EBay's board of directors rejected GameStop's unsolicited offer to buy it. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- EBay on Tuesday rejected the proposed offer from GameStop to buy it, calling the offer "neither credible nor attractive." In a letter posted Tuesday, eBay Boar»»»

The consumer-facing side of this trend is visible in how digital platforms handle onboarding. Reducing the volume of personal data collected at sign-up lowers friction, speeds conversion, and removes a common point of customer abandonment. Across e-commerce, fintech, and entertainment, the pattern »»»

National scholarships for Roma students, a national qualification programme, support for young Roma entrepreneurs, state and municipal internship programmes, active policies against hate speech, and partnership between the State, local authorities and the non-governmental sector will be among the p»»»

Dubai: A sharp rise in the number of vehicles on UAE roads and a surge in newly issued driving licences have contributed to a significant increase in road accidents in 2025, according to Ministry of Interior (MOI) open data analysed by RoadSafetyUAE. The country recorded 853,411 new vehicle registr»»»

Dubai: e& money has launched a digital salary platform aimed at giving UAE employees easier access to banking and financial services through free IBAN-linked accounts, payment cards and transfer benefits. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The fintec»»»

Skopje, 11 May 2026 (MIA) - The price of diesel will drop by Mden 4 per liter, while that of unleaded fuel Eurosuper BS-98 goes down by Mden 0.5 on Monday midnight, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has said. The new retail price of Eurodiesel BS (D-E V) is Mden 89.5, Eurosuper BS-98 will cost»»»

E.ON Energie România plans to invest around EUR 120 million over the next five years, mainly to develop its portfolio of energy solutions, including photovoltaics, heat pumps, energy efficiency, and electric mobility infrastructure, with the aim of supporting customers in their efforts to reduce co»»»

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has signed a contract for over $20 million with companies from Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan to mine gold at the Qala-e-Zal deposit in Qala-e-Zal district of Kunduz Province, RIA Novosti reported. «The five-year contract was signed by the Minister of Mines »»»

India’s passport has slipped to 78th position in the latest Henley Passport Index (May update), marking a minor shift in global mobility rankings even as access to visa-friendly destinations remains largely stable. In the latest standings, India shares the 78th rank with Burkina Faso, Cuba and Sene»»»

Architecture and Urban Development Client : General Authority for Health Insurance Address : Kafr El Sheikh Branch Tender : Supply of maintenance works of the building and its units for the two years 2016/2017 & 2017/2018 Tender documents : EGP1,000 Tenders to be submitted in two envelopes (technic»»»

Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari held a bilateral meeting with Partner and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute David Petraeus at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance. During the meeting, cooperation relations were reviewed, along with prospects for strengthening and developin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) received yesterday a business delegation from Turkiye headed by Abdullah Altunkum, Chairman of the Turkish – Qatari Business Council at (DEİK), in the presence of H E Dr. Mustafa Goksu, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Qatar. The delegat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The fourth edition of the GCC Games Doha 2026 burst into life with a spectacular opening ceremony at the world-class Al Shaqab Indoor Arena yesterday, where vibrant performances lit up the night in a colourful celebration of regional unity. President of the Olympic Council of Asia and »»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Qatar H E Dr. Adish Mammadov. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and further de»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation (ALF), in partnership with the Ministry of Municipality represented by the Public Parks Department, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), held the closing ceremony of the “Farm your Country” programme for »»»

WASHINGTON: Workers began preliminary surveys and testing Monday of the proposed site of a Triumphal Arch sought by President Donald Trump, the latest step in plans for the contentious project in the nation's capital. Workers were seen inspecting the site of the proposed arch between the Lincoln Me»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice has launched a new electronic system for managing internal audit operations as part of activities marking the Global Internal Audit Awareness Month. The event, organised in cooperation with the State Audit Bureau, was held under the patronage of Justice Minister»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi meeting with Charge d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Qatar, Mo Barghouty yesterday. During the meeting, they discussed legal and judicial cooperation and relations between the two countries, and»»»

In the late 20th century, a handful of countries — led by Brazil and the United States — turned to liquid biofuels to reduce their dependence on foreign oil markets, producing transport fuels from cheap crops instead. In t»»»

In the late 20th century, a handful of countries — led by Brazil and the United States — turned to liquid biofuels to reduce their dependence on foreign oil markets, producing transport fuels from cheap crops instead. In t»»»

In the late 20th century, a handful of countries — led by Brazil and the United States — turned to liquid biofuels to reduce their dependence on foreign oil markets, producing transport fuels from cheap crops instead. In t»»»

In the late 20th century, a handful of countries — led by Brazil and the United States — turned to liquid biofuels to reduce their dependence on foreign oil markets, producing transport fuels from cheap crops instead. In t»»»

Pakistan’s passport ranking has fallen to 100th place in the latest Henley Passport Index May 2026 update, after improving earlier this year to 97th in February from 98th in January and 103rd in 2025, reflecting a year marked by fluctuating mobility performance. Despite the latest decline, Pakistan»»»

Washington DC: The United States on Monday (local time) designated 12 individuals and entities for their role in enabling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China. In a press statement shared on Monday, the Treasury Department accused the IRGC of using»»»

Dubai: Crypto.com has become the first virtual asset service provider in the UAE to secure a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the Central Bank of the UAE, a landmark approval that will allow the company to offer regulated digital asset payment services to government entities across the co»»»

Beltone Venture Capital and UAE-based Citadel International Holdings have announced the successful exit of their joint investment in logistics startup Bosta, achieving an internal rate of return (IRR) of 75%. The transaction represents the fifth successful exit for Beltone Venture Capital since its»»»

Allegro has entered into a partnership with OpenAI to accelerate the development of AI-powered tools for e-commerce. Under the agreement, Allegro will gain access to OpenAI’s latest AI technologies, models, and expert support for designing, testing, and deploying new solutions. The collaboration is»»»

Dubai: Iran’s wartime internet blackout, now in its 73rd day, is spiralling into a full-blown economic crisis, with layoffs mounting, businesses shutting down and millions facing growing hardship under war, sanctions and digital isolation. Internet watchdog NetBlocks describes the backout as the lo»»»

Dubai: Dubai toll operator Salik reported Dh728.9 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, down 3 per cent year-on-year, as lower toll usage and softer traffic trends during March weighed on performance. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The company said the dec»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expects IT exports to reach up to $4.6 billion in the current fiscal year, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Monday, underscoring the government’s push to expand one of the country’s fastest-growing sources of foreign exchange. Pakistan’s IT and IT-enabled services sector has »»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met yesterday with Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the State of Qatar H E Nurmurod Mahmadali. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and prospects for cooperation, and ways to e»»»

Doha, Qatar: Project Qatar 2026 is set to return for its 22nd edition from June 9 to 11, 2026 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, reaffirming its position as the country’s leading exhibition for building materials, construction equipment, and innovative technologies. IFP Qatar announced the c»»»

Doha, Qatar: First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari received yesterday at the Chamber’s headquarters, H E Andrii Kuzmenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to the State of Qatar, in the presence of Dmytro Khodorovskyi, Head of the Trade Mission at the Embassy. The meeti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sport enthusiasts in the Gulf region will be in for a treat from today when the 4th edition of the GCC Games, Doha 2026, officially get underway with the participation of over 1,000 athletes from the six member nations. Qatar will field a 300-strong contingent at the prestigious multi-»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Ministry of Social Development and Family yesterday launched the National Volunteer Platform “Tatawwa,” a unified digital platform aimed at organising and »»»

How can Europe cover the $100bn the war in Ukraine costs? The EU just signed off on a €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed at a summit on December 19 to get it through the next two years. But the increasingly dysfunctional European economy doesn’t have the cash to make the loan. So, it borrowed it. »»»

In a bold move towards sustainable energy, Saudi Arabia has awarded a landmark contract to China’s BYD Energy Storage, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s renewable energy ambitions. The agreement, signed with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), initiates the construction of the world»»»

Dubai: UAE businesses now have extra time to prepare for the country’s mandatory e-invoicing system after authorities extended the deadline for appointing an accredited service provider (ASP) to October 30, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Th»»»

The “connected world” has become a buzzword lately, with tech titans from Facebook to Google rushing to get people online. But a UN report released yesterday reveals that you need to provide the prerequisite training, education, and languages before equal access to the internet becomes a reality fo»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has finalised preparations to manage pilgrim movement and transport, including access to the Jamarat site and the holy sites metro and oversee transportation between the holy sites during the 2026 Hajj season. The ministry said the plans were developed in c»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan emerged as “the most dependable net security provider” in the region after its four-day military standoff with India in May 2025, an official and experts said on Sunday, as Islamabad marked the first anniversary of the conflict. The conflict erupted after India blamed Pakistan-b»»»

A senior source within the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) revealed to yesterday that the decision to mandate commercial banks and the fintech company, Tadawul, to exempt the Tax Authority, the Customs Authority, and the Libyan Ports Company from fees / commissions for e-payment services via point-of-s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar launched the National Volunteer Platform aimed at developing the volunteer work system through a unified framework based on principles of governance, transparency and efficiency. In a social media post, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abd»»»

The death toll from a suicide attack on a security post in northwest Pakistan rose to 14 police officers, authorities said early Sunday. A self-proclaimed breakaway group of the Pakistan Taliban has claimed the attack. A suicide bomber and several gunmen detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) held a consultative meeting with United Nations branches, offices, and agencies under the title: “Sustaining Partnership and Integrating Roles: Enhancing Paths of Cooperation through a Human Rights-Based Approach.” The meeting focused on stren»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ethiopia has intensified efforts to position itself as one of Africa’s leading tourism and investment destinations, with officials highlighting the country’s rich heritage, diverse landscapes and growing tourism infrastructure during the 4th Ethiopia Tourism Promotion Forum held recent»»»

Doha, Qatar: At the Second International Migration Review Forum in New York, Qatar urged the global community to prioritise three pivotal areas to advance the future of migration governance. Central to Qatar’s approach is the strategic expansion of regular migration pathways. The State advocated fo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour H E Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al Thani yesterday played a leading role at a significant side event entitled “Advancing Fair Recruitment to Achieve the Doha Declaration: From Commitment to Action”, convened alongside the Second International»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coinciding with Europe Day on May 9, Finland Ambassador to Qatar H E Juha Mustonen announced the publication of a new policy paper examining the evolving relationship between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union, while underscoring Qatar’s growing role as a bridge-»»»

LE CASTELLET: For rising Formula One star Isack Hadjar Saturday’s “historic” race at the Paul Ricard Circuit offered a double treat: a chance to bask in the love of French fans and to drive a traditional ‘noisy’ Formula One car. The 21-year-old Parisian has aligned himself with the anti camp this s»»»