Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HE Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, for the victims of the fire that broke out inside the Canadian Armed Forces base in Alberta, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»

Phillip Island: Marc Marquez stormed home first from pole in the Australian MotoGP sprint race yesterday to seize control of the world championship from Jorge Martin who crashed out challenging him for the lead. The reigning seven-time world champion, who dominated qualifying, had too much power in»»»

COMMENTAI and specialist hiring: The hidden costs shaping UAE's future economy Dubai: Business budgets reveal where leaders believe their next phase of growth will come from. For UAE companies planning for 2027, that could mean AI tools that improve productivity or specialist skills that strengthen»»»

New 1km bridge slashes Al Majlis Street to 2nd December Street trip to one minute Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open the final bridge of the World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project this Friday, October 30, 2026. The 1,000-metre (1km), two-lane bridge will accommo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The exhibition “Mosaic of Sudan: One Homeland, Endless Stories” by Sudanese artist Atef Saad Khalafallah is currently being held at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation. The exhibition, which opened on Thursday evening in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Qat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The regional security landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation towards a multipolar system, with Gulf countries increasingly looking to strengthen self-reliance and expand cooperation with emerging international players, according to Executive Director of the Global Institu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Almoez Ali scored twice and missed a penalty as Al Duhail defeated spirited Lusail 3-1 in the Qatar Stars League at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. The victory took Al Duhail level with second-placed Al Sadd on 15 points, with Al Rayyan leading the standings on 17. Al Arabi sli»»»

Doha, Qatar: Abdulaziz Fahad Al-Eid claimed the Diamond Tour title as the third round of the 10th Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour concluded at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena yesterday. Al-Eid topped the 150cm category on Q-Hayen in 67.88 seconds. Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Eid finish»»»

Nearly a dozen empty Iranian oil tankers are anchored near Galle amid a US blockade Colombo: At least 40 Iranian sailors from US-sanctioned oil tankers anchored just outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters have sought urgent medical treatment on the island, officials said on Sunday. The merchant sai»»»

COMMENTUAE's virtual asset market grows, but infrastructure must evolve rapidly Dubai: The conversation around virtual assets in the UAE has largely focused on innovation, regulation, and market growth. Regulatory milestones have been celebrated, new entrants have been welcomed, and the numbers hav»»»

Gold trading offices rise 20 per cent as Dubai Gold District expands its retail operations Dubai: Visitors to Dubai will soon be able to walk along a pathway made of 24-carat gold, with Dubai Gold District preparing to open what it says will be the world's first and longest gold walkway before the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) brought together residency programme directors and senior healthcare leaders from across Qatar for an in-person event as part of its annual Visiting Professorship Programme (VPP). Held at WCM-Q, and moderated by Dr. Ali Hallal, assistant dean for cl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s International Arabic Calligraphy Competition, Al Raqim, has concluded a month-long training course on Naskh calligraphy and calligraphic panel design, with 12 outstanding participants honoured for their artistic skills, commitment and attendance. Organised by the Ministry of Aw»»»

Doha, Qatar: For more than two decades, China’s growth model has relied on investment and exports, with industrial policy prioritised over household demand. On the supply side, the results have been remarkable. China now produces over 70% of the world’s electric vehicles, holds more than 80% of glo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector registered property sales worth QR1.754bn in September this year, as transaction values, the number of properties sold and the total area traded all recorded significant increase. The value of property sales registered under official contracts reached QR1,754»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber has organised a specialised seminar titled “Annulment of Arbitral Awards in Egypt and the GCC States” as part of Egypt Arbitration Days 2026. Held in Cairo in cooperation with Kosheri, Rashed & Ria»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Metro has announced new route to metrolink and metroexpress services operating on the Red Line between Al Qassar and Mshereib metro stations. The new routes took effect from today Sunday, October 25, 2026, with metrolink service M103 to operate from Msheireb Bus Station, adjacent »»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar participated as a Platinum Sponsor of the Doha International Conference on AI and Security, held during Milipol Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The achievements of the alumni of Qatar Foundation’s schools and universities, within Qatar and beyond, are the greatest testament to its belief and investment in quality education, as their paths and careers show how combining a unique learning experience with their skills and values »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s defence industry is shifting from a focus on equipment procurement towards a broader industrial model built on domestic manufacturing, technology integration and international partnerships at Milipol Qatar 2026. Speaking to The Peninsula, industry leaders noted that this ambiti»»»

AI and specialist hiring: The hidden costs shaping UAE's future economy Dubai: Business budgets reveal where leaders believe their next phase of growth will come from. For UAE companies planning for 2027, that could mean AI tools that improve productivity or specialist skills that strengthen their »»»

Riyadh airport prepares to reopen as UAE airlines extend Saudi suspensions Travelling from the UAE today? Several airlines have cancelled flights to Saudi Arabia, with disruptions affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. While Riyadh airport is preparing to resume operations on Sunday,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior has urged pedestrians to follow traffic safety requirements and use designated crossing points, stressing that pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility that requires awareness and cooperation from both pedestrians and m»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, foremost among them the peaceful settlement of disputes, pointing out that it is a constitutional commitment as 2003 Permanent Constitution; Article 7 stipulates that Q»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that German automaker Audi planned to invest $4.2 billion to build its first factory in the United States, 10 days before midterm elections. Audi confirmed the investment in a release, saying the plant would create about 4,5»»»

On a Parisian evening marked by a distinctive academic, intellectual and cultural atmosphere, the rich heritage of a French university met the aspirations of a new generation of Qatari students. In the heart of the French capital, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University hosted the graduation ceremony »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

11 of the victims sustained gunshot wounds, and at least 3 sustained serious injuries Tallahassee. Florida: At least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting Saturday near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University, authorities said. Tall»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Creates (QC) has announced a keynote QC Talks conversation featuring Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation and President of Sharjah Museums Authority H H Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Security and the Interior of the Kingdom of Belgium H E Bernard Quintin and his accompanying delegation visited the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security of the Ministry of Interior (MoI). Quintin was welcomed by Director General of Coasts and Borders Security,»»»

11 of the victims sustained gunshot wounds, and at least 3 sustained serious injuries Tallahassee. Florida: At least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting Saturday near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University, authorities said. Tall»»»

Arab Finance: Banque du Caire attracted demand equivalent to around six times its private placement, with the final offering price set at EGP 5.30 per share, according to informed sources cited by Asharq Business. The sources put coverage at nearly 19 times when excluding pre-committed institutiona»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) has outlined a training framework for Qatari government employees seeking promotion, placing greater emphasis on leadership, behavioural and technical competencies, as well as performance evaluation results. In a post on its X a»»»

Phillip Island, Australia: Marc Marquez was denied the chance Sunday to stretch his world championship lead over injured Jorge Martin with the last Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island cancelled due to treacherous conditions. Organisers pulled the plug despite a sell-out crowd with persistent rain a»»»

The arrest follows a run of threatening emails sent to schools across the capital A 16-year-old Class 11 student in the Indian capital has been apprehended for allegedly sending a fake bomb threat to her own school in an attempt to get classes cancelled, according to Indian media reports. The stude»»»

Riyadh: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Sunday that its air defenses had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia toward Riyadh, following the interception of a drone over the region late Saturday. Coalition spokesperson Brig. Gen. Turki Al Mali»»»

Doha, Qatar: Terming the recent visit of President of the French Republic H E Emmanuel Macron to Qatar as “a visit of friendship, of gratitude and of solidarity”, Ambassador of France to Qatar, H E Arnaud Pescheux, has said that France and Qatar are attached to a rules-based international order and»»»

Mazda, represented by its sole agent, National Car Company (NCC), which has proudly served the brand in Qatar for over five decades, announces its Year-End 2026 Mazda Offers, valid from 15 October to 9 December 2026, while stocks last. Building on its ongoing theme, “Strength You Can Feel. Value Yo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s students have achieved significant long-term progress in science, while the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is opening new opportunities for learning and digital skills development, according to the latest international assessment by the Organisation for Economic Co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening its water security through sustained investment in desalination capacity, transmission and distribution networks, and advanced monitoring systems, as the country works to ensure reliable supplies and meet future demand. The latest efforts by Qatar General Electri»»»

Kochi (India): Chief Minister of the State of Kerala in the Republic of India, HE VD Satheesan, met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to India, HE Mohammed bin Hassan Jabir Al Jabir. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 9th World Investment Forum 2026 hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will begin today under the theme “Investing in the Future” and will run until October 27. Doha witnessed a ceremony yesterday, marking the raising of the State of Qata»»»

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday facing a stark choice: another four years under veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, or a return to the right under Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. It is the final electoral battle for Lula, who turns 81 next week and is hoping to pull »»»

One striking thing about US President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this past week is how isolated he was in making this call. The Israeli Prime Minister has become a widely detested figure worldwide following Israel’s war in Gaza—where Israel committed war»»»

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova slammed European politicians for their hypocrisy, saying they routinely interfere in other countries’ affairs while warning Russia against involvement in Europe’s own unrest. “Astonishing hypocrisy! Who else but the West has for years been dictat»»»

Flight Radar monitoring site showed a plane taking off from Riyadh airport early Sunday Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Riyadh's international airport said flights would resume on Sunday after a two-week closure following strikes from Yemen's Houthis on the Saudi capital, though the Iran-backed group warned »»»

Holiday home rates on Yas Island triple as the National Day break and F1 weekend overlap Dubai: Holiday homes on Yas Island will cost three to four times more than a normal night when the National Day break overlaps the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in early December. Gulf News checked with two property man»»»

Dubai will see highs of 34°C on Sunday, while Liwa and Al Ruwais may reach a high of 37°C Dubai: Rain could fall across northern and eastern parts of the UAE on Sunday, October 25, with unsettled weather expected to continue through Wednesday, bringing gusty winds, blowing dust and the possibility »»»

RIYADH: Heavy thunderstorms are expected to continue across wide areas of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, bringing the risk of flash floods, hail showers and strong winds that could stir up dust and sand, according to the National Center for Meteorology. The forecast covers parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, M»»»

US intelligence warnings, troop cuts and strike options fuel fears as Iran offers talks Dubai: The United States is preparing for possible renewed military action against Iran as intelligence warnings of advanced Iranian attack plots, troop reductions and fresh naval preparations raise fears of ano»»»