KUWAIT, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The 48th Kuwait International Book Fair featured a panel discussion on the influence of Kuwaiti media on culture, moderated by Fahad Al-Husseini.Experts included Dr Ahmad Al-Haidar, Dr. Fawaz Al-Ajmi, and Dr Hussain Ibrahim.Al-Haidar highlighted the history of Kuwaiti media»»»

TUNIS, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) called Saturday exerting efforts to find a just and peaceful solution for the Palestinian people, based on agreed international terms of reference, leading to the end of the occupation and the establi»»»

BRUSSELS, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Belgium participated Saturday in a charity bazaar, organized by the Asia-Pacific Women's Association (APWA), to raise funds for children and women in conflict zones, including Gaza and Sudan.In its pavilion, the Embassy of the State o»»»

Tunis, Nov. 30 (TAP) - The Assembly of People's Representatives approved, during the joint plenary session with the National Council of Regions and Districts held on Saturday evening at the Bardo Palace and dedicated to reviewing the 2026 Finance...»»»

The gang that abducted a group of young women in Nigeria's northeast state of Borno a week ago released the remaining 12 late Saturday, a local official told AFP. Their release comes as the country has experienced a surge in abductions of young people over the past two weeks. "All the 12 were relea»»»

More than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed as a result of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry. The death toll has continued to rise since a ceasefire took effect on 10 October, with Israel carrying out air strikes for what it says are viola»»»

White House border czar Tom Homan might be sending federal agents to New Orleans for the next phase of federal immigration law enforcement, several news outlets reported on Saturday. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials might»»»

Ukrainian naval drones hit two oil tankers from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" as they travelled through the Black Sea, Ukrainian officials have said. Footage verified by the BBC shows waterborne drones speeding through the waves into the vessels, before detonating into a ball of flame, sending »»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay a working visit to Iran on 30 November 2025.»»»

DPA Lusail Oscar Piastri mounted the pressure on McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in the Formula One title race when he continued a perfect Qatar weekend on Saturday with victory in the sprint race and pole position for the Grand Prix proper at the Lusail International Circuit. Piastri won the sprint»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) organised an interprofessional health education activity focused on mental health, bringing together students from various health disciplines to enhance shared learning, develop teamwork skills, and deepen their understanding of the complementary role»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced a key advancement in its digital transformation journey with the expansion of Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing to a broader employee base. This step further strengthens Ooredoo’s position as an early adopte»»»

Tribune News Network Doha To raise awareness of the critical importance of adopting healthy lifestyle practices, the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) hosted the eighth edition of Lifestyle Medicine Week. The annual weeklong initiative featured a diverse »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Bilateral ties between Indonesia and Qatar have been significantly strengthened over the past five years, Indonesia’s outgoing Ambassador HE Ridwan Hassan has said. He expressed firm confidence that the strategic partnership is on a trajectory for continued and accelerated grow»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Birla Public School (BPS) celebrated the 22nd Founders’ Day of its Kindergarten and Primary Section on Thursday under the theme “Whispers of the Pearl”. The event highlighted the skills and creativity of young students through a variety of well-presented performances. The »»»

Tribune news network Doha As part of its ongoing humanitarian interventions in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is working on a project to renovate four health centres of Palestine’s Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza. Implemented in partnership with Gazze Destek Organisation, the project is a»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha The Skills Development Center (SDC), a pioneering institution dedicated to promoting arts, culture, and holistic education in Qatar, is set to mark its 23rd anniversary with a grand celebration on December 5, 2025, at the DPS Indian School auditorium in Al Wakra. The event wil»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha A high-level Philippine trade delegation recently concluded a significant visit to Doha, marking a strategic push to position the nation as a top-tier investment and tourism destination for Qatari partners. The delegation, comprising approximately 40 business leaders and govern»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has carried out an extensive inspection campaign that included a number of restaurants, cafes, and locations designated by companies to provide food to workers at their residences in the industrial area. The campaign aimed to ensure com»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation innext-generation networking, digital security research, and capacity building for»»»

Darlene Regis The Friendly Ballers League Qatar (FBLQ), a fast-growing Filipino-led community basketball organization established in July 2023, continues to strengthen its presence in the local sports scene with the active rollout of multiple league seasons this year. FBLQ Major Competitions FBLQ i»»»

Continued from page 1 By making entry seamless for GCC residents, Qatar Tourism is enabling more visitors from neighbouring countries to enjoy the season’s events, strengthening Qatar’s global tourism profile, and supporting economic growth. Operated by Qatar Tourism, Hayya serves as Qatar’s offici»»»

QNA Doha The 6th International Primary Health Care Conference (IPHCC) - Qatar 2025 affirmed the importance of strengthening clinical physicians and decision-makers’ research skills, providing the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) with the necessary resources to support planning, health and pre»»»

Tribune news network Doha Doha Film Festival, presented by Doha Film Institute, has announced the winners of competition programmes at the closing ceremony following a week of film screenings, inspiring conversations and engaging events. The ceremony was attended by HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad bin Kh»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha As the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 draws nearer, excitement is rising across the region. Yet few teams arrive at the tournament carrying the emotional depth, national weight, and symbolic significance embodied by the Palestinian national football team. With the event kicking off»»»

QNA Doha The 15th Katara Traditional Dhow Festival is currently witnessing outstanding participation this year from 11 countries alongside host nation Qatar, with the Kingdom of Bahrain taking a prominent role, showcasing a rich and immersive traditional maritime craft that reflects the long-standi»»»

The Prince of Wales has visited a number of severely ill children from Gaza being treated by the NHS, a Kensington Palace spokesperson says. The NHS began offering specialist care to Gazan children in September as part of a UK government humanitarian mission. As of 21 November, 50 children are rece»»»

Northwestern University officials this week agreed to pay a $75 million fine to end a federal civil rights investigation and restore $790 million in research funding. File Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo Nov. 29 (UPI) -- The federal government is ending its anti-Semitism investigation at »»»

Tunis, Nov. 29 (TAP) - The Board of the National Bar Association expressed its full solidarity with the detained lawyers who were sentenced in the “conspiracy against state security” case, “on the grounds of exercising their right to disagree...»»»

Wooden huts are glittering with golden fairylights as groups of friends gather in woolly hats, warming their hands on mugs of mulled wine. Signs written in German are dotted about - Glühwein (mulled wine), Bratwurst (grilled sausage), Kinderpunsch (non-alcoholic punch). This isn't Germany - it's Bi»»»

AMMAN — The Kingdom’s industrial exports grew by 8.9 per cent during the first nine months of 2025, reaching 92 per cent of total national exports, according to the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI).Industrial exports rose to JD6.4 billion, up from JD5.9 billion in the same period last year, reflect»»»

Kuwait: The Arab Book Award participated in the 48th Kuwait International Book Fair, organized by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) under the theme "Capital of Culture, Homeland of the Book". The Award showcased its pioneering experience in a critical session entitled "Lite»»»

3263525 KUWAIT -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly decries the deadly attacks of the Israeli occupation forces on Damascus countryside. 3263499 AMMAN -- The death toll tops 13 from the Israeli occupation attacks on rural outskirts of the Syrian capital city of Damascus. 3263546 RIYADH -- GC»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- 1976 -- Kuwait's Deputy Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signed a decree relieving Arab and foreign aviation companies flying to Kuwait from taxes, provided the countries of these airlines treat Kuwaiti companies similarly. 1990 -- The UN Security Council issued»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait marked on Saturday the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, and renewed its unwavering stance with Palestinians and their just cause In a statement by the Foreign Ministry, the State of Kuwait reflected its strong support towards »»»

WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has halted all asylum claim decisions following the Washington DC shooting incident, which claimed the life of a National Guard member and injured another.The director Joseph Edlow said on X, "USCIS has halted all asyl»»»

The Russian Soyuz-2.1a booster rocket carrying the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft blasts off from the Russia-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on Thursday, which damaged the launch site. Photo by Maxim Shipenkov/EPA Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome was damaged during Thur»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has paid tribute to the nation’s martyrs, saying their sacrifices stand as powerful reminders of courage, loyalty and devotion to the UAE. In a statement marking Commemoration Day, observed»»»

Tunis, Nov. 29 (TAP) - Finance Minister Mishket Slama Khaldi commented on a proposal by MPs to include an article allowing families to import a used or a new car or purchase one from the local market, saying that “general legislation does not grant...»»»

WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) for certain Airbus A319 and A320/321 models.The directive, effective immediately, requires replacing or modifying the software that controls the airplanes' elevator ailerons. »»»

Doha, Qatar: In a press conference held today in Doha, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) announced Qatar’s preparedness to host the second edition of the prestigious regional competition from 1-18 December. A total of 16 teams will have a chance to lift the coveted troph»»»

Doha: In a landmark moment for the Syrian engineering community abroad, the Syrian Engineers Association in Qatar has been officially accredited by the Central Syndicate of Syrian Engineers in Damascus. The recognition was celebrated at a formal ceremony in Doha, marking the first-ever accreditatio»»»

US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro late last week amid growing tensions, where they discussed a possible meeting, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing multiple people familiar with the matter. Trump has accused Maduro of leadin»»»

ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that November 30 is a cherished national occasion on which the nation honours the memory of its courageous heroes who gave their lives for the UAE, exemplifying the highest ideals of sacrifice in defence of their country »»»

Barcelona, Nov 29 (SANA) Foreign ministers of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) affirmed their support for the Syrian government’s efforts to rebuild the country on foundations that ensure security, stability, unity, and sovereignty, welcoming Syria’s reintegration into the Union after years of»»»

RAS AL KHAIMAH: His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has said that the Commemoration Day is a cherished national occasion that embodies the highest meanings of loyalty and dignity. In his statement marking Commemoration Day, observed annua»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has condemned the “serious Israeli escalation” in Syria, after strikes on villages in the Damascus countryside, saying the attacks represent an unacceptable violation of Syrian sovereignty and a threat to the country’s security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Forei»»»

The Sofia City Court on Tuesday ordered remand in custody for seven individuals detained during a recent joint operation by the Sofia City Prosecution Office and the Anti-Corruption Commission. Earlier in the hearing, the prosecution requested the most severe remand measure for all defendants, whil»»»

Tunis, Nov. 29 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives approved a tax incentive for importing or purchasing a new or used car from the local market for resident families under Article 55 of the 2026 Finance Bill, despite the Ministry of...»»»

Online retail sales set a new record on Black Friday as more people shopped online than in 2024, but fewer made in-store purchases. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 29 (UPI) -- The nation's consumers spent a record $11.8 billion on Black Friday, which exceeded the amount spent »»»