Dubai: Dubai developer Emaar Properties PJSC has announced a key change in its senior finance leadership, with Hesham Heikal, the company’s Group Head of Finance, leaving the business effective May 20, according to a filing on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Roads and Transport Authority) has announced updated service schedules for the Eid Al Adha 1447 AH / 2026 holiday period, covering key public services including customer centres, parking, public transport, marine transport and vehicle testing services. Public »»»

“Today, more than 250 million people around the world use the Cyrillic alphabet in their daily lives – a contribution of our country to global civilization and cultural progress,” MP Atidzhe Alieva-Veli said in a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum marking May 24, the Day of Saints Cyril and»»»

Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said Friday that he expects the government’s governing programme to be ready within approximately a month and a half. Hristov explained that the strategic goals his team would work on are clearly defined in the election platform of Progressive Bulgaria and will als»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: British climber Kenton Cool reached the top of Mount Everest for the 20th time Friday, extending his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest peak by a non-Nepali. More than 600 climbers have reached the peak since the spring season summits kicked off this month, tak»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday ordered a top independent university with liberal leanings in Istanbul to shut in the middle of the school year, according to an official decree. Erdogan's decree, published in the official journal, revokes the operating license for Bilgi University,»»»

Beirut, Lebanon: An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed six people on Friday, including two rescuers and a child, the Lebanese health ministry said, despite a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a statement, the ministry said that “six people were martyred” including two rescuer»»»

LONDON: Al-Nassr beat Damac 3-1 on Thursday to become Saudi Pro League champions for the first time since 2019. Here are four factors that contributed to that long-awaited success. Cristiano Ronaldo still makes a difference The 41-year-old may not be the same player he was, but his near-unparallele»»»

Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWill GrantBBC's Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent BBCAna Rosa Romero says she barely leaves her apartment due to the uncertainty of what might happen The incident at»»»

The financing was arranged as a club deal between OTP Bank and ING Bank Romania, with each bank providing equal commitments. The transaction also establishes a new financing relationship between CPIPG and ING Bank. Opened in 2010, Sun Plaza is a dominant retail destination in southern Bucharest, of»»»

A tripartite agreement has been signed today, May 22, to implement the public-private partnership project «Construction of an innovative, international-class hotel complex, Relax-Inn, in Karakol.» The parties to the agreement are the National Investment Agency, the state-owned enterprise Issyk-Kul »»»

Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport’s management received a delegation from the Malta Civil Aviation Authority’s Aviation Security Department yesterday, accompanied by the Director of the Aviation Security Office at the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority. The visit was an audit aimed at reviewing a»»»

All mayors along Bulgaria’s Northern Black Sea coast are prepared for the upcoming tourist season, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said on Friday following a working meeting dedicated to the 2026 summer tourism season in Bulgaria. The meeting was hosted by Varna Regional Governor Mario Smarkov, and »»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov Thursday said he has requested a meeting with European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi to obtain first-hand information regarding allegations linked to European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva and the procedure under which she was selected. Speaking to journalists in Pa»»»

The existential crisis that recently engulfed the British Labour Party has intensified over the past week, and it is now clear that the party is facing political extinction. Two weeks ago, British voters showed their contempt for Labour, after enduring two years of scandal-ridden and ineffective go»»»

CAIRO, May 21 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly directed the preparation of a precise executive plan for the State Ownership Policy Document, identifying the targeted sectors over the coming three years, noting that the plan is clearly linked to the State-Owned Companies Unit. Madbouly also »»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has deployed trained guides to assist pilgrims during the Hajj pilgrimage, the country’s religious affairs ministry said on Friday, as the number of Pakistani pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia surpassed 160,000. The Pakistani religious affairs ministry each year appoints Hajj gu»»»

States and regions are increasingly using their budgetary powers to drive climate action. They’re aligning public spending with climate targets and sharing lessons across borders through a growing network of sub-national governments worldwide. The Under2 Coalition is the largest global network of s»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4139 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»

BELGRADE - Reigning ABA League champions Partizan Belgrade defeated arch-rivals Red Star 89-78 on Thursday evening to advance to the final of the regional basketball competition's playoffs. Partizan thus won a best-of-three semi-final series against Red Star 2-0. Bruno Fernando led Partizan to vict»»»

At a certain level of installed capacity, the balancing market may become increasingly crowded, while BESS project returns could start to compress, making financial modelling and long-term revenue assumptions increasingly important for developers and investors. In a fast-growing market, what matter»»»

It has been a frantic few months here at Gulf News, as I’m sure it has been for many readers. We now approach Eid Al Adha with an opportunity to catch our breath, to reflect and to spend time with friends and family. Let’s hope it is also a time for diplomacy and agreement. We’ve been pleased to re»»»

Dubai: Al Jalila Foundation has received an AED10 million Zakat donation from Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), further supporting efforts to improve access to healthcare and advance medical learning and research programmes. The donation reinforces DIB’s commitment to community-focused initiatives aimed at»»»

Commenting on allegations of links between GERB, former investigating magistrate Petyo Petrov, known as “Peppi the Euro”, and suspended Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva, GERB leader Boyko Borissov denied knowing Petrov and argued that Georgieva had worked actively in a political mann»»»

There is currently no evidence of increased migratory pressure towards Bulgaria, although the government is closely monitoring developments related to the conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during parliamentary control in response to questions from Georgi Georgiev and Bori»»»

Helsingborg, Sweden: Poland's foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski thanked President Donald Trump on Friday for announcing that 5,000 US troops would head to Poland, after an earlier planned deployment was called off. "I want to thank President Trump for his announcement that the rotation, the presen»»»

EMSTEEL Group (ADX: EMSTEEL), one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, today announced the official launch of its ES600 high-strength steel rebar, the highest-strength steel grade currently produced in the UAE. Developed for modern infrastructure and h»»»

The European Union's executive commission cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran — but said the economy will avoid an outright recession. "As a net energy importer, the EU's economy is highly susceptible to the energy shock cau»»»

The Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, visited Tripoli Port yesterday, with the aim of regulating the market and improving the flow of trade.‎ ‎During a meeting held at the port, the minister discussed mechanisms to accelerate the release of goods and develop operational procedures at»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, although it was not clear if he meant a planned deployment that was earlier delayed amid pressure on Europe to fend for itself. "I am pleased to announce that the United States will be sending »»»

Helsingborg, Sweden: NATO chief Mark Rutte Friday welcomed President Donald Trump's announcement that 5,000 US troops would head to Poland, after an earlier planned deployment was called off amid pressure for Europe to fend for itself. "Of course, I welcome the announcement," the secretary general »»»

A wind turbine billed as the world's tallest is rising in eastern Germany, winning praise as a beacon for a clean, green energy future and headwinds from the far-right AfD party. The giant structure -- set to dwarf the Eiffel Tower at 365 meters (1,200 feet) once completed -- is going up in the for»»»

Morocco's annual inflation rate, measured by the consumer price index, rose to 1.7% in April from 0.9% a month earlier, the statistics agency said on Friday. Food prices, the main driver of inflation in the country, rose 0.6% ⁠from a year ⁠earlier, while non-food prices increased 2.5%, the agency s»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has so far contained the inflationary fallout from the Middle East war better than many regional peers, with consumer price growth staying below 2 percent even as global inflation pressures returned through higher energy, food and transport costs. The Kingdom’s Consumer Price I»»»

Washington: Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June. The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that woul»»»

Masdar City achieves UAE-first Estidama 5 Pearl office rating as Abu Dhabi's Vision 2030 takes shape. Last week, at the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), Masdar City announced Its M19 A&B Office Buildings becoming the first commercial office development in the UAE to ach»»»

Washington, May 22 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States “fully controls” the Strait of Hormuz through what he described as a naval blockade forming a “steel wall,” adding that the U.S. Navy was carrying out its mission effectively. Trump told reporters at the W»»»

Over 3,000 CCTV cameras will be installed in Kyrgyzstan this year as part of Safe Country system. Ruslan Sharshembiev, head of the 6th Department of the Main Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, announced at a press conference. «Specialists are currently conducting»»»

POLITICS - JUSTICE Standart writes that the National Assembly made the first step towards restoring the commission for countering corruption after MPs passed the bill on first reading. The move comes amid pressure linked to blocked European funds under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, including ar»»»

The Democratic Bulgaria parliamentary group will move for a hearing of the country's suspended European prosecutor Teodora Georgieva and other major figures over information that there was official correspondence from Bulgaria to EU institutions for Georgieva to be preferred over the other candidat»»»

In a defiant address marking Resistance and Liberation Day, Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Rodolphe Haykal pledged Friday that his forces “will be the impregnable barrier against conspiracies” seeking to undermine Lebanon’s stability as Israeli attacks continue to batter southern Lebanon. The anni»»»

A pair of luxury Hermes handbags that once belonged to a jailed Vietnamese property tycoon sold at auction for more than $500,000, state media reported, as the government seeks to recover funds linked to a $27 billion fraud. Property developer Truong My Lan was convicted in 2024 of swindling cash f»»»

It's easy to lecture world leaders about how fuel subsidies ruin the environment and bleed state coffers dry, but try telling that to beleaguered Bolivians and cornered Kenyans, two of the many nations where the energy crisis has reached breaking point with citizens unable to keep up with prices at»»»

Activists Kim Ah-hyun (L) and Kim Dong-hyeon speak to reporters at Incheon International Airport on Friday following their release after being captured by Israeli forces aboard Gaza-bound aid flotillas. Photo by Yonhap Two South Korean activists returned home Friday after being released by Israeli »»»

Dubai :Dubai Police have impounded a vehicle involved in reckless stunt driving in a residential neighbourhood, warning motorists that dangerous driving, illegal modifications and excessive vehicle noise will not be tolerated as authorities intensify efforts to protect public safety and residents’ »»»

Passenger car imports to Kyrgyzstan in January—March 2026 rose to 38,639 units, an increase of 38.3 percent compared to the same period in 2025. In value terms, purchases totaled 26,620,188,600 soms (nearly $304.4 million). Data from the National Statistical Committee say. China became Kyrgyzstan’s»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale transaction value remained above $3.5 billion in the week ending May 16, with several sectors recording gains even as overall spending edged down from the previous week. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, total transaction value reached SR»»»

Kuwait City: Kuwait has announced that it will begin a phased resumption of Arab and international airline operations at Kuwait International Airport starting June 1. According to the Director-General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al Sabah, the decision follows t»»»

Nine people were wounded in an Israeli strike on Thursday that damaged a hospital in the country's south, where Israel and Hezbollah have been trading fire despite a ceasefire. In a statement, the Lebanese health ministry strongly denounced the strike, which "inflicted serious damage on the Tibnin »»»

WASHINGTON: The acting US Navy Secretary said Thursday that arms sales to Taiwan had been put on “pause” to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations. Asked at a congressional hearing about the stalled $14 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan, acting Secretary»»»