Al Manar 2m

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Management Authority Defines Supervisory Zone

The Iranian body overseeing the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf has delineated a specific supervisory zone for managing the strategic waterway. In a statement posted late Wednesday on its official X account, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) defined the supervisory management zone of th»»»

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The Peninsula 2m

EasyJet reports deeper first-half loss on Mideast regional tension

London, United Kingdom: British no-frills airline EasyJet said Thursday that its losses deepened in the six months to end-March after the Middle East regional tension sent jet fuel prices soaring. The headline loss after tax came in at £377 million ($506 million) for first half of its financial yea»»»

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The Peninsula 2m

Thailand tightens aviation Ebola screening after WHO emergency declaration

Bangkok, Thailand: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Thursday that it has elevated surveillance and prevention measures for the Ebola virus disease within the country's civil aviation system. This move follows the World Health Organization (WHO)'s declaration of the Ebola viru»»»

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The Peninsula 2m

DSV expands in Dubai with new 30,000 sqm logistics warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone Developed by Arcapita’s Lintara

UAE, Dubai: DSV, the global transport and logistics leader, and Arcapita Group Holdings Limited (“Arcapita”), the global alternative investment firm, through its real estate development platform, Lintara Properties, announce the completion of a new, state-of-the-art 30,000-square-metre build-to-sui»»»

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Arab News 2m

US probe targets Gaza aid foundation backed by Trump administration: FT

DUBAI: The US State Department’s internal watchdog is investigating the now defunct Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) over how it spent millions of dollars in emergency aid allocated for Gaza. The inquiry, led by the State Department’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), is reportedly focused on a »»»

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Arab News 2m

Iran hangs two men for armed rebellion, links to ‘separatists’

TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday hanged two men convicted of armed rebellion and membership in “separatist terrorist groups,” the latest in a string of executions during the Middle East war. Since the start of the conflict with Israel and the United States in February, Iran has ramped up executions, with m»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4m

Qatar Fund for Development participates in global conference on development partnerships in United Kingdom

LONDON: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the Global Partnerships Conference, held in London and co-hosted by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the UK International Investment Corporation (BII), and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF). The co»»»

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Gulf News 6m

Buying gold today? Dubai prices dip slightly as global tensions reshape bullion markets

Dubai: Dubai gold prices slipped slightly on Thursday, giving UAE shoppers a small breather after recent volatility in bullion markets. The price of 24K gold dropped to Dh546.75 per gram, down from Dh547.50 yesterday, while 22K fell to Dh506.50 from Dh507.00. The decline tracks softer international»»»

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UPI 9m

Trump says he'll speak with Taiwan's president about stalled arms deal - UPI.com

President Donald Trump's motorcade arrives at the United States Coast Guard Academy's graduation ceremony in New London, Connecticut on Wednesday, the same day that he told reporters that he would speak with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te about a stalled arms deal. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI »»»

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The Peninsula 14m

Qatar Press Center Forum explores Gulf’s post-war future

Doha, Qatar: A panel discussion organised by the Qatar Press Center examined the future of the Gulf region in the aftermath of the recent war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, highlighting four possible regional scenarios and outlining ten strategic priorities for Gulf countries in the»»»

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The Peninsula 14m

Qatar participates in GCC-EU Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting

Brussels: Qatar took part in the 27th GCC-EU Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting convened in Brussels, Belgium. Participating in this event were delegations from the GCC nations and the GCC General Secretariat, alongside officials from the EU. Director of Policy and Planning Department of the Min»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

'Their Story is Our Story': Pigeons and Humans, 3,500 Years Together

They have been our meat and our messengers, a source of fertilizer and a religious symbol: while pigeons are now mostly reviled as dirty city pests, they long played an important role in human society. Now, research published on Thursday has revealed that the humble birds were first domesticated 3,»»»

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Gulf News 18m

EFG Hermes, ADX launch investor day for listed companies amid regional uncertainty

Dubai: EFG Hermes and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange have launched an Investor Day for ADX-listed companies in Abu Dhabi, bringing together senior executives from listed firms and regional and international institutional investors. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

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Actmedia 20m

Greenvolt Next develops a 2.6 mln. euro PV project in Satu Mare

Greenvolt Next Romania, part of the Greenvolt Group, has signed a new agreement with Sam Mills for the development and operation of a photovoltaic project for self-consumption, with a capacity of over 2 MW, integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS) of 10.03 Mwh, https://www.energynomic»»»

Actmedia 20m

Romania, EU champion in fertilizer price increases at the end of last year: +17%

The average price of fertilizers and soil improvers in the European Union increased by 8% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, in line with the price of natural gas and hydrocarbons, and among the member states the highest price increase was recorded in Romania, data p»»»

Actmedia 20m

Greenvolt Next to develop photovoltaic project worth 2.6 million euros in Satu Mare

Greenvolt Next Romania, part of the Greenvolt Group, signed a new agreement with Sam Mills for the development and operation of a photovoltaic project for self-consumption, with a capacity of more than 2 MW, integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS) of 10.03 MWh.According to a press re»»»

Gulf News 21m

This 83-year-old Pakistani artist in Dubai is losing his sight but he refuses to stop painting

Dubai: In a makeshift studio carved out of a modest Dubai apartment, a man holds a canvas inches from his face. His eyes, once sharp enough to capture the subtlest shifts of light, now strained. Slowly, deliberately, he drags a palette knife across the surface, coaxing thick, heavy ridges of paint »»»

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Naharnet 23m

Netanyahu's alliance with religious parties puts his reelection at risk

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained in power for most of the past 17 years due in part to a tight alliance with ultra-Orthodox religious parties. But that alliance is tearing apart his governing coalition and proving to be another major liability for the long-serving Israeli lead»»»

Naharnet 23m

Gen. Ahmad Vahidi: major player in talks with US over war

As negotiations with the United States hang in the balance, a hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad over the past decades is believed to have seized a place near the center of power. Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who heads Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, has b»»»

The Peninsula 24m

Qatar urges greater humanitarian diplomacy to protect civilians at UN event

New York: The State of Qatar has renewed its call for stronger humanitarian diplomacy as a critical tool for safeguarding civilians in conflict zones during a high-level United Nations event in New York. The event, organised on the sidelines of the Protection of Civilians Week 2026, was hosted by t»»»

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The Peninsula 26m

Anti-Smoking Society ‘Zemam’ strengthens tobacco awareness efforts across Qatar

Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on May 31, Anti Smoking Society ‘Zemam’ launched a series of awareness initiatives to promote community awareness of the dangers of smoking and reduce tobacco use in all its forms, in line with Qatar’s public health efforts. Th»»»

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The Peninsula 26m

WCM-Q Grand Rounds explores effects of political conflict on mental health

Doha, Qatar: The impact of political conflict and uncertainty on mental health was the focus of the latest Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. Delivered by WCM-Q alumnus Dr. Sulaiman Alshakhs, a psychiatrist and clinical associate in psychiatry at WCM-Q, the prese»»»

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The Peninsula 26m

BPS excels in Qatar Debate League 2025–26 season

Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School has achieved remarkable success in the and Qatar Debate League (QSDL) 2025-26 season, showcasing excellence in debating, critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork on one of Qatar’s most competitive academic platforms. The school’s QSDL Boys Team comprising Dh»»»

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Al Awsat 27m

'Wiped Out': Ukraine's Bird Lovers Long for Peaceful Skies

When Viktor Sevidov looked up to the sky above Ukraine's war-scarred landscape, he was not watching out for incoming missiles or drones. Instead, he was looking for birds. "There's a jay ... That's a bluethroat ... Do you see the hen harrier? We're lucky," the 37-year-old photographer told AFP. Thr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 28m

The View Hospital sets a new benchmark for private sector

DOHA: The View Hospital has successfully performed the first robotic proximal redo ureteroureterostomy, setting a new benchmark in complex urological reconstruction in the private sector. This advanced minimally invasive procedure offers a highly precise solution for patients with recurrent uretera»»»

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UPI 33m

On This Day, May 21: Democratic Party holds first national convention in Baltimore - UPI.com

On May 21, 1832, the first Democratic Party national convention convened in Baltimore. 1 of 5 | Balloons fall on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on August 22, 2024. On May 21, 1832, the first Democratic Party national convention convened in Baltimore. Fil»»»

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Sana 33m

Syria’s UN envoy says protecting civilians is basis of legitimacy and stability

New York, May 21 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said on Wednesday that protecting civilians is the foundation of legitimacy and stability, stressing Syria’s commitment to upholding international humanitarian law through accountability, the rule of law »»»

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Naharnet 35m

Netanyahu's coalition alliances with religious parties put his reelection at risk

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained in power for most of the past 17 years due in part to a tight alliance with ultra-Orthodox religious parties. But that alliance is tearing apart his governing coalition and proving to be another major liability for the long-serving Israeli lead»»»

24 News Agency 36m

Driving instruction under new rules: Practical training reduced by half - | 24.KG

Practical driving lessons during driver training have been reduced by half. The state enterprise Institute for Road Traffic Admission informed 24.kg news agency. As a reminder, theoretical training in state-licensed driving schools costs 19,000 soms and lasts 10 months. Classes are held three times»»»

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Business-review 36m

Dentons secures favorable rulings for several clients in wave of RO e-Transport sanctions disputes

Global law firm Dentons represented several corporate clients in a series of successful administrative court challenges against sanctions imposed by the Romanian Anti-Fraud Directorate (AFD) of the National Tax Authority (ANAF). The sanctions related to alleged breaches of the RO e-Transport report»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 37m

Gorna Oryahovitsa Show to Present Aviation as Opportunity for Young People

Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport will host an air show on June 13, said the Bulgarian Aviation Industry Association (BAIA), which is organizing the event under the motto: "The sky is the beginning: aviation inspiration for young people." The event aims to show young people that aviation is not a distant d»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

QIA, COFIDES launch joint investment fund to support Spain’s digital transition

Madrid: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and COFIDES, Spain’s state-owned financial institution, announced an agreement to establish a joint €300m investment fund to invest in strategic projects across Spain, with a particular focus on financing the green transition, digital transformation and tech»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

The View Hospital performs Qatar private sector’s first robotic reconstruction for complex ureteral stricture

Doha: The View Hospital, has successfully performed the first robotic proximal redo ureteroureterostomy, setting a new benchmark in complex urological reconstruction in the private sector. This advanced minimally invasive procedure offers a highly precise solution for patients with recurrent ureter»»»

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Arab News 38m

Oil rebounds on Iran peace deal uncertainty and inventory drawdowns

BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Oil prices gained more than 1 percent on ​Thursday, paring previous losses as investors monitored peace talks between the US and Iran, while ‌supply tightness and US inventory drawdowns provided some support. Brent crude futures rose $1.27, or 1.21 percent, to $106.29 a barrel by»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Sky Bridges, Citizen Science Protect Endangered Malaysia Monkeys

A graceful black monkey edges across a swaying red rope bridge strung over a busy residential road in Malaysia's Penang, watched by local conservationists who carefully record her movements. For Malaysia's endangered dusky langurs, recognizable by the "masks" of white fur that ring their eyes, surv»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Saudi Arabia Requires Shipping Companies to Let Consumers Inspect Packages Before Accepting Delivery

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce issued an official directive requiring all private-sector shipping and delivery companies to allow consumers to open packages, inspect their contents, and examine them in the presence of the delivery representative before completing final delivery or providing th»»»

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Actmedia 40m

EBRD launches InvestEU programme in financial sector of Romania

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) officially launched on Wednesday its InvestEU Portfolio Risk Sharing Facility in Romania, marking a major step forward in mobilising sustainable private and public investment across the country, according to a release of the international »»»

Actmedia 40m

Eurostat: Romania remains EU’s highest inflation

Romania once again had the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in April, data published by Eurostat on Wednesday showed. Prices rose by 9.5% year-on-year in Romania, while inflation in the EU rose to 3.2% and in the eurozone to 3%. Data from the European Statistical Office show that»»»

Business-review 40m

SPEEDWELL expands SPACEPLUS concept to Poland and prepares launch of new Popești-Leordeni location

SPEEDWELL, one of the most active real estate developers with Belgian roots and operations across Romania and Poland, announces the international expansion of the SPACEPLUS concept through the launch of its first project in Poland, while also preparing to begin construction works this June on the n»»»

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Actmedia 40m

INSCOP Survey: President Nicusor Dan acted to reduce misunderstandings between parties and political leaders

According to INSCOP Research survey data, 49.2% of respondents believe that, through his public positions during this period, President Nicusor Dan acted to reduce misunderstandings between political parties and leaders, while 36.3% believe he contributed to their escalation, according to INSCOP da»»»

Actmedia 40m

Rutte, after Romanian F-16 downs drone: This is exactly what we planned and prepared for

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Wednesday in Brussels, during a press conference ahead of the Alliance's foreign ministers' meeting, which will take place on Thursday and Friday in Helsingborg, Sweden, that NATO must be prepared for the new realities of modern warfare, especially the threat »»»

Actmedia 40m

Between 25 and 40 pilots to transition annually from IAR-99 SM to F-16 Fighting Falcon at Boboc Air Base

Between 25 and 40 pilots will be trained annually at the Air Force Application School "Aurel Vlaicu" Boboc to transition to the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the National Defence Ministry (MApN) announced, adding that a total of 10 modernised IAR-99 SM aircraft will be delivered over the next eight months »»»

Gulf News 45m

AI, skills and adaptability drive graduate employability

Industry exposure, communication skills and interdisciplinary learning are increasingly shaping hiring outcomes, education leaders said during a panel discussion at Edufair Abu Dhabi 2026 held at Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche from May 16 to 17. The session, titled “The Employabilit»»»

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Business-review 48m

Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard opens Sass’ Outdoor summer terrace

Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard announces the opening of Sass’ Outdoor, the summer terrace of Sass’ Restaurant & Lounge, available to the public starting 15 May 2025. The new open-air space complements the established experience of Sass’ Restaurant & Lounge and brings the same vibrant atmosphere»»»

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The Peninsula 50m

AlRayan Bank adopts Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance innovation and enterprise productivity

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank yesterday announced it is adopting Microsoft 365 Copilot in accordance with QCB artificial intelligence guidelines, with ongoing compliance with the regulatory controls and requirements related to the use of artificial intelligence, underscoring the Bank’s commitment to in»»»

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Arab News 50m

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ head to the big screen in new Star Wars adventure

DUBAI: The “Star Wars” franchise is heading back to movie theaters. And this time, it’s bringing Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and everyone’s favorite tiny green scene-stealer along for the ride. Co-written by “The Mandalorian” series co-creators Jon Favreau and new Lucasfilm president Dave Filon»»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Qatar registers strong uptick in Q1 2026 contract activity

Doha, Qatar: Qatar recorded a significant rise in contract awards during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, reflecting the country’s continued momentum in infrastructure and energy sector development. This strong growth was largely driven by major investments in the gas sector, which nearly doubled in»»»

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Al Awsat 51m

Sudan’s Security and Defense Council Orders Curbs on Armed Movement Inside Cities

Sudan’s highest military and security authority has called for tighter controls on the movement of armed personnel, combat vehicles, and security cells inside cities and marketplaces, following reports and videos alleging incidents of “disorder” attributed to armed forces and army-aligned groups in»»»

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Gulf News 57m

Some UAE schools to get new Arabic programme: What parents need to know

Ras Al Khaimah: A new Arabic programme will be introduced across private schools in Ras Al Khaimah from September 2026. Called IQRA, the Arabic word for "read,” the programme was developed by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research and has been independently shown to deliv»»»

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Arab News 1h

This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war

DUBAI: As negotiations with the United States hang in the balance, a hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad over the past decades is believed to have seized a place near the center of power. Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, who heads Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard»»»

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