Doha: Jazz tunes blended with Arabic musical heritage as the 10th Katara European Jazz Festival brought diverse musical traditions together in a celebration of cultural exchange. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the festival on Wednesday, the Qatar Music Academy (QMA) Director Zlatan F»»»

Global law firm Dentons has advised Societatea Energetică Electrica S.A., one of the leading players in Romania’s energy sector, on the establishment of its EUR 1 billion Euro Medium-Term Note (EMTN) programme. The base prospectus for the programme was approved on October 29, 2026 by the Luxembourg»»»

Ahold Delhaize, the international retail group that owns Mega Image and Profi in Romania, has signed a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Rezolv Energy covering 370 GWh of renewable electricity annually from two major solar and wind projects in Romania. The companies describe the »»»

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has successfully concluded the International Congress on Healthy Aging and Geriatric Rehabilitation 2026 (IC-HAGR 2026), organised by HMC’s Rumailah Hospital under the theme “Transforming Global Care through Innovation and Function.” The Congress was held from »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the first phase of an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging Qatari students to pursue teaching careers, highlighting the profession’s importance, benefits and opportunities for professional growth. The campaign, titled “The Teacher»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Transport is taking part in the Qatar Boat Show 2026, which opened yesterday and runs through November 7, at the Old Doha Port. This is the third edition of the show. The MoT is a Strategic Partner. And the show is seeing a large participation from local and international enti»»»

DOHA: As Qatar Sustainability Week 2026 takes place, Qatar Foundation’s Green Island has unveiled its new corporate sustainability initiative, the Green Island Corporate Passport. The programme aims to help organisations across Qatar move beyond one-off environmental activities and embed long-term,»»»

DOHA: Al Reyada for Girls Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has launched its new electronic magazine, Alam Al Reyada, in a move that reflects the Centre’s commitment to strengthening media outreach, showcasing girls’ achievements and talents, and establishing a media platfor»»»

Exhibition supplies and machinery qualify for customs duty exemption Sharjah Customs has outlined specific cases in which goods and equipment may be eligible for temporary entry into the UAE without customs duty, including machinery brought in for repairs, exhibition supplies and samples imported f»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has concluded the four-day examinations of the Quran Categories branch of the 31st Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, with 1,073 Qatari men and women taking part. The examinations, which ended yesterday, began on October 31 a»»»

Jashanmal Books to feature former Indian Ambassador’s account of India-UAE relationship Books have been part of Jashanmal since its first store opened in Basra in 1919. More than a century later, Jashanmal Books is at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) with Bridging the Gulf: The Remak»»»

60,000 sq.ft. Jebel Ali facility expands processing capacity and foodservice solutions NRTC Group is strengthening its value-added fresh food capabilities through a new Dh50 million Taaza processing facility in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1, Dubai. Designed for evolving customer requirements, the fac»»»

Doha: The General Secretariat of the Cabinet has obtained ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System, reflecting its commitment to implementing international standards in information protection and strengthening corporate governance, thereby supporting operational ef»»»

DOHA: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop human resources, foster a culture of sustainability and raise awareness of its importance in the sports sector, the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), represented by its Human Resources and Administrative Affairs Department, in collaboration with the Stra»»»

Doha: The third edition of the Qatar Boat Show is further strengthening the country’s position as a growing maritime tourism destination, highlighting the marine industry’s increasing contribution to Qatar’s tourism development, according to Ahmed Al Fadala, General Manager of Ronautica Middle East»»»

How the US-Israel-Iran conflict impacts UAE residents and Gulf stability US President Donald Trump is weighing fresh military action against Iran after warning Washington may have to “destroy the rest of the country”. Meanwhile, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, regional security concerns and f»»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi held a phone call yesterday with Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia H E Arrmanatha Nasir. At the beginning of the call, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affai»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar has taken part in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting aimed at promoting cultural cooperation among the bloc’s member states. Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the 30th meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies GCC Ministers of»»»

DOHA: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah headed Qatar’s delegation participating in the extraordinary joint meeting of ministerial committees tasked with studying the establishment of GCC strategic storage zones for food, medicines and other essential needs. The»»»

DOHA: Qatar participated yesterday in the extraordinary meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Health Ministers Committee, held via video conference. Minister of Public Health, H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud chaired Qatar’s delegation to the meeting. The meeting discussed a study on esta»»»

Hungarian MP János Pócs has been banned from entering Parliament for three sitting days because of repeated disruptive behaviour, House Speaker Ágnes Forsthoffer announced. The decision follows several verbal warnings and a written reprimand, which she said had failed to change the Fidesz politicia»»»

Judge halts Trump's controversial triumphal arch project near Arlington Cemetery A US federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's massive triumphal arch project on Thursday, casting doubt over the future of the project hours after it was green-lit by a public commission. District Judge Tanya Chu»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched an education voucher policy for Qatari students enrolled in private kindergartens and schools across all educational levels, including students with disabilities, in a move aimed at expanding educational choices and easing the financ»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the commencement of procedures to transfer food safety mandates, functions and responsibilities to the General Authority for Food Safety, following the issuance of Amiri Decision No. (41) of 2026 establishing the Authority. This step undersco»»»

DOHA: Qatar continues to cement its position as an international epicenter for high-level dialogue, technological innovation, and the future of the global digital economy. The second edition of Mobile World Congress (MWC) returns to Doha next week, bringing together global technology leaders, key p»»»

Barakah Nuclear Plant and solar projects fuel Abu Dhabi’s energy transformation. The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced that clean and renewable energy generation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, from nuclear, solar and wind sources, recorded growth of more than 1,000% between »»»

From Thrissur to Harvard and MIT, Nithya built her career through activism and politics Dubai: From growing up in Thrissur, Kerala, to studying at Harvard and MIT and entering American politics, Nithya Raman's journey to becoming Los Angeles' first Indian-American mayor-elect has been shaped by edu»»»

Najib settles $12 million fine, prepares for house arrest after royal pardon Jailed Malaysian former prime minister Najib Razak paid a fine Friday, a condition of his royal pardon allowing him to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest, his party said. The 73-year-old former leader was ja»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, ‌Nov 6: Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s fine has been paid as part of the terms of a royal pardon, his political party said on Friday, paving the way for his transfer to house arrest. Najib, prime minister from 2009 to 2018, was found guilty of corruption in relat»»»

Umm Al Emarat Park hosts Abu Dhabi's first biennale keeping children at the centre Abu Dhabi: A visit to an art exhibition usually involves looking, observing and moving on. At Abu Dhabi’s Umm Al Emarat Park, children are given the opportunity and encouraged to do something different: touch, listen»»»

Gold is Dh25 a gram cheaper than last Diwali, yet buyers are choosing lighter designs Dubai: As Indian expat families across the UAE prepare to celebrate Dhanteras and Diwali, jewellery shopping remains an important part of the festive ritual. But with gold prices having experienced dramatic swings»»»

At a press conference following the heads of state meeting of the Visegrád Group in Trenčín, Slovakia, on Thursday, the Hungarian president spoke about strengthening relations among the Visegrád countries and the importance of cooperation in contributing to a safer, more stable, and more prosperous»»»

An international forum on the Vertical Transport Corridor and Balkan transport links will take place on Friday, the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) said. The forum will take place at Sofia Balkan Palace Hotel. It will examine prospects for transport development in the Balkan Penin»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of November 06- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Expats in the UAE are still getting a boost from weak Asian currencies, as each dirham converts into more when sent home. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are sitting close to their weakest »»»

Netanyahu's alliance with Trump sparks new era of US-Israel relations Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's brash campaign posters are still up on Israeli public buses - images of him, US President Donald Trump and soaring warjets that laud the two leaders attacking Iran together. Neither is now adve»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and his cabinet will present next year's draft state budget on Friday, the Finance Ministry said. The 2027 State Budget Bill will be presented in Maxima Hall at the University of National and World Economy. Radev will outline the vision and policies underpinning next year»»»

WASHINGTON: A federal judge early Friday blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days. The temporary restraining order by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan halting the work represents a major setback for one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent p»»»

Russian forces carried out strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities and vessels used in supporting the Ukrainian army overnight, the Defense Ministry said. As a result of the strikes, a battery storage facility was hit in Belaya Tserkov in the Kiev region.At the port of Odessa, a dry cargo vessel del»»»

Simplified travel norms announced for India, Nepal, and Bhutan citizens India has relaxed passport and visa requirements for several categories of foreign nationals living in the country, including certain Pakistani citizens, religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Sri Lanka»»»

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena has resigned after the collapse of a major lender propped up by Pena and his government triggered mass protests. Pena announced his resignation in a video address on Thursday, stating that he was stepping down “with the stability of our country, social peace, and »»»

EU ambassadors will try for a third time on Friday (6 November) to agree whether to delay the EU’s methane rules for oil and gas imports by one year or three. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, has become a major target of both climate regulation and industry lobbying. Capturing it is one of the “qu»»»

US ad-tech firm lifts buyback by Dh11.8 billion and guides to 43% growth in fourth quarter Dubai: AppLovin shares jumped nearly 30 per cent on November 5 after the US advertising technology company reported record third-quarter earnings. The board also raised its share buyback authorization by $3.2»»»

ASUNCION, Paraguay: Paraguayan President Santiago Pena will face an impeachment trial after a financial crisis that led the US-allied leader to resign Thursday, after a banking takeover blocked almost half the population from accessing their money. Congress put Pena’s resignation on hold while the »»»

Drivers urged to plan ahead as minor accidents add to Friday morning delays Motorists in Dubai and Sharjah are facing traffic congestion on several major roads on Friday morning, with heavy delays reported around the Dubai–Sharjah border. According to Google Maps, Al Ittihad Road (E11) is experienc»»»

The goal of the United States in peace negotiations on Ukraine is to address the security concerns of all sides and reduce the risk of future conflicts, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and special envoy Jared Kushner said after consultations in Brussels. Following high-level discussions in B»»»

The Turkish parliament has ratified the Mecca Defense Pact, an agreement concluded between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. "279 lawmakers voted in favor of the bill, 119 voted against it, and there were no abstentions. The bill has been approved," the parliament said on Thursday. The agreement »»»

US President Donald Trump announced the preparation of a large-scale peace agreement that will go beyond the Ukraine conflict and could involve all of Europe. "There's going to be an agreement. It's going to be a big agreement, and it's going to involve more than Ukraine. It's going to involve more»»»

An IT error caused approximately 160 names of people registered not as agents but as surveilled individuals to be published — alongside the name of former member of parliament Sándor Lezsák — on the website nyitottaktak.hu, the director general of the Historical Archives of the Hungarian State Secu»»»

Sydney: An elderly woman wounded in last year’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach has died from complications linked to her injuries, a Jewish community group said on Friday. A father-and-son duo are accused of killing 15 people and wounding dozens more in an attack at the famous beach on December 14 la»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Nur Sadek was once on track to become an Islamic scholar. His mother dreamed of raising a son who would serve as a faith leader in their western Myanmar village. Sadek’s family belongs to the Rohingya ethnic minority. The predominantly Muslim group shares an area in Myanmar’s Rakhine »»»