A new 4-building scheme will add offices, hotels and homes to DIFC, home to 10,018 firms Dubai: Construction for Water Gardens, a $1.4 billion or Dh5.14 billion mixed-use destination at the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has begun. The project which will house four buildin»»»

Modern and contemporary art takes center stage in Abu Dhabi’s cultural calendar Abu Dhabi: Christie’s will hold its first fine art auction in the UAE capital on 1 November, 20 years after its debut sale in Dubai, and is bringing a Kandinsky estimated at up to USD$80 million to mark the occasion. Th»»»

Hungary is set for a sharp drop in temperatures as an unusually early breakdown of the polar vortex is expected to bring colder air from the north. Daytime temperatures could fall below 10°C in many areas from early next week, while the highest parts of the Northern Hungarian Mountains could see th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Industrial Security has urged visitors to land and sea areas, as well as camp owners, to maintain the required safety distances from oil and gas facilities and their transmission and distribution pipelines. In a social media advisory, the Directorate, under t»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump said early Wednesday that he would approve Senator Flavio Bolsonaro coming to the United States following his defeat in Brazil’s presidential election, while continuing to question the conduct of the vote. Speaking to reporters after returning from campa»»»

By Staff, Agencies The “Israeli” Occupation Forces [IOF] continued its military incursion into Al-Khalil [“Hebron”], in the southern occupied West Bank, for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, escalating raids on Palestinian neighborhoods, tightening restrictions on movement and deepening the h»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has cleared the way for citizens as young as 15 to do business under a sweeping new commercial transactions law, a move aimed at bringing more young entrepreneurs into the economy while strengthening the Kingdom's business regulations. The Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and P»»»

JERUSALEM: The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival’s opposition bloc but still short of a majority, with 60 percent of votes counted in Israel’s pivotal general election. Anxious Israelis watched on Wednesday as election results took shape, showing a rebuke to Netanyahu»»»

By Staff, Agencies Two British members of Parliament and a Scottish lawmaker said “Israeli” authorities held them for eight hours after they tried to enter the West Bank. Scottish National Party MP Lara Bird, Labour MP Clive Lewis, and Scottish Greens member of the Scottish Parliament Kate Nevens s»»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that the EU is burying its own economy by rejecting Russian energy supplies. European nations have faced soaring energy costs since imposing sweeping sanctions on Russia and its hydrocarbon exports following the escalation of the Ukraine»»»

Iran is considering a new draft deal presented by Qatari mediators to end the US-Israeli war and is expected to respond by the end of the week, an official briefed on the negotiations said on Wednesday. The proposal was presented to Tehran on Sunday, amid concerns that Israeli Prime Minister Benjam»»»

Tunis, Oct. 28 (TAP)- The weather on Wednesday is temporarily cloudy across the country, the National Institute of Meteorlogy said, with a dense cover in the far northwest alongside scattered showers.The wind is blowing north, light to moderate. The...»»»

A coordination mechanism between Bulgaria, Romania and Turkiye will be proposed to speed up responses to developments affecting Black Sea security, Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov said on Wednesday. He spoke to reporters before trilateral talks on security and defence in the Black Sea region. »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Wednesday that the authorities could not have disclosed information about the arson attack on Starlink satellite communications antennas earlier. He was speaking to journalists in Parliament after an extraordinary sitting, which was to include hearings of Radev an»»»

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Israel faces political deadlock as Netanyahu and Eisenkot vow to form government The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival's opposition bloc but still short of a majority on Wednesday after 50 percent of votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election. Voters turn»»»

James Brooks brings extensive international experience managing ultra-luxury projects Dubai-based client-side project management consultancy LXA has announced the appointment of James Brooks as its new Projects Director. James’s portfolio includes high-end and super-prime residential developments a»»»

Grammy-winning Kings of Leon replace Zara Larsson at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Rock heavyweights Kings of Leon are heading to Abu Dhabi this December, replacing Swedish pop star Zara Larsson at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 After-Race Concerts. The multi-Grammy-winning American »»»

The residential property market in Romania is characterised by a high degree of stability and a strong attachment to home ownership. 77% of Romanians own the home in which they live, one of the highest percentages in Europe. Of these, 68% view their current home as a ‘permanent home’ – that is, a p»»»

Riyad, Oct. 28 (SANA) The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, approved on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding between Syria’s Ministry of Local Administration and Environment and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to strengthen cooperation in municipal a»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Foreign Ministry urged Qatar to adhere to the requirements of mediation and demonstrate goodwill in its regional policies, warning against allowing aggressors to use its territory and facilities for military attacks against Iran. Mahmoud Maleki, head of the Public Relation»»»

CAIRO: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Wednesday that he held discussions on the phone recently with his Saudi Arabia counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan on developments in the region and efforts to deescalate tensions. On his X account, he said they spoke about “efforts to contain»»»

Passengers urged to verify flight status amid UAE airport capacity increase Dubai: Flight disruptions continue across the UAE, with cancellations affecting services to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, India and other international destinations, while several Abu Dhabi arrivals are delayed. Passengers are bein»»»

Bulgaria's Parliament will not hold an extraordinary sitting on Wednesday due to a lack of quorum. A total of 112 MPs registered at both attempts to open the sitting, held 15 minutes apart. "There is no quorum, so the sitting cannot take place," National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova announced. At»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Czech Republic HE Petr Pavel, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani highlighted his meeting with President of the Russian Federation HE Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit in Moscow, where they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and friendship between the t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 4th Qatar Supply Chain Management Conference (SCMC) has called for stronger, more resilient and diversified supply networks to withstand global crises and ensure the uninterrupted flow of goods and services amid growing geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The conference, organ»»»

On World Stroke Day, advances in rehabilitation offer hope for restoring movement For most of us, picking up a cup of coffee is unremarkable. The hand opens, the fingers settle around the cup, the wrist adjusts, and the arm lifts. The whole sequence takes moments. But when a stroke or some other su»»»

Any attempt to exclude Russia from the global gas market will have serious consequences, Vladimir Putin said at Tuesday’s summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Moscow. Putin recalled the proverb that whoever digs a pit for someone else may fall into it themselves. “In my view, this »»»

Symbolic date chosen to honour Sheikh Zayed and the UAE's founding principles Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s new national occasion honouring the Founding Father will fall on January 7, a date chosen for its symbolism. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the establishme»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced yesterday that it will soon launch the AI-powered real estate valuation programme “TATHMEEN”, developed in partnership with Google, ahead of its official rollout in the coming period. The announcement was made during the ministry’s participation »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has opened three exhibitions at M7, Qatar’s epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurship in fashion and design: ‘Around the World in Jewellery’; ‘ERDEM: About Time, About Her’; and ‘Expanded Tradition. Contemporary Craft Practices in Mexico’. Spanning jewellery, fas»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There have been no incidents of any violation of the silence regime in Alyoshki for 30 hours, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said on Wednesday. "No incidents have been recorded in Alyoshki during the 30 hours of the silence regime," Lantratova said on MAX.Russi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thirty-two second-year medical students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) completed biomedical summer research projects at elite international institutions in Qatar, the US and the UK. The projects are part of the college’s Advanced Biomedical Sciences Research (ABSR) elective »»»

Cairo: Qatar has participated in an Arab League meeting in Cairo to review a proposed convention on the status of refugees in Arab countries. The 13th meeting of a joint committee of experts and representatives from justice and interior ministries and other relevant authorities began yesterday at t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has concluded an intensive Quran revision programme for 47 Qatari students, combining memorisation practice with religious guidance, character development and cultural and sports activities. Organised by the Al Noor Quranic Educational Centre u»»»

The Ljubljana International Film Festival has refused to screen “Golden Ratio ’42 – Children of Kozara”, a film about Ustasha crimes against Serbs, Jews and Roma in the Jasenovac camp, and after this decision it will never again be brave, objective and free, director Lordan Zafranović has said. Zaf»»»

JERUSALEM: The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival's opposition bloc but still short of a majority on Wednesday after 50 percent of votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election. Voters turned out in the highest numbers in decades to give their verdict on Neta»»»

The Friedrich Ebert Foundation Romania and Syndex Romania have updated the value of the minimum consumption basket for a decent living for 2026, based on data provided by the National Institute of Statistics. The monthly value of the minimum ...»»»

Romania's economy has grown faster than its infrastructure over the past 20 years, and this gap now needs to be closed precisely in order to keep pace with the market's development, General Manager of the German-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania) Sebastian Metz said in his open»»»

Romanian entrepreneurs do not lack initiative or courage; however, they need stability, predictability, access to financing, and institutions that act as genuine partners, asserts Andreea Negru, President of the European Association of Businesswomen ...»»»

The Bucharest Stock Exchange stock closed Tuesday's trading session mixed on total trades of RON 67.62 million (EUR 12.64 million).The most traded stocks were Romgaz, with RON 8.78 million in trades, followed by Banca Transilvania, which generated trades worth RON 7.4 million, ...»»»

The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has proposed launching a national project for adopting the euro, bringing together the Government, the National Bank of Romania and other key stakeholders to draw up, within 12 months, a roadmap with annual targets for fiscal consolidation, reducing inflation and»»»

The state must bring its own spending under control, reduce waste and create room for investments that generate added value and jobs, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said.On Monday, he attended a meeting with representatives of the business community at the Victoria Governmental Palace, alongside»»»

The Ministry of National Defence announced that on Tuesday, through the General Directorate for Armaments, it signed the contract for the acquisition of four mobile radar systems for approach control and landing ...»»»

The press release sent by SRI about the act of sabotage coordinated by Russia that led to burning a weapons factory in Brasov county is a premiere, said political analyst Remus Stefureac on Tuesday. He pointed to the fact that state institutions unanimously said that Moscow was officially carrying »»»

Romanian authorities immediately reinforced security at strategic facilities and industrial platforms following a sabotage operation involving the Russian Federation that targeted a defense industry unit in Romania, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said.Asked what measures had been taken after the ser»»»

On Tuesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dan Neculaescu summoned the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Bucharest, Vladimir Lipaev, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, in connection with an act of sabotage ...»»»

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bucharest rejected on Tuesday the Romanian authorities' accusations regarding Russia's involvement in an act of sabotage that caused a fire on September 14 at the Carfil industrial site in Brasov, asserting that no evidence has been presented to support such»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu condemned on Tuesday the act of sabotage targeting a defence industry facility with the involvement of the Russian Federation, underscoring that Romania is acting with "utmost firmness" to dismantle acts of sabotage against national ...»»»