MAKKAH: For centuries, flocks of pigeons have swept across the skies, courtyards and rooftops of Makkah, becoming an enduring part of the holy city's landscape and a familiar sight for generations of residents, pilgrims and visitors. Known locally as Hamam Al-Hima (Pigeons of the Sanctuary) and Ham»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced the launch of the “Youth Hackathon for Justice and Innovation” programme, bridging the gap between AI and the modern rule of law. It’s a first-of-its-kind initiative organised in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Rese»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Pakistan and Qatar are strengthening economic partnership through a joint task force focusing on expanding bilateral trade, attracting investment and exploring opportunities in international markets, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said. Speaking exc»»»

Tribune News Network Lusail Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts on Saturday. Al Attiyah headed into the final day aiming»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Sidra Medicine and the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), has intensified nationwide efforts to raise breast cancer awareness and highlight the»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, through its General Directorate of Endowments, said more than 34,000 students benefit from Quranic centres and schools supported by the Al-Utrujah Endowment across the country, with more than 1,500 male and female teachers serving stu»»»

When people hear the term “sustainability,” the immediate association is often environmental conservation. But for four Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) students, an international summer learning experience led to abroader and far more human-centred definition. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundatio»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatari short film SANAD, directed by Noor Al-Nasr, has achieved international recognition with 25 awards celebrating its direction, screenplay, and storytelling across 50 international film festivals. Notable achievements include Best Short Film at the London Independent F»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Qatar and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening cultural and intellectual cooperation, highlighting their shared Islamic heritage and the role of cultural institutions in preserving the legacy of Islamic civilisation. The importance of these historical and spir»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has outlined the latest developments in its digital transformation at a press briefing attended by Omer Alyafey, manager of Public Relations and Institutional Communication, and Maryam Al Sahlawi, manager of Admission and Registration. »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Cancer Society, H.E. Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, and as part of the Pink October breast cancer awareness activities, the “Hour and Hour” Programme organised the fifth edition of the “Bridges o»»»

FRANKFURT/BERLIN: Hooded rioters looted stores in Frankfurt late on Saturday after tens of thousands of demonstrators ​took to the streets across Germany’s biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs. The protests followed a wave of Gen Z-led demonstrations across Europe this y»»»

CHERNIHIV REGION, Ukraine: Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian-held territory Saturday in a major evacuation operation carried out under the most significant truce since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine 4½ years ago. Evacuees wrapped in blue and yellow Ukrainian flag»»»

TEL AVIV: Hundreds of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday to urge the opposition to ally with Arab parties to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has gone on the offensive against the minority group’s leaders. Arab-majority parties made major gains in Tuesday’s election, fueled by ange»»»

Evacuees from Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian-held territory Saturday in a major rescue operation after travelling through Belarus during a rare truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump. The city of Oleshky has been under Russian occupation since 2022 and was caught in intense fighting tha»»»

SAKHNIN, Israel: A Jewish ex-cop and self-described Zionist might seem an unlikely candidate to represent an Islamist party in Israel’s parliament. But Yoav Segalovitz will soon be seated in the Knesset as a member of Ra’am, an Arab-led party that won eight seats in Tuesday’s election. His decision»»»

NEW YORK: US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed wants to keep ​his distance from US Representative Haley Stevens, who he defeated in the Michigan Democratic primary in early August, amid criticism over a political ad. Stevens may not attend an event in Detroit with El-Sayed on Sunday after his campaign »»»

JOHANNESBURG: Health authorities in Nigeria are investigating two suspected Ebola cases in ​the country’s northeast region, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Saturday. The two individuals have been isolated while officials carry out contact identification, listing and la»»»

Updating the secondary legislation of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) governing the status of court staff and court administration should be among the priorities of its next composition, Maria Terziyska, a candidate for Council member and Deputy Chair of the Varna Regional Court, said on Saturda»»»

Doha, Qatar: The fourth Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 concluded on Thursday, October 29, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), following its opening on Tuesday, October 27. The event brought together a wide range of experts, investors, real estate developers and decision-makers, along»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Attacks in South Lebanon Persist 31-10-2026 21:24 PM The Zionist occupation forces continued on Saturday their violations and attac»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts yesterday. Al-Attiyah headed into the final day aiming to defend a lead of 6mi»»»

ATLANTA: US President Donald Trump has not made a decision about fresh strikes on Iran amid stalled peace talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday. “We can achieve military objectives if we seek to,” Rubio told a press conference in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was hosting G20 foreign m»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities forced a Palestinian citizen of occupied Jerusalem to demolish his home in the town of Beit Hanina, north of the city. Jerusalem governorate said in a statement that the Israeli municipality forced Jihad Mutawir to demolish his home, which comprised two apartments bel»»»

ZIBQIN, Lebanon: In a field overlooking a lush valley in southern Lebanon, residents of the village of Zibqin balanced ​on branches picking their olives while Lebanese Army soldiers stood nearby. Zibqin is adjacent to Israel’s self-declared “security zone” in southern Lebanon, where Israeli troops »»»

HAMA: A series of tragic explosions involving unexploded ordnance and landmines across Syria has left three children dead and six others injured. In the northern Hama countryside, a cluster munition left behind by the ousted regime exploded in the town of Lataminah, killing a six-year-old child and»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Offer to Open Dialogue a ‘Positive Step’, but No Plans to Meet Americans at Present: Iran FM 31-10-2026 21:01 PM Foreign Minister Abbas »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) marked a significant step in its international engagement through its partnership with the 9th UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2026, held in Doha from 25 to 27 October under the theme "Investing in the Future." As a forum partner, QBWA contribu»»»

Condolences from UAE to India after fatal helicopter crash in Himalayas The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India over the victims of a helicopter crash in the state of Uttarakhand in the Himalayas, which resulted in a number of deaths. Get updated faster and »»»

New Nabati verses liken the Emirates to a pearl and honour the bond with the UAE President Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has published a new poem celebrating his deep love for the UAE and reaffirming his shared path wit»»»

JERUSALEM: In East Jerusalem, Palestinians living under Israeli rule could not vote in Tuesday's election. But across Israel, Palestinian citizens of the state turned out in record numbers, and their votes may now shape who governs the country. Political horse-trading was underway after a final tal»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said its decision to raise interest rates by one percentage point was a pre-emptive measure aimed at sustaining the downward trajectory of inflation and ensuring that it reaches the target of 7% (±2 percentage points), on average, in the fourth quarter of 2027. The C»»»

AMMAN — The Fuel Pricing Committee on Saturday announced on its monthly meeting the local fuel prices for November.Reviewing the prices of petroleum derivatives in October compared with previous months, the committee noted continued pressure from rising global fuel costs amid ongoing geopolitical t»»»

AMMAN — The Arab Potash Company (APC) reported a 34 per cent increase in net profit after provisions, income tax and mining fees during the first nine months of 2026, reaching JD169 million, compared with JD127 million in the corresponding period of 2025.According to the company's data, operating p»»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

Rubio says Trump has made no decision on fresh strikes as diplomatic efforts continue Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned the United States and Israel against launching fresh attacks, threatening an immediate military response as concerns grow over a possible return to war. The warnin»»»

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to American military sites across the Mideast Washington: Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings, causing billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Visitors to Qatar Boat Show 2026 will be treated to four days of fireworks, drone displays and pyrotechnic shows at Old Doha Port from November 4 to 7. The evening displays will take place throughout the four-day event, beginning with an opening show on Wednesday, November 4, at 7:30pm»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 261031 sees several participants take home cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have walked away with cash prizes following the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, which took place on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261031, the winning numbers in the Days section were 7, 3, 20,»»»

HANGZHOU: Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group announced a partnership with Apple on Saturday to integrate its Qwen AI model into Apple Intelligence. The Qwen-powered feature will be available for testing in the latest iOS developer beta starting Nov. 4 and roll out to Chinese users with the official i»»»

ADIPEC expects 239,000 visitors as Abu Dhabi leads a packed November of events in the UAE Abu Dhabi: The UAE is preparing for a packed November calendar of international exhibitions, conferences and cultural and sporting events, bringing together industry leaders, experts and visitors from around t»»»

Four main pumps have a reported combined capacity of 36 cubic metres of water each second Dubai: Dubai Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the emirate's stormwater drainage network, highlighting a 10.3-kilometre-deep tunnel system designed to improve drainage efficiency and str»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 261031 sees several participants take home cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have walked away with cash prizes following the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, which took place on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261031, the winning numbers in the Days section were 7, 3, 20,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army Reaffirms Tehran’s Authority over Strait of Hormuz as Oil Tanker Catches Fire After Striking Naval Mines 31-10-2026 19:35 PM A»»»

Mojtaba Khamenei tells military commanders to prepare a strong response to any new attack Tehran: Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against launching new attacks on the country following their threats to resume their strikes after crucial electio»»»

Atlanta: US President Donald Trump has not made a decision about fresh strikes on Iran amid stalled peace talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday. "We can achieve military objectives if we seek to. He hasn't made a decision. I have no announcement in that regard with you today, and n»»»

Istanbul: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday attacks aimed at civilian vessels in the Black Sea were unacceptable, urging Russia and Ukraine to "act responsibly". Despite its ties with both Russia and Ukraine, Turkey has been infuriated by the attacks on commercial vessels in »»»

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine ahead of the G20 leaders’ summit scheduled for December, while also suggesting that the war involving Iran could come to an end in the near future. Speaking in an intervie»»»

Abu Dhabi: Where heritage and modernity converge in a complete tourism destination Tourism experiences combining nature, culture and adventure are reshaping the emirate’s tourism landscape, with family events, new projects and prominent attractions across Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and Al Ain. Abu»»»

Doha: CNN’s foremost international business correspondent and renowned television presenter Richard Quest has emphasised that passion, enthusiasm, thorough preparation and perseverance remain essential ingredients for success in journalism, urging journalists to approach their profession with dedic»»»