Doha Int’l Book Fair 2026 turns Doha into global cultural capital: Visitors
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In a record-breaking edition that reflects Qatar’s expanding cultural ambitions, the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair draws large crowds, publishers, writers and intellectuals from across the Arab world and beyond. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, the exh»»»
Alqantara publishing and distribution inaugurated
QNA Doha The Doha International Book Fair saw the inauguration of Alqantara publishing and distribution, in the presence of Minister of Culture HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani. Attended by a group of intellectuals, writers, and those interested in the publishing industry, the launch comes »»»
QC, QFC sign MoU to boost private sector growth
Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step toward strengthening Qatar’s business ecosystem and enhancing the role of the private sector in sustainable development, Qatar Chamber (QC) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday, May 14, aimed at expan»»»
DFI unveils book exploring cinematic journeys of MENA filmmakers
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) on Saturday announced the launch of ‘Atlas of Cinematic Affinities: 15 Years of Doha Film Institute’, a landmark publication and the first-of-its-kind documentation of collective cinematic journeys of independent filmmakers from the MENA region an»»»
Olive International School achieves 100% pass rate in CBSE class XII exams
Tribune News Network Doha Olive International School has declared a cent percent pass rate in the AISSCE 2025–2026 CBSE board examinations. The latest results underscore yet another milestone in the school’s tradition of academic excellence in both Science and Commerce streams, the institution said»»»
Waldorf Astoria Lusail unveils ‘Serenity Pool’ in collaboration with L’Occitane en Provence
Tribune News Network Doha Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha has announced the official opening of its newest experience, the ‘Serenity Pool’, an elegant, adult-only sanctuary designed for guests seeking tranquility, privacy, and refined leisure, elevating the resort facilities to new heights. Designed as»»»
QF, WHOOP partner to support careers, skills and research in health and fitness technology
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation and WHOOP, the human performance company, have announced a partnership that brings together education, technology, and innovation to help shape the future of health and human performance. The collaboration between Qatar Foundation (QF) and the global weara»»»
Al Misnad renews Qatar’s stance on Palestinian cause as central issue of Arab and Islamic worlds
QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has renewed Qatar’s firm stance regarding the Palestinian cause being the Arab and Islamic worlds’ central issue. The minister stressed that achieving a just and comprehensive peace begins with the »»»
Iran’s top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
NEW DELHI: Iran ‘s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the US, saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory message»»»
Gamba Osaka beat Al Nassr to clinch ACL Two trophy
Riyadh: Deniz Hummet’s strike secured Gamba Osaka a stunning 1-0 win over Al Nassr Club in the final of the AFC Champions League (ACL) Two 2025/26 at the King Saud University Stadium Saturday. Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr just could not find a way past Gamba’s defence as the Japanese side tasted contine»»»
Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath says France is seeking to deport him
PARIS: Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath said French authorities are seeking to deport him on the grounds that he is a threat to public security, accusing France of targeting him over his pro-Palestinian activism. Shaath, 54, said in a May 14 face-to-camera video statement posted online that the mov»»»
Uganda Reports Death of Man from DRC Due to Ebola, Affirms Situation Under Control
Kampala: The Uganda Ministry of Health announced on Saturday the recording of a fatality from Ebola involving a man arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Ministry affirmed that the epidemiological situation remains [under control] amid stringent precautionary measures aimed »»»
Putin, UAE president discuss Iran conflict and regional security
ABU DHABI: Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Iran conflict and wider regional developments during a phone call with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday. In a statement, the Kremlin said both leaders stressed the importance of continuing political and diplomatic effort»»»
Maldives diver dies in search for bodies of missing Italians
MALE: A rescue diver in the Maldives searching for the bodies of four Italians, who drowned in the deadliest diving disaster in the Indian Ocean tourist destination, has also died, authorities said on Saturday. Teams from the Maldivian National Defense Force were searching for a third day for the I»»»
Al-Nassr and Ronaldo shocked by Osaka and lose Asian final
RIYADH: Al-Nassr lost the final of the AFC Champion League Two in Riyadh on Saturday, a 1-0 defeat against Gamba Osaka of Japan which means that a second trophy has slipped through their fingers in the space of five days. A season that had promised so much could actually end in nothing but disappoi»»»
Iran confirms squad heading to Turkiye for World Cup preparation
TEHRAN: Iran’s World Cup squad will travel to Turkiye on Monday for a training camp, friendlies and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Saturday. Team Melli will be returning to Antalya where they trained and played friendlies in Marc»»»
Mercedes-Benz ‘willing’ to move into defense production – CEO
Mercedes-Benz is considering engaging in defense production if it would make “business sense,” its CEO Ola Kallenius has told the Wall Street Journal. The Munich-based company once manufactured military hardware on a large scale, before and during World War II. It began supplying trucks and airplan»»»
Trump administration considers $1.7B fund to compensate allies - UPI.com
President Donald Trump's administration is considering a settlement of Trump's lawsuits against the federal government that would see $1.7 billion made available to reimburse his allies for legal fees. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 16 (UPI) -- The Trump administration is considering »»»
Hezbollah Offers Condolences on Martyrdom of General Commander of Al-Qassam, Denounces Israeli Criminality - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Offers Condolences on Martyrdom of General Commander of Al-Qassam, Denounces Israeli Criminality 16-05-2026 23:08 PM Hezbollah St»»»
Drones are making Sudan’s war even deadlier for civilians
CAIRO: Drone warfare has become the deadliest threat to civilians in Sudan ‘s conflict and both the military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are being supplied by a number of countries in the Middle East and beyond, experts say. “Armed drones have now become by far and away the lead»»»
Global investors’ interest in Saudi startups is accelerating
RIYADH: A record-breaking number of venture capitalists are investing in Saudi Arabia’s thriving business environment, with the technology sector proving especially attractive, industry leaders have told Arab News. According to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s latest annu»»»
MWL chief chairs Islamic leaders council session in Washington
RIYADH: Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League and chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, chaired the third session of the Council of Islamic Leaders in North and South America in Washington, D.C., on Friday. During the session, council members discussed severa»»»
UN Security Council condemns Mali attacks
NEW YORK: The UN Security Council has condemned a series of attacks by Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists and Tuareg separatists that began late last month, and called for those responsible to be held accountable. The council “condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks in s»»»
No vaccine for latest Ebola outbreak, Congo warns as toll hits 80
KINSHASA: A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has caused scores of deaths has a "very high lethality rate" and no vaccine or specific treatment, the country's health minister warned Saturday. "The Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine, no specific treatment," Kamba told a press»»»
Al-Hilal beat Neom to keep SPL title race alive
DUBAI: Al-Hilal on Saturday night beat Neom 2-0 in Riyadh to cut the gap on leaders to just two points and keep the Saudi Pro League title race alive going into the last match week. Al-Hilal came into the match knowing that anything less than a win would hand the title to their fierce city rivals. »»»
Nasser Al Attiyah wins Jordan International Rally for record 18th time
AMMAN: Qatari driver Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah claimed victory on Friday in the 43rd Jordan International Rally, the third round of the 2026 Middle East Rally Championship (MERC), held in the Dead Sea region. Al Attiyah dominated the rally from start to finish, winning all 12 special stages across th»»»
How China's Sub-Sea Mega-Cable is Reshaping Asia's Digital Map
The 6,200km Asia Link Cable (ALC) has officially landed in the newly-built Chung Hom Kok Cable Landing Station in Hong Kong — becoming the highest-capacity submarine cable on the Hong Kong–Singapore route. Led and constructed by China Telecom as the largest investor, this is the first cable landing»»»
Japan ready to provide technical and technological support to improve quality of medical services provided to Libyan citizens
The Japanese Ambassador expressed his country’s readiness to provide the necessary technical and technological support and to open broad horizons for bilateral cooperation that serve mutual interests and contribute to improving the quality of medical services provided to Libyan citizens. The sentim»»»
Syria to upgrade phosphate quay at Tartus Port in modernization drive
Tartous, May 16 (SANA) The General Authority for Borders and Customs in Syria has launched a project to rehabilitate the phosphate quay at Tartous Port, aiming to align operations with international environmental standards. Director of Relations at the authority Mazen Alloush said the plan includes»»»
Semenyo strikes as Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win FA Cup
LONDON: Manchester City won the FA Cup on Saturday, beating Chelsea 1-0 in the final with a deftly finished 72nd-minute goal from Antoine Semenyo to complete an English cup double. Ghana’s Semenyo turned and back-heeled the ball past Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez from an Erling Haaland cross. The »»»
Norway court blocks extradition of migrant activist to Greece
OSLO: A Norwegian court has blocked the extradition of the founder of a human rights group helping migrants to Greece where he was wanted over human smuggling charges, his lawyer said Saturday. Tommy Olsen, founder of the Aegean Boat Report, which helps migrants in distress in the Aegean Sea, was a»»»
UAE invests more than Dh44 billion to expand Mars and asteroid missions
Abu Dhabi: More than Dh44 billion in investments is driving the UAE’s accelerating push to expand its space economy, deepen its Mars and asteroid exploration missions and strengthen its position among the world’s leading space nations under the National Space Strategy 2031. The UAE continues to adv»»»
Muslim World League chief discusses AI, online hate speech at NYU
NEW YORK: New York University hosted Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, for a lecture and discussion on the role of artificial intelligence in amplifying hate speech on social media platforms. The event on Saturday brought together academics and i»»»
China Signals Tariff Cuts, Advances in Farm Market Access After Trump-Xi Summit
China and the United States have agreed to expand agricultural trade through tariff reductions and tackle non-tariff barriers and market access issues, China's commerce ministry said on Saturday after this week's summit in Beijing. The agreements are "preliminary" and will be "finalized as soon as »»»
UK’s Ex-Health Minister Streeting Says Will Run to Replace PM Starmer
Wes Streeting, who resigned as UK health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, after the party suffered disastrous local election results. Streeting quit the government Thursday with a withering assessment of Starmer's leade»»»
Royal Oman Police reports four deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning
Oman: The Royal Oman Police said on Friday that Al Batinah South Governorate Police dealt with a report of four Asian nationals found deceased inside a vehicle in Al-Al-Musannah. In a post on X, the Royal Oman Police said that four individuals of Asian nationality had passed away inside a vehicle i»»»
Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence, the Vatican said Saturday, as he gears up to release his first encyclical that is expected to emphasize the need for an ethics-based approach to the technology that prioritizes human dignity and peace. The Vatican said»»»
The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final World Cup
PARIS: Lionel Messi’s career seemed complete after he led Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup, but the motivation to keep playing is still there for him and his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the duo prepare to make history at this year’s tournament in North America. This will be the last »»»
Erdoğan: Ending Israeli escalation key to achieving peace
Ankara, May 16 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Saturday that ending Israeli “provocations” is essential to easing tensions in the region, according to remarks reported by Anadolu Agency during his return from Kazakhstan. Erdoğan said that “ongoing Israeli provocations” are among »»»
CBSE’s new 3-language rule explained: What UAE-based Indian students must know
Dubai: CBSE has introduced a major update to its language policy for Classes 9 and 10, starting from the 2026–27 academic year, a change that will impact Indian students in CBSE schools across the UAE. From July 1, 2026, students entering Class 9 will study three languages under a new R1, R2 and R3»»»
IAEA Secretariat Ignores Daily Ukrainian Attacks on Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant - Rosatom Chief
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Secretariat is effectively ignoring daily Ukrainian attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and the killing of Russian citizens by Ukrainian forces, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on S»»»
Saudi Arabia revokes licences of several private schools over safety, regulatory breaches
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has revoked the licences of several private schools for failing to comply with regulatory and safety requirements, prompting concern among parents, school owners and education specialists over the impact on students and staff. According to Okaz Arabic dai»»»
Hezbollah Rejects US Dictates, Calls on Lebanese Authority to Stop Offering Israeli Enemy Free Concessions
Hezbollah issued on Saturday a statement on the 43rd anniversary of May 17 Agreement to warn the Lebanese Authority against similar deviant moves through talk of a “full and comprehensive” peace agreement with the Israeli enemy. Hezbollah also completely rejected any American or non-American foreig»»»
Sinner completes Medvedev win and passage into Italian Open final
Rome: Jannik Sinner will face Casper Ruud in the men's final of the Italian Open after finishing off Daniil Medvedev in Saturday's closing chapter of an enthralling last-four clash, which was paused overnight due to rain in Rome. The world number one could claim a record-extending sixth Masters 100»»»
UK's ex-health minister Streeting says will run to replace PM Keir Starmer
London: Wes Streeting, who resigned as UK health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, after the party suffered disastrous local election results. Streeting quit the government Thursday with a withering assessment of Starmer»»»
Historic monument honors New York’s first Arabic-speaking community – Ya Libnan
Share: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration unveiled its very first commemorative public artwork on Thursday, April 30, in recognition of Manhattan’s first Arabic-speaking enclave, “Little Syria.” “Al Qalam (The Pen): Poets in the Park,” a mosaic installation and sculpture created by»»»
Alex Marquez edges out Acosta in Catalan MotoGP sprint
Barcelona: Alex Marquez claimed Catalunya MotoGP sprint victory on Saturday, while Marco Bezzecchi was able to protect his overall lead. Spanish Ducati-Gresini rider Marquez, who triumphed at the Spanish Grand Prix in April, finished just 0.041sec ahead of Pedro Acosta, who started on pole, and thi»»»
Russia Expands Africa Trade Push With New Direct Container Corridor to Tanzania
One of Russia's largest transportation and logistics companies, FESCO (Far-Eastern Shipping Company), has completed its first shipment to Dar es Salaam, East Africa’s fastest-growing logistics hub. The cargo traveled from Novorossiysk via India’s Nhava Sheva port in around 45 days — opening a new r»»»
London police prepare for a busy day with two big rallies planned and a soccer final
LONDON: Police are patrolling the streets of London as tens of thousands of protesters descend on the UK capital on Saturday for two major demonstrations, and tens of thousands more soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition at Wembley Stadium. Armored vehicles»»»
Qatar partakes in Taawon General Assembly Meeting, stressing continuous support for Palestinian People
Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the annual General Assembly meeting of the Taawon Welfare Association on Saturday via videoconferencing. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represented the State of Qatar at the meeting. In her speech »»»