World / Gulf

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...

Gulf Cup draw ceremony in Jeddah tomorrow 18 May 2026 - 09:45 am

Doha, Qatar: Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation will host the draw ceremony for the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah...

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...

Saudi Arabia announces 1448 AH Umrah season calendar, visa e-services details 17 May 2026 - 04:01 pm

Ritadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Saturday the calendar for the 1448 AH Umrah season, including schedules and electronic...

IAEA expresses 'grave concern' over drone strike near UAE nuclear plant 17 May 2026 - 03:56 pm

Vienna: The UN atomic watchdog, the IAEA, on Sunday expressed "grave concern" over a drone strike near a United Arab Emirates nuclear plant...

Drone strike causes fire outside Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant, no injuries reported 17 May 2026 - 01:44 pm

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to a fire incident on Sunday, May 17, 2026, after an electrical generator outside the inner...

GCC achieves 100% coverage of basic vaccines during 2024 17 May 2026 - 01:25 pm

Muscat, Oman: Data issued by the Statistical Center for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf revealed that the Council...

Oman, Iraq FMs discuss regional developments 15 May 2026 - 08:29 pm

Muscat: Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein discussed the latest regional and international developments in...

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan discuss industrial cooperation 15 May 2026 - 05:17 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al Khorayef virtually discussed with Pakistan's Minister of Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar...