Doha: Four committees of the Shura Council held on Wednesday their first meetings for the second ordinary session of the council's second legislative term, corresponding to its 55th annual session, and elected their deputy chairs by acclamation in accordance with Article 30 of the council's interna»»»

Doha: Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Wednesday with Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the State of Qatar HE Cao Xiaolin. The meeting dealt with the two countries' relations in the spheres of mutual interest.»»»

Athens: Inspired by protests in France and other parts of Europe, thousands of Greek students on Wednesday demonstrated around the country against the high cost of living, saying they face many of the same problems. "In Greece like in France, we are demanding public, free education," Katia Koubousi»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on operators of large artificial intelligence data centers to reach financial agreements with local communities and provide residents with dividends to ease opposition over rising electricity costs. “If companies want to make their da»»»

Doha: The seventh edition of Build Your House Exhibition will be held from Oct. 26 to 28, 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). In a statement, NeXTfairs said that this year's edition will bring together more than 250 exhibitors from over 10 countries, alongside an expanded conferen»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said wars rarely unfold as either side expects and can end only through negotiations and dialogue, warning that their continuation would lead to further destruction, casualties, and bloodshed. Speaking to a delegation from the Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church, »»»

Pontianak, Indonesia: Residents of Indonesian Borneo urged the government on Wednesday to do more to combat the wildfires consuming vast tracts of land and emitting a foul haze that has sickened thousands and curtailed daily life for months. They spoke out as a court in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, »»»

Lagos: The first Ebola case detected in Nigeria is the Bundibugyo strain, which is behind a major DR Congo outbreak, and the patient is a diplomat, an emergency meeting heard on Wednesday. The case in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, was detected in a woman who had travelled from Uganda to »»»

Speaker Nabih Berri has stressed that "stability and protecting the country are everyone's responsibility," calling on "all parties" to stop everything that would increase tension and deepen internal divisions. Commenting on recent sectarian tensions, he told al-Akhbar newspaper: "Is it reasonable »»»

RIYADH: Factories operating in Saudi Arabia's industrial cities increased 18.9 percent in 2025, while the number of hotels across the Kingdom jumped 31.6 percent to 2,847, official data showed. According to the General Authority for Statistics, the Kingdom added nearly 800 factories over the year t»»»

Tehran refuses uranium concessions as US military buildup raises fears of renewed conflict Dubai: The United States is deploying additional naval forces and thousands of military personnel to the Middle East as fresh diplomatic efforts to avert another confrontation with Iran run into a deadlock ov»»»

Melbourne: Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being hit by a car, her husband said on Wednesday, hailing her as a "fighter" despite critical injuries sustained in what police described as a targeted attack. Haines is now in a stable condition at a Melbourne hospital »»»

This model made her fashion runway debut alongside Adriana Lima, Bella and Gigi Hadid Dubai: From a small town in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district to one of the world's most recognisable fashion runways, Ravleen Varghese's career has taken an extraordinary turn. The 25-year-old model, who hails fro»»»

By Staff, Agencies US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied Wednesday that the US government had any involvement in a reported slowdown of Starlink services used by Ukraine amid its war with Russia. “Starlink is a private company. They have a contract. They have contractual terms upon how that tech»»»

Boeing's largest 737 Max jet has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, with US aviation authorities approving the Max 10 for passenger service on Tuesday after nearly a decade of delays. The certification marks a boost for the planemaker's recovery, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. Nearly a »»»

Overlooked clauses, verbal agreements, payment terms can lead to costly rental disputes Dubai: Signing a tenancy contract without reading the fine print could land tenants and landlords in costly legal disputes, Dubai’s Rental Disputes Center (RDC) has warned. The centre has urged residents and bus»»»

Crown Prince leads initiative to redefine future priorities for vital sectors Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Fu»»»

DOHA: The value of real estate transactions registered under sales contracts in Qatar reached QR1,754,432,853 in September 2026, with transaction value rising 36%, the number of properties sold increasing 17%, and the total area traded expanding 62%, according to the Ministry of Justice's Real Esta»»»

Suspect allegedly sold more than 5 million fake shipping labels through a website Dubai: Authorities said a Pakistani man accused of running an online counterfeit postage scheme that allegedly cost the US Postal Service more than $126 million has been arrested in Lahore. Faheem Akram, 33, was detai»»»

RIYADH: A Saudi-Chinese consortium has won a SR1.15 billion ($306 million) contract to design, supply and install curtain-wall facades at Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya, planned for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The joint venture, IKK Fangda JV Co., is owned by two companies: China Fangda»»»

Doha, Qatar: India's largest public sector lender, the State Bank of India has confirmed that data records containing personal details, loan applications and account-opening documents of nearly 4,000 customers were found on dark web. The bank on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, disclosed that a cyber i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Yet another weekend is almost upon us and there is lots happening in and around Doha. For those of you who would like to witness the latest innovations in field of security, head to DECC where Milipol is ongoing. Meanwhile for others there is musical concert, a pink walk and a junior b»»»

Doha: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that this country will organise a conference to support the Lebanese armed forces after the Israeli elections this month, as truce talks between the two sides stall. "We will also coordinate to carry out this work of support for the Lebanese »»»

Doha: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Minister of Environment and Sustainability of the Republic of The Sudan HE Dr. Obye Yousuf Al-Sheikh Mohamed, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides discusse»»»

Suspect allegedly sold more than 5 million fake shipping labels through a website Dubai: Authorities said a Pakistani man accused of running an online counterfeit postage scheme that allegedly cost the US Postal Service more than $126 million has been arrested in Lahore. Faheem Akram, 33, was detai»»»

By Staff, Agencies American entrepreneur Elon Musk said Tuesday that merging electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla with aerospace company SpaceX would be “a good idea,” revealing that both companies had established special committees to evaluate a potential deal. “I think it would be a good idea, but»»»

She hopes her journey will encourage more families to explore opportunities for PODs Dubai: For Noor Elakhdar, Abu Dhabi is more than the city she calls home. It is where she discovered her love of sport, built friendships, challenged herself, and began to understand what she could achieve with the»»»

Proposed E-911 highway to feature 12-16 lanes, boosting UAE road infrastructure Dubai: The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has invited engineering consultancy firms to bid for the study and design of the Fourth Federal Highway Corridor (E-911), a proposed 68-kilometre road linking the Dubai-S»»»

Dubai, UAE: A ship was struck on Wednesday by "an unknown projectile" off the coast of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a fire, a British maritime security agency said. The tanker, 11 nautical miles (around 20 kilometres) off the town of Bukha, is "now at anchor", the UKMTO reported. "All »»»

Doha: The value of real estate transactions registered under sales contracts in Qatar reached QR1,754,432,853 in September 2026, with transaction value rising 36%, the number of properties sold increasing 17%, and the total area traded expanding 62%, according to the Ministry of Justice's Real Esta»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev accused GERB leader Boyko Borissov and Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leader Delyan Peevski of becoming agitated because they can no longer influence government decisions, control public procurement or maintain their grip on financial flows, linking the change to »»»

Dubai lender's assets reach Dh1.38 trillion as loans jump 27% and deposits rise 19% Dubai: Emirates NBD reported record income of Dh42.2 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up 15 per cent from a year earlier, as strong lending activity, higher deposits and growth across its core markets supp»»»

Dubai bank reports Dh2.7b net profit as financing grows 14.4% and deposits climb 13.4% Dubai: Emirates Islamic reported a 7 per cent increase in operating profit to Dh3.3 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by higher fee-based income and growth in customer financing and deposits. T»»»

Join the future: Dubai's museum seeks imaginative communicators for 2027 reopening Dubai: Dubai has opened applications for a new job title, “Future Perfects,” as the Museum of the Future launched an unconventional talent search to recruit individuals who will become the human face of its visitor e»»»

Artworks priced from $100 to $20,000 as the fair marks its 12th edition Dubai: World Art Dubai (WAD) will stage its 12th edition from November 19-22, 2026, at Za’abeel Halls 2 and 3 of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), bringing together more than 300 local and international exhibitors from over »»»

In 1996, when Colliers entered the Romanian market, modern retail was only just emerging. That same year, Metro opened the country’s first cash-and-carry store, at a time when most shopping still took place in markets, department stores and traditional retail formats. Bucharest Mall followed in 199»»»

A total of 1,435 preventive medical examinations and tests will be carried out using mobile medical units provided by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry said on Wednesday. The initiative covers 17 regions across the country and aims to improve access to healthcare in communities where preventive »»»

Hungarian oil and gas group MOL has signed an agreement to acquire the Russian-owned stake in Serbia’s NIS oil company, Serbian Finance Minister Siniša Mali has announced. The deal still requires regulatory approval, including clearance from US authorities. The Russian shareholders and MOL have agr»»»

Expansion includes new clinics, specialist services and a five-year hospital redevelopment Dubai: NMC Healthcare has announced a Dh150 million investment to expand its medical facilities and specialist services across Abu Dhabi, including new clinics, hospital upgrades and additional treatment capa»»»

UAE aluminium producer restores 631 production cells in recovery after March shutdown Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has restarted half of the production cells at its Al Taweelah smelter in Abu Dhabi, marking a major milestone in restoring operations following an emergency shutdown in March»»»

UKRAINE PEACE TALKS AND BLACK SEA SECURITY Dnevnik reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready for direct negotiations with Russia and the United States to end the war, following talks in Oslo with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prim»»»

Doha, Qatar: A drone light show and fireworks display will begin at 9:15pm today, October 21, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Milipol Qatar. In a social media post, Milipol Qatar announced this adding that the ongoing Global Exhibition for Homeland Security and Safety, alongside the Doha Inter»»»

Paris is burning again. Violent riots are tearing through French cities as protests over rising living costs descend into chaos. Looting. Arson. More than 2,400 arrests. Dozens of officers injured. Historic town halls torched. Streets devastated in Paris, Limoges, and beyond. While leftist proteste»»»

Choosing a woman to lead would turn decades of advocacy into institutional action Since 1946, nine people have led the United Nations as Secretary General. All nine have been men. As the Security Council works through its straw polls to choose the tenth, with António Guterres’s term ending on Decem»»»

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Postal employee recorded 13-minute video blaming estranged wife and her family Dubai: A 24-year-old postal employee from Gujarat died by suicide in Maharashtra after recording a 13-minute video in which he accused his estranged wife and her family of subjecting him to mental, financial and social p»»»

By Staff, Agencies Global oil prices climbed to their highest level in five months on Tuesday after Iran and its claimed attacks on oil infrastructure in the Middle East. The Brent crude futures price, a benchmark for global trading, topped $111 a barrel for the first time since May before retreati»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the 13th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime, held in Vienna, Austria. The Qatari delegation was headed by H.E. Major General Dr. Abdullah Yousuf Al-Mal, Legal Advisor to the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, met today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the State of Qatar, HE Ahmed Tejan Fadul Deen, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs extended thanks t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the main drivers of Italian luxury sports carmaker Ferrari's growth in the Middle East, fueled by an expanding population of high-net-worth individuals, a new generation of customers and growing interest in luxury sports cars. Despite accelerating demand a»»»