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Abu Dhabi, Oct. 22 (SANA) Syria participated for the first time since joining the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in the agency’s 32nd Council meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Syria was represented by the National Energy Research Center, led by its Director Genera»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Guard HE Major General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi met at Barzan Camp on Thursday with Chief of the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus HE Lieutenant General Emmanuel Thodorou and his accompanying delegation, who are visiting Qatar. During the»»»

Seoul: The State of Qatar participated in the World Bio Summit 2026, which concluded today in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The two-day summit was jointly organised by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea and the World Health Organization (WHO). Minister of Public Health, HE Mans»»»

A civilian with special needs was killed during an Israeli forces raid Thursday on the village of Jamla in southern Syria’s Daraa province, Syrian state news agency SANA reported. It did not give more details about how the disabled man was killed. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to»»»

RIYADH: The Qatari Businessmen Association discussed expanding mutual investment and industrial partnerships with French Foreign Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier, seeking joint projects that support economic diversification. The meeting, hosted by the association, was attended by its chairman Sheik»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Turkey on Thursday for a two-day visit seeking to forge a new partnership as Canada looks to reduce its dependence on the United States. Carney is making the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey, although he traveled to Ankara i»»»

The Sofia City Court on Thursday ordered the conditional early release of Kristian Nikolov, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for causing the death of prominent journalist Milen Tsvetkov in a car crash on April 19, 2020. The ruling is appealable by the prosecution. The court found that Niko»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met today with Minister of Security and Interior in the Kingdom of Belgium HE Bernard Quintin on the sidelines of the Milipol Qatar 2026 exhibition. During the »»»

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday said all options must be explored to find a political solution between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. At a press conference where he reiterated solidarity with Saudi Arabia, he stressed "the necessity of exploring all avenues for reaching political»»»

Fusion food sparks controversy: Butter chicken meets South Indian idli Dubai: A butter chicken-stuffed idli has sparked a lively social media debate, with some food lovers calling the unusual fusion dish a culinary crime. In contrast, others say they would happily try it. Food delivery startup Swis»»»

Human infection ‘an exceptional case involving severely immunocompromised patient’ Paris: French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised patient who died earlier this »»»

DOHA The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has warned of thundery rain in southern and central areas, accompanied by strong winds and a chance of hail. In a social media post, the department urged the public to exercise caution amid the changing weather conditions. Earlier, the QMD reported thunde»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun warned on Wednesday that wars rarely unfold as either side expects, as fears grow that Lebanon could once again be drawn into a wider regional confrontation. “The course of wars always differs from what the parties to the conflict expect,” Aoun said, stressing»»»

1.3-tonne consignment from Kullu brings Himalayan region’s sweet, juicy fruit to UAE Dubai: A taste of India’s Himalayan orchards has arrived in Dubai, with a consignment of Sinduri pomegranates from Himachal Pradesh’s picturesque Kullu district making its way to the UAE market. The shipment of 1.3»»»

Camera-equipped ‘spy’ glasses and hidden recording devices banned over privacy concerns Dubai: People in Pakistan’s Punjab province have been banned from wearing camera-enabled smart glasses and using miniature cameras disguised as everyday objects for 30 days, as authorities move to prevent secret»»»

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has received the EU’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Reacting to EU Parliament president Roberta Metsola’s announcement of the prize winner on Thursday (22 October), the Hague-based court said it is “thankful” for the recognition of the court and its o»»»

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday condemned the deadly attacks on an Aramco oil field and an airport in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province a day earlier, which killed at least one Indian national. An Indian national was one of two people killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on W»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction costs rose 2.2 percent year on year in September, driven by higher equipment rental, labour, material and energy costs, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, construction costs in the residential sector incr»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud How Washington’s attack on Iran pushed Europe’s grievances into the streets and raised questions about the "Israeli" entity’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s influence over the American president. Wars do not confine their consequences to the battlefield. They travel through »»»

Students explore neurosurgery, AI and patient care at global institutions Dubai: From observing complex brain surgeries in the United States to exploring artificial intelligence in healthcare in France, medical students from Dubai have gained hands-on exposure to international medical practices thr»»»

Seoul: The Republic of Korea's military said Thursday it had seen no signs of newly deployed North Korean weapons on their shared border, hours after Pyongyang said new "counter means" would be put on alert along its length. Pyongyang has rejected claims it was behind an explosion that injured thre»»»

DOHA Ooredoo Group and Zain Group announced the first closing of their regional tower transaction, bringing together the initial tower portfolios within a regional tower platform jointly owned by Ooredoo Group and Zain Group, each holding a 50% stake. The first closing combines the tower assets of »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department reported thunderstorms in southwestern parts of the country on Thursday, warning that the rain could be accompanied by sudden strong winds. In its latest weather update, the department said it initially observed light to moderate rainfall in southern ar»»»

Minister of Justice Adel Nassar has said that the investigation into the file of Hezbollah's explosives shipment "is ongoing and expanding,” in line with “the commitments of President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and the Ministry of Justice that there is no ceiling on the investigations,»»»

Cabinet will meet at 3:00 PM today, Thursday, at the Presidential Palace. The agenda includes a request from the Ministry of Justice to refer the case of explosives seized by Lebanese authorities last week to the Judicial Council. The explosives belonged to Hezbollah, and the group stated they were»»»

Global artists invited to envision resilient futures through art and technology Abu Dhabi: "Can art help us picture a world that can withstand whatever comes next?" That is the question Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is putting to digital artists around the globe. Now the organisers are opening thei»»»

Assigned police number 8 in 1956, he rose through the ranks from humble beginnings Dubai: Dubai Police has mourned Major General Khalifa bin Dha’en Al Muhairi, one of its pioneering officers, who joined the force at just 15 in 1956 and was assigned police number 8. Al Muhairi was among the first re»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s maritime and logistics sector has absorbed nine months of regional conflict without interruption to trade, and Red Sea ports are handling record cargo volumes, the group CEO of shipping, logistics and freight company ABSA Al Barrak Group said on Wednesday. Speaking to Arab Ne»»»

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said she plans to move her family to a new home after receiving death threats, as she recounted the events of a federal raid tied to an immigration fraud investigation. “Obviously, I can’t continue to live there,” the congresswoman told MS NOW’s Chris Hayes in her first in»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government is considering replacing Russian state-owned Rosatom as the main contractor for the Paks II nuclear expansion, according to Reuters. A final decision is expected later this year or in early 2027, as the government reviews the project’s costs, viability and p»»»

Celebrate culture with artisans, games, and workshops at Souq Al Qattara Abu Dhabi: At this year’s 12th Traditional Handicrafts Festival in Al Ain, Emirati heritage is something you try, not just something you look at. You can take a seat in the salon to see how hair was once styled, learn to wear »»»

DUBAI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that he will not ask US President Donald Trump for a green light to strike Iran. “I will brief Trump on what we intend to do, but I will not ask him for the green light to strike Iran,” Netanyahu said. “I have issued a directive stat»»»

Growing up in the UAE taught her that belonging is not choosing one place to call home Dubai: In Dubai, home can mean different things to different people. For some, it is the country they left behind, while for others, it is the city where they grew up, went to school, and built their lives, even »»»

DOHA Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Minister of Security and the Interior of the Kingdom of Belgium HE Bernard Quintin, on the sidelines of his participation in Milipol Qatar 2026. During the mee»»»

The Kremlin has not heard a single statement from Ukraine or European countries indicating a willingness to move from escalation to dialogue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. Journalists asked Peskov how the Kremlin assessed the readiness of Ukraine and several European governments»»»

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's stock market ended lower Thursday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 3.03 percent to close at 22,934.68 points. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index slumped 3.2 percent to 7,689.19 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index plunged 5.03 percent to 3,793.93 points. Enditem»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced on Thursday that a drone was intercepted and destroyed in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh region. Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted official Spokesperson for the Coalition Major General Turki Al Maliki as saying that a drone was inter»»»

The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA ​​(Institute of Management Accountants) ​​Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) showed a small decline in confidence among accountants globally in Q3. While confidence remains higher than the near-record low in Q1 amid the outbrea»»»

Washington, United States: Governments and companies around the world shut down websites as they raced Thursday to protect themselves from hacks after artificial intelligence uncovered critical flaws in a widely used programming language called PHP. PHP helps run about 70 percent of the world's web»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri believes Lebanon is in dire need of unity. In remarks published Thursday in al-Joumhouria, he called on the Lebanese people to unite and avoid provocative or sectarian speech. Berri said the situation in the country is "delicate" and demands a great deal of awareness,»»»

The San Francisco chapter of SEAL (Social and Economic Action for Lebanon) once again turned out for Lebanon on Sunday, October 18, 2026, raising close to $800,000 for Lebanese farmers at its annual benefit gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Palo Alto. The nonprofit has worked from the U.S. East Coa»»»

Camunda executive explains why adding AI to outdated processes may not be enough The UAE has placed digital transformation and artificial intelligence at the forefront of its economic agenda, driven by its vision to build a competitive economy powered by knowledge, innovation and advanced technolog»»»

The topics of markups on basic foods and this week's arrests of two mayors of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) dominate Thursday's news media. HOME AFFAIRS On Nova TV's morning show, MP of Progressive Bulgaria Stefan Belchev commented on this week's arrests of two MRF mayors - Radoslav Re»»»

Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova has asked the 52nd National Assembly to strip of immunity Bozhidar Bozhanov, co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria and an MP from Democratic Bulgaria, the prosecution service said Thursday. The request was submitted at the proposal of a prosecutor from the Sofia City P»»»

The Construction, Industry and Water Supply Federation of the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour is protesting outside the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) headquarters in Sofia on Thursday over possible redundancies. The protest is being held under the slogan "Job Security and Predictability at the »»»

Bulgaria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in combating organised and transnational crime, cybercrime and emerging threats to public security, Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry said here on Thursday. UAE Ambassador to Bulgaria Abdulrahman Ahmed Sultan»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gold prices in Qatar fell by 1.77% this week to $4092.19000 per ounce on Thursday, extending losses from the $4165.99570 recorded on Sunday, according to data released by Qatar National Bank (QNB). The decline was accompanied by steeper losses in other precious metals, with silver pric»»»

Airport operations have resumed as embassy reaches out to families of the victims An Indian national was among the two people killed when King Fahd International Airport in Dammam came under attack on Wednesday night, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh has confirmed. In a post on X, the embassy said Saud»»»