Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, the official distributor of BYD, a global tech leader and pioneer in New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), has announced the launch of the all-new BYD Ti 7 in the Kingdom. The introduction of the Ti 7 marks the brand’s 12th model in Saudi Arabia, underscoring its continued expansion and commitment to delivering advanced,…

(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Team Qatar did not simply win medals. They wrote one of the brightest chapters in Gulf sports history.At Doha 2026, Qatar was not merely hosting a sporting event, but ...

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha: Team Qatar did not simply win medals... they wrote one of the brightest chapters in Gulf sports history. At Doha 2026, Qatar was not merely hosting a ...

ALBAWABA- Armenia has gained new rail access to Turkey through Georgia, marking a significant shift in regional connectivity and a breakthrough in long-isolated trade routes, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Sunday...

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…

ALBAWABA - As the Iran-US war drags on and prices go up, 27 countries ask for crisis funds from the World Bank according to an internal document viewed by Reuters...

Russia's latest attacks against Ukraine, which President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said involved an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, showed 'reckless nuclear-brinkmanship,' the European ‌Union's foreign policy ‌chief Kaja ‌Kallas ⁠said on Sunday. "Russia ⁠hit a dead-end on…

The Taiwanese and Chinese coast guards were engaged in a tense standoff for the second day near the strategically located Pratas islands at the top of the South China Sea, Taiwan's Coast Guard said on…

Turkish ‌authorities ordered police to evict the leadership of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) from their headquarters on Sunday, enforcing a court ruling that reinstated the former leader and fueled a political crisis.…

Netanyahu convened a meeting of his security cabinet over what he viewed as a proposal unfavorable to Israel. The post Israel excluded from Iran talks, rift emerges between Netanyahu and Trump – NYT appeared first on World Israel News .

(MENAFN - Live Mint) President Trump said Saturday that a deal to end the war with Iran would be announced "shortly" and that the "final aspects" are currently being negotiated. The Iran Peace deal ...

ALBAWABA - On Saturday, US authorities issued subpoenas to controversial political streamer Hasan Piker and CODEPINK co-founder Medea Benjamin following their recent trip to Cuba over possible violations of sanctions and travel regulations, as reported by Fox News...

ALBAWABA - Tens of thousands of people march in protest against the Socialist Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, demanding his resignation...

ALBAWABA- Russian forces launched one of the largest combined missile and drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital overnight into Saturday, targeting military-industrial facilities and causing widespread damage across several districts of Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said...

ALBAWABA- India and Canada are set to accelerate negotiations on a comprehensive trade pact as both sides prepare for intensive talks aimed at fast-tracking a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), officials said...

Cypriots ‌went to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election expected to deliver gains for anti-corruption campaigners and the far right, while weakening centrist parties that back President Nikos Christodoulides. In a vote being…

ALBAWABA- A man was shot and killed by the United States Secret Service after opening fire near a security checkpoint outside the White House on Saturday evening, leaving one bystander seriously wounded, authorities said...

ALBAWABA- A deadly explosion struck a passenger train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta on Sunday morning, killing at least 24 people and injuring more than 80 others, according to local authorities and media reports...

Tottenham Hotspur manager ‌Roberto De Zerbi reiterated his commitment to the relegation-threatened Premier League club, saying he would stay on even if they were to drop into the second tier of English football. Tottenham are…

Hundreds of distinctively coiffured participants gathered this weekend in southern Belgium for the annual European Mullet Championship to celebrate the once-maligned hairstyle. Best captured by the tagline "business in the front, party in the back",…

Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarization, "Fjord," has won the Palme d’Or, handing the Cannes Film Festival ’s top honor for the second time to Mungiu, the Romanian director of "4 Months, 3 Weeks…

ALBAWABA - Hours after the Gachiakuta anime won three awards, mangaka Kei Urana deleted her X (formerly Twitter) account following a clash with fans after reposting a Jabber dance video on Instagram...

Defending champion Lando ‌Norris said McLaren could take encouragement from qualifying third for the Canadian Grand Prix after finishing closer than expected to Mercedes, despite not fully exploiting their upgrade package. George Russell claimed pole…

With people increasingly adopting AI to help plan their vacations, hotels are working to make sure that you check them out -- and check in. Whether using ChatGPT or AI-enabled travel sites like Layla.ai, it…

Novak Djokovic will headline the opening day of Roland Garros on Sunday as the 24-time Grand Slam champion begins his latest tilt at history. Lifting the Coupe des Mousquetaires for a fourth time would send…

Departing Manchester City manager ‌Pep Guardiola said he hoped his successor can be true to themselves, warning that any attempt to find a carbon copy of him would likely backfire. Guardiola, who led City to…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) QNA Doha, Qatar: The 35th Doha International Book Fair hosted a symposium titled ''The Memory of Literature and Living Text'' in tribute to the late writer and media figure ...

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Civil aviation regulator in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued new directives to all airlines operating at the Gulf state's airports regarding carrying portable chargers ...

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Alec Holdings announced that its subsidiary, Alec Engineering and Contracting LLC-SPC, has secured the main construction contract for –Sphere Abu Dhabi–, one of the UAE ...

(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Former Foreign Secretary of India and Ambassador to the United States, Nirupama Rao, has provided a comprehensive analysis of the ...

ALBAWABA - Kanal D’s hit drama Güller ve Günahlar is getting ready for its season break earlier than expected...

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online Doha, Qatar: As the first group of Qatari pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, Hamad International Airport has extended additional support ...

RIYADH: As Hajj season brings millions of people into the holy sites, its environmental impact is most visible in the volume of waste generated over a short period. According to official data from the National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), during last year’s Hajj season household waste totaled 93,566.4 tonnes, while commercial waste reached 6,526.6…

RIYADH: Older pilgrims who performed Hajj decades ago say the pilgrimage has undergone a dramatic transformation over the years, evolving from a physically demanding journey into a highly organized experience. The pilgrimage experience today is supported by modern transportation networks, cooling technologies and improved infrastructure to help millions perform their rituals more comfortably and safely.…

ALBAWABA - Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has struck a blow for the AI space with a permanent 75% discount on its flagship V4-Pro product...

MINA— As more than 1.5 million pilgrims from all around the world gather in Makkah for the upcoming annual pilgrimage amid rising temperatures, successful organization of a hassle-free Hajj extends far beyond logistics and traffic control. What appears to observers as simple open walkways is, in reality, a meticulously engineered environment designed to mitigate the…

The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the…

RAFHA — The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority recorded the birth of 17 wild hares during the first quarter of 2026. This shows the success of the authority’s breeding and environmental conservation programs aimed at supporting wildlife sustainability.The authority continues its efforts to protect, breed, and reintroduce wild hares into their…

An AI system will work with humans to make a Nobel prize-winning discovery within 12 months and tradespeople will be helped by bipedal robots in two years, according to the co-founder of Anthropic. Jack Clark…

Pep Guardiola is more than a football manager, using his high-profile platform to highlight causes close to his heart. Legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly may have believed football was "much, much more important" than life…

MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced the implementation of a geographic coding project for columns inside the Grand Mosque aimed at improving navigation and helping worshippers and visitors move more easily within the mosque.The authority said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to…

JEDDAH — Former Okaz Organization for press and publications General Manager Dr. Walid Jameel Qattan passed away on Friday at the age of 71 after a long illness, leaving behind a distinguished legacy in Saudi Arabia’s media and administrative sectors.Dr. Qattan was regarded as one of the key figures who played a major role in…

The war that came to be known as the “40-Day War” between the United States and Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, and continues to this day, has posed a profound test for the Gulf Arab states, of which geography has compelled to bear the consequences of Iran’s policies since the 1979 revolution. This…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) This year, the Hajj rituals will take place between May 25 and May 27, and Dubai has put in place dedicated services to assist pilgrims and ease their travel By: ...

MAKKAH — Advisor at the Royal Court, member of the Council of Senior Scholars, and Imam and Preacher of the Grand Mosque Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid affirmed that Saudi Arabia’s Hajj experience represents a global model for serving pilgrims in line with sustainable humanitarian and national values. He noted that this is reflected…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Every summer, thousands of UAE citizens and expatriates travel to Oman during the khareef season to enjoy the cooler weather, rainfall, and scenic natural beauty By: ...

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RIYADH — The national integrated Tawakkalna application has enabled pilgrims to view Hajj permits through the app, allowing beneficiaries to access permits easily during the Hajj season and facilitating the spiritual journey of pilgrims while enhancing the efficiency of the digital services provided to them. Beneficiaries of this service also include workers participating in the…