Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said the country had failed to secure significant technology transfer benefits from key military modernization contracts, while some of the money allocated for this purpose had not delivered the expected results. Speaking at an event, titled "Technology T»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said in Dublin that Europe must take part in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, arguing that a new security framework for the continent cannot be established without the involvement of European countries. Radev made the statement to reporters while attending the Nint»»»

Proposed changes to Bulgaria's Personal Assistance Act have triggered widespread opposition from political parties, citizens, mothers of children with disabilities and non-governmental organizations, as lawmakers from the ruling Progressive Bulgaria (PB) party face accusations of weakening the labo»»»

AL-AHSA: This year’s Al-Ahsa Palm Village brings a host of new cultural and entertainment attractions to the oasis as part of a three-month program celebrating the Eastern Province’s agricultural heritage. The interactive tourist attraction was opened by Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, governor of »»»

Boehringer Ingelheim has partnered with Bassita, through its VeryNile initiative, to involve its employees in environmental activities aimed at protecting the Nile and supporting community participation in Egypt. The partnership falls under the company’s Sustainable Development for Generations fram»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, said on Thursday that, on orders from foreign intelligence agencies, a dissolution of Serbia's defence and security sector had begun. In an Instagram video, Vucic said the goal of the winners of the recent parliamentary electi»»»

A new chapter in Nordic defence cooperation is unfolding, aimed at strengthening the ability of the Nordic countries to command and conduct combined joint operations. The cooperation will also focus on capability development, materiel and procurement, operational enablement and other areas of defen»»»

Victory is a shift in Mississippi, which has been controlled mostly by white conservatives Jackson: Democratic nominee Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday in Mississippi’s closely contested US Senate race after a prolonged ballot counting process, giving the state its»»»

Auto driver's techie daughter, cousin killed days before wedding in truck crash Bengaluru: The house was filled with wedding preparations, and a father was eagerly waiting to celebrate his only daughter’s haldi ceremony. Instead, he found himself standing outside a hospital mortuary, preparing for »»»

Shipping earnings jump 846% as company raises 2026 outlook for fourth time Dubai: Higher global shipping rates have helped ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) more than triple its profit in the first nine months of 2026, even as regional disruptions weighed on parts of its offshore operations.»»»

She highlights untapped deposits, unveils incentives to attract mining investors Dubai: Gold is “literally flowing” through Punjab’s five rivers, Pakistan’s Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has claimed, highlighting what she described as vast untapped mineral wealth that could transform the provi»»»

Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly up the agenda for tax and finance departments, but data infrastructure is struggling to keep pace, according to the latest EY Tax and Finance Operations Survey 2026. Some 64% of respondents identified data limitations as a major obstacle to scaling AI initi»»»

More than 1m containers moved via alternative routes as Jebel Ali eyes shipping recovery Dubai: DP World is accelerating the development of two major ports in Fujairah, bringing forward their planned opening as the UAE strengthens alternative shipping routes to keep goods moving despite disruptions»»»

Price-conscious, mobile-first, and increasingly influenced by peers rather than traditional advertising, Generation Z is challenging how brands attract and retain younger consumers. Research and platform insights presented by Diverzum in Romania during the first edition of the Gen Z Brand Awards su»»»

Fifty-one forensic medical examinations have been ordered as part of the investigation into the two pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway on November 10, and some 100 people will be questioned, National Investigation Service acting Director Marian Marinov told reporters on Thursday. Everyone who was at t»»»

A round table discussion on "Technology Transfer, Innovation and Strategies in Defence" was held at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia on Thursday, bringing together representatives of government, the defence industry and academia. Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov opened »»»

Unified Medical Operations Command Centre highlights Abu Dhabi's approach Abu Dhabi: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) showcased the emirate's Unified Medical Operations Command Centre (UMOC) at the exhibition accompanying the 46th World Congress of Military Medicine, held from 9 to 13 Nov»»»

By Latifa Al-Husseini Why do men, or Resistance fighters, embrace martyrdom? It is an old question, yet one that remains as relevant as ever, perhaps especially today in Lebanon. The issue is repeatedly raised, and raised again, as part of political arguments, provocations, and attempts to undermin»»»

DUBAI: A UN General Assembly committee adopted a resolution on Wednesday affirming the permanent sovereignty of Palestinians and the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. The resolution, submitted by the Group of 77 and Chi»»»

Surat and Vijayawada follow as over4,700 cities compete in national cleanliness survey Dubai: Navi Mumbai has emerged as India’s cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 rankings, climbing two places to claim the top spot in a prestigious national cleanliness competition long dominated by Ind»»»

Dubai utility's nine-month revenue hits Dh25.74 billion as clean energy generation rises Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), on Thursday., reported an 11.7 per cent increase in nine-month profit after tax to Dh7.63 billion, as revenue from electricity, water and other businesses gr»»»

Preventive care and early diagnosis drive changing healthcare trends in the Gulf Abu Dhabi: Health insurance payouts by MetLife across the Gulf increased by approximately 36 per cent over three years, rising from $302 million in 2023 to $410 million in 2025, as more insured individuals accessed med»»»

Emirati gallerist spotlights Arab modernism with Mahmoud Moussa's sculptures Abu Dhabi: Maha Al Mansoori was a collector before she was a gallerist. At some point, collecting was no longer enough. “I want to contribute to the wider conversation around recognition of artists and bring renewed attent»»»

Shah Rukh Khan recalls his journey from hardship to stardom in Dubai Dubai: Shah Rukh Khan may own one of Mumbai's most famous sea-facing mansions, but the Bollywood superstar clearly hasn't forgotten what it feels like to dream of having a roof over his head. At the Dubai launch of Shahrukhz Resid»»»

EXCLUSIVEAntonoaldo Neves flags fuel costs, capacity growth and Etihad's next big fleet investment Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways chief Antonoaldo Neves has identified rising jet fuel costs as the biggest challenge facing airlines in 2027, warning that airfares could come under pressure from the second »»»

An unusual hiring process puts personality, creativity and empathy ahead of the perfect CV Dubai: At a museum dedicated to imagining a world transformed by technology, Dubai's Museum of the Future is making an unexpected bet on its next chapter – people. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes incr»»»

The board has reportedly enlisted an outside firm and could appoint an interim chief first Dubai: Elon Musk said it would be an honour to hire Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang after an X user urged him to do so. “That would be an honor,” Musk replied on Wednesday, without naming a role or saying»»»

Mahiya naman kayo! AI tools spotlight transparency issues in Filipino budget proposals MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. once thundered at lawmakers: “Mahiya naman kayo!” — “Have some shame!” The call helped trigger a probe, which has reached his own cousin, Martin Romualdez (ex-House Speaker)»»»

A new study titled “Unrealized Romania – Female Human Capital Between Performance and Inequality,” authored by Cristina Chiriac, PhD, founding president of the National Confederation for Female Entrepreneurship (CONAF), estimates the annual value of women’s unpaid work at RON 150–336 billion, equiv»»»

Fifty-one forensic medical examinations have been ordered as part of the investigation into the two pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway on November 10, and some 100 people will be questioned, National Investigation Service acting Director Marian Marinov told reporters on Thursday. Everyone who was at t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank sponsored the 49th Annual Conference & Exhibition of the Interarab Cambist Association (ICA) in Cairo, where Executive General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Ghinwa Baradhi joined industry leaders for a panel discussion on “AI in Treasury, Trading and Asset Managem»»»

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu met on Wednesday with the ambassadors of EU member states and the European Commission's representative in Bucharest to discuss the new Government's priorities and how Romania can contribute to a safer, stronger Europe that is better prepared to face current ...»»»

As Romania works to strengthen investor confidence, greater fiscal and legislative predictability at home must be matched by a more assertive approach to defending the country’s economic interests in Brussels, according to Gabriela Podașcă, Governmental Affairs Director at Philip Morris Romania. In»»»

Paris: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad participated yesterday in a session under the title, “Should we See Food Security as a Global Strategic Issue” as part of the Paris Peace Forum 2026. In a speech she delivered during the session, she»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Design District (DDD), powered by Msheireb Properties, has announced the launch of ‘Giving by Design’, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative that brings together design, creative education and community impact. Founded on the belief that design can transform more than»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha has hosted the first delivery in the Middle East of its Making Artificial Intelligence Real Specialization, one of nine specialisations offered to its EMBA participants within the HEC Paris Executive MBA. Held in Doha from October 25 to 29, the five-day programme brough»»»

By Minhal Al-Amin A construction worker came running, holding that day’s newspaper, dated 10 November 1982. He arrived at the workshop breathless, trying to catch his breath, eager to share some distressing news with his colleagues. It was a small classified advertisement tucked into the corner of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Three seasons of the Jr NBA/Jr WNBA Qatar League have given young players more than an opportunity to develop their basketball skills. For many, the experience has also helped build confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships that extend beyond the basketball court. Organised by Qa»»»

Fifty-one forensic medical examinations have been ordered as part of the investigation into the two pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway on November 10, and some 100 people will be questioned, National Investigation Service acting Director Marian Marinov told reporters on Thursday. Everyone who was at t»»»

Doha, Qtaar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) signed collaboration agreements with several entities during the recently concluded MWC26 Doha. The Ministry signed an MoU with SkipCash Solutions to support the digital transformation of SMEs by helping them implement di»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has contributed to a major international study demonstrating how artificial intelligence (AI) models originally developed for adult patients can be adapted to support neonatal care. Published in the high-impact journal, Nature Biomedical En»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced that Tehran has submitted its latest response to the United States and is now awaiting Washington's reply to the Iranian proposal. In this regard, Qalibaf stressed that resuming negotiations and reopening the Strait of H»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, through its subsidiary QNB Syria, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paymera for Electronic Payment Services to explore opportunities to advance Syria’s digital payment infrastructure and enhance»»»

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) has invited the public to visit Secrecy Is Immoral as part of Tasmeem Doha 2026, VCUarts Qatar’s signature international art and design biennial. Through its partnership with the Design Doha Biennial, the Univ»»»

KYIV: Matvii Yermolenko is 2, but he already knows the words for siren and air defense. This winter, his mother decided to take him out of Kyiv. “There is sadness, but even stronger is the understanding of what I have to do — leave,” Matvii’s mother, Kateryna Tsvihun, said, adding that they will co»»»

UAE leads the way in AI-driven medical advancements for national preparedness Abu Dhabi: Faster diagnosis and quicker decisions are the promise of artificial intelligence in medicine, but for the UAE’s military doctors the starting point is still the human being. As the 46th World Congress of Milit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Huawei concluded its participation as Headline Sponsor of MWC Doha 2026, held from November 8–10 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), reinforcing its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI), next-generation connectivity and resilient digital infrastructure »»»

A new collection brings some of the UAE's favourite children's characters to 24-karat gold UAE-based Save In Gold has launched an officially licensed collection of 24-karat CoComelon gold bars, in partnership with Moonbug Entertainment, the global owner of the children’s franchise, and Spacetoon, o»»»

Construction site collapse in Brooklyn leaves people trapped New York: Two people were killed Wednesday and at least 17 others injured, including children, after a three-story building collapsed near a construction site in New York, city authorities said. Images from the scene showed firefighters s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has secured fourth position globally in the trust sub-factor of the 2026 IMD World Digital and AI Ranking, highlighting the country’s strong institutional credibility, corporate data protection and growing confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The achievement places»»»