Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, was awarded the Nobel Sustainability Trust Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability, in recognition of Qatar’s global leadership in advancing sustainable development initiatives, promoting smart econom»»»

Sharjah: Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, honoured 680 young winners of the fifth edition of the Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth. The ceremony took place on Sunday evening at Al Badi’ Palace, bringing together »»»

Dubai Police have played a pivotal role in taking down one of Europe’s most dangerous transnational criminal networks, following the arrest of the gang’s leader in the emirate as part of the international operation “Haris.” The operation, conducted in coordination with Europol, Serbia’s Ministry of»»»

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa warned on Saturday that Israel’s effort to establish a demilitarized buffer zone in southern Syria risks pushing the country into a “dangerous place.” Speaking on the sidelines of the Doha Forum, al-Sharaa said US-mediated negotiations with Israel remain underway to»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Bridge Summit 2025 will launch tomorrow, Monday, December 8, in the UAE capital, featuring seven main tracks covering digital content, artificial intelligence, humanitarian media, film production, the creative economy, the future of journalism, and the influence industry. The summit »»»

Supervisory boards of the National Health Insurance Fund and the National Social Security Institute are expected to discuss the draft budgets of the Fund and State Social Security for next year, the Finance Ministry said. The move follows a meeting at the Ministry on December 5, where the trade uni»»»

Abu Dhabi: President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador today inaugurated his country’s embassy in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remo»»»

US President Donald Trump's outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the Ukraine war was "really close" and now depended on resolving two main outstanding issues: the future of Ukraine's Donbas region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 after eight yea»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Crisis and Support Centre at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Philippe Lalliot praised Qatar’s growing global leadership in humanitarian action and mediation, calling its role “distinctive, influential, and irrepressible” during an interview with The »»»

Dubai: It began like any other party night in Goa. Around 1 am on Sunday, nearly a hundred tourists were packed into Birch By Romeo Lane, a flashy island-style nightclub tucked near the backwaters of Arpora. The venue was hosting a much-promoted “Bollywood Banger Night.” A belly dancer swayed to th»»»

Mounting protests across frontline villages in south Lebanon are exposing deep frustration over stalled reconstruction efforts and long-delayed compensation for war damage, delays that have pushed many families to abandon their homes and rebuild their lives elsewhere. In Taybeh, a resident recently»»»

Aqaba, Dec.7 (SANA) King Abdullah II of Jordan and German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz met in Aqaba, southern Jordan, to discuss ways to support Syria and Lebanon in maintaining their security, stability, and sovereignty. According to the official Jordanian news agency Petra, both leaders stre»»»

Christmas cheer returned to the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ on Saturday as Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank lit up a tree for the first time since the war in Gaza began over two years ago. Covered in red and gold baubles, the Christmas tree standing meters away from the Church of the »»»

The latest preliminary figures from the National Statistical Institute show that Bulgaria’s gross domestic product per employee rose in real terms by 0.7 percent in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier. The number of people employed in the economy remains slightly »»»

The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) has released a sectoral review of Bulgaria’s food market, concluding that the supply chain shows significant structural problems, most notably in milk and dairy production. The study covers every stage from farms to retail shelves and is intended t»»»

It was during US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East in May that he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, after being urged to by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. It was a bold move. But bolder still was Trump’s later invitation for al»»»

Japan and Australia urged calm on Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar on Japanese fighter jets, a month after the Japanese leader’s recent remarks on Taiwan that stirred tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Japan formally protested the incident,»»»

Doha, Qatar: A high-level ministerial panel at the Doha Forum convened under the theme “The Gaza Reckoning: Reassessing Global Responsibilities and Pathways to Peace”, brought together foreign ministers and senior officials from Spain, Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The session, moderated by CEO »»»

Doha, Qatar: A session themed ‘Upholding International Justice and the of Rule Law’ as part of Doha Forum 2025 on December 6 discussed intensifying global rivalries and conflicts, and international justice systems coming under growing pressure. The session organised in partnership with French Insti»»»

Doha, Qatar: A high-level panel at the Doha Forum explored how shifting global alliances between BRICS and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are reshaping the geopolitical and economic landscape, signaling what several speakers described as a transition toward a more multipolar world order. The se»»»

From 8 to 10 December 2025, Abu Dhabi will transform into a global destination and hub for decision-makers, entrepreneurs, leading influencers, and key players in the global content economy, as Bridge 2025—the world’s largest media, content, and entertainment event—kicks off. The summit is set to w»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, chaired a meeting of the Dubai Properties Board, where he reviewed the 2025 achievements of the Wasl Asset Management Group, one of the emirate’s largest real estat»»»

Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone, as the death toll rose to 618. More than two million people -- nearly 10 percent of the population -- have been affected by last week's floods and landslides triggered»»»

Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon expressed their dismay in the leaked videos of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his late media advisor Luna al-Shibl in which they mock supporters of the regime, including the Iran-backed party, during the 14-year Syrian civil war. Al Arabiya released the »»»

On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, killing 2,403 people and catapulting the United States into World War II. 1 of 3 | Sailors stand amid wrecked planes at the Ford Island seaplane base, watching as USS Shaw explodes in the center background December 7 1941. US»»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Hamad Ali AlKhater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, December 7. AlKhater succeeds Eng Badr Mohammed AlMeer. Al Khater joins Qatar Airways Group from Hamad International Airport, where he has served as Chief Operating Offi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Naseer Al Misnad on Saturday chaired the high-level session title “Justice and Humanity in War: The Global Initiative for Humanitarian Law”, on the sidelines of the 23rd iteration of Doha Forum 2025. Participat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Forum convened a high-level session titled “How Shifts in Global Aid Are Reshaping Fragile States,” bringing together leading figures from humanitarian organizations, international agencies, and policy think tanks. The panel examined the mounting challenges facing fragile stat»»»

The humble pocket calculator may not be able to keep up with the mathematical capabilities of new technology, but it will never hallucinate. The device's enduring reliability equates to millions of sales each year for Japan's Casio, which is even eyeing expansion in certain regions. Despite lightni»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Faleh Educational Holding successfully convened its Annual Ordinary General Assembly on Thursday, December 04, 2025, in the presence of the Company’s Chairperson and Founder Dr. Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani; Chief Executive Officer, Sheikha Anwar bint Nawaf Al Thani; and member»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company (QGIRCO) is proud to announce it has received two prestigious awards at The Annual Global Economics Awards 2025, organised by The Global Economics. The awards have been won in the categories of ‘Best Integrated Conventional & Takaful Insura»»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank is proud to announce that its wholly-owned investment subsidiary, Al Rayan Investment LLC, acted as a Joint Lead Manager in the State of Qatar’s landmark sukuk issuance. The Ministry of Finance of the State of Qatar managed the return of Qatar to international sukuk market»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, which has been scripting a remarkable success story in Qatar for the past two decades, will open its newest outlet at Ezdan Mall in Gharafa on December 10. The Safari Group, which launched its first Safari Hypermarket on Salwa Road on May 5, 2005, is an organisation»»»

DAMASCUS, Dec. 7 (SANA) The fourth Syria International Media, Advertising and Printing Exhibition, known as “Media Expo Syria,” wrapped up in Damascus on Saturday, drawing a wide range of Arab and European participants. Organized by the Mashhadani International Group under the auspices of the Minis»»»

As Syrians gear up to mark the one-year anniversary of the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad's regime on Monday, Al Arabiya television released videos of the toppled leader recorded a few years ago showing him cursing the region of al-Ghouta and mocking his own troops even amid the civil war. The»»»

President Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine. The two sides also offered the sober assessment that any “real progress toward any agreement” ultim»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is ready to support all nations for their LNG needs if it is commercially viable for both sides said, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, President and CEO of QatarEnergy, H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi. Speaking yesterday during the Newsmaker Interview as part of the Doha Forum 202»»»

Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective today Sunday, December 7, 2025. Al‑Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer. Al-Khater joins Qatar Airways Group from Hamad International Airport, where he has serve»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is working on long-term plans that ensure intergenerational equity and guarantee stable living standards in the future. The country was among the first contributors to IMF’s Sustainability and Resilience Fund, reflecting its role in supporting global economic stability while safe»»»

Moscow hammered Ukraine's energy infrastructure with a massive drone and missile barrage overnight into Saturday as US officials continued to hold talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida on ending the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a "substantive phone call" with the U»»»

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Saturday that the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan in Gaza demands Israel’s withdrawal from the enclave and for Hamas and other armed groups to turn over their weapons to his Palestinian Authority. Speaking during a telephone cal»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew into Israel Saturday for his first visit since taking office, and reaffirmed Berlin’s support after traditionally solid ties between the countries were shaken by the Gaza war. Merz landed at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport just before 8:00 pm (1800 GMT) and was m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) hosted the 1st Conference of the Qatar Representative Committee in Doha - a distinguished platform for advancing women’s health, sharing knowledge, and shaping the future of obstetrics and gynaecology in Qatar. Hosted by Al-A»»»

A drone attack by the Sudanese paramilitary forces hit a kindergarten in south-central Sudan, killing 50 people, including 33 children, a doctors’ group said. Paramedics on the scene in the town of Kalogi in South Kordofan state were targeted in “a second unexpected attack," Sudan Doctors’ Network »»»

Donald Trump's National Security Strategy (NSS) sketches a future in which the US is “ready to throw the current political leadership in Ukraine under the bus, much as several NATO countries and EU leadership expect,” believes retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski. The US signals in the d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar take on Switzerland in their opening fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at 15:00 (EST) on June 13 at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium FIFA yesterday released the official fixtures of the first-ever 48-team World Cup being played all across North America meant that world footbal»»»

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked fifth globally and first in the Arab world in artificial intelligence sector growth, according to the Global AI Index, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. This marks a national achievement that builds on the Kingdom’s steady progress in artificial intellige»»»

Doha, Qatar: South Africa’s Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Zane Dangor, has underscored the urgent need for global accountability and equitable diplomacy, describing this year’s Doha Forum as a timely platform centred on justice amid escalatin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The World Food Programme (WFP) took part in this year’s Doha Forum, using the global policy platform to draw attention to rapidly worsening food insecurity and to push for greater humanitarian support. In an interview with The Peninsula, Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director and Chief O»»»

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s November visit to China marks the first visit by a senior Syrian official since former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power. Long overdue, the visit is seen by many as a turning point in China-Syria relations. China—once Assad’s staunch »»»