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»»»

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»»»

- An integrated city in Lahore spanning 15 million square metres, featuring a 3-kilometre boulevard and a 600,000-square-metre shopping mall - Approximately 30% of construction and infrastructure works completed, with Phase One sales and the opening of the project’s headquarters and sales centre pl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the fifth cultural season of its intellectual initiative, ‘Ummah Forum’, emphasising the integration of science and faith as a foundation for building civilisation, advancing knowledge and guiding human development. Held at Imam Mu»»»

Washington cites growing security threats after strikes on airports and oil facilities The United States has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthi»»»

Accountability proceedings have been launched in Hungary over assets allegedly misused unlawfully by the previous government, but the process must proceed in line with the rule of law, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in an interview with the American news agency AP, published on Wednesday. “The Hu»»»

The Central Investigation Chief Prosecutor's Office (KNYF) has issued international arrest warrants in the MNB case against Ádám Matolcsy, the son of the former central bank governor, and businessman György Stofa. In addition to György Matolcsy, the former central bank governor, a lawyer and one fu»»»

A yellow warning for heavy rainfall has been issued for eight regions in Bulgaria on Thursday, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) said on its website. The warning covers Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Pleven, Lovech, Pernik, Sofia Region and Sofia City. Cloud cover is expected to b»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held yesterday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Belgium’s Minister of Security and Home Affairs H E Bernard Quintin, has praised Qatar’s role in international mediation and dialogue, calling for stronger cooperation to tackle transnational crime, cyber threats and risks to critical infrastructure. Speaking at the Global Security For»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed at a rally that the United States had defeated Iran “militarily, financially, and otherwise,” while arguing that Washington could leave the conflict soon. “We defeated them militarily, financially, and otherwise,” Trump said.He added that the US could leave now, bu»»»

US President Donald Trump said Washington is avoiding new sanctions and other escalatory steps against Russia while delicate negotiations over the Ukraine conflict continue, arguing that the sides may now be closer to an agreement than they have been in a long time. “When you’re close to a deal and»»»

The authorities have moved to have György Matolcsy remanded in custody, Telex reported on Wednesday afternoon. The former central bank governor was questioned at the Central Investigation Prosecutor's Office on suspicion of the criminal offence of economic fraud and the misdemeanour of using a forg»»»

ABUJA: Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active. It has spread farther across Africa than any previous Ebola outbreak, reaching three regions. Nigeria on Tuesday became the latest country affected by the outbreak, w»»»

DUBAI: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said on Thursday that four vessels involved in illegal ‌oil transfers ‌in the ‌northern Arabian Gulf were simultaneously hit and caught fire after being tracked by its forces on ‌Wednesday. The ‌IRGC added ‌that three ‌more vessels collided with »»»

The US State Department ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as security concerns mount following a series of Houthi attacks, CBS News reported. Other US embassies in the region have shifted to reduced staffing under “restricted operations,” but Saudi »»»

Interactive calculator launched to estimate Golden Visa costs accurately UAE visa services provider FamilyVisa.ae marked three years since its founding with the launch of a dedicated Golden Visa portal on 22 September, the company's anniversary date. The portal brings current Golden Visa informatio»»»

Vargem Grande, Brazil: The first time he ate his fill, Walter dos Santos was 25 years old and had long since watched siblings die of hunger in northeastern Brazil, where they grew up without electricity, education, or prospects. He learned to read and write and finished high school at 32. Today, hi»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an official dinner banquet in honour of President of France Emmanuel Macron and his accompanying delegation at Lusail Palace on Tuesday. During the banquet, HH the Amir welcomed the French president and emphasised the depth of the partner»»»

The memorandum of understandingwas named ‘Badr’, referring to the full moon, to signify how the four nations complement one another through this agreement, given its immense importance in terms of both defence and the economy. The MoU holds significant economic importance for the signatory countrie»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha Qatar can play a crucial role in preventing further escalation in the Middle East and promoting a diplomatic resolution to the region’s ongoing crisis drawing on its experience and track record in mediation, Dr Mohamed Ali Chihi, executive director of the Global Institute for »»»

QNA Doha Four committees of the Shura Council on Wednesday held 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 in accordance with Article 30 of the council’s inte»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar recorded an average response time of six minutes and 45 seconds for fire and rescue incidents in 2025, as the General Directorate of Civil Defence continues to expand its network of centres, strengthen operational capabilities and introduce advanced technologies to improve emerge»»»

Trump administration challenges offshore wind projects, citing adverse impacts WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm, making it the fourth project the Republican leadership has targeted»»»

Sharjah court orders seller to refund Dh63.8m plus interest in gas supply dispute The Sharjah Court has ordered a company to refund Dh63.8 million after finding that it breached a contract to supply 41,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), failing to deliver the shipment within the ag»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: An attack targeting the King Fahd International Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia's Dammam killed one person and injured eight others Wednesday evening, October 21, 2026, the kingdom's civil aviation authority said. The authority said in a statement that injuries from the attack»»»

Agreements cover investment, export financing, maritime security, space and education Dubai: Oman and the United Kingdom have signed agreements covering a major artificial intelligence data centre in Salalah, sovereign investment and strategic cooperation, as Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's state visit »»»

Two women freed on bail as investigation continues into videos filmed in Egyptian streets Dubai: Two Brazilian women detained in Egypt over social media videos allegedly showing inappropriate behaviour in public have been released on bail of 110,000 Egyptian pounds ($2,300), according to Brazilian »»»

Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight, wounding six people and forcing residents into shelters, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday, hours after Moscow signalled readiness to resume US-mediated peace talks. President Donald Trump said negotiations were closer than ever to ending the war, though th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University has announced plans to host an international conference on an Islamic charter for family mediation on November 23, aimed at developing a global framework to protect rights, preserve family ties and promote social stability. The conference is being organized by Qatar Un»»»

UAE firms can turn time saved into broader support for small businesses AI is changing how legal work is done in the UAE’s fast-growing legal services market. It can free about 30% of a lawyer’s time on routine tasks such as document review and first-pass drafting, but the bigger prize is what that»»»

Avishka Kaumadi's cat went missing on October 11, and was found 10 days later "You want to see?" A delighted Avishka Kaumadi turns the video on for us, showing us the fluffy Ginger cat sitting on her lap, in the car as they head for a vet check-up. After ten days of anxiety and sleepless nights, Ka»»»

Kerala expats stranded as Houthi strikes halt Saudi air travel Dubai: Repeated flight cancellations and temporary service suspensions to Saudi Arabia have disrupted travel plans for Kerala expatriates, leaving passengers uncertain about departures, return journeys, and alternative bookings amid esc»»»

Netanyahu faces challenges from Eisenkot and others in pivotal Israeli election JERUSALEM: Three years after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza, Israeli voters will decide next week whether to grant Benjamin Netanyahu yet another term as prime minister — or usher in a ne»»»

The former UAE ambassador to the UN announces her candidacy to succeed António Guterres New York: Lana Nusseibeh, UAE Minister of State and Envoy to the UN and EU, has announced her candidacy to become the next UN Secretary-General, following her formal nomination by the United Arab Emirates. Her c»»»

Court rulings halt Trump-era changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program The Trump administration moved Wednesday to end its legal fight to overhaul a popular student loan forgiveness program. The Department of Justice appealed after federal judges ruled in June in favour of advocates who sa»»»

Gene therapy in Abu Dhabi, frees Fahad from decades of Thalassaemia struggles Abu Dhabi: For most of his adult life, Fahad, a 43-year-old, could count the weeks to his next blood transfusion. Now, after gene therapy in Abu Dhabi, he has stopped counting. Living with Thalassaemia, an inherited blood»»»

NCM predicts rainfall, dusty winds and fog, with cooler conditions expected over weekend Dubai: Parts of the UAE could experience rainfall on Thursday as convective clouds develop over eastern and western areas, while temperatures are expected to reach 41°C in some inland regions, according to the »»»

Priyanka Gandhi’s son vows to keep Indian flag photos despite objections Dubai: Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has alleged that Bikaner House management in New Delhi asked him to remove several photographs documenting youth protests from his exhibition, No Idea Is Final»»»

Operation Confrontation Ghost also thwarted more than 123 million online scam attempts Abu Dhabi: The UAE-led Operation Confrontation Ghost has identified more than US$39 billion in funds and digital assets linked to fraudulent activities and thwarted over 123.71 million online fraud attempts world»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria will need clear eligibility rules, reliable claim-verification mechanisms and coordinated institutions to establish an effective reparations system for victims of abuses committed under the former regime, legal and human rights experts told SANA. The experts said reparations are a c»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria needs to address public grievances and strengthen the rule of law to curb hate speech and prevent social divisions, a senior official at the National Commission for Transitional Justice said on Wednesday. Hassan Jubran, director of national reconciliation at the commission, told SAN»»»