As life in Abu Dhabi returns to normal after a day of quick, harsh showers, Abu Dhabi Mobility, the emirates integrated transport centre) announced on X that the upcoming days would see a key road temporarily closed. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Street in Abu Dhabi will remain closed from today, Dec»»»

The South African government has dismissed accusations by the US that it harassed and intimidated American officials during a raid on a centre processing applications by white South Africans for refugee status in the US. Tuesday's raid saw seven Kenyans expelled from South Africa for working in the»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticized the EU’s decision to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion interest-free loan, warning that the move brings the bloc “closer to war.” He argued, however, that an alternative plan to seize Russian frozen assets would have been even worse. Speaking ea»»»

In a market where deals close fast but investor protection often lags behind, Resura Real Estate has launched a comprehensive advisory-led investment model that fundamentally reimagines how international buyers navigate Dubai's booming property sector. The boutique firm's new framework addresses wh»»»

Raluca Tintoiu, Head of Wholesale Banking and a member of the Executive Committee at ING Bank Romania, talked to Business Review about the bank’s ambition to steer its clients and partners to more sustainable business practices and the way it manages to maintain focus on such goals amid market unce»»»

BELGRADE - Air Serbia exceeded on Friday last year's result of 4.4 mln passengers carried, almost two weeks earlier than last year, "directly reflecting growing passenger demand, efficient fleet management, expansion of the destination network and the stability and strength of the company’s brand,"»»»

PROTESTS AND POLITICS The news media cover the latest wave of protests when thousands gathered in Sofia and other major Bulgarian cities on Thursday. The demonstrations were peaceful and demanded amendments to the Election Code and judicial reform. The rallies were triggered by the ruling coalition»»»

(Report) KUWAIT, Dec 19 (KUNA) -- Kuwait celebrates tomorrow, Saturday, the 2nd anniversary of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabahآ’s assumption of office, as the Gulf nation witnesses multi-faceted development elevating its status regionally and internationally.His Highn»»»

Sharjah: Residents across several neighbourhoods in the UAE’s Eastern Region are stepping up efforts to protect their homes from flooding, installing sandbags and aluminium or concrete barriers to prevent rainwater from seeping indoors amid increasingly volatile weather. According to Emarat Al Youm»»»

The paradox of 2025: between volatility and balance In 2025, IRCC recorded its steepest increase in recent years, surpassing 2024 and 2023 levels and reaching an all-time high of 6.06% in October. Unlike previous years, this evolution occurred in a context where income growth no longer offset highe»»»

President Rumen Radev concluded the government-forming consultations with representatives of the Velichie parliamentary group here on Friday, which is the final day of talks with all political formations in the 51st National Assembly. Radev said he will be handing over the exploratory mandate to fo»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his wife Tamara hosted a dinner on Thursday evening for Georgian President Mikheil Kavalashvili, who is on an official visit to Serbia. Vucic noted that he believed in even better relations and stronger cooperation between Serbia and Georgia in the »»»

Dubai: After two days of postponement due to heavy rains, the traditional Simbang Gabi masses have resumed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oud Metha and St. Francis of Assisi Church in Jebel Ali. An official announcement from St Francis Assisi of Jebel Ali confirmed that the prayers, a nine-day pr»»»

“This National Assembly has been absolutely illegitimate from the start. We are in a mafia dictatorship that cannot survive under a market economy,” said Ivelin Mihaylov, leader of the Velichie party, on the last day of consultations with President Rumen Radev before the head of State starts the pr»»»

In a declaration read out in Parliament on Friday, Vazrazhdane said the Bulgarian State will give Ukraine between BGN 1 billion and BGN 2 billion as an interest-free loan, which will be repaid under two conditions – when Russia pays reparations to Ukraine, or, if that does not happen, when the EU c»»»

Moon Geun-sik, a special professor at Hanyang University’s Graduate School of Public Policy, appears on Ato TV’s live program “Koo Pil-hyun’s Military” on Nov. 12. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 18 (Asia Today) -- Nuclear-powered submarines should be viewed as an industrial, technology and energy strateg»»»

President Rumen Radev has concluded consultations with all political parties represented in the National Assembly and emphasized the need for urgent measures to restore trust in the electoral process. He announced that he will hand over the first exploratory mandate to form a new government after t»»»

Washington: Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) announced that Qatar Investment Authority has increased its stake in the company. MSE is a leading firms that integrate sports, media, and entertainment. The Authority first invested in MSE in 2023, as part of its focus on long-term, high-value in»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of “sanctioned oil tankers” into and out of Venezuela, US forces seized an oil tanker off the country's coast and the military attacked three more alleged drug-smuggling boats in the region — all in the course of a week. Also Read: 8 killed as 3»»»

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young speaks during a briefing to President Lee Jae Myung on the ministry's 2026 policy plan on Friday. The ministry called for a "year of peaceful coexistence" with North Korea. Photo by Yonhap Dec. 19 (UPI) -- South Korea's Unification Ministry on Friday said it ai»»»

DOHA: Qatar's retail sector in the country remained stable during the third quarter of 2025, underpinned by resilient consumer spending and continued growth in tourism, according to market insights from Cushman & Wakefield. While overall activity was steady, performance varied notably across retail»»»

US President Donald Trump and former US President Bill Clinton are among several high profile figures who are known to have associated with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump and Clinton were each photographed with Epstein several times over the 1990s and early 2000s and occasionally»»»

Doha: In the end, the final step was one too far. CR Flamengo though came as close as they possibly could, pushing the might of Paris Saint-Germain all the way to penalties in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. At the end of a remarkable fortnight where the club claimed four major trophies, the g»»»

DOHA: Luis Enrique hailed an “incredible, unforgettable” year after Paris Saint-Germain completed a six-trophy haul in 2025 by lifting the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Doha. The dramatic penalty shootout victory over Flamengo at a packed Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, where PSG edged the Brazilian side 2-1»»»

Primark, the international fashion retailer, has today announced major plans to expand its presence in Romania, confirming four new store openings for 2026. The announcement comes as the company celebrates its anniversary in the market this week, marking three years since the opening of its first R»»»

The Coordination Council of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) has expressed strong condemnation of the National Assembly’s failure to pass the 2026 state budget, the Public Health Insurance Fund budget, and the National Health Insurance Fund budget. In a statement re»»»

Raluca Tintoiu, Head of Wholesale Banking and a member of the Executive Committee at ING Bank Romania, talked to Business Review about the bank’s ambition to steer its clients and partners to more sustainable business practices and the way it manages to maintain focus on such goals amid market unce»»»

Dubai: The UAE is experiencing the peak of its current spell of unstable weather on Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said, as a complex weather system that has affected the country since last Saturday continues to influence conditions. The NCM said the weather is being driven by the»»»

DOHA: Italian Ambassador to Qatar, H E Paolo Toschi, has praised the strong and evolving partnership between Italy and Qatar, highlighting growing cooperation in investment, innovation, and advanced technologies. The ambassador reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties and supportin»»»

Doha: President of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA), H E Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad (pictured) affirmed that the Arabic language constitutes a fundamental pillar in promoting the values of integrity and transparency and safeguarding cultural identity, adding that ethical»»»

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1/26Heavy rains have left several streets across Dubai waterlogged, causing travel disruptions and prompting authorities to urge motorists to drive carefully and avoid flood-prone areas. Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News2/26Emergency teams remain on standby as showers continue across the city.Ahmad Alotbi/Gul»»»

Washington: The State of Qatar and the United States of America held a session on regional and international cooperation, as part of the seventh strategic dialogue between the two countries in Washington, DC. The Qatari side was chaired by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr»»»

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent cables of congratulations to President of the Republic of Niger H E Lieutenant General Abdourahmane Tchiani on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day. Prime Minister and Minister of Forei»»»

TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance signed binding agreements to form a joint venture that will hand control of operations of TikTok's US app to American and global investors, according to a memo by TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew seen by Reuters. The deal, set to close on January 22, would end years of effor»»»

Dubai: ADNOC has secured a new $2 billion green financing facility backed by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, taking its total green funding to $5 billion within just 18 months and underscoring how seriously the company is leaning into sustainable finance as it grows its business. Sign up for our»»»

As heavy rains sweep across the UAE, local authorities have issued public safety alerts, urging residents to stay indoors unless “absolutely necessary”. With outdoor plans on hold, many families, friends and individuals are turning their homes into cosy hubs of activity, finding creative and fun wa»»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, has held talks with Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Morocco, H E Abdelouafi Laftit, in Doha. During the meeting at the National Command Centre (NCC), the two»»»

Dear readers. I hope this letter finds you safe and well at the end of a turbulent week in the UAE. I write this after a frantic 24 hours that has seen rain disrupting roads, flights and businesses, so I do hope that the rain is passing you by without too much trouble. We’ve also reported on the tr»»»

A simmering battle over the future of President Donald Trump's political movement exploded on one of the right's biggest stages Thursday, as prominent conservative influencers used Turning Point USA's annual youth conference to attack each other and their competing visions. The feuding threatened t»»»

Dubai: Heavy rainfall across the UAE has caused wadis to overflow, creating striking scenes captured in videos shared on social media. Click here to go to the live weather blog Mountain and valley areas, including parts of Al Ain, Tawiyin, Ras Al Khaimah, and the eastern region, are experiencing si»»»

The fall of the Sudanese city of El-Fasher in November led to horrendous reports of mass killing. In recent days, British parliamentarians were told that at least 60,000 people are thought to have been murdered in the first three weeks after the city fell to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, »»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai are once again brushing against record territory, testing the patience and budgets of jewellery buyers while reinforcing the appeal of bullion for long-term investors. Local retail rates firmed this week in step with global markets, with 24-karat gold trading at Dh522.25»»»

Keith Lee has won Creator of the Year at the inaugural TikTok Awards in the US. Hosted by TV personality La La Anthony at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, the fan-voted awards ceremony doled out logo-shaped trophies to content creators on the platform across fourteen categories, including St»»»

The United Arab Emirates has an effective program known as government accelerators, which identify problems faced by people and help resolve them. In the past, Kyrgyz entrepreneurs spent days, months, and sometimes even years collecting the required documents. Now, identified issues are forwarded t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The refusal to confiscate Russian assets is a victory for international law, and it avoided a dangerous precedent, Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever said on Friday. "I think also international law has won today. We avoided stepping into a precedent that risks undermining legal»»»

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has urged private schools and early childhood centres in Dubai to take extra precautions over the coming days as unstable weather is expected. Schools are advised to prioritise staff safety and, where possible, implement flexible or alternative w»»»

Dubai: Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the UAE over the coming days, starting with a sharp drop in temperatures and widespread atmospheric instability on Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has said. Friday is forecast to be partly cloudy to cloudy, with convective clo»»»

Dubai: On December 19, 1975, Dubai marked a defining moment in its infrastructure journey with the opening of the Shindagha Tunnel — the emirate’s first fixed underwater road crossing beneath Dubai Creek. Fifty years on, the tunnel stands as a lasting symbol of Dubai’s early ambition to modernise c»»»

Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to batter the UAE, prompting Dubai and Abu Dhabi police to issue safety advisories for motorists and pedestrians. Also Read: Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit UAE: Flights cancelled, road traffic disruptedAuthorities have warned of reduced visibility, strong win»»»