Rain, 50km/h winds in UAE today: What happens next?
The NCM's five-day forecast has a few more twists in store for residents Dubai: Rain is forecast across parts of the UAE on Wednesday, as strong winds reaching 50km/h bring blowing dust, while temperatures could climb to 41°C in inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). T»»»
Boy killed, another missing after flash floods sweep away three in Mecca
Civil Defence rescues one boy as search continues for third swept away by floodwaters Dubai: A boy has died and another remains missing after three children were swept away by flash floods in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, prompting a rescue and search operation by Civil Defence teams. The Saudi »»»
Santa meets, movie marathons: Winter City returns to Dubai's Al Wasl Plaza
Expo City Dubai is partnering up with Disney+ this year Expo City Dubai is bringing back Winter City this year complete with movies, Christmas lights, and Santa meets. Disney+ is also participating for the Al Wasl Plaza event and bringing shows worth a song. You can watch toys come to life, join th»»»
UAE VAT rules change staff expense claims: What businesses need to review
EXPLAINERTransport, accommodation, meals and phone bills face specific conditions for tax recovery Dubai: UAE businesses need to review how they claim VAT on employee expenses after rules that took effect on October 1 introduced specific conditions for staff transport, accommodation, meals, communi»»»
Abu Dhabi tests wearable to spot MS before symptoms
Abu Dhabi pilot explores wearable solutions for early MS detection and treatment Abu Dhabi: A wearable device being developed at Khalifa University could help doctors spot changes in the way people with multiple sclerosis walk or keep their balance, Dr. Charalampos Pitsalidis, Assistant Professor a»»»
Know before you pack: UAE medicine rules for flyers
Codeine, Xanax and tramadol need paperwork. Here is what you can and cannot fly in with Dubai: The UAE will ban the veterinary use of ciprofloxacin, a widely prescribed antibiotic for pets and farm animals, from November 1. The ban was announced by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) and will cov»»»
Ukrainian President expresses readiness for talks on proposals for different ceasefire formats
Security guarantees and post-war reconstruction dominate Oslo talks OSLO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that a range of issues were discussed during talks in Oslo on Tuesday, including proposals for different ceasefire formats. According to Ukrinform, the head of state made the re»»»
Netanyahu derides France as ‘extremist Islam’ haven after protests
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said France had been hit by an “invasion of extremist Islam,” in provocative remarks criticizing the country after weekend protests over economic conditions degenerated into riots. The remarks echoed the language of far-right politicia»»»
Dubai parks are for everyone: Here are more reasons to love them, beyond the greenery
All the facilities and amenities that make Dubai Public Parks inclusive and accessible Dubai: Picture a family day out where a wheelchair user doesn’t have to sit outside the bench. At Dubai's public parks, that is a reality, with free wheelchairs, ramps, reserved parking and seating designed so wh»»»
Liverpool strike back to beat Villarreal in seven-goal thriller
Liverpool stages stunning comeback to edge Villarreal in Champions League thriller Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said the Reds cannot afford to relax after storming back from a two-goal deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 on Tuesday and maintain a perfect start to their Champions League campaign. Vill»»»
Italy announces new security measures after Milan riots, deploying 500 soldiers
Italy announced tougher security measures on Tuesday after weekend riots in Milan left more than 100 police officers injured and shops looted. The government will deploy 500 additional soldiers, impose harsher penalties for violent protesters and hold parents financially responsible for damage caus»»»
Lula campaign seeks to disqualify Bolsonaro over Meta ‘interference’
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s campaign team will request the disqualification of rival Flavio Bolsonaro on Tuesday over alleged election interference by tech giant Meta, a source told AFP. Lula is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term in office but is facin»»»
Nature doesn’t have to be green to help us unwind
The Gulf’s native landscapes invite us to slow down and connect with where we live Most of us assume that if you sat someone down in total quiet, with nothing to do and nowhere to be, they would eventually relax. A 2014 study led by psychologist Timothy Wilson at the University of Virginia, publish»»»
First Ebola case recorded in Nigeria
Lagos: The Nigeria government confirmed the country's first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak, in a woman who had arrived from Uganda, the health minister confirmed on Tuesday. Since a major Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May, the deadly viral haemorrhagic f»»»
Elon Musk ordered Ukraine's military Starlink network slowdown: Report
Zelensky accuses Musk of blocking Starlink during critical military operations Washington DC: Billionaire and SpaceX founder Elon Musk directed an intentional slowdown of Ukraine's essential military Starlink network, sparking widespread alarm in Kyiv and leaving the Trump administration bewildered»»»
Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153
Deadly drone attack in disputed Abyei region sparks outrage and protests JUBA, South Sudan: A drone strike on a market in Abyei, a border region disputed by Sudan and South Sudan, hit a nearby fuel depot, killing at least 153 people and igniting a fire that was still burning later on Tuesday, a loc»»»
'Netanyahu is fighting for his political career', expert says a week ahead of crucial vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in Donald Trump's endorsement on Monday ahead of close-fought elections, airing a phone call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. FRAN»»»
Egypt involvement in Yemen 'may actually weaken Cairo's regional role', expert says
Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr May Darwich, A»»»
Lula's campaign seeks to disqualify Bolsonoro from Brazil presidential vote over Meta 'interference'
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign is preparing to request the annulment of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy over alleged social media interference from US tech giant Meta as Brazil’s presidential race intensifies ahead of Sunday’s runoff. The petition that w»»»
King Charles lauds Omani peace efforts on Sultan's state visit
King Charles praises Oman's role in Middle East peace during historic state visit King Charles III praised Oman's peacemaking attempts in the Middle East Tuesday as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began the first state visit by an Omani ruler to the UK in nearly half a century. Hailing longstanding diplom»»»
More than 150 killed in Sudan drone strike on disputed Abyei border region
At least 153 people have been killed in a drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region, where a fire at a nearby fuel depot continued to burn on Tuesday. Local officials blamed Sudan’s military for Monday’s attack, which also left dozens injured. A drone strike on a market in Abyei, »»»
Eye on Africa - Nigeria confirms first Ebola case
In tonight's programme, Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case in the midst of an outbreak that began in DRC Congo in mid-May. Also, a former top South African police officer facing sexual grooming and rape charges is denied bail. Finally, São Tomé and Príncipe's rich volcanic soils produce van»»»
French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed a "massive" police presence at fresh protests called for the coming weekend, as he faced criticism over the handling of recent street violence. The eurozone's second-largest economy was rocked on Saturday by some of its worst rioting in recen»»»
Italy sends troops, toughens security laws after Milan clashes
Italy on Tuesday approved the deployment of 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta production and food deliveries in southern Italy. A cabinet meeting on Tuesday also approved a series of security measures, including making the detention of minors easier and intr»»»
Australia police warn of growing extremism online after politician attacked
Online extremism fuels political violence, warns Australian police chief Australia's federal police chief warned on Wednesday of growing extremism online fuelling political polarisation after an attack on lawmaker Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition in a Melbourne hospital. Australian»»»
New UN initiative will aim to tackle the military uses of AI
NEW YORK: The United Nations is launching a new initiative on the military uses of artificial intelligence, aimed at addressing some dire concerns about the threat the rapidly developing technology could pose to humanity. The initiative by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research plans to launch T»»»
Business - French retailers begin filing insurance claims after weekend of looting
Shop owners in France are counting the cost of the weekend's riots as the government works on new measures to help them recover from widespread looting. Also in this edition: Germany welcomes new investments from Nvidia into its tech scene, and energy prices continue to climb after new Houthi attac»»»
Hormuz stays shut until US accepts 7-day deal, says Araghchi; Rezaei, says Iran won't surrender enriched uranium
Iran demands US compliance for Hormuz reopening in seven-day deal Iran and the US remain in indirect talks through Pakistan and Qatar, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday, while warning that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless Washington accepts Tehran’s conditions. Araghc»»»
Canada, Turkey to agree during Carney visit to deepen defence and energy ties, source says
ANKARA/TORONTO: NATO allies Canada and Turkiye are expected to sign a joint declaration aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in four areas, including defense and energy, during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit later this week, a person briefed on the matter said. The declaration is also expec»»»
Mexico halts Brazil chicken imports after Newcastle disease outbreak
Mexico City: Mexico'd agricultural officials have suspended imports of Brazilian chicken meat, live birds, and hatching eggs following an outbreak of Newcastle disease in Brazil, authorities announced Monday. "The measure was taken with the purpose of protecting domestic poultry production," the Se»»»
King Charles lauds Omani peace efforts on Sultan’s state visit
LONDON: King Charles III praised Oman’s peacemaking attempts in the Middle East Tuesday as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began the first state visit by an Omani ruler to the UK in nearly half a century. Hailing longstanding diplomatic, military and royal ties at a Windsor Castle banquet, the British mon»»»
South Korea withdraws diplomats from Ukraine after Zelensky revealed secret transfer of North Korean POWs
South Korea is withdrawing more diplomatic staff from Ukraine over Kiev’s failure to resolve a dispute sparked by Vladimir Zelensky’s disclosure of a secret North Korean prisoner transfer, the Foreign Ministry in Seoul has announced. The dispute erupted after Zelensky publicly announced the transfe»»»
Trump administration says it has revoked over 300,000 visas
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked over 300,000 US visas during his second term, the State Department said on Tuesday as the federal government continues its sweeping immigration crackdown. The number showed an acceleration in the pace of visa revocations in recent we»»»
Three medals for Qatar in swimming and athletics
Three medals for Qatar in swimming and athleticsTribune News Network Nagoya Qatar secured three medals at the 5th Asian Para Games ‘Aichi-Nagoya 2026’ on Tuesday. Swimmer Shamil Shaheen and athlete Ali Arsheed won the medals, marking a strong start for Qatar at the Games, which are being hosted by »»»
Kenya health ministry says ninth Ebola case detected
Nairobi: Kenya's health ministry said a ninth case of Ebola was confirmed in the country. The east African country reported its first Ebola case on October 6 -- a businessman in his forties who had lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where there has been a major outbreak since May. Sin»»»
Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service used by Ukraine’s military, WSJ reports
WASHINGTON: Elon Musk last week ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service that Ukraine relies on, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing US officials and people familiar with the matter. Musk, SpaceX and the White House did not immediatel»»»
Qatar clinch three medals at Asian Para Games
Qatar secured three medals at the 5th Asian Para Games ‘Aichi-Nagoya 2026’ on Tuesday. Swimmer Shamel Shaheen and athlete Ali Arsheed won the medals, marking a strong start for Qatar at the Games. Shaheen took silver in the 100m breaststroke and bronze in the 400m freestyle. Ali Arsheed added Qatar»»»
Milipol Qatar attracts top international global security companies
Following the opening ceremony, Sheikh Khalifa, accompanied by distinguished guests and senior officials, toured the exhibition halls and pavilions. He viewed a wide range of advanced equipment, technologies, services and integrated systems designed to enhance homeland security, public safety and c»»»
‘Negotiation is the only solution to preserve regional stability’
Al Hashmi said attacks in the strait were irresponsible and harmful to the region, calling on Iran to bring such actions to an end. He added that the security of the waterway was inseparable from the security of regional states, highlighting the shared consequences of any disruption to maritime tra»»»
GU-Q hosts workshop on energy and maritime security in Athens
Tribune News Network Doha Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) convened a one-day workshop titled ‘Energy and Maritime Security in the Contemporary Mediterranean and Beyond’ on October 9 at the Saint George Lycabettus in Athens, bringing together leading scholars, policymakers and industry experts»»»
CCQ honours 652 graduates on second day of its 2026 ceremonies
QNA Doha Community College of Qatar (CCQ) celebrated the graduation of 652 students on the second day of 2026 ceremonies as the institution marks its largest graduating class in history, with a total of 1,162 graduates. The ceremony recognised 565 recipients of associate diplomas and 87 graduates o»»»
QM names curator Azu Nwagbogu artistic director of Tasweer 2027
Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) has appointed celebrated Nigerian curator Azu Nwagbogu as the Artistic Director of Tasweer 2027, the fourth edition of QM’s photography biennial and the first to be presented under QM’s future Art Mill Museum. Known for his work organising exhibitions an»»»
Qatar joins UN biodiversityconference in Armenia
QNA Yerevan Qatar is participating in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), being held in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, from October 19 to 30. The Qatari delegation, represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, is joining representativ»»»
AL MANNAI MEETS US OFFICIAL
Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai met with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for the Middle East and Africa Mark Mitchell in Doha, on Tuesday. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between Qatar and the United States a»»»
INTERIOR MINISTER MEETS LEBANESE COUNTERPART, UZBEK NATIONAL GUARD COMMANDER
Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Tuesday met with Minister of Interior and Municipalities of Lebanon Ahmad Al Hajjar and Commander of the National Guard of the Republic of Uzbekstan Bakhodir Tashmatov. H»»»
Doha to remain destination for addressing issues through dialogue: Al Misnad
QNA Doha Doha has vowed to remain a destination for addressing intractable issues through dialogue as Qatar’s belief in dialogue has driven its efforts on Afghanistan since the launch of the Doha peace process for Afghanistan in 2013, Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bi»»»
In a first for Qatar, HMC launches specialised TMJ Arthroscopy service
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the launch of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Arthroscopy service by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team at Aisha bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, marking a significant step in advancing specialised surgical services and p»»»
Shura Speaker holds talks with Panama, Malta, US diplomats
Doha Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim held separate meetings with the ambassadors of Panama and Malta and the acting charge d’affaires at the US Embassy in Doha to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional and international developments. During his meetings with Ambassador of»»»
MoPH Asthma-Friendly Schools Programme workshop organised
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised a workshop under the Asthma-Friendly Schools Programme in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC). Approximately 117 school health nurses from the Primary Heal»»»
Minister of State for Interior Affairs visits Milipol Qatar 2026
QNA Doha Following the opening of the 16th edition of the Milipol Qatar exhibition and conference, Minister of State for Interior Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani toured the event’s pavilions to view the latest technologies, innovations, and advanced solution»»»