King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has completed a research study identifying how plants protect photosynthesis under high temperatures, an outcome that could support the development of more resilient crops in desert climates. The research team identified a protective mechan»»»

In a decisive move poised to transform Egypt’s railway industry, the National Egyptian Railway Industries Company (NERIC) announced plans to inaugurate its state-of-the-art factory in the East Port Said Industrial Zone by mid-2025. This major project is backed by an investment of approximately EGP »»»

Citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis resident in the UAE are among the first in the world to gain access to the Federation's new biometric passport, following the launch of the National Biometric Enrolment and Passport Modernisation Programme by the Ministry of National Security and the St. Kitts and Ne»»»

A joint exhibition of Kazakh artists Umirali Ismailov and Mazhit Baitenov, «Legends of the Great Steppe,» will be opened on May 15. The Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic announced. According to the ministry, the exposition features over 60 works by the two artists, revealing the grandeur a»»»

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Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026 kicked off yesterday with officials outlining the emirate’s ambitious plans for sustainable urban growth, smart city, and community-focused development. Held in the UAE capital, the three-day summit brought together more than 7,000 attendee»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stars League, in co-operation with Qatar Football Association, held a workshop for clubs as part of preparations for the 2026-2027 football season. Representatives from the QSL, QFA, Qatar Stars League clubs and Second Division clubs attended the meeting, which focused on the lat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted yesterday, a Turkish trade delegation headed by Abdullah Altunkum, Chairperson of the Türkiye-Qatar Business Council of the Foreign Economic Relations of Türkiye (DEIK). The delegation was received by Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice Chairman o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed participated in the meeting of Their Excellencies the Ministers of Trade of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, held via videoconference, to discuss the latest developments in the negotiations of the »»»

Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company recognized Alfanar Engineering Services with a token of appreciation for its technical and operational contributions to one of the largest preventive maintenance projects in SATORP’s history and across the region. The recognition took place duri»»»

CAIRO: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Egypt Saleh Al-Husseini met on Tuesday with Al-Azhar Grand Imam Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb in Cairo, where they discussed issues of shared concern. During the meeting, the grand imam praised the efforts of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in serving pi»»»

Bulgaria has expressed support for the multinational initiative led by the United Kingdom and France to strengthen the security of commercial shipping and guarantee freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense announced on May 12. The discussions took place »»»

Economists and business representatives are warning that the government’s proposed price control measures could create more problems than they solve, arguing that increased regulation and administrative intervention may ultimately push prices even higher rather than contain inflation. The debate ce»»»

Bain and Company, a leading global management consultancy, is expanding its UAE footprint with a new office space in Abu Dhabi, reiterating its long-standing commitment to the UAE’s growing role as a hub for regional and global business. This step builds on Bain’s established Middle East operations»»»

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The Israeli military said on Tuesday its troops had conducted a days-long raid in the area of the Litani river in south Lebanon, where exchanges of fire with Hezbollah persist despite a ceasefire. In a statement, the military said that over the past week, troops had conducted a "special operation t»»»

Political analyst Ilir Kulla has publicly praised veteran Albanian actor Robert Ndrenika for the support he showed to Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj during a court appearance at the Administrative Court. In a text message sent to journalist Erla Mëhilli’s program on Euronews Albania, Kulla commended Ndr»»»

Dubai: Parkin, the emirate’s main public parking operator, has begun installing hundreds of AI-enabled cameras across busy districts to automate fee collection and monitor parking bay occupancy in real time. The rollout, currently in its first phase, includes more than 500 curb- and pole-mounted ca»»»

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The UAE capital is accelerating investment in infrastructure, digital transformation, and transport connectivity as it positions itself for the next phase of growth, said the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, H E Suhail Mohamed Al-Mazrouei of the United Arab Emirates, during th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library will participate in the 35th Doha International Book Fair, taking place from May 14 to 23, 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), with an interactive booth that offers an engaging and inspiring experience for visitors of all ages. This year, th»»»

Doha: Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA) Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi met yesterday with Director-General of the China Media Group (CMG) Regional Office in the Middle East, Mu Li. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of joint cooperation in the media field and ways to enhance and devel»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shell Qatar, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, represented by the North Security Department, organised an awareness event for workers as part of the International Workers’ Day 2026 celebrations recently. The event witnessed participation of over 470 workers representi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC Qatar) celebrated the landmark 50th session of its flagship Monday Bites platform at Ibis Hotel, C Ring Road, Doha, marking a defining milestone in one of the Indian community’s most engaging and fast-evolving professional knowledge-s»»»

Doha, Qatar: In the first quarter of 2026, Qatar’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 110.65 points, reflecting a decline of 0.50% compared with the previous quarter (Q4 2025), while rising by 2.98% year-on-year relative to the same quarter in 2025. The index, which measures inflation, comprises 1»»»

German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd on Wednesday reported a first-quarter loss, citing the impact of lower freight rates and operational disruptions stemming from severe weather conditions and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz on the back of the Iran war. The group posted a net loss of 219 million»»»

Iran on Wednesday hanged a man found guilty of selling information to Israeli intelligence, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of executions during the war with the country. Since the start of the conflict with Israel and the United States in February, Iran has ramped up executions, particula»»»

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Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Service, announced plans to develop the Nizhne-Ala-Archa Reservoir in Chui region. He noted that many citizens of Kyrgyzstan are not even aware of this location. The reservoir was built in 1965, and during its filling,»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted for public discussion a draft resolution proposing a temporary reduction in the tax burden on fuel and lubricants in order to curb rising fuel prices. Under the proposal, from May 15 to September 30, the value-added tax (VAT) rate on AI 92 gasoli»»»

The number of permit documents in Kyrgyzstan has been reduced from 905 to 439. The press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce reported following a meeting between Minister Bakyt Sydykov and Swiss Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Siroco Messerli. The meeting was also attended by members of the Sw»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge, in collaboration with Al Faisal Publishing House, is launching its latest publication titled “Banu Tamim in Al-Andalus: The Civilizational Role” during the Doha International Book Fair, to be held from May 14 to 23. The 662-page bo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School has once again solidified its status as a powerhouse in regional sports, emerging as the Overall Champions in the girls’ category at the CBSE Qatar Cluster Handball Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. The tournament, held at Shantiniketan Indian School from »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar made a strong start to the GCC Games Doha 2026 after home athletes delivered medals across swimming, bowling and taekwondo, while also producing competitive displays in the rest of the appearances on the opening day of competition yesterday. Swimmers delivered an impressive show »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar yesterday announced a 34-man preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with head coach Julen Lopetegui (pictured) opting for a blend of youth and experience as the two-time Asian champions enter the final phase of preparations for football’s global showpiece. The squad featu»»»

TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday hanged a man found guilty of selling information to Israeli intelligence, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of executions during the war with the country. Since the start of the conflict with Israel and the United States in February, Iran has ramped up executions, p»»»

LOLA YA BONOBO: Micheline Nzonzi cradled a small and sleepy bonobo, an orphan whose life she will try to save over the next three years or so.The 1-year-old’s chances are good, with motherly affection, milk from a bottle and frequent play with other babies.“Without me, without us, these bonobos can»»»

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Phoenix Group PLC (ADX: PHX), an IHC portfolio company and global digital infrastructure operator, today announced a strategic partnership with DC Max to develop its first European AI data center, an 18MW facility in Lyon, France. The project is the inaugural deployment of Phoenix's European Data C»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has held the third edition of its annual “fakhoron bik” (Proud of You) event, celebrating outstanding students from private schools who achieved top academic results globally across various curricula. The ceremony, held at the Ministry’s h»»»

CANNES: The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with politics, artificial intelligence and the shifting priorities of Hollywood taking center stage at the film gathering on the French Riviera. The festival launched with a tribute to director Peter Jackson, handing the “Lord of the Rings” filmm»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has officially opened film submissions for the 2026 edition of the Doha Film Festival (DFF), inviting filmmakers worldwide to showcase their work in a celebration of bold storytelling and cinematic excellence. According to an announcement by the DFI, submi»»»

Dubai: Irish comedian Rory O’Hanlon has performed everywhere from Moscow to Monte Carlo, but Dubai may have officially won him over, even if the city’s heat nearly took him out once. The award-winning comic, currently touring the UAE with The Laughter Factory alongside UAE-born comedian Ismail Abdi»»»

SEOUL: South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Wednesday, signaling support steps short of military participation. Ahn told a press conference with South Korean reporters in Washington th»»»

MANILA: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s chief drug war enforcer urged the military on Wednesday to stop government attempts to arrest and fly him to the Netherlands to stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity. Ronald Dela Rosa, a sitting senator and former police chief, began»»»

DNIPRO: After fleeing Russia’s advancing army and resettling in the central industrial hub of Dnipro, Ukrainian worker Anatoliy Synkov had no trouble finding a job. “Oh no! There’s plenty of work,” the 55-year-old told AFP, speaking over the drone of a conveyor line at his new employer, households »»»

PARIS: A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung, a doctor at the Paris hospital caring for the sickened passenger said Tuesday. The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, 9 of which have been co»»»

French oil major TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips have signed a deal with the Syrian Petroleum Company to launch a technical review of the offshore Block 3 area near the Syrian city of Latakia, TotalEnergies said on Tuesday. The memorandum of understanding “covers a technical review by»»»

Hertfordshire Police shared a video on social media of a driver who could have caused a collision after placing an unsecured football net on top of his car. The video showed the incident, where the driver pulls out of a junction with the goal fully assembled on top of the vehicle. The car is seen p»»»

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