DOHA The 9th World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), begins on Sunday under the theme 'Investing in the Future'. It will run until October 27. On Saturday, Doha held a ceremony to raise the flags of the State of Qatar and the »»»

Paris, France: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Saturday that his team did not care their Ligue 1 clash with Lyon had been put back, would not be distracted because it now clashes with the Ballon d'Or and were not deflated by their latest injuries. Luis Enrique said his second-place team»»»

The equipment is being developed for high-capacity nuclear, thermal and hydro power plants and has been produced for just two companies in the world for nearly 100 years. Key facts:The breaker is installed between a plant's generator and its step-up transformer, where it must continuously carry cur»»»

Waiel Awwad alleges the US wants to weaken Iran and strengthen Israel's regional influence New Delhi: As crude oil prices surge to $117 per barrel and military tensions escalate across Middle East, Foreign Affairs Expert Waiel Awwad has warned that Washington’s ultimate objective regarding Iran ext»»»

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited China on Saturday, inaugurating a new bridge that connects the two countries and saying he hoped to expand cooperation with his powerful neighbor. Kim’s visit to China is his latest move in an increasingly assertive foreign policy as he seeks to align »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump Foreign Policy Hits Voters in the Pocketbook, Imperiling Republicans in Midterms: Reuters 24-10-2026 15:23 PM US President Donald Tru»»»

UAE shoppers have options across budgets as retailers prepare for Diwali Dubai: Gold shoppers in the UAE preparing for Diwali can choose from a wide range of jewellery, with prices varying according to gold purity, weight, design, and prevailing market rates. As families prepare for the Indian fest»»»

The 22-carat gold jhumkas was recognised as the heaviest and largest pair of gold earrings Dubai: A giant pair of handcrafted gold earrings has earned two Guinness World Records titles in Dubai, adding a new milestone to the emirate’s reputation as the city of gold. Named Mayura Sahasra, meaning “A»»»

The 22-carat gold jhumkas was recognised as the heaviest and largest pair of gold earrings Dubai: A giant pair of handcrafted gold earrings has earned two Guinness World Records titles in Dubai, adding a new milestone to the emirate’s reputation as the city of gold. Named Mayura Sahasra, meaning “A»»»

UAE shoppers have options across budgets as retailers prepare for Diwali Dubai: Gold shoppers in the UAE preparing for Diwali can choose from a wide range of jewellery, with prices varying according to gold purity, weight, design, and prevailing market rates. As families prepare for the Indian fest»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi has announced that all US forces, including military advisers, have withdrawn from Iraq, describing the departure as a significant step toward ending the foreign military presence in the country. Speaking to the Iraqi News Agency on Friday,»»»

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 »»»

- New paid accreditation programme offers advance access to screenings, talks, live music and exclusive industry events - Expands the Festival experience to welcome more film lovers and creative communities to engage with the films, filmmakers and ideas that make DFF special Doha, Qatar: Doha Film »»»

The 22-carat gold jhumkas was recognised as the heaviest and largest pair of gold earrings Dubai: A giant pair of handcrafted gold earrings has earned two Guinness World Records titles in Dubai, adding a new milestone to the emirate’s reputation as the city of gold. Named Mayura Sahasra, meaning “A»»»

LONDON QIIB has won the 'Best Islamic Wholesale Banking Solutions Award 2026' at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) in recognition of its operational excellence and continued leadership in developing integrated banking solutions. The award highlights QIIB's ability to respond to the evolving »»»

JEDDAH: Global Islamic finance assets are projected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2030, up 61.5 percent from $6.5 trillion in 2025, as the industry expands across established and emerging markets. The 2026 Islamic Finance Development Report, issued by the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the»»»

South Korean sources say Kim crossed into Dandong via newly opened border bridge Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have arrived on an unannounced visit to the Chinese border city of Dandong, a government source in Seoul and South Korean media said on Saturday. Kim crossed via a majo»»»

Sales of Dubai-style chocolate rose 1,234 per cent in one year, according to Sheikh Hamdan Dubai: FIX Dessert, the home-grown brand behind the viral Dubai Chocolate phenomenon, has won the Dubai-it Award in the business projects category, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prin»»»

Winners to be announced October 29, with Dh500,000 for the overall champion Dubai: Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Reading Challenge will crown the champions of its 10th editio»»»

They will not govern Israel, but Arab-majority lists could be the kingmakers in Israel's close-fought elections next week, guided by a voter base fed up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In interviews with AFP, the heads of the two predominantly Arab lists put forward a shared objective ahead»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar described the 1956 revolution as “possibly the most important revolution of the 20th century” in a major speech marking its 70th anniversary in Budapest on Friday. Addressing crowds in Kossuth Square outside Parliament, Magyar paid tribute to the heroes who res»»»

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London: QIIB has won the 'Best Islamic Wholesale Banking Solutions Award 2026' at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) in recognition of its operational excellence and continued leadership in developing integrated banking solutions. The award highlights QIIB's ability to respond to the evolving»»»

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, Iranian media reported. Pezeshkian is due to visit Russia for a meeting of gas-exporting countries. Russia and Iran, two of the most sanctioned nations on earth, have grown closer together in »»»

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said Egypt Forum 2026 would help strengthen the industrial sector by addressing challenges facing manufacturers and fostering dialogue between the government and industry stakeholders to promote growth, attract investment and support domestic production. In an int»»»

DUBAI: Improving medical imaging, developing treatments against emerging viruses and finding new solutions to water scarcity — all reasons six female Arab scientists were recognized at the 13th edition of the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East in Dubai on Thursday. The awardees, from S»»»

Damascus, Oct. 24 (SANA) Investing in volcanic stones, igneous rocks and locally available pozzolanic materials could help develop Syria’s cement and green concrete industries, reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption, and improve the durability of buildings, supporting more sustainable recon»»»

Khazna and Core42 to explore data centre and cloud infrastructure with Greek partners Abu Dhabi-based technology group G42 has signed a series of agreements with Greek government and private-sector organisations to explore the development of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and services »»»

NAZARETH: They will not govern Israel, but Arab-majority lists could be the kingmakers in Israel’s close-fought elections next week, guided by a voter base fed up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In interviews with AFP, the heads of the two predominantly Arab lists put forward a shared objec»»»

By Staff, Agencies Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could usher in up to two decades of economic and social disruption, transforming employment and everyday life even if the technology develops successfully. Speaking in an interview on the Decoder podcast publ»»»

By Staff, Agencies Mohammad Mokhber, adviser and aide to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Friday that the threats and psychological warfare pursued by US President Donald Trump and “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reflect desperation amid the ongoing war against Iran. Mokhber st»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and sight-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro faced off Friday in their second and final debate ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff election. The two candidates repeated their campaign proposals, focusing on the cost of living and security, while exchanging»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, Iranian media reported. Pezeshkian is due to visit Russia for a meeting of gas-exporting countries. Russia and Iran, two of the most sanctioned nations on earth, have grown closer toge»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un guided the Third Meeting of KPA Company Leaders in Pyongyang, outlining measures to strengthen the army’s basic combat units and improve their readiness, KCNA reported. Kim stressed that stronger companies are central to building powerful armed forces and called on c»»»

On Sunday, Bulgarians will choose a head of state for a five-year term beginning in January 2027 and most of them will do it knowing that the person they elect will not run the country. Bulgaria is a parliamentary republic. The prime minister and the Council of Ministers set policy, parliament»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar described the 1956 revolution and war of independence as perhaps the most important revolution of the 20th century on Friday in Budapest, at Kossuth Lajos Square in front of the Parliament. In his speech, the head of government pledged to carry forward the legacy of 1956»»»

Hungary has once again sent a message of hope to the world, making clear that democratic backsliding can be reversed, that disinformation and fearmongering can be defeated, and that the future of democracy lies in the hands of the people — Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission,»»»

How basketball and medicine helped an 18-year-old find community in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: Three weeks ago, Nicolas Cobos Rodriguez knew no one in Abu Dhabi. He is 18, in a new country, with three months of internships ahead of him and a dream he had never been close enough to touch: becoming a docto»»»

Europe’s growing defence budgets will not automatically translate into stronger military capabilities without new financing mechanisms, industry investment and greater cooperation between governments and financial institutions. This was the central message of the International Defence Finance Confe»»»

Athens may feel betrayed, and Tel Aviv threatened, but Ankara must be celebrating a major triumph—one that paves the way for its expanded influence in the Eastern Mediterranean. On 20 October, eastern Libya’s parliament ratified a maritime boundary delimitation deal that Türkiye and authorities in »»»

Türkiye's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, writes for Al Majalla. Increasing geopolitical uncertainty, rising demand driven in part by new unconventional sources such as artificial intelligence, technological transformation, and the need to address climate change are r»»»

NEW YORK: Syria has called on the international community to protect its sovereignty against Israeli attacks, saying the country is committed to meeting its international obligations and rebuilding trust after decades of rule by the ousted regime. Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nati»»»

NEW YORK: Syria has called on the international community to protect its sovereignty against Israeli attacks, saying the country is committed to meeting its international obligations and rebuilding trust after decades of rule by the ousted regime. Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nati»»»

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»»»

Singapore: Singapore expanded its investigation on Friday regarding the Indonesia fires that have blanketed the region in toxic haze into 10 locally-based firms. The city-state has beefed up measures to combat the months-long blazes and had vowed legal action against companies responsible for the f»»»

UNITED NATIONS: The head of the UN nuclear agency said Friday that he expects the use of nuclear power could more than triple by 2060. Rafael Grossi said in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s annual report to the UN General Assembly that this will be driven by electrification, data centers po»»»

PARIS: Algeria has instructed urea producers to stop exporting the fertilizer to France in an intensification of trade curbs that have followed a diplomatic rift between Algeria and its former colonial ruler, according to diplomats and industry sources. Ties between Paris and Algiers, which have be»»»

Kinshasa: Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo administered the first vaccine doses on Friday in a major clinical trial aimed at halting the country's largest recorded outbreak of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain. The Phase 2/3 trial, known as Tumaini, was launched in Bunia, »»»

US troops have been warned against using inside information to bet on prediction markets, the Associated Press has reported, citing a directive issued by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who said such wagers could expose military plans and influence operational decisions. The memo, dated Tuesday a»»»

Maros Pangkep, Indonesia: The world’s oldest known cave paintings on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi are facing a growing threat from severe wildfires sweeping across the region, with researchers warning that intense heat and smoke could risk accelerating the damage to the prehistoric treasures, »»»