Indian expat Sreevinayak Madhusudhanan Pillai has got lucky in the UAE Lottery, winning a cool Dh100,000. The Kerala native has been testing his luck for a year, and persistence finally paid off in the UAE’s first and only government-regulated lottery, overseen by the Gaming Regulatory Authority. S»»»

1/9Worshippers at Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai after the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat announced a unified 12.45pm Friday prayer time across all emirates.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News2/9Friday prayers across the UAE are set to be observed at a fixed 12.45pm time to standardise wor»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has introduced a major shift in legal age rules under its new Civil Transactions Law, allowing minors as young as 15 to manage their assets with court approval, while setting 18 years as the age of full legal adulthood. Also Read: UAE lowers age of maturity to 18 years in landmar»»»

BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Venezuela is ready to discuss an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, but it must be a serious discussion, President Nicolas Maduro said. "The US government knows this because we've told many of its representatives that if they want to seriously disc»»»

With Swiss police estimating that some 40 people were killed and roughly 115 injured after a fire ravaged a bar in the luxury resort town of Crans-Montana during a New Year's celebration, relatives and friends remain desperate for news of their loved ones. Teenagers Eleonore and Elisa started the y»»»

Ukraine's armed forces on Friday insisted they only target military sites after Moscow said a Ukrainian drone strike killed 27 civilians and wounded dozens more as they celebrated the New Year in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson region. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments»»»

Sunil Sahu bitterly regrets the day his five-month-old son was given some cow milk diluted with tap water. Avyan was being breast-fed but his father says the family - who live in Indore city in India's central Madhya Pradesh state - gave him the diluted mixture in addition. In many Indian families,»»»

Israeli occupation forces (IOF) launched widespread raids and arrests across the West Bank early Friday, alongside a surge in violent attacks by armed settlers targeting Palestinian communities and property. Israeli occupation forces continue their wide-scale demolition campaign in Nur Shams refuge»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have impounded a high-performance vehicle and taken legal action against its driver following a series of reckless traffic violations captured in a viral social media video. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic, confirmed that p»»»

The Arab Parliament reiterated its strong and unwavering support for the security and stability of Yemen. It emphasized that prioritizing dialogue, understanding, and wisdom is essential to serve the best interests of the Yemeni people. In a statement issued on Friday, the parliament highlighted th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Economics, not geopolitics, are planned to be discussed at G20 events in the United States, with geopolitical issues reserved solely for foreign ministers' talks, Russia's G20 Sherpa Svetlana Lukash told Sputnik. "Our American colleagues made it clear that the G20 is not a place »»»

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Saudi Arabia has taken a pivotal step toward strengthening its standing as a global investment destination after the Cabinet approved the regulatory frameworks for four Special Economic Zones (SEZs): Jazan, Ras Al-Khair, King Abdullah Economic City, and the Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone. Th»»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - The armed forces of Belarus and the UAE will conduct joint exercises in 2026, Maj. Gen. Valery Revenko, head of the Belarusian Defense Ministry's department of international military cooperation, said. "Intensive international military cooperation of the Armed Forces of the Republ»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: An interceptor missile was launched towards a “suspicious target” in the Upper Galilee (near Safad), and the Israeli army is»»»

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States is "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran kills protesters, after cost-of-living demonstrations in the country turned deadly. Protesters and security forces clashed in several Iranian cities Thursday with six reported killed in the first dea»»»

“At the moment, our phone lines are quiet. We have received very few isolated reports, mainly concerning refusal to accept payment in euros or refusal to accept payment in leva,” said Alexander Kolyachev, Acting Chair of the Consumer Protection Commission on Bulgarian National Television (BNT). Ove»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Norway prioritizes aid to Ukraine over strengthening its own combat capability and replenishing its weapons stockpiles, Norwegian Chief of Defense Eirik Kristoffersen said. "Right now, it's more important to support Ukraine than to have absolutely everything necessary in stockpil»»»

On behalf of the Acting President of Republika Srpska, Ana Trišić Babić, baby Danijela Dakanović from Miloševac was yesterday presented with a gold ducat. She is the first baby born in the maternity ward of the Doboj hospital in 2026 and the first baby born at midnight in Republika Srpska. The gold»»»

Iranian authorities arrested 30 people in Malard, west of Tehran, on January 2 for disrupting public order during protests over the country's economic crisis, the city's deputy political governor announced. The arrests fol»»»

Germany's Christian Social Union in Bavaria is working to tighten immigration laws and rapidly deport most Syrian migrants following the end of the civil war in Syria, according to a leaked document from the party's parliamentary faction. »»»

United States President Donald Trump warned Iran that America would intervene if the country violently suppresses ongoing protests, declaring the US military is "locked and loaded and ready to go" in a social media post on January 2 »»»

Israel recorded net emigration of 144,270 people during the three years of Benjamin Netanyahu's current government, with 211,439 Israelis leaving the country whilst only 67,200 returned, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. »»»

Israel recorded net emigration of 144,270 people during the three years of Benjamin Netanyahu's current government, with 211,439 Israelis leaving the country whilst only 67,200 returned, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. »»»

Iranian authorities arrested 30 people in Malard, west of Tehran, on January 2 for disrupting public order during protests over the country's economic crisis, the city's deputy political governor announced. The arrests fol»»»

Germany's Christian Social Union in Bavaria is working to tighten immigration laws and rapidly deport most Syrian migrants following the end of the civil war in Syria, according to a leaked document from the party's parliamentary faction. »»»

Abu Dhabi: The coloured-ring bird-banding programme run by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has delivered strong scientific results, helping identify more than 560 birds and assess their health. The data has allowed researchers to track migration routes across multiple regions, confirming A»»»

A striking satellite image captured Thursday by the European Sentinel-2 satellite shows the entire island of Lemnos (Limnos) in the Northern Aegean blanketed in snow, an unusual sight for the region. Heavy snowfall fell across many islands in the North Aegean from the evening of December 31 into th»»»

Dubai: UAE airports are seeing a surge in incoming passengers amid peak tourism season and as residents return home after the winter holidays, ahead of school reopening next week. Airlines are flagging January 2 to 5 as peak days for UAE-bound travel, with heavy arrivals expected across major hubs,»»»

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has pledged to press ahead with reforms, extend the authority of the state, and work to end Israeli attacks and remove the occupation, even as Israel signals preparations for a “measured” military action against Hezbollah. In a New Year message posted on X, Sala»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria has expressed its deep gratitude to Qatar — its leadership, government, and people — for their unlimited support to the Syrian people and their role in fostering cooperation between Syrian institutions and their international counterparts, according to Engineer Amer Al Ali, Chairman»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the winner of the Great Arab Minds Award in Literature and Arts, naming Lebanese scholar Charbel Dagher as the 2025 recipient. In a message posted on X, Sheikh Moham»»»

DOHA: Hadi De Carrere produced a strong late surge to claim the feature Umm Al Zubar Cup, the Purebred Arabian Open Allowance Race, at the 31st Al Rayyan Race Meeting, prevailing in a dramatic finish at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The gelding was positioned handily throughout before being asked»»»

The Institute of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" has achieved a remarkable position in Europe, securing 13th place according to CSRankings, a global ranking system for universities and research institutes in computer scien»»»

A recent Myara survey indicates that most Bulgarians favor changes to the electoral system ahead of upcoming elections. About 74% of respondents support legislative reform, while 22.6% oppose it. When it comes to voting methods, 42.4% prefer machine-only voting, 35.2% favor a combination of machine»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is set to unveil a comprehensive Youth Strategy in 2026, aimed at supporting young families and strengthening the extended family. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development, said significant progress has already been made this year »»»

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a man to pay Dh18,000 in compensation after selling a falcon he did not legally own, ruling that the transaction amounted to a clear civil wrong. The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court heard that the claimant filed a civil lawsuit seekin»»»

DOHA: The inaugural H H The Father Amir’s Prix gets underway today with riders from across the world set to compete for top honours at Al Shaqab’s Longines Arena. The opening ceremony of the prestigious event is scheduled to begin at 5:30pm, with organisers promising a dazzling start to the month-l»»»

TAIPEI: As Taiwan is seeing an economic boom fueled by its advantage in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure supply to the rapidly expanding global market, statistics reflecting ordinary people’s lives on the island tell a different story. The island’s authority for budget, accounting and st»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s aviation sector reached a defining moment, marked by innovation, resilience, and renewed growth in 2025. From technological advancements to expanded global connectivity, the industry demonstrated significant strides. Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) highlighted the significant mi»»»

Dubai: Swimmers across Europe welcomed 2026 by plunging into icy seas, rivers and lakes as part of the traditional New Year’s Day dip, a ritual that combines celebration, resilience and community spirit. From coastal towns to major cities, participants of all ages gathered early on January 1, many »»»

Yemen's Hadramawt province has launched an operation to "peacefully" take back military sites after a sweeping advance by UAE-backed separatists, its governor said on Friday. "This operation is not a declaration of war, nor an attempt to escalate tensions," Salem Al-Khanbashi said in a statement re»»»

A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a severe head injury when a hunting rifle accidentally discharged in a village in the Ziros municipality in Preveza, northwestern Greece, authorities said. According to state broadcaster ERT, the teenager was taken to the Univ»»»

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On the 84th day of the truce, Israeli occupation forces persisted in violating the ceasefire agreement across the Gaza Strip, resulting in new casualties and escalating military incursions. Breaking | Four Palestinians are injured by Israeli occupation fire in separate areas near the “Austrian Ceme»»»

Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces, with at least seven people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said. The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed re»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced a significant expansion in the number of healthcare providers offering the UAE’s basic health insurance package for private sector workers and domestic helpers, raising the total to 380 providers nationwide, up from 100 »»»

Tunis, January 2 (TAP) – The sky will be partly cloudy on Friday across all regions of the country, with maximum temperatures around 13 degrees in the West and between 16 and 21 degrees elsewhere, according to the National Institute of Meteorology...»»»