Design & Technology Mentor (AY 2026–2027)/ Citizens School, Dubai, UAE

Jordan tourism hit by war as visitor numbers plunge

Jordan tourism hit by war as visitor numbers plunge Tourism, which accounts for around 14 percent of Jordan’s economy, is facing a sharp downturn as the war disrupts travel across the region. Official figures show the…

'Shutdown': Moody's expects Dubai hotel occupancy to plummet to 10 percent

'Shutdown': Moody's expects Dubai hotel occupancy to plummet to 10 percent The US-based financial analysis firm Moody's predicts that hotel occupancy in Dubai is set to plummet to 10 percent from a pre-war figure of 80…

Saudi Defense Minister, Swedish Counterpart Discuss Regional Security

HH Sheikha Moza attends QU's 49th Health Sector Cohort Graduation, Class of 2026

HH Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF) Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the graduation of Qatar University's (QU) 49th Health Sector cohort (Class of 2026), comprising 349 graduates. This cohort includes 130…

Qatar concludes Joint Security Exercise

The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) concluded Thursday a joint exercise, with participation from the Qatar Armed Forces and the Ministry of Interior, as part of efforts to enhance coordination and integration between…

Saudi PIF Sets Three-part Dollar Bond Spreads as Demand Tops $21.6 Bln

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs holds phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call on Thursday with Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The…

Israel and Lebanon to hold talks in Washington in mid-May

Israel and Lebanon to hold talks in Washington in mid-May Israel and Lebanon will hold talks in Washington on 14 and 15 May, a US State Department official has said.

US judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note

Judge does not make claim on authenticity of document, filed in court as part of criminal case of former cell mate.

Explainer-Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump announced that he will withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as a rift over the Iran war widens between the Republican's administration and…

US progressive Democrats demand end to silence on Israel nuclear policy

Left-wing Democratic lawmakers have called on the United States to break its silence on Israel's suspected nuclear weapons program, shattering a decades-long bipartisan reticence in Washington on the sensitive issue.…

US sanctions Iraq's deputy oil minister, militias over Iran support

WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - The United States sanctioned on Thursday Iraq's deputy oil minister and militias over support for Iran, the Treasury Department said. The Treasury Department accused Iraq's minister Ali…

Turkey, Japan launch defense industry partnership with eye on drones

The initiative could eventually lead to joint UAV development and production as Japan looks to expand drone capabilities amid regional tensions.

Iran president says he held official meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei: What to know

The president’s announcement marks the first public confirmation of a meeting between a senior official and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen publicly since the start of the war.

Can Israel's war economy survive its growing global isolation?

Can Israel's war economy survive its growing global isolation? Submitted by Antony Loewenstein on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 20:45 Dependent on US aid, European trade and Zionist lobbying, Israel faces growing strain as public…

The curious case of Shay Gal: Israeli arms company distances itself from Turkey critic

The curious case of Shay Gal: Israeli arms company distances itself from Turkey critic Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 05/07/2026 - 12:36 Israel Aerospace Industries said Gal had not been employed for some time, after…

Rubio meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican

Rubio meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday showed a "strong" relationship between the Holy See and the US, a State Department spokesman…

MOCI organizes workshop on innovation capabilities in industry

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), in cooperation with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council, organized a specialized workshop, aimed at strengthening innovation capabilities in the…

Gulf states derailed Trump's 'Project Freedom' by cutting US access to airspace and bases

Gulf states derailed Trump's 'Project Freedom' by cutting US access to airspace and bases Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/07/2026 - 10:36 Saudi Arabia was reportedly frustrated by the US announcement of a plan to…

Venice Biennale targeted by strike action and protests over Israel's involvement

Venice Biennale targeted by strike action and protests over Israel's involvement Protests will take place on Friday against Israel ’s participation in the Venice Biennale, with a 24-hour cultural strike called by a…