Middle East Observer 1m

EgyptAir to buy 33 new planes

EgyptAir Company will sign contracts to buy 33 planes of the latest models as part of the national carrier’s efforts to renew its fleet, Chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company Safwat Musallam said. The models of the planes will vary according to the needs of the company. The 8th Boeing plane »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7m

Sheikh Joaan celebrates Team Qatar’s 4th GCC Games champions following historic achievement at Doha 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Team Qatar did not simply win medals… they wrote one of the brightest chapters in Gulf sports history. At Doha 2026, Qatar was not merely hosting a sporting event, but presenting the image of a nation that has transformed sport into a project of ambition, excellence, and a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7m

QF’s TAMUQ commencement ceremonycelebrates 154 engineering graduates

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation partner university Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) recognised more than 150 engineering graduates during the university’s commencement ceremony. Students earned bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineerin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7m

From ancient manuscripts to AI: DIBF explores Islamic heritage

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) has emerged as a major platform for debating the future of Islamic heritage, Arabic manuscripts, and artificial intelligence, as scholars and researchers highlighted the growing intersection between classical knowled»»»

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MECC Showcases Qatar’s State of Environment Report 2025 at DIBF

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has showcased the State of the Environment Report of the State of Qatar 2025 at the Doha International Book Fair 2026 (DIBF). The event was attended by Assistant Undersecretary for Nature Reserves Dr. Ibrahim Abdul Latif Al Musallamani »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7m

Pak Shamaa School earns national recognition at Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Pak Shamaa School celebrated a major national achievement after one of its student research projects secured third place at the 18th National Scientific Research & Innovation Exhibition 2026, organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). The achievem»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7m

‘Difaf’ on Alaraby 2 airs a special episode dedicated to DIBF

Tribune News Network Doha Alaraby 2 aired a special episode of its daily cultural programme ‘Difaf’, covering the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) from the channel’s pavilion at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. The episode highlights the atmosphere of the fair, wide»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7m

QF promotes inclusive sports at awards programme

Tribune News Network Doha The Ability Friendly Programme, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, celebrated athletes with different abilities and promoted inclusive sports during the annual Ability Friendly Programme Recognition Awards ceremony, held at Multaqa (Education City Student»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7m

QF, University of Granada invite entries for Radwa Ashour Award

Tribune News Network Doha Arabic-language writers are being invited to place their work in contention for the Radwa Ashour Award for Arabic Literature – an accolade established by Qatar Foundation (QF) and the University of Granada that reaffirms their joint commitment to nurturing Arabic literary »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7m

120 students showcase skills at WCM-Q’s Doctors of the Future Conference

Tribune News Network Doha More than 120 pre-university students from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United States, who aspire to pursue careers in medicine, took part in Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Doctors of the Future Conference. The annual conference is open to students, teachers and sch»»»

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UPI 9m

State of emergency declared over Southern California chemical leak - UPI.com

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday declared a state of emergency for Orange County, Calif., over a hazardous chemical leak that could cause an explosion. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday declared a state of emergency in»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Arab Book Award panel highlights role of cultural awards in supporting Arab research and creativity

Doha: A panel discussion hosted by the Arab Book Award has highlighted the important role cultural awards play in supporting research, creativity, and high-quality intellectual production across the Arab world. The event was organized as part of the award’s participation in the 35th edition of the »»»

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Five killed, multiple others injured in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon

Beirut: Five Lebanese, among them children, were killed and multiple others were injured on Saturday after the Israeli occupation army's fighter jets conducted a new air offensive that targeted a residential building in Sir El Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon, in a preliminary toll, the Lebanese Natio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

Qatar steps up diplomatic outreach to support de-escalation efforts

QNA Doha Qatar stepped up its diplomatic engagement efforts on Saturday as Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a series of high-level telephone conversations with regional and international leaders focused on de-escalation initi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

Awqaf minister reviews readiness of Qatar’s pilgrims camps in Mina, Arafat

QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission, HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim, conducted an inspection tour of the Qatari pilgrims’ camps in Mina and Arafat to review preparations and ensure the readiness of facilities and services »»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

Six African students choose GU-Q over traditional paths in the West

Tribune News Network Doha They could have gone to London or New York. Instead, they chose Doha. These graduates of Georgetown University in Qatar’s (GU-Q) class of 2026 — from Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Uganda, Senegal and Cameroon — opted for GU-Q over more traditional paths in the West, drawn»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

Tripartite medical programme for Yemeni children concluded

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), Qatar Charity (QC), and Sidra Medicine have concluded a specialised medical convoy for paediatric cardiac surgery and catheterisation in Yemen. Over one week, the volunteering team of medical professionals have been performing medical exa»»»

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Qatari artist designs Pierre Gasly’s helmet for Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix

Tribune News Network Montreal, Canada and Doha, Qatar For the second year running, Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative has teamed up with Pierre Gasly of the BWT Alpine F1 Team to bring contemporary art into the high-speed world of Formula One. The concept revolves around inviting artists from arou»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

Healthy longevity is an investment in individuals, societal well-being: Minister

Tribune News Network Geneva The State of Qatar convened a high-level event alongside the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly to explore healthy longevity as a lifelong investment strategy, engaging ministers, leaders and health experts from around the world. The high-level event was co-sponsored by»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

Qatar Scientific Club honours winners of 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation & Research

QNA Doha The Qatar Scientific Club (QSC) honoured winners of the 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research, which was organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). The exhibition featured 61 projects and scientific studies that advanced to the fin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

Qatar Calendar announces programme for inaugural edition of Sneaker Con Doha

Tribune News Network Doha Aligned with Visit Qatar’s ongoing ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, Qatar Calendar has announced the entertainment and activation programme for the inaugural edition of Sneaker Con Doha, with Red Bull as the official entertainment partner and M7 as the official partner. The event w»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

Visit Qatar promotes Qatar as leading MICE destination at IMEX Frankfurt

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar has concluded its participation at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, one of the world’s leading trade exhibitions for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry. The participation included a series of strategic meetings with prominent international ev»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

Qatar 2022 a source of pride for the Arab world, Middle East: Thawadi

Tribune News Network Doha The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), represented by Managing Director HE Hassan Al Thawadi, took part in a high-level reception at United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark World Football Day. The event showcased the enduring impact of the FIFA World Cup»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

Saudi health ministry honours Qatari Hajj mission’s medical unit for efficiency

QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health honoured the medical unit of Qatar’s Hajj mission, awarding it a certificate of appreciation in recognition of its medical preparedness and integrated efforts in establishing an advanced health care system to serve Qatari pilgrims during th»»»

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Sana 25m

Trump says Iran deal, reopening of Strait of Hormuz largely negotiated

Washington, May 23 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that an agreement with Iran, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, was “largely negotiated” after talks with Israel and regional allies. In a post on social media, Trump said final aspects and details of the agreement»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

Trump says an agreement with Iran is ‘largely negotiated’

Donald Trump has written on his Truth Social platform that “an Agreement has been largely negotiated” with Tehran. The possible deal is “subject to finalisation between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed”, Trump added.»»»

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No tsunami threat after 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts US state of Hawaii

Los Angeles: There is no tsunami threat to the U.S. state of Hawaii after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 12 km south of Honaunau-Napoopoo on Hawaii's Big Island Friday night, authorities said. The earthquake struck at 946 p.m. local time and the epicenter, with a depth of 22.4 kilomet»»»

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Qatar Tribune 55m

Ministry of Culture offers 'This Is Qatar' in 17 languages

Doha During the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture has launched the 'This Is Qatar' encyclopedia in 12 new languages. Originally available in English, French, Spanish, Turkish, and Italian, the ministry has worked in cooperation with several embassies in the c»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Disney CEO Iger says he is open to extending his term

Chief Executive Bob Iger said on Tuesday he is open to extending his term as the head of Walt Disney Co, offering investors a sign of potential stability at the media company as it reported a dip in quarterly advertising at ESPN. Investor favorite Iger’s current contract ends in June 2018, and shar»»»

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BBC 1h

Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds

Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds 4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMichael McKenzieat The O2 on Friday night Getty ImagesBlack Coffee performing in his native South Africa in March 2026 It's 28C on a sweltering afternoon in London as crowds gather outs»»»

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Arab News 1h

Kane hat-trick hands Bayern German Cup victory and domestic double

BERLIN: Bayern Munich forward Harry ‌Kane scored a second-half hat-trick to steer the Bundesliga champions to a 3-0 victory over holders VfB Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday as they claimed the domestic double for the first time in six years. Kane headed in for a 55th minute lead, then»»»

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UPI 1h

Iran submits new peace proposal; Trump expected to reply by Sunday - UPI.com

Iran has submitted a new peace proposal to the United States, and President Donald Trump is expected to respond by Sunday. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- Iran and Pakistan submitted a revised proposal Saturday to the United States in the hopes of ending the war and reopening »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sheikh Joaan celebrates Team Qatar champions following historic GCC achievement at Doha 2026

Doha: Team Qatar did not simply win medals… they wrote one of the brightest chapters in Gulf sports history. At Doha 2026, Qatar was not merely hosting a sporting event, but presenting the image of a nation that has transformed sport into a project of ambition, excellence, and achievement. In an ev»»»

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Arab News 1h

Should Arab region worry about the Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks?

DUBAI: Governments across the Arab region are on alert for the potential spread of hantavirus and Ebola following recent international cases, although no infections have been recorded in the region to date. Saudi Arabia’s Public Health Authority, known as Weqaya, said it was closely tracking report»»»

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Arab News 1h

Morocco’s King pardons Senegal fans convicted on hooliganism charges

RABAT: King Mohammed ‌VI of Morocco has pardoned the Senegal supporters convicted of hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations soccer final, which his country hosted earlier this year, the royal palace said on Saturday. Eighteen Senegal fans were sentenced in April to terms of three months to a »»»

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Arab News 1h

Ebola epidemic threatens 10 African countries

ADDIS ABABA: Ten African countries are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the African Union’s health agency warned on Saturday. “We have 10 countries at risk,” said Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and»»»

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Arab News 1h

S. African flotilla activists allege Israeli torture and electrocution

JOHANNESBURG: South African activists who were detained when their boats were intercepted while trying to breach Israel’s blockade of Gaza have alleged they were beaten and tortured by Israeli soldiers. The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 400 km off th»»»

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Arab News 1h

DR Congo stick to pre-World Cup plan to meet Denmark, Chile in friendlies

KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of Congo have ‌no plans to change their warm-up preparations for the World Cup despite a warning from the United States that the team must isolate for 21 days before arriving in the country, a team official said on Saturday. Andrew Giuliani, executive director of t»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi, Qatari and Egyptian officials discuss regional developments

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Saturday to review bilateral relations and discuss regional developments, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen Saudi-Qatari cooperation across »»»

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France24 1h

France bans far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir from French territory

Far-right Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been banned from French territory, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in a social media post Saturday. Ben-Gvir came under heavy criticism after promoting a video of himself taunting bound and kneeling activists from the Gaza»»»

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UPI 1h

Family announces Kyle Busch’s cause of death - UPI.com

Kyle Busch, pictured before a qualifying race for the 2020 Daytona 500, died of severe pneumonia and sepsis, his family announced on Saturday. File Photo by Edwin Locke/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia and sepsis, his family announced on Saturday»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Watch | Hezbollah’s Epic “Ababil” FPV Drone Flies Over Israeli Settlement

Hezbollah published on Saturday an exclusive episode of the Ababil (flocks of birds), showing detailed aerial reconnaissance scenes of the Israeli settlement of Shomera in northern occupied Palestine. The video clearly shows the FPV drone flying over the settlement, capturing footage of settler uni»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah fighters targeted an Israeli occupation army technical device at the Jal Al-Alam site, using the Ababil attack quadcopter, resulting in its destruction: Military Media Statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted an Israeli occupation army technical device at the Jal Al-Alam site, using the Ababil attack quadcopter, result»»»

TAP 2h

Small Cabinet meeting approves decisions ahead of grain harvest & 2026/2027 agricultural season

Tunis, May 23 (TAP) - A small Cabinet meeting, chaired on Saturday by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, approved a set of decisions within the framework of monitoring the grain harvest and collection season, as well as preparations for the...»»»

Gulf News 2h

Stability of the Gulf region is fundamental to the global economy and maritime security, says GCC chief

Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Aaffirmed that the stability of the Gulf region remains a fundamental pillar for the stability of the global economy and international maritime security. He stated that the GCC member states consistently seek to enhan»»»

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Arab News 2h

What We Are Reading Today: The Lost History of Roman Theatre by T.P. Wiseman

Theatre was an integral part of Roman civic, religious and political life for nearly a thousand years, but our understanding of it is skewed by the haphazard survival of usable evidence. The widely accepted date for the beginning of Roman drama is 240 BC, but that is only the date of the first know»»»

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France24 2h

Iran, US and Pakistan report progress in talks on ending war

Washington, Tehran and mediator Islamabad all said on Saturday that progress had been made on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, with a Pakistani security official saying that a memorandum of understanding was being "fine-tuned".  Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be »»»

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TAP 2h

Cooperation and free trade at heart of Tunisian-Libyan joint customs committee works

Tunis, May 23 (TAP) - The Tunisian and Libyan customs authorities reaffirmed their commitment to continuing the implementation of the bilateral free trade agreement, particularly regarding preferential certificates of origin, at the conclusion of...»»»

Arab News 2h

Turkish Vice President arrives in Madinah

MADINAH: Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz and his accompanying delegation arrived in Madinah on Saturday to visit the Prophet’s Mosque, perform prayers there, and pay respects to the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. Yilmaz was received on arrival at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Internation»»»

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Arab News 2h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘Van Dyck, the European: The Journey from Antwerp to Genova and London’

The lush, glossy, 350-page coffee-table book “Van Dyck, the European: The Journey from Antwerp to Genova and London,” which will be published July 14 by Hannibal Books, traces the great Flemish painter’s rise using beautiful imagery and informative text, all intricately curated. Anthony Van Dyck di»»»

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