Arab Finance: Egypt’s exit market is gradually moving beyond venture-backed startups and major acquisitions to include the thousands of small businesses and digital products that rarely make it into formal deal channels. While the country has recorded notable startup exits in recent years, owners o»»»

Education is increasingly drawing investor attention as it combines recurring demand with long-term demographic growth. Education is one of the few sectors that can maintain pricing power against inflation. Unlike discretionary consumer categories, demand for schooling is relatively resilient even »»»

Rare Faturan beads over 120 years old and German amber from 1880 attract collectors Dubai: A set of antique German prayer beads has sold for Dh235,000 at the Dubai Rosary Exhibition 2026, the highest sale reported at the event so far. The prayer beads, weighing approximately 100 grams, comprise 33 »»»

The acquisition highlights the Group's investment in marine assets supporting two luxury resorts, extending destination development beyond traditional hospitality infrastructure. Doha, Qatar: Assets Group, a subsidiary of Power International Holding, has disclosed that its acquisition of 18 luxury »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German side has no intention of identifying the true masterminds and instigators behind the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline, Vladislav Maslennikov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's European issues department, told Sputnik on the anniversary of the pipeline’»»»

Animal welfare groups warn the trade threatens the livelihoods of millions of families Dubai: Donkeys across Africa are facing growing threats from criminal networks that smuggle them across borders, slaughter them in illegal abattoirs and export their skins, which can fetch around $400 each. The t»»»

DOHA Assets Group, a subsidiary of Power International Holding, has disclosed that its acquisition of 18 luxury yachts from Italian manufacturer Azimut Yachts represents an investment exceeding QR250 million, marking a significant commitment to the marine infrastructure supporting its hospitality p»»»

Oman and Qatar also rank among world's top 10 solar producers per capita Dubai: The UAE is expected to become the world's largest producer of solar electricity per capita by 2031, with renewable energy capacity across the Middle East forecast to expand significantly over the next six years, accordi»»»

Lusail: Finland’s Marjut Heinonen and Eetu Kallioinen claimed the Skeet Mixed Team world title at the ISSF World Championship in Lusail yesterday, holding off a determined challenge from Peru’s Daniella Borda Olaechea and Nicolas Pacheco Espinosa. China 1 completed the podium with bronze at the Lus»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail staged an impressive comeback to defeat Al Gharafa 2-1 in the Qatar Stars League at Thani bin Jassim Stadium yesterday. The victory lifted The Red Knights temporarily to the top of the standings with 21 points, while Al Gharafa remained on nine points. The Cheetahs made a pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Morocco’s Reda El Hali surged to the top of the men’s individual leaderboard yesterday with a five-under-par round as Qatar made its hosting debut at the 45th Arab Men’s and 17th Arab Women’s Golf Championships in Doha. The tournament, running through Tuesday at Doha Golf Club, feature»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cyrine Cherif won the 150cm Diamond Tour on the final day of the fifth leg of the 10th Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena yesterday. Cherif topped the event in 32.67 seconds aboard Triple T Calamando. Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Eid finished»»»

Buenos Aires: Argentina’s football association (AFA) announced yesterday it had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the sanctions FIFA imposed on it over World Cup final incidents. Midfielder Leandro Paredes was the hardest hit with a 10-game ban and $90,000 fine for his ro»»»

Doha, Qatar: LuLu Hypermarket Qatar, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), has launched National Product Week 2026 under the slogan “From Us, For Us – The Story Begins in Qatar.” The campaign aims to encourage consumers to choose locally made products, strengthen the p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is supporting the expansion of the “Wa Alhiqni Bis-Saliheen” competition to include private schools alongside government schools, with the next edition expected to attract around 400 schools. Supported b»»»

Doha, Qatar: MotoGP Deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta has praised Qatar’s preparations for the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar, describing Lusail International Circuit as probably the best facility on the championship calendar and saying this year’s event matches the high standards of previous ed»»»

No candidates were elected to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the judges' quota in the November 7 vote, and a run-off will be held, said Biser Troyanov, a Supreme Court of Cassation judge and chair of the Election Commission of the General Assembly of Judges. Of the 2,275 judges eligible to»»»

Burj Khalifa lit up with a Diwali message wishing viewers brightness, joy and prosperity Dubai: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lit up the city skyline with a special Diwali display on Saturday night, greeting residents in both English and Hindi. The 828-metre landmark flashed a message wishing viewers bright»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayan Investment (ARI), the wholly owned investment subsidiary of AlRayan Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Crawford as Chief Executive Officer. Bryan brings more than 30 years of international experience across investment management, wealth management and invest»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has welcomed Shorooq Doha Advisory Services, a UAE-based investment firm, following its receipt of initial authorisation from the QFC Regulatory Authority. The firm’s establishment in Qatar adds further »»»

Manama: Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani has honoured two Qatari cultural figures in recognition of their contributions to enriching the country’s cultural landscape. His Excellency honoured Saleh Al Obaidli and Ali Al Jaber on the sidelines of the 30th meeting of GCC M»»»

Doha, Qatar: Marc Marquez moved closer to his eighth MotoGP world title after winning a dramatic sprint at Lusail International Circuit yesterday, surviving a collision with pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi to take victory. The race was red-flagged on the second lap after a heavy crash involving Marquez»»»

Damascus, Nov. 08 (SANA) The “Made in Syria” festival at Barzeh Complex in Damascus is bringing together local companies to promote Syrian products and offer families a range of goods at reduced prices, with participants highlighting the role of marketing exhibitions in supporting national industry»»»

Arab Finance: The Sovereign Fund of Egypt's (TSFE) board of directors has appointed Kassem Hassan Kassem as CEO of its Industry Sub-Fund and Infrastructure & Utilities Sub-Fund. Kassem brings more than 25 years of executive management and leadership experience, having held various positions at mult»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s retail sector is anticipating a stronger final quarter of 2026, with cooler weather, increased tourism and a busy calendar of events expected to support consumer spending and drive footfall across the country’s shopping destinations. Despite a challenging year characterised by »»»