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DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways Group reported a net profit of QAR 7.08bn (US$1.94bn) for the 2025/26 financial year, as the airline expanded capacity, strengthened cargo dominance and invested heavily in future fleet growth despite global economic uncertainty and...

With the Day of Arafah just six days away, Saudi Arabia is now running full-scale operations to receive what could be the largest Hajj gathering since the pandemic — deploying artificial intelligence, a 300 km/h rail network, and more...

DUBAI- A recent court case in the UAE is a reminder that sharing someone's photo on social media — even that of a family member — without their consent can land you in serious legal trouble. What happened? A 27-year-old Indian...

DUBAI- Dubai will begin testing drone delivery services at selected public parks and beaches later this year under a new partnership between Dubai Municipality and Keeta Drone, officials said.The initiative aims to introduce aerial delivery routes for food, beverages...

DUBAI — UAE Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri conducted an inspection tour of the Dubai Gold Souq to review traders’ compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and counter-terror financing frameworks governing the country’s gold sector. The visit...

MAKKAH — The journey of Hajj transport has evolved into a sweeping story of mobility, faith, and technology, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s long-term transformation of pilgrimage logistics. In Makkah, where millions converge annually, pilgrimage once depended on camel caravans crossing vast...

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — Thumbay Group on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the Thumbay Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital at Sharjah Healthcare City, a 120-bed facility dedicated to psychiatric care, neuro-rehabilitation and addiction recovery. The 110,000-square-foot hospital is expected...