Doha, Qatar: Unbeaten Jungle Monarch made an impressive return to action, cruising to victory in the feature Rowdat Rashid Cup at the 7th Al Rayyan Race Meeting held at Al Rayyan Racecourse. The bay gelding, who won all five of his starts last season, produced another impressive performance in the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC suffered a 4-1 defeat against UAE’s Al Nasr in their Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) match at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai yesterday, dealing another blow to their hopes of reaching the next round. Al Nasr took the lead in the 20th minute through Ramon Mierez, who capitalised»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has signed an agreement with GSM Education to manage and operate the International School of Medical Sciences and Engineering, making it the third school to join Qatar’s programme for attracting distinguished international schools. The agr»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar Sustainability Week 2026, LuLu Hypermarket, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Philippines in Qatar, organised “Recyclers United – Closing the Loop Through Smart Recycling” yesterday at LuLu Hypermarket, D-Ring Road Branch, bringing together the Filipino communit»»»

Arab News DUBAI: Israel’s President Isaac Herzog is set to begin consultations with political parties to form a new coalition government, after official results of a general election last week showed no clear winner. Herzog began the consultation process on Wednesday night and told party leaders th»»»

RIYADH: Saudi artist and calligrapher Abdelrahman Elshahed brought historical poetry and Arabic calligraphy to life using raw, natural inks during an immersive and educational evening of cultural celebration on Tuesday. “Calligraphers in the past used to make their inks themselves; they would get t»»»

Doha, Qatar: China secured the gold and silver medals in the 10m air rifle mixed team event as Sheng Lihao racked up his second gold medal at the ISSF World Shooting Championships Doha 2026 yesterday. At the Lusail Shooting Range, China 1, represented by Wang Zifei and Lihao, won gold with 506.1 po»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank and Invest Qatar, the country’s Investment Promotion Agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in support of foreign investment, business establishment, and economic growth in Qatar. The agreement establishes a framework for coo»»»

Doha, Qatar: QAMO Qatar Moms celebrated its sixth anniversary with SHAGUN 6.0, a grand Diwali-themed celebration at Hilton Doha. The event brought together 150 women for an evening of friendship, cultural festivities and togetherness. Founded by Deepa Jaiswal on July 24, 2020, QAMO has grown from a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Global Institute for Population Health convened healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers for a symposium examining how healthcare systems can better support healthier, longer lives as populations age and the burden of chronic disease»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt American aid to “Israel” has left the “Israeli” establishment in disarray. The announcement, which concerns aid worth $3.8 billion a year, followed Trump’s claims that "Israel"»»»

Doha: Hosts Qatar concluded their FIP World Cup group campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Germany in their third tie at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex yesterday. Despite a spirited performance from Asian Games gold medallists Rashed Nawaf and Mashari Nawaf, who secured Qatar’s only v»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues its efforts to cement its place among leading digital economies by developing an integrated national artificial intelligence ecosystem. Built on innovation, the use of advanced technologies to support development priorities, and investment in national talent as a key pi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aleksandar Mitrovic and Roger Guedes struck late to give Al Rayyan SC a 2-0 victory over Oman’s Al Nahda Club in their AFC Champions League Two Group C match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. The win, Al Rayyan’s second in a row over the Omani side, took them to nine points and stren»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, reinforced its role in supporting regional capital market development at The Network Forum Middle East 2026 in Oman, highlighting the importance of institutional banking expertise, custody capabilities and cross-»»»

Nearly three-quarters of Bulgarians (74%) say that rising energy prices, including those of natural gas, electricity and fuels, over the past 12 months have significantly reduced their purchasing power. Half (50%) have cut spending on food or healthcare, according to the findings of the eighth edit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The floodlights of Lusail International Circuit have illuminated some of MotoGP’s most memorable moments, from Valentino Rossi’s close battles to Marc Marquez’s last-lap duels with Andrea Dovizioso. More than two decades after the circuit staged its first premier-class race in 2004, th»»»

President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in Tuesday's midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for Republicans in House, Senate and gubernatorial races. Most voters said that Trump's own policies had smothered growth and drove costs even higher, accord»»»

Family is the main source of support for 88% of Romanians in case of an urgent problem, such as a financial difficulty or a health problem, while relationships with family and friends are the dimension with which Romanians are most satisfied, with a score of 9.1 out of 10, reveals the Barometer of »»»

Damascus, Nov. 5 (SANA) Syria’s yellow maize production rose 42 percent this year to 475,232 tonnes, compared with 332,573 tonnes last year, meeting around 50 percent of domestic demand, according to Agriculture Ministry data. The area planted with the crop reached 84,381 hectares (843.81 square ki»»»

Doha, Qatar: As many as 70 luxury classic cars, representing different eras of automotive history, will be showcased at the seventh Qatar Luxury Classic Cars Contest & Exhibition 2026, scheduled to take place at Medina Centrale on The Pearl Island from November 17 to 22. The six-day event, organise»»»

Showers, high humidity and winds of up to 40km/h forecast before the festival weekend Dubai: Residents in the UAE can expect a mix of sunshine, clouds and possible showers heading into the weekend, with rain chances mainly over eastern and northern parts of the country, according to the National Ce»»»

Hyderabad-origin Nabeela celebrates Senate win and prepares for a new role in Illinois Dubai: At just 27, Nabeela Syed has achieved a major milestone in American politics, winning a seat in the Illinois State Senate and bringing pride to her family's Hyderabad roots. The Democrat defeated Republica»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie and President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) H E Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer visited, separately, the National Command Centre yesterday. During the two visits, they reviewed readiness of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 10th edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival kicked off yesterday at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), bringing together musicians from nine European countries and Qatar for four days of performances celebrating musical diversity and cultural exchange. The opening cere»»»

New York: Voters in dozens of American cities approved restrictions or outright bans on data centers during Tuesday’s midterm elections, in one of the clearest signals that a groundswell of anger over the AI boom has cut across political divides. “Democrat, Republican, that didn’t matter,” said Ali»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday. One of the tankers struck a mine, while the cause of the fire on the second tanker was not specified. The tugboat ignited af»»»

The Republican Party’s losses in the US midterm elections reflect growing public dissatisfaction with domestic conditions rather than a direct rejection of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, according to Professor Joe Siracusa, political scientist and Dean of Global Futures at Curtin Universi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Hackers targeted refrigeration systems at three French blood banks, attempting to raise storage temperatures to extreme levels and destroy vital blood products, the country’s national blood service said on Wednesday. The attack follows a wave of similar incidents at supermarkets »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Italy in Qatar hosted yesterday, at The St. Regis Doha, a joint celebration of Italy’s National Day and the National Unity and Armed Forces Day, bringing together senior Qatari officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business representatives and the Italian community»»»

Family bonds fuel Zamzam Al Hammadi's rise in jiu-jitsu excellence Abu Dhabi: Long before Zamzam Al Hammadi stepped onto a mat, she watched someone else do it. Her mother trained in judo and jiu-jitsu. And in the Al Hammadi home, that was not something that happened somewhere else. It happened in f»»»

By Staff, Agencies The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC] Al-Quds Force Brigadier General Esmail Qaani confirmed that the United States has squandered its 250-year-old credit and lost the Strait of Hormuz by gambling on war with Iran. Qaani further warned that any war over t»»»

Doha, Qatar: A national dialogue session has recommended establishing a dedicated fund to support people recovering from substance use disorder , creating a permanent centre for recovery ambassadors and developing an integrated institutional framework to facilitate their social reintegration. The s»»»

Hungarian architecture and design studio HELLO WOOD has completed a major new project in the heart of Zurich, turning a former railway site into a three-storey, year-round destination for dining, entertainment and relaxation. Covering 2,500 square metres, Remise Rosa combines experimental timber ar»»»

DECA introduces its new residential collection, waterfront debut and Dh3B expansion plans Prominent real estate industry leaders were among the first to discover DECA’s new residential collection, its first waterfront address and ambitious expansion plans at The Grand Unveiling in Dubai.Dubai, UAE »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Design Doha Biennial 2026 opens to the public today, bringing together more than 300 designers and studios from over 50 countries to explore how inherited knowledge, traditional practices and material histories can inform contemporary design and future possibilities. Building on th»»»

Oil prices dip, but shipping and security risks persist in the Gulf Oil prices are falling on hopes of diplomacy, while Washington weighs its next move after Republican midterm election losses. Regional flight disruptions persist. The key word is uncertainty: lower oil prices do not mean shipping h»»»

BREAKING NEWSDubai aviation group reports Dh4.1 billion pre-tax profit for first half of 2026-27 Dubai: The Emirates Group reported revenue of Dh66.2 billion for the first half of its 2026-27 financial year, with profit before tax reaching Dh4.1 billion, as the Dubai-based aviation group navigated »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Boat Show 2026 opened in spectacular fashion at Old Doha Port yesterday, showcasing an impressive collection of luxury yachts and marine innovations, alongside a vibrant programme of entertainment that culminated in a dazzling fireworks and pyro drone show over Doha’s waterfront.»»»

Show us your Diwali celebrations, from colourful decorations to family moments Are you celebrating Diwali with family, decorating your home or getting together with friends? Gulf News wants to see your moments from the festival of lights. From little ones helping with decorations to families gather»»»

Conservation officers continue efforts to capture the bear or bears involved in the attack More than one grizzly may have been involved in a bear attack that relatives say left a mother and daughter dead in Bella Coola along the province's central coast, the Conservation Officer Service in British »»»

Spot gold rebounds as US midterm results weaken the dollar and pull Treasury yields lower Dubai: Gold pushed higher again after surging more than 3 per cent on Wednesday. A Democratic sweep of Congress in the US midterms pulled the dollar and Treasury yields down. Bullion rose as much as 2.1% to tr»»»

Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories: Above a maze of tents in a crowded displacement camp in Gaza, homemade wind turbines made from scrap metal and salvaged debris spin in the sea breeze, bringing electricity to struggling Palestinians. In the southern Khan Yunis camp, Kamal Al-Dabary, a former eng»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has underscored that Gulf security is a collective responsibility requiring stronger solidarity, deeper integration, and combined efforts to fend off shared threats, as Iranian attacks on GCC nations and threats targeting t»»»

A limited-time offer gives visitors another reason to head to the popular attraction Dubai: Visitors heading to Global Village this weekend could get a second visit at no extra cost, as the popular attraction rolls out a limited complimentary ticket offer on Saturday, November 7. Under the promotio»»»

The project is part of Ajman's efforts to achieve the goals of its Urban Plan 2040 Ajman: Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director-General of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, reviewed the final preparations for the Ajman Beach Development Project ahead of its official opening. The projec»»»

A limited-time offer gives visitors another reason to head to the popular attraction Dubai: Visitors heading to Global Village this weekend could get a second visit at no extra cost, as the popular attraction rolls out a limited complimentary ticket offer on Saturday, November 7. Under the promotio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani performed the Istisqa prayer along with crowds of worshipers at the Lusail prayer ground on Thursday morning, reviving the Prophetic Sunnah of seeking rainfall from Allah the Almighty. Personal Representative of HH the Amir HH Sheikh Jassim b»»»

The latest inflation number was the highest since the 8.6 percent recorded in Feb 2023 Manila: Soaring petrol prices driven by the Middle East conflict pushed inflation in the Philippines to a 44-month high of 7.8 percent in October, the government said Thursday, as the country continues to struggl»»»

Khan Yunis: Above a maze of tents in a crowded displacement camp in Gaza, homemade wind turbines made from scrap metal and salvaged debris spin in the sea breeze, bringing electricity to struggling Palestinians. In the southern Khan Yunis camp, Kamal Al-Dabary, a former engineering student, has put»»»