Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health issued a warning on Monday, October 12, 2026, against using 'GastroZero', a phyto-fiber drink as it contains harmful, undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients. In a social media post, the ministry said test results from its Drug Quality Laboratory confirmed t»»»

Arab Finance: Emaar Misr for Development’s board has unanimously approved appointing BDO Keys Financial Consulting S.A.E. to set the fair value of the company’s and Sky Tower for Real Estate Development's shares and determine the swap ratio between the two companies for Emaar Misr's planned acquisi»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced the successful closing of the syndication of its $2.5bn senior unsecured term loan facility. The syndication attracted commitments from 25 international and regional banks and was twice oversubscribed, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) said some indicators in Qatar’s real estate market declined last week. Data published by the authority on its account on the social media platform X on Sunday showed that the total value of real estate sales contracts during the 41s»»»

From being the first-ever Dubai bank in 1946, HSBC has built its UAE relationship on trust On October 12, 1946, an international bank opened a small branch beside Dubai Creek. It was the first bank ever in Dubai. It was the result of a meeting between Frank Johnson, a manager of the Imperial Bank, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has introduced Apple Pay and Google Pay as additional payment options for settling fees for its services through its electronic platforms and smartphone application, aiming to make transactions faster and more convenient for users. In a post on »»»

Six sanitary-veterinary certificates for the export of live animals and products of animal origin to Libya were signed and initialed during an evaluation mission conducted in Romania by an official Libyan delegation, the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) announced on F»»»

On Friday, the government approved a two-year extension of Romania's observer status within the Extreme Light Infrastructure - European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ELI ERIC).At the same time, the conditions for Romania's potential ...»»»

The Government approved on Friday, by decision, the investment justification for the 'Ministry of National Defence Services Hub - Digital HUB' project, launched in August this year and designed to modernise services provided to citizens, businesses and public ...»»»

Strengthening Romanian-Austrian economic and cultural ties, developing dual education, and leveraging the tourism potential of Bihor County were among the topics discussed on Friday in Oradea by Austria's Ambassador to Romania, Ulla Krauss-Nussbaumer, with local and county administration representa»»»

The Mangalia Shipyard was sold at auction on Friday to Rheinmetall Real Estate Romania SRL for EUR 138.03 million, VAT excluded, judicial liquidator CITR announced.According to CITR, the ...»»»

German companies continue to invest in Romania, choosing the local market to expand and modernise their production capacities, while regional competitiveness is a decisive factor in investment allocation, Sebastian Metz, CEO of the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania), sai»»»

The Ministry of Finance raised an additional 85.6 million lei from banks on Friday, following Thursday's auction, at which it borrowed 570.5 million lei through a benchmark bond issue with a residual maturity of 121 months and an average annual yield of 7.18%, according to data published by the Nat»»»

Romania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remained unchanged in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter, while the economy contracted by 0.6% in the first half of the year compared with the same period last year, according to provisional data (2) published on Friday by the Nation»»»

Romania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025, based on semi-final data, was estimated at 1,929.930 billion lei at current prices, representing a real-term increase of 0.8% compared with 2024, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics ...»»»

Romania is determined to meet its commitments to narrow its government deficit and continue the process of fiscal consolidation, Romania's Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare told the European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Valdis Dombrovskis, during an informal discussion on Friday in ..»»»

The national currency appreciated on Friday, against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at 5.3414 lei, on the drop by 0.56 bani (-0,1%) compared to the previous quotation of 5.3470 lei. The leu grew compared to the US dollar, the American currency being ...»»»

Romania will support the adoption of an ambitious European budget that maintains overall funding levels for Cohesion Policy and the Common Agricultural Policy, the Presidential Administration announced following a working meeting convened on Friday by President Nicusor Dan regarding the Multiannual»»»

Secretary of State for Strategic and Global Affairs Ana Tinca emphasized, during political consultations with Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Oleksandr Mishchenko, the need to ensure continuity, sustainability and adequate access to Romanian-language education at all levels. The Romanian »»»

The Republic of Moldova would be safer if it united with Romania, but such a decision must be supported by a majority of the republic's citizens, President Maia Sandu said on Friday at the Moldova Security Forum in Chisinau, stressing that "those who know our history understand why the goal of unif»»»

The chairman of the Conservative Action Party, MEP Claudiu Tarziu, stated that Romania needs a "conservative revolution," a return to normality, and a refounding of the state.While attending the meeting of the National Permanent Bureau of the Conservative-Liberal Humanist Party (PUCL), Tarziu calle»»»

The PSD seeks to prolong the interim situation through the "non-solutions" it is proposing?a move described as "an act of irresponsibility" by PNL spokesperson Ionel Bogdan on Friday; he reaffirmed that the Liberals rule out any form of coalition with the PSD and are willing to vote for a governmen»»»

Romania could already have had a fully empowered government capable of changing the country's economic course if rebuilding a stable majority had been prioritised over political and electoral calculations, Social Democratic Party (PSD) Chairman Sorin Grindeanu ...»»»

Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu stated that he intends to submit the government program and the list of cabinet ministers to Parliament on Thursday, noting that all options are currently on the table: a technocratic, hybrid, or political government, and that he seeks the support of the stro»»»

Authorities issued two RO-ALERT messages overnight from Friday to Saturday after radar systems detected drones in the Ukrainian airspace, near the border with Romania, close to Tulcea, the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) informed."During ...»»»

By Staff, Agencies One person was killed and 11 others injured in a strike targeting King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, the country’s civil aviation authority announced early Monday. The General Authority of Civil Aviation [GACA] confirmed that the fatality was a P»»»

Bank plans to open its second wealth centre in Abu Dhabi before year end As HSBC marks 80 years of continuous operations in the UAE today, it has announced it will open its second wealth centre in the UAE, in Abu Dhabi, later this year. “Last year we opened the first wealth centre, the largest in t»»»

A new residential project in Al Kharaej combining contemporary design, open views and quality of life, with the structural works completed and mock-up apartments ready for viewing TAAMEER Group has announced the launch of “Sukoon” in the Al Kharaej district of Lusail, introducing a new address for »»»

Political storm brews as FIRs target Vijayan and son-in-law in Kerala Thiruvananthapuram: The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) will register two FIRs in the controversial cases at the Vigilance Court here on Monday, naming former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) legislator and »»»

Public Tributes Questioned Amid Harassment Claims Against Late Actor The death of veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has reportedly reignited discussion around sexual harassment allegations made against him during his lifetime, with singers Chinmayi Sripaada and Sona Mohapatra questioning whether»»»

Riyadh bears the brunt as UAE airlines cancel dozens of Saudi flights Dubai: Flight operations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia remain heavily disrupted, with Emirates, Etihad Airways and flydubai cancelling multiple services to Riyadh, Dammam and other Saudi destinations as attacks continue to aff»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea HE Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Minister of Labour H E Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met yesterday with Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the State of Qatar H E Ferdinand Lahnstein. They discussed areas of mutual cooperation on a range of labour-related issues.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Machine-gun fire directed at the outskirts of the town of Baraachit in southern Lebanon 12-10-2026 08:54 AM Latest »»»

Iran-US peace talks stall as Riyadh airport attacks disrupt Gulf travel The US-Iran conflict remains a major concern for Gulf residents. Fresh attacks on the main airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh and stalled diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz added to regional security concerns. For people livi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Two Indian nationals remain missing following a drone strike on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman, while nine other crew members were rescued, according to a senior Indian official on Sunday. Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the tanker, MT PETRO DOLPHIN, carryin»»»

Doha: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice H E Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi said the launch of the Ministry’s new digital legal platforms marks a new phase in strengthening the State’s legal framework, improving legal services and enhancing the investment climate. The initiative aligns with t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Felipe VI of Spain, on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

NATO’s top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack, officials said. US General Alexus Grynkewich will outline his “theory of victory” at a Warsaw security conference amid Western concerns over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interfe»»»

JNU professor and Congress MP dismissed after harassment complaints from 11 students New Delhi: Days after the allegations of sexual harassment against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam surfaced at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi Police registered an FIR based on a complaint from the univ»»»

The State of Qatar participated in the 28th meeting of the Committee of Their Excellencies and Highnesses Ministers Responsible for Environmental Affairs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held yesterday in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Qatar’s delegation was headed by Minister of Environme»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Digital Safety Initiative is advancing efforts to empower all segments of society to navigate technology safely while effectively confronting cyber risks. In a series of posts on X, the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) stated that by deploying a diverse suite of inter»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Shura Council H E Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud announced that the Council’s General Secretariat has completed preparations for the opening of the second ordinary session of the Council’s second legislative term, marking its 55th annual session. He noted that t»»»

Romania now has five projects recognised as strategic under the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), following the European Commission’s announcement of 46 new projects across 16 member states. The Romanian projects cover battery recycling, graphite extraction and magnesium productio»»»

The former Solicitor General claims external forces are trying to destabilise the country New Delhi: Senior advocate and former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve has alleged that foreign funding and external interference are behind certain protests in India, claiming that attempts are being m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched new websites for the Official Gazette and Qatar’s Al Meezan Legal Portal, introducing an integrated digital platform designed to improve access to national legislation, enhance legal transparency and support Qatar’s digital transformation agen»»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has taken a six-percentage-point lead over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first opinion poll conducted since the country’s October 4 presidential election first round. The PoderData/Aya poll, released on Thursday ahead of the October»»»

By Fatima Haydar Two year... Two years since we lost you, Sayyed. I remember sitting down to write about your first anniversary and wondering how a year could possibly have passed. Now, another year is gone. And somehow, this one feels different. Not because the loss has become easier. But because »»»

By Mokhtar Haddad Iranian Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei said that Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the Martyr of the Resistance, “was not merely the secretary-general of a political movement or the leader of a Resistance group. Over several decades, he becam»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud A proposal introduced in the United States Senate with the explicit objective of disarming Hezbollah contains an inadvertent admission about why the movement remains so deeply rooted in Lebanese society. Introduced in August 2026 as the Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Suppo»»»