Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has appointed celebrated Nigerian curator Azu Nwagbogu as the Artistic Director of Tasweer 2027, the fourth edition of QM’s photography biennial and the first to be presented under QM’s future Art Mill Museum. Known for his work organising exhibitions and publishing »»»

Doha: Es’hailSat - Qatar Satellite Company, is exhibiting at the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar, the Global Exhibition & Conference for Homeland Security and Safety, one of the leading events on the international defense and security industry calendar. This event serves as an ideal meeting of minds »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted a press conference on Tuesday, October 20, to announce the upcoming 13th Gulf Quality Conference, organised by the Gulf Quality Centre for Consultancy and Training. The event will take place on November 12 at the Sharq Hotel Doha, under the theme “Artificial I»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised a workshop under the Asthma-Friendly Schools Programme in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC). Approximately 117 school health nurses from PHCC who work in government s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Managing Director and CEO of Nebras Energy Mohammed bin Nasser Al Hajri was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Advancement of Qatar’s Energy Industry at the 2026 Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards, held yesterday at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resor»»»

As Iran seeks to disrupt energy flow and the markets, the focal point of the fighting has for now shifted to Yemen, with the Iran-backed Houthi militia staging attacks on Saudi airports, cities, oil facilities, and infrastructure. A host of regional actors have come together to mediate, with most a»»»

The US dollar exchange rate against the Egyptian pound rose by approximately 60 piasters during Monday’s trading sessions in banks operating within the local market, reaching levels between LE 54.26-54.45 for buying, according to the announced exchange rates: During evening trading, the US dollar w»»»

ST. PETERSBUR (Sputnik) - Russia is holding a leading position in exporting oil and natural gas to China, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Wednesday. "Russia firmly holds the lead in exporting oil and natural gas to China," Mishustin said at the 31st regular meeting of the heads of »»»

Rescue teams recover body after suspected suicide attempt, identity remain unclear Dubai: Firefighters and marine rescue teams in Kuwait recovered a body after receiving a report that a person had allegedly jumped from Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Causeway in a suspected suicide attempt, authorit»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United Nations has warned that approximately 950,000 displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are at risk of flooding during the winter season, with more than 400,000 living in displacement sites classified as highly vulnerable. A UN report published Tuesday said 294,250 fami»»»

"I cannot understand why Iliana Iotova was misled by all of this and did not come to explain herself. They simply hid her," Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski said on Wednesday after MPs twice failed to establish a quorum for an extraordinary parliamentary sitting intended»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar’s National Committee for Qualifications and Academic Accreditation (NCQAA) has granted institutional accreditation to the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), making it the first university in the country to receive this accreditation. Speaking at a press con»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar University (QU) Health Sector successfully hosted its 10th Annual Research Symposium, under the theme ‘From Evidence to Impact: Research, Innovation, and Policy for Better Health.’ The symposium brought together distinguished researchers, healthcare professionals, faculty mem»»»

Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani met with State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of the Interior of the Federal Republic of Germany H E Bernd Krösser during his visit to Qatar to participate in Milipol Qatar 2026. During the meeting, the »»»

Manama: The State of Qatar participated yesterday in the 12th meeting of GCC ministers responsible for Islamic affairs and endowments, held in Bahrain to discuss initiatives and proposals aimed at developing the endowments sector, strengthening institutional integration and coordinating efforts amo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar will participate in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, taking place from November 3–5 at ExCeL London, marking its 12th consecutive year at the event since 2014. One of the travel industry’s leading international exhibitions, WTM London provides a platform for Visit Qat»»»

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the launch of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Arthroscopy service by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team at Aisha bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, marking a significant step in advancing specialised surgical services and providing patients wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced yesterday its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. The Group reported Net Profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR1,644.1m for nine months 2026. The year-on-year movement in profit was supported by re»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber is participating in the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026, held under the gracious patronage of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and organised by the Ministry of Interior at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from October 20 to 22. Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassi»»»

West Nusa Tenggara eyes Gulf tourists and UAE investment in solar energy projects Lombok is looking to attract more visitors from the UAE and the wider Gulf region, with West Nusa Tenggara’s governor outlining plans to improve connectivity, develop resorts and position the Indonesian province as a »»»

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Why Maz Jobrani believes better jokes, not censorship, are the answer Dubai: Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani has zero patience for comedians who complain that cancel culture is killing their careers. His take? “Listen, you're not being canceled. You're just lazy. You haven't written new jokes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar secured three medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games yesterday, with swimmer Shamil Shahov winning a silver and a bronze, while Ali Arshid added another silver in athletics. Shahov claimed silver in the men’s 100m breaststroke (SB12), clocking 1:13.17 to finish second b»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s payment systems processed transactions worth QR100.429bn in September 2026, marking a 19% increase compared with the same month last year, as transaction volumes rose by 25%, according to statistics released by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB). The total number of transactions reac»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has won an Excellence Award for deploying intelligent agents under the Microsoft 365 Copilot project, recognising its efforts to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into its institutional operations and accelerate digit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aamal Company (“Aamal”), one of the region’s leading diversified companies, announced that its subsidiary, Aamal Energy, has signed a five-year contract with a local company to provide procurement services, with an initial contract value exceeding QR100m. Under the agreement, Aamal Ene»»»

BASRA: Iraq has closed the Sheeb border crossing with Iran to passengers, vehicles and commercial trucks until further notice, ‌two sources ‌at the ‌crossing said on Wednesday. Another source said the decision has been taken to check the security arrangements inside the crossing. The Sheeb crossing»»»

Russia needs peace in Ukraine, not a temporary ceasefire, and Moscow's position on the issue remains unchanged, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "Nothing has changed. We need peace, not a ceasefire," Peskov told reporters, commenting on Moscow's position regarding a settlement of »»»

By Staff, Agencies The Hill reported that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani voiced support for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Tuesday, saying his election would reflect a broader push for a different political direction in Washington, with working people at the center of policymakin»»»

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London, Oct. 21 (SANA) Gold prices fell for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday as rising oil prices heightened inflation concerns, while investors awaited signals on the future path of US interest rates. Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,119.37 an ounce by 0516 GMT, while US gold futures for Dece»»»

The night market offers residents a place to reconnect with family, friends, community Dubai: The music catches your attention first. Then come the lights, the chatter of families, and the smell of food drifting from one stall to the next. A traditional Filipino jeepney adds another reminder of hom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli coach Borja Jimenez has warned his players against repeating their mistakes as they look to bounce back from a 3-0 defeat to Al Wakrah when they face Al Gharafa in tomorrow’s Qatar Stars League clash at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium. Jimenez said Al Ahli must show greater focus and »»»

London: Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of letting the team down during his time in charge. Portugal star Ronaldo was in his second spell at United when Ten Hag was hired in 2022. Ten Hag’s relationship with Ronaldo quickly became tense and the striker re»»»

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Travel advisories issued for Saudi routes; cancellations and delays persist. Flights from the UAE continue to face disruption on Wednesday, October 21, as airlines adjust services amid escalating regional security tensions. Several flights to Saudi Arabia have been cancelled, while delays have been»»»

There was no quorum in the plenary chamber on the second attempt to register MPs for the extraordinary parliamentary sitting. The electronic voting board showed 109 MPs present: 21 from Progressive Bulgaria, 34 from GERB-UDF, 18 from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), 19 from Democratic Bu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha will kick off the 2027 Diamond League season on May 7, with the detailed schedule of disciplines for all 14 meetings confirmed as athletes begin planning their campaigns for one of athletics’ biggest titles. The publication of the Diamond Discipline allocation sets the Road to the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Republic of Korea is looking to expand its comprehensive strategic partnership with Qatar by strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technology, investment, energy, infrastructure and cultural exchange, said the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s role in mediating between Washington and Tehran could prove critical to ending the Iran conflict, US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Thomas J. Barrack said, arguing that a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement offer a way out of a crisis with conseque»»»

Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Saint Petersburg for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Key statements by Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov:* The Putin–Witkoff meeting was agreed several days ago* Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev will take part in the meeting* The Ukraine »»»

A protest against the government's response to security developments in the Black Sea took place in central Sofia, with demonstrators demanding a stronger defense policy and closer coordination with Bulgaria's EU and NATO allies. The demonstration, held under the slogan "Your 'Peace' Is Capitulatio»»»

Kostadin Kostadinov is running in this election with a score to settle. Six months ago Rumen Radev's new party took a large share of Revival's voters and cut its parliamentary group from 33 seats to 12, and Kostadinov has spent the presidential campaign trying to take them back. He is also the only»»»

A survey by Market Links conducted for bTV shows President Iliaana Yotova leading Andrey Gyurov by 16.7 percentage points in the presidential race, while support for the Progressive Bulgaria (PB) party has fallen to 32% in a hypothetical parliamentary election. Further reading: Poll: Yotova Le»»»

Construction production volume in Romania increased by 15.4%, unadjusted, in the first eight months of 2026, year-on-year, according to data published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics ...»»»

The annual inflation rate will rise through the end of 2026, exceeding the 6.1% level anticipated in the August forecast, driven by higher fuel and energy prices, increased raw material costs, and exchange rate developments, according to the minutes of the October 8, 2026, monetary policy meeting o»»»

Risks to the leu exchange rate remain high, amid the conflict in the Middle East, persistently large budget and external deficits, and uncertainties stemming from the domestic political situation, according to the minutes of the October 8, 2026, monetary policy meeting of the National Bank of Roman»»»

Economic activity is expected to recover in the second half of 2026?though at a more modest pace than previously anticipated?with a significant contribution from agriculture in the third quarter, according to the minutes of the monetary policy meeting of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Board, he»»»

The formation of a new Government and the timely adoption of the 2027 budget are positive developments for Romania's credit profile and support the continuation of fiscal consolidation, according to information published on Tuesday by international rating agency Moody's and quoted by the Ministry o»»»