World / Gulf

Explosion damages tanker off Oman: marine monitor 26 May 2026 - 03:52 pm

Dubai: An explosion damaged a tanker close to its waterline as it sailed off Oman, a marine monitor said Tuesday, as tensions remained...

Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as hajj reaches peak 26 May 2026 - 11:04 am

Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia: Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, as a...

Pilgrims settle in Mina for Tarwiyah Day 25 May 2026 - 08:31 pm

Makkah: Pilgrims have begun settling in Mina to observe Tarwiyah Day, supported by an integrated network of services designed to ensure a smooth...

GCC Secretary-General highlights Council's strategic achievements, global standing 25 May 2026 - 06:02 pm

Riyadh, Oman: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) continues to advance steadily toward deeper Gulf integration despite unprecedented regional developments and challenges, Secretary-General Jasem...

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...