Dubai: The Middle East is lining up more than $100 billion a year in strategic investment by 2026, spanning oil and gas, renewables, healthcare, digital infrastructure and manufacturing, according to a new outlook from Grand View Research. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia suspended access to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok over AI-generated explicit content, the country's tech regulator said on Sunday. The decision follows global backlash after it emerged that Grok's image creation feature allowed users to abuse pictures of women and children using s»»»

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized the importance of transatlantic relations on Sunday as he ​left for a trip to Washington that takes place at a delicate time due to tensions over US interests in Greenland and Venezuela. "Never before has it been so crucial to ‌invest in ‌the trans»»»

Dubai: The Golden Globe Awards return on Monday morning, marking one of the most important moments in the global film and television awards season, just weeks before Oscar nominations are announced. Where to watch the Golden GlobesIn the United States, the Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast live»»»

Lebanon will next week witness a notable flurry of visits by foreign envoys, media reports said. Among the envoys will be French special presidential envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian and Saudi envoy Prince Yazid bin Farhan. According to the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper, the French and Saudi envoys w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Amir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, QatarEnergy will host the 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026) in Qatar, the Home of LNG. From February 2 – 5, 2026, the iconic Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC»»»

New Delhi: Large parts of India continued to reel under severe winter conditions on Sunday, with cold wave and dense fog disrupting daily life across the north, while central and eastern regions experienced contrasting weather patterns ranging from biting cold to brief respite, according to the Ind»»»

Somnath (Gujarat) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the repeated attacks by foreign invaders on the Somnath Temple, and said that the story of the sacred shrine should not be confined to episodes of destruction alone, but should also be remembered for the courage, sacrifice and determ»»»

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that Samoa will open an embassy in Jerusalem this year, a rare move as most foreign diplomatic missions to Israel are located in Tel Aviv. Samoa will become the eighth country to open its mission in Jerusalem, and the third from the Pacific region»»»

Dubai: As mid-January arrives, the UAE is entering the coldest phase of its winter with the onset of the Shabat season, which lasts for 26 days until February 10. This period is known for marking the peak of winter chill across the region. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical So»»»

Timber production in Bulgaria in 2025 has fallen to record lows, according to the latest figures released by the Executive Forestry Agency (EFA). The Branch Chamber of the Woodworking and Furniture Industry (BKDMP) reports that only 80% of the timber planned for transportation from temporary storag»»»

Dubai: The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired a surface-to-air missile during a major naval exercise in the North Arabian Sea, demonstrating its growing conventional and unmanned warfare capabilities in line with evolving maritime combat doctrines, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.»»»

Authorities have issued an urgent weather warning as conditions are expected to worsen from Sunday afternoon, bringing a wave of cold, strong north winds and widespread snowfall. Snowfall is forecast in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, as well as in parts of northern Greece, including Easter»»»

New Delhi: A 44-year-old woman who was the main witness in her husband’s 2023 murder case was shot dead at point-blank range in northwest Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh on Saturday, in what police suspect was a targeted killing aimed at weakening the ongoing trial. The victim, Rachna Yadav, president of the»»»

If Bulgarians want Bulgaria to become a rich, fair, and European country, they must go out and vote, giving a clear mandate to one party to govern, Continue the Change (CC) Chair Assen Vassilev told Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. "We have tried coalitions in all kinds of formats and have seen »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) announced on Sunday, that local banks will be closed on Sunday, January 18, in observance of Israa and Miraj. KBA Deputy Secretary General Shaikha Al-Essa said in a press statement that banks will resume work on Monday, the 19th of Jan, »»»

BERLIN, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The German government reiterated on Sunday its refusal to interfere in the affairs of Denmark and its autonomous territory, Greenland, stressing the importance of respecting international law and the sovereignty of nations over their territories.German Vice-Chancellor and F»»»

Dubai: Veteran Syrian actor Ahmad Melli passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 80, following a sudden health crisis that required his admission to the intensive care unit at the National Hospital in Damascus, according to Syria’s Al Watan newspaper. Born in Damascus in 1949 to a Kurdish family»»»

Tunis, January 11, 2025 (TAP) – The Institution for Agricultural Research and Higher Education (IRESA) has signed a partnership agreement with the social entrepreneurship organization Enactus Tunisia, aimed at linking scientific research,...»»»

Dubai Police have marked three decades of institutionalised human rights work, underscored by measurable outcomes that place people at the heart of policing. Over this period, the force handled 24,874 cases and restored Dh68.7 million in rights and entitlements, reflecting a sustained, results-driv»»»

Brisbane, Australia: Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev warmed up for an assault on this year's opening Grand Slam in perfect fashion by winning the Brisbane International final on Sunday. The Russian world number 13 was too strong for American Brandon Nakashima and ran out a 6-2,»»»

The Bulgarian tourism sector is undergoing a crucial transformation, driven by the country's integration into the Eurozone and the Schengen Area, according to experts from the Department of Tourism Economics at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Prof. Elena Velikova and Assoc. Pro»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The "Al-Salhiya Fine Arts Forum" kicked off Sunday in Kuwait, organized in cooperation between the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, the Arab Media Forum, and the Al-Salhiya Complex. The event features 23 Kuwaiti artists displaying 51 paintings and artworks an»»»

Citizens protested in front of Sofia City Hall on Sunday over the ongoing problem with waste collection in the capital. The protest was organized on Facebook by Mariyan Tashev under the slogan "Let's throw the garbage out on Moskovska Street 33." Sofia Municipality told BTA that the protest had bee»»»

Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, leader of the Shiite National Current, has offered what amounts to an amnesty to a group of former followers who had broken away from his movement and joined armed factions, most of which have strained relations with him. The majority of leaders and fighters in the Sh»»»

Egypt has signed renewable energy deals worth a combined $1.8 billion, state TV reported on Sunday. Among the deals were contracts with Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec and China's Sungrow. Egypt hopes to have renewable energy reach 42% of its electricity generation mix by 2030, but offi»»»

The SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will be cut short and the astronauts will return to Earth ahead of schedule, as one of them needs medical care, NASA Director Jared Isaacman has announced. The four-person team has been conducting research aboard the ISS since Augu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces, H. E. Lt. Gen. (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Mannai, met with Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, H. E. Gen. Fabien Mandon. During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of joint military cooperation and ways to further develop them a»»»

GERB-UDF will return the cabinet-forming mandate unfulfilled upon receiving it from the head of State to save time and hold elections sooner, MP Delyan Dobrev told Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. The President is expected to hand the mandate to the biggest parliamentary group on January 12. Dob»»»

Dubai: Ethiopia has officially begun construction of what will be Africa’s largest airport, a $12.5 billion project aimed at transforming the country into a major global aviation hub by 2030, local media reported. The project, led by Ethiopian Airlines, is being built in Bishoftu, about 45 kilometr»»»

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stated on Saturday that the government is moving forward with the development of clean and renewable energy sectors. Speaking at the opening of the Iraq Energy Exhibition and Conference, al-Sudani said Iraq has made significant progress in capturing ass»»»

The head of Arab Americans for Peace and a mediator on Gaza, Bishara Bahbah, said on Saturday that information he has received indicates US President Donald Trump will announce a “Board of Peace” overseeing a transitional administration for the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Jan. 13, followed a day or two »»»

The Sustainable Schools Initiative of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has received a 7-star rating, the highest distinction for excellence, at the 11th cycle of the International Best Practice Competition organized by the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research (COER) in New Zealand.»»»

New York: The future of the Chrysler Building, a unique monument to art deco architecture on the Manhattan skyline, remains in limbo as it awaits a possible sale. The building, affixed with gargoyles, stainless steel design nods to early Chrysler vehicles and a celebrated crown and needle top, has »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Shura Council, will on Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14, host the 298th session of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The meeting is part of Shura Council's ongoing support for multilateral parliamentary w»»»

Beverly Hills, United States: Hollywood's A-listers are set to hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, with the politically charged "One Battle After Another" expected to solidify its status as the film to beat this awards season. With nine nominations, "One Battle" appears a lock to ta»»»

One of the largest and oldest icebergs ever tracked by scientists has turned blue and is “on the verge of complete disintegration,” NASA said on Thursday. A23a, a massive wall of ice that was once twice the size of Rhode Island, is drenched in blue meltwater as it drifts in the South Atlantic off t»»»

Bulgaria has registered its first case of counterfeit euro banknotes, highlighting the challenges posed by the new currency, which remains unfamiliar to many. Some of the fake notes are of relatively high quality, making them difficult to identify, warns currency dealer Tavex. Using or circulating »»»

At least eight people, including a newly-wed couple, were killed and 12 others injured in a devastating explosion at a house in Islamabad on Sunday, officials confirmed. The blast, believed to have been caused by a gas leak, occurred shortly after a wedding reception in the city’s Sector G-7/2. Aut»»»

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that his party supports US President Donald Trump's claims to Greenland, according to a report from the party's press center on Sunday. “Why is Donald Trump’s desire to annex Greenland good news for Bulgaria? Because it weakens the main enemy of our count»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi inaugurated Sunday the Nasser Abdulmohsen Al-Saeed Specialized Center for Pediatric Dentistry in the Abdullah Al-Salem area, a leading healthcare facility providing dental care services for children.Dr. Al-Awadhi praised the center's s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Dnepr battlegroup liberated the settlement of Belogorye in the Zaporozhye Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "As a result of decisive actions, units of the Dnepr group of forces liberated the settlement of Belogorye in the Zaporozhye region," the minist»»»

CAIRO, Jan 10 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly Saturday inspected five healthcare projects with a total investment cost surpassing LE 25 billion. In a press conference following field visits to healthcare facilities in Cairo and Giza governorates, Madbouly said that the visit underscores th»»»

Las Vegas: Pendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics show, using cameras and microphones to watch and listen through the day like a vigilant personal assistant. The return of the wearable tech comes about a year after the discontinuation of a Hum»»»

Damascus, Jan. 11 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar said Saturday that Aleppo, with its significant industrial and economic role, will continue to serve as a vital pillar of Syria’s economy and a cornerstone of the country’s recovery and reconstruction. Al-Shaar stressed the mi»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The Legal Advice and Legislation Department launched a specialized training program Sunday for its members in cooperation with the French State Council, focusing on double taxation, taxation authority powers, and the protection of public freedoms.The initiative is part of t»»»

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister has demanded a detailed "explanation" from Seoul over a drone it accused South Korea of flying over its territory, state media reported Sunday. The North alleged on Saturday that a craft crossed from the South Korean border county of Ganghwa »»»

News report by Alaa Al-Huwaijel BAGHDAD, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- As Iraqis await government formation after the November 11 elections, caretaker Prime Minister Mohammad Shia' Al-Sudani imposed rapid austerity measures, prompting mixed reactions and conflicting economic assessments, despite Iraq holding th»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s oldest known man, Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, has died at the age of 142, according to local reports. Funeral prayers were held in Dhahran Al Janoub, in the southern region of the Kingdom, before he was buried in his home village of Al Rashid. Also ReadAlso Read: Voi»»»