Light-weight 14-karat gold has fallen below the Dh300 mark trading at Dh298.25 Dubai: Gold kept its losses as the escalating Middle East fighting stoked worries that there could be fresh disruptions to energy supplies. This would in turn hold up inflation and make rate increases more likely. The me»»»

Public urged to stay away from exercise sites and avoid filming or sharing images Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority will conduct an exercise across the emirate from October 13 to 15 to assess readiness and strengthen response capabilities. The exercise will be ca»»»

Russia's roller sports team has won 17 medals — including 7 golds — in the first week of the World Skate Games in Asuncion, Paraguay. In the world and junior freestyle roller skating championships, Russia took second place overall, behind only Chinese Taipei. Veronika Zherelnikova set a world recor»»»

Ukrainian forces use unmanned ground robotic systems to deliver ammunition and food to hard-to-reach positions, a platoon commander of strike UAVs from Russia’s Sever battlegroup told Sputnik. “By eliminating the enemy's delivery capabilities, we prevent them from providing their units with everyth»»»

Flight, fuel, shipping risks remain as crisis over Strait of Hormuz, Yemen deepens Amid attacks on civilian sites and the war of narratives, the US-Iran standoff is now intertwined with three pressure points: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, »»»

Maya Gupta documented her year-long quest online and reportedly won $10,000 for charity An Indian woman’s year-long mission to meet YouTube star MrBeast has culminated in a face-to-face meeting and a $10,000 reward to support her community work. Maya Gupta, from Surat in Gujarat, met the popular co»»»

Consumer prices in Romania in August 2026 were 1.8 times higher than the average of 2017, with the most important increases being recorded for electricity, MTPL insurance and some food products, according to an analysis carried out by Chairman of the National Institute of Statistics (INS) Tudorel .»»»

Romania's natural population change continued to be negative in August this year compared with the same period in 2025, with the number of deaths recorded being 1.4 times higher than the number of live births, according to data published on Monday by the National Institute of Statistics ...»»»

A third of Romanians who have not yet taken the first concrete step towards achieving important life plans are postponing them by at least three years, with the main reasons being the lack of financial resources, other expenses and responsibilities, as well as economic uncertainty, according to a s»»»

Banca Transilvania and Endeavor Romania are organising the second stage of the Beyond Borders programme in Athens from October 12 to 14, targeting Romanian companies looking to expand into foreign markets, according to a statement issued by the bank on Monday.Greece is the programme's second destin»»»

Romania supports a ceasefire in the Black Sea region, interim Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Monday, stressing that Russia must not be allowed to use bread 'as a weapon.''Our priority, from Romania's perspective, is to support a ceasefire ...»»»

National leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that he will not support a technocratic government or a hybrid government made up of social-democratic and technocrat ...»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar affirmed that it attaches great importance to promoting the values of equality, peaceful coexistence, and respect for cultural diversity, which are deeply rooted in Qatari and Islamic culture. It also reaffirmed its commitment to the highest international standards»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev on Tuesday reported new drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, describing them as "absolutely unacceptable". An emergency meeting of the Security Council under the Council of Ministers was convened. Footage from the meeting was published on the prime minister'»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan urged Afghanistan’s Taliban government Monday to stop militants from using Afghan territory to launch attacks inside Pakistan, renewing a warning that the same armed groups could eventually threaten the Taliban’s own rule. Tensions between the neighbors have escalated amid repea»»»

Shanghai: Carlos Alcaraz fell to Zizou Bergs in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters yesterday, interrupting the former world number one’s in-form return to the professional Tour after being sidelined for months by injury. The 39th-ranked Belgian beat the second-seeded Spanish star 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Faleh Educational Holding has announced the appointment of Sheikha Zulfa Al Thani as Chief Operating Officer (COO), a newly established leadership role supporting the Group’s continued growth and strategic development. Comprising Doha Academy Al Waab, Doha Academy Salwa, Doha Intern»»»

Madrid: Manchester United coach Michael Carrick insisted yesterday his team can weather the storm after making their worst start to a season in 40 years. The Red Devils conceded a late goal to draw against 10-man Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday, leaving them with six points after six ga»»»

Wuhan: Filipina star Alexandra Eala suffered a shock 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 first-round defeat against 217th-ranked Chinese qualifier Shi Han at the Wuhan Open yesterday. Eala, the 13th seed, missed last week’s China Open in order to compete in the Asian Games in Japan, where she claimed a bronze medal for »»»

Doha, Qatar: Felix Sanchez has taken charge of Bahrain, with the Spaniard set to lead the West Asian nation at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027. Sanchez replaces Dragan Talajic, who parted ways with Bahrain following the recent Gulf Cup. As the defending champions, Bahrain were eliminated from t»»»

Shanghai: Men’s tennis confirmed it will crown a new world number one as Germany’s Alexander Zverev (pictured) was ensured the year-end honour yesterday after Carlos Alcaraz lost his third-round match in Shanghai. The career-first will cap a stellar season for the 29-year-old, the current world num»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar claimed two gold medals in the boys’ under-18 individual and team events at the 2026 Pan Arab Junior and Girls Golf Championship, held at Madinaty Golf Club in Egypt from October 7 to 10. Daniil Sokolov secured the individual title with an emphatic 15-stroke victory and joined te»»»

Istanbul: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would be happy with a single goal victory at Galatasaray in the Champions League today as his team face one of the world’s ‘best atmospheres’. The Catalan giants have won all nine games they have played this season across all competitions, scoring 39 go»»»

Shareholders can subscribe for new shares at Dh16.45 each from November 10 to 24 Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, today announced the key dates and details for its upcoming rights issue, following shareholder approval of the Bank’s capital increase at the General Asse»»»

Geneva: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in the opening session of the Geneva Peace Forum yesterday. In his inaugural remarks, Al Khulaifi noted the importance of rules and standards governing mediation for peace,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC have parted ways with Spanish coach Marquez Lopez by mutual consent after a disappointing start to their Qatar Stars League campaign. The club announced the decision in a statement yesterday, thanking Lopez for his efforts and wishing him success in his future career. Qatar SC»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (Thani Humanitarian) has received donations totalling QR150,000 from Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) and AlRayan Bank to support its Manarat Ilm project, which provides educational assistance to students in need and helps »»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has received a QR50m contribution to an existing investment endowment, under a charitable arrangement designed to expand endowment assets and ensure a sustainable flow of funding for scientific and cultu»»»

DOHA: The Strategic Foresight on Global Youth Competencies and Lifelong Learning Forum kicked off in Doha yesterday. This event is being hosted by the State of Qatar from October 12 to 15 in collaboration with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). Assistant U»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd will look to revive their AFC Champions League Elite campaign when they host Saudi giants Al Hilal at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium today. The Qatar champions suffered a 3-0 defeat to Iran’s Esteghlal FC in their opening match, while Al Hilal began with a victory over Qatar’s Al Gha»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, in partnership with The Pearl International Hospital, hosted a community awareness event and workshop to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing together UDC employees, residents and healthcare »»»

Doha, Qatar: The PlasmaPure team at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) has advanced to the Semifinals of XPRIZE Water Scarcity in both Track A: Desalination – System-Level Innovation and Track B: Desalination – Novel Materials and Methods. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Arab Human Rights Moot Court Competition will take place from October 20 to 22, 2026. The competition is organised by the United Nations Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region, affiliated with the Office of the United Nations»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival 2026 will present a milestone four feature films and a new original series from Qatar, showcasing the depth, ambition and growing international potential of the country’s rapidly evolving screen sector. Spanning fiction, documentary and series, the selection reflects»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced that the forces targeted King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile, confirming that the strike achieved a direct hit. The Armed Forces also carried out anot»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said late on Monday he did not believe that China and Russia were helping Iran "at all," adding that Moscow and Beijing had "too much to lose" if they enabled Tehran.Trump said on Truth Social that he had seen comments from his critics and opponents that China and»»»

Doha, Qatar: First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari received yesterday Vice President of the Arab Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the L’or Investment Group Miguel Frasquilho. The meeting discussed trade relati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar students have won three medals in the second edition of the Poetry, Short Story and Novel Competition, held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, from October 6 to 8, highlighting the literary talents of the country’s young writers and their creative abilities in the Arabic language.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour and Chair of the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking H E Dr Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri, is leading Qatar’s delegation to the seventh Government Forum on Combating Trafficking in Persons in the Middle East, which runs from 12 to 14 October in Bahrain. Held»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mastercard has presented Commercial Bank with three awards, reaffirming the Bank’s leadership in premium banking, payments innovation, and affluent consumer engagement. The awards celebrated Commercial Bank’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to its affluent segm»»»

Doha, Qatar: Podar Pearl School has achieved a significant milestone in its international journey by becoming the first and only Round Square Global Member School in Qatar. Round Square is an international network of more than 300 schools across 50 countries and six continents. Its educational phil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has participated in GCC discussions on establishing a unified strategic storage system for food, medicines and other essential supplies, as part of efforts to strengthen regional integration and enhance food security. The meeting of undersecretaries of ministries responsible for »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is working to strengthen its strategic partnership with Qatar Charity through a joint institutional framework aimed at improving coordination, pooling expertise and resources, and expanding the sustainable impact of charitable and humanitarian »»»

The general cargo ship Chelsea 3, sailing under the flag of Malta, has been struck by an aerial drone in the Black Sea, approximately 15 nautical miles off the Bulgarian coastal town of Byala, the press office of the Regional Administration in Varna reported on Tuesday. The vessel is listing slight»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has approved the formation of Qatar’s Higher Education Student Affairs and Services Council, a new collaborative platform aimed at strengthening cooperation among higher education institutions and improving the quality of student s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 11th edition of Hospitality Qatar 2026 opened at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) yesterday, bringing together 120 local and international exhibitors to showcase innovations and explore business opportunities in the country’s growing hospitality and tourism sectors.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that the Council, as the State of Qatar’s legislative authority, attaches great importance to developing the country’s legislative framework in accordance with established constitutional principles. He noted that, »»»

Hungarians affected by the collapse of Robinson Tours fear they will recover only a fraction of the money they paid for cancelled holidays. The Bulgarian travel agency’s insurance cover is worth just HUF 23.3 million (approx. 64,000), while claims had already exceeded five times that amount by the »»»

US President Donald Trump stepped up pressure on Zelensky to reach an agreement with Russia, arguing that President Vladimir Putin is currently more interested in making a deal than Zelensky. “Zelensky has to focus on making a deal, not talking about that,” Trump told reporters.“We have to get Zele»»»

140 activities and direct business meetings to facilitate connections between investors Sharjah: The ninth edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) kicks off tomorrow (Wednesday, October 14), returning as one of the leading investment conference and exhibition events in the MENA region. T»»»