Gulf News 11m

Real story behind $3b Emirates Air Hotel in Dubai with A380 atop 580m tower

Dubai: A spectacular video showing Emirates airline's proposed “Dubai Air Hotel” featuring a full-scale Airbus A380 mounted atop a 580m, 125-storey tower has taken the internet by storm, amassing over 36 million views and sparking widespread excitement and news reports. The video shows a futuristic»»»

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Gulf News 28m

How AI is changing jobs in the UAE, pressuring businesses, workers

Dubai: AI is no longer a future promise in the UAE. It is already shaping how people work, how companies invest, and how residents think about their careers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Two recent reports — from enterprise technology firm Kyndryl and consulting gia»»»

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RT 39m

Reuters spreads lies and propaganda to prolong Ukraine conflict – Tulsi Gabbard

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has accused European NATO states of trying to pull Washington into a direct confrontation with Russia and slammed Reuters for “fomenting hysteria” in order to sell war. Russia has consistently rejected claims that it plans to attack EU countries, d»»»

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BBC 41m

Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope

While some West African nations are choosing to cement old ties with France and others cultivate a new relationship with Russia, one country is trying to have the best of both worlds. As the 7 December attempted military coup in Benin collapsed, the rebels' leader, Lt Col Pascal Tigri, made his dis»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwait Amb. to Malaysia underlines importance of investing in Kuwaiti diplomats

By Abdullah Bugis KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Ambassador to Malaysia Rashed Al-Saleh affirmed Saturday that investing in Kuwaiti diplomats represents a fundamental pillar of Kuwait's foreign policy.Ambassador Al-Saleh made the statement to KUNA after the conclusion of a training program »»»

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This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom

On a winter morning in 2022 Raphael Wong and Figo Chan walked into Hong Kong's Stanley prison to meet Jimmy Lai, the media billionaire who had been arrested two years before and was awaiting trial charged with national security offences. They had all been part of the turbulent protests that had roc»»»

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Jordan Times 3h

Japan sets $19b business target in Central Asia

TOKYO — Japan unveiled a five-year goal on Saturday for business projects totalling $19 billion in Central Asia as Tokyo vies for influence in the resource-rich region.The announcement came after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hosted an inaugural summit with the leaders of five Central Asia nations »»»

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Volatile Oracle shares a proxy for Wall Street's AI jitters

WASHINGTON, United States — For a reading of Wall Street's shifting mood on the artificial intelligence investment boom, take a look at the daily fluctuations of Oracle stock, analysts say.Shares of the software giant slumped more than five per cent Wednesday following a news report of financing tr»»»

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France24 3h

Key takeaways from the Justice Department release of thousands of Epstein files

The US Justice Department on Friday released a tranche of files related to convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein in accordance with a congressional mandate. The partial disclosure has already drawn criticism from lawmakers and victims’ advocates, who cite the wholesale redaction of some pages and »»»

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France24 3h

MAGA civil war steals the spotlight at 'AmericaFest' conference

AmericaFest, the first major Turning Point USA conference since the murder of its founder Charlie Kirk, took place in Phoenix on Thursday – but instead of showing unity, it exposed sharp rifts within the MAGA movement over anti-Semitism, leadership, and its post-Trump future. The first major g»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Haaland’s brace as City down West Ham 3-0

PA Media/DPA London Erling Haaland scored two goals and made another as Manchester City underlined their growing Premier League title credentials with a comfortable 3-0 victory over West Ham on Saturday. The prolific Norwegian was on target after just five minutes of a one-sided encounter at the Et»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

PM: Qatar charts path to diversified economy

Continued from page 1 This builds upon the over $240 billion in economic deals secured during President Trump’s visit to Qatar in May. The PM affirmed that as Qatar charts a path to a diversified economy driven by technology, innovation, and knowledge, its deep investment partnership with the US ha»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

‘Hour and Hour’ programme marks National Day ’26 with cultural event

Tribune News Network Doha The ‘Hour and Hour’ programme organised a celebration on Friday at Lusail Boulevard to mark Qatar National Day, under the slogan ‘Our Identity Lies in Our Heritage’. The event highlighted Qatari heritage and culture, embodied the spirit of national identity, and featured a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Skills Development Centre celebrates 23 years of excellence in Qatar

Satyendra Pathak Doha The Skills Development Centre (SDC), established in 2002 with the vision of making fine arts and performing arts accessible to all in Qatar, celebrated its 23rd anniversary with a weeklong festival titled Spectrum – 2025, starting December 1. Over more than two decades, SDC ha»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Seminar series offers students guidance on career paths

Tribune News Network Doha Health professionals shared their career journeys with foundation and pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) during the fall edition of the college’s Medical Career Seminar series. The series featured presentations and talks from Dr. Javaid Sheikh, de»»»

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UPI 5h

Tourists will pay to visit Rome’s Trevi Fountain in 2026 - UPI.com

Rome will charge a fee for most tourists who want to visit the city's popular Trevi Fountain on February 1, city officials announced. File Photo by G20/UPI | License Photo Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Most tourists visiting Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain will have to pay a modest fee starting Feb. 1, but locals »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Minister of Interior Meets German Counterpart

Doha: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met with Federal Minister of the Interior of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Alexander Dobrindt. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral security coopera»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Sri Lanka enters public 5G era with commercial launch

Colombo: Sri Lanka has entered the public phase of 5G mobile connectivity with the launch of commercial 5G services by Dialog Axiata PLC and Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel (SLT-Mobitel), the country's two major telecommunications providers. SLT-Mobitel launched the service on Friday at One Galle Face Ma»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Blue Origin sends 1st wheelchair user into space

New York: US space technology company Blue Origin on Saturday launched a wheelchair user into space, marking a historic first. The New Shepard Mission NS-37 lifted off from Launch Site One in West Texas at 816 a.m. Central Standard Time (1416 GMT) with a six-person crew. Among them is Michaela Bent»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai transport update: Intercity bus services to Sharjah, Ajman resume

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that intercity bus services to and from Sharjah and Ajman have resumed. In an Instagram post, the authority said the move will allow passengers to continue their journeys safely and smoothly through the inter-emirate public transport netw»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Doha to host AWF Executive, Electoral meetings on Sunday

Doha: Doha will host the Executive Office Meeting of the Arab Weightlifting Federation (AWF) on Sunday, followed by its electoral meeting, on the margins of the Qatar Weightlifting Federation's (QWF) concomitant hosting of three international, Arab, and Asian championships until Dec. 27, 2025. The »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Nearly 300,000 visitors as Darb Al Saai events conclude

DOHA:This evening, the events organised by the Ministry of Culture to celebrate the country's National Day concluded after 11 days at the Darb Al Saai site in Umm Salal. The National Day events organising committee announced that Darb Al Saai witnessed a large public turnout, reaching approximately»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Department of Meteorology warns strong wind and high sea tonight

Doha: Weather, inshore, until 6am on Sunday will be cold and scattered clouds with chance of light rain at places, hazy by late night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, it will be partly cloudy with chance of scattered rain at northern area thundery at times,»»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

CIB-Egypt reinforces commitment to developing banking capabilities across Africa

Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB), the largest private-sector bank in Egypt, continues to play a leading role in advancing banking capabilities across the African continent, marking the graduation of the third cohort of the East Africa Banking Credit Programme. The milestone reflects CIB’»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Dh30 million UAE Lottery: Winning numbers announced – check your numbers

The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day Draw No. 251220, held on Saturday, saw three winners each take home Dh100,000 under the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID cash prize category. The winning numbers from the Days set were set were 15, 17, 24, 6, 27 and 18, while the winning number from the Months set was 8. The L»»»

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Gulf News 9h

UAE supports US call: Immediate ceasefire in Sudan urged for humanitarian aid

Abu Dhabi: The UAE on Saturday welcomed renewed calls by the United States for an immediate halt to fighting in Sudan, stressing the urgency of easing a conflict that has pushed millions into displacement and deepened one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al »»»

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24 News Agency 9h

Official visit of President of Kyrgyzstan to Japan concludes - | 24.KG

The official visit of President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov to Japan, which took place on December 18–20, has concluded, the presidential press service reported. According to the press service, on December 18 the head of state met with Emperor of Japan Naruhito. During the meeting, issues »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 9h

Holiday shop closures in Hungary: Here's what you need to know

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France24 9h

Pakistan sentences ex-PM Imran Khan and wife to another 17 years in prison for corruption

A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison after it found them guilty of corruption over the selling of expensive gifts they were given while in office. Khan has been in prison since 2023 on multiple corruption convictions»»»

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24 News Agency 10h

President of Kyrgyzstan holds talks with Prime Minister of Japan - | 24.KG

During his official visit to Japan, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov held talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo. According to the presidential press service, they discussed deepening bilateral cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres, incr»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Dubai Police alert: Beware of scams and protect your information

It may be getting tougher to spot conmen, especially in the digital era, but Dubai Police is quick to point out ways to be vigilant. Its most recent advice has been to be wary of people claiming to be from banks or official entities and asking for an OTP. “Remember that banks and official entities »»»

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Gulf News 10h

Heavy rain continues in UAE: Waterlogged streets and flowing wadis

Dubai: Northern parts of the UAE are facing heavy rainfall, leading to significant waterlogging in streets and low-lying areas. The persistent showers have also created natural waterfalls in some regions, turning wadi beds and rocky slopes into temporary cascades. Also Read: UAE: Will it rain tomor»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Death toll from Israeli offensive on Gaza rises to 70,925

Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 70,925 in addition to 171,185 wounded. The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip stated in a statement today that 13 martyrs arrived at Gaza Strip hospitals in the past 24 hours, along with 20 wound»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Copper’s outlook remains supported by strong structural forces: QNB

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) confirmed that copper is currently entering a clearly defined phase of structural transformation in global commodity markets. In its weekly commentary, QNB noted that despite cyclical volatility and macroeconomic pressures, the metal remains attractively valued in re»»»

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Gulf News 11h

UAE: Will it rain tomorrow?

Abu Dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast generally partly cloudy conditions across the UAE tomorrow, with low clouds expected to form over islands and parts of the coastal and western regions, alongside a chance of light rainfall. In its daily weather bulletin, the centre said tem»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Musk Wins Appeal that Restores 2018 Tesla Pay Deal Now Worth about $139 Billion

Elon Musk's 2018 pay package from Tesla, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware ​Supreme Court on Friday, nearly two years after a lower court struck down the compensation deal as "unfathomable." The ruling overturns a decision that had prompted a furious backlash from Musk and damage»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

Qatar, US affirm importance of established strategic partnership, continued cooperation on various issues of common interest

WASHINGTON: The following text was issued by the governments of the State of Qatar and the United States of America: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HESheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani,and Secretary of State of the United States of AmericaHE Marco Rubio held the sev»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum launches program to connect art, learning

Doha, Qatar: Lawh Wa Qalam: Maqbool Fida Husain Museum, established by Qatar Foundation, has launched a Learning and Outreach Program, beginning a new phase of educational programming following the museum's recent opening to the public. The Learning and Outreach Program will run from December 21-31»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

NHRC Chairperson warns of severe deterioration in humanitarian conditions in Gaza, West Bank

Jeddah: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and a member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Ba»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Ramadan countdown begins as Rajab crescent spotted

Abu Dhabi: The crescent moon of Rajab, the seventh month in the Hijri calendar and one of Islam’s four sacred months, has been successfully sighted in Abu Dhabi, confirming Sunday as the first day of the month. Rajab holds particular significance for Muslims as it marks the beginning of the final s»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Qatar, US issue joint statement on seventh strategic dialogue 

Washington: The following text was issued by the governments of the State of Qatar and the United States of America: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and HE Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America, held t»»»

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Al Awsat 12h

Some Animals Have Evolved Extreme Ways to Sleep in Precarious Environments

Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and even jellyfish sleep. Sleep is universal “even though it’s actually very risky,” said Paul-Antoine Libourel, a researcher at the Neuroscience Research Center of Lyon in France»»»

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Al Awsat 12h

Everything about Christmas, and How it Has Evolved into a Global Holiday

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the acts of kindness of a fourth-century Christian saint? And have you heard about the modern-day Japan»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Sharjah honour: Dr Al Hosani recognised for pioneering cancer research

Sharjah: Lieutenant Dr Faisal Hassan Al Hosani has been honoured for his outstanding scientific and research contributions in the field of cancer studies, following the completion of a distinguished doctoral research project addressing a rare and advanced topic in molecular medicine. Major General »»»

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Kuna 12h

Kuwait higher education min. addresses blessings to the Amir on 2nd anni.

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Nader Al-Jalal has addressed felicitations and blessings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of his ascension to power.The minister, in a statement to KUNA, said»»»

Gulf News 12h

UAE cybersecurity boost: 5,000 Emiratis join private sector to combat threats

Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, announced that the strategic directions of the UAE Government have contributed to the appointment of approximately 5,000 Emirati men and women in the private sector in the fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. This»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE winter travel alert: Dubai Airports shares 7 key rules passengers must follow when carrying power banks

As the winter travel season peaks, Dubai Airport has reminded passengers about flying safely with lithium-powered devices, reposting the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) safety campaign. The reminder comes as Emirates and flydubai updated their power bank policies in October. Also R»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12h

Outgoing Transport Minister Defends Rail Transport Tender as Mandatory NRRP Reform, Rejects CC-DB Criticism

Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Transport and Communications Minister Grozdan Karadjov rejected criticism from the Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition regarding the procedure for awarding the public service contract for passenger rail transport. He stressed that the tender »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 12h

BREAKING: Teen girl stabbed outside Budapest nightclub in shocking early-morning attack

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The Peninsula 13h

Final preparations for FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships announced

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organizing Committee of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships today announced the final organizational preparations ahead of the tournament's kickoff, which will be hosted by Qatar University at the Sports and Events Complex from December 25 to 31. Speaking at a »»»

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