Dubai: The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have expanded their suite of services for complex digital and financial disputes, announcing the introduction of digital custodian and blockchain intelligence tools through regulated third-party providers. The move forms part of the newl»»»

Dubai: A few flights between the UAE and Delhi have been delayed or cancelled due to dense fog that continues to blanket the region. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.UAE-based passengers travelling to India’s capital have been advised to check their flight status before»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) is set to begin this week. Residents and visitors can now secure their tickets ahead for the four-day programmetaking place on December 16, 17, 19 and 20, 2025 at Katara Cultural Village. This edition will bring together »»»

Doha: Qatar hosted yesterday the 42nd session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Construction, chaired by Minister of Social Development and Family, H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi. In her remarks, Al Nuaimi said it was an honour for Qatar to assume the presidency of the counci»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Digital Incubation Center (DIC) under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announced the signing of an agreement with Ibtechar Digital Solutions LLC, supported by AlchemistX and Innovation Foundry. The initiative aims to develop and implement the operati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Day is an opportunity to honour the legacy of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani and to reflect on the values that continue to shape modern Qatar: unity, resilience, and a deep commitment to progress grounded in cultural identity, the Ambassador of Germany H E Oliver O»»»

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could be forgiven for wondering who his true friends are. Once rock solid, his reliance on his two main allies - China and Russia - now appears increasingly uncertain. For years, both countries supported Venezuela's socialist-led government politically, financial»»»

Starting January 1, 2026, Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) ticket offices will accept cash payments in both Bulgarian levs and euros, in line with the country’s adoption of the euro. This transitional period will continue until January 31, after which only euro payments will be accepted from February»»»

The US firm behind the Roomba smart vacuum cleaner, iRobot, has filed for bankruptcy protection after facing competition from Chinese rivals and being hit by tariffs. Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main manufacturer of its devices, Shenzhen-based Picea Robotics, will take »»»

Dubai: A woman has been ordered by an Abu Dhabi court to pay Dh10,900 to a car rental company after she failed to settle outstanding charges following the expiry of a fixed‑term rental agreement. The dispute arose after the woman rented a vehicle under a specified contract but did not pay all of th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has announced the return of the 25N51E Music Festival, taking place on January 30, 2026 at the iconic Stadium 974, bringing one of Qatar’s most exciting electronic-dance music experiences to life with an extraordinary lineup of international artists across two dynamic stage»»»

Doha, Qatar: With 68 players and referees taking part, and dozens more cheering, the cricket league for the Sri Lankan community has kicked off. The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organises this programme in response to the need of these communities for recreational acti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Congratulating Qatar on National Day, Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar H E Muhammad Aamer has said that Qatar’s National Day is a proud celebration of unity, resilience and national progress. “On the auspicious occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar, I extend, on behalf of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has launched a specialised training programme in the Republic of Mauritius aimed at developing the skills of Arabic language teachers. The programme features the participation of ten male and female educators and reflects t»»»

A drone strike Sunday on an army hospital in the besieged southern Sudan city of Dilling left "seven civilians dead and 12 injured", a health worker at the facility told AFP. The victims included patients and their companions, the medic said on condition of anonymity, explaining that the army hospi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its establishment. Marking a journey of achievement in supporting projects and programmes that contribute to enhancing social, sports and cultural development in the State of Qatar. DAAM was founded pu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, inaugurated the Local Farmers Market Festival on Thursday at its Ain Khaled branch, in the presence of Hassan bin Sultan Al-Ghanim, Assistant Undersecretary for Consumer Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Jassim Mohammed Al Ansari, Ch»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Day celebrations are an extraordinary occasion for the government and the people of Qatar to feel proud and enjoy all the achievements and the progress the country has made over the years, said Ambassador of Portugal to Qatar H E Paulo Neves Pocinho. In a message on »»»

1 of 3 | People Power Party floor leader Song Eon-seok holds a press briefing on current issues at the National Assembly on the 14th./Reporter Song Ui-joo Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- Song Eon-seok, floor leader of South Korea's ruling People Power Party, called Sunday for appointing a special prosecuto»»»

South Korean special prosecutors concluded Monday that former President Yoon Suk Yeol began preparations for his short-lived martial law declaration more than a year in advance. This photo shows police guarding the National Assembly building on Dec. 4, 2024, shortly after Yoon's declaration. File P»»»

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court has ruled in favour of a man who sued his friend for failing to return Dh150,000 entrusted to him, ordering the defendant to repay the amount along with Dh20,000 in compensation for material and moral damages. According to Emarat Al Youm, the case was brought before th»»»

Damascus, Dec. 14 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani held a phone call Sunday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss security cooperation and issues of mutual concern following an attack on a joint Syrian-U.S. military patrol near the ancient city of Palmyra. Durin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar and Meeza, one of Qatar’s leading IT and services providers, have signed a strategic agreement aimed at accelerating the Vodafone’s digital transformation, using Google Cloud innovative technology. Leveraging Meeza’s extensive local expertise and integrated services, thi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed a contract with the Ministry of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Intellectual Property Strategy Agency, as part of the National Intellectual Property Strategy which aims to develop the intellectual property ec»»»

Clashes erupted for a second night on Saturday between police and youths in the central Tunisian city of Kairouan after a man died following a police chase, according to his family, fueling authorities’ fears that protests could spread across the country. As Tunisia prepares to mark the January ann»»»

Lumitech, a technology and consulting firm established in Dubai, is showing no signs of slowing down. This year, the company became one of the winners of the 2025 Fall Clutch Global Awards, which is the next proof of their strong pace of expansion. Lumitech also maintains its place as the UAE’s lea»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fuel Company (WOQOD) announced that based on the directives of H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, has decided to exempt its customers, including companies, institutions, individuals, and other entities, from the »»»

Capital.com, the global trading platform, and ADGM Academy, the knowledge arm of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a national initiative focused on strengthening financial literacy, expanding digital investment education, and building a future»»»

In a video published on his Facebook account on Sunday night, There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov said that the 2026 state budget was too social and that he made a compromise because of the protesters. Trifonov was joined by TISP Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov and TISP MPs Stanislav B»»»

Participants discuss unification during a program titled “Korean Dream, Talking About Unification” at the Asia Today office in Seoul on Dec. 11, 2025. Photo by Asia Today Special Reporting Team Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- Speakers on an Asia Today YouTube program called for a civilian-centered approach»»»

Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner and media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been found guilty of colluding with foreign forces under the the city's controversial national security law (NSL). The 78-year-old, who has been in jail since December 2020, pleaded not guilty. He faces life in prison and is expected»»»

Doha, Qatar: The real estate transactions index recorded a total value of QR2.261bn for 530 real estate deals in November this year. Compared to October 2025 the index of number of properties recorded a decrease of 7.73 percent, while the value of real estate trading index rose by 7.43 percent. Mea»»»

Thailand's military said on Monday that it has stopped fuel shipments passing through a border checkpoint with Laos because of fears they were being diverted to Cambodia, with which it is fighting a fierce border conflict. The Thai and Cambodian militaries are clashing at multiple locations along t»»»

We condemn the attack on the logistics base of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan state in Sudan. We wish Allah’s mercy upon the Bangladeshi peacekeepers who lost their lives in this heinous attack, and a speedy recovery to the wounded. We emp»»»

Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met yesterday with Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar H E Paolo Toschi. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation and relations between Qatar and Italy, particularly parliamentary cooperation and ways to suppo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has launched Qatar’s first Metaverse-enabled Auto Marketplace on the CBQ Mobile App. Through this innovation, customers can now explore a fully interactive, virtual showroom directly from their smartphones. Using Meta Quest (Oculus) virtual reality (VR) headsets, they c»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) yesterday received a Syrian delegation headed by Dr. Hazem Al-Sharaa, Vice President of the Syrian Supreme Council for Economic Development, in the presence of Talal Al-Hilali, Director General of the Investment Authority, and Safwat Raslan, Dir»»»

Several alleged members of a criminal organization dismantled by Greek police over the weekend went on to submit agricultural subsidy applications containing false information to Greece’s state payment agency, OPEKEPE, for the year 2025, even after a major corruption scandal had erupted, according »»»

Venezuela has adjusted and strengthened its defense strategy amid aggressive actions and pressure, President Nicolas Maduro said. "We have adjusted and improved our view of the national defense system, inherited from our ancestors, from the great leader Guaicaipuro and the Caribbean Indigenous resi»»»

All euro coins share a common European side that shows the denomination, but each member state designs its own national side. Bulgaria’s euro coins follow this principle by combining the visual language of the common currency with symbols that are deeply rooted in national history and culture. Thro»»»

Schools in Delhi and surrounding areas have moved classes online and construction has been banned as the Indian capital grapples with hazardous air quality. On Monday morning, a toxic haze engulfed the city, affecting visibility and delaying flights and trains. The city's air quality index (AQI) - »»»

Doha, Qatar: Khaled Mohammed Al-Emadi crowned a standout performance by winning the Diamond Tour as the ninth round of the Longines Hathab – Qatar Equestrian Tour concluded on at the main arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation. Competing over fences set at 150cm, Al-Emadi secured first place aboa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a new collaboration initiative with Microsoft under the Digital Inclusion Index (DII) project, MCIT’s national initiative designed to measure digital inclusion levels across Qatar and identify factors that affe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted on 10 December, under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control depart»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coach Jamal Sellami is hoping Jordan - weakened by key injuries - will maintain their momentum in the FIFA Arab Cup as they clash with in-form Saudi Arabia in the semi-final at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. Jordan have been perfect in the tournament so far, dominating their opponents and em»»»

Doha, Qatar: After a break of more than six weeks, drifting competitions returned to the spotlight with the second round of the Qatar Drift Championship for the 2025/2026 season. The round was held under the patronage Qatar Racing Club Chairman H E Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani and witnessed a l»»»

Dubai: Thick fog across large parts of northern India disrupted air traffic on Monday morning, delaying several international flights from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Among the affected services was Etihad Airways flight EY219 to Abu Dhabi, which was delayed due to low visibility. »»»

A threat-representative ICBM target launches from the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands on March 25, 2019. File Photo by Missile Defense Agency/UPI | License Photo Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- Foreign Affairs, a publication that »»»

In Kyrgyzstan, the tallest building currently has 27 floors and is nearing completion. Permits have also been issued for the construction of buildings up to 35 stories high. The Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services Nurdan Oruntaev said on Birinchi Radio. Photo Nurda»»»

Dubai: Actor Dileep was at the Sabarimala Hindu shrine early this morning for a spiritual visit. Clad in a black lungi and long-sleeved shirt, and wearing a mask, he reached the shrine and entered the temple in the early hours. Visuals on local media channels like Asianet captured him walking into »»»