As Libya battles extreme water scarcity, the Great Man-Made River Project (GMMRP) enters its final phase, promising to transform water access across the nation amidst challenges and hopes.* Libya, ranked among the world’s most water-deficient nations, is preparing to complete the final phase of the»»»

The European Union has finalized a €90bn loan for Ukraine for 2026–2027. This is an important decision. But it should be read correctly. This is not money for Ukraine’s reconstruction. »»»

The European Union has finalized a €90bn loan for Ukraine for 2026–2027. This is an important decision. But it should be read correctly. This is not money for Ukraine’s reconstruction. »»»

A rush of new building permits on the island of Milos followed a government measure suspending new construction licenses through the end of 2026. Between April 30 and May 4, authorities issued 33 permits totaling 9,057 square meters of development, including two five-star hotels, one in a protected»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has marked a significant milestone in cancer care, with 500 patients having successfully transitioned through a Cancer Survivorship Programme, since its launch two years ago, to routine follow-up appointments at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) hea»»»

Oman: Personnel from the South Al Batinah Governorate Police Command, in collaboration with the Police Special Tasks Unit in Wadi Al Maawil, apprehended 47 expatriates of African and Asian nationalities for violations of labour and residency law. In an official social media post by the Royal Oman P»»»

Washington: The US military said on Friday it had struck another boat alleged to be trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving one survivor. The latest strike - which follows dozens of similar attacks in recent months - bring the US campaign's death toll to at le»»»

Russia held its most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years on Saturday due to the threat of attack from Ukraine, where victory for Moscow's forces has proven elusive more than four years into the deadliest European conflict since World War Two. The May 9 parade on Red Square marks Russia's most r»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Sadyr Japarov and the people of Kyrgyzstan on the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The Presidential Administration reported. «On this significant day, we pay tribute and express our respect to the generation of victors — our fath»»»

RIYADH: Startup investment activity across the Middle East and North Africa recovered in April 2026, with startups raising $150 million across 27 deals, according to Wamda’s monthly investment report. The figure represents a 211 percent increase compared to March, when regional funding activity had»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is no longer a market multinational companies cautiously test, but one they enter with clear strategies and long-term commitments, according to the CEO of business expansion platform AstroLabs. In an interview with Arab News, Roland Daher outlined how the Kingdom’s investment l»»»

Students and parents are turning out in large numbers at Gulf News Edufair 2026, currently under way at The H Dubai, to explore programmes from top universities designed around job market needs. Here are the trending courses at Edufair this year, from business administration and accounting to engin»»»

South Africa's President is facing the possibilty of impeachment, in a long running scandal known as Farmgate. It involves the dissapearance of over half a million dollars from Cyril Ramaposa's luxury farmhouse, which was stolen in a breakin in 2020. Ramaphosa is accused of serious violations and m»»»

Bulgaria must remain on the Euro-Atlantic path while defending its national dignity and freedom, said the leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), Delyan Peevski, in a statement distributed by the party’s press centre here on Saturday on the occasion of Europe Day, May 9. Europe Day ma»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, during which he renewed Lebanon’s condemnation of the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian facilities in the UAE. He also affirm»»»

Dubai: The 901 Contact Centre at Dubai Police handled 294,134 calls, emails, and live chat conversations during the first quarter of this year, reflecting the force’s continued commitment to delivering fast and efficient non-emergency services to the public. Abdullah Ibrahim, Director of the Custom»»»

In his speech marking Victory Day, President Putin honored the Soviet people’s decisive role in crushing Nazism - linking that legacy to Russia’s soldiers fighting in the Special Military Operation in Ukraine. “They are confronting an aggressive force armed and supported by the entire NATO bloc. De»»»

Jakarta: Indonesian rescuers resumed the search Saturday for the bodies of three hikers killed in a volcanic eruption in a seismically active no-go zone, officials said. Mount Dukono on Halmahera island erupted Friday morning, sending an ash cloud 10 kilometres (six miles) into the sky, with no tow»»»

President Donald Trump's administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions, raising questions about visitor safety and the impact on wildlife. US Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued an order in Ja»»»

Istanbul: The UAE and Türkiye are seeking to deepen their economic partnership as trade and investment ties between the two countries continue to accelerate under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into force in September 2023. Speaking during a series of meetings a»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police arrested a reckless driver who carried out dangerous stunts and drove recklessly inside a residential area of the emirate, following a rapid investigation supported by surveillance footage provided in cooperation with local residents. Police said authorities moved immediatel»»»

The World Bank has approved a billion dollar financing package to support Egypt’s efforts in boosting private sector-led job creation, strengthening macroeconomic and fiscal resilience, and advancing its transition toward a green economy. This funding includes a $200 million credit guarantee provid»»»

“The budget deficit is large, and our task is above all to identify all unpaid activities carried out up to now,” Prime Minister Rumen Radev told journalists here on Saturday. He said he expects to find “bombs” left by previous administrations. “Signals are already coming in about unbelievable acti»»»

Sofia: Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev was sworn in today as Prime Minister of his country, less than three weeks after the eighth general election in five years. 124 members of parliament voted in favor of the single-party government formed by Radev to replace the caretaker government, whil»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesian rescuers resumed the search Saturday for the bodies of three hikers killed in a volcanic eruption in a seismically active no-go zone, officials said. Mount Dukono on Halmahera island erupted Friday morning, sending an ash cloud 10 kilometres (six miles) into the sky, with no tow»»»

Tunis, May 9 (TAP) - The weather will be temporarily cloudy on Saturday on most regions, getting sometimes very cloudy in the north-west and midland with light and scattered showers expected during the night in the north-east. The wind will blow...»»»

DHAKA: Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas bowled in a disciplined manner to reduce Bangladesh to 380-7 at lunch Saturday on Day 2 of the first of two cricket Tests. On Friday, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s century put Bangladesh in a strong position on the opening day. Shanto made 101 off 130 balls, i»»»

“Of course, we will keep Georgi Kandev as Secretary General of the Interior Ministry. He demonstrated his capabilities throughout the entire election campaign and in the fight against vote-buying,” Prime Minister Rumen Radev told journalists here on Saturday. Radev said he expects the Ministry of I»»»

New York, USA: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called today for restraint to avoid further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing concern over the exchange of fire between Iran and the United States in the strait. During a press conference, the spokesperson for the Secretary-General o»»»

Key Takeaways From This Speech So Far:Caring for the Fatherland unites all of RussiaPreserving the memory of the Great Patriotic War is a matter of honor for RussiansThe Russian soldier made enormous sacrifices for the freedom and dignity of the peoples of Europe during the Great Patriotic WarRussi»»»

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RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s economy continues to grow, the Kingdom is seeking to strike the balance between maintaining relationships with established partners while also attracting new players into the market. Whether it’s allowing international speculators to invest directly in the Kingdom’s stock »»»

With its debut fast approaching, the all-new Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island is confirming reservations for first arrivals on May 20 to this oasis of pristine beaches, rolling sand dunes and a picture-perfect sand bank that stretches into a turquoise lagoon. “This remarka»»»

Canberra, Australia: The Australian government will invest an additional 387.4 million Australian dollars (about 280.7 million U.S. dollars) into the country's national science agency over the next four years to ensure sustainable delivery of groundbreaking research, a senior minister said on Satur»»»

Paris, France: Elon Musk has launched a campaign against French judicial authorities currently investigating possible abuses on his X social network. France opened an inquiry in January 2025 into allegations that X, formerly known as Twitter, was used to interfere in French politics. The probe has »»»

Cairo: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, condemned the Iranian aggressive and terrorist attacks targeting the UAE with ballistic missiles and drones, stressing that these acts constitute a serious escalation and a blatant violation of international law, the UN Charter an»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national HIV taskforce has recommended a crackdown on the sale of reusable syringes and mislabeling of medical products as part of a broader effort to curb the spread of the virus, the Pakistani health ministry said on Saturday, amid rising infection rates in the country. The »»»

The US and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire, while a US intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for months. Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting »»»

The fallout from the war on Iran and the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is triggering a geopolitical and economic shockwave far beyond the Gulf, reshaping alliance dynamics from Berlin to Manila and raising new doubts about the credibility of the so-called American security umb»»»

Israeli aggression in southern Lebanon continued on Saturday despite the declared ceasefire, with ongoing artillery shelling as well as drone and air strikes. The occupation army carried out sustained artillery shelling on the towns of Barashit, Safad Al-Batikh, and Touline, extending to Ghandouriy»»»

Despite the dire humanitarian crisis across the Gaza Strip, where a fragile ceasefire remains in place, a handful of Palestinian surfers are finding joy — and relief — riding the waves of the territory’s Mediterranean coastal waters. Only three or four men still surf due to a shortage of surfboards»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has launched a new vessel dedicated to monitoring and scientific research, marking a significant step in enhancing Qatar’s marine environmental monitoring system. The vessel is part of the ministry’s broader efforts to upgrade field operation too»»»

The Immortal Regiment march dedicated to Victory Day has concluded in Bishkek. Tens of thousands of people took part in the procession. Residents of Kyrgyzstan came out carrying portraits of their relatives and loved ones — veterans of the Great Patriotic War and home-front workers. Among the parti»»»

On Saturday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev defended the government’s decision to appoint Stancho Stanev as deputy chairperson of the State Agency for National Security (SANS) and to task him with serving as acting head of the Agency until a permanent chairperson is named. Radev explained that deputy c»»»

Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai Science Park, part of TECOM Group, inaugurated the 10th edition of Gulf News Edufair this morning at The H Dubai Hotel, marking the start of one of the UAE’s largest higher education»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for strong winds across the country, both inshore and offshore, along with high seas offshore. In its daily weather report, the department forecast relatively hot to hot conditions inshore until 6pm on Saturday, with slight dust expected in s»»»

The anniversary of the Great Victory was marked in Osh city with the Immortal Regiment march. According to the press service of the City Hall, early in the morning around one thousand residents walked along Alymbek Datka Street to the central square, carrying portraits of their grandfathers and rel»»»

Russian singer Nikolay Baskov took part in the Immortal Regiment march in Karakol. Around one thousand people joined the event. Carrying portraits of their relatives, participants walked from Abdrakhmanov and Tynystanov streets to Victory Park. There, they laid flowers at the Eternal Flame and hono»»»

On May 9, 2017, President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey citing mistakes he allegedly made in the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. 1 of 7 | U.S. President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with James Comey, director of the FBI during in the Blue Room of the White House»»»

Doha, Qatar: The US economy continues to display notable resilience against an increasingly complex and uncertain global backdrop, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly economic commentary. QNB noted that this resilience comes despite several headwinds, including elevated uncertainty, persis»»»