RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is uniquely positioned to become a technology powerhouse in the Middle East, with the Kingdom already having a comprehensive and structured ecosystem to drive growth in advanced sectors such as artificial intelligence, experts told Arab News. The comments come against the backd»»»

Russell Vought, director of the Office of Personnel Management, speaks to reporters in July. His office is proposing forcing all federal employees to sign a non-disclosure agreement. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- The President Donald Trump administration is planning»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has warned motorists against being distracted by Eid greeting messages while driving, stressing that even brief moments of inattention behind the wheel can lead to serious traffic accidents during the holiday period. The Capital Police urged drivers to remain fully focus»»»

As the sun set on the ninth day of Dhu Al-Hijjah, pilgrims began departing Arafat for Muzdalifah after completing their standing at Arafat and performing the core pillar of Hajj. Upon arriving in Muzdalifah, pilgrims perform the Maghrib and Isha prayers combined and delayed in accordance with the S»»»

Centuries before anyone ever thought of keeping a gratitude journal, the Aztecs understood the profound value of being grateful. For generations, specially trained Aztec public speakers presented traditional dialogues at marriages, births, funerals, ceremonies, and other important occasions. In the»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent cables of congratulations to Their Highnesses the Kings, Presidents, and Emirs of Arab and Islamic nations on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. Sheikh Mohamed wished them and their peoples continued progress, prosperity and stability. Hi»»»

TUNIS: Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr was honored at a farewell ceremony hosted by Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti on Monday at the ministry’s headquarters in Tunis, marking the end of the ambassador’s term in office. Nafti praised Al-Saqr’s efforts during his ten»»»

MINA: Syrian pilgrims with disabilities, Uday Othman and Nour El-Din Halabi, have expressed deep gratitude for the comprehensive services and accessible infrastructure provided by Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj season. The pilgrims said that specialized support services, including dedicated golf»»»

TUNIS: Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr was honored at a farewell ceremony hosted by Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti on Monday at the ministry’s headquarters in Tunis, marking the end of the ambassador’s term in office. Nafti praised Al-Saqr’s efforts during his ten»»»

RIYADH: More than a pillar, Hajj has always been a time for building spiritual connection, cultivating empathy and practicing patience. Previous Hajj performers spoke to Arab News about how their experiences created serene and meaningful evenings for contemplation and connection that have altered t»»»

Midyeci Ahmet is a casual Turkish concept centered around mussels served in different portion sizes and flavors. I tried the signature mussels, which are available in classic, signature, and spicy versions. They are served in portions ranging from 10 pieces up to larger sharing trays. The taste sta»»»

RIYADH: Arabic remains a fundamental language skill in the Middle East business community, even as demand for English proficiency grows, an industry expert said. The comments from Anil Singh, chief business officer for Saudi Arabia at TASC Outsourcing, came after a new study found that nine in 10 h»»»

The US struck targets in Iran, the first since the start of the ceasefire and amid fragile talks between Tehran and Washington. The strikes come as the US is becoming anxious to come to a deal and end the war, as a growing number of Americans oppose the war ahead of the midterm elections. Iran has »»»

Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats. Despite the strikes, the US is adamant that a deal was within reach, and a top Iranian official delegation in Qatar says»»»

Iran’s military forces are preparing for a potential new round of US-Israeli attacks by deploying more man-portable air defence systems, or MANPADS, drawing on lessons from the recent war and the downing of multiple US and Israeli aircraft. FRANCE 24 obtained documents and videos revealing mass tra»»»

The Russian oil tanker Anatoli Kolodkin maneuvers in Matanzas Bay, Cuba, on March 31. A second tanker, Universal, has now accelerated and turned toward the South Atlantic, moving away from Cuba after weeks of erratic navigation in the North Atlantic. File Photo by Stringer/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- The R»»»

PARIS: Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sun when she won her first-round match at the heat-soakedFrench Open on Tuesday. Top-ranked Sabalenka looked light on her feet on Court Philippe-Chatrier, despite wearing two thick necklaces in a 6-4, 6-2 win against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. “Diamond»»»

MANCHESTER: Scotland’s ‌long-awaited World Cup return is being marked in unique fashion, with an image of Scott McTominay’s goal for the ages appearing on a limited-edition £20 banknote. The Bank of Scotland has unveiled the note featuring McTominay’s jaw-dropping overhead kick in a 4-2 victory ove»»»

Senegal's National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker on May 26 in a vote boycotted by the opposition, following months of tension that culminated in the sacking. The high-profile political divorce risks pitting president Faye against Sonko's supporters in parliamen»»»

As the US's conflict with Iran continues to block crucial shipping lanes, Sudanese farmers are warning it is disrupting food production in an already unstable nation. The country is still in the midst of a war between the army and the RSF paramilitary, and fuel and fertilizer price hikes are forcin»»»

Ghana is introducing a new e-visa system, which is to be free of charge for all African citizens. The country hopes that this free visa will attract both tourists and investors, as Ghana hopes to improve its economy. It is now the sixth African country to remove all visa fees for African citizens. »»»

Smartphones, video games, online homework: screens are everywhere in teenagers' lives. Faced with the risks of addiction and the effects on mental and physical health, some French parents and teachers are push»»»

A French kindergarten aide went on trial in Paris on Tuesday, accused of sexually assaulting five preschool children, in the first such public hearing amid a flurry of allegations of abuse in the French capital. The case comes amid investigations into alleged mistreatment and sexual abuse at d»»»

The audacious $100 million Louvre jewel robbery that stunned France last year is heading to the big screen, with director Romain Gavras adapting a new book on the case. Despite arrests and months of investigation, the stolen gems remain missing, fuelling intrigue around one of the most spectacular »»»

When the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris was ravaged by a fire, its historic stained-glass windows were miraculously left unharmed. But to commemorate the incident, an idea emerged to replace six windows with new ones - prompting protest from heritage groups. The matter was brought to court, and in a»»»

Every political and social order comes in two flavors: What its small elite and the minority exploiting it to the full want everyone to believe, and the reality that most of its members actually live in. The two never match, but this mismatch need not be a big problem. However, if the difference be»»»

May 26 (UPI) -- A man taking video of sharks off the coast of Southern California ended up capturing footage of the inside of a great white shark's mouth when it chomped down on a camera. Carlos Gauna, aka The Malibu Artist on YouTube, said he was out on his kayak in late April using multiple camer»»»

Brazilian senator and presidential hopeful Flávio Bolsonaro traveled to Washington seeking a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as his campaign faces mounting pressure following the release of audio recordings linking him to a finance scandal. Photo by André Borges/EPA May 26 (UPI) -- Brazili»»»

FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes David Gibson, journalist and director of Fordham University's Center on Religion and Culture. On Monday, Pope Leo XIV set out his sweeping vision for AI and humanity. His first encyclical – a special papal letter that's sent to bishops in the Roman Catholic»»»

Russia fired more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine between May 25 and May 26 as the country’s foreign ministry noted that Moscow’s recent threat to hit Kyiv especially hard from the air brought nothing new. This comes after Russia urged foreign citizens, including diplomats, to»»»

Four people, including two children were killed in northern Belgium on May 26 when a train hit a school minibus. Camera footage from the level crossing shows that it was closed at the time of the accident, with the barriers down. The investigation into how the school vehicle got onto the tracks is »»»

It's a major milestone for the luxury automobile industry, as Ferrari unveils its first fully electric car. The company introduced the Luce - Italian for "light". While its all-electric powertrain will take it from zero to 100 even faster than Ferrari's petrol-powered offerings, the four-door Luce »»»

The 64th edition of the National Archaeological Conference is being organized from May 26 to May 31 in Ruse, the Director of the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (NAIM-BAS), Assoc. Prof. Hristo Popov, told BTA during the opening of the forum on Tues»»»

ARAFAT: A fully equipped field hospital in Arafat is among the many features of a comprehensive healthcare system provided by the Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Medical Services to ensure the safety of this year’s more than 1.7 million Hajj pilgrims. As well as specialized teams work»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:15 on Tuesday 26-05-2026 a Merkava tank at the water reservoir in Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah town with »»»

United States President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd as U.S. Vice President JD Vance looks on prior to delivering remarks on Memorial Day after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Trump and his full Cabinet are expected to meet Wednesday at Camp David a»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia on Tuesday called the West's reaction to Ukraine's deadly attack on a college in Starobelsk "a moral failure." "If the suffering of a child can be used against Russia, it immediately becomes an international scandal, but when »»»

JERUSALEM: Israel said it targeted the new chief of Hamas’ armed wing in a strike in Gaza on Tuesday, just days after his predecessor was killed in a similar attack in the Palestinian territory. “Under the direction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, the IDF has »»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday told Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani that Tehran is ready to complete work to end the conflict and tensions in the Middle East. "The president of Iran thanked the government of Qatar for its support and continuous constructive e»»»

Motorists across the UAE can enjoy free parking at several malls, residential districts and commercial destinations during weekends and the Eid public holiday period, according to announcements made by Parkonic. The free parking offers apply across selected locations and motorists have been advised»»»

On any given afternoon this week, visitors to Promenada Mall in Craiova might find themselves standing before a 17th-century oil painting of a shipwreck, one that begins to move as they approach it, its colours shifting, its sea churning in response to their presence. A few steps further, the music»»»

Smoke rises following overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, amid the Russian invasion. More than 600 drones and 90 missiles struck several sites across Kyiv overnight on Sunday, resulting in multiple deaths and more than 80 injuries, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky»»»

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - Acknowledged resistance fighters are entitled to a monthly pension and free medical care in public and military healthcare facilities, the Prime Ministry said in response to a written parliamentary question from MP Mounir...»»»

The Sudanese mark Eid al-Adha this year as the war enters its fourth year, amid a harsh humanitarian and economic reality that has changed the face of the holiday and stripped it of many of the social meanings that had remained deeply rooted for decades. In a country where holidays have long been a»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a comprehensive review of a controversial Antiquities Authority bill for the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and instructed Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs to look for “alternatives” to the draft law, which is now being debated by the Knesset Education »»»

Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanka Tasheva took part on Tuesday in the regular monthly meeting of the EU General Affairs Council in Brussels, the Foreign Ministry reported. During the discussion on the Middle East, ministers addressed the need to find a lasting peaceful solution, ensure freedom of navi»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi. The call discussed cooperation relations b»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:45 on Tuesday 26-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy a»»»

Tunis, May 26 (TAP) - Legal problems are among the main challenges facing those involved in the informal economy.According to the results of a study conducted by the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) in 2025 and presented at a recent...»»»