Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has launched Qatar’s first Metaverse-enabled Auto Marketplace on the CBQ Mobile App. Through this innovation, customers can now explore a fully interactive, virtual showroom directly from their smartphones. Using Meta Quest (Oculus) virtual reality (VR) headsets, they c»»»

Several alleged members of a criminal organization dismantled by Greek police over the weekend went on to submit agricultural subsidy applications containing false information to Greece’s state payment agency, OPEKEPE, for the year 2025, even after a major corruption scandal had erupted, according »»»

Doha, Qatar: Khaled Mohammed Al-Emadi crowned a standout performance by winning the Diamond Tour as the ninth round of the Longines Hathab – Qatar Equestrian Tour concluded on at the main arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation. Competing over fences set at 150cm, Al-Emadi secured first place aboa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a new collaboration initiative with Microsoft under the Digital Inclusion Index (DII) project, MCIT’s national initiative designed to measure digital inclusion levels across Qatar and identify factors that affe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coach Jamal Sellami is hoping Jordan - weakened by key injuries - will maintain their momentum in the FIFA Arab Cup as they clash with in-form Saudi Arabia in the semi-final at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. Jordan have been perfect in the tournament so far, dominating their opponents and em»»»

Dubai: Actor Dileep was at the Sabarimala Hindu shrine early this morning for a spiritual visit. Clad in a black lungi and long-sleeved shirt, and wearing a mask, he reached the shrine and entered the temple in the early hours. Visuals on local media channels like Asianet captured him walking into »»»

Doha, Qatar: Winners of the ninth Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award have praised the initiative for its effective role in promoting the global fight against corruption and reinforcing the principles and measures enshrined in the United Nations Conv»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia made a strong start at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, reaching the quarter-finals with wins over Oman and Comoros, before a disappointing 1-0 loss to Morocco denied them top spot in their group. However, Herve Renard’s players bounced back swiftly in a gruelling contest aga»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia and Iraq reached the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup final after winning their respective semi-finals at Aspire pitches yesterday. Iraq defeated Qatar 6-7 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 in regular time. Al Annabi’s goal was scored by Rashid Al-Abdullah in the 84th minute, whil»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has joined the ranks of the world’s leading hedge fund destinations after surpassing 100 registered managers, a milestone that firmly positions the Centre within the top five global hubs for hedge fund managers. Sign up for our daily business newsl»»»

Qassim Hamadeh woke to the sounds of gunfire and explosions in his village of Beit Jin in southwestern Syria last month. Within hours, he had lost two sons, a daughter-in-law and his 4-year-old and 10-year-old grandsons. The five were among 13 villagers killed that day by Israeli forces. Israeli tr»»»

It has been a year since the fall of the former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and the Levantine doomsayers who predicted that it was “Assad or nothing” have been proved wrong. Contrary to their prophecies, Syria has not fractured along ethnic and religious lines. If that was the script, then Syr»»»

Japan's new submarine "Jingei" is seen during the launching ceremony at Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works of MHI in Kobe, Hyogo-Prefecture, Japan on October 12, 2022. A diesel-electric Taigei class submarine "Jingei" is 3,000-ton with system of TCM (Torpedo Counter Measure) and may launch the Boeing »»»

King Abdulaziz International Airport recorded a new historic milestone, reaching 50 million passengers in 2025, marking the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport since the launch of civil aviation in the Kingdom, and placing it among the world's mega airports in terms of passenger numbers»»»

Doha: Qatar is set to host five-day 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) which will begin today with over 2500 participants from across the globe. The hosting of global conference stems from Qatar’s firm belief in the impor»»»

Tokyo: Two pandas at a Tokyo zoo will be returned to China in January, Japanese media said on Monday, potentially leaving Japan without the beloved animals for the first time in half a century. Loaned out as part of China's "panda diplomacy" programme, the distinctive black-and-white animals have s»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slid to an all-time low on Monday morning, continuing a sequence of losses that has rattled investor sentiment. The exchange rate stood at ₹24.6 per UAE dirham, marking the weakest on record and extending the stretch of declines seen in recent weeks. (Check live forex rates »»»

Speaking at the Digital Civic Circles’ anti-war rally in Mohács, Prime Minister Orbán set out his long-term political mission, addressed the war in Ukraine, and sharply criticized the current direction of the European Union. In a panel discussion at the fourth DPK anti-war gathering, the prime mini»»»

Dubai: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has found himself at the centre of a fresh controversy after appearing in a cameo in Bha Bha Ba, actor Dileep’s upcoming film. The backlash erupted just days after Dileep was acquitted in the long-running 2017 actor assault case, reopening wounds and reigniting d»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai climbed Dh3.75 on Monday compared to Sunday’s levels, reflecting strong global momentum amid mixed signals from the US Federal Reserve. The 24-karat variety traded at Dh521.75 per gram, up from Dh518 over the weekend. The 22-karat gold stood at Dh483, compared to Dh479.7»»»

The 2nd B5+1 Forum will be held in Bishkek on February 4–5, 2026. It was announced during a briefing for Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary dedicated to preparations for the upcoming event. It was noted that the forum is being held in pursuance of the agreements reached at the C5+1 summi»»»

Dubai: Hassan Khursheed bought his first Range Rover on his 24th birthday in 2015, funding it entirely from car deals he had closed himself. That purchase stood as a personal milestone, proof that his teenage passion for automobiles could translate into real financial independence. Sign up for our »»»

Throughout history, humans have been consistently creative and inventive. People have found ways to solve problems to make life easier and more enjoyable. While these are typically positive developments, creative inventions can also lead to unforeseen problems. But innovation never stops. With the »»»

Jeddah Tower is surging ahead in a rapid construction push, blasting through construction like a rocket, nearing 80 in a blistering push aligned with Vision 2030. This 1-km megatower, paused for years, restarted in January 2025 and now adds a floor every 3-4 days, eyeing a 2028 finish to claim the »»»

Dubai: The global AI in real estate market reached $222.65 billion in 2024 and will surge to $975.24 billion by 2029, at a 34.1% compound annual growth rate, according to the AI in Real Estate Global Market Report 2025 by The Business Research Company. Dubai sits at the forefront of this shift as d»»»

Dubai: SpaceX, the private rocket company founded by Elon Musk, is quietly moving toward a step that could reshape global financial markets: a stock market listing that may be the largest ever attempted. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a company message seen by Bloo»»»

A 14-year-old girl arrived at a refugee clinic near death with an untreated infection from an alleged rape her family says was carried out by Russian fighters in Mali – a case that aid workers say exposes how sexual violence in the country’s war has remained largely hidden by fear and shame. T»»»

Whenever the wind blows northwest from Belarus, Lithuania braces for problems. That's when giant white balloons are launched across the border, crates of cheap cigarettes dangling beneath. Over the past 10 weeks, the illicit balloon traffic has already forced Lithuania's main airport into shutdown »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country’s bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees as he held talks in Berlin with US envoys that were set to continue on Monday. The Ukrainian leader rejected the US push for ceding territory to »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 semi-finals are set to be thrilling affairs with three Asian sides looking to lift the coveted trophy. Standing in their way are Morocco, who are aiming to keep the trophy in Africa following the elimination of defending champions Algeria in the quar»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Middle East hinges on solving its “inclusion” problem, according to Houda Bouamor, a leading expert in Arabic Natural Language Processing (NLP) and an associate teaching professor at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of Qatar National Day, Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North and Meryal Waterpark invite guests to experience a day filled with culture, heritage, and family-focused festivities. At Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North, celebrations will begin from 15:00 to 18:»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar and Meeza, one of Qatar’s leading IT and services providers, have signed a strategic agreement aimed at accelerating the Vodafone’s digital transformation, using Google Cloud innovative technology. Leveraging Meeza’s extensive local expertise and integrated »»»

Throughout 2025, Msheireb Properties continued to advance its prominence in sustainable urban development, earning international recognition, record visitor engagement, and purposeful partnerships that elevated standards for the industry across the region. The numerous distinguished awards received»»»

Hanane Djoua Doha Thirty years ago, Qatar Foundation (QF) began with a belief that was audacious in its simplicity: transform one life deeply enough, and entire systems can change. Three decades on, that belief has taken a tangible form. It lives in a generation shaped not only by world-class educa»»»

QNA Doha Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar launched the 6th Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development 2025 on Sunday. Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bin»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a new collaboration initiative with Microsoft under the Digital Inclusion Index (DII) project, it’s national initiative designed to measure digital inclusion levels across Qatar and identify factor»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, was proud to be the Official Telecom Sponsor of Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025, the country’s first-ever polo showcase. The event was organised by Qatar Polo Club under the Ministry of Sports and Youth and presented by Qatar C»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of HE Dr Hamad bin Abdel Aziz Al Kawari, minister of state and president of Qatar National Library, QNL has launched a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring emerging artists, titled ‘Heritage in Art: Reflections by Qatari Artists’, which will remain op»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has launched Qatar’s first Metaverse-enabled Auto Marketplace on the CBQ Mobile App. Through this innovation, customers can now explore a fully interactive, virtual showroom directly from their smartphones. Using Meta Quest (Oculus) virtual reality (VR) headsets, they c»»»

Dubai: A number plate bearing the characters “KLZ 1” has become the most expensive in the history of the Riyadh Car Show, fetching a record SAR 15.7 million in a high-stakes auction that drew intense bidding. The plate was initially sold for SAR 13.4 million. With taxes and administrative fees, SAR»»»

Tunis, Dec 14 (TAP)-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Sunday delivered Tunisia’s address to the general debate of the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), held in...»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s capital has announced the suspension of in-person classes on Monday, with all schools shifting to remote learning due to forecasts of severe weather conditions. The move, authorities said, is aimed at protecting students and school staff as the Kingdom braces for storms. Based»»»

DOHA: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar launched the 6th Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development 2025, on Sunday. Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated on Sunday in the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), held in the Saudi capital, under the theme, "UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity — Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar»»»

RIYADH, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman and China's visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed bilateral relations and ways of promoting them to serve joint interests.This came when the Saudi Crown Prince welcomed the Chinese minister in Riyadh on Sunday,»»»

A person of interest was in custody Sunday after a shooting during final exams at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, though key questions remained unanswered more than 12 hours after the attack. The attack on Saturday afternoon set off hours of chaos across the Ivy L»»»

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US President Donald Trump is pressuring Vladimir Zelensky to cede territory to Russia in an effort to end the conflict between Kiev and Moscow, Bild has claimed, citing anonymous sources. On Saturday, the German outlet reported that the White House is “exerting intense pressure on [the Ukrainian le»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met Sunday with Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Portugal HE Ana Isabel Xavier, on the sidelines of the 11th Global Forum of United Nations Alliance of Civilizati»»»