DOHA: Qatar will face Australia, the Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia in three international friendlies in November and December as coach Julen Lopetegui steps up preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The reigning champions will open their programme against Australia on Novembe»»»

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»»»

“iZi is part of the investment plans we announced in May, and this is reflected in the figures, demonstrating its usefulness right from the first six months for over 900,000 people who have used it. Unlike a general AI assistant, iZi works with actual stock levels, prices and delivery times, and gu»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Security (Doha AIS), held over three days alongside Milipol Qatar 2026, is exploring the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing homeland security, protecting data in intelligent, autonomous security systems, and com»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) participated in the 16th edition of Milipol Qatar 2026. The agency participated as the Diamond Sponsor of Milipol Qatar, taking place from 20 to 22 October 2026, and hosted a dedicated pavilion showcasing the Agency’s key services for entities »»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Qatar H E Cao Xiaolin at his office yesterday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation between Qatar and China in areas of mutual interest.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) took part in the 9th edition of the One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds (OPSWF) CEO Summit, with Secretary-General of the Council and President of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, H E Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hungary has expressed its readiness to deepen strategic cooperation with Qatar across trade, investment, education, research and food security, while commending Doha’s role in resolving regional and international conflicts, as the two countries mark more than three decades of diplomati»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, and Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani visited Milipol Qatar 20»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), H E Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki, met yesterday with Senior Adviser to the Prime Minister of Canada, H E Scott Gilmour; Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, National Security and Intelligence of Canada, Dominic Rochon;»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Qatar, screened the documentary “Ho Chi Minh’s Diplomacy” at its Drama Theatre yesterday, offering audiences insights into Vietnam’s diplomatic history and the principles that continue to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has discussed ways to strengthen human rights protections in counter-terrorism policies and law enforcement with a senior official from the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). NHRC Chairperson H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al At»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the fifth cultural season of its intellectual initiative, ‘Ummah Forum’, emphasising the integration of science and faith as a foundation for building civilisation, advancing knowledge and guiding human development. Held at Imam Mu»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held yesterday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Belgium’s Minister of Security and Home Affairs H E Bernard Quintin, has praised Qatar’s role in international mediation and dialogue, calling for stronger cooperation to tackle transnational crime, cyber threats and risks to critical infrastructure. Speaking at the Global Security For»»»

UAE firms can turn time saved into broader support for small businesses AI is changing how legal work is done in the UAE’s fast-growing legal services market. It can free about 30% of a lawyer’s time on routine tasks such as document review and first-pass drafting, but the bigger prize is what that»»»

Brent above $110 and record shipping costs raise the possibility of another increase Dubai: UAE motorists could face another increase in petrol and diesel prices in November as global oil prices climb to five-month highs, with record shipping costs adding to pressure on international energy markets»»»

Proposed E-911 highway to feature 12-16 lanes, boosting UAE road infrastructure Dubai: The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has invited engineering consultancy firms to bid for the study and design of the Fourth Federal Highway Corridor (E-911), a proposed 68-kilometre road linking the Dubai-S»»»

In 1996, when Colliers entered the Romanian market, modern retail was only just emerging. That same year, Metro opened the country’s first cash-and-carry store, at a time when most shopping still took place in markets, department stores and traditional retail formats. Bucharest Mall followed in 199»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Minister of Agriculture of Republic of Lebanon H E Dr Nizar Hani, at his office yesterday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, particularly agriculture and»»»

Visitors can complete claims through an app, with smart gates handling extra verification Dubai: Tourists shopping in the UAE can now receive VAT refunds within one business day, down from about nine days previously, as the Federal Tax Authority introduces an AI-powered platform that allows eligibl»»»

Minister of Communications and Information Technology, H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, met with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for the Middle East and Africa, H E Mark Mitchell. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United States an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Peru in the State of Qatar, inaugurated the “Peruvian Corner” at Katara on Monday. The space is anchored by the sculpture “Prosperity and Well-being,” created by Peruvian artist Marcelo Wong.»»»

Congress budget padding smashed, Court doubles down on financial discipline, transparency Manila: The Philippine Supreme Court ruled that Congress exceeded its constitutional power when it added ₱449.5 billion ($7.12 billion) to the 2024 national budget’s unprogrammed appropriations, raising total »»»

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»»»

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: 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 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»»»

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani held separate meetings with Minister of Interior and Municipalities of the Lebanese Republic H E Ahmad Al Hajjar (pictured), and Commander of the National Guard of the Rep»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Secretariat of the Shura Council yesterday launched the council’s redesigned website in the presence of Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, as part of efforts to advance digital transformation and improve communication with the public. The new pl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Milipol Qatar 2026 opened in Doha yesterday, bringing together leading international companies and security experts to showcase the latest technologies and solutions, exchange expertise and expand opportunities for cooperation and investment in the homeland security and safety sector. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya” H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Minister Delegate to the French Minister of the Interior H E Jean-Didier Berger, on the sidelines of Milipol Qatar 2026, held at the Doha Exhibition a»»»

EXPLAINERSC affirms penalties for Palawan officials in Malampaya Fund irregularities MANILA: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Office of the Ombudsman can independently investigate alleged wrongdoing by government officials even while the Commission on Audit (COA) is examining the same transacti»»»

Romania ranks fourth out of 12 European countries in terms of purchasing small, affordable electronic products, yet it places last regarding the exclusive use of recycling or reuse solutions for them, according to the Fast Tech Consumer Study 2026, presented by two environmental organizations.Accor»»»

On Monday, the "Avram Iancu" International Airport in Cluj-Napoca reached the milestone of 3 million passengers recorded this year?a first for regional airports in Romania.According to a statement issued by the Cluj airport, this is an exceptional result?achieved for the fourth consecutive year?whi»»»

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi meeting with Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council of the Kingdom of Thailand H E Woranut Khongmuang (pictured) on the sidelines of Global Security Forum (GSF) yesterday. Al»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine concluded the last day of MENA Microbiome 2026 with a call to action for stronger collaborative efforts to translate microbiome discoveries into clinical applications to improve disease diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. The day’s official opening featured addre»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met yesterday with Minister of Justice and Public Order of the Republic of Cyprus H E Costas Fitiris and the accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the Global Security Forum currently held in Doha. »»»

Doha: Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Mohsin Raza Naqvi affirmed that the State of Qatar plays an important role in diplomatic efforts to achieve peace, noting that Qatar has chosen to pursue dialogue while others have opted to side with particular»»»

Doha, Qatar: CNN will host the first Middle East edition of its Global Perspectives event series in Doha on October 29, bringing together international leaders, business executives, innovators and cultural figures to discuss the forces shaping the world. Held under the theme “The Invisible World”, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The strong and enduring friendship between Qatar and the Republic of Korea is rooted in decades of cooperation, shared achievements, and a commitment to supporting each other, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar H E Hong Jeepio said during his remarks at the Korean National Da»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the state visit by French President H E Emmanuel Macron to the State of Qatar on October 20-21 marks a significant milestone in the history of the strategic relations between the tw»»»

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has ratified Cabinet Decision No. (34) of 2026 concerning the organisation of selected administrative units within the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the definition of their mandates. The decision includes the establis»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will soon announce a new defence partnership with regional allies and a defence hub in the country, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani said at the Global Security Forum. Speaking in the open»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a momentous event celebrating the 209th AMU Sir Syed Day Commemoration on Friday, 16th October 2026, at the City Centre Rotana’s Almas Ballroom in Doha, the AMU Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) conferred its most prestigious accolade upon India’s renowned educator, Kha»»»

The Prem Nazir Pravasi Awards, instituted by the Prem Nazir Friends Association, were presented at a ceremony at Majaz Restaurant Hall in Doha. Renowned Malayalam film director Thulasidas presented the awards, recognising achievements in business, professional excellence and community service. P.N.»»»