Explore courses and get expert advice on admissions and scholarships at Edufair Abu Dhabi Choosing a university and finding the right course can raise plenty of questions for students and parents. Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi offers an opportunity to get answers directly from university representati»»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and several drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia, coalition officials said, after residents in Riyadh and the southern city of Khamis Mushayt received emergency alerts warning of hostile aerial threats. The Saudi-led C»»»

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance posted on X Saturday blaming immigration for violence during protests in France, while sharing a video showing the city hall in Limoges on fire. “Western liberals imported the third world into France and other countries in the name of diversity and compassion.»»»

Authorities probe deadly Gwalior truck crash that killed 12 devotees near temple At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after an out-of-control truck ran over devotees near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, in the early hours of Sunday. The accident occurred at arou»»»

A White House Press official said Friday that Secretary ​Katie Zacharia was "let go" from her role after US President Donald Trump signaled she was on her way out, a week after he picked her for the post. Zacharia's credentials as an attorney had come under scrutiny and she admitted to not hav»»»

ATLANTA, Georgia – “No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced President Donald Trump’s policies, organisers said the rally was aimed at getting out the vote in the November 3 midte»»»

Prime rents slip, outer areas climb and studios lead demand as new supply floods the city Dubai: Tenants are leaving their homes for cheaper ones, while landlords in prime districts are cutting rents to hold on to them. Data shows that new leases have outnumbered renewals by 633 contracts in July a»»»

Bogota: Colombia’s First Lady denied allegations of financial irregularities involving earthquake relief donations, releasing an official financial report on Friday detailing millions of dollars received by her foundation following the recent disaster. Ana Lucia Pineda, wife of right-wing President»»»

MAJD AL-KRUM, Israel: After boycotting Israeli parliamentary elections his entire life, 55-year-old Said Kabat will head to the polls for the first time on October 27. For him, the vote is existential — if a right-wing government is returned to power, he fears for the future of Israel’s Arab minori»»»

12 detained, including organisers; Modi announces aid as leaders mourn victims At least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, eastern India, on Saturday evening, prompting an investigation and compensation announcements from the state and centr»»»

NCM forecasts afternoon rain in eastern, inland and western areas Monday to Wednesday too Abu Dhabi: The UAE could experience five consecutive days of rainfall in some areas from Sunday, October 18, to Thursday, October 22, with winds reaching 50 km/h and early morning fog or mist, according to the»»»

JERUSALEM: Three years after suffering their deadliest single attack, Israelis will deliver their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an October 27 election that could decide if the country moves definitively into hard-right nationalism. The trauma of October 7, 2023 remains raw»»»

Customers need affordable connections, fair competition and clarity on remaining approvals India’s satellite internet debate should be judged by what it delivers to customers: reliable connections, affordable prices and a fair choice of providers. The increasingly personal dispute between Elon Musk»»»

DAMASCUS: Israeli forces carried out fresh incursions into southern Syria on Saturday, detaining four people in Quneitra province and advancing into the western countryside of Daraa, in the latest incidents in a series of Israeli violations of Syrian territory and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. »»»

San Salvador: El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has clarified that potential early releases under his ongoing anti-gang crackdown will only apply to roughly 10,000 alleged collaborators, and not the actual gang members. Bukele on Tuesday unveiled a plan for early releases that he said "that would »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. Lawm»»»

Brussels: Belgium, through its Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, on Saturday strongly condemned Israeli settlers' assault on Palestinians, the consul general, French and Polish diplomats, and Catholic representatives in the town of Al-Taybeh, in the occupied West Bank, noting that a French mayor was »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has been selected for the inaugural Innovation Sandbox of the Future Universities Alliance, a global learning network incubated by Duke University in the US. UDST is the only institution from Qatar, and the only one »»»

Tribune News Network Doha For 10-year-old Jassim Mohammed Al Mosallam, a student at Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), it all started with a story he wrote titled ‘Bisht Al Taer’. The story inspired him to become a real-life hero and make a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has named Abdulrahman Al-Hababi, a member of the Class of 2014, its Alumnus of the Year for 2026. Al-Hababi is the 11th alumnus to be recognised with the award. He joins previous winners Muna Al-»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation opened the second edition of the MENA Microbiome Conference 2026 in Doha, bringing together leading researchers, physicians, scientists, industry experts, partners, and sponsors to explore the latest advances in microbiome scien»»»

QNA Berlin The fourth Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair organised by the Arab Cultural House (Al Diwan) in Berlin, Germany, has attracted 110 Arab and foreign publishing houses and is set to run until Sunday. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Qatar to Germany and Chairman of the Board»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of Honduras in Qatar hosted the ninth Art, Fashion and Cultural Diplomacy (AFCD) exhibition, bringing together diplomats, artists and cultural representatives to celebrate art, heritage and international exchange. The event was attended by the host and Head of »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) continues to implement food assistance projects across various regions of the world combining the distribution of food baskets and ready-to-eat meals with support for displaced families and emergency disaster response. Its interventions in Sudan, Syria a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is intensifying programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing across different segments of society through a series of awareness and special activities taking place throughout October, marking World Mental He»»»