Gulf News 8m

Nobody's child: Twice-abandoned Filipina girl buried in Dubai with special permission

Ajman/Dubai: About 100 people gathered after Maghrib prayers in Dubai on Saturday to say goodbye to Fatima, the 'twice-abandoned' Filipina girl whose short, painful life had moved thousands across the UAE. Though they never became her legal guardians, her Pakistani foster father, Syed Ali Moazzam, »»»

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Arab News 15m

Holy Sites Metro launches first Hajj 2026 trips

MAKKAH: Trains on the Al‑Mashaaer Al‑Mugaddassah Metro Line began their first Hajj 2026 trips, linking Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah via nine stations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Also known as the Holy Sites Metro, it serves pilgrims traveling between Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah via »»»

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Arab News 41m

Hydration key to safe Hajj as experts warn of heat risks

JEDDAH: As millions of pilgrims prepare to perform Hajj, health experts are highlighting proper hydration as a critical factor in preventing heat-related illness and medical emergencies during the pilgrimage. Dr. Adel Gamal said pilgrims should prepare for Hajj by maintaining regular fluid intake b»»»

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Arab News 53m

Frankly Speaking: ‘Gulf economies will find ways to get creative, bounce back,’ ex-Biden adviser tells Arab News

RIYADH: Even as uncertainty over the Iran war’s endgame persists, Daniel Benaim, distinguished diplomatic fellow at the Middle East Institute, believes the Gulf Arab economic model, despite a significant setback, remains resilient and will bounce back after the Iran war — albeit at a slower pace th»»»

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Arab News 1h

How Jeddah became the first line of pilgrim reception

JEDDAH: Throughout its history, the city of Jeddah has played a pivotal role as the main gateway for receiving pilgrims arriving at the holy city by sea, air or land. With the increasing number of pilgrims during Hajj seasons, major challenges emerged related to housing, services, and health and en»»»

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Arab News 1h

Resilient Saudi economy powers ahead on both oil and non-oil fronts

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s economy is showing clear signs of resilience amid regional tensions, according to an analysis, demonstrating strong growth in the Purchasing Managers’ Index, oil activities, the labor market, and equity markets. In its latest report, Al Rajhi Capital highlighted that the King»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel hits Lebanon as Hezbollah says Iran won't abandon group

Israel struck south Lebanon on Saturday despite a ceasefire as Hezbollah said its backer Tehran had pledged not to abandon the militant group. Hezbollah said its chief Naim Qassem had received a message from Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, saying the latest proposal through Pakistani mediat»»»

Naharnet 1h

Lebanon civil defense says Israeli strike destroys its Nabatieh facility

Lebanon's civil defense agency said early on Sunday its regional facility in the southern city of Nabatieh had been destroyed by an Israeli strike. The Directorate General of Civil Defense said the building had collapsed and a large number of vehicles and equipment had been damaged by a "direct hit»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Iran and US Closing in on Deal to End War

The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington's top diplomat said, while Tehran insisted the agreement would do nothing to limit its nuclear program. Washington and Tehran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a n»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

EGX steadies after volatile week as foreign buying reappears

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended the week of 17–21 May 2026 on a relatively firmer note after several volatile sessions, with selective foreign buying helping stabilise the benchmark index despite continued caution across broader market segments. The benchmark EGX30 rose 0.30% on Thursday to 52,0»»»

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France24 1h

Despite Middle East war, foreign pilgrims flock to Mecca for hajj

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 »»»

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Sana 2h

Gold edges lower as oil markets remain volatile amid geopolitical tensions

Washington, May 24 (SANA) Gold prices edged lower Sunday while global oil markets remained volatile amid geopolitical tensions, rising production activity and shifting trade flows. Gold traded near $4,508 per ounce amid persistent inflation concerns and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Analysts»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Senegal football fans home after royal pardon

Dakar, Senegal: A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following their country's chaotic, violence-plagued Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco in January returned home Sunday after being pardoned by the Moroccan king. King Mohammed VI granted the fans a pardon "on humanitarian grounds"»»»

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Arab News 2h

Senegal football fans home after royal pardon

Dakar: A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following their country’s chaotic, violence-plagued Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco in January returned home Sunday after being pardoned by the Moroccan king. King Mohammed VI granted the fans a pardon “on humanitarian grounds” on the o»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi Arabia retains Aa3 rating as Moody’s cites economic resilience 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign credit rating was affirmed at “Aa3” with a stable outlook by Moody’s Ratings, with the agency citing the Kingdom’s strong economic fundamentals, expanding non-oil economy, and resilience to regional geopolitical risks and trade disruptions. Moody’s said the rating r»»»

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Arab News 2h

Senegal football fans home after royal pardon

Dakar: A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following their country’s chaotic, violence-plagued Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco in January returned home Sunday after being pardoned by the Moroccan king. King Mohammed VI granted the fans a pardon “on humanitarian grounds” on the o»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Illegal barbeques top environmental violations in RAK this year

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Public Services Department has urged visitors to beaches and natural areas across the emirate to follow environmentally responsible behaviour during the Eid Al Adha holiday, warning against practices that damage natural sites and harm marine and desert ecosystems amid»»»

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Arab News 3h

Oman’s development lending falls 9% to $556m in 2025 

RIYADH: Oman’s development lending fell 9 percent in 2025 as financing activity slowed across several sectors, despite continued support for industries targeted under the sultanate’s economic diversification strategy. Total loans granted during the year stood at 213.8 million Omani rials ($556 mill»»»

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Arab News 3h

Moody’s affirms Kuwait’s A1 rating with stable outlook  

RIYADH: Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Kuwait’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings at A1, maintaining a stable outlook, even as the ongoing regional conflict and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have severely disrupted the country’s oil exports. In its latest report, the»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Gaza Hospital Says Child among Three Killed in Israeli Strike

A pre-dawn Israeli airstrike killed three members of a Palestinian family, including a one-year-old child, in central Gaza on Sunday, a hospital said. Gaza remains gripped with daily violence despite a formal ceasefire in place since October, with both the Israeli military and Hamas accusing one an»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Petrodollar isn’t collapsing - but Iran war is exposing its limits

For decades, the global oil market operated on a relatively simple assumption: crude oil flows through the world economy in US dollars, and that system helps anchor American financial power. The Iran conflict is testing that assumption in real time. Nearly two months into the crisis, with the Strai»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Ministry of Culture offers ‘This Is Qatar’ encyclopedia in 17 languages

Doha: During the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture has launched the ‘This Is Qatar’ encyclopedia in 12 new languages. Originally available in English, French, Spanish, Turkish, and Italian, the Ministry has worked in cooperation with several embassies in the »»»

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Arab News 4h

Gaza hospital says child among three killed in Israeli strike

GAZA: A pre-dawn Israeli airstrike killed three members of a Palestinian family, including a one-year-old child, in central Gaza on Sunday, a hospital said. Gaza remains gripped with daily violence despite a formal ceasefire in place since October, with both the Israeli military and Hamas accusing »»»

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Arab News 4h

Gaza hospital says child among three killed in Israeli strike

GAZA: A pre-dawn Israeli airstrike killed three members of a Palestinian family, including a one-year-old child, in central Gaza on Sunday, a hospital said. Gaza remains gripped with daily violence despite a formal ceasefire in place since October, with both the Israeli military and Hamas accusing »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Bangladesh Puts AI in Driving Seat to Tackle Terrible Traffic

Bangladesh's densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world's most congested cities. Across Dhaka, buses, cars, motorcycles and pedal rickshaws jostle for space -- seeming to treat s»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar’s housing market remains resilient with stable demand

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s property sector remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite softer transaction activity and broader regional uncertainty, according to the latest ValuStrat report, which showed steady price performance supported mainly by gains in the villa segment. The ValuStrat Pr»»»

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Arab News 6h

China rescuers search for missing after mine blast kills 82

QINYUAN, China: Emergency rescuers in northern China were undertaking a major operation on Sunday to find two people still missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine killed at least 82. The blast at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday was the country’s worst mining disaster in nearly»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Pilgrims flock to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage

Despite the Middle East war, there was never any doubt in Fadel's mind that he would attend this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. "Even if the war were still ongoing, I would not have backed out," the 49-year-old US national, who asked that only his first name be used, told AFP. "We are undo»»»

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Al Majalla 6h

Unpacking Israel's incoherent strategy in Lebanon

The Lebanese front offers a striking illustration of Israel’s lack of a coherent long-term strategy. The continuation of hostilities under restrictive conditions and within the framework of a fragile, virtually nonexistent, ceasefire—recently extended by the United States for an additional 45 days »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Lebanon Civil Defense Says Israeli Strike Destroys its Nabatieh Facility

Lebanon's civil defense agency said early on Sunday its regional facility in the southern city of Nabatieh had been destroyed by an Israeli strike. The Directorate General of Civil Defense said the building had collapsed and a large number of vehicles and equipment had been damaged by a "direct hit»»»

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UPI 9h

CDC expands Ebola screening program for Americans returning to the U.S. - UPI.com

Travelers must be screened at one of three U.S. airports before returning home. Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment on Saturday prepare to transport the body of person who died of Ebola for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Ituri province, in the Democratic Republic»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Fake jobs, hidden malware: Iran’s cyber spy playbook

Dubai: Iranian hackers posed as job recruiters to target software engineers in the aviation sector as part of an elaborate espionage campaign during the US-Israeli war with Iran, cybersecurity researchers told CNN on Friday. The Iranian operatives also targeted a US oil and gas firm, along with org»»»

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RT 10h

Hungary restores ban on Ukrainian food imports

Hungary has restored a ban on Ukrainian food imports after the new government “accidentally” allowed the restrictions to lapse. The ban, covering around 20 categories of agricultural goods, was introduced in 2023 after former Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government declared an emergency over the e»»»

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BBC 11h

East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy

East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli Chibelushi Anadolu via Getty ImagesGikomba in Nairobi is just one of many huge markets dedicated to worn clothing in East Africa Not even heavy rain can keep shoppers away fr»»»

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Arab News 12h

Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona down

BARCELONA: Real Madrid ended a troubled La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao in Alvaro Arbeloa’s last game at the helm, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight on Saturday. In the final round of fixtures, Mallorca defeated already-relegated Real Oviedo 3»»»

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Arab News 12h

China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

JIUQUAN, China: China will send an astronaut to its space station on Sunday for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study of long-duration human physiology ​in space as Beijing works toward its ambition of a crewed moon landing by 2030. The Shenzhou-23 vessel is scheduled to launc»»»

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Naharnet 13h

Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated," with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was "subject to finalization." "An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United State»»»

Arab News 13h

Trump says Iran deal may reopen Hormuz, but Tehran insists strait stays under its control

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran had been “largely negotiated” and would include reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran quickly pushed back Sunday, insisting the waterway would remain under Iranian management. Iran’s semi-official Fars news »»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

From ancient manuscripts to AI: DIBF explores Islamic heritage

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) has emerged as a major platform for debating the future of Islamic heritage, Arabic manuscripts, and artificial intelligence, as scholars and researchers highlighted the growing intersection between classical knowled»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Five killed, multiple others injured in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon

Beirut: Five Lebanese, among them children, were killed and multiple others were injured on Saturday after the Israeli occupation army's fighter jets conducted a new air offensive that targeted a residential building in Sir El Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon, in a preliminary toll, the Lebanese Natio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

Healthy longevity is an investment in individuals, societal well-being: Minister

Tribune News Network Geneva The State of Qatar convened a high-level event alongside the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly to explore healthy longevity as a lifelong investment strategy, engaging ministers, leaders and health experts from around the world. The high-level event was co-sponsored by»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

Ministry of Culture offers 'This Is Qatar' in 17 languages

Doha During the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture has launched the 'This Is Qatar' encyclopedia in 12 new languages. Originally available in English, French, Spanish, Turkish, and Italian, the ministry has worked in cooperation with several embassies in the c»»»

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BBC 15h

Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds

Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds 4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMichael McKenzieat The O2 on Friday night Getty ImagesBlack Coffee performing in his native South Africa in March 2026 It's 28C on a sweltering afternoon in London as crowds gather outs»»»

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Arab News 15h

Kane hat-trick hands Bayern German Cup victory and domestic double

BERLIN: Bayern Munich forward Harry ‌Kane scored a second-half hat-trick to steer the Bundesliga champions to a 3-0 victory over holders VfB Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday as they claimed the domestic double for the first time in six years. Kane headed in for a 55th minute lead, then»»»

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Arab News 15h

Should Arab region worry about the Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks?

DUBAI: Governments across the Arab region are on alert for the potential spread of hantavirus and Ebola following recent international cases, although no infections have been recorded in the region to date. Saudi Arabia’s Public Health Authority, known as Weqaya, said it was closely tracking report»»»

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Arab News 15h

Ebola epidemic threatens 10 African countries

ADDIS ABABA: Ten African countries are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the African Union’s health agency warned on Saturday. “We have 10 countries at risk,” said Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and»»»

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Arab News 15h

DR Congo stick to pre-World Cup plan to meet Denmark, Chile in friendlies

KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of Congo have ‌no plans to change their warm-up preparations for the World Cup despite a warning from the United States that the team must isolate for 21 days before arriving in the country, a team official said on Saturday. Andrew Giuliani, executive director of t»»»

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France24 16h

Iran, US and Pakistan report progress in talks on ending war

Washington, Tehran and mediator Islamabad all said on Saturday that progress had been made on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, with a Pakistani security official saying that a memorandum of understanding was being "fine-tuned".  Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be »»»

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Arab News 16h

Syria nears completion of key Al-Rastan Bridge restoration

HOMS: Final restoration work on the strategically vital Al-Rastan Bridge in Syria’s Homs governorate is nearing completion ahead of its scheduled reopening early next month, Syrian officials announced on Saturday. Syrian Arab Republic Transport Minister Yarub Badr and Homs Gov. Murhaf Al-Naasan ins»»»

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