ATHENS: President of the Republic of Finland HE Alexander Stubb met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on the sidelines of the inaugural summit of the Alliance for Europe-Gulf Geopolitics and Investments Summit, held in Athens,»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran for meetings with senior officials, Iranian state media reported on Saturday, as Islamabad continues diplomatic efforts to help ease tensions surrounding the ongoing Iran-US conflict and disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormu»»»

BERLIN: The CEO of German automaking giant Mercedes-Benz has said he has not ruled out entering the defense industry. “The world has become more unpredictable, and I think it is quite clear that Europe needs to strengthen its defense capabilities,” CEO Ola Kaellenius said in an interview with The W»»»

Hayah International Academy, one of Egypt’s leading academic institutions, announced plans to open its first international campus in Riyadh and signed a strategic STEAM partnership with the U.S.-based Fulton Science Academy. The agreement was formalized during a pre-launch event at Bab Samhan in Di»»»

Athens: President of the Republic of Finland HE Alexander Stubb met on Saturday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on the sidelines of the summit of the Alliance for Europe-Gulf Geopolitics and Investments Summit, held in the Greek capita»»»

US President Donald Trump’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, was heavy on pomp, praise, and promises. But what did both leaders walk away with after the superpower summit in Beijing? Trump left Beijing on Friday, two days after becoming the first US president to visit the Chinese c»»»

BERLIN: Two people aboard a small plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a residential area south of Mannheim in southwestern Germany on Saturday, local police said. The plane crashed at around 1130 a.m. local time (0930 GMT) onto a residential property in the town of Limburgerhof, police »»»

Berlin: The CEO of German automaking giant Mercedes-Benz has said he has not ruled out entering the defence industry. "The world has become more unpredictable, and I think it is quite clear that Europe needs to strengthen its defence capabilities," CEO Ola Kaellenius said in an interview with The W»»»

European energy ministers were in Cyprus this week discussing how to reduce dependence on the gas that’s currently stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. On the table was the European Commission’s ‘AccelerateEU‘ proposal, which aims to fast-track renewable energy projects by “streamlining” permitting rules»»»

Muscat, Omant: The market capitalization of the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) fell by OMR 961.5 million last week, with total market value standing at OMR 37.38 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. Trading data issued by the MSX showed a decline in market activity, with the number of traded s»»»

BARCELONA: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Saturday he is leaving the club this summer at the end of his contract. The veteran Polish forward, 37, scored 119 goals for Barcelona in 191 games across all competitions since joining from Bayern Munich in 2022. Lewandowski helped Barca to thre»»»

DOHA:Global disparities in internet access are presenting an escalating challenge to international efforts aimed at promoting equality and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, as gaps in digital accessibility persist across different social demographics and nations. The issue takes center s»»»

RIYADH: Jazan region continues to solidify its status as a premier hub for tropical fruit production, with mangoes emerging as a leading national brand. Accounting for approximately 60 percent of the Kingdom’s total output, Jazan produces more than 65,000 tonnes of mangoes annually, the Saudi Press»»»

JEDDAH: Kidana Development Co. is continuing the development of Mina Emergency Hospital 2 in Makkah, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, as part of efforts to enhance medical readiness for Hajj pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The current phase of development includes »»»

Barcelona: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Saturday he is leaving the club this summer at the end of his contract. The veteran Polish forward, 37, scored 119 goals for Barcelona in 191 games across all competitions since joining from Bayern Munich in 2022. Lewandowski helped Barca to thre»»»

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE is being viewed as a vital moment for the India-UAE relationship, with Indian business leaders saying it reinforces long-term cooperation in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure and technology. The visit comes at a time of wider geopolitic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaking on the importance of the digital sector and the practical implications of its deployment, Director of the Digital Innovation Department at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Eman Al Kuwari, said digital innovation constitutes a central pillar in »»»

Beirut, Lebanon: Israel launched new airstrikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Saturday, a day after the two countries agreed to extend a truce following talks in Washington. "The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure sites in several areas in southern Lebanon," the Israeli mili»»»

As the trading week concluded on October 10, 2024, Egypt’s stock market, the EGX, found itself navigating turbulent waters, closing with declines across major indices. The primary benchmark, EGX30, saw a contraction of 1.33%, landing at 30,762.32 points. This downward momentum reflects broader mark»»»

Degrees alone no longer guarantee employability, industry leaders and university experts agreed during a panel discussion at the second day of Gulf News Edufair 2026, as employers increasingly prioritise adaptability, practical exposure and cross-functional skills over academic credentials alone. S»»»

The era of choosing universities purely for prestige may finally be fading. At Gulf News Edufair 2026 in Dubai, education experts made one thing clear: students today are asking harder, smarter and far more practical questions about studying abroad. During a panel discussion titled High-impact degr»»»

Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev paid a working visit to Alai district of Osh region, the press service of the Zhogorku Kenesh reported. The speaker participated in a business forum organized with the goal of sustainable development of Alai district by leveraging its investment»»»

For Palestinians May 15th is a date etched into their souls. Nakba, literally means ‘catastrophe’ in Arabic. For Palestinians on this day in 1948, the day after the State of Israel was declared, the destruction of their homeland began. While Israelis celebrated the birth of their nation, hundreds o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber and Qatar Financial Center (QFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in supporting the private sector's contribution to sustainable development in Qatar through attracting global investments, expertise, and technologies to th»»»

Abu Dhabi: Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said the UAE’s decision to withdraw from OPEC and the OPEC+ was a sovereign and strategic choice driven by the country’s long-term economic vision, expanding energy capabilities and enduring commitment to global ener»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: The Israeli occupation forces launched an attack on the town of Yahmar al-Shaqif, coinciding with artillery shellin»»»

Dubai: There is a line in the film Burlesque where a character reflects on leaving everything behind after realising she no longer saw a future that inspired her. For Filipino expatriate Mychal Feraren, that feeling became unexpectedly real. After more than a decade working at one of the Philippine»»»

Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally is so controversial that the British government has deployed the latest surveillance technology against attendees and banned speakers from entering the country. What are they so scared of?Tens of thousands of protesters are expected at the Unite the Kingdo»»»

DUBAI: Al-Taawoun could only manage a 1-1 draw with Al-Riyadh on Friday night, but the result was good enough to confirm their qualification for the AFC Champions League Two next season. The draw left Al-Taawoun sixth in the SPL table and two points behind outgoing champions Al-Ittihad, who have pl»»»

RIYADH: Sudan, Cameroon and Palau were among countries that have received financial support from the Saudi Fund for Development so far in 2026, as it continued its work despite growing geopolitical tensions. Established in 1974 and commenced operations in 1975, SFD has financed more than 800 develo»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia emerged as this week’s main mover in startup activity across the region, with five firms announcing new funding across fintech, health tech, and business operations. The largest deal in the sector from the Kingdom came from fintech Stitch, which raised $25 million in series A f»»»

DOHA: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Chamber HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Qatar Chamber and Qatar Financial Centre, which aims to cooperate in supporting the national private sector and enhancing its c»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has officially announced a reduction in working hours across government entities to six hours a day during the summer months as part of efforts to reduce electricity consumption and support the stability of the national power grid. The decision came after the Civil Service Council app»»»

The Libyan-Turkish Business Forum for Building Materials and Construction Supplies commenced last Tuesday (12 May) in Benghazi. Several Turkish companies specializing in the building materials sector participated. The forum aims to strengthen economic cooperation, open new avenues for investment an»»»

Former Rapid Support Forces (RSF) field commander Brigadier General Ali Rizqallah, known as “Savannah,” arrived in the Sudanese capital Khartoum days after announcing his split from the paramilitary force led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), in a move observers say highlights growing divisions w»»»

As Poland faces mounting pressure to recognise same-sex marriages registered in the EU, one young activist from Warsaw tells EUobserver how conservative forces are trying to resist reform. A landmark ruling by the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg on 25 November 2025 said Warsaw’s refusal to regist»»»

Sri Lanka slapped a 50 percent surcharge on customs duties on vehicles Saturday in a bid to discourage imports and ease currency pressure stemming from the Middle East conflict. The increase in taxes comes as the local rupee has sharply depreciated since the start of US and Israeli attacks on Iran,»»»

Dubai: The UAE recorded fresh growth in its skilled private-sector workforce during the first quarter of 2026, with numbers rising by 1.5 per cent, thanks to the continued momentum of the country’s labour market and its ability to attract specialised talent from around the world despite ongoing glo»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new procedure for purchasing fuel and lubricants for state and municipal enterprises. According to the resolution, Kyrgyz Munayzat Corporation LLC has been designated as the primary supplier of fuel and lubricants and petroleum products for a nu»»»

By Ahmad Abu el-Hamd The nation’s struggling economy, housing crisis, and credit crunch have undeniably impacted many citizens. The tough nature of our turbulent economy makes many consumers feeling confused and powerless. While it’s important for consumers to try to understand what’s going on in o»»»

Russia told the truth about the US-controlled bioweapon labs found in Ukraine, and the West should apologize for peddling the political smokescreen of ‘Russian disinformation,’ Jeff J. Brown, curator of the Bioweapon Truth Commission, tells Sputnik. However, behind the global biosecurity facade lur»»»

Members of the European Parliament visited the Ombudsman Institute of Kyrgyzstan and met with Ombudsperson Jamilya Jamanbaeva. The delegation included the European Parliament’s standing rapporteur for Kyrgyzstan Nacho Sanchez Amor, MEP Kristian Vigenin, and the EU Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Rémi Dufl»»»

Iraq’s ruling pro-Iran Coordination Framework appears to be on the verge of collapse after Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's government was approved by parliament on Thursday. The PM submitted an incomplete lineup, but it still earned the vote of confidence. The parliament approved 14 ministers out of »»»

News organizations are racing to add puzzles and games to their digital offerings, hoping to replicate the success of a strategy The New York Times has been quietly perfecting for years -- and is now taking to primetime television. US broadcaster NBC is producing a game show based on the word puzzl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has reported distinct indicators pointing to a deterioration in the economic growth outlook across the Eurozone, driven primarily by an accelerating slowdown in both the manufacturing and services sectors across several of the region's largest economies. In it»»»

Dubai: The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi will be closed for four days in observance of Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha. In an advisory, the embassy has announced that regular operations will be suspended from May 26 to May 29. The closure covers Arafat Day on May 26 and the Eid Al Adha holidays from M»»»

Dangling above field level at the biggest stadium of the 2026 World Cup, eighteen giant metal arms flood a newly laid grass pitch in an eerie pink glow. The mission: make sure the turf at the AT&T Stadium is match-ready -- and controversy free -- by the time the tournament kicks off. The 94,000-cap»»»

LONDON: London police braced for their busiest day in years on Saturday, when tens of thousands of protesters were expected to attend the latest rally staged by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. The British capital’s Metropolitan Police said it would deploy 4,000 officers — alongside horses, dogs,»»»

Uganda is preparing to issue its first sovereign sukuk as part of efforts to finance the construction of a standard gauge railway (SGR) linking Kampala to the Kenyan border town of Malaba, marking the country’s entry into Islamic capital markets, Ecofin Agency reports. The Ministry of Finance said »»»

Shanghai, China: China's second domestically built large cruise ship set sail on Saturday on a 12-day sea trial, the final major step before the ship's official delivery as the country expands its push into the cruise tourism market. The shipbuilder, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a su»»»