Citrus farmers welcome suspension of orange imports, call for export support
Tartous, Nov. 12 (SANA) Citrus farmers and traders in Tartous have welcomed the decision to suspend orange imports, expressing hope that it will improve prices and support the marketing of local produce. They called for complementary measures to reduce production costs and open foreign markets to t»»»
Sheikh Mohammed issues new law defining Dubai Municipality’s role
Dubai Municipality plans more green spaces and better planning to improve quality of life Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Law No. (18) of 2026 concerning the Dubai Municipality. The Law d»»»
Jr NBA/Jr WNBA Qatar League shapes young players
Doha, Qatar: Three seasons of the Jr NBA/Jr WNBA Qatar League have given young players more than an opportunity to develop their basketball skills. For many, the experience has also helped build confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships that extend beyond the basketball court. Organised by Qa»»»
Law firm wins two Best Law Firm in Qatar awards
Doha, Qatar: Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm has reached another milestone, being named Best Law Firm in Qatar twice in 2026 at the Legal Era Middle East Law Awards and the Thomson Reuters ALB Middle East Law Awards, both held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This recognition marks the firm’s fifth Best La»»»
Qatar prepares to host Doha International Music and Marching Festival
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is preparing to launch the second edition of the Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo), the first of its kind in the region, which brings together an elite group of military bands and marching units from around the world. The artistic and cultural event ble»»»
Qatar Philharmonic to celebrate Iraqi, Egyptian musical heritage in special concert
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will take audiences on a musical journey through the rich cultural heritage of Iraq and Egypt with a special concert titled “An Evening of Golden Age Classics: From the Euphrates to the Nile” at UVenue on November 13. The concert will bring togeth»»»
Trakia Motorway Crash Probe: 51 Forensic Medical Examinations Ordered, Some100 People to Be Questioned
Fifty-one forensic medical examinations have been ordered as part of the investigation into the two pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway on November 10, and some 100 people will be questioned, National Investigation Service acting Director Marian Marinov told reporters on Thursday. Everyone who was at t»»»
Media City Qatar talent wins global design awards
Doha, Qatar: Media City Qatar is advancing Qatar’s emerging creative talent onto the international stage, with Yasamin Shaikhi, the inaugural winner of its “Next in Arts” programme, earning recognition at two leading design competitions: the Isola Design Awards 2026 and the Design Doha Prize 2026. »»»
MCIT signs collaboration agreement with multiple companies at MWC26 Doha
Doha, Qtaar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) signed collaboration agreements with several entities during the recently concluded MWC26 Doha. The Ministry signed an MoU with SkipCash Solutions to support the digital transformation of SMEs by helping them implement di»»»
Qatar Museums volunteers return from Marrakech after ten days supporting women’s economic empowerment
Doha, Qatar: A delegation of 26 volunteers from Qatar Museums (QM) and the Community College of Qatar has returned to Doha after a ten-day community programme in Marrakech, Morocco. From October 22 to 31, 2026, the volunteers worked alongside the Amal Centre for Women’s Empowerment in Targa to stre»»»
Minister of Communications holds meetings on sidelines of ITU Plenipotentiary Conference
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai held a series of bilateral meetings with ministers and heads of delegations on the sidelines of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26). The meetings explored ways to strengthen cooperation in digit»»»
Qatar named guest of Honour at Kuwait International Book Fair
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture has announced its participation in the 49th Kuwait International Book Fair, with the State of Qatar set to be the Guest of Honour at the upcoming edition, which will run from November 18 to 28. The participation reflects the depth of cultural and fraternal ties »»»
Sidra Medicine contributes to international AI study advancing neonatal care
Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has contributed to a major international study demonstrating how artificial intelligence (AI) models originally developed for adult patients can be adapted to support neonatal care. Published in the high-impact journal, Nature Biomedical En»»»
Iran:Iran’s Qalibaf: Hormuz’s Pre-War Status Is Gone for Goo...
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced that Tehran has submitted its latest response to the United States and is now awaiting Washington's reply to the Iranian proposal. In this regard, Qalibaf stressed that resuming negotiations and reopening the Strait of H»»»
Saudi university launches Red Sea coral restoration facility amid global reef bleaching crisis
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has launched a large-scale coral restoration facility on the Red Sea coast, aiming to produce up to 360,000 corals annually and restore 100 hectares of reef by 2030. The opening of what KAUST describes as the world’s largest »»»
Finance Ministry, Islamic Development Bank discuss Syria’s recovery priorities
Damascus, Nov. 12 (SANA) The Ministry of Finance, in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), held the fourth regular meeting of the Technical Resilience Working Group on Syria’s Recovery in Damascus, bringing together more than 40 international, local and UN organizations, both in per»»»
QNB, Paymera partner to advance Syria’s digital payments ecosystem
Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, through its subsidiary QNB Syria, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paymera for Electronic Payment Services to explore opportunities to advance Syria’s digital payment infrastructure and enhance»»»
Environment Minister emphasises need to continue development of institutional performance
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie emphasized the need to continue developing operations across the ministry’s sectors and departments, enhance coordination among them, monitor the implementation of approved projects and plans,»»»
VCUarts Qatar invites public to explore three exhibitions across Doha
Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) has invited the public to visit Secrecy Is Immoral as part of Tasmeem Doha 2026, VCUarts Qatar’s signature international art and design biennial. Through its partnership with the Design Doha Biennial, the Univ»»»
EAA, Ministry of Sports and Youth announce 17th edition of EMPOWER Youth Conference
Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth as the Official Partner, will co-host the 17th edition of the EMPOWER Youth Conference from November »»»
Awqaf Ministry explores strategy to strengthen Arabic language presence in education, media and digital space
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has explored ways to strengthen the presence of the Arabic language in education, media, scientific research and the digital space, with a focus on developing cultural institutions and environments that encourage its everyday use and preserve i»»»
MoCI promotes consumer awareness among members of Qatar Cultural Centre for Deaf
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), represented by the Consumer Protection and Combating Commercial Fraud Department, organised an awareness workshop in cooperation with the Qatar Cultural Centre for the Deaf. The workshop targeted members of the Centre who are deaf or hard o»»»
Gaza: A Palestinian child was injured by Israeli occupation forces’ gunfire east of Al-Bureij camp - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Stay or leave? Ukrainians face a hard choice ahead of what could be the war’s toughest winter
KYIV: Matvii Yermolenko is 2, but he already knows the words for siren and air defense. This winter, his mother decided to take him out of Kyiv. “There is sadness, but even stronger is the understanding of what I have to do — leave,” Matvii’s mother, Kateryna Tsvihun, said, adding that they will co»»»
Fujairah Police warn against spreading rumours after midnight accident
Police urge public to rely on official sources for death, injury and nationality details Fujairah: Fujairah Police have urged the public not to circulate rumours or unverified information following a traffic accident that occurred at midnight, warning against sharing misleading details about the in»»»
Europe...:Mass Bomb Hoax Sparks School Evacuations across Eu...
By Staff, Agencies A wave of bomb threats targeted schools across the UK, Italy, and Ireland on Wednesday, prompting evacuations and widespread disruption. More than 300 schools in Northern Ireland and at least 470 in Scotland received threatening emails, police said. The authorities said the messa»»»
Iran:Iranian Senior Cmdr.: Any Location Used to Attack Iran ...
By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari, has warned that any location worldwide used to launch attacks or conduct hostile operations against Iran would face a comprehensive military response. Speaking in a televised interview on Wednes»»»
Iran:Iran: Media Frenzy Can’t Conceal Identity of Those Resp...
By Staff, Agencies The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei reacted to the repetition of baseless terrorism allegations against Iran coinciding with reports that the US Secretary of the Treasury has gone into hiding. In a post on X on Thursday, Baqaei emphasized that no amount of me»»»
Oil prices fall more than $1 on easing geopolitical tensions
Tokyo/Singapore, Nov. 12 (SANA) Oil prices fell more than $1 per barrel on Thursday as easing concerns over an escalation of conflict in the Middle East reduced the geopolitical risk premium in crude markets, while rising OPEC+ production and increasing U.S. inventories added to oversupply concerns»»»
Gold slides as stronger dollar fuels Fed rate hike expectations
London, Nov. 12 (SANA) Gold prices fell on Thursday, touching their lowest level in more than a week, as stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data and hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials boosted the dollar and reinforced expectations of an interest-rate hike next month. Spot gold fell 0»»»
Advancing military medicine: Global congress in Abu Dhabi explores AI integration and national readiness
UAE leads the way in AI-driven medical advancements for national preparedness Abu Dhabi: Faster diagnosis and quicker decisions are the promise of artificial intelligence in medicine, but for the UAE’s military doctors the starting point is still the human being. As the 46th World Congress of Milit»»»
Huawei highlights AI-powered innovation, next-generation connectivity and strategic partnerships at MWC26 Doha
Doha, Qatar: Huawei concluded its participation as Headline Sponsor of MWC Doha 2026, held from November 8–10 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), reinforcing its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI), next-generation connectivity and resilient digital infrastructure »»»
‘No Safe Haven’: Iran Warns US Bases Across West Asia and Europe Will Be Targets in Any Renewed War
Iran’s top security official has warned that any US military bases involved in a renewed war against the Islamic Republic including those located in Europe would be legitimate targets for Iranian retaliatory strikes. In a post on X on Thursday, Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Se»»»
Infograph-Reader:Behind Martyr’s Day: The Resistance Leaders...
Infographics by Abir Qanso The 1982 operation targeting the “Israeli” military headquarters in Tyre was the result of extensive planning, coordination and preparation by several Resistance figures. This infographic explores the roles of the key individuals involved, highlighting their contributions»»»
Martyrs Day:Behind Martyr’s Day: The Resistance Leaders and ...
Infographics by Abir Qanso The 1982 operation targeting the “Israeli” military headquarters in Tyre was the result of extensive planning, coordination and preparation by several Resistance figures. This infographic explores the roles of the key individuals involved, highlighting their contributions»»»
PM Magyar vows to protect Hungary’s borders during speech in Germany on fall of Berlin wall
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has vowed to protect the country’s borders for as long as he leads the government, while outlining his position on migration during a speech in Berlin marking the 37th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Speaking in the German capital, Magyar recalled t»»»
Pimenov strikes gold with junior world record in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Individual Neutral Athlete (INA) Dmitrii Pimenov produced a sensational performance to win the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions gold medal at the ISSF Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun World Championships Doha 2026 yesterday, setting a junior world record. The Russian shooter scored 362.8 points to»»»
Palestine:“Israeli” Strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital Martyrs...
By Staff, Agencies At least five Palestinians were martyred and more than 20 others injured after “Israeli” aircraft bombed the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, early Thursday, according to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent. The airstrike targeted the second floor of a building withi»»»
Gaza: At least six Palestinians martyred, 20 others injured, including medical staff and patients, after an Israeli airstrike struck the intensive care unit at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Oil heads for two-month low as Middle East output rises
Brent slips toward $91 as Gulf output climbs, while US-Iran talks remain stalled Dubai: Oil prices are headed towards a two-month low on Thursday as Middle East production climbed and hostilities between Iran and the US stayed muted. Brent futures for January settlement dropped 1.54 per cent to $91»»»
Save In Gold partners with Moonbug and Spacetoon on a gold bar collection for children
A new collection brings some of the UAE's favourite children's characters to 24-karat gold UAE-based Save In Gold has launched an officially licensed collection of 24-karat CoComelon gold bars, in partnership with Moonbug Entertainment, the global owner of the children’s franchise, and Spacetoon, o»»»
Transport Ministry introduces nine new metrolink routes in 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport announced the introduction of nine new Metrolink feeder routes this year, in collaboration with public transport operators, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity and make travelling across Qatar more convenient. In a social media post, the Ministr»»»
Thaye clinches Al Thakira Cup with emphatic win
Doha, Qatar: Thaye dominated the Al Thakira Cup with a commanding performance from the start, turning the feature race into a one-horse contest with a four-length victory at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The five-year-old mare set the tempo in the 1700m Local Thoroughbred Premium Maiden, keeping »»»
United States:Trump, Netanyahu Clash in Heated Phone Call Ov...
By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump and “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a heated phone exchange over the weekend, as disagreements emerged over whether to resume military operations against Iran, according to “Israeli” media reports. The reported confrontation came a»»»
United States:US Senators Demand Nvidia Records Amid China S...
By Staff, Agencies US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Coons have called on the Trump administration to preserve all government records related to Nvidia’s exports of advanced artificial intelligence [AI] chips to China, following reports of a suspected Chinese intelligence operation involving t»»»
UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah reopens several beaches after oil spill from damaged tanker
DUBAI: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates’ Ras Al Khaimah emirate said they had reopened several beaches following closures prompted by an oil spill from a tanker damaged in a suspected attack in the Gulf last month.»»»
New York City building collapse 'traps people in rubble'
Construction site collapse in Brooklyn leaves people trapped New York: Two people were killed Wednesday and at least 17 others injured, including children, after a three-story building collapsed near a construction site in New York, city authorities said. Images from the scene showed firefighters s»»»
AI offers significant opportunities for Qatar’s SMEs and startups
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has established strong foundations for its AI ambitions, backed by significant investment in infrastructure, technology and talent. However, the priority now is translating these investments into measurable economic value In an interview with The Peninsula on the sidelines of MWC»»»
Qatar ranks fourth globally in digital trust in 2026 IMD World Digital and AI Ranking
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has secured fourth position globally in the trust sub-factor of the 2026 IMD World Digital and AI Ranking, highlighting the country’s strong institutional credibility, corporate data protection and growing confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The achievement places»»»
QC Talks strengthens Qatar’s position as global hub for cultural dialogue
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums’ QC Talks programme is reinforcing Qatar’s position as a global meeting point for cultural dialogue and creative exchange by bringing together prominent international and local figures to explore contemporary issues shaping art, architecture, design and culture, according»»»