Diplomatic adviser says Saudi defence minister's visit reaffirms deep-rooted ties Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the strength of UAE-Saudi relations, stressing that the two countries share a common security and destiny and that their strate»»»

Muscat, Oman: Muscat Securities Market (MSM) 30 Index closed at 7,656.14 points on Sunday, lower 21.9 points, or 0.29 percent, from the previous session's close of 7,678.05 points. Trading value reached OMR 51,509,005, up 23.8 percent from OMR 41,602,905 in the previous session. According to a repo»»»

Manama: The Ministry of Interior in Bahrain said that its General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science has launched an investigation into “the discovery of the bodies of four Asian nationals from the same family inside their residence.” The Bahraini Interior Ministry said that»»»

Tunis, Oct.18 (TAP) - The weather will be sometimes very cloudy on Sunday night with scattered showers expected in western regions, gradually reaching eastern-northern and midland regions with locally heavy showers.the wind will blow south in the...»»»

Iran could restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within a week if Washington accepts a peace plan proposed by Tehran last month, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. The terms were previously rejected by US President Donald Trump. The Islamic Republic remains “committed »»»

Two oil supertankers struck naval mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has told RT. Both vessels were carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, Iranian state media reported. The incidents come amid a wave of attacks on tan»»»

Italian far-right MEP Roberto Vannacci has accused Vladimir Zelensky of treating Europe like an “ATM” after the Ukrainian leader requested another €70 billion ($79 billion) in aid. Zelensky demanded more money on Friday, just months after the EU approved a massive €90 billion loan to support Ukrain»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.“We underscored the depth of the fraternal and historic ties between our two nations, discussed regional developments, and explored ways to strengthen co»»»

Radicalization in Bulgaria’s foreign policy is a serious mistake and is not a course the country intends to pursue, President Iliana Iotova told Nova TV on Sunday. "I represent the head of State and I know very well the weight of every word," she said. Asked whether national security is under threa»»»

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi chaired a meeting of the National Defense Council on Sunday, during which Egypt reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and pledged all necessary support to protect the Kingdom’s security and stability amid escalating regional tensions. Presid»»»

MANAMA (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky does not want to even advance on the subject of agreements, since he understands that any agreement would mean the end of his regime, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday. "The fact that Zelensky does not want to even move toward agreements is »»»

Tunis, Oct.18 (TAP) - Tunisia is taking part in the 30th International Food & Beverage Exhibition (SIAL Paris 2026), held onb October 17-21 in Paris with participation of 71 companies operating in ten sectors.The aim of this participation is to...»»»

The meeting addressed the fraternal relations between UAE and Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalid bin Salman conveye»»»

RIYADH: The Gulf Cooperation Council and Russia discussed the need to continue diplomatic efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in the straits of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab during a ministerial meeting in Manama on Sunday.Diplomatic efforts to establish peace in the region were also discussed at th»»»

Philippine hotel developers invest ₱387 billion despite economic challenges Manila: Despite a 30% jump in construction material prices, tighter financing and slower-than-expected foreign arrivals, Philippine hotel developers have not pulled back—they have doubled down. The 2026 Philippine Accommoda»»»

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange Index closed down 176.60 points, or 2 percent, at 8,633.57 on Sunday. A total of 174,255,218 shares worth QR 320,609,412.590 were traded during the session in 30,400 transactions across all sectors. Shares of six companies rose, while those of 43 companies fell. Five comp»»»

Tthe two sides discussed deep-rooted fraternal relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Sunday met with Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defen»»»

Egypt’s real estate sector needs a clearer regulatory framework to protect buyers, strengthen developer accountability and support sustainable investment, participants at the second Osoul Masr forum said, as government officials and industry executives discussed proposals to address delayed deliver»»»

STM Investment has announced the launch of Kayan City, a mixed-use urban development spanning more than 22,000 feddans in East Cairo, featuring approximately 40,000 residential units, two hotels with a combined capacity of 1,000 rooms, and commercial, educational, healthcare and recreational facili»»»

Foreign investment in Egypt’s real estate sector rose 47.4% year on year to $2.8bn in the fiscal year ended June 2026, up from $1.9bn in the previous fiscal year, marking an increase of approximately $900m, according to the latest balance of payments report issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)»»»

HTG – Hometown Group has signed five cooperation protocols with specialised companies in interior design, landscaping, façade lighting, and property management and leasing. The agreements were signed with The Design Avenue, which specialises in interior design for commercial projects; Studio K, for»»»

Madrid: A powerful Mediterranean storm submerged streets and disrupted travel in Spain on Sunday after claiming the life of a woman outside Barcelona and trapping residents. Weather agency AEMET had issued warnings for torrential rain as the storm approached on Saturday, issuing the highest red ale»»»

Wainwright, Canada: Multiple people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in western Canada, the country's defense minister said Sunday. Prime Minister Mark Carney had earlier said that the "serious incident" on Saturday created a "major fire" at Canadian Forces Base Wainwr»»»

Doha: Brazil is just a few days away from the Oct. 25 presidential runoff between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, in a fiercely contested race that has drawn market attention to the next president's fiscal and economic policy agenda. Brazilians will re»»»

ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said on Sunday they had carried out 1,326 strikes against Houthi targets over 24 hours, claiming about 370 militia members had been neutralized and dozens of military vehicles and other assets destroyed or disabled. In a statement on Operation “Dawn of Yemen,” the militar»»»

Energy costs surge as Middle East conflict impacts global markets UAE residents are facing renewed uncertainty around regional trade and energy costs as fighting escalates sharply in Yemen, Iran threatens tighter controls on the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices climb back above $100 a barrel. The UA»»»

Tunis, Oct.18 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held talks with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, and Djiboutian counterpart Abdoulkader Houssein Omar,...»»»

RIYADH: The president of the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, Fahad Alajlan, emphasized the need to balance energy security with sustainability, sustain investment in the oil and gas sector, and pursue economically viable solutions to reduce emissions. Alajlan made the remarks w»»»

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare reported that three people, including a 15-year-old minor, a police officer and a media representative, had arrived at the University Trauma Hospital following Sunday’s protests in Tirana. All three were in stable condition, according to an official stateme»»»

A major fire has swept through a military base in the Canadian province of Alberta, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, local media outlets have reported, citing sources. The blaze broke out on Saturday in a training area at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright, about 200 kilometers»»»

JEDDAH: Saudis and residents have taken to social media to express pride in the Kingdom, pledge loyalty to its leadership and praise its armed forces in posts trending on X today following deadly Houthi attacks, alongside calls for national solidarity and to protect the country’s security. Posts fe»»»

Doha: Doha Debates hosted a town hall session at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) on Thursday evening to explore the role of religious traditions and moral values in guiding the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The 90-minute town hall brought global scholars, ethicists, and youth»»»

Damascus, Oct. 18 (SANA) Syria’s participation in the 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok marked an important step toward rejoining the international financial community and strengthening its integration into the global economy, Finance »»»

SALT LAKE CITY: Muslim World League Secretary-General Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa has called for greater contributions from religious leaders to global peace and social cohesion, warning against polarization, incitement and violence. Al-Issa, who also heads the Association of Muslim Scholars, d»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama said Sunday that the state would not back down in the face of violence during protests, while inviting citizens seeking dialogue to meet with him at the Prime Minister’s Office, at a university faculty, or through another form of communication. Addressing young people taking»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khereiji received Jennifer Larson, charge d’affaires at the US Embassy in the Kingdom, at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday. They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments and efforts to address t»»»

NCM urged the public to exercise caution in rain and avoid areas prone to flash flooding Dubai: Hail fell on Margham in Dubai on Sunday afternoon, while rain was reported on Khor Fakkan Road and in Al Ajili, east of Shuka, in the Eastern Region, according to a post on X by Storm_centre. The Nationa»»»

Moscow: Russian air defense forces intercepted over 1,000 Ukrainian drones overnight during an attack across multiple regions from Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to statements released by the Russian Defense Ministry. The ministry said Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russia's Be»»»

LONDON: Hundreds of Palestinians attended a mass funeral on Sunday for 75 people whose remains were recovered from beneath buildings’ rubble destroyed by Israeli bombings in Gaza City’s Al-Daraj neighborhood. An estimated 8,000 bodies are still believed to be buried beneath the rubble across the Ga»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) highly value Russia's calls for de-escalation in the Middle East, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said on Sunday. "The countries of the Cooperation Council highly value Russia's calls for de-escalation,»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Diesel fuel supplies from Russia could benefit consumers in the United States, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday. "If Russia can bring additional diesel to the market and export it, it would benefit American consumers," Wright told CNN.The United States has not »»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - If the US fulfills Iran's conditions, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened on the sixth day, and on the seventh day negotiations will begin, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. "In our view, the seven-day plan is on the table, and if there is honesty on the par»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Kuwait consider it necessary to find ways to de-escalate situation in the Persian Gulf region, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Bahrain's capit»»»

Damascus, Oct. 18 (SANA) Qutaiba Kadish, director of International Cooperation at Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, discussed national recovery priorities and development and humanitarian cooperation with Mahmuda Khan, executive director of Canadian organization Human Concern Int»»»

Tirana, Albania: Albania's capital saw protests Sunday for a sixth day in a row as Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out resigning, the main demand of the protesters. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Rama to step down as they rally agains»»»

AMMAN — Aqaba’s ports have recorded significant growth in cargo-handling volumes and transit trade since the beginning of 2026, driven by increased activity across several port facilities, Hussein Safadi, CEO of Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), has said.Presenting a briefing during Prime Minist»»»

Energy costs surge as Middle East conflict impacts global markets UAE residents are facing renewed uncertainty around regional trade and energy costs as fighting escalates sharply in Yemen, Iran threatens tighter controls on the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices climb back above $100 a barrel. The UA»»»

Looters on Saturday seized the opportunity to raid and vandalise a host of shops and businesses across France – from bakeries and supermarkets to tech stores – as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to protest higher living costs and other grievances. Looters in several French citie»»»

US President Donald Trump said "France is burning" on Sunday via his social media platform Truth Social after demonstrations swept across the country over the weekend. France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that police had arrested more than 1,800 people as outbursts of arson and looting bro»»»

DOHA: The 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026, the Global Exhibition for Homeland Security and Safety, will open on Tuesday, October 20, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), bringing together more than 270 local and international companies and seven international pavilions. Held unde»»»