Cairo — Egypt is advancing plans for a $2 billion logistics and commercial city within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, in partnership with China, signaling a structural shift in Cairo’s economic strategy toward becoming a regional trade and redistribution hub rather than a traditional manufacturing o»»»

Globalworth’s Anna Korwin-Kulesza discusses why the adaptive office ecosystem is the ultimate tool for businesses navigating today’s market uncertainty.Interview by Morten LindholmWBJ: Could you outline your adaptive office ecosystem and the strategy behind it?Anna Korwin-Kulesza: Today’s entrepren»»»

Sharjah : Rafid Automotive Solutions has introduced a suite of advanced digital solutions enabling customers to complete vehicle-related transactions quickly, efficiently and around the clock through a unified platform, including its mobile application. The initiative supports a fully integrated ec»»»

Since the beginning of 2026, Bulgaria's Commission for Anti-Corruption and Illegal Assets Forfeiture (CACIAF) has confiscated assets worth more than EUR 2 million (BGN 4.266 million) in favour of the State, the commission's press office told BTA on Monday, outlining results from its civil forfeitur»»»

ISLAMABAD: Twenty-two crew members of an Iranian ship seized by the US have been evacuated to Pakistan as a “confidence -building measure” by Washington, Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson said on Monday, adding that they will be handed over to Iranian authorities today. US President Donald Tru»»»

OSLO: Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was taken from jail to hospital last week, requires urgent specialized medical care to treat a life-threatening heart condition, her brother told Reuters on Monday. Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 while in prison »»»

MADINAH: Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, launched the course “Enhancing Communication Skills with Visitors” in Madinah. The course is part of the presidency’s programs to improve service quality for visitors to »»»

Geneva: Hantavirus, the disease which has caused a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship in the southern Atlantic, circulates in rodents and can be deadly when transmitted to humans. Dutch cruise operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed Monday it was dealing with "a serious medical situation" on board t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, has announced a temporary full road closure of Exit 5 for traffic coming from Tarfa Street and heading towards Al Shamal Road. The closure will take effect from 12am until 5am on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, to carry out maintenance works. Throughout this »»»

An incident disrupted traffic flow on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai on Monday, Dubai Police said, urging motorists to exercise caution. The disruption occurred after the Trade Centre Tunnel in the direction of the Karama Tunnel, one of the city’s busiest corridors linking key commercial districts. Get»»»

The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany, with US President Donald Trump warning that the pullout could only be the beginning. The move comes amid a sharp divide between the Trump administration and European NATO members over the Iran war, Washington’s call»»»

JEDDAH: All eyes turn to Jeddah as the coastal city takes center stage for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 from May 5 to 22. The competition will bring together 16 of the continent’s top national teams in the U-17 age group, combining competitive football with a broader organizational expe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education has introduced a new electronic registration service for students with disabilities enrolling in public schools, as part of a broader push to modernize services and expand digital access. Officials say the initiative is designed to sim»»»

Dubai: UAE residents can expect more flights and improved connectivity in the coming weeks as flydubai ramps up operations following the full resumption of air traffic across the country. “We are actively scaling up operations to meet growing demand, while maintaining our commitments to operational»»»

COPENHAGEN - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic met with Belgian Senate President Vincent Blondel in Copenhagen on Monday. The two officials met on the sidelines of a conference of parliament speakers of EU member states and candidate countries. "We discussed Serbia's progress on the EU path an»»»

It is a transition happening at an incredible speed. The move toward the future of work is being accelerated by AI. And in Saudi Arabia, that journey is unfolding faster than in many other nations. Here, 2026 has been designated the Year of Artificial Intelligence, and workplaces are adopting new w»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s parliament speaker, who is the most senior Shiite politician ​and a close ally of Hezbollah, said on Monday there could be no negotiations with Israel without a halt to the war that has raged on in southern Lebanon in spite of a ceasefire. Nabih Berri’s comments, made as Israeli f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian attack involving two drones that targeted a national carrier affiliated with ADNOC as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) u»»»

YEREVAN - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Czech PM Andrej Babis in Yerevan before the start of the 8th European Political Community summit on Monday. Macut noted it was important that the two countries continue to strengthen their cooperation. Macut and Babis said their countries cherished a great »»»

The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2026–2027 academic year will begin on August 31, 2026, with the school year ending on July 2, 2027. Winter break will run from December 14, 2026, to January 1, 2027, while spring break is scheduled from April 5 to April 9, 2027. Get updated faster an»»»

Skopje, 29 April 2026 (MIA) - The Government has laid the foundations that should now be supported by a system that guarantees results because the time has come for Macedonia to build intelligently, invest strategically, and deliver concrete results, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski told a session»»»

COPENHAGEN - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic, who is in Copenhagen for a conference of parliament speakers of EU member states and membership candidates, attended a reception hosted by Danish King Frederik X on Sunday evening. "I am greatly honoured by the opportunity to be a guest of Danish»»»

Dubai: In Tamil Nadu, actors turning into state leaders isn’t a dramatic twist. It’s an established pattern, played out successfully time and again.For years, the state has watched its screen heroes step off the big screen and straight into positions of power. But where did it all begin? Say hello »»»

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank are set to welcome baby number three, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. A statement from the Palace shared that King Charles has been informed and is 'delighted' by the news, while little August, 5, and Ernest, 2, are said to be equally thrilled at th»»»

NATO is holding closed-door consultations with TV and film industry professionals across Europe and the US, The Guardian reported on Sunday. The move has prompted accusations that the bloc is working to leverage the arts for “fear mongering” and “propaganda,” it added. The military bloc has held th»»»

As part of our new series of interviews with professionals in the Media & Marketing sector, BR sat down with Vlad Petre, Managing Director Saatchi Creative Hub Bucharest, and talked about the agency, how he sees this year and the challenges, clients and what they are looking for, trends and main DO»»»

Riyadh: The Heritage Commission has fined 11 people for dealing in portable antiquities without the required licenses, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. The move was part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to protect the Kingdom’s cultural heritage and strengthen compliance with sector re»»»

STOCKHOLM: A Swedish court on Monday sentenced a 55-year-old man to life in jail for his role in war crimes during the Syrian civil war in 2012 and 2013. The court found that the man was guilty of participating in a shooting against a peaceful protest in July 2012 in the Damascus suburb of Yarmouk,»»»

DUBAI: Art Jameel is set to present a cross-regional exhibition spanning Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Titled “Global Positioning System,” the two-part group show will open this May at Hayy Jameel in Jeddah, alongside a presentation at Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai. The exhibition, which runs in Jeddah f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the graduation ceremony of the 49th batch (Class of 2026) of Qatar University, held at the University's Sports and Events Complex on Monday morning. During the ceremony, HH the Amir honoured 180 outstanding graduates across various»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) Awards announced the final nominees for the 2025–2026 season, following the completion of voting, screening and approval processes. In a social media post, the Association named Roger Guedes (Al Rayyan), Akram Afif (Al Sadd) and Baghdad Bounedjah (A»»»

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa met Monday with Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi and Speaker Nabih Berri. Speaking from Bkerke before heading to Ain el-Tineh, Issa said he respects Berri who "is doing what he can for Lebanon". He said he will see when he meets him today what he meant by co»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri has said "eyes must be kept on Islamabad," because of the information he obtained from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, which contained "a dose of reassurances and guarantees that Lebanon will be included in Iran's negotiations with the U.S. and that its file is at the t»»»

Washmen, a UAE-based visionary customer of Cloudfresh — Asana’s EMEA Partner of the Year—has won the AI Breakthrough category at the 2026 Work Innovation Awards. The award singles out the most capable organisation that doesn’t stop at ideas and uses AI to deal with processes under the hood, speed u»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian attack targeting a national oil tanker operated by ADNOC using two drones as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the incident constituted a flagrant violation of UN S»»»

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DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has introduced a new electronic registration service for students with disabilities enrolling in public schools, as part of a broader push to modernize services and expand digital access. Officials say the initiative is designed to simplify proce»»»

An earthquake with an intensity of magnitude 3 was recorded today, May 4, on the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. The tremors were registered at 1.27 p.m. local time. The epicenter was located on the Kyrgyz—Tajik bor»»»

External administration at Kum-Shagyl has been extended once again. The decision was made by the Cabinet of Ministers, which amended its resolution No. 89 of February 29, 2024 «On the Introduction of Temporary External Administration at Kum-Shagyl CJSC.» The new term has been set from April 24 to J»»»

The national youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan took second place at the IIHF U18 Asia Cup in Bishkek. The sport’s federation announced. In the final, the team of Kyrgyzstan lost to their opponents from Uzbekistan 2-3. Mongolian athletes won bronze medals. The Kyrgyz team lost to the team from Uzbekis»»»

DUBAI: British Lebanese actress Razane Jammal took on her first lead role in an Arab production with the 2026 film “Asad,” set for release across the Middle East on May 21. This week, the film’s poster was revealed. Drawing inspiration from classical oil paintings, the somber poster features the st»»»

DHAKA: A few dozen Saudi officers are working round the clock at Dhaka’s international airport to streamline Hajj procedures, as 78,500 pilgrims from Bangladesh are poised to perform the spiritual journey this year. More than 45,600 Bangladeshis registered for this year’s pilgrimage have already ar»»»

Washington has informed Israel that the ceasefire with Lebanon will remain in place regardless of any developments with Iran, Israel's Channel 12 said on Monday. A Lebanese ministerial source meanwhile told Asharq al-Awsat newspaper that the U.S. administration is preparing for the third preparator»»»

Dubai-based Emirates airline is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96 percent of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the »»»

YEREVAN - In an address before the 8th European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan, Serbian PM Djuro Macut noted that the Vertical Gas Corridor represented one of the most important new energy projects in southeastern and central Europe and a key instrument of market stabilisation. Speakin»»»

Iranian media said Monday that a U.S. navy frigate was targeted by two missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said US forces would begin guiding ships through the waterway. "The frigate, which was sailing on Monday in the Strait of Hormuz, in violation of navigation and mari»»»

Israeli occupation forces continue to violate the Lebanon ceasefire announced on April 17, launching a series of airstrikes and artillery bombardments targeting various areas across the country’s south, Al-Manar correspondent reported on Monday. In the Nabatieh region, enemy warplanes attacked the »»»

Over 500 wines and gourmet products for tasting will be presented at the 12th Wine and Gourmet Festival in Plovdiv from May 8 to 10, the organizers from the Tourism Council Association said on Monday. The festival will bring together more than 70 winemakers and culinary experts, which is a 20% grow»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is preparing to announce major domestic investment projects aimed at strengthening infrastructure, strategic sectors and public-private partnerships, Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, said at the Make it in the Emirates summit in Abu Dhabi. Get updated»»»

Tehran on Monday responded to a U.S. military operation to guide commerical ships marooned in the Persian Gulf out via the Hormuz Strait by warning that any American forces that entered or approached the strait would be attacked. File photo by Stringer/EPA May 4 (UPI) -- The Iranian military threat»»»