Kuala Lumpur: Toxic haze from wildfires burning in Indonesia has spiked a demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers across the region, manufacturers say, as they work the clock on equipment providing life-saving clean air. The months-long haze has blanketed parts of Southeast Asia, forcing school c»»»

Yemeni official Afrah Al-Zouba has rejected Iranian proposals to mediate the crisis in Yemen, arguing that Iran cannot act as a mediator in a conflict in which the Yemeni government accuses it of being a participant, specifically by providing military and political support to the Houthi group. In a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar have qualified for the 2026 Tent Pegging World Cup in Jordan after finishing first in the qualifying play-off tournament hosted by Oman over three days. Qatar topped the standings with 414.50 points, finishing 1.50 points ahead of runners-up Iraq, while Kuwait placed third. Nasse»»»

Montreal, Canada: A "serious incident" at a military base in western Canada killed and injured multiple people and sparked a huge blaze on Saturday, the government said. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on X that "a serious incident creating a major fire" had occurred at Canadian Forces B»»»

RIYADH: Gulf foreign ministers will meet in Manama on Sunday to discuss regional and international developments, and ways to strengthen political coordination and joint action, as a new round of the Gulf-Russian Strategic Dialogue takes place as part of efforts by both sides to expand cooperation a»»»

While Ukraine frets over Starlink’s slowdown, Zelensky’s tech advisor is sounding the alarm about Russia’s answer to Elon Musk’s constellation. At scale, Russia’s Rassvet satellite constellation will “be a big catastrophe,” according to Serhiy Beskrestnov.“For me, this is danger No. 1 among the tec»»»

Syria is discussing with Saudi Arabia the financing of projects worth approximately $1.5 billion in the coming months, while preparing to sign the first package worth $406 million in a few days. This coincides with Damascus' moves to resume funding from international institutions and attract invest»»»

Educators urge universities to prepare students for cross-disciplinary careers Abu Dhabi: Human skills such as communication, judgment and collaboration will become more important as artificial intelligence changes the workplace, educators and experts said during the panel discussion at the Edufair»»»

Doha, Qatar: Consultant Orthodontist at British International Dental Centre Dr. Yaser Hamdoun, has received multiple prestigious recognitions from Invisalign, reinforcing his position as one of Qatar’s leading providers of clear aligner treatment. Dr. Yaser was recognised as Leading Invisalign Prov»»»

Doha, Qatar: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s 4th largest jewellery retailer with an extensive global network of over 450 showrooms, has further strengthened its presence in Qatar with the launch of its 13th showroom at Safari Mall, Abu Hamour, and the unveiling of its renovated showroom at Al »»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt opened their campaign in the U17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026 with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at Hamad Al Kabeer Stadium yesterday. After a goalless first half, Mohamed Gamal broke the deadlock in the 54th minute before substitute Ziad Saudi doubled Egypt’s lead in the 80th minute. A»»»

IATA data shows jet fuel at $190.18 a barrel with Europe highest and Middle East cheapest Dubai: Global jet fuel prices have surged more than 111 per cent over the past year, climbing above $190 a barrel and intensifying pressure on airlines as they grapple with rising operating costs and the prosp»»»

MONTREAL: A “serious incident” at a military base in western Canada killed and injured multiple people and sparked a huge blaze on Saturday, the government said. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on X that “a serious incident creating a major fire” had occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wain»»»

Toronto-Abu Dhabi flight diverted to Amman due to medical emergency An Etihad Airways flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi diverted to Jordan on October 17 after a passenger on board required immediate medical treatment, the airline said. According to Etihad Airways, flight EY022 from Toronto Pearson I»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday opened the second edition of the MENA Microbiome Conference 2026 in Doha, bringing together leading researchers, physicians, scientists, industry experts, partners, and sponsors to explore the latest advances in microbiome science»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Press Center (QPC) has discussed the role of media in safeguarding national security, highlighting the importance of accurate reporting, responsible communication and coordination between media institutions and relevant authorities amid rapid digital transformation and growing in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, has named Abdulrahman Al-Hababi, Class of 2014, ‘Alumnus of the Year for 2026’. Al-Hababi is the 11th alumnus to be recognised with the award. He joins previous winners Muna Al-Mohannadi ’10, Yousef Al-Jaber ’07, Mar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) participated in the 11th Singapore International Cyber Week, held from October 12 to 15, 2026. The NCSA delegation was headed by Director-General of the Agency, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Mutawa Al Hammadi, who took part in a high level panel discussion»»»

Doha: The Qatar Amateur Radio Society, in collaboration with the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association, participated yesterday in the JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree on the Air - Jamboree on the Internet) event. The annual global gathering brings together scouts and guides from around the world, enabling them to»»»

Paris: The Louvre is gradually plugging the security gaps exposed by the spectacular burglary of October 19 last year, but its reputation has taken a battering and its creaking infrastructure is a growing source of concern. The beloved Parisian museum, the most visited in the world, has spent a yea»»»

ROME: An Italian court is to rule on the country’s first climate lawsuit against the state, with claimants hoping Rome will be ordered to slash greenhouse-gas emissions sharply. The case, known as “Giudizio Universale” (Last Judgment), was launched in June 2021 by environmental group A Sud and more»»»

Prosecutors from across the country held a General Assembly on Saturday to elect representatives to the new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors’ professional quota. During the assembly, the chairperson and members of the election commission were elected, polling stations were design»»»

Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, took part in the 30th Assembly of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO A 30), held at the International Maritime Organization headquarters in London, from the 12th to the 16th of October. The IMSO A 30 examined several important m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is promoting digital safety and parental responsibility through a series of awareness-focused Friday sermons as part of the national “Digitally Aware Family” campaign, aimed at protecting children from online risks and encouraging responsible u»»»

Montevideo: Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center (ROLACC) H E Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uruguay H E Mario Lubetkin, in the capital, Montevideo. Dr. Al Marri also met with Mayor of Montevideo Mario B»»»

London: Erling Haaland starred with a double as Premier League leaders Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2, while Liverpool came from behind to seal a 2-1 win at Brentford yesterday. City are in turmoil off the pitch after being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.»»»

Doha, Qatar: For 10-year-old Jassim Mohammed Al Mosallam, a student at Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), it all started with a story he wrote titled Bisht Al Taer. The story inspired him to become a real-life hero and make a difference in »»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has been selected for the inaugural Innovation Sandbox of the Future Universities Alliance, a global learning network incubated by Duke University in the United states of America. UDST is the only institution from Qatar, and the »»»

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Public schools return on October 19 while some private schools follow their own calendars Abu Dhabi: Thousands of students across the UAE will return to classrooms on Monday, October 19, following the first-term mid-term break, as public and private schools that observed the holiday resume lessons »»»

UAE offers condolences to Türkiye after severe flooding causes deaths and extensive damage Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed solidarity with Türkiye after heavy rainfall and severe flooding left several people dead, injured or missing and caused extensive damage. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of »»»

Four firefighters and volunteers died battling a wildfire in East Java's national park Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Indonesia following fires in East Java Province, which resulted in a number of deaths. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sin»»»

Kazan: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Russian Federation H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser Al-Thani attended a meeting of President of the Republic of Tatarstan H E Rustam Minnikhanov and Their Excellencies ambassadors of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states accredited to the Russian Fed»»»

Shanghai: Rising star Rafael Jodar ousted Daniil Medvedev in straight sets yesterday to reach the Shanghai Masters final, where he will play Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in an all-Spanish affair. The 26th-ranked Davidovich Fokina fought back to stun wilting top seed Alexander Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. I»»»

Wuhan: Polish 16th seed Maja Chwalinska overcame an injured Iga Swiatek to reach the first WTA 1000 final of her career, handing her childhood friend and compatriot a 7-5, 6-1 defeat at the Wuhan Open yesterday. Chwalinska will next face world number 170 Sonay Kartal, who became the lowest-ranked p»»»

Doha: Doha 3x3 Basketball Team concluded its campaign in the qualification stage of the 2026 Macau World Tour with an 18-16 victory over France’s Bordeaux in its second game yesterday, October 17, in Macau, China. The result came after the team had lost its opening game to Taipei Wan Bao 13-19. Doh»»»

Rawalpindi: England, Sri Lanka and hosts Pakistan meet in a one-day international tri-series starting in Rawalpindi from today as they build up to next year’s 50-over World Cup. With the global tournament -- co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia -- a little under a year away, Pakistan cap»»»

Seville: Hansi Flick’s dominant Barcelona routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 yesterday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga. Teenage winger Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal for the Spanish champions, with Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo also finding the net at La Cartuja »»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail continued their promising debut season in the Qatar Stars League with a goalless draw against Al Shamal at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday, while Joselu scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Al Sailiya their first point of the season in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Qatar S»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces delivered a group strike on logistics centers and ports in Ukraine overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Last night, the Armed Forces of Russia delivered group strikes with unmanned aerial vehicles on logistics centers and ports in Ukra»»»

Strong winds fuel deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright A major fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, killing and injuring people, Canada’s defence minister said. The incident prompted a major emergency response, with hospitals reportedly overwhelmed by »»»

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Understanding UAE employer rules on penalties and rewards under labor law Question - A questioner asks: What are the terms and conditions for internal workplace rules and regulations established by an employer pursuant to the labor law? Please advise. Answer - To answer such question, I would advis»»»

Understanding fines for offensive language in UAE legal filings Question - A questioner asks: In a memorandum submitted to the court, I described my ex-husband as “very stingy.” I discovered that he had filed a criminal complaint against me in relation to this statement. Does he have the right to f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar remains committed to international peace efforts despite attacks against the country, while the Gulf states are focusing on rebuilding the regional security system and strengthening their leadership in addressing regional and international crises, Advisor to the Prime Minister an»»»

Doha: Qatar Automobiles Company, the authorized general distributor of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Qatar, has launched a special offer on a range of Mitsubishi SUVs, including the XFORCE, Destinator, Outlander, and Montero Sport. Valid until December 31, 2026, the offer enables customers to pu»»»

Aamal Company announces that its subsidiary, Advanced Pipes and Casts Company (APC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Railway Tunnel Group Co., Ltd. for strategic collaboration on upcoming tunnel segment projects and the associated supply chain in Qatar and the region. The »»»

Doha, Qatar: Brent touched $110 a barrel for the first time since May on Friday on worries that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further tighten supplies, while investors assessed how much diesel Russia could supply to the global market. Brent crude futures settled at $109.86 a barrel, »»»