Shanghai: Carlos Alcaraz said he was feeling "mentally fresh" on Thursday ahead of the Shanghai Masters, after the Spanish star won his first title since returning from a months-long injury. The world number three said his body was still adjusting to playing demanding matches after coming back from»»»

Agreement sets up joint working groups on clean energy, digital economy, and SME financing Dubai: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) signed a cooperation agreement with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on October 8. The signing took place at the»»»

The upgraded A380 will cut economy seats as BA expands its premium cabins Dubai: British Airways is putting what it calls the world’s biggest business-class cabin on its upgraded Airbus A380, with 106 Club Suite seats spanning the entire upper deck as the airline undertakes one of its biggest aircr»»»

After years of strong growth, Romania’s residential property market saw a decline in the first half of 2026, but according to a report by Colliers, the figures are not pointing to a major correction. Bucharest, the country’s largest market, has recouped much of the decline seen at the start of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Thursday with the French President's Personal Envoy to Lebanon HE Jean-Yves Le Drian, who is visiting Qatar. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to suppo»»»

Rain prayers to be performed at all mosques across emirate before regular prayers Dubai: Mosques across Sharjah will perform special prayers for rain at 11:38am on Friday, the emirate's Department of Islamic Affairs announced on Thursday. The prayer, known as Salaat Al Istisqaa, will be held at all»»»

RIYADH: Project awards in the Gulf Cooperation Council reached $204.1 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 2.5 percent from a year earlier, as gas and chemical contracts surged despite the regional conflict. Kamco Invest’s latest GCC Projects Market Update, based on MEED Projects data, show»»»

The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Montana launched a campaign Thursday to identify and document remarkable centuries-old trees as part of the initiative “The Living Roots of Bulgaria,” Inspectorate Director Svetoslav Iliev told BTA. Over the coming months, experts will re»»»

Iraqi Airways resumed direct flights to Iran on Thursday after a seven-month suspension that began amid the US-Israeli war on Iran in early March, according to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA). The national carrier said regular daily flights would operate from Najaf International Airport to Te»»»

Freelance Licences Skyrocket by 224% in Abu Dhabi's Thriving Business Scene Abu Dhabi: more people are starting businesses in Abu Dhabi. New figures from the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) show that the number of new economic licences issued in the first half of 2026 was 5 per cent higher »»»

The Iliana Iotova-Kiril Valchev presidential ticket has 44.9% support among voters who say they will vote, followed by Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev with 24.8%, according to a Gallup International Balkan poll on electoral attitudes ahead of the October 25 presidential election. The nationally repr»»»

Emirates Holidays customers get shopping, dining and leisure perks across Thailand Dubai: Emirates Holidays, the official tour operator arm of Dubai's flagship airline, has launched a new Thailand Pass offering UAE and other eligible customers discounts of up to 40 per cent on shopping, dining and »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport recorded 2,632 transactions during the third quarter of 2026, covering a range of services related to maritime certification, vessel registration and foreign vessels operating in Qatar’s territorial waters. According to the Maritime Transport Affairs the servi»»»

UAE expresses condolences and support after deadly Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks by the Houthi Group on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which result»»»

Parents told him to stop gaming. Bihar teen reaches Candy Crush Level 22,222 Most of us know Candy Crush and have probably played it at least once. For 19 year old Shubham Kumar from Bihar, however, the game has taken him all the way into the record books. Shubham, who is from Dighwara in Bihar, ha»»»

Dubai accounts for 78% of UAE staycation bookings as outbound demand also stays strong Dubai: UAE staycation bookings have jumped 31 per cent year-on-year ahead of the October half-term break, with families increasingly choosing shorter holidays closer to home, dnata Travel announced on Thursday, a»»»

Singapore: Valtteri Bottas swapped his Formula One car for a bicycle as he pedalled the 420 kilometres from Sepang in Malaysia to this week's Singapore Grand Prix. Other drivers on the grid enjoyed luxury private planes for the short flight between Sunday's Bahrain GP at the Sepang circuit near Kua»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar highlighted its efforts to advance social development, strengthen women's empowerment and protect children's rights at the United Nations on Wednesday, reaffirming its commitment to translating these priorities into national policies and international initiatives. »»»

Khyber Line, Pakistan: Punching the air and roaring in unison, ecstatic crowds joined a growing demonstration on Wednesday in support of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, an opposition show of force that authorities had sought to avert. Supporters of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (P»»»

Lima: Peru has repatriated 342 cultural assets recovered from six countries in Europe and the Americas to its national heritage, marking the largest number of cultural assets returned to the country so far this year. The assets were recovered from Germany, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, the US, and th»»»

The construction of Pantcho Wladigeroff Metro Station, which began in 2023, is 90% complete, and the station will be ready for operation in summer 2027, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said during an inspection of the construction site with Metropolitan Director Nikolay Naydenov and Sofia Deputy Mayor f»»»

Doha, Qatar: A exciting mix of events are happening in and around Doha this weekend, from live music and cultural experiences to sporting events. For the first time in Qatar, large-scale trading card and collectibles event is happening this weekend at DECC. Or Catch different musical concerts by Ab»»»

New law covers permits, occupancy limits, approved locations and penalties Dubai's new shared housing law has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for landlords, operators and tenants, covering permits, who can rent out accommodation, occupancy standards, approved locations and penalties»»»

LONDON: In the cat-and-mouse game of US naval blockades and oil sanctions, small, fleet-footed independent refineries in China may be gifting Washington the economic leverage over Tehran that it has been struggling to achieve. It is not that China’s so-called teapot refineries are taking sides. Rat»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE are set to account for most of the Gulf’s private-credit growth as economic diversification and infrastructure spending create demand for financing beyond banks, Moody’s Ratings said. The Gulf Cooperation Council private-credit market is currently worth about $6 bil»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Diplomats were instructed to shelter in place in their respective embassies in the Saudi capital on Thursday, diplomats told AFP, as residents said international schools were also taking precautions, with at least one facility sending children into a basement for safety. The m»»»

Dates, handicrafts, artworks produced at correctional centres go on display Dates grown at farms inside Abu Dhabi’s correctional and rehabilitation centres are being showcased at Global Food Week 2026, alongside handmade products and traditional crafts created by inmates. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Dep»»»

Omar Hamad Abdullah Bu Shehab to chair the board under Decree No. 32 of 2026 Dubai: In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Decree No. 32 of 2026 on the Board of Directors of the Mohammed Bin Ras»»»

Operation Galant Knight 3 expands drinking water supplies to displaced families The UAE has drilled 121 water wells and built six desalination plants to help provide clean water to Palestinians in Gaza, as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts under Operation Galant Knight 3. The projects aim to»»»

Universities would face steep new charges under plan that could affect Indian students The Trump administration has proposed charging US universities $70,000 for each international student seeking work authorisation under a popular employment programme, a move that could sharply reduce opportunitie»»»

Doha, Qatar: Individuals with physical challenges can make valuable contributions to their country and community and should not allow their disabilities to limit their potential, a Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) employee has said. Speaking ahead of World Sight Day, observed annually on the second»»»

Holograma 3D, the Bucharest-based event technology company active since 2007, has announced its rebranding as Your Events Partner (YEP), marking a new stage in its development after nearly twenty years and more than 1,500 delivered projects across 15 countries. The move consolidates the company’s e»»»

He went viral after a heated exchange with local officials on projects for tobacco farmers Dubai: A Philippine local politician has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after a video showed him confronting local officials over allegedly unfinished projects intended for tobacco farmer»»»

London, UK, Oct. 8 (SANA) Oil prices continued to rise at the close of trading on Wednesday amid mounting fears that prolonged tensions in the Middle East could disrupt supplies. Reuters reported that Brent crude futures rose 34 cents, or 0.35 percent, to settle at $97.34 a barrel, while U.S. West »»»

Mar Marine will construct breakwaters and a new 320-metre beach near Bay Villas by Q4 2027 Dubai: Nakheel has awarded Mar Marine & Building Contracting L.L.C. a contract for marine and beach works on Island B at Dubai Islands. The package upgrades about 3km of the island's western shoreline and add»»»

The 15th Consultative Meeting between the ministers of commerce and industry and the heads of federations and chambers of commerce and industry from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states was held in Manama, Bahrain, where participants discussed the importance of strengthening ties between the g»»»

Woman identified as Sheikha has a medical condition requiring attention, police say Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police have appealed to the public for information that could help locate an Emirati woman who has been reported missing. The woman, identified as Sheikha, is a middle-aged UAE nationa»»»

Schneider Electric has published new research finding that AI-enabled buildings can cut whole-building energy use by up to 22% against traditional controls. The research highlights annual utility savings as $13,600 to $49,300 per building at current commercial rates, helping organizations reduce op»»»

REACTIONS TO CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING ON BLACK SEA VESSEL ATTACKS Wednesday’s meeting of the Consultative Council for National Security, convened to discuss the current risks and threats to Bulgaria’s maritime security and critical Infrastructure in the context of the war in Ukraine after two m»»»

From a Kids Passport to WhatsApp help, discover what's changing before October 14 Dubai: Global Village reopens for Season 31 next week. Along with its new roller coaster and shows, it's also adding smaller features that change how a visit works, from a passport for children to a WhatsApp chatbot. »»»

An Iowa city council meeting erupted into controversy after opening with a Satanic invocation that ended with the words “Hail Satan,” prompting a local pastor to demand that officials “reverse this curse.” Matt Dalbey, an Ottumwa resident and former city council member, delivered the invocation at »»»

India rejects Musk’s claims, says satellite internet approval process is fair Dubai: Elon Musk has accused unnamed Indian business interests of blocking the launch of his satellite internet service, Starlink, in the country to protect their market dominance, prompting a response from the Indian gov»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh has approved a 442-megawatt solar plant on land originally earmarked for a coal-fired power station, as it seeks to boost its renewable energy sources, officials said Thursday. The $230-million Rampal project, which would be the country's largest solar facility, is expected to be »»»

New stamping stations in all 29 pavilions, self-pay VIP parking and a WhatsApp help line Dubai: Global Village reopens for Season 31 next week. Along with its new roller coaster and shows, it's also adding smaller features that change how a visit works, from a passport for children to a WhatsApp ch»»»

Doha, Qatar: The recognition of teachers on World Teachers’ Day has renewed their motivation to continue educating and shaping future generations, with honourees saying the lasting impact they leave on students remains the greatest reward of the profession. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sideline»»»

Doha, Qatar: COYA Doha at W Doha has introduced its new COYA Doha Specials, a collection of dishes that brings a local perspective to the restaurant’s contemporary Peruvian offering. Launched on 24 September in the presence of Fabrizio Fossati, COYA Global Executive Chef, and Sany Bacsi, Global Bar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Abu Sidra Mall has announced the launch of its new ‘Drive the Dream’ promotion, giving shoppers the chance to win two Toyota Land Cruisers, QR100,000 in cash prizes and 10 iPhone 18 Pro Max devices. Running until March 16, 2027, the promotion will give customers one raffle coupon for e»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth edition of the Recycling Towards Sustainability Conference & Exhibition 2026 concluded yesterday after two days of discussions, exhibitions and workshops highlighting innovative approaches to recycling, waste management, sustainability and the development of a circular econom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah honoured Mohammed Islam, a worker at General Cleanliness Department, in recognition of his distinguished participation in the opening ceremony of the Recycling Towards Sustainability Conference & Exhibition 2026. I»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has brought together educators, students, school leaders, and practitioners from across its learning community at its Pre-University Education Forum to reflect on achievements over the past year, exchange ideas and experiences, and engage in a shared conversation about»»»