TAAMEER Group expands its investments in Qetaifan Island North with new projects worth over QAR 1.4 billion
A new acquisition agreement with Qetaifan Projects strengthens the strategic partnership between the two parties, alongside ongoing development and preparations to launch new projects ahead of Cityscape Qatar 2026 TAAMEER Group has announced the signing of a new acquisition agreement with Qetaifan »»»
Saudi defense minister leads delegation attending Makkah pact countries meeting with Iran
RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is leading a delegation to Tehran for talks between countries party to the Makkah Agreement and Iran, as part of efforts to ease regional tensions, a Saudi Foreign Ministry official told Al Arabiya.»»»
Dubai gold steady after weekly slide: buy now or wait?
Gold prices soften giving shoppers a chance to get more grammage for each dirham Dubai: Gold held steady after its sharpest weekly decline since June, as traders weighed persistently high energy prices ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting. The metal hovered near $4,000 an ounce, havin»»»
US-Israel-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today (Oct. 26, 2026)
Oil prices dip as Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point in the crisis As Day 240 of US-Israel war with Iran came on Monday (Oct. 26), tensions across the Middle East stayed. US President Donald Trump renewed warnings that a nuclear-armed Iran would bring “death problems,” while leaving room for a »»»
Qatar Museums opens ‘Beyti Beytak’ exhibition
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) yesterday opened ‘Beyti Beytak - My Home is Your Home’, an exhibition exploring ideas of home, hospitality and belonging through architecture, art and design. Organised by the future Art Mill Museum and on view until May 29, 2027, the exhibition is presented at the h»»»
Qatar participates in ICAO aviation environmental protection meeting
Montreal: Qatar participated in the second meeting of the Steering Group for the 14th cycle of the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP/14), operating under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), held in Montreal, Canada. Qatar was represented at the meeting by a dele»»»
Libya summons American Chargé d'Affaires after offensive remarks from Trump
The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned its American chargé d'affaires yesterday, Sunday, in protest against "offensive" remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally on Saturday, in which he stated that the country is "infested with terrorism." Here are the key detail»»»
Qatar highlights investment, economic priorities
Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar Chief Executive Officer H E Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani delivered a keynote address at the panel ‘Global Investment Promotion Conference: From Climate Priorities to Investment: Accelerating the Energy Transition Project Pipeline,’ held yesterday at the UNCTAD World In»»»
Qatar Sustainability Week begins on Oct 31, to feature hundreds of activities
Doha, Qatar: The 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week will begin on October 31, bringing together government, private and civil society institutions for a week of activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices, with organisers targeting more than 700 activities»»»
After 95.29% of Tally Sheets Processed: 2.6% Gap Between First Two Tickets in Bulgaria's Presidential Elections
Presidential and vice-presidential candidates Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, and Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev, will face each other in a runoff next Sunday, November 1. The Iotova-Valchev ticket has secured 34.6% of the vote, while Gyurov-Kandev has received 32%, with 95.29% of tally sheets pro»»»
Qatar prioritises tourism resilience, job protection: Al Kharji
Doha: Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji has underscored the importance of protecting jobs, supporting private-sector businesses and restoring visitor confidence as Qatar works to strengthen its tourism industry’s resilience amid »»»
Americas...:Lula Secures Fourth Presidential Term in Brazil ...
By Staff, Agencies Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth nonconsecutive presidential term after defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday’s runoff election, according to the Superior Electoral Court [TSE]. With nearly all ballots counted, Lula received 51.76% of the vali»»»
Iran:FM Spox: Iran Remains Prepared for All Scenarios While ...
By Staff, Agencies Iran remains prepared to confront any potential scenario while keeping diplomatic channels open, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said, accusing Washington of undermining negotiations through unilateral demands and continued acts of aggression against the co»»»
US touts role in Gulf oil exports as CENTCOM chief flies over Hormuz Strait
LONDON: The chief of US Central Command, Brad Cooper, flew over the Strait of Hormuz in an army helicopter on Sunday as CENTCOM said American forces had helped Gulf partners export more than 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil since the summer. More than 3,000 commercial vessels have passed through th»»»
95% of Votes Counted: Yotova Leads Gyurov by 2.56 Points in Bulgaria’s Presidential Vote
Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission (CEC) said that presidential candidates Iliana Yotova and Andrey Gyurov are heading to a runoff on November 1 after 95.29% of polling station protocols had been processed, with Yotova holding a lead of 2.56 percentage points. Interim results published on the C»»»
Gyurov Challenges Yotova to Debate as Both Candidates Seek Runoff Backing
Andrey Gyurov called for an open debate with presidential runoff opponent Iliana Yotova and ruled out seeking endorsements from political parties, while candidates and party leaders began outlining their positions ahead of Bulgaria’s November 1 runoff. Speaking shortly after polls closed, Gyurov th»»»
Global leaders gather in Doha for World Investment Forum
Doha, Qatar: The 9th World Investment Forum 2026 opened in Doha yesterday with participation of global leaders, senior government officials, policymakers, business executives and investors from around the world to explore investment opportunities and promote international economic cooperation. The »»»
THIS WEEK: the EU’s new Canada offer, cash for farmers and Russia’s Lavrov returns to G20?
An EU-Canada summit in Montréal will be the main event this week with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council counterpart António Costa represent the bloc at a two-day summit starting on Wednesday (29 October), hosted by Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. Carney, w»»»
Brazil's Lula clinches poll victory, Bolsonaro seeks to annul election
Brasília: Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday as he clinched a re-election victory, but his rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to annul the vote. With Lula's victory, Brazil staved off a conservative wav»»»
Remit now: Expats dirham buys more, or less, back home?
Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 26- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Expats in the UAE are still getting a boost from weak Asian currencies, as each dirham converts into more when sent home. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are sitting close to their weakest l»»»
Cool, misty, and a little moody: what next week’s weather holds
Slightly cooler than average, predominantly sunny weather with cumulus clouds is expected next week. Winds will pick up at the start of the week, occasionally strengthening. Peak temperatures at the beginning of the week will be around 15 degrees Celsius, after which daytime warming will decrease s»»»
Fidesz’s EU allies demand Brussels act over ‘authoritarian’ crackdown
The Patriots for Europe group is standing up for the protection of democratic rights in Hungary, in opposition to the "authoritarian measures of the Tisza government," through the joint action of national delegations — according to a press release issued on Saturday by the European Parliament group»»»
AZF and QCS raise community awareness with Pink Walk event
Tribune News Network Doha Aspire Zone Foundation, in collaboration with Qatar Cancer Society, organised the Pink Walk on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at Aspire Park coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event began at 4:00 PM and attracted approximately 1,000 participants. The walk covere»»»
WCM-Q’s webinar series tackles nutrition, dementia related topics
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the healthcare sector, is marking Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week from October 18 to 23 under the theme “Generations of Infection Prevention. Past. Present. Protected.” The initiative supports the mini»»»
MoPH marks Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the healthcare sector, is marking Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week from October 18 to 23 under the theme “Generations of Infection Prevention. Past. Present. Protected.” The initiative supports the mini»»»
EU seeks to build stronger partnership with Qatar in security, trade and regional peace
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The European Union is seeking to strengthen partnership with Qatar across security and defence, trade, energy and people-to-people exchanges, while enhancing cooperation to promote peace and stability in the Middle East and the Gulf. European Union Ambassador to Qatar HE Antoni»»»
MoT’s workshop discusses progress of new ITS Strategy & Action Plan 2027–2037
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has concluded a workshop on the Qatar Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy & Action Plan 2027–2037, in attendance of numerous representatives from relevant entities and key stakeholders. The Qatar Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy & A»»»
Doha Design District presents ‘Designed to Last’, a landmark exhibition by Moroccan designer Artsi Ifrah
Doha Design District, powered by Msheireb Properties, will present Designed to Last, an exhibition exploring longevity in fashionshaped not only by how a piece is made, but by the meaning it carries. The exhibition opens to the public on 28 October in the Doha Design District’s main atrium at Mshei»»»
Lula Wins Historic Fourth Term in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection, securing a historic fourth term after a dramatic comeback in the runoff. With more than 99% of votes counted, Lula won 51.75%, while right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro received 48.25%.The Workers’ Party leader had finished second »»»
Vucic Warns New Serbian Government Will Impose Sanctions on Russia by Spring
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic warned that the parliamentary bloc that won a majority in today’s snap election would impose sanctions on Russia as early as March or April. He also accused the US “deep state” and forces from several EU countries of helping engineer the defeat of his Unite»»»
Jordan arrests 3 over church attack: state TV
Amman: Jordanian security forces arrested three people over the unprecedented attack on a Greek Orthodox church that killed nine people and wounded 25 others, state TV reported on Monday. “Following a joint security operation, specialized investigation and raid teams apprehended the three terrorist»»»
AMUAAQ celebrates Sir Syed Day, honours Khan Sir and achievers
Tribune News Network Doha The Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) celebrated Sir Syed Day 2026 at City Centre Rotana, Doha, marking the 209th birth anniversary of Aligarh Muslim University founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan under the theme “The Power of Education: Empowering the Ne»»»
GCC chief hails Qatar’s success in turning ambitious visions into global achievements
QNA DOHA Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi affirmed that the State of Qatar provided an inspiring model for transforming ambitious visions into global achievements. Through its pioneering development experience, Qatar has demonstrated that when ambition»»»
‘International agreements strengthen quality of government work and Qatar’s global standing’
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice affirmed that the enactment of Law No. 17 of 2026 on international treaties and agreements, together with the issuance of Amiri Decision No. 39 of 2026 regulating their conclusion, establishes an integrated framework for managing this vital area. The framework promo»»»
‘Amiri decision to regulate legislation is a qualitative leap’
Its implementation shall be further supported by a “manual for legislative drafting procedures, to be issued by the Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, following approval by the Council of Ministers, which will detail the methodologies, guidelines, and templates necessary for executing these pro»»»
Military, civilian entities take part in exercises
QNA Doha The tabletop exercises for the sixth edition of Watan 2026 exercise commenced on Sunday, with the participation of all military and civilian entities in the country, aimed at bolstering national readiness, ensuring the integration of roles and responsibilities, and enhancing the efficiency»»»
QSCCB raises visual impairment awareness
QNA Doha Qatar Social and Cultural Center for the Blind (QSCCB), operating under the Ministry of Culture, concluded an awareness campaign titled ‘Different Perspectives Enrich Us, Awareness Brings Us Together.’ Organised to mark World Sight Day and White Cane Safety Day, the campaign aimed to raise»»»
Spotlight - Lula's Legacy, Flavio's Future?
A coin-flip election in Brazil, with little separating the country's left-wing President, Lula, and his right-wing rival, Flávio Bolsonaro. The results of the run-off vote will become clear in a few hours. The contenders have traded insults as they cast their votes, with President Lula describing t»»»
Brazil's Lula beats odds and seals re-election, rival Bolsonaro demands annulment
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, nearly 81 years old, clinched a fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday. The leftist leader won 51.7% of the vote, compared to 48.2% for the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, official results showed. Bolsonaro has re»»»
Houthis claim new strikes on Saudi airports and oil facilities
Yemen’s Houthis have struck several targets in Saudi Arabia, including two international airports and energy infrastructure facilities operated by the oil giant Saudi Aramco, the group’s military spokesman said on Saturday.The conflict between Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis»»»
Crude oil's weird Monday: Brent, WTI slip as attacks rattle markets, Murban jumps 3% to $118
Hormuz-bypass Murban hits $118, outpacing Brent and WTI declines Global oil benchmarks retreated from their highest levels in nearly six months in early Asian trade on Monday (Oct. 26, 2026). UAE’s Murban crude, however, bucked the trend and climbed above $118 a barrel. Below are the numbers (as of»»»
Saudi Arabia to raise electricity, water and sewage tariffs from January 2027
King Salman orders financial support measures, including SR500 monthly allowance increase Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced increases in electricity, water and sewage tariffs from January 1, 2027, alongside royal directives introducing financial support measures to ease the impact on citizens. The »»»
Coalition destroys Houthi missile launchers in Sanaa after foiled attack on Riyadh
RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Monday it had destroyed two ballistic missile launchers in the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa, including one used to fire a missile toward Riyadh that Saudi air defenses intercepted. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Resto»»»
Sharjah introduces three new bus routes linking key areas to Al Dhaid Etihad Rail Station
New routes link Al Madam, Al Sajaa and Sharjah to Al Dhaid Etihad Rail Station Dubai: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced the launch of three new public bus routes connecting several areas of the emirate to Al Dhaid Etihad Rail Station, as part of efforts to strengthen in»»»
UAE rain forecast: Where showers and 50km/h winds are expected this week
Rain is possible across parts of the UAE this week, while strong winds could stir up dust Dubai: Rain is expected across parts of the UAE from Monday until Friday, with winds reaching speeds of up to 50km/h and blowing dust at times, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its lat»»»
Malta Fish Farming targets 1,000 tonne bluefin tuna exports to China
Valletta: Malta Fish Farming (MFF) expects to export up to 1,000 tonnes of bluefin tuna to the Chinese market this year, chairman Salvu Ellul stated, nearly 30 years after his first trip to China. "Opportunity with China will be much stronger for us," Ellul said in a recent interview with Xinhua. M»»»
Saudi Arabia warns of flash floods as thunderstorms sweep across regions until Friday
Civil Defence issues safety warning as heavy rain, hail, strong winds threaten Kingdom Dubai: Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defence has urged residents to exercise caution as thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and possible flash floods are forecast across most parts of the Kingdom until Fr»»»
371 detained, 110 of them teens: Italy locks down its cities as cost-of-living rage spills into the streets
Violent demonstrations in Italy prompt arrests and tougher anti-riot measures Italian police said they carried out nine arrests and briefly detained 371 people during protests in eight cities on Saturday. Of those taken to police stations, 110 were minors, according to Euronews. Milan, where the go»»»
371 detained, 110 of them teens: Italy locks down its cities as cost-of-living rage spills into the streets
Violent demonstrations in Italy prompt arrests and tougher anti-riot measures Italian police said they carried out nine arrests and briefly detained 371 people during protests in eight cities on Saturday. Of those taken to police stations, 110 were minors, according to Euronews. Milan, where the go»»»
China’s Communist Party elite gather for governance talks
BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping and other top leaders meet in Beijing on Monday at a key gathering watched closely for clues as to the country’s direction and future leadership. Roughly 300 members of the ruling Communist Party’s Central Committee in attendance at the meeting, called the fift»»»