Teacher of Design Technology - September 2026

Indian firm to pay $275m to settle US Iran sanctions probe

Indian firm to pay $275m to settle US Iran sanctions probe A company owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani will pay $275m to resolve a US investigation into alleged breaches of sanctions on Iran, the Treasury…

Qatar deems recognition of Nakba a key to just, lasting Palestinian peace

The State of Qatar affirmed that recognition of the Nakba is an indispensable foundation for any just, comprehensive, and lasting peaceful solution to the Palestinian issue. This was stated in Qatar's statement…

Pakistan deployed 8,000 troops, Chinese air defence system and warplanes to Saudi Arabia: Report

Pakistan deployed 8,000 troops, Chinese air defence system and warplanes to Saudi Arabia: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 21:40 The US-Israeli war on Iran has put a spotlight on Saudi Arabia’s defence…

PM leads SC board review of Qatar's 2026 events calendar

His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani Monday chaired the first 2026 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and…

Qatar tops Mena ranks in food resilience index

The National Planning Council announced that Qatar ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa in the Resilient Food Systems Index (RFSI) by Economist Impact, reflecting the country’s strong food security…

Arsenal on the brink of title after nervy win over Burnley

Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 to open up a five-point lead at the top. Kai Havertz headed in the only goal but was also lucky to avoid a…

Al-Obaidli wins gold medal in 15-red snooker singles

Team Qatar player Ali al-Obaidli won the gold medal in the 15-red snooker singles competition at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026. Al-Obaidli secured the gold medal after defeating Saudi Arabia’s Ziyad al-Qabbani 3-0 in the…

US: At least one dead in attack at San Diego mosque

US: At least one dead in attack at San Diego mosque Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 21:22 Shooting comes amid a spike in Islamophobic attacks, following the war on Iran An emergency worker stands at the…

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Germany to deploy Patriot air defense system to Türkiye

Germany will send a Patriot air defense unit to Türkiye in the coming weeks, officials said on May 18, as part of a NATO plan to strengthen protection along the alliance’s southeastern flank.

Activists raise alarm over 'flood' of military supplies from India to Israel

Activists raise alarm over 'flood' of military supplies from India to Israel Submitted by Azad Essa on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:39 Activists say six shipments of suspected military-grade steel were making their way to…

UAE and Israel established fund for joint defence acquisition, sources say

UAE and Israel established fund for joint defence acquisition, sources say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 17:33 The emerging partnership between Israel and the UAE puts the Gulf state at odds with its…

Edita doubles net profit in Q1 2026 as revenues climb 35%

Edita Food Industries has reported a strong start to 2026, posting significant growth in revenues and profitability during the first quarter, supported by rising demand, strong volume growth, and improved operational…

Egypt tightens cosmetics licensing with ISO 22716 standards

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, has approved updated licensing requirements for cosmetics factories, aligning national regulations with the international ISO 22716 standard for Good Manufacturing Practices.…

Egypt signs MoU for financing, development of Borg El Arab dry port, logistics zone

Kamel Al-Wazir, Egypt’s Minister of Transport, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Borg El Arab dry port and logistics…

Boosting youth financial literacy is strategic investment to expand markets, drive innovation: FRA chair

Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), said the authority views promoting financial literacy among young people and university students as a strategic investment in the future of the…

Humble PGA champ Rai celebrates English, Indian, Kenyan heritage

Newtown Square, United States, May 18, 2026 (AFP) -Jim SLATER Aaron Rai grew up hardworking and humble in central England, family examples developing the patterns that led to his victory on Sunday at the PGA…

India's Adani to pay $275 mn settlement to US over alleged Iran sanctions violations

One of Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani's companies will pay the United States $275 million to settle a probe into whether it violated Washington's sanctions against Iran, the US Treasury said in a…

Hormuz tanker traffic edges higher after wartime low

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was slightly higher last week, returning to levels in line with the average recorded since the start of the Middle East conflict after hitting a wartime low. A total of 55…

English Premier League clubs accused of sportswashing Israel's atrocities

English Premier League clubs accused of sportswashing Israel's atrocities Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 16:00 War on Want highlights discrimination against staff and corporate complicity of big…