Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has introduced a new Alumni Association Board establishing a dedicated leadership body to strengthen alumni ties, foster collaboration, and support the Tartan community. The newly formed board reflects »»»

Doha, Qatar: Mexican chef Elena Reygadas (pictured) will bring her acclaimed Panadería Rosetta to Doha, for an exclusive residency at MIHAD Café, from November 4 until 15, offering audiences an immersive taste of contemporary Mexican food culture alongside the work of ceramic designer Perla Valtier»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US military has quietly begun withdrawing troops from bases across the Middle East, while Washington is ordering diplomatic personnel to leave several missions in the region, NBC News has reported. The moves come as President Donald Trump considers launching a new wave of att»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar International Academy for Security Studies (QIASS) is putting in-depth research into some of the world’s most pressing and rapidly evolving security challenges in the spotlight at Milipol Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center from October 20-22. The Academy is usi»»»

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has visited several specialised language institutions and universities in Saudi Arabia to learn about leading practices in teaching Arabic to no»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Qatar H E Cao Xiaolin at his office yesterday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation between Qatar and China in areas of mutual interest.»»»

Doha, Qatar: With 50 days to go until the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, Doha prepares to host the Final for the second time, welcoming the world’s leading triathletes alongside people from across the community who are gearing up to take part. Taking place from December 10 to 1»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will spotlight the creativity and ambition of Qatar’s filmmaking community through its Made in Qatar Competition, bringing together eight films that explore deeply personal experiences, family bonds, cultural memory and the imaginative possibilities of cin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU), represented by the Department of Human Nutrition at the College of Health Sciences, concluded the Third Paediatric Nutrition Conference, held under the theme ‘Healthy Children for a Sustainable Future.’ The conference was organised in collaboration with the Unive»»»

Doha, Qatar: Automall, part of Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, successfully organised two impactful employee wellness initiatives, bringing together breast cancer awareness and comprehensive health screening activities as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthier, safer and more informed»»»

The Russian armed forces struck Ukrainian defense industry complex enterprises and transport infrastructure facilities in Kiev, as well as port infrastructure in the Odessa region overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "Last night, the Russian armed forces launched a massive strike with high»»»

Representatives of Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission (CEC) will demonstrate machine voting for the upcoming presidential elections at Sofia's National Palace of Culture (NDK) metro station at 11 a.m., the Commission said on Facebook. The demonstration will also provide voters with useful infor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) took part in the 9th edition of the One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds (OPSWF) CEO Summit, with Secretary-General of the Council and President of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, H E Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hungary has expressed its readiness to deepen strategic cooperation with Qatar across trade, investment, education, research and food security, while commending Doha’s role in resolving regional and international conflicts, as the two countries mark more than three decades of diplomati»»»

Tokyo: Artificial intelligence has found critical security flaws in a major programming language called PHP, with many websites taken offline Thursday as organisations worldwide scramble to fend off would-be hackers. As AI's fast-advancing capabilities fuel concern over the increased risk of cybera»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening international police partnerships and sharing its expertise in major-event security to help law enforcement agencies tackle criminal networks that operate across borders, with trust, timely intelligence-sharing and technology central to effective cooperation, Dir»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), H E Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki, met yesterday with Senior Adviser to the Prime Minister of Canada, H E Scott Gilmour; Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, National Security and Intelligence of Canada, Dominic Rochon;»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has underscored the importance of international cooperation and strategic alliances in strengthening cybersecurity, protecting critical infrastructure and safeguarding national sovereignty amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Director-General of the National Cyber Secur»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education is working to strengthen educational guidance, enhance professional support for teachers and improve student learning outcomes, with a focus on developing supervisory skills, promoting innovative teaching practices and expanding targeted s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Qatar, screened the documentary “Ho Chi Minh’s Diplomacy” at its Drama Theatre yesterday, offering audiences insights into Vietnam’s diplomatic history and the principles that continue to»»»

DUBAI: Israel’s election next week may change its leader, but not its strategy: Iran will remain its chief adversary, military force will continue to be its preferred tool and Palestinian statehood a distant prospect, regional policymakers and analysts say. That is because the strategic assumptions»»»

The Dubai girl, 25, shared the runway with Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid and Adriana Lima Dubai: What do supermodels Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Adriana Lima and a former Dubai school girl have in common? They all walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway in Los Angeles this week. And here's the Duba»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, to discuss the latest developments in the country. Ayatollah Khamenei and Qalibaf discussed the latest developments in the military»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has discussed ways to strengthen human rights protections in counter-terrorism policies and law enforcement with a senior official from the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). NHRC Chairperson H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al At»»»

- An integrated city in Lahore spanning 15 million square metres, featuring a 3-kilometre boulevard and a 600,000-square-metre shopping mall - Approximately 30% of construction and infrastructure works completed, with Phase One sales and the opening of the project’s headquarters and sales centre pl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the fifth cultural season of its intellectual initiative, ‘Ummah Forum’, emphasising the integration of science and faith as a foundation for building civilisation, advancing knowledge and guiding human development. Held at Imam Mu»»»

Washington cites growing security threats after strikes on airports and oil facilities The United States has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthi»»»

Accountability proceedings have been launched in Hungary over assets allegedly misused unlawfully by the previous government, but the process must proceed in line with the rule of law, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in an interview with the American news agency AP, published on Wednesday. “The Hu»»»

The Central Investigation Chief Prosecutor's Office (KNYF) has issued international arrest warrants in the MNB case against Ádám Matolcsy, the son of the former central bank governor, and businessman György Stofa. In addition to György Matolcsy, the former central bank governor, a lawyer and one fu»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held yesterday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Belgium’s Minister of Security and Home Affairs H E Bernard Quintin, has praised Qatar’s role in international mediation and dialogue, calling for stronger cooperation to tackle transnational crime, cyber threats and risks to critical infrastructure. Speaking at the Global Security For»»»

The authorities have moved to have György Matolcsy remanded in custody, Telex reported on Wednesday afternoon. The former central bank governor was questioned at the Central Investigation Prosecutor's Office on suspicion of the criminal offence of economic fraud and the misdemeanour of using a forg»»»

ABUJA: Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active. It has spread farther across Africa than any previous Ebola outbreak, reaching three regions. Nigeria on Tuesday became the latest country affected by the outbreak, w»»»

DUBAI: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said on Thursday that four vessels involved in illegal ‌oil transfers ‌in the ‌northern Arabian Gulf were simultaneously hit and caught fire after being tracked by its forces on ‌Wednesday. The ‌IRGC added ‌that three ‌more vessels collided with »»»

Interactive calculator launched to estimate Golden Visa costs accurately UAE visa services provider FamilyVisa.ae marked three years since its founding with the launch of a dedicated Golden Visa portal on 22 September, the company's anniversary date. The portal brings current Golden Visa informatio»»»

Vargem Grande, Brazil: The first time he ate his fill, Walter dos Santos was 25 years old and had long since watched siblings die of hunger in northeastern Brazil, where they grew up without electricity, education, or prospects. He learned to read and write and finished high school at 32. Today, hi»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an official dinner banquet in honour of President of France Emmanuel Macron and his accompanying delegation at Lusail Palace on Tuesday. During the banquet, HH the Amir welcomed the French president and emphasised the depth of the partner»»»

The memorandum of understandingwas named ‘Badr’, referring to the full moon, to signify how the four nations complement one another through this agreement, given its immense importance in terms of both defence and the economy. The MoU holds significant economic importance for the signatory countrie»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha Qatar can play a crucial role in preventing further escalation in the Middle East and promoting a diplomatic resolution to the region’s ongoing crisis drawing on its experience and track record in mediation, Dr Mohamed Ali Chihi, executive director of the Global Institute for »»»

QNA Doha Four committees of the Shura Council on Wednesday held their first meetings for the second ordinary session of the council’s second legislative term, corresponding to its 55th annual session, and elected their deputy chairs by acclamation in accordance with Article 30 of the council’s inte»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar recorded an average response time of six minutes and 45 seconds for fire and rescue incidents in 2025, as the General Directorate of Civil Defence continues to expand its network of centres, strengthen operational capabilities and introduce advanced technologies to improve emerge»»»

Trump administration challenges offshore wind projects, citing adverse impacts WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm, making it the fourth project the Republican leadership has targeted»»»

Sharjah court orders seller to refund Dh63.8m plus interest in gas supply dispute The Sharjah Court has ordered a company to refund Dh63.8 million after finding that it breached a contract to supply 41,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), failing to deliver the shipment within the ag»»»

Agreements cover investment, export financing, maritime security, space and education Dubai: Oman and the United Kingdom have signed agreements covering a major artificial intelligence data centre in Salalah, sovereign investment and strategic cooperation, as Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's state visit »»»

Two women freed on bail as investigation continues into videos filmed in Egyptian streets Dubai: Two Brazilian women detained in Egypt over social media videos allegedly showing inappropriate behaviour in public have been released on bail of 110,000 Egyptian pounds ($2,300), according to Brazilian »»»

Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight, wounding six people and forcing residents into shelters, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday, hours after Moscow signalled readiness to resume US-mediated peace talks. President Donald Trump said negotiations were closer than ever to ending the war, though th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University has announced plans to host an international conference on an Islamic charter for family mediation on November 23, aimed at developing a global framework to protect rights, preserve family ties and promote social stability. The conference is being organized by Qatar Un»»»

UAE firms can turn time saved into broader support for small businesses AI is changing how legal work is done in the UAE’s fast-growing legal services market. It can free about 30% of a lawyer’s time on routine tasks such as document review and first-pass drafting, but the bigger prize is what that»»»

Avishka Kaumadi's cat went missing on October 11, and was found 10 days later "You want to see?" A delighted Avishka Kaumadi turns the video on for us, showing us the fluffy Ginger cat sitting on her lap, in the car as they head for a vet check-up. After ten days of anxiety and sleepless nights, Ka»»»

Kerala expats stranded as Houthi strikes halt Saudi air travel Dubai: Repeated flight cancellations and temporary service suspensions to Saudi Arabia have disrupted travel plans for Kerala expatriates, leaving passengers uncertain about departures, return journeys, and alternative bookings amid esc»»»