The teenager becomes the first Arab boxer to become and pro and influencer champion “I’m proud to have won this title here in Dubai,” said Asaad Touqan after the Dubai-based boxer became the first Arab fighter to hold both an ICB influencer championship and a WBC professional championship simultane»»»

Flu vaccinations are free for eligible residents aged six months and above Residents in Abu Dhabi will have more options to protect themselves against seasonal flu this year, including a needle-free nasal spray vaccine being introduced for the first time. The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) »»»

New York, Oct. 12 (SANA) Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Monday as traders assessed the potential impact of a proposed halt to attacks on energy infrastructure in Russia and Ukraine, while tensions in the Middle East continued to raise concerns about global crude supplies. Brent crude f»»»

From theatre to protests: How Neha Bora became a voice for India's restless youth She is 29, pursuing a doctorate, and isn't afraid of being bundled into a police van. Meet Neha Bora, the unlikely new face of India's growing youth unrest, who has gone from performing on theatre stages to taking on »»»

The Central Bank of Egypt’s net foreign currency reserves reached approximately US$ 57.35 billion by the end of September 2026—an all-time high—reflecting improved foreign currency indicators and a strengthened Egyptian economy capable of withstanding external pressures. Foreign currency reserves c»»»

Renowned artists unite for the festival's 23rd edition under 'The Wisdom of Culture' theme Abu Dhabi: The 23rd edition of Abu Dhabi Festival opened at Etihad Arena with a concert by the UAE National Orchestra, bringing together international musical talent to celebrate the UAE’s cultural heritage a»»»

The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced the development of a platform that gives unmanned systems developers access to combat data for training military AI models. More than 40 organizations have already signed up to use the service. "The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has esta»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Another Oil Tanker Explodes After Hitting Sea Mine in Hormuz 12-10-2026 10:37 AM Screen capture of a video released by IRGC Navy showing oi»»»

Two men were killed in south Lebanon on Sunday, one by Israeli fire and the other by an explosive remnant of war, as they took part in the annual olive harvest, according to state media and local officials. South Lebanon has been the scene of two wars since 2023 between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbo»»»

In the UAE, prices have stayed stable through the weekend, 24-karat gold holds above Dh500 Dubai: Gold inched up on Monday, October 12, as falling oil prices calmed worries about inflation. Traders now see a better chance that the US Federal Reserve will hold off on more interest rate hikes. Global»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has indicated that he could meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels as early as next week. In an interview with Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat, published on Saturday, Magyar also described a complete rewrite of Hungary’s Constitution as one»»»

DUBAI: US Charge d’Affaires to Yemen Neil Hope discussed strengthening international pressure on the Houthi militia with Yemeni Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba, the US Embassy in Yemen said on Sunday. The discussions included expanding international support for sanctions against the Houthis, holdin»»»

Iva Mihaylova, who is on trial in North Macedonia over a fatal road accident, is at Sofia's Pirogov Emergency Hospital, Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Tuesday. She is there with her lawyer. Mihaylova holds dual citizenship of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia. Speak»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that lays the framework for joint cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the various aspects of the energy industry. The agreement was signed by H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Mini»»»

It bring together entrepreneurship, AI-powered learning and global consumer brands IGNITE Social Enterprise has officially launched IGNITE MENA, bringing its social e-commerce ecosystem spanning entrepreneurship, AI-powered learning, wellness and lifestyle brands to the Middle East and North Africa»»»

Washington, Oct. 12 (SANA) Gold prices rose on Monday, supported by a weaker US dollar and lower oil prices, as investors awaited key US inflation data due this week for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next monetary policy move. Reuters reported that spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,206.01 per ounce, after»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and the European Union have held intensive consultations regarding trade in hybrid and electric vehicles, the Chinese Commerce Ministry has said. The ministry said that "guided by the principles of mutual respect and consultations on an equal footing, the parties conducted»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev's strike potential is decreasing every day due to the actions of the Russian armed forces, which are attacking targets related to the production of missiles and drones in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik. "Ukraine's strike potential is decreasing day by »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is concerned about the US renaming the concept of "artificial intelligence" to "super intelligence," this step aligns with Washington’s overall strategy to strengthen its technological dominance or "win the AI race," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov told Sp»»»

DUBAI (Sputnik) - The United Arab Emirates has delivered two truck convoys carrying 259 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip over the past week, Emirati news agency WAM has reported. Two convoys comprising 20 trucks and carrying 259 tonnes of food entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of»»»

His two sons were injured, one undergoing knee surgery and the other losing three toes Mohammed Yousuf Ali, a 46-year-old IT engineer from Hyderabad, died in an attack by Yemen’s Houthi militia on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday while travelling with his family for Umrah, accor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with Microsoft, held a preparatory meeting for leaders and representatives of 17 government and semi-government entities participating in the second cohort of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption Programme»»»

In connection with allegations made by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chair Delyan Peevski has referred the matter to the prosecution service, the party’s press office announced on Monday. "In several public statements, Demerdzhiev put forward a baseless,»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha is further strengthening its faculty and expanding its academic footprint in Qatar with the appointment of Professor Mohammadamin Yousefi as Assistant Professor of Organisation Theory. Professor Yousefi joins HEC Paris, Doha from the Netherlands, bringing expertise in s»»»

Doha, Qatar: LuLu Hypermarket has partnered with the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) to support the ‘It’s Time’ breast cancer awareness campaign, reinforcing the importance of early detection, regular screening and greater public awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As part of the collaborati»»»

Rawalpindi: Maaz Sadaqat just missed out on a hundred as Pakistan upstaged Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20 international yesterday, taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series. Sadaqat’s 51-ball 96 and Sahibzada Farhan’s 44-ball 73 helped Pakistan to their highest T20 total at home of 215-3 »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces continued to carry out strikes against Ukraine's port infrastructure and naval vessels used in the interests of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Overnight, the Russian armed forces continued to carry out strikes us»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Culture’s Visual Arts Centre organised a lecture exploring gypsum ornamentation and its role in reconstituting the legacy of traditional architecture through contemporary expression. Delivered by Mohammed Saeed Al Bloushi, a cultural heritage expert at Qatar’s Ministry of Cult»»»

Lukoil’s special commercial manager for its companies in Bulgaria, Evgeniy Simeonov, said on BNT that the country has more than enough diesel to meet domestic demand and that consumers have no reason to worry about shortages. Simeonov ruled out a diesel crisis, saying the Burgas refinery had i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has concluded two Arabic language courses for non-native speakers, held separately in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation. The center aims to spread knowledge of the Arab»»»

Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain are ready for a difficult Champions League test away to Manchester City on Wednesday, coach Luis Enrique said after the French champions eased to a 3-1 Ligue 1 victory over Le Mans. PSG recorded their third consecutive win on Saturday after a slow start to the seaso»»»

Doha, Qatar: Students of Birla Public School, Doha brought laurels to the school by securing First Position at the ICC Quiz Competition 2026 - Celebrating the Life, Values & Vision of Mahatma Gandhi, organised by the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) as part of the Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations on 2 Octob»»»

Liverpool: Manchester City shrugged off the threat of swingeing sanctions to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 in their first game since being found guilty on more than 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules. Second half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki extended City’»»»

Miami: Lionel Messi (pictured) scored twice to help Inter Miami rout DC United 4-0 on Saturday, taking a victory in his first match since saying farewell to the Argentina national team. Four nights after scoring in his final match for the Albiceleste in a victory over Benin, the 39-year-old South A»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells Kfar Tibnit and Slouqi Valley in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 12-10-2026 09:56 AM Latest News Urgent News I»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture on Sunday wrapped up the fifth season of seminars at Lusail University and held a seminar to mark its conclusion, attended by Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani; Chairman of Board of Trustees of Lusail University H»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC), chaired Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al-Attiyah, has announced its domestic racing programme for the 2026-2027 season. A comprehensive 70-fixture schedule will run across the Al Rayyan and Al Uqda racecourses, featuring major support from local own»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), organised an Open Recruitment Day, which attracted a large number of Qatari graduates and jobseekers seeking employment opportunities in the banking sector. The event forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to support a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution, in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar, has launched a specialised workshop titled “Shaping the Digital Future: The EU Approach to Platform and AI Governance – Lessons from the European Union”. The workshop was attended by»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Special Education and Inclusive Education Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Amina Ali Al Mulla, affirmed that the expansion of the inclusive education system is advancing in parallel with enhancing school readiness, qualifying specialised sta»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked World Mental Health Day with a campus-wide programme that encouraged students to express themselves, connect with others, and explore practical ways to support their mental health and wellbeing. Organised by the Student Co»»»

Start investing in RTBs from just ₱5,000 and grow long-term savings from abroad MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine government surpassed its fund-raising targets for its latest retail bond offering, securing ₱167.25 billion ($2.91 billion) in fresh funding through the 32nd tranche of Retail Treasur»»»

UPDATESaudi flight disruption eases from Sunday, but Riyadh remains severely affected Dubai: UAE travellers faced flight disruptions on Monday, October 12, with cancellations and delays affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Several flights linking the UAE with Saudi Arabia, includin»»»

Exploring how accessible Abu Dhabi's neighbourhoods are for pedestrians Abu Dhabi- As Abu Dhabi puts greater emphasis on liveable, connected communities, the everyday journey to a supermarket, bus stop or nearby clinic raises a practical question: how easy is it to get around on foot? For some resi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, in collaboration with Qatar University’s Early Childhood Center, organised a dialogue session titled “My Childhood in a Digital World” to discuss the opportunities and challenges of technology use among children and ways»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) conducted a pilot foundation course under the National Training Plan on Public Health Emergency Management, bringing together 72 participants from a range of sectors involved in public health emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The course»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain has reaffirmed its solidarity with Qatar amid escalating regional tensions, with Ambassador of Spain to Qatar H E Dr Alvaro Renedo Zalba praising the country’s resilience, leadership and commitment to diplomacy. Speaking at Spain’s National Day celebration in Doha yesterday, the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged motorists to give way to emergency vehicles, including police and Civil Defence vehicles and ambulances, to help ensure faster response times and protect lives and property. In a public awareness message, the ministry stressed that clearing the »»»

CAIRO: ‌An Israeli strike killed at least two Palestinians in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said. The Israeli military said it targeted a militant in the area, without giving further information. Israel, which says Hamas has been ‌rearming and ‌launching attacks in violation ‌»»»

CEC Bank is co-financing the construction of an oil processing plant in Mihai Viteazu, Cluj County, an investment worth approximately 45 million euros which will have a processing capacity of 600 tonnes of seeds per day, according to a bank press release sent on Wednesday.CEC Bank is the project's »»»