Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said the country had failed to secure significant technology transfer benefits from key military modernization contracts, while some of the money allocated for this purpose had not delivered the expected results. Speaking at an event, titled "Technology T»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said in Dublin that Europe must take part in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, arguing that a new security framework for the continent cannot be established without the involvement of European countries. Radev made the statement to reporters while attending the Nint»»»

AL-AHSA: This year’s Al-Ahsa Palm Village brings a host of new cultural and entertainment attractions to the oasis as part of a three-month program celebrating the Eastern Province’s agricultural heritage. The interactive tourist attraction was opened by Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, governor of »»»

Gaming enthusiasts can try upcoming titles and help creators improve their games Dubai: Gaming enthusiasts in Dubai will get a chance to try locally developed video games before their official release at the city's first Dubai Playtest Night on Saturday, November 14. Organised by the Dubai Films an»»»

Boehringer Ingelheim has partnered with Bassita, through its VeryNile initiative, to involve its employees in environmental activities aimed at protecting the Nile and supporting community participation in Egypt. The partnership falls under the company’s Sustainable Development for Generations fram»»»

Arab Finance: Accor Group is expanding its presence in Egypt through its Mövenpick brand, with plans to launch the first five-star hotel in New Mansoura City, according to an emailed press release. The launch is part of the SANA Towers project, developed by El Borolossy Real Estate Development with»»»

Partnership targets premium residential and mixed-use developments across UAE, KSA Sharjah: Arada Capital, part of Arada Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alya, a new institutional platform for premium residential development across the GCC, to establish a development and co-investme»»»

A new chapter in Nordic defence cooperation is unfolding, aimed at strengthening the ability of the Nordic countries to command and conduct combined joint operations. The cooperation will also focus on capability development, materiel and procurement, operational enablement and other areas of defen»»»

By Staff, Agencies Argentina has threatened British oil executive Sam Moody, CEO of Rockhopper Exploration, with criminal prosecution, imprisonment, and fines over his company's offshore oil drilling project in the disputed Falkland Islands, according to a statement submitted by the UK to an intern»»»

Hungary’s transport and investment minister, Dávid Vitézy, has announced plans to renovate and expand the main road connecting Budapest with Ferenc Liszt International Airport, but major construction work expected to begin in the end of this decade. Government approves long-awaited renovation and e»»»

Cairo: The 47th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival has officially kicked off and will run until Nov. 20, featuring 145 films from 64 countries. This year’s festival is witnessing a notable Qatari presence through a selection of feature-length documentaries and film projects, reflectin»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has joined the global “accelerating” tier in physical artificial intelligence, according to the recently released AWS Global Startup Trends Report. The report, which assessed 4,420 startups across 20 countries, found that 13 percent of Saudi tech startups are actively building »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s top product inspection authorities have agreed to improve cooperation and efficiency in regulation. It came as part of a memorandum of understanding signed between the National Center for Inspection and Monitoring and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority at the SFDA’s headquarte»»»

Doha, Nov. 12 (SANA) Syria took part Thursday in elections at the International Telecommunication Union’s 2026 Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, where member states are discussing the future of global telecommunications and digital connectivity for the next four years. Khaled al-Homsi, director g»»»

At least two people were killed and 17 others injured when a three-story building collapsed into an adjacent construction site in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, according to city fire officials. Four of the injured remain in critical condition. Rescue crews continued to search the rubble on Thur»»»

Speaking today at the “Digital Finance in Central and Eastern Europe” forum, organised by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) with the support of the Institute of Financial Studies (ISF), Alexandru Petrescu, President of the Financial Supervisory Authority stated: “Throughout history, major t»»»

Revenue jumps 66% to Dh14.9b as developer delivers 2,600 units; eight more due by year-end Dubai developer Binghatti Holding reported a 65% rise in net profit to Dh4.4 billion for the nine months to September 30. The result already exceeds its full-year 2025 profit of Dh3.6 billion, the company ann»»»

Artificial intelligence could escape human control within three years, potentially causing mass deaths, OpenAI board member Paul Christiano has warned. Speaking at the Hinton Lectures in Toronto on Tuesday, Christiano warned that increasingly powerful “superhuman” AI systems could surpass humanity’»»»

She highlights untapped deposits, unveils incentives to attract mining investors Dubai: Gold is “literally flowing” through Punjab’s five rivers, Pakistan’s Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has claimed, highlighting what she described as vast untapped mineral wealth that could transform the provi»»»

Romania’s average net monthly salary increased by 5% year-on-year to RON 5,717 in September 2026, but inflation continued to erode purchasing power, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). In real terms, average earnings fell by 1.5% compared with Sept»»»

Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly up the agenda for tax and finance departments, but data infrastructure is struggling to keep pace, according to the latest EY Tax and Finance Operations Survey 2026. Some 64% of respondents identified data limitations as a major obstacle to scaling AI initi»»»

More than 1m containers moved via alternative routes as Jebel Ali eyes shipping recovery Dubai: DP World is accelerating the development of two major ports in Fujairah, bringing forward their planned opening as the UAE strengthens alternative shipping routes to keep goods moving despite disruptions»»»

By Staff, Agencies At least two people were killed and 17 others injured after a three-story building collapsed into an adjacent construction site in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, according to the city's Fire Department. Four of the injured remain in critical condition, while rescue teams conti»»»

The ministry said Fujairah Police General Headquarters continues to handle the incident The UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) has urged the public not to spread rumours or circulate unverified information about a traffic accident in Fujairah, stressing that updates must come exclusively from official »»»

A round table discussion on "Technology Transfer, Innovation and Strategies in Defence" was held at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia on Thursday, bringing together representatives of government, the defence industry and academia. Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov opened »»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has sharply criticized Bulgaria's draft 2027 budget, the government's response to the deadly chain-reaction crashes on the Trakia highway and its handling of recent murder investigations, calling on ministers to take political responsibility, he said during a briefing in »»»

Unified Medical Operations Command Centre highlights Abu Dhabi's approach Abu Dhabi: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) showcased the emirate's Unified Medical Operations Command Centre (UMOC) at the exhibition accompanying the 46th World Congress of Military Medicine, held from 9 to 13 Nov»»»

The tragic chain-reaction crash on the Trakia Motorway, the government's response to the disaster and proposed changes to road safety regulations dominate the media's coverage. The investigation into the crash, which claimed 11 lives and injured 51 people, is expected to take months or even years, »»»

By Staff, Agencies "Israeli" occupation entity Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected responsibility for Gaza's worsening humanitarian crisis following severe flooding that devastated displacement camps across the besieged Palestinian Strip, as tensions emerge with US President Donald Trump»»»

SPEEDWELL, the Belgian-rooted real estate developer with operations in Romania and Poland, has appointed Răzvan Enache as Country Manager for Romania as the company expands its local portfolio and operations in Central and Eastern Europe. Enache succeeds Yannick van de Parre, who will continue with»»»

By Staff, Agencies Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC], Major General Ahmad Vahidi, has declared that neither foreign threats nor economic sanctions can prevent Iran from strengthening its military capabilities and advancing its missile program. In a message issued on Thur»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China must view its relations with the world from a global perspective, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday. "On this new journey, we must consistently view the prospects and destiny of humanity from a global perspective. We must correctly understand and develop our re»»»

Dubai utility's nine-month revenue hits Dh25.74 billion as clean energy generation rises Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), on Thursday., reported an 11.7 per cent increase in nine-month profit after tax to Dh7.63 billion, as revenue from electricity, water and other businesses gr»»»

Preventive care and early diagnosis drive changing healthcare trends in the Gulf Abu Dhabi: Health insurance payouts by MetLife across the Gulf increased by approximately 36 per cent over three years, rising from $302 million in 2023 to $410 million in 2025, as more insured individuals accessed med»»»

The medical treatment of all those injured in the Trakia Motorway pile-ups will be fully covered by the State, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said on Bulgarian National Television's (BNT) morning programme on Thursday. Efremova said the Ministry had received assurances from the»»»

Ajman's Crown Prince praises graduates' achievements and their role in the UAE's future His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, attended today the graduation ceremony of the 10th cohort of City University Ajman for the 2026 academ»»»

BGP aims to further strengthen its cooperation with ADNOC and other regional partners BGP, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), showcased its integrated geophysical services and advanced exploration technologies at ADIPEC 2026, held in Abu Dhabi from November 2 to 5. Under t»»»

Shah Rukh Khan recalls his journey from hardship to stardom in Dubai Dubai: Shah Rukh Khan may own one of Mumbai's most famous sea-facing mansions, but the Bollywood superstar clearly hasn't forgotten what it feels like to dream of having a roof over his head. At the Dubai launch of Shahrukhz Resid»»»

By Staff, Agencies SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a classified payload for the US Space Force from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East as part of the USSF-627 mission. However, details about the payl»»»

FCDO advises against non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia due to security threats The British Embassy in Riyadh and the British Consulate-General in Jeddah have issued safety guidance for British nationals in Saudi Arabia, warning that the greatest risk during attacks comes from falling debris afte»»»

The board has reportedly enlisted an outside firm and could appoint an interim chief first Dubai: Elon Musk said it would be an honour to hire Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang after an X user urged him to do so. “That would be an honor,” Musk replied on Wednesday, without naming a role or saying»»»

Arab Finance: Pioneers Properties for Urban Developments (PRE Group) has signed a strategic partnership with global hospitality company Hilton to develop six hotels and four branded residential projects across Egypt, with combined investments of approximately EGP 14 billion, as per a press release.»»»

Tunis, November 12 (TAP) – MPs highlighted employment, the regularisation of precarious work situations and the resolution of stalled projects during a joint plenary session on Wednesday evening examining the 2027 budget of the Presidency of the...»»»

Abu Dhabi welcomes 2,000 experts to advance military and civilian healthcare solutions Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Phil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Rayyan Sports Club has announced the signing of a sponsorship agreement with Ahlibank, one of Qatar’s leading financial institutions, to sponsor the youth football teams at the club’s academy for the 2026–2027 season. The strategic agreement reflects both parties’ commitment to support»»»

The State Domains Agency has completed the REPowerEU reform under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), making over 32,000 hectares of unproductive land available for investments in renewable energy, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR) announced on ...»»»

The development of electricity and natural gas interconnections is a priority for Romania, given the country's geographical position, existing infrastructure, and energy production potential, stated Minister of Energy Dumitru Chisalita, who recently attended a ministerial meeting in Zagreb of the H»»»

Simplifying legislation in the energy sector is necessary for the development of energy production and storage capacities, and key projects in the sector must be supported through collaboration between Parliament, the Ministry of Energy, and industry representatives, stated Bogdan Ivan, Vice-Presid»»»

The ban on Russian gas imports starting in 2027 will pose a new challenge with a significant impact on this region; while this may be good news for Romanian producers, they must accelerate development to bring more capacity to the market, Franck Neel, President of the Energy Employers' Federation (»»»

ING Bank Romania has expanded its partnership with the Investment and Development Bank (IDB), increasing the financing available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a loan portfolio guarantee mechanism. Under the updated agreement, ING has access to a guarantee ceiling of RON 710 m»»»