When Donald J Trump walked down the gold-plated elevator at his New York Trump Tower in June 2016 to announce his candidacy for presidency of the United States, hardly any European leader –not to mention many in his own country—took him seriously. Written by Peyman Pejman Except one: Hungary’s form»»»

Prosecutors order 4-day detention as forensic examination probes deaths of three siblings Dubai: Egyptian prosecutors have ordered a mother detained for four days pending an investigation into the deaths of her three children, who drowned in a canal in Minya governorate, after authorities said the »»»

NEW DELHI: India joined in solidarity with Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as it condemned a major attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, in which at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured. The victims of Saturday’s attack in Riyadh included four Saudis, two Bangladeshis, as »»»

BREAKING NEWSIndia condemns repeated attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport The Indian Embassy in Riyadh is following up on the condition of 11 Indian nationals injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and wounded more than 300 others on Saturd»»»

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) launched a new specialized clinic at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) to support cancer patients who require repeated intravenous treatments. The clinic provides specialized assessment to determine the most appropriate method of care tailored to each patient's cond»»»

Parents advised to discuss online safety with gaming children As our lives move increasingly online, new threats begin to emerge. Dubai Police, taking cognisance of the fact that young people are the most vulnerable to online predators, put out a warning on its social media channels. In these tweet»»»

“Zelensky’s decision to keep hitting Russian refineries despite repeated American requests left him exposed once Trump went directly to Moscow” to secure the ~5M ton diesel deal with Russia, geopolitical analyst Angelo Giuliano told Sputnik. “The public remark that Ukraine needs a new president who»»»

Saudi Arabia cautions against filming drone attack sites after deadly strike Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority has warned the public against filming, publishing or sharing information related to missile and drone interception operations and their impact sites, cautioning that violations co»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange index closed lower on Sunday, declining 130.88 points, or 1.45 percent, to end at 8,874.73. During the session, 113.67 million shares worth QR 222.03 million were traded across 13,659 transactions in all sectors. Nine companies saw gains, while 38 others declined, and»»»

New York: New York's subway is known for being dirty, noisy and sometimes flooded, but that doesn't stop people from flocking to grab a seat, sign or other memorabilia at a unique annual auction. In south Brooklyn, shoppers hoping to get a slice of the city's transit service waited for hours to tra»»»

The rhetoric of the Zionist political leadership has become increasingly laden with boasts about the supposedly unparalleled military power that has enabled it to commit some of the most notorious crimes of the era. The genocide in Gaza, widespread destruction in Lebanon, and intensive strikes on S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received on Sunday HE Mohammed Mustafa Al Saghir Al Lafi, Ambassador of the State of Libya, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. During the meeting, the Prime Minis»»»

AMMAN: Jordan’s stock market rally is built on economic fundamentals rather than speculative inflows, the head of the country’s securities regulator has said, as the Amman Stock Exchange recorded a 38 percent gain, ranking first among Arab bourses by index performance in 2025. “It’s proven that it’»»»

Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said that oversight of government must be in safe hands and that an independent presidential institution could ensure this. Meeting with residents of Pernik on Sunday, Gurov identified easier travel to Sofia, resolving the problem of unpleasant odours in the Bela»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Vladimir Zelensky is panicked and unable to act rationally, otherwise he would be more inclined to hold peace talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Zelensky, being hysterical, is naturally incapable of any deliberate action. If he could act rationally he would show propen»»»

Etihad advises passengers to check flight status due to dynamic changes Etihad Airways has extended flight cancellations between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until Tuesday, October 13, as regional disruption continues to affect air travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. UAE travellers »»»

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched a new specialised clinic at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) to support cancer patients who require repeated intravenous treatments. The clinic provides specialized assessment to determine the most appropriate method of care tailored to each patient’s »»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday. The vote comes as a deepening housing crisis is driving protests and putting pressure on his left-wing coalition. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed to pull off another unlikely comeback as »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said Kyiv was ready halt strikes Russian oil refineries if Moscow stopped attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump publicly urged him to stop targeting Russian refineries. Ukraine is ready to »»»

A wind turbine on a distant ridge still looks like old-fashioned physical infrastructure. So does a field of solar panels beside a highway. But increasingly, each is also part of a digital system that can be reached, monitored and sometimes controlled from somewhere else. That quiet change matters »»»

The clinic brings together oncology and vascular surgery expertise to ensure continuity of care and enhance the patient experience. Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched a new specialized clinic at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) to support cancer patients who require repeated intr»»»

Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syrian Information Minister Khaled Zaarour has called for stronger Arab cooperation to rebuild media institutions and improve professional standards, saying regional exchanges should lead to joint projects and training programs rather than remain limited to conferences and »»»

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Hurricane Simon strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm and was expected to make landfall or skirt the coast of west-central Mexico on Sunday, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Fluctuations in strength are expected until the core of Simon reaches the coas»»»

JEDDAH: The UAE economy grew 0.4 percent in the first half of 2026 to 961.9 billion dirhams ($262 billion), with non-oil activities expanding 1.8 percent and accounting for 79.2 percent of gross domestic product, official data showed. The growth came despite a 2.1 percent year-on-year contraction i»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in cooperation with Microsoft Office, showcased the second cohort of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption Program, in a meeting for leaders and representatives of 17 government and semi-government entities, which addressed usage »»»

Member of “Loyalty to Resistance” bloc, MP Hassan Fadlallah, emphasized that the goal of the housing program launched by Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to alleviate the displacement crisis as much as possible. He stated that this decision will be implemented, fulfilling a promise»»»

Aleppo, Oct. 11 (SANA) Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Basel Abdul Hannan met with a delegation from Chinese glass manufacturer Qinhuangdao Shihaidayi Glass to discuss investment opportunities in Syria and the possibility of establishing industrial partnerships to develop the glass sector a»»»

Bulgarian backpack manufacturer Tashev has spent 30 years building its reputation for durability by keeping production in Pleven, repairing damaged products instead of offering discounts, and refusing to compromise on materials or workmanship. The company’s approach echoes a message delivered by ou»»»

A major energy deal reached on Friday to export Russian diesel to the US and global markets, potentially easing an international fuel shortage, is an “immediate win” for both US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Craig Pasta Jardula, host of the daily call-in show “Drive T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has announced the launch of two new programs in Spring 2027: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence and the Associate of Digital Media. This initiative aligns with the college's efforts to keep pace with digital transformation requirements and labor m»»»

RIYADH: S&P Global Ratings affirmed Egypt’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings at “B/B” with a stable outlook, citing policy measures that helped contain the economic fallout from regional conflict and a recovery in foreign-exchange buffers. Foreign portfolio outflows reached $9.5 billio»»»

Beni, DR Congo: For years, Alex Olela fought Ebola from the front lines, treating patients during five outbreaks of the deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Then, in a cruel twist, the doctor found himself on the other side of the battle -- not as a caregiver, but as a pati»»»

New federal authority plans AI ambassadors and smarter firefighting tools with agentic AI Dubai: The UAE is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to make firefighting and disaster response faster and safter, helping save lives and protect property, according to two top officials. At the heart of »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index remained firmly in optimistic territory at 56.6 in September, despite a marginal decline from the previous month, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, the index eased by 0.1 points from August’»»»

RTA delivers roads, bridges, tunnels at twice global benchmarks for speed, efficiency Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has announced that Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the Dubai-it Aw»»»

New exemptions cover 29 industrial property services, with existing fees reaching Dh9,000 Dubai: Student inventors and People of Determination in the UAE can now register and protect their inventions without paying fees for a range of industrial property services, under a new Cabinet resolution tha»»»

Dubai Ruler says trust built over decades matters more than AI, energy, water or even data Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared the latest of his letters from his new book, arguing that the most importa»»»

Kuwait: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant attack launched by the Houthi group against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, which resulted in deaths and injuries among innocent c»»»

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia report disruptions across UAE and Saudi routes UAE travellers faced flight disruptions on Sunday, October 11, with cancellations and delays affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Several flights linking the UAE with Saudi Arabia, including Ri»»»

WASHINGTON D.C.: When Jihan Hamad Al-Khalaf and her extended family decided to leave Turkiye and return to Syria, there was little debate among them. Five of the seven related families had been away since 2013, while the other two left in 2018. Some of their children had only faint memories of Syri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) is marking World Mental Health Day through a series of initiatives throughout the month of October that foster discussion, share expertise and promote mental wellbeing among students and faculty. The programme forms part of the University’s ongoing efforts to supp»»»

Doha, Qatar: With support from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and in cooperation with Bangladesh-based BRAC International, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has been implementing a health care project for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char. Being in progress for five consecutive mo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled higher on Friday as Hurricane Isaias churned toward the northern Gulf of Mexico and oil companies shut more than 70% of crude production in US waters. Brent crude futures settled at $104.72 a barrel, and US WTI crude finished at $91.85 a barrel. For the week, Brent r»»»

Doha, Qatar: Entrepreneurs and investors from Qatar and abroad can access a range of market information, business data and location-based insights through Qatar Business Map Platform, a digital initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) designed to support market research and more i»»»

Doha, Qatar: At the Google Cloud Summit Doha, held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) on 22 September 2026, Msheireb Properties announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud and Mannai InfoTech, an ICT division at Mannai Technologies, to deploy Gemini Enterprise. This strategic »»»

Egypt's green tourism agenda is increasingly evolving from a collection of environmentally friendly initiatives into a broader economic strategy aimed at preserving natural resources, reducing operational costs, and strengthening the country's position in the global tourism market. As sustainabilit»»»

Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia flights hit by Riyadh airport attack Dubai: Flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been disrupted following an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia repor»»»

A new milestone reflecting a shared commitment to project quality and long-term residential and investment value TAAMEER Group and Al Mirqab Living have announced the start of residential unit handovers at “Al Mayyas by Al Mirqab Living” on The Pearl Island, during a private event held on the eveni»»»

This progress comes as the UAE continues to consolidate its global position in AI adoption Microsoft report for Q1 2026 highlights the UAE’s growing integration of artificial intelligence across government services, education, healthcare, transport and the economy. The UAE has continued to strength»»»

Arab Finance: Bread and bakery products are woven into Egypt’s daily life, present in every household and central to the country’s food culture. The bakery industry itself is a major economic driver, valued at $573 million in 2025 and projected to reach nearly $699 million by 2034, according to Dee»»»