QF Schools programme connectsstudents with innovation ecosystem
Tribune News Network Doha As part of the QF Schools Showcase, students engaged directly with experts, researchers, innovators and alumni from across Qatar Foundation’s ecosystem, gaining firsthand exposure to real-world innovation environments that extended learning beyond the classroom. Through me»»»
DNC autopsy of Harris-Walz campaign released; chair says it's lacking - UPI.com
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said the DNC's report on the Harris-Walz presidential campaign in 2024 isn't up to the party's standards. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin on Thursday released the long-aw»»»
Why the British Museum’s removal of ‘Palestine’ from panels stirred up a political storm
LONDON: Palestinian officials and academic critics have accused the British Museum of historical erasure and, in the words of a widely signed open letter, “complicity in genocide” after the museum removed the words “Palestine” and “Palestinian” from explanatory panels accompanying several exhibits »»»
National Assembly Chair Dotsova Says Bulgarian Language Preserved the Nation
National Assembly Chair Michaela Dotsova called on Bulgarians to preserve their language at a reception at the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome on Thursday. She spoke ahead of May 24, the Day of Sts Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture and of Slav Letters. The choir of Sof»»»
Trump pressures Supreme Court to rule for him on citizenship
Washington, United States: President Donald Trump on Thursday maintained his unprecedented campaign to pressure the Supreme Court, saying it would be a "disgrace" if the independent justices rule against him on US birthright citizenship. Trump has smashed convention by berating justices at the top »»»
US Voices Hope on Iran Deal Progress Before Pakistan Army Chief Visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope on Thursday of progress on ending the war with Iran, with mediator Pakistan's army chief due to arrive in Iran for talks. The expected visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir, a powerful figure with a growing role in Pakistan's foreign relations, comes a day »»»
Relegation fight, Salah’s last game and Guardiola’s likely exit as Premier League reaches finale
LONDON: The Premier League will say goodbye to West Ham or Tottenham on Sunday. Mohamed Salah and Bernardo Silva, too. Likely Pep Guardiola as well. Emotions are sure to run high in the final round of a season that has already delivered a relatively new champion — Arsenal hadn’t won the title since»»»
More than mandatory: Muslims reflect on spirituality ahead of first Hajj pilgrimages
RIYADH: If Hajj were not a mandatory pillar of Islam, would Muslims still go through the trouble of performing it, year after year? The unfaithful might say no, why bother? But once you sit with Muslims, just for a short while, and hear a few of the Ummah’s stories, you realize that the faith that »»»
Saudi artists explore faith in Hajj exhibit held in car showroom
JEDDAH: A Jeddah car showroom was transformed into a Hajj-themed art gallery this month, displaying works from modern and contemporary Saudi artists. Inspired by the spirit of the Hajj season, the “Where the Journey Begins” art exhibition was a collaborative showcase by Genesis Mohamed Yousuf Naghi»»»
Kevin Warsh: Trump's man at the Fed or independent voice?
BusinessUnited States of AmericaKevin Warsh: Trump's man at the Fed or independent voice?Nicolas MartinNever before has a chair of the US Federal Reserve been so controversial. Who is Kevin Warsh? Can he preserve the Fed's independence, or will he become Donald Trump's puppet? https://p.dw.com/p/5E»»»
'French Banksy' and Daft Punk star turn Paris bridge into Alpine cave
Paris, France: Tourists and Parisians goggled at the sight of the French capital's oldest bridge transformed into a giant "cave" on Thursday, a spectacular new public work by the street artist JR. JR, dubbed the "French Banksy" after the British street artist, has wrapped the Pont Neuf in fabric pa»»»
Displaced Lebanese grandmother feeds thousands of compatriots who fled war
Even months after she was displaced by war, Soubhiye Zeiter starts every morning the same way: with a large cup of coffee and a few quiet moments beside a small table decorated with flowers outside her tent in Beirut. But once the coffee is poured, the quiet disappears quickly. By early morning, do»»»
Devoted to serving pilgrims, Bangladeshi man undertakes Hajj for two decades
DHAKA: When he was at university, Mokarrebur Rahman was planning to perform Hajj — a dream his friends laughed at, as he struggled to afford even one meal a day. Little did they know that the opportunity would soon come, and that he would make sure not to miss a single pilgrimage thereafter. Rahman»»»
Watch: Mysterious roof poops lead California man to mountain lion encounter - UPI.com
May 20 (UPI) -- A California man who noticed mysterious feces on the roof of his guest house ended up in a close encounter with the source -- a mountain lion. Bill Dabney said he spotted the unusual droppings on the roof of his guest house in Pasadena and it was immediately clear that they were not»»»
Cricket Australia encounters increasingly turbulent times
The ink had barely dried on last week’s column when fresh tensions between Australia’s top cricketers and Cricket Australia emerged, reminding us that mischief-making in elite sport takes various forms. On May 14, The Sydney Herald, part of the Nine Group, reported that “a group of senior players, »»»
‘Historic moment’: Fighters walk the red carpet ahead of ‘Glory in Giza’
GIZA, CAIRO: The boxers taking part in “Glory in Giza” on Wednesday spoke to international media and walked the red carpet at the venue where the event, part of Riyadh Season, will take place on Saturday. Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk, who holds a perfect record of 24 wins without defeat, inclu»»»
Iran, Pakistan discuss peace talks as Trump says US can resume war ‘very quickly’
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviewed regional developments and discussed prospects of the United States-Tehran negotiations, Iranian state media reported on Thursday, as President Donald Trump warned Washington could resume the war “v»»»
Media Review: May 21
Corruption, administrative reforms, proposed changes to Parliament’s Rules of Organization and Procedure, fuel prices, education, and others are the leading topics in Thursday’s news media. POLITICS Mediapool.bg has published the first part of a series of articles by former Prime Minister Ivan Kost»»»
Saudi Traveler Showcases Al-Ahsa’s Beauty and the Rise of Solo Camping Adventures
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has undergone a transformation in the way travel is perceived. Journeys are no longer viewed simply as movement from one place to another, but as immersive cultural experiences that deepen people’s connection to places and redefine the meaning of discovery. Interest in»»»
Best and Worst: Mona Hasbini, the UAE-based Lebanese influencer talks jobs, productivity and travel
DUBAI: The UAE-based Lebanese influencer talks jobs, productivity and travel. Best job you’ve ever had? Working on my mom’s jewelry brand, Hiba Hasbini. I love being able to design, create, and build a business with my mom. I really enjoy seeing the fruits of my labor and bringing ideas to life. Wo»»»
Anthony Stalker, CEECAT Capital: Investors are increasingly prioritizing regional growth platforms
Romania’s private equity market is entering a new stage of maturity, driven by founder transitions, regional consolidation opportunities, and growing institutional interest across Central and Eastern Europe. In an exclusive interview for Business Review, Anthony Stalker, Managing Partner at CEECAT »»»
Pakistan Army Chief Due in Iran as Trump Says Talks on 'Borderline'
Pakistan's army chief was due in Iran Thursday, Iranian media reported, with Islamabad mediating as Iran examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war. The reported visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir, a powerful figure with a growing role in Pakistan's foreign relations, comes a day after Pr»»»
Senior attrition tax: UAE family businesses are quietly paying
“Salary isn’t the issue.” That’s what the chairman of a family-run trading firm told me a few weeks ago in his office off Sheikh Zayed Road. His CEO of 19 years had just left for a competitor. He shrugged. Said they’d find a replacement. He wasn’t wrong about the salary. The trouble is, that’s exac»»»
More Than a Second Home
Martin Phillips of Phuket Plus, a developer specialising in condominium projects on Thailand's most sought-after island. We sat down with him to find out why Warsaw is increasingly looking east — far east. Martin Phillips is a partner of Phuket Plus What is driving the recent surge of interest from»»»
Dubai set for ‘PFL Mena: Pride of Arabia’ showcase
DUBAI: The “PFL MENA: Pride of Arabia” show is set to take over Coca-Cola Arena this weekend for two nights of world-class entertainment, live music, and elite cage action by fighters from across the Middle East and North Africa. The event, held in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council and the Du»»»
UDST continues graduation ceremony highlighting student success and innovation
Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) yesterday continued its celebrations for the Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies, honouring a new group of graduates from various academic disciplines. The occasion, held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of »»»
Rise Up & its Journey to Growth
Amira Elhamy covers “Rise up summit 2019”, hosted in its new destination AUC new Campus for the first time, with exclusive quotes for MEO With its 2019 slogan “ Journey to Growth” Rise up summit” 2019 was held on a bigger scale, on Dec 5th at the American University new Campus at the fifth settleme»»»
This 83-year-old Pakistani artist in Dubai is losing his sight but he refuses to stop painting
Dubai: In a makeshift studio carved out of a modest Dubai apartment, a man holds a canvas inches from his face. His eyes, once sharp enough to capture the subtlest shifts of light, now strained. Slowly, deliberately, he drags a palette knife across the surface, coaxing thick, heavy ridges of paint »»»
'Wiped Out': Ukraine's Bird Lovers Long for Peaceful Skies
When Viktor Sevidov looked up to the sky above Ukraine's war-scarred landscape, he was not watching out for incoming missiles or drones. Instead, he was looking for birds. "There's a jay ... That's a bluethroat ... Do you see the hen harrier? We're lucky," the 37-year-old photographer told AFP. Thr»»»
Sky Bridges, Citizen Science Protect Endangered Malaysia Monkeys
A graceful black monkey edges across a swaying red rope bridge strung over a busy residential road in Malaysia's Penang, watched by local conservationists who carefully record her movements. For Malaysia's endangered dusky langurs, recognizable by the "masks" of white fur that ring their eyes, surv»»»
AI, skills and adaptability drive graduate employability
Industry exposure, communication skills and interdisciplinary learning are increasingly shaping hiring outcomes, education leaders said during a panel discussion at Edufair Abu Dhabi 2026 held at Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche from May 16 to 17. The session, titled “The Employabilit»»»
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ head to the big screen in new Star Wars adventure
DUBAI: The “Star Wars” franchise is heading back to movie theaters. And this time, it’s bringing Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and everyone’s favorite tiny green scene-stealer along for the ride. Co-written by “The Mandalorian” series co-creators Jon Favreau and new Lucasfilm president Dave Filon»»»
13/02/2017 Tenders
Fire Safety and Security Client : Egyptian – Japanese university for Science & Technology Address : New Borg Al Arab City – Alexandria Tender : General tender for supply of sanitary works, fire-fighting network and electrical equipment for the buildings of the services centre Tender documents : EGP»»»
Families of Beirut Strike Victims Vow to Fight for Justice
Standing before their devastated building in central Beirut, childhood neighbors Wael Sabbagh and Ghida Krisht vow to fight for justice after an Israeli strike killed their family members. On April 8, hours after a ceasefire was announced between the United States and Iran, Israel launched a massiv»»»
Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
BUNIA, Congo: Anxious health care workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected and undertrained in a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type of the virus in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places.Long the scene of attacks by an array of armed groups, the reg»»»
Vanessa Trump announces breast cancer diagnosis - UPI.com
Vanessa Trump, seen here at 2018 Easter Egg Roll at the White House, announced Wednesday that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo May 20 (UPI) -- Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., announced Wednesday that she was recently diagno»»»
Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void
NEW YORK: On his very first time hosting “The Late Show” back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate. “Look, you don’t own me. I don’t need to play »»»
US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes
US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes 23 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKayla Epstein, Cecilia Barría & Pascal FletcherBBC News, BBC Mundo & BBC Monitoring Reuters The US has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to kill US nation»»»
Silva says it’s time for new Man City generation to shine
LONDON: Bernardo Silva believes it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City. The 31-year-old City captain will leave the Etihad Stadium after nine trophy-laden years when his contract expires at the end of the season. Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended City’s bid to win»»»
Saudi Arabia through the royal lens
JEDDAH: “For 35 years, I’ve been photographing in black and white analog. And this is my whole career.” With these words, Princess Reem Al-Faisal reflects on a lifetime devoted to the art of image-making, a journey that has evolved from shadow and light to a profound exploration of color, identity »»»
Trump tightens grip on Republican Party after Thomas Massie primary defeat
US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday after Kentucky voters ousted Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the few conservatives willing to openly challenge him. The defeat, projected by NBC and CNN, followed setbacks for other Republican dissenters, including In»»»
Families of Beirut strike victims vow to fight for justice
BEIRUT: Standing before their devastated building in central Beirut, childhood neighbors Wael Sabbagh and Ghida Krisht vow to fight for justice after an Israeli strike killed their family members. On April 8, hours after a ceasefire was announced between the United States and Iran, Israel launched »»»
Entre Nous - 'Liquid on lips': Noughty producing premium alcohol-free wine
In this edition of Entre Nous, we explore the rapidly expanding market of non-alcoholic wine. Amanda Thomson, founder and CEO of Noughty, speaks to FRANCE 24 about the factors driving the sector’s success and explains why alcohol-free wine is creating excitement among consumers. Thomson, a for»»»
Families of Beirut strike victims vow to fight for justice
Standing before their devastated building in central Beirut, childhood neighbors Wael Sabbagh and Ghida Krisht vow to fight for justice after an Israeli strike killed their family members. On April 8, hours after a ceasefire was announced between the United States and Iran, Israel launched a massiv»»»
FIFA’s 2026 World Cup faces a question it can no longer avoid
In 2018, on the day the 2026 FIFA World Cup was awarded to the US, Canada, and Mexico, I vowed that under no circumstances would I work at it in any capacity, from commentator to host, journalist to presenter. The reason was simple: five years of non-stop lawfare against the sport’s global governin»»»
CBSE re-evaluation portal glitches leave Class 12 students in lurch
Dubai: Class 12 students of India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have been dealt another blow, this time by technical glitches on the re-evaluation portal, just as hundreds of students, including Indian expats in the UAE, were attempting to dispute their results and seek a fresh revi»»»
Shot for Throwing Stones: Israeli Forces Killing West Bank Teens Weekly
Youssef Shtayyeh came home from school on an April afternoon, dropped his bag in the hallway and headed straight back out to join his friends. Minutes later, he was dead -- shot by an Israeli soldier, just 100 meters (yards) from his home. He was 15. His is not an isolated case. Since Israel launch»»»
Djokovic targets record 25th Grand Slam but poor build‑up clouds Paris bid
BENGALURU: Novak Djokovic heads to the French Open with the singular goal of winning a record 25th Grand Slam title, but his chances of making history have dimmed thanks to a disrupted 2026 campaign that has left the Serb searching for sharpness. Djokovic has played sparingly since losing to Carlo»»»
Old rivals Al-Jazira and Al-Ain face off in President’s Cup showdown
DUBAI: Not since 2016 have Al-Ain FC and Al-Jazira Club stood on opposite sides of a President’s Cup Final. Ten years on, with scores to settle and silverware to claim, players from both clubs have spoken ahead of an occasion that promises to be the defining night of the UAE football season. The 20»»»
UDST celebrates graduation of 1,321 students in Class of 2026
Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) yesterday marked the graduation of 1,321 students from various programmes and disciplines, which included more than 250 outstanding students. The ceremony, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affair»»»