QMIC deploys Smart Parking Management System successfully during Arab Cup 2025
Doha: Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC), a leading national innovation entity established by Qatar University (QU), announced the successful deployment of its Smart Parking Solution (pictured) for the Supreme Committee during the recently concluded Arab Cup. This accomplishment highlights QM»»»
Final weeks to experience M7’s celebrated Fall exhibitions
Doha: Qatar Museums is inviting the public to experience the final weeks of its exhibitions at M7, offering a last opportunity to explore a dynamic season of fashion, design, and cultural storytelling. Visitors can see FTA: Threads of Impact. Celebrating 7 Years of Fashion Trust Arabia before it cl»»»
Dubai Court: Manager ordered to repay $20,000 loan with interest
Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a former manager to repay a $20,000 loan he received from an employee more than a decade ago, ruling that the debt remains outstanding despite repeated promises to settle it. In its judgment, the civil misdemeanours court ordered the defendant to return the loan’s v»»»
Qatar Cancer Society signs awareness partnership with Fine Hygienic Holding
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), in collaboration with Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH)—the leading wellness group in the Middle East and North Africa—has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement to support the Society’s awareness campaigns held last November, dedicated to rais»»»
Drinking water supply turned off in part of Bishkek - | 24.KG
The supply of drinking water has been suspended from 10 a.m. till midnight in Archa-Beshik and Selektsiya residential areas in Bishkek. The water outage affects residential buildings, schools, preschool institutions, healthcare, as well as other social and industrial facilities. The press service o»»»
Awqaf’s Women Section showcases Prophetic Sunnah Campaign murals
Doha, Qatar: As part of the efforts of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs to promote Islamic values and firmly establish Prophetic guidance in everyday life, the Women Section of the Da‘wah and Religious Guidance Department organised an exhibition of the Prophetic Sunnah Campaign murals for »»»
Not gold this time, silver and platinum are the metals shocking buyers into 2026
Dubai: Gold grabbed the headlines in 2025, but the bigger percentage shocks came from silver and platinum. Both metals have surged more than 150% year to date, forcing investors, jewellers, and industrial buyers to reprice what “expensive” looks like and to rethink what 2026 could bring if supply s»»»
Education Ministry streamlines licensing for private schools in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has introduced new measures to streamline the application process for licensing private schools and kindergartens, as part of its efforts to encourage investment in the private education sector and meet growing demand across the co»»»
Dubai Court: Electronics firm's Dh1.2 million lawsuit dismissed
Dubai: A Dubai court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an electronics company seeking more than Dh1.2 million in damages from its former CEO, ruling that the case was brought through the wrong legal channel. The Dubai Civil Court (Court of First Instance) found that the dispute was, in substance, an»»»
Kyrgyzstan to launch digital pension assignment system - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan will launch a digital pension assignment system. Social Fund Chairman Baktiyar Aliev said this to members of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament). According to him, the new system should be operational by July 1, 2026, and will free people from the mandatory visit to the Social Fund, as pens»»»
Trump-backed Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras presidency
Tegucigalpa: Nasry Asfura, a conservative businessman backed by US President Donald Trump, was declared winner of the Honduran presidential vote Wednesday, weeks after a razor-thin election marred by delays and allegations of fraud. The national electoral council CNE said the 67-year-old son of Pal»»»
Raiding in Bishkek: SCNS detains head of MBE Group, founder wanted - | 24.KG
Participants in an equity construction project by Alliance Kurulush Plus LLC have appealed to the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) regarding a multi-storey residential building in microdistrict No. 3 of Bishkek. In a collective complaint, they are asking authorities to tak»»»
Man ordered to repay Dh811,000 to bank
Abu Dhabi: A man in Abu Dhabi has been ordered to repay more than Dh811,000 to a bank after a court found that he had defaulted on two financing facilities and a credit card, failing to meet his agreed repayment obligations. The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court (Court of First Instance) ruled that the de»»»
Ministry of Transport: All passes opened, traffic restrictions lifted - | 24.KG
As of December 25, Kyrgyzstan’s roads and mountain passes are open and traffic is operating as normal. There are no restrictions for heavy-duty vehicles. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported. According to it, road maintenance personnel are constantly clearing t»»»
Dubai rolls out new and revised parking tariffs across 17 key areas in 2025
Dubai: Dubai concluded 2025 with wide-ranging changes to public parking charges across 17 key areas, as Parkin, the emirate’s largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services, completed the rollout of new and revised tariffs aimed at improving parking management and easing traffic fl»»»
Blogger brought to Bishkek police department due to inappropriate statements - | 24.KG
A Russian citizen M.E., 26, was brought to the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek. In an interview conducted with a native of Kyrgyzstan, she made inappropriate statements. According to the department’s press service, a video featuring the blogger was shared on social media, and her statem»»»
S&P 500 surges to record after strong US economic report
NEW YORK — The S&P 500 powered to a fresh record on Tuesday following data showing surprisingly robust third-quarter US economic growth as markets hope for a year-end "Santa Claus Rally."All three major Wall Street indices advanced, shaking off early choppiness after the strong US gross domesti»»»
National exports up by 7.6% in 10 months - DoS
AMMAN — National exports rose by 7.6 per cent during the first ten months of 2025, while re-exports increased by 9.1 per cent, pushing total exports up by 7.7 per cent compared with the same period in 2024.According to the Department of Statistics (DoS) monthly foreign trade report, issued on Wedne»»»
Asian markets mostly up after US growth fuels Wall St record
HONG KONG — Most Asian stocks rose Wednesday and gold topped $4,500 for the first time as investors tracked a record on Wall Street following forecast-beating US economic growth data.Markets looked set to go into the Christmas break on a broadly positive note amid optimism for 2026, which has offse»»»
Venezuela accuses US of 'greatest extortion in history' at UN over naval blockade
Venezuela accused Washington of “the greatest extortion" known in the country's history at the UN Security Council on Tuesday, during a meeting in which Russia and China sharply criticized the US for putting military and economic pressure on Venezuela as tensions over sanctions and a naval blockade»»»
How a real photo of Donald Trump linked to Jeffrey Epstein was doctored using AI
One of the photos released from the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein shows US President Donald Trump with six women whose faces have been censored to protect their anonymity. Recently, however, online users shared an image that shows the women’s faces, claiming that it was the uncens»»»
Trump Confirms Upcoming Start of Ground Strikes Against Drug Cartels in Latin America
US President Donald Trump confirmed the upcoming start of ground strikes against drug cartel targets in Latin America. "Now we’re going after the land," Trump said during his Christmas greetings to the military, referring to the fight against drug cartel targets. AnalysisVenezuela’s Oil Wealth: Lin»»»
Kamchybek Tashiev: No leniency for murder of woman — punishment is inevitable - | 24.KG
Head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev has made a strong statement regarding the murder of a woman, a mother of three children, that has shocked the country. According to him, what happened cannot be justified by a «family conflict,» emotions, or a state of alcoh»»»
National Statistical Committee: Shadow economy reached 308 billion soms - | 24.KG
The non-observed economy in Kyrgyzstan in 2024 amounted to 308 billion soms, or 19.5 percent of the gross domestic product. The National Statistical Committee reported. According to the committee, the share of the shadow, informal, and illegal economy increased by 0.3 percentage points compared to »»»
The Observers - Palestinian farmers in West Bank face rising Israeli settler attacks
Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian homes, businesses and farmland are on the rise across the West Bank. The Observers team spoke with a Palestinian olive farmer whose land is frequently targeted, and an Israeli activist who helps protect West Bank farmers from settler violence. Palestinian vill»»»