Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised two lectures for the Malayalam-speaking Muslim community, which were attended by nearly 1,600 people in total. The Center aims to enhance religious knowledge among non-Arabic speakers and to provide programmes tha»»»

Doha, Qatar: In the presence of a group of students from the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center held a lecture on “The Environment in Islam.” This initiative comes within the framework of the Center’s ongoing cooperat»»»

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states took a new step toward completing the railway interconnection project by signing the project's general agreement in Bahrain on Sunday. This comes as part of efforts to establish an integrated transport network linking the six nations and boosting the»»»

Dubai 24-karat price rises to Dh496.75 a gram, up Dh26.50 in a week, just after Diwali Dubai: Gold climbed on November 9, erasing Friday’s decline, as oil extended its slide and the AI tech stock rout deepened with Nvidia CEO now being probed. Spot gold rose 1.02 per cent to $4,110 an ounce at 11:0»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari designer Hissa Al-Khuzaei has expressed pride in showcasing Qatar’s rich cultural heritage on the global sporting stage after being selected to design Formula One driver Pierre Gasly’s helmet for the Mexico City Grand Prix as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Cul»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar and AGIBOT have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on embodied AI robotics solutions across the public, enterprise and education sectors in Qatar. The MoU was formally signed by Chief Operating Officer at Vodafone Qatar, Baran Yurdagul, and General»»»

Albania’s two main political parties, the ruling Socialist Party (SP) and the opposition Democratic Party (DP), are expected to hold talks today within the framework of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reform, as the country prepares for local elections scheduled for May 9, 2027. Th»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, met yesterday with Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of Honduras in the State of Qatar, Sophia Escobar Lanza. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations, in addition to several topics of mutual interest.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of Qatar’s international Quran competition, ‘Awwal Al-Awael’, will begin its first stage today, November 9, bringing together 42 contestants representing 19 countries to compete for the title of the best among the best Quran memorisers. Organised by the Ministry of Aw»»»

Retail trade turnover (except for motor vehicles and motorcycles) fell in the first nine months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, both in gross terms, by 4.6%, and in terms of business day and seasonally adjusted data, by 4.9%, according to figures released on Friday by the National »»»

Romania is taking part for the first time in the China International Import Expo (CIIE), held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, 2026. Romania is participating in the event's ninth edition with two exhibition pavilions showcasing 15 companies, according to a press release from the Consulate General»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu convened the Interministerial Committee for the Protection of State Interests in Liberty Galati SA and Liberty Tubular Products Galati SA at Victoria Palace on Friday to identify solutions to safeguard jobs and maintain production ...»»»

Romania has received two bids for the construction of an AI Gigafactory, and the selection process is in its final stage, with authorities hoping to be able to announce the outcome by the end of this year, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated on Friday at the Concordia Summit ...»»»

Diversifying energy sources, developing storage capacities, improving transmission and regional interconnections, alongside the Neptun Deep project, are the primary solutions being considered by the Government to reduce the vulnerabilities of the energy system and increase Romania's energy independ»»»

Romania has capital, resources, savings that can be channelled into investment, and access to European funds. However, economic development also requires another kind of capital: trust between the state and the business community, and between institutions and citizens, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu»»»

91% of the state aid granted by Romania went to companies running on Romanian capital, and only 9% went to those with majority foreign capital, Chairman of the Competition Council, Bogdan Chiri?oiu, said on Friday at a specialist event."Yesterday we presented the report. We periodically present the»»»

Property taxation based on market value will not be introduced starting in 2027, instead this measure will be evaluated gradually toward the end of the fiscal consolidation period, when Romania returns to its 3% budget deficit target, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced on Friday while atte»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu stated on Saturday that the Government aims to avoid introducing new taxes or levies in 2027; however, a final decision on this matter will be announced during the drafting of next year's budget, contingent upon budget execution, funds from the National Recovery and Re»»»

Justice Minister Radu Marinescu met Israeli Ambassador to Romania Lior Ben Dor on Friday, stressing the importance of strengthening bilateral judicial cooperation, particularly in handling requests for international judicial assistance in civil and criminal matters, extradition, the transfer of sen»»»

The President of the Constitutional Court, Simina Tanasescu, says that the Constitutional Court's decision to annul the presidential elections in December 2024 was not an isolated case in Europe. She further notes that this ruling drew global attention to the risks posed by digital technologies and»»»

Romania is negotiating with the United States of America the cost of keeping the American soldiers on the territory of the country during a period when the war is getting closer to the country’s coast. Which are the advantages and which are the ...»»»

Romania's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Cornel Feruta was appointed on 3 November as Adviser on UN Reforms to the President of the UN General Assembly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announced.In this capacity, ...»»»

Romania must prepare an ambitious and creative national plan for the next EU budget period, 2028-2034, addressing social challenges and changes in the labour market, European Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Minzatu said during a meeting with Labour Minister Petre Florin Manole on Friday,»»»

Minister of National Defence Stefan Radu Oprea met on Friday with European Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Minzatu. Their discussions focused on strengthening European defence capabilities and the role Romania should play in defining and developing European security projects, with an emp»»»

The meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Central European Initiative (CEI) member states took place on Friday at Victoria Palace. During the event, the Bucharest Joint Declaration and the CEI Action Plan for 2027-2030 were ...»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu stated on Saturday, regarding the wave of bomb threats reported in Romania and other European states, which targeted several aircraft, that none of the alerts investigated have been confirmed. He added that the relevant authorities are conducting investigations and col»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Romania on Monday as part of her tour of the Black Sea region. ...»»»

By Staff, Agencies Seven people have been killed and 110 injured in a violent train collision in Egypt that hurled several passenger carriages off the tracks. The crash occurred on Sunday in the Al-Ayyat district of Giza province, south of Cairo, when one passenger train slammed into the rear of an»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Critics of Vladimir Zelensky's end up at secret torture sites, which Ukraine uses as an instrument of reprisal, a source in the resistance movement in Odessa told Sputnik. "It's a case of 'one hand washes the other' - those who disagree with Zelensky's regime and critics of Ukrai»»»

Variable weather is expected this week, with precipitation arriving in several waves. Peak temperatures at the start of the week are forecast to range between 5 and 13 degrees Celsius, before a warming trend begins — on Friday, up to 21 degrees is possible in the southern part of the country, and n»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announces that six of its academics have been recognised in the 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists List, published by Stanford University Professor John P. A. Ioannidis in collaboration with Elsevier, highlighting their research cont»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has honoured 87 private educational services centres for their contributions to the “Ataa Yasna Atharan” (Giving Makes an Impact) initiative, which provided free and discounted educational and rehabilitation services to around 2,900 studen»»»

HONG KONG: China’s special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, met with Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and affirmed China’s desire to strengthen bilateral relations and that the escalating conflict in the Middle East cannot be resolved by force. This»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatar Hajj Mission H E Ghanem bin Shahin bin Ghanem Al Ghanim participated in a meeting of heads of Hajj affairs offices in Jeddah yesterday, as Qatar and Saudi Arabia stepped up coordination and preparations for the 2027 Hajj seaso»»»

Abu Dhabi: John Rahm completed a winning return to the European tour as he held off Tyrrell Hatton by two strokes yesterday to win the Abu Dhabi Championship. The Spaniard was playing in his first event on the DP Tour since leaving the bankrupt LIV Golf tour last month. “It means a lot,” Rahm, who »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI), in collaboration with Hamad International Airport (HIA), has officially inaugurated ‘The Screening Room’, a unique cultural initiative celebrating Made in Qatar films and the talented filmmakers behind them, offering millions of international travellers an op»»»

Doha, Qatar: Heads of leadership and development, business leaders, and members of the Doha community gathered at W Doha Hotel for the Professional and Community Enrichment Forum 2026, marking the second consecutive year of this impactful initiative. Organised by H Ents Global and MintBerry Qatar, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the annual School Theatre Festival 2026, bringing together 20 schools to present 15 theatrical performances aimed at promoting Arabic language, nurturing students’ creative talents and strengthening their cultural and national»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani opened the inaugural Artists Intensive Study Programme (AISP) exhibition at Fire Station, presenting works by 22 artists from Qatar and 14 countries worldwide in a major presentation of new»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bilateral relations between Qatar and Azerbaijan are witnessing continued growth, driven by historical ties, shared interests and an increasing exchange of high-level visits, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Qatar H E Dr. Adish Mammadov has said. “Relations between the State of Qatar and th»»»

By Staff, Agencies An Iranian provincial official announced that a US attack on areas within Qeshm Island caused no damage to residential or commercial areas or service infrastructure, adding that the situation on the island is under control. Ahmad Nafisi, a deputy governor of Hormozgan Province, s»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni sources: Saudi-led coalition aircraft carry out several airstrikes targeting a school in the Zariqat al-Sham area of ​​Al-Maqatirah »»»

Arab Finance: VIE Communities has launched VIE HALO, its second project in the Egyptian market, with total investments of up to EGP 50 billion, according to an emailed press release. Located in New Cairo, the development project has already recorded sales exceeding EGP 6 billion during its early-la»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Digital Society and Digital Competencies Department at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Duha Al Buhendi, underscored the importance of continuously developing the education system, keeping pace with global trends and figuring out future »»»

Doha: Following a strong 2026 campaign in the European Le Mans Series and its first participation in Le Mans 24H, Team Qatar will continue its international endurance racing programme by competing in the 2027 Asian Le Mans Series. The team’s participation marks the next step in its development and »»»

Sao Paulo: Lando Norris picked his way through the rainstorms yesterday to claim a second consecutive victory for McLaren in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as Mercedes clinched the constructors’ championship and a famous title double. The 26-year-old outgoing 2025 world champion came home 14.6 seconds cl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is showcasing the results of advanced mobile technology trials at the State of Qatar Pavilion during MWC26 Doha, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from November 8 to 10. The trials, conducted in collaboration with Oor»»»

ATHENS: Greece retrieved the bodies of 12 dead migrants from a boat sailing off the island of Crete early on Monday, its coast guard said. It was not immediately clear how the migrants died. The coast guard rescued ‌another 18 ‌people from the ‌boat about 15 nautical miles off the port of Kaloi Lim»»»

Paris: Lille beat Rennes 2-1 away yesterday to climb second in Ligue 1 just two points behind European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the French Ligue 1 table. Coached by Davide Ancelotti Lille go into the international break with 21 points from 10 games one ahead of Paris FC in third. Italian An»»»

London: Manchester United rescued an incredible 4-4 draw against Aston Villa as two stoppage-time goals gave Michael Carrick renewed hope of avoiding the sack, while Chelsea suffered a shock 1-0 loss at Sunderland yesterday. United boss Carrick was seconds away from heading into the international b»»»