Bulgaria had issued more than 13,000 seasonal work permits to non-EU nationals by July 10, as businesses increasingly rely on foreign workers to fill staffing gaps, Nova TV reports. The National Employment Agency’s figures, analyzed by the Bulgarian Industrial Association, show that Bulgaria issued»»»

Bulgaria’s budget deficit widened to 4% of gross domestic product in 2025, while government debt climbed to 29.9% of GDP, according to the latest data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The General Government sector reported a deficit of 9.122 billion leva (4.664 billion euros) for the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Keheilah Al Sakab made a winning return to action yesterday, claiming the feature Asherij Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse as the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s domestic season continued with its third meeting. The five-year-old grey mare, representing owner Khalid Hamad Al-Atteya, prod»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) yesterday announced a world-class entry for the Qatar International Baja, which takes place on October 28-31. The Lusail-based event hosts the penultimate rounds of the FIA World and Middle East Baja Cups and round five of the FIM Bajas »»»

Government and corporate websites were shut down across the world overnight into Wednesday after cybersecurity firms used artificial intelligence to reveal critical flaws in widely used programming language PHP. PHP programmers on Wednesday released a patch fixing the vulnerability. Government agen»»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump could hold a “historic” three-way meeting at the APEC summit in China, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation [APEC] summit is scheduled to take place i»»»

Agreement was signed at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026 Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea-based ARPI Inc. to explore the clinical validation of AI-powered electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation technology. The collaboration aims to st»»»

UAE residents face travel disruptions as Iran conflict intensifies near Hormuz The US-Israel-Iran conflict entered a more volatile phase on Thursday (Oct. 22, 2026), with explosions reported near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian officials warning of a possible “zero hour” with Israel, Gulf air defence»»»

Vice President pays tribute to veteran police leader for five decades of dedicated service Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has mourned the death of Major General Khalifa Bin Dhaen Al Mheiri, paying tribute t»»»

Economic licences in Abu Dhabi rise 5% as Masdar City drives innovation growth Abu Dhabi: Masdar City Free Zone has been named among the world’s top 10 freezones in fDi Intelligance’s Global Free Zones of the Year Awards 2026 by the Financial Times. The ranking comes as Abu Dhabi’s wider startup ec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) hosted a spectacular awards ceremony, honouring the leading owners, trainers, jockeys and horses of the 2025/2026 racing season, ranked according to the prize money they earned. The ceremony was attended by QREC Chairman Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al-At»»»

Doha, Qatar: From October 19 to 23, the 2026 Chery International User Summit is bringing together users, media representatives and ecosystem partners from around the world in Wuhu. Under the theme “Eco-Tech For Our Future Life”, the summit will explore the future of intelligent, low-carbon and sust»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ezdan Holding Group announced its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) ended September 30, 2026, showing a net profit of QR643.9m during Q3-2026 compared to QR587.5m in Q3-2025. The earnings per share reached QR0.024 in Q3-2026 compared to QR0.022 in Q3-2025.»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl Island and Gewan Island, will participate in Cityscape Qatar 2026 from October 27 to 29 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), bringing together its established residential offering and the next phase of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has introduced ‘Pay by Plate’, a global first innovative solution in merchant acquiring. Exclusively available to Commercial Bank cardholders, this break through is a new convenient way to pay for fuel automatically using their vehicle’s plate number. This innovation of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is gearing up to host the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026 from November 6 to 8 and the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 from November 27 to 29. With just three weeks separating the two championships, November will bring a pa»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolutionary Guards [IRG] Navy announced that four vessels that had used unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz were struck while transferring oil in the northern Gulf, as it warned of retaliation against US bases in the region if Washington continues to force v»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Security (Doha AIS), held over three days alongside Milipol Qatar 2026, is exploring the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing homeland security, protecting data in intelligent, autonomous security systems, and com»»»

Doha, Qatar: Three defeats in succession across competitions have left Al Sadd facing an unfamiliar situation, with the defending Qatar Stars League champions needing an immediate response when they open the seventh round against Al Shahania at Khalifa International Stadium today. Having won their »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) participated in the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026. The agency participated as the Diamond Sponsor of Milipol Qatar, taking place from 20 to 22 October 2026, and hosted a dedicated pavilion showcasing the Agency’s key services for entities »»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 22- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Softness in Asian currencies continues to benefit UAE expats, who get more back home for every dirham they send. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are all trading near multi-year lows. Sign up»»»

Philippine Airlines resumes Dubai route; Airlines revise schedules after Saudi attack Passengers travelling from the UAE on Thursday, October 22, face flight cancellations and delays amid regional security concerns, disruptions at Saudi airports and weather-related operational changes. Emirates, Et»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has introduced a new Alumni Association Board establishing a dedicated leadership body to strengthen alumni ties, foster collaboration, and support the Tartan community. The newly formed board reflects »»»

Doha, Qatar: Mexican chef Elena Reygadas (pictured) will bring her acclaimed Panadería Rosetta to Doha, for an exclusive residency at MIHAD Café, from November 4 until 15, offering audiences an immersive taste of contemporary Mexican food culture alongside the work of ceramic designer Perla Valtier»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US military has quietly begun withdrawing troops from bases across the Middle East, while Washington is ordering diplomatic personnel to leave several missions in the region, NBC News has reported. The moves come as President Donald Trump considers launching a new wave of att»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar International Academy for Security Studies (QIASS) is putting in-depth research into some of the world’s most pressing and rapidly evolving security challenges in the spotlight at Milipol Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center from October 20-22. The Academy is usi»»»

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has visited several specialised language institutions and universities in Saudi Arabia to learn about leading practices in teaching Arabic to no»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Qatar H E Cao Xiaolin at his office yesterday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation between Qatar and China in areas of mutual interest.»»»

Doha, Qatar: With 50 days to go until the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, Doha prepares to host the Final for the second time, welcoming the world’s leading triathletes alongside people from across the community who are gearing up to take part. Taking place from December 10 to 1»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will spotlight the creativity and ambition of Qatar’s filmmaking community through its Made in Qatar Competition, bringing together eight films that explore deeply personal experiences, family bonds, cultural memory and the imaginative possibilities of cin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU), represented by the Department of Human Nutrition at the College of Health Sciences, concluded the Third Paediatric Nutrition Conference, held under the theme ‘Healthy Children for a Sustainable Future.’ The conference was organised in collaboration with the Unive»»»

Doha, Qatar: Automall, part of Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, successfully organised two impactful employee wellness initiatives, bringing together breast cancer awareness and comprehensive health screening activities as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthier, safer and more informed»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Social and Cultural Center for the Blind (QSCCB), of the Ministry of Culture, staged a human development workshop to strengthen self-confidence and self-esteem, present practical methods for developing personal character, and help participants withstand life and career challe»»»

The Russian armed forces struck Ukrainian defense industry complex enterprises and transport infrastructure facilities in Kiev, as well as port infrastructure in the Odessa region overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "Last night, the Russian armed forces launched a massive strike with high»»»

Representatives of Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission (CEC) will demonstrate machine voting for the upcoming presidential elections at Sofia's National Palace of Culture (NDK) metro station at 11 a.m., the Commission said on Facebook. The demonstration will also provide voters with useful infor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) took part in the 9th edition of the One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds (OPSWF) CEO Summit, with Secretary-General of the Council and President of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, H E Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hungary has expressed its readiness to deepen strategic cooperation with Qatar across trade, investment, education, research and food security, while commending Doha’s role in resolving regional and international conflicts, as the two countries mark more than three decades of diplomati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening international police partnerships and sharing its expertise in major-event security to help law enforcement agencies tackle criminal networks that operate across borders, with trust, timely intelligence-sharing and technology central to effective cooperation, Dir»»»

Tokyo: Artificial intelligence has found critical security flaws in a major programming language called PHP, with many websites taken offline Thursday as organisations worldwide scramble to fend off would-be hackers. As AI's fast-advancing capabilities fuel concern over the increased risk of cybera»»»

JAZAN: Across the valleys, jagged peaks, and coastal plains of Saudi Arabia’s southwestern Jazan region, an ancient oral tradition known locally as Tarwi’at Al-Ra'i continues to echo, preserving centuries of pastoral knowledge and seasonal land stewardship. The rhythmic herder’s call remains an ess»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, and Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani visited Milipol Qatar 20»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), H E Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki, met yesterday with Senior Adviser to the Prime Minister of Canada, H E Scott Gilmour; Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, National Security and Intelligence of Canada, Dominic Rochon;»»»

Doha: Four committees of the Shura Council held yesterday their first meetings for the second ordinary session of the council’s second legislative term, corresponding to its 55th annual session, and elected their deputy chairs by acclamation. The Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee, chaired by »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has underscored the importance of international cooperation and strategic alliances in strengthening cybersecurity, protecting critical infrastructure and safeguarding national sovereignty amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Director-General of the National Cyber Secur»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education is working to strengthen educational guidance, enhance professional support for teachers and improve student learning outcomes, with a focus on developing supervisory skills, promoting innovative teaching practices and expanding targeted s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Qatar, screened the documentary “Ho Chi Minh’s Diplomacy” at its Drama Theatre yesterday, offering audiences insights into Vietnam’s diplomatic history and the principles that continue to»»»

DUBAI: Israel’s election next week may change its leader, but not its strategy: Iran will remain its chief adversary, military force will continue to be its preferred tool and Palestinian statehood a distant prospect, regional policymakers and analysts say. That is because the strategic assumptions»»»

The Dubai girl, 25, shared the runway with Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid and Adriana Lima Dubai: What do supermodels Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Adriana Lima and a former Dubai school girl have in common? They all walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway in Los Angeles this week. And here's the Duba»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, to discuss the latest developments in the country. Ayatollah Khamenei and Qalibaf discussed the latest developments in the military»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has discussed ways to strengthen human rights protections in counter-terrorism policies and law enforcement with a senior official from the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). NHRC Chairperson H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al At»»»