Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Boat Show 2026 gets underway today at Old Doha Port, promising an exciting showcase of luxury yachts, marine innovation and entertainment, as leading international yacht manufacturers prepare to unveil their latest offerings. The opening day of the event, which will be held u»»»

The conference gathers more than 70 experts from over 20 countries With the world's healthcare transitioning from disease management towards cellular restoration, the upcoming Next Generation Medicine Congress 2026 will hold a flagship four-day summit in November 7-10, 2026 in Dubai. The highlight »»»

WASHINGTON: The Democrats' midterm election win puts Hakeem Jeffries in line to become the first Black speaker of the US House of Representatives, with the dual challenge of opposing President Donald Trump while bridging the gap between his party's moderates and its more vocal progressives. As spea»»»

Damascus, Nov. 4 (SANA) The Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce and Uzbekistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry discussed prospects for expanding bilateral economic and trade cooperation during a virtual meeting on Tuesday, focusing on plans to establish an Uzbek trade house in Aleppo and l»»»

Influencer arrested after huge crowds gather for wedding offering lavish prizes Dubai: At least two people were killed and 20 injured in a stampede during a wedding celebration organised by a popular Pakistani TikToker in the city of Sialkot, Punjab province, after thousands of people reportedly ga»»»

By Staff, Agencies North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of the country’s naval combat capabilities to counter what he described as hostile actions by adversaries, as Pyongyang warned Washington that it would respond more forcefully to continued US pressure and hostility.»»»

By Staff, Agencies The administration of US President Donald Trump is negotiating a military agreement with Venezuelan officials that could pave the way for a prolonged American troop presence in the South American country, The New York Times reported on Tuesday. According to US officials cited by »»»

Cairo: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) participated in the 105th ordinary session of the Permanent Committee for Arab Media, held yesterday at the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo, with the participation of representatives from Arab nations and relevant media organization»»»

Los Angeles, United States: The US midterm vote ushered in a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country on Tuesday, electoral milestones on a night that saw voters issue a sharp rejection of President Donald Trump's second term. The first Black female governor, and the first female Nativ»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met yesterday with Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the State of Qatar H E Ferdinand Lahnstein. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in»»»

DOHA: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces, H E Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai, President of the National Cyber Security Agency H E Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki, and Assistant Unde»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has privately acknowledged the possibility of a “worst-case” outcome for Republicans in the midterm elections, despite occasionally expressing confidence that his party could perform better than pre-election polls suggest, according to a report. CNN publ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will participate for the fourth consecutive year in Web Summit Lisbon 2026, to be held in the Portuguese capital from November 9 to 12, bringing together leading technology figures, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world. Qatar will be represented by a high-level deleg»»»

Global value partners, clients welcomed to majestic Shangri-La Bosphorus for 2-day gala Leading financial services provider OneRoyal celebrated two decades of growth, innovation, and strong partnerships with an exclusive two-day anniversary event in Istanbul, Türkiye. Valued partners and clients fr»»»

Democrats were projected to take control of both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, delivering a major political setback to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party, according to US media projections. So far, with 339 of House of Representative’s 435 seats counted, t»»»

By Staff Political circles in “Israel” are following the US midterm elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate with concern, trying primarily to understand what the day after might look like if the Democratic Party succeeds in securing a majority, according to Itamar Eichner, politic»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” military and finance officials are examining how the country would finance existing arms purchases and replenish military equipment and ammunition depleted during three years of war, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington intends to end its f»»»

Police have arrested a 47-year-old woman after an elderly woman was found dead in an apartment in Budapest’s 4th district on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators suspect homicide, and the suspect was apprehended in the same residential building shortly after officers arrived at the scene. The Budapest »»»

Doha, Qatar: A seminar organised by Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) has called for stronger partnerships between media institutions and charitable organisations to highlight the lasting impact of humanitarian initiatives and promote public»»»

Indian-origin teenager completed all 13 ACCA examinations, becomes ACCA Affiliate Dubai-born Indian-origin teenager Ayaan Mandelia has received Guinness World Records recognition at the age of 15, following an unusually early completion of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) e»»»

Passengers connecting through the US must also complete the form. Emirates passengers travelling to the United States must complete and sign a new passenger attestation form before checking in, unless they qualify for an official exemption. The requirement applies to all passengers departing for th»»»

Oil prices swing on hopes of diplomatic end to US-Iran war as elections favour Democrats Daily life in the UAE continues, and oil prices have taken a breather but risks remain at sea, in the air and in energy markets. US-Iran talks have produced no deal, while midterm election results suggest the R»»»

Doha, Qatar: Boeing reaffirmed its deep-rooted partnership with Qatar in addition to highlighting the enduring resilience of Middle Eastern carriers, which continue to push forward with aggressive growth and fleet commitment plans despite ongoing geopolitical and supply chain hurdles. During a medi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

Before Democrats started bagging win after win on election night, President Donald Trump was already laying into Fox News, taking to task a perceived ally and a constant fixation in the news media. By the end of the night, Trump blamed the network outright. The critiques started hours earlier when »»»

The 320-metre bridge features four lifts and viewing areas overlooking Al Dhaid Lake Dubai: Sharjah’s Al Dhaid Bridge is set to open to traffic on November 15, with final construction works nearing completion on the 320-metre structure designed to improve traffic flow and connectivity in the emirat»»»

He built a successful career but a cancer diagnosis prompted him to rethink his priorities Dubai: When Mauro Cirelli first visited Abu Dhabi in 2012, he was working as director of franchise operations for an Italian coffee shop brand. The company had just opened a store in the capital, and the visi»»»

Prop 40 would tax roughly 200 billionaires to fund healthcare, but polls show a tight race Dubai: California is still counting votes on Proposition 40, a one-time 5 per cent tax on billionaires’ wealth. With about 49 per cent votes counted as of 09:45 UAE time on November 4, the odds-were in favour»»»

By Staff, Agencies Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council [SNSC], has rejected Washington’s latest diplomatic response to Tehran’s demands, describing it as “unconvincing” and stressing that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has undertaken significant reforms to modernise its legal and legislative framework, aiming to create a stable and attractive environment for investors while positioning itself as a regional leader in arbitration and dispute resolution, said the Minister of Justice and Minister o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Media Corporation, in collaboration with the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA), organized a seminar titled 'Developmental Media and Philanthropic Work: A Partnership for Sustainable Impact' to mark World Development Information Day. The event featured the part»»»

By Staff, Agencies Democrats are set to take full control of the United States Congress in January after securing the Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections, adding to their victories in the House of Representatives, according to projections by NBC News. With control of both chambers, Democrats are »»»

DIP Holdings sells 20% for Dh1.9 billion after strong investor demand, to list on Nov 11 Dubai: DIP Holding has priced its initial public offering at Dh1.12 per share, raising about Dh1.9 billion in the UAE’s first IPO of 2026. Shares are expected to start trading on the Dubai Financial Market on N»»»

Passengers advised to rebook as Etihad halts Riyadh and Dammam flights until Nov 19 Etihad Airways has extended the suspension of flights between Abu Dhabi and two major Saudi Arabian cities, Dammam and Riyadh, until November 19, amid ongoing regional disruption. However, the airline is preparing t»»»

Washington, United States: Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseated incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Tuesday's US midterms elections, media projections showed, in a stunning triumph for her party in the Lone Star State. Hinojosa, a 52-year-old attorney and state lawmaker, is part of a new generation »»»

By Staff, Agencies Democrats have secured victories in both the US Senate race and the gubernatorial election in Texas, delivering a major setback to Republicans in a state that President Donald Trump won by double digits in the 2024 presidential election. NBC News projected that Democratic candida»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed that Tehran will not yield to pressure or accept demands imposed by foreign powers, stressing that the Islamic Republic will continue to defend its rights in accordance with international law. Pezeshkian made the remarks on Tuesd»»»

Washington, United States: Democrat Adam Hamilton won a US Senate seat in Kansas on Tuesday, according to US media projections, unseating Republican incumbent Roger Marshall and becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate race in the largely rural, conservative state since 1932. The result is a blo»»»

Trump admits Iran war impacted Republican defeat in midterms US President Donald Trump told Fox News late Tuesday that the Iran war played a role in the stunning midterm election defeat for his Republican Party. "I think a part of it was Iran, but at the same time, people understood the importance »»»

Trump said he had no regrets over endorsing Republican Senate candidates who lost US President Donald Trump said he was “absolutely willing” to accept the results of the midterm elections and work with Democrats, despite Republican losses that handed the opposition party control of the Senate. In a»»»

Indonesia arrests three senior officers for wiretapping President's phone JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities have arrested three people for allegedly tapping President Prabowo Subianto's phone, police said Tuesday, with a minister identifying the suspects as a general and senior police officers. Prabo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that Qatar’s mediation efforts (between the US and Iran) continue with a view to reaching an agreement that brings the crisis to an end through a »»»

By staff, Agencies Three oil tankers have caught fire after striking naval mines while attempting to navigate unauthorized routes through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC]. In a statement released on Tuesday, the IRGC Navy said the vessels »»»

Democrat Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed held a narrow lead over Republican Mike Rogers Democrat Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, a progressive physician-turned-public-health official, is poised to be the first-ever Muslim senator in the US. El-Sayed leads Republican Mike Rogers 50.5% to 47.7% with 41% o»»»

New Delhi, India: Toxic air pollution in India's capital New Delhi surged on Wednesday to more than 30 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily limit, data from air monitors showed. The deterioration came three days after authorities tightened measures, including restrictions on traf»»»

Washington, United States: Democrats have seized control of both houses of Congress, in a rout of President Donald Trump's Republicans in the midterm elections, US networks projected. After earlier seizing the House of Representatives, Democrats have flipped Senate seats in at least six states, inc»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of November 04- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Continued declines in Asian currencies are helping UAE expats make their money go further on remittances. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are all lingering near lows not seen in years. Sign»»»

Trump vows to veto Democrats’ agenda, raising fears of gridlock in Washington Washington: Democrats have retaken control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump»»»

WASHINGTON: Democrats have retaken control of the US Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump. The midterm elections that came to a close Tuesday channeled voters’ deep frus»»»

UPDATEOssoff secures Georgia Senate seat as Congress control remains uncertain Democrats notched a string of early victories in US midterm elections late on Tuesday (Wednesday morning in the Gulf), flipping a Republican-held Senate seat and making inroads in conservative House districts as Presiden»»»