week, its shares went from $5.84 on May 5 to $6.39 by Tuesday’s close. On the»»»

A large-scale specialized police operation began across the country at 6 am on Wednesday, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced at a briefing at the Council of Ministers following the Government 's weekly meeting here. Several areas will be targeted during the operation, including economic c»»»

Bulgaria's Parliament on Wednesday approved at first reading amendments to the Competition Protection Act aimed at curbing unfair trade practices and strengthening market oversight. The draft legislation, submitted by Progressive Bulgaria, passed with 148 votes in favour, 22 against and 22 abstenti»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Tuesday with Dragan Simeunovic ahead of his taking office as Serbia's new ambassador to Romania. In a post on Instagram, Djuric wrote that the discussions had focused on "strengthening of political dialogue and advancement of transport, energy, infrastructu»»»

Dubai: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One midway through US President Donald Trump’s trip to China after what was a last-minute invitation tied closely to growing tensions over semiconductor exports and artificial intelligence chips. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf New»»»

Prague: An unidentified thief stole the skull of Czech saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in a northern Czech church, causing “incalculable” historic damage, police said late on Tuesday. St Zdislava of Lemberk (estimated 1220-1252), a noblewoman known for her merciful and charitable deed»»»