Empower 2026 concludes with youth declaration calling for greater role in peace and security
Doha, Qatar: The 17th edition of the Empower Youth Conference (Empower 2026) concluded yesterday with the presentation of a declaration calling for greater youth participation in decision-making, stronger protection for young peacebuilders and increased investment in education, economic empowerment»»»
Russia Pummels Ukraine’s Key Military Supply Hubs
Overnight, the Russian Armed Forces continued strikes using unmanned aerial vehicles against energy facilities, port and railway infrastructure, as well as vessels involved in supplying the Ukrainian army, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. The strikes hit an electrical substation in the settlement of»»»
AI in medicine: can a selfie tell how long we might live?
In 2016, while visiting New York City, Megan Troutwine took a selfie and noticed one eyelid seemed unusually droopy. After returning home, she immediately consulted a neurologist. A subsequent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan revealed a meningioma, a tumour that develops in the membranes surro»»»
Rio Ferdinand: I want to be known for more than football
Early Sokin investor says second career could outgrow football as fintech opens in Dubai Dubai: Rio Ferdinand wants to be remembered as more than a footballer. The former Manchester United defender says his second career as an entrepreneur could grow bigger than his first. And one of his bets is ta»»»
US-Israel war on Iran: What UAE residents need to know as Middle East tensions rise
Bahrain reports sirens as Iran claims drone attack; Saudi intercepts missiles and drones UAE residents are following fresh developments across the region on Sunday, as security alerts in Bahrain and reported interceptions in Saudi Arabia add to tensions in the Middle East. Iran's Revolutionary Guar»»»
Qatar strengthens food security with expanded grain storage infrastructure
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening its food security through the development of strategic storage infrastructure, enhanced domestic production and diversification of food supply sources, as part of efforts to ensure the sustainable availability of essential commodities and improve preparedness for»»»
Why the midterms complicate Trump's search for an Iran deal
Democratic control of Congress will increase scrutiny of the war and its economic costs, but could also make the concessions needed for a lasting agreement with Tehran more difficult to deliver. The Democrats' sweeping victory in the US midterm elections has changed the political environment in whi»»»
Pentagon veterans at OpenAI duped by Russian pranksters over Ukraine AI plans
Three senior OpenAI national security officials, including two former Pentagon insiders, have been duped by Russian pranksters into discussing sensitive details of the company’s AI cooperation with Ukraine, including potential military applications. The pranksters, Vovan and Lexus, whose real names»»»
Qatar Central Bank achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management System
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced that it has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management System, after meeting all requirements of the international standard. This achievement reflects QCB’s commitment to implementing international best practices and»»»
Arab Views: Christianity in Jordan under the spotlight
AMMAN: For almost 2,000 years, Christians have lived, worshipped and built communities in the lands that now make up Jordan. But on Oct. 23, that long history of coexistence was shaken by an act of violence that left a small village grieving and raised painful questions about the future of Christia»»»
Two injured after UPS and Copa Airlines planes collide on Miami airport taxiway
Two people were treated after the aircraft collided at the intersection of two taxiways A Copa Airlines passenger jet and a UPS cargo plane made contact on a taxiway at Miami International Airport on Saturday night, leaving two people with minor injuries, according to airport officials. The inciden»»»
Copa, UPS jets collide on Miami Airport tarmac while taxiing
A Copa Airlines plane and a UPS aircraft collided while taxiing at Miami International Airport, according to air traffic controller communications. The Copa jet clipped the UPS Boeing 767 plane after the cargo aircraft ventured into its path, according to audio between air traffic controllers and p»»»
IRGC Says It Attacked US Air Defense Radar at Military Base in Bahrain
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that it had used six unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to attack a US air defense radar at a military base in Bahrain, Press TV reported. Citing the IRGC, the Fars news agency reported that the strike had been carried out in r»»»
Lalit Modi becomes British citizen after 16 years in UK: Why now?
Former IPL chief embraces British citizenship as a new chapter Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has announced that he became a British citizen on September 15, 2026, describing the development as a proud personal milestone and the beginning of a new chapter in his life. Modi s»»»
Construction slump deepens as new contracts plunge by more than a third
In September 2026, construction output volume, based on both raw and working-day adjusted data, was 5.6% lower than a year earlier. Among the main construction groups, output in the construction of buildings increased by 5.3%, while that of civil engineering decreased by 22.2%. Based on seasonally »»»
Bahrain’s interior ministry issues alerts of potential threats
Bahrain issued two separate alerts about potential threats in posts on social media platform X on Sunday, the first such warnings by the Gulf country since September. Bahrain, home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, urged citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location»»»
Kate Middleton's India visit marks major milestone after cancer treatment
Royal couple to highlight UK-India ties and environmental innovation in Mumbai London: The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton, are set to undertake their first joint overseas visit since the Princess announced her cancer diagnosis, as the royal couple prepare to travel »»»
Saudi Arabia warns of 15-year jail terms and SR1 million fines for aiding illegal entry
Authorities refer 22,451 people to diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents Dubai: Saudi security forces arrested 11,952 people for violating residency, labour and border security regulations during a week-long inspection campaign across the Kingdom, the Ministry of Interior announced on Satu»»»
Kushner Says Ukraine Talks Have Produced Ideas That Could Lead to Breakthroughs
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - US special envoy Jared Kushner said on Saturday that recent contacts had produced new ideas for resolving the Ukraine conflict, some of which could lead to breakthroughs. "Several new ideas emerged from these discussions and are now being explored. Some may lead to breakthro»»»
Russia, UAE Discuss Safety of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz - Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Russia and the United Arab Emirates believe it is essential to ensure stable and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Russian Foreign Ministry said following talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Emirati counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. "»»»
UAE flight updates: Fresh cancellations and delays as airlines revise schedules
Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia update flight schedules in the UAE. UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption on Sunday, November 15, with Saudi Arabia among the most affected destinations as airlines continue to cancel services and adjust schedules amid regional security conce»»»
What did US skies look like before and during the FAA shutdown?
AA halted US flights for over four hours on Nov 13 after issuing a nationwide ground stop A nationwide ground stop imposed by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday brought air traffic across the United States to an unprecedented halt, disrupting thousands of flights and leaving hun»»»
Coalition forces intercept 2 Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh, 3 drones in Eastern Province
RIYADH: Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis toward Riyadh and destroyed three drones targeting the Kingdom’s Eastern Province early Sunday. A Saudi Civil Defense alert sounded at 4:08 a.m., warning Riyadh residents of an incoming ae»»»
Saudi psychiatry conference highlights challenges in early detection, access to treatment
ALKHOBAR: Mental health specialists meeting in Alkhobar called for earlier intervention and expanded access to psychiatric care after reviewing national data showing that Saudi patients wait a median of eight years before seeking professional help, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. More than 2»»»
UAE weather: NCM forecasts rain in coastal, northern and eastern areas
Rainfall could extend to northern and eastern regions on Wednesday and Thursday Abu Dhabi: Parts of the UAE could experience rain from Monday through Thursday, with winds reaching speeds of up to 40km/hr, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM's five-day forecast indicates p»»»