JEDDAH: Researchers and physicians will examine how cell and gene therapies can be translated into clinical treatments at the Second Stem Cell Therapy Conference, hosted by Alfaisal University in Riyadh from Oct. 23-24. Held under the theme “Stem Cell Therapy: A Paradigm Shift in Treatment and Its »»»

Students and teachers among victims in Poland school stabbing incident Officers have arrested a 19-year-old man after seven people were wounded in a knife attack at a high school in Poland, police said Wednesday. The attack happened at a school in Ostroleka, 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of the c»»»

Geneva: Most migrant children who reached Europe last year were travelling alone, the United Nations said Wednesday, warning about the abuse and violence they face en route. More than 20,000 of the 31,100 children who reached Europe along migration routes last year arrived without a parent or guard»»»

Municipality announces new date for existing buildings to meet new space and safety rules Dubai: Dubai Municipality has identified more than 44 areas across the emirate where buildings and villas can be allocated for shared housing, including Al Souq Al Kabeer, Al Ras, Al Warqa 1, Al Barsha 1, Al M»»»

WARSAW: Officers have arrested a 19-year-old man after seven people were wounded in a knife attack at a high school in Poland, police said Wednesday. The attack happened at a school in Ostroleka, 120 kilometers (75 miles) north of the capital Warsaw, said police, who released a blurred photo of the»»»

Zurich index scores UAE 4.25 against 4.11 global average with savings seen as weak spot Dubai: The UAE ranks among the world's most resilient nations, according to a new study by Zurich Insurance Group and Zurich International Life Limited. The country scores 4.25 on the Personal Resilience Index. »»»

ISPR: Ground-launched cruise missile can strike targets at extended ranges with precision Dubai: Pakistan has successfully test-launched an extended version of its indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile, validating upgrades aimed at improving the weapon’s accuracy, range and »»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated that at the »»»

AMMAN — The number of companies registered in Jordan rose 7.24 per cent during the first nine months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to a report issued by the Companies Control Department.A total of 6,046 companies were registered from January through September, compared »»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s real estate market showed renewed activity in September, with the value of property transactions rising 16 per cent year-on-year to JD720.5 million, according to figures from the Department of Lands and Survey.The September trading value was also 7 per cent higher than in August, a»»»

The man sitting on the plane a couple rows from infectious-disease expert David O. Freedman was sweating profusely and clearly looked sick. The flu? Covid-19? Something worse? Freedman couldn’t tell. But just before takeoff, he watched a flight attendant speak with the man briefly and then return w»»»

RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council states are advancing a pipeline of 20 joint industrial investment opportunities, with five completed and approved in the first phase, as the bloc seeks to deepen industrial integration and strengthen supply-chain resilience. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albud»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Abu Obeida: October 7 Shattered Israeli Security Doctrine, Redrew Global Balance of Power 07-10-2026 14:47 PM While Israeli enemy enjoys cl»»»

For residents of Israel’s Gaza Envelope, the Hamas-led attack of October 7, 2023, was not an abstract national trauma. Communities close to the Gaza border were among the first to come under assault, and residents spent hours locked in safe rooms, hiding from gunmen and rocket fire. Three years lat»»»

Not long ago, freelancing usually meant one person working for a few clients nearby, sending invoices in a single currency, and filing taxes in one country. That world is fading fast. Today’s freelancers often juggle clients on different continents, get paid in three or four currencies a month, and»»»

Warsaw: Officers have arrested a 19-year-old man after seven people were wounded in a knife attack at a high school in Poland, police said Wednesday. The attack happened at a school in Ostroleka, 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of the capital Warsaw, said police, who released a blurred photo of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has honoured 80 government teachers for their contributions to the country's education sector at an event marking World Teachers' Day 2026. The Ministry of Education and Higher Educati»»»

The UAE’s implementation of the Top-up Tax forms part of the OECD/G20 Two-Pillar Solution The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a new Top-up Tax Guide on Scope and Registration, providing detailed guidance to support Multinational Enterprise (MNE) Groups in understanding the application of the»»»

The city that hosts Russia’s Northern Fleet confirms that it has lost at least 100 men in the war of aggression against Ukraine. According to Severomorsk Mayor Vladimir Yevmenkov, the loss of more than 100 local residents is the price for "peace and tranquillity in our homes." A so-called Book of R»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The cabinet approved a draft decision of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change on managing»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s net international reserves rose to a record $57.35 billion in September, extending their gains for a ninth consecutive month, according to provisional data from the Central Bank of Egypt. Reserves increased by $133 million from $57.22 billion in August. They were $7.81 billion, or 1»»»

Online calculator gives businesses an indication of their In-Country Value performance Dubai: UAE businesses competing for government and semi-government contracts can now get an early indication of their In-Country Value (ICV) score before going through the formal certification process, potentiall»»»

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Los Angeles, United States: Paramount on Tuesday completed its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, uniting two of Hollywood's most storied studios in a media empire spanning television, news and cinema under the control of David Ellison. The combined company, renamed Skydance, brings together Param»»»

Doha , Qatar: The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the launch of the Human Tissue Biobank, implemented in collaboration with the Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI). This strategic step builds on the achievements of the proj»»»

Moscow: France's test-firing of a nuclear-capable missile showed Europe was militarising, the Kremlin said Wednesday, adding that Russia was monitoring the situation closely. The test took place on Tuesday off the France's west coast, the country's defence ministry said. The missile -- a variant of»»»

Freeing academics for research, the platform is heading to 220,000 school students Abu Dhabi: An in-house AI learning platform has cut professors' administrative workload by 60 per cent, according to the president of Khalifa University, freeing academics to focus on research and on teaching student»»»

The health of Bulgarian citizens and the quality and safety of the medical care provided are a priority for the State, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said here on Wednesday. She was speaking at a joint briefing with Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev at the Council of Ministers in connection with ins»»»

Stockholm: France's Henri Kagan and Japan's Kenso Soai on Wednesday won the Nobel chemistry prize for solving the mystery of why only one version of some molecules' mirror-image forms appears in nature, a discovery decisive for the development of pharmaceuticals. The pair were honoured "for the dis»»»

This year's edition features an all-new premium stage line-up with 90% new voices UAE: HR Summit & Expo (HRSE) Dubai, MENA's largest and longest-running HR conference and exhibition, returns this October as AI, evolving skills requirements and changing workplace models reshape how organisations hir»»»

Producers from 12 countries showcase date varieties, food products and new technologies Under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Office, the 12th edition of the Abu Dhabi Dates Exhibition opened on T»»»

Prescription meds target inflammatory conditions affecting joints, skin, digestive system Mubadala Bio, the UAE-based national pharmaceutical manufacturing company focused on strengthening the country’s pharmaceutical industry ecosystem, has launched two new treatments for immune-mediated diseases »»»

Grade 6 prodigy from Abu Dhabi school earns two certificates, placed in 93rd percentile Abu Dhabi: While most kids of his age are busy with Grade 6 homework and exams, 11-year-old Muhammad Maaz Khan has taken an exam designed for students who are about to apply to university. The Indian expat boy i»»»

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have launched a major offensive against the Iranian-backed Houthis, with both sides claiming territorial gains as battles rage around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait connecting the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean. The escalation comes after the Houthis took over»»»

ANKARA: The mayor of Izmir, Turkiye’s third-largest city and a bastion of its secular opposition, joined President Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling AK Party (AKP) on Wednesday, amid a crackdown on the opposition in which dozens of mayors have been jailed. Cemil Tugay, elected mayor in 2024 as a candidate of»»»

Suspect allegedly assaulted two Asian nationals and stole cash and gold jewellery Dubai: Oman police have arrested a man accused of impersonating police officers, assaulting two Asian nationals and stealing cash and gold jewellery in Dhofar Governorate. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) said the suspect »»»

Geneva: The WHO said Wednesday it wanted more information from Russia on the death of a plague laboratory technician -- and on reports of "a second employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause". The World Health Organization's chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said full transparency was needed in o»»»

Manama, Bahrain: The State of Qatar participated in the 71st meeting of the GCC Commercial Cooperation Committee, the 57th meeting of the GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee, and the 12th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Standardization Affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States,»»»

VFL 1 draws 2,000+ fans, marking a strong debut for Dubai-born combat-sports brand Dubai: The cage was lit, the crowd was loud, and by the time the final bell rang, Vault Fight League had made its statement. The inaugural VFL 1, held on September 12 at The Agenda in Dubai Media City, brought profes»»»

French-Japanese duo honoured for solving a century-old mystery of molecular asymmetry Stockholm: France's Henri Kagan and Japan's Kenso Soai on Wednesday won the Nobel chemistry prize for solving the mystery of why only one version of some molecules' mirror-image forms appears in nature, a discover»»»

Cotonou, Benin: Football fans in Benin declared that it was "an honour" that the west African nation provided the opposition for Lionel Messi's final international appearance -- and most only had eyes for the Argentinian superstar. Benin lost 3-0 in Buenos Aires in front of more than 80,000 spectat»»»

Moscow: Ukraine struck an oil tanker off the southern Russian coast on Tuesday evening, triggering a huge fire and black smoke cloud that blanketed parts of the resort city of Sochi. Both sides have heavily targeted commercial shipping around the Black Sea since the start of the conflict in 2022, w»»»

Salaat Al Istisqaa will be performed at mosques 30 minutes before Friday prayer Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has called for a prayer for rain, known in Arabic as Salaat Al Istisqaa, to be performed at all mosques across the UAE on Friday 9th October, half»»»

Geneva: The WHO said Wednesday it wanted more information from Russia on the death of a plague laboratory technician — and on reports of “a second employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause.” The World Health Organization’s chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said full transparency was needed in or»»»

AI, fintech and green tech lead a sector the UAE wants to make a global hub by 2030 Dubai: The number of new-economy companies in the UAE has reached nearly 125,000, up about 37 per cent from a year earlier. Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri disclosed the figure for the end of »»»

Tower will feature 40+ lifestyle amenities including a first-of-its-kind Longevity Lounge Dubai: Following success of Shahrukhz by Danube, the commercial tower that sold out on launch day, Danube Properties announces next chapter of its iconic partnership with superstar Shah Rukh Khan with the laun»»»

New AI models by TII bring Emirati language and culture to the forefront Abu Dhabi: The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), on Wednesday launched three new artificial intelligence models that bring Emirati langu»»»

Salaat Al Istisqaa will be performed at mosques 30 minutes before Friday prayer Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has called for a prayer for rain, known in Arabic as Salaat Al Istisqaa, to be performed at all mosques across the UAE on Friday 9th October, half»»»

Kerala lottery officials confirm the Rs300 million jackpot has been claimed anonymously Dubai: Who won Kerala’s Rs300 million Onam jackpot? The mystery is finally solved — but the winner wants to stay anonymous The winning ticket was sold in Kannur, while the jackpot winner has asked authorities no»»»

OVERVIEW All media report on the two merchant vessels that were attacked with drones while sailing in the Bulgarian exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea in the early hours on Tuesday. The daily 24 Chasa quotes a crew member of the ABLE, one of the vessels that was attacked, as saying: "I think »»»