Doha, Qatar: The ports in Qatar (Hamad, Ruwais and Doha) registered surge in handling of container volumes in May this year compared to the previous month. In a post on its X platform yesterday, Mwani Qatar stated “Qatar ports received over 73,000 TEUs in May 2026, marking a 44% increase compared t»»»

Doha: The State’s Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) reached 120.99 points in the first quarter of 2026, rising by 10.19% compared with the fourth quarter of 2025 and by 4.44% year-on-year compared with the corresponding quarter of 2025, according to the index issued by the National Planning Council (»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed yesterday held a virtual meeting with Minister of International Trade of Canada, H E Maninder Sidhu. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in trade and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Uzbekistan chambers recently held discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation, activating the Qatari-Uzbek Joint Business Council, and identifying its members and the sectors it will represent. Qatar Chamber was represented at the meeting, held in Tashkent, by Board Member»»»

Fleet electrification gains momentum in Romania: 24% of companies already operate at least one electrified passenger car technology (HEV, PHEV or BEV) Arval Romania, part of the BNP Paribas Group and a major player in full-service leasing and mobility solutions, today presents the findings of the 2»»»

The turnover volume in motor vehicle and motorcycle trade increased in the first three months of the year, both as unadjusted series by 0.4% and as working-day and seasonally adjusted series by 2.1%, compared to the same period in 2025, according to data published by the National Institute of Stati»»»

On any given afternoon this week, visitors to Promenada Mall in Craiova might find themselves standing before a 17th-century oil painting of a shipwreck, one that begins to move as they approach it, its colours shifting, its sea churning in response to their presence. A few steps further, the music»»»

Bookings for 2026 holidays are declining, while occupancy for the Pentecost mini-holiday on the Black Sea coast is approaching 60%, with four- and five-star hotels the most sought-after both seaside and mountain-side, said Adrian Voican, vice-president of the National Travel Agencies Association (A»»»

Nearly 30% of Romanians say they plan to shop online from international platforms in 2026, while for 61% of consumers marketplaces have become their main online shopping channel, according to a specialised national survey published on Tuesday.According to the cited source, Romania's e-commerce sect»»»

Romania was the first country in Europe to launch a certification system for ecotourism destinations based on international standards, which rigorously evaluates how a destination combines tourism development with environmental protection and the promotion of cultural heritage, interim Minister of »»»

The number of building permits issued for residential buildings in the first four months of the year falls by 6.2% compared with the same period in 2025, to 10,097, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data.In the period 1 January - 30 April 2026, declines in the number of buildi»»»

Romanians tend to ignore pain, delay medical appointments and have an incomplete understanding of medical information, according to the latest study conducted by the BUCHAREST CENTER FOR ECONOMY & SOCIETY (CES Bucharest) in May 2026. The study reveals that 7 in 10 Romanians avoid going to the docto»»»

Romanian luxury real estate is beginning to attract international attention. Properties promoted through the ANG | Forbes Global Properties network are generating interest from North America, Europe and Asia. Global visibility is no longer an advantage reserved exclusively for major real estate mar»»»

Between January 1 and May 28, organs and tissues were collected from 36 brain-dead donors, representatives of the National Transplant Agency (ANT) reported on Thursday.According to the cited source, 6 heart transplants, one lung, 34 liver and 61 kidney transplants were performed.In Romania, the fir»»»

CFR Calatori announced the resumption of the international train service "Romania," which will provide daily direct connections between Bucharest and Varna, Sofia and Istanbul/Halkali from 12 June to 12 October 2026.According to a press releaase the national passenger rail operator, these direct in»»»

Romanian carrier AnimaWings has officially inaugurated its direct Bucharest - Milan Malpensa route, one of the most important business and tourism air links between Romania and northern Italy.According to the airline, the first regular flight on the Bucharest - Milan Malpensa route was to operate o»»»

The stock of tractors and agricultural machinery across Romania's agricultural sector stood at 564,088 units at the end of 2024, almost entirely owned by the private sector, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Of the total fleet, 251,727 were tractors; 162,640 tractor »»»

Romania's forest area increased by 170 hectares in 2025 compared with the previous year, while the area regenerated declined by 10.1%, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS)."The national forest fund stood 170 hectares higher as of 31 December 2025. This»»»

Dubai: If you're renting a home or office in Abu Dhabi, your rent cannot be increased for now. The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) has suspended all rent increases on lease contracts until further notice. The decision applies to both new contracts and lease renewals. In simple words, if you're»»»

Remittances from Egyptians working abroad made exceptional performance during the first nine months of the 2025-2026 fiscal year, continuing to strengthen their position as one of the most important sources of foreign currency for the Egyptian economy. Data showed that remittances from Egyptians ab»»»

US President Donald Trump launched an extraordinary verbal attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Monday, telling him he would be in prison without Trump’s intervention and accusing him of ingratitude amid Israel’s escalating military actions in Lebanon. The call»»»

China and the US held "candid and constructive" exchanges at a meeting in Hawaii on air and maritime safety last week, agreeing that improved communication could reduce miscalculations and enhance professionalism, the Chinese Navy said. The May 28-29 meeting was attended by representatives from bot»»»

Israeli lawmakers voted Tuesday to back a bill, in its first reading, to dissolve parliament and pave the way for likely early elections. A total of 106 of the Knesset's 120 members backed the legislation, submitted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition, according to a parliamenta»»»

When a US surveillance drone is shot down by an Iranian missile, the immediate image is one of military success: a multimillion-dollar aircraft such as the falling from the sky. On Sunday (May 31, 2026), Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its air defence forces shot down»»»

Dubai: Seven members of the same family were killed after their car plunged into a water canal near the town of Badrashin in Egypt's Giza governorate, authorities said. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports that a vehicle had fallen into the Marioutiya water canal »»»

Doha, Qatar: For students graduating from Qatar Foundation’s schools after years of learning, growing, and building their dreams within their classrooms, and who have now been accepted into one of the organisation’s universities, it’s a moment that feels like much more than just the start of a new »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior has renewed its call for users of electric scooters and electric bicycles to follow safety regulations and designated usage guidelines to protect themselves and enhance public safety. In a public awareness campaign, the min»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced an update to the commercial activities of existing companies effective June 1, 2026. MoCI has begun implementing an update of registered commercial activities for existing companies in line with the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Unifi»»»

Russian air strikes hit several major Ukrainian cities early on Tuesday, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 100, authorities said. Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv were among the hardest hit, with residential buildings damaged and thousands of residents sheltering underground amid ongoing ai»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed Washington’s strong support for the decades-old idea of diversifying Turkmenistan's natural gas exports via a pipeline that would be constructed across the Caspian Sea, according to a US State Department statement released on May 29. The statement fol»»»

DOHA: At the 2nd African Preparatory Meeting for ITUPP26 in Zimbabwe, Eng. Ahmad Bin Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) Qatar and Chair-Designate of PP-26, underscored the crucial importance of strong regional collaboration and Africa’s active participation »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the registration of a new charitable bequest from a female benefactor, allocating one-third of her estate to the “Waqf Al-Wuquf” endowment under the Endowment Fund for Righteousness and Pie»»»

Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the entire Arab region is paying the price for what he described as Iran's inflated regional ambitions, calling for a reassessment of regional relations based on sovereignty, good neighbourliness and non-interference. I»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed Washington’s strong support for the decades-old idea of diversifying Turkmenistan's natural gas exports via a pipeline that would be constructed across the Caspian Sea, according to a US State Department statement released on May 29. The statement fol»»»

Kenyan President William Ruto defended a planned US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at a military air base in central Kenya, saying it was part of a wider national preparedness plan and a long-running health partnership with Washington. Last week, Kenya approved a US request to establish a facilit»»»

Doha, Qatar: This June, Qatar Calendar has presented a vibrant line-up of events and experiences as part of the ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy a season filled with world-class sport, major exhibitions, cultural performances, and family-friendly entertainment. Wheth»»»

A strike on a car on the Khardali road in south Lebanon killed a man, his son and his daughter, who were students, as he drove them back from university exams in Beirut to the southern border village Qlayaa, where some residents were still holding out despite Israeli evacuation orders. Israel and H»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar took part in the 35th session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), convened in Vienna. The delegation was headed by H E Legal Advisor to H E Minister of Interior, Maj. Gen. Dr. Abdullah Yousef Al Mal, who underscored the impor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, through the Institute of Da’wah and Islamic Sciences under the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, has organised a specialised training programme on addiction awareness and intervention as part of its 2026 “Zad Al-Du’at” (Provision fo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Since early childhood, twin sisters Taif Nasser and Nouf Al Malki have been part of the community at Qatar Academy Sidra, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education. Growing up together within the same learning environment, the sisters say their school experience not only supp»»»

Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that both sides had agreed to halt fighting ahead of U.S.-hosted talks between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday. Israel's growing offensive in Lebanon, including heavy bombardment and its deepest ground invasion »»»

In a humanitarian initiative that received widespread attention across social media platforms, Keeta Qatar reunited one of its delivery drivers with his family in Pakistan after two years of separation, highlighting the sacrifices made by thousands of expatriate workers living far from their loved »»»

Beijing: The State of Qatar participated in the Government Ministerial Meeting for the Asia and Oceania region of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on anti-doping in sport (AORIM), hosted by the Chinese capital, Beijing, from June 1 to 3. The meeting brings together representatives of governments»»»

Damascus, June 2 (SANA) The Syria Peace Initiative event began in Damascus on Tuesday, bringing together Syrian government officials, civil society representatives, international donors, diplomats and researchers to discuss priorities and opportunities during Syria’s transitional phase. The forum, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli drone strikes on Ansar and Jebshit as well as airstrike on Nabatieh 02-06-2026 1»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hebrew media: Israeli army and Hezbollah are engaged in what security sources describe as a ‘learning battle,’ with Hezbollah closely study»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Maariv: ‘Israel’ is increasingly appearing as a ‘state’ where multiple actors dictate terms: Haredim domestically, Hezbollah externally, an»»»

UAE parents planning for next academic year now have a clear roadmap, with the Ministry of Education confirming the 2026–2027 school calendar and classes set to begin on August 31, 2026. Dubai private schools will begin their summer break on July 6, 2026, marking the start of a long holiday period »»»

Pesticides, microplastics and so-called forever chemicals: that’s the cocktail of substances millions of French people are exposed to simply from drinking tap water. According to France's National Association of Health professionals, representing private practice doctors, at least 30 percent of the»»»

For the second time, Lebanon’s negotiators are heading to Washington with one primary demand at the top of the agenda: a ceasefire with Israel. The second round of talks, scheduled for June 2–3, comes with little expectation of a breakthrough amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. T»»»