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Record number of Academic Bridge Programme graduates enter Education City universities

Doha, Qatar: The Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 under the theme “A Pathway to Excellence”, during a ceremony that took place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center). The Class of 2026»»»

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Lacaro Du Croate wins President Of The UAE Cup

Doha, Qatar: Lacaro Du Croate, the talented five-year-old mare, claimed a major victory by winning the Gr.1 (PA) The President of the UAE Cup – Coupe d’Europe des Chevaux Arabes over 2000m at ParisLongchamp yesterday. The race was for 4-year-old and older Purebred Arabians. Trained by Xavier Thomas»»»

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BBC 4m

Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified

Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified 10 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGrace Eliza Goodwin US Army Europe and AfricaOne of two US soldiers who went missing off the coast of Morocco has been identified as First Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr Th»»»

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PHCC launches Ophthalmology services at Al Waab Health Center

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the launch of Ophthalmology Services at Al Waab Health Center, effective Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to expand specialised clinic services available to patients across the country. With the addition of the »»»

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Garcia claims Diamond Tour title as Hathab Round 13 concludes

Doha, Qatar: Rider Juan Carlos Garcia clinched the Diamond Tour title as the 13th round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour concluded at the Qatar Equestrian Federation Outdoor Arena on Saturday night. Partnering with Oliver Twist Vd Berghoeve, Garcia produced the fastest round, clocking 6»»»

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The Peninsula 5m

QCB: Foreign exchange reserves rise 1.90% annually

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank’s (QCB) international reserves and foreign currency liquidity rose by 1.90 percent on a yearly basis in April, reaching QR262.026bn, compared with QR257.129bn in the same period of 2025. Data released by QCB showed that the bank’s official international reserves incr»»»

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The Peninsula 5m

Project Qatar to drive industrial growth, innovation across construction sector

Doha, Qatar: Project Qatar 2026 is set to return for its 22nd edition from June 9 to 11, 2026 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, reaffirming its position as the country’s leading exhibition for building materials, construction equipment, and innovative technologies. IFP Qatar announced the c»»»

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Qatar, Ukraine discuss enhancing trade ties

Doha, Qatar: First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari received yesterday at the Chamber’s headquarters, H E Andrii Kuzmenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to the State of Qatar, in the presence of Dmytro Khodorovskyi, Head of the Trade Mission at the Embassy. The meeti»»»

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Gulf News 6m

Second cruise ship patient tests 'positive' for hantavirus: Dutch hospital

A patient from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is battling a hantavirus outbreak, has tested positive for the disease, a hospital in the Netherlands confirmed on Thursday. "It has been confirmed that the admitted patient has hantavirus. The patient has been informed and has given permission to sh»»»

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BNE 6m

Pinglu Canal highlights China’s logistics-first infrastructure strategy

China’s latest major infrastructure project, the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi in the south of the country, is being described by local sources and in online forums in sweeping terms - a transformative trade route of sorts. The reality is a tad more prosaic, but still economically significant. »»»

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BNE 6m

Pinglu Canal highlights China’s logistics-first infrastructure strategy

China’s latest major infrastructure project, the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi in the south of the country, is being described by local sources and in online forums in sweeping terms - a transformative trade route of sorts. The reality is a tad more prosaic, but still economically significant. »»»

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BNE 6m

Pinglu Canal highlights China’s logistics-first infrastructure strategy

China’s latest major infrastructure project, the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi in the south of the country, is being described by local sources and in online forums in sweeping terms - a transformative trade route of sorts. The reality is a tad more prosaic, but still economically significant. »»»

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The Peninsula 17m

'One Gulf, One Heart': GCC Games set for grand opening ceremony at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar: Sport enthusiasts in the Gulf region will be in for a treat from today when the 4th edition of the GCC Games, Doha 2026, officially get underway with the participation of over 1,000 athletes from the six member nations. Qatar will field a 300-strong contingent at the prestigious multi-»»»

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The Peninsula 17m

Lopetegui confident Qatar will be ready for World Cup

Doha, Qatar: With the domestic season ending following Saturday’s Amir Cup final, Qatar’s players will now shift focus to the final phase of preparations for the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off next month. Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui expressed confidence that Al Annabi have enough time to prep»»»

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Arab News 20m

Over 61,000 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia via 244 flights

ISLAMABAD: Over 61,000 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims traveling under the government scheme have arrived in Saudi Arabia via 244 flights since last month, the religious affairs ministry said on Monday, as the annual Islamic pilgrimage draws near. Pakistan kicked off its pre-Hajj flight operation on Apr. 1»»»

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Arab News 20m

Saudi Arabia tops Pakistan remittance inflows as April transfers reach $3.5 billion 

KARACHI: Saudi Arabia remained the largest source of overseas remittances to Pakistan in April, with workers in the Kingdom sending $841.7 million to the South Asian country, according to State Bank of Pakistan data released on Monday. Remittances are a critical source of foreign exchange for Pakis»»»

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France24 20m

France’s Macron opens Africa summit in Kenya with push for new partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron began a visit to Kenya on Sunday ahead of the Africa Forward Summit, where he will promote France’s new approach to Africa based on partnership rather than influence. The gathering comes amid France’s military withdrawal from West Africa and renewed debate over its »»»

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Al Awsat 20m

South Korean Airlines Cut Flights Amid Soaring Oil Prices

South Korean low-cost carriers have cut 900 round-trip flights and introduced unpaid leave and other emergency measures as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has driven up fuel prices, industry officials said Sunday. The flight cuts came as jet fuel prices surged following the US-Iran conflict»»»

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Al Awsat 20m

Oil Soars as Trump Rejects Iran's Terms

Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East, while stocks were mixed. Trump's repudiation of Iran's response to his latest peace proposal raised the likelihood of further violence and disruptions to oil supplie»»»

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Al Awsat 20m

Baghdad Remains Silent about Makeshift Israeli Base that Operated against Iran from Iraq

The revelations about a clandestine makeshift military base that Israel had set up in Iraq during the US-Israeli war on Iran has caused uproar in Iraq. With western media revealing details about the base, Iraqi authorities have yet to comment on the revelations. Israeli forces established a makeshi»»»

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Arab News 31m

Rare Marmoush goal clinches City win

PARIS: A rare Omar Marmoush goal sealed a 3-0 win for second-placed Manchester City over Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend.It was only the second league goal this season for the 27-year-old Egypt striker, who ran on to an Erling Haaland pass and fired past goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.»»»

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Al Awsat 32m

Eyeing Migrant Returns, EU Pushes to Revive Syria Ties

The European Union is to push Monday for a revival of ties with Syria as it looks to bolster the war-ravaged country -- with an eye on prospects for Syrian migrants in Europe to one day return home. The bloc's foreign ministers will meet in Brussels with Syrian top diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani to kic»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war

BANGKOK: Asia’s first defenses against energy shocks from the Iran war are running short and a more consequential second wave of impacts is beginning to hit. When the war started, governments scrambled to adapt to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for energy flowing to Asia. Th»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Gold prices dip globally after Trump rejects Iran peace response — what it means for UAE buyers

Dubai: Dubai’s gold rates opened unchanged Monday morning after a volatile week in global markets, with shoppers and investors watching whether Middle East tensions and rising oil prices will push bullion higher again in the days ahead. The comes despite international gold prices slipping in early »»»

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BNE 41m

Iraq drops out of Thai rice market due to Hormuz blockage

Thailand has not exported a single shipment of rice to Iraq in the past three months, with deliveries halted entirely since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, the Thai Rice Exporters Association said, announced on May 10. »»»

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