Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo is preparing for a major expansion in 2026, with up to 10 Boeing 777 freighters expected to join its fleet by December, said Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The cargo arm of Emira»»»

After nearly two decades of building a life in the UAE and quietly holding on to hope, an Indian expat has finally had his moment of joy.Mohammed Javeed Rajbhary, a 45-year-old IT professional from Hyderabad, won Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket weekly e-draw, a prize he describes as arriving “at the pe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Orphan Care Center “Dreama,” one of the centers under the umbrella of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, announced that Hassad Food Company hosted children from the center as part of the “Hassad Buds Training Program.” The initiative aims to empower and prepare the children by equip»»»

Doha, Qatar: The organising committee of the 17th Marmi International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) resumes the Al-Talaa and Haddad Al-Tahadi Championships today (Monday) after a forced suspension yesterday due to weather conditions. The festival is held under the patronage of H E Shei»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari, the leading hypermarket chain in Doha that has earned a special place in the hearts of the public through numerous unique promotions and offers, has launched the Biryani and Kebab Festival across its outlets starting January 4, 2026. The festival has been introduced by Safari’s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre in association with the Embassy of India will be presenting “Bharat Utsav 2026” (India Festival), a vibrant celebration of India’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. This grand two-day cultural extravaganza will be held on January 22 and 23, 2026, from 4pm to 11»»»

The transition to 12-year education is an urgent need. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated this in an interview with Kabar news agency. He was responding to a question about concerns raised at the People’s Kurultai regarding the shortage of schools and whether this issue is related to the »»»

Britain’s Fletcher and Qatar’s Haidan also claim victories in Grand Prix events as first Tour of H H The Father Amir’s Prix wraps up Doha, Qatar: Britain’s Harry Charles wrapped up the opening Tour of the inaugural H H The Father Amir’s Prix by clinching the CSI4* 1.55m Jump-Off Grand Prix with a s»»»

Saudi Arabia ordered private sector and non-profit organisations to increase the proportion of Saudi nationals in engineering roles to 30%, whilst setting a minimum wage of SAR8,000 ($2,133) for these positions. Saudi Arab»»»

President Vladimir Putin continues to enjoy strong approval ratings nearly four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to polling from the Levada Centre, an independent Russian research organisation. »»»

AMU Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) organised a captivating Dastangoi session on December 25, 2025, at Kanjani Hall, ICBF. Internationally acclaimed theatre artist, poet, and author Jawaid Danish enthralled the packed audience with his solo performance “Dastan Hijraton Ki,” vividly portraying the»»»

Polish e-commerce is entering a phase of deep technological and regulatory transformation. With 78% of internet users shopping online, the market has stabilized, shifting competition toward retaining and better understanding existing customers. The value of the sector is expected to grow from PLN 1»»»

A long-time Indian expat driver who has lived in Dubai for the past 25 years has struck luck in the Big Ticket e-draw, winning a cash prize of Dh100,000. Also Read: Sole winner: Filipino expat in Dubai wins Dh30 million Big Ticket jackpotBasheer Kaipurath, a 57-year-old Keralite, won with ticket nu»»»

The U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro came after months of planning and launched only when a break in bad weather on Friday night granted U.S. aviators a path into the capital, Caracas, according to the Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine. Maduro and his wife were»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has been discussing a possible expert visit to the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for six months, Oleg Postnikov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department for Nonproliferation and Arms Contr»»»

On Jan. 4, 2021, a COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University was administered for the first time, to an 82-year-old man in Britain. 1 of 7 | File Photo by Dan Himbrechts/EPA-EFE Jan. 4 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1853, Solomon Northrop regained his freedom following h»»»

Doha, Qatar: Rawabi Hypermarket has successfully concluded its landmark customer reward initiative, the ‘Win One Million’ campaign, with a grand Mega Draw held on January 1, 2026 at Rawabi Hypermarket, Izghawa, marking the end of an exciting seven-month-long campaign that captured widespread custom»»»

Doha, Qatar: The organising committee of the 17th Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) announced yesterday the winners of the “Promising Falconer” Championship, which was held as part of the festival’s activities. The festival is held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaa»»»

Minister of Social Development and Family H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi with other officials during inaugural exhibition of the INTBAU Qatar Winter School, which was held at Heenat Salma Farm under the patronage of Ministry of Social Development and Family.»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the beginning of the new calendar year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has highlighted a selection of the State of Qatar’s diplomatic achievements during 2025, underscoring its active role in promoting peace and supporting stability at the regional and international levels»»»

Doha, Qatar: The qualifying rounds of the Al-Talaa Championship, part of the 17th Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026), began on Friday, January 2, 2026. The festival, held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and supported by the Social and Sports Ac»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following the implementation of the Advanced Licensing System for Private Schools and Kindergartens, developed in partnership with the private sector, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has recorded tangible benefits, most notably a reduction in licence renewal costs by nea»»»

Stella Huang bought her first Jellycat plush toy when she lost her job during the pandemic. A school friend was a fan of the British-designed toys and told her all about them. But she only fell in love with the brand when she saw a gingerbread house plushie on the Chinese social media app RedNote. »»»

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Dubai: It’s been a news-packed week in the UAE, with the country welcoming 2026 through dazzling New Year’s Eve celebrations, headlined by Burj Khalifa fireworks and grand events across the emirates. Authorities rolled out phased road closures and extended Metro services to manage crowds, while uns»»»

A Bangladeshi expat in Al Ain is celebrating a six-figure windfall after getting lucky in Big Ticket’s weekly e-draw. Sobaraj Kha Rafiq Kha pocketed Dh100,000 in Series 282, thanks to his winning ticket number 177520. The 33-year-old, who has called the ‘Garden City’ home for the past 15 years, mis»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 2 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced on Friday launching the first phase of e-linkage with the GCC Customs Union Authority to share customs information and documents.In a press release, the GAC said the step came in line with ongoing efforts aiming to»»»

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Skopje, 26 December 2025 (MIA) - An international consortium led by Dalekovod d.d. from Croatia has been selected as the best bidder at the tender for construction of 400kV interconnection Bitola-Elbasan (transmission line from Bitola via Ohrid to the Macedonian-Albanian border), marking the restar»»»

DOHA: The 17th edition of the Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) kicked off yesterday at the Marmi Sabkha in the Sealine area, under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, and will continue until the 24th of the current month. The festival, organised by the»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has launched 15 development projects as part of the second phase of the “Zero Bureaucracy” programme, aiming to simplify procedures, reduce paperwork, and provide both customers and staff with faster, more d»»»

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DOHA: The Qatar technology market is valued at $1.2bn, based on a five-year historical analysis from 2025 to 2030, according to a recent report by Ken Research. Analysts emphasise that this growth is primarily driven by the rapid digital transformation across various sectors, increased internet pen»»»

A Dubai-based Indian expat’s patience and perseverance finally paid off as he won Dh100,000 in Big Ticket’s weekly e-draw.Minnaleswaran Sakthi Vinayagam, a 40-year-old accommodation in-charge from Chennai, scooped the prize with ticket number 125483 in Series 282, making his years of hope-filled pa»»»

Dubai: Dubai's public transport network experienced unprecedented demand on New Year's Eve 2026, with over 2.8 million passengers using various modes of transport to reach celebration venues across the emirate. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported transporting 2,836,859 passengers durin»»»

In 2026, banking in the Gulf and beyond will feel less like a place you visit and more like a digital utility running quietly in the background of daily life. Artificial intelligence, embedded finance and real-time payments are fusing into a new operating system for money that will challenge long‑s»»»

Casablanca: Sudan must face 2022 champions Senegal in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after losing 2-0 to Burkina Faso in their final group game yesterday, while Algeria beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1 at the same time. Lassina Traore’s early strike put Burkina Faso ahead at the Mohammed V Stad»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen Al-Ghanem together with Ministry’s Undersecretary Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Thani and a number of Ministry officials held a meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters with the supervisors of the smart fatwa platform Fatwa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) provided over $667m in aid through 2025 for more than 45 countries, culminating in a year abounding with forged partnerships and achieving a concrete breakthrough in lending impetus to the agenda of development and humanitarian work on the global stage»»»

Doha: The 17th edition of the Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) will commence today, January 1, 2026. Held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the festival will take place at the Marmi Sabkha in Sealine and will continue until January 24, 2026. T»»»

In a dramatic escalation of anti-drug operations, US Southern Command (Southcom) announced on December 31, 2025, that forces under Joint Task Force-Southern Spear (JTF-SS) conducted "kinetic strikes" against three narco-trafficking vessels in international waters on December 30. Also Read: A timeli»»»

The United States is the second-largest destination for Chilean cherry exports after China, with shipments exceeding 3.9 million 5-kilogram boxes in 2024. File Photo by Benjamin Hernandez/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The start of Chile's new cherry export season is delivering strong result»»»

Eurostar passengers wait for train services to be resumed at St. Pancras International station in London Tuesday. Eurostar cancelled all services Tuesday following a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel. Most trains are running as usual Wednesday. Photo by Akmen Tolga/EPA De»»»

From 1 January 2026, Bulgaria officially switches to the euro, with the fixed conversion rate set at 1 euro = 1.95583 leva (BGN). For the first month, until 31 January 2026 inclusive, a dual-circulation period will apply, allowing cash payments to be made either in leva or in euros, depending on th»»»

The second half of December marked a transformative conclusion to the year for Saudi Arabia, defined by a major policy shift to empower the industrial sector, world-class recognition in digital governance, and unprecedented levels of commercial and religious tourism activity. Industrial empowerment»»»

The Libyan Customs Authority reported yesterday that, in cooperation with the Internal Security Agency, it had foiled an attempt on the same day to smuggle €490,290 out of the country at Misrata International Airport. The suspect, a Libyan national traveling to Istanbul on a Berniq Airways flight, »»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s federal government has amended the National Identity Card (NIC) Rules to formally recognise facial and iris scans as valid biometric identifiers, expanding the definition of biometrics beyond fingerprints, the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) said on Wednesday.»»»

Abu Dhabi: As the New Year approaches, six patients have been given a second chance at life, following a generous decision by the family of an Indian expat in the UAE to donate his organs after a tragic accident. M. Baburajan, a 50-year-old goldsmith from Kerala, died following a road accident in A»»»

Dubai: Double-decker buses have returned to Karachi after more than six decades, marking a significant moment for public transport in Pakistan’s largest city as authorities seek to ease chronic mobility problems for its growing population. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Wednesday inau»»»

Dubai: Pakistan is set to enter 2026 as the world’s fifth-most populous country, with its population surpassing 225 million, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The milestone highlights the urgent need to address rapid population growth amid high fertility rates, persistent gen»»»