Gulf News 4m

Pakistani AI startup RLabs wins Silicon Valley award: Who is NUST graduate Harris Ahmed?

Ahmed-led RLabs recognised for AI-powered simulation tech, with plans to enter US market Dubai: A Pakistani technology startup developing advanced simulation and artificial intelligence tools has won a prestigious award at a major Silicon Valley summit in California, highlighting the growing intern»»»

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Gulf News 28m

Home for nephew’s wedding, Indian tech executive shot dead over parking row after dog feud

Victim returned from Singapore just 2 days earlier; accused allegedly fired 15 rounds Dubai: A senior technology executive who returned from Singapore to attend his nephew’s wedding was allegedly shot dead by his neighbour following a dispute over a parking space in Haryana’s Faridabad, NDTV report»»»

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Arab News 33m

Five expatriates arrested for illegal soil excavation in Eastern Province

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Special Forces for Environmental Security (SPES) have arrested five expatriates for illegally exploiting natural deposits in the Eastern Province, seizing four pieces of equipment used to excavate and transport soil, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The suspects, na»»»

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Gulf News 35m

UAE National Guard rescues 22 people after cargo ship fire in Gulf of Oman

All crew members were rescued, given first aid and handed over to the relevant authorities The UAE National Guard rescued 22 people after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. A Coast Guard unit launched the operation after receiving a distress report from the ship’s crew. Speci»»»

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Gulf News 35m

Every sock has a story. This UAE family’s story begins with a boy named Eli

Socks drawn by children now fund inclusion scholarships, and ASICS has joined their cause Abu Dhabi: Meet Eli Loehmer. He is five years old, attends FS2 at a school in Abu Dhabi and, according to his mother Estelle, loves socks more than anything. “He loves wearing socks,” she says. Eli was born wi»»»

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Gulf News 40m

Pakistan’s new auto policy: Will cars get cheaper? EV tax cuts, Rs10m loans explained

Govt targets $6b in auto exports over 5 years, with new safety and manufacturing rules Dubai: Pakistan has unveiled an ambitious new automobile policy promising cheaper cars, major tax concessions for electric vehicles and significantly higher financing limits, in a move aimed at making vehicle own»»»

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Arab News 45m

Saudi forces arrest 5 expatriates for illegally exploiting natural deposits

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Special Forces for Environmental Security (SPES) have arrested five expatriates for illegally exploiting natural deposits in the Eastern Province, seizing four pieces of equipment used to excavate and transport soil, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The suspects, na»»»

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Gulf News 60m

UAE car rental companies must install vehicle trackers under new 2027 rules

Rental firms must register vehicles and agreements through approved electronic systems Dubai: Car rental companies across the UAE will be required to install approved tracking devices on all vehicles available for hire and register on a unified electronic platform under new federal traffic regulati»»»

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Gulf News 1h

The art of giving constructive feedback to children

The way parents offer feedback can build self-belief or leave lasting emotional scars The way we correct children today can shape how they see themselves tomorrow. Feedback should not diminish their confidence but empower them to recognise their potential and grow. Growing up is a continuous proces»»»

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Arab News 1h

Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22

TOKYO: A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media. Japan’s Meteorological Agency put the quake’s magnitude at 5.7, while the US Geological Survey reported it at mag»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US releases video of strike on cargo ship in Gulf of Oman amid Iran blockade enforcement

CENTCOM forms new task force to disrupt Iran's weapons supply routes US Central Command (CENTCOM) has stepped up enforcement of its naval blockade against Iran, disabling a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly ignored repeated warnings. The US military also released video »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Task Force Iron Gate: US expands Iran blockade, tightens squeeeze, as Tehran lifts missile limits. Is another war looming?

US widens blockade as Iran lifts missile limits, raising war fears amid diplomatic effort Dubai: The United States has widened its campaign to isolate Iran by targeting military supply routes across its land borders and the Caspian Sea, as Tehran announced it was lifting restrictions on its ballist»»»

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RT 1h

Polish MP mocks pro-EU Tusk for ‘most spectacular self-castration in history’ amid court showdown

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk subjected himself to the “most spectacular castration in history” by backing an attempt to oust the conservative-linked leadership of the country’s Constitutional Tribunal, lawmaker Lukasz Mejza has said. Poland’s long-simmering constitutional crisis erupted into o»»»

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Arab News 2h

Trump taps UFC boss Dana White as press secretary, urges criminal probes into Democrats

WASHINGTON: Facing an incoming Democratic congress, US President Donald Trump struck a combative tone Saturday, offering friend and “violent fighter” Dana White the White House press secretary role and ordering the Justice Department to investigate his opponents. Democrats handed Trump’s Republican»»»

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Arab News 2h

'Dare' to marry, have kids: Pope Leo's advice to young people

MONTEVIDEO: Pope Leo XIV urged young people to marry and start families on the second day of his tour of South America, which has experienced a sharp drop in birth rates. "Young people, dare to take the step of marrying and starting a family yourselves. Don't be afraid of 'forever'"! Leo exhorted d»»»

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Arab News 2h

Impeached Paraguay leader charged over shock implosion of bank

ASUNCION, Paraguay: Paraguayan prosecutors charged ex-president Santiago Pena and took him into custody Saturday over a banking crisis that saw millions cut off from their money and sparked major protests. Pena, Paraguay’s youngest-ever president, was removed from office by the Senate on Friday, ju»»»

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Arab News 3h

Bulk carrier, military forces involved in latest Gulf of Oman incident, UKMTO says

RIYADH: A bulk carrier was involved in an incident with military forces in the Gulf of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday, in the latest reported maritime incident amid the continuing conflict around the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred approximately 18»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Vodafone Qatar drives green initiatives through solar power

Tribune News Network Doha Sustainability remains a key priority for Qatar as the country continues to advance its National Vision 2030, with environmental development forming an important part of its long-term ambitions. As industries continue to expand and adopt new technologies, businesses are in»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

WCLF holds breast cancer awareness campaign for migrant women in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha The Women Community Leaders Forum (WCLF) organised a breast cancer awareness campaign at Aster Hospital, C Ring Road, Doha, on October 30, 2026, bringing together approximately 250 migrant women from 13 countries. The event was a joint initiative of WCLF and the Workers Su»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Charity builds 18 mosques,3 Qur’an centres in Côte d’Ivoire

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) continues to support local communities in Côte d’Ivoire in 2026 through the construction of 18 mosques and three Qur’an education and memorization centres across several areas. Designed to accommodate around 1,800 worshippers and 150 male and female stud»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Doha Design District invites local designers to showcase work at Mada

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD), powered by Msheireb Properties, has invited designers, makers and creative entrepreneurs across Qatar to submit products with original designs for consideration at Mada, the curated retail space at Doha Design District dedicated to local creativ»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar’s legacy of achievement: How pride,leadership and identity shape the future

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar’s remarkable journey from a modest maritime society rooted in the traditions of the Gulf to a modern, influential and internationally respected nation stands as a compelling testament to the power of visionary leadership, national determination and a deeply rooted sense»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Filipino cueists bring up A-Game in Doha as AJ Manas storms into World Cup final

Darlene Regis From the legendary strokes of Efren “Bata” Reyes to Francisco “Django” Bustamante, Filipino cue masters have long dominated the world billiards stage. Now, a new generation is carrying that legacy forward — and Qatar witnessed it firsthand as 19-year-old Albert James “AJ” Manas battle»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Laughtrip Qatar show rescheduled to Jan 15, 2027

Darlene Regis Filipino comedy show Laughtrip Qatar, headlined by stand-up comedian Alex Calleja and The Comedy Crew, has been rescheduled to January 15, 2027, following unforeseen circumstances, organisers announced. Originally set for October 29 at Holiday Inn Doha’s Al Masa Ballroom, the show pro»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Retro classics to meet K-pop at music night in Doha on Nov 13

Darlene Regis A night of nostalgic hits and contemporary K-pop will bring different generations and nationalities together in Doha as “Rewind and Remix” takes over Al Samr Garden at Radisson Blu Doha on November 13. Running from 6pm to midnight, the event will bring a fusion of golden-era retro cla»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Visit Qatar’s Hans Zimmer concert attracts over 10,000 in Doha

Tribune News Netork Doha Visit Qatar hosted a concert by world-renowned composer Hans Zimmer, winner of multiple Oscar and Grammy awards, at the 974 Stadium Precinct. The concert drew more than 10,000 viewers, 35 percent international and 65 percent local, who enjoyed an exceptional live performanc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar’s exit from National Ivory Action Plan process marks global recognition of its efforts: MoECC assistant undersecretary

QNA Doha Qatar has secured international recognition for its substantial progress in combating illegal ivory trade, with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Standing Committee deciding to end Qatar’s participation in the National Ivory Action »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Katara wraps up 10th European Jazz Festival

QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) brought its 10th European Jazz Festival to a close on Saturday with an awe-inspiring musical evening combining Maltese jazz and Spanish flamenco, drawing a large audience. The evening opened with a performance from Malta by guitarist Sandro Zerafa, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

PALAU PRESIDENT ON WORKING VISIT TO QATAR

President of Palau Surangel Whipps arrived in Doha on Saturday for a working visit to Qatar. The President and his accompanying delegation were welcomed at Hamad International Airport by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Director of Protocol Department at the Min»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

City Center Doha Celebrates25 Years Since Its Opening

City Center Doha, one of the largest and most dynamic shopping destinations in Qatar and a wholly owned subsidiary of Aamal Company QPSC, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its opening. Remembering a journey that has been fundamentally connected to the larger growth of the Qatari retail an»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QU Souq supports student and alumni entrepreneurs

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) organised QU Souq as part of its ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship and develop practical skills of its students and alumni. The souq provided an interactive commercial platform for student and alumni entrepreneurs to showcase and market thei»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QPHI joins PMFG Summit 2026 as a strategic partner and co-organiser

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine and Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI) have jointly announced QPHI as a strategic partner and co-organiser of the Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit 2026, for the second consecutive year. The collaboration brings together two Qa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

talabat joins MoCI’s National Product Week, spotlighting locally made products

talabat, the leading everyday app in the MENA region, is once again supporting this year’s National Product Week in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI). Running from November 5 to 12, talabat will leverage its digital platform to champion locally made products and help c»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Media City Qatar hosts first CNN Academy Doha

Tribune News Network Doha CNN has wrapped up the first CNN Academy Doha delivered through its partnership with Media City Qatar. The two-week immersive programme brought together 30+ students from three Qatar-based universities for hands-on training in journalism and storytelling, connecting local »»»

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Arab News 4h

Canary island calls for help with migrant influx

BARCELONA: Spanish authorities on one of the Canary Islands declared an emergency on Saturday after a surge in migrant boat arrivals, demanding government assistance to cope with the influx. “We are very concerned... by this sharp increase in arrivals,” Alpidio Armas, head of the governing council »»»

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Sana 4h

Erdoğan, Trump discuss de-escalation between Washington, Tehran

Ankara, Nov. 7 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call Saturday with US President Donald Trump to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran, along with regional and international developments and bilateral relations between the two countries. Accordi»»»

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Arab News 4h

Egypt reopens embassy in Libya’s Tripoli after 12-year closure

TRIPOLI: Egypt ‌reopened its embassy in Libya’s capital Tripoli on Saturday after a 12-year absence, marking a ​rapprochement with the country’s western-based administration, the foreign affairs ministry in Cairo said in a statement. The move marks a shift for Cairo, which has been one of the most »»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi Red Sea mapping and biodiversity studies boost marine protection efforts

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is accelerating efforts to develop an integrated marine knowledge system for the Red Sea, combining scientific research, environmental protection and economic development as part of broader plans to maximize the region’s environmental, tourism and commercial value. Covering abo»»»

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Arab News 5h

US military says it disabled cargo vessel in Gulf of Oman

An American military aircraft fired on and disabled a commercial vessel that tried to break the US blockade of Iran on Saturday, US Central Command said. The St. Kitts-flagged cargo ship tried to ‌depart regional waters ‌after visiting an ‌Iranian port, and a US plane fired precision munitions at i»»»

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France24 5h

Israel coalition talks gain momentum

Following inconclusive elections in Israel, opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot says he is confident of securing the mandate to form a government, as President Isaac Herzog prepares to nominate the first candidate. Eisenkot claims he is making progress in efforts to oust long-serving Prime Minister »»»

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France24 5h

Pope Leo calls on Uruguay's Catholics to be 'bridge builders'

Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics in Uruguay to build bridges of faith and fraternity on the second day of his 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. The pope's three-country tour comes just three weeks after he underwent surgery for lung cancer. Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics in Uruguay, Latin Ameri»»»

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Sana 5h

Moscow announces delegation for trilateral talks with US, Ukraine in Abu Dhabi

Moscow, Nov. 7 (SANA) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced Saturday that Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky and Deputy Foreign Ministers Sergei Ryabkov and Mikhail Galuzin will lead the Russian delegation to trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10–11. Speaking t»»»

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Jordan Times 5h

Bank of England lifts rate for first time since 2023 to fight inflation

LONDON — The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate to four per cent last week, the first increase in more than three years, as soaring energy costs push up global inflation.The BoE warned UK inflation risked hitting 6.2 per cent in the third quarter of next year from 3.5 per cent curre»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

MotoGP Deputy CEO praises Qatar's preparations, hails Lusail International Circuit as top facility on calendar

Doha MotoGP Deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta has praised Qatar's preparations for the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar, describing Lusail International Circuit as probably the best facility on the championship calendar and saying this year's event matches the high standards of previous editions. »»»

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France24 5h

Sporadic clashes between police and protesters as renewed demonstrations sweep France

Tens of thousands of people turned out once again on Saturday to denounce France's rising cost of living, with largely peaceful demonstrations taking place in major cities across the country. Police used teargas to drive groups of protesters from Paris's Place de la Nation after some individuals al»»»

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France24 5h

France investigating if bogus bomb threats against airlines linked to 'foreign powers'

French prosecutors are investigating a series of fake bomb threats that targeted commercial flights in Europe this week, including trying to establish whether foreign powers may be involved. Those responsible for the bogus threats have not been identified.  French prosecutors have opened a pro»»»

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France24 5h

'We must change everything,' French far-left presidential candidate Mélenchon says

Veteran leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon formally announced his plan to raise France's minimum wage, cap prices for essential foods and restore the country's retirement age to 60 in a speech launching his 2027 presidential election programme on Saturday. Polls currently indicate that he is the left wing'»»»

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RT 5h

Trump and Netanyahu ally impeached and detained

Paraguay’s former president, Santiago Pena, a close ally of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been impeached and placed under house arrest over a massive banking scandal that has put nearly 3 million people’s savings in jeopardy. The country’s Senate voted»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Marc Marquez wins Tissot Sprint as 2026 MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar concludes day 2

Doha, Qatar: Following Friday’s practice sessions, Lusail International Circuit (LIC) delivered another day of racing action on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The day featured qualifying sessions that set the starting grids for Sunday’s main events, Race 1 of the Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup, the MotoGP Ti»»»

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Sana 6h

China opposes US sanctions on Chinese firms, calls them violation of international law

Beijing, Nov. 7 (SANA) China expressed strong opposition on Saturday to US sanctions imposed on two Chinese companies, considering them unilateral measures that violate international law and harm the interests of Chinese companies and the stability of economic relations between the two countries. A»»»

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