Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) handled 6 million passengers during weeks of regional disruption, maintaining global connectivity even as airspace constraints forced widespread changes to flight schedules. Between late February and April 30, Dubai’s airports supported more than 32,000 airc»»»

Dubai: Dubai has launched a critical new phase in the expansion of its metro network, with the tunnel boring machine (TBM) Al Wugeisha beginning excavation for the underground tracks of the Dubai Metro Blue Line. The machine, named after a small desert rodent known in the UAE for its burrowing abil»»»

Daily News: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi approved the establishment of a phosphate and fertiliser factory cluster, supervised by El-Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals, according to presidential spokesperson Alaa Yousef. Yousef said the cluster will include nine major factories with a product»»»

At 65, she feels younger than she did at 45. Dubai-based Anuradha Chatterjee feels that she is living her second life. "I've been a homemaker my whole life, looking after my husband and children, sending them off to college. My husband died a few years ago, and I was all alone at home. I was just l»»»

A Chinese research team is testing a prototype of a 10‑megawatt (MW), truck‑mountable “nuclear power bank” that could act as a mobile, ultra‑compact power source for AI data centres, remote communities, emergency sites, and even maritime and space systems. Developed over several years by Professor »»»

A plane carrying Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez made an emergency landing in Turkey’s capital Ankara after a technical fault, Turkish authorities said. In a statement, Turkey’s communications directorate said the aircraft was forced to land urgently due to an unexpected malfunction while en r»»»

Hajj pilgrims can now travel within Saudi Arabia using a digital visitor identification instead of carrying a passport, the General Directorate of Passports said. The directorate said pilgrims can obtain the digital ID through the Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform, enabling easier and safer mo»»»

Saudi Arabia is expected to face continued thunderstorms, strong winds and unstable weather conditions across most regions until Friday, authorities said, urging residents to exercise caution. The General Directorate of Civil Defence urged the public to remain in safe locations, avoid flood-prone v»»»

Dubai: Criminal and disturbing reports declined across Dubai in the first quarter of 2026, Dubai Police said, crediting proactive security strategies and advanced crime prevention measures for the improvement. Major General Hareb Mohammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affairs, s»»»

The UAE is set for generally fair weather this week, with fluctuating temperatures, humid conditions and occasional dust, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today, temperatures eased slightly under the influence of weak surface pressure systems, while light to moderate winds kep»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is accelerating a major upgrade of its national road network to support safer pilgrim movement during Hajj, as authorities complete a broader, multi-sector transport readiness plan, according to reports carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Roads General Authority, which»»»

Oil prices showed mixed but volatile signals on May 4, 2026, amid reports a crude tanker has been attacked was unknown projectiles in the Gulf. Global energy markets are navigating extreme uncertainty fueled by the persistent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively stranded nearly 2»»»

Radar-evading cardboard drones emerge as cost-effective asymmetric weapons A visitor examines the 'AirKamuy 150,' a low-cost fixed-wing drone constructed from cardboard and developed by Japanese startup AirKamuy, at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibition»»»

Travelers walk with a view of a United Airlines airplane at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 22, 2025. On Sunday, the airline said one of its flights struck a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it was landing at the airport. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 3 (U»»»

A British maritime agency reported an overnight attack on a tanker by unidentified projectiles in the Gulf on Monday, a development that coincides with Washington's pledge to escort vessels through the currently blocked Strait of Hormuz. "A tanker has reported being hit by unknown projectiles," the»»»

Eight people were arrested over the weekend as hundreds of people confronted police at a New York City hospital in protest of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement action in the city. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 3 (UPI) -- Enforcement actions carried out by masked U.S. immigra»»»

Abu Dhabi: Make it in the Emirates opens today in Abu Dhabi with a focus on local manufacturing, supply chain readiness, industrial financing and a bigger role for UAE-made products in shops, e-commerce platforms and export markets. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - »»»

The recent US–Israel war with Iran, followed by Iranian missile, drone, and rocket retaliation across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, has largely been examined through military and geopolitical lenses: deterrence, escalation control, air defence, oil markets, and regional power balances.»»»

Hundreds demonstrated in the Dominican Republic on Sunday to protest Canadian company GoldQuest's proposed mining project. The so-called Romero project aims to extract deposits of gold, copper and silver from a reserve of 1.1 million ounces, valued at around $5 billion, according to GoldQuest. The »»»

The global electric vehicle market continued its explosive growth in March (2026), with one US brand still ruling global EV sales. March 2026 rankings showed Tesla's unbreakable grip on the top, according to CleanTechnica, citing March 2026 sales data. Tesla's flagship Model Y and Model 3 demonstra»»»

1 of 3 | Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is interviewed on the floor of the 2024 Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., on July 16, 2024. Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman said Sunday. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo M»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has expanded capacity on the Haramain High-Speed Railway to more than 2.21 million seats for the 2026 Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, as the Kingdom ramps up transport services between Makkah and Madinah. The increase represents more than 210,»»»

A senior Iranian official warned on Monday (May 4, 2026) that Tehran would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the ceasefire. "Any American interference in the new maritime regime of the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the ceasefire," Ebrahim »»»

ABU DHABI: Emirates National Schools has announced the opening of applications for its Scholarship Programme for Outstanding and Talented Students for the academic year 2026 to 2027. This initiative reflects the schools’ longstanding commitment to preparing academically and nationally distinguished»»»

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus — an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents. The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde. "To date, one case of hantavirus inf»»»

Marcus Thuram scored one goal. Lautaro Martinez set up another. The two players who have been at the heart of Inter Milan’s success in recent seasons carried the club to the Italian league soccer title with a 2-0 victory over visiting Parma on Sunday. Inter, which needed only a draw to secure the t»»»

BIRMINGHAM, England: Tottenham Hotspur eased their Premier League relegation ‌fears with a vital 2-1 victory at Aston Villa to move above West Ham United and out of the bottom three on Sunday. West Ham’s defeat by Brentford the day before opened the door for Tottenham and they took full ​advantage »»»

DORAL, Florida: The only person who gave Cameron Young any trouble on Sunday was, well, Cameron Young. He called a one-stroke penalty on himself while playing the par-4 second hole, after he caused his ball to move in the fairway. And then he made par anyway. It was that sort of week: Young was unf»»»

BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChiara Francavilla,Godfrey BadebyeandCatherine Namugerwa,BBC Africa Eye , Mityana BBCRusset was treated by a vet after being injured and used in fraudulent campaigns to r»»»

Also In This Package Patient cells used to create brain stem cells in UAE Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector shows healthy results UAE unveils gene therapy for autism and rare disorders Abu Dhabi: How data is shaping fertility care ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates is continuing to strengthen its posi»»»

RABAT: United States Africa Command and the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces have announced that two American soldiers went missing while participating in military exercises in Morocco. Official sources from the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces, in a statement broadcast by the Maghreb Arabe Presse, confirmed»»»

1 of 2 | Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro (R) said Sunday new evidence shows a Secret Service agent was struck by a shotgun pellet fired by alleged would-be presidential assassin Cole Allen at the April 25 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/»»»

MADRID: Vinícius Júnior scored two second-half goals and Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0 to keep Barcelona from clinching its second straight Spanish league title on Sunday. Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-1 on Saturday to open a 14-point gap over Madrid entering Sunday’s matches. Anything but a win by Madr»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its May 2026 programme of public activities, featuring a curated selection of workshops, talks, and family-focused sessions across its museums and creative spaces. Designed for audiences of all ages, the line-up highlights inspiring opportu»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Media City Qatar has surpassed 500 licensed companies reflecting sustained growth across its media and creative industries as companies continue to choose Doha as a base for their operations. The milestone represents a 60 percent increase since the start of 2026 and a five»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, attended the commencement ceremony of HBKU’s Class of 2026. This year’s graduation marked a significant milestone»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Weekend Challengers FC emerged as champions of the Weekend Warriors Season 4 Football Tournament, producing a flawless campaign to lift the title at the Pearling School Grounds on Friday morning. The eventual champions dominated the round-robin phase, winning all four of t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of benevolent donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a free field medical campaign in the Iriba area of Wadi Fira Region in eastern Chad, near the border with Sudan, through a temporary health clinic operating for several weeks. The initiative aims to pro»»»

QNA Doha The Traffic Week 2026 on Sunday kicked off through a traffic awareness exhibition organised by the Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, at Place Vendome Mall, with the participation of relevant entities. The event aims to enhance road safety and pr»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA QNB, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the QNB Center for Business Innovation, further strengthening the Group’s role in advancing business e»»»

RABAT: Two US soldiers that disappeared while on a training deployment in southern Morocco were last seen near seaside cliffs and may have fallen into the ocean, a US defense official confirmed to AFP. A massive land, air and sea search was launched by US, Moroccan and allied forces in Cap Draa Tra»»»

CAPE TOWN, South Africa: A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization and South Africa’s Department of Health said Sunday. In a»»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that "very positive discussions" were under way with Iran on finding a solution to the crisis, but nevertheless added that the United States will soon start escorting ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. Iran's 14-point plan to end warEarlier, a spokesma»»»

QNA Riyadh OPEC+ announced its decision to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day starting June, as part of its commitment to supporting stability in the oil market. Comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, the organization said that it held a virtua»»»

US President Donald Trump said late on Sunday (Monday in Asia, May 4, 2026), that the US military will start escorting ships stranded in the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, as a humanitarian gesture. In a social media post, the US president stated: "This is a Humanitarian gesture on behalf of th»»»

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani attended the closing ceremony of Al Noor Centre for The Blind of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work for the year 2026, at the Centre’s headquarters in Lusail City on Sunday. During the ceremony, »»»

QNA Doha Qatar Calendar’s “Hot Wheels Speed City” event has concluded its 34-day run, attracting more than 75,000 visitors.In a statement on Sunday, Qatar Tourism said the family-focused activation — billed as a first-of-its-kind experience in Qatar — featured a diverse mix of interactive zones, in»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), represented by the Planning, Quality, and Innovation Department, organised a workshop to introduce the Data Classification Project. The workshop aimed to familiarise ministry employees with the project, review its objectives and deliverables, and explain the »»»

QNA Doha In line with its commitment to advancing national workforce development, the Ministry of Labour (MoL) convened a special technical introductory workshop for evaluators and members of the judging panel of the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award. The workshop forms a key com»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The College of Business and Economics (CBE) at Qatar University (QU) organised a seminar titled ‘The Gulf Economy Amid the Current Crisis’, bringing together a distinguished group of academics, experts and officials, with strong attendance from students and those intereste»»»