By Staff, Agencies The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has sharply criticized International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, accusing him of acting as an “obedient agent” of Iran’s adversaries by providing them with sensitive information»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is proud to take part in the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW), taking place from 31 October to 7 November 2026. Led by Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the na»»»

Between late July and late October, three well-known Bulgarian businessmen were killed. Vladimir Yankov, a coffee and vending machine importer, was found burned in his home in Bankya on July 27. Iliyan Filipov, owner of the transport company PIMK and the football club Botev Plovdiv, was shot dead i»»»

Taken together, options related to social media and content creators account for 71% of the responses selected by teenagers, in a question where respondents could choose up to three sources. Social media and creators who test products rank first, with 37% of responses. By contrast, when parents are»»»

Landmark victories reshape representation in the Senate and state governments Yes, the 2026 midterms will be remembered for the astonishing number of losses that Democrats handed to President Donald Trump. But in the background, something perhaps equally seismic unfolded: a wave of firsts that elev»»»

BLACKFRIDAY.ro, the official Black Friday website in Romania, is conducting one of the most comprehensive surveys of this shopping phenomenon, collating and analysing information on retailers’ campaigns and the event’s progress. Launched in 2010, the platform included 268 shops in its analysis of t»»»

Romanians are going through a year in which the strain on the family budget, rising prices, tax changes and negative news from around the world are being felt more than ever. At the same time, the cold weather, shorter days and accumulated stress create a context in which a well-deserved day off, q»»»

Doha, Qatar: Unbeaten Jungle Monarch made an impressive return to action, cruising to victory in the feature Rowdat Rashid Cup at the 7th Al Rayyan Race Meeting held at Al Rayyan Racecourse. The bay gelding, who won all five of his starts last season, produced another impressive performance in the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has signed an agreement with GSM Education to manage and operate the International School of Medical Sciences and Engineering, making it the third school to join Qatar’s programme for attracting distinguished international schools. The agr»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar Sustainability Week 2026, LuLu Hypermarket, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Philippines in Qatar, organised “Recyclers United – Closing the Loop Through Smart Recycling” yesterday at LuLu Hypermarket, D-Ring Road Branch, bringing together the Filipino communit»»»

Bucharest accounts for approximately 35% of Romania's online fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market, according to a survey conducted by the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania) during a debate held as part of its November members' meeting."E-commerce in Romania is still »»»

Doha, Qatar: As many as 70 luxury classic cars, representing different eras of automotive history, will be showcased at the seventh Qatar Luxury Classic Cars Contest & Exhibition 2026, scheduled to take place at Medina Centrale on The Pearl Island from November 17 to 22. The six-day event, organise»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie and President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) H E Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer visited, separately, the National Command Centre yesterday. During the two visits, they reviewed readiness of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 10th edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival kicked off yesterday at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), bringing together musicians from nine European countries and Qatar for four days of performances celebrating musical diversity and cultural exchange. The opening cere»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Italy in Qatar hosted yesterday, at The St. Regis Doha, a joint celebration of Italy’s National Day and the National Unity and Armed Forces Day, bringing together senior Qatari officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business representatives and the Italian community»»»

Doha, Qatar: A national dialogue session has recommended establishing a dedicated fund to support people recovering from substance use disorder , creating a permanent centre for recovery ambassadors and developing an integrated institutional framework to facilitate their social reintegration. The s»»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi held a phone call yesterday with Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue H E Zhai Jun. During the call, the two sides reviewed the bilateral cooperative and relations and w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Air Force H E Major General (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al Ghanem met Commander of the US Air Forces Central Lieutenant General Daniel Lasica. The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest between the two sides and ways to strengthen and further develop coopera»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Boat Show 2026 opened in spectacular fashion at Old Doha Port yesterday, showcasing an impressive collection of luxury yachts and marine innovations, alongside a vibrant programme of entertainment that culminated in a dazzling fireworks and pyro drone show over Doha’s waterfront.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has underscored that Gulf security is a collective responsibility requiring stronger solidarity, deeper integration, and combined efforts to fend off shared threats, as Iranian attacks on GCC nations and threats targeting t»»»

Action taken against 67 agencies over rule breaches, delayed refunds and complaints Dubai: Saudi Arabia has ordered the immediate suspension of 66 recruitment agencies and revoked the licence of another after uncovering violations involving recruitment practices, delayed refunds to customers and fa»»»

KYIV: A Ukrainian drone strike caused a fire at a logistics hub belonging to Russian e-commerce group Ozon in southern Russia, the company and a regional official said on Wednesday. It was the second time that Ozon’s facility in the town of Adygeysk had been targeted — part of a wider campaign in w»»»

More than 130 organisations join nationwide drive to support children and families Dubai: More than 300 educational, cultural, sporting and family activities will be held across all seven emirates from November 16 to 22 as the Ministry of Family launched the first nationwide Early Childhood Week, b»»»

Pactic, part of Sameday Group, a European logistics provider specialising in cross-border parcel delivery, fulfillment and returns management, is strengthening its position in Romania and expanding its services for retail and e-commerce businesses. With Romanian fulfillment specialist QeOPS joining»»»

After three decades of development, Romania’s real estate investment market has passed the 1 billion euro mark in its strongest years, recorded individual transactions worth hundreds of millions of euros and built a much more diverse investor base, with domestic capital playing an increasingly impo»»»

The 2026 US midterm elections will go down in history for the Democrats' dramatic takeover of both houses of Congress but also for a surge of historic firsts for women, LGBT, Black, and Native American candidates, as well as the election of the first Muslim US senator.  Yes, the 2026 midterms »»»

‘I might be more Indian than Arab,’ jokes US senator-elect about his South Indian family Dubai: Thousands of kilometres from Washington, a coastal town in Karnataka has found an unexpected reason to celebrate a historic American election victory. When Democrat Abdul El Sayed became the first Muslim»»»

Doha, Qatar: Podar Pearl School has been named as Qatar’s 1+ School in the Education World Global School Rankings 2026-2027 for the second consecutive year, recognising its quality of teaching, effective leadership and holistic student development. President of Podar Pearl School C. Muhamed Nizar r»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, yesterday recognized a pantheon of writers and authors during an annual ceremony organised by the Qatari Forum for Authors, which also saw the launch of a package of new cultural projects and events aim»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani has headed Qatar delegation to the 39th Session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Transport, held yesterday at the headquarters of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Ale»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nine schools have won the fifth edition of the Seashore Green School Award for the 2025-2026 academic year, recognising their efforts in promoting environmental sustainability, recycling and resource conservation. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in collaboration with Se»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Finland in Qatar celebrated the richness of Finnish gastronomy and cultural heritage during a food-tasting event held at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) yesterday, highlighting the growing cultural ties and friendship between Qatar and Finland. The event, organi»»»

Governor of the Qatar Central Bank H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met yesterday with President of the European Central Bank H E Christine Lagarde during his visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting, they reviewed key aspects of bilateral relations in banking a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) Executive Committee approved the appointment of Sheikh Ali bin Saud Al-Thani as a new member following an internal nomination at its meeting yesterday. The meeting, chaired by QFA President H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, also appro»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met yesterday with Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the State of Qatar H E Ferdinand Lahnstein. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in»»»

DOHA: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces, H E Lieutenant General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai, President of the National Cyber Security Agency H E Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki, and Assistant Unde»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will participate for the fourth consecutive year in Web Summit Lisbon 2026, to be held in the Portuguese capital from November 9 to 12, bringing together leading technology figures, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world. Qatar will be represented by a high-level deleg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has undertaken significant reforms to modernise its legal and legislative framework, aiming to create a stable and attractive environment for investors while positioning itself as a regional leader in arbitration and dispute resolution, said the Minister of Justice and Minister o»»»

Andrey Gyurov lost Sunday's runoff by 18 points, yet he finished with almost twice the votes that the PP-DB coalition received in April. Gyurov and his running mate Georgi Kandev won 750,251 votes, or 39.48%, according to final CEC data. That is 264,000 more than in the first round and far above th»»»

CAIRO: In an extraordinary letter to the UN Security Council in February 2025, Iran’s ambassador to the UN denied what the rest of the world knew to be true. Amir Saeid Iravani was responding to a statement by Dorothy Shea, the US charge d’affaires to the UN, during a debate on the situation in the»»»

Companies exploring funding opportunities can now use a new online eligibility portal developed by InAfaceri.ro to assess their preliminary eligibility for various investment support programmes. In the first three months since its launch, the platform has attracted more than 25,000 unique visitors »»»

Indian national residing in Dubai strikes it rich in latest Series 292 draw Dubai: A lucky Indian national has become the latest Big Ticket millionaire after scooping the Dh25 million grand prize in the Series 292 live draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner, Mina Sareen, a Dubai resident, has secured t»»»

Tunis, Nov.3 (TAP) - The electornic invoicing system has received nearly 1.8 million electronic invoices, of which around 37,000 have been paid, said Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi.Presenting the Finance Ministry's 2027 draft budget during a...»»»

Partnerships with GEMS, Jumbo Electronics, Bikanervala, Allday support instant payments Pay10, a UAE-regulated financial technology company, today announced a series of strategic partnerships, commercial agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at Dubai FinTech Summit 2026. The announcement»»»

New regulations effective January 1 introduce three-year permits and tougher safety rules Dubai: The UAE has set a minimum age of 15 for obtaining an electric scooter riding permit from January 1, 2027, under new traffic regulations that also require permits, registration and stricter safety standa»»»

The start of Black Friday at Flip.ro was highly anticipated, with more than 30,000 people signing up for early access to deals ahead of the campaign. The first hour was also the campaign’s “golden hour”, with 840 orders placed, while the “golden minutes” were 7:05 AM and 7:06 AM, when 46 orders wer»»»

Three-quarters (75%) of Romanian SMEs intend to increase their revenue over the next five years, whilst 72% aim to attract new customers. Over a third (38%) want to expand into new locations, the highest proportion of the four markets. When asked to select the three most important overall business »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi, affirmed that the State of Qatar gives the legal profession an overriding priority, as demonstrated in the nation’s move to make amendments to the Law Regulating the Lega»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, successfully concluded the inaugural PSG QNB WE RUN DOHA, bringing together 2,300 runners at Lusail International Circuit in a celebration of community spirit, inclusion and the unifying power of sport. More than»»»

Doha, Qatar: Universities must prepare young people not only for the changing demands of the labour market but also to think about the future, assume responsibility and contribute to building more peaceful and equitable societies, Chairperson of Unesco’s Executive Board and Permanent Representative»»»