Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the arrest of four infiltrators who attempted to enter the country illegally by sea. The official spokesperson for the Ministry, Colonel Staff Saud Abdulaziz Al Atwan, said the armed forces foiled a maritime infiltration attempt through Kuwai»»»

Ramallah: The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate (PJS) confirmed that 262 journalists have been martyred since the start of the Israeli aggression on October 7, 2023. Head of the syndicate's Freedoms Committee Mohammed Al Lahham explained that 261 journalists were martyred in the Gaza Strip and one»»»

Oman’s Ministry of Labour has warned companies of strict penalties for violating the annual midday work ban, as authorities step up inspections to reduce heat-related risks during the summer months. Dawood bin Sulaiman Al Ghafri, head of the ministry’s Occupational Safety Department, said non-compl»»»

DOHA: Media City Qatar has surpassed 500 licensed companies, reflecting sustained growth across its media and creative industries as companies continue to choose Doha as a base for their operations. In a press release, Media City Qatar said that the milestone represents a 60 percent increase since »»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has warned that individuals performing or attempting to perform Hajj without a permit will face fines of up to SR20,000, deportation and a 10-year re-entry ban. The penalties, which have been in place from April 18, will continue until May 31, as part of efforts »»»

Doha: Media City Qatar has surpassed 500 licensed companies, reflecting sustained growth across its media and creative industries as companies continue to choose Doha as a base for their operations. In a press release Sunday, Media City Qatar said that the milestone represents a 60 percent increase»»»

The UAE’s resilience and strategic autonomy will enable it to navigate ongoing regional challenges while continuing to promote stability and progress, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said. In a post on social media, Gargash reflected on the country’s trajectory, »»»

Tunis, May 3 (TAP) - The National Institute of Consumption, in cooperation with the municipalities of Tunis and La Goulette, organised a public awareness day on Saturday dedicated to school boys, focusing on ways to reduce food waste.The event is...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the first edition of the international Hadith memorization competition “Mirath Al-Nubuwwah,” offering prizes exceeding QR1m and aiming to strengthen engagement with the Prophetic Sunnah among youth worldwide. Announced at a press c»»»

China has compared Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te to a “rat crossing the street” after he secretly boarded an Eswatini government aircraft and flew to the small southern African kingdom on an unannounced state visit. The rebuke was issued by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office on Saturday, which lashed »»»

Investigators have found clear evidence that the alleged gunman who attempted to storm a Washington media gala attended by US President Donald Trump actually shot a Secret Service officer, a federal prosecutor said Sunday. Questions had lingered over whose weapon had struck the officer in his prote»»»

RIYADH: More than 25 newly commissioned artworks were unveiled as the third Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale concluded on Saturday at JAX District in Diriyah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The works were displayed across about 12,900 sq. meters of exhibition halls with scenography by design stu»»»

An Egyptian lawyer died after collapsing inside a courtroom on Saturday while presenting a case, authorities said. Police in Dakahlia governorate received a report from emergency services that a lawyer had fallen unconscious during proceedings at the Belqas Misdemeanours Court. Get updated faster a»»»

Members of the U.S. Army and Tunisian Armed Forces discuss training objectives during explosive ordnance disposal squad tactics exercises in Bizerte, Tunisia, during African Lion 2026. Two soldiers were reported missing on Saturday night in an incident unrelated to the military exercise. Photo by S»»»

DOHA: Three additional airline partners are returning to Hamad International Airport (HIA). Airline partners continue to resume operations to and from Doha from the listed start dates, HIA said. Flight resumptions began on April 21 with flydubai, followed by Air Arabia on April 22. On April 23, add»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport announced three additional airline partners are set to resume operations to and from Doha from the listed start dates. The airlines below are scheduled to resume services to and from Doha, from the listed start dates: - April 21, 2026 flydubai - April 22, 20»»»

Paris: Two young women believed to be of Sudanese origin died Sunday, May 3, 2026, while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a small boat, officials said. The women, aged about 20, were aboard a small boat carrying 82 people, a regional government official, Christophe Marx said. The boa»»»

Doha: The Organising Committee of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 has announced the completion of all preparations for hosting the highly anticipated regional event, scheduled to take place from May 11 to 22. Speaking at a press conference held at Al Wajba Hall at the headquarters of the Qatar Olympi»»»

Dubai : Dubai Police, under the Ministry of Interior and represented by the Positive Spirit Council in collaboration with Bur Dubai Police Station and Al Quoz Police Station, organised the “Al Quoz Community Forum 2026” to strengthen community bonds and promote values of tolerance and coexistence. »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police, in cooperation with the UAE Cycling Federation, have crowned the winners of the 60km “Proud of UAE” cycling race following a highly competitive event that brought together riders across multiple categories, with a total prize pool of Dh264,000. The race concluded with strong pe»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), represented by the Planning, Quality, and Innovation Department, organized a workshop to introduce the Data Classification Project. The workshop aimed to familiarize ministry employees with the project, review its objectives and deliverables, and explain the mec»»»

Miami Gardens, United States: Red Bull's Isack Hadjar will start from the back of the grid in the Miami Grand Prix after he was disqualified on Sunday from qualifying for a technical infringement on his car. Hadjar had posted the ninth quickest time in Saturday's qualifying but the stewards announc»»»

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) said on Sunday it had increased the operational capacity of the Haramain High-Speed Train to more than 2.21 million seats for the Haj season. The rail line, which runs from Mecca through Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Abdullah Economic City and Medina»»»

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi discussed regional updates with a delegation from the European Parliament, during its visit. Albudaiwi said that the GCC states seek to strengthen ties with their regional and international partners to promote »»»

The internal election process of the Democratic Party (PD) branch in Korçë was suspended twice after disputes emerged over attempts by individuals not listed in the official voter registry to cast ballots. According to reports, the process was interrupted shortly after it began, with ballot papers »»»

Riyadh: OPEC+ announced its decision to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day starting June, as part of its commitment to supporting stability in the oil market. Comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, the organization said that it held a virtual m»»»

One Palestinian man was killed and four others seriously wounded during an Israeli military raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Sunday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said. The Palestinian Health Ministry said the man’s wife was in labor at a local hospital when she was informed »»»

In a short period, Saudi Arabia has moved into a phase of building global logistics influence through maritime alliances with major international companies. The latest step is the launch of a new shipping route linking the Kingdom with Europe, alongside 18 other maritime services currently in opera»»»

Seven OPEC+ countries - Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman - decided to raise production by 188,000 barrels per day in June, compared to May. Key adjustments: 1.Russia: +62,000 bpd2.Saudi Arabia: +62,000 bpd 3.Iraq: +26,000 bpd 4.Kuwait: +16,000 bpd 5.Oman: +5,000 bpd»»»

Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, widely known as the “Prince of Arab Singing”, has died following a prolonged illness, after his health deteriorated during treatment in France, local media reported. Shaker had been receiving medical care in France after suffering a complex health condition that include»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, weeks after President Donald Trump's stinging criticism of Pope Leo XIV. Italian media reported that Rubio would meet the US pontiff himself on Thursday. The government source told»»»

Cairo: The Qatari International Search and Rescue Group conducted a training and advisory visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt as part of a technical support program for the Egyptian Civil Protection Team. This visit is part of the team's preparations for obtaining international accreditation from t»»»

Blue Oasis has strengthened its position in the UAE’s growing water wellness segment with its Ultra Shower Filter, now recognised among the top 5 shower filtration solutions in the UAE, reflecting increasing consumer demand for effective protection against hard water and chlorine exposure. With the»»»

Dubai : Dubai Police have reported an exceptional 99.7 per cent security coverage rate and a 98.2 per cent customer happiness score at Al Khawaneej Police Station, underscoring its strong operational performance and community impact. The results were highlighted during an inspection visit by Lieute»»»

DOHA: Qatar University (QU) explored the most significant economic repercussions stemming from political tensions and developments in the region, including their impact on global energy markets, supply chains, and international trade flows, as well as their direct effects on Gulf economies and fina»»»

Doha: In alignment with its commitment to advancing national workforce development, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) convened a specialised technical introductory workshop for evaluators and members of the judging panel of the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award. The workshop forms a k»»»

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The UAE is expected to experience a gradual rise in temperatures and longer daylight hours throughout May, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM noted that May is part of the spring transitional period, during which the sun continues its apparent northward movement from the equator»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the two countries in Yerevan on Sunday, the President’s press secretariat reported. The sides expressed hope that the new government in Bulgaria would more activ»»»

As the world marks International Workers’ Day on May 1 each year, workers in Yemen have, for years following the Houthi coup and ensuing war, faced a starkly different reality marked by daily hardship and a struggle for survival amid economic and humanitarian conditions among the worst globally. Wo»»»

Dubai: The oil alliance OPEC+ moved to contain fallout from the withdrawal of the UAE, announcing a modest increase in production targets while avoiding any direct reference to the departing member. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.At an online mee»»»

Dubai: Nine people, including a one-year-old child, were killed and two others injured after a devastating fire tore through a four-storey residential building in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area early Sunday, Indian media reports said. The blaze broke out around 4am on the second floor and quickly sp»»»

Doha,Qatar: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani attended on Sunday the closing ceremony of Al Noor Center for The Blind of the Qatari Foundation for Social Work for the year 2026, at the Center's headquarters in Lusail City. During t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates launched the tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, spanning 30 kilometres and valued at AED 20.5bn. The Ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, gave the signal to start operati»»»

Doha: beIN SPORTS, the leading sports network and part of the beIN Media Group, achieved a new international milestone at the 2025 AIPS Awards ceremony held in Lausanne, Switzerland. Two of its original productions secured spots among the top 10 globally in their respective categories. The short fe»»»

Gaza: The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered at least 72,610 Palestinian civilians and injured at least 172,448 others since the beginning of the genocide that the Israeli occupation has been committing against the Gaza Strip in October 2023. The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip said in a»»»

Saudi Arabia has deported 14,855 illegal residents and arrested 11,300 others during a week-long security campaign, the Ministry of Interior said. The arrests were carried out during joint inspection campaigns between April 23 and April 29, involving security forces and relevant government agencies»»»

London: The State of Qatar, represented by its Permanent Mission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Qatar Energy, participated in the meetings of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), held in London. This participat»»»

Abu Dhabi: ADNOC today confirmed it is accelerating growth, with Dh200 billion ($55 billion) allocated to new projects for 2026-2028. The planned project awards reinforce delivery of ADNOC’s five-year capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan approved by its Board of Directors last year and will usher in a »»»

Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has arrested 97 government employees across multiple ministries and public bodies in a sweeping anti-corruption campaign, local media reported. The authority said the suspects face legal action over offences including bribery, embezzle»»»