Passengers on the cancelled SQ494 and SQ495 services are eligible for full refunds Dubai: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has cancelled its flights between Singapore and Dubai until February 28, 2027, citing the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. In an advisory issued on Friday, the airline said t»»»

Play tells of Gaza suffering, blending Palestinian narratives with South African artistry Theatre has a unique power to make us see the world differently. It takes stories we might otherwise read in a headline and gives us time to sit with them, to feel their impact and consider the lives behind th»»»

The prize will help her daughter return to education after years of cancer treatment Dubai: A mother’s wish to give her daughter a fresh start has received a boost after she won Dh100,000 in Big Ticket’s “Dear Big Ticket” campaign. Ferial Gharghani, a 54-year-old Iranian homemaker who has been livi»»»

Translated by Al-Ahed News The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that they had carried out six military operations targeting Saudi oil facilities, airports and military positions, in response to the Saudi aggression against Yemen and recent massacres that claimed dozens of lives, mostly women and child»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hebron Under Siege: 537 Families Displaced as Israeli Operation Enters Eighth Day, Economic Losses Mount 30-10-2026 11:20 AM Israeli occupa»»»

Businesses will earn points on cross-border payments that can be redeemed across platforms Dubai: Companies that pay overseas suppliers will now be able to earn rewards on those transfers, under a new product from spend management platform Qashio. The firm, headquartered in both Dublin and Dubai, l»»»

Russia and Egypt are discussing the construction of a seed-processing plant to supply Egyptian farmers and potentially other African markets, with a Russian agricultural company ready to invest in the project, Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut announced. The facility would process locally gro»»»

BANGKOK: A Thai court sentenced a leader of 2020 protests to an additional two years in jail on Friday, a rights group said, bringing his total term to more than 34 years. Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was convicted on a fresh count of lese majeste, the strict law that shields the Thai royal fami»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaBinance crypto exchange suspends trades over North Korea-linked hackAlex Berry with AFP, APCrypto platform Binance has suspended trading following a suspected hack now linked to North Korea. The disruption has left users unable to trade on the cryptocurrency platform»»»

COMMENTShifting focus from AI models to meaningful outcomes for society and business Dubai: Every major technological shift creates a temptation to focus on the technology itself. With artificial intelligence (or Super Intelligence as President Trump says), we talk about the size of our models, the»»»

Government points to human error, but railway unions blame deeper problems A malfunctioning railway safety system, a controversial decision by a traffic controller and mounting pressure on Spain's high-speed rail network have emerged as key factors under scrutiny after a devastating train collision»»»

Monarch embraces Bahamian tradition, dancing in vibrant Junkanoo street celebrations King Charles III showed off his dance moves as he joined a colourful traditional Junkanoo street parade during his visit to the Bahamas, bringing a lively moment to his first Caribbean tour as monarch. The 77-year-»»»

COTABATO: A former Muslim rebel leader who fought Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos’s father as a teenager was elected on Friday chief minister of a southern self-ruled region formed after decades of armed conflict. Abdulraof Macacua, 69, was elected by the 80-seat Bangsamoro Autonomous Region »»»

Seed centre supports UAE's biodiversity goals and sustainable development vision Abu Dhabi: Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi (EAD) has opened a Seed Preservation Centre in Al Dhafra Region with four cold storage rooms that can hold more than eight tonnes of seed for up to 10 years, and laboratories fi»»»

Conservative US influencers James O’Keefe and Cam Higby are facing felony charges over a video on Minnesota voting practices that allow one to “vouch” for eight others from the same precinct, while not having to show any ID. Titled ‘I Wore Burqa To EXPOSE Election FRAUD In Minneapolis’, the stunt w»»»

Editor-in-Chief on Sheikh Mohammed's new book, and what this country has taught him I'll admit to having a shelf at home full of leadership books I've never finished. A chapter or two, a few underlined lines, the odd corner of a page folded over… and then life gets in the way. So I wasn't expecting»»»

She began the process of bringing her daughter from Nigeria to UAE after five years apart Dubai: A Big Ticket win has brought a Sharjah-based Nigerian mother a step closer to fulfilling her biggest wish, reuniting with her daughter after five years of living apart. Margaret Jemituwi, a 34-year-old »»»

PoliticsTurkey65 years on, many Turkish 'guest workers' in Germany face povertyOliver PieperOn October 30, 1961, West Germany and Turkey signed an agreement allowing the temporary recruitment of workers. Sixty-five years on, many so-called 'guest workers' cannot live from their pensions. https://p.»»»

Austria’s Constitutional Court has overturned a local regulation that effectively closed a border crossing between Hungary and Austria to vehicle traffic, ruling that the decision to create a pedestrian zone was unlawful. The border crossing was closed in 2023 The crossing connects Ágfalva in Hunga»»»

A place where heritage meets conservation, and discovery meets responsibility in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: On Sir Bani Yas Island, along its western coastline, the view shifts to long-horned Arabian oryx, mangroves and the waters of the Arabian Gulf. Wildlife conservation and archaeological sites offer »»»

Tunis, Oct. 30 (TAP)- The weather on Friday is partly cloudy to cloudy in the north and in some regions in the south, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.Scatteres showers are expected with sometimes heavy rain in the far north with...»»»

Sukoon achieves 45% profit surge in Q3, driven by strong underwriting and investments Dubai: Sukoon Insurance has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reporting another period of strong performance underpinned by revenue growth, disciplined underwriting, effective claims m»»»

Hundreds of preserved creatures on display, alongside artfully arranged piles of bones Amsterdam: Look up as you enter Amsterdam’s new Art Zoo museum, and a 12-foot crocodile stares down at you, mouth open, ready to chomp. The taxidermic reptile is one of hundreds of preserved creatures on display,»»»

The Dh100,000 prize will help her daughter provide a brighter future for her children Dubai: A 73-year-old grandmother from Mumbai has won Dh100,000 through Dear Big Ticket Season 4, with plans to use the money to support her grandchildren’s education. For Jaya Bhatia, the win has come at an import»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces raid Kfar Malik near West Bank’s Ramallah, declare it closed military zone as Zionist settlers attack olive picke»»»

New York, Oct. 30 (SANA) Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has confirmed a major cyberattack, saying it has frozen nearly $3 billion in affected assets as the incident’s estimated financial impact reached $6.3 billion. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume said it had temporar»»»

DOHA: Gulf International Services (GIS), yesterday reported a net profit of QR145m for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026, with an earnings per share of QR0.078. The Drilling segment’s performance had normalized by early 3Q-2026, with all previously temporarily suspended offshore rigs re»»»

DOHA: NeXTfairs announces the successful conclusion of the seventh edition of Build Your House Exhibition (BYH), organised under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. On the first day, the event was inaugurated by t»»»

As part of its efforts to deepen international engagement and strengthen ties with African countries, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, Chairman of Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) welcomed H E Samuel Matekane, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and National Security of the Kingdom of »»»

Doha: CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) Mohammed Saif Al Sowaidi affirmed that QIA was established with the objective of preserving and growing the nation’s wealth for future generations, enabling it to operate with a long-term vision, insulated from short-term fluctuations and considerat»»»

DOHA: Realty investors in Qatar are increasingly focusing on portfolio diversification, income performance and changing tenant preferences, with commercial offices, hospitality and mixed-use developments emerging as important considerations alongside traditional residential assets. Industry executi»»»

DOHA: Dumonet made his mark in Qatar with a first local victory, landing the 1600m Thoroughbred feature to claim the QA Gr3 Barzan Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday and take his career tally to five wins. The sixth meeting of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s domestic calendar featured nin»»»

DOHA: Cyrine Cherif and Maryam Abdulkarim Abd won the Silver Tour and Amateur Class respectively as the fourth leg of the 10th edition of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour got underway yesterday at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena. Khalid Sanad Al-Nuaimi, a member of the tourn»»»

Doha: The second edition of the Gulf Cup for Veteran Football Players kicks off today, with eight national teams competing in Qatar until November 5. Organised by the Gulf Football Federation in collaboration with Qatar’s Local Organising Committee, the tournament will bring together former stars i»»»

Washington signals a diplomatic opening as Gulf shipping, aviation stay under pressure A mix of diplomatic movement and continued regional risk has emerged on Friday as US Vice President JD Vance has reportedly offered to meet Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei to disc»»»

The Government Information Service will remove Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s October 26 remarks from the Council of Ministers’ website and social media accounts, despite the Central Election Commission (CEC) finding no administrative violation of the Electoral Code, according to a statement issued o»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has issued additional instructions to municipalities and district election commissions ahead of the runoff to prevent disruptions during machine voting, CEC spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said on BNT. The new guidelines follow problems during the first round, whe»»»

The Saudi-led coalition said on Friday it intercepted and destroyed a drone fired by Yemen's Houthis in the Mecca region, with the group later denying it targeted Islam's holiest city. "A drone launched by the terrorist Houthi militia has been intercepted and destroyed in the Mecca region," coaliti»»»

Elite Group leverages AI and automation to enhance automotive services Dubai: Elite Group Holding, the UAE automotive group and exclusive distributor of JETOUR in the UAE, is advancing its digital transformation through its collaboration with Salesforce. The initiative is laying the foundation for »»»

French investigators on Thursday questioned former prime minister Édouard Philippe, a candidate in next year's presidential election, in a case of alleged embezzlement of public funds. His lawyer welcomed the move, noting that magistrates had chosen not to place the ex-PM under formal investigation»»»

DOHA: Francisco Barreto, Konrad Dąbrowski and Abdulaziz Al-Ahli topped the times in their respective car, motorcycle and quad categories on the 11.12km Prologue that officially got the competitive action underway at the Qatar International Baja yesterday afternoon. Thirty-seven cars, 45 motorcycles»»»

DOHA: FIBA Hall of Fame member Hidayet Turkoglu is scheduled to visit Qatar as the country marks 300 days to go to the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The Turkish Basketball Federation President will visit at the invitation of the tournament’s Local Organizing Committee, with a program expect»»»

DOHA: Buoyed by their historic victory over Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal, Al Shamal will look to carry their continental momentum into the Qatar Stars League when they take on defending champions Al Sadd in the most intriguing of today’s three matches in Week 8. Al Shamal produced a memorable perf»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama is continuing his efforts to open dialogue with protesters following days of violent demonstrations in the country. A stone table was once again placed outside the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday, symbolizing Rama’s willingness to sit down for talks with young protesters a»»»

ATHENS: ‌Greece has arrested two Greek men and an Albanian national suspected of stealing copper gas pipes from a building, causing a leak that led to a deadly explosion in central ‌Athens last month, ‌authorities said. Six ‌people were killed during the September 25 blast in the tourist district o»»»

By Staff, Agencies The leader of the Yemeni Ansarullah revolutionary leader Sayyed Abdul Malik Badr Al-Din Al-Houthi accused the United States, “Israel”, and Britain of overseeing the aggression against Yemen. Sayyed Al-Houthi further stressed that Sanaa remains committed to its position on the cau»»»

A Hungary Airlines cargo aircraft bound for China was forced to return to Budapest Airport on Wednesday evening after its systems detected a possible engine vibration issue while the plane was flying over Romania. Aircraft had to return due to mechanical issues The Airbus A330-200F, registered as H»»»

Israel's final election results confirmed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc lost its majority of parliamentary seats and that weeks of difficult negotiations among very different parties, from ultra-Orthodox Jewish to secular to Arab-led, lie ahead. The results released early Friday showed N»»»

Zijad Šarić, a representative of the Logistika Consortium, said today that carriers are asking the joint institutions to urgently launch procedures for bilateral visa issuance for drivers with certain EU countries, in the same way as was done with Croatia. “These are Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Ita»»»

Doha: A symposium organised by the Qatar Committee for the Alliance of Civilizations, in cooperation with the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the role of Islamic centres in Qatar and Uzbekistan in promoting Islamic civilization. The event formed part of cultural»»»