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»»»

RIYADH: A second Indian national, who was critically injured in the Oct. 10 attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, has died, the Indian Embassy confirmed on Wednesday. "With a heavy heart, we share that another Indian national, critically injured in the Oct. 10 attack on Riyadh airpo»»»

After three decades of development, Romania’s real estate investment market has passed the 1 billion euro mark in its strongest years, recorded individual transactions worth hundreds of millions of euros and built a much more diverse investor base, with domestic capital playing an increasingly impo»»»

Mysterious cyberattacks on European supermarket fridges have sent officials around the continent scrambling to figure out the cold, hard facts. Supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their fridges and freezers warmed up after they were remotely taken over, resulting »»»

Cargo volumes surge 11.4% as Abu Dhabi airports expand global reach Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports welcomed 8.61 million passengers in the third quarter of 2026. That is 1.4 per cent more than in the same period last year, and above the operator’s own September target. The biggest jump came in cargo»»»

Israel's president on Wednesday urged political leaders to compromise in forming a government after an election he said had no clear winner and condemned "racist" rhetoric against Arab parties. More than a week after Israel's first election since the trauma of the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas, »»»

Deal to explore gas supply for new Northern Emirates power capacity backs energy security Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Gas has signed an agreement with Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) to explore natural gas supply for new power generation capacity in the Northern Emirates. The companies announced the d»»»

Daily winter flights resume after eight months, with second service eyed for summer 2027 Dubai: Travellers between Dubai and London Heathrow have regained a daily British Airways option after an eight-month suspension, while several other international airlines continue to keep their Dubai routes o»»»

Madrid: Real Madrid plan to appoint retired tennis superstar Rafael Nadal to their board of directors, the club said on Wednesday. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, has been an honorary club member since 2011 and shares a strong relationship with Madrid president Florentino Perez. "For Real Madri»»»

Hexagon is the first property developer to apply the Positive Energy District (PED) concept to an entire neighbourhood. The principles of the Positive Energy District (PED) aim to achieve a positive annual energy balance by reducing consumption, generating renewable energy locally, and managing it »»»

Phase 1 includes partial opening of Al Taawun Interchange, easier access to Expo Centre Sharjah: New bridges and road links connecting Sharjah with Dubai have opened as part of a major infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving access to Expo Centre Sharjah, particularl»»»

Donald Trump may focus more attention on Cuba following the Republicans' midterm defeat, potentially strengthening Marco Rubio's position as a future presidential contender, Brazilian political analyst Vinicius Vieira told Sputnik. "I would not be surprised if all efforts regarding the domination o»»»

Late payments between businesses create a domino effect across the economy. Invoices that are not paid on time reduce suppliers’ available cash, increase their need for financing, and limit their ability to invest and grow. An analysis by Instant Factoring, based on industry studies published in 20»»»

SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, active in Romania and Poland and specializing in residential and mixed-use projects, has closely followed the course of Romania’s premium housing market in recent years. The progress of the GLENWOOD ESTATE development confirms what, unt»»»

MoHAP’s new hospital-led procedure aims to reduce paperwork and save patients time Dubai: The UAE has made it easier for employees to get sick leave certificates attested and approved, with hospitals and healthcare facilities now being given the responsibility for submitting applications directly t»»»

Abu Dhabi's Cultural Foundation: A timeless hub for art, heritage, and innovation Abu Dhabi: In 1971, in the same year the United Arab Emirates came into being, its leaders passed a law to build something that was not a palace, a fortress or a monument to power. They chose to build a house for the »»»

BELGRADE - Srbijagas Director Dusan Bajatovic said on Wednesday a plane carrying him, Srbijagas Supervisory Board President Aleksandar Vulin and Serbian caretaker minister without portfolio Nenad Popovic had landed in Moscow after being returned to Belgrade on Tuesday evening. "Vulin, Popovic and I»»»

Analysts see gridlock, not policy U-turn, as AI shares slip and business' wait for clarity Dubai: US stock futures lurched lower, then recovered on Wednesday after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress. Markets were quick to react, with the Nasdaq taking a hit initially with AI and tec»»»

There was no immediate information about casualties or the cause of the fire A fire broke out Wednesday in a business centre housing a Georgian opposition television channel, forcing the broadcaster off air and leaving dozens of journalists trapped inside its smoke-filled newsroom, staff said. The »»»

Fa’az missile launched from JF-17 fighter jet as Pakistan conducts major missile test Dubai: Pakistan has successfully tested its first indigenously developed air-to-air missile, Fa’az, marking its third major missile test in less than a month as the country accelerates efforts to strengthen its mi»»»

Four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran claimed Wednesday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the United States had launched strikes on Iran. Discussions to end the war between Washington and Tehran via mediators have continued with little sign of di»»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday formally received the certified results from last week’s vote and said he would begin consultations regarding the formation of a new government. The party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that of his main challenger former military chief Gadi Eise»»»

Panel discussions and workshops to highlight social responsibility and cohesion Family Development Foundation (FDF) held a press conference to announce details of the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Conference on Community Intelligence. The event is scheduled to take place on Nov 17-18 as part of the e»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised a workshop on the mechanism for regulating and licensing Hijama (cupping) practitioners in the State of Qatar. The workshop reviewed the national guidelines for regulating traditional, complementary and integrative medicine practi»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Google announced plans on Wednesday to invest $15 billion in Malaysia over the next two years to build Data centres and other infrastructure as demand booms for artificial intelligence services. The country is Southeast Asia's fastest growing hub for new Data centres -- warehouse-like»»»

Authorities intensify probe into child abuse material found in Markle's devices Philippine police told AFP on Wednesday that three memory cards and a cell phone turned over by the son of Meghan Markle's estranged father contained child sexual abuse material. Last week, Philippine police said they w»»»

The 2026 US midterm elections will go down in history for the Democrats' dramatic takeover of both houses of Congress but also for a surge of historic firsts for women, LGBT, Black, and Native American candidates, as well as the election of the first Muslim US senator.  Yes, the 2026 midterms »»»

DOHA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received the winners of the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award 2026 on Wednesday, recognizing achievements in its sector-specific and cross-cutting categories. The Prime Mini»»»

Operating Sofia's low-emission zone for road traffic year-round would bring proven health benefits, including a reduction in cardiovascular diseases and improved lung development in children, according to an expert opinion by the Air for Health Medical Network, circulated to the media on Wednesday.»»»

Geneva, Switzerland: Implementing a few climate and health measures could save nearly 1.6 million lives a year and generate trillions of dollars for the economy, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. The UN agency's report, released days before the COP31 climate change conference kicks o»»»

Showers reported in Masafi, Dafta, Mirbah, Dibba, Sharm and Dhadna; more rain forecast Dubai: Rain lashed several parts of Fujairah today (Wednesday), bringing wet conditions to Masafi, Dafta, Mirbah, Dibba, Sharm and Dhadna, as unsettled weather affected parts of the UAE's eastern region. Videos c»»»

Four concurrent exhibitions bring companies from 79 countries to Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited the 12th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing, the region’s leading food and beverage manufactu»»»

US Expats in UAE React to Democrats Taking Control of Congress Thousands of miles from the nearest polling station, American expat in Abu Dhabi, Kelly Acs watched the US midterm results roll in "like a hawk". She felt something she said she had not felt in a very long time. "Hope," said the Califor»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received the winners of the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award 2026 on Wednesday, recognizing achievements in its sector-specific and cross-cutting categories. The Pr»»»

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC) has described the two-round presidential election as calm, efficient and fair, reporting that machine voting ran smoothly, election protocols were processed at record speed and the number of invalid ballots fell significantly compared with the previous p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, through its Agricultural Affairs Department, will kick off the 2026-2027 local agricultural produce market season Thursday at four seasonal yards in Al Khor and Al Thakhira, Al Wakrah, Al Shamal and Al Shahaniya, while Al Mazrouah Yard will continue receiv»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority has announced an extension of the deadline for registration for the Global and Domestic Minimum Tax through the Dhareeba platform to Jan. 31, 2027. The extension applies to multinational enterprise groups and joint venture groups. It aims to give these groups »»»

Gulf News-CUSP Wealth event looks at asset classes, markets and strategies to grow wealth Global equities, bonds, fixed-income products and technology investments are giving UAE investors more options to diversify their portfolios beyond real estate. But investors must align their investment choice»»»

New research aims to improve understanding of embryo development and fertility outcomes Abu Dhabi: A new fertility research project in Abu Dhabi will investigate whether an innovative laboratory system can help scientists better understand embryo development during in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), pot»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia remained the Middle East’s largest gold jewelry market in the third quarter of 2026, even as regional demand fell sharply, according to the World Gold Council. According to the organization's latest Gold Demand Trends report, jewellery purchases in Saudi Arabia fell 12 percent »»»

Washington, United States: Tech billionaire Elon Musk joked on Wednesday about Republicans' defeat in US midterm elections after spending hundreds of millions of dollars to help the party. Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Tuesday, capturing both the Senate and House of Representatives»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who leads the United Serbia electoral list, said on Wednesday a Democrat victory in the US mid-term elections would make the foreign affairs situation complicated and lead to higher oil and oil derivative prices on the global market, and noted that, for that reason, the»»»

‘I might be more Indian than Arab,’ jokes US senator-elect about his South Indian family Dubai: Thousands of kilometres from Washington, a coastal town in Karnataka has found an unexpected reason to celebrate a historic American election victory. When Democrat Abdul El Sayed became the first Muslim»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. After the meeting, HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al »»»

Tenant's late payment attempt failed after missing the 30-day legal deadline A Dubai tenant has been ordered to vacate a commercial property in Business Bay after failing to pay Dh2.415 million in rent, with a court committee ruling that a subsequent attempt to settle the outstanding amount came to»»»

Donald Trump could pursue more aggressive policies toward NATO and the EU following the Republicans' midterm loss, Paolo Raffone, strategic analyst and director of the CIPI Foundation in Brussels, told Sputnik. "Now Trump has nothing to lose," Raffone emphasized, suggesting that the president could»»»

Democratic Bulgaria Co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters on Wednesday that the power holders had cancelled a briefing about the discovery of an illegal cigarette manufacturing facility in the western village of Riltsi. The General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime busted the factory and s»»»

Parkin confirms hourly charges under Zone 599T, with monthly subscriptions at Dh315 Dubai: Paid public parking has been introduced in Dubai's Jebel Ali Industrial Area, with motorists now required to pay hourly charges in designated spaces under parking code 599T, Parkin announced. The parking oper»»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Central Elections Committee of Israel approved the results of last week's parliamentary elections on Wednesday, citing lack of evidence of irregularities, the Kan broadcaster reported. "Protocols from 9,069 polling stations were reviewed. A more in-depth analysis of electio»»»

The vote reflected deep anger over living costs, tariffs and Trump's war against Iran Tehran: Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the United States, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Wednesday that Americans voted "NO TO WAR" after Democrats routed the Republicans in the midterm elections. Democrats»»»