Off-grid solar emerges as the cheapest solution for 398 million without electricity Off-grid solar is the cheapest way to bring electricity to at least 398 million people still living without it, according to a World Bank-backed report. That positions the technology as essential infrastructure rath»»»

Dubai jumps 3.95% and Hang Seng adds 3.3%, while the Kospi sheds 5.2% on regulatory risk Dubai: The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) rose 3.95 per cent in late trade on Wednesday, its biggest daily gain since April 8. On Thursday it continued in the green, up 0.17 per cent and trading at 6,051.23. The »»»

COMMENTCollaboration and training will be key to advancing aviation capabilities in the region. Dubai: The Middle East’s aviation sector is defined by scale. It operates some of the world’s largest wide-body fleets, runs mega-hubs that connect the global economy, and makes headlines with record-bre»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia attracted 1,275 new foreign establishments in October, with declared capital totaling SR10.3 billion ($2.7 billion), according to the Federation of Saudi Chambers' first report tracking foreign business entries into the Kingdom. The federation said it hopes the reported capital»»»

Beijing: The State of Qatar is taking part in the 7th World Media Summit, which opened in Beijing under the theme "Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action," bringing together leading media organizations and industry figures to address the far-reaching transformation of the media land»»»

The survivor of a brutal pushback in Greece was forced to take action at UN level, in a display of the impossibly high standard of evidence required in European courts to prevent victims of pushbacks from accessing justice. A Hazara teenager’s flight from Afghanistan in 2018 during an uptick in Tal»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Iliana Iotova on the occasion of her victory in the presidential election in the Republic of Bulgaria, wishing her success in carrying out her duties and the relations between the two countries further pr»»»

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By Staff, Agencies Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky expressed hope that the Democrats' sweeping victory in the US midterm elections would secure increased American military and financial support for Ukraine, now in its fifth year of conflict with Russia, while putting additional pressure on Ru»»»

Tunis, November 5 (TAP) – Partly cloudy skies are expected across Tunisia on Thursday, becoming locally overcast over the northwestern and central highlands, with scattered showers. Rainfall will gradually extend to the eastern coastal regions...»»»

The removal of price caps on natural gas could lead to triple-digit percentage increases in final bills for households, starting April 1, as gas prices on European markets are once again on an upward trend?according to an analysis by Claudiu Cazacu, a strategy consultant at XTB ...»»»

An Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the National Corporation Nuclearelectrica approved, on Thursday, with over 99.8% of the votes, SNN taking out a loan of EUR 800 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the refurbishment of Unit 1 of the Cernavoda nuclear-power plant, t»»»

Hidroelectrica Group recorded a gross electricity production of 9,601 GWh in the first nine months of this year, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2025, of which 9,416 GWh was generated from hydro sources, according to preliminary data posted on Thursday on the Bucharest Stock Excha»»»

US investment firm Carlyle and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have agreed to sell Black Sea Oil & Gas S.A. and BSOG Holding Activity S.A. (together, “BSOG”), Romania’s largest offshore natural gas producer, to European energy company Mazarine Energy. The transaction is »»»

NEPI Rockcastle, the largest developer, operator and manager of shopping centres in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), which has recently expanded its presence into Spain, marks another major milestone in ...»»»

Hidroelectrica Group recorded a gross electricity production of 9,601 GWh in the first nine months of this year, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2025, of which 9,416 GWh was generated from hydro sources, according to preliminary data posted on Thursday on the Bucharest Stock Excha»»»

Industrial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Romania declined 39.2% in 2024 compared with 2008 levels, while emissions generated by households totalled 22.6 million tonnes, up 1.1% from 2023, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) released on ...»»»

The investment projects that are part of the Romanian nuclear programme are essential to ensure Romania's energy security, Energy Minister Dumitru Chisalita said on Friday, on a working visit to the Cernavoda Nuclear Power ...»»»

The Government has approved, by way of a resolution, the measures necessary to ensure the safe and secure operation of the National Power System during the period from November 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, announced the Government spokesperson, Dan ...»»»

Romania's natural gas storage facilities were 88.57% full as of November 1, compared with just 61% in Germany, Europe's largest gas consumer, 86.68% in France and an EU average of 74.62%, Istvan-Lorant Antal, chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, Energy Infrastructure and Mineral Resources, s»»»

Currently, only 40% of Romania's population has access to the natural gas network, and the "Anghel Saligny" Program, implemented nationwide by the Ministry of Development, is the only initiative capable of facilitating access to this utility for household consumers, Minister Marcel-Alexandru Stoica»»»

The government programme envisages the concession of three offshore areas for the development of electricity generation projects, with two issues that must be clarified at an early stage for investors: the concession terms and the possibility of bringing the electricity generated ashore, Energy Min»»»

Romania's total available energy resources increased in 2025 compared with 2024, by 817,000 tonnes of oil equivalent (toe), while primary energy production fell by 2.4% and imports of energy resources rose by 10.6%, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on ...»»»

The partnership between Romania and Serbia is based both on the institutional framework of the Iron Gates Joint Commission and on the ongoing cooperation between Hidroelectrica and Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS), Hidroelectrica CEO Iulius Dan Plaveti said at the international conference Iron Gates 20»»»

By Staff, Agencies "Israeli" Occupation Forces [IOF] continued their attacks on southern Lebanon overnight from Wednesday into Thursday, shelling Wadi Zibqin in the Tyre district and the outskirts of Mayfadoun in the Nabatieh district. Earlier, an "Israeli" aircraft carried out two airstrikes on Ta»»»

Medcare Royal Hills will feature six operating theatres, advanced cancer care and more Dubai: A new luxury hospital featuring a comprehensive cancer centre, robotic-assisted surgery, advanced cardiac care and a dedicated water birth unit is set to open in Dubai Studio City by 2029, following a Dh35»»»

Doha, Qatar: At Doha Festival City, Qatar’s ultimate destination for shopping, dining and entertainment, sustainability is becoming part of what makes every visit meaningful. Beyond the stores, restaurants, and attractions, the mall continues to introduce practical initiatives that support a greene»»»

Abu Dhabi reviews ADNOC's first 10 months of 2026, growth projects, industrial expansion Dubai: ADNOC’s plans to strengthen UAE industrial supply chains, invest in production capabilities and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) were reviewed at a board executive committee meeting chaired»»»

DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President Iliana Iotova on the occasion of her election as President of the Republic of Bulgaria, wishing her success in performing her duties, and for the relations between the tw»»»

David Smith, The Guardian Donald Trump posted a document on social media this summer by a supposed historian that compared him with, among others, Napoleon Bonaparte and Adolf Hitler. That now seems fitting: the US president has himself fought one battle too many, and appears to have brought about »»»

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: Qatar SC suffered a 4-1 defeat against UAE’s Al Nasr in their Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) match at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai yesterday, dealing another blow to their hopes of reaching the next round. Al Nasr took the lead in the 20th minute through Ramon Mierez, who capitalised»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a livelihood project for poor families in Gaza, which involved the provision of vocational training for 60 graduates, to help them start their own small businesses, at a total cost of $234,000. Dr. Akram Nassar, head of QRCS’s representat»»»

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»»»

Arab News DUBAI: Israel’s President Isaac Herzog is set to begin consultations with political parties to form a new coalition government, after official results of a general election last week showed no clear winner. Herzog began the consultation process on Wednesday night and told party leaders th»»»

RIYADH: Saudi artist and calligrapher Abdelrahman Elshahed brought historical poetry and Arabic calligraphy to life using raw, natural inks during an immersive and educational evening of cultural celebration on Tuesday. “Calligraphers in the past used to make their inks themselves; they would get t»»»

Doha, Qatar: China secured the gold and silver medals in the 10m air rifle mixed team event as Sheng Lihao racked up his second gold medal at the ISSF World Shooting Championships Doha 2026 yesterday. At the Lusail Shooting Range, China 1, represented by Wang Zifei and Lihao, won gold with 506.1 po»»»

Doha: Qai, a global technology company headquartered in Qatar, will expand its presence in the United Kingdom through a major AI infrastructure project on the Drax Power Station estate in the north of England. The project is a major initiative under Qai’s AI infrastructure joint venture with Brookf»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector stood at 111.10 points in August 2026, a decrease of 2.77% compared with July 2026. The decline was driven mainly by a 4.02% fall in the price of crude petroleum and natural gas, which follows international energy markets. The re»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank and Invest Qatar, the country’s Investment Promotion Agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in support of foreign investment, business establishment, and economic growth in Qatar. The agreement establishes a framework for coo»»»

Doha, Qatar: QAMO Qatar Moms celebrated its sixth anniversary with SHAGUN 6.0, a grand Diwali-themed celebration at Hilton Doha. The event brought together 150 women for an evening of friendship, cultural festivities and togetherness. Founded by Deepa Jaiswal on July 24, 2020, QAMO has grown from a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Global Institute for Population Health convened healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers for a symposium examining how healthcare systems can better support healthier, longer lives as populations age and the burden of chronic disease»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt American aid to “Israel” has left the “Israeli” establishment in disarray. The announcement, which concerns aid worth $3.8 billion a year, followed Trump’s claims that "Israel"»»»

By Staff, Agencies Gold and silver added a combined $1 trillion in market value on Wednesday, as the metals jumped after Democrats won control of the United States Congress and the US dollar fell. Spot gold rose about 5.32% to roughly $4,139.6 an ounce, back above $4,000, while silver gained betwee»»»

Doha: Hosts Qatar concluded their FIP World Cup group campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Germany in their third tie at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex yesterday. Despite a spirited performance from Asian Games gold medallists Rashed Nawaf and Mashari Nawaf, who secured Qatar’s only v»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues its efforts to cement its place among leading digital economies by developing an integrated national artificial intelligence ecosystem. Built on innovation, the use of advanced technologies to support development priorities, and investment in national talent as a key pi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aleksandar Mitrovic and Roger Guedes struck late to give Al Rayyan SC a 2-0 victory over Oman’s Al Nahda Club in their AFC Champions League Two Group C match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. The win, Al Rayyan’s second in a row over the Omani side, took them to nine points and stren»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, reinforced its role in supporting regional capital market development at The Network Forum Middle East 2026 in Oman, highlighting the importance of institutional banking expertise, custody capabilities and cross-»»»

Nearly three-quarters of Bulgarians (74%) say that rising energy prices, including those of natural gas, electricity and fuels, over the past 12 months have significantly reduced their purchasing power. Half (50%) have cut spending on food or healthcare, according to the findings of the eighth edit»»»