UAE banks rolled out Dh6.2b in relief support, here’s who benefited
Abu Dhabi: Central Bank of the UAE announced on Friday the latest results of its comprehensive proactive support package aimed at strengthening the resilience of financial institutions and supporting customers affected by economic disruptions. The central bank said the total value of facilities ben»»»
Armed Forces Modernization and Infrastructure Improvement Top New Defence Minister's List of Priorities
Care for defence personnel, modernization of the Bulgarian Armed Forces and the improvement of infrastructure will be the main priorities in the work of the new Minister of Defence, Dimitar Stoyanov, his ministry reported on Friday. Taking over from Atanas Zapryanov, who held the post in the outgoi»»»
Qatar urges diplomacy and collective security at Italy Forum on EU-GCC relations
Milan, Spain: - Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed Mohammed Al Ansari has called for greater international cooperation and renewed diplomatic engagement to address growing regional and global instability. Speaking at a session in Milan titled»»»
South Africa’s top court revives Ramaphosa cash scandal, paving way for impeachment
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s highest court has set aside lawmakers’ vote to reject a report that found credible evidence of wrongdoing by President Cyril Ramaphosa related to a long-running cash scandal, paving the way for impeachment proceedings against him. Ramaphosa survived a motion to face imp»»»
Rubio says US expecting Iran response Friday
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday slammed Iranian efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz, following a report that Tehran has created an authority to approve transit through the vital waterway. "Iran now claims that they own, that they have a right to control, an international waterway.»»»
'Secret Highway' to Mars Could Cut Journey Time to 153 Days
Astronomers have identified a new space corridor that could cut hundreds of days from the journey to Mars by taking advantage of a natural route followed by some asteroids as they travel between planets. The distance between Earth and Mars constantly changes depending on their positions and orbital»»»
Tirana Mayor Challenges SPAK Prosecutor’s Appointment in Court
The Administrative Court in Tirana is reviewing a lawsuit filed by Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj against SPAK prosecutor Ols Dado, alleging that his 2008 appointment as a prosecutor was made in violation of Albanian law. According to Veliaj’s claims, Dado did not complete the School of Magistrates, all»»»
Hiring through unlicensed domestic worker agencies? Read this first
Abu Dhabi: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has warned residents against dealing with unlicensed domestic worker recruitment offices and unauthorised intermediaries, saying such practices could expose employers to legal and financial risks. In a social media post, the ministry urged em»»»
Tunisia - Umbria Region: 686 million euros in untapped potential
Tunis, May 8 (TAP)- Trade between Tunisia and the Umbria Region amounted to 93.1 million euros, according to figures advanced by the Forum on "Investment, Trade and Cooperation Opportunities between Tunisia and the Umbria Region" which took place...»»»
Sudan’s RSF detains journalist Adam Issac Minan
LONDON: Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have kidnapped and detained journalist Adam Issac Minan, according to a media rights group that said the case is part of a wider campaign targeting civilians. Minan, a reporter with North Darfur State Radio and Television Corp. who also contributed to several ou»»»
Watch Hezbollah Rockets Pounding Israeli Sites across Lebanon Border
Hezbollah Military Media issued on Friday two videos showing Islamic Resistance fighters pounding Israeli sites across the border with Lebanon with barrages of rockets. The latest video shows a rocket strike carried out on May 5 targeting a gathering of Israeli army forces on the outskirts of Khall»»»
10/04/2017 Tenders
Architecture and Urban Development Client : Suez University Address : Al Salam City – Suez, Egypt Tender : General tender No. 16/2016/2017 for the works of roads and civil works at the sight of Faculty of Medicines, and the University Hospital at Suez Tender documents : EGP1,000 A bid bond of EGP25»»»
Why Riyadh is looking to Pakistan as US security guarantees weaken
The rapidly evolving security landscape in the Middle East is prompting Saudi Arabia to rethink its national defense strategies. With no reliable guarantees of American protection, Riyadh is looking to establish an alternative framework for reliable defense – and surprisingly, Pakistan is becoming »»»
Majority of Europeans want to split from US – survey
Around 70% of people living in the EU and UK want more independence from the US and believe it’s time for Europe to “go its own way,” a new study compiled by the Germany-based research foundation Bertelsmann Stiftung indicates. According to the survey, some 73% of respondents across the EU believe »»»
Trump administration mulls drilling for oil under military bases – Bloomberg
The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering extracting oil from beneath military bases to refill the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve, according to Bloomberg. Created in the mid-1970s, the SPR is an emergency stockpile meant to alleviate oil price spikes in times of supply di»»»
Berlin considers penalties for those ignoring army survey, according to a report
Germany is considering imposing fines on young men who fail to complete mandatory military questionnaires as part of a new army recruitment drive, according to a report by Der Spiegel. Berlin has been seeking to rapidly expand the Bundeswehr as part of a broader EU military buildup, aiming to incre»»»
US launches new strikes on Iran: As it happened
The US military has launched a wave of strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran accused Washington of violating the ceasefire and retaliated against American warships in the area. US President Donald Trump downplayed the latest strikes as “just a love tap,” after Tehran “trif»»»
Ivan Vasilev Assumes Office as Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation
The new Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ivan Vassilev, took over on Friday from the caretaker Minister of Innovation and Growth, Irena Mladenova, and the caretaker Minister of E-Governance, Georgi Sharkov. This took place at an official handover ceremony in the building of the Mi»»»
UAE travel update: Where travellers are flying for Eid Al Adha, summer break
Dubai: The mood across the travel sector this week is one of ‘cautious optimism. After weeks of uncertainty across regional aviation, UAE travellers are showing increased confidence to travel. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Travel agents say calls for travel are retur»»»
One trick to restaurant-quality salmon at home
It was a challenge for Ham El-Waylly to embrace home cooking at first. As an acclaimed fine-dining chef, there was a time when "if it wasn’t plated with tweezers, I didn’t want it,” he writes in his new cookbook, "Hello, Home Cooking.” But when the pandemic hit, he was forced to reconsider the way »»»
No waiting lines? Fujairah launches AI-powered plate printer
Fujairah: Fujairah Police has launched the Middle East’s first smart machine for printing vehicle number plates, in a move aimed at accelerating customer services through artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The new machine is capable of printing vehicle plates in under three minutes,»»»
Trade between Tunisia, Umbria Region amounts to 93.1 million euros, 686 million euros in untapped potential
Tunis, May 8 (TAP)- Trade between Tunisia and the Umbria Region amounted to 93.1 million euros, according to figures advanced by the Forum on "Investment, Trade and Cooperation Opportunities between Tunisia and the Umbria Region" which took place...»»»
Global food prices hit three-year high amid geopolitical tensions, says FAO
London, May 8 (SANA) Global food prices rose in April to their highest level in more than three years, driven mainly by a sharp increase in vegetable oil prices amid rising energy costs and ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the U.S.-Iran war, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) sai»»»
Somalia faces severe malnutrition crisis as WFP warns of aid halt
GENEVA: Somalia faces a severe malnutrition crisis and urgently needs more aid funding to avert a catastrophe, the United Nations World Food Programme said on Friday, warning it may be forced to halt humanitarian support from July without additional financing. A combination of multiple failed rain »»»
EU reaffirms strong humanitarian commitment to Lebanon as official visits Beirut
Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, is in Lebanon this Friday and Saturday to welcome the seventh humanitarian flight landing in Beirut. This Humanitarian Air Bridge will deliver essential health and shelter items – from the EU's own stock and its partners –»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy drone attacked the town of Zrarieh, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy drone attacked the town of Zrarieh, South Lebanon 08-05-2026 15:11 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli warp»»»
