Doha: Speaker of the Shura Council, H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met yesterday with President of the National Council of Switzerland, H E Pierre-André Page, who is visiting Qatar, as part of efforts to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two friendly countries. The meeting reviewe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Design Doha announced the four winners of the 2026 Design Doha Prize during an awards ceremony yesterday at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), concluding the three-day opening programme for the second edition of the design biennial. The Prize is chaired by Chairperson of Qatar Museums H »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Kazakhstan are strengthening their strategic partnership by combining investment, digital innovation and technological expertise to unlock new opportunities in AI and the digital economy. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of»»»

Free entry requires online registration, with each visitor needing a QR code to attend Ras Al Khaimah will welcome 2027 with a free New Year's Eve celebration featuring fireworks, drone displays and live entertainment on December 31, with visitors required to register online before attending. Accor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha opened yesterday amid a major shift in global telecommunications priorities, with artificial intelligence (AI), next-generation 6G networks and resilient connectivity emerging as key themes shaping the industry’s future. As intelli»»»

Asian tech stocks fell sharply on Friday, driven by fears of tighter AI regulation following Democrats’ US midterm election victory. US voters widely oppose Data centres, and many winning candidates pledged to curb their development.  Asian tech firms suffered a bloodbath Friday as investors t»»»

A flat was gutted by fire in a four-storey residential building in Budapest’s District III on Sunday, filling the entire building with smoke. Firefighters evacuated 15 residents, including some who had to be brought outside using rescue masks. According to the National Directorate General for Disas»»»

Hungary has expanded its regional energy cooperation with Poland and Czechia, which have joined a broader coalition involving Italy and several Central and Southern European countries. The agreement was signed in Zagreb, where energy ministers also discussed access to Black Sea natural gas, supply »»»

LONDON: Activists replaced a German flag with a Palestinian flag outside parliament in Berlin on Sunday to protest what they described as the government’s support for Israel and silence over war crimes in Gaza. Police arrested three activists at the scene and opened an investigation on suspicion of»»»

DOHA: Qatar is set to host a number of friendly matches on 13 and 17 November 2026, featuring hosts Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic, Australia, South Korea and Uzbekistan. The Local Organising Committee will be hosting the following matches in Doha, Qatar: Friday, 13 November 2026 Saudi Arabia »»»

The new app offers exclusive deals, free shipping and personalised shopping features TikTok has launched a standalone TikTok Shop app in select markets as it steps up its e-commerce push and seeks to compete more directly with established platforms such as Amazon and Temu. The app is available on i»»»

New ratings will classify foods from A to E following laboratory checks of nutrition data Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched a new service that will assess the nutritional value of food products and assign them ratings from A to E, helping shoppers make more informed decisions about what they b»»»

Travellers urged to check permitted and prohibited items before flying from DXB Flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB)? Before packing your bags, it is worth checking what you can bring into the UAE, what you must declare at customs and which items are not allowed in your hand luggage or »»»

Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) E-commerce is expanding in Syria, opening new markets for businesses and reducing costs, but online fraud, weak infrastructure and limited payment options continue to hinder growth, experts say. The rise of online marketplaces and social media-based retail has created opport»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched its National Product Week campaign, “The Story Began on Qatar’s Soil,” running from November 5 to 12, 2026. Under the slogan “From Us, For Us,” the campaign celebrates the quality»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

WASHINGTON: After a months-long naval blockade on Iran, the US military is setting up a task force to bolster Washington’s efforts to restrict Tehran’s movement of advanced weapons systems and other sanctioned material across its land borders and the ⁠Caspian Sea. The announcement ⁠of the task forc»»»

Russia's Defense Ministry said on Saturday that Russian forces had launhed a massive precision strike on military-industrial, energy and transport infrastructure in the Kiev region and beyond. The fact that Russian forces hit a plant in Zhitomir producing the Flamingo cruise missiles means that “Uk»»»

CCTV footage helps police arrest driver accused of fleeing with unpaid cellphone Manila: A 23-year-old online seller died after falling from a moving SUV while trying to stop a suspected buyer from escaping with a cellphone he had not paid for in Metro Manila, Philippine police said. Police arreste»»»

Rho, Italy: Just as with electric cars, Chinese motorcycle brands are roaring into European markets, with high-performance, cut-price models starting to make a name for themselves. At EICMA in Milan, Europe's biggest motorcycle show, visitors were jostling on Friday around the stand of CFMoto, one »»»

The 71-year-old pontiff brings message of hope on demanding three-nation tour Montevideo: Pope Leo XIV arrived in Uruguay, where he will celebrate a Mass on Saturday, as he began a 12-day tour of South America in "fairly good shape." Leo's sixth international tour takes him to the continent that he»»»

Philippine government agencies bring more than 50 services closer to UAE-based Filipinos Dubai: Nearly 20,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been reached through the Philippine government’s service caravans in Dubai, as the fourth leg of the “Bagong Bayani ng Mundo: OFW Serbisyo Caravan” bro»»»

School winter break dates, CBSE 2027 exam updates and new visa options for Pakistanis Dubai: Big changes are coming to UAE roads. New federal traffic rules taking effect on January 1, 2027, will change how long your driving licence lasts, how often you renew your car registration, how many vehicles»»»

Pope Leo touched down in Uruguay on Friday to begin a 12-day tour of South America that will also see him visit Argentina and Peru. The tour is seen as something of a homecoming for the pontiff who lived in Peru for almost two decades and holds joint US and Peruvian citizenship. Pope Leo XIV began »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the draft 2027 state budget on November 6 in the Grand Hall of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia, instead of at the Council of Ministers. The plan targets a cash deficit of 3.5% of GDP, or about €5 bill»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to Donald Trump during his first term, called the US midterm results "the beginning of the end" for Trump's stranglehold on the Republican Party. Democrats regained control of both the House of Representatives and »»»

RIYADH: Diplomats of Mexico, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia celebrated a major milestone as Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Tourism jointly announced that nationals from all four countries are now eligible for instant tourist e-Visas and visas on arri»»»

Run under the slogan “Champion-level cleaning. Black Friday prices.”, the campaign highlights the performance of DREAME’s technologies and the opportunity to purchase them at special prices. Through its ecosystem of smart products, the brand helps automate repetitive tasks and reduce the effort req»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the draft 2027 state budget on November 6 in the Grand Hall of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia, instead of at the Council of Ministers. The plan targets a cash deficit of 3.5% of GDP, or about €5 bill»»»

From choosing your route to collecting your T-shirt, here's what participants need to know Dubai: Ever wanted to run down Sheikh Zayed Road without a car in sight? Dubai residents and visitors will get that rare opportunity later this month as Dubai Run returns, transforming one of the city's busie»»»

Tunis, Nov.6 (TAP) - Several online administrative services will be launched before the end of 2026, Communication Technologies Minister Sofiene Hemissi announced Friday. These include the issuance of a certificate of residence, the renewal of...»»»

Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met yesterday during his visit to the United Kingdom, with Governor of the Bank of England H E Andrew Bailey. During the meeting, they discussed key facets of bilateral cooperation between the two countries with »»»

Doha: Defending champions Argentina, along with title-contenders Spain stormed into the men’s semi-finals with commanding wins on Day 4 of the FIP World Cup in Doha, yesterday. Argentina, chasing a 13th men’s title, secured an easy 3-0 victory over Germany in the quarter-finals at the Khalifa Inter»»»

Doha: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi, yesterday launched the new website for ‘The Legal and Judicial Journal’. The launch took place during a graduation ceremony for participants in the qualifying and mandatory trai»»»

DOHA: Birla Public School (BPS), Doha, has expressed pride in the recognition of Shiju P R, Head of the Malayalam Department, who was felicitated by the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) during its Kerala Piravi celebrations held at Ideal Indian School recently. Shiju P R was among the distinguished Mal»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the first phase of an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging Qatari students to pursue teaching careers, highlighting the profession’s importance, benefits and opportunities for professional growth. The campaign, titled “The Teacher»»»

DOHA: Al Reyada for Girls Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has launched its new electronic magazine, Alam Al Reyada, in a move that reflects the Centre’s commitment to strengthening media outreach, showcasing girls’ achievements and talents, and establishing a media platfor»»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi held a phone call yesterday with Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia H E Arrmanatha Nasir. At the beginning of the call, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affai»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar has taken part in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting aimed at promoting cultural cooperation among the bloc’s member states. Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the 30th meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies GCC Ministers of»»»

DOHA: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah headed Qatar’s delegation participating in the extraordinary joint meeting of ministerial committees tasked with studying the establishment of GCC strategic storage zones for food, medicines and other essential needs. The»»»

DOHA: Qatar participated yesterday in the extraordinary meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Health Ministers Committee, held via video conference. Minister of Public Health, H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud chaired Qatar’s delegation to the meeting. The meeting discussed a study on esta»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the commencement of procedures to transfer food safety mandates, functions and responsibilities to the General Authority for Food Safety, following the issuance of Amiri Decision No. (41) of 2026 establishing the Authority. This step undersco»»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV heads to South America on Friday for an emotionally charged reunion with the continent that helped shape his priesthood, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery. The 71-year-old head of the Catholic Church will in 12 days visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in one »»»

By Staff, Agencies The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has sharply criticized International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, accusing him of acting as an “obedient agent” of Iran’s adversaries by providing them with sensitive information»»»

The Yemeni Military Media released a footage that documents precision strikes targeting military build-ups belonging to the Saudi enemy and the destruction of their vehicles east of Al Jawf Governorate using Shawath EFP loitering drones – 5 November 2026. Yemeni Military Media: This footage documen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is proud to take part in the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW), taking place from 31 October to 7 November 2026. Led by Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the na»»»