UFC’s Dana White says he will meet with Trump Monday over offer to be White House press secretary
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White, an announcement unconventional even for the norm-busting president. White said Saturday that he plans to meet with Trump on Monday at the »»»
Messi wins second MLS Golden Boot as Nashville sets points record
Miami: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday after the defending champions took second place in the Eastern Conference with a wasteful 3-3 draw against Charlotte on the final day of the regular season. The Argentine superstar did not score but set u»»»
Katara European Jazz Festival concludes with spectacular Maltese, Spanish performances
Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) brought the curtain down on the 10th edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival yesterday, with captivating performances from Malta and Spain providing a fitting finale to four days of musical celebrations. Held at the Katara Corniche near Gat»»»
Awqaf promotes sustainability awareness through Friday sermons
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has promoted sustainability awareness and responsible resource consumption through Friday sermons, highlighting Islamic values of preserving blessings, avoiding waste and ensuring lasting benefits for society. The ministry’s participation in Qa»»»
Rawabi Hypermarket launches ‘National Product Week’
Doha, Qatar: Rawabi Hypermarket, one of Qatar’s leading retail chains, has announced the launch of ‘Rawabi National Product Week’, an initiative organised in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), reaffirming its commitment to promoting locally manufactured products and stre»»»
Visit Qatar concludes Hans Zimmer concert, attracting thousands
Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar hosted a concert by world-renowned composer Hans Zimmer, winner of multiple Oscar and Grammy awards, at the 974 Stadium Precinct. The concert drew more than 10,000 attendees, 35 percent international and 65 percent local, who enjoyed an exceptional live performance spanning»»»
Dubai opens new tunnel to ease Deira traffic jams
1.65km Al Khaleej Street Tunnel offers smoother journeys Dubai: Motorists travelling between Infinity Bridge, Deira and Al Mamzar can now enjoy smoother, uninterrupted journeys following the opening of the new 1,650-metre Al Khaleej Street Tunnel on Sunday, November 8. Dubai’s Roads and Transport A»»»
UAE report: Emirati women make up 71.6 per cent of skilled UAE nationals in private sector
The report showed that the UAE’s workforce grew by 12.4% in 2025 and by 2.3% in Q3 of 2026 Emirati women account for 71.6 per cent of all skilled Emirati nationals employed in the private sector, while they represent 57 per cent of Emiratis working in information technology (IT) occupations, highli»»»
Celebrating Diwali in Dubai? Where to go and what's banned
Dubai lights up for Diwali with drone shows, music, and traditional activities Dubai is celebrating Diwali with a packed programme of cultural events, live performances, Indian food and family entertainment. From a spectacular 700-drone show at Global Village to music and traditional festivities at»»»
Jordan foils infiltration attempt by four people along Northern border
Amman: Jordan's Northern Military Region foiled Sunday an attempt by four people to illegally infiltrate across the country's northern border, with border guards arresting them before they could cross into Jordanian territory. In a statement, the Jordan Armed Forces said Border Guard forces detecte»»»
Media City Qatar hosts first CNN Academy Doha
Doha, Qatar: CNN has wrapped up the first CNN Academy Doha, delivered through its partnership with Media City Qatar. The two-week immersive programme brought together 30+ students from three Qatar-based universities for hands-on training in journalism and storytelling, connecting local talent with »»»
CompanyExit: Turning Informal Business Sales Into an Organized Marketplace Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt’s exit market is gradually moving beyond venture-backed startups and major acquisitions to include the thousands of small businesses and digital products that rarely make it into formal deal channels. While the country has recorded notable startup exits in recent years, owners o»»»
EEP's IPO: Egypt's Education Sector Eyes the EGX Arab Finance For Information Technology
Education is increasingly drawing investor attention as it combines recurring demand with long-term demographic growth. Education is one of the few sectors that can maintain pricing power against inflation. Unlike discretionary consumer categories, demand for schooling is relatively resilient even »»»
Why a set of 33 prayer beads fetched Dh235,000 at Dubai exhibition
Rare Faturan beads over 120 years old and German amber from 1880 attract collectors Dubai: A set of antique German prayer beads has sold for Dh235,000 at the Dubai Rosary Exhibition 2026, the highest sale reported at the event so far. The prayer beads, weighing approximately 100 grams, comprise 33 »»»
Assets Group reveals over QR250 million investment in 18 luxury yachts for Maldives hospitality portfolio
The acquisition highlights the Group's investment in marine assets supporting two luxury resorts, extending destination development beyond traditional hospitality infrastructure. Doha, Qatar: Assets Group, a subsidiary of Power International Holding, has disclosed that its acquisition of 18 luxury »»»
Assets Group reveals over QR250 million investment in 18 luxury yachts for Maldives hospitality portfolio
DOHA Assets Group, a subsidiary of Power International Holding, has disclosed that its acquisition of 18 luxury yachts from Italian manufacturer Azimut Yachts represents an investment exceeding QR250 million, marking a significant commitment to the marine infrastructure supporting its hospitality p»»»
UAE set to become world's No. 1 in solar electricity generation per person by 2031.
Oman and Qatar also rank among world's top 10 solar producers per capita Dubai: The UAE is expected to become the world's largest producer of solar electricity per capita by 2031, with renewable energy capacity across the Middle East forecast to expand significantly over the next six years, accordi»»»
Finland clinch skeet mixed team world title in Lusail
Lusail: Finland’s Marjut Heinonen and Eetu Kallioinen claimed the Skeet Mixed Team world title at the ISSF World Championship in Lusail yesterday, holding off a determined challenge from Peru’s Daniella Borda Olaechea and Nicolas Pacheco Espinosa. China 1 completed the podium with bronze at the Lus»»»
Al Duhail fight back to beat Al Gharafa as Al Sadd face Al Rayyan
Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail staged an impressive comeback to defeat Al Gharafa 2-1 in the Qatar Stars League at Thani bin Jassim Stadium yesterday. The victory lifted The Red Knights temporarily to the top of the standings with 21 points, while Al Gharafa remained on nine points. The Cheetahs made a pro»»»
Arab Championships: El Hali takes early lead at Doha Golf Club
Doha, Qatar: Morocco’s Reda El Hali surged to the top of the men’s individual leaderboard yesterday with a five-under-par round as Qatar made its hosting debut at the 45th Arab Men’s and 17th Arab Women’s Golf Championships in Doha. The tournament, running through Tuesday at Doha Golf Club, feature»»»
Cherif wins Diamond Tour as Hathab fifth leg concludes
Doha, Qatar: Cyrine Cherif won the 150cm Diamond Tour on the final day of the fifth leg of the 10th Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena yesterday. Cherif topped the event in 32.67 seconds aboard Triple T Calamando. Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Eid finished»»»
Argentina FA to appeal World Cup final sanctions to CAS
Buenos Aires: Argentina’s football association (AFA) announced yesterday it had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the sanctions FIFA imposed on it over World Cup final incidents. Midfielder Leandro Paredes was the hardest hit with a 10-game ban and $90,000 fine for his ro»»»
LuLu Hypermarket partners with MoCI to champion Qatari products
Doha, Qatar: LuLu Hypermarket Qatar, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), has launched National Product Week 2026 under the slogan “From Us, For Us – The Story Begins in Qatar.” The campaign aims to encourage consumers to choose locally made products, strengthen the p»»»
Awqaf supports expansion of ‘Wa Alhiqni Bis-Saliheen’ competition to all schools
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is supporting the expansion of the “Wa Alhiqni Bis-Saliheen” competition to include private schools alongside government schools, with the next edition expected to attract around 400 schools. Supported b»»»
Ezpeleta praises Qatar’s preparations, hails LIC as top facility on MotoGP calendar
Doha, Qatar: MotoGP Deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta has praised Qatar’s preparations for the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar, describing Lusail International Circuit as probably the best facility on the championship calendar and saying this year’s event matches the high standards of previous ed»»»
Judges Fail to Elect New Supreme Judicial Council Members, Run-off Vote on Sunday
No candidates were elected to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the judges' quota in the November 7 vote, and a run-off will be held, said Biser Troyanov, a Supreme Court of Cassation judge and chair of the Election Commission of the General Assembly of Judges. Of the 2,275 judges eligible to»»»
Did you see Burj Khalifa’s Diwali message in Hindi and English?
Burj Khalifa lit up with a Diwali message wishing viewers brightness, joy and prosperity Dubai: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lit up the city skyline with a special Diwali display on Saturday night, greeting residents in both English and Hindi. The 828-metre landmark flashed a message wishing viewers bright»»»
AlRayan Investment appoints Bryan Crawford as Chief Executive Officer
Doha, Qatar: Al Rayan Investment (ARI), the wholly owned investment subsidiary of AlRayan Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Crawford as Chief Executive Officer. Bryan brings more than 30 years of international experience across investment management, wealth management and invest»»»
QFC welcomes Shorooq as it establishes Qatar presence to advance regional growth investment
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has welcomed Shorooq Doha Advisory Services, a UAE-based investment firm, following its receipt of initial authorisation from the QFC Regulatory Authority. The firm’s establishment in Qatar adds further »»»
Culture Minister honours two Qatari figures for outstanding cultural contributions
Manama: Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani has honoured two Qatari cultural figures in recognition of their contributions to enriching the country’s cultural landscape. His Excellency honoured Saleh Al Obaidli and Ali Al Jaber on the sidelines of the 30th meeting of GCC M»»»
Marc Marquez wins sprint to move within reach of world title in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Marc Marquez moved closer to his eighth MotoGP world title after winning a dramatic sprint at Lusail International Circuit yesterday, surviving a collision with pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi to take victory. The race was red-flagged on the second lap after a heavy crash involving Marquez»»»
Damascus festival brings 50 Syrian companies closer to consumers
Damascus, Nov. 08 (SANA) The “Made in Syria” festival at Barzeh Complex in Damascus is bringing together local companies to promote Syrian products and offer families a range of goods at reduced prices, with participants highlighting the role of marketing exhibitions in supporting national industry»»»
TSFE appoints Kassem Hassan Kassem as CEO of industry, infrastructure sub-funds Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The Sovereign Fund of Egypt's (TSFE) board of directors has appointed Kassem Hassan Kassem as CEO of its Industry Sub-Fund and Infrastructure & Utilities Sub-Fund. Kassem brings more than 25 years of executive management and leadership experience, having held various positions at mult»»»
Qatar retail sector eyes stronger Q4 growth
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s retail sector is anticipating a stronger final quarter of 2026, with cooler weather, increased tourism and a busy calendar of events expected to support consumer spending and drive footfall across the country’s shopping destinations. Despite a challenging year characterised by »»»
ISEA2026: Burj Khalifa lights up for Dubai's international electronic art symposium
Dubai hosts ISEA2026, blending art, science, and technology in a grand spectacle Dubai's Burj Khalifa lit up with a spectacular projection show to mark the opening of the 31st International Symposium on Electronic/Emerging Art (ISEA2026 Dubai). The Dubai Media Office shared a video of the illuminat»»»
Qatar’s ambition and knowledge ecosystem give WISH distinctive global platform, says CEO
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s ambition to think beyond its size, combined with an ecosystem that brings science, education, research and innovation together, provides a distinctive platform for addressing global health challenges, says World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) CEO Dr. Slim Slama. “Qatar is »»»
El-Sisi directs study of strategic reserve for essential supplies to address potential emergencies Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi directed the Head of the National Authority for Crisis and Emergency Management, Mohamed Abdel Rahman Rabie, to study establishing a strategic national reserve of essential supplies to address potential emergencies. El-Sisi also instructed all state inst»»»
Saudi defenses intercept Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh, southern regions
RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed cruise and ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and the southern regions, the coalition said on Sunday. Two cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed in the Riyadh and southern regions, while t»»»
Construction sector set for 2.4% growth in 2027: Report
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s construction sector is forecast to grow by 2.4 percent in 2027, with improving sentiment in the real estate market offering support to the industry’s outlook, according to the latest report by Fitch Solutions. The data highlighted a notable shift in market sentiment in recent m»»»
Design Doha Biennial hosts 20 exhibitions, runs until Jan 31
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has inaugurated the second edition of Design Doha Biennial 2026, bringing together leading designers, artisans and creative practitioners from across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) to celebrate the region’s rich design heritage and contemporary inno»»»
Saudi defenses intercept two Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh, the coalition said on Sunday. Earlier, the Saudi air defenses also intercepted a missile targeting the Eastern Province. Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Tur»»»
Saudi Arabia arrests citizen for transporting 8 border violators
The ministry urged the public to report residency, labour and border security violations Saudi security forces have arrested a citizen for transporting eight border security violators in a vehicle in Al Dair Governorate, Jazan Region, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Security Regiments patrol»»»
Electric auto rickshaws reshape India's roads
Hyderabad, India: Every 90 seconds, an electric three-wheeler rolls off the production line at an Indian factory, underscoring a transformation that has made the country the largest market for battery-powered auto rickshaws. At a bustling plant run by Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, workers and robots»»»
Midterm meltdown, horror in Ukraine, peace on the cards? RT stories that shaped the week
The midterm wipeout READ MORE: The midterm blue wave just made 2028 a lot more interesting American voters delivered a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump in Tuesday’s midterm elections, handing Democrats a ten-seat lead advantage in the Senate and their largest House majority since the Clint»»»
Departing UN chief calls this ‘a moment of truth’ in fight to curb global warming
UNITED NATIONS: As United Nations climate talks kick off in Turkiye on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres has an urgent message for world leaders: “This is a moment of truth.” He’s delivered variations of this ominous warning about climate change, caused by the burning of fossil fuels like »»»
Middle East conflict: 10 key updates for UAE residents (November 8, 2026)
Key updates on Middle East tensions impacting UAE residents and regional safety Regional tensions remain high, with fresh reports of explosions in Iran, missile interceptions in Saudi Arabia and maritime incidents around the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic efforts to ease the eight-month conflict are »»»
Every Fifth Prisoner Dies in Ukraine’s Secret Torture Dungeons
The high death rate is linked both to the torture itself, and to the prisoners’ health and other circumstances, a member of the pro-Russian underground movement in Odessa told Sputnik. “Roughly every fifth person is physically eliminated. That’s not counting ordered cases. … Out of every 700 people»»»
CENTCOM Disables Cargo Vessel for Breaching Iran Blockade
US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces have disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach the ongoing naval blockade against Iran. According to a CENTCOM statement, the vessel, which flies the flag of St. Kitts, was targeted after it repeatedly ignored warnings fr»»»
Kushner Views Russia-NATO Council as Model for European Security Negotiations - Reports
US presidential envoy Jared Kushner considers the Russia-NATO Council a model for negotiations on European security, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius reported citing sources. Following consultations in Brussels on Friday, Kushner said that the United States intended to involve Russia in dis»»»
Trump offers UFC chief Dana White White House press secretary job
Dana White offered press secretary job as Trump adopts combative stance US President Donald Trump has offered his friend and UFC chief Dana White the White House press secretary job and ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democrats, striking a combative tone after his party's defeat in th»»»