Al Jabri's travels across Latin America inspired him to explore its culture and heritage Photographs and digital content cannot fully capture the details and emotions of exploring a place in person, despite advances in artificial intelligence and social media, Emirati content creator and travel wri»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on renewed fighting with Iran, telling CNN it was "highly unlikely," ahead of a meeting with mediator Qatar's prime minister on Monday. Trump has threatened to resume strikes in recent weeks, with U.S. media reports suggesting that hostilities could restart af»»»

HEADLINES The draft 2027 budget dominates the coverage, with debate over borrowing, inflation, social-insurance changes and spending reform. Disputed correspondence about private pension contributions prompts demands for the finance minister’s resignation, while GERB seeks a presidential veto if th»»»

ANTALYA, Turkiye: The COP31 climate talks kicked off Monday with an early fight over money as the UN’s chief urged world leaders to “get serious” about tackling the crisis after a year of devastating weather extremes. Antonio Guterres made his plea as thousands of participants descended on a sprawl»»»

RIYADH: Record exports helped push the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade up 10.1 percent year on year in the first nine months of 2026, reaching 2.94 trillion Emirati dirhams ($801.9 billion). Non-oil exports increased 21.6 percent to 706 billion dirhams, while imports climbed 11.5 percent to 1.66 trilli»»»

Reports allege that Megaspeed executive Alice Huang was spying on Nvidia’s CEO for China Dubai: Alice Huang, a Chinese tech executive also known as Huang Le, sits at the centre of the scandal engulfing Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang. Media reports describe her as the woman accused of spying fo»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US Democratic Party is preparing a new $15 billion assistance package for Ukraine, alongside plans to tighten sanctions against Russia, in a move that could complicate President Donald Trump’s efforts to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict, the Financial Times [FT] repor»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that his hardline immigration and deportation policies during his first term may have gone too far, conceding that the approach ultimately damaged his political standing and contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections. In»»»

New system aims to cut routine permit approvals from days to minutes, with human oversight Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has partnered with OpenAI to turn government laws, policies and regulations into machine-readable formats, allowing artificial intelligence systems to assess routine applications and comp»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has warned business owners against engaging in illegal commercial activities, including selling goods on roads and streets and using residential properties as shops or commercial outlets. In a social media post, the Ministry urged business owners to comply »»»

Prominent MAGA influencer Laura Loomer, who traveled to Kiev earlier this year to promote Ukraine and downplay its neo-Nazi problem, has secretly received tens of thousands of dollars for political posts on social media, the Washington Post has reported, citing financial records and people familiar»»»

The Israeli enemy continued its aggression and violations of the so-called ceasefire in villages and towns across southern Lebanon on Monday, with a correspondent for Al-Manar reporting that airstrikes and mock air raids had persisted over the region for the past half-hour. The airstrikes concentra»»»

Etihad keeps Riyadh and Dammam grounded; flydubai and Saudi carriers face fresh disruption Dubai: UAE travellers heading into the new week face another round of flight disruptions, with Saudi Arabia remaining one of the most affected destinations. While Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Ar»»»

RIYADH: The Federation of Saudi Chambers has launched the International Business Concierge, a support platform designed to help international companies explore investment opportunities, establish operations and expand their presence in the Saudi market. The initiative aims to help international com»»»

By Staff, Agencies Argentine authorities have arrested a 49-year-old man accused of issuing death threats against Pope Leo XIV, just hours before the pontiff arrived in the country. According to Argentina’s State Intelligence Secretariat [SIDE], the arrest took place less than 24 hours after securi»»»

With two major manufacturing facilities, a nationwide customer-care network, and a growing multi-brand commercial operation, Romania has developed into a major industrial and business hub for Beko in Europe. As the home appliances industry faces more cautious consumption, cost pressures, and accele»»»

Romania’s regional cities are entering a new phase of development, one in which large-scale urban regeneration projects are becoming powerful tools for economic transformation. Over the past decade, cities such as Iași, Timișoara, and Cluj-Napoca have evolved from secondary markets into increasingl»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes carry out two airstrikes on the town of Kfar Tebnit and another on Al-Qantara in southern Lebanon 09-11-2026 10:44 AM Lat»»»

Wizz Air is facing two separate lawsuits brought by its pilots and cabin crew over the calculation of their pay during annual leave and sick leave. The cases have now reached Hungary’s Constitutional Court, as the Budapest Court of Appeal has raised concerns that the relevant labour legislation its»»»

Two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125, authorities said. The train's conductor was among those killed. The Health Ministry gave the casualty toll, saying in a statement that over 70 of the injured were discharged after rece»»»

President Donald Trump vowed a political comeback on Sunday after Republicans lost control of Congress in last Tuesday’s midterms, as incoming Democratic leaders pledged to hold his administration to account, and the attorney general promised to defend officials against threatened prosecutions. Don»»»

Antalya, Turkiye: The world is entering a new reality where climate extremes are the norm, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned Monday, urging leaders at the COP31 climate conference in Turkiye to "get serious". "A supersized El Nino is colliding with a planet already superheated by man»»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally gave opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government Sunday evening. Complex coalition negotiations still lie ahead, but it marked a significant step in the former military chief's effort to oust Israel's longest-serving prime»»»

Meta, TikTok and Snap warn the bill could give regulators too much power over content Google has warned that Australia's proposed online safety legislation could force it to introduce age checks and potentially block users under 18 from Gmail, messaging services and private file storage. Rachel Lor»»»

Syria is preparing to send fighters to Saudi Arabia to deploy along its border and potentially help it fight Iranian-backed rebels in neighboring Yemen, three officials with knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press. Syrian military advisers have already deployed to Saudi Arabia, but no figh»»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran even if it was not "necessarily popular" to safeguard the world from the country's nuclear ambitions. He would not comment directly about the Republican wipeout in Tuesday's elections, which deliver»»»

Banks face new potential fines following the sanctions imposed in the ROBOR case, as part of a separate investigation into the exchange of information used to determine FICO scores and assess credit applicants. The Competition Council suspects a breach of law and expects to conclude the inquiry wit»»»

Raiffeisen Bank has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Garanti BBVA Romania Group, following receipt of all the necessary approvals from the relevant authorities. The transaction marks the entry of Garanti BBVA Romania into the Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) Group, the bank ...»»»

ANTALYA: The world is entering a new reality where climate extremes are the norm, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned Monday, urging leaders at the COP31 climate conference in Turkiye to “get serious.” “A supersized El Nino is colliding with a planet already superheated by manmade clim»»»

UAE rejects Iranian control of Hormuz, demands respect for sovereignty and credible action Dubai: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said dialogue with Iran is a strategic necessity rather than a concession, warning that Tehran must rebuild shattered trust through concre»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud The Nuclear Threshold No country has used nuclear weapons in combat since the United States bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Despite decades of wars and confrontations between nuclear powers, the fear of catastrophic consequences has helped preserve that restraint. Now, all»»»

Romania has capital, resources, savings that can be channelled into investment, and access to European funds. However, economic development also requires another kind of capital: trust between the state and the business community, and between institutions and citizens, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu»»»

By Staff, Agencies Seven people have been killed and 110 injured in a violent train collision in Egypt that hurled several passenger carriages off the tracks. The crash occurred on Sunday in the Al-Ayyat district of Giza province, south of Cairo, when one passenger train slammed into the rear of an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has honoured 87 private educational services centres for their contributions to the “Ataa Yasna Atharan” (Giving Makes an Impact) initiative, which provided free and discounted educational and rehabilitation services to around 2,900 studen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI), in collaboration with Hamad International Airport (HIA), has officially inaugurated ‘The Screening Room’, a unique cultural initiative celebrating Made in Qatar films and the talented filmmakers behind them, offering millions of international travellers an op»»»

Doha, Qatar: Heads of leadership and development, business leaders, and members of the Doha community gathered at W Doha Hotel for the Professional and Community Enrichment Forum 2026, marking the second consecutive year of this impactful initiative. Organised by H Ents Global and MintBerry Qatar, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the annual School Theatre Festival 2026, bringing together 20 schools to present 15 theatrical performances aimed at promoting Arabic language, nurturing students’ creative talents and strengthening their cultural and national»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni sources: Saudi-led coalition aircraft carry out several airstrikes targeting a school in the Zariqat al-Sham area of ​​Al-Maqatirah »»»

Sao Paulo: Lando Norris picked his way through the rainstorms yesterday to claim a second consecutive victory for McLaren in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as Mercedes clinched the constructors’ championship and a famous title double. The 26-year-old outgoing 2025 world champion came home 14.6 seconds cl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is showcasing the results of advanced mobile technology trials at the State of Qatar Pavilion during MWC26 Doha, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from November 8 to 10. The trials, conducted in collaboration with Oor»»»

Paris: Lille beat Rennes 2-1 away yesterday to climb second in Ligue 1 just two points behind European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the French Ligue 1 table. Coached by Davide Ancelotti Lille go into the international break with 21 points from 10 games one ahead of Paris FC in third. Italian An»»»

London: Manchester United rescued an incredible 4-4 draw against Aston Villa as two stoppage-time goals gave Michael Carrick renewed hope of avoiding the sack, while Chelsea suffered a shock 1-0 loss at Sunderland yesterday. United boss Carrick was seconds away from heading into the international b»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Clasico lived up to expectations as Al Rayyan produced a sensational 4-3 victory over defending champions Al Sadd in a seven-goal thriller at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday to return to the top of the Qatar Stars League standings. The victory lifted Al Rayyan to 21 points»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain completed a brilliant double in Doha, winning both the men's and women's FIP World Cup titles at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex late Saturday night. The men's final, which stretched past midnight, saw Spain defeat defending champions Argentina 2-1 in a thrill»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is entering a new phase of its digital transformation, with the focus shifting from expanding telecommunications infrastructure to unlocking the commercial potential of advanced connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI) and industry-specific applications, an official has said at»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: Occupation forces’ vehicles open fire near the Wadi Gaza bridge and to the east-northeast of the Central Governorate 09-11-2026 08:35»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has been named at four awards at the World’s Best Digital Bank Awards 2026 by Global Finance. In corporate banking, the Bank was named Best Trade Finance Services in both Qatar and the Middle East. In retail banking, CB was named Most Innovative Digital Bank in in the M»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) convened yesterday its inaugural banking sector forum in the State of Qatar, under the motto of a shared vision for e»»»

Doha, Qatar: The working group on trade and investment, established under the first strategic dialogue between the State of Qatar and the Federal Republic of Germany, held a meeting via videoconference yesterday. The meeting was co-chaired on the Qatari side by HE Minister of State for Foreign Trad»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani attended the opening of the second edition of MWC Doha 2026 which was held yesterday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The event brought together a distinguished gathering of global leader»»»