World / Gulf

With ice cream and giant fans, Hajj pilgrims battle searing heat 25 May 2026 - 11:49 am

Mecca, Saudi Arabia: To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of theHajjpraying in Mecca's...

Qatar’s Pilgrims flock to Mina Monday to spend the day of Tarwiyah Amid combined efforts 24 May 2026 - 08:52 pm

Makkah Al Mukarramah: Pilgrims from the State of Qatar will start flocking to Mina to spend the Day of Tarwiyah and spend the...

Bahrain sentences nine to life imprisonment for spying 24 May 2026 - 03:40 pm

Doha, Qatar: Bahrain, in two separate cases, sentenced nine individuals to life imprisonment and two others to three years in jail for spying...

Saudi Health Ministry honors Qatari Hajj mission's medical unit for equipment efficiency 23 May 2026 - 06:55 pm

Makkah Al Mukarramah: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health honored the medical unit of Qatar's Hajj mission, awarding it a certificate of appreciation in...

GCC Secretary-General: GCC states seek to enhance global security and stability 23 May 2026 - 05:09 pm

Prague, May 23 (QNA) - GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi affirmed that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries remain committed to promoting...

Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals 23 May 2026 - 12:47 pm

Makkah: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official,...

Kuwait to gradually resume international flights 22 May 2026 - 11:32 am

Kuwait City: Kuwait has announced that it will begin a phased resumption of Arab and international airline operations at Kuwait International Airport starting...

Dubai launches second economic incentives package worth $408 million 21 May 2026 - 03:08 pm

Dubai: Dubai will provide economic incentives worth more than $400 million, authorities said Thursday, as businesses struggle to cope with the aftermath of...

Boost for UK-Qatar trade and investment as Gulf Cooperation Council trade deal concludes 20 May 2026 - 07:39 pm

Doha, Qatar: The United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have today, Wednesday 20 May 2026, concluded talks on a modern and...

UAE urges Iraq to prevent attacks from its territory 'immediately' 20 May 2026 - 03:43 pm

Dubai: The UAE demanded on Wednesday that Iraq "immediately" prevent further attacks from its territory, following an accusation by the Emirates that a...

UAE says drones targeting Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on May 17 'originated from Iraqi territory' 19 May 2026 - 06:49 pm

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that the drones involved in the attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear...

UAE capital strengthens public-private collaboration through expanding infrastructure strategy 18 May 2026 - 09:52 am

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is accelerating efforts to strengthen public-private collaboration and expand long-term infrastructure development as it advances a AED209bn capital projects...

Saudi Defense Ministry announces interception, destruction of 3 drones entering from Iraqi airspace 18 May 2026 - 12:04 am

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the interception and destruction of three drones after they entered the Kingdom's airspace from...

Arab League condemns attack on Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in UAE 17 May 2026 - 11:10 pm

Cairo: The Arab League condemned the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, considering this blatant aggression...

Targeting critical civilian facilities amounts to breach of international law: UAE Foreign Minister 17 May 2026 - 10:20 pm

Abu Dhabi: Targeting critical civilian facilities and infrastructure amounts to a flagrant breach of international law, said UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...

Saudi Supreme Court confirms Monday first day of Dhul-Hijjah: SPA 17 May 2026 - 06:55 pm

Doha, Qatar: According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Supreme Court in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Monday, May...

Saudi Stock Index closes lower 17 May 2026 - 06:40 pm

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's main stock index closed lower on Sunday, shedding 27.50 points to end trading at 10,967.94 points, with total trading value...

UAE air defences intercept 3 UAVs, investigations underway: Ministry 17 May 2026 - 05:28 pm

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates announced that onSunday, May17, 2026, UAE air defence systems intercepted three UAVs...