Damascus, Oct. 12 (SANA) Syrian Communications and Information Technology Minister Abdulsalam Haykal discussed with Samer Al-Jayousi, head of AI and GenAI at Dell Technologies, ways to remove legal and procedural barriers to the return of global technology companies to Syria, enable access to their»»»

Romania has become a key market for Izida’s regional development. Nine months after the company accelerated its local expansion and just a few months after the establishment of its Romanian subsidiary, Izida doubled its sales volumes despite a market contraction of over 20 per cent in the first hal»»»

The case of the explosives seized in the possession of two Hezbollah members puts Lebanese authorities under increased international scrutiny, making the way they handle it a subject of close observation, a diplomatic source said. “Any leniency in uncovering the network behind the explosives, or se»»»

By Staff, Agencies A school principal and a teacher were shot and wounded at a middle school in the southern French town of Aubagne on Monday, according to Education Minister Edouard Geffray. “A student is suspected of being responsible,” Geffray said in a post on X, the US-based social media platf»»»

More than 150 UAE-based employees join the celebration at the company’s new Al Quoz office Seabreeze Logistics, a member of Breeze Holdings, has marked 30 years of operations by inaugurating its new Regional Headquarters in Al Quoz, Dubai, in the presence of more than 150 UAE-based employees. Seabr»»»

Hama, Oct. 12 (SANA) The number of Syrian water buffalo in the Ghab Plain in Hama countryside has increased this year, despite drought, declining natural pastures and rising feed costs that continue to challenge breeders. Buffalo numbers rise despite challenges Madian Jaafar, head of the Shatha Res»»»

BELGRADE - The Ivica Dacic-Stability Factor list for the October 25 early parliamentary elections in Serbia held its central pre-electoral rally at the Belgrade Arena on Sunday evening. The coalition list is comprised of Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS), United Serbia, Social Democratic Party of Ser»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s annual core inflation slowed by 0.8 percentage points to 14.1 percent in September, although rising vegetable prices pushed up monthly consumer costs, highlighting persistent pressure on household budgets. The Central Bank of Egypt reported the decline, while data released by the Ce»»»

The project is co-financed by the European Union through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), under the CEF-T-2024-AFIFCOEN call for proposals, managed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). The project will be implemented by 31 August 2028, with a total »»»

DUBAI: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani arrived in Qatar’s capital Doha on Monday for talks with Qatari officials, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported. The visit follows a meeting in Damascus in July between Shaibani and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin»»»

By Staff, Agencies Two German opposition parties are calling for renewed economic ties with Russia, citing US President Donald Trump’s reported diesel deal with Moscow as fuel prices rise and pressure mounts on Europe’s largest economy. The right-wing Alternative for Germany [AfD] and left-wing Sah»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has announced that Tehran has documented the involvement of certain neighboring countries in facilitating the recent US-“Israeli” war against Iran and submitted more than 100 diplomatic notes t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, met on Monday with the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the State of Qatar, HE Syahda Guruh Langkah Samudera, and HE Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar»»»

Document controller from Kerala shares how he won Dh250,000 as consolation prize Abu Dhabi: Four Indian expats living in the UAE and one in Oman have shared a combined Dh1,950,000 in consolation prizes in Big Ticket's Series 291. Leading the group was Sunil Kumar, who won Dh1 million with ticket nu»»»

DUBAI: Iran is still reviewing a US response to its proposal regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and will reply to Washington via intermediaries when the review is over, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday. Baghaei also told a press conference that Iran continue»»»

The Head of Hebollah’s Executive Council Sheikh Ali Damoush is to announce the Lebanese resistance group’s housing project on Tuesday. Sheikh Daamoush is to announce the project during a press conference at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a statement released by Hezbollah’s Media Relations. The»»»

Doha, Oct. 12 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to discuss regional developments and ways to strengthen bilateral relations. In a statement posted»»»

NASA astronaut shares an ISS workout, highlighting the impact of microgravity on the body. Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon has offered a glimpse into the physical demands of living in space, sharing a workout video from the International Space Station (ISS) and explaining why daily exercise»»»

Dubai steps up enforcement against unsafe riding - here's how other cities are responding Dubai: Electric scooters (e-scooters) have become a popular way to travel short distances, offering commuters an affordable and convenient alternative to cars and public transport. However, their growing use h»»»

For entrepreneurs, a typical workday involves making quick decisions, processing payments, tracking receivables, and carefully managing their finances. That’s why digital solutions help them handle day-to-day banking more easily and gain greater clarity into their company’s finances. ING Business P»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company, Qatar Rail, has been named 'Worldwide Operator of the Year' at the Global Light Rail Awards 2026. The award recognizes the company’s resilience and operational efficiency, world-class safety and service performance, outstanding customer experience, and commitmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has invited families and residents to attend "Festival of Vacation and Fun," a community event set to take place at 974 Beach on Friday, October 16. In a social media post, the ministry described the event as a special beach day for fun, creativity and smil»»»

A Lebanese citizen has been martyred by an Israeli explosive remnant of war (ERW) in the southern Lebanese town of Ain Ebil on Monday, as occupation army goes ahead with its attacks in violation of Lebanese sovereignty. A man was working in his land when a foreign object exploded and killed him, th»»»

POLITICS Bulgaria is satisfied with the downscaled proposal for the EU's multiannual budget in 2028-2034 insofar as it means a smaller national contribution, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said, replying to a question from ClubZ.bg. Petrova, who took part in a Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembo»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Pentagon has revised its previously underreported US military death toll linked to the war on Iran, raising the official count to 21, with 865 service members wounded. Initially, the Defense Casualty Analysis System [DCAS] listed 18 deaths since the war began on February 28. »»»

By Staff, Agencies Powerful flash floods swept away dozens of homes and bridges in northern Nepal on Sunday, leaving at least five people missing, according to disaster authorities. The disaster came just over a month after floods and landslides devastated the country, with more than 1,400 people r»»»

Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government faced new turbulence on Monday when a key minister from its junior coalition partner, the SPD, unexpectedly quit and criticised "attacks" from the chancellor's party. Baerbel Bas, labour minister and co-leader of the centre-left SPD, cited perso»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kremlin will inform when it has something to say about the energy truce, and contacts are continuing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "Contacts are continuing. As soon as we have something to say on this topic, we will definitely inform you," Peskov told repor»»»

Tunis, Oct. 12 (TAP) - Senegal's Minister of Industry and Trade Serigne Gueye Diop will pay an official visit to Tunisia in late October in a bid to strengthen trade and economic partnerships. The announcement was made by the minister as he met...»»»

Bucharest and Ilfov County together generate 53.09% of the turnover recorded by the 12,943 companies ranked among the top ten positions in the 2026 National Companies Ranking (TNF), according to data released on Monday by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR) and reported by Agerpr»»»

During the international conference The Black Sea and Eastern Europe: Key to European Security in Sofia on Monday, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said that the Transport Ministry is expected to contact organizations capable of providing an underwater drone to survey the sunken ship in Bulgaria's»»»

Varna Municipality is preparing changes to its master development plan and other measures to regulate construction, Mayor Blagomir Kotsev said at a forum held as part of the Annual Meeting of the National Association of the Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria here on Monday. He noted that in»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt-based electric vehicle (EV) charging brand Electra is considering manufacturing chargers locally next year and aims to establish 50 charging stations annually over the next five years, General Manager Sameh ElBanhawi told Hapi Journal. Operated by Raya Smart Buildings, a subsidi»»»

Airport strikes put Saudi military options, Gulf security and regional alliances in focus Dubai: Deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s airports have raised fears of a wider regional war, as Riyadh steps up military operations against the Iran-backed militants, regional allies rally behind the kin»»»

The cargo ship EMIL, which was left adrift after being struck by a drone near Odesa, is being towed towards the Bosphorus by a Turkish tugboat, Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev told the media on Monday in Burgas, on the Black Sea, adding that the vessel had left Bulgaria's exclusiv»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, that persisting with a military approach in Yemen will only further complicate the regional landscape, emphasizing that Tehran is fully prepared to facilitate a direct political dialogue »»»

UAE youth engage in Shanghai to foster global ties and enhance vital skills Abu Dhabi: 19 young Emiratis spent three days in Shanghai late last month, interviewing, filming and researching at hospitals, factories and community centres, as part of the UAE Youth Ambassadors Programme. The students to»»»

Deir Ezzor, Oct. 11 (SANA) Camel herders in Syria’s eastern Deir Ezzor Governorate are struggling to maintain their herds as shrinking grazing areas and rising feed prices increase the cost of raising the animals, forcing some breeders to sell their camels.The pressures have intensified in recent y»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. is transferring the ownership of the National Grain Co. to its subsidiary, the National Grain Supply Co., known as SABIL. The transfer followed SALIC, a company owned by the Public Investment Fund, acquiring the remaining 50 percent stake »»»

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A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and wounding 11, Saudi authorities said. The attack followed a strike that killed at least 12 people and halted airport operations on Saturday. The Iran-backed group threatened further attac»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri called Monday for national unity, saying he is in constant communication with President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Berri told An-Nahar newspaper, in remarks published Monday, that his relationship with Aoun and Salam is "good" and that "communication »»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told The Black Sea and Eastern Europe: Key to European Security forum on Monday in Sofia that threats in the Black Sea are much more serious at the moment in view of the war in Ukraine and are expected to remain serious even after the end of the conflict. The foru»»»

By Staff, Agencies Riyadh International Airport canceled approximately 99.7% of flights scheduled for Sunday, according to data released Monday by aviation analytics firm Cirium. Air traffic disruptions are expected to persist, with around 60% of all flights scheduled at the airport for Monday also»»»

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has rushed to reassure Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky after US President Donald Trump publicly called for his replacement. The US leader accused Zelensky of refusing to reach a peace deal with Moscow and worsening the global fuel crisis through continued Ukrainian»»»

At least five people have been reported missing after powerful flash floods swept away homes and bridges in northern Nepal on Sunday, according to local disaster authorities. This comes just over a month after a catastrophic flood and landslide killed more than 1,400 people across the South Asian c»»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward Khamis Mushayt in the Kingdom’s southwest early Monday, while Civil Defense issued an emergency alert in nearby Abha before later declaring that the danger had passed. Maj. Gen. Turki »»»

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union will cap imports of hybrid vehicles from China to 350,000 a year, a senior EU official said Monday, after Brussels and Beijing agreed to moderate their entry to the bloc. "This will cut by more than half the current exports to the EU, which we estimate are like»»»

AI transforms home physiotherapy with real-time feedback and personalized care. Abu Dhabi: Shamma Alsaedi often found herself in the waiting room when her mother and grandmother went to physiotherapy. She accompanied them to their appointments and watched how their treatment unfolded. What caught h»»»

From falconry and crafts to workshops and games, there’s plenty to explore The UAE’s traditional crafts, food and performances will take centre stage at the 12th Traditional Handicrafts Festival, returning to Souq Al Qattara in Al Ain this October. The free-entry festival brings together artisans, »»»