Public schools return on October 19 while some private schools follow their own calendars Abu Dhabi: Thousands of students across the UAE will return to classrooms on Monday, October 19, following the first-term mid-term break, as public and private schools that observed the holiday resume lessons »»»

UAE offers condolences to Türkiye after severe flooding causes deaths and extensive damage Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed solidarity with Türkiye after heavy rainfall and severe flooding left several people dead, injured or missing and caused extensive damage. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of »»»

Four firefighters and volunteers died battling a wildfire in East Java's national park Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Indonesia following fires in East Java Province, which resulted in a number of deaths. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sin»»»

Kazan: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Russian Federation H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser Al-Thani attended a meeting of President of the Republic of Tatarstan H E Rustam Minnikhanov and Their Excellencies ambassadors of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states accredited to the Russian Fed»»»

Shanghai: Rising star Rafael Jodar ousted Daniil Medvedev in straight sets yesterday to reach the Shanghai Masters final, where he will play Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in an all-Spanish affair. The 26th-ranked Davidovich Fokina fought back to stun wilting top seed Alexander Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. I»»»

Wuhan: Polish 16th seed Maja Chwalinska overcame an injured Iga Swiatek to reach the first WTA 1000 final of her career, handing her childhood friend and compatriot a 7-5, 6-1 defeat at the Wuhan Open yesterday. Chwalinska will next face world number 170 Sonay Kartal, who became the lowest-ranked p»»»

Doha: Doha 3x3 Basketball Team concluded its campaign in the qualification stage of the 2026 Macau World Tour with an 18-16 victory over France’s Bordeaux in its second game yesterday, October 17, in Macau, China. The result came after the team had lost its opening game to Taipei Wan Bao 13-19. Doh»»»

Rawalpindi: England, Sri Lanka and hosts Pakistan meet in a one-day international tri-series starting in Rawalpindi from today as they build up to next year’s 50-over World Cup. With the global tournament -- co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia -- a little under a year away, Pakistan cap»»»

Seville: Hansi Flick’s dominant Barcelona routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 yesterday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga. Teenage winger Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal for the Spanish champions, with Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo also finding the net at La Cartuja »»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail continued their promising debut season in the Qatar Stars League with a goalless draw against Al Shamal at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday, while Joselu scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Al Sailiya their first point of the season in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Qatar S»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces delivered a group strike on logistics centers and ports in Ukraine overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Last night, the Armed Forces of Russia delivered group strikes with unmanned aerial vehicles on logistics centers and ports in Ukra»»»

Strong winds fuel deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright A major fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, killing and injuring people, Canada’s defence minister said. The incident prompted a major emergency response, with hospitals reportedly overwhelmed by »»»

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Understanding UAE employer rules on penalties and rewards under labor law Question - A questioner asks: What are the terms and conditions for internal workplace rules and regulations established by an employer pursuant to the labor law? Please advise. Answer - To answer such question, I would advis»»»

Understanding fines for offensive language in UAE legal filings Question - A questioner asks: In a memorandum submitted to the court, I described my ex-husband as “very stingy.” I discovered that he had filed a criminal complaint against me in relation to this statement. Does he have the right to f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar remains committed to international peace efforts despite attacks against the country, while the Gulf states are focusing on rebuilding the regional security system and strengthening their leadership in addressing regional and international crises, Advisor to the Prime Minister an»»»

Doha: Qatar Automobiles Company, the authorized general distributor of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Qatar, has launched a special offer on a range of Mitsubishi SUVs, including the XFORCE, Destinator, Outlander, and Montero Sport. Valid until December 31, 2026, the offer enables customers to pu»»»

Aamal Company announces that its subsidiary, Advanced Pipes and Casts Company (APC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Railway Tunnel Group Co., Ltd. for strategic collaboration on upcoming tunnel segment projects and the associated supply chain in Qatar and the region. The »»»

Doha, Qatar: Brent touched $110 a barrel for the first time since May on Friday on worries that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further tighten supplies, while investors assessed how much diesel Russia could supply to the global market. Brent crude futures settled at $109.86 a barrel, »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is set to pay $160.348 billion toward the servicing and repayment of its public debt over the next 10 years, according to a payment schedule from the Ukrainian Finance Ministry analyzed by Sputnik. The Ukrainian ministry regularly prepares a payment schedule for the count»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An increasing number of politicians and countries around the world are expressing regret over their decision to turn away from Russian energy resources, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. "Lately, we have indeed seen more and more politicians and countries saying»»»

April sees highest monthly trade value in Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade with Arabs Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade with Arab countries exceeded Dh87 billion in the first seven months of this year, according to an analysis of data released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The data showed t»»»

Growing up in the Emirates taught him to navigate setbacks, stay connected to his roots Dubai: Growing up in the UAE means being exposed to people whose languages, traditions, and experiences may be different from your own. For some, that diversity becomes part of everyday life from childhood, shap»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least seven people have been killed and dozens injured as a result of a fire at the Canadian Wainwright military base, the Global News channel reported, citing several military sources. The major fire that broke out at the Wainwright military base in the Canadian province of A»»»

Arab Finance: Travel and tourism contributed $11.6 trillion to the global economy in 2025, equivalent to 9.8% of global gross domestic product (GDP), and supported 366 million jobs worldwide, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). However, the sector’s economic importance comes wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The View Hospital, (in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai), and Al Koot Insurance and Reinsurance have reaffirmed their insurance partnership, which began in 2023 when Al Koot became amongst the first insurance companies to sign with the hospital. The continued partnership gives Al Koot’s m»»»

Artificial intelligence no longer feels like a distant policy discussion. It is beginning to shape how companies hire, train, automate and reorganise work. The latest IMF message from Bangkok adds urgency to this trend: AI investment is supporting growth, but it is also likely to disrupt labour mar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening professional standards in the legal sector through new regulations covering lawyers’ registration examinations, licensing requirements for non-Qatari practitioners and law firms’ websites, as part of efforts to enhance the quality of legal services, protect clien»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt has retained Africa’s top ranking for fixed internet speed for a fifth consecutive year and received Ookla’s Speedtest Award for the continent’s fastest fixed internet in the first half (H1) of 2026, according to a statement issued by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (N»»»

VILNIUS: Lithuania told residents in central and northern parts of the country to go to shelters on Sunday morning ‌due ‌to an ‌unrecognized flying object, its army and national crisis management center said. NATO air police fighters were summoned to ‌the ‌area and Kaunas ‌airport was closed ‌for a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s electronic security market is forecast to amount to $885m (QR3.2bn) by 2032, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure expansion, according to a report from Ken Research. This represents a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.50 percent from its report»»»

Financial services, healthcare, construction record growth despite economic challenges Dubai: Dubai’s economy reached Dh473 billion in the first six months of 2026, with strong growth in banking, insurance, healthcare and construction helping the emirate navigate global economic challenges. Accordi»»»

Saudi flight disruptions, security alerts and Iran war: Key developments for UAE residents UAE residents are keeping a close watch on the latest regional developments on Sunday, October 18, as updates emerge on flights, maritime security and diplomatic efforts across the Gulf. Saudi Arabia has repo»»»

Limoges, France: The town hall in the French city of Limoges was "largely lost" to a fire set by masked protesters on Saturday, the top regional official told AFP. "The roof has collapsed onto lower floors, except the west wing, and two-thirds of the exterior has already disappeared," the local pre»»»

Arab Finance: Moody’s Ratings has raised Egypt’s long-term local- and foreign-currency issuer ratings and foreign-currency senior unsecured ratings to B3 from Caa1, maintaining a positive outlook, the rating agency stated. The rating agency also lifted Egypt’s foreign-currency senior unsecured medi»»»

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Sunday that it had received a report of an incident northeast of Khor Fakkan in the UAE, where a marine tug sailing south was struck by two projectiles of unknown origin. The authority added that the incident resulted in one minor inj»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Bahrain, where on Sunday he will take part in the ninth round of the strategic dialogue between Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a Sputnik correspondent has reported. On Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that foreign minist»»»

Ukraine requested access to the Starshield communications system to carry out strikes deep inside Russia, but it does not have such access now, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. "I know Ukraine wants access to Starshield, they do not have Starshield now. They've asked for access to it in orde»»»

The Saudi-led Arab coalition fighting the Houthis has announced the crash of an AH-6i light attack helicopter in the Saudi province of Najran, which borders Yemen, the coalition's spokesman, Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki, said. "The helicopter crashed in Najran province due to a technical malfunction, »»»

Imran Khan defends his stay in India, denies protest involvement Bollywood actor Imran Khan has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a notice directing him to leave India by October 28, calling it “unconstitutional” and alleging an abuse of power. The 44-year-old actor, nephew»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Nasser Bin Khaled Medical, a subsidiary of NBK Holding, successfully concluded its participation in the Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition & Conference (QMED 2026), held from October 14 to 16 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The comp»»»

Darlene Regis Doha is set for an evening of laughter as Laughtrip Qatar brings Filipino comedy star and Netflix sensation Alex Calleja and The Comedy Crew to the Al Masa Ballroom at Holiday Inn Doha on October 29. The show promises a night of stand-up comedy, exciting prizes and entertainment for t»»»

Darlene Regis Filipino performers brought music, joy and comfort to distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) at the Migrant Workers Resource Center (MWRC) in Doha, using their talents to foster solidarity and community spirit. The performances were part of Cuecastt’s second-anniversary celebrati»»»

Darlene Regis Filipino Taekwondo master Dominique Pascual is taking his expertise to the next level after completing specialised training at Kukkiwon, the global centre of Taekwondo in Seoul, South Korea, with plans to bring his learning to students and fellow instructors in Qatar. Known as Master »»»

Pope Leo XIV was released from the hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery. Doctors removed part of the 71-year-old's right lung last week to extract a cancerous tumour.  Pope Leo XIV will leave the Rome hospital on Saturday, where he has been recovering from lung cancer surgery af»»»

IBL AL SAQI: From his shop in south Lebanon near the Israeli border, Mark Diab says life in his village will be turned upside down when a decades-long United Nations peacekeeping force pulls out next year. “UNIFIL isn’t just business, to us it’s family,” said Diab, 59, whose sister is among residen»»»

RIYADH: A Saudi National Guard reconnaissance helicopter crashed in Najran region in the Kingdom’s southwest, killing its two-man crew, the spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition said on Sunday. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, official spokesman for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said an A»»»

Mass looting and clashes with police leave Paris streets in devastation Paris: France woke up Sunday to devastated streets after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide as marches against rising costs of living degenerated into "extreme" violence. The widesp»»»

AI patrols and smarter investigations could reshape policing by 2040. Dubai: Dubai Police has identified 10 emerging artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities that could transform policing by 2040, including AI-powered criminal investigations, autonomous patrol systems, proactive threat detection »»»