A delegation from the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) at the University of Sharjah has begun the final testing phase of Sharjah Sat-2, marking a major step forward in the emirate’s CubeSat mission. The team visited Innovative Solutions in Space (ISISPACE) in th»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 19 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday applauded the US decision to repeal sanctions on Syria that had been imposed according to Ceasar Act and lauded role of the US President Donlad Trump in this respect.The ministry in a statement said this crucial step will back up Sy»»»

The Middle East Council of Shopping Centers & Retailers (MECSR) presented its Annual Top Retail Industry Awards at the *Retail Congress MENA 2025* in Dubai, recognising outstanding leadership and excellence across the region’s retail sector. One of the key honours of the evening’s awards, *Retail P»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police deployed traffic patrols in the field and closely monitored the impact of rainfall while working to enhance traffic flow, ease congestion, and prevent accidents caused by water accumulation across various streets and roads throughou»»»

GENEVA, Dec 19 (KUNA) -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Friday that the Sudan is currently witnessing the world's largest internal displacement crisis (IDPs) with the number of IDPs reaching approximately 9.3 million people.Speaking online from (Port Sudan) during a pres»»»

LONDON, Dec 19 (KUNA) -- The UK has imposed sanctions on some groups and individuals of the former Syrian regime on charges of committing violence and crimes against Syrian civilians, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said on Friday.In a press release, the ministry added that the sanctions»»»

London, Dec. 19 (SANA) “The Economist” selected Syria as the Country of the Year 2025, as part of its annual tradition, highlighting the nation that has achieved the most significant improvement over the year. In its issue published on 18 December 2025, the magazine explained that the criteria for »»»

Amman, Dec. 19 (SANA) Jordan welcomed on Friday Washington’s decision on to repeal the Caesar Act, calling it an important step toward supporting Syria’s reconstruction, strengthening recovery, and fulfilling the aspirations of its people for development and prosperity. Fuad al-Majali, official spo»»»

BEIJING, Dec 19 (KUNA) -- China on Friday expressed deep dismay and emphatic rejection of an endorsed US bill allocating USD one billion for security coordination with Taiwan and the Pentagon's decision to sell Taiwan USD 11 billion worth of arms.Spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Guo Ji»»»

The Ministry of Finance has announced a Cabinet Decision that will change how Value Added Tax (VAT) is applied to metal scrap trading in the UAE. Cabinet Decision No. 153 of 2025 will come into effect on January 14, 2026 and introduces the reverse charge mechanism for transactions between VAT-regis»»»

Dubai Police’s General Department of Traffic recently conducted a series of awareness sessions for more than 200 newly recruited taxi drivers at National Taxi, reinforcing safe driving practices and adherence to traffic laws. The initiative underscores the force’s commitment to road safety, recogni»»»

China has filed a lawsuit in a court in Wuhan against the US state of Missouri and several American officials, accusing them of harming China’s economic and reputational interests through litigation linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to documents released by Missouri Attorney General Cather»»»

Share: Hezbollah and Syrian flags flutter on a military vehicle in Western Qalamoun, Syria August 28, 2017. By SARIT ZEHAVI This month, we mark one year since the fall of the Assad regime and the rise of the new government in Syria. This anniversary comes shortly after the one-year anniversary of t»»»

Damascus, Dec. 19 (SANA) Syria’s Central Bank (CBS) Governor Abdulkader Husrieh said that the repeal of the Caesar Act removes a major legal obstacle to Syria’s reintegration into the international financial system, particularly with regard to obtaining a sovereign credit rating. In a post on his F»»»

Tunis, Dec. 19 (TAP) - HandsOn Systems Ltd, a Maltese technology company, plans to introduce a major investment project in Tunisia which involves the construction of a 350 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Gafsa, Southern Tunisia, with a total...»»»

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein victim Haley Robson speaks during a press conference with other victims on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, in November. The House Oversight Committee is investigating as many as 95,000 photos of Epstein with high »»»

A European project aimed at introducing innovative technologies and developing cybersecurity capacity, as well as enhancing the protection and resilience of strategic sites and systems of importance to national security, will be launched by the State Agency for National Security (SANS), the agency »»»

The Association of European Journalists in Bulgaria (AEJ-Bulgaria) has called on journalists and citizens to take part in a protest in support of bTV morning show presenters Maria Tsantsarova and Zlatimir Yochev. The demonstration is scheduled for today, December 19, at 6:00 p.m. in the parking are»»»

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Beirut, Dec. 19 (SANA) Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri reaffirmed on Friday Lebanon’s strong desire to build closer relations with Syria and enhance cooperation across various fields. Mitri was quoted by the Lebanese National News Agency as saying that President Joseph Aoun “gave instruc»»»

US President Donald Trump suspended the green card lottery programme on Thursday that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a post on the social platform X that at Trump’s direction she is ordering»»»

BusinessChinaWhy China's property crash must be kept top secretNik MartinAs home sales continue to plummet, Beijing has curbed independent reporting of real estate figures. The gag order masks a deepening property slump that continues to erode household wealth and strain China's banks. https://p.dw»»»

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Friday the suspension of a lottery run by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that allocates up to 50,000 green cards to applicants from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Lice»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Parliament Speaker Marina Ragus said on Friday Serbia was under no obligation to align with the EU foreign and security policy at this time and that 100 per cent alignment was an obligation only right before a country joined the EU. Commenting on a decision by EU member st»»»

Damascus, Dec. 19 (SANA) Syria welcomed on Friday the full repeal of the Caesar Act sanctions, describing the move as a significant step toward easing the burdens on the Syrian people and opening the door to recovery and stability. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry expressed gratitude to the Uni»»»

Dr Sheikha Noura Al Qassimi, President of ESO, captured the essence of this alignment during the signing: “This partnership represents a significant milestone for the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology and reflects our shared commitment with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute to advancing ophthalmic educat»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar’s diplomatic, consular, and representative missions abroad continued to celebrate the State’s National Day, in commemoration of the Founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani. Heads of the State of Qatar’s diplomatic, consular, and representative missions abroad, conveye»»»

As life in Abu Dhabi returns to normal after a day of quick, harsh showers, Abu Dhabi Mobility, the emirates integrated transport centre) announced on X that the upcoming days would see a key road temporarily closed. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Street in Abu Dhabi will remain closed from today, Dec»»»

GENEVA, Dec 19 (KUNA) -- Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called Friday for the urgent restoration of evacuation from Gaza to the West bank, including East Jerusalem, and to other countries.In a post on (X), Ghebreyesus warned that more than 1,092 p»»»

The South African government has dismissed accusations by the US that it harassed and intimidated American officials during a raid on a centre processing applications by white South Africans for refugee status in the US. Tuesday's raid saw seven Kenyans expelled from South Africa for working in the»»»

Civilian and military representatives from Lebanon and Israel met on Friday as part of the 'Mechanism' committee monitoring implementation of the year-long Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, the U.S. Embassy in Beirut said, noting that the "security and economic tracks" advanced "in parallel" in the talks»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced that its field teams successfully dealt with the heavy rainfall that the country experienced on Dec. 18, confirming that traffic flow was restored back to normal on most roads and tunnels within a few hours. Eng. Mohammed Al Kubaissi from »»»

An Indian expat living in Qatar has hit the jackpot in Dubai.Jomy John, 32-year-old resident of Doha, won $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire series 527 draw held at Dubai International Airport. Also Read: Sharjah father of eight wins $1 million Dubai Duty Free raffleJohn’s luc»»»

CAIRO, Dec 19 (KUNA) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty on Friday stressed the importance of cooperation and integration among Nile Basin countries to achieve mutual benefits and shared interests for all parties involved.A press release by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said this came d»»»

In a market where deals close fast but investor protection often lags behind, Resura Real Estate has launched a comprehensive advisory-led investment model that fundamentally reimagines how international buyers navigate Dubai's booming property sector. The boutique firm's new framework addresses wh»»»

BELGRADE - Air Serbia exceeded on Friday last year's result of 4.4 mln passengers carried, almost two weeks earlier than last year, "directly reflecting growing passenger demand, efficient fleet management, expansion of the destination network and the stability and strength of the company’s brand,"»»»

Dubai Police have made it easier for residents to obtain official certificates for vehicles damaged by weather conditions through their website and smart app. The move is part of Dubai Police’s ongoing efforts to streamline services and reduce the need for in-person visits. Motorists can now apply »»»

BEIRUT, Dec 19 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held talks with his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly on Friday at the Grand Serail in Beirut, focusing on bolstering bilateral cooperation across several sectors.In a press statement, Salam said the talks reviewed cooperation priorit»»»

Dubai: AGMC, Geely's UAE distributor, launched a recall for 5,584 Emgrand sedans built from August 3, 2023 to July 4, 2024 after headquarters in Hangzhou flagged faulty fuel filler caps. Non-vented caps can build vacuum pressure over time, potentially deforming fuel tanks and risking leaks if they »»»

Huawei set the stage in Dubai last night with the highly anticipated Unfold the Moment launch event, unveiling a new lineup of flagship devices. From innovative foldable engineering to ultra-luxury wearables and cutting-edge tablets, the event introduced the HUAWEI Mate X7, the brand’s latest folda»»»

Dubai Health announced that its Genomic Medicine Center (GMC) has earned accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the globally-recognized authority in laboratory quality assurance, marking a significant milestone that reflects its commitment to the highest global standards of »»»

Lebanese Army chief General Rodolphe Haykal agreed to document the army's progress in disarming Hezbollah during talks Thursday with international envoys in Paris, the French foreign ministry said, as Beirut seeks to forestall expanded Israeli attacks. Israel and Hezbollah clashed for more than a y»»»

Vòya, a groundbreaking education technology platform, today announced its launch as the first unified digital ecosystem designed to integrate academics, career development, finances, productivity, and community into a single intelligent interface. Built for the modern learner, Vòya marks a signific»»»

A top Hamas official said that talks in Miami on Friday to advance the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire must aim to end Israeli truce "violations" in the Palestinian territory. U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is to meet senior officials from Qatar, Egypt and Turkey in Fl»»»

Tunis, Dec. 19 (TAP)- Rain is expected Friday in most regions with storm showers in the south and west central areas. Locally heavy rain is in the forecast during the afternoon and overnight in northeastern and central eastern areas, the National...»»»

Dubai: A video capturing a lone man standing in the pouring rain at Business Bay, directing traffic, has gone viral on social media. On Instagram, footage shows a man braving heavy rain in Business Bay, directing traffic and helping motorists navigate waterlogged streets — a striking act of heroism»»»

Heavy rains have triggered flooding and ground collapses in parts of Dubai and Sharjah, leaving several vehicles stranded and causing disruption to residents. In Muhaisnah, a viral video shows multiple vans, reportedly belonging to courier companies, partially buried after rain-softened soil sudden»»»

Kanybek Tumanbaev, Head of the Presidential Affairs Department of Kyrgyzstan, presented new official vehicles to the Ombudsman’s Institute. The Ombudsman’s press service reported. Nine million soms were allocated for the purchase of nine Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles. The special vehicles will be distr»»»

RIYADH, Dec 19 (KUNA) -- Saudi Arabia welcomed Friday the US decision to lift the sanctions imposed on Syria pursuant to the Caesar Act, as contributing to supporting its stability, prosperity, and development.In a press release, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the significant and p»»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' announced that its field teams successfully dealt with the heavy rainfall that the country experienced on Thursday, confirming that traffic flow was restored back to normal on most roads and tunnels within a few hours. Eng Mohammed Al Kubaissi from the aut»»»