French President meets Prime Minister
Paris: President of the French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron met Tuesday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. At the outset of the meeting, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of the Amir H»»»
Iran Dismisses US Diplomatic Claims and Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed Until Conditions Are Met
Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, announced that Tehran has demanded a frank and clear response from the United States regarding its conditions, criticizing the current American reply as deceptive. Rezaei firmly rejected all American claims con»»»
Iran carried out supermarket fridge cyberattack, France claims
The French government has accused Iran of hacking refrigerators in hundreds of supermarkets, claiming that the “cyber campaign” was the work of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The attack, which took place in October, affected fridges and freezers at nearly 700 distribution sites acros»»»
Qatari mediation efforts continue to bridge views between Washington, Tehran: Foreign Ministry
Doha: Director of the Media and Communication Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hashmi, affirmed that Qatari mediation efforts to bridge the gap between the United States and Iran are ongoing. He noted that these efforts have gained significant momentum over the p»»»
UAE reports 404% growth in Emirati workforce and 109% rise in women's participation
UAE labour market records 104 per cent growth in workers and 46% in companies Abu Dhabi: The number of Emiratis in the UAE workforce has risen by 404 per cent since the launch of the Nafis employment programme in 2021, Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting»»»
Khaled bin Mohamed meets Hamdan bin Mohammed in Abu Dhabi
Meeting focuses on government efficiency, national readiness and quality of life Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, met Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy P»»»
Families' agony after deadly Turkey steel blast kills 18
Grief and outrage as Turkey steel blast claims 18 lives Grieving relatives faced an agonising wait for the identification of their dead on Tuesday after a huge blast at a Turkish steel plant killed 18 people, as labour groups called a string of protests over safety issues. Onlookers said Monday's m»»»
Earn up to Dh50,000? Sharjah expands marriage grant eligibility
New directive raises the income ceiling by Dh20,000 following a caller's request Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed an increase in the salary eligibility ceiling for marriage grants provided by the Ruler's Court,»»»
QSE index closes higher
Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed on Tuesday higher by 69.35 points, or 0.69 percent, to end at 1,0177.23. Trading volume reached 298,356,274 shares, with turnover totaling QAR 685,459,911.789 through 44,586 transactions across all sectors. The shares of 38 companies advanced during the»»»
Tickets now on sale for 2027 MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix Of Qatar, Qatar 1812 KM at Lusail International Circuit
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has officially launched ticket sales for the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2027 and the Qatar 1812 KM - FIA World Endurance Championship 2027. Scheduled just two weeks apart in March 2027, the two events give motorsport fans the chance to e»»»
Hungary celebrates musical heritage at 10th Katara European Jazz Festival
DOHA: The Embassy of Hungary in Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting cultural exchange and strengthening artistic ties through its participation in the 10th Katara European Jazz Festival, showcasing the country's rich musical heritage and contemporary creativity. Hungary's participation»»»
Sutanovac: Western Balkans still threatened by Islamist extremism
WASHINGTON - The Western Balkans represents a region where a risk of activities by Islamist extremist networks persists, Serbian Ambassador to the US Dragan Sutanovac has warned, noting that the defeat of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria and Iraq did not mean the ideology that had been fostering t»»»
Bahrain's King Hamad arrives in Riyadh
RIYADH: Bahrain's King Hamad arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday.»»»
Qatar Rail receives Prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety excellence
DOHA For the second consecutive year, Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has been recognized with the 'Prestigious RoSPA Gold Award' for occupational health and safety excellence by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), UK, for the year 2026, reaffirming its commitment to the »»»
Doha to host 28th Asian Bowling Championships Wednesday
Doha: The Qatar Bowling Federation will host the 28th Asian Bowling Championships from Wednesday through November 23, featuring 168 players, including 108 men and 60 women, from 18 Asian countries. Qatar will field six players: Jassim Mohammed Al Muraikhi, Mohammed Hamad Al Muraikhi, Bader Khalid A»»»
Paraguay partially reimburses almost all bank crisis victims
Asuncion, Paraguay: Almost all eligible depositors who lost access to their money in a bank seizure that rocked Paraguay have had part of their funds reimbursed, the Central Bank said Tuesday. The November 3 takeover of Ueno Bank amid major insolvency concerns locked almost half the population of t»»»
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls move to impeach him 'sabotage'
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday called moves to impeach him over abuse of power in the Iran war a farce that would fail. The Pentagon chief slammed the move as a "political spectacle" by an outgoing congressional opponent of President Donald Trump. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth du»»»
Áron Orbán faces detention in people-smuggling case
Hungarian prosecutors have requested the pre-trial detention of Áron Orbán, the younger brother of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, following a series of police raids linked to an alleged people-smuggling operation. Four suspects are accused of helping more than 100 Vietnamese nationals enter Hu»»»
G7 agrees on need to avoid ‘security void’ in Lebanon after UN force mandate ends: Paris
PARIS: G7 foreign ministers agreed on “the need to avoid a security void” in Lebanon after UN peacekeepers pull out, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday after a meeting of the group in Paris. They also backed “the need to move quickly toward a new security architecture” after t»»»
Business - China's 'impossible to ignore' tech rise on display at Web Summit in Lisbon
One of Europe's biggest annual tech events, the Web Summit, kicked off in the Portuguese capital this week with the biggest ever delegation of Chinese business leaders and policymakers. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin talks to Dr. Dan Wang, China Director at Eurasia Group, about EU-China tech relatio»»»
Pantheon ACR and HOP Events take Bismil Ki Mehfil on a world tour from Dubai to London
Sufi sensation Bismil signs exclusive agreement for five international shows Pantheon Art, Culture & Real Estate (ACR) and HOP Events have signed an exclusive agreement with Sufi sensation Bismil to take Bismil Ki Mehfil on a five show international tour spanning UAE, Qatar, UK, Singapore and Malay»»»
Deadly Pile-ups on Trakia Motorway in Last 23 Years: A Look Back
At least 11 people were killed and more than 50 were injured in two pile-ups that occurred early on Tuesday morning in thick fog on Trakia Motorway near Yambol (Southeastern Bulgaria). A total of 86 vehicles were involved in the accidents. According to data from BTA's Archives and Reference Departm»»»
Politicians Express Condolences after Trakia Motorway Deadly Pile-Ups
Two deadly multi-vehicle pile-up collisions, one on each side of the Trakia Motorway near Yambol, which occurred amid dense fog on Tuesday morning, caused Bulgaria's president and prime minister to rearrange their schedules. Politicians expressed their condolences to the relatives of the victims. B»»»
Lebanon hopes to reach preliminary IMF deal as talks on banking crisis begin
BEIRUT: Lebanon began a new round of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday, hoping to reach a preliminary agreement by Friday that would pave the way for tackling the country's long-running banking crisis. The first round of talks took place at the Ministry of Finance in Beir»»»
Ritz among Paris landmarks searched in Al-Fayed trafficking probe: prosecutors
PARIS: French police have searched two Paris properties linked to Mohamed Al-Fayed, the Ritz hotel and Villa Windsor, as part of an investigation into a suspected international network that allegedly trafficked women for the late billionaire, the Paris prosecutor’s office told AFP Tuesday. The oper»»»
Abu Dhabi deploys AI-Driven drones as first responders to emergencies and disasters
AI-powered drones revolutionize emergency response in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: “Today the goal is for the drone to be the first responder to emergencies, crises and disasters in the Emirates,” Shaikha Khamis Al Azeezi, director of the Business Continuity and Alternative Services Department at the Emerg»»»
War disrupts Emirates chief Tim Clark’s retirement plans for second time
Emirates president considered retirement after airline reported record profits Dubai: Emirates airline president Sir Tim Clark has revealed that he had been considering stepping down after the carrier reported record profits earlier this year, but escalating tensions in the region disrupted his ret»»»
AI, VR and remote monitoring feature at Abu Dhabi medical congress
National Ambulance demonstrates AI simulations, remote monitoring and CPR training. Abu Dhabi: Artificial intelligence-powered simulations, virtual reality training and real-time patient monitoring technologies are among the emergency response innovations being showcased by National Ambulance at th»»»
GERB Calls for Resignation of PM Radev, Ministers over Deadly Trakia Motorway Pile-Up
GERB is calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Rumen Radev and the ministers responsible for the tragedy on the Trakia Motorway, MP Daniel Mitov told reporters at a news briefing in Parliament on Tuesday. "On this day of national tragedy, we would first like to extend our condolences to the »»»
Iva Mihaylova Claims Her Grandmother Has Gone Missing After Being Detained at North Macedonia Border
Iva Mihaylova, a Bulgarian from North Macedonia who is currently in Bulgaria while facing trial in North Macedonia over a road accident, has claimed in a Facebook post on Tuesday that her grandmother has been abducted. In her post, Mihaylova said her grandmother had gone missing after being detaine»»»
SPS leadership meets, Belgrade Socialists back Dacic, call for reorganisation
BELGRADE - The Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) leadership met this week to analyse the results of the October 25 parliamentary elections as well as the tasks that are ahead of the SPS leadership and membership, the party's Belgrade branch said on Tuesday. In a statement, it said the meeting had bee»»»
61 female students hospitalized after suffocation incident at school in southern Iraq
Baghdad: Iraqi Civil Defense authorities said 61 female students were hospitalized after an incident at a girls' school in Maysan Governorate, southern Iraq, for reasons that remain unclear. A chemical, biological and radiological incident response team was dispatched from Baghdad to find out the c»»»
ESG Reporting: 37 companies supported by Tunis Stock Exchange and IFC
TUNIS, Nov. 10, 2026 (TAP) - The Tunis Stock Exchange, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, concluded on November 4, 2026, the second cohort of its programme to support companies in...»»»
Syrian delegation outlines investment climate and financial recovery in Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Nov. 10 (SANA) Director of the Expatriates and Refugee Affairs Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Nahla Othman, and Governor of Central Bank of Syria took part in the “Investing in Syria – A New Chapter in the Syrian Economy” conference in Frankfurt, Germany. »»»
LifeBot unveils medical command network at Abu Dhabi military medicine congress
New tech connects paramedics, physicians, and command centers in real time Abu Dhabi: A remote area after midnight. A critically injured person lies on the ground. One medic is kneeling beside them. The nearest specialist is hundreds of kilometres away, evacuation has not yet arrived, and the mobil»»»
Digital Fairness Act: EU cracks down on stealth influencer ads and manipulative app design
The European Commission is set to unveil new rules on Wednesday (11 November) to prevent people from being manipulated by companies and influencers – but digital rights experts have said the legislation doesn’t go far enough. According to a leak of the draft legislation, seen by EUobserver, the Dig»»»
Know Qatar Law: Up to QR10,000 fine for failure to report lost or damaged passports, residence permits
Doha, Qatar: Expatriates who fail to report the loss or damage of their passport, travel document or residence permit can face a fine of up to QR10,000 under Qatar’s law regulating the entry, exit and residence of expatriates. Article 15 of Law No. 21 of 2015 requires expatriates to notify the comp»»»
Israel's parliament sworn in as Eisenkot tries to forge a government
JERUSALEM: Israel's parliament was sworn in on Tuesday without a new government, after a deadlocked general election stripped Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his parliamentary majority but left his main rivals with no clear path to power. Lawmakers elected in the October 27 vote took their oa»»»
Yemen army claims 874 attacks on Houthi targets, says 190 fighters killed or wounded
ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said on Tuesday they have carried out 874 attacks on Houthi targets during the past several hours as part of the “Dawn of Yemen” operation, killing or wounding about 190 Houthi commanders and fighters in air and ground strikes on several fronts. The military spokesperson,»»»
Drones behind two thirds of child casualties in Sudan: UN
GENEVA: Two thirds of all children killed or injured in war-ravaged Sudan this year have been victims of drone strikes, the United Nations said Tuesday. A total of 410 children were killed or injured in the country between January and September this year, the UN children’s agency UNICEF said. And t»»»
Saudi Arabia, Ukraine sign visa waiver deal for holders of diplomatic, special, service passports
LONDON: Saudi Arabia and Ukraine have signed an agreement exempting holders of diplomatic, special and service passports from short-stay visa requirements, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha signed »»»
Saudi crown prince discusses developing cooperation with Greek PM
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone call on Tuesday with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.During the call, the two leaders discussed relations between their countries and ways to strengthen and develop joint cooperation between the Kingdom and Greece, the Saudi P»»»
re:TRAVEL FORUM 2026: More than 80% of Unite for Travel agencies use AI or are automating their operations
Organized by Unite for Travel, an alliance of travel professionals bringing together 40 partner agencies, the first edition of re:TRAVEL FORUM 2026, themed “Rethinking the Future of Travel Consulting”, aims to explore how technology and traveler behavior are transforming the role of the travel cons»»»
Magyar–Merz meeting: Hungary, Germany split on Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to strengthen Hungarian–German relations during talks in Berlin on Tuesday, 10 November. However, the two leaders expressed differing views on linking the European Union’s next seven-year budget to financial support f»»»
Dozens of foreigners’ deaths go undetected in Greece, Oxford University researchers say
ATHENS: More than 100 foreign nationals have died since 2000 in Greek police stations or migrant centers with inadequate health care facilities, including 34 deaths that have not been officially registered, according to research published on Tuesday by Oxford University researchers. In total, the r»»»
UNICEF says Israel blocks Gaza basin repairs, warns of flood risk
GENEVA: The UN children’s agency said Israel had rejected the importation of equipment needed to repair a water basin in Gaza, and warned that the facility could overflow and endanger nearby residents through flooding and disease. Local authorities say Israel destroyed water infrastructure and vehi»»»
Trump supports Nvidia CEO Huang amid ‘Chinese honeypot’ claims
US President Donald Trump has said that the FBI has launched a probe into Jensen Huang’s affair with a woman accused of working for Chinese intelligence, but stressed that he believes in the Nvidia chief’s innocence. Beijing has vigorously denied the spying claims. On Monday, Nvidia, a US company w»»»
State Budget: MPs call for accelerated administrative reforms
TUNIS, Nov. 10, 2026 (TAP) - The joint plenary session resumed works on Tuesday, to consider the draft State budget and the draft finance bill for 2027, in the presence of Speaker of the Assembly of the People's Representatives (ARP) Brahim...»»»
QCAA launches new strategy to strengthen Qatar’s global civil aviation leadership
DOHA Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani launched the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority’s (QCAA) new strategy under the slogan 'Leading the Sky, Inspi»»»
Middle East War: 9 things UAE residents need to know tonight, November 10
ADNOC vessel damaged in UAE waters as GCC approves military HQ, Saudi intercepts missiles Dubai: An ADNOC Logistics and Services vessel has sustained damage following an attack in UAE territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf, the company confirmed on Tuesday. The incident comes as Gulf Cooperation Co»»»