Israelis on Thursday waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, or for the array of parties seeking to unseat him. Difficult decisions lie in the weeks ahead, including whether some J»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, will participate in the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2026, bringing together six environmental, educational and community-focused initiatives across its destinations from October 3»»»

Doha, Qatar: Participants in two panel discussions held as part of the fourth Qatar Real Estate Forum affirmed that Qatar has invested effectively in the real estate sector and in preparing for the future. Speaking at a panel discussion, Director of Licensing and Training Affairs at the Real Estate»»»

Doha, Qatar: The German Industry and Commerce Office in Qatar (AHK Representative Qatar) hosted the side event ‘From Capital to Opportunity: German Financial Solutions for Global Investment’ at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum 2026. The event was supported »»»

Doha, Qatar: Rawabi Hypermarket has launched its “Let’s Grow Green – A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today” campaign at its Izghawa branch, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and supporting the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly its focus on environmental devel»»»

United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, is bringing together its residential portfolio at Cityscape Qatar 2026, highlighting two distinct offerings that reflect the evolving needs of homeowners and investors: Perlita Gardens, a new villa community at T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tasweer has opened "As the Image Unfolds – The Language of Athar" at Bayt Al Wakra, featuring new photographic works by Mohammed Fakhroo, Ghada Al Mawlawi and Raja Aderdor. Taking its title from the Arabic word athar, meaning traces or imprints, the exhibition runs until December 15, 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank received the ‘Excellence Award for Leadership Skills Development’ at the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Awards 2026, organised by the Ministry of Labour. The awards were presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence of the State of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), H E Dr. Philip Mshelbila underlined role undertaken by the State of Qatar in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. He noted that Qatar serves as a key strategic partner in shaping the future of the energy sector, w»»»

By Staff, Agencies Former US President Barack Obama, speaking at a Wednesday campaign rally in suburban Atlanta, offered a closing argument for Democrats in the final week of the midterm election campaign. “These are not serious people,” he said of Donald Trump and the Republican party. “And we’re »»»

By Staff, Agencies The Wall Street Journal reported that US officials unveiled that US Vice President JD Vance is communicating with Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, in an effort to revive peace negotiations. The contacts come as US President Donald Trump th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The ninth edition of the World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026 concluded yesterday in Doha, following three days of high-level discussions held from October 25 to 27, 2026. Hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), under the theme “Investing in the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) welcomed the decision by Doha Investment to expand Qatar’s Active Asset Management Initiative from QR2.6bn to QR5bn. The initiative, launched in 2024, mandates established global and local asset managers to invest in Qatari listed equities. Four managers curr»»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank yesterday released its consolidated financial statements for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026 with net profit attributable to the equity holders of the bank of QR978m. Chairman of the Board H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani commented: “The Gro»»»

October is ending, but lingering heat and humidity keep the summer feeling alive Dubai: As October draws to a close, summer still seems determined to overstay its welcome. Autumn has arrived on the calendar, but summer has not quite packed its bags. The calendar may say autumn, yet stepping outside»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of France H E Arnaud Pescheux has highlighted the vital role of graduates of French higher education institutions in strengthening bilateral relations between Qatar and France, describing them as essential bridges connecting the two countries across business, science, cultur»»»

Paris: Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to tennis as he brought the curtain down on a decorated 24-year career following a first-round exit at the Basel Open on Tuesday. The 41-year-old Swiss announced earlier in the season that his last tournament as a professional would be the ATP 500-level event in hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Umm Wishah produced an impressive late burst to claim the Al Beshariyah Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse, while jockeys Marco Casamento and Alberto Sanna and trainer Jassim Al Ghazali each celebrated two victories at the meeting yesterday. The four-year-old filly came from behind to win the»»»

Tokyo: Philippine sensation Alexandra Eala came from behind to beat Talia Gibson 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 in Tokyo yesterday and said “it took a lot to turn that match around”. The world number 19’s recent run of early tournament exits looked in danger of continuing when Australia’s Gibson, ranked 38, took th»»»

Free to join, but you need a bib: how to register and prepare for Dubai Ride 2026 Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road will swap cars for bicycles this Sunday, November 1, as Dubai Ride returns on the opening weekend of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. The free event offers two routes, a 12km ride along Sheikh Zay»»»

Tensions, uncertainty and travel disruptions continue amid diplomatic, military moves UAE residents face continuing regional travel disruption and uncertainty amid regional tensions on Thursday, October 29. Efforts to prevent further US-Iran fighting remain unresolved. Saudi Arabia reported another»»»

Doha, Qatar: A strong international field is set for a demanding desert challenge as the Qatar International Baja gets underway today, with valuable World Baja Cup points at stake. The action will begin with an 11.12km Prologue, with motorcycle and quad riders taking the start at 1:15pm, followed b»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization, recently organised a capacity-building workshop on using the Strategic Tool for Assessing Risks (STAR) to strengthen health emergency preparedness. The workshop aimed to equip participants with t»»»

The ceasefire is being fully observed in Alyoshki, with no incidents reported during this period, Russia's human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova told reporters. “Our military personnel are carrying out all necessary engineering work, including mine clearance along the road,” Lantratova pointed »»»

Doha: Katara International Academy is preparing to launch a diverse array of courses and training workshops this coming November. The offerings will cover fields such as media, corporate communications, leadership, intellectual property, creative skills, and maritime heritage. This initiative align»»»

SAO PAULO: Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself the legitimate leader of Brazil on Wednesday after arriving in the United States, stating that he fell victim to an electoral coup orchestrated by the Supreme Court in his country and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who won the ele»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has underscored the importance of cultural investment, visionary leadership and community engagement in navigating global uncertainties, stressing that culture remains a powerful instrument for promotin»»»

President Putin is expected to hold more than 20 bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Summit, due to be attended by representatives from 48 African countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Burundian counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye are taking part in a plenary sessio»»»

Coca-Cola HBC Hungary has announced its largest-ever investment in the country, committing HUF 35 billion (approximately EUR 95 million) to its production site in Dunaharaszti, near Budapest. The investment will fund new manufacturing and warehouse facilities, expand preservative-free production an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt is eyeing to deepen its economic and investment ties with Qatar as Cairo advances reforms to attract foreign capital, expand private sector participation, and create new opportunities for bilateral business cooperation, an official has said. In an exclusive interview with The Pen»»»

A number of states unfriendly to Moscow have long been trying to hinder the development of relations between Russia and Africa, Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Anna Yevstigneeva told Sputnik. “In other words, this is not just an isolated Western effort targeting the Russia-Africa »»»

Warsh wants FOMC meetings for strategy, with fewer rate votes but format still undecided Dubai: The US Federal Reserve will cut the number of meetings at which it sets interest rates in 2027 and 2028. Chairman Kevin Warsh announced the change during his October rate meeting discussion and said that»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) has concluded the third edition of its Leadership Innovation Forum 2026, highlighting the importance of strategic planning, governance and knowledge transfer in building sustainable institutions and ensuring long-term success. The event was held under the »»»

Sheikh Mohamed tells flydubai crew who saved 174 lives that UAE will always be home Dubai: He walked in with his left arm in a sling, his hand wrapped in thick white bandages and a fresh scar on the side of his head. Within moments, Captain Smit Machchhar was in the arms of the UAE President. “It’s»»»

Rajshahi, Bangladesh: In Bangladesh's parched Barind region, 72-year-old Bikash Soren remembers when the Ganges river flowing in from neighbouring India carried large boats past his village year-round. But the South Asian country is now blighted by persistent water shortages -- and the expiration o»»»

Partnership aims to enhance patient care through innovation and collaboration Abu Dhabi: Reem Hospital, a multispecialty healthcare provider on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yas Clinic Khalifa City during the Future Health Summit in Abu Dhabi, establis»»»

GlobeMed Gulf launches, GlobeMed Syria re-enters, as the group marks its 35th anniversary Dubai: GlobeMed Group, the leading healthcare benefits management group in the MENA region, hosted a reception bringing together more than 300 senior executives from the UAE insurance and healthcare sectors, i»»»

Malicious filters allegedly stole photos to blackmail influencers and celebrities. Sharjah: A cybercrime gang that allegedly targeted social media influencers and celebrities across 14 countries by stealing private photos and blackmailing victims was dismantled by Sharjah Police after a single vict»»»

JERUSALEM: Benjamin Netanyahu looked set to remain Israel’s caretaker prime minister after unexpectedly strong backing among Jewish voters left his opponents little apparent prospect of unseating him, despite ​his right-wing bloc losing its parliamentary majority. With nearly 86 percent of votes ta»»»

In September 2026, nearly 1.6 million guests spent 3.8 million tourism nights at tourist (commercial, private and other) accommodation establishments. Tourist arrivals were down by 3.3% and tourism nights by 1.2% in number compared to a year earlier. In January-September 2026, domestic arrivals at »»»

The Hungarian Defence Forces must adapt to new threats much more quickly, and the next steps in military development include the application of artificial intelligence and the acceleration of innovation — said Colonel General Zsolt Sándor, Chief of the Defence Staff, on Tuesday in Budapest, followi»»»

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Health drew attention in their Tuesday Facebook posts to a tax authority action taken against those who procured ventilators and medical masks for state bodies during the coronavirus pandemic. Zsolt Hegedűs stressed that the use of public funds spent on health»»»

US officials are warning the Middle East countries about a possible resumption of attacks on Iran after the midterm elections that will be held on November 3, the Associated Press reported, citing two unnamed diplomats. The Middle East partners are also warned about Iran's possible attempts to cond»»»

Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom is discussing a number of potential areas for cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy with the United States, CEO Alexey Likhachev told Sputnik. "Oddly enough, nuclear cooperation with the United States has not been interrupted, despite all the di»»»

Since becoming president of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, Anne-Claire Legendre has sought to redefine the institution's role as it approaches its 40th anniversary. Appointed amid profound changes across the Arab world and growing political and cultural polarisation, Legendre brings with her»»»

During the Cold War, African independence movements often received Soviet sponsorship, whether through diplomacy, defence, financing, training, education, or support for major infrastructure projects such as the construction of Egypt’s Aswan Dam on the Nile. When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991,»»»

Los Angeles: A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the US Department of Justice’s efforts to set aside the ballots of more than 20,000 California voters it said might not be citizens, slamming the move as brazen pre-election “interference.” The case sparked an uproar ahead of the November 3 midterm»»»

Rajnath Singh emphasizes mutual trust at ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Cebu, Philippines: India has reiterated its commitment to ASEAN centrality, a cornerstone of the country’s Act East Policy and the Indo-Pacific vision. Speaking at the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), D»»»

Over the past few weeks, a political chain reaction has gone off in Libya, and its shockwaves will reverberate across the region. That is the ratification of the Turkish-Libyan maritime deal by Libya’s eastern-based rump parliament, the House of Representatives (HoR). The ratification provides the »»»

BERLIN: Germany’s far-left Die Linke party scored a historic election win in Berlin last month, but its path to power in the city-state has been complicated by its stance on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Since its ballot box triumph, it has been accused of tolerating “Israel hate” and antisemiti»»»