The identity and motive of the Omani copilot who stabbed his captain on a flight to Israel, causing the plane to plummet dangerously and forcing it to land in Saudi Arabia, remained unknown on Thursday as investigators raced to learn more. Israeli passengers on the FlyDubai flight carrying 174 peop»»»

Abu Dhabi unveils AI-powered platform for seamless property investments Abu Dhabi: Investors who want a piece of Abu Dhabi's government-owned land and buildings no longer have to chase the opportunities one by one. Now it can all be done in one place, online. The Department of Municipalities and Tr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Building a comprehensive picture of autism diagnostic and intervention facilities across Qatar requires a clear understanding of the services available across the country. Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), convened stakehol»»»

Doha: This October, Qatar National Library hosts a thought-provoking month of programming that bridges the past and the future, from preserving the region’s collective memory to exploring the different cultures around the world with Year of Culture 2026 events. A celebration of World White Cane Day»»»

Doha, Qatar: To close Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Sidra Medicine has marked two significant milestones in paediatric cancer care, following the introduction of two specialized therapies for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. Sidra Medicine’s Paediatric Haematology and Oncol»»»

The Under-17 Girls Handball Team of Shantiniketan Indian School, Qatar, travelled to India to participate in the CBSE National Handball Championship 2026-27, representing the CBSE Qatar Cluster. The championship will be held from October 1 to 5, 2026 at JS Public School, Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, I»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Cyprus HE Dr. Nikos Christodoulides on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. Similarly, the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Mosques Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has honoured 12 imams for their outstanding efforts in implementing the “Riyad al-Salihin” initiative, which aims to promote the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) and strengthen the ed»»»

Mumbai-born pilot saves 174 lives despite severe injuries in cockpit struggle Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian pilot with flydubai is being hailed as a hero after a rare and frightening security scare in the skies. He was injured in a violent confrontation on the flight deck of a Wednesday flight from D»»»

Damascus, Oct. 1 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received an official invitation from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to attend the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, scheduled for Dec. 8–10 in Abu Dhabi. UAE Ambassador to Syria Hamad Rashid bin Alwan al-Habsi delivered the inv»»»

Report reinforces the UAE’s position among the world’s most competitive urban destinations Competition among global cities to attract capital, companies and talent is no longer driven solely by the size of an economy or the strength of its infrastructure. Increasingly, it is about what a city offer»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria HE Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Paris: As the prestigious Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend, under the long-standing sponsorship of the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC), prepares to anchor the global racing community in Paris, today’s opening fixture takes place at Saint-Cloud. The annual Purebred Arabian Horse Sale, o»»»

Copenhagen: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced yesterday that he had left the team’s training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would be dropped for their next match. Ronaldo had been due to train with his team-mates at the Parken stadium in Copenhage»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani visited the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center and running until 3 October 2026. During a tour of the exhibition, His Ex»»»

Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai met with Undersecretary of State for International Trade at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland H E Jarno Syrjälä and the accompanying delegation which included representatives of several Finnish technology»»»

Edufair helps students choose the right degree and build career-ready skills The world is an eternally curious place, which means its study can take you through some of the most interesting courses there are. For most of us though, following our passions largely start on the beaten path. A bachelor»»»

Hungary’s smart retail revolution has reached supermarket scale, with Szeged opening what is being presented as the country’s first staffless supermarket. The new Coop Szeged store on Temesvári Boulevard operates as a conventional shop during staffed hours before switching to an automated mode, all»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour begins its 10th season today, with a packed opening round at the indoor arena of the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation and high hopes for another competitive campaign. The opening round runs until October 3, marking a decade of »»»

NEW YORK: Iran has denied a report that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered its delegation to the UN General Assembly to leave the US immediately after negotiations on an agreement to end the war reached an impasse. Axios reported that Rubio asked members of the Iranian delegation to leave th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the launch of its annual breast cancer awareness campaign, emphasising the vital importance of early detection. Under the new slogan, “Your strength begins with screening,” this initiative aims to encourage women across Qatar to »»»

Police officials from across Asia discuss trust, prevention, policing in the digital age Dubai: Police and crime-prevention officials from across Asia gathered in Abu Dhabi to exchange ideas on community policing, public trust, and new approaches to building safer communities. The discussion has ta»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Capital, the investment banking arm of QNB Group, has won three Islamic Finance News (IFN) Deal of the Year 2025 awards, recognising its contribution to two landmark sukuk transactions in Qatar and Kuwait. The investment bank received the IFN Qatar Deal of the Year 2025 award for i»»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank announces that effective September 30 2026, Fahad Al Khalifa will conclude his tenure as Group Chief Executive Officer and transition to the role of Advisor to the Chairman. AlRayan Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Usman Ahmed as its new Group Chief Executive»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar added another silver medal at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday as Mohammed Al-Rumaihi and Ray Bassil finished runners-up in the mixed team trap event, while beach volleyball duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan reached the semi-finals. The silver took Team Qatar’s meda»»»