DOHA Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber will organise the 6th edition of the 'World Conference on International Arbitra»»»

Customer financing grows 13% to Dh24.1b as bank reports Dh352 million in pre-tax profit Dubai: Ajman Bank reported a 12% increase in total revenue to Dh1.35 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by growth in customer financing and an improvement in asset quality. Net revenue rose 2% »»»

HEBRON: Israeli troops fired a stun ‌grenade on Tuesday to disperse Palestinians who gathered to protest against an Israeli military operation that has displaced thousands of residents from a neighborhood in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The unrest, ​which follows the deaths of two Isra»»»

Arab man allegedly offered gaming perks for photos, then asked for pictures of his sister Dubai: A 13-year-old Arab boy was allegedly lured through an online game by an Arab man offering in-game privileges in exchange for personal photographs. After the boy shared pictures, the man allegedly escala»»»

Dubai's new plan targets 74% of residents living near metro stations and 85% service cover Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, today approved an urban development plan backed by investments exceedi»»»

Housing authority issues safety advice and emergency repair contacts for homes under cover Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has urged homeowners across the emirate to take precautionary measures ahead of the rainy season, including checking drainage systems, electrical wiring, windows and»»»

In video response on Tuesday, vice-presidential candidate Georgi Kandev has challenged Kiril Valchev to say whether he would step down as Director General of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), questioned his position on pardoning convicted drug traffickers, and asked whether he acknowledges that such»»»

Ahead of a court hearing in the case against Kiril Petkov over the March 2022 arrest of GERB leader Boyko Borissov, Progressive Bulgaria MP and former Interior Ministry chief secretary Petar Todorov recounted the events surrounding the arrest to reporters on Friday. Todorov is one of the witnesses »»»

The Zionist occupation forces continued on Tuesday their barbaric attacks against the civilian properties in South Lebanon. In this regard, the enemy troops burned a number of Houses in Houla border town after carrying out two explosions. The Israeli occupation forces also detonated a building in M»»»

The NCM forecasts more rain on Wednesday in northern and eastern areas, with 50km/h winds Dubai: Hail fell across parts of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah on Tuesday, October 27, as unsettled weather brought rainfall and flowing wadis to the UAE's eastern and northern regions, with further showers fore»»»

Employers offered more flexible wage payment options with 90% less data required Dubai: The UAE has expanded its new Wage Protection System (WPS) with the addition of seven financial institutions, offering employers greater flexibility in paying workers’ salaries while simplifying registration and »»»

A senior Lebanese security source has commented on the growing speculation that Hezbollah has begun restoring its military capabilities to offset the losses it had incurred while supporting Gaza and Iran. The source told Asharq al-Awsat newspaper that these claims are deliberately exaggerated. He e»»»

Tunis, Oct.27 (TAP) - The economic empowerment of women in the Mediterranean region took center stage at a conference organised on Tuesday in Tunis by the Organisation for Cooperation for the Development of Emerging Countries (COSPE).Representatives...»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The vast energy resources of Venezuela are available to ensure global energy balance and foster cooperation among countries of the Global South, acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez said on Tuesday. "Venezuela reaffirms its commitment to peace and its strict adherence to i»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit a tanker carrying a shipment of Venezuelan crude oil in Texas, media reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The president and the secretary will visit the ship anchored in Port Arthur today, coinciding with»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia considers Africa to be a continent of the future, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "I want to note that we consider Africa to be a continent of the future," Putin said at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit in Moscow.The President also noted th»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US AI developer Anthropic has warned that malicious actors could potentially use powerful AI models to create chemical, biological, or other dangerous weapons, according to the company's registration statement for an initial public offering (IPO). "Our most capable models hav»»»

Israelis turn out in record numbers to vote in first election since October 7, 2023 attack Saudi Arabia said it intercepted two ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh by Yemen’s Houthi militia on Tuesday, while Iran reported that an oil tanker caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strai»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia issued 58,000 certificates of origin in September, up 9.7 percent from August, supporting exporters across industrial, commercial and individual sectors. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 52,895 certificates in August, 50,030 in July and 47,368 in June, acco»»»

Hungary has unveiled an extensive new housing programme offering discounted mortgages for younger buyers, state subsidies for energy-efficient home renovations and the return of government-backed housing savings. The Wekerle programme, announced by Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government, is desig»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Leaders of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) member states adopted the Moscow Declaration on the sidelines of the organization's eighth summit in the Russian capital on Tuesday, a Sputnik correspondent reported. The plenary session was attended by Iranian President Masoud »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Belgian government has drafted a bill that would allow it to nationalize nuclear power plants owned by French nuclear operator Engie and its Belgian subsidiary Electrabel if takeover talks fail to find a solution by November 4, Belgian newspapers reported on Tuesday. The Belg»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to order the military to prepare for a possible hostile action against Iran just 72 hours before the elections in his country, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing Israeli officials. Israel Defense Forces chief of staff Gen. Eyal Z»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Egypt is calling for expanding the capabilities of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) to address challenges in the energy sector and to facilitate the exchange of experience, Egyptian Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi said on Tuesday. "Egypt calls for the expansion of the GEC»»»

BELGRADE - According to preliminary electoral results published on Monday evening by Serbia's national electoral commission (RIK) following Sunday's early parliamentary polls, the Student List won 52.71 pct of votes counted, or 140 seats in the parliament. while the Serbian Progressive Party-led Al»»»

Khartoum: Sudanese Prime Minister, Kamil Idris held MOnday discussions with Secretary-General of the Arab League, Nabil Fahmy who is visiting Sudan, regarding ways to support peace efforts and the national dialogue process in the country. During the meeting, Fahmy reiterated his support for the Sud»»»

DOHA The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised the fifth training workshop on occupational health fundamentals for doctors, attended by approximately 40 doctors from various healthcare facilities. This brings the total number of doctors who have completed basic occupational health tra»»»

DOHA The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a public consultation on the final two phases of its Market Definition and Dominance Designation (MDDD) review, within the current 2024-2026 cycle of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Competition Framework review and u»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list, called on state authorities on Tuesday to do their job and react to cases of terror against the people and announced that, unless there was a reaction from the authorities, the Serbian Progressive Party would »»»

Former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and military analyst Scott Ritter believes the upcoming US midterm elections will have near zero impact on Washington’s foreign policy, while rising energy prices and frustration over spending on Ukraine could become major concerns for American voters. Ri»»»

Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Consulate in Dubai warn of consequences without medical insurance Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai and Northern Emirates have issued an advisory asking Indian nationals travelling to or living in the UAE to make su»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Muslim nations to strengthen unity, expand regional cooperation, and coordinate their positions to confront security challenges and promote stability. Speaking at a Monday meeting in Tehran with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salma»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Zambian Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe and his Ivorian counterpart, Niale Kaba, have arrived in Moscow to attend the third Russia-Africa summit, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday. The planes carrying the top African diplomats landed at one of Moscow's airports. In Sept»»»

AMMAN: Jordan said on Tuesday it had killed more than 20 Daesh militants in airstrikes on southern Syria ​the previous evening, launched in response to a deadly church attack in Jordan that authorities linked to militants operating across the border. Syria said the strikes killed seven people, incl»»»

Annual electricity consumption is expected to fall by more than 14 million kilowatt-hours Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 40 per cent of a project to replace conventional lighting with energy-efficient LED units across Dubai Metro stations and facilities. A total of 17,»»»

Yas SeaWorld Hosts talk on AI and underwater animal communication Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi's Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center will host a free public Science Talk in Abu Dhabi on 29 October at 6:30pm, examining how whales and dolphins communicate and whether artificial intelligence can help decode»»»

Moscow, Oct.27 (TAP/Meriem Khadhraoui) - As part of its market diversification policy, Tunisia could benefit greatly from closer ties between Russia and Africa to promote its exports, particularly in the agri-food sector. Tunisia's significant...»»»

Tunis,Oct.27 (TAP) - Economy and Planning Minister Samir Abdelhafidh and Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) Fawzi Yousef Alhunaif, signed two loan agreements on...»»»

The Sofia City Court granted on Tuesday the prosecution service’s request to question former interior minister Boyko Rashkov, State Agency for National Security (SANS) Chair Plamen Tonchev, former finance minister Assen Vassilev and former SANS deputy chair Petar Petrov in the case against Kiril Pe»»»

Doha: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued government ijara sukuk worth QR3 billion on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, the bank announced on Tuesday. The issuance comprises two tranches of QR1.5 billion each, both additions to existing sukuk issues. The first tranche matures on January 16, 2029, »»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces General Yahya Saree announced the repulsion of an attempted advance by Saudi-aligned enemy concentrations in Aden and the targeting of Saudi military aircraft —one at Najran Airport and the other at King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait— with ballistic mis»»»

Memoir reveals Sonia Gandhi's personal and political journey with Rajiv Gandhi Sonia Gandhi has revealed that she was “totally against” her husband Rajiv Gandhi becoming India’s Prime Minister, offering a glimpse into the personal and political revelations readers can expect from her upcoming memoi»»»

JEDDAH: Fifty young men and women from AlUla will receive training in public speaking, presenting and storytelling under a program designed to help residents showcase the governorate to international audiences. The Kafaa Association for Youth Development will organize the “AlUla Ambassadors x Saudi»»»

SNOC completes first phase of Hedebah project, boosting UAE energy security Dubai: The Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) has announced the successful completion of the first phase of the Hedebah gas and condensate field development project, paving the way for a more than twofold increase in t»»»

Etihad Rail teams up with Citymapper to make planning journeys across the UAE easier Dubai: Etihad Rail has announced a new partnership with Citymapper, Via and United Trans to make it easier for passengers to plan journeys across the UAE, including connections between train services, metro, buses »»»

By Staff, Agencies Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host 22 African leaders in Moscow this week for talks on economic cooperation, energy, and international affairs, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov announced. Putin’s schedule includes 24 bilateral meetings during the Russia-Africa summit and th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Art Basel Qatar on Tuesday unveils the exhibitors participating in its second edition and announces details for a new year-round market development platform — reaffirming Art Basel Qatar’s role as the premiere art show for the MENASA region and demonstrating Art Basel's commitment to f»»»

RIYADH: Five King Abdulaziz University students have built a float that uses a simple, low-cost mechanism to sink and rise through the sea on its own, recording depth, pressure and temperature. The five are Bandar Khalid Al-Zahrani, Youssef Al-Otaibi, Abdulsalam Al-Faifi, Ziyad Al-Shamrani and Ali »»»

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank adds over 200,000 customers as deposits reach Dh259 billion Dubai: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) reported a 6% increase in net profit after tax to Dh5.6 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by strong customer financing growth, higher revenues and improving ass»»»

Tunis, Oct.27 (TAP) - The Trade and Export Development Ministry has published a briefing note concerning four new Libyan laws and regulatory texts relating to the registration of enterprises, the organisation of imports of agricultural pesticides,...»»»