Vice President: Shared history, security and ambitions must prevail over divisive agendas Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called for greater unity and cooperation among GCC nations, warning that divisive»»»

Founded in the Netherlands by Pavlina Marinova, following 18 years at Oriflame, including leading the Romanian subsidiary as its General Manager, Pick N Dazzle entered the market with an online-first model at a time when e-commerce was still far less established in Romania. The company built its bu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has announced a reduction in flights to and from Jeddah (JED) in Saudi Arabia from seven daily flights to four flights. The airline said flights to and from Riyadh (RUH) and Dammam (DMM) remain cancelled until, and including October 24, 2026. It stated that passengers are»»»

Israeli police said they arrested 10 people on Monday in connection with a wave of settler violence that included attacks on a foreign journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank over the weekend. Israel had come under heavy international criticism for the attacks. Israeli police di»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri receives Arab League Secretary General Nabil Fahmy and the accompanying delegation: Al-Manar reporter in Beiru»»»

Tax group transactions get 24-month exemption; overseas invoice data storage now allowed Dubai: Businesses in the UAE will have more flexibility when switching to electronic invoicing, following new government changes that ease some of the requirements companies must follow. Get updated faster and »»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections. It was not clear what impact the endorsement would have on voters, since many Israelis have expressed disappointment with Trump over the outcome of the Iran war and the US pre»»»

Sharjah strengthens cultural preservation with innovative AI-driven initiatives The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is the only university in the world which now hosts a UNESCO Chair in Arabic Language, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Heritage. AUS signed an agreement with the United »»»

Following approval by the Romanian Competition Council, the transaction undertaken as part of ENGIE’s strategic portfolio refocusing was completed on 15 October 2026. ENGIE continues to expand its activities in Romania, while BMF GRUP has become the new owner of ENGIE Building Solutions. “The sale »»»

Nairobi: Kenyan authorities have detected an eighth case of Ebola in the country, a health ministry official said. The latest case was a 49-year-old man with symptoms including fever, high temperature, headaches, and muscle pain, said health ministry director Patrick Amoth said in an interview with»»»

Washington, USA: OpenAI is moving to bring artificial intelligence into the physical world, with CEO Sam Altman confirming plans to build a humanoid robot and indicating that the company expects to demonstrate its technology in 2027. The project's central challenge, Altman has said, is not designin»»»

Local media reported on Monday that a tunnel was discovered in a pine forest between Fanar and Zoaitrieh in the Matn district. According to LBCI, the tunnel was initially found by Fanar municipal police, whereas MTV reported that security forces found the tunnel. An unidentified individual reported»»»

Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Gökçe Tuncel, Sociologist and post-doctoral researcher associated with the Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) and the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) in Paris. What began as a protest over missing teachers and inadequate resources at »»»

A year after thieves stole $100 million worth of crown jewels from Paris's Louvre Museum, four suspects remain jailed awaiting trial, but the treasures are still missing. The October 19 heist saw theives disguised as workers steal eigt historic items, including jewellery belonging to Empress Eugeni»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for supporting US policy toward Iran, saying he cannot shift the blame for France’s massive wave of protests to a war on Iran that he helped bring about. In a post on X on Monday, Araghchi said»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) says it will to end monthly aid to 500,000 Gazans due to lack of funding 19-10-2026 11:16 AM Latest News Ur»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran warns US, ‘Israel’: “We’re counting moments until your foolish decisions” 19-10-2026 11:22 AM Commander of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya Air»»»

Saudi Arabia travel warnings impact UAE flight schedules and operations UAE travellers faced flight cancellations and delays on Monday, October 19, as regional security concerns continued to affect air travel. Several services between the UAE and Saudi Arabia were disrupted, while cancellations wer»»»

Auchan Retail Media, Romania’s first retail media agency, is a data-driven, 360° omnichannel communication ecosystem that integrates physical and digital media solutions in-store with on-site and off-site digital advertising. Entering the store becomes an experience The centrepiece of the concept i»»»

Paris, France: French police "lost control" during nationwide protests marred by violence over the weekend, the interior minister admitted Monday, with President Emmanuel Macron calling for a security review. Macron also refused Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation even as he acknowledged »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday amid tensions after US President Donald Trump accused Kyiv of resisting peace with Russia. The talks came as both sides exchanged attacks on energy infrastructure, while Washington's easing of Russ»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron slammed on Monday security "failures" that he said led to violent protests that rocked the country, but refused the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez over the crisis. At least 2,400 people were arrested following the unrest that saw town halls burned do»»»

Russia on Monday said it carried out a "massive strike" on targets in Kyiv and its region as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied that Washington had paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine and urged its president Volodymyr Zelensky to focus on ending the war. The Russian Defence Ministry said»»»

Etihad extends Saudi flight cancellations, Iran renews Hormuz reopening offer The Middle East conflict continues to affect regional aviation, maritime trade and energy markets on Monday, despite renewed diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Etihad Airways has extended cancellations to »»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral summit with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month to discuss the war in Ukraine and explore a potential settlement on terms favorable to Moscow, according to The Wall Street Journal. The ne»»»

Bulgaria does not face the same conditions for social unrest as France, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said on Bulgarian National Television's morning programme on Monday, although he acknowledged that the country has social problems of its own. Hristov argued that Bulgaria does not have the sam»»»

Meeting with participants in the 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media in Budapest on Monday, Marton Hajdu, Chair of the Foreign Policy Committee of the Hungarian Parliament, said that the peoples of Bulgaria and Hungary were celebrating their friendship, noting that they had coexisted for more tha»»»

Bid for unique 2- to 5-digit plates at Dubai RTA's 121st Open Auction If you've been wanting special plates for your car, this is for you. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is about to host its 121st Open Auction that will see 60 vehicles plates up for grabs. These special 2-, 3-, 4- and »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index fell 12.68 points, or 0.15%, to 8,620 points at the opening of trading on Monday, as losses in four sectors outweighed gains in three others. Transportation stocks led the decliners, with the sector falling 1.77%, followed by Real Estate (-0»»»

Bahrain, the UAE and Oman extended condolences to Saudi Arabia over the death of two officers in a helicopter crash in the Najran region due to technical failure, the Saudi Press Agency reported Monday. In statements issued by their foreign ministries, the three countries expressed deep sympathy wi»»»

Tunis, Oct. 19 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met Sunday at the residence of Tunisia's ambassor in Baghdad with membres of the Tunisian community and highly-skilled professionals in Iraq, on...»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his full support for “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of “Israel’s” October 27 elections, even as Washington calls on the “Israeli” authorities to curb escalating settler violence in the occupied West Bank following a brut»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP Raad: Resistance’s Legitimacy Foundation of All Legitimacy 19-10-2026 10:49 AM Hezbollah MP Mohammad Raad during an interview »»»

Hungary’s economic outlook could improve significantly over the next two years, with growth accelerating, inflation remaining relatively low, and the euro potentially falling to HUF 350 by the end of 2028, according to a new forecast from Raiffeisen Bank. However, the optimistic scenario depends he»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's announcement on Saturday that his country would take any measures necessary to protect and defend its Saudi brothers, "in accordance with the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman," has gained considerable momentum wit»»»

Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy affirmed that the Arab League, in cooperation with its member states and partners, will continue working to end the suffering of the Palestinian people, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. He stressed the Arab League's commitment to mobilizing»»»

Two drones involved in the deadly May 2026 attack on a college in Starobelsk were controlled via Starlink, Russia's Investigative Committee chief Alexander Bastrykin told Sputnik. The Ukrainian military used at least seven drones — including Fire Point-1, Fire Point-2, Sichen, and RZ-100 models — t»»»

Vista Bank Romania has completed the acquisition of 100% of Investimental’s shares following approval from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF). The transaction brings the brokerage firm into Vista Bank’s financial ecosystem, expanding the group’s offering beyond traditional banking services. »»»

The 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), will open in Budapest on Monday. This year’s meeting is mottoed "Media and Leaders". The forum, which will take place in the Hungarian cities of Budapest and Esztergom, is expected to bring together participant»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al-Ahli Hospital has successfully hosted its Second Diabetes and Endocrinology Conference at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, bringing together approximately 360 healthcare professionals and specialists from Qatar and abroad to discuss the latest advances in diabetes »»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah chaired Qatar’s delegation participating via video conference in the sixth session of the Members’ Council of the International Dates Council, held yesterday, in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. The meeting was attended by a number o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has opened the 2026–2027 academic year with a record-setting total enrollment of more than 490 students, marking a 7% increase over the previous year. The growing student body includes the university’s »»»

DOHA: Qatar will soon announce the establishment of a center for local defense production, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Minister of State for Defense Affairs in Qatar, said on Monday during his participation in the Global Security Forum held in Doha. “We are working in partnership with a r»»»

The Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries announced that gold prices in the local market rose by 1.63 percent during last week’s trading. 21 karat gold, the most widely traded type in Egypt, reached its highest level in three weeks, bolstered by the rise of the »»»

Health Minister orders closures over unlicensed procedures and safety breaches Dubai: Kuwait' has ordered the closure of five private healthcare facilities and the suspension of laboratory operations at a sixth facility following inspections that uncovered violations potentially endangering patient»»»

Gulf foreign ministers discussed in Bahrain on Sunday regional developments, specifically Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. The officials meeting at the 168th GCC Ministerial Council condemned the assaults and supported the Kingdom's right to defend itself. In addition to developments in Yemen, th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), in collaboration with Aspire Zone Foundation, is preparing to host the third edition of Relay For Life Qatar 2026 on Friday, 30 October 2026, from 3pm to 6pm at the Aspire Olympic Hall. The event is expected to bring together approximately 3,000 participants»»»

Doha, Qatar: The French Pavilion, bringing together 24 companies as the largest foreign delegation, will showcase advanced security and defence technologies at Milipol Qatar 2026 from October 20 to 22, highlighting France’s partnership with Qatar in cybersecurity, counterterrorism, critical infrast»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), through its Health Education Department and in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across health centers, organised an awareness campaign to mark World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10. Under the 2026 theme, ‘Lived Ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is well positioned to advance regional and international cooperation on population and sustainable development, with its experience in integrating demographic projections into national economic planning and its active role in regional initiatives, according to the Representative »»»