Dubai: Emirates Airline has signed an agreement to develop a new, purpose-built Cabin Crew Village at Dubai Investments Park, marking a multi-billion-dirham investment to support the airline’s expanding workforce and long-term operational plans. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

Damascus, Jan. 21 (SANA) Syrian and Swiss officials held talks on Tuesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral economic cooperation and support Syria’s economic recovery. Ayman Hamwiya, head of the General Department of Economy at the Ministry of Economy and Industry, met with a Swiss delegation led»»»

Csaba Dömötör, a Fidesz member of the European Parliament, sharply criticized Péter Magyar, president of the Tisza Party, in a Facebook post on Tuesday over the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. According to MEP Dömötör, Péter Magyar has accused the Hungarian government of failing to protect farmer»»»

Sovereignty must not be surrendered but reinforced, and this represents the Hungarian path, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s political director Balázs Orbán said on Tuesday in the online program Hour of Truth. Political Director Orbán said that following the appearance of former Prime Minister Gordon »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Artillery shelling targets outskirts of the border town of Yaroun, South Lebanon 20-01-2026 21:12 PM Latest News Ur»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Most EU countries have rejected the US invitation to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, media reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the situation. Many in Europe fear that the initiative proposed by the United States is intended to sideline the UN as a forum for resol»»»

The Attorney General’s Office announced last Monday (19 January) that the investigating authority ordered the detention of two members of a criminal gang involved in smuggling illegal immigrants to the northern Mediterranean and manufacturing boats for their transport. The Public Prosecutor’s Offic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bhavan’s Public School has once again brought laurels to the institution by securing First Place for the third consecutive year at Qatar’s largest Malayalam quiz competition, the prestigious Malayali Samajam “Bhasha Ratna Puraskaram”. The winning team comprised Malavika Unnikrishnan an»»»

Doha, Qatar: This Ramadan, Homebox unveiled its flagship seasonal campaign, For Every Way You Gather, through an exclusive, event attended by leading influencers, VIP guests, and members of the media. Thoughtfully curated to reflect the many rhythms of Ramadan life, the experience brought to life a»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha hosted its annual Graduated Class of 2025 Gala Dinner, celebrating the outstanding achievements of 148 graduates from the Specialied Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM) and the Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes. The evening brought together participants »»»

Doha: Es’hailSat - Qatar Satellite Company, is exhibiting at the 9th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) one of the leading events on the international defence and security industry calendar. This event serves as an ideal networking platform for the m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Office in Qatar Dr. Rayana Ahmed Bou Haka, emphasised the critical role of human rights in addressing drug addiction and promoting public health. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the Fourth National Human Rights Forum which o»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic H E Giorgos Gerapetritis met yesterday with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Hellenic Republic H E Ali bin Khalfan Al Mansouri. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation.»»»

Amiri Guard Commander H E Major General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi met yesterday at Barzan Camp with Internal Security Attache at the Embassy of the French Republic to the State Jean Herault-Muniere. During the meeting, a number of topics of mutual interest were discussed.»»»

Doha: State Audit Bureau (SAB) participated in the meeting of the working team for monitoring and evaluating the strategic training plan for the financial and accounting audit bureaus of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which was held virtually yesterday. During the meeting, SAB was re»»»

Ferries will remain in port Wednesday due to the storms and strong winds hitting most of the country, following decisions by the Coast Guard. The ban on sailings will affect island ferries scheduled to depart the ports of Piraeus – with the exception of larger vessels serving the Saronic Gulf islan»»»

Lindsey Halligan, former attorney for U.S. President Donald Trump, has left the office of U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. File Photo by Al Drago/EPA Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Lindsey Halligan has stepped aside from the U.S. attorney role, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday night»»»

Minsk: Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus H E Natalya Kochanova met yesterday with Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Belarus Homoud Saleh Al Saadi. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation and relations between»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon, H E Dr. Rima Karami visited Qatar Foundation (QF) to learn more about its vision, mission, and unique ecosystem of education, science and research, and community development. During the visit, the Lebanese Minister was given an ove»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) has announced its participation in the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) 2026, scheduled to take place from January 21 (today) to February 3 at Egypt International Exhibition Center. The fair is considered one of the most prestigious and la»»»

The Peninsula Doha: Brouq has emerged as one of this winter season’s most popular outdoor attractions, welcoming strong public interest from residents and visitors alike since its launch. In response to continued demand, Visit Qatar has announced the extension of Brouq until February 10, allowing m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief of the UNODC Regional Centre for Combating Cybercrime in Doha Mustafa Ünal Erten, has underscored the growing challenges posed by drug-related risks, particularly in times of social and economic crises, and the crucial role of technology and social support systems in addressing t»»»

Doha: The Shafallah Centre for Persons with Disabilities, one of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work affiliated centres, held a launching event for the ‘sada’ (echo) initiative, a national platform that aims to empower persons with disabilities, their families, and friends, and provides them with »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Arabic Book Award announced during a press conference held at the Qatar Press Centre on Monday that the awards ceremony for the winners of its third edition will be held on January 27. The event will be held under the patronage of, and in cooperation with, the Qatar National Commis»»»

Guards from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) abandoned a camp Tuesday in northeast Syria housing thousands of people linked to the ISIS group, and the Syrian military said that allowed detainees to escape. Hours later, the Syrian government and the SDF announced a new four-day truce a»»»

A car crash in Udaipur, India, saw the death of four teens and six others badly wounded on Saturday, reported The Times of India. At least one of the vehicles was travelling at 120km/h when they collided on the old Ahmedabad bypass. The impact left both cars in terrible shape; several riders were t»»»

Schools in much of the country are closed due to storms that have already started to affect several areas Wednesday, while civil service departments will also see disruptions as employees have been advised to work remotely. Primary and secondary schools will be shut in the entire Greater Athens are»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) is set to host its 27th Tech Forum, bringing together leading experts to examine the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare. The symposium, titled “Artificial Intelligence & Medicine,” will take place on January 22»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the world marks the International Day of Education on January 24, 2026, the role of young people in shaping a more sustainable and resilient future is taking centre stage across the Middle East and North Africa. Observed globally under the theme “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Ed»»»

The committee tasked with administering the Gaza Strip has begun work in Cairo, but its planned entry into the enclave has been blocked by Israel, a move mediators are seeking to head off as part of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement that began in mid-January and has drawn objections »»»

Attica has been placed on red alert as authorities warned of “a lot of water in a very short time,” prompting the preventive closure of in-person schools and a shift to remote learning, regional officials said. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection activated a Red Code from Tuesday through T»»»

Bulgarian experts have strongly criticized the recent legislative proposal to impose controls on prices of basic goods and services, calling it economically unfeasible. Economist and financial analyst Preslav Raykov described the measure as “complete economic madness,” adding that many competent pr»»»

The Oktyabrsky District Court of Bishkek has begun hearing a criminal case against former Presidential Envoy to Chui region Mirbek Miyarov on charges of polygamy. He is accused under Article 176 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which covers bigamy and polygamy. Previously, Habibi Ulanov»»»

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani attended the signing of a number of agreements during the second day of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026). The agreements included the»»»

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with Mauritanian Minister of Defence, Pensioners’ Affaires and Son of Martyrs H E Hanana Ould Sidi, on the sidelines of the second day of DIMDEX 2026. The meeting discussed»»»

Riyadh: The State of Qatar participated in the first meeting of the committee of heads of international cooperation and international relations departments in the ministries of justice of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which is being held at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters i»»»

Gaza resident Yusra al-Hajjar, 32, went through harrowing moments after she was shocked by a sharp rise in the temperature of her five-month-old infant, Nidal, prompting her to rush him to a clinic at the Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City as his condition worsened. Initial medical examinations »»»

Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has facilitated an Umrah pilgrimage for 50 high-performing female students drawn from its network of community centres, namely Umm Al Sheif Islamic Cultural Centre, Al Mizhar Islamic Cultural Centre, and Nad Al Sheba Women’s Centr»»»

Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs debated at second reading the draft amendments to the Election Code during a session that lasted more than thirteen hours, starting on January 20 and finishing in the early hours of January 21. Lawmakers rejected a proposal by BSP - United»»»

The EU is reportedly weighing its so-called “bazooka” option—the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI)—after Washington slapped tariffs over Greenland, with France leading the initiative. But are they really ready to take on the US? "The EU could adopt this coming Thursday the exclusion of US firms from E»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai surged on Wednesday, pushing retail rates to fresh highs and underlining how global political and financial stress is feeding directly into local markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety climbed to Dh582.25 per gram, up »»»

A discussion about salary levels at the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services has erupted on social media. Nurdan Oruntaev, the head of the ministry, has officially responded to the situation. According to him, all departments within the ministry operate on a self-fi»»»

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Tuesday strict fiscal discipline lay behind the Kingdom’s string of credit rating upgrades, arguing that Saudi Arabia has built a buffer against oil price shocks after restructuring its economy to lift the non-oil sector’s share to 56%. Speaking to »»»

As authorities plan to install more smart cameras on central roads to monitor driver behavior and record violations, traffic lights remain technologically outdated. Transport specialists continue to call for an automated traffic signal system in which lights shift from green to red based on real-ti»»»

Warning: this story contains graphic content which some readers might find distressing Hundreds of photos revealing the faces of those killed during Iran's violent crackdown on anti-government protests have been leaked to BBC Verify. The pictures, which are too graphic to show without blurring, rev»»»

A working meeting was held between CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov and CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev. The organization’s press service reported. The parties exchanged views on current issues of the international and regional situation and the experience of both organizations in pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari has said that Qatar will continue supporting UNRWA materially, morally, and politically. “We call on our international partners and the international community as a wh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Boeing views its partnership with Qatar as one of its most strategically important relationships worldwide, with cooperation extending well beyond aircraft platforms to long-term sustainment, technology development and workforce investment. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC) convened yesterday, bringing together senior naval commanders, defence officials, strategic experts and academics to addre»»»

With Ramadan 2026 approaching, UAE residents are preparing to adapt to different schedules. Many preparations include decorating for Ramadan and planning celebrations with family and friends. Before Ramadan begins, retailers are offering discounts to help shoppers prepare for their gatherings, ifta»»»