DAE closes 10-jet sale-and-leaseback in three months, taking United fleet to 26 Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has delivered the tenth and final Boeing 737-9 to United Airlines, the company announced on October 21. The handover completes a sale-and-leaseback agreement signed earlier this y»»»

CAIRO: Egypt’s largest real estate developer, Talaat Moustafa Group, has signed an agreement with the state to develop four major mixed-use projects with targeted investments of 11 trillion Egyptian pounds ($202.3 billion). The move aims to expand the group’s investments across urban development, i»»»

HSBC CEO says alternative oil pipelines reduces Gulf reliance on key waterway Dubai: Gulf countries could reduce their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz within five years by investing in pipelines and logistics networks that carry exports around the strategic waterway, according to HSBC Group Chie»»»

By Staff Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stressed that “stability and protecting the country are everyone’s responsibility,” calling on “all parties” to refrain from anything that could heighten tensions and deepen internal divisions. Berri addressed signs of sectarian tensions, asking: “Is»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” War Minister Israel Katz threatened Tuesday to strike Beirut’s southern suburbs [Dahiyeh] in response to any rocket or drone fire targeting the “Israeli” entity, issuing further threats against Lebanon amid continued attacks and occupation of its territory. In a post on»»»

György Matolcsy, the former governor of Hungary’s central bank, has been detained on suspicion of economic fraud causing significant financial damage and using a forged private document, his lawyer has confirmed. Matolcsy was taken to the Central Chief Prosecution Office of Investigation early on W»»»

Visitors can complete claims through an app, with smart gates handling extra verification Dubai: Tourists shopping in the UAE can now receive VAT refunds within one business day, down from about nine days previously, as the Federal Tax Authority introduces an AI-powered platform that allows eligibl»»»

SBI confirms data leak, exposing thousands of customer records on the dark web Dubai: State Bank of India (SBI) said on Wednesday that 3,897 customer records containing personal details were found exposed on the dark web, days after a hacker group claimed to be sitting on a much larger haul of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Marza Group marked another significant milestone in its journey of growth and expansion with the successful signing ceremony for a new building to establish the seventh branch of Marza Hypermarket in Qatar. The signing ceremony, held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 6pm at Signature by »»»

Doha, Qatar: HSBC yesterday announced the appointment of Sami Abouzahr as Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB), UAE and Middle East, effective immediately. Sami relocates to the UAE from Hong Kong, where he has served as Head of Investments and Managed Solutions, Wealth and Premi»»»

The Lebanese Army has rejected Israeli allegations questioning its operations south of the Litani River, affirming that it remains committed to its assigned duties and obligations despite Israeli threats and repeated violations of the cessation-of-hostilities understandings. In a statement issued l»»»

As Iran seeks to disrupt energy flow and the markets, the focal point of the fighting has for now shifted to Yemen, with the Iran-backed Houthi militia staging attacks on Saudi airports, cities, oil facilities, and infrastructure. A host of regional actors have come together to mediate, with most a»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United Nations has warned that approximately 950,000 displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are at risk of flooding during the winter season, with more than 400,000 living in displacement sites classified as highly vulnerable. A UN report published Tuesday said 294,250 fami»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar University (QU) Health Sector successfully hosted its 10th Annual Research Symposium, under the theme ‘From Evidence to Impact: Research, Innovation, and Policy for Better Health.’ The symposium brought together distinguished researchers, healthcare professionals, faculty mem»»»

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the launch of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Arthroscopy service by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team at Aisha bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, marking a significant step in advancing specialised surgical services and providing patients wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced yesterday its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. The Group reported Net Profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR1,644.1m for nine months 2026. The year-on-year movement in profit was supported by re»»»

West Nusa Tenggara eyes Gulf tourists and UAE investment in solar energy projects Lombok is looking to attract more visitors from the UAE and the wider Gulf region, with West Nusa Tenggara’s governor outlining plans to improve connectivity, develop resorts and position the Indonesian province as a »»»

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Why Maz Jobrani believes better jokes, not censorship, are the answer Dubai: Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani has zero patience for comedians who complain that cancel culture is killing their careers. His take? “Listen, you're not being canceled. You're just lazy. You haven't written new jokes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aamal Company (“Aamal”), one of the region’s leading diversified companies, announced that its subsidiary, Aamal Energy, has signed a five-year contract with a local company to provide procurement services, with an initial contract value exceeding QR100m. Under the agreement, Aamal Ene»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Hill reported that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani voiced support for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Tuesday, saying his election would reflect a broader push for a different political direction in Washington, with working people at the center of policymakin»»»

London, Oct. 21 (SANA) Gold prices fell for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday as rising oil prices heightened inflation concerns, while investors awaited signals on the future path of US interest rates. Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,119.37 an ounce by 0516 GMT, while US gold futures for Dece»»»

The night market offers residents a place to reconnect with family, friends, community Dubai: The music catches your attention first. Then come the lights, the chatter of families, and the smell of food drifting from one stall to the next. A traditional Filipino jeepney adds another reminder of hom»»»

Travel advisories issued for Saudi routes; cancellations and delays persist. Flights from the UAE continue to face disruption on Wednesday, October 21, as airlines adjust services amid escalating regional security tensions. Several flights to Saudi Arabia have been cancelled, while delays have been»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s role in mediating between Washington and Tehran could prove critical to ending the Iran conflict, US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Thomas J. Barrack said, arguing that a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement offer a way out of a crisis with conseque»»»

Kostadin Kostadinov is running in this election with a score to settle. Six months ago Rumen Radev's new party took a large share of Revival's voters and cut its parliamentary group from 33 seats to 12, and Kostadinov has spent the presidential campaign trying to take them back. He is also the only»»»

In a social media post on Tuesday, Ukraine's chief diplomat Andrii Sybiha shared his eagerness to work with the new Romania's incoming Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu, after the latter's recent appointment."I look forward to working closely with my new Romanian counterpart to further advance the Uk»»»

JLT parking services to remain under Parkin's management for a decade Dubai: Motorists parking in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) will continue to use Parkin's paid parking services for another decade, following the renewal of a 10-year agreement with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). Parkin Compa»»»

DUBAI: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani hosted on Monday evening President Emmanuel Macron at Lusail Palance for official talks, in a historic first state visit by a leader of the French republic to the Gulf state. Sheikh Tamim expressed his aspiration to further strengthen the country’»»»

By Staff, Agencies Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia and the US urgently need to resume dialogue on strategic stability and arms control. “The absence of a treaty-based framework in these areas is creating a very dangerous situation,” he added. The New START treaty, the last rem»»»

24- karat is priced at Dh496 versus Dh497 last evening. 22-karat is trading at Dh459.25 Dubai: Gold prices oscillated between gains and losses all through Tuesday, as traders weighed where the Federal Reserve is headed on rates and whether talks to end the Iran war will produce a deal. In the UAE, »»»

Diplomatic standoff intensifies as Iran sets conditions for peace Daily life in the UAE continues, though the Iran war’s ripple effects continue to be felt across the region, in certain sectors. Etihad has extended cancellations to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam through Oct. 24, while Riyadh’s main airp»»»

By Al-Ahed News “Israeli” forces continued their attacks on southern Lebanon from midnight until the latest reported update, targeting several areas with artillery shelling and an airstrike, in another violation of Lebanese sovereignty amid continued non-compliance with the US-brokered agreement be»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” voters are set to head to the polls next week as confidence in the integrity of elections falls to its lowest level in eight years, with political divisions increasingly shaping views of the electoral process. The election comes as "security and safety" concerns dominat»»»

WASHINGTON: Losing more ground in the fight against climate change, humanity is heading for a hotter world than experts projected last year — and the United States is a big reason for that, a new United Nations report says. If all the countries do what they promise to reduce heat-trapping emissions»»»

Cairo: Iranian media reported that Tehran informed Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until its demands are met, reinforcing its position despite mediation efforts by Islamabad. The Iranian news agency Nour News stated that President Masoud Bezh»»»

A haven for peace, family memories, and rare wildlife. Abu Dhabi: The temperature drops first. Somewhere along the climb, the air through the window turns cooler, the city thins out behind you, and the noise goes with it. By the time the curves tighten, you’ve stopped thinking about the drive and s»»»

By Staff, Agencies Poland is unable to provide Ukraine with Patriot interceptor missiles due to limited available resources, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has said, noting that other NATO members still have supplies they could contribute. “There are countries in NATO that still have such resou»»»

Institutional portion of India’s largest share sale was booked 2.86 times on opening day Dubai: The institutional portion of the Jio Platforms initial public offering (IPO) was fully subscribed within 28 minutes of opening on October 21, NSE data shows. Qualified institutional buyers bid for 2.86 t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has called for a new, inclusive approach to international peacebuilding, warning that unchecked regional escalation, growing military expenditure and fragmented diplomatic efforts are pushing the world towards a dangerous period of prolonged conflict. Advisor to the Prime Ministe»»»

TAIZ, Yemen: Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen’s third-largest city on Tuesday, killing two teenage girls and renewing attention on the dangers faced by civilians in Taiz, which has been under attack and siege during the country's escalating conflict. The Houthis have lar»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 21- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Continued declines in Asian currencies are helping UAE expats make their money go further on remittances. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are all lingering near lows not seen in years. Sign »»»

By Staff, Agencies A senior security official told Press TV on Wednesday that Iran has prepared for an all-out, multi-layered, and comprehensive war as tensions continue to escalate. The informed security source said the country has made a "definitive decision" to respond to any enemy aggression an»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Lebanese Army has rejected “Israeli” claims concerning its operations south of the Litani River, describing them as false allegations intended to cast doubt on its ability to carry out its assigned missions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the army detailed the timeline of »»»

Enriched nuclear materials will not leave Iran, as it is a property of the Islamic Republic only used within the country, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said on Tuesday. "Not a single particle of enriched nuclear material will leave Iran. These materials are»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Washington’s dispute with Tehran stems from its opposition to Iran’s Islamic establishment and the country’s refusal to submit to American dominance, describing the nuclear issue as merely a pretext. “In my view, what they opp»»»

Sheikh Sultan explains the project and reveals what's coming to this year's book fair Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced an underground pedestrian tunnel linking Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal Mosque to Cultural Square an»»»

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Tehran will not trust Washington in negotiations, citing a history of failed diplomacy that ultimately led to war. Speaking on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out any confidence in US-led diplomatic efforts, pointing to three rounds of failed engagement»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s secretary of the Supreme National Security Council [SNSC] has declared that Tehran will not enter negotiations with the United States until Washington takes concrete steps to build trust. Major General Mohsen Rezaei made the remarks in a statement published on his official»»»