World / Gulf

OPEC+ to raise oil production by 188,000 barrels daily from June 03 May 2026 - 04:11 pm

Riyadh: OPEC+announced its decision to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day starting June, as part of its commitment to supporting stability...

Dubai breaks ground on Blue Line Metro Project 03 May 2026 - 03:09 pm

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates launched the tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, spanning 30 kilometres and valued at...

Kuwait high school students resume in-person classes 03 May 2026 - 12:31 pm

Kuwait: High school students in Kuwait resumed in-person classes on Sunday after a two-month suspension, marking the return to regular education following a...

Saudi Arabia imposes SAR20,000 fine, 10-year entry ban for performing Hajj without permit 02 May 2026 - 07:54 pm

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday the penalties for individuals performing or attempting to perform Hajj without an official...

UAE Civil Aviation Authority announces return of normal air traffic operations 02 May 2026 - 03:38 pm

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates' civil aviation authority announced the return of normal air traffic operations in the country's airspace and the...

Sheikh Zayed book award opens submissions 01 May 2026 - 05:16 pm

Abu Dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Book Award, organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center, has opened submissions for its 21st edition (2026-2027),...

Oman crude falls over $3, July delivery price set at $104.17 01 May 2026 - 03:15 pm

Muscat: The official price of Omani crude oil for July delivery was set at $104.17 per barrel on Friday, May 1, 2026, marking...

Kuwait crude jumps more than $6 to $112.32 a barrel 01 May 2026 - 01:31 pm

Kuwait: Kuwaiti crude oil rose by $6.14 to $112.32 per barrel in Thursday's trading, up from $106.18 per barrel in the previous session,...

Doha to unveil final preparations for GCC Games Qatar 2026 30 Apr 2026 - 11:02 pm

Doha, Qatar: Organisers of the GCC Games Qatar 2026 will hold a press conference on Sunday to outline final preparations for the event....

Saudi Arabia introduces ‘mobile counter’ to ease Hajj procedures 30 Apr 2026 - 01:57 pm

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Passports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia introduced the “mobile counter” device to facilitate the completion of...

Dubai police say arrest hundreds in transnational 'fraud network' 30 Apr 2026 - 10:03 am

Dubai: TheUAE's Dubai police force said Wednesday it had arrested more than 200 members of a transnational fraud network who were mostly from...

Full solidarity among member states, security indivisible: GCC leaders 29 Apr 2026 - 12:47 am

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the GCC H E Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi has said that Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC member...

Saudi Crown Prince thanks GCC leaders for their efforts at Consultative Gulf Summit 28 Apr 2026 - 11:29 pm

Jeddah: Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, expressed his gratitude Tuesday to the...

Saudi Crown Prince chairs GCC Consultative Summit in Jeddah 28 Apr 2026 - 03:13 pm

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Press Agency reported that HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown prince and Prime Minister of Saudi...

Five sentenced to life in Bahrain for plotting 'terrorist' acts with Iran 28 Apr 2026 - 02:34 pm

Manama: Bahrain’s Criminal Court in two separate cases sentenced five individuals to life imprisonment for collaborating with foreign entities. Bahrain News Agency stated,...

First tanker loaded with liquefied natural gas leaves Gulf 28 Apr 2026 - 12:49 pm

Paris, France: A ship fully loaded with liquefied natural gas (LNG) has passed through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since...

Saudi Space Agency launches astrophotography platform 27 Apr 2026 - 10:22 pm

Riyadh: The Saudi Space Agency has launched the "Ab'aad" astrophotography platform to enhance Arabic content in this field and enable enthusiasts to document...