Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education held a ceremony to honor private schools and kindergartens that won the third edition of the 'Rayty Baydaa' (My Flag is White) Award for the 2025–2026 academic year. The ceremony took place at the Ministry's theater at its permanent headqu»»»

DOHA: Al Shamal officially signed Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez yesterday, with the experienced winger joining the Qatar Stars League club for the ongoing season. Mahrez signed his contract in the presence of Al Shamal football department head Meshaal Al Ali after arriving in Doha last week to compl»»»

Doha, Qatar: As October brings pleasant weather to Qatar, it becomes a perfect excuse to step out and enjoy the season. From Angham’s live concert and an evening of award-winning film music to beachside fun at 974 Beach and Fuwairit, there is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend. Families c»»»

Romanian tourists are increasingly choosing exotic destinations and holidays that combine multiple locations, alongside traditional European Christmas markets and winter destinations. According to data compiled by Christian Tour for the 2026–2027 winter season, travellers are planning their holiday»»»

GenDubAI offers families practical guidance on using AI safely and creatively Dubai: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a familiar part of children's lives, parents may have questions about how their children use the technology, what they need to know about it, and how they can help them make »»»

At some point after a crisis, somebody says the sentence everyone has been waiting for: “We can finally get back to normal.” It sounds like good news. It can also be the moment an organization starts throwing away everything useful it just learned. A forest offers a useful warning. If it burns and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Banks Dr. Wissam Fattouh (pictured) stressed the importance of Arab financial institutions drawing on the experience of Qatari banks, whose expanding regional and international presence highlights opportunities to diversify investments, strengthen»»»

ISLAMABAD: Every day, Mohammed Saber places a single rectangular solar panel on the roof of the bamboo-and-tarpaulin shack that he and his family have called home for years, the last stop on their journey after fleeing the Myanmar military’s brutal crackdown on the Rohingya in 2017. The panel is pa»»»

King Felipe VI on Tuesday said Ceuta and Melilla were "an inalienable part" of Spain as he made a landmark visit to the north African territories claimed by neighbouring Morocco. "Ceuta and Melilla are an inalienable part of the political and national reality that is Spain. The sovereignty and terr»»»

French shipping group CMA CGM is continuing the return of its shipping services through the Suez Canal as a permanent and sustainable route, the company’s Executive Vice President of Assets and Operations, Christine Cabau, said on Tuesday. The statement was made during a videoconference meeting wit»»»

For Rana Shakeel, an accomplished control systems engineer in the oil and gas sector, professional success goes beyond technical achievements. It also carries a responsibility to serve society and make a positive difference in people’s lives. Driven by values instilled during childhood, Shakeel has»»»

QNA Doha Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Banks Dr Wissam Fattouh stressed the importance of Arab financial institutions drawing on the experience of Qatari banks, whose expanding regional and international presence highlights opportunities to diversify investments, strengthen cross-border co»»»

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta on Tuesday for the first time in 14 years, with the monarch reaffirming Spain’s sovereignty over the North African enclaves claimed by Morocco. The landmark visit comes amid strained relations with Rabat and the aftermath of a mass migrant influx that »»»

CEUTA, Spain: Cheering crowds waving Spanish flags filled Ceuta on Tuesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia made a diplomatically sensitive visit to the city following July’s migrant influx from Morocco. Their trip is the first royal visit since 2007, when a diplomatic crisis erupted with neighb»»»

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are visiting Ceuta months after more than 70,000 migrants arrived from Morocco. While most have returned, thousands remain. The visit has divided residents and risks reigniting diplomatic tensions with Morocco, which claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla.»»»

Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta for the first time since 2007, amid tensions with Morocco following July’s migration crisis, when more than 70,000 people crossed into the Spanish enclave. Most returned to Morocco, but thousands remained, and dozens died. Morocco claims sovere»»»

Barcelona: Streaming platform Netflix will show every match of the 2030 World Cup to audiences in Spain and Andorra, the entertainment giants announced Tuesday. "(We) will offer all 104 matches of the world's biggest football competition live," Netflix said in a statement. Spain, the reigning champ»»»

Beyond billions, the budget prioritises education, healthcare, housing, family well-being Dubai: The true measure of a national budget is not simply how much a government spends, but how that spending improves people’s lives. By that measure, the UAE’s newly approved Dh292.5 billion federal budget »»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Arab Human Rights Moot Court Competition will take place from October 20 to 22, 2026. The competition is organised by the United Nations Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region, affiliated with the Office of the United Nations»»»

MADRID: Moroccan warships entered Ceuta’s waters during and after July’s migrant surge in a rare violation of Spanish sovereignty in the north African territory claimed by Rabat, media reported on Monday. The report comes on the eve of the first royal visit to Ceuta since 2007, which could strain S»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is accelerating its transition to renewable energy, expanding its solar and wind sectors while strengthening its position in the global energy market, Francesco La Camera, director general of the International Renewable Energy Agency, has said. Speaking to Arab News on Monday a»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria’s state-operated postal service has resumed parcel deliveries between provinces and reopened international shipping routes, expanded its network and developed financial and digital services as it seeks to reconnect with customers and overseas markets. Syrian Post’s director general,»»»

Damascus, Oct. 12 (SANA) Syrian Post has resumed parcel deliveries between Syrian provinces and reopened international shipping routes, expanded its network and developed financial and digital services as it seeks to reconnect with customers and overseas markets.The institution opened or reactivate»»»

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»»»

Judge halts taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting Trump’s political agenda NEW YORK — A federal judge in Manhattan has ordered the Trump administration to stop airing television advertisements paid for with US taxpayer money that promoted President Donald Trump and his political message, ruling that a l»»»

ALGIERS: Algerian authorities announced on Sunday that they had arrested 61 Moroccan nationals earlier this month on suspicion of planning “acts of sabotage.” In a statement carried by public media, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) referred to “an international Moroccan criminal »»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday. The vote comes as a deepening housing crisis is driving protests and putting pressure on his left-wing coalition. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed to pull off another unlikely comeback as »»»

Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syria will seek to strengthen ties with international financial institutions, exchange expertise and explore opportunities for cooperation at the 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, from Oct. 12 to 18. A d»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is strengthening zakat awareness among young people through educational initiatives and partnerships with schools to promote Islamic values of solidarity, giving and social responsibility. As part of these effort»»»

Arab Finance: Bread and bakery products are woven into Egypt’s daily life, present in every household and central to the country’s food culture. The bakery industry itself is a major economic driver, valued at $573 million in 2025 and projected to reach nearly $699 million by 2034, according to Dee»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Commercial Bank is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with a campaign centred on the message: “Early Action Rewrites Your Story”. As part of this year’s programme, Commercial Bank hosted a dedicated breast cancer awareness event for its employees at Commercia»»»

GAZA: One year after a US-brokered ceasefire was announced in the Gaza Strip, residents still living in displacement camps under near-daily Israeli airstrikes say the truce has not brought the promised peace. Israel has reduced the intensity of its attacks but has kept up its strikes and now contro»»»

CEUTA, Spain: Hundreds of teenage migrants lined up outside a church in Ceuta in early October, hoping Spain’s visiting minister of youth would bring them some good news: passage to continental Europe or at least a spot in a shelter. For two months, they had slept on cardboard sheets and ripped sof»»»

The native population in several European countries could become a minority within the next two decades if current demographic trends continue, according to a new model projecting the long-term effects of migration and declining birth rates. Meanwhile, European governments continue to portray migra»»»

EDGE Expands African Presence with Moroccan Defence Contract UAE defence company EDGE has signed a contract with Morocco to supply two types of precision-guided weapons for the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s fleet of unmanned combat aircraft. The agreement was signed with Morocco’s Administration of Na»»»

DOS HERMANAS, Spain: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed to pull off another unlikely comeback as he began campaigning on Saturday for a snap vote dominated by housing protests that have shaken the country. When 87-year-old Madrid pensioner Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her home two we»»»

RABAT: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI defended his country’s “partnership” with Spain on Friday but said it would not be influenced by pressure or threats, weeks after thousands of migrants swept into Madrid’s North African exclave of Ceuta. The tiny territory has occupied a central place in Spanish po»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has called for the consistent application of international law without selectivity or double standards, stressing that the credibility of the international legal system depends on how its rules are enforced. The remarks were delivered by Second Secretary at Qatar's Perm»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has called for the consistent application of international law without selectivity or double standards, stressing that the credibility of the international legal system depends on how its rules are enforced. The remarks were delivered by Second Secretary at Qatar's Perm»»»

Senegal and Morocco on Thursday are again set to fight for the African Cup of Nations title – this time, in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. The closed-door hearing comes nine months after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of their trophy after the team's»»»

Ten months after the explosive AFCON final, Senegal and Morocco are still fighting over the title, this time at sport's highest court. A verdict on Senegal's appeal against Morocco's victory by default is expected within days. Also, it's a race against time in Kenya. Health officials are traci»»»

OpenAI said Thursday it shut down Russian and Iranian influence operations that used ChatGPT to create fake journalist personas and support a purported think tank spreading anti-Ukraine propaganda. The Iranian operation involved seven profiles posing as Western journalists to place lengthy articles»»»

Doha. Qatar: A campaign promoting ethical values and positive behaviour among school students is expanding to schools across Qatar, organisers said. The campaign is being led by Qatar Social Work’s Behavioral Health Support Center (Daam), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Edu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is observing Global Ergonomics Month throughout October, promoting safer work environments, preventing musculoskeletal disorders and reducing workplace risks. This year’s campaign, themed “It’s Global Ergonomics Month 2026. A perfect time to p»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Ladies Sport Night, in partnership with ORYX GTL, returns to Oxygen Park in Education City this fall with a diverse programme of sports, fitness and community activities for women and girls aged 8 and above. Running every Tuesday between October 13 and D»»»

MARRAKECH: Moroccan Military Industry, a subsidiary of Israel’s Elbit Systems, will begin delivering armored vehicle turrets to the Moroccan army in March 2027, its general manager said, as Rabat pushes to build up its military industry with foreign partners. Morocco and Israel, which resumed diplo»»»

Europe’s leaders have grand plans – spend more on weapons, prepare for war, and tighten citizens’ belts. The people have more immediate concerns however, like finding somewhere to live, keeping their jobs, and getting an education. Across France, Germany, Spain, and other EU states, the widening ri»»»

The Democratic National Committee sued US President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday over taxpayer-funded television ads promoting his political message, alleging illegal government propaganda. The lawsuit seeks to halt federal funding for the ads, which have cost more than $12 million to»»»

Following their experience with Christian Tour this year, almost half of the participants in the survey conducted by the company in September, which attracted nearly one thousand respondents, say they will definitely book another holiday package, while more than a third say they may do so. Together»»»

As of 1 April 2027, Alain van Groenendael will become Chairman of Arval’s Board of Directors. Annie Pin, who will join Arval on 26 October 2026 as Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, will be appointed Chief Executive Officer of Arval on 1 April 2027. Over the coming months, Alain van Gro»»»