Doha: Vodafone Qatar will participate in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026 as a Strategic Operating Partner. The event will take place from 8-10 November at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). Under the theme, ‘The IQ Era’, Vodafone Qatar will showcase practical real-world app»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie and President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) H E Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer visited, separately, the National Command Centre yesterday. During the two visits, they reviewed readiness of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 10th edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival kicked off yesterday at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), bringing together musicians from nine European countries and Qatar for four days of performances celebrating musical diversity and cultural exchange. The opening cere»»»

New York: Voters in dozens of American cities approved restrictions or outright bans on data centers during Tuesday’s midterm elections, in one of the clearest signals that a groundswell of anger over the AI boom has cut across political divides. “Democrat, Republican, that didn’t matter,” said Ali»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck railway locomotives and a production facility of the Thermal Power Plant-2 in Kharkov with Geran drones, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "The operators of the Geran attack aircraft ... successfully hit railway locomotives, a producti»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday. One of the tankers struck a mine, while the cause of the fire on the second tanker was not specified. The tugboat ignited af»»»

Damascus, Nov. 5 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates discussed prospects for advancing political dialogue toward a long-term strategic partnership, expanding economic cooperation and addressing investment obstacles with a delegation from the European Council on Foreign Relati»»»

Damascus, Nov. 05 (SANA) Agreements and memoranda of understanding signed during President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s visit to Riyadh on Wednesday mark a new phase in Syrian-Saudi cooperation, with a focus on restoring essential services, rehabilitating infrastructure and supporting economic recovery. The a»»»

Donald Trump could be credited with popularising the term "fake news", but his own presidency has been riddled with numerous false claims, conspiracy theories and misleading content. In this special fact-checking segment, Vedika Bahl examines his Trump's second term: his consistent attack»»»

Arab Finance: China-based tire manufacturer Sailun Group has produced the first vehicle tire at its $804 million factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), marking the start of trial operations ahead of its planned official opening and full commercial operation in early 2027, as per a statem»»»

Strikes and demonstrations are planned across France on Thursday, with trade unions urging the government to support households struggling with rising living costs. The nationwide action follows weeks of social unrest. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.     (FRANCE 24 with»»»

A cyberattack in France targeted three cold stores containing donated blood samples and plasma, authorities said on Wednesday. The incident – which was unsuccessful due to the facilities' alarm systems – is the latest in a series of suspected attacks that have targeted refrigerators »»»

The Republican Party’s losses in the US midterm elections reflect growing public dissatisfaction with domestic conditions rather than a direct rejection of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, according to Professor Joe Siracusa, political scientist and Dean of Global Futures at Curtin Universi»»»

By Staff, Agencies Hackers targeted refrigeration systems at three French blood banks, attempting to raise storage temperatures to extreme levels and destroy vital blood products, the country’s national blood service said on Wednesday. The attack follows a wave of similar incidents at supermarkets »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Italy in Qatar hosted yesterday, at The St. Regis Doha, a joint celebration of Italy’s National Day and the National Unity and Armed Forces Day, bringing together senior Qatari officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business representatives and the Italian community»»»

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By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC] announced on Thursday that two oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire after passing through the Strait of Hormuz illegally. In a statement released this morning, the IRGC Public Relations Office said the IRGC Navy forces, with the gr»»»

Family bonds fuel Zamzam Al Hammadi's rise in jiu-jitsu excellence Abu Dhabi: Long before Zamzam Al Hammadi stepped onto a mat, she watched someone else do it. Her mother trained in judo and jiu-jitsu. And in the Al Hammadi home, that was not something that happened somewhere else. It happened in f»»»

By Staff, Agencies The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps [IRGC] Al-Quds Force Brigadier General Esmail Qaani confirmed that the United States has squandered its 250-year-old credit and lost the Strait of Hormuz by gambling on war with Iran. Qaani further warned that any war over t»»»

Doha, Qatar: A national dialogue session has recommended establishing a dedicated fund to support people recovering from substance use disorder , creating a permanent centre for recovery ambassadors and developing an integrated institutional framework to facilitate their social reintegration. The s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in partnership with GSMA, is putting the finishing touches on preparations to host MWC26 Doha. Held under the theme ‘The IQ Era,’ the conference will take place from November 8-10, 2026, at the Doha Exhibition and Conven»»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi held a phone call yesterday with Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue H E Zhai Jun. During the call, the two sides reviewed the bilateral cooperative and relations and w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Air Force H E Major General (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al Ghanem met Commander of the US Air Forces Central Lieutenant General Daniel Lasica. The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest between the two sides and ways to strengthen and further develop coopera»»»

Hungarian architecture and design studio HELLO WOOD has completed a major new project in the heart of Zurich, turning a former railway site into a three-storey, year-round destination for dining, entertainment and relaxation. Covering 2,500 square metres, Remise Rosa combines experimental timber ar»»»

DECA introduces its new residential collection, waterfront debut and Dh3B expansion plans Prominent real estate industry leaders were among the first to discover DECA’s new residential collection, its first waterfront address and ambitious expansion plans at The Grand Unveiling in Dubai.Dubai, UAE »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Design Doha Biennial 2026 opens to the public today, bringing together more than 300 designers and studios from over 50 countries to explore how inherited knowledge, traditional practices and material histories can inform contemporary design and future possibilities. Building on th»»»

Oil prices dip, but shipping and security risks persist in the Gulf Oil prices are falling on hopes of diplomacy, while Washington weighs its next move after Republican midterm election losses. Regional flight disruptions persist. The key word is uncertainty: lower oil prices do not mean shipping h»»»

BREAKING NEWSDubai aviation group reports Dh4.1 billion pre-tax profit for first half of 2026-27 Dubai: The Emirates Group reported revenue of Dh66.2 billion for the first half of its 2026-27 financial year, with profit before tax reaching Dh4.1 billion, as the Dubai-based aviation group navigated »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Boat Show 2026 opened in spectacular fashion at Old Doha Port yesterday, showcasing an impressive collection of luxury yachts and marine innovations, alongside a vibrant programme of entertainment that culminated in a dazzling fireworks and pyro drone show over Doha’s waterfront.»»»

Show us your Diwali celebrations, from colourful decorations to family moments Are you celebrating Diwali with family, decorating your home or getting together with friends? Gulf News wants to see your moments from the festival of lights. From little ones helping with decorations to families gather»»»

Conservation officers continue efforts to capture the bear or bears involved in the attack More than one grizzly may have been involved in a bear attack that relatives say left a mother and daughter dead in Bella Coola along the province's central coast, the Conservation Officer Service in British »»»

Spot gold rebounds as US midterm results weaken the dollar and pull Treasury yields lower Dubai: Gold pushed higher again after surging more than 3 per cent on Wednesday. A Democratic sweep of Congress in the US midterms pulled the dollar and Treasury yields down. Bullion rose as much as 2.1% to tr»»»

The National Assembly will take up, as the first item on its agenda for Thursday's plenary sitting, amendments to the Public Offering of Securities Act at second reading. The amendments aim to modernise the regulatory framework governing Bulgaria's capital market by transposing the provisions of Di»»»

Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories: Above a maze of tents in a crowded displacement camp in Gaza, homemade wind turbines made from scrap metal and salvaged debris spin in the sea breeze, bringing electricity to struggling Palestinians. In the southern Khan Yunis camp, Kamal Al-Dabary, a former eng»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has underscored that Gulf security is a collective responsibility requiring stronger solidarity, deeper integration, and combined efforts to fend off shared threats, as Iranian attacks on GCC nations and threats targeting t»»»

A limited-time offer gives visitors another reason to head to the popular attraction Dubai: Visitors heading to Global Village this weekend could get a second visit at no extra cost, as the popular attraction rolls out a limited complimentary ticket offer on Saturday, November 7. Under the promotio»»»

The project is part of Ajman's efforts to achieve the goals of its Urban Plan 2040 Ajman: Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director-General of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, reviewed the final preparations for the Ajman Beach Development Project ahead of its official opening. The projec»»»

Sydney: The US military has "engaged" with bomb disposal experts in Papua New Guinea after a suspicious object was found in a shipping container, Washington's embassy in Port Moresby said Thursday. The resource-rich but underdeveloped Pacific nation has defence ties with the United States, as well »»»

WASHINGTON: As he takes stock of his Republican Party’s midterm drubbing, President Donald Trump now faces the difficult question of what to do about his unpopular 8-month-old war against Iran. For weeks, Trump has threatened to return to a full-scale bombardment of Iran once the US elections were »»»

A limited-time offer gives visitors another reason to head to the popular attraction Dubai: Visitors heading to Global Village this weekend could get a second visit at no extra cost, as the popular attraction rolls out a limited complimentary ticket offer on Saturday, November 7. Under the promotio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani performed the Istisqa prayer along with crowds of worshipers at the Lusail prayer ground on Thursday morning, reviving the Prophetic Sunnah of seeking rainfall from Allah the Almighty. Personal Representative of HH the Amir HH Sheikh Jassim b»»»

The latest inflation number was the highest since the 8.6 percent recorded in Feb 2023 Manila: Soaring petrol prices driven by the Middle East conflict pushed inflation in the Philippines to a 44-month high of 7.8 percent in October, the government said Thursday, as the country continues to struggl»»»

Khan Yunis: Above a maze of tents in a crowded displacement camp in Gaza, homemade wind turbines made from scrap metal and salvaged debris spin in the sea breeze, bringing electricity to struggling Palestinians. In the southern Khan Yunis camp, Kamal Al-Dabary, a former engineering student, has put»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Thursday that two oil tankers and a tugboat had caught fire in ‌separate incidents ‌after attempting ‌to use unauthorized routes through the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker struck a mine while attempting to cross ‌a ‌passage south of the ‌strait, while »»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of November 05- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Softness in Asian currencies continues to benefit UAE expats, who get more back home for every dirham they send. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are all trading near multi-year lows. Asian »»»

Khartoum: Nearly three and a half years into Sudan’s unrelenting war, soaring costs and a nosediving currency have left people like Sawsan Mahmoud struggling to afford even the most basic staple — bread. Most bakeries in the capital Khartoum have shut their doors because of surging wheat prices and»»»

Residents urged to avoid drill sites and refrain from taking photos or videos Dubai and Abu Dhabi police will conduct separate strategic exercises on Thursday morning, November 5, with residents urged to stay away from the designated areas and avoid taking photographs or videos. Dubai Police said t»»»

Residents urged to avoid drill sites and refrain from taking photos or videos Dubai and Abu Dhabi police will conduct separate security exercises on Thursday morning, November 5, with residents urged to stay away from the designated areas and avoid taking photographs or videos. Dubai Police said th»»»

The government is rectifying an omission from the 1990 democratic transition by releasing the secret service files, the Prime Minister declared at a Wednesday press conference held in Budapest regarding the publication of intelligence documents. The head of government stressed that the release of t»»»