How Qatar is positioning itself among world’s leading artificial intelligence economies
Doha: Newly released data from Microsoft for the first quarter of 2026 highlights Qatar's growing prominence in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), ranking the country among the world's top ten nations for the practical use of AI in everyday life. Artificial intelligence broadly refers to th»»»
Israeli warplanes strike a residential building in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiyeh) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Asir among top regions for artisan registration
ABHA: Data on handicrafts regulation and licensing for 2025 showed notable growth in the Kingdom’s sector, with 9,972 male and female artisans registered in the national register of artisans. The data also showed that 5,508 licenses were issued to handicraft practitioners, while 47 licenses were gr»»»
QF’s Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum named among TIME World's Greatest Places 2026
Accolade places Education City-based museum among the top cultural destinations worldwide Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum in Doha, Qatar has been named one of the TIME World's Greatest Places 2026, the magazine's annual list recognizing 100 extraordinary destinati»»»
New weekly diabetes jab cuts blood sugar, body weight in major trial
Dubai: A new weekly diabetes injection significantly reduced blood sugar levels and body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to results from a phase 3 trial published in The Lancet. The experimental drug, retatrutide, reduced long-term blood sugar levels and led to double-digit weight »»»
EGX 30 projected to face 7700 points, amid expectations of a revitalized drug market
Karim Saeed, The Egyptian Society of Technical Analysts (ESTA), said that Egyptian Exchange (EGX) benchmark index EGX30 is facing a new support level at 7330-7270 points, during this week’s trading. If it managed to resist above this level, it is expected to bounce higher reaching resistance level »»»
Venus and Jupiter to stage rare close approach visible across UAE skies
A rare celestial display will see Venus and Jupiter appear exceptionally close together in the evening sky during June 7-9, with the closest apparent approach occurring on June 9, according to a leading Emirati astronomer. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a membe»»»
Israeli Airstrikes Continue Despite Ceasefire in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli occupation has continued its widespread aggression against villages and towns in southern Lebanon, launching a series of airstrikes that have left civilian martyrs and wounded across multiple districts. Israeli attacks on south Lebanon continue. Strikes are targeting several areas inclu»»»
2 Killed, 24 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Southern Lebanon
Beirut: Israeli warplanes launched several airstrikes yesterday on various areas of Lebanon, killing two people and injuring 24 others. Lebanon's National News Agency reported Sunday that two people were killed and 22 others, including three children, were injured in an Israeli airstrike on the tow»»»
Egypt arrests businessman once dubbed Mubarak-era 'thug'
Cairo: Egyptian authorities have arrested businessman Sabry Nakhnoukh, a notorious figure from the Hosni Mubarak era who later re-emerged in public life after receiving a pardon under the current administration. Nakhnoukh is under investigation on suspicion of leading "an organised criminal group" »»»
How Kalayaan 2026 brought Filipino culture to life in Dubai
Dubai: For one full day in the heart of Dubai, the Philippines came alive through music, food, dance, and tradition as thousands gathered to celebrate Kalayaan 2026, a major community event marking the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on June 7,»»»
'Joy, faith, love': giant crowd flocks to pope's Madrid mass
Madrid: A jubilant crowd of Catholic faithful filled Madrid with chants, cheers and applause on Sunday as an open-air mass by Pope Leo XIV imbued the Spanish capital with religious fervour. Cibeles Square -- best known as the rallying point for Real Madrid fans celebrating their club's titles -- wa»»»
Israeli Military Issues Evacuation Warning to Residents of Lebanon’s Tyre
The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the residents of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas on Sunday ahead of possible strikes as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue. The military said earlier it had intercepted two projectiles that crossed into I»»»
Annual Rose-Picking Ritual, Parade in Kazanlak Attract Guests from Bulgaria, Abroad
Visitors from Bulgaria and abroad gathered for the annual rose-picking ritual in the rose fields near Kazanlak on the final day of the 123rd Rose Festival. Among the official guests were President Iliana Iotova, Deputy Tourism Minister Mariela Modeva, Kazanlak Mayor Galina Stoyanova, Municipal Coun»»»
Israeli military issues evacuation warning to residents of Lebanon’s Tyre
The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the residents of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas on Sunday ahead of possible strikes as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue. The military said earlier it had intercepted two projectiles that crossed into I»»»
Indian expat in Dubai, wife and relative killed in Kerala crash; daughter survives after switching cars
Dubai: A six-year-old girl survived a road accident that killed her Dubai-based Indian expat father, mother and aunt after she switched cars during a pit stop minutes before the crash in the south Indian state of Kerala. The deceased have been identified as Shafid Erahim, 40, an interior designer i»»»
West Bengal couple travelled 1,400km to kill Delhi professor. Here’s why
Dubai: It began as a baffling murder inside a locked apartment in East Delhi. Three days later, police say they have unravelled a plot that stretched nearly 1,400 kilometres across India — a journey allegedly undertaken by a couple determined to kill a university professor over a property dispute w»»»
Israeli strike on southern town kills two women, wounds 22 people
An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed two women and wounded 22 people on Saturday, Lebanon's health ministry said, despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Saksakiyeh, Sidon district, on Saturday morning resulted in two martyrs and 22 wounded, i»»»
Israel army says intercepted two projectiles fired from Lebanon
Israel's military said Sunday that it had intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory, despite a new ceasefire agreement announced this week aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the areas of Yi»»»
Jazan Port to Al-Eqtisadiah: cargo handling volume grows 44% in Q1
RIYADH: Jazan Port for Primary and Downstream Industries recorded a 44 percent increase in total cargo handling volume during the first quarter of 2026, reaching 317,000 tonnes, compared to 221,000 tonnes during the same period last year, according to the port’s management in remarks to Al-Eqtisadi»»»
Over 1.2 million attend Pope Leo XIV’s mass in Madrid
Madrid: More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined throngs of devotees waving Spanish and Vatican flags in Cibeles Square for a service filled»»»
Hezbollah Drone Strikes Israeli Hummer in Khiam; New Casualty Figures Revealed
Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that a Hezbollah drone laden with explosives targeted a Hummer vehicle carrying several Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Khiam, southern Lebanon, in the latest operation by the Islamic Resistance. Earlier on Sunday morning, the Israeli Ministry of Health updat»»»
Lebanon launches rehabilitation of its second airport
Lebanon launched the rehabilitation of its second airport on Saturday, in preparation for an opening within months, at a time when the country faces constant fighting between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon currently has one international airport, in Beirut next to the capital's southern suburbs, a H»»»
Lebanon army chief visits US-Iran mediator Pakistan
Lebanese Army chief General Rodolphe Haykal left Lebanon for Pakistan on Saturday where he will meet his counterpart Asim Munir, the Lebanese military said, with a source telling AFP the visit is linked to broader Iran-U.S. talks. In a statement, the army said that Haykal "left Lebanon for the Isla»»»
Hatton maintains lead heading into final round at LIV Golf Andalucia; 4Aces GC make moving day surge up the leaderboard
SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN: Tyrrell Hatton keeps finding ways to get the job done. The new father carded a third-round 67 to move to 10-under par and take a two-shot lead into the final round of LIV Golf Andalucía 2026. Hatton made birdies at the first, fifth and 17th and made a handful of difficult par sav»»»
Israel says hit 150 Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon in 48 hours
Israel's military on Saturday said it had struck around 150 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon over the past two days. "Over the weekend, the IDF (army) struck weapons storage facilities, command centers, rocket launchers, and additional Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites," the military sa»»»
Israeli army announces two soldiers killed in Lebanon
The Israeli army announced on Saturday the deaths of two soldiers who had been fighting in southern Lebanon, where Israel is pursuing a campaign against Hezbollah. Captain Shahar Gamla, 23, died Saturday after succumbing to wounds sustained in combat, while Sergeant Ohad Yaari, 21, died Friday "dur»»»
Over 1.2 Million People Attend Pope's Mass in Madrid
More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined throngs of devotees waving Spanish and Vatican flags in Cibeles Square for a service filled with re»»»
Rs20.4m, dollars, dirhams seized in Pakistan hawala raids
Dubai: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four suspects in Lahore during separate raids linked to illegal hawala/hundi operations and copyright violations, according to a report by Dawn. The arrests were made by the FIA’s Corporate Crime Circle during raids at multiple locat»»»
Orbán's Fidesz demands the government reject EU migration pact: but is it telling supporters the full story?
Fidesz has renewed its demand that the Hungarian government declare immediately that it will not implement the European Union’s migration pact, which is due to enter into force on 12 June. In a statement sent to the Hungarian news agency MTI on Sunday, Fidesz communications director Bertalan Havasi»»»
Abu Dhabi Police warn public about fake links in search engines
Abu Dhabi Police has urged residents to remain vigilant against fake links and fraudulent websites that appear in search engine results, warning that cybercriminals are using deceptive online advertisements to steal personal and financial information. In a public advisory shared on its official soc»»»
Kuwait airport terminal may need year-long recovery after strikes, warns IATA
Rio de Janeiro: Kuwait’s main international airport terminal could remain heavily disrupted for an extended period after recent strike damage, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This comes as the ongoing US-Is»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: False Reports of Israeli Advances in Nabatieh
Some sources are circulating information and rumors regarding the arrival of Israeli occupation forces in the city of Nabatieh or some of its neighborhoods. However, available field data confirms that these reports are false so far. Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that enemy forces are still posi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted between 00:00 and 02:00 on Sunday 07-06-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the Israeli enemy army on the southeastern outskirts of Yohmor Al-Shaqif town with rocket barrages and artillery shells: Statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Why global brands are pouring investment into the UAE's retail sector
Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position as one of the world’s leading retail destinations, underpinned by a fast-growing and diversified economy, world-class infrastructure, and an integrated ecosystem that combines mega shopping malls, digital commerce and advanced logistics services. The continu»»»
EGX Closes Week Higher on Strong Foreign Buying and Debt-Market Recovery
Cairo — Egyptian stocks ended the week higher on Thursday as foreign investors increased exposure to both equities and treasury bills, reinforcing signs that international confidence in Egyptian assets continues to improve despite ongoing debate over tax reforms and Egypt’s market-classification re»»»
Egypt Exports Expertise as EDC Secures $43mn Turkish Drilling Contract
Egypt’s state-owned Egypt Drilling Company (EDC) has begun operations in Turkey under a two-year, $43 million contract with the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), marking a new phase in Cairo’s efforts to transform petroleum services into an export industry and expand the international reach of »»»
Gigi Hadid makes a silver screen cameo in ‘Not Suitable for Work’
DUBAI: Supermodel Gigi Hadid has added another credit to her growing resume, making a surprise acting appearance in Mindy Kaling’s new comedy series “Not Suitable for Work.” The US-Dutch-Palestinian model appears in the third episode of the Hulu series, playing Catherine, the fiery girlfriend of in»»»
Rapid-Fire Shooting Operation Across Four Sites: One Dead, Several Injured in Occupied ’48 Territories - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Channel 12: One dead, several injured in shooting North of Qalqilya - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pentagon sounds alarm over Israeli spying on US – NBC
The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has elevated the threat posed by Israeli espionage to the highest level as tensions over Iran and Lebanon grow, NBC News and the New York Times reported on Saturday. The assessment, which was circulated internally in recent weeks, includes a seven-pa»»»
Adorable capybara babies born at Hungarian zoo! – video
The world’s largest rodents have welcomed some tiny new family members in eastern Hungary. Debrecen Zoo has announced the birth of several capybara pups, and the energetic youngsters are already delighting visitors as they explore their enclosure and follow their mother into the water. New arrivals»»»
Bernadette Chirac, France’s Dedicated and Determined Ex-First Lady
Bernadette Chirac, who has died aged 93, stood by her late husband, former French president Jacques Chirac, during 12 years as first lady, but also forged her own, more discreet, political career. Quiet, traditionally Roman Catholic and always immaculately turned out in classic suits and styled hai»»»
What is Expected from Today's OPEC+ Major Producers Meeting?
All eyes turn Sunday to a series of intensive and simultaneous ministerial meetings of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ alliance. These meetings are taking place under exceptional circumstances in global energy markets, as producers strive through these mul»»»
IATA to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Airlines Lead Gulf Aviation Resilience in Absorbing Shocks.
Despite Gulf airlines incurring billions of dollars in losses due to recent geopolitical tensions, Saudi carriers have demonstrated exceptional resilience and an impressive ability to absorb shocks quickly. This comes amid optimistic forecasts for long-term growth in air travel across the Middle Ea»»»
Peru set for presidential vote between conservative Fujimori and leftist Sanchez
Polls open for the final round of Peru's presidential elections on Sunday with voters set to choose the country's ninth leader in 10 years. Following a first-round vote marred by logistical problems and fraud allegations, voters will choose between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Rober»»»
Starmer will be ‘part of’ any leadership race: deputy PM
LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will stand if a leadership contest is triggered, a senior minister said Sunday, after media reported Starmer had contacted key backers insisting he would run in any race. This came after popular northern mayor Any Burnham, who is standing in a key by-elec»»»
Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago’s O’Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said. Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team’s photographer was barred from entering the Uni»»»
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
MONGBWALU, Congo: Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely any compensation for his work on the front line of one of Congo’s deadliest Ebola virus outbreaks. Lokudu and several of his colleagues work all day at the hospital treating an inf»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli drone strike targets motorcycle in al-Shahabiyeh, Tyre District - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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