Arab Finance: Egypt has retained Africa’s top ranking for fixed internet speed for a fifth consecutive year and received Ookla’s Speedtest Award for the continent’s fastest fixed internet in the first half (H1) of 2026, according to a statement issued by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (N»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s electronic security market is forecast to amount to $885m (QR3.2bn) by 2032, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure expansion, according to a report from Ken Research. This represents a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.50 percent from its report»»»

Financial services, healthcare, construction record growth despite economic challenges Dubai: Dubai’s economy reached Dh473 billion in the first six months of 2026, with strong growth in banking, insurance, healthcare and construction helping the emirate navigate global economic challenges. Accordi»»»

Saudi flight disruptions, security alerts and Iran war: Key developments for UAE residents UAE residents are keeping a close watch on the latest regional developments on Sunday, October 18, as updates emerge on flights, maritime security and diplomatic efforts across the Gulf. Saudi Arabia has repo»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Bahrain, where on Sunday he will take part in the ninth round of the strategic dialogue between Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a Sputnik correspondent has reported. On Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that foreign minist»»»

Ukraine requested access to the Starshield communications system to carry out strikes deep inside Russia, but it does not have such access now, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. "I know Ukraine wants access to Starshield, they do not have Starshield now. They've asked for access to it in orde»»»

Imran Khan defends his stay in India, denies protest involvement Bollywood actor Imran Khan has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a notice directing him to leave India by October 28, calling it “unconstitutional” and alleging an abuse of power. The 44-year-old actor, nephew»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Nasser Bin Khaled Medical, a subsidiary of NBK Holding, successfully concluded its participation in the Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition & Conference (QMED 2026), held from October 14 to 16 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The comp»»»

Darlene Regis Filipino performers brought music, joy and comfort to distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) at the Migrant Workers Resource Center (MWRC) in Doha, using their talents to foster solidarity and community spirit. The performances were part of Cuecastt’s second-anniversary celebrati»»»

Darlene Regis Doha is set for an evening of laughter as Laughtrip Qatar brings Filipino comedy star and Netflix sensation Alex Calleja and The Comedy Crew to the Al Masa Ballroom at Holiday Inn Doha on October 29. The show promises a night of stand-up comedy, exciting prizes and entertainment for t»»»

Darlene Regis Filipino Taekwondo master Dominique Pascual is taking his expertise to the next level after completing specialised training at Kukkiwon, the global centre of Taekwondo in Seoul, South Korea, with plans to bring his learning to students and fellow instructors in Qatar. Known as Master »»»

Pope Leo XIV was released from the hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery. Doctors removed part of the 71-year-old's right lung last week to extract a cancerous tumour.  Pope Leo XIV will leave the Rome hospital on Saturday, where he has been recovering from lung cancer surgery af»»»

IBL AL SAQI: From his shop in south Lebanon near the Israeli border, Mark Diab says life in his village will be turned upside down when a decades-long United Nations peacekeeping force pulls out next year. “UNIFIL isn’t just business, to us it’s family,” said Diab, 59, whose sister is among residen»»»

RIYADH: A Saudi National Guard reconnaissance helicopter crashed in Najran region in the Kingdom’s southwest, killing its two-man crew, the spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition said on Sunday. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, official spokesman for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said an A»»»

Mass looting and clashes with police leave Paris streets in devastation Paris: France woke up Sunday to devastated streets after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide as marches against rising costs of living degenerated into "extreme" violence. The widesp»»»

AI patrols and smarter investigations could reshape policing by 2040. Dubai: Dubai Police has identified 10 emerging artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities that could transform policing by 2040, including AI-powered criminal investigations, autonomous patrol systems, proactive threat detection »»»

By agreement of all parties represented in parliament, 24 December will become a non-working day. Tisza MP István Hantosi justified the bill with the words: “Christmas is one of the most important holidays of the year for all Hungarians.” He recalled that there had already been several attempts in »»»

Motorists urged to drive cautiously as fog reduces visibility in UAE Motorists in Abu Dhabi have been urged to drive cautiously as fog is expected to reduce visibility across parts of the UAE on Sunday morning, October 18. Authorities have activated variable speed limits of 80km/h on eight road sec»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities said on Saturday they had foiled a suspected Daesh plot to attack a police patrol near Damascus, while a soldier was killed and another seriously wounded during mine-clearance operations in eastern Syria, highlighting the security challenges facing the country in the po»»»

Explore courses and get expert advice on admissions and scholarships at Edufair Abu Dhabi Choosing a university and finding the right course can raise plenty of questions for students and parents. Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi offers an opportunity to get answers directly from university representati»»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and several drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia, coalition officials said, after residents in Riyadh and the southern city of Khamis Mushayt received emergency alerts warning of hostile aerial threats. The Saudi-led C»»»

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance posted on X Saturday blaming immigration for violence during protests in France, while sharing a video showing the city hall in Limoges on fire. “Western liberals imported the third world into France and other countries in the name of diversity and compassion.»»»

Authorities probe deadly Gwalior truck crash that killed 12 devotees near temple At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after an out-of-control truck ran over devotees near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, in the early hours of Sunday. The accident occurred at arou»»»

A White House Press official said Friday that Secretary ​Katie Zacharia was "let go" from her role after US President Donald Trump signaled she was on her way out, a week after he picked her for the post. Zacharia's credentials as an attorney had come under scrutiny and she admitted to not hav»»»

ATLANTA, Georgia – “No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced President Donald Trump’s policies, organisers said the rally was aimed at getting out the vote in the November 3 midte»»»

Prime rents slip, outer areas climb and studios lead demand as new supply floods the city Dubai: Tenants are leaving their homes for cheaper ones, while landlords in prime districts are cutting rents to hold on to them. Data shows that new leases have outnumbered renewals by 633 contracts in July a»»»

Bogota: Colombia’s First Lady denied allegations of financial irregularities involving earthquake relief donations, releasing an official financial report on Friday detailing millions of dollars received by her foundation following the recent disaster. Ana Lucia Pineda, wife of right-wing President»»»

MAJD AL-KRUM, Israel: After boycotting Israeli parliamentary elections his entire life, 55-year-old Said Kabat will head to the polls for the first time on October 27. For him, the vote is existential — if a right-wing government is returned to power, he fears for the future of Israel’s Arab minori»»»

12 detained, including organisers; Modi announces aid as leaders mourn victims At least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, eastern India, on Saturday evening, prompting an investigation and compensation announcements from the state and centr»»»

NCM forecasts afternoon rain in eastern, inland and western areas Monday to Wednesday too Abu Dhabi: The UAE could experience five consecutive days of rainfall in some areas from Sunday, October 18, to Thursday, October 22, with winds reaching 50 km/h and early morning fog or mist, according to the»»»

JERUSALEM: Three years after suffering their deadliest single attack, Israelis will deliver their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an October 27 election that could decide if the country moves definitively into hard-right nationalism. The trauma of October 7, 2023 remains raw»»»

Customers need affordable connections, fair competition and clarity on remaining approvals India’s satellite internet debate should be judged by what it delivers to customers: reliable connections, affordable prices and a fair choice of providers. The increasingly personal dispute between Elon Musk»»»

Johannesburg: Egypt's Al Ahly began their CAF Confederation Cup campaign with a come from behind victory against Ugandan side Kitara, claiming a 2-1 win on on Saturday. The hosts shocked the Cairo outfit when Gadafi Wahab scored after 30 minutes to take a lead they retained until midway through the»»»

San Salvador: El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has clarified that potential early releases under his ongoing anti-gang crackdown will only apply to roughly 10,000 alleged collaborators, and not the actual gang members. Bukele on Tuesday unveiled a plan for early releases that he said "that would »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. Lawm»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has been selected for the inaugural Innovation Sandbox of the Future Universities Alliance, a global learning network incubated by Duke University in the US. UDST is the only institution from Qatar, and the only one »»»

Tribune News Network Doha For 10-year-old Jassim Mohammed Al Mosallam, a student at Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), it all started with a story he wrote titled ‘Bisht Al Taer’. The story inspired him to become a real-life hero and make a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has named Abdulrahman Al-Hababi, a member of the Class of 2014, its Alumnus of the Year for 2026. Al-Hababi is the 11th alumnus to be recognised with the award. He joins previous winners Muna Al-»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation opened the second edition of the MENA Microbiome Conference 2026 in Doha, bringing together leading researchers, physicians, scientists, industry experts, partners, and sponsors to explore the latest advances in microbiome scien»»»

The Qatar Amateur Radio Society, in collaboration with the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association, participated in the JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree on the Air - Jamboree on the Internet) event on Saturday.The society participated through a radio station established at its headquarters using the special event c»»»

Prime Minister of Moldova Vasile Tofan met with Ambassador of Qatar to Moldova HE Dr. Turki bin Abdullah Zaid Al Mahmoud. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the two countries. (QNA)»»»

QNA Berlin The fourth Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair organised by the Arab Cultural House (Al Diwan) in Berlin, Germany, has attracted 110 Arab and foreign publishing houses and is set to run until Sunday. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Qatar to Germany and Chairman of the Board»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of Honduras in Qatar hosted the ninth Art, Fashion and Cultural Diplomacy (AFCD) exhibition, bringing together diplomats, artists and cultural representatives to celebrate art, heritage and international exchange. The event was attended by the host and Head of »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) continues to implement food assistance projects across various regions of the world combining the distribution of food baskets and ready-to-eat meals with support for displaced families and emergency disaster response. Its interventions in Sudan, Syria a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is intensifying programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing across different segments of society through a series of awareness and special activities taking place throughout October, marking World Mental He»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, through Department of Mosques, is participating in the national campaign to raise families’ awareness of digital technology use. The campaign, spearheaded by the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), is guided by the motto»»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) collaborated with the Police Academy to organise an awareness seminar emphasising adherence to values and commitment to ethical principles. The event was part of joint efforts to foster the partnership between the two sides and instil enduring values and d»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) participated in the 11th Singapore International Cyber Week held from 12 to 15 October 2026. The NCSA delegation was headed by Ahmed Mohammed Al Mutawa Al Hammadi, director-general of the Agency, who took part in a high-level panel»»»

SYLHET, Bangladesh: Bangladesh is battling to contain the world’s worst measles outbreak, a crisis exacerbated by weak data, inadequate outreach and vaccination gaps that experts say offers a warning to other nations about the deadly risk of falling immunization rates. Bangladesh, whose routine vac»»»

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Michigan: For many voters in Michigan, the US Senate race has become about far more than which party controls Washington. In the Detroit suburbs, some Jewish Democrats are confronting deeply personal questions about faith and identity as they weigh whether they can support their pa»»»