UAE presidential adviser stresses diplomacy at IISS Manama Dialogue Dubai: Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has called for prioritising political and diplomatic solutions to prevent prolonged conflicts in the region and pave the way for greater security, stabilit»»»

DOHA The Qatari Lawyers Association (QLA) organised the Young Professionals Forum on Sunday in pursuit of enhancing cooperation among professional associations, further entrenching social responsibility and strengthening young people's role in national development. The forum was held under the patr»»»

The first exit polls after election day ended on Sunday show that Iliana Iotova and running mate Kiril Valchev have won the most votes in Bulgaria's presidential election runoff on November 1. They have 51,6% followed behind by Andrey Gurov and running mate Georgi Kandev, with 43.4%, according to t»»»

Manama: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, underscored that member states have invariably demonstrated their ability to manage crises efficiently and effectively, sustain economic resilience, and maintain development momentum amid the region's extraord»»»

Damascus, Nov.1 (SANA) Spanish journalists David Melero and Luay Al Basha said Israeli incursions into southern Syria, which began after the country’s liberation on December 8, 2024, were followed by restrictions on residents’ movements and the blockade of several towns, disrupting daily life and a»»»

Damascus, Nov. 1 (SANA) A strategic initiative to modernize and digitize business registration across Syria was launched Sunday during an official ceremony at the Dama Rose Hotel in Damascus, attended by government officials, commercial representatives, and business leaders. Developed through a par»»»

83-year-old filmmaker suffered a superficial injury and is being released from hospital Los Angeles: Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range on Saturday in Los Angeles. He was taken to a hospital where he was treated and is being released, his representative told The Associated Press on S»»»

New law strips members of seats over repeated absences and strengthens economic scrutiny Dubai: Oman has introduced stricter attendance requirements for Shura Council members, including the loss of membership for repeated absences, while expanding parliamentary scrutiny of state budgets, developmen»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces: The total number of Saudi-led coalition airstrikes since the escalation began has reached 3,830 01-11-2026 19:55 PM La»»»

Dallas records deadliest violence, while attacks also hit college towns, nightlife areas Dozens of people were injured and at least six people died in mass shootings as gun violence broke out at nightlife districts in half a dozen cities across the country over the Halloween weekend. Police in Dall»»»

On All Souls' Day, Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, spoke on the Sunday programme of Kossuth Radio about the hope of meeting our deceased loved ones, and about the importance of praying for them and preserving their memory. Péter Erdő said that All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ D»»»

Aramco invests $2.6 billion in AI firm Humain to boost global AI capabilities Riyadh: Oil major Saudi Aramco said it was taking a 49 percent stake in state-backed AI company Humain on Sunday, injecting cash and assets as the tech firm tries to scale up to meet rising demand. The Public Investment F»»»

LONDON: Israeli authorities have issued at least 9,518 demolition or stop-work notices against Palestinian structures in the occupied West Bank since 2015, a Palestinian commission said on Saturday. The notices have halted construction and left properties at risk of demolition, disrupting families’»»»

DAMASCUS: A man who spent six years in detention in Syria has recounted the torture, abuse and harsh conditions he suffered while being held inside Saydnaya prison and other security branches under the country’s former regime. Mohammad Shukri Sheikhani was speaking at the Arab Cultural Center in Da»»»

Rights groups demand release of cartoonist convicted under strict speech laws Rabat: A Moroccan court sentenced a young cartoonist to four years in prison for "insulting the king" over caricatures he drew of King Mohammed VI, his lawyer said Sunday. Lawyer Farouk Mehdaoui said 22-year-old Yasser Mo»»»

The Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform aims to enable property developers, marketing companies and brokers to create professional, branded websites within five minutes, as part of a broader digital system designed to connect property listings, manage customer data and expand the international m»»»

MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development has introduced revised and accelerated construction schedules for projects across Mostakbal City in New Cairo, alongside contractual guarantees and financial penalties for developers failing to meet agreed deadlines. The company, master developer of Mostak»»»

Uptown 6 October for Development and Investment has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based Fashion House Group (FHG) to develop and operate Fashion House International Outlet Egypt at Grand Uptown Mall (GUM) in New October City, with planned investments exceeding EGP 6bn»»»

D Developments has officially launched operations in Egypt through an Egyptian-Saudi partnership, with plans to develop four projects in Obour City and an initial targeted investment portfolio of EGP 15bn. The company’s shareholder structure brings together expertise in real estate development and »»»

ADD Properties, a member of Sami Saad Holding, has secured a $265m syndicated financing facility from international, regional and Egyptian financial institutions to support its investment plans, including the development of a 400-room Grand Hyatt hotel overlooking the Grand Egyptian Museum and the »»»

Everest Properties plans to invest more than EGP 10bn in two new office developments in New Cairo, expanding its commercial real estate portfolio as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the Egyptian market. The company is preparing to begin construction of Bureau 59 and Bureau 57 after obtaining »»»

Tunis, Nov. 1 (TAP) - Cloudy periods, sometimes dense, are expected overnight from Sunday to Monday, accompanied by scattered and temporarily thundery showers across northern Tunisia, with locally heavy rainfall in northern coastal areas.According...»»»

Amman: Jordan condemned Sunday the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier "Al Mayeda," owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), while it was sailing in the waters of the Arabian Gulf, describing the incident as a violation of international law and a threat to freedom of maritime n»»»

Operation Gallant Knight 3 delivers winter essentials to Palestinian families Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International (SCI) continues to deliver humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip as part of its “Warm Winter for Gaza” campaign, in cooperation with Operation Gallant Knight 3. The campaign aims»»»

US: Dozens of people were injured and at least six people died in mass shootings as gun violence broke out at nightlife districts in half a dozen cities across the country over the Halloween weekend. Police in Dallas, the site of the deadliest violence, said four people are dead and 15 others were »»»

Doha: The 'Designed to Last' exhibition was recently opened at the Doha Design District. This week-long event, which runs until November 5, hopes to challenge the global fast fashion trend by showcasing slow fashion, upcycling, and regional heritage crafts. Curated by Moroccan designer, founder and»»»

Tunis, Nov. 1 (TAP) - BMI, a research firm of FitchSolutions, expects Tunisia’s current account deficit to narrow to 3.8% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027, down from an estimated 4.3% in 2026, representing a decrease of 0.5 percentage...»»»

LONDON: Yemen’s armed forces said on Sunday that they carried out 1,272 strikes against Houthi militia targets over 24 hours as part of Operation Dawn of Yemen, supporting ground advances and the recapture of positions in Al-Jawf province. Col. Majed Al-Nuzaili, a spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed »»»

DAMASCUS: The Sulaymaniyya Takiyya Mosque in Damascus has reopened following the completion of a 15-year restoration and rehabilitation project. Minister of Endowments Mohammad Abu Al-Khair Shukri led the reopening ceremony, which was also attended by the ministers of finance, culture and tourism, »»»

Nationwide turnout in Bulgaria's presidential runoff stood at 19.33% as of 4 p.m., Central Election Commission Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova-Tsvetkova told reporters at a briefing on Sunday. Sofia's 23rd electoral district had the highest turnout, at 29.21%, while Kardzhali had the lowest, at 9.84%.»»»

Candidates and senior political figures urged Bulgarians to vote in Sunday's presidential runoff, outlining contrasting priorities for the head of state and offering differing explanations for low turnout. Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said she had voted for a strong, sovereign Bulgaria, a p»»»

Democratic Party has questioned why the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) has not renewed its request for parliamentary authorization to arrest former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, following the expansion of criminal allegations against her. Gazment Bardhi, head of the Democratic Party's p»»»

HOMS: The Ahl Al-Azm Exhibition, recently organized by the Al-Azm Foundation for Entrepreneurship and Development in Homs, is providing a platform for young entrepreneurs and startups to showcase their ideas, products and services and connect with potential customers. Running through Sunday, the ex»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned, in the strongest terms, the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), while it was sailing in the Arabian Gulf waters. In a statement»»»

Cairo: Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani met on Sunday with Minister of Civil Aviation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, HE Captain Dr. Sameh Ahmed El Hefny. During the meeting, held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Civil Aviation in Cairo, the two minis»»»

A trade agreement signed thousands of kilometres from Budapest may carry a lesson worth considering for Hungarian businesses. On October 27, the United Arab Emirates and Canada signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement intended to expand trade, investment and cooperation across several »»»

Guédiawaye, Senegal: Qatar Foundation and the Basketball Africa League have opened Africa’s first community court under the BAL4HER initiative in Guédiawaye, Senegal. The newly refurbished facility provides a safe environment for sport, learning and skills development, expanding opportunities for w»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned on Sunday the targeting of a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker in the Gulf, calling for urgent international action to protect shipping and global energy supplies. The Qatar Gas Transport Company vessel Al-Mayeda was struck on Friday night. The company said in a sta»»»

Travellers must show proof of funds, a confirmed return ticket and approved hotel booking Pakistani nationals applying for a tourist visa on arrival in Qatar must meet specific entry conditions and complete hotel and health insurance arrangements before departure. The visa is valid for 30 days and »»»

LONDON: More than 300,000 people have fled their homes due to fighting in western Yemen, almost all of them in the past two months, the International Organization for Migration said on Sunday. Families were facing soaring prices and a shortage of shelter, while restrictions on access were hampering»»»

KHARTOUM: Sudan on Sunday accused Ethiopia of enabling drone attacks from its territory that have killed or wounded hundreds of civilians and soldiers since mid-February, citing evidence from downed aircraft, flight data and military records. Sudan’s military has repeatedly accused Ethiopia of aidi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Nine Martyred in Israeli Strikes on Gaza as Warnings Grow of Humanitarian Catastrophe 01-11-2026 18:07 PM A Palestinian man carries a body »»»

New measures include tourism loyalty programme, easier visas, integrated digital services Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, on Sunday launched three major initia»»»

Unlikely alliance seeks to bridge Jewish-Arab divide as Ra’am eyes role in govt Dubai: A Jewish former police officer and self-described Zionist is preparing to enter Israel’s parliament as a member of an Islamist Arab-led party, in an unusual political alliance that could challenge longstanding di»»»

No talks had been held on backing a candidate in the presidential runoff, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said after voting in Bankya on Sunday. He voted at Hristo Smirnenski Secondary School number 78. Commenting on low turnout, Borissov cited statements Prime Minister Rumen Radev had made during his y»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Consultations on the Qatari initiative are ongoing, and no final outcome has been reached yet, as »»»

For many voters, the cost of living is the single biggest issue. Our reporters Jessica Le Masurier and Sarah Andersen travelled to Michigan to meet voters, where, according to one NGO, around 40% of the population struggle to afford basic necessities.»»»

Yemen coalition says precision operation targeted Houthi resources in Hodeidah, Dhamar The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen carried out a precision military operation on Sunday morning targeting resources used by the Houthi militia in the provinces of Hodeidah and Dhamar, coalition spokespe»»»

DOHA Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani opened the exhibition Fables in Fashion 2026 at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), in the presence of Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari. Presented by»»»

Nationwide turnout in Bulgaria's presidential runoff stood at 19.33% as of 16:00, Central Election Commission Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova-Tsvetkova told reporters at a briefing on Sunday. Sofia's 23rd electoral district had the highest turnout, at 29.21%, while Kardzhali had the lowest, at 9.84%. »»»