Statements by Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad Al-Kaabi became a focal point at the Doha Forum 2025, opened by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani under the theme “Anchoring Justice: From Promises to Tangible Reality.” Al-Kaabi delivered an upbeat assessment of the gas sector’s fu»»»

Saudi Arabia’s listed real estate sector recorded an exceptional and unprecedented transformation in the third quarter of 2025, with profits surging more than sixfold. Total earnings jumped 633.6 percent to $496 million (SAR 1.86 billion), compared with $67.5 million a year earlier, an indication t»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has reiterated his stance regarding the Constitutional Court appeal he filed over the suspension of Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku. Speaking at the opening of episode nine of his podcast “Flasim”, Rama insisted that the appeal is not a political confrontation nor an»»»

Democratic Party (PD) member, Ervin Salianji, has openly expressed dissatisfaction with the leadership of Sali Berisha, arguing that the party is failing to listen to its membership and is not responding to the country’s need for political change. Salianji’s comments come as he begins a series of l»»»

Tunis, Dec. 7 (TAP)- The weather on Sunday is cloudy in northern coasts with scattered showers, temporarily cloudy elsewhere, the National Institute of Meteorology said.Highs are expected to hover around 14°C in western heights, while ranging...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, was awarded the Nobel Sustainability Trust Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability, in recognition of Qatar’s global leadership in advancing sustainable development initiatives, promoting smart econom»»»

Sharjah: Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, honoured 680 young winners of the fifth edition of the Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth. The ceremony took place on Sunday evening at Al Badi’ Palace, bringing together »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Tsentr battlegroup has taken control of the settlement of Rovnoye, is eliminating Ukrainian troops in Dmitrov and are clearing Grishino in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Units of the Tsentr battlegroup have completed the libe»»»

Dubai Police have played a pivotal role in taking down one of Europe’s most dangerous transnational criminal networks, following the arrest of the gang’s leader in the emirate as part of the international operation “Haris.” The operation, conducted in coordination with Europol, Serbia’s Ministry of»»»

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa warned on Saturday that Israel’s effort to establish a demilitarized buffer zone in southern Syria risks pushing the country into a “dangerous place.” Speaking on the sidelines of the Doha Forum, al-Sharaa said US-mediated negotiations with Israel remain underway to»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- KUNA Development Center on Sunday launched its training program titled "Art of Reels Production," with participants from various government sectors, including Qatar News Agency.The program, delivered by Abdullah Al-Mushawah and running until 11 December, provides progressive»»»

The Defence Ministry and the Transport Ministry are coordinating efforts to support the crew of the tanker Kairos off the coast of Ahtopol, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday. During a conversation on Sunday between representatives of the Executive Agency Maritime Administration and the crew, it w»»»

Troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri in Benin have announced that President Patrice Talon has been removed from power. Tigri Pascal will be leading a military transition council - the Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR) - the soldiers announced in a statement. Key EventsTroops seized»»»

Dubai: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has hired newly licensed civil engineer Dave Rusty Recososa, the son of a Davao City jeepney driver who went viral for offering free rides to celebrate his son's success, as part of the agency’s ongoing drive to recruit young talent and rebu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dadu, Qatar's Children's Museum has announced a diverse lineup of interactive programs and activities as part of its new season, featuing engaging experiences, hands-on workshops, and fresh activities designed to inspire learning, creativity, and play for children and families. Located»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Bridge Summit 2025 will launch tomorrow, Monday, December 8, in the UAE capital, featuring seven main tracks covering digital content, artificial intelligence, humanitarian media, film production, the creative economy, the future of journalism, and the influence industry. The summit »»»

Supervisory boards of the National Health Insurance Fund and the National Social Security Institute are expected to discuss the draft budgets of the Fund and State Social Security for next year, the Finance Ministry said. The move follows a meeting at the Ministry on December 5, where the trade uni»»»

Abu Dhabi: President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador today inaugurated his country’s embassy in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remo»»»

US President Donald Trump's outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the Ukraine war was "really close" and now depended on resolving two main outstanding issues: the future of Ukraine's Donbas region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 after eight yea»»»

Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohamed Alyammahi welcomed the UN General Assembly’s decision to renew the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for another three years, saying the vote reflects broad international support for Palestini»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Crisis and Support Centre at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Philippe Lalliot praised Qatar’s growing global leadership in humanitarian action and mediation, calling its role “distinctive, influential, and irrepressible” during an interview with The »»»

Dubai: It began like any other party night in Goa. Around 1 am on Sunday, nearly a hundred tourists were packed into Birch By Romeo Lane, a flashy island-style nightclub tucked near the backwaters of Arpora. The venue was hosting a much-promoted “Bollywood Banger Night.” A belly dancer swayed to th»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of the prominent Islamic author, speaker and businessman Tareq Al-Suwaidan, according to an official decree published in the Kuwait Al Youm gazette. Gulf News reviewed the decree, which was issued from Seif Palace and signed by the Emir, Sheikh Mishal Al Ah»»»

Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted President Patrice Talon and seized power. A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president. The soldiers also announced a suspension of the c»»»

Mounting protests across frontline villages in south Lebanon are exposing deep frustration over stalled reconstruction efforts and long-delayed compensation for war damage, delays that have pushed many families to abandon their homes and rebuild their lives elsewhere. In Taybeh, a resident recently»»»

Christmas cheer returned to the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ on Saturday as Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank lit up a tree for the first time since the war in Gaza began over two years ago. Covered in red and gold baubles, the Christmas tree standing meters away from the Church of the »»»

A powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck in a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday. There was no tsunami warning, and officials said there were no immediate reports of damage or injury. The US Geological Survey said it struck about 230 miles »»»

Dubai: In February 2017, a shocking crime rocked the Malayalam film industry. A prominent actress was returning from a film shoot in Thrissur, Kerala, when she was abducted and sexually assaulted, with videos of the attack recorded by the perpetrators. What followed was a nearly nine-year legal bat»»»

BEIJING, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The Chinese military on Sunday condemned Japanese aircraft for flying near routine naval and air drills conducted by the Liaoning aircraft carrier group east of the Miyako Strait, saying the move severely endangered flight safety.Xinhua News Agency quoted Chinese Navy spoke»»»

The latest preliminary figures from the National Statistical Institute show that Bulgaria’s gross domestic product per employee rose in real terms by 0.7 percent in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier. The number of people employed in the economy remains slightly »»»

Bulgaria continues to report one of the lowest unemployment levels in the European Union, maintaining a stable labor market despite broader economic pressures and the nearing adoption of the euro. Seasonally adjusted data for October 2025 show that unemployment in the country stood at 3.6 percent. »»»

Abu Dhabi: A man has been ordered to repay Dh6,300 and fined an additional Dh3,000 after breaking a car window and stealing cash, according to a ruling by the Al Dhafra Primary Court. The case began when the vehicle owner filed a civil suit seeking compensation for the stolen amount as well as Dh5,»»»

The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) has released a sectoral review of Bulgaria’s food market, concluding that the supply chain shows significant structural problems, most notably in milk and dairy production. The study covers every stage from farms to retail shelves and is intended t»»»

It was a moment of both recognition and resonance when Spanish poet Miriam Reyes found out recently that she had been awarded the 2025 National Poetry Prize for her latest collection, Con. The work of Reyes has always pulsed with urgency and precision, her poetry dwelling in tensions, such as betwe»»»

It was during US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East in May that he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, after being urged to by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. It was a bold move. But bolder still was Trump’s later invitation for al»»»

Japan and Australia urged calm on Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar on Japanese fighter jets, a month after the Japanese leader’s recent remarks on Taiwan that stirred tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Japan formally protested the incident,»»»

Doha, Qatar: A high-level ministerial panel at the Doha Forum convened under the theme “The Gaza Reckoning: Reassessing Global Responsibilities and Pathways to Peace”, brought together foreign ministers and senior officials from Spain, Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The session, moderated by CEO »»»

Doha, Qatar: A session themed ‘Upholding International Justice and the of Rule Law’ as part of Doha Forum 2025 on December 6 discussed intensifying global rivalries and conflicts, and international justice systems coming under growing pressure. The session organised in partnership with French Insti»»»

Doha, Qatar: A high-level panel at the Doha Forum explored how shifting global alliances between BRICS and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are reshaping the geopolitical and economic landscape, signaling what several speakers described as a transition toward a more multipolar world order. The se»»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrated Qatar National Day with a vibrant on-campus event that brought together students, faculty members and staff to honour the Nation’s rich heritage and values. Held as part of the official Qatar National Day celebrations at t»»»

From 8 to 10 December 2025, Abu Dhabi will transform into a global destination and hub for decision-makers, entrepreneurs, leading influencers, and key players in the global content economy, as Bridge 2025—the world’s largest media, content, and entertainment event—kicks off. The summit is set to w»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, chaired a meeting of the Dubai Properties Board, where he reviewed the 2025 achievements of the Wasl Asset Management Group, one of the emirate’s largest real estat»»»

Singer-songwriter Katy Perry has all but confirmed her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sharing a series of warm, personal moments from their holiday in Japan. The singer posted a collection of photos and videos from her trip on Instagram — and one picture in particu»»»

Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone, as the death toll rose to 618. More than two million people -- nearly 10 percent of the population -- have been affected by last week's floods and landslides triggered»»»

Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon expressed their dismay in the leaked videos of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his late media advisor Luna al-Shibl in which they mock supporters of the regime, including the Iran-backed party, during the 14-year Syrian civil war. Al Arabiya released the »»»

On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, killing 2,403 people and catapulting the United States into World War II. 1 of 3 | Sailors stand amid wrecked planes at the Ford Island seaplane base, watching as USS Shaw explodes in the center background December 7 1941. US»»»

Dubai: A man who discovered that a credit card had been fraudulently issued in his name, and that he allegedly owed more than Dh200,000 on it, has won a court ruling clearing him of all liability after judges found the bank had failed to verify his identity and signature. According to Emarat Al You»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Forum convened a high-level session titled “How Shifts in Global Aid Are Reshaping Fragile States,” bringing together leading figures from humanitarian organizations, international agencies, and policy think tanks. The panel examined the mounting challenges facing fragile stat»»»

Dubai: The Community Development Authority (CDA) has taken centre stage at this year’s #HattaWinter with the launch of ‘Hatta Unites Us’, a festival dedicated to home-grown businesses and the cultural story of the region. The event opened today at Al Wadi Park, adding a strong community element to »»»

The humble pocket calculator may not be able to keep up with the mathematical capabilities of new technology, but it will never hallucinate. The device's enduring reliability equates to millions of sales each year for Japan's Casio, which is even eyeing expansion in certain regions. Despite lightni»»»