Doha, Qatar: Qatar is stepping up efforts to address fishermen’s needs and develop the fisheries sector as part of measures to support local production and strengthen food security. Yousef Khalid Al Khulaifi, Assistant Undersecretary for Agriculture and Food Security, chaired a broad consultative m»»»

Mexico City: Years of Culture’s Crafting Design Futures residency, developed by Design Doha as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture, joined Design Week Mexico’s Visión y Tradición programme, bringing four designers from Qatar and the wider Middle East, North Africa and South As»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Undersecretary for Migrant Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Labour Hamad Faraj Dalmouk, met separately with Assistant Deputy Minister for Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Eng. Faisal Al-Dhafyan, Assistant»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar participated in a meeting of the Committee of GCC Ministers of Social Affairs and Social Development, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination on social development issues across the Gulf. Qatar was represented at the m»»»

Principals explain why Indian schools will continue classes and when holidays begin Dubai: While schools following British and certain international curricula will close for the half-term holiday, students enrolled in Indian curriculum schools, including those following the Central Board of Seconda»»»

Machchhar is recovering in a hospital in Abu Dhabi after sustaining serious injuries Dubai: Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his role in an incident aboard a flight on September 30, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has announced. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has been named among the 20 best countries in the world in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, securing 19th place in a ranking headed by Greece. Qatar was the highest-ranked Gulf country featured in the publication’s list, placing it ahead of Canada, which ranked»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on X yesterday emphasised the importance of driving schools in Qatar complying with a set of ‘contractual requirements’ when providing driving training services to consumers, as part of efforts to strengthen consumer protection and regulate »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is reinforcing a culture of quality in higher education by moving beyond compliance with accreditation requirements to measuring the actual outcomes and impact of education on students, institutions and society, Minister of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) H E Lolwah bint R»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia closed schools in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of the country on Friday, the education ministry said, as haze from fires in neighbouring Indonesia pushed air quality to unhealthy levels. "I have instructed all state education departments and district education offices to cont»»»

She shares a special bond with families whose children, grandchildren became her clients Dubai: When Lita Laguerta Ohanachome arrived in the UAE from the Philippines in 1987, she was young and hopeful, looking for opportunities to build a better future. She could not have known then that Abu Dhabi »»»

Digital payment trick helps police track alleged killer of social media influencer Dubai: A suspected killer who asked his brother for money while hiding in another Indian state was tracked down after scanning a QR code sent from his brother's phone, unaware that police had already arrested him. Th»»»

Military equipment will be transported along Bulgaria’s national road and railway networks today and on October 12, the Defence Ministry said. Personnel and military equipment from units of the Second Tundzha Mechanized Brigade and the Fifth Brigade Command, both part of the Land Forces, will be on»»»

London: The leader of Britain’s left-wing Greens said on Friday he would stay on as party chief after he failed to grab a parliamentary seat in the wake of a row with Israel. Zack Polanski, who is Jewish but has made the Greens avidly pro-Palestinian, was barred from Israel this month after his par»»»

Supreme Court simplifies foreign divorce recognition for Filipinos, aiding OFWs MANILA — The Supreme Court has relaxed evidentiary requirements for Filipinos seeking Philippine recognition of foreign divorces, removing a major procedural hurdle for spouses who previously had to prove both the divor»»»

Slow-moving traffic impacts major interchanges across Dubai and Sharjah Motorists in Dubai are facing slow-moving traffic on several key routes this Friday morning, with congestion building on the Sharjah–Dubai corridor and around major interchanges in Dubai. Traffic maps showed heavy delays on Al »»»

Houthi attacks and Strait of Hormuz tensions ripple into UAE travel and security While tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, "productive" talks with Iran are "underway", said President Donald Trump even as he pledged not to attack the country before the November 3 midterm elections. The»»»

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its estimate of annual human plague infections in the country, lowering it from seven to five. On Wednesday, the CDC amended its Plague Maps and Statistics page, which now states: “An average of five human plague cases are reported»»»

Early handovers help buyers save on rent, earn returns sooner, boost investor confidence Dubai: Imagine buying an off-plan apartment in Dubai with a promise to receive the keys in three years, only to find your new home ready nine months ahead of schedule. For investors, that could mean earning ren»»»

Female maritime students to get weekly transport between Sharjah city and Khor Fakkan His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the provision of transport for female students from Sharjah city studying at the Sharjah Maritime Aca»»»

MUMBAI: The view from Indian engineer Tushar Shetty’s Mumbai apartment captures a tension playing out around the world as the artificial intelligence boom fuels an unprecedented data-center building spree. What was once a stretch of lush ​greenery outside his 21st-floor window is now a scar of red »»»

Humidity may reach 90 per cent as fog returns before rain chances rise on Monday Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for a humid and partly cloudy weekend, with fog possible in some areas before the chance of rain increases early next week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Friday will be fair»»»

Why Young Abu Dhabi Creators Are Turning to Vintage Cameras Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi is a city that moves fast. Skylines rise, neighbourhoods transform, and every moment can be captured, filtered and posted in seconds. Yet a growing group of young residents is slowing down on purpose, loading a roll of»»»

Cause of death revealed for Indian expat teacher with GEMS Education for 33 years Dubai: The Westminster School (TWS) community in Dubai is mourning Anjana Sanalkumar, the examinations officer and secondary teacher who spent 33 years with GEMS Education, as colleagues and friends paid emotional tri»»»

Colombian nationals fighting for Kiev are being held hostage by the Ukrainian military, the mother of a slain mercenary, Sonia Moreno, has told Ruptly video agency. Men from the South American nation currently make up around half of the estimated 16,500 foreign mercenaries in the ranks of Kiev’s fo»»»

UAE families are favouring shorter trips, with some October fares still under Dh2,000 Dubai: UAE families heading abroad for the October school break are increasingly opting for shorter-haul destinations such as Georgia, Azerbaijan and the Maldives, with last-minute economy fares ranging from about»»»

Trump signals diplomatic opening with Iran ahead of midterm elections US President Donald Trump said Washington was holding “productive discussions” with Iran and pledged not to attack the country before the November 3 US midterm elections. His statement signals a possible diplomatic opening, but i»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Society for Human Rights has called on the United Nations and the Security Council to take firm action to end the recruitment and exploitation of children by Yemen’s Houthi militia, urging measures to release recruited minors and hold those responsible accountable. T»»»

USS Lincoln returns home after grueling Gulf mission and crew challenges The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier whose lengthy deployment in the Gulf supporting President Donald Trump's war on Iran sparked fears for its huge crew's welfare, arrived back in its home port Thursday. Families of s»»»

Nadella, Musk, and others receive highest US tech and science honors Washington: US President Donald Trump has honoured six of America's leading technology pioneers, including Indian-origin Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, with the country's highest awards for scientific achievement and technological i»»»

Protesters disrupt vigil as NYC mayor defends controversial Israel rhetoric NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani tried to thread a needle on the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks by condemning Hamas’ “horrific war crimes” and denouncing Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza. It did not go»»»

Yemen’s Houthi forces have reportedly struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with missiles for the second time in a day, hours after issuing a “final warning” to airlines against operating in Saudi airspace. The Houthis hit the airport with two cruise missiles on Thursday evening, the g»»»

MEDIRIGIRIYA, Sri Lanka: When the decades-long civil war that forced Samantha Pushpakumara from his village in north-central Sri Lanka ended, he was finally able to return home to a life of farming that he thought would give his family a stable future. That was until the rains didn’t come. Sri Lank»»»

San Francisco, United States: Anthropic on Thursday moved to bar users from treating its Claude AI system with needless cruelty, amid a growing philosophical debate over whether artificial intelligence can be conscious. The San Francisco-based AI lab updated its usage policy to include “a prohibiti»»»

Global markets react to inflation concerns and bond yield pressure Oil prices soared Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on Iran before next month's midterm elections, risking further supply disruptions. But the cost surge eased slightly after US President D»»»

MIAMI: Isaias strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane as it barreled toward the US Gulf Coast on Thursday, prompting orders for tourists to abandon beaches for safer spots inland, sending locals scurrying for gas and groceries and leading fishing crews to secure their boats before the potentially »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the US on exchange programs. The ann»»»

British ​counter-terrorism police are investigating after two Latvian men were arrested Thursday near a Royal Air Force ​base in southeast England housing US and NATO intelligence operations, police said in a statement. The arrests come days after a major incident at another UK base led t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Ladies Sport Night, in partnership with ORYX GTL, returns to Oxygen Park in Education City this fall with a diverse programme of sports, fitness and community activities for women and girls aged 8 and above. Running every Tuesday between October 13 and D»»»

SALFIT: Israeli forces on Thursday closed agricultural roads in the western area of Deir Ballut, in the central West Bank district of Salfit, while settlers attacked agricultural land in the nearby town of Kafr Al-Dik. Local sources said that Israeli bulldozers blocked several agricultural roads in»»»

Tribune News Network Doha This October, Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, will present ERDEM: About Time, About Her, a major retrospective dedicated to the work of internationally-acclaimed British-Turkish designer Erdem Moralioglu. Born in Montreal to a T»»»

Tribune News Network MEXICO CITY Years of Culture’s Crafting Design Futures residency, developed by Design Doha as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture, joined Design Week Mexico’s Visión y Tradición programme, bringing four designers from Qatar and the wider Middle East, North»»»

Among the key areas under discussion were authentic assessment and safeguarding academic integrity amid the growing use of artificial intelligence tools capable of generating texts and answering questions. This, HE the Minister noted, requires a greater focus on measuring what students have actuall»»»

Damascus, Oct. 8 (SANA) Economic cooperation between Syria and Saudi Arabia is gaining fresh momentum, with the energy sector emerging as one of the key areas for investment and technical partnership following recent talks between President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman»»»

Russian strike on buses in Ukraine leaves at least 33 dead, authorities confirm Thirty-three people were killed on Thursday when Russia struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, near the frontline in eastern Ukraine, local authorities said. They called it the deadliest single attack of 2026 so far.»»»

SALFIT: Israeli forces on Thursday closed agricultural roads in the western area of Deir Ballut, in the central West Bank district of Salfit, while settlers attacked agricultural land in the nearby town of Kafr Al-Dik. Local sources said that Israeli bulldozers blocked several agricultural roads in»»»

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the firing squad execution of convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan will be “public,” according to a video publicized by the Pentagon on Thursday. “He’s going to get a firing squad of soldiers, as it should be, and we’ll make sure that people»»»

CALIFRONIA: The USS Abraham Lincoln returned home to San Diego Bay Thursday with sailors jumping up and down and waving excitedly to loved ones as the ship ended a deployment that included a record uninterrupted 265 days at sea in support of the Iran war. Families described crying and losing sleep »»»

Washington, United States: Donald Trump presented Elon Musk with the top US science medal on Thursday, as the rocket tycoon fully returned to the president's orbit after an explosive bust-up. Six US tech titans received prestigious awards from the president at a Washington peace institute that was »»»

JEDDAH: Across Saudi Arabia, skylines are rising, masterplans are taking shape and technology is becoming increasingly embedded in the way cities are designed. But amid the pace of change, architects are grappling with a question that is as cultural as it is technical: What should the future of Sau»»»