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UAE made failed attempt to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar to jointly attack Iran: Report

UAE made failed attempt to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar to jointly attack Iran: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 17:10 UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed lobbied Gulf leaders to coordinate an attack on Iran…

Spain’s Eurovision Boycott Puts It on ‘the Right Side of History’, Says PM

'The settlers are in control': How the West Bank is being ethnically cleansed

'The settlers are in control': How the West Bank is being ethnically cleansed Submitted by Peter Oborne on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:04 Armed, funded and openly endorsed by Israel's far-right government, settlers are…

From Nakba to genocide: A Gaza grandmother’s lifetime of loss and resilience

From Nakba to genocide: A Gaza grandmother’s lifetime of loss and resilience At 95, Fatema Obaid has endured daily Israeli bombardment, starvation and the loss of 70 family members. Yet the Palestinian grandmother, who…

The Met is favouring Tommy Robinson over the peaceful Nakba marchers

The Met is favouring Tommy Robinson over the peaceful Nakba marchers Submitted by Ismail Patel on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 15:38 Palestinian voices are being pushed to the margins, while xenophobic forces are granted proximity…

History Tilts Odds in Favor of Egypt's Zamalek for CAF Cup

Barshim channels Tokyo spirit to share gold as Qatar athletes dominate

Qatar’s high jump icon Mutaz Barshim marked his return to competition in memorable fashion as the hosts produced a glittering 14-medal haul on the opening day of athletics at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 at the Suhaim…

Two generations, two medals: Barshims shine at GCC Games

While legendary Mutaz Barshim soared to yet another high jump gold medal at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026, another member of the Barshim family quietly produced one of the most emotional moments of the tournament. Mutaz’s…

Ancelotti signs contract extension with Brazil as World Cup beckons

Carlo Ancelotti arrived in Brazil with five Champions League titles as a manager, league trophies from Europe's big five competitions and a reputation ‌for making elite dressing rooms breathe a little easier. One…

Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report

Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 16:39 The kingdom is modelling its framework on the 1975 Helsinki Accords, which sought to reduce…

Despite war, Lebanon reopens film archive celebrating cinematic history

The reopening marks a major effort to preserve Lebanon’s rich cinematic history.

QPC participates in DIBF with a slew of Qatari titles

The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) is participating in the 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) with a collection of intellectual, journalistic, and cultural publications documenting the history of Qatari media and…

Why are World Cup tickets so expensive?

The 2026 World Cup is not only the biggest World Cup in history. It’s the most expensive.

Ein Hod: The ethnically cleansed Palestinian village that became an Israeli artists' colony

Ein Hod: The ethnically cleansed Palestinian village that became an Israeli artists' colony Submitted by Samah Watad on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 15:40 Displaced Palestinians are now living near galleries and museums built…

Book-laden Doha set for its biggest chapter

The 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair is set to open today at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, with organisers describing it as the largest in the event’s history. The fair, organised by Qatar’s…

Qatar surge to top of medals table

Qatar won seven gold medals on the second day of the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026, strengthening their position at the top of the medals table with a total of 29. Swimmers delivered five of the gold medals, while the men’s…

Iran urges Brics nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk

Iran’s foreign minister urged Brics nations Thursday ​to condemn what he called violations ‌of international law by the US and Israel, as diplomats from emerging economies ‌met for talks ⁠in Delhi in the shadow ‌of war…

Israel's Netanyahu visited UAE during war on Iran

Israel's Netanyahu visited UAE during war on Iran Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 18:45 Israeli prime minister's office discloses visit after US confirms Israel sent Iron Dome air defence batteries to Gulf…

​‘Our only crime is being Shia’: Pakistani workers say UAE surveillance led to deportations

​‘Our only crime is being Shia’: Pakistani workers say UAE surveillance led to deportations Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:12 Thousands of Pakistani Shia Muslims have been deported from UAE during the…

Qatar men win gold, women secure bronze in 3x3 basketball at GCC Games Doha

Qatar’s national 3x3 basketball teams impressed at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026, with the men’s team winning gold and the women claiming a historic first-ever bronze medal in the tournament. At Al Gharafa Hall, the men’s…