Municipality Ministry announces fully electronic "Abandoned Vehicle Recovery" service
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) announced the launch of a fully electronic "Abandoned Vehicle Recovery" service through its official website and the "Aoun" application. The Ministry confirmed that the service allows individuals and companies to retrieve their impounded vehicles with»»»
‘He can fight his little heart out’: Trump on potential Zelensky refusal
US President Donald Trump has said Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky can “continue to fight his little heart out” should he refuse the proposed peace plan to settle the conflict with Russia. Washington presented Kiev this week with a new draft proposal for ending the conflict, pressing the Ukrainian lead»»»
What Dubai’s largest ever budget means for UAE residents
Dubai: Dubai has approved its biggest-ever budget for 2026–2028, with Dh302.7 billion in planned spending and Dh329.2 billion in expected revenues. The numbers are large, but what really matters is how this will show up in your everyday life. Here’s what residents can expect. Sign up for our daily »»»
Tunisia to take part in 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda
Tunis, Nov. 23 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, will lead, on the instructions of President Kais Saied, the Tunisian delegation to the 7th African Union–European Union Summit, to be held on...»»»
Mass deportation in Saudi Arabia as security raids widen
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has deported 14,206 people in one week as part of an ongoing nationwide campaign targeting residency, labour and border-security violations, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. According to the ministry, 22,094 people were arrested between November 13 and 19 during j»»»
Kuwait University hosts H2 Grand Prix Regional Championship in April
KUWAIT, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait University (KU) said on Sunday that it would host in April 2026 the Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GrandPrix) Regional Championship at the Sabah Al-Salem University City with the participation of high school and university students. In a statement, Kuwait University indicate»»»
Arab league meets in Cairo to discuss education in Palestine
CAIRO, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- The 92nd session of the Arab League's Council on Educational Affairs for Palestinian Students, along with the 34th joint meeting with UNRWA education officials, convened Sunday at the League's headquarters to review developments in the educational sector in the occupied Pale»»»
Arab league meets in Cairo to discuss education in Palestine
CAIRO, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- The 92nd session of the Arab League's Council on Educational Affairs for Palestinian Students, along with the 34th joint meeting with UNRWA education officials, convened Sunday at the League's headquarters to review developments in the educational sector in the occupied Pale»»»
Legislative chambers examine 2026 budget of Agriculture Ministry
Tunis, Nov. 23 (TAP) — The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) began in a joint plenary Sunday the examination of the 2026 budget for the mission of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water...»»»
Protesters Opposing Parking Zone Changes Temporarily Block Traffic Outside Sofia City Hall
Protesters against the amendments related to Sofia’s parking zones temporarily blocked traffic on Moskovska Street in front of the Sofia Municipality building on Sunday. The protesters demand the withdrawal of amendments to Sofia Municipality’s Ordinance on Traffic Organization, which expand paid p»»»
General ticket sales for FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 now live
Doha, Qatar: General ticket sales for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 presented by Aramco are now live at www.roadtoqatar.qa, with prices starting from QR 20. Qatar will host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 presented by Aramco on December 10, 13 and 17 a»»»
Saudi influencer’s ‘evil eye’ accusation puts spotlight on Georgina Rodríguez
Dubai: A brief exchange between a Saudi influencer and Georgina Rodriguez, the Argentine model and partner of Cristiano Ronaldo, has sparked wide discussion across Saudi social media after the influencer accused Rodríguez of giving her the “evil eye”. The incident took place at a recent event in Ri»»»
Video| US-Israeli Coordination Precedes Aggression on Beirut’s Dahieh
The Israeli enemy launched an aerial attack on Sunday afternoon, targeting a residential apartment located in Haret Hreik town in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut. The attack caused extensive damage to the area and affected a number of neighboring commercial establishments. Al-Manar corre»»»
UAE pushes smart governance vision with institutional innovation meetings in Britain
Dubai: In a move that reflects the UAE’s commitment to advancing government systems and anticipating the future of public services, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) conducted an official visit to the United Kingdom for a series of meetings and interna»»»
Israel strikes Haret Hreik building, says targeted key Hezbollah commander
Israel's military said Sunday that it had carried out a strike on a senior member of Hezbollah in the Beirut southern suburb of Haret Hreik. "A short while ago, the IDF (Israeli army) conducted a precise strike targeting a key Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut," the Israeli military said in a brief sta»»»
ISIEs Bouasker says Authority ready to organise municipal elections within three months
Tunis, Nov. 23 (TAP) — The president of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE), Farouk Bouasker, declared at dawn on Sunday at the Bardo Palace that the Authority is ready and able to organise municipal elections within a three-month...»»»
War Ministry says two drones downed in Arkhangelsk Oblast
Two of the ten Ukrainian drones Russia claims to have shot down on Sunday were in the Arkhangelsk region. It is unclear where in the Arkhangelsk region the drones were downed. According to local media, mobile internet is also shut down, both in the city of Arkhangelsk and in the wider region. This »»»
Massive Hatta revamp completed with new landmarks and community facilities
Dubai: The Supreme Committee for Development of Hatta, chaired by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has completed a wide range of development works aimed at transforming Hatta into a thriving residentia»»»
Old Doha Port to host fans parade for FIFA Arab Cup 2025
Doha, Qatar: Arab Fans Parade will take place tomorrow, November 24, 2025, at the Old Doha Port, announced the Local Organising Committee of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025. The parade will begin at 3:30pm and feature participating countries’ flags, drums, and fan chants. One of the region's most celebrated»»»
Liverpool a 'mess' says Van Dijk
Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool's players are letting manager Arne Slot down after the Premier League champions' collapse continued with a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Liverpool have lost six of their last seven league games to slide into the bottom half of the table, putting Slo»»»
Oman launches association to regulate expatriate worker recruitment
Oman has formed a new industry body to strengthen governance in the labour market, Atheer newspaper reported. Officially named the Association of Expatriate Worker Recruitment Offices, the entity will work alongside government agencies to standardise recruitment practices, ensure ethical compliance»»»
Popular Arab literary character Juha comes to life as FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 mascot
DOHA: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025Local Organising Committee (LOC) has unveiled Juha as the official mascot for the prestigious Arab competition taking place from December 1-18 in Qatar. Inspired by arguably the most popular character from the history of Arab literature, Juhaembodies the rich folkl»»»
Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Capital expenditures for 2026 realistically projected
Skopje, 20 November 2025 (MIA) - Capital expenditures for 2026 are realistically projected, based on prior realization and expectations for the next year. When assessing the realization of capital investments, the Government is not the only responsible party, because delays often come from contract»»»
Tickets for FuelFest Qatar 2026 now on sale
Doha, Qatar: Tickets for FuelFest Qatar 2026, the high-energy festival that blends car culture with live music, are now available for purchase online. Qatar will host the world-famous automotive festival for the first time, marking the launch of the 2026 FuelFest World Tour on Friday, January 23, 2»»»
Defence Minsitry says two drones downed in Arkhangelsk Oblast
Two of the ten Ukrainian drones Russia claims to have shot down on Sunday were in the Arkhangelsk region. It is unclear where in the Arkhangelsk region the drones were downed. According to local media, mobile internet is also shut down, both in the city of Arkhangelsk and in the wider region. This »»»
Syria, Oman discuss boosting economic and investment cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Sunday with Omani Minister of Economy Said Mohammed Al-Saqri to discuss enhancing economic cooperation. The talks focused on prospects for strengthening economic and investment ties between the two countries, particularly i»»»
How Abu Dhabi is leading the world in smart and sustainable mobility
Abu Dhabi has concluded the inaugural edition of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Week, reaffirming its position as a global hub for smart and sustainable mobility. Organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the week brought together decision-makers, investors, innovators, and researchers f»»»
Dubai just approved its largest budget ever: 5 key points you need to know
Dubai: Dubai has locked in the biggest multi-year budget in its history, setting the financial direction for the emirate from 2026 to 2028. The plan outlines major spending priorities, ambitious economic goals, and a commitment to long-term fiscal discipline. Sign up for our daily business newslett»»»
‘God has plans’: Indian expat from Kerala wins Dh100,000 in UAE Lottery
Luck smiled brightly on an Indian expat woman in the UAE, who walked away with Dh100,000 in the latest UAE Lottery’s Lucky Chance category. Sujitha Nivarthil, from Kerala, was over the moon as she spoke at the UAE Lottery studio, seated beside her smiling husband. “I have been living in the UAE for»»»
Tejas plane crash in Dubai: IAF pilot laid to rest in his native with full military honours
Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the Indian Air Force pilot who died in a Tejas fighter jet crash on Friday, November 21, during the Dubai Airshow 2025, was cremated with full military honours at his native village Patialkar in Kangra district on Sunday. His mortal remains arrived earlier in the day, w»»»
War refugee Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament
Tokyo: Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the traditional Japanese sport. The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, won the Kyushu tournament after a tie-breaking victory over grand champion Hoshoryu from »»»
Iranian Foreign Ministry Dismisses US Willingness for Dialogue as Not Credible
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated on Sunday that Washington’s professed willingness for dialogue lacks credibility, asserting that US claims are fundamentally inconsistent with its actions. Speaking at a weekly press conference, Baqaei referenced recent remarks by the US p»»»
My first Dubai Run and why I’m going back
Dubai: This year was my first Dubai Run, and I realised very quickly why people keep returning. I had heard friends talk about it for years, but nothing prepares you for what it actually feels like to run on Sheikh Zayed Road with the entire city awake around you. Sign up for our daily business new»»»
Macron lauds Aoun's speech, calls for 'step by step' approach in South
French President Emmanuel Macron has noted that the situation in Lebanon "remains extremely fragile," as he described President Joseph Aoun's latest speech as "very important." "He reflected what we have in mind. He was very firm and efficient vis-a-vis Hezbollah and delivering our plan, which is c»»»
Verstappen wins big in Vegas with McLarens disqualified
Las Vegas: Formula One world champion Max Verstappen produced a masterful drive to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday and his title hopes were boosted further with the McLarens of championship leader Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both being disqualified. Norris finished the race in second wi»»»
Temporary road closure on Fahad Bin Jassim Al Thani Intersection
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal announced a temporary free right full closure for traffic coming from Fahad Bin Jassim Al Thani St. and heading towards Jasim Bin Hamad St. Closure will take effect daily from 4pm until 4am starting Wednesday, November 26, until Friday, November 28, »»»
First-of-its-kind academic leadership programme launched in Sharjah
Sharjah: The Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched the first cohort of its new “COMPASS Leadership Programme,” a pioneering initiative aimed at developing senior academic leaders across higher education institutions in the UAE. The programme is implemented under »»»
Russian Forces Liberate Key Settlements in Donetsk, Dnepropetrovsk Regions
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Yug Battlegroup has liberated the village of Petrovskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Units of the Yug group of forces liberated the settlement of Petrovskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic as a result of decisive acti»»»
Moscow, New Delhi Preparing Putin's Visit to India - Kremlin Aide
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY (Sputnik) - Moscow and New Delhi have been preparing Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, which is expected in early December, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on Sunday. "Together with India, we are actively preparing for the visit and hope that i»»»
Uranium found in breastmilk: What a Bihar study really reveals
Dubai: A comprehensive multi-institutional study has detected uranium (U-238) in the breastmilk of lactating mothers across several districts of Bihar, raising concerns about long-term exposure among infants. While the levels found remain below global safety thresholds, health experts warn that the»»»
Minister of Interior chairs second meeting of Security Committee of Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya', Chairman of the Security H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, today, November 23, 2025, chaired the second meeting of the Security Committee of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, h»»»
Protesters Opposing Parking Zone Changes Block Traffic Outside Sofia City Hall
Protesters against the amendments related to Sofia’s parking zones blocked traffic on Moskovska Street in front of the Sofia Municipality building on Sunday. The protesters demand the withdrawal of amendments to Sofia Municipality’s Ordinance on Traffic Organization, which expand paid parking zones»»»
Countdown to Ramadan: Jumada Al Akhirah crescent spotted in the UAE
Dubai: The International Astronomical Center (IAC) announced the sighting of the crescent for the month of Jumada Al Akhirah, based on reports submitted on Friday, November 21, 2025 by members of the Islamic Crescents Observation Project (ICOP) across multiple countries. Also Read: Predicted UAE pu»»»
Netanyahu vows to keep striking Hamas and Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Sunday that Israel would do "everything necessary" to stop Hezbollah from regrouping in Lebanon and Hamas from doing the same in Gaza. Over the past week Israel has hit multiple targets in neighboring Lebanon, with the Israeli military saying on»»»
Minister of Interior meets with Chargé d'Affaires of US Embassy
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met with HE Stephanie Altman Winans, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the United States of America in the State of Qatar. During the meeting, they discu»»»
Qatar signs agreement to establish post-production, VFX hub in Doha
Doha, Qatar: The Film Committee at Media City Qatar has signed a landmark agreement with Company 3, the award-winning global post-production and visual effects powerhouse, to establish a dedicated post-production and VFX studio in Doha. This agreement - signed during the Doha Film Festival 2025, ma»»»
National Assembly Hosts 66th General Assembly of Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation
The Bulgarian National Assembly is hosting the 66th General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC), the parliamentary press service said here on Sunday. The main topic of the forum, which will bring to Sofia delegations from the parliaments of the orga»»»
Israel’s Netanyahu Vows to Keep Striking Hamas and Hezbollah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Sunday that Israel would do "everything necessary" to stop Hezbollah from regrouping in Lebanon and Hamas from doing the same in Gaza. Over the past week Israel has hit multiple targets in neighboring Lebanon, with the Israeli military saying on Saturda»»»