Zurich: Swiss watch giant Swatch said Monday insufficient organisation by shopping centres contributed to scuffles at around 20 stores worldwide over the weekend as clients raced to buy a limited-edition timepiece. Hundreds of people waited through the night or longer hoping to get their hands on t»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market began trading on Sunday, 17 May 2026 on a sharply weaker note, extending the corrective phase that has followed the market’s rally to multi-year highs earlier this month, as broad-based selling weighed across both blue-chip and smaller-cap shares. The benchmark EGX30 fe»»»

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government 34 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul GlynnCulture reporter EPA/ShutterstockShakira is known for hits including Hips Don't Lie, Waka Waka and Whenever, Wherever A Spanish court has ordered the country's tax authority to refund €55»»»

Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action 2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAleks Phillips Getty ImagesA deepening fuel crisis, exacerbated by an effective US oil blockade, has led to rolling blackouts Cuba's foreign minister has accused the US of building a "fra»»»

New York: A marathon day of negotiations that finished early Monday failed to end a strike that shut down the Long Island Rail Road, North America’s largest commuter rail system, setting the stage for a rough start to the work week for about 250,000 commuters. Unions representing rail workers and t»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait Bourse closed trading on Monday as the All Share Index lost 17.68 points to reach 8,681.09 points, a decrease of 0.20 percent. As many as 419.6 million shares valued at KWD 94.2 million (roughly USD 306.9 million) were traded via 22,523 transactions. The Main Market Index went up by »»»

Dubai: Dubai Holding has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to embed artificial intelligence at the core of its operations, positioning the group among the first organisations in the Middle East and Africa region to implement AI deployment at enterprise scale. Get updated faster and for FREE:»»»

RIYADH: During the Hajj season, Makkah transforms into a place where Arabic is heard alongside languages from around the world. Urdu, Indonesian, Turkish, Persian, Bengali, English, French, Swahili and more are heard during the pilgrimage, reflecting the unity of Muslims. While diverse cultures mix»»»

A security agreement that is in the works will include "timetables for disarming all illegal militias, starting with Hezbollah and extending to the smallest Palestinian faction," a Lebanese government source said. "This will be accompanied by reciprocal Israeli steps, including the return of Lebane»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Municipality has announced the completion of nationwide preparations for Eid Al Adha festival, unveiling a comprehensive plan aimed at ensuring public health, safety and comfort during the holiday period. Eid Al Adha, the "Festival of Sacrifice", is expected to begi»»»

Bangkok: The driver of a train that collided with a bus in Thailand's capital, killing eight people, has tested positive for drugs and was charged with reckless driving, officials said Monday. The freight train crashed into the public bus on Saturday afternoon at a busy junction in Bangkok, with th»»»

RIYADH: The Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies, affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted a strategic workshop in Riyadh on enhancing migration governance and cooperation with Saudi Arabia. The workshop was organized by the International Organization for Migration,»»»

BAKU - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Slovak PM and Minister of Environment Tomas Taraba in Baku on Monday and thanked Slovakia for its principled support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Serbia, as well as for backing Serbia's EU path. "With Tomas Taraba, I discussed f»»»

Dubai: Emaar Properties has announced plans to exit the joint venture structure linked to The Eighth Gate, its mixed-use development in Yafour, Damascus, marking a shift in the company’s operations in Syria. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Dub»»»

Skopje, 15 May 2026 (MIA) - Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska Friday participated in a joint ministerial meeting in Athens, Greece, alongside the energy ministers of Greece, Serbia and Bulgaria, Stavros Papastavrou, Dubravka Đedović Handanović and Deputy Minister Ki»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has signed a strategic collaboration framework with Parkin Company PJSC to streamline parking subscription services for educational institutions across the emirate. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simp»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy army communications vehicle at Khallet Al-Raj in the town of Deir Seryan with a loite»»»

GENEVA: The United Nations demanded Monday that Israel take measures to prevent acts of “genocide” in Gaza, and decried indications of “ethnic cleansing” in the Palestinian territory and in the occupied West Bank. In a fresh report, the UN rights office said Israel’s actions in Gaza since the start»»»

Israel has no military solution to the Hezbollah drone threat even if troops occupy all of south Lebanon, Israeli reports said. A security source told Israel's Kan public broadcaster that a political breakthrough is needed, as occupation will not solve the drones' problem. "Even if we occupy all of»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Monday that he would do the 'impossible' in order to stop the war with Israel, after a ceasefire and direct talks failed to end the fighting. "The framework that Lebanon has set for the negotiations consists of an Israeli withdrawal, a ceasefire, the deployment of the arm»»»

Dhaka: The World Bank said on Monday it has approved a $350 million loan to help Bangladesh manage rising fuel import pressures and strengthen energy security after shortages linked to the Middle East war. The South Asian nation of 170 million people imports 95 percent of its oil and liquefied natu»»»

An EU proposal to drastically cut its steel import quota in response to global overcapacity and the shrinking of local manufacturing will hurt Kiev, Ukrainian manufacturers and officials have told the Financial Times. The quota is expected to be cut by 47% on July 1, and the bloc will levy an addit»»»

Portugal's low-cost unmanned carrier strategy highlights a shift toward AI-driven naval warfare as South Korea faces pressure to accelerate development of drone-centered maritime platforms The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) sits anchored in Split, Croatia, 29 March 2026. Photo»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alberta RCMP | GRC en Alberta (@rcmpalbertagrc) May 15 (UPI) -- Police in Alberta responded to "a report of a theft involving BBQ goods" and arrived to find a red fox with a mouth full of hot dogs. The Alberta RCMP said on social media that officers resp»»»

Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC), the leading provider of mobility services in Dubai, and its strategic partner Bolt today announced the entry of Bolt’s ride-hailing services in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step in the partnership’s expansion across the UAE. The expansion builds on strong e-hailin»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 10:30 on Monday 18-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy ar»»»

Around 2,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are currently working on the construction of China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway. Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, Almaz Turgunbaev, said during a meeting of a relevant parliamentary committee. According to him, due to the specific n»»»

DUBAI: Netflix has partnered with the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture to launch the third edition of its regional Women in Film program. The initiative, titled “Women in Film III: Training Through Practice,” will provide training and mentorship opportunities to 35 participants from Saudi Arabia, the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail University celebrated on Monday the graduation ceremony of its third batch of students, with more than 900 graduates, including 36 percent of Qataris, held at Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater atte»»»

Dubai: After weeks of uneasy calm, the fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran appears increasingly at risk of collapse, with mounting signs that all sides are preparing for another possible round of conflict. US President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric in recent hours»»»

The water need of the region cannot be supplied externally by tankers — both because of the scale involved and due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade, Higher School of Economy’s dean Anastasiya Likhacheva tells Sputnik. "My favorite example: if you fill a fairly large, say, a second-class oil tanker »»»

Damascus, May 18 (SANA) The Syrian Development Fund announced Monday, in coordination with relevant government ministries, a strategic plan to distribute an initial $15 million in donor contributions to priority sectors and heavily affected areas in Syria. In a statement issued Monday, the Fund sai»»»

The Israeli enemy on Monday went ahead with its attack on Lebanon in violation of the so-called ceasefire announced earlier last month, with numerous strikes targeting a number of towns and villages across south Lebanon. Al-Manar correspondents reported strikes conducted by Israeli warplanes and dr»»»

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te said Sunday that Taiwan would not do anything to trigger conflict with China but vowed the island would never allow itself to be traded away, or give up sovereignty. File Photo by Ritchie B. Tongo/EPA-EPA May 18 (UPI) -- Taiwanese President William Lai Ching»»»

Tunis, May 18 (TAP) — National electricity production rose by 7% at the end of March 2026, reaching 4,493 GWh (including renewable self-generation), compared with 4,212 GWh during the same period in 2025, according to the energy outlook report...»»»

Tunis, May 18 (TAP) — National crude oil production stood at 281 kilotonnes (kt) at the end of March 2026, down 13% compared with the same period in 2025, according to the “Economic Outlook – March 2026” report published Monday by the National...»»»

Kyrgyzstan will receive a $305 million soft loan from China to meet its financial obligations on China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan railway project. The framework agreement between the two countries was approved today by the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Fuel and Energy, Transport, Architecture, and Co»»»

DOHA: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session in the Tamim Bin Hamad Hall at the council's headquarters, chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the beginning of the session, Secretary-General of the Shura Council HE Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud read the agenda, and the c»»»

Abu Dhabi, Al Ain: Al Ain FC’s ADNOC Pro League title win has brought renewed attention to one of the country’s most successful football clubs and to the support systems that help sustain performance at the highest level. For Burjeel Holdings, the achievement carries added significance. As Al Ain F»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Hamad International Airport (HIA), has launched a service excellence training program for immigration officers working across Qatar's key entry points, reinforcing ongoing efforts to deliver a seamless and welcomin»»»

The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has introduced a special “Year of Family” passport stamp at selected entry points to mark the International Day of Families. Launched on May 15 by the ICP’s General Directorate of Ports, the commemorative stamp h»»»

As geopolitical uncertainty, economic shifts, and changing personal priorities reshape the global landscape, more professionals and families in the UAE are actively exploring permanent residency and global mobility options as part of their long-term planning. To help audiences better understand the»»»

RIYADH: Qatar’s Consumer Price Index reached 110.61 points in April, a monthly decline of 0.74 percent but an annual rise of of 2.62 percent, according to data released by the National Planning Council. The index, which tracks inflation across the economy, covers 12 major commodity groups encompass»»»

DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Mohammad Ishaq Dar. During the call, the two sides discussed the late»»»

China has agreed to ramp up trade for U.S. agricultural products such as beef and poultry, buying at an annualized rate of $17 billion per year for 2026 and at that level for 2027 and 2028, the White House announced Sunday, two days after President Donald Trump returned from a high-stakes summit in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Virasat Edition 3, presented by MK Arts Academy, concluded successfully in Qatar with an evening celebrating the beauty and legacy of Kathak. The event was inaugurated by the DCM Indian Embassy Sandeep Kumar and other distinguished guests namely ICC President Manikantan, Baburajan, Son»»»

Sharjah Charity International has allocated Dh2.6 million for a wide-ranging humanitarian campaign during the first 10 days of Dhu Al Hijjah, with initiatives set to support more than 18,000 families, help financially distressed inmates, fund heart procedures and sponsor Hajj trips for needy Emirat»»»

BAKU - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Slovak Deputy PM Tomas Taraba on the sidelines of the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF) in Baku on Monday. Earlier, Vucic attended the WUF opening ceremony at the Baku Congress Centre. He will address the central part of the forum, to be attended by hea»»»

Dubai: More than 400 UAE university students have already begun work placements and hundreds more are set to follow through a national platform connecting higher education with real-world employment, as the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) ramps up efforts to close the »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondents in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strikes on the towns of Harouf, Hanawey and Deir Ames 18-05-2026 13:55 PM Late»»»