Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture on Sunday wrapped up the fifth season of seminars at Lusail University and held a seminar to mark its conclusion, attended by Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani; Chairman of Board of Trustees of Lusail University H»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), organised an Open Recruitment Day, which attracted a large number of Qatari graduates and jobseekers seeking employment opportunities in the banking sector. The event forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to support a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution, in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar, has launched a specialised workshop titled “Shaping the Digital Future: The EU Approach to Platform and AI Governance – Lessons from the European Union”. The workshop was attended by»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Special Education and Inclusive Education Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Amina Ali Al Mulla, affirmed that the expansion of the inclusive education system is advancing in parallel with enhancing school readiness, qualifying specialised sta»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked World Mental Health Day with a campus-wide programme that encouraged students to express themselves, connect with others, and explore practical ways to support their mental health and wellbeing. Organised by the Student Co»»»

Start investing in RTBs from just ₱5,000 and grow long-term savings from abroad MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine government surpassed its fund-raising targets for its latest retail bond offering, securing ₱167.25 billion ($2.91 billion) in fresh funding through the 32nd tranche of Retail Treasur»»»

UPDATESaudi flight disruption eases from Sunday, but Riyadh remains severely affected Dubai: UAE travellers faced flight disruptions on Monday, October 12, with cancellations and delays affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Several flights linking the UAE with Saudi Arabia, includin»»»

Exploring how accessible Abu Dhabi's neighbourhoods are for pedestrians Abu Dhabi- As Abu Dhabi puts greater emphasis on liveable, connected communities, the everyday journey to a supermarket, bus stop or nearby clinic raises a practical question: how easy is it to get around on foot? For some resi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, in collaboration with Qatar University’s Early Childhood Center, organised a dialogue session titled “My Childhood in a Digital World” to discuss the opportunities and challenges of technology use among children and ways»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain has reaffirmed its solidarity with Qatar amid escalating regional tensions, with Ambassador of Spain to Qatar H E Dr Alvaro Renedo Zalba praising the country’s resilience, leadership and commitment to diplomacy. Speaking at Spain’s National Day celebration in Doha yesterday, the »»»

CAIRO: ‌An Israeli strike killed at least two Palestinians in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said. The Israeli military said it targeted a militant in the area, without giving further information. Israel, which says Hamas has been ‌rearming and ‌launching attacks in violation ‌»»»

CEC Bank is co-financing the construction of an oil processing plant in Mihai Viteazu, Cluj County, an investment worth approximately 45 million euros which will have a processing capacity of 600 tonnes of seeds per day, according to a bank press release sent on Wednesday.CEC Bank is the project's »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa need to halt their slide when they host Iran’s Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League Elite today, with coach Pedro Martins demanding a fighting spirit from the reigning Amir Cup champions. The match at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium kicks off at 9:15pm Doha time, with Al Gharafa u»»»

Four clusters aim to create jobs for highly skilled talent in the innovation economy As part of Abu Dhabi’s strategy to strengthen its global competitiveness through quality investments, talent attraction, strong partnerships with the private sector and the community, and an innovation-driven econo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy army: Soldier injured in an operational incident in southern Lebanon 12-10-2026 08:58 AM Latest News Urgent News Iran Offers to Contr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Offers to Contribute to Saudi-Yemen Dialogue 12-10-2026 09:32 AM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an image from archive. For»»»

In connection with allegations made by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, Movement for Rights and Freedoms Chair Delyan Peevski has referred the matter to the prosecution service, the party’s press office announced on Monday. "In several public statements, Demerdzhiev put forward a baseless, absur»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health issued a warning on Monday, October 12, 2026, against using 'GastroZero', a phyto-fiber drink as it contains harmful, undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients. In a social media post, the ministry said test results from its Drug Quality Laboratory confirmed t»»»

Arab Finance: Emaar Misr for Development’s board has unanimously approved appointing BDO Keys Financial Consulting S.A.E. to set the fair value of the company’s and Sky Tower for Real Estate Development's shares and determine the swap ratio between the two companies for Emaar Misr's planned acquisi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) said some indicators in Qatar’s real estate market declined last week. Data published by the authority on its account on the social media platform X on Sunday showed that the total value of real estate sales contracts during the 41s»»»

From being the first-ever Dubai bank in 1946, HSBC has built its UAE relationship on trust On October 12, 1946, an international bank opened a small branch beside Dubai Creek. It was the first bank ever in Dubai. It was the result of a meeting between Frank Johnson, a manager of the Imperial Bank, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has introduced Apple Pay and Google Pay as additional payment options for settling fees for its services through its electronic platforms and smartphone application, aiming to make transactions faster and more convenient for users. In a post on »»»

Six sanitary-veterinary certificates for the export of live animals and products of animal origin to Libya were signed and initialed during an evaluation mission conducted in Romania by an official Libyan delegation, the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) announced on F»»»

Strengthening Romanian-Austrian economic and cultural ties, developing dual education, and leveraging the tourism potential of Bihor County were among the topics discussed on Friday in Oradea by Austria's Ambassador to Romania, Ulla Krauss-Nussbaumer, with local and county administration representa»»»

The Ministry of Finance raised an additional 85.6 million lei from banks on Friday, following Thursday's auction, at which it borrowed 570.5 million lei through a benchmark bond issue with a residual maturity of 121 months and an average annual yield of 7.18%, according to data published by the Nat»»»

Romania is determined to meet its commitments to narrow its government deficit and continue the process of fiscal consolidation, Romania's Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare told the European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Valdis Dombrovskis, during an informal discussion on Friday in ..»»»

Romania will support the adoption of an ambitious European budget that maintains overall funding levels for Cohesion Policy and the Common Agricultural Policy, the Presidential Administration announced following a working meeting convened on Friday by President Nicusor Dan regarding the Multiannual»»»

The Republic of Moldova would be safer if it united with Romania, but such a decision must be supported by a majority of the republic's citizens, President Maia Sandu said on Friday at the Moldova Security Forum in Chisinau, stressing that "those who know our history understand why the goal of unif»»»

The PSD seeks to prolong the interim situation through the "non-solutions" it is proposing?a move described as "an act of irresponsibility" by PNL spokesperson Ionel Bogdan on Friday; he reaffirmed that the Liberals rule out any form of coalition with the PSD and are willing to vote for a governmen»»»

Romania could already have had a fully empowered government capable of changing the country's economic course if rebuilding a stable majority had been prioritised over political and electoral calculations, Social Democratic Party (PSD) Chairman Sorin Grindeanu ...»»»

By Staff, Agencies One person was killed and 11 others injured in a strike targeting King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, the country’s civil aviation authority announced early Monday. The General Authority of Civil Aviation [GACA] confirmed that the fatality was a P»»»

Bank plans to open its second wealth centre in Abu Dhabi before year end As HSBC marks 80 years of continuous operations in the UAE today, it has announced it will open its second wealth centre in the UAE, in Abu Dhabi, later this year. “Last year we opened the first wealth centre, the largest in t»»»

A new residential project in Al Kharaej combining contemporary design, open views and quality of life, with the structural works completed and mock-up apartments ready for viewing TAAMEER Group has announced the launch of “Sukoon” in the Al Kharaej district of Lusail, introducing a new address for »»»

Political storm brews as FIRs target Vijayan and son-in-law in Kerala Thiruvananthapuram: The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) will register two FIRs in the controversial cases at the Vigilance Court here on Monday, naming former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) legislator and »»»

Public Tributes Questioned Amid Harassment Claims Against Late Actor The death of veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has reportedly reignited discussion around sexual harassment allegations made against him during his lifetime, with singers Chinmayi Sripaada and Sona Mohapatra questioning whether»»»

Riyadh bears the brunt as UAE airlines cancel dozens of Saudi flights Dubai: Flight operations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia remain heavily disrupted, with Emirates, Etihad Airways and flydubai cancelling multiple services to Riyadh, Dammam and other Saudi destinations as attacks continue to aff»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Machine-gun fire directed at the outskirts of the town of Baraachit in southern Lebanon 12-10-2026 08:54 AM Latest »»»

Iran-US peace talks stall as Riyadh airport attacks disrupt Gulf travel The US-Iran conflict remains a major concern for Gulf residents. Fresh attacks on the main airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh and stalled diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz added to regional security concerns. For people livi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Two Indian nationals remain missing following a drone strike on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman, while nine other crew members were rescued, according to a senior Indian official on Sunday. Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the tanker, MT PETRO DOLPHIN, carryin»»»

Doha: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice H E Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi said the launch of the Ministry’s new digital legal platforms marks a new phase in strengthening the State’s legal framework, improving legal services and enhancing the investment climate. The initiative aligns with t»»»

NATO’s top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack, officials said. US General Alexus Grynkewich will outline his “theory of victory” at a Warsaw security conference amid Western concerns over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interfe»»»

JNU professor and Congress MP dismissed after harassment complaints from 11 students New Delhi: Days after the allegations of sexual harassment against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam surfaced at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi Police registered an FIR based on a complaint from the univ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Digital Safety Initiative is advancing efforts to empower all segments of society to navigate technology safely while effectively confronting cyber risks. In a series of posts on X, the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) stated that by deploying a diverse suite of inter»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Shura Council H E Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud announced that the Council’s General Secretariat has completed preparations for the opening of the second ordinary session of the Council’s second legislative term, marking its 55th annual session. He noted that t»»»

Romania now has five projects recognised as strategic under the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), following the European Commission’s announcement of 46 new projects across 16 member states. The Romanian projects cover battery recycling, graphite extraction and magnesium productio»»»

The former Solicitor General claims external forces are trying to destabilise the country New Delhi: Senior advocate and former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve has alleged that foreign funding and external interference are behind certain protests in India, claiming that attempts are being m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched new websites for the Official Gazette and Qatar’s Al Meezan Legal Portal, introducing an integrated digital platform designed to improve access to national legislation, enhance legal transparency and support Qatar’s digital transformation agen»»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has taken a six-percentage-point lead over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first opinion poll conducted since the country’s October 4 presidential election first round. The PoderData/Aya poll, released on Thursday ahead of the October»»»

By Fatima Haydar Two year... Two years since we lost you, Sayyed. I remember sitting down to write about your first anniversary and wondering how a year could possibly have passed. Now, another year is gone. And somehow, this one feels different. Not because the loss has become easier. But because »»»

By Mokhtar Haddad Iranian Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei said that Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the Martyr of the Resistance, “was not merely the secretary-general of a political movement or the leader of a Resistance group. Over several decades, he becam»»»