An exhibition at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre will mark the 115th birth anniversary of actor Petar Vasilev. The exhibition will open on October 19, his daughter Rumyana Vasileva told BTA. "He was a very striking, distinctive actor. He was a great intellectual. Bohemianism was completely foreign »»»

Daiso Japan has Halloween costumes, décor, treats & party essentials for UAE celebrations Halloween is calling, and Daiso Japan, the No.1 Japanese value store in the UAE with 51 stores across the country, is ready for the spooky season with its largest Halloween collection in the UAE. Featuring ove»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail coach Emanuel Mesquita said his side are looking to continue their impressive performances when they face Al Shahania in Week 5 of the Qatar Stars League at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. Lusail have made a strong start to their debut QSL season and are sixth with fi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour 2026-2027 will begin today at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena, with the three-day round featuring show jumping competitions in various categories. The round will open with the amateur competition at 100cm and »»»

Singapore: Max Verstappen’s resurgence in Malaysia will be put to the test just 300 kilometres south at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend, where the Red Bull driver may need to overcome the elements and his own poor record at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. An imperious Verstappen took his first»»»

JERUSALEM/LONDON: British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said on Thursday that the British Consulate General building in East Jerusalem would not close, but would instead be known as a UK Mission, remaining independent, operational and serving the Palestinian people. Israel had ordered the British co»»»

From course choices to overseas study, find answers and advice under one roof Students, parents and graduates exploring university courses, postgraduate qualifications or study-abroad opportunities can meet education providers and get their questions answered at Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi on Octob»»»

Middle East security and bilateral ties highlighted in UAE-Syria discussions Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation, particularly i»»»

Retired legal official revisits investigation, trial, execution nearly three decades later Dubai: A veteran Emirati legal figure who served as a police officer, public prosecutor, judge and later lawyer has offered a rare account of his three-decade journey through the UAE’s criminal justice system»»»

While Anil Kapoor was gracious during Welcome Back shoot in UAE, Nana chat was different Dubai: There was sand flying everywhere. Open your mouth and you risked tasting it in all its glorious grittiness. Helicopters were hovering, Hummers and Land Cruisers were lined up in the desert, and Bollywood»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces arrest dozens of Palestinians during raids in occupied West Bank: Palestinian media 08-10-2026 09:33 AM Latest Ne»»»

Damascus, Oct. 8 (SANA) Syria strongly condemned on Thursday recent Houthi militia attacks targeting vital facilities and civilian sites in Saudi Arabia, including Abha and King Khalid International airports, which left several people dead and others injured. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stars League action returns today after an international football break of almost a month, with Al Shamal and Al Duhail meeting at Al Bayt Stadium in an intriguing Week 5 clash. Third-placed Al Shamal, on eight points, will take on Al Duhail, who have six points and are fifth. De»»»

Doha, Qarae: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted yesterday an Iraqi business delegation headed by Amer Khalaf Alawi, President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce (FICC). Presided over by Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber, a joint Qatari Iraqi business meet»»»

Doha, Qatar: Techno Q is implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) projects for clients in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Lebanon, in the hospitality, food service, and investment and asset management sectors. The company is currently working with a leading hotel in Abha, Saudi Arabia, a major fas»»»

DUBAI: The Pentagon has directed the US military’s Central Command a few days ago to complete preparations for the resumption of large-scale combat operations against Iran, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported, quoting senior American officials. The directive did not include a specific date for la»»»

Safety concerns prompt PAL to suspend Manila-Riyadh services temporarily Philippine Airlines (PAL) has cancelled two flights between Manila and Riyadh as fighting escalates around Saudi Arabia, including attacks claimed by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement on the Saudi capital’s airport. The fla»»»

Retailers in Bulgaria will have to let customers buy food using their own boxes and containers from February 12 next year, instead of requiring store-provided packaging, bTV reported. The change will give consumers the option to bring personal containers, but it will not require everyone to do so. »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has launched a new auto financing offer for 2026, giving customers the opportunity to purchase Toyota and Lexus vehicles at a 0% profit rate. Combining outstanding value with flexible financing, the campaign is part of QIIB’s continued efforts to introduce innovative banking solut»»»

- Five new Toyota and Lexus models debut at Al Abdulghani Motor Show - Three fully electric models introduced, including Toyota’s first fully electric vehicle in Qatar - Four-day showcase brings the new Toyota and Lexus line-up closer to customers in Qatar - Expanded electric offering supports Qata»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s land transport sector recorded 10,447 transactions during the first nine months of 2026, marking an increase of nearly 13% compared with the same period last year. Land Transport Affairs recorded 9,265 transactions during the first nine months of 2025, meaning activity in the c»»»

Saudi-Houthi escalation, tanker attack, uncertainty over Hormuz keep the region on edge The US-Iran war entered another tense phase on Thursday as fighting spread across the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula, with Saudi Arabia striking Houthi targets in Yemen, the Iran-backed group claiming a missile atta»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and a department director at the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party, on Thursday called South Korea's offer of medical equipment to North Korea a provocation and an insult. On Wednesday, South Korean media reported t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is monitoring the EU's militaristic activities in order to prepare appropriate response measures, Vladislav Maslennikov, the chief of the Department of European Issues at the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Sputnik. At a meeting of EU foreign and defense ministers in Brusse»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri held separate meetings with several labour ministers and senior officials participating in the Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility, which was held in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Dialogue was held under the theme “From Comm»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first session on international cooperation and cooperation in multilateral forums was held yesterday via video conference as part of the Strategic Dialogue sessions between Qatar and Belgium. The Qatari side was chaired by Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al-Suwaidi, the Assigned with the du»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani military spokesman Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has confirmed the deployment of his country’s forces to Saudi Arabia under the recently signed Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, saying Pakistani soldiers were discharging duties in the Kingdom in “multiple capabilities and domain»»»

In the UAE, gold prices saw an overnight change of Dh4, 24-karat is back up to Dh498 Dubai: Gold inched up after sliding to a nine-week low on Wednesday. New Middle East tensions stoked inflation worries and traders now expect the Fed to raise rates at least once more in 2026. Gold climbed by as mu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s approach to cybersecurity is built around continuous improvement, collaboration and shared responsibility among government entities, businesses and individuals, said the Director of the Cyber Strategies and Policy Department at the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), Abdulra»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the re-awarding of delayed infrastructure projects, with the remaining eight projects re-awarded to new contractors, in preparation for the resumption of work. This follows the resumption of work on 13 projects since April 2025. As part of»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy, in a consortium with Petrobras, won seven exploration blocks in the 6th Concession Open Acreage Bid Round organized by Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP). The awarded exploration blocks (CE-M-471, CE-M-473, CE-M-475, CE-M-477, CE-M-537, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Recycling factories are emerging as a key pillar of Qatar’s drive to promote environmental sustainability and develop a circular economy, with growing private-sector participation helping transform waste into valuable resources. The expansion of recycling industries is particularly evi»»»

Former film producer, now into education, struggles to process Nana Patekar's sudden death For Dubai-based producer Arjun Iyer, who worked with Nana Patekar during the filming of Welcome Back starting 2013, news of the actor's reported death has been particularly difficult to process. “I may yet to»»»

Four-week crackdown uncovers 18kg of gold, 115kg of narcotics and 71 iPhones Mumbai: Customs officers at Mumbai airport seized gold, narcotics, diamonds, luxury watches and other goods worth Rs908.9 million during a four-week crackdown that led to 40 arrests. The operation, conducted between Septem»»»

Capt. Gosalia says Capt. Machchhar’s training and instinct saved 174 passengers Capt. Smit Machchhar’s experience and instinct to prepare for any eventuality helped prevent what could have been an “unimaginable” disaster, a former colleague said. The flydubai captain is credited for helping save th»»»

Katmandu, Nepal: As a new biopic puts the life of mountaineer Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on screen, his son says climate change is transforming the Himalayas and making mountaineering increasingly dangerous. Released on Friday, “Tenzing,” an Apple TV film, recounts the first confirmed ascent to Everest’»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani yesterday honoured 80 teachers from government schools in recognition of their distinguished careers and contributions to education at a ceremony marking World Teachers’ Day. Held under the them»»»

JERUSALEM: Workers removed signs and plaques at the British consulate in East Jerusalem overnight after Israel ordered it shut by Thursday over London's plans to impose sanctions on settlements ​in the West Bank, further damaging strained ties between allies. Reuters journalists saw workers in the »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi militia has destroyed 82 military targets across Yemen in response to recent attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including deadly strikes on airports in Riyadh and Abha, coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said Thursday. »»»

Iran and Oman have agreed on safe passage routes through the Strait of Hormuz and will report this information to an international body, Press TV reported on Thursday, citing Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. On February 28, the United States and Israel began attacking targets in »»»

The White House has directed the US Department of War to prepare options for strikes on Iran ahead of the midterm congressional elections, The Atlantic reported on Wednesday, citing two administration officials. On Tuesday, Trump said that the United Stated had to conclude the conflict with Iran "t»»»

The Saudi-led coalition against Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, said it had launched 82 strikes on Houthi positions in response to attacks on airports in Abha and Riyadh. On Wednesday, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said that three people, all foreigners, wer»»»

From autoimmune disease to sedentary lifestyles, triggers can emerge much earlier When most people hear the word “arthritis,” they instinctively picture an elderly individual dealing with the natural wear and tear of a long life. However, rheumatologists are encountering an entirely different reali»»»

Following a motion by Progressive Bulgaria, Parliament will hear from the Minister of the Interior, Ivan Demerdzhiev, regarding information on malpractice relating to public procurement contracts for the installation of traffic barriers, as well as the available information concerning the channelli»»»

Staff-level deal awaits Executive Board nod as IMF asks Islamabad to end fuel subsidies Dubai: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on October 7 that clears about $1.21 billion (Dh4.44 billion) in new funding. The deal covers the fourth review of the E»»»

Hungary’s Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy has announced the restart of Budapest’s long-delayed Student City (Diákváros) project, which aims to create new student accommodation and affordable housing in the capital. Vitézy said the decision was made at a meeting of the re-established »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), in collaboration with Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW), taking place from October 31 to November 7, 2026. Th»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Office of the Defence Attaché of Indonesia in Doha commemorated the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian National Defence Forces (TNI) with a simple yet meaningful gathering at the Indonesian Embassy in Qatar, bringing together diplomats, embassy staff and members of the Indo»»»

Slow-moving traffic reported on key routes, Emirates Road relatively clear Dubai: Heavy traffic is slowing Thursday morning commutes on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), according to Google Maps. Sheikh Zayed RoadTraffic is backed up from the Ou»»»

Global Food Week showcases diverse dairy trends and rising consumer demand in UAE Abu Dhabi: Walk the aisles of Global Food Week in Abu Dhabi and one thing keeps coming up: dairy. Cheese, butter and cultured products are drawing more attention than ever. Gulf News spoke to a number of exhibitors, a»»»