Oman Reports Rise in Global Oil Prices Amid Stronger Demand Outlook
Bahrain Welcomes UAE-Mediated Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange
Kuwaiti Athletes Continue Medal Run at Gulf Games
Qatar Maintains Dominance at Gulf Games Doha 2026
Saudi Arabia Secures Second Place Globally at ISEF 2026
UAE Rejects Iranian Allegations at BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Saudi Roads General Authority issues interactive 2026 Hajj land-route guide
Dubai Taxi Company integrates over 2,000 vehicles following National Taxi acquisition
American Express Middle East signs partnership with Al Dana Amphitheatre
Oman-India CEPA enters final administrative phase before June launch
Saudi Arabia deploys AI guidance robots for Hajj 1447 AH pilgrims
GFH Bank reports US$35.11 million net profit for Q1 2026
Qatar maintains lead in swimming events at GCC Games
Saudi Arabia welcomes Yemen detainee exchange agreement reached in Amman
UAE medal tally rises to 20 at Doha GCC Games 2026
Oman-Canada trade exchange reaches RO 62.4 million milestone
Kuwaiti officials monitor impact of regional tensions on oil reserves
Bahrain emphasizes regional cooperation for humanitarian aid corridors
Venus reaches perihelion as visible astronomical event over Qatar
Saudi Media Minister highlights Hajj system readiness for 1447 AH
Dubai Taxi Company acquires National Taxi LLC for AED 1.45 billion
Oman confirms final preparations for India CEPA launch on June 1
Kuwait diving team launches mission to protect coral ecosystems
Bahrain defense officials review successful aerial interception reports
Qatar Ministry of Environment sets strategy for COP31 negotiations
Smart AI robots deployed at Grand Mosque for Hajj guidance
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has deployed a new fleet of multilingual AI robots to assist pilgrims. These units provide interactive religious guidance and…
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Sharjah reports 45 percent increase in Foreign Direct Investment for 2026
Invest in Sharjah (the Sharjah FDI Office) announced that foreign investment projects rose by 45% year-on-year, with total capital investment reaching AED 7.74 billion. The growth is driven by the…
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Oman and Canada sign MoU to enhance political consultations
Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi and his Canadian counterpart signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Muscat on Thursday. The agreement marks the first such high-level political consultation framework…
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Kuwait Ministry of Interior releases confessions on Bubiyan Island infiltration
The Ministry of Interior has released detailed confessions from individuals arrested earlier this month for attempting to infiltrate Bubiyan Island. The suspects admitted to plans for establishing unauthorized surveillance points…
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King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa holds talks with Sudan Sovereign Council Chairman
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan at Sakhir Royal Palace on Thursday. The leaders discussed regional stability, ceasefire efforts, and…
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Qatar hosts 15th ICAO meeting on aviation safety and navigation
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is currently hosting the 15th ICAO MIDANPIRG sub-group meeting in Doha. The sessions are focused on enhancing satellite navigation safety and addressing regional…
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Saudi Arabia Railways issues tender for GCC Railway segment
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has officially released the design consultancy tender for the Kingdom’s 672 km segment of the GCC Railway project. The link will span from Al-Khafji to the…
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UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs denies reports of Israeli diplomatic visit
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement on Thursday formally denying reports regarding a scheduled visit by the Israeli Prime Minister or military delegations. The Ministry emphasized…
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Oman awards $104 million in infrastructure contracts for Sultan Haitham City
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has awarded a new package of contracts for the ongoing development of Sultan Haitham City. The deals cover the construction of main road…
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Oman and India to launch Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on June 1
The Omani Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion confirmed that the landmark CEPA with India will come into force next month. The agreement is expected to eliminate tariffs on…
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Miraval The Red Sea set for official opening on May 15
The Red Sea Global (RSG) announced that the Miraval The Red Sea wellness resort on Shura Island will welcome its first guests this Friday. The resort marks a major milestone…
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Oman Ministry of Agriculture marks International Day of Plant Health
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources held a ceremony in Muscat to mark the International Day of Plant Health. The event focused on the Sultanate’s ‘Bio-Security 2026’ plan…
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IRGC-linked suspects confess to Bubiyan Island infiltration attempt
Kuwaiti security sources confirmed today that the detainees arrested near Bubiyan Island have confessed to attempting a maritime infiltration. The suspects admitted to being tasked with establishing a secret surveillance…
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Presight AI reports 22.2 percent revenue growth for Q1 2026
Presight AI Holding, the UAE’s leading big data analytics firm, reported a strong start to the year with revenues reaching AED 315.4 million. The growth is driven by the rapid…
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UAE announces official Eid Al Adha holiday dates for public sector
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has confirmed the Eid Al Adha holiday dates for federal employees. The holiday will begin on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah (Arafat Day) and…
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UAE Cabinet adds 16 individuals and 5 entities to official terrorist list
The UAE Cabinet has issued a resolution designating 16 individuals and 5 entities associated with Hezbollah as terrorists. The move is part of the UAE’s ongoing commitment to disrupting financial…
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Kuwaiti foreign currency reserves decline in April review
The Central Bank of Kuwait reported that foreign currency reserves fell by 2.88% in April to reach 10.338 billion dinars. The decrease reflects increased government spending on defense and essential…
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Kuwait reports 39.2 percent decline in non-oil exports for Q1 2026
The Central Statistical Bureau released data showing a significant contraction in non-oil exports during the first quarter. The decline is attributed to recent maritime disruptions and logistical challenges in the…
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Qatar condemns maritime infiltration attempt at Bubiyan Island
The State of Qatar issued a formal statement on Wednesday condemning the attempted infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island by IRGC-linked cells. Doha described the act as a direct threat to…
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18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition launched in Doha
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in partnership with the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council, inaugurated the annual exhibition today. The event showcases over 300 projects from…
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Qatar leadership sends cables of congratulations to UAE President
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The message marks the…
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SFDA confirms full laboratory readiness for Hajj food and drug safety
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced that its mobile and fixed laboratories in Mecca and Medina are fully operational. The labs are equipped to conduct rapid testing on…
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Saudi Roads General Authority issues comprehensive guide for land-based pilgrims
The Roads General Authority (RGA) has launched an updated digital guide for Hajj pilgrims entering the Kingdom via land routes. The guide provides real-time infrastructure updates and safety protocols for…
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Bahrain air defenses confirm interception of over 700 hostile targets
Following a week of heightened regional tensions, Bahraini air defense officials released a report confirming the successful interception of 194 missiles and 523 drones. The Ministry of Defense emphasized that…
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High Criminal Court in Manama hands life sentences to three for espionage
Bahrain’s High Criminal Court has sentenced three individuals to life imprisonment for spying on behalf of a foreign entity. The court found the defendants guilty of sharing sensitive military data…
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