Sharjah: The Sharjah Indian School is grieving the devastating loss of Aisha Mariyam, a 17-year-old Indian expat student in the UAE, who died of cardiac arrest on Thursday, leaving her school community in shock and sorrow while most of them are away on vacation. Aisha, a grade 11 student, was known»»»

Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French film star who rose to global fame in the 1950s and 1960s and later became a tireless animal rights activist, has died at the age of 91, according to recent news. Her death marks the end of an extraordinary life that spanned the glittering heights of international »»»

Farmers in Bulgaria must decide on their income tax regime by January 5, 2026, the National Revenue Agency (NRA) has announced. Normally, the deadline for making this choice is December 31 of the preceding year, but since the last day of 2025 falls on a public holiday, farmers have until January 5 »»»

Syria’s central bank governor, Abdulkader Husrieh, said the new Syrian pound is not merely a means of exchange but a symbol of the success of the Syrian revolution, national belonging, and confidence in the country’s ability to recover. In a Facebook post, Husrieh said that with the launch of the n»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia’s Battlegroup Vostok has continued to advance into the depth of Ukraine's defenses and gained control of the town of Gulyaipole in the Zaporozhye Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Battlegroup Vostok group continued to advance into the depth of the enemy»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces stationed in Al-Hamames Hill open fire towards Lebanese shepherds near Al-Wazzani as Israeli glider drops bomb in»»»

In a progressive display of economic resilience, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) reported a significant rise in its net foreign assets (NFA), reaching LE 520.121 billion by the end of October. This marks an increase from LE 505.074 billion at the end of September, as per the latest data released by»»»

Egypt has signed a $200 million agreement with Qatar’s Al Mana Holding to build a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, the Egyptian Cabinet said. The project will be developed in three phases on a 100,000-square-metre site in the Integrated Sokhna Zone at Ain Sokhn»»»

As Bulgaria prepares to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, replacing the leva (BGN) at a fixed exchange rate of 1.95583 BGN = 1 EUR, the country faces a complex landscape of price adjustments across various sectors. This comprehensive analysis examines which prices are rising, which are falling, an»»»

In the municipality of Pavlikeni, residents will primarily rely on post offices to convert their lev savings into euros once the new year begins. The municipal center hosts only a single bank branch, limiting local banking options. In Byala Cherkva, the situation is more restrictive: the only bank »»»

A man was arrested late Saturday in the western city of Patra after allegedly selling alcohol to three minors. Officers from the Patra security division found during an inspection that the suspect, acting as the temporary manager of a food and beverage establishment, sold alcoholic drinks to two 16»»»

The United Nations said a humanitarian mission has entered the Sudanese city of El Fasher, capital of North Darfur state, for the first time since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control following a siege that stretched for more than a year and pushed the city into a deep humanitarian crisis. A»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian-Indian BrahMos supersonic cruise missile project is attracting many countries worldwide, Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar told Sputnik. "It is also well known that the two countries have expanded their defense cooperation from procurement of equipment to joint »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Lenka White – Renowned US investor Jim Rogers in an interview with RIA Novosti expressed interest in the international assets of Russian energy giant Lukoil. "I would be interested in looking, yes, I don't want to buy anything blind, but I would certainly be interested in look»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has unveiled its operational strategy to safeguard New Year's Eve celebrations throughout the emirate as 2026 approaches. Working alongside strategic partners, the force aims to maintain public safety while ensuring efficient traffic management during one of the year's b»»»

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has warned that rising mosquito density increases the risk of disease transmission, highlighting the importance of mosquito control as a fundamental pillar of public health protection and efforts to maintain a healthier living environment across the UAE. In an »»»

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has stressed the importance of following up the State’s plan to develop remote areas including Upper Egypt with the aim of developing them economically and upgrading their citizens living standards. President Sisi met last Sunday with Investment Minister Ashraf Salman»»»

Hamas is moving in the coming days to elect a new head of its political bureau, in an effort to fill a leadership vacuum left by the killing of its former chief, Yahya Sinwar, who died in October 2024 during clashes he fought alongside his fighters in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Sinwar had bee»»»

Lima, Peru: An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Peru on Sunday. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said that the epicenter of the quake occurred 94 kilometers southeast of the city of Trujillo, at a depth of 30 and 66 kilometers. Trujillo has»»»

The general framework of the National Biodiversity Strategy 2031 has revealed that 58 mammal species in the UAE have been assessed, including 39 terrestrial and 19 marine species, most of which were evaluated under the National Red List Project. Issued by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environm»»»

Two people have died in Sweden after a powerful winter storm swept across Nordic countries, causing travel disruption and power outages. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute issued alerts for strong winds for large parts of the northern half of the country as Storm Johannes hit. On»»»

Dubai: Sharjah Airport has announced comprehensive preparations to accommodate the expected influx of passengers during the winter holiday season, rolling out enhanced operational measures to ensure seamless travel experiences. The airport is urging travellers to arrive at least three hours before »»»

Tunis, Dec. 28 (TAP)- The weather on Sunday is cloudy in most regions with scattered showers and rain storms in northern and eastern coasts, the National Institute of Meteorology said. Highs are forecast to reach 11°C in western heights and range...»»»

Russia has extended the temporary ban on gasoline and fuel exports, including producers and intermediaries, until the end of next February, the Russian news agency Interfax said, citing a government website. “The new decree extended the temporary ban on the export of gasoline outside the country un»»»

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the United Nations assessment mission to the city of El Fasher in Sudan, describing it as an important step toward restoring humanitarian access to civilians who have endured months of siege and deprivation. The United States also welcomed the efforts of all pa»»»

Greece is facing strong to gale-force northwesterly winds on Sunday, particularly in northern regions and parts of the Aegean, according to a weather warning issued by the National Meteorological Service. Winds are expected to reach 8 to 9 on the Beaufort scale in central Macedonia, including the T»»»

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi on Saturday set out firm red lines against any attempts to impose a new military reality in the eastern provinces of Hadhramaut and al-Mahra, warning that developments there are not a political disagreement but a calculated course of »»»

Sofia, Bulgaria: Ancient rock art, a patron saint and a monk will be emblazoned on euro coins from Thursday, when Bulgaria joins the single currency. The motifs are already on the lev, the currency Bulgaria adopted 1881 and which is named after an archaic word meaning "lion". Rider of independence »»»

Brasília, Brazil: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a medical procedure Saturday to treat recurrent hiccups he has been dealing with for months, according to his medical team. The 70-year-old ex-president, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup, had been re»»»

Saudi security authorities arrested 18,877 people for residency, labour and border-related violations during a nationwide inspection campaign carried out over one week, the Ministry of Interior said on Saturday. The arrests were made between December 18 and December 24 as part of joint operations i»»»

Kuwait’s Interior Ministry has rolled out two new electronic services designed to streamline the issuance and transfer of Article 18 residency permits, Kuwait’s news agency, KUNA, reported. The services, launched by the ministry’s General Department of Information Systems in coordination with the G»»»

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Dubai: Oman has introduced a new package of tax and financing incentives aimed at encouraging limited liability companies to convert into closed joint-stock companies, as part of efforts to deepen the capital market and strengthen corporate growth. The incentive package includes a two-year exemptio»»»

Dubai: Dubai will once again take centre stage in global project leadership as the 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) convenes an influential line-up of more than 50 local and international speakers from January 12 to 15, 2026. Held under the patronage of Sheik»»»

For the past year, Israel has arrested dozens of Israeli citizens on suspicion of spying for Iran, Yedioth Ahronoth has reported on. The Hebrew newspaper revealed on Saturday that some of the recruits were asked to photograph sensitive facilities and to collect information including documentation o»»»

BusinessEuropeGerman company to sell more refurbished appliancesMathilda Jordanova-DudaThe second-hand smartphone market has grown significantly in recent years, but other, bulkier items like washing machines are less frequently refurbished and resold. That could soon be changing. https://p.dw.com/»»»

Dubai: If you are planning a trip to the beach this Sunday, December 28, you may want to exercise caution. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a warning regarding rough sea conditions triggered by powerful winds across the UAE. Rough sea and high wavesOffshore conditions are expecte»»»

Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmar ’s first general election in five years, held under the supervision of its military government while a civil war rages throughout much of the country. Final results will not be known until after two more rounds of voting are completed»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO and EU countries using anti-Russian propaganda cannot join any potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, while Germany's direct military involvement risks dragging it into foreign conflict, Steffen Kotre, a Bundestag member of the Alternative for Germany party, told Sputnik»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The arms supply from the United States to Taiwan is pushing the region closer to conflict, the Chinese Embassy in Washington told RIA Novosti. "Such moves will not reverse the inevitable failure of 'Taiwan independence,' and will only push the Taiwan Strait into the danger of»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The lifting of several US restrictions on funding for the Paks II nuclear power plant in Hungary has allowed Rosatom to take its work to a new level, including with Hungarian and European contractors, the Russian state corporation's CEO, Alexey Likhachev, told Sputnik. "We've now»»»

Farmers resumed nationwide road blockades after most protests were temporarily eased during the Christmas holiday period, escalating pressure ahead of a nationwide farmers’ conference expected in the coming days. The renewed actions have again disrupted key transport routes, even as divisions emerg»»»

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan raised his 2025 economic growth forecast to 3.2% on Sunday, saying the city would bolster its role as a financial center, innovation hub and trade center to maintain the momentum. In February, Chan had forecast growth of between 2% and 3%. Hong Kong, the worl»»»

A media report published in South Korea has revealed traces of financial transactions between Iran’s regime and North Korea, both US-sanctioned states, signaling the two countries’ increasing use of non-traditional financial tools to circumvent restrictions on their banking systems. According to bl»»»

Abu Dhabi: Couples in Abu Dhabi can now complete their marriage contract entirely online, from submitting documents to receiving a legally certified certificate. Launched in October, the electronic marriage contract service is provided by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department and is available via the e»»»

Dubai: The Al Ain Court of First Instance has acquitted a 28-year-old Gulf national of reckless endangerment, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish the elements of the offence beyond reasonable doubt. The verdict was issued by the Third Misdemeanour Circuit at a final hearing on December »»»

Doha, Qatar: Cupping therapy continues to gain attention as a complementary medical practice, particularly during the winter season when many people experience a rise in respiratory and immune-related illnesses. Speaking on this topic, Dr. Maysoun Al-Abbadi, a cupping therapy specialist and a membe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the launch of a new dedicated category of the Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani Endowment Award, exclusively for imams, preachers, and muezzins working at the ministry, in cooperation with the Department of Mosques. The announcemen»»»

Doha, Qatar : Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the 17th edition of the Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) will commence on Thursday, January 1, and continue until the 24th. The festival is supported by the Social and Sports Activitie»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Diabetes Qatar has concluded the activities of the 26th Al Bawasil Camp, which was held at Aspire Academy, with the support of the official sponsor Ooredoo. The camp concluded with a closing ceremony that featured a comprehensive video highlighting the camp’s journey, activities, a»»»