Interactive calculator launched to estimate Golden Visa costs accurately UAE visa services provider FamilyVisa.ae marked three years since its founding with the launch of a dedicated Golden Visa portal on 22 September, the company's anniversary date. The portal brings current Golden Visa informatio»»»

Vargem Grande, Brazil: The first time he ate his fill, Walter dos Santos was 25 years old and had long since watched siblings die of hunger in northeastern Brazil, where they grew up without electricity, education, or prospects. He learned to read and write and finished high school at 32. Today, hi»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an official dinner banquet in honour of President of France Emmanuel Macron and his accompanying delegation at Lusail Palace on Tuesday. During the banquet, HH the Amir welcomed the French president and emphasised the depth of the partner»»»

The memorandum of understandingwas named ‘Badr’, referring to the full moon, to signify how the four nations complement one another through this agreement, given its immense importance in terms of both defence and the economy. The MoU holds significant economic importance for the signatory countrie»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha Qatar can play a crucial role in preventing further escalation in the Middle East and promoting a diplomatic resolution to the region’s ongoing crisis drawing on its experience and track record in mediation, Dr Mohamed Ali Chihi, executive director of the Global Institute for »»»

QNA Doha Four committees of the Shura Council on Wednesday held their first meetings for the second ordinary session of the council’s second legislative term, corresponding to its 55th annual session, and elected their deputy chairs by acclamation in accordance with Article 30 of the council’s inte»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar recorded an average response time of six minutes and 45 seconds for fire and rescue incidents in 2025, as the General Directorate of Civil Defence continues to expand its network of centres, strengthen operational capabilities and introduce advanced technologies to improve emerge»»»

Trump administration challenges offshore wind projects, citing adverse impacts WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm, making it the fourth project the Republican leadership has targeted»»»

Sharjah court orders seller to refund Dh63.8m plus interest in gas supply dispute The Sharjah Court has ordered a company to refund Dh63.8 million after finding that it breached a contract to supply 41,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), failing to deliver the shipment within the ag»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: An attack targeting the King Fahd International Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia's Dammam killed one person and injured eight others Wednesday evening, October 21, 2026, the kingdom's civil aviation authority said. The authority said in a statement that injuries from the attack»»»

Agreements cover investment, export financing, maritime security, space and education Dubai: Oman and the United Kingdom have signed agreements covering a major artificial intelligence data centre in Salalah, sovereign investment and strategic cooperation, as Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's state visit »»»

Two women freed on bail as investigation continues into videos filmed in Egyptian streets Dubai: Two Brazilian women detained in Egypt over social media videos allegedly showing inappropriate behaviour in public have been released on bail of 110,000 Egyptian pounds ($2,300), according to Brazilian »»»

Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight, wounding six people and forcing residents into shelters, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday, hours after Moscow signalled readiness to resume US-mediated peace talks. President Donald Trump said negotiations were closer than ever to ending the war, though th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University has announced plans to host an international conference on an Islamic charter for family mediation on November 23, aimed at developing a global framework to protect rights, preserve family ties and promote social stability. The conference is being organized by Qatar Un»»»

UAE firms can turn time saved into broader support for small businesses AI is changing how legal work is done in the UAE’s fast-growing legal services market. It can free about 30% of a lawyer’s time on routine tasks such as document review and first-pass drafting, but the bigger prize is what that»»»

Avishka Kaumadi's cat went missing on October 11, and was found 10 days later "You want to see?" A delighted Avishka Kaumadi turns the video on for us, showing us the fluffy Ginger cat sitting on her lap, in the car as they head for a vet check-up. After ten days of anxiety and sleepless nights, Ka»»»

Kerala expats stranded as Houthi strikes halt Saudi air travel Dubai: Repeated flight cancellations and temporary service suspensions to Saudi Arabia have disrupted travel plans for Kerala expatriates, leaving passengers uncertain about departures, return journeys, and alternative bookings amid esc»»»

Netanyahu faces challenges from Eisenkot and others in pivotal Israeli election JERUSALEM: Three years after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza, Israeli voters will decide next week whether to grant Benjamin Netanyahu yet another term as prime minister — or usher in a ne»»»

The former UAE ambassador to the UN announces her candidacy to succeed António Guterres New York: Lana Nusseibeh, UAE Minister of State and Envoy to the UN and EU, has announced her candidacy to become the next UN Secretary-General, following her formal nomination by the United Arab Emirates. Her c»»»

Court rulings halt Trump-era changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program The Trump administration moved Wednesday to end its legal fight to overhaul a popular student loan forgiveness program. The Department of Justice appealed after federal judges ruled in June in favour of advocates who sa»»»

Gene therapy in Abu Dhabi, frees Fahad from decades of Thalassaemia struggles Abu Dhabi: For most of his adult life, Fahad, a 43-year-old, could count the weeks to his next blood transfusion. Now, after gene therapy in Abu Dhabi, he has stopped counting. Living with Thalassaemia, an inherited blood»»»

NCM predicts rainfall, dusty winds and fog, with cooler conditions expected over weekend Dubai: Parts of the UAE could experience rainfall on Thursday as convective clouds develop over eastern and western areas, while temperatures are expected to reach 41°C in some inland regions, according to the »»»

Priyanka Gandhi’s son vows to keep Indian flag photos despite objections Dubai: Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has alleged that Bikaner House management in New Delhi asked him to remove several photographs documenting youth protests from his exhibition, No Idea Is Final»»»

Operation Confrontation Ghost also thwarted more than 123 million online scam attempts Abu Dhabi: The UAE-led Operation Confrontation Ghost has identified more than US$39 billion in funds and digital assets linked to fraudulent activities and thwarted over 123.71 million online fraud attempts world»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria will need clear eligibility rules, reliable claim-verification mechanisms and coordinated institutions to establish an effective reparations system for victims of abuses committed under the former regime, legal and human rights experts told SANA. The experts said reparations are a c»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria needs to address public grievances and strengthen the rule of law to curb hate speech and prevent social divisions, a senior official at the National Commission for Transitional Justice said on Wednesday. Hassan Jubran, director of national reconciliation at the commission, told SAN»»»

Gastrointestinal outbreak linked to untreated water sickens hundreds in Pretoria JOHANNESBURG: Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the »»»

Irish lawmakers voted Wednesday to scrap a requirement for UN approval before deploying military peacekeepers overseas, approving the controversial legislation by 79 votes to 71. Opposition lawmakers warned the move threatened Ireland’s longstanding military neutrality. Ireland is not a NATO member»»»

ANN ARBOR, United States: Rabbi Nadav Caine and his family gathered in their Michigan home to break challah bread for their weekly Shabbat meal, a brief respite from the acrimonious midterm election campaign dividing Jewish voters in their state. The braided loaf, candles and sweet grape juice are »»»

Bogota: Fourteen people were killed and seven others injured following the collapse of a gold mine in southwestern Colombia. Local sources reported that the incident was caused by a landslide, which led to the collapse of an illegal mine located in the Narino department. Accidents involving illegal»»»

JOHANNESBURG: Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the country. Authorities this week issued a warning to communities east of the capita»»»

Signs of confrontation between Iran and Israel intensify, official says Signs of a potential military confrontation between Iran and Israel have intensified, an Iranian official said late on Wednesday. Mehdi Mohammadi, an adviser to Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned that th»»»

Hailing from Mumbai, he moved to UAE in 1977 and built diverse home-grown dining concepts Dubai: For decades, Ajit Mehra was a quiet force behind some of the UAE’s most popular dining concepts. The Indian expat business leader, widely regarded as a veteran of the hospitality sector, died in Dubai o»»»

JAZAN: Across the valleys, jagged peaks, and coastal plains of Saudi Arabia’s southwestern Jazan Region, an ancient oral tradition known locally as “tarwi’at al-ra’i” continues to echo, preserving centuries of pastoral knowledge and seasonal land stewardship. The rhythmic herder’s call remains an e»»»

The death toll from a drone strike Monday on a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan has risen to 153 and is likely even higher, a local official told AFP on Wednesday. Authorities in Abyei district said the strike on the Amiet market involved the use of multiple munitions and wa»»»

Pope Leo XIV, 71, will require no further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. He was discharged Saturday and will gr»»»

Getting the perfect fit can be considerably harder than it looks Having a suit stitched has always been straightforward. You visit your tailor, take the material with you, and the tailor measures the material, then measures you, asks you a few questions about your preferences, calls you for a trial»»»

Geneva: The United Nations has warned that the current El Niño phenomenon could reach unprecedented levels of intensity, potentially triggering widespread climatic disruptions and increasing the risks of drought, flooding, and heatwaves—at a time when 50 million people could face heightened levels »»»

MUMBAI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ​on Wednesday that decisions regarding Ukraine’s access to Starlink were up to its parent company SpaceX and Elon Musk, not the White House, comments that suggested Musk may have restricted Kyiv’s access to the service. The Wall Street Journal reported»»»

Brent above $110 and record shipping costs raise the possibility of another increase Dubai: UAE motorists could face another increase in petrol and diesel prices in November as global oil prices climb to five-month highs, with record shipping costs adding to pressure on international energy markets»»»

BEIJING: All countries should ‌enjoy freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and through the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, China and Djibouti said in a joint statement following ​a meeting of their foreign ministers in Beijing, expressing concern about the deteriorating security situation. Djibouti sits on th»»»

Yemen reports destruction of Houthi vehicles and equipment in latest assault Yemen’s internationally-recognised government forces said they had carried out 835 strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets in 24 hours, claiming about 285 fighters and commanders had been killed or wounded. The operatio»»»

Middle East crude flows recover but shipping challenges persist The US-Israel war with Iran has prompted producers to rely on alternative pipelines, offshore transfers and tanker shuttles to keep oil moving. The bump in oil shipments highlights how Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have ada»»»

Addis Ababa: Four people in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, including two children, were killed Wednesday in a drone strike amid clashes between rebels and federal forces, local witnesses reported. Tigrayan rebels, who have run the region for years, launched an offensive against the federal gove»»»

TEL AVIV: Israeli forces detained US Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander on Wednesday as he helped Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the occupied West Bank, releasing him hours later while dozens of other volunteers, including a group of American rabbis, remained in custody. The inci»»»

French bond yields have topped 5%, their highest level since 2002, after widespread protests and violence over the weekend. It's a sign that investors are losing confidence in France's finances, as the government grapples with budget and debt problems. Also in the show - chipmaker Nvidia says it's »»»

Panama-Greece law firm accused of hiding Iranian vessel ownership The US Treasury Department sanctioned Karnakis and Karnakis, a law firm based in Panama and Greece that it says has supported Iranian shipping for years, it was announced late on Wednesday. Treasury also sanctioned shipping agents ba»»»

DOHA On the occasion of the visit of President of the French RepublicHE Emmanuel Macron's visit to Qatar, Qatar and France have issued a joint statement. The statement reads as follows: In light of the deep-rooted historical relations and evolving cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Fren»»»

TEL AVIV: A Democratic party candidate for the US Congress was among dozens of people arrested by Israeli forces on Wednesday as activists harvested olives alongside Palestinian farmers near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Brad Lander, a Jewish American from New York, was later released, but a»»»

San Francisco: A New Mexico judge ordered Meta Platforms to pay $25 billion on Wednesday after a jury found that the social media giant had deceived consumers in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The penalty comes a couple of months after Meta agreed to pay $18 billion to settle cla»»»