Dubai: A rare astronomical event is set to unfold on Monday evening, as the dwarf planet Haumea passes directly in front of a distant star, briefly blocking its light in a phenomenon known as a stellar occultation. According to the International Astronomical Center, the event could last up to 119 s»»»

WASHINGTON: NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon’s announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat between US President»»»

Washington, United States: NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon's announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat betwe»»»

RABAT: The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the Saudi pavilion at the International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, running until May 10. Commission CEO Abdullatif Alwasel said the Kingdom’s participation reflects the strong historical ties between Saudi Arabia and Moro»»»

TORONTO: Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier Saudia has teamed up with Adidas to launch the “Made to Fly” pack, a capsule collection that marks the first collaboration of its kind between a global sportswear brand and a regional airline. The collection, built on Adidas’ Soft Lux line, reframes the»»»

Washington: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the latest rift in transatlantic ties over the Mideast war. The move came as US President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on cars and»»»

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the latest rift in transatlantic ties over the Middle East war. The move came as US President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on cars and trucks »»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s mineral resources are becoming a key driver of industrial diversification under Vision 2030, as policymakers aim to shift the sector from raw extraction toward downstream manufacturing, technology transfer, and strategic supply chain development. With an estimated $2.5 trilli»»»

MADINAH: Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah began receiving the first and inaugural Hajj pilgrim flights from the Philippines, Algeria, Somalia and Morocco on Thursday, as the kingdom ramps up its annual mass pilgrimage operations, the Saudi Press Agency r»»»

Bright idea? UK firm pioneers mini data centres using lampposts Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google Conflow Power GroupA group of iLamps in Morocco There have been many attempts to put data centres in unusual places over the years - Microsoft put a data centre under the sea, Elon Musk has s»»»

QIBAH: Historic caravan hub Qibah is now a lively tourist destination that promotes cultural engagement and strengthens national identity. Located 150 km northeast of Buraidah within Al-Asyah governorate, Qibah serves as the eastern gateway to the Qassim region, linking it with Hail, Riyadh, Easter»»»

LIBREVILLE: Nine migrants from four African countries arrived this week in Cameroon after being expelled from the United States, part of a deal between the two countries, one of their lawyers told AFP on Thursday. The deportees arrived Wednesday, and were from Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia and Congo-Braz»»»

TOKYO: Saudi officials have promoted the Kingdom’s burgeoning startup ecosystem at a high-profile event in Tokyo. The Saudi Ministry of Investment and Invest Saudi hosted “Startup Saudi: The New Global Magnet for Entrepreneurship” at Tokyo Innovation Base on Thursday, highlighting the Kingdom’s att»»»

A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»

A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»

A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»

A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»

Abu Dhabi: As part of its ongoing efforts to advance the smart mobility ecosystem and develop the maritime transport sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced the launch of field trials fo»»»

French residents are three to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium in their bodies than their European counterparts, ingesting dangerous amounts of the carcinogenic metal through the food they eat. Experts blame government inaction, farming practices and a historic reliance o»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Labour Court achieved significant milestones in safeguarding workers’ rights in 2025, successfully settling and disbursing financial entitlements to 12,536 workers, with a total value exceeding Dh309 million. Also Read: UAE celebrates International Workers’ Day amid excepti»»»

China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation 6 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKelly Ng Getty ImagesSino-African trade is marked by a growing imbalance in China's favour China will scrap tariffs for all African countries from Friday – except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Ta»»»

VANCOUVER: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that he planned to seek re-election for a fourth term in a bid to continue to lead the governing body of world soccer. Infantino confirmed he ‌would run ‌for the 2027–2031 term in ​the ‌closing ⁠moments ​of the ⁠FIFA Congress in Vancouver,»»»

Iranian-American creator Mahdi Hemmat is gaining millions of views with AI-generated, Lego-style rap videos that blend satire, pop culture and political messaging about the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. While presented as entertainment, the content promotes pro-Iran narrati»»»

In a corner of the courtyard of a public school in Sanaa, a woman dressed in black stands, once used to seeing her son in the morning assembly line. Today, she returns to the same place not as a mother, but as a cleaner trying to keep what remains of her life intact. She wipes the ground in heavy s»»»

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has stepped up efforts to raise safety awareness among residents, stressing that family safety remains a key part of building a stable community. The initiative comes through the authority’s participation in the “Municipal Presence” events organised by Abu Dhabi Ci»»»

Morocco could expand its economy by up to 20% by 2035 if it accelerates structural reforms to boost competition, private investment, and labour market inclusion, according to recent reports by the World Bank cited by Asharq Business. The findings, presented in Rabat, suggest that integrating women »»»

SYDNEY: A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan’s women footballers to compete in official matches is a “historical moment,” former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on Thursday. Afghanistan will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women’s World Cup and the Olympics, something Popal said was the »»»

Kirsty NEEDHAM Sydney: A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan's women footballers to compete in official matches is a "historical moment", former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on Thursday. Afghanistan will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup and the Olympics, something Popa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Fashion is becoming the latest platform for closer cultural cooperation between Qatar and Canada, as three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers prepare to debut their work in Toronto this spring. Backed by and presented by the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Cult»»»

Prepared by the Ministry of Finance in coordination with the General Authority of Customs, this draft law aims to exempt spare parts for civil aircraft used within airport premises from customs duties, in implementation of relevant international and regional obligations, and in support of the civil»»»

LONDON: Google and Meta have run more than 100,000 advertisements of businesses formally listed by the UN as facilitating illegal Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, a new investigation by The New Humanitarian has found. The probe, published earlier this week, cross-referenced the two tec»»»

Across Eurasia, declining states are reaching for the gun. The pattern is older than it looks, and the demographers have seen it before The polite version of the story is that the world is getting older. The honest version»»»

VANCOUVER: An Afghanistan women’s refugee team have been granted eligibility for international competitions, some five years after national team players fled their country’s Taliban rule. The FIFA Council, meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, agreed on Tuesday to amend its regulations to recogni»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated the follo»»»

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired on Wednesday the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi »»»

Doha: Under the umbrella of the General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, a new cash endowment of QR150,000 has been received in support of the “Waqf Al-Wuqoof,” part of the Waqf Fund for Righteousness and Piety. The contribution reflects a growing trend toward»»»

Dr. Anthony Fauci, then-director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies before a Senate committee hearing in 2022 in Washington, D.C. One of Fauci's former aides has been charged with concealing emails, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Fauci is not implicated in»»»

RABAT: A Moroccan rapper and Islamist activist has had his eight-month jail term upheld on appeal over his music and online posts criticizing corruption and his country’s normalization with Israel, his lawyer said Tuesday. Souhaib Kabli, known professionally as L7assal, was accused of “insulting a »»»

FEZ: The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League called on Tuesday for a unified ethical framework to govern artificial intelligence during a keynote address at a major international conference in Morocco. Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa was speaking at the opening of the conference»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Space Agency has launched the Abaad platform to promote astrophotography, enrich Arabic content in the field, enable enthusiasts to document cosmic phenomena, and build a specialized visual archive. The platform highlights Arab talent in astrophotography through several participat»»»

Morocco is set to construct its largest logistics zone in the Western Atlantic Casablanca province, with an investment of approximately 550 million Moroccan dirhams ($55 million). This initiative is part of Morocco’s broader strategy as it gears up to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministries of Municipality and Labour have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all workers in Qatar on the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work observed today on April 28, 2026. In a social media post, the Ministry of Municipal»»»

A para athlete from Kyrgyzstan won two medals at a World Para Athletics Grand Prix event. The competition, one of the largest events organized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), was held in Morocco from April 19 to 26, sport.gov.kg reported. Kyrgyz athlete Adina Samybek kyzy secured t»»»

RIYADH: The Esports Foundation has confirmed the appointment of over 700 game coaches from more than 100 nations and territories for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, the global nation-based esports competition which will be held in Riyadh from Nov. 2-29. The announcement marks the start of team roster»»»

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has partnered with 10 global startups specialising in early childhood development under its “Anjal Z” programme. The initiative aims to support parents and caregivers across the UAE by offering practical tools and services that improve children’s wellbe»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric has strongly condemned Saturday's attack on US President Donald Trump in Washington. "I join President Vucic in strongly condemning last night’s attack in Washington, D C. Political violence must never be tolerated," Djuric posted on X on Sunday. "Serbia stands wi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is approaching a historic industrial milestone in 2026, as it prepares to celebrate the launch of the first fully commercial production of smartphones, laptops, desktop computers, and data servers from its Riyadh factory. This follows the completion of trial production phases c»»»

Dubai: With only a few weeks remaining, visitors to Dubai's beloved multicultural destination have a final opportunity to browse, bargain and bring home unique finds from across the globe. Global Village is entering its final stretch, with Season 30 set to close its gates on May 10. For those yet t»»»

Romanian companies from sectors including industrial automation, rail transport, renewable energy, accounting, recruitment, logistics and IT are part of a Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) delegation that has launched its first international economic mission of 2026, covering Morocc»»»