Abu Dhabi-based Indian expat reveals what he did for family, himself and what counts most Abu Dhabi: A year ago, Anilkumar Bolla's life changed for good when he won Dh100 million with The UAE Lottery. Twelve months on, the Indian expat in Abu Dhabi says the biggest reward is not the money itself, b»»»

For years, solar efficiency was counted in watts per module and megawatts per hectare. The next percentage points of yield, however, will come less from bigger hardware and more from how intelligently a plant reads its surroundings, controls its equipment and keeps track of its own data. This was t»»»

Simtel Team has signed a turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract—valued at €17.50 million (excluding VAT)—with Vienna Energy for a new solar park. Vienna Energy For?a Natural? is wholly owned by Wien Energie International GmbH and is part of the Austrian energy group Wien »»»

The Competition Authority has approved the full takeover of the Gazprom gas station network by Romanian entrepreneurs Iulian Stanciu, former head of the eMAG e-commerce platform, and Adrian Cretoiu, owner of the business and management consulting company First All Energy Europe (FAEE) under decisio»»»

Gas Turbine 1 (GT1) at the Mintia combined-cycle power plant was successfully synchronised with Romania's national electricity grid for the first time on Thursday, with the next day of electricity generation scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026, followed by approximately three weeks of daily test»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Further to the statement issued regarding the attack that targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on the evening of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) stated that the death toll has risen to two following the confirmation of »»»

Concerns rise over AI misuse after fake video of Bengaluru landmark goes viral Dubai: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly creating and sharing an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video falsely depicting a bomb blast at Vidhana Soudha, the seat of Karnataka’s legisla»»»

GACA confirms air traffic has returned to normal as damage assessment continues Dubai: Saudi Arabia's King Fahd International Airport in Dammam has resumed operations following an attack that killed two people and injured eight others on Wednesday evening, the Kingdom's General Authority of Civil A»»»

President Bill Clinton famously said he could feel voters' pain over the economy. But these days, when it comes to questions about high prices, President Donald Trump insists that the pain is his. "They hit me with affordability, and that's the first time I ever heard the word used," he complained »»»

More than half of 115 companies surveyed in Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine have experienced at least one significant adverse water-related event over the past five years, including business disruptions and rising costs, according to a report by WWF and EY denkstatt Austri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dubai Police issued 7,735 traffic fines and impounded 1,630 vehicles for excessive noise and unauthorised modifications during the first nine months of 2026, as part of an ongoing crackdown on practices that disturb residents and endanger road users. This was announced in a social medi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces carried out a massive overnight strike targeting Ukrainian defense industry facilities with precision-guided ground-launched weapons and drones, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. The Russian armed forces struck the Yuzhny railway bridge in Kiev, used f»»»

Doctors confirm no further treatment required for Pope Leo’s lung tumour Dubai: Pope Leo XIV’s doctors have confirmed that the tumour removed from his right lung was a lung adenocarcinoma, but the disease was localised and no further treatment is required, according to a statement released by the H»»»

By Staff, Agencies The United States has secured discounted Venezuelan oil and a 35% stake in a private oil venture under an agreement giving Washington broad access to the country's oil reserves, with no clear benefits for Venezuela. US President Donald Trump announced the deal in late August, tou»»»

Bulgarians go to the polls on Sunday, October 25, in the first round of a presidential election that almost nobody expects to be settled that night. There are 27 tickets on the ballot, the largest field since direct presidential elections began in 1992, yet the race has long since narrowed to three»»»

An object resembling a sea mine was spotted south of Cape Emine on October 21, the Bulgarian Navy Coordination Element in Varna said on its official website on Thursday. Mariners are advised to navigate with increased caution and maintain a safe distance of five cables. According to a navigational »»»

From our special correspondents in Pavlohrad – In Pavlohrad, a Ukrainian city less than 90km from the front line with Russia, there is no respite from war. Residents describe daily life under bombardment, caught between exhaustion and determination. Amid criticism of Trump, TikT»»»

French police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday as authorities braced for further demonstrations following some of the worst street unrest in years. The restrictions came after President Emmanuel Macron appeared to accuse US President Donald Trump of exploiting the violence for politica»»»

Buyers must assess entry prices, rental demand and exit prospects before investing The UAE property market continues to attract investors, but rising prices do not guarantee strong returns. Buyers need to assess the property, its location and its long-term prospects before committing, says Clint Kh»»»

The Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) is expanding its international presence and strengthening Romanian-Japanese economic relations with the opening of its representative office in Tokyo.According to a press release sent on ...»»»

The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) does not participate in political agreements, and tit operates exclusively within the limits established by the Constitution and the law, SRI said on ...»»»

The security of Ukraine, Romania and the Republic of Moldova is closely interconnected, and threats emanating from the Russian Federation do not stop at Ukraine's borders but affect all the other countries as well, Ukraine's ambassador to Romania, Ihor Prokopchuk, said on Wednesday at the Bucharest»»»

New Strategy Center is organizing on Thursday and Friday, at Romexpo, the third edition of the international conference "Rebuilding Ukraine: Security, Opportunities, Investment," an event dedicated to identifying strategic projects and concrete investment opportunities for rebuilding Ukraine, as we»»»

The minister of national defence, Stefan-Radu Oprea presented on Wednesday when taking office, his main priorities, including strengthening security in the Black Sea region,making the security hub operational and developing the capacities to prevent and answer the threats created by ...»»»

Romanian Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with his Estonian counterpart, Margus Tsahkna, during which he underscored our country's commitment to supporting security cooperation on the Eastern Flank."I ...»»»

The Black Sea will be "an absolute priority", Foreign Affairs Minister Dan Neculaescu said on Wednesday after taking office."Prime Minister Luca Niculescu's presence at the Ministry of ...»»»

Romania's support for the Republic of Moldova's European integration remains firm, Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu said on Wednesday following talks with his Moldovan counterpart, Mihai Popsoi."I reassured him that Romania's support for ...»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu held a telephone conversation with Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan on Wednesday, during which they agreed that his first visit as prime minister would be to Chisinau, in view of boosting joint projects between the two ...»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with his Bulgarian counterpart, Rumen Radev; the discussions focused on strengthening bilateral coordination in response to current security and connectivity challenges in the Black Sea region."I had a very good telephone conv»»»

Hungary has fallen further in the 2026 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, ranking 78th out of 143 countries worldwide and last among 31 countries in the EU, EFTA and North America. Its score declined slightly, with the report highlighting setbacks in fundamental freedoms and safeguards agains»»»

Nicusor Dan will meet with Chairman of the European Union Military Committee Sean Clancy on Thursday, the Presidential Administration announced.At the end of the day, the head of state convened a meeting of the Supreme Council ...»»»

The security of the Black Sea is essential not only for Romania and the littoral states, but also for the whole of Europe and for international trade, Romania's President Nicusor Dan said on ...»»»

The Supreme Council for National Defence (CSAT)will convene in session today at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace. It is the first meeting of CSAT to be attended by Prime Minister Luca Niculescu and the members of his ...»»»

The president of Romania, Nicusor Dan stated on Wednesday for the American television post Newsmax that the economic sanctions against Russia must continue as Moscow is not ready to negotiate the end to the war in Ukraine, says the media institution on its ...»»»

Bulgaria had issued more than 13,000 seasonal work permits to non-EU nationals by July 10, as businesses increasingly rely on foreign workers to fill staffing gaps, Nova TV reports. The National Employment Agency’s figures, analyzed by the Bulgarian Industrial Association, show that Bulgaria issued»»»

Bulgaria’s budget deficit widened to 4% of gross domestic product in 2025, while government debt climbed to 29.9% of GDP, according to the latest data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The General Government sector reported a deficit of 9.122 billion leva (4.664 billion euros) for the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) yesterday announced a world-class entry for the Qatar International Baja, which takes place on October 28-31. The Lusail-based event hosts the penultimate rounds of the FIA World and Middle East Baja Cups and round five of the FIM Bajas »»»

Government and corporate websites were shut down across the world overnight into Wednesday after cybersecurity firms used artificial intelligence to reveal critical flaws in widely used programming language PHP. PHP programmers on Wednesday released a patch fixing the vulnerability. Government agen»»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump could hold a “historic” three-way meeting at the APEC summit in China, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation [APEC] summit is scheduled to take place i»»»

Agreement was signed at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026 Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea-based ARPI Inc. to explore the clinical validation of AI-powered electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation technology. The collaboration aims to st»»»

UAE residents face travel disruptions as Iran conflict intensifies near Hormuz The US-Israel-Iran conflict entered a more volatile phase on Thursday (Oct. 22, 2026), with explosions reported near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian officials warning of a possible “zero hour” with Israel, Gulf air defence»»»

Vice President pays tribute to veteran police leader for five decades of dedicated service Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has mourned the death of Major General Khalifa Bin Dhaen Al Mheiri, paying tribute t»»»

Economic licences in Abu Dhabi rise 5% as Masdar City drives innovation growth Abu Dhabi: Masdar City Free Zone has been named among the world’s top 10 freezones in fDi Intelligance’s Global Free Zones of the Year Awards 2026 by the Financial Times. The ranking comes as Abu Dhabi’s wider startup ec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) hosted a spectacular awards ceremony, honouring the leading owners, trainers, jockeys and horses of the 2025/2026 racing season, ranked according to the prize money they earned. The ceremony was attended by QREC Chairman Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al-At»»»

Doha, Qatar: From October 19 to 23, the 2026 Chery International User Summit is bringing together users, media representatives and ecosystem partners from around the world in Wuhu. Under the theme “Eco-Tech For Our Future Life”, the summit will explore the future of intelligent, low-carbon and sust»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ezdan Holding Group announced its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) ended September 30, 2026, showing a net profit of QR643.9m during Q3-2026 compared to QR587.5m in Q3-2025. The earnings per share reached QR0.024 in Q3-2026 compared to QR0.022 in Q3-2025.»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl Island and Gewan Island, will participate in Cityscape Qatar 2026 from October 27 to 29 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), bringing together its established residential offering and the next phase of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has introduced ‘Pay by Plate’, a global first innovative solution in merchant acquiring. Exclusively available to Commercial Bank cardholders, this break through is a new convenient way to pay for fuel automatically using their vehicle’s plate number. This innovation of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is gearing up to host the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026 from November 6 to 8 and the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 from November 27 to 29. With just three weeks separating the two championships, November will bring a pa»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolutionary Guards [IRG] Navy announced that four vessels that had used unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz were struck while transferring oil in the northern Gulf, as it warned of retaliation against US bases in the region if Washington continues to force v»»»