Gold rises as oil dip fuels hopes of Fed rate pause
In the UAE, prices have stayed stable through the weekend, 24-karat gold holds above Dh500 Dubai: Gold inched up on Monday, October 12, as falling oil prices calmed worries about inflation. Traders now see a better chance that the US Federal Reserve will hold off on more interest rate hikes. Global»»»
Interview: PM Magyar could meet Zelensky as early as next week
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has indicated that he could meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels as early as next week. In an interview with Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat, published on Saturday, Magyar also described a complete rewrite of Hungary’s Constitution as one»»»
US, Yemen discuss sanctions on Houthis
DUBAI: US Charge d’Affaires to Yemen Neil Hope discussed strengthening international pressure on the Houthi militia with Yemeni Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba, the US Embassy in Yemen said on Sunday. The discussions included expanding international support for sanctions against the Houthis, holdin»»»
Iva Mihaylova, Who Is on Trial in North Macedonia over Fatal Road Accident, Is in Sofia Hospital
Iva Mihaylova, who is on trial in North Macedonia over a fatal road accident, is at Sofia's Pirogov Emergency Hospital, Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Tuesday. She is there with her lawyer. Mihaylova holds dual citizenship of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia. Speak»»»
Qatar and Saudi Arabia sign energy cooperation MoU
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that lays the framework for joint cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the various aspects of the energy industry. The agreement was signed by H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Mini»»»
IGNITE launches MENA platform in Dubai
It bring together entrepreneurship, AI-powered learning and global consumer brands IGNITE Social Enterprise has officially launched IGNITE MENA, bringing its social e-commerce ecosystem spanning entrepreneurship, AI-powered learning, wellness and lifestyle brands to the Middle East and North Africa»»»
Gold rises as oil and dollar weaken, with US inflation data in focus
Washington, Oct. 12 (SANA) Gold prices rose on Monday, supported by a weaker US dollar and lower oil prices, as investors awaited key US inflation data due this week for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next monetary policy move. Reuters reported that spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,206.01 per ounce, after»»»
China, EU Hold Intensive Consultations on Hybrid, Electric Vehicles - Commerce Ministry
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and the European Union have held intensive consultations regarding trade in hybrid and electric vehicles, the Chinese Commerce Ministry has said. The ministry said that "guided by the principles of mutual respect and consultations on an equal footing, the parties conducted»»»
Ukraine's Strike Potential Declining Day by Day Due to Actions of Russian Troops - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev's strike potential is decreasing every day due to the actions of the Russian armed forces, which are attacking targets related to the production of missiles and drones in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik. "Ukraine's strike potential is decreasing day by »»»
Russia Concerned About US Renaming AI to 'Super Intelligence' - Deputy Foreign Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is concerned about the US renaming the concept of "artificial intelligence" to "super intelligence," this step aligns with Washington’s overall strategy to strengthen its technological dominance or "win the AI race," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov told Sp»»»
UAE Delivers Over 250 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Strip - Reports
DUBAI (Sputnik) - The United Arab Emirates has delivered two truck convoys carrying 259 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip over the past week, Emirati news agency WAM has reported. Two convoys comprising 20 trucks and carrying 259 tonnes of food entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of»»»
Hyderabad family’s Umrah pilgrimage ends in tragedy after Riyadh airport attack
His two sons were injured, one undergoing knee surgery and the other losing three toes Mohammed Yousuf Ali, a 46-year-old IT engineer from Hyderabad, died in an attack by Yemen’s Houthi militia on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday while travelling with his family for Umrah, accor»»»
MCIT, Microsoft review Copilot Adoption Programme across govt entities
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with Microsoft, held a preparatory meeting for leaders and representatives of 17 government and semi-government entities participating in the second cohort of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption Programme»»»
MRF Leader Peevski Refers Interior Minister Allegations to Prosecution
In connection with allegations made by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chair Delyan Peevski has referred the matter to the prosecution service, the party’s press office announced on Monday. "In several public statements, Demerdzhiev put forward a baseless,»»»
HEC Paris, Doha expands faculty expertise with new appointment
Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha is further strengthening its faculty and expanding its academic footprint in Qatar with the appointment of Professor Mohammadamin Yousefi as Assistant Professor of Organisation Theory. Professor Yousefi joins HEC Paris, Doha from the Netherlands, bringing expertise in s»»»
LuLu Hypermarket and Qatar Cancer Society join hands for breast cancer awareness campaign
Doha, Qatar: LuLu Hypermarket has partnered with the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) to support the ‘It’s Time’ breast cancer awareness campaign, reinforcing the importance of early detection, regular screening and greater public awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As part of the collaborati»»»
Pakistan thump Sri Lanka to seal T20 series
Rawalpindi: Maaz Sadaqat just missed out on a hundred as Pakistan upstaged Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20 international yesterday, taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series. Sadaqat’s 51-ball 96 and Sahibzada Farhan’s 44-ball 73 helped Pakistan to their highest T20 total at home of 215-3 »»»
Russia Continues Strikes Against Ukraine Port Infrastructure, Ships Used by Army - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces continued to carry out strikes against Ukraine's port infrastructure and naval vessels used in the interests of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Overnight, the Russian armed forces continued to carry out strikes us»»»
Visual Arts Centre explores enduring legacy of gypsum ornamentation
Doha: The Ministry of Culture’s Visual Arts Centre organised a lecture exploring gypsum ornamentation and its role in reconstituting the legacy of traditional architecture through contemporary expression. Delivered by Mohammed Saeed Al Bloushi, a cultural heritage expert at Qatar’s Ministry of Cult»»»
Lukoil Manager Rules Out Diesel Shortage in BulgariaOpinions
Lukoil’s special commercial manager for its companies in Bulgaria, Evgeniy Simeonov, said on BNT that the country has more than enough diesel to meet domestic demand and that consumers have no reason to worry about shortages. Simeonov ruled out a diesel crisis, saying the Burgas refinery had i»»»
Islamic Cultural Center concludes Arabic language courses in Bosnia, Tatarstan
Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has concluded two Arabic language courses for non-native speakers, held separately in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation. The center aims to spread knowledge of the Arab»»»
Luis Enrique says PSG ready for City test in Champions League
Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain are ready for a difficult Champions League test away to Manchester City on Wednesday, coach Luis Enrique said after the French champions eased to a 3-1 Ligue 1 victory over Le Mans. PSG recorded their third consecutive win on Saturday after a slow start to the seaso»»»
BPS students secure first position in ICC Quiz Competition 2026
Doha, Qatar: Students of Birla Public School, Doha brought laurels to the school by securing First Position at the ICC Quiz Competition 2026 - Celebrating the Life, Values & Vision of Mahatma Gandhi, organised by the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) as part of the Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations on 2 Octob»»»
Man City shrug off uncertain future to beat 10-man Liverpool
Liverpool: Manchester City shrugged off the threat of swingeing sanctions to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 in their first game since being found guilty on more than 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules. Second half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki extended City’»»»
Messi nets brace to win in first match after Argentina exit
Miami: Lionel Messi (pictured) scored twice to help Inter Miami rout DC United 4-0 on Saturday, taking a victory in his first match since saying farewell to the Argentina national team. Four nights after scoring in his final match for the Albiceleste in a victory over Benin, the 39-year-old South A»»»
Israeli artillery shells Kfar Tibnit and Slouqi Valley in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells Kfar Tibnit and Slouqi Valley in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 12-10-2026 09:56 AM Latest News Urgent News I»»»
Culture Ministry concludes seminar season with session on Hadith preservation
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture on Sunday wrapped up the fifth season of seminars at Lusail University and held a seminar to mark its conclusion, attended by Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani; Chairman of Board of Trustees of Lusail University H»»»
H H The Amir Sword Festival 2027 to begin on Feb 10 as QREC unveils racing calendar
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC), chaired Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al-Attiyah, has announced its domestic racing programme for the 2026-2027 season. A comprehensive 70-fixture schedule will run across the Al Rayyan and Al Uqda racecourses, featuring major support from local own»»»
Ministry of Labour organises Open Recruitment Day
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), organised an Open Recruitment Day, which attracted a large number of Qatari graduates and jobseekers seeking employment opportunities in the banking sector. The event forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to support a»»»
Public Prosecution, EU delegation launch workshop on digital governance and AI
Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution, in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar, has launched a specialised workshop titled “Shaping the Digital Future: The EU Approach to Platform and AI Governance – Lessons from the European Union”. The workshop was attended by»»»
Inclusive learning continues to expand: Official
Doha, Qatar: Director of the Special Education and Inclusive Education Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Amina Ali Al Mulla, affirmed that the expansion of the inclusive education system is advancing in parallel with enhancing school readiness, qualifying specialised sta»»»
UDST marks World Mental Health Day
Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked World Mental Health Day with a campus-wide programme that encouraged students to express themselves, connect with others, and explore practical ways to support their mental health and wellbeing. Organised by the Student Co»»»
Big win: Manila bests target, raises ₱167.25 billion in retail Treasury bonds
Start investing in RTBs from just ₱5,000 and grow long-term savings from abroad MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine government surpassed its fund-raising targets for its latest retail bond offering, securing ₱167.25 billion ($2.91 billion) in fresh funding through the 32nd tranche of Retail Treasur»»»
UAE flights status update today: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai delays, cancellations
UPDATESaudi flight disruption eases from Sunday, but Riyadh remains severely affected Dubai: UAE travellers faced flight disruptions on Monday, October 12, with cancellations and delays affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Several flights linking the UAE with Saudi Arabia, includin»»»
The gap between proximity and accessibility, navigating Abu Dhabi on foot
Exploring how accessible Abu Dhabi's neighbourhoods are for pedestrians Abu Dhabi- As Abu Dhabi puts greater emphasis on liveable, connected communities, the everyday journey to a supermarket, bus stop or nearby clinic raises a practical question: how easy is it to get around on foot? For some resi»»»
Qatar dialogue highlights opportunities and risks of digital technology for children
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, in collaboration with Qatar University’s Early Childhood Center, organised a dialogue session titled “My Childhood in a Digital World” to discuss the opportunities and challenges of technology use among children and ways»»»
MoPH conducts pilot foundation course on public health emergency management
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) conducted a pilot foundation course under the National Training Plan on Public Health Emergency Management, bringing together 72 participants from a range of sectors involved in public health emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The course»»»
Embassy of Spain marks National Day, reaffirms solidarity with Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Spain has reaffirmed its solidarity with Qatar amid escalating regional tensions, with Ambassador of Spain to Qatar H E Dr Alvaro Renedo Zalba praising the country’s resilience, leadership and commitment to diplomacy. Speaking at Spain’s National Day celebration in Doha yesterday, the »»»
Motorists urged to clear way for emergency vehicles
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged motorists to give way to emergency vehicles, including police and Civil Defence vehicles and ambulances, to help ensure faster response times and protect lives and property. In a public awareness message, the ministry stressed that clearing the »»»
Israeli fire kills two people in Gaza, medics say
CAIRO: An Israeli strike killed at least two Palestinians in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said. The Israeli military said it targeted a militant in the area, without giving further information. Israel, which says Hamas has been rearming and launching attacks in violation »»»
CEC Bank co-finances construction of 45 million-euro oil processing plant in Cluj County
CEC Bank is co-financing the construction of an oil processing plant in Mihai Viteazu, Cluj County, an investment worth approximately 45 million euros which will have a processing capacity of 600 tonnes of seeds per day, according to a bank press release sent on Wednesday.CEC Bank is the project's »»»
Private pension funds' assets up 39% to 246.2 billion lei at end-June
Total assets managed by Romania's private pension funds reached 246.2 billion lei at the end of June 2026, up 39% from the same period last year, according to data presented by Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) Chairman Alexandru Petrescu.'At the end of June 2026, total assets managed by privat»»»
ASF contributes to European debates on digitalization and financial market infrastructure
The Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) contributes to European debates on the digitalization of finance, the implementation of the MiCA Regulation, supervisory convergence, and the development of post-trading infrastructures?including in the context of preparations for the transition to the T+1 »»»
AAFBR head: Supplier credit is the main financing source in Romania's economy
Supplier credit is the main source of financing in Romania's economy, as companies collect invoices later than they pay their suppliers, a situation that can trigger chain financial blockages, president of the Romanian Association of Financial and Banking Analysts (AAFBR) Flavius Jakubowicz said on»»»
State-guarantee loans under IMM Invest record default rate of 3.73pct
State-guaranteed loans granted by the National Credit Guarantee Fund for SMEs (FNGCIMM) under the IMM (SME) Invest programme have recorded a default rate of 3.73% in terms of number and 2.32% in terms of value, two and a half years after the programme ended, according to data provided by the instit»»»
Agricover launches Agricover Pay, Europe’s first digital financial platform designed for farmers
Agricover launches Agricover Pay, Europe’s first financial platform dedicated to farmers, a mobile app that integrates payment accounts, transfers, and a Visa Platinum Business card, alongside direct access to Agricover Credit IFN financing and relevant agricultural market information. Built from t»»»
Filip & Company assists BRD – Groupe Société Générale and Raiffeisen Bank with the EUR 30 million bond issue by the Municipality of Alba Iulia
Filip & Company law firm has provided legal assistance to ...»»»
Exim Banca Romaneasca, Part of Team Romania for Global Gateway
Exim Banca Romaneasca, Romania’s Export Credit Agency (ECA), is part of the institutional core of Team Romania, the national coordination mechanism officially launched yesterday in Bucharest to support Romania’s active participation in the implementation of the European Union’s Global Gateway ...»»»
NBR Board decisions on monetary policy
In its meeting of 8 October 2026, the Board of the National Bank of Romania (NBR) decided the following: to keep the monetary policy rate at 6.50 percent per ...»»»
Al Gharafa out to halt slide against Esteghlal as Al Shamal face Tractor
Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa need to halt their slide when they host Iran’s Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League Elite today, with coach Pedro Martins demanding a fighting spirit from the reigning Amir Cup champions. The match at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium kicks off at 9:15pm Doha time, with Al Gharafa u»»»