Vibrant cultural performances, immersive Diwali experience and Maha Annakut lined up Abu Dhabi: Planning to visit the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi for Diwali, the Indian festival of lights? The temple management has urged visitors to pre-book their slots for a relaxed, well-paced visit where you »»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed cruise and ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward Riyadh and the southern regions, the coalition said on Sunday. Two cruise missiles and a drone were intercepted and destroyed in the Riyadh and southern regions, while two balli»»»

DUBAI: Thick smoke and flames seen rising from Tehran’s oil refinery on Sunday were caused by activation of its flare systems ‌after electrical ‌and technical problems, ‌the refinery’s public relations office was reported as saying by the oil ministry’s news outlet, Shana. The refinery said the ‌sy»»»

Paris, France: The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has dismissed national team coach Hossam Hassan, citing concerns over the image and stability of the national side following a series of controversies. In a statement on Saturday, the EFA said it had reviewed recent events and their "negative i»»»

Travellers urged to check permitted and prohibited items before flying from DXB Flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB)? Before packing your bags, it is worth checking what you can bring into the UAE, what you must declare at customs and which items are not allowed in your hand luggage or »»»

RTA reveals latest construction progress and plans to open upgraded sections in stages Dubai: Motorists travelling along Dubai's busy Hessa Street corridor could see peak-hour journey times drop from 24 minutes to just five minutes once the second phase of the major road development project is comp»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Riyadh’s financial district targeted in Yemeni attack and Aramco building damaged, AFP cites witnesses 08-11-2026 10:20 AM Latest News Urge»»»

Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) Syria’s state electricity company on Sunday signed an agreement with Chinese firm WASION to supply 6.5 million prepaid smart meters, as the country seeks to modernize its electricity network and improve the management of power consumption. The agreement, signed at the compan»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Multiple witnesses told AFP on Sunday that Riyadh's financial district was targeted and the area's Aramco building was damaged, after the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it had intercepted missiles launched by the group. "Aramco tower in KAFD has been targete»»»

Tunis, November 8 (TAP) – Dense clouds accompanied by scattered and locally thundery showers are expected on Sunday across eastern coastal regions and the extreme south, before gradually easing in intensity during the afternoon. The rest of the...»»»

Police discover skeletal remains of an ophthalmologist while enforcing an eviction order Cairo: Police officers arrived at an apartment in Egypt's Giza governorate to enforce a court-ordered eviction. Instead, they discovered the skeletal remains of a woman who had apparently died three years earli»»»

Video shows rescuer wearing safety gear and using ropes to reach submerged vehicle Riyadh: A group of young Saudi men rescued an elderly man and his wife after flash floods trapped them inside their vehicle in Badr governorate, west of Medina, following heavy rainfall on Saturday, November 7. A vid»»»

Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) E-commerce is expanding in Syria, opening new markets for businesses and reducing costs, but online fraud, weak infrastructure and limited payment options continue to hinder growth, experts say. The rise of online marketplaces and social media-based retail has created opport»»»

Kraków, Poland: Six people were killed and at least 15 wounded on Saturday when a gunman opened fire in the landmark historic centre of Poland's second city of Krakow, in the country's deadliest shooting in decades. Three bodies -- of two women and a man -- were later found at the suspect's home, P»»»

Romanian branding and design studio Rubikom has received the Red Dot: Best of the Best 2026 distinction for the visual identity of the INTACT International Theatre Festival, organised by the Tompa Miklós Company of the Târgu Mureș National Theatre. According to Romania’s Ministry of Culture, the aw»»»

November 8 is celebrated as Bulgarian Police Day. The celebration on the feast day of St Michael the Archangel, commander of all the heavenly hosts of angels and archangels, was introduced in 1924 on the initiative of Sofia's chief of police, Lieutenant Colonel Georgi Kisyov (retd.). Politicians an»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities executed three men on Sunday after convicting them of carrying out operations on behalf of Israel and the United States during anti-government protests in January, the judiciary said. The death sentences against Hassan Divband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh “were carrie»»»

ISTANBUL: The US declared Ibrahim Charara, Lebanon’s consul general in Detroit, Michigan, persona non grata, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting Lebanese media. Lebanon’s Embassy in Washington told the newspaper Annahar that the US State Department had formally notified it of the decision to expel Cha»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces release the Lebanese citizen they abducted from the southern town of Deir Mimas last Friday 08-11-2026 09:51 AM L»»»

The Palm Islands were taking shape in 2003 but are now a distinct Dubai landmark Dubai’s transformation over more than two decades is visible in a series of night-time photographs captured from space by NASA astronaut Don Pettit. In a post on X, Pettit shared images of Dubai taken in 2003, 2012 and»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched its National Product Week campaign, “The Story Began on Qatar’s Soil,” running from November 5 to 12, 2026. Under the slogan “From Us, For Us,” the campaign celebrates the quality»»»

Soha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index opened Sunday 1.12% lower, shedding 113.17 points to 9,952, weighed down by losses across five sectors. QSE data showed the Consumer Goods and Services sector gaining 0.14% and the Insurance sector rising 0.12%. Meanwhile, the Telecoms sector fell 0»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Design District is inviting designers, makers and creative entrepreneurs across Qatar to submit products with original designs for consideration at Mada, the curated retail space at Doha Design District dedicated to local creativity and design excellence. The new Open Call reflect»»»

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White, an announcement unconventional even for the norm-busting president. White said Saturday that he plans to meet with Trump on Monday at the »»»

KYIV: A Russian overnight attack on energy facilities in ‌Ukraine’s ‌eastern Dnipropetrovsk ‌region left more than 600,000 people without electricity, Ukrainian power company ‌DTEK ‌said on Sunday. “Important ‌energy ‌facilities in the ‌region were damaged in an overnight attack,” the company said »»»

Miami: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday after the defending champions took second place in the Eastern Conference with a wasteful 3-3 draw against Charlotte on the final day of the regular season. The Argentine superstar did not score but set u»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) brought the curtain down on the 10th edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival yesterday, with captivating performances from Malta and Spain providing a fitting finale to four days of musical celebrations. Held at the Katara Corniche near Gat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has promoted sustainability awareness and responsible resource consumption through Friday sermons, highlighting Islamic values of preserving blessings, avoiding waste and ensuring lasting benefits for society. The ministry’s participation in Qa»»»

Seoul: Badminton world number one An Se-young said she was "very proud" of her achievements after winning an incredible 11th title of the year at her home Korea Open on Sunday. The 24-year-old beat Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 in the final in Yeosu to extend an unbeaten run that stre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Rawabi Hypermarket, one of Qatar’s leading retail chains, has announced the launch of ‘Rawabi National Product Week’, an initiative organised in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), reaffirming its commitment to promoting locally manufactured products and stre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar hosted a concert by world-renowned composer Hans Zimmer, winner of multiple Oscar and Grammy awards, at the 974 Stadium Precinct. The concert drew more than 10,000 attendees, 35 percent international and 65 percent local, who enjoyed an exceptional live performance spanning»»»

1.65km Al Khaleej Street Tunnel offers smoother journeys Dubai: Motorists travelling between Infinity Bridge, Deira and Al Mamzar can now enjoy smoother, uninterrupted journeys following the opening of the new 1,650-metre Al Khaleej Street Tunnel on Sunday, November 8. Dubai’s Roads and Transport A»»»

The report showed that the UAE’s workforce grew by 12.4% in 2025 and by 2.3% in Q3 of 2026 Emirati women account for 71.6 per cent of all skilled Emirati nationals employed in the private sector, while they represent 57 per cent of Emiratis working in information technology (IT) occupations, highli»»»

Dubai lights up for Diwali with drone shows, music, and traditional activities Dubai is celebrating Diwali with a packed programme of cultural events, live performances, Indian food and family entertainment. From a spectacular 700-drone show at Global Village to music and traditional festivities at»»»

Amman: Jordan's Northern Military Region foiled Sunday an attempt by four people to illegally infiltrate across the country's northern border, with border guards arresting them before they could cross into Jordanian territory. In a statement, the Jordan Armed Forces said Border Guard forces detecte»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Sunday that Saudi air defenses had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group toward Riyadh. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki »»»

Doha, Qatar: CNN has wrapped up the first CNN Academy Doha, delivered through its partnership with Media City Qatar. The two-week immersive programme brought together 30+ students from three Qatar-based universities for hands-on training in journalism and storytelling, connecting local talent with »»»

The volume of industrial production increased by 8.2% year-on-year in September 2026. The working-day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data, industrial output was 0.9% higher than in August 2026. Production volume increased in the maj»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s exit market is gradually moving beyond venture-backed startups and major acquisitions to include the thousands of small businesses and digital products that rarely make it into formal deal channels. While the country has recorded notable startup exits in recent years, owners o»»»

Education is increasingly drawing investor attention as it combines recurring demand with long-term demographic growth. Education is one of the few sectors that can maintain pricing power against inflation. Unlike discretionary consumer categories, demand for schooling is relatively resilient even »»»

Rare Faturan beads over 120 years old and German amber from 1880 attract collectors Dubai: A set of antique German prayer beads has sold for Dh235,000 at the Dubai Rosary Exhibition 2026, the highest sale reported at the event so far. The prayer beads, weighing approximately 100 grams, comprise 33 »»»

The acquisition highlights the Group's investment in marine assets supporting two luxury resorts, extending destination development beyond traditional hospitality infrastructure. Doha, Qatar: Assets Group, a subsidiary of Power International Holding, has disclosed that its acquisition of 18 luxury »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German side has no intention of identifying the true masterminds and instigators behind the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline, Vladislav Maslennikov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's European issues department, told Sputnik on the anniversary of the pipeline’»»»

Animal welfare groups warn the trade threatens the livelihoods of millions of families Dubai: Donkeys across Africa are facing growing threats from criminal networks that smuggle them across borders, slaughter them in illegal abattoirs and export their skins, which can fetch around $400 each. The t»»»

DOHA Assets Group, a subsidiary of Power International Holding, has disclosed that its acquisition of 18 luxury yachts from Italian manufacturer Azimut Yachts represents an investment exceeding QR250 million, marking a significant commitment to the marine infrastructure supporting its hospitality p»»»

Oman and Qatar also rank among world's top 10 solar producers per capita Dubai: The UAE is expected to become the world's largest producer of solar electricity per capita by 2031, with renewable energy capacity across the Middle East forecast to expand significantly over the next six years, accordi»»»

Lusail: Finland’s Marjut Heinonen and Eetu Kallioinen claimed the Skeet Mixed Team world title at the ISSF World Championship in Lusail yesterday, holding off a determined challenge from Peru’s Daniella Borda Olaechea and Nicolas Pacheco Espinosa. China 1 completed the podium with bronze at the Lus»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail staged an impressive comeback to defeat Al Gharafa 2-1 in the Qatar Stars League at Thani bin Jassim Stadium yesterday. The victory lifted The Red Knights temporarily to the top of the standings with 21 points, while Al Gharafa remained on nine points. The Cheetahs made a pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Morocco’s Reda El Hali surged to the top of the men’s individual leaderboard yesterday with a five-under-par round as Qatar made its hosting debut at the 45th Arab Men’s and 17th Arab Women’s Golf Championships in Doha. The tournament, running through Tuesday at Doha Golf Club, feature»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cyrine Cherif won the 150cm Diamond Tour on the final day of the fifth leg of the 10th Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena yesterday. Cherif topped the event in 32.67 seconds aboard Triple T Calamando. Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Eid finished»»»