Kingdom launches Absher service for land-border arrivals
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior launched an Absher Travel for Visitors service on Monday to help streamline entry at the Kingdom’s land borders. The service is available through the Absher app for GCC nationals and other visitors, the MOI said on X. It has been launched in partnership w»»»
FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 trophy tour set to kick off on October 29
Doha, Qatar: Football enthusiasts and families across Qatar will have the opportunity to see the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 trophy, as the prestigious tournament trophy will make its way to key vibrant destinations nationwide ahead of the global showpiece. The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 tro»»»
4 Indians, including office boy, each win 200gm gold bar in Big Ticket draw
Winners of October’s third weekly e-draw share what they plan to do with 24-karat prize Dubai: An office boy, who has called Bahrain home for 23 years, is among four Indian expats who have each won a 200-gram, 24-karat gold bar in October’s third weekly e-draw of Big Ticket Abu Dhabi. Aruna Krishna»»»
How to electronically authorise customs clearance agency in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The General Authority of Customs has announced that both registered and non-registered individuals can now authorize an approved customs clearance agency through the Al-Nadeeb system. In a social media post, the authority outlined the steps for completing the authorization process thro»»»
Thousands of trucks stuck as partial Iran-Pakistan trade resumes
Thousands of trucks remain stranded on both sides of the Iran-Pakistan border despite the resumption of limited overland trade between the two countries, southwest Pakistan business representatives told AFP on Monday. Mir Naveed Jan Kalmati, president of the chamber of commerce for Gwadar city on P»»»
How will new levy on non-EU parcels work?
Brussels, Belgium: The European Union will from November 1 slap a two-euro ($2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China. The new levy -- coming just weeks before the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas season shopping rushes -- will b»»»
UAE e-invoicing deadline in 4 days: Who must comply to avoid Dh5,000 fines
Firms earning Dh50m or more face October 30 deadline; smaller firms have until March 2027 Dubai: UAE businesses with annual revenues of Dh50 million or more have just four days to appoint an approved e-invoicing service provider or risk monthly penalties of Dh5,000. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) »»»
Safari launches ‘Shop & Drive’ promotion with 25 Toyota Yaris cars up for grabs
Doha, Qatar: Safari, one of Qatar’s leading hypermarket chains, has officially launched its much-awaited ‘Shop & Drive’ promotion, offering customers an exciting opportunity to win a total of 25 Toyota Yaris cars through raffle draws. The promotion, which commenced on October 26, 2026 , is availabl»»»
MoFA Secretary-General meets Turkish envoy
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met yesterday with Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar H E Yakup Caymazoglu. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the two nations and ways to strengthen and expand it, »»»
Al Misnad meets Lebanese and Djiboutian officials
Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met yesterday with Minister of Economy and Trade of the Republic of Lebanon H E Dr. Amer Bisat on the sidelines of the World Investment Forum in Doha. During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral coop»»»
Qatar Chamber Chairman meets ICC Secretary General, Iraqi and Egyptian Ministers
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani attended the opening session of the 9th World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) under the theme “Investin»»»
Minister Al-Kaabi chairs 26th annual Energy Sector Qatarization Review meeting
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Energy Affairs H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi chaired the Energy Sector’s 26th annual Qatarization Review meeting, with the participation of senior executives and representatives from the companies participating in the Energy Sector Strategic Qatarization Plan. Ministe»»»
Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade praises Qatar’s pivotal role in advancing regional economic dialogue
Doha, Qatar: Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade H E Dr. Amer Bisat praised the State of Qatar’s pivotal role in advancing regional economic dialogue and hosting investment conferences, whose importance are growing amid global economic and security shifts that are reconfiguring supply chains an»»»
Nebras Energy posts net profit of QR1,036m for nine-month period
Doha, Qatar: Chaired by H E Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the Board of Directors of Nebras Energy approved the financial results for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2026, yesterday. The company’s revenue reached QR2,412m, compared to QR2,289m for t»»»
‘Libya seeks to strengthen economic and investment cooperation with Qatar’
Doha, Qatar: Libya attaches high importance to strengthening economic and investment cooperation with Qatar and transforming the strong relations between the two countries into practical and sustainable partnerships, Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya H E Abdul»»»
King of Spain awards Qatar’s former Ambassador Order of Civil Merit
Berlin: HM King Felipe VI of Spain has awarded H E Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al Hamar, Qatar’s former ambassador to Spain, the Order of Civil Merit in recognition of his diplomatic efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Spain during his tenure from 2019 t»»»
‘Qatar moving forward with building digital economy based on knowledge, innovation’
Doha: Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai affirmed that the State of Qatar is moving forward with building a digital economy rooted in knowledge and innovation. This is being achieved through investments in digital infrastructure, the de»»»
Environment Minister meets SESRIC Director-General
Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Director-General of the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) and former Minister of Family, Labour and Social Services of the Republic of Tü»»»
Qatar highlights investment, economic priorities
Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar Chief Executive Officer H E Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani delivered a keynote address at the panel ‘Global Investment Promotion Conference: From Climate Priorities to Investment: Accelerating the Energy Transition Project Pipeline,’ held yesterday at the UNCTAD World In»»»
Qatar prioritises tourism resilience, job protection: Al Kharji
Doha: Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji has underscored the importance of protecting jobs, supporting private-sector businesses and restoring visitor confidence as Qatar works to strengthen its tourism industry’s resilience amid »»»
Global leaders gather in Doha for World Investment Forum
Doha, Qatar: The 9th World Investment Forum 2026 opened in Doha yesterday with participation of global leaders, senior government officials, policymakers, business executives and investors from around the world to explore investment opportunities and promote international economic cooperation. The »»»
AMUAAQ celebrates Sir Syed Day, honours Khan Sir and achievers
Tribune News Network Doha The Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) celebrated Sir Syed Day 2026 at City Centre Rotana, Doha, marking the 209th birth anniversary of Aligarh Muslim University founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan under the theme “The Power of Education: Empowering the Ne»»»
Egypt draws on international experience to accelerate customs clearance, facilitate trade
Ahmed Amoui, Head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, said the government is drawing on leading international experiences to modernise the customs system, expand the use of advanced technology and improve the use of Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system to improve risk assessment. The efforts aim t»»»
Finance Bill 2027: online platforms must declare their suppliers to tax authorities
Tunis, Oct.25 (TAP) – The 2027 Finance Bill introduces a measure designed to oblige e-commerce, audiovisual sales and delivery-matching platforms to submit detailed, named lists of their suppliers to the tax authorities. This measure, set out in...»»»
UAE e-invoicing deadline: Businesses face Dh5,000 monthly fines for delays
Firms with annual revenue of Dh50m or more must get approved service provider by Oct. 30 Dubai: UAE businesses with annual revenues of Dh50 million or more have until Friday, October 30, to appoint an accredited e-invoicing service provider or risk monthly administrative penalties of Dh5,000, the F»»»
‘Mosaic of Sudan’ exhibition continues to welcome visitors at Katara
Doha, Qatar: The exhibition “Mosaic of Sudan: One Homeland, Endless Stories” by Sudanese artist Atef Saad Khalafallah is currently being held at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation. The exhibition, which opened on Thursday evening in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Qat»»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa, Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi to lead conversation on cultural leadership
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Creates (QC) has announced a keynote QC Talks conversation featuring Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation and President of Sharjah Museums Authority H H Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al»»»
Belgian Minister of Security and Interior visits MoI’s Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Security and the Interior of the Kingdom of Belgium H E Bernard Quintin and his accompanying delegation visited the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security of the Ministry of Interior (MoI). Quintin was welcomed by Director General of Coasts and Borders Security,»»»
Qatar sets new training framework for govt employees seeking promotion
Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) has outlined a training framework for Qatari government employees seeking promotion, placing greater emphasis on leadership, behavioural and technical competencies, as well as performance evaluation results. In a post on its X a»»»
Qatar participates in Hungary’s commemorations of 70th anniversary of 1956 revolution
Budapest: Qatar participated in Hungary’s commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, held in Budapest on Friday. Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represented Qatar at the event.»»»
President Macron’s visit a gesture of solidarity, ambition: Envoy
Doha, Qatar: Terming the recent visit of President of the French Republic H E Emmanuel Macron to Qatar as “a visit of friendship, of gratitude and of solidarity”, Ambassador of France to Qatar, H E Arnaud Pescheux, has said that France and Qatar are attached to a rules-based international order and»»»
Qatar boosts water security through expanding networks and desalination capacity
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening its water security through sustained investment in desalination capacity, transmission and distribution networks, and advanced monitoring systems, as the country works to ensure reliable supplies and meet future demand. The latest efforts by Qatar General Electri»»»
World Investment Forum 2026 kicks off today
Doha, Qatar: The 9th World Investment Forum 2026 hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will begin today under the theme “Investing in the Future” and will run until October 27. Doha witnessed a ceremony yesterday, marking the raising of the State of Qata»»»
Pakistan urges Afghanistan to act against militants and denies recruiting Afghan fighters
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan urged Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Saturday to take verifiable action against militants it says operate from Afghan territory, dismissing Kabul’s assertion that Islamabad was shifting blame for its own security failures. In a separate statement on X, Pakistan’s Informatio»»»
Offered an easy part-time job in the UAE? Dubai Police warn of scams targeting jobseekers
Jobseekers are urged not to share banking details, OTPs or pay fees to secure work Dubai: Dubai Police have warned jobseekers against fraudulent part-time job offers that seek to steal banking information or recruit jobseekers applicants to facilitate illegal financial transactions. The Anti-Fraud »»»
Justice Minister Highlights Stakeholders' Joint Efforts to Combat Property Fraud
Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov on Saturday highlighted the joint efforts of the Ministry of Justice, the Notary Chamber and all other stakeholders to amend a number of laws to prevent and combat property fraud, with a particular focus on protecting the interests of vulnerable groups of the popul»»»
Vapes disguised as food orders: Kuwait police uncover alleged scheme targeting students
Two suspects allegedly prepared orders while a third delivered them, knowing the contents Dubai: Kuwait has arrested three people accused of selling electronic cigarettes to secondary school students by concealing them inside food orders, in a scheme that police say was designed to evade detection »»»
The 51% - Why do women in public life become targets?
A brutal targeted attack on an Australian female MP, who lost both her legs as a result, has reignited concerns over the rising levels of violence against women in public life. Also Cornell University is facing a no-confidence vote over its handling of an alleged gang rape in 2024. Annette&nbs»»»
AMU Alumni Association Qatar celebrates Sir Syed Day 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) celebrated Sir Syed Day 2026 at City Centre Rotana, Doha, under the theme “The Power of Education: Empowering the Next Generation.” The event commemorated the 209th birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the visionary f»»»
Tesla Roadster in UAE: What its deposit could buy you
Bookings require up to Dh1.02 million, enough to cover starting price of other sports cars Dubai: Reserving Tesla’s new Roadster in the UAE can require more money than the advertised purchase price of a Porsche 911 GT3 or a high-performance electric Taycan. Buyers would still have to pay the balanc»»»
Pakistan e-passport issuance begins in UAE: New fees and renewal rules explained
Embassy announces e-passport issuance for Pakistanis in UAE Pakistani nationals in the UAE can now apply for electronic passports (e-passports), with all new applications being processed under the new system from October 23, the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has announced. The facility is availa»»»
Brazil picks its path: What’s at stake in the election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is once again fighting for his political future, in a runoff election against Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro. After a dirty campaign, voters will decide on Sunday whether Brazil maintains its leftward trajectory or l»»»
Brazil's tense presidential run-off campaign feels like a psychological thriller
Insults traded on social media and a combative debate have intensified the pressure ahead of a fiercely contested presidential run-off on Sunday, with only a few points separating leftist pro-union President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former pres»»»
Never-Before-Seen Images Reveal Extensive Damage at US Bases: “Much Worse Than People Realize” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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By Aaron Parnas and Ken Harbaugh, MeidasTouch When the United States went to war with Iran in late February, the American public was told little about what was happening to the troops stationed across the Middle East. There were no embedded journalists. Casualty details trickled out slowly. Images »»»
Rostec to Unveil Anti-Drone Dome at Russia-Africa Summit
The project is designed to protect population centers, critical infrastructure, and troop deployment sites from drone attacks. The system is multilayered, comprising:Airspace surveillanceUAV electronic suppression and engagement systemsAn automated command-and-control frameworkA geoinformation syst»»»
Microsoft backed XYRA unveils an intuitive AI platform to transform UAE business accounting
Dubai-based platform brings bookkeeping, payroll and inventory into one AI-powered system As the UAE accelerates its digital economy, Dubai-based tech innovator XYRA has launched an AI-powered accounting and bookkeeping platform to simplify e-invoice management and tax compliance for growing enterp»»»
Qatar Chamber trains customs officials on e-ATA Carnet
DOHA: The General Authority of Customs (GAC) and Qatar Chamber (QC) jointly organised a training programme on the Electronic ATA Carnet (e-ATA Carnet) for more than 35 customs officials as part of ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and streamline customs procedures. Held at the GAC h»»»
Build Your House exhibition 2026 set for October 26–28
DOHA: Under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, NeXTfairs has announced that the seventh edition of Build Your House Exhibition will be held from 26 to 28 October 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC»»»
Ajman-based Indian expat wins Big Ticket gold bar with randomly selected ticket
He has been trying his luck for around three years and finally won in October’s e-draw Dubai: An Indian expatriate living in Ajman has won a 200-gram, 24-karat gold bar in Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw for October. Brijaesh Madambi Bhaskaran, 44, is a business owner from Kerala, India. He lives»»»