Ras Al Khaimah Police have issued a public safety advisory urging residents and visitors to exercise caution as strong winds and unstable weather conditions affect the emirate. Authorities advised the public to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, warning that high winds can pose serious risks. Th»»»

Dubai: Dubai will introduce paid parking in International City from February 1, 2026, according to notices displayed across the community. Signboards installed by Parkin state: “Attention: Paid parking tariffs will apply in International City starting from 01 February 2026.” Parking charges will ap»»»

Content warning: this article includes details about the impact of conflict on children in war zones and descriptions of injuries that some readers may find distressing. The first thing was that Abdelrahman's dad was killed. The family home was struck by an Israeli air strike. The boy's mum, Asma a»»»

DOHA: QNB Private Banking continues to strengthen its position as a leading wealth management institution in Qatar and the wider region, following its recognition in 2025 by respected financial publications, including Global Finance and MEED. During the year, QNB was named Best Private Bank in Qata»»»

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists' recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its action»»»

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists' recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its action»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes and said Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Speaking at a news conference with Netanyahu in Florida, Trump threatened to "erad»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit China from January 4 to 7 and meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the Blue House said on Tuesday, aiming to keep up ‌momentum to ‌restore ties, Reuters said. Making ‌his ⁠first visit ‌to China since he took office in June, Lee will also discuss plans»»»

Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) – The weather, on Tuesday, will be at times heavily cloudy, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the west. They will be relatively strong along the coasts and weak to...»»»

On Dec. 30, 2020, Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Spurs made history as the first woman to coach an NBA regular season game when she filled in for Greg Popovich after he was ejected during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. 1 of 5 | San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon (C) coaches on »»»

DOHA: The construction sector in Qatar is experiencing growing momentum, supported by an increase in building permits during 2025. The first nine months of this year registered 7,138 building permits compared to 6,279 during the same period in 2024. This represents a 13.7 percent year-on-year incre»»»

Dubai: As the UAE prepares to ring in the New Year, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a detailed forecast for the final day of 2025. Residents planning outdoor celebrations can expect a fair to partly cloudy day, though the atmosphere will be characterised by a noticeable "winter »»»

The United States hit and destroyed a docking area for alleged Venezuela drug boats, President Donald Trump said Monday, in what could amount to the first land strike of the military campaign against trafficking from Latin America. The US leader's confirmation of the incident comes as he ramps up a»»»

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has launched a review into what she calls "serious information failures" in the case of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah. In a letter to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Cooper said she, Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy "were al»»»

Fireworks will be permitted in Bulgaria only within a limited time window, from 6:00 p.m. on December 31 until 2:00 a.m. on January 1, authorities have confirmed. During the recent holiday period, the Sofia Fire Safety and Population Protection Directorate handled 22 emergency reports, most of them»»»

Dubai: From nostalgia-fuelled sequels to bold reboots and emotionally charged dramas, 2025 proved that cinema is far from predictable. Hollywood leaned heavily into legacy franchises and visual spectacle, whilst Bollywood balanced heart, history and reinvention. Whether you watched them for the thr»»»

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DOHA: Hamad Ahmed Al-Hammadi has been elected President of the Qatar Table Tennis Association (QTTA) by acclamation for the 2025-2028 term, ushering in a new chapter for the federation. The decision was taken during the General Assembly meeting chaired by Khalil Al-Mohannadi, the outgoing President»»»

A Dubai civil court has ordered a private hospital and four of its doctors to pay Dh2 million in compensation to the husband and two children of a Gulf woman who died during childbirth, after finding they committed a gross medical error that led directly to her death. The ruling follows a final cri»»»

On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Ukraine had launched an attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod Region. Following the attack on Putin's residence carried out by Ukraine, global leaders have condemned the Ukrainian assault.PakistanPakistan believes th»»»

DOHA: Rafa Mujica scored his second hat-trick in as many games as defending champions Al Sadd blanked Al Shamal 3-0 to claim crucial Qatar Stars League points at Al Shamal Sports Club. Six days after steering the Wolves to a 4-2 comeback win over Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite mat»»»

Doha: Indian Grand Master Arjun Erigaisi produced one of the standout moments of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2025 in Doha yesterday, defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to climb to the top of the standings. In yesterday’s ninth game, Erigaisi outplayed the Norwegian eight-time World Bl»»»

Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi declared on Tuesday a state of emergency throughout the country in wake of the "internal strife caused by the military rebellion in eastern provinces aimed at dividing the republic." He called for all military formations and fo»»»

DOHA: After winning his fifth Dakar Rally crown in 2023, Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah made it clear that his hunger for success was far from satisfied. Despite failing to reach the top step of the podium in the last two editions of the grueling event, the Qatari rally legend remains undeterred at the ag»»»

Public transport in Plovdiv will be free during the final hours of 2025 and throughout January 1, 2026, as part of a New Year initiative approved by the Municipal Council. Mayor Kostadin Dimitrov announced the measure during the council session, explaining that it is intended to ease access to the »»»

Doha: Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar, Urdu literary organisation in Doha, once again upheld its tradition by organising an International Mushaira on December 26, 2025. Held with the objective of nurturing the Urdu language and literature and promoting it among the younger generation, the event proved to be a la»»»

DOHA: Qatar National Library (QNL) kicks off 2026 with an engaging lineup of programmes designed to inspire learners of all ages, support personal and professional growth, and bring the community together through culture and creativity. Serving as a vibrant hub for lifelong learning and dialogue, Q»»»

A Saudi-led coalition said Tuesday it had carried out air strikes on weapons and combat vehicles being unloaded in Yemen from ships arriving from the United Arab Emirates, as tensions deepen between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi-backed factions battling for control of the country’s south. A Saudi-led coalit»»»

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 »»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - The Saudi-led Arab coalition announced the end of its military operation in the port of Al Mukalla in eastern Yemen after strikes on military cargo destined for the Southern Transitional Council forces. "The limited military operation in the port of Al Mukalla has been completed, a»»»

With Bulgaria set to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026, the country will retain the long-established fixed exchange rate of 1 euro to 1.95583 leva. This rate was definitively confirmed by the Council of the European Union in July 2025 and is final and non-negotiable. As a result, the lev’s value aga»»»

Doha: Qatar continues to consolidate its position as a regional cultural beacon through the dynamic work of Katara Cultural Village, which has, over the years, acted as the epicentre of artistic, social, and heritage activities. With a year-round calendar of festivals, exhibitions, theatrical shows»»»

The Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen view Israel's recognition of Somaliland as direct threat, warning that any Israeli presence in the separatist region will be considered a military target. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991. The region has operated autonomously since then »»»

Precious metals extended losses Tuesday on profit-taking after hitting recent records, while equities fluctuated in quiet trade as investors wound down ahead of the New Year break. Traders were taking it easy in the last few days of 2025 following a stellar 12 months that have seen tech firms push »»»

A fatal accident has occurred in Bishkek. The Department of Internal Affairs of Sverdlovsky district reported. According to department spokesperson Nazgul Imanbaeva, police received a report today at 9:02 a.m. Initial reports indicated that two men had drowned in the Big Chui Canal on Auezov Street»»»

Employees of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan uncovered an underground workshop producing counterfeit alcoholic beverages during inspection raids in Bishkek. According to the agency, the illegal production facility was located in Archa-Beshik residential area. During the inspection, officers sei»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Labour (MoL), represented by the Qualifying and Skills Development Department, has participated in the Winter Edition of the “My Career-My Future” job-shadowing programme. The event is organised by Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation in collabor»»»

Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), in cooperation with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, inaugurated the ‘Legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022’ exhibition, yesterday. The exhibition opened in the presence of General Manager of Katara, Prof Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti and seve»»»

DOHA: Doha took centre stage in global diplomacy, innovation, and development throughout 2025 as Qatar hosted an unprecedented series of high-profile international conferences and forums, reinforcing its position as a key global convener of dialogue on the most pressing issues of the 21st century. »»»

More than 160 migrants, including from Kyrgyzstan, have been deported from Sakhalin Island. Ostrova news agency reports. It is noted that bailiffs in the Sakhalin Oblast deported another group of foreigners for violating immigration laws. All of them arrived from Central Asian countries seeking emp»»»

UN ambassadors criticised Israel during an emergency Security Council meeting on Monday, condemning its unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a violation of sovereignty and international law. Several delegates called the move morally reprehensible and rejected any proposal to relocate Palestinian»»»

Seoul: South Korea called on Tuesday for "peace and stability" to prevail in the Taiwan Strait as China sent dozens of fighter aircraft and navy vessels in drills around the self-ruled island. Foreign ministry spokesman Park Il said Seoul hoped "cross-strait relations will develop peacefully throug»»»

Doha: The Judicial Evictions and Auctions Department of the Supreme Judiciary Council conducted several auctions on December 28, 2025, generating QR102,455,452. According to a post on their X account, these proceeds were allocated to 1,476 cases, representing a total of 3,100 bids. Judicial auction»»»

Doha: The Shura Council convened yesterday at its headquarters, chaired by Speaker H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. The session was attended by representatives from various ministries and authorities, alongside sports media practitioners, opinion writers, and individuals interested in social and »»»

Dubai: A Filipino educator has made history after being named a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in King Charles III’s New Year Honours list for 2025. Edison David, an Executive Headteacher and Ofsted Lead Inspector in the United Kingdom, received the prestigious appoi»»»

Dubai: Beyoncé has officially joined the world’s billionaire entertainers, according to Forbes, marking another milestone in a career that has long transcended music. With a fortune now exceeding $1 billion, she becomes just the fifth musician to reach 10-figure status, joining her husband Jay-Z, T»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has launched a new display featuring a curated selection of artefacts from the Noor and Salam Museum, as part of its ongoing plan to preserve Islamic heritage and promote cultural sustainability in line with the highest international museum standards.»»»

Yemeni Defense Minister Mohsen Mohammed al-Daeri welcomed on Monday Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman's message to the Yemeni people in which he called on the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to withdraw its forced from the Hadhramaut and al-Mahra governorates. He said the message »»»

DOHA: Doha is gearing up to host the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), a premier global defence and security event, set to take place from January 19 to 22, 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Held under the esteemed p»»»