Arab News 34m

Madinah center showcases Arabic calligraphy in Algeria

MADINAH: The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy is participating at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Algiers International Book Fair, which is being held until Nov. 7. The center is showcasing its efforts to preserve and document Arabic calligraphy, develop its practices, »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Art Maze brings the soul of Moroccan craftsmanship to Bab Mansour

Celebrating the art of Moroccan Zellige and gypsum craftsmanship through interiors Art Maze, a UAE-based specialist in authentic Moroccan craftsmanship and bespoke architectural interior solutions, proudly highlights its contribution to Bab Mansour, bringing the richness of traditional Moroccan art»»»

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Arab News 2h

As peacekeepers leave Western Sahara, refugees yearn to end a half-century wait

TINDOUF: At 51, Binina Mohamed is as old as the conflict that drove her from the Western Sahara region into a refugee camp in southern Algeria, where she has spent her life among tens of thousands of others facing a similar fate. The confrontation over her native land, often described as Africa’s l»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Arab nations condemn attack on Qatari LNG carrier

Riyadh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia expressed the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of “Al Mayeda” liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), in the waters of the Arabian Gulf, reiterating its rejection o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15h

Sanya Tourism Board promotes tourism,investment in Qatar

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Sanya Tourism Board has showcased the Chinese coastal city’s tourism attractions and investment potential in Doha, bringing together representatives of Visit Qatar, tourism professionals and members of the media to explore opportunities for stronger cooperation between Chin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15h

UDST concludes successful third Gulf Universities Championship

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has successfully concluded the third Gulf Universities Championship (GUC) bringing three days of university sporting competition to a close with a celebration of athletic achievement, teamwork and sportsmanship. The »»»

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Arab News 16h

UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years following US-Russia standoff

CASABLANCA, Morocco: The UN’s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years, as a result of a US-Russia standoff at UN headquarters over the territory’s future. The end of the mission raises concerns about stability in the region. Rich in »»»

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Arab News 16h

UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years following US-Russia standoff

CASABLANCA, Morocco: The UN’s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years, as a result of a US-Russia standoff at UN headquarters over the territory’s future. The end of the mission raises concerns about stability in the region. Rich in »»»

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Arab News 17h

More than 130 migrants rescued off Mauritania

NOUAKCHOTT: Mauritania’s navy has rescued 134 people on a boat trying to get to Spain’s Canary Islands, the military said in a statement on Sunday. The migrants — 118 men, 14 women and two children, of different nationalities — were picked up off the coast from the port city of Nouadhibou on Saturd»»»

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Gulf News 19h

Morocco jails cartoonist Yasser Mounbir over caricatures of King Mohammed VI

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»»»

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The Peninsula 22h

Bayern's Saibari sidelined after ankle surgery

Munich, Germany: Morocco international Ismael Saibari is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on Sunday on his right ankle, his club Bayern Munich said in a statement. Saibari was subbed out in the 29th minute in Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Borussia Dortmund after colliding w»»»

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Qatar Tribune 01.11. 13:28

Sheikh Joaan attends opening ceremony of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

DAKAR President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani attended the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, where Team Qatar made its entrance alongside athletes from participating nations»»»

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France24 01.11. 10:59

Senegal kicks off Africa's first ever Olympics with Youth Games

The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened on Saturday in the Senegalese capital Dakar in the first-ever Olympics to be held on African soil. It comes as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sporting competitions. The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, the first Olympic »»»

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Daily News Egypt 31.10. 19:28

Federation of Egyptian Banks explores ways to expand financial inclusion, banking access

The Financial Inclusion Committee of the Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB) has discussed ways to strengthen financial inclusion and expand access to financial and banking services, with the participation of representatives from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), the FEB, several banks, and companies»»»

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Arab News 31.10. 18:00

Saudi encyclopedia introduces young readers to Kingdom’s history and culture

JEDDAH: A nine-volume encyclopedia published by King Abdulaziz Public Library aims to strengthen children’s national identity and introduce them to Saudi Arabia’s history, geography and cultural diversity. The “Encyclopedia of Saudi Arabia for Children and Young People,” designed for readers aged 9»»»

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Sana 31.10. 15:36

Syria takes part in regional financial oversight conference in Tunisia

Tunis, Oct. 31 (SANA) A delegation from Syria’s Central Organization for Financial Control, headed by its President Mohammad Omar Qadid, participated in the closing regional conference of the “Sharaka 2” project and the launch of the new phase of “Sharaka 3,” organized by the Netherlands Court of A»»»

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Arab News 30.10. 23:13

Rival US and Russia resolutions on disputed Western Sahara are defeated in UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS: Russia vetoed a US-drafted resolution Friday that would have supported Morocco’s demand for sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara and ended the UN’s 35-year peacekeeping mission, which was charged with helping to prepare a referendum on the future of the mineral-rich territor»»»

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Gulf News 30.10. 21:15

Ras Al Khaimah launches autonomous vehicle testing hub, expands RoboTaxi trials

Emirate advances self-driving tech with new facility and expanded trials Ras Al Khaimah has launched a dedicated testing facility for autonomous vehicles and expanded its RoboTaxi trials to Al Dhait South, marking a major step towards developing the emirate's future transport network. The Ras Al Kh»»»

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Arab News 30.10. 03:11

Saudi defense minister discusses regional situation with NATO head, Western defense chiefs

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reviewed “aspects of defense cooperation,” according to the Saudi minister. “In a call with @SecGenNATO, we reviewed aspects of defense cooperation and discussed our joint coordination regarding regional d»»»

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Arab News 30.10. 02:47

Saudi defense minister discusses regional situation with NATO head, Western defense chiefs

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reviewed “aspects of defense cooperation,” according to the Saudi minister. “In a call with @SecGenNATO, we reviewed aspects of defense cooperation and discussed our joint coordination regarding regional d»»»

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Daily News Egypt 30.10. 01:15

Canada and Egypt more aligned on regional crises than Cairo may realise: Canadian ambassador

By : Mohamed Samir & Taha Sakr “Our positions on regional crises are more aligned than Egypt may realise,” Canadian Ambassador to Egypt Ulric Shannon said in an interview with Daily News Egypt, as Ottawa looks to work more closely with Cairo on the conflicts surrounding it. Shannon said Egypt’s fou»»»

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Daily News Egypt 30.10. 01:15

Opinion | West Side Stories: As Rabat Deepens Ties with Tel Aviv, Algiers Breaks with Abu Dhabi

When Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, visited Tangier on 23 October 2007 to promote his proposed Union for the Mediterranean, he invoked Morocco’s history of protecting Jewish communities as an example of the shared heritage that could underpin Mediterranean cooperation. “Throughout Europ»»»

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Qatar Tribune 29.10. 22:57

Fire Station to present exhibition of Artists Intensive Study Programme

Tribune News Network Doha Fire Station will present the inaugural edition of Artists Intensive Study Programme (AISP)exhibition, curated by Fire Station Artistic Director Wael Shawky. On view from November 8, 2026 to February 6, 2027, the exhibition will feature new projects developed by 22 artists»»»

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The Peninsula 29.10. 16:29

African football undergoing transformations boosted its investment value: CAF President

Doha: President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Dr. Patrice Motsepe affirmed that football in Africa is undergoing major structural transformations that have enhanced its commercial value and investment appeal internationally. He indicated that substantial investments in African foot»»»

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Arab News 29.10. 11:50

Morocco plans $815m Tanger Med expansion as new port nears opening 

RIYADH: Morocco is preparing an 8 billion Moroccan dirham ($815 million) expansion of the Tanger Med industrial port complex, further bolstering its Mediterranean cargo-handling and energy infrastructure as Nador West Med’s first terminal nears opening. King Mohammed VI reviewed both projects on Oc»»»

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Gulf News 29.10. 10:51

Solar has quietly overtaken nuclear as a global power source: report

Global energy shift: Solar outpaces nuclear despite shrinking US policy support Solar has passed nuclear as a source of the world’s electricity. In 2025, solar plants produced 2,778 terawatt-hours (TWh), about 13 percent more than the world’s reactors. A decade earlier the picture was reversed: sol»»»

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The Peninsula 29.10. 08:06

Tasweer opens photographic exhibition at Bayt Al Wakrah

Doha, Qatar: Tasweer has opened "As the Image Unfolds – The Language of Athar" at Bayt Al Wakra, featuring new photographic works by Mohammed Fakhroo, Ghada Al Mawlawi and Raja Aderdor. Taking its title from the Arabic word athar, meaning traces or imprints, the exhibition runs until December 15, 2»»»

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Qatar Tribune 28.10. 23:49

Qatar International Baja: Prologue, ceremonial start at Lusail today

Tribune News Network Lusail A Prologue of 11.12km will kickstart proceedings in the Qatar International Baja before the official ceremonial start at the Lusail International Circuit on Thursday afternoon. An impressive field of cars, motorcycles and quads, competing in the penultimate rounds of the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 28.10. 23:36

Cabinet approves amendments to QFMA law

QNA Doha The Cabinet has approved a draft law amending certain provisions of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority law, aiming to modernise financial market regulations, strengthen investor protection, and enhance transparency. The Cabinet also commendedHis Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar S»»»

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Qatar Tribune 28.10. 23:36

Cabinet commends Amir’s participation in GECF summit

The Cabinet also commended HH the Amir’s meetings in Moscow on Tuesday with President Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr Masoud Pezeshkian. Furthermore, the Cabinet noted His Highness’s meeting in Tashkent with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat M»»»

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Daily News Egypt 28.10. 17:39

Opinion | West Side Stories: As Rabat Deepens Ties with Tel Aviv, Algiers Breaks with Abu Dhabi

When Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, visited Tangier on 23 October 2007 to promote his proposed Union for the Mediterranean, he invoked Morocco’s history of protecting Jewish communities as an example of the shared heritage that could underpin Mediterranean cooperation. “Throughout Europ»»»

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The Peninsula 28.10. 15:36

Qatar Cabinet holds weekly meeting

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. After the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrah»»»

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Gulf News 28.10. 14:53

Watch: UAE targets vaping among youngsters in new Gulf health campaign

MoHAP joins ‘Today Before Tomorrow’ drive to stop nicotine dependence before it starts Dubai: The UAE is taking aim at vaping among young people, joining a Gulf-wide health campaign that urges teenagers and young adults to say no to e-cigarettes and other newer nicotine products before a habit can »»»

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DW 28.10. 11:32

Germany and France's 'Made in Europe' raises global auto suppliers' costs and competitiveness concerns

TradeEuropeEU's 'Made in Europe' plan unnerves global auto suppliersNik MartinIn shielding Europe's carmakers from Chinese rivals, the EU risks hurting close partners from Turkey and Morocco to Japan and South Korea. Billions in trade and hundreds of thousands of European jobs are at stake. https:/»»»

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The Peninsula 28.10. 07:41

Massive motorcycle field gets set for Qatar International Baja challenge

Doha, Qatar: Forty-five motorcycle riders and eight quad entrants make up the impressive FIM side of the stunning entry list for this weekend’s Qatar International Baja. They will tackle the demanding two-day route through the northern, central and southern Qatar deserts ahead of the registered cre»»»

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Gulf News 28.10. 06:26

Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE’s nominee for UN Secretary General: All you need to know

UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh gains GCC backing in race for UN secretary-general role UAE veteral diplomat Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, 48, envisions a "strong, renewed" United Nations. She wants the world body created in 1945, shortly after World War II, to be "more responsive" to young people. That's the centrepi»»»

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Gulf News 28.10. 03:03

Bought property in the UAE? Why India’s tax department is contacting owners

India targets undisclosed UAE assets with new tax compliance scheme Indian expats who own homes, apartments or commercial properties in the UAE may need to check their Indian income tax returns after the Income Tax Department began contacting select taxpayers over potentially undisclosed overseas a»»»

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Arab News 27.10. 20:34

EU Commission proposes expanding powers of border police force

BRUSSELS: The European Commission proposed a major expansion of the powers of the EU border agency Frontex on Tuesday, ​including giving it the capacity to act beyond EU territory, in the aftermath of the massive rush to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last summer. The proposal would significantly exp»»»

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The Peninsula 27.10. 19:52

FIFA conducts inspection visits in Morocco, Portugal and Spain to select 2030 World Cup venues

Zurich: The FIFA has announced a series of venue inspection visits to Morocco, Portugal and Spain during November and December 2026, as part of the ongoing planning process for the FIFA World Cup 2030. The FIFA delegation will include representatives from key operational areas, who will visit candi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 27.10. 16:51

Deputy Foreign Minister Polendakov, Canadian Ambassador Rex Discuss Nuclear Energy, Defence and AI Cooperation

Deputy Foreign Minister Hristo Polendakov received copies of the credentials of Canada's newly appointed Ambassador to Bulgaria Kevin Rex, who is based in Bucharest, the Foreign Ministry said on its website on Friday. The two sides expressed a shared interest in strengthening high-level political d»»»

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TAP 27.10. 13:50

Russia-Africa Summit: Tunisia among Russias most important trade partners (Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spox)

Moscow, Oct.27 (TAP/Meriem Khadhraoui) - Trade with the African continent continues to grow. It reached US$ 27 billion in 2025, with the majority of this trade taking place with North African countries."Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt and Morocco are...»»»

The Peninsula 27.10. 08:05

MoT takes part in 2026 WMDPE in Republic of Korea

Doha, Qatar: A Ministry of Transport (MoT) delegation is in Busan, the Republic of Korea, to take part in the 2026 World Maritime Day Parallel Event running in Busan from October 26 to October 27. Attended by leaders of 169 countries, the 2026 WMDPE in Busan will focus on the theme ‘’From Policy to»»»

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Arab News 27.10. 00:22

Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking its energy grid, UN-backed inquiry says

UNITED NATIONS: Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine by intentionally attacking energy infrastructure, leaving millions of people without electricity and heat in freezing temperatures, a UN-backed inquiry reported Monday. The inquiry also found evidence that Russia rec»»»

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France24 26.10. 23:44

Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in over 50 years

Algeria’s parliament on Sunday approved a resolution to send troops to Niger, making the first time Algerian soldiers will be deployed abroad since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Niger faces persistent attacks by armed groups, including near its border with Algeria, and the deployment comes as Algiers »»»

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Business-review 26.10. 16:34

Romania could have its first national standard for family-friendly companies by 2027

The aim is to develop a national framework that sets out clear criteria for assessing employers, recognises companies that invest in families’ well-being, and encourages the expansion of these practices, including within the public sector. The initiative could include a certification scheme, a nati»»»

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Al Manar 26.10. 16:26

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian, meeting with officials from Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia: Iran supports any understanding that promotes unity, cohesion, security and development in the region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian, meeting with officials from Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia: Iran supports any understanding that p»»»

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Pezeshkian: Iran is ready to deepen regional cooperation, resolve differences, and harness the shared potential of Islamic countries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pezeshkian: Iran is ready to deepen regional cooperation, resolve differences, and harness the shared potential of Islamic countries 26-10-»»»

Gulf News 26.10. 13:42

A historic opportunity to reshape UN leadership

The UAE’s nomination of Lana Nusseibeh brings fresh possibilities to a difficult contest The United Nations secretary-general has no army and cannot force a government to make peace. Nonetheless, the person holding the job is expected to mediate conflicts, defend international law and speak for peo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26.10. 05:41

MoPH marks Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the healthcare sector, is marking Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week from October 18 to 23 under the theme “Generations of Infection Prevention. Past. Present. Protected.” The initiative supports the mini»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26.10. 05:29

‘International agreements strengthen quality of government work and Qatar’s global standing’

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice affirmed that the enactment of Law No. 17 of 2026 on international treaties and agreements, together with the issuance of Amiri Decision No. 39 of 2026 regulating their conclusion, establishes an integrated framework for managing this vital area. The framework promo»»»

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