Paris: ParisLongchamp hosted a stellar nine-race card yesterday as the second day of the QREC-sponsored Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend featured three Group 1s and three Group 2s. H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani was among the distinguished guests at the meeting, which brought furth»»»

Doha, Qatar: Maser Group Chairman and MDR Investments CEO Prateek Suri says deeper cooperation between African economies and the Gulf could define one of the most important economic relationships of the coming decades. The growing economic links between Africa and the Gulf are creating the foundati»»»

More than 300 organisations to participate as Dubai moves towards cleaner transport Dubai: More than 300 companies, government authorities and organisations from around the world will converge on Dubai next month for a major new electric vehicle exhibition as the emirate steps up its drive towards »»»

Doha, Qatar: Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Eid won the Diamond Tour as the first round of the 10th season of the Longines Hathab Championship concluded yesterday at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena. Riding Rakar, Al-Eid clocked 42.44 seconds to take the top spot in the 150cm class. Abdulaziz Fa»»»

Gargash reiterates call for direct talks with Iran or referral to international court Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has rejected criticism by Iranian official Ali Akbar Velayati of the UAE’s position on Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa, reaffirming Abu »»»

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Doha, Qatar: Global trade was the driving economic force of the early twenty-first century. Between 2000 and 2024 world trade in goods and services nearly quadrupled, and the ratio of trade to global output climbed to a peak of around 60% in 2008, QNB said in its economic commentary. The global fin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s ports (Hamad, Ruwais and Doha) handled more than 648,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers during the first nine months of 2026, alongside hundreds of thousands of tonnes of general and bulk cargo, highlighting the scale of maritime activity through the country’»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank and Alternatif Bank brought Turkish companies and key regional stakeholders together at ‘Beyond Borders: Empowering Turkish Business in the Gulf Region,’ held with the support of the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEİK). Senior representatives from Nationa»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has once again received Citibank New York’s ‘2026 Straight Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award’ for international payments. The recognition highlights QIIB’s strong operational capabilities and the efficiency of its international payment processing, enabling transactions to »»»

Several Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights face delays as airlines adjust schedules amid tensions Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption, with several departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi delayed on Sunday as airlines continue »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari shooter Reem Al Sharshani was elected to the Olympic Council of Asia Athletes’ Committee as the representative for West Asia following elections held on the sidelines of the Asian Games. Al Sharshani will serve on the committee for the 2026-2030 term, highlighting the presence o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will receive the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Flag today during the Closing Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, officially marking the beginning of its journey towards hosting the 21st Asian Games in Doha in 2030. The curtain will come down on Aichi-Nagoya 2026 t»»»

NEW YORK: A White House task force on artificial intelligence will assess the technology’s risks and opportunities, while preventing overregulation that stifles innovation, its leader Jay Clayton has told the Wall Street Journal. Clayton, the US director of national intelligence, is widely reported»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar made history on the penultimate day of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 as Rashed Nawaf and Mashari Nawaf won the first-ever Asian Games gold medal in padel, which made its debut on the official Games programme. The historic triumph yesterday was followed by another golden momen»»»

DUBAI: The Yemeni Armed Forces said on Sunday they carried out airstrikes against Houthi targets in the northern province of Saada, as part of a wider campaign against the Iran-backed group. Army spokesman Col. Majed Al-Nazili said the forces conducted 97 precision operations targeting Houthi milit»»»

The project enters its final stages, with completion targeted for December 2026 ahead of handover TAAMEER Real Estate Projects Group has announced preparations for the handover of SKALA residential tower on Lusail’s waterfront, as works enter their final stages, with completion targeted for Decembe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) showcased the legacy of its Qatar Volunteer Programme at Bayt Qatar during the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, held from September 19 to October 4. Former volunteers who supported major events including the FIFA World Cup Qatar »»»

Kuala Lumpur: Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital participated in the sixth meeting of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Committee that took place at the AFC’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday. The meeting announced a series of landmark advancements for sp»»»

Arab Finance: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Ministry of Industry have launched an EGP 1 billion fund to take equity stakes in distressed factories with the potential to resume and expand production, as per a statement. The fund will target enterprises facing financial or operational diffi»»»

As Egypt's population grows and urbanization accelerates, municipal solid waste has become one of the country's most pressing development challenges. Yet what is often viewed as a sanitation problem may, in fact, represent a significant economic opportunity. Consequently, waste should no longer be »»»

2026 Real Estate Outlook: Executive Insights from Arab Finance Throughout 2026, Egypt’s real estate market has reached a critical structural inflection point. On one hand, nominal sales growth and total sector valuations have expanded dramatically, fueled by an influx of Gulf Cooperation Council (G»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is broadening its coastal leisure options by developing more beaches and expanding the range of facilities available to residents and visitors, with a focus on making beach experiences more accessible, diverse and convenient. The country’s approach is increasingly moving towards »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is advancing its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by expanding charging stations and strengthening digital services, including a smart application that enables users to locate suitable chargers, check availability and manage charging sessions. The initiative is part »»»

Doha, Qatar: Consort of H H the Amir, H H Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani visited the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre yesterday, marking the final day of the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026. Her Highness toured the exhibition halls, viewing»»»