Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, has concluded the ‘EmpowerAbility’ programme’s 2025 edition, which used Qatar National Day celebrations as a real-life training ground to support the integration of youth with disabilities into the world of work. The »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s education sector is set to welcome Wellington College International Qatar, a K–12 campus opening in Lusail City in September 2028. The announcement follows the signing of a landmark Master License Agreement between Al Faleh Educational Holding and Wellington College Internation»»»

Doha, Qatar: In line with its commitment to supporting work–life balance and strengthening family-friendly workplace practices, the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), in cooperation with the Qatar Career Development Center, organised the “Junior Employee” initiative for the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index gained for the second consecutive day this week, ending 0.79% higher at 10,801.39 points, yesterday. The index concluded Sunday’s trading at 10,716.39 points. During yesterday’s session the volume of shares traded stood at 94,895,985 from 78,183,932»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a resolution on measures to develop air cargo transportation in Kyrgyzstan. The document aims to stimulate uninterrupted air cargo flows and reduce costs for companies operating scheduled flights. According to the resolution, the state-owned enterp»»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (KUNA) - The President of the United States Donald Trump reasserted that the United States needs Greenland for its "national security".In a recorded speech delivered from Miami alongside three members of his cabinet - the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy and the Se»»»

Cairo: Secretary-General of the Doha-based Arab Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ANNHRIs) H E Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali said that the siege and daily suffering endured by the Palestinian people, along with attempts to erase their identity and rights, place a collective responsibilit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Scholars, researchers, and editors who contributed to the completion of the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language have expressed deep appreciation to the State of Qatar for its generous and sustained support of the Arabic language, describing the project as a historic cultu»»»

Two Bangladeshi expats living in the UAE have each won Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Series 281 draw. Abu Dhabi resident Amru Miah secured the consolation prize with ticket number 199873. Although he has not yet revealed how he plans to use the prize money, Miah said he was overwhelmed when»»»

A number of families in the Republic of Ireland living in houses made with defective concrete blocks have said they are facing another Christmas in homes that are "unsafe and crumbling around them". Thousands of homes, mostly in counties Donegal, Clare, Limerick, Mayo and Sligo are affected by the »»»

Ukrainian refugees in France are receiving increasingly less state support, particularly in housing programs, according to a report by Franceinfo. The temporary protection status for Ukrainian migrants “no longer provides the same benefits as it did at the start of the conflict in 2022, when they c»»»

The Trump administration has touted grand plans for a new class of surface warships that would carry nuclear-armed cruise missiles — along with an entirely new generation of aircraft carriers. The plan calls for at least 25 battleships, each larger than existing destroyers, bristling with hypersoni»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its efforts to make football truly global and enable more clubs, leagues and players from all around the world to compete at the highest level, FIFA has renewed its partnership with the Qatar Stars League (QSL) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA). FIFA President Gianni »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd SC will be fighting to keep their hopes alive when they host Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite today. The Qatari side ended Matchday Five 11th in the standings with just two points while UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli will confirm their Round of 16 spot with victory. Rober»»»

Doha, Qatar: The combined 10th Qatar International Weightlifting Cup 2025, Arab Championships, and West Asian Championships continued in Doha, with competitions running until December 27. Egypt’s Mohamed Metwally led the Arab Senior 71kg category, winning gold in the clean and jerk at 159kg and the»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urged cabinet to swiftly approve a draft law allowing depositors to gradually recover funds frozen in the banking system since a financial collapse in 2019, a move critical to reviving the economy. The collapse - the result of decades of unsustainable financial p»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved updated standards for maximum permissible physical loads when manually lifting and moving heavy objects for women and workers under the age of 18. The document was adopted in implementation of Article 139 of the Labor Code and sets the maximum wei»»»

This year brought major progress for CPI Romania, from large-scale upgrades across its retail and office assets to a strengthened tenant mix and sustained leasing activity. Country Manager Fulga Dinu talks to Business Review about the initiatives that marked 2025 and the priorities guiding the comp»»»

Abu Dhabi: International Holding Company has confirmed the appointment of the board of directors of 2PointZero, formalising the leadership structure of the listed investment platform and reinforcing its role within Abu Dhabi’s long-term investment strategy. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

A young police officer who was shot in the head during the Bondi Beach attack has been released from hospital. Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert - who is just four months into the job - was patrolling a Hanukkah event when two gunmen opened fire, injuring over 40 people and killing 15. The 22-yea»»»

Doha, Qatar: Seydou Sano struck deep into stoppage time as Al Gharafa SC kept their AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 hopes alive with a dramatic 1-0 win over Al Wahda FC yesterday. The late winner at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium lifted Al Gharafa to six points with two matches still to play. »»»

Liverpool: Liverpool are awaiting scan results they fear will confirm record signing Alexander Isak has suffered a broken leg after he was injured in their win against Tottenham, reports said Monday. The Sweden forward was hurt in the act of scoring the opening goal in Saturday’s 2-1 victory in Lon»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association yesterday announced the fixtures for the preliminary round of the 2025-2026 Amir Cup. This knockout stage will qualify four teams for the tournament’s Round of 16. The preliminary round matches are scheduled for January 10, 2026, kicking off at 17:30 acro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ash’al Al E’zz of Al Thamer Stud emerged as the Gold champion in the Senior Stallions Championship while Admiraal of Al Amer Stud won Silver and Arraab AlJassimya of AlJassimya Farm got Bronze in the 5th Doha International Arabian Horse Show hosted by Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QR»»»

An International Freeride Tournament will take place in Kyrgyzstan from January 15 to 17, 2026, at the site of the under-construction Ala-Too Resort ski complex. The press service of the state enterprise reported. Skiers and snowboarders from around 20 countries are expected to take part in the com»»»

Bishkek and Tokyo intend to establish a Kyrgyz-Japanese Digital University (K-JDU). A memorandum of trilateral cooperation was signed on the sidelines of Central Asia — Japan Business Forum. The High Technology Park reported. According to it, the initiative aims to develop partnership between the K»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- 1934 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signed an accord with Kuwait Oil Company (Limited). The company, registered in Britain, has been granted exclusive exploration concessions for natural gas, asphalt, ozokerite, crude oil and other types of underground fuels »»»

The high-stakes search for a new leader of the US central bank is drawing to a close. US President Donald Trump is expected to name someone in the coming weeks to replace Jerome Powell, whose term as Federal Reserve chairman will end in May. That person will step into the role at a tricky moment. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s healthcare system has recorded major strides in capacity, workforce growth and service quality, reinforcing the country’s commitment to accessible, high-quality, and inclusive healthcare for all. New data and initiatives unveiled by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) highligh»»»

Rabat: Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament’s opening game, while Zambia beat Mali . Soufiane Rahimi had a penalty saved in a frustrating first hal»»»

Dubai: Jebel Jais has temporarily suspended all visitor operations to perform essential safety evaluations and facility maintenance after severe weather impacted the area from December 17-19, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. The mountain destination requires focused repair work throughou»»»

The United States launched a new strike against a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of an operation to combat drug trafficking, killing one person, US Southern Command said. "On Dec. 22, at the direction of US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a leth»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is poised to reinforce its position as a global energy powerhouse in the coming year, as analysts note that a sharp increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity comes on stream through the North Field expansion, strengthening export volumes, boosting market flexibi»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new resolution aimed at ensuring food security and stabilizing market prices. The document expands the list of goods exempt from VAT and extends the preferential regime. According to the resolution, two updated lists have been approved: — a list»»»

Dubai: Winter has made a sharp and early statement across the UAE, with temperatures dropping to 3.5°C at Jebel Jais following days of rainfall and unsettled weather. The National Centre of Meteorology said the low was recorded shortly after midnight on Saturday, marking one of the coldest readings»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s capital continues to consolidate its position on the global urban map, with Doha’s performance in the World’s Best Cities Report 2026 highlighting the country’s sustained progress in economic resilience, infrastructure development and quality of life. Published by Resonance Con»»»

The sixth meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Debureaucratization of the Civil Service System was held under the chairmanship of the head of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev. The Cabinet’s press service reported. According to it, the Interdepartmental Commission »»»

The outgoing government is set to discuss changes to the Government Debt Act and the Corporate Income Tax Act at a meeting on Tuesday, the government information service said. The caretaker ministers will also discuss amendments to the Protection Against Discrimination Act. Proposals for changes to»»»

The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, focusing on the repair and construction of strategic, national, and local highways, as well as international transport corridors, ensured the implementation of the tasks set for this year and significantly exceeded the planned indicators, »»»

Twenty-six shepherds and their flocks have been rescued from snow traps in Toktogul, the district administration reported. According to officials, heavy snowfall left livestock breeders grazing animals in high-altitude areas without communication and blocked at their winter camps. A decision was ma»»»

A K9 self-propelled howitzer is displayed during an Armed Forces Day media event in Gyeryong, South Korea, Sept. 29. File Photo by Yonhap News Agency Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's science ministry said Monday it has selected its 2025 "Top 100 National R&D Achievements," highlighting project»»»

Commuters can expect slower travel times during the morning rush hour, particularly on routes connecting Sharjah to Dubai, according to real-time Google Maps data. Traffic is building steadily across several key industrial, residential, and commercial areas. Also Read: Dubai reveals new plan to red»»»

AMMAN — Navigating the complexities of the European market requires a strategic shift towards sustainability, digital integration, and robust change management, according to Circular Economy and Sustainability Expert at Royal Scientific Society (RSS) Omar Saleh.Speaking on the evolving landscape of»»»

1 of 2 | A New York State Lottery PowerBall sign displays the jackpot $1.6 billion on Monday in New York City. The Powerball jackpot jumped to an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing, making it the fifth-largest prize in U.S. lottery history. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License »»»

Chairman of South Korean builder Booyoung Group, Lee Joong-keun (L), joins a photo session with group employees who gave birth in 2024 after providing them with 100 million won (US$75,000) per birth, during a ceremony to mark the start of business for the new year at the company's headquarters in S»»»

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán inaugurated a new 34-kilometre section of the M4 motorway between Törökszentmiklós and Kisújszállás, calling the project a major milestone in national development and proof that the government has a clear development strategy for the Great Hungarian Plain. Speaking at th»»»

The US Justice Department said on Sunday it had restored an image of President Donald Trump that it had removed a day earlier from the public release of Epstein-related files. The photograph was reposted as lawmakers accused officials of withholding key information in files related to the late sex »»»

Lawmakers from both parties escalated pressure on the US Department of Justice on Monday over its handling of the release of Jeffrey Epstein documents, threatening contempt proceedings against Attorney General Pam Bondi as demands for full disclosure intensified. Bipartisan anger over the US Depart»»»

Gold hit a new record high on Monday, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and strong demand for safe-haven assets, while silver also reached an all-time peak. The gains mark a remarkable year for precious metals, supported by a weaker dollar, geopolitical tensions and strong investment »»»

Unification Ministry spokesperson Yoon Min-ho briefs reporters at the Government Complex Seoul on Dec 22 Photo by Yonhap News Agency Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Ministry of Unification said Monday it has never reported to President Lee Jae-myung on reviewing constitutional amendments tied»»»