Syria, EU discuss cooperation in development and banking sectors
Brussels, Nov. 5 (SANA) Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Qutaiba Kadish discussed prospects for cooperation between Syria and the European Union with Hélène Le Gal, Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa at the E»»»
Kurdish power-sharing deal cracks as one of two rival parties quits northern Iraq’s government
IRBIL: One of Iraq’s two main Kurdish parties withdrew from the government in northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region Thursday, threatening to form a rival administration as a long-running power struggle between the parties intensified. The political crisis comes at a delicate moment for the»»»
California governor says commuting all death sentences in state
LOS ANGELES: California Governor Gavin Newsom said Thursday he was commuting all death sentences across the state to life imprisonment, in a move that will affect 548 people. “I have decided to exercise my constitutional clemency authority to commute all California death sentences to life without t»»»
UAE Friday sermon calls for hope, faith and trust in Allah
Worshippers are urged to remain steadfast, seek reassurance and avoid despair First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, whose mercy never ceases and whose power is never overcome. Whoever thinks well of Him will not be disappointed. We testify that nothing is worthy of worship except Al»»»
Iran's security chief discusses regional security with Putin
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian top security official Mohsen Rezaei at the Kremlin, Iran's state media reported on Thursday, after Iranian negotiators met with mediators to discuss proposals to end hostilities with the US.Rezaei delivered a message from Iran's Supreme Leader A»»»
Turkiye says soldier died from fire on Iran border
ISTANBUL: A Turkish soldier was killed at the weekend during a cross-border fire incident along its border with Iran, the defense ministry said Thursday indicating both countries were investigating the incident. “On October 31, while intervening in an illegal crossing in the area of the Engin Mayin»»»
From robots to AI: How UAE energy companies are preparing for the future
Emerson executives explain how automation is helping the industry withstand disruption Emerson executives explain how advanced automation, artificial intelligence and local engineering capabilities are helping the UAE’s energy sector withstand disruption, accelerate recovery and prepare for its nex»»»
US midterms expose growing political cost of America’s unwavering support for Israel
LONDON: On Oct. 22, just 12 days before the US midterm elections, a pro-Israel lobby group in America announced that it was stopping endorsing candidates or making direct contributions to their campaigns. But everything was not quite what it seemed. In a letter to its members, the American Israel P»»»
Kuwait bans filming and live streaming at airport, warns of legal action
Move prohibits airport staff from recording, sharing images of sensitive facilities Dubai: Kuwait has banned employees and personnel working at Kuwait International Airport from taking photographs, recording videos or broadcasting live from their workplaces, warning that violators will face legal a»»»
Qatar launches 'National Product Week' to back domestic industries
DOHA The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a national initiative aimed at supporting domestic industries and sustainability amid plans to localize supply chains and strengthen self-sufficiency. The National Product Week campaign is held under the slogan 'From Us, For Us – The Story Beg»»»
Iran:Eslami Accuses IAEA Chief of Serving Iran’s Adversaries...
By Staff, Agencies The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has sharply criticized International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, accusing him of acting as an “obedient agent” of Iran’s adversaries by providing them with sensitive information»»»
Prime Minister, UAE Foreign Minister hold phone call
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call. The call discussed the cooperation relations be»»»
Qudah meets trade sector representatives to address supply chain challenges
AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah on Thursday discussed with representatives of the commercial, logistics, customs clearance and shipping sectors ways to improve supply chain efficiency, ensure the continued flow of goods to local markets and address challenges facing trade»»»
Toyota hikes profit forecasts on strong demand, weak yen
TOKYO — Japanese car giant Toyota raised its full-year profit forecasts on Thursday on the back of strong demand for hybrid vehicles and the weak yen, despite fierce competition from Chinese rivals.For the current year to March 31, 2027, the firm said it expected net profit of 3.57 trillion yen ($2»»»
Jordan launches JO-Ecolabel to boost green growth, export competitiveness
AMMAN — The Jordan Standards and Metrology Organisation (JSMO) on Thursday launched the Jordanian Eco-label (JO-Ecolabel), a national environmental certification scheme aimed at promoting green growth and encouraging sustainable production and consumption.Developed over two years in cooperation wit»»»
Transport Minister, UAE envoy discuss expanding transport, logistics cooperation
AMMAN — Transport and Labour Minister Nidal Qatamin, on Thursday received United Arab Emirates Ambassador Sultan Al Shamsi at the Ministry of Transport's headquarters to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the transport sector amid regional developments.During the meeting, Qatamin p»»»
Labour Ministry, MDC sign MoU to support jobs at Al Rawda Industrial City
AMMAN — The Ministry of Labour and the Maan Development Company (MDC) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to activate employment support incentives at Al Rawda Industrial City, located within the Maan Development Area.The agreement implements two Cabinet decisions concerning a pa»»»
Rector of major Hungarian university resigns: Trust issues with governing board in the background
Béla Merkely, rector of Budapest’s Semmelweis University, has announced that he will step down on 1 January 2027, citing a breakdown in trust with the board of trustees of the foundation that maintains the institution. He has led Hungary’s leading medical university since 2018, overseeing significa»»»
Qatar, Greece announce plans to launch annual strategic dialogue
DOHA The State of Qatar and the Hellenic Republic held their first policy dialogue, where they announced plans to launch an annual strategic dialogue as a framework for deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared priorities. The Qatari side was co-chaired by Director of the Policy Planning»»»
UN renews call for ‘thorough’ probe into ‘possible ill-treatment’ in death of worker held by Houthis
NEW YORK CITY: The death of a Yemeni UN employee who had been detained by the Houthis for more than two years raised “serious concerns about possible ill-treatment,” the organization said on Thursday, warning that it could amount to a serious violation of international law. Mohammed El-Shami, who w»»»
What happens when your flight receives a bomb threat?
From emergency landings to aircraft searches, here's how airlines respond to threats London: Hundreds of airline passengers in Europe had their flights diverted or given military escorts this week after a series of bomb threats that officials have said were malicious hoaxes. It was not immediately »»»
Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh in December despite death sentence
Ousted prime minister says she is prepared to face arrest or death after exile in India Dhaka: Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ousted in a mass uprising in 2024, has told The Associated Press that she remains committed to returning to Bangladesh from exile in India next month, despite being se»»»
Saudi official denies WSJ report that Houthis demanded $51bn from Kingdom
RIYADH: A Saudi Foreign Ministry official on Thursday “categorically denied” a Wall Street Journal report published on Wednesday that claimed Yemen’s Houthi militia had demanded from the Kingdom $51 billion and recognition as rulers of the country in return for ending hostilities. In a post on X, D»»»
All 21 Parliamentary Quota Candidates for Supreme Judicial Council Pass Committee Hearing
The National Assembly Legal Affairs Committee decided unanimously on Thursday, with 18 votes in favour, that all Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) candidate members nominated by parliament should be put forward for consideration and successive votes by the full Assembly. A total of 21 magistrates were»»»
ADIPEC 2026 seals $67 billion in deals over four days
The Abu Dhabi energy event recorded more than 50,000 deals, up 26.4% on 2025 Abu Dhabi: A record-breaking ADIPEC 2026 concluded on Thursday with more than 50,000 deals worth an estimated $67 billion recorded over four days, a 26.4% increase on 2025. Held under the patronage of President His Highnes»»»