Dubai: Saudi authorities have announced the completion of extensive preparations for this year’s Hajj season, deploying tens of thousands of workers, smart technologies and operational systems aimed at improving safety, cleanliness and services for pilgrims across the holy sites. The preparations a»»»

Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev told bTV on Sunday that he will do everything in his power to give Eurovision winner Dara a fitting welcome in Bulgaria. “What happened last night was a real Bangaranga,” he said, using the name of the winning song. “It’s thunder, lightning - it’s something phenomena»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will visit Berlin, where he will hold talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday, the Cabinet's press centre said on Sunday. Following the official welcoming ceremony for the Bulgarian Prime Minister with military honours at the Chancellor's Office, Radev and M»»»

Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov congratulated Dara for her win at the Eurovision contest. In a Facebook post on Sunday, he wrote: "A wonderful story of immense talent, boundless effort, and faith in success, despite the criticism. Thank you, Dara, and everyone involved! Bulgaria is number one.»»»

The son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas won a seat on Fatah's top decision-making body on Sunday, as initial results emerged from the Palestinian movement's first congress in years. Yasser Abbas, 64, a businessman who spends most of his time in Canada, secured a place on the central committe»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the Umrah season calendar for the year 1448 AH as part of preparations to receive pilgrims arriving from outside Saudi Arabia under an integrated system of services and care. The ministry said the new calendar outlines the operational stages and deadl»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: A Nepali climber dubbed the "Everest Man", Kami Rita Sherpa, scaled Mount Everest for a record 32nd time Sunday, while Lhakpa Sherpa broke her own women's record with an 11th summit. "This is another milestone in Nepal's mountaineering history," Himal Gautam, spokesperson for Nepa»»»

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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, they reviewed the rel»»»

A joint European-Chinese spacecraft is set to blast off Tuesday to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the Sun slam into Earth's magnetic shield. Particularly fierce solar storms can knock out satellites, threaten astronauts -- and create colorfu»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Navy plans to procure at least three nuclear submarines annually, effectively doubling the current construction pace, according to the service’s annual shipbuilding plan reviewed by Sputnik. From fiscal years 2027 to 2031, the United States intends to build at least on»»»

LONDON: Xabi Alonso will take ​over as Chelsea’s new manager, the Premier League club ‌said ‌on ​Sunday, ‌with ⁠the ​Spaniard signing a ⁠four-year deal beginning on July 1. “Chelsea is ⁠one of ‌the ‌biggest ​clubs ‌in ‌world football and it fills me with ‌immense pride to become manager ⁠of ⁠this g»»»

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Abu Dhabi: The UAE federal government has approved a package of smart traffic initiatives aimed at improving traffic flow and road safety, including the deployment of 50 intelligent monitoring stations supported by artificial intelligence technologies, according to a report issued by the Federal Na»»»

The first phase of the Julyana project in Benghazi, which includes the construction of five modern bridges as part of the infrastructure development projects implemented by the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, were inaugurated yesterday. ‎ The project was inaugurated by Khalifa Haftar and»»»

A Nepali climber dubbed the "Everest Man", Kami Rita Sherpa, scaled Mount Everest for a record 32nd time Sunday, while Lhakpa Sherpa broke her own women's record with an 11th summit. "This is another milestone in Nepal's mountaineering history," Himal Gautam, spokesperson for Nepal's Tourism Depart»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Candido Carrera cruised to a comfortable victory at the Jordan Rally yesterday. The Autotek Motorsport Škoda Fabia RS driver won each of the dozen special stages in the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley areas to repeat a clean sweep of stage wins that he last achie»»»

Tunis, May 17 (TAP) — The weather on Sunday will be heavily cloudy over northern and eastern regions, with scattered morning showers, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the north in the North...»»»

Modena, Italy: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday will visit people wounded by a driver with a history of mental health problems who ran over pedestrians in a city center in northern Italy. The driver, an Italian of Moroccan heritage, hit several people before crashing into a shop wind»»»

DUBAI: Al-Ahli beat Al-Kholood 3-0 at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah on Saturday night to confirm third place in the Saudi Pro League going into the final week of the season. The reigning AFC Champions League Elite winners scored all their goals in the first half, with Ivan Toney grabbing the opener in »»»

At least four people were killed in a major Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, including Moscow, which faced its largest assault in more than a year. Three people died in the Moscow region and one in the Belgorod region, authorities said on Sunday. Moscow regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Healthcare professionals from across Qatar gained a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of healthcare research at a two-day workshop run by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Titled “Understanding Basics of Health Research,” the work»»»

Abu Dhabi: Discussions around regional investment opportunities and cross-border infrastructure collaboration took centre stage at the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026, with industry leaders highlighting growing momentum in Gulf markets, including Qatar’s dynamic inves»»»

Doha, Qatar: GubGub Studios launched the first edition of its new initiative titled ‘13’ on Wednesday, May 13, at its artist-run space in Doha, with the aim of bringing together artists, collectors, and members of Qatar’s growing creative community around an experimental limited-edition “art box se»»»

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Dubai: Livestock traders across the UAE say they are entering the Eid Al Adha season with strong supplies of sacrificial animals and rising consumer demand, despite mounting cost pressures driven by regional developments and higher transport expenses. Traders said demand for sacrificial animals is »»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: The son of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas won a seat on Fatah’s top decision-making body on Sunday, as initial results emerged from the Palestinian movement’s first congress in years. Yasser Abbas, 64, a businessman who spends most of his time in Canada, secu»»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: The son of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas won a seat on Fatah’s top decision-making body on Sunday, as initial results emerged from the Palestinian movement’s first congress in years. Yasser Abbas, 64, a businessman who spends most of his time in Canada, secu»»»

ABUJA: The World Health Organization declared Sunday the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Africa’s top public health body first confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province on Friday. By Saturday, it had reported 336 suspecte»»»

KATMANDU: A ‌renowned Nepali Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 32nd time on Sunday, an official said, smashing his own record set last year. Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, reached the 8,849-meter (29,032 foot) peak — the highest in the world — while guiding clients from the 14 Peaks Expedition compa»»»

Sebha International Airport was inaugurated yesterday during a lavish ceremony following the completion of its construction and equipping under the supervision of the National Development Authority (NDA). The inauguration was attended by the NDA Director General, Mahmoud Al-Farjani, along with repr»»»

Dhoa Qatar: Abderrahman Samba and Bassem Hemeida claimed another Qatar one-two in the men’s 400m hurdles as the hosts enjoyed another day of strong performances to strengthen their grip on top spot at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 yesterday. With more medals coming in athletics, shooting, table tenni»»»

Doha, Qatar: The CBSE Class XII Examination Results 2025–26 reflected a commendable academic performance by the Bhavan’s Public School, with students achieving notable success across both Science and Commerce streams. The Science stream recorded a very good result with Saad Ahmad securing an impres»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has invited children and families to participate in a fun and creative workshop for designing and colouring bookmarks as part of the “Creative Corner” activities at the ongoing Doha International Book Fair. Hosted at the Ministry of Municipality Pavilion No»»»

An Egyptian source told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday that mediators were continuing their efforts to implement the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, and that contacts had not stopped in order to prevent any deliberate disruption of negotiations by Israel after its latest “unacceptable” escalation in the »»»

Doha: On the occasion of the International Day of Families, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education reaffirmed its belief that families are essential partners in success and a vital source of support, stability, and renewed determination. Employees from different departments across the minis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued the 72nd edition of the “Qatari Desk Calendar” for the Hijri year 1448 AH (2026-2027), prepared according to the solar timing of Doha city. The distribution of the Qatari Desk Calendar will begin immediately after the Eid Al Adha hol»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli air strikes on Zawtar Al-Sharqiya and a drone strike on Jebshit in Nabatieh distric»»»

Also Read: Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi enters final day – your last chance to explore courses and careersAlso Read: Strong start for Edufair Abu Dhabi as students explore study pathways More than 1,700 students from schools across the UAE visited Gulf News Edufair over two days, as the event, open »»»

The General Authority for Investment (GAFI) said it approved the establishment of 1,741 companies with combined investments of EGP 3.6 billion during March, according to a report. The companies’ total combined capital amounted to EGP 3.2 billion, according to GAFI. Capital owned by Arab and foreign»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: To mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on May 17, the Ambassador of Finland to the State of Qatar, H E Juha Mustonen, visited Nokia office in Qatar and presented the Embassy’s Resilience Award. During the recent crisis, the importance of reliable connectivity was r»»»

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has warned of strong winds and high seas offshore early Sunday, with dusty and hot conditions expected inshore during the day. According to the daily forecast, inshore weather until 6pm will be relatively hot to hot with blowing dust at places at times, becoming »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Harald V of Norway on the occasion of the Constitution Day.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reinforcing its commitment to creating vibrant, lifestyle-driven destinations, United Development Company (UDC), master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, has introduced the popular “Torba Market” to a new waterfront setting in Qanat Quartier at The Pearl Island. The market will»»»

Dubai: One of Dubai’s biggest road infrastructure projects is set to dramatically transform traffic movement across the emirate, reducing journey times along the Al Shindagha Corridor from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes by 2030. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday announced that 8»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to Amir of the sisterly State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah on the passing of Sheikh Fadhel Khaled Jaber Al Fadhel Al Sabah.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation and WHOOP, the human performance company, have announced a partnership that brings together education, technology, and innovation to help shape the future of health and human performance. The collaboration between Qatar Foundation (QF) and the global wearable technolog»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coinciding with World Family Doctor Day, Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), is organising the third edition of the “Journey Toward Health” awareness event at Al Sadd Station on the Doha Metro from 18 to 19 May 2026. Th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli shelling on the towns of Nabatieh Al-Fawqa, Maifadoun, Kfar Tibnit, Yuhmor Al-Shaqe»»»