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Number of migrants arriving in UK in small boats nears 10,000 mark

Some 103 people came across in two boats yesterday, it has been revealed - bringing the total so far this year, not including Sunday's arrivals, to 9,803.

Strong winds expected over most regions (INM)

19/05/2024 11:42, TUNIS/Tunisia Tunis, May 19 (TAP) - Strong winds with a maximum speed ranging between 60 to 80 km/h are expected over most regions Sunday afternoon and evening, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will temporarily get stronger to 90 km/h in gusts with sand whirlwinds in the south, consequently diminishing horizontal visibility to less than 1000 meters.

160,000 Qatari Riyals Up for Grabs at Doha Book Fair

Hey book lovers! The 33rd Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) took place from May 9 to May 18, 2024, at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center. This year, the Ministry of Culture brought an exciting competition for publishers and writers, with categories like Outstanding Publisher (Lo

A rapid increase in natural disasters begs for climate action

Iran's Raisi confirmed dead; Mohammad Mokhber set to become interim President

The minister of foreign affairs, the government cabinet convened an urgent meeting, Iran's news agency said

HIA hosts engaging events to mark 10th anniversary

Tribune News NetworkDohaHamad International Airport (HIA) kicked of its celebrations on its 10th anniversary with a series of vibrant and engaging events on May 15, delighting inbound, outbound and transfer passengers. The celebrations, under the theme ‘Here’s to the next 10 amazing years’, featured multiple festive activations across the expansive terminal, reflecting Hamad International Airport’s commitment to creating memorable experiences...

66 killed in fresh floods in Afghanistan

ALBAWABA - Fresh floods killed 66 people in Faryab province, northern Afghanistan, according to a regional official on Sunday, the country's most recent fatal flooding.Heavy flooding in many regions of Faryab province occurred Saturday night, resulting in both human and financial damages. In a statement, Asmatullah Muradi, spokesman for Faryab governor, revealed that 66 people were murdered as a result of the

Will Putin respect the Olympic truce at the Paris Games?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted that he will not respect the Olympic truce and will continue to fight in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics this summer. "These Olympic principles, including the Olympic truce, are very correct (...) But few countries in history have respected them, with the exception of ancient Greece," Mr. Putin told Russian journalists at the end of a two-day visit to China. Vladimir Putin further suggested that...

'Critics' Awards for Arab films': Four Daughters' scoops three awards

19/05/2024 15:37, TUNIS/Tunisia Tunis, May 19 (TAP) - Tunisian film “Four Daughters” directed by Khaouther Ben Hania has won three awards at the 8th edition of the 'Critics' Awards for Arab films', organised each year on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival.This documentary feature film (107′, 2023) won the 'Best Director' and 'Best Documentary' awards, presented to Khaouther Ben Hania. The 'Best Editing' award went to Qutaiba Barhamji. The...

44 recipients of DFI’s 2024 Spring Grants cycle announced

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Dohta Film Institute (DFI) reaffirmed its dedication to fostering emerging voices in global cinema today at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, unveiling the recipients of its 2024 Spring Grants cycle. A total of 44 films from 17 countries have been chosen for this round of the Middle East region’s enduring film development programme, which has backed over 850 diverse projects from 75 countries to date.Awarded in two...

King Salman to Undergo Treatment Program at Al-Salam Palace

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, completed medical examinations on Sunday at the Royal Clinics of Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.According to a statement by the Royal Court, it was revealed that King Salman has lung inflammation, and will undergo a treatment program consisting of antibiotics at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah until the inflammation

Tribute to Edmond Amran El Maleh at Rabat's International Book Fair

Rabat - The 29th International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL) held in Morocco's Rabat paid homage to the legacy of the esteemed Moroccan writer and intellectual, Edmond Amran El Maleh, in a high-level conference that celebrated his prolific contributions to literature and culture.The conference, titled "Crossed Perspectives: Edmond Amran El Maleh, a Thought that Challenges Us," was organized by the Edmond Amran El Maleh Foundation in...

Sharjah presents its heritage at TIBF

THESSALONIKI, Greece, 19th May, 2024 (WAM) -- Dr. Sultan Sooud Al Qasimi, a member of the Heritage Preservation Committee in the UAE and member of the American University of Sharjah Board of Trustees, emphasised that a city’s identity extends beyond its physical heritage, cultural expressions, architectural prominence, and historical monuments.Instead, it is intricately intertwined with the collective memory of its inhabitants, reflecting a...

MIA felicitates winners of 11th edition of Museum Ambassador Program

Tribune News NetworkDOHAThe closing ceremony for the 11th edition of the Museum Ambassador Program for the academic year 2023-2024 was held at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) recently. The event was attended by MIA Director Shaikha Al Nasser, school principals and the parents of participating students.The programme saw participation from 11 schools: Al Wakra Secondary School for Girls, Al Wukair Secondary School for Girls, Lebanese School of...

Foreign Ministry follows up on Iranian President's helicopter accident

Amman, May 19 (Petra) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said it was following with great concern the news of the accident involving the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and the President's entourage. The Ministry's Spokesperson, Sufyan Qudah, stressed the Kingdom's readiness to provide all forms of support and assistance, expressing its sympathy with the...

South Korea's Power Nap competition - in pictures

A sleeping contest aimed at raising awareness on the importance of rest

UAE Flies Relief Plane to Brazil for Flood-Hit Victims

The UAE has dispatched its first relief plane to Brazil, loaded with 100 tonnes of food, medical, and relief aid for flood victims. Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashemy, UAE Minister of International Cooperation, highlighted that the UAE’s advanced monitoring systems track various natural disasters, e

Must-see photos of China's magnificent city of ice

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is an annual winter event that takes place in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, and it's now the largest ice festival on the planet. It starts every year on January 5th and runs for about two months, boasting a jaw-dropping and shivering display of the world's biggest ice sculptures. At this point of the year, the city is no longer standing, but luckily we have amazing photos in case you've never seen it. Click through to see the city in all its icy frigid glory—and how it all comes together. When it comes to winter, if you can't beat it, join it!

Saudi King to undergo medical examinations in Jeddah: Royal Court

JEDDAH, 19th May, 2024 (WAM) -- The Saudi Royal Court said Sunday that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia will undergo medical examinations at the Royal Clinics of Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah due to a high fever and joint pain. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Court added that the medical team will conduct tests to diagnose his condition and monitor his

Reportage Properties showcases latest projects at Acres

Portfolio includes 35 projects in the UAE, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco and Saudi Arabia

No survivors from helicopter crash carrying Iranian president

ALBAWABA - Iranian state television reported Monday that a helicopter crash involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, and Iran's Foreign Minister left no survivors.Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is reportedly "not alive" along with all other passengers according to initial reports from Iran following a helicopter crash near East Azerbaijan Province, as he was returning from a state visit to neighboring Azerbaijan. The helicopter was carrying a...

Jordan follows with great concern reports about Iranian president’s plane incident

AMMAN - The Foreign Ministry said on Sunday it was following up with great concern on news reports about the incident involving the plane carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and the accompanying delegation.The ministry's spokesman Sufyan Qudah underlined in a statement Jordan's readiness to provide all necessary support and assistance, voicing the Kingdom’s expressed sympathy with Iran and...

Dubai's Global Prompt Engineering Championship begins tomorrow, featuring participants from 13 countries

DUBAI, 19th May, 2024 (WAM) -- The Global Prompt Engineering Championship will kick off tomorrow under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF).Thirty competitors will participate from 13 countries – Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Morocco, India, Singapore, the Dominican Republic,...

NHS staff would get private care for joint pain under Labour plan

Wes Streeting said nearly 200,000 days a month were being lost to the problems, and quicker treatment will mean people can continue working.

UN aid chief warns of 'apocalyptic' consequences of Gaza shortages

Martin Griffiths says battles near the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings in Gaza's south meant the vital routes are effectively blocked

Government approves bylaw on licensing petroleum sector-related activities

Amman, May 19 (Petra) --The Council of Ministers Sunday approved the reasons for a draft bylaw amending for licensing activities related to the petroleum derivatives sector for 2024. The draft bylaw comes due to activities related to the petroleum derivatives sector practised without specifying the fees that must be collected. Therefore the matter requires specifying fees for these activities. The Council appointed Mahmoud Shaalan as...

Qatari students honoured at Qatar Shell’s NXplorers finale

Tribune News NetworkDohaUnder the patronage of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), Qatar Shell celebrated the innovative strengths of Qatari secondary and preparatory school students at the grand finale of the NXplorers 2024 programme. The event recognised and honoured students for their groundbreaking projects aimed at addressing societal challenges.This year’s programme engaged more than 400 students and 22 teachers from 12...

Bodour Al Qasimi inaugurates Greek edition of ‘Folktales Reimagined’

THESSALONIKI, Greece, 19th May, 2024 (WAM) -- As part of Sharjah's participation as a Guest of Honor at the Thessaloniki International Book Fair 2024 (TIBF) in Greece, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and Founder and Patron of the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), inaugurated yesterday, the Greek edition of the “Folktales Reimagined” exhibition, at Thessaloniki Central Library,...

Qatar posts QR2 bn budget surplus in Q1

Satyendra PathakDohaThe Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Sunday announced that Qatar’s budget for the first quarter of 2024 (Q1) recorded a surplus of QR2 billion.The surplus was directed to reducing public debt, and therefore there is no cash surplus, the ministry said in a post on social media platform X.The total budget revenues for the first quarter of 2024 amounted to QR53.425 billion including QR47.323 billion from oil revenues and QR6.102...

stc hosts workshop for entrepreneurs with Waleed Al Saleem

Kuwait, 19 May 2024: Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, held a workshop for entrepreneurs in collaboration with the popular Kuwaiti content creator, Waleed Al Saleem. The initiative was organized as part of stc’s extensive corporate social responsibility framework, through the Company’s ‘weyak’ initiative...

Swedish envoy calls for collaborative action for shared potential growth

Ashraf SiddiquiDohaThe Ambassador of Sweden to Qatar HE Gautam Bhattacharyya has said that the world-class infrastructure and robust investment capacity of Qatar, spearheaded by institutions like Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), present a compelling opportunity for collaboration. Talking exclusively to Qatar Tribune, the Swedish envoy said that Qatar, Sweden and other countries can nurture the leaders of tomorrow, with Qatar assuming a pivotal...

First baby born on the NHS reveals she is now going private

The first baby born on the NHS has revealed she is going private due to the health service's sorry state which forced her own son to rip his teeth out with pliers.

Sharjah Charity International provides AED22.2 million in medical aid in 2023

SHARJAH, 20th May, 2024 (WAM) -- Sharjah Charity International (SCI) expanded its medical aid activities in 2023, providing healthcare support to 1,106 patients, with a total expenditure of AED22.2 million.Abdullah Sultan bin Khadim, Executive Director of SCI, emphasised SCI's commitment to expanding its public assistance programmes, highlighting a particular focus on patients facing financial difficulties who cannot cover their treatment...

Mediclinic Abu Dhabi Annual Cancer Conference concludes in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 19th May, 2024 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and the support of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the 3rd Mediclinic Abu Dhabi Annual Cancer Conference concluded on 18 May 2024.Addressing the conference, Sheikh Nahyan said: “With President His Highness Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s guidance and support, the UAE is committed to providing the best health care...

Aljadaan Heads Kingdom's Delegation to Saudi-Chinese Meetings in Beijing

The Saudi Minister of Finance, Mohammed Aljadaan, heads the Kingdom's delegation participating in the two-day Saudi-Chinese meetings to be held on Monday in Beijing.The Saudi delegation includes the Vice Minister of Finance Abdulmuhsen Alkhalaf, as well as officials from the Ministry of Finance; the National Center For Privatization (NCP); the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA); the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA); the Zakat, Tax and Customs...

Ooredoo Supports Jareed Project for Omani Women Making Unique Eco-Friendly Paper from Palm Trees

Muscat, OmanAlways aiming to support women-led startups in Oman to improve their livelihoods and enable them to contribute to the national economy, Ooredoo recently celebrated adding the ‘Jareed’ project to its growing list of women-dedicated incubators. ‘Jareed’ is an innovative project where members of the Omani Women’s Association in the Wilayat of Nakhal make eco-friendly paper from palm tree leaves. The women are all trained by the Small...

Personal tragedies endured by the King's portrait artist Jonathan Yeo

Jonathan Yeo, 53, has opened up to the Sunday Times about having a heart attack last March whilst painting his portrait of King Charles.

Alcove: New book on modernist Arab artists reveals the hidden context behind their work

Academic and curatorial interest around Arab modernism is increasing at a rapid pace. Much of the new scholarship focuses on national groups, but a recently published book, Alcove, sheds light on the artists as well as the world around them. Sitting midway between memoir and art-historical documentation, this beautiful volume shows the artists as h...

Al Salam Bank Hosts Second Shari’a Departments Forum

Manama, Bahrain – 19 May 2024: Al Salam Bank hosted the second Shari’a Departments Forum on Sunday, 12th May 2024 under the supervision of the Shari’a Audit Department and with the support of the Bank’s Executive Management. Taking place at the Bank’s headquarters, the distinguished event focused on bridging the gap between theoretical and practical applications of Islamic Jurisprudence of financial transactions. It aimed to enhance the...

Asif Rahmany to represent Qatar and int’l chapters at Engineers Australia Congress

Tribune News NetworkMelbourne (Australia)Engineers Australia has announced that its Congress National will be attended by Engineers Australia’s board of directors, congress delegates, executive team, staff, and governance team. The international chapters of Engineers Australia will also be represented, with Asif Rahmany, president of Engineers Australia Qatar Chapter, participating in the events. Rahmany’s presence underscores the growing...

This is what Kyiv looked like before the war

82% decrease in customer plaints over drainage in 10 years: Ashghal

Tribune News NetworkDohaAs Qatar’s implementing arm for large-scale infrastructure and development projects, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) plays a vital role when it comes to the circular economy, protecting the environment and treating sewage water as it provides essential services to both consumers and businesses.Despite the increase of 51 percent in Qatar’s population over the last decade, Ashghal’s data shows there has been a...

What happens next in Iran after sudden death of President Raisi?

The Iranian constitution outlines specific procedures to follow in the event of a president's sudden absence. Here is what happens after President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash on Sunday: Who assumes President Raisi's powers? Article 131 of the constitution states that in case of the president's death, dismissal, resignation, extended...

King Salman undergoes treatment after diagnosed with lung infection

Saudi Gazette ReportJEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman is undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with lung infection, according to the Royal Court.“King Salman has completed medical examinations that were conducted at the Royal Clinics of Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Sunday. He was diagnosed with lung infection, and the medical team decided to carry out a treatment program, consisting of antibiotics until the recovery of...

UAE following with deep concern media reports regarding helicopter crash carrying Iranian president, his accompanying delegation

ABU DHABI, 19th May, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE is following with deep concern media reports on the tragic accident of the helicopter carrying the Hon. Dr Ebrahim Raisi, President of Iran, His Excellency Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and a number of officials.In a statement, Saif Mohamed Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressed his sincere wishes of success to the search and rescue operation, and...

'Plane crash leaves no survivors': Leila Abdel Latif predictions resurface after Iranian president incident

ALBAWABA - "The fall of a plane will not spare anyone" Lebanese astrologer Leila Abdel Latif's prediction has been circulating again at the beginning of this year after the crash of the Iranian president's helicopter.However, this time Leila Abdel Latif's prediction faced severe criticism because it was too general and did not specify the individuals on the plane or their importance. Most activists believe that this is just a prediction that...

Saudi offers Iran 'any assistance' needed in Raisi helicopter search

Iranian rescue teams are scouring a fog-shrouded mountainside after an accident happened to the helicopter transporting Iranian president

Sahab governorate pioneers sustainable development, municipal reform

AMMAN — Sahab Mayor Abbas Maharma highlighted that Sahab governorate aims to broadens its scope in order to achieve its municipal objectives and transformative changes.In a recent interview with The Jordan Times, Maharma emphasised that the reform process begins with the adoption of a sustainable municipal vision, adding that a mayor today is considered to be the head of a “community government”.Located 16 kilometres southeast of the capital...

Ancient Petra: Unearthing latest archaeological findings

AMMAN — At the lecture “New important archaeological result in the downtown Petra”, Laurent Tholbecq from the Université Libre of Brussels, explained how the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom Petra transformed into a Roman provincial town after the annexation in 106AD.The presentation was held at Beit Yaish in Jabal Luweibdeh and the French institute of the Near East, Ifpo, organised the event on Wednesday with the Amman office of ICOMOS.“The...

Kuwait to Buy 500MW of Power Through GCC Interconnection Authority

Kuwait on Sunday signed contracts to buy 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity through the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) to avoid summer blackouts.The contracts are for 300 MW from Oman and 200 MW from Qatar, the electricity ministry's acting undersecretary, Haitham Al-Ali, told reporters at the signing event, adding that the contracts would last from June 1 to Aug. 31.Al-Ali explained that the contracts were signed...