Old Doha Port announces launch of maritime transport service for upcoming events
Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port announced the launch of its maritime transport service for all its upcoming events, following the remarkable success it achieved during the Qatar Boat Show 2025. In a statement, the port confirmed that this initiative is part of a series of projects and programs aimed at »»»
Umm Ramool warehouse fire contained in under 40 minutes by Dubai Civil Defence
Dubai: Dubai Civil Defence teams swiftly brought under control a fire that erupted in a cluster of warehouses in the Umm Ramool area on Monday, preventing the blaze from spreading. The fire was contained by responding units in less than 40 minutes following their arrival at the site. According to a»»»
Dacic: Serbia-UAE police cooperation excellent
MARRAKESH - Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic met on Monday with Interpol Governance Committee President Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi on the sidelines of the Interpol General Assembly session in Marrakesh. Al Marzouqi is also director general of the International Affairs Bureau at the UAE Interior M»»»
Israeli Military Sacks Several Generals Over October 7 Attack
Israel's military announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary actions against several other senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 assault by Hamas, the deadliest attack in the country's history. The move comes two weeks after Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir»»»
Serbian economy has shown resilience to recent shocks - World Bank report
BELGRADE - The Serbian economy has shown resilience to recent shocks thanks to a prudent fiscal policy and efforts to reduce public debt, says a new World Bank report, released on Monday. "Growth has been supported by consumption, investment, rising labour force participation, and low unemployment.»»»
Thousands Mourn Hezbollah Commander Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Thousands of people on Monday attended the funeral organized by the Hezbollah group for its top military commander, a day after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut. Hezbollah supporters walked by Haytham Tabtabai’s coffin, draped in the group’s yellow flag, as it wa»»»
The General Authority of Civil Aviation signs the final concession agreements for the investment in the development and operations of Damascus International Airport with an international consortium led by Qatar’s UCC Holding
Damascus, Syria: The General Authority of Civil Aviation in the Syrian Arab Republic signed the final concession contracts related to investment in the development, expansion, construction, and operation of Damascus International Airport with an international consortium led by UCC Holding through i»»»
UAE President chairs ADNOC board meeting at Habshan Complex
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presided over the annual meeting of the ADNOC Board of Directors at the Habshan complex in Abu Dhabi, a strategic hub for the company’s onshore operations which includes one of the world’s largest gas processing facilities. Th»»»
Tunisia at forefront of hotel-sector growth in Africa, says TTW magazine
Tunis, Nov 24 (TAP) – Tunisia has joined Egypt, Gambia, and Tanzania at the forefront of hotel-sector growth in Africa, a trend that has boosted continental tourism thanks to new developments and high-quality travel offerings.According to a report...»»»
Qatar Media Corporation unveils 'Media Encyclopedia'
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Media Corporation on Monday officially unveiled its pioneering Arab initiative, the “Media Encyclopedia,” during a ceremony held at the Sanad-Doha Club in Msheireb – Heart of Doha. The event was attended by HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani, CEO of Qatar Medi»»»
Ancient map reveals secrets hidden for 3,000 years
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Kohl's promotes interim CEO Michael Bender to permanent role - UPI.com
A Kohl's department store pictured April 2020 in Alameda, Calif. On Wednesday, the Wisconsin-headquartered company's named interim CEO Michael Bender its third chief executive in a three year period in a unanimous move effective Sunday. File Photo by John G. Mabanglo/EPA Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Khol's on »»»
Naryn receives new buses and specialized equipment for municipal services - | 24.KG
During a working visit to Naryn region, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected specialized equipment purchased for municipal and city services, as well as new buses. The Cabinet’s press service reported. Today, the keys to 11 buses and 10 units of specialize»»»
Former British PM David Cameron treated for prostate cancer - UPI.com
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron announced that he has been treated for prostate cancer. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Former British Prime Minister David Cameron announced that he has early-stage prostate cancer, and called for more screenings in the c»»»
Dubai breaks tourism record with 15.7 million visitors
Dubai: Dubai welcomed a record 15.7 million international visitors between January and October 2025, according to the latest tourism performance data from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figure represents a 5 per c»»»
Dacic, Hammouchi discuss Serbia-Morocco police cooperation
MARRAKESH - Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said on Monday he had had a very good meeting with the head of Morocco's General Directorate for National Security Abdellatif Hammouchi on the sidelines of the 93rd Interpol General Assembly session in Marrakesh. In an Instagram post, Dacic wrote th»»»
Your 2026 holiday plans just got cheaper with Etihad’s 35% off White Friday fares
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is giving UAE travellers a head start on their 2026 getaways with a major White Friday sale offering up to 35 per cent off airfares. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi-based national carrier launched the week-long offer on Sunday, i»»»
QNB issues Qatar's first native digital bond in $US 500m landmark deal
Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has completed the country's first-ever native digital bond issuance, raising USD 500 million in what is being described as the largest transaction of its kind by a financial institution in the Middle East and Africa. The three-year floating-rate bond was issued throu»»»
Putin Expected to Pay State Visit to Kyrgyzstan on Nov. 25-27 - Kyrgyz President Office
BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan on November 25-27, the administration of the Kyrgyz President said on Monday. "Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on November 25-26-27. The visit will take»»»
Illinois police capture Morgan Geyser after she cut off monitoring bracelet - UPI.com
The Madison Police Department on Sunday released a recent image of Geyser, captured on security video in the past month, as they looked for the woman. Photo courtesy of Madison Police Department/Facebook Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Police in Illinois said they captured Morgan Geyser, one of the two people who»»»
Asirom launches the biggest discount of the year on home insurance: 50% discount on Black Friday
Extended home protection at half price The “My Home” insurance complements the basic coverage provided by the mandatory PAD policy and offers customers comprehensive protection against major risks: “Meșter la tine acasă” — rapid technical assistance, included in the policy A central element of Asir»»»
Bulgaria Sets New Business Trip Allowances Ahead of Euro Adoption
Bulgaria plans to adjust daily allowances for business trips ahead of the euro adoption on January 1, 2026. According to a Draft Decree from the Council of Ministers, submitted by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy (MLSP), the new rates will be 22 euros per day for trips involving an overnight»»»
Shura Council discusses draft State Budget 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council convened Monday at its headquarters and commended the visit of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Republic of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of South Africa, alongside his participation in the G20 Summit 2025 in Johannes»»»
Her Highness meets First Lady of Costa Rica
Doha, Qatar: HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, met Monday with HE First Lady of the Republic of Costa Rica Signe Zeikate on the sidelines of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2025. During the meeting, the two partie»»»
No queues, no calls: Abu Dhabi launches region’s first fully automated Power of Attorney service
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has launched the region’s first fully automated Power of Attorney (PoA) issuance service through its digital Notary platform, marking a major step in the emirate’s digital transformation efforts. The new feature allows users to issue PoAs instantl»»»
Her Highness meets Wife of Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic
Doha, Qatar: HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, met Monday with Wife of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic HE Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis, on the sidelines of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2025. During t»»»
SGS Group strengthens global portfolio with two strategic acquisitions in areas of carbon emissions and digital trust solutions
Acquisition of French company Sami SGS has acquired a majority stake in Sami, a French start-up offering an integrated platform for carbon accounting, ESG services and consulting. Sami has a portfolio of over 1,500 corporate clients and a team of approximately 45 experts who will become SGS employe»»»
Tristar Group launches region’s first hybrid barge
The Tristar Group has added a biofuel-electric bunkering barge to its fleet – the first of its kind in the region, and a pioneering example of sustainable maritime operations. The new vessel is operational in the Port of Fujairah and has been time-chartered by TotalEnergies Marketing Middle East. E»»»
GERB Leader Borissov: Relations Between Bulgaria and China Have Deep Historical Roots
Relations between Bulgaria and China have deep historical roots and are based on mutual respect, trust and long-standing friendship wrote GERB leader Boyko Borissov on Facebook on Monday. He added that Bulgaria was the second country in the world to diplomatically recognize the People's Republic of»»»
Mumbai to go ‘traffic-free’ in three years as MMRDA plans 70-km tunnels
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced an ambitious three-year plan to make Mumbai “traffic-free,” backed by a sweeping network of underground tunnels, parallel roads and high-speed corridors designed to ease the city’s crippling congestion. The push coincides with the M»»»
11,000 students from Kyrgyzstan study in Russia - | 24.KG
More than 11,000 students from Kyrgyzstan are studying in Russia. Albert Zulkharneev, head of the Rossotrudnichestvo office in the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a briefing. According to him, about half of them are studying on a state-funded scholarship, while the rest are self-funded. «Some complet»»»
Syrian Defense Delegation Joins 29th Arab Armed Forces Training Conference
A delegation from the Syrian Ministry of Defense, headed by Major General Abdul Rahman Al-Sarhan, Chief of Training, took part in the 29th session of Arab Armed Forces Training Chiefs, held in the Arab Republic of Egypt. In his opening remarks, Assistant Secretary-General for Arab Affairs and Natio»»»
Media Review: November 24
VARNA MAYOR CASE 24 Chasa has an article on the case of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev who is going to trial for corruption, bribery and malfeasance in office - in what he and his supporters say is a politically-motivated case. The story says that he remains mayor for now after receiving support from »»»
EDB launches first Islamic finance project with Eastcomtrans in Kazakhstan
The Eurasian Development Bank has signed its first Islamic finance agreement, marking a milestone in its efforts to diversify financial instruments and expand regional infrastructure investment, the development bank said in a press release. The General Commodity Murabaha Agreement was signed on Nov»»»
Prime Minister meets Azerbaijan's Minister of Emergency Situations
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, on Monday, November 24, 2025, received HE Kamaladdin Heydarov, Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who is currently visiting the country. During the meetin»»»
MRF - New Beginning to Challenge in Court Expansion of Parking Zones in Sofia
Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning will challenge in court the expansion of paid parking zones and the increase of parking fees in Sofia, the party’s press centre said on Monday. "The actions of Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev and the Sofia Municipal Council are an arrogant demonstra»»»
Why half a million+ TruEstimate reports signal a new era in UAE real estate
Bayut has reached a milestone for its flagship valuation technology, TruEstimate: more than 500,000 digital valuation reports have now been generated since launch, cementing the tool as one of the UAE’s most trusted sources of property intelligence. This reflects a profound shift in consumer behavi»»»
Shura Council commends Amir's visit to several African countries, discusses draft state budget
DOHA: The Shura Council has commended the visit of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Africa last week, and his participation in the G20 2025 Summit in Johannesburg. The Council emphasized that the visit»»»
Bulgaria 2026: Workers Could Lose Nearly Half Their Income to the State Under Planned Fiscal Changes
In 2025, the overall tax and insurance load on labor in Bulgaria reached roughly 42 percent of an employee’s gross salary. This figure combines close to 32 percent in social security contributions, formally split between worker and employer, though effectively borne by the employer, together with t»»»
Fondul Proprietatea expresses support for Bucharest Airports National Company’s BVB listing
Franklin Templeton International Services, Bucharest Branch, as Sole Administrator and Alternative Investment Fund Manager of Fondul Proprietatea, reaffirms its support for the listing of the Bucharest Airports National Company (CNAB) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), which may represent an im»»»
World Bank: Higher productivity would boost GDP, create more and better jobs for countries in Europe and Central Asia
Countries in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) should urgently push to make more efficient use of existing economic assets and invest in the capabilities of its firms and people to unlock faster growth, according to a new World Bank report released today. The report titled TIDES of Change: Igniting Pro»»»
‘Israel’ Heightens Air-Defense Alert, Launches Surprise Drills After Assassination of Hezbollah Commander
The Israeli enemy raised on Monday the alert level of its air-defense system in the north, and launched a surprise drill near the Lebanon border, a day after the assassination of senior Hezbollah commander Haitham Al-Tabtabai. “The army has decided to raise the alert level of the air-defense system»»»
Urban plan to contain construction on Mykonos
The Special Urban Plan for the island of Mykonos is setting considerable restrictions and strict conditions for construction, both in residential and in tourism developments. The requirements are increased for the construction of countryside hoauses from 4,000 to 8,000 square meters and for tourism»»»
US Threatens to Cut All Aid to Ukraine If It Rejects Settlement Deal - Report
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States threatened to cut off all aid to Ukraine if it did not agree to the proposed settlement plan, according to an ABC report citing a Ukrainian official. The cutoff of US aid would encompass the suspension of anti-aircraft missile deliveries, the cessation of intell»»»
EGX Trading Surges as Turnover Triples the 90-Day Average
Egypt’s stock market closed the week of 16–20 November 2025 with a broadly positive tone, as gains recorded across the wider indices helped counter a slight decline in the benchmark EGX30. After beginning the week with a strong jump of 2.54% on Sunday, the index gradually lost momentum and ended Th»»»
Egyptian Steel Unveils EGP 2bn Expansion Plan for 2025–26
FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinCopy URL Egyptian Steel is preparing to roll out an ambitious investment programme valued at nearly EGP 2 billion over the next 18 months, beginning early next year, according to Abdel Fattah Siam, CEO of the company’s Alexandria plant. He told Al Arabiya Business tha»»»
Etihad to deploy A380 superjumbo to a top Asian route from June 2026
Abu Dhabi: UAE's national carrier, Etihad Airways, announced Monday plans to deploy its superjumbo Airbus A380 to Tokyo starting June 16 next year. The double-deck aircraft will operate between Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Narita International Airport just in time for the peak summe»»»
Israeli army sacks several generals over October 7 attack
Israel's military announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary actions against several other senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 assault by Hamas, the deadliest attack in Israel's history. The move comes two weeks after the military's chief Eyal Zamir called»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.2941
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.2941 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m and down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and by 0.2 pct relati»»»
Israeli Military to Sack Several Generals Over October 7 Attack
Israel's military announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary actions against several other senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 assault by Hamas, the deadliest attack in the country's history. The move comes two weeks after the military's chief Eyal Zamir c»»»