New York: The State of Qatar affirmed that the continued exploitation of natural resources in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the Occupied Syrian Golan, and the undermining of the population's ability to access and benefit from them, constitutes an obstacle to achieving sustainable developme»»»

Poland’s global position in services exports has strengthened faster than its position in goods. From 2019 to 2025, it climbed from 26th to 20th among service exporters, surpassing countries including Sweden, Austria, and Finland. Its IT services exports rose from $0.5 bln in 2005 to $22.1 bln in 2»»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Wars, conflicts and supply chain disruptions are increasing humanitarian and economic costs and intensifying price pressure, Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, who chairs the International Monetary and Financial Committee of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said on »»»

Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday that he would not seek to remain in office when his current term expires in 2030, describing the matter as "completely settled". Sisi, 71, a former army general who became president in 2014, made the remarks at a graduation ceremony at»»»

JEDDAH: Visitors enjoyed an opportunity to explore the buildings and urban spaces that shaped Jeddah’s modern identity at the “Built Memories: Where Time Settles” exhibition, which highlighted the importance of preserving the city’s architectural heritage as it continues to develop. The exhibition,»»»

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said on Saturday that he would not seek to remain in office when his current term expires in 2030, describing the matter as “completely settled.” El-Sisi, 71, a former army general who became president in 2014, made the remarks at a graduation ceremony»»»

New York: Oil prices jumped at settlement on Friday amid concerns that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further disrupt supplies, while investors assessed the amount of diesel Russia may be able to deliver to global markets. Brent crude futures rose by $3.94, or 3.7%, to settle at $109.»»»

Washington , Oct. 17 (SANA) Executives at major global airlines warned Saturday that the aviation industry is entering a prolonged period of financial challenges, as persistently high jet fuel prices and growing concerns over their impact on global travel demand could force carriers to raise ticket»»»

Washington’s diesel deal with Moscow has exposed divisions within the West over its anti-Russian stance, as the US shifts toward a more pragmatic approach, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl has said. US President Donald Trump announced the agreement with Russian President Vladimir Puti»»»

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Bahrain will host on Sunday the 168th GCC Ministerial Council meeting as well as the 9th Joint Ministerial Meeting of the Strategic Dialogue between the GCC and the Russian Federation, in the presence of the GCC Foreign Ministers. In a statement, Secretary General of the Gulf»»»

New ad guidelines aim to align with Dubai's visual and cultural identity Dubai: Dubai Municipality has introduced new guidelines to regulate outdoor advertising across the emirate, setting common standards for advertisements to align with Dubai’s visual identity and urban landscape. The Advertising»»»

Madrid: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Saturday if he were winger Vinicius Junior he would have left the club this summer. The Brazilian was sent off during Madrid's win over Villarreal last weekend for hair pulling and was banned for four matches, meaning he will miss the Clasico clash again»»»

Students seek details on degrees and career pathways as they plan for university Hundreds of students from schools across the UAE visited Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi on Saturday to speak to university representatives, learn about degree programmes and gather information on their higher education op»»»

Traveller lauds UAE safety after Dubai Police recover lost handbag Dubai: Dubai Police returned a traveller’s lost handbag, along with all its contents, after keeping it safely until she returned to the emirate, prompting her to praise the UAE’s safety standards and the professionalism of its polic»»»

Sisi pledges support for Gulf security and seeks parliamentary approval for Saudi actions Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Saturday called for an emergency session of parliament to authorise possible action to defend Saudi Arabia if requested by the kingdom, pledging that Egypt wou»»»

Mohammed bin Rashid says mercy is the foundation of society in a new letter from his book Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a new letter stressing the importance of mercy and compassion, describing »»»

The United Nations Committee Against Torture is avoiding discussion of the mistreatment of Russian prisoners of war in Ukrainian custody, Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik says. Although the committee admits that the main injuries are inflicted on people during the first stage of captivi»»»

UAE prioritizes cooperation and sustainability in global financial strategies Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the UAE’s Governor at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said the country's banking sector maintains strong financial indicators and high leve»»»

DOHA: ​The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is intensifying its programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing across different segments of society through a series of awareness and specialist activities taking place throughout October, marking World Mental Health Day. ​T»»»

Egypt's Sisi commits to 2030 term limit, vows no amendments to constitution Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said his presidential term will end in 2030, stressing that the country’s constitution will not be amended to extend his tenure, state-run Al-Ahram newspaper reported on Saturday.»»»

Kyiv: Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s decision to block Russia sanctions only “rewards” Russia’s Vladimir Putin and warned Moscow was trying to deprive “millions” of Ukrainians of heat and electricity before winter. Amid a clash with the Ukrainian wartime»»»

Bangkok: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has hosted its annual reception for Qatari banks in Bangkok, on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The meetings are being held from October 12 to 18, bringing together government officials an»»»

RIYADH: The UK-Gulf Cooperation Council free trade agreement has shifted the focus of an upcoming London forum toward investment partnerships and practical implementation, according to the CEO of the organizing firm. In an interview with Arab News ahead of the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue on Oct. 20, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health is intensifying its programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing across different segments of society through a series of awareness and specialist activities taking place throughout October, marking World Mental Health Day. The»»»

Kuwait City: The price of Kuwaiti crude oil fell by $1.04 to $103.13 a barrel in Friday's trading, down from $104.17 in the previous session, according to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. In international markets, oil prices moved higher, with Brent crude futures rising by $3.94 to $109.88 a barre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Poland's reclassification from an emerging market to a developed market reflects three decades of economic and institutional progress, supported by market reforms, European Union membership and deeper integration into Western European supply chains, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in it»»»

“I sincerely hope that the procedure will be completed, including the election of members from the parliamentary quota, and that this will be the last General Assembly chaired by an acting Prosecutor General,” acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova said at the opening of the General Assembly of »»»

Mecca and six other areas face heavy storms; residents are urged to avoid flooded valleys Mecca: Saudi Arabia has warned of heavy thunderstorms, flash floods and strong winds across seven regions, with severe weather expected to persist in parts of the kingdom until Wednesday, October 21. The Natio»»»

Beijing, Oct. 17 (SANA) The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) will open in Shanghai on November 5, bringing together companies from 162 countries, regions and international organizations, including Syria and several Arab countries, as part of efforts to boost trade and expand access to t»»»

CJP’s Ratna Singh calls Dipke’s arrest a violation of fundamental rights New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke, who was detained by Delhi Police ahead of the planned ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ rally in the national capital, is scheduled to be produced before the Special Executive M»»»

The General Assembly of Prosecutors has begun its proceedings to elect members of the new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors’ professional quota. The assembly started an hour later than scheduled because there was no quorum at the initial count. During Saturday’s General Assembly o»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Five injuries reported, including four women, as Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, south of West Bank’s Al-Khalil 17-1»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Enemy Continues Attacks on Southern Lebanon 17-10-2026 12:00 PM Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Nabatieh Al-Fawqa in souther»»»

By Staff, Agencies The family of an “Israeli” soldier killed in a Hezbollah ambush in southern Lebanon in November 2024 has decided to leave “Israel” over the military’s handling of his death, citing serious operational failures, negligence and a lack of accountability, Haaretz reported. The family»»»

Tesla Inc.’s new "flying” car drew awed reactions from Wall Street and EV fans alike. It even won over one of Elon Musk’s notable adversaries. "Wow the new Roadster looks quite amazing,” Sam Altman posted Friday on X. "Good job @elonmusk.” The OpenAI chief executive officer was among a number of bi»»»

Families explore study abroad and career options at Edufair Abu Dhabi 2026 Abu Dhabi: Following a successful Dubai edition that attracted more than 7,000 visitors, Edufair returns to Abu Dhabi as families weigh an expanding range of degree programmes, overseas study destinations and career options.»»»

Orange County's Norte Fire has burnt 570 acres; crews are battling another fire in Malibu Los Angeles: The UAE Consulate General in Los Angeles has urged Emirati citizens in the United States to exercise caution after two wildfires broke out in Southern California, one in Orange County and another »»»

Northern Oman may see above-average rain in October and November as temperatures stay hot Muscat: Oman is facing the prospect of wetter-than-usual conditions in its northern regions and higher temperatures across the country in the coming months, with a strengthening El Niño weather pattern potenti»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity market expanded 10.7 percent annually to SR16.3 billion ($4.35 billion) in 2025, as businesses and government entities increased spending on digital protection amid the Kingdom’s broader technology transformation. Private sector spending accounted for 69 percent»»»

US Vice President JD Vance suggested in an interview aired Friday that he may have disagreed with President Donald Trump over the Iran war. “Even if you disagree with him on that one issue, you can have that disagreement. And I think I have had that disagreement,” Vance said on a political talk sho»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh reaffirmed on Friday that Tehran remains committed to securing an end to the “Israeli” war on Lebanon as part of any broader regional agreement, stressing that the conflicts across the region are interconnected and cannot be resol»»»

Mindanao projects include homes for 60 families and accommodation for 50 orphans Mindanao: Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, said that humanitarian and charitable work is deeply rooted in the UAE's values, reflecting »»»

Tokyo: Japan has registered a record number of foreigners living in the country this year despite growing anti-immigration sentiment, as the country grapples with problems caused by an ageing and shrinking population. Data showed 4.28 million foreigners staying in Japan as of the end of June, exclu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli settlers open fire at Palestinian farmers while harvesting olives south of West Bank’s Nablus: Palestinian sources 17-10-2026 10:57»»»

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By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Friday implementing a new Russia sanctions law while waiving the tariffs and many of the sanctions measures outlined in the legislation. The order implements the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, wh»»»

Heavy missile strikes on Houthi-controlled areas of northwestern Yemen have drastically intensified this week. Saudi-led coalition jets carried out successive waves of airstrikes after first warning residents of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, to keep away from two key oil facilities. Meanwhile, governm»»»

The UAE has given him the opportunity to grow and the responsibility to help others Dubai: Collecting cans for recycling, supporting food waste reduction, and helping young hospitality professionals advance their careers are among the ways one Indian expatriate is giving back to the UAE. For Rajat »»»