RIYADH: Raw plywood shelves run from floor to ceiling, low tables hold stacks of new titles, and there is almost no branding. In a city where a venue’s decor can matter as much as what it sells, The Book Department keeps the focus on its shelves. “The books should speak for themselves,” co-founder »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Lawmaker: US-Israeli Camp Witnessing Strategic Changes, Resistance Sustains Steadfastness 08-11-2026 13:41 PM Member of the Loyal»»»

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MANILA: The Philippines’ foreign ministry issued a rare rebuke to government officials and agencies on Sunday over public comments about China, stressing the need for a unified voice as the country heads into a key regional summit. The uniformed services of the Philippines have been engaged in a lo»»»

Hungary will spend HUF 57.8 billion (approximately EUR 160 million) over the next four years on a nationwide tree-planting and urban greening programme, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Sunday. The plans include planting at least 12 million saplings, creating more than 1,300 hectares of new»»»

The U.S. State Department continuously reviews information about foreign mission members accredited to the United States, including any national security concerns, and takes appropriate action consistent with U.S. law and international obligations, a State Dept. spokesperson said, after the Lebanes»»»

Eyes are turning toward Tel Aviv after Gadi Eisenkot was tasked with forming a new Israeli government. In this context, a report by the Israeli radio station Kol Chai said that "Eisenkot is planning to withdraw from Lebanon even before he succeeds in forming the government, as he has begun conducti»»»

MANAMA Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani led Qatar’s delegation to the 30th Meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain. The meeting discussed a range of agenda items and ini»»»

35 assessors will evaluate government employees and entities across 10 teams Dubai: The Dubai Government Excellence Programme has started the first phase of its 2026 assessment cycle, with 35 assessors set to evaluate government employees and entities across the emirate. The programme, which falls »»»

Israel's president announced he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following last week's election, in what Netanyahu's rivals see as a first step to remove the country's longest-serving prime minister. The opposition bloc led by Eisenkot, a former military chief and political»»»

The U.S. military has announced it will create a 20-member task force to find ways to disrupt land routes into Iran that it says are used for shipments of weapons and illicit materials. The restrictions would expand on a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports during the two countries' eight-month war»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Najran Municipality has offered 23 investment opportunities spanning 520,577 sq. meters in Al-Wadiah, covering commercial property, hospitality and transport services. The projects are being tendered through the Furas municipal investment portal, Saudi Press Agency reported, »»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid and Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, participated in a roundtable organized by the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, with the participation of business community and banking sector leaders from both countries»»»

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters is leaving the administration, the first major departure in an expected staff shakeup as incoming chief of staff Stephen Miller takes charge, Axios reported on Sunday. The exit of one of outgoing chief of staff Susie Wiles’ allies signals a changing»»»

Two residential developments will add townhouses with modern amenities in the capital Riyadh: Riyadh’s growing residential property market is attracting fresh investment, with SAR 1.1 billion committed to housing developments aimed at meeting rising demand for modern family homes in the Saudi capit»»»

MONTEVIDEO: Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Uruguay on Sunday by marking an important Catholic feast day that is tied to the country’s independence, capping his effort to draw attention to the role the church has played in Latin America’s most secular country. Leo was traveling to the city»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF), presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), today announced the selection for the 2026 Ajyal Film Competition, bringing together 17 films that celebrate the imagination, curiosity and creative spirit of young people. Featuring five feature films and 12 short films»»»

New ratings will classify foods from A to E following laboratory checks of nutrition data Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched a new service that will assess the nutritional value of food products and assign them ratings from A to E, helping shoppers make more informed decisions about what they b»»»

Arab, ultra-Orthodox parties hold the key as deep divisions threaten efforts to form govt Dubai: Gadi Eisenkot has been chosen to receive the mandate to form Israel’s next government, but the former military chief faces a formidable challenge: turning the support of parties representing 67 parliame»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: A helicopter battling Indonesian wildfires crashed into a river on Sunday as it scooped water, an official told AFP, with two crew members rescued and one still missing. The crash in Borneo Island's South Kalimantan province was the second in days involving a firefighting helico»»»

RIYADH: A Saudi Ministry of Energy official said on Sunday that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was subjected to an attempted attack, and falling shrapnel caused limited damage to the building without any injuries or fatalities. The official stated that there was “an »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has expressed his condolences to Poland following a deadly shooting in the historic centre of Kraków on Saturday, in which six people were killed and 15 injured. Hungary’s president and foreign minister have also voiced their solidarity with the Polish people. »»»

DUBAI: On Nov. 3, nearly 3 million people in Paraguay opened their banking app and found their money out of reach. Ueno, a digital lender whose customers made up about 60 percent of the country’s adults, according to the Associated Press, had been seized overnight. By Friday, the crisis had cost a »»»

RIYADH: A Saudi Ministry of Energy official said on Sunday that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was subjected to an attempted attack, and falling shrapnel caused limited damage to the building without any injuries or fatalities. The official stated that there was “an »»»

The campaign followed the identification of 96 asbestos cases across Abu Dhabi As part of its ongoing efforts to protect public health and preserve the environment from hidden chemical and physical hazards, the relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi continue to enforce a ban on the handling and use of a»»»

Vibrant cultural performances, immersive Diwali experience and Maha Annakut lined up Abu Dhabi: Planning to visit the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi for Diwali, the Indian festival of lights? The temple management has urged visitors to pre-book their slots for a relaxed, well-paced visit where you »»»

RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed cruise and ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward Riyadh and the southern regions, the coalition said on Sunday. Two cruise missiles and a drone were intercepted and destroyed in the Riyadh and southern regions, while two balli»»»

Travellers urged to check permitted and prohibited items before flying from DXB Flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB)? Before packing your bags, it is worth checking what you can bring into the UAE, what you must declare at customs and which items are not allowed in your hand luggage or »»»

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Police discover skeletal remains of an ophthalmologist while enforcing an eviction order Cairo: Police officers arrived at an apartment in Egypt's Giza governorate to enforce a court-ordered eviction. Instead, they discovered the skeletal remains of a woman who had apparently died three years earli»»»

November 8 is celebrated as Bulgarian Police Day. The celebration on the feast day of St Michael the Archangel, commander of all the heavenly hosts of angels and archangels, was introduced in 1924 on the initiative of Sofia's chief of police, Lieutenant Colonel Georgi Kisyov (retd.). Politicians an»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities executed three men on Sunday after convicting them of carrying out operations on behalf of Israel and the United States during anti-government protests in January, the judiciary said. The death sentences against Hassan Divband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh “were carrie»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces release the Lebanese citizen they abducted from the southern town of Deir Mimas last Friday 08-11-2026 09:51 AM L»»»

Miami: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday after the defending champions took second place in the Eastern Conference with a wasteful 3-3 draw against Charlotte on the final day of the regular season. The Argentine superstar did not score but set u»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has promoted sustainability awareness and responsible resource consumption through Friday sermons, highlighting Islamic values of preserving blessings, avoiding waste and ensuring lasting benefits for society. The ministry’s participation in Qa»»»

Seoul: Badminton world number one An Se-young said she was "very proud" of her achievements after winning an incredible 11th title of the year at her home Korea Open on Sunday. The 24-year-old beat Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 in the final in Yeosu to extend an unbeaten run that stre»»»

1.65km Al Khaleej Street Tunnel offers smoother journeys Dubai: Motorists travelling between Infinity Bridge, Deira and Al Mamzar can now enjoy smoother, uninterrupted journeys following the opening of the new 1,650-metre Al Khaleej Street Tunnel on Sunday, November 8. Dubai’s Roads and Transport A»»»

The report showed that the UAE’s workforce grew by 12.4% in 2025 and by 2.3% in Q3 of 2026 Emirati women account for 71.6 per cent of all skilled Emirati nationals employed in the private sector, while they represent 57 per cent of Emiratis working in information technology (IT) occupations, highli»»»

Amman: Jordan's Northern Military Region foiled Sunday an attempt by four people to illegally infiltrate across the country's northern border, with border guards arresting them before they could cross into Jordanian territory. In a statement, the Jordan Armed Forces said Border Guard forces detecte»»»

Doha, Qatar: CNN has wrapped up the first CNN Academy Doha, delivered through its partnership with Media City Qatar. The two-week immersive programme brought together 30+ students from three Qatar-based universities for hands-on training in journalism and storytelling, connecting local talent with »»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s exit market is gradually moving beyond venture-backed startups and major acquisitions to include the thousands of small businesses and digital products that rarely make it into formal deal channels. While the country has recorded notable startup exits in recent years, owners o»»»

Education is increasingly drawing investor attention as it combines recurring demand with long-term demographic growth. Education is one of the few sectors that can maintain pricing power against inflation. Unlike discretionary consumer categories, demand for schooling is relatively resilient even »»»

Rare Faturan beads over 120 years old and German amber from 1880 attract collectors Dubai: A set of antique German prayer beads has sold for Dh235,000 at the Dubai Rosary Exhibition 2026, the highest sale reported at the event so far. The prayer beads, weighing approximately 100 grams, comprise 33 »»»

The acquisition highlights the Group's investment in marine assets supporting two luxury resorts, extending destination development beyond traditional hospitality infrastructure. Doha, Qatar: Assets Group, a subsidiary of Power International Holding, has disclosed that its acquisition of 18 luxury »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German side has no intention of identifying the true masterminds and instigators behind the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline, Vladislav Maslennikov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's European issues department, told Sputnik on the anniversary of the pipeline’»»»

DOHA Assets Group, a subsidiary of Power International Holding, has disclosed that its acquisition of 18 luxury yachts from Italian manufacturer Azimut Yachts represents an investment exceeding QR250 million, marking a significant commitment to the marine infrastructure supporting its hospitality p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail staged an impressive comeback to defeat Al Gharafa 2-1 in the Qatar Stars League at Thani bin Jassim Stadium yesterday. The victory lifted The Red Knights temporarily to the top of the standings with 21 points, while Al Gharafa remained on nine points. The Cheetahs made a pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is supporting the expansion of the “Wa Alhiqni Bis-Saliheen” competition to include private schools alongside government schools, with the next edition expected to attract around 400 schools. Supported b»»»

Doha, Qatar: MotoGP Deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta has praised Qatar’s preparations for the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar, describing Lusail International Circuit as probably the best facility on the championship calendar and saying this year’s event matches the high standards of previous ed»»»

Damascus, Nov. 08 (SANA) The “Made in Syria” festival at Barzeh Complex in Damascus is bringing together local companies to promote Syrian products and offer families a range of goods at reduced prices, with participants highlighting the role of marketing exhibitions in supporting national industry»»»