ABU DHABI: US envoys will meet separately with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday as they seek to seize “openings” from two days of talks in Abu Dhabi on ending the Ukraine war. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel first to Moscow to meet the Russian preside»»»

Motorists warned as UAE braces for further downpours and hazardous conditions Sharjah: Heavy rain swept across parts of the UAE on Wednesday, including Fujairah, Al Ain and several areas of Sharjah, with the National Centre of Meteorology warning of further downpours, thunderstorms, possible hail a»»»

BEIRUT: More than one million people in Lebanon face acute food insecurity, the United Nations warned on Wednesday, following years of war and economic crisis. Lebanon has endured two successive wars with neighboring Israel since 2023 and remains mired in an unprecedented economic collapse triggere»»»

LONDON: Two Israeli courts have rejected petitions seeking the release of 14 Palestinian doctors detained without charge or trial and an independent medical examination for a Gaza hospital director, Physicians for Human Rights Israel said on Wednesday. The Supreme Court dismissed the group’s petiti»»»

TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected accusations that Israel has been delaying the entry of winter supplies into the Gaza Strip as severe rains flood makeshift tents, worsening conditions in the enclave this week. Netanyahu denied that Israel was responsible for worsenin»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The dialogue in the narrow format of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is thorough and productive, Russia President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. The session of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO is taking place on Wednesday in the Kremlin under the »»»

More than one million people in Lebanon face acute food insecurity, the United Nations warned on Wednesday, following years of war and economic crisis. Lebanon has endured two successive wars with neighboring Israel since 2023 and remains mired in an unprecedented economic collapse triggered seven »»»

Damascus, Nov. 11 (SANA) The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), in cooperation with the German Embassy in Syria, launched on Wednesday the “Supporting Good Governance in Syria” project at the Golden Mazzeh Hotel in Damascus, aiming to enhance the efficiency of public institutions, i»»»

Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov said during a question-and-answer session of the parliamentary regional policy committee that, according to the preliminary information available to him, there were no problems with road markings or the condition of the road surface on the section of the »»»

A proposal for the Digital Fairness Act (DFA) aims to tackle dark patterns designed to manipulate consumers online. Christoph Busch, an academic based at Osnabrück University in Germany, has researched consumer law and digital services. He reviewed draft leaks of the act before the European Commiss»»»

Abu Dhabi bank targets faster lending and revenue growth; shareholder vote set for Dec. 7 Dubai: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) plans to raise up to Dh15 billion through a rights issue priced at a 30% discount to its latest closing share price, as the UAE's largest bank by assets seeks additional capit»»»

Salary cap raised to Dh50,000 for grant eligibility in Sharjah His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Ruler’s Court to increase the marriage grant to Dh30,000 and the furniture assistance to Dh30,000. This directive takes »»»

The Regional Prosecution Office in Yambol has requested from the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) all documentation relating to the commissioning and repair of the section of the Trakia Motorway where serious multiple-vehicle crashes occurred on Tuesday. More than 50 witnesses have so far been ques»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index climbed 140.27 points, or 1.38 percent, on Wednesday to close at 10,308.37, extending its gains for a third consecutive session. Trading volume reached 270.1 million shares, with a combined value of approximately SR4.78 billion ($1.27 billion) across 4»»»

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking ahead of U.S.-China talks, called Tuesday for a "more balanced relationship" between the two countries, saying Americans have grown too dependent on imports. Addressing a gala hosted by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations at a New York ballroom,»»»

China's car exports remained strong in October as growing overseas shipments helped offset persistently sluggish domestic demand in the world's largest auto market. China exported about 927,000 passenger vehicles last month, up 62.3% from a year earlier, the China Association of Automobile Manufact»»»

Early signs suggest China 's biggest online shopping event is struggling to persuade anxious consumers to spend more, despite discounts. The Singles' Day festival, a major discount campaign comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the U.S., centers on Nov. 11. But it begins weeks earlier and »»»

MILAN: Italian authorities evacuated some 300 schools across Italy on Wednesday after receiving an emailed bomb threat, the latest disruptions affecting European institutions following hoax bomb threats against airlines and broadcasters in recent weeks. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni said in a stat»»»

Public and resort beaches reopen following closures linked to an offshore oil spill Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah has announced the reopening of seven public and resort beaches across the emirate, nearly three weeks after authorities ordered their closure as a precautionary measure amid concerns over an of»»»

180 mobile pumps, 70 water basins and nine new stations boost rain readiness. Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has mobilised 1,100 municipal workers, 580 water tankers and 180 mobile pumps as part of an extensive plan to tackle rainwater accumulation and respond swiftly to changing weather condit»»»

Antalya: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met today with HE Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held »»»

The EU is the main driver of the West’s war against Russia, with Ukraine fighting on its behalf, Igor Korotchenko, a military analyst and editor-in-chief of National Defense magazine, tells Sputnik, commenting on the conclusion of the Abu Dhabi talks. "Note that on the very day the negotiations beg»»»

Four injured in Gulf tanker attack as insurer estimates $200bn in regional damage Dubai: Four crew members were injured when a projectile in the Arabian Gulf struck a tanker, while Iran has reported another tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz. The maritime incidents come as insurer Allianz Trad»»»

DOHA The Cabinet, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, held its regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan, discussing key regional developments and approving a series of legislative initiatives and inte»»»

KINSHASA: DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has enacted a law that paves the way for constitutional change, condemned by the opposition as an attempt to cling onto power. The law, announced in an order read on national television overnight Tuesday to Wednesday, eases the rules around holding a re»»»

BERLIN: Germany on Wednesday welcomed a proposal to include European negotiators in future talks between Russia and Ukraine, but said a deal to end the war in Ukraine is needed before broader discussions with Russia about European security. “The first step is peace in Ukraine. Following that, discu»»»

A tender is being prepared for the design and construction of an intelligent transportation system on the Trakia Motorway. Funding for the project has been included as a priority in the draft budget for next year, which was submitted before Tuesday's pile-up occurred, Regional Development Minister »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met today with HE Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, on the sidelines of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held in Antalya, Republic of»»»

Of these, 649 projects are currently under construction, representing an estimated investment value of RON 33.7 billion. Another 2,090 projects are in the permitting stage, with a combined estimated value of RON 29.53 billion. Together, these two categories account for nearly 80% of the total estim»»»

Tunis, November 11, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry will take part in the sixth edition of the Business Booster Forum 2026, scheduled to be held on December 17, 2026, in the French capital, Paris.The event will...»»»

ADEN: As part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing support through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, a mobile primary healthcare clinic operated by Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital in Aden provided more than 2,300 consultations to displaced people at Al-Firdous Camp in Al-Buraiqa »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched the “Ufuq” system, designed to enhance the utilization of data from the Hajj and Umrah sector by transforming it into knowledge-based tools that support decision-making. The Pilgrim Experience Program described the program as “a step toward enabling stakeholders to»»»

NAJRAN: Farmers across the Najran region are preserving deep-rooted agricultural traditions through organic farming and sustainable practices that support national food security and advance the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. With abundant freshwater, fertile land and favorable microclimates, Najran is»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, and Tajikistan, represented by the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption, signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to prevent and combat corruption and strengthen cooperation. The MoU wa»»»

ANTALYA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in the opening session of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held in Antalya, the Republic of Turkiye. The opening session was atten»»»

JAKARTA: More than 150,000 survivors of the deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia will receive assistance from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, as aid workers distribute more food parcels to communities in the affected areas this week. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck of»»»

US envoys head to Moscow to meet Putin as peace efforts gain momentum Two days of US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi have produced a major humanitarian breakthrough, with Russia and Ukraine agreeing to a large prisoner exchange as American envoys prepare to meet President Vladimir Putin in Moscow»»»

Across Europe, the shift is not simply about growing interest in a single technology. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), between January and September 2026, hybrid-electric vehicles accounted for 36.3% of new car registrations in the EU, while the share of petro»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to deliver a speech on Wednesday during a ceremony commemorating Hezbollah’s Martyr Day. The commemoration, under the slogan “Alive”, will be held at 18:00 (Beirut time), at Sayyed Shuhada Complex in Beirut’s southern suburbs, Dahiyeh. The slogan “A»»»

Brenneka employs over 215 people and provides building technology services for residential and industrial construction. With the completion of the acquisition, the joint further development of the company within the STRABAG PFS Group begins. The goal is to continue Brenneka’s successful development»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Wednesday that no one can claim sovereignty or pretend to love their country while attacking the army and security forces tasked with safeguarding security, stability, and state authority. The remarks come after Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea and some lawmakers criti»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Bomb threats trigger evacuations at around 300 schools across Italy 11-11-2026 15:27 PM Latest News Urgent News Sheikh Qassem Speaks Tonigh»»»

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By Hassan Shreim How noble are the families who offer a martyr. And how much more so a family that has given five of its sons, at different points in time, as martyrs. Their story remains a testament to a home once bound by love, where a lifetime of shared experiences shaped every detail, before su»»»

Middlesex University Dubai delivers 22% revenue growth year-on-year Almasar Alshamil Education JSC , the leading provider of specialized education in the GCC, reported strong operational and financial performance for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026 (“9M 2026”), supported by continued »»»

It found that, when DER deployment is coordinated with electrification, the overall cost of running the electricity system could be cut by as much as 40% by the 2030s as solar panels and batteries scale up. These savings could translate into an additional 0.8% of GDP to the global economy by 2030. »»»

London: The UK government ordered Wednesday all large poultry flocks in England to be kept inside due to "increased risk" from escalating avian influenza cases, as wild birds migrate to Britain. The mandatory order -- aimed at protecting poultry and other captive birds, and which takes effect Frida»»»

Reinforcing the value of long-term partnership The new development, covering approximately 15,000 m², will be developed on land owned by WDP and leased to Siemens in Romania under a 15-year long-term lease agreement. The project represents an investment of approximately €14 million, and will suppor»»»

Tunis, Nov. 11 (TAP) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is oganising next November 16 a launch ceremony of the Green Economy Financing Facility in Tunisia programme in Tunis. The event is expected to gather...»»»