FIS 2026 highlights: AI investment moves from experimentation to business value as Romania looks to build on its tech base
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving beyond experimentation, forcing companies to think more carefully about business value, costs, trust and the organisational changes required to deploy it at scale, speakers said during the final panel of Business Review’s Foreign Investors Summit 2026. The »»»
Japan to set up 'rescue team' after wave of cyberattacks
Tokyo: Japan will announce the launch of a "cyber rescue team" on Friday in response to a sudden wave of hacking incidents, media reports said. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to compile an emergency package of measures after dozens of businesses reported unauthorised access in recent weeks»»»
ADJD showcases inmates' art at Al Ain Festival
Inmates craft Emirati heritage through art at Al Ain Festival Abu Dhabi: Wooden furniture, leather goods, paintings and embroidery made by inmates of Abu Dhabi’s correctional and rehabilitation centres are on display at a heritage festival in Al Ain. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) is taki»»»
Media Review: November 6
POLITICS Dnevnik.bg has an interview with Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev, who said he sees prospects for unity within the democratic community in the wake of the recent presidential election. He added that the vote had shown that it was possible to seek unity around important causes, which w»»»
Morocco celebrates anniversary of Western Sahara takeover as UN mission ends
Morocco on Friday commemorated the Green March, the 1975 mass mobilization into then-Spanish controlled Western Sahara that helped pave the way for Morocco's takeover of most of the disputed territory. The anniversary comes as the decades-old conflict enters a new diplomatic phase as a U.N. peaceke»»»
Malaysia attorney general suspends Najib’s transfer to house arrest, seeks clarification
KUALA LUMPUR: The chambers of Malaysia’s Attorney General said on Friday that former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s transfer to house arrest has been temporarily suspended. Najib’s current detention status in prison will be maintained as some legal questions regarding the interpretatio»»»
Dubai boutique owner's son gets bail in Kerala Mini Cooper crash
Kerala High Court grants bail in crash that claimed three lives near Cochin Airport Dubai: The Kerala High Court on Friday granted regular bail to all four accused in the Mini Cooper crash that killed three young people in the southern Indian state. The prime accused, Suhail Sajeev, 19, is the son »»»
Dubai boutique owner's son gets bail in Kerala Mini Cooper crash
Kerala High Court grants bail in crash that claimed three lives near Cochin Airport Dubai: The Kerala High Court on Friday, granted regular bail to the four accused in the Mini Cooper crash in Kerala that killed three young people. According to local media reports, the court granted bail to prime a»»»
Viktor Orbán's right-hand man summoned to Parliament's executive abuse investigation
Antal Rogán, former minister heading the Prime Minister’s Cabinet Office from 2015 to 2026 and former prime minister Viktor Orbán’s right-hand man, has been summoned to appear before a parliamentary committee investigating alleged abuses of power within the executive branch. The hearing is schedule»»»
Dozens of flights disrupted over bomb threats in Europe
A string of bomb threats has affected dozens of passenger flights across Europe this week, prompting diversions, emergency landings and security checks, as well as military escorts in some cases. At least 27 incidents were reported on Thursday alone, bringing the total number of affected flights th»»»
Mass protests sweep France, leaving hundreds arrested and demonstrators injured (VIDEOS)
Mass demonstrations over wages, rising living costs, and government spending cuts have swept France, with crowds facing off with police during a nationwide strike on Thursday. The CGT union estimated that nearly 1.6 million people took part in the latest wave of unrest. Initially sparked by student»»»
UAE foils plot to smuggle 200,000 Captagon pills through Ras Al Khaimah
Police seize 200,000 Captagon pills and more than 30kg of narcotics Abu Dhabi: The National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA), in cooperation with Ras Al Khaimah Police General Headquarters and the General Directorate for Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances at Iraq's Ministry of Interior, and in »»»
Europe...:France Gripped by Nationwide Protests as Economic ...
By Staff, Agencies Mass demonstrations swept across France on Thursday, with approximately 1.6 million people taking to the streets nationwide, including around 350,000 in Paris, according to trade union figures. Protesters demanded measures to improve purchasing power, reform education, reduce tax»»»
Libyan court convicts six people for illegal drug production
TRIPOLI: A court in Libya has convicted six people of producing the psychotropic substance Captagon for trafficking, the latest move to tackle the illegal spread of the amphetamine-type stimulant. The North African nation has become a major regional transit hub for synthetic drugs and other narcot»»»
Europe...:Bomb Threats Disrupt Dozens of Flights across Euro...
By Staff, Agencies Hoax bomb threats have disrupted at least 34 flights across Europe this week, with some forced to make emergency landings, as questions mount over an apparently coordinated effort to cause chaos for travelers. At least 25 bomb threats affected flights on Thursday between Italy, I»»»
Mumbai bomb threat: Email targets High Court, BSE, Amitabh Bachchan's Jalsa
Bomb threat email sparks security measures at Bombay High Court and BSE A bomb threat email sent to the Bombay High Court has triggered a security alert in Mumbai, with the sender also threatening to blow up the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Worli Racecourse and Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan's re»»»
Trump holds phone call with war mediator Qatar Emir
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday called Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war, amid a diplomatic push to avoid a new round of conflict. The high-profile exchange was the latest in a flurry of diplomatic phone calls that saw Iran's top diplomat »»»
Bullish investors drive QSE index past 10,000 point milestone as all seven sectors advance
DOHA: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index breached the significant 10,000-point threshold yesterday, crossing into positive territory amid strong buying interest and bullish investor sentiment, as the market rallied 181.68 points, or 1.84 percent, to close at 10,065.85 points. This opening puts th»»»
QSL: Al Arabi, Al Ahli eye points as Al Wakrah take on Al Shahania
DOHA: Al Arabi and Al Ahli kick off the ninth round of the Qatar Stars League at Al Thumama Stadium today, with just two points separating the teams in the standings. Fourth-placed Al Arabi have 13 points, two more than Al Ahli, who are fifth. Al Arabi were held to a draw by Al Rayyan in their prev»»»
Al-Nuaimi wins Silver Tour, Al-Marri claims Amateur title
DOHA: Sultan Salem Al-Nuaimi topped the Silver Tour while Salman Faisal Al-Marri claimed the Amateur class title as the fifth leg of the 10th edition of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour got underway at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena yesterday. Al-Nuaimi produced the fastest»»»
Eye on Africa - Nigeria court bars opposition candidate two months before election
In tonight's edition, a Nigerian court disqualifies a leading presidential candidate, adding fresh complications for the electoral process two months before the election. Also, tens of thousands have fled across the border into Kenya as deadly ethnic clashes in southern Ethiopia intensify. And havi»»»
Marquez keeps feet on ground as Qatar GP offers title opportunity
DOHA: Marc Marquez is within reach of another world championship crown, but the Ducati Lenovo Team rider is taking nothing for granted as MotoGP heads to Lusail International Circuit for the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar this weekend. The Spaniard arrives with his first match point of th»»»
Minister of Justice launches Legal and Judicial Journal’s new website
Doha: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi, yesterday launched the new website for ‘The Legal and Judicial Journal’. The launch took place during a graduation ceremony for participants in the qualifying and mandatory trai»»»
Fiscal consolidation topping priorities as central plank in Romania's competitiveness
Fiscal consolidation is at the top of the priorities as a central element in Romania's competitiveness, business representatives said on Wednesday after meeting Prime Minister Luca Niculescu and other members of the government."At the top of the priorities highlighted by the representatives of the »»»
CAP reform over 2028-2034 and safety of food chain on EU and NATO eastern flanc in Bucharest debates
PAC reform over 2028-2034, the safety of the food chain on EU and NATO eastern chain, farm financing, digitization and general renewal are some of the topics of AGRI4FUTURE National Conference: Romania- 2035 Target, organized at the Romanian Farmers'Club, Bucharest on Thursday. The event ...»»»
Romania’s largest companies outperform regional peers in revenue growth but remain underrepresented among CEE leaders
Romania’s largest companies recorded stronger revenue growth than their counterparts in Poland, Czechia, and Hungary in 2025, according to the latest Coface CEE Top 500 ranking, published on Thursday. The 59 Romanian companies included in the study generated combined turnover of EUR 106.7 billion, »»»
‘Pit of hell’: Turkish mum, daughter lead fight against coal mine
Milas: Near her village in southwestern Turkiye, Nejla Isik walks through what remains of the devastated Akbelen forest, pausing to stare down at the coal mine that is devouring the hillside. “We call it the pit of hell,” muses the 48-year-old activist and local leader of Ikizkoy village, which has»»»
US federal judge blocks Trump's massive arch project
Judge halts Trump's controversial triumphal arch project near Arlington Cemetery A US federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's massive triumphal arch project on Thursday, casting doubt over the future of the project hours after it was green-lit by a public commission. District Judge Tanya Chu»»»
Doha solidifies status as global tech hub with return of MWC26
DOHA: Qatar continues to cement its position as an international epicenter for high-level dialogue, technological innovation, and the future of the global digital economy. The second edition of Mobile World Congress (MWC) returns to Doha next week, bringing together global technology leaders, key p»»»
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib pays fine, meeting condition for house arrest
Najib settles $12 million fine, prepares for house arrest after royal pardon Jailed Malaysian former prime minister Najib Razak paid a fine Friday, a condition of his royal pardon allowing him to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest, his party said. The 73-year-old former leader was ja»»»
Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak set for house arrest after party pays fine to leave jail
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6: Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s fine has been paid as part of the terms of a royal pardon, his political party said on Friday, paving the way for his transfer to house arrest. Najib, prime minister from 2009 to 2018, was found guilty of corruption in relat»»»
Diwali 2026: Gold gets cheaper, 24k below Dh500, is Dhanteras the day to buy gold?
Gold is Dh25 a gram cheaper than last Diwali, yet buyers are choosing lighter designs Dubai: As Indian expat families across the UAE prepare to celebrate Dhanteras and Diwali, jewellery shopping remains an important part of the festive ritual. But with gold prices having experienced dramatic swings»»»
[Investigation] How the EU’s methane rules came undone, and ended up giving Trump exactly what he wanted
EU ambassadors will try for a third time on Friday (6 November) to agree whether to delay the EU’s methane rules for oil and gas imports by one year or three. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, has become a major target of both climate regulation and industry lobbying. Capturing it is one of the “qu»»»
Trump designates Oval Office as national monument
Trump focuses on White House renovations despite midterm election defeat US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday designating the Oval Office as a national monument, redoubling his focus on beautifying the White House despite a brutal midterms defeat for his Republican Party. Critics accu»»»
UAE driving licence expired years ago? Here’s when you must retake driving tests
New rules also cover renewal deadlines, unpaid fines and licence suspensions Dubai: Motorists in the UAE whose driving licences have remained expired for more than ten years will have to undergo theory and practical driving tests before they can renew them under federal traffic regulations taking e»»»
European flight disruptions: Which airports and airlines were affected?
About 20 flights were targeted, prompting fighter jet escorts and diversions across Europe Rome: Italian, French and Bulgarian fighter jets were scrambled on Thursday as around 20 commercial flights were targeted by hoax bomb threats for a third consecutive day across Europe. No group claimed respo»»»
Polish central bank reaches gold target
The National Bank of Poland has accumulated 700 tonnes of gold, completing a reserve target set earlier this year. Governor Adam Glapiński announced the milestone during a Thursday press conference, placing the value of the bank’s holdings at approximately PLN 355.7 billion. The central bank estima»»»
Russia places Japan Tobacco International assets under temporary administration
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday placing the Russian assets of tobacco manufacturer Japan Tobacco International (JTI) under temporary administration. According to the decree, equity stakes linked to JTI's production operations in Russia have been put under the management»»»
China sees fastest emissions drop since COVID-19 due to Mideast war: report
BEIJING: China’s carbon dioxide emissions fell in the third quarter of the year at the fastest rate since the Covid-19 pandemic, a think tank said on Friday, attributing the drop to impacts from the Middle East war. The massive Asian economy’s emissions fell by 3.1 percent between July and Septembe»»»
Trump hints at wider European security deal after meeting Putin envoy
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a major agreement involving not only Ukraine but potentially all of Europe was in the works, after meeting with a senior envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the White House. “There’s going to be an agreement, it’s going to be a big a»»»
Polish Korean missile factory breaks ground
Construction has begun on a major missile manufacturing complex in Gorzów Wielkopolski, a joint venture between South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Polish defence company WB Electronics. The project is valued at around PLN 2 billion and will cover approximately 116 hectares, with some 60 industrial »»»
China sees fastest emissions drop since Covid due to Mideast war: report
BEIJING: China’s carbon dioxide emissions fell in the third quarter of the year at the fastest rate since the Covid-19 pandemic, a think tank said on Friday, attributing the drop to impacts from the Middle East war. The massive Asian economy’s emissions fell by 3.1 percent between July and Septembe»»»
Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a ‘right-winger’ on the Supreme Court, Schumer vows
WASHINGTON: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is vowing that Democrats will not allow President Donald Trump to put “a right-winger” on the Supreme Court once they take power, raising the possibility that his party could block a presidential nominee if there is a vacancy in the next two years.»»»
Across Africa - Navi Pillay: Fighting violence with justice
From the International Criminal Court to Africa’s place in the global justice system, the stakes are high. In an exclusive interview, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Navi Pillay will discuss international justice . She says it it must not be held hostage to political power, as Donald Trump targets the IC»»»
Trump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation that he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, throwing up a potential barrier to future presidents who might want to restyle the iconic office that Trump has gradually filled with gold flourishes. T»»»
French police use tear gas and batons against protesters in Lyon (VIDEOS)
French police have used batons and tear gas against demonstrators in Lyon as violent clashes erupted during nationwide strikes on Thursday. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of the French city, according to organizers. The clashes came as weeks of nationwide protests and unrest over l»»»
Peru airport thwarts plot to smuggle 3,000 tarantulas in dirty socks
Smugglers caught with suitcases full of tarantulas in Peru More than 3,000 tarantulas were seized at an airport in Lima before the furry crawlers could be smuggled to Germany, Peruvian authorities told AFP on Thursday. The spiders were hidden in dirty socks contained in three suitcases carried by t»»»
Closer but still far, says focused Marquez as chase for title at MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar 2026 begins
Vinay Nayudu Doha The regional tensions and the fears alongside notwithstanding, the stage is set for the lights to come on at the Lusail International Circuit with Marc Marquez chasing a record world title at the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026. With three rounds of this year’s MotoG»»»
Minister of Justice launches Legal, Judicial Journal’s new website
QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, HE Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi on Thursday launched a new website for ‘The Legal and Judicial Journal’. The launch took place during a graduation ceremony for participants in the qualifying and mandatory tra»»»
Finland, Qatar explore cooperation in education, digitalisation and AI
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha As Finland Week in Qatar draws to a close on Friday with Finland’s participation in the 2026 European Jazz Festival at Katara Cultural Village, the week has provided an opportunity to explore new avenues of cooperation between Finland and Qatar in education, science, digitalisa»»»