NCM issues flood alert as Abu Dhabi Police urge drivers to follow variable speed limits Rain began falling across parts of the UAE’s eastern emirates on Wednesday afternoon, as convective clouds built up over the region in line with a weather alert issued earlier by the National Center of Meteorolo»»»

Kermani LLP handles personal injury cases. Attorneys Ray Kermani and Mohamad Ahmad founded the firm in 2011, and it now has five offices across California, Georgia, Illinois, and Arizona. In Georgia, the Kermani law firm meets clients at its Atlanta office on Peachtree Street. It accepts only serio»»»

UAE-WEF partnership launch AI challenge, an opportunities centre, young leaders programme Dubai: The UAE has launched three initiatives with the World Economic Forum (WEF), including a $1 million Global Innovation Challenge focused on agentic artificial intelligence, a centre to turn emerging techn»»»

Initiative helps advance vision to build AI innovations from the UAE for a global audience Businesses, entrepreneurs and first-time builders can now turn ideas into working software, automate everyday operations and build AI-powered solutions without needing extensive technical expertise. With this»»»

Doha: HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, met on Wednesday with HE Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Asia, the Middle East and Oceania of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Eduardo Ramirez, who is visiting the country. During the meetin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Cabinet has called on government ministries and institutions to use the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's address to the Shura Council as a guiding framework for their work in the coming period, as it approved draft legislation on children's rights and digital protectio»»»

A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State has reiterated that the funds Hezbollah claims to have received from Iran simply do not exist. The spokesperson added that the money that Hezbollah does get comes from criminal activities, such as drug trafficking and partnerships with drug cartels in»»»

Traveller faces legal action for attempting to smuggle protected snakes into Oman Dubai: Omani authorities have seized several royal pythons at Muscat International Airport after foiling an attempt by a traveller to smuggle the protected snakes into the country. The Environment Authority said the s»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports an Israeli drone dropped several explosive devices on Zibqin Valley, southern Lebanon 14-10-2026 13:45 PM La»»»

The airline's debut financing in Japan, structured as a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option, covers three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Group has marked a major milestone in aircraft financing with the signing of its inaugural Japanese Operating Lease with Call O»»»

By Staff, Agencies Clashes between demonstrators and police continued in Paris on Tuesday as high school and university students took part in the fifth round of nationwide protests, demanding improved learning conditions. The most intense confrontations in the capital occurred at Place Vauban, near»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his successful surgery, wishing him continued good health and well-being.»»»

New bridge connects Al Yalayis Rail station to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Dubai: Etihad Rail passengers will be able to transfer directly to the Dubai Metro from Thursday, October 15, when a new pedestrian bridge connecting Al Yalayis railway station to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station opens, a»»»

By Staff, Agencies An OpenAI engineer has been arrested for planting a recording device inside a conference room at the company’s California office where executives discussed highly confidential information, the US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday. FBI Director Kash Patel identified the s»»»

A bipartisan group of 12 US senators has urged President Donald Trump to abandon a diesel deal with Russia, arguing that it will betray Ukraine while doing little to curb surging energy prices. The decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, announced on October 9, reportedly blindsided U»»»

New bridge connects Al Yalayis Rail station to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Dubai: Etihad Rail passengers will be able to transfer directly to the Dubai Metro from Thursday, October 15, when a new pedestrian bridge connecting Al Yalayis railway station to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station opens, a»»»

Saint-Gervais les Bains, France: France's tallest mountain was nearly two metres higher last month than its last reported measurement in 2023, surveyors said Wednesday, putting the Alpine peak at 4,807.47 metres (15,772.5 feet). Mont Blanc's "summit is constantly shifting", said Jean des Garets, ch»»»

Leadership Redefined by InsuranceMarket.ae and Gulf News will take place on 22 October The UAE workplace has never been so mixed. Traditionalists, baby boomers, Gen X, millennials and Gen Z now work side by side, each shaped by different experiences and carrying different expectations of what good »»»

Paris: The European Space Agency (ESA) announced the development of the NovaMoon mission to enhance the accuracy of positioning, navigation, and timing on the lunar surface, aiming to achieve an accuracy of less than one meter, supporting future lunar missions. The mission includes efforts to estab»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, has urged citizens and residents across Qatar to take the necessary precautions to protect their homes and facilities ahead of the upcoming rainy season, helping prevent potential damage and costly repairs. In a social media post, the authority outl»»»

András Tótth has resigned from Hungary’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy for personal reasons, but his departure came after controversy over a planned battery industry conference in Debrecen. Reports also suggest that Minister István Kapitány’s own resignation was discussed, although the mi»»»

Singapore: Air pollution in part of Singapore hit the country's "very high" band on Wednesday while East Timor shut schools, as haze from forest fires raging in Indonesia causes a regional crisis. The blazes in Indonesia have burned through hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest and plantation»»»

Doha: The Doha Film Institute announced the selection of 22 films to participate in the International Short Film Competition at the 2026 Doha Film Festival, scheduled to take place from November 19 to 27. The list includes two films making their world premiere, and 19 films being screened for the f»»»

61% of parents prioritise confidence while self-discipline remain key concerns Dubai: Building confidence in children is the top priority for UAE parents, ahead of self-discipline and concentration, according to a survey of 2,000 parents that also highlights growing concerns about bullying and chil»»»

Trustees clash over Tata Sons listing, board decisions, appointments as inquiry continues Dubai: A dispute over the management of Tata Trusts and the future of Tata Sons has taken a new legal turn, with Noel Tata filing a caveat in the Bombay High Court as trustees clash over appointments, decision»»»

DUBAI: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has urged the UN Security Council to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for another year, warning that its withdrawal would leave a security vacuum in southern Lebanon. Meeting UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pie»»»

After a two-year pause, classroom standards and teaching practices face fresh scrutiny Dubai: School inspections are set to resume after a two-year pause, Dubai's private school principals are preparing for a significant change - inspectors could arrive with as little as 24 hours' notice, leaving l»»»

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the Administration of Private Schools and Kindergartens and the School Licensing Administration, honored 63 private schools and kindergartens that received the cup at the third and highest level of the "My Right is White" Award, which i»»»

The use of AI is not limited to searching for products. 40% of consumers intend to use such tools to find the best deals, while 31% plan to use them to discover products, compare options and decide where to shop. At the same time, one-third of respondents believe that an AI agent could choose gifts»»»

Fear and convenience drive record rise in Abu Dhabi's cancer screenings Abu Dhabi: Far more women in Abu Dhabi are getting screened for breast cancer. Health authorities say a campaign built around fear, everyday life and easy access is behind the rise. In October 2025, 5,983 women aged 40 and abov»»»

Event will explore how AI is transforming recruitment, talent development and workplaces Abu Dhabi will host the Middle East’s first HR Tech event in November 2027, bringing together human resources professionals, business leaders and technology experts to discuss how artificial intelligence and ne»»»

Seven injured as rescuers search rubble for missing people in Hadayek El Qobba district Dubai: At least six people, including three children, were killed and seven others injured when an occupied residential building collapsed in Cairo early on Wednesday, Egyptian media reported. The five-storey bu»»»

Bucharest attracted approximately EUR 190 million in commercial real estate investment between January and September 2026, accounting for just 29% of the nationwide total, according to an analysis by Crosspoint Real Estate. The capital’s share was significantly below the level of over 50% typically»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil, gas and mineral exploration was preparing to begin in Greenland, and hailed the Arctic island's position for US and European security. Washington signed a security deal with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark after Trum»»»

New signalised intersection cuts journey times by 50% and traffic queues by up to 60% Dubai: For decades, Al Satwa Roundabout has been a familiar landmark for motorists navigating one of Dubai’s busiest and most established neighbourhoods. Now, the famous roundabout has made way for a modern traffi»»»

Doha: HE Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation, met today with HE Mr. Eduardo Ramírez, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who is currently visiting the country. During»»»

By Staff, Agencies The International Monetary Fund [IMF] has warned that rising government borrowing costs are placing growing pressure on public finances worldwide, urging governments to adopt credible measures to rein in budget deficits as global public debt is projected to exceed 100% of global »»»

Paris, France: Demand for diesel fuel will remain unusually high into 2027 because of reduced supply from Gulf producers stemming from the US war against Iran, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. "The gasoil market balance will remain tight well into 2027 and is dependent on a recovery »»»

Tokyo: The Japanese Nikkei index gave up its early gains to close slightly lower today, affected by a decline in semiconductor company stocks, following the results announcement from the Dutch equipment manufacturer ASML. Nikkei fell by 0.05 percent to 67,744.29 points, after rising by up to 0.93 p»»»

Every federal AI agent will be monitored as UAE moves to automate government services Dubai: The UAE has built an artificial intelligence “control tower” for the federal government that will monitor the actions of AI agents as the country moves to deploy the technology across government services, t»»»

Court orders and hearing records can now be authenticated globally within seconds Dubai: The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have introduced blockchain-based digital credentials for court orders and hearing records, allowing recipients anywhere in the world to verify their authen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) announced that the Canadian firm Fiera Capital has joined its platform and established a local office in Qatar. In a statement issued on Wednesday, QFC described Fiera Capital as a leading independent asset management firm with approximately USD 115 bil»»»

Making electricity his primary material, artist Alexis Choplain develops a machinic poetry that reveals the invisible and alters our perception. Over many years, he has built devices made of water, light, and electricity, testing the limits of our senses. Today, he works mainly with sound and analo»»»

The plump, bright-green vanilla pods growing in tiny Sao Tome's vast leafy plantations may well end up in some of Europe's finest dining. Although better known for its cocoa, the central African island off the Gulf of Guinea has revived its cultivation of vanilla, the world's second-most expensive »»»

Riyadh: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced Wednesday that a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi group towards Riyadh was intercepted and destroyed. This was stated in a press release by the official spokesman for the Coalition Major General Turki Al Maliki. The Coalition fo»»»

Ukraine received no advance warning from its Western partners ahead of an overnight Russian missile strike, Vladimir Zelensky claimed on Tuesday. The Ukrainian Air Force first raised the issue earlier in the day, saying it detected incoming missiles only during their final approach, without receivi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Wednesday with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania HE Mohamed Mohamed Abdullah Bebane, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs extended thanks to »»»

Warsaw: HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met today in Warsaw with HE Mr. Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperative relati»»»

Bangkok, Thailand: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani and Governor of the People's Bank of China, HE Pan Gongsheng, signed the agreement to extend the local currency swap between the Qatar Central Bank and the People’s Bank of China. The signing took»»»

Sharjah RTA unveils new bus routes to Al Dhaid Etihad Rail station Dubai: Travelling to or from Etihad Rail's Al Dhaid station in Sharjah? The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has published the routes and schedules of three bus services connecting passengers to the railway station. The »»»