"Many of the principles on which our education system currently operates need to change," Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev said here on Monday, speaking at the forum “Municipalities Closer to Schools – From Responsibilities to Genuine Involvement,” held as part of the Annual Meeting of»»»

By Staff, Agencies United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has reported that “Israel” is detaining 49 Syrian nationals and carried out 280 armed incursions into several areas of southern Syria during September. A statement from Türk’s office said recently released detainees re»»»

The third quarter of this year brough the weakest residential sales recorded in Bucharest and Ilfov in the past six years, according to an analysis by real estate consultancy SVN Romania based on official ANCPI (National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration) statistics obtained by the company.»»»

By Staff, Agencies North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on Monday may have been a response to South Korea’s recent successful test of a hypersonic glide vehicle, according to the South Korean military. The assessment followed North Korea’s launch of multiple ballistic missiles toward the East S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced on Monday, October 12, 2026, an extension of the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. In a social media post, it said the extension is intended to allow the completion of the nec»»»

Damascus, Oct. 12 (SANA) Fifteen tankers carrying petroleum products are waiting to enter Syrian ports and unload their cargoes, the Syrian Petroleum Company said on Sunday. In a statement to SANA, the company said six of the tankers were carrying diesel and nine gasoline, adding that the shipments»»»

Social Ministry questions guardian and nursery official, vows action over violations Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Social Affairs has launched an investigation into alleged child abuse at a nursery after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. Faisal Al Kandari, the ministry's Acti»»»

Crova, Italy: Four hundred years after monks transformed a patch of marshlands in northwest Italy into rice fields, farmer Alice Cerutti has restored a third to their natural state, prioritising biodiversity over crop yield. Golden rice fields stretch across the Vercelli plain between Milan and Tur»»»

Abu Hamza, whose Melbourne-based Islamic community centre was linked by Emirati prosecutors to the suspect in the attempted hijacking of an Israel-bound passenger jet, publicly dismissed "false accusations" against him on Monday. While prosecutors alleged that the Omani co-pilot first became radica»»»

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said, amid tensions over border landmine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers last month. Seoul said the missiles were launched from Pyongyang and increased surveillance, while Japan co»»»

Flu vaccinations are free for eligible residents aged six months and above Residents in Abu Dhabi will have more options to protect themselves against seasonal flu this year, including a needle-free nasal spray vaccine being introduced for the first time. The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) »»»

Tunis, Oct. 12 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is partly cloudy across the country, growing sometimes densely cloudy in the south with temporarily stormy rain expected to move to western highlands .The wind is blowing west light to moderate,...»»»

The teenager becomes the first Arab boxer to become and pro and influencer champion “I’m proud to have won this title here in Dubai,” said Asaad Touqan after the Dubai-based boxer became the first Arab fighter to hold both an ICB influencer championship and a WBC professional championship simultane»»»

Flu vaccinations are free for eligible residents aged six months and above Residents in Abu Dhabi will have more options to protect themselves against seasonal flu this year, including a needle-free nasal spray vaccine being introduced for the first time. The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) »»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's energy minister HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on Monday warned that energy security could not be taken for granted amid the war in the Middle East, saying conditions were testing infrastructure and decision making. "Energy security can't be taken for granted,"»»»

Renowned artists unite for the festival's 23rd edition under 'The Wisdom of Culture' theme Abu Dhabi: The 23rd edition of Abu Dhabi Festival opened at Etihad Arena with a concert by the UAE National Orchestra, bringing together international musical talent to celebrate the UAE’s cultural heritage a»»»

Two men were killed in south Lebanon on Sunday, one by Israeli fire and the other by an explosive remnant of war, as they took part in the annual olive harvest, according to state media and local officials. South Lebanon has been the scene of two wars since 2023 between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbo»»»

In the UAE, prices have stayed stable through the weekend, 24-karat gold holds above Dh500 Dubai: Gold inched up on Monday, October 12, as falling oil prices calmed worries about inflation. Traders now see a better chance that the US Federal Reserve will hold off on more interest rate hikes. Global»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has indicated that he could meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels as early as next week. In an interview with Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat, published on Saturday, Magyar also described a complete rewrite of Hungary’s Constitution as one»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that lays the framework for joint cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the various aspects of the energy industry. The agreement was signed by H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Mini»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev's strike potential is decreasing every day due to the actions of the Russian armed forces, which are attacking targets related to the production of missiles and drones in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik. "Ukraine's strike potential is decreasing day by »»»

DUBAI (Sputnik) - The United Arab Emirates has delivered two truck convoys carrying 259 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip over the past week, Emirati news agency WAM has reported. Two convoys comprising 20 trucks and carrying 259 tonnes of food entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with Microsoft, held a preparatory meeting for leaders and representatives of 17 government and semi-government entities participating in the second cohort of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption Programme»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha is further strengthening its faculty and expanding its academic footprint in Qatar with the appointment of Professor Mohammadamin Yousefi as Assistant Professor of Organisation Theory. Professor Yousefi joins HEC Paris, Doha from the Netherlands, bringing expertise in s»»»

Doha, Qatar: LuLu Hypermarket has partnered with the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) to support the ‘It’s Time’ breast cancer awareness campaign, reinforcing the importance of early detection, regular screening and greater public awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As part of the collaborati»»»

Rawalpindi: Maaz Sadaqat just missed out on a hundred as Pakistan upstaged Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20 international yesterday, taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series. Sadaqat’s 51-ball 96 and Sahibzada Farhan’s 44-ball 73 helped Pakistan to their highest T20 total at home of 215-3 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has concluded two Arabic language courses for non-native speakers, held separately in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation. The center aims to spread knowledge of the Arab»»»

Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain are ready for a difficult Champions League test away to Manchester City on Wednesday, coach Luis Enrique said after the French champions eased to a 3-1 Ligue 1 victory over Le Mans. PSG recorded their third consecutive win on Saturday after a slow start to the seaso»»»

Doha, Qatar: Students of Birla Public School, Doha brought laurels to the school by securing First Position at the ICC Quiz Competition 2026 - Celebrating the Life, Values & Vision of Mahatma Gandhi, organised by the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) as part of the Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations on 2 Octob»»»

Liverpool: Manchester City shrugged off the threat of swingeing sanctions to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 in their first game since being found guilty on more than 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules. Second half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki extended City’»»»

Miami: Lionel Messi (pictured) scored twice to help Inter Miami rout DC United 4-0 on Saturday, taking a victory in his first match since saying farewell to the Argentina national team. Four nights after scoring in his final match for the Albiceleste in a victory over Benin, the 39-year-old South A»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture on Sunday wrapped up the fifth season of seminars at Lusail University and held a seminar to mark its conclusion, attended by Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani; Chairman of Board of Trustees of Lusail University H»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC), chaired Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al-Attiyah, has announced its domestic racing programme for the 2026-2027 season. A comprehensive 70-fixture schedule will run across the Al Rayyan and Al Uqda racecourses, featuring major support from local own»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution, in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar, has launched a specialised workshop titled “Shaping the Digital Future: The EU Approach to Platform and AI Governance – Lessons from the European Union”. The workshop was attended by»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Special Education and Inclusive Education Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Amina Ali Al Mulla, affirmed that the expansion of the inclusive education system is advancing in parallel with enhancing school readiness, qualifying specialised sta»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked World Mental Health Day with a campus-wide programme that encouraged students to express themselves, connect with others, and explore practical ways to support their mental health and wellbeing. Organised by the Student Co»»»

UPDATESaudi flight disruption eases from Sunday, but Riyadh remains severely affected Dubai: UAE travellers faced flight disruptions on Monday, October 12, with cancellations and delays affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Several flights linking the UAE with Saudi Arabia, includin»»»

Exploring how accessible Abu Dhabi's neighbourhoods are for pedestrians Abu Dhabi- As Abu Dhabi puts greater emphasis on liveable, connected communities, the everyday journey to a supermarket, bus stop or nearby clinic raises a practical question: how easy is it to get around on foot? For some resi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, in collaboration with Qatar University’s Early Childhood Center, organised a dialogue session titled “My Childhood in a Digital World” to discuss the opportunities and challenges of technology use among children and ways»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) conducted a pilot foundation course under the National Training Plan on Public Health Emergency Management, bringing together 72 participants from a range of sectors involved in public health emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The course»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain has reaffirmed its solidarity with Qatar amid escalating regional tensions, with Ambassador of Spain to Qatar H E Dr Alvaro Renedo Zalba praising the country’s resilience, leadership and commitment to diplomacy. Speaking at Spain’s National Day celebration in Doha yesterday, the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged motorists to give way to emergency vehicles, including police and Civil Defence vehicles and ambulances, to help ensure faster response times and protect lives and property. In a public awareness message, the ministry stressed that clearing the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa need to halt their slide when they host Iran’s Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League Elite today, with coach Pedro Martins demanding a fighting spirit from the reigning Amir Cup champions. The match at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium kicks off at 9:15pm Doha time, with Al Gharafa u»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s top-ranked pair Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan maintained their unbeaten run at the AVC Beach Tour Doha Open 2026 yesterday, defeating Indonesia’s Mulyo Prasetyo Ferza and Purnomosidi Akbar Rizqy 21-13, 21-9 to advance to the quarter-finals. At the FIVB International Centre o»»»

Four clusters aim to create jobs for highly skilled talent in the innovation economy As part of Abu Dhabi’s strategy to strengthen its global competitiveness through quality investments, talent attraction, strong partnerships with the private sector and the community, and an innovation-driven econo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health issued a warning on Monday, October 12, 2026, against using 'GastroZero', a phyto-fiber drink as it contains harmful, undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients. In a social media post, the ministry said test results from its Drug Quality Laboratory confirmed t»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced the successful closing of the syndication of its $2.5bn senior unsecured term loan facility. The syndication attracted commitments from 25 international and regional banks and was twice oversubscribed, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) said some indicators in Qatar’s real estate market declined last week. Data published by the authority on its account on the social media platform X on Sunday showed that the total value of real estate sales contracts during the 41s»»»

From being the first-ever Dubai bank in 1946, HSBC has built its UAE relationship on trust On October 12, 1946, an international bank opened a small branch beside Dubai Creek. It was the first bank ever in Dubai. It was the result of a meeting between Frank Johnson, a manager of the Imperial Bank, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has introduced Apple Pay and Google Pay as additional payment options for settling fees for its services through its electronic platforms and smartphone application, aiming to make transactions faster and more convenient for users. In a post on »»»