Sheikha Dr. Souad Al-Sabah honored at Nador Memory, Cinema festival
AL-NADOR, Morocco, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- The Centre for Shared Memory for Democracy and Peace honored Sheikha Dr. Souad Al-Sabah during the International Festival of Shared Memory Cinema in Nador, Morocco, in recognition of her great humanistic, literary, and intellectual endeavors.The festival confirme»»»
Record displays and innovations lift Dubai Airshow to new heights
Dubai: The 19th edition of Dubai Airshow will be held from November 17 to 21 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai — and this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest in its history. Held once a»»»
Qatar to face Zimbabwe in friendly match on Monday
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar national football team will take on Zimbabwe on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in a friendly match forming part of Qatar's preparations for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar, which Doha will host from December 1 to 18, 2025. The match also fits into Qatar's »»»
UAE marks International Day of Tolerance with global peace initiatives
The United Arab Emirates marks the International Day for Tolerance on November 16, observed annually by the United Nations to promote unity, coexistence, and acceptance among peoples. The UAE celebrates this day through initiatives that uphold human dignity, encourage coexistence, and foster respec»»»
UAE wins big at global robotics ‘Olympics’, triumphing over 193 nations
Dubai: Team UAE has clinched the Gold Medal at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama City, earning top honours among competitors from 193 nations. The team was celebrated in Dubai on Saturday in a glittering ceremony marking one of the UAE’s most significant achievements in youth innovation and»»»
AI won’t replace magic of teachers, says Google’s Ben Gomes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not here to replace teachers, but to give them back their most precious resource: time, says Ben Gomes, Chief Technologist for Learning and Sustainability at Google. At the two-day World Schools Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Gomes outlined a vision of classrooms where AI»»»
Prince Talal honours recipients of King Hussein Cancer Research Award
Amman: Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah II and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, H R H Prince Talal bin Muhammad, Special Adviser to His Majesty, honoured the recipients of the 2025 King Hussein Cancer Research Award during a ceremony held in the presence of H R H Princess Ghida Talal, C»»»
Saudi firm wins UN sustainability award in Geneva
RIYADH: The Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants has received the ISAR Honours 2025 for sustainability from the UN Conference on Trade and Development’s International Standards of Accounting and Reporting expert team. CEO Ahmed Al-Meghames said that the “award recognizes the organiza»»»
Doha Film Festival presents 20 international short films in competition from over 1,600 submissions
Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival announced a compelling selection of international shorts in competition representing diverse voices by emerging filmmakers from across the world. Twenty films demonstrating bold storytelling, innovative formats and important perspectives have been selected out of a r»»»
IOC’s Double Standards Trample Principle of 'Sport Above Politics' – Russian Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Olympic Committee’s double standards have trampled on the principle of "sport above politics," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova told Sputnik on Saturday, commenting on the IOC’s refusal to accredit the RIA Novosti news agency for the upcomin»»»
ADCB launches ClimaTech Accelerator 2025
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has renewed its strategic partnership with the NilePreneurs Initiative, affiliated with Nile University, to launch the third edition of the ClimaTech Accelerator 2025—a specialized programme designed to support startups and SMEs in the environmental and climate tech»»»
Global artisans shine during handicrafts week
RIYADH: The Chinese pavilion at Banan — as Saudi International Handicrafts Week is known — offers a diverse range of traditional arts to demonstrate the country’s rich culture. Live demonstrations of wood carving, purple clay pottery, embroidery, weaving, metalwork and folk crafts such as shadow pu»»»
Salah Eddine Hamli chases lifelong dream in PFL MENA Championship showdown
DUBAI: Salah Eddine Hamli will step into the SmartCage in Alkhobar on Dec. 5 carrying more than just the weight of an undefeated record. The 27-year-old Moroccan faces Iraq’s Mohammad Fahmi in the PFL MENA Lightweight Championship final, a moment which represents something he’s been chasing since c»»»
Blue Origin launches NASA Mars mission and nails booster landing
Cape Canaveral: Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on Thursday with NASA twin spacecraft destined for Mars aboard, and in a breakthrough nailed the landing of its booster. The launch was stalled for days over weather both on Earth and in space, but it was worth the »»»
From a tiny Dh140 hotel room in Dubai to cruising in Rolls Royce, Yo Yo Honey Singh shares his comeback tale
Dubai: When Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh first landed in Dubai more than a decade ago, he wasn’t cruising down Sheikh Zayed Road in a Rolls-Royce. He was checking into a tiny Dh140 hotel room in Bur Dubai, a place he now remembers as the start of a story he’s finally ready to tell the world. “Wh»»»
Round of 32 of FIFA U-17 World Cup kicks off in Doha
DOHA, Nov 14 (KUNA) -- The round of 32 matches of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, hosted by the Qatari capital Doha, opened on Friday, and will continue until November 27.The national teams of Mali, Portugal, Switzerland, France, Mexico, Ireland, Morocco, and Brazil qualified after defeating Zambia, Belgi»»»
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Switzerland, Mali, Portugal advance to Round of 16
Doha, Qatar: Switzerland advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, after defeating Egypt 3-1 in their match Friday at Aspire Academy. The Swiss goals were scored by Nevio Scherrer, Ethan Bruchez, and Gil Stiel, while Anas Rashdi scored Egypt's lone goal. Switzerland will fa»»»
Banan — a cultural platform celebrating homegrown to global craftsmanship
RIYADH: One of the most prominent platforms celebrating both local and international handicrafts, Saudi International Handicrafts Week — Banan 2025 — is taking place in Riyadh until Nov. 26. The third edition of this popular event aims to revive traditional crafts and present them in a contemporary»»»
47th World Military Parachuting Championship begins Saturday
Doha, Qatar: The 47th World Military Parachuting Championship (CISM Qatar 2025) will start Saturday and run through November 23 at Umm Al-Shokhot Airfield. 320 skydivers representing 30 countries; namely Algeria, Germany, Austria, Bahrain, the United States, Belgium, Brazil, Russia, China, South Ko»»»
UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil's worst environmental disaster
Mining company BHP has been found liable for a 2015 dam collapse in Brazil, known as the country's worst-ever environmental disaster, by London's High Court. The dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted the river and destroyed hundreds of homes. The civil lawsuit, representing more than 600,000 peop»»»
Peru wins the ‘Chocolate Oscar’ - UPI.com
The international price of cocoa -- the processed form of cacao beans -- rose from about $2,500 a ton in 2023 to a record high of $12,931 per ton in December. But as of Wednesday, cocoa futures were at $5,625 per ton.. File Photo by Emmanuel Adegboye/EPA Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Peru became the top global »»»
FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025: Moroccan Younes Belhanda thrilled to join Morocco for the tournament
Doha, Qatar: International player Younes Belhanda expressed his happiness at joining his national team to participate in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, which will be held from December 1 to 18. Belhanda, who plays in the Qatar Stars League with Al Shamal Club, said that playing for the Moroccan nati»»»
UK's King Charles and Sheikh Hamdan share a birthday
What do King Charles III of the UK and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE have in common except royal lineages? Well, they share a birthday – Nov 14 – albeit decades apart. Charles was born at Buckingham »»»
Clear Flow and Sparks shine at Injaz Al Arab YEC 2025, winning Alshaya Starbucks Sustainability Award
Two student-led innovations from Saudi Arabia and Morocco earned top honors at INJAZ Al-Arab Youth Entrepreneurship Celebration (YEC) in Cairo, showcasing how young Arab entrepreneurs are transforming sustainability challenges into practical solutions. The Alshaya Starbucks Sustainability in Action»»»
Knockout action begins with eight thrilling games
DOHA: The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 enters a decisive phase as the knockout rounds get underway today, with 16 teams ready to battle for a place in the Round of 16 across two action-packed days. The drama begins with an all-African clash between Zambia and Mali. Tournament debutants Zambia hav»»»
25th OSCE RFoM Central Asia Media Conference concludes in Tashkent
TASHKENT, 14 November 2025 - The 25th Central Asia Media Conference, focused on strengthening media viability to support informed and resilient societies, concluded in Tashkent today. Over the course of two days, the event brought together around 150 participants, including government representativ»»»
Sweden Sees Silent Forests as Sanctuaries from a Noisy World
In a cottage nestled deep in a Swedish forest, three couples recently spent four days whispering and without phones as part of a campaign about the dangers of noise pollution and promoting quiet Scandinavia. The project arose from the observation that for many tourists, Sweden's appeal lies in its »»»
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin launches NASA Mars spacecraft on first New Glenn flight
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket on Thursday carrying NASA’s twin Mars-bound spacecraft, and in a major milestone successfully landed its booster for reuse. The launch, delayed for days by weather, marked only the second New Glenn flight and the first booster recovery by a com»»»
Spain police smash ring smuggling migrant minors to France
MADRID: Spanish police have dismantled a criminal network that trafficked migrant minors from the Canary Islands to France, arresting 11 people, authorities said Thursday. The investigation began after 14 minors went missing from youth care centers on the islands of Lanzarote and Gran Canaria, Spai»»»
FIFA clears 2 recruits for Congo to play in African qualifying playoffs
ZURICH: FIFA approved two soccer players to change national eligibility to Congo from Belgium ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs for Africa starting Thursday. Celtic forward Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Standard Liege goalkeeper Matthieu Epolo are now available to play for Congo against Came»»»
UAE Labour Market Award boosts prize pool to Dh50 million for 98 winners
Under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratizations (MOHRE), will today (Thursday) host the closing ceremony of the third edition of the UAE Labour Market Award a»»»
Old Doha Port, Al Shaqab sign strategic partnership
Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port and Al Shaqab yesterday announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement under which Old Doha Port becomes the official sponsor of the Al Shaqab League. This collaboration aims to strengthen cooperation between national institutions and support sports and cultur»»»
Kyrgyzstan participates in TransLogistica Uzbekistan 2025 Exhibition - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan is participating in TransLogistica Uzbekistan 2025 Exhibition. It was opened in the capital of Uzbekistan as part of the International Transport Forum (ITF). As Uzbekistan’s Minister of Transport, Ilkhom Makhkamov, emphasized, these events bring together representatives of international »»»
PANNIER: Booming breadbasket Kazakhstan now shipping grain to three continents
Kazakhstan is widely recognised as the world's leading uranium producer and exporter and as a top-10 oil exporter. But for many of its neighbours, the fact that the country is also a leading and flourishing exporter of grain is equally, if not more, important. However, Kazakhstan is in fact increas»»»
PANNIER: Booming breadbasket Kazakhstan now shipping grain to three continents
Kazakhstan is widely recognised as the world's leading uranium producer and exporter and as a top-10 oil exporter. But for many of its neighbours, the fact that the country is also a leading and flourishing exporter of grain is equally, if not more, important. However, Kazakhstan is in fact increas»»»
Police ground drone drug flights from Morocco to Spain
MADRID: Spanish police said Wednesday they had arrested nine people and dismantled a criminal network that used homemade drones “with exceptional range” to transport hashish from Morocco to Spain. The drones would depart from southern Spain to pick up the drugs in Morocco and return, releasing the »»»
Gabon court sentences former first lady and president’s son to 20 years in prison
LIBREVILLE: Gabon’s former first lady and her son were sentenced in absentia by a special criminal court to 20 years in prison following a two-day trial in Libreville. Sylvia Bongo and Noureddin Bongo Valentin were convicted of concealment and embezzlement of public funds, money laundering, crimina»»»
FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 sets records, group stage concludes
Doha, Qatar: The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 has reached the end of its group stage, which brought football fans together for a spectacular showcase of emerging talent from across the globe. Taking place at the state-of-the-art Competition Complex in Aspire Zone, this is the first FIFA World Cup»»»
Police Ground Drone Drug Flights from Morocco to Spain
Spanish police said Wednesday they had arrested nine people and dismantled a criminal network that used homemade drones "with exceptional range" to transport hashish from Morocco to Spain. The drones would depart from southern Spain to pick up the drugs in Morocco and return, releasing the cargo ov»»»
The new Russian internet: closed, censored, and “secure”
The World Wide Web is gradually disappearing in Russia — not only as an information technology, but also as a space of freedom. The Russian state is making great efforts in building its alternative Runet — a closed and strictlycontrolled Russian internet. The Barents Observer has compiled an overvi»»»
Ryanair scraps printed boarding passes to go fully digital
Passengers who present printed boarding passes at airports will no longer be accepted to fly with Ryanair, the company has announced. One of Europe's biggest budget airlines said it was "moving to 100% digital boarding passes" from Wednesday in a bid to speed up travel and lower costs. It said all »»»
Islamic Solidarity Games: Iran claims futsal gold, volleyball wins for Turkiye’s men and women
RIYADH: The Iranian national team took the futsal gold medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games, defeating Morocco 5–0 in the final at Riyad’s Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex. In the bronze medal match, Uzbekistan edged Saudi Arabia 6–5 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the battle for bronz»»»
Google denies removing Maps border between Western Sahara and Morocco
Google on Tuesday denied removing the borderline between the Western Sahara and Morocco on its Maps application, saying that the line had never been visible for Moroccan users. The Western Sahara is a disputed, mineral-rich territory largely controlled by Morocco but claimed by »»»
After Islamabad blast, Pakistan urges global cooperation against terrorism, rebuilding trust in multilateralism
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday condemned two high-profile recent militant assaults in Pakistan, saying the attacks “will never shake or weaken” the nation’s resolve to fight terrorism and calling for renewed global commitment to dialogue and cooperation»»»
Awqaf Ministry opens expo held alongside Qur’an competition
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has inaugurated the exhibition held alongside the 30th Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad bin Thani Noble Qur’an Competition at the Imam Muhammad bin Abd Al Wahhab Mosque Square. In a statement, Awqaf noted that the exhibition, opened by Undersecretary»»»
Shura Speaker, Morocco’s House of Councillors President discuss bolstering parliamentary ties
Islamabad: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met yesterday with President of the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco, H E Mohamed Ould Errachid. The meeting took place on the margins of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference convened in Islamabad, Pakis»»»
Mai Ezz El-Din marries fitness trainer Ahmed Taimour in a surprise, intimate ceremony: See pictures
Dubai: In a surprising twist, Egyptian actress Mai Ezz El-Din married fitness trainer Ahmed Taimour in a simple and elegant ceremony. This marks a new chapter in her life that she hadn’t hinted at publicly before. Mai shared a series of wedding photos on her official Instagram account capturing int»»»
Air Arabia expands hiring: Pilots, cabin crew, and more jobs — pay, perks & how to apply
Sharjah: Air Arabia, the region’s largest low-cost carrier, continues to expand its presence across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe, now serving over 200 routes from six hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan. Following a Q3 2025 net profit of Dh656 million, up 16% year-on-year, th»»»
The EU’s new supply web
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has long been pivotal to Europe’s industrial ecosystem. Over the past few decades, manufacturing gradually shifted from Western Europe to countries like Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, as companies were attracted by their strategic location, skilled yet lower»»»
The EU’s new supply web
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has long been pivotal to Europe’s industrial ecosystem. Over the past few decades, manufacturing gradually shifted from Western Europe to countries like Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, as companies were attracted by their strategic location, skilled yet lower»»»