Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s construction sector is forecast to grow by 2.4 percent in 2027, with improving sentiment in the real estate market offering support to the industry’s outlook, according to the latest report by Fitch Solutions. The data highlighted a notable shift in market sentiment in recent m»»»

Shizuoka quake disrupts trains, shatters windows, and injures many A strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, injuring dozens of people, shattering windows and disrupting train services, officials and local media said. The quake struck at 1:04 am (1604 GMT Saturday) in Shiz»»»

Diwali, the festival of lights, is observed today around the world UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his best wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali in the UAE and around the world. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply clic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has inaugurated the second edition of Design Doha Biennial 2026, bringing together leading designers, artisans and creative practitioners from across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) to celebrate the region’s rich design heritage and contemporary inno»»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh, the coalition said on Sunday. Earlier, the Saudi air defenses also intercepted a missile targeting the Eastern Province. Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Tur»»»

Tokyo: A strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, injuring dozens of people, shattering windows and disrupting train services, officials and local media said. The quake struck at 1:04 am (1604 GMT Saturday) in Shizuoka Prefecture, west of Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Age»»»

Russian forces struck an electrical substation near the settlement of Beloshitsy in the Zhitomir region overnight, which supplied power to Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Russian forces also hit a container ship in the Black Sea delivering weapons and m»»»

The ministry urged the public to report residency, labour and border security violations Saudi security forces have arrested a citizen for transporting eight border security violators in a vehicle in Al Dair Governorate, Jazan Region, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Security Regiments patrol»»»

Civil Defence issues safety guidelines for Riyadh and Eastern Province Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence has issued early warning alerts in Riyadh and parts of the Eastern Province, urging residents to seek immediate shelter and follow official safety instructions. The National Early Warning Platform is»»»

Hyderabad, India: Every 90 seconds, an electric three-wheeler rolls off the production line at an Indian factory, underscoring a transformation that has made the country the largest market for battery-powered auto rickshaws. At a bustling plant run by Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, workers and robots»»»

Over 41,000 expatriates face enforcement amid border security breaches in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia recorded 11,587 violations of residency, labour and border security regulations during inspection campaigns conducted across the Kingdom between October 29 and November 4, the Ministry of Interior sa»»»

The midterm wipeout READ MORE: The midterm blue wave just made 2028 a lot more interesting American voters delivered a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump in Tuesday’s midterm elections, handing Democrats a ten-seat lead advantage in the Senate and their largest House majority since the Clint»»»

UNITED NATIONS: As United Nations climate talks kick off in Turkiye on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres has an urgent message for world leaders: “This is a moment of truth.” He’s delivered variations of this ominous warning about climate change, caused by the burning of fossil fuels like »»»

Key updates on Middle East tensions impacting UAE residents and regional safety Regional tensions remain high, with fresh reports of explosions in Iran, missile interceptions in Saudi Arabia and maritime incidents around the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic efforts to ease the eight-month conflict are »»»

The high death rate is linked both to the torture itself, and to the prisoners’ health and other circumstances, a member of the pro-Russian underground movement in Odessa told Sputnik. “Roughly every fifth person is physically eliminated. That’s not counting ordered cases. … Out of every 700 people»»»

US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces have disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach the ongoing naval blockade against Iran. According to a CENTCOM statement, the vessel, which flies the flag of St. Kitts, was targeted after it repeatedly ignored warnings fr»»»

US presidential envoy Jared Kushner considers the Russia-NATO Council a model for negotiations on European security, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius reported citing sources. Following consultations in Brussels on Friday, Kushner said that the United States intended to involve Russia in dis»»»

Dana White offered press secretary job as Trump adopts combative stance US President Donald Trump has offered his friend and UFC chief Dana White the White House press secretary job and ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democrats, striking a combative tone after his party's defeat in th»»»

More than 413,000 workers across Germany’s crisis-hit industrial sector have taken part in strikes and rallies this week, demanding higher pay and job security, trade union IG Metall announced on Friday. Germany’s largest union reported more than 2,800 actions nationwide since Sunday, hitting carma»»»

Donald Trump and his MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement were well beaten in the US midterm elections, but the impact of another consequential election just a few days earlier is still to be decided. Israelis went to the polls on 27 October and gave neither big ‘bloc’ of parties a parliamentar»»»

Two oil tankers exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the Tasnim news agency reported citing the press office of the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, a branch of the country’s armed forces). These two vessels carrying oil were attempting to travel along a prohibit»»»

Check UAE's controlled medicines list before packing for your trip Travelling to the UAE with medicines? Make sure you carry only what you need for your stay. Bringing large quantities of medication, even for personal use, could lead to questions at the airport. Dubai Customs has issued a travel ad»»»

NCM forecasts a chance of heavy showers on Wednesday and winds of up to 50km/h by Thursday Abu Dhabi: The UAE could experience heavy rain in some areas, strong winds reaching 50km/h and falling temperatures over the coming days, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest f»»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi militia toward the Eastern Province, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday, as the Kingdom continued to face missile and drone attacks amid the wider war involving Iran. Coalition spokesperson Ma»»»

UAE airlines adjust schedules amid Middle East tensions and security concerns Dubai: Airlines operating from the UAE continue to adjust schedules amid renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, security concerns across the Middle East and ongoing regional disruptions. Passengers travelling to Sa»»»

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it has lifted a self-imposed limit of 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) on the range of its ballistic missiles, suggesting the country may seek to develop missiles capable of reaching more distant targets as fears of renewed all-out war rise. The comments by the spokesm»»»

A gunman reportedly "fascinated by far-right ideologies" shot and killed at least six people and wounded more than a dozen more in Krakow’s main market square on Saturday, Polish authorities said. Three more bodies were later found at the home of the gunman, who was wounded and taken into custody. »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector won 36 gold, silver and bronze awards at the International Customer Experience Awards 2026 in London, including 29 awards secured by Health Holding Company and its affiliated health clusters, in recognition of efforts to improve service quality and the benef»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Tunis, Nov. 7 (TAP) - The Tunisian National Federation of Handicrafts, along with six Tunisian companies operating in handicrafts, natural products and decorative arts, is taking part in the 64th edition of Bazaar Berlin 2026, held from November 4...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»