DAMASCUS: Technical teams at Syria’s Euphrates Dam have begun closing a spillway gate to manage water levels along the Euphrates River following a decline in water inflows from Turkiye, the Ministry of Energy has announced. The single gate was releasing about 300 cubic meters of water per second pr»»»

DEIR EZZOR: The Syrian Arab Republic’s government has continued its emergency operations in Deir Ezzor after surging water levels along the Euphrates River affected about 2,400 families. The crisis prompted widespread evacuations, urgent shelter preparations, and a sweeping humanitarian relief effo»»»

Al Raffa Police Station in Dubai honoured Mohammed Ali Sherakal Mohi, an Indian national, for his honesty after he found Dh100,000 in a parking lot and handed it over to the police station. The money was returned to its owner, who was unaware of his loss, within just three hours. Colonel Ahmed Obai»»»

Former Yemeni President Field Marshal Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi died on Thursday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at the age of 81, closing one of the most complex political and military chapters in Yemen’s history since unification in 1990. Hadi’s name became closely associated with Yemen’s transitional »»»

LONDON/DUBAI: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have offered their condolences to Yemen on the death of former president Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, who died aged 80 on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Hadi, who led the country through years of political upheaval and civil war»»»

Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi passed away Thursday morning after a political and military career spanning eight decades, during which he witnessed Yemen’s major political transformations and became closely associated with pivotal periods marked by conflict, upheaval and instability.»»»

Former Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi died on Thursday in Riyadh at the age of 81, according to Yemeni and Arab media reports. Hadi fled to Saudi Arabia after the Houthi militia seized the capital Sanaa Hadi had been living in the Saudi capital since the Iran aligned Houthis overran Sanaa »»»

Doha, Qatar: In an atmosphere of faith filled with tranquility and devotion, the Qatari Hajj Mission continued implementing its integrated operational plan for the Hajj season 1447 AH. The supporting units accompanied Qatari pilgrims during their departure from Arafat to Muzdalifah on the evening o»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt is in talks with French multinational rail transport systems manufacturer Alstom to localize railway manufacturing and establish a factory for train components, as part of efforts to position the country as a regional export hub, the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade stat»»»

ATMEH, Syria: Sobhieh Al-Saleh thought she would finally leave her tent and return home the moment a rebel offensive in late 2024 ousted then President Bashar Assad, and brought an end to more than a decade of conflict. But she still lives in the Al-Karama camp, a tent settlement in the northwest t»»»

ARAFAT: Sheikh Ali Al-Hudhaifi, the imam of the Prophet’s Mosque, delivered the Arafat sermon at Namirah Mosque on Tuesday. It was attended by Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan, Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Alsheikh, and President of »»»

Dubai: The Child Safety Organisation, affiliated with the Sharjah Family and Community Council, has issued a warning to parents across the UAE about the growing use of delivery and online shopping apps by children. The organisation has noted that while such services have become part of daily family»»»

ALKHOBAR: At Hajj, millions of people move through the same spaces within a limited number of days. From the outside, the operation can appear seamless. On the ground, order is often maintained through small, fast decisions that most pilgrims never notice, whether it is redirecting a delayed group,»»»

Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed the “Garden of Letters” mural at Rawdat Al Hamama Park in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa). The artwork combines the authenticity of Arabic calligraphy with the visual»»»

MAKKAH: The Kingdom’s Unified Hajj Media Operations Center held its first press briefing for the Hajj season. Center Chairman Saleh Al-Thubaiti said this year’s Hajj season is being covered by more than 150 media outlets with over 3,000 media professionals. The center has produced more than 6,400 m»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a creative blend that combines the authenticity of Arabic calligraphy with the beauty of green landscapes, the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has completed the “Garden of Letters” mural at Rawdat Al Hamama Park, in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and the Qatar Gene»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation organised a ceremony to honour the winning school teams of the “Destination Imagination” programme for the 2025/2026 academic season. The programme is implemented in public and private schools in the State of Qatar in partnership with the Minist»»»

MAKKAH: The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the»»»

MAKKAH: The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame discussed bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to enhance them, during a meeting held at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday. HH the Amir and the Rwandan president also discussed the latest re»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation organised a ceremony to honour the winning school teams of the ‘Destination Imagination’ programme for the 2025-2026 academic season. The programme was implemented in public and private schools across Qatar in partnership with the Minis»»»

MAKKAH: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for Hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East. The conflict triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February»»»

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Saudi Ambassador to Brunei Saleh bin Abdulkarim Al-Shiha was received by Crown Prince of Brunei Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah as part of the latter’s reception for newly appointed ambassadors. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to enhanc»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi team picked up five international awards at the 26th Asian Physics Olympiad in Busan, South Korea. The event, which ends on Monday, saw 209 students from 27 countries taking part, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi winners were: Hussein Habib Al-Saleh and Nasser Hisham Al-»»»

Despite the war in the Middle East, foreign pilgrims have flocked to Mecca to participate in this year’s hajj. According to officials, more than 1.5 million have already arrived in Saudi Arabia, surpassing last year’s numbers. Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The President of the Republic of Rwanda HE Paul Kagame, arrived in Doha on Sunday morning for a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affai»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Scientific Club honoured winners of the 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research, organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The exhibition featured 61 projects and scientific studies that advanced to the final round from nearly»»»

Dubai: For many Sudanese residents in the UAE, the Sudan Festival at Expo City Dubai was more than just a cultural event. It was a celebration of memories, identity, and the feeling of finding a second home. Held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre on May 23, the festival has drawn more than 25,000 visi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha More than 120 pre-university students from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United States, who aspire to pursue careers in medicine, took part in Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Doctors of the Future Conference. The annual conference is open to students, teachers and sch»»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Scientific Club (QSC) honoured winners of the 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research, which was organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). The exhibition featured 61 projects and scientific studies that advanced to the fin»»»

Financial Advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister Mazhar Mohammed Saleh revealed on Saturday that Iraq has not yet submitted a formal request for a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Iraqi News Agency quoted Saleh as saying that “Iraq enjoys close relations with the IMF, and since 200»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Scientific Club honored winners of the 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research, organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The exhibition featured 61 projects and scientific studies that advanced to the final round from nearly »»»

Makkah: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year. Pilgrims have continued to flock to Saudi Arabia to participate in this year's hajj. "The total num»»»

MAKKAH: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming Hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East. The conflict triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia said it will not allow the Hajj season to be used for activities that conflict with the spiritual purpose of the pilgrimage, as officials confirmed that more than 1.5 million pilgrims from abroad had already arrived in the Kingdom ahead of this year’s Hajj. The announcement came»»»

Damascus, May 22 (SANA) Several Yemeni businessmen stressed the importance of boosting economic and investment cooperation with Syria during the coming stage, especially in the areas of reconstruction, infrastructure, industry, energy and pharmaceutical industries, noting that Syria has promising i»»»

CIM Steel Industry LLC, Rhino Steel Industries LLC and Metal Care Center Factory LLC have formed a landmark industrial collaboration under the Umm Al Quwain Industrial City Authority, supporting the UAE’s vision of becoming a global hub for advanced manufacturing and sustainable industrial developm»»»

Eritrea: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Eritrea, H E Osman Saleh Mohammed met yesterday with H E Acting Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Eritrea, Ghanem bin Mohamed Al Maadeed. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.»»»

QNA Prague Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babis met with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, on the sidelines of the GLOBSEC Forum, held in the Czech capital, Prague, on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed t»»»

Prague: The Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held separate meetings on Thursday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay HE Mario Lubetkin, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic HE Marie Chatardova, an»»»

Prague: Prime Minister of the Czech Republic HE Andrej Babis met with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, on the sidelines of the GLOBSEC Forum, held on Thursday in the Czech capital, Prague. During the meeting, they discussed th»»»

DHAKA: When he was at university, Mokarrebur Rahman was planning to perform Hajj — a dream his friends laughed at, as he struggled to afford even one meal a day. Little did they know that the opportunity would soon come, and that he would make sure not to miss a single pilgrimage thereafter. Rahman»»»

Doha, Qatar: A panel discussion organised by the Qatar Press Center examined the future of the Gulf region in the aftermath of the recent war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, highlighting four possible regional scenarios and outlining ten strategic priorities for Gulf countries in the»»»

JEDDAH: The 50th Grand Hajj Symposium, held under the patronage of Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, commenced in Jeddah on Wednesday. The event, organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in cooperation with the Council of Senior Scholars, was attended by dignitaries, academics, and Is»»»

Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi OkaforBBC Africa, Lagos EFCC/XAuthorities said they wanted to ensure Mamman served his sentence Nigeria's anti-corruption agency says it has arrested former Power Minister »»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) yesterday marked the graduation of 1,321 students from various programmes and disciplines, which included more than 250 outstanding students. The ceremony, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affair»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, attended the ‘Qatar Foundation Schools Showcase’ at Qatar Science & Technology Park yesterday, where around 50 student projects in artificial intelligence, sustainability, science, health, and culture highlighted the role o»»»

While many were waiting to learn who would become the new head of Hamas’s political bureau, the movement issued a rare and surprising statement last Saturday saying the result could not be decided in the first round and that a second would be held. Asharq Al-Awsat asked Hamas sources inside and out»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar participated in the high-level meeting on combating irregular migration, held on Tuesday in the Italian capital, Rome, with the participation of the Italian Republic, the Republic of Turkiye, and the State of Libya. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level meeting on combating irregular migration, held on Tuesday in the Italian capital, Rome, with the participation of the Italian Republic, the Republic of Turkiye, and the State of Libya. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting b»»»