UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried out by drones launched from Iraqi airspace, which were intercepted and destroyed after entering the Kingdom’s airspace. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»
Regional allies condemn drone attack on UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Plant, pledge full solidarity
A number of countries including Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and reaffirmed full solidarity with the country. On Sunday, the State of Kuwait strongly condemned the drone attack that targeted an elect»»»
Sinner becomes 1st Italian man to win Italian Open in 50 years and matches Djokovic’s Masters sweep
ROME: Italian tennis fans had waited for this moment for a half century. For Jannik Sinner, though, it wasn’t just about becoming the first Italian man to win the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago. The top-ranked Sinner’s 6-4, 6-4 victory over Casper Ruud in Sunday’s final on the red »»»
’Message for friends and foes’: Libyan National Army conducts grand exercises
DERNA, Libya: The Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Marshall Khalifa Haftar and controlling southern and eastern Libya, is conducting what officers describe as its biggest military exercise yet — and a message for both friends and foes. At the entrance of a sprawling military encampment some»»»
Trump administration expects to strip hundreds at US health agencies of job protections
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump's administration expects hundreds of health department officials will lose civil service job protections, making them easier to fire, as it carries out a plan to revamp the federal workforce, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. Supervisors at »»»
Saudi Defense Ministry announces interception, destruction of 3 drones entering from Iraqi airspace
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the interception and destruction of three drones after they entered the Kingdom's airspace from Iraqi airspace. Major General Turki Al Maliki, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, confirmed that the ministry reserves »»»
FANR: Electrical generator fire outside Barakah Plant perimeter did not affect its safety, basic systems readiness
ABU DHABI: The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) stated that it is continuing to closely monitor the incident involving a fire in an electrical generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike. FANR conf»»»
Moldovan leaders decry Russian move on citizenship for separatist region
CHISINAU: Moldovan leaders denounced as a threat Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer of simplified Russian citizenship for the country’s pro-Russian Transdniestria separatist enclave and contemplated measures to counteract it. Transdniestria broke from Moldova in 1990 when it was still a Sov»»»
Examining the Egyptian cultural scene with Dr. Hisham Azmi
MEO had the pleasure to interview, Dr. Hisham Azmi Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Culture, to address major key points related to the Egyptian Cultural Scene. Please tell us about your career path? Well, I received my BA from the faculty of Arts Cairo university; following I travelled»»»
Prime minister congratulates Bahamas PM on re-election
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas HE Philip Edward Davis, on the occasion of his re-election as prime minister.»»»
Moldovan leaders decry Russian move on citizenship for separatist region
CHISINAU: Moldovan leaders denounced as a threat Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer of simplified Russian citizenship for the country’s pro-Russian Transdniestria separatist enclave and contemplated measures to counteract it. Transdniestria broke from Moldova in 1990 when it was still a Sov»»»
Xi, Trump agree: Iran must not get nuclear weapons — what it means for the Middle East and the world
During the May 14-15, 2026 state visit of US President Donald Trump to Beijing, both US and China publicly declared a unified stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. It reflects mutual interest shared by the two largest powers: uniting against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and reinforcing a long-standing»»»
Prime Minister sends congratulations to Bahamian counterpart
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahaman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas HE Philip Edward Davis, on the occasion of his re-election as Prime Minister.»»»
Saudi Arabia strongly condemns drone attack on UAE's Barakah Nuclear Plant site
RIYADH: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed the Kingdom's condemnation in the strongest terms of the drone attack on the United Arab Emirates, which resulted in a fire breaking out outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. In a statement c»»»
Oxford Economics: U.S.-Israeli war on Iran deepens global economic fragmentation
London, May 17 (SANA) Oxford Economics said the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has not fundamentally restructured the global economy, but has deepened economic fragmentation and intensified pressure on international markets, exacerbating trends that were already taking shape — including rising geopolitic»»»
QF's BilAraby initiative discusses impact of Arabic in publishing and content at Doha International Book Fair
DOHA: Qatar Foundation's BilAraby initiative participated in the 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) with a panel discussion titled 'Arabic Between Publishing and Content: How Do We Expand the Impact of an Idea?' The session was hosted at the exhibition's Cultural Salon, organized under the su»»»
Saudi defense ministry says three drones entering from Iraqi airspace intercepted
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday said it intercepted three drones after they entered its territory from Iraqi airspace. The Kingdom’s defense ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said that it would take the necessary operational measures to respond to any attempt to violate»»»
Arab League condemns attack on Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in UAE
Cairo: The Arab League condemned the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, considering this blatant aggression a highly dangerous escalation to the security of the entire region and a flagrant violation of international law and the norms governing the p»»»
Saudi Arabia leads Arab condemnation of drone attack near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has condemned a drone attack that targeted an electricity generator in the UAE located outside the perimeter of the Barakah nuclear energy plant in the Al-Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi. The Foreign Ministry said the attack threatens regional security and stability, and expressed i»»»
Syria condemns drone attack on UAE in Gulf region
Damascus, May 17 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic condemned what it described as a terrorist attack targeting the United Arab Emirates with drones, according to a statement issued Sunday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. The ministry said one of the drones targeted a facility linke»»»
Trump issues dire warning to Iran to accept peace deal
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Sunday, saying it had to move quickly toward a peace deal or “there won’t be anything left of them.” Washington, locked in conflict with Tehran since US and Israeli forces launched major strikes on the Islamic republic beginning F»»»
Drone strike sparks fire at Abu Dhabi nuclear plant - UPI.com
Visitors inspect a model for UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant at the exhibition of World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on May 8, 2023. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA May 17 (UPI) -- A drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire at the fac»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Breathing Space’
Author: Tim Altenhof “Breathing Space” is a compelling and wide-ranging analysis of pneumatic phenomena in modern culture. Architect and historian Tim Altenhof brilliantly explores the physiology of breathing and its reciprocal relationship to bodies and buildings, both of which share a common atmo»»»
Where We Are Going Today: Al-Sarab Restaurant - Six Senses Southren Dunes resort
Al-Sarab offers a dining experience that blends contemporary culinary techniques with Middle Eastern inspiration. Located at the Six Senses Southren Dunes resort, one of Red Sea Global’s destinations, the award-winning restaurant’s open-air terrace is central to its appeal. Dinner service, which ru»»»
Deputy minister receives Japanese ambassador to Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom Yasunari Morino in Riyadh on Sunday. They discussed bilateral relations and other topics of common interest, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on X. Meanwhile»»»
Saudi Masam project clears 2,285 explosive devices in Yemen
RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 2,285 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 1,964 unexploded ordnances, 172 anti-tank mines, 145 anti-personnel mines, and four improvised explosive devices, according to a recent report. The explosives were »»»
Amal Movement Warns Israeli Enemy Seeks to Reimpose Failed 1982 Agenda on Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Amal Movement Warns Israeli Enemy Seeks to Reimpose Failed 1982 Agenda on Lebanon 17-05-2026 22:17 PM amal movement lebanonThe Amal Movemen»»»
Targeting critical civilian facilities amounts to breach of international law: UAE Foreign Minister
Abu Dhabi: Targeting critical civilian facilities and infrastructure amounts to a flagrant breach of international law, said UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Sheikh Abdullah stressed that the UAE retains the full right to respond to thes»»»
Hezbollah Delivers Meticulous Response to Israeli Aggression, Highlights Expanding Drone Capabilities
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon carried out on Sunday a series of operations in response to the Israeli enemy’s ceasefire violations and strikes on civilians in southern Lebanese towns, affirming the actions were undertaken in defense of Lebanon and its people. The group’s military media »»»
Saudi FM discusses regional developments with UAE, Egypt counterparts
RIYADH: Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke to his counterparts from the UAE and Egypt on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During a phone call with the Emirati foreign minister, Prince Faisal and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan discussed action being taken after the at»»»
Arab News co-founder Mohammed Ali Hafiz passes away
RIYADH: Mohammed Ali Hafiz, who co-founded Arab News in 1975 and was a pioneering figure in Saudi Arabia’s media industry, passed away in Jeddah on Sunday morning. With his passing, the Kingdom loses a prominent figure who contributed to the development of English-language journalism in Saudi Arabi»»»
The New Arctic Highway: How melting ice is reshaping global trade
Damascus, May 17 (SANA) While the world watches oil tankers stranded and energy markets rattled by the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a quieter transformation is underway at the top of the planet. The geopolitical conflict once again exposes the fragility of traditional maritime chokepoint»»»
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»»»
Saudi Arabia strongly condemns drone attack on UAE, reiterates full solidarity
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the drone attack targeting the UAE, which resulted in a fire breaking out outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation of the drone attack and reiterated its ca»»»
China's Gold Recycling Just Hit Decade-High
Record-high gold prices and surging investment demand have triggered the fastest industry growth in gold recycling in China in a decade. New firm registrations jumped 78.7% in 2025Over half of all recycling firms were set up in the last three yearsThe boom is concentrated in southern and eastern Ch»»»
Qatar establishes 1447 AH Hajj Mission to ensure safe, seamless pilgrimage experience
Makkah Al-Mukarramah Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim has issued a ministerial decision establishing the Qatari Hajj Mission for the 1447 AH (2026 CE) Hajj season and defining the support units operating under its umbrella, as part of the State of Qatar's c»»»
Lebanese Health Ministry reports 5 martyred and 15 wounded in Israeli enemy raids on the towns of Tayr Felsay, Tayr Debba, Zrarieh and Jebchit in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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CCITF to hold Monday high-level strategic meeting on future of sustainable construction sector
Tunis, May 17 (TAP)- The Tunisian–French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITF) is organising a high-level strategic meeting, Monday, in the capital, on the future of the sustainable construction sector, under the theme: “What strategic vision and...»»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with Iran's Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call on Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic HE Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi. The call discussed efforts to achieve peace and enhance security and stability »»»
Prime Minister holds phone conversation with UAE Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Their conversation discussed ways t»»»
Hezbollah fighters directly hit jamming devices belonging to the Israeli occupation army in the town of Rshaf with an attack drone: Military Media Statement 10 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters directly hit jamming devices belonging to the Israeli occupation army in the town of Rshaf with an attack drone: Militar»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers in the town of Rshaf with four attack drones: Military Media Statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers in the town of Rshaf with four attack drones: Military Media St»»»
UAE adviser condemns terrorist targeting of Barakah nuclear plant
Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has condemned the terrorist targeting of the Barakah nuclear power plant. In a post on his X account, Gargash said: “The terrorist targeting of the Barakah nuclear power plant, whether carried out by the principal perpetrator or th»»»
Hama clears more than 79,000 cubic meters of debris amid recovery efforts
HAMA: Syrian emergency teams have removed more than 79,000 cubic meters of debris from northern and eastern areas of Hama province as part of continuing recovery operations aimed at restoring infrastructure and facilitating the return of displaced residents. Mohammad Al-Sheikh Qaddour, director of »»»
Saudi minister participates in EU-Gulf summit in Athens
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir participated in the first European-Gulf Geopolitical and Investment Summit in Athens, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Al-Jubeir attended on behalf of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The summit aimed to strengthen the st»»»
Trump Warns 'Won't be Anything Left' of Iran Unless it Agrees to Deal
President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran "there won't be anything left of them," if Teheran does not quickly agree to a peace deal with the United States. "For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them," Trump wrote on his Truth Social»»»
Central Bank of Libya source to Libya Herald: Direct transfers will effectively end the black market's monopoly on foreign currency
A well-placed source at the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) confirmed to that the bank officially launched its direct foreign currency transfer service today through its official system. This service aims to meet the needs of small traders, companies, suppliers, and artisans, enabling them to easily an»»»
Prime minister asks Iran to prioritize interests of the region and its people
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi. During the call, they reviewed efforts aimed at achieving peace and enhancing»»»
Prime minister reiterates Qatar's condemnation of the attack on UAE
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations »»»
Minister of Housing from Baku: Completion and construction of 150,000 housing units and the transition towards smart cities is the aim
Libya’s Tripoli based Minister of Housing and Reconstruction, Essam Al-Tamouni, stressed that his government’s slogan “Return to Life” represents the grand national strategy that places the National Housing Project at the top of its priorities. This project plans to complete and construct 150,000 »»»