TAIPEI: Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-long affirmed that his country looks forward to strengthening its economic and investment partnerships with Saudi Arabia, especially in advanced technology, semiconductors and artificial intelligence, noting Taiwan’s readiness to employ its technological »»»

Fresh cuts hit customer service and selling partner services teams in the US, India and UK Dubai: Amazon confirmed on October 7 that it had cut a small number of jobs, mainly in its Stores unit, which oversees the main e-commerce website. The layoffs came during Prime Big Deal Days, which ran on Oc»»»

From a Kids Passport to WhatsApp help, discover what's changing before October 14 Dubai: Global Village reopens for Season 31 next week. Along with its new roller coaster and shows, it's also adding smaller features that change how a visit works, from a passport for children to a WhatsApp chatbot. »»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova-Chamova told reporters on Thursday that the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Sofia, Eleonora Mitrofanova, will be summoned, if clear evidence emerges that Tuesday's attack on the two merchant ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Bla»»»

An Iowa city council meeting erupted into controversy after opening with a Satanic invocation that ended with the words “Hail Satan,” prompting a local pastor to demand that officials “reverse this curse.” Matt Dalbey, an Ottumwa resident and former city council member, delivered the invocation at »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani premier, UN chief discuss regional peace, security issues in Islamabad 08-10-2026 10:22 AM Latest News Urgent News Pakistani prem»»»

With almost a quarter of a billion people and a culture of healthy debate, there are not many topics in Pakistan that unite opinion, but Saudi Arabia is one. Whether from its political parties or from its 240 million people, there has been a rare and in many ways remarkable show of solidarity with »»»

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said one of its posts was targeted on Wednesday near the border with Israel by small-arms fire, but there were no casualties. "This morning, several rounds of small arms fire impacted a UNIFIL position near Kfarshouba along the Blue Line in Sector East," »»»

New stamping stations in all 29 pavilions, self-pay VIP parking and a WhatsApp help line Dubai: Global Village reopens for Season 31 next week. Along with its new roller coaster and shows, it's also adding smaller features that change how a visit works, from a passport for children to a WhatsApp ch»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth edition of the Recycling Towards Sustainability Conference & Exhibition 2026 concluded yesterday after two days of discussions, exhibitions and workshops highlighting innovative approaches to recycling, waste management, sustainability and the development of a circular econom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has brought together educators, students, school leaders, and practitioners from across its learning community at its Pre-University Education Forum to reflect on achievements over the past year, exchange ideas and experiences, and engage in a shared conversation about»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has honoured a group of scholars, researchers and intellectuals who participated in the second edition of the “Quran and Human Knowledge” Conference and the “Kitab Al Ummah” Forum, recognising their contributions to enriching academic dialogue »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) will organise the 2026 Conference on 3D Printing and Smart Manufacturing on November 8, as part of its efforts to promote knowledge of modern technologies and support the transition toward more efficient, innovative, and sustainable manufacturing sy»»»

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COMMENTUAE fintech market could top $5bn by 2029 as regulation and digital rails mature For years, the UAE’s fintech story was framed around start-ups, funding rounds and the rise of digital payments. That chapter is not over, but the story has become far more significant. Sign up for our daily bus»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai received Italy’s Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy H E Adolfo Urso in the presence of Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar H E Paolo Toschi and senior officials from both si»»»

A new roller coaster, two new anchor shows and fresh restaurants arrive on October 14 Dubai: Global Village opens its 31st season in less than a week, and organisers have now revealed what's new. The Dubai attraction reopens at 6pm on Wednesday, October 14. This season includes a new roller coaster»»»

Ancient ring reveals rare image of Alexandria's iconic lighthouse For centuries, anyone hoping to picture the Lighthouse of Alexandria has had to make do with fragments: worn coins, a handful of mosaics, and the impressions of travellers who saw it before earthquakes toppled it. Now a new image of »»»

London: Harry Kane refused to rule out catching Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of the international goalscoring charts after netting twice against the Czech Republic to celebrate his record-equalling 125th England cap. The captain matched Peter Shilton’s men’s record at Wembley on Tuesday, scoring hi»»»

Two commercial vessels were attacked by aerial and maritime drones overnight on October 6 inside Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone, about 70 nautical miles east of Byala, with one ship sinking, the crew of the other evacuated and two people injured. The Bulgarian Navy, Air Force, Border Police and»»»

From course choices to overseas study, find answers and advice under one roof Students, parents and graduates exploring university courses, postgraduate qualifications or study-abroad opportunities can meet education providers and get their questions answered at Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi on Octob»»»

Retired legal official revisits investigation, trial, execution nearly three decades later Dubai: A veteran Emirati legal figure who served as a police officer, public prosecutor, judge and later lawyer has offered a rare account of his three-decade journey through the UAE’s criminal justice system»»»

While Anil Kapoor was gracious during Welcome Back shoot in UAE, Nana chat was different Dubai: There was sand flying everywhere. Open your mouth and you risked tasting it in all its glorious grittiness. Helicopters were hovering, Hummers and Land Cruisers were lined up in the desert, and Bollywood»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stars League action returns today after an international football break of almost a month, with Al Shamal and Al Duhail meeting at Al Bayt Stadium in an intriguing Week 5 clash. Third-placed Al Shamal, on eight points, will take on Al Duhail, who have six points and are fifth. De»»»

Doha, Qatar: Techno Q is implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) projects for clients in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Lebanon, in the hospitality, food service, and investment and asset management sectors. The company is currently working with a leading hotel in Abha, Saudi Arabia, a major fas»»»

Safety concerns prompt PAL to suspend Manila-Riyadh services temporarily Philippine Airlines (PAL) has cancelled two flights between Manila and Riyadh as fighting escalates around Saudi Arabia, including attacks claimed by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement on the Saudi capital’s airport. The fla»»»

Saudi-Houthi escalation, tanker attack, uncertainty over Hormuz keep the region on edge The US-Iran war entered another tense phase on Thursday as fighting spread across the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula, with Saudi Arabia striking Houthi targets in Yemen, the Iran-backed group claiming a missile atta»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is monitoring the EU's militaristic activities in order to prepare appropriate response measures, Vladislav Maslennikov, the chief of the Department of European Issues at the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Sputnik. At a meeting of EU foreign and defense ministers in Brusse»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri held separate meetings with several labour ministers and senior officials participating in the Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility, which was held in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Dialogue was held under the theme “From Comm»»»

Doha, Qatar: Recycling factories are emerging as a key pillar of Qatar’s drive to promote environmental sustainability and develop a circular economy, with growing private-sector participation helping transform waste into valuable resources. The expansion of recycling industries is particularly evi»»»

Former film producer, now into education, struggles to process Nana Patekar's sudden death For Dubai-based producer Arjun Iyer, who worked with Nana Patekar during the filming of Welcome Back starting 2013, news of the actor's reported death has been particularly difficult to process. “I may yet to»»»

Capt. Gosalia says Capt. Machchhar’s training and instinct saved 174 passengers Capt. Smit Machchhar’s experience and instinct to prepare for any eventuality helped prevent what could have been an “unimaginable” disaster, a former colleague said. The flydubai captain is credited for helping save th»»»

From autoimmune disease to sedentary lifestyles, triggers can emerge much earlier When most people hear the word “arthritis,” they instinctively picture an elderly individual dealing with the natural wear and tear of a long life. However, rheumatologists are encountering an entirely different reali»»»

Staff-level deal awaits Executive Board nod as IMF asks Islamabad to end fuel subsidies Dubai: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on October 7 that clears about $1.21 billion (Dh4.44 billion) in new funding. The deal covers the fourth review of the E»»»

Global Food Week showcases diverse dairy trends and rising consumer demand in UAE Abu Dhabi: Walk the aisles of Global Food Week in Abu Dhabi and one thing keeps coming up: dairy. Cheese, butter and cultured products are drawing more attention than ever. Gulf News spoke to a number of exhibitors, a»»»

Poland’s president takes boxing lesson from Manny Pacquiao during historic Manila visit Manila: Polish President Karol Nawrocki stepped into a Manila boxing ring with Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during his state visit to the Philippines, combining diplomacy with a light training session. »»»

Elbasan: For several days this summer the Albanian city of Elbasan choked in a dense cloud of stinging smoke coming from the direction of its notorious steelworks. Environmental inspectors who rushed to two fires discovered 318 tons of toxic industrial dust that had been stored for months in a chro»»»

Washington: A convicted US killer who survived a botched execution was almost taken off life support before she regained consciousness, her lawyer said Wednesday, as a court ordered prison authorities to preserve evidence in the case. One week after Christa Pike survived her execution by lethal inj»»»

A former Australian Catholic bishop has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for sexually abusing two young indigenous men over the course of a decade. 76-year-old ex-bishop Christopher Saunders is one of the most senior Australian clerics to be convicted in a series of scandals that ha»»»

Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Wednesday with silent tributes and renewed strikes on Gaza as political debate intensified ahead of elections. Families gathered at the Nova festival site and Kfar Aza kibbutz. Gaza officials said strikes killed five people despite »»»

Failed execution attempt leaves Tennessee woman in critical but recovering condition Christa Pike regaining consciousness and speaking a week after receiving two doses of execution drugs in Tennessee has left a stunning question: How did she survive? Attorneys for Pike, 50, called her recovery “med»»»

With almost a quarter of a billion people and a culture of healthy debate, there are not many topics in Pakistan that unite opinion, but Saudi Arabia is one. Whether from its political parties or from its 240 million people, there has been a rare and in many ways remarkable show of solidarity with »»»

The government will take action against construction industry players where serious irregularities are suspected in connection with previous public procurement procedures, the Minister of Transport and Investment said on Wednesday in the Della podcast of 24.hu, confirming that emblematic figures of»»»

Trump supports Türkiye and Pakistan's military aid to Saudi Arabia under Mecca Alliance Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said Turkey and Pakistan "want to help Saudi Arabia" with the deployment of their military forces under the Mecca Alliance. He added that the move »»»

Outrage over the alleged killing of a woman by a US Marine in Okinawa has erupted in Tokyo, where protesters marched on the US Embassy demanding an end to the American military presence in Japan. The demonstrations follow the arrest of Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, suspected of strangling»»»

British expat turns personal journey to a call for greater awareness, inclusion, research Dubai: For Rhian Adams, every step her six-year-old son Samson takes is a milestone worth celebrating. Samson, who is nearly seven, has been diagnosed with Angelman syndrome when he was just 10 months old. The»»»

Maduro and Flores face fresh allegations of torturing detained Americans US prosecutors are expected to bring new charges against ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores over the alleged torture of Americans held in Venezuelan government custody, CNN reported Wednesday.»»»

Your real value at work is not your title, but the difference your presence makes Looking back on my early career, I realise that some of the opportunities that helped me progress came from simply being willing to do a little more than my job required. I wasn’t thinking about career progression at »»»

HASAKAH, Syria: Unusual vapors observed at Mount Kawkab near the northeastern Syrian city of Hasakah were most likely caused by human activity rather than seismic or tectonic activity, a joint technical committee said after inspecting the site. The findings were reported Wednesday by Syria’s state »»»