WCM-Q launches expanded lifeHub project in Msheireb Downtown
Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched an expanded version of the pioneering LifeHub project at a new location in Msheireb Downtown, providing a uniquely immersive educational experience that promotes Qatar's vision for a healthier, more sustainable future built on innovatio»»»
Scotland include 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon in World Cup squad
GLASGOW: Scotland’s 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon is going to the World Cup alongside teammates who were not born when he made his national-team debut in 2004. Scotland coach Steve Clarke announced a 26-man squad Tuesday for the country’s first World Cup in 28 years, with Gordon among three g»»»
Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route Initiative eases journey for Hajj pilgrims
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has always placed serving the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims at the forefront of its priorities. The Hajj pilgrimage, which is mandatory for all able Muslims, once took months and weeks to complete. However, the journey is now easier for the millions of pilgrims taking part in t»»»
Will the Iran conflict end soon? Ryanair chief ties war timeline to US politics
Dubai: Europe’s biggest airline believes the US-Israel-Iran conflict may ease within weeks, with Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary suggesting political pressure in Washington could force a resolution before the US midterm election campaign intensifies. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the »»»
China’s New AI Model Highlights Unique Ecosystem Built on Tech Sharing to Tackle Global Challenges
In Beijing, an AI scientific agent has already identified more than 11 previously unknown particle decay modes - discoveries that would traditionally require research teams to spend years filtering through enormous volumes of high-background noise data. In the field of space science, another AI sci»»»
Răzvan Pascu launches NOZOMI Travel Society, a travel agency specializing in exotic tours
A key distinguishing feature of NOZOMI Travel Society is the inclusion of special experiences within its tours, such as meetings with prominent figures or businesspeople from various countries, as well as personal and business development workshops, or tours led by renowned Romanian guides who are »»»
How China became the new master of Russia's economy
TradeChinaHow China became the new master of Russia's economyNik MartinHot on the heels of Donald Trump's visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. DW explores how China has been Russia's financial lifeline since the Ukraine war. https://p.dw.com/p/5DtWsB»»»
‘Building sustainable cities a strategic necessity to ensure quality of life’
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah headed the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), hosted by Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan from May 17 to 22, 2026, under the theme “Global Housing: Safe and Resilient Cities»»»
Minister of Municipality holds high-level meetings in Azerbaijan
Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah held a series of bilateral meetings with a number of ministers participating in the World Urban Forum, currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday. The minister met separately with Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction »»»
Forum on Women’s Social Role Names Eurovision Contest Winner Dara an Example for Overcoming Self-Limitations
At a forum dedicated to women’s role in society on Monday, Eurovision Song Contest 2026 winner Dara was given as an example for overcoming self-limitations and emotional barriers. The discussion, titled “Between symbols and reality: Women as subjects of power”, was organized by More Women in Power »»»
Smartphones and weaker social ties could be linked to plunging birth rates, the FT says
Smartphones and weaker face-to-face relationships could be contributing to plunging birth rates worldwide, particularly among young people, as global fertility is declining at a record pace, the Financial Times has reported, citing researchers and demographic data. An analysis spanning population r»»»
Qatar participates in 42nd Plenary of MENAFATF meeting
Rabat, Morocco: The State of Qatar, represented by the National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLC) and the Qatar Financial Information Unit (QFIU), participated in the 42nd Plenary of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), which was hel»»»
PHCC highlights role of urgent care in community based healthcare in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: As part of an ongoing public healthcare sector campaign aimed at educating the public on emergency and urgent healthcare services in Qatar, led by the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), PHCC is highlighting the»»»
Doha Debates seeks to redefine public discourse
Doha, Qatar: At a time when public discourse is increasingly shaped by outrage, speed and polarisation, Doha Debates is positioning itself as a space for something quieter but more enduring: thoughtful dialogue. According to Managing Director of Doha Debates Amjad Atallah, success is not measured s»»»
Drone strike sparks a fire on the edge of UAE nuclear facility
A drone strike sparked a fire near the United Arab Emirates’s Barakah nuclear power plant on Sunday, authorities said, in an attack Abu Dhabi condemned as a threat to regional security. The strike highlighted the possibility of renewed war amid a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran»»»
QU’s Nutrition Sciences Dept promotes healthy lifestyle among children
Tribune News Network Doha The Department of Nutrition Sciences at the College of Health Sciences at Qatar University (QU) organised the annual “Smart Start” campaign through an innovative online format. The campaign engaged primary school children from Qatar and across the region through live, inte»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone calls with several Arab foreign ministers to discuss repercussions of terrorist attack on Barakah Plant perimeter
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during phone calls with a number of foreign ministers of brotherly countries the repercussions of the terrorist attack that targeted an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barak»»»
IMKAN Misr Signs MoU with AASTMT to Allocate 45 Feddans within Alburouj
IMKAN Misr announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport to allocate 45 feddans within Alburouj in New Heliopolis for the establishment of a new campus for the Academy, reflecting both parties’ commitment to supporting th»»»
Spanish star Javier Bardem says 'narrative changing' on Gaza
Cannes, France: Outspoken Spanish star Javier Bardem told AFP he was "getting more work than ever" despite his public campaigning against Israel's war in Gaza, something he attributed to "the narrative changing" around the conflict. At the last Oscars ceremony in February, the openly political star»»»
Lyna Khoudri promotes project at the Cannes Film Festival
DUBAI: French Algerian actress Lyna Khoudri is at the Cannes Film Festival to promote her latest project, “In Waves.” The actress attended a screening of the film before she headed to a red carpet event for “Fatherland,” by director Pawel Pawlikowski. The film “centers on the relationship between t»»»
US energy secretary visits QatarEnergy's Golden Pass LNG project
DOHA: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited QatarEnergy’s Golden Pass liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Sabine Pass, Texas. In a statement, QatarEnergy explained that Secretary Wright’s visit included a tour of the project’s facilities and highlighted the growing role of LNG in driving glob»»»
Germany and Japan test hydrogen future with BMW, Toyota cars
Nature and EnvironmentAsiaGermany and Japan test hydrogen future with BMW, Toyota carsMartin FritzDuring a recent visit to Japan, Germany's transport minister Patrick Schnieder toured hydrogen projects aimed at bringing the fuel into the mainstream. https://p.dw.com/p/5DqgKGerman Minister Patrick S»»»
NHRC promotes human rights awareness at Doha International Book Fair
Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee is participating in the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair through a dedicated pavilion showcasing a wide range of publications aimed at raising awareness among citizens and residents about their rights and responsibilities. Chairperson»»»
On This Day, May 17: Aristides wins first Kentucky Derby - UPI.com
On May 17, 1875, Aristides was the winner of the first Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. 1 of 5 | On May 17, 1875, Aristides was the winner of the first Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo On this date in history: In 17»»»
Javier Bardem says 'narrative changing' on Gaza
CANNES: Outspoken Spanish star Javier Bardem told AFP he was "getting more work than ever" despite his public campaigning against Israel's war in Gaza, something he attributed to "the narrative changing" around the conflict. At the last Oscars ceremony in February, the openly political star of "No »»»
USM beat Zamalek on penalties to win CAF Confederation Cup
JOHANNESBURG: Algerian club USM Alger beat Egyptian hosts Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo on Saturday to win the CAF Confederation Cup for a second time. Zamalek won the second leg of the final 1-0 through a fifth-minute penalty from Palestinian Oday Dabbagh to level the aggregate score at 1-1. U»»»
France-born Bouaddi approved to play for Morocco before World Cup
Rabat: France-born Ayyoub Bouaddi has been approved to play for Morocco less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) confirmed Friday they had received approval from world football governing body FIFA's Status Chamber to change Bouaddi's sport»»»
Morocco beat France to Ayyoub Bouaddi in major World Cup boost
Morocco have won the international tug-of-war for highly rated Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who was born in France to Moroccan parents, after FIFA approved his switch of allegiance, handing the Atlas Lions a significant boost just weeks before the World Cup in North America. The Royal Morocca»»»
House committee demands reasons U.S. troop deployment to Poland canceled - UPI.com
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2027 on Tuesday. On Friday, he faced the same committee to answer why troop deployment to Poland was canceled. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Phot»»»
How a Swiss-Moroccan entrepreneur built a ‘kingdom’ out of scattered plots in Switzerland
LONDON: As self-proclaimed King of Switzerland and, to give his full titles, Emperor of the Lauwiner Empire, Grand Master of the Order of Merit, Admiral of the Empire Fleet and Field Marshal of the Empire Legion — to say nothing of his recent election to the municipal council of the Swiss city of B»»»
National Media Authority holds first session of Media Content Standards Awareness Campaign in Abu Dhabi
The National Media Authority (NMA) has launched a series of sessions as part of the National Campaign for Awareness of the 2026 Media Content Standards, aimed at fostering a safe and responsible media environment that promotes creativity and excellence in the UAE. The NMA inaugurated the campaign W»»»
History tilts odds in favor of Zamalek for CAF Cup
JOHANNESBRUG: History favors Egyptian club Zamalek when they seek to overcome a 1-0 deficit against Algerian visitors USM Alger on Saturday in the CAF Confederation Cup final second leg. In 22 previous editions of the African equivalent of the UEFA Europa League, three teams have built solitary-goa»»»
“Boosting Investments in the Mediterranean” Conference yields signing 3 future projects
On 13 September 2017, on the sidelines of the inauguration of the “Boosting Investments in the Mediterranean” Conference organised by EIB in collabouration with MIIC, the Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr signed a financing agreement worth EUR 4.7 million with the »»»
5 Italians from Genoa University killed in Maldives diving incident - UPI.com
A search operation was underway Friday in the Maldives to recover the bodies of five Italians killed in a scuba diving incident while exploring underwater caves at a depth of more than 160 feet in the Vaavu Atoll area of the Indian Ocean archipelago. File Photo Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 15»»»
Morocco and Syria Establish Joint Business Council
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani reopened on Thursday his country’s embassy in the Moroccan capital Rabat. The FM was on an official visit to the kingdom at the head of a ministry delegation. He met with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita, hailing the historic ties between their count»»»
Al-Shaibani meets members of the Syrian community in rabat during official visit
Rabat, May. 15 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani convened with members of the Syrian community in the Kingdom of Morocco as part of his official visit and activities marking the inauguration of the Syrian Embassy in the capital, Rabat. The meeting addressed»»»
Air Arabia reports Dh278 million net profit for Q1 2026
SHARJAH: Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest budget carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. Air Arabia reported a net profit of Dh278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 20»»»
Syrian foreign minister raises his country’s flag to officially reopen embassy in Morocco
LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic officially reopened its embassy in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, on Thursday after a hiatus of nearly 14 years. Morocco severed diplomatic ties with Syria and declared the country’s ambassador persona non grata in 2012, following the brutal suppression by former pres»»»
Al-Shaibani, Benali discuss prospects of cooperation in the field of energy
Rabat, May.14 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani holds a meeting with Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in the Kingdom of Morocco Leila Benali. The meeting addressed the prospects on mutual cooperation in the fields of energy, sustain»»»
Ancelotti close to extending Brazil contract as World Cup beckons
RIO DE JANEIRO: Carlo Ancelotti arrived in Brazil with five Champions League titles as a manager, league trophies from Europe’s big five competitions and a reputation for making elite dressing rooms breathe a little easier. One year on, he knows this job is something different: less club grind, mor»»»
Princess of Wales’ Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardization
REGGIO EMILIA, Italy: The Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy has put the spotlight on an Italian early childhood educational model that helped revolutionize how toddlers learn in school. The Reggio Approach, used in public daycare centers and preschools in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, values »»»
Syria, Morocco move to restore embassies and expand bilateral cooperation
Rabat, May 14 (SANA) Syria and Morocco announced steps to restore full diplomatic engagement and expand bilateral cooperation during talks between Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat on Thursday. Speaking during a joint press confer»»»
US Army Says Body of Second Soldier Recovered in Morocco
The body of the second of two US soldiers reported missing during an international training exercise in Morocco has been recovered, the US Army said Wednesday. The pair disappeared near a cliff on the Atlantic coast while taking part in the African Lion 2026 military exercises. The remains of the t»»»
SABIS: A legacy of educational excellence with an edge for the future
With a long‑standing presence in the United Arab Emirates since 1975 and a global heritage dating back to 1886, SABIS is widely recognized for delivering high‑quality education that prepares students for success in a changing world. Across schools in the UAE and worldwide, the proven SABIS Educatio»»»
Tête à tête - 'I'm confident that an African country will win the World Cup': CAF President Patrice Motsepe
In an interview with FRANCE 24, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) discussed the upcoming World Cup and AFCON competitions. "I'm confident that an African country will win the World Cup," Patrice Motsepe said. "We have to aspire high and high". He also »»»
US Army says body of second soldier recovered in Morocco
The body of the second of two US soldiers reported missing during an international training exercise in Morocco has been recovered, the US Army said Wednesday. The pair disappeared near a cliff on the Atlantic coast while taking part in the African Lion 2026 military exercises. The remains of the t»»»
Remains of second missing U.S. soldier in Morocco recovered - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The U.S. military said Wednesday that they have found the remains of XXX, who was reported missing May 2. Photo courtesy U.S. Army Europe and Africa/Release May 13 (UPI) -- The remains of a second U.S. soldier who went missing during exercises in Morocco earlier this month have been recove»»»
Body of second missing US soldier recovered in Morocco
A search and rescue team has recovered the body of a second US service member who went missing near a cliff during a training exercise near Cap Draa, Morocco, the US Army and Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces said on Wednesday. US and Moroccan searchers found and retrieved the remains of a US service»»»
Princess Kate in Italy for first trip abroad since cancer diagnosis - UPI.com
Mayor of Reggio Emilia Marco Massari (R) welcomes Britain's Kate, princess of Wales, at the town hall in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Wednesday, as part of a two-day visit to the country. Photo by Stefano Artioli/EPA May 13 (UPI) -- Kate, princess of Wales, visited Italy on Wednesday in her first official»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Two lucky participants secure Dh100,000 each – check your numbers
Dubai: In Wednesday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, several players have secured cash prizes, while the grand prize once again remained unclaimed. During Draw No. 260513, the winning numbers from the Days section were 9, 25, 2, 16, 23, and 5, while the Months section number was 7. Additi»»»