Dubai Festival City store opens in December with 3,500 products, a patisserie and flowers Dubai: Al-Futtaim will open the largest Marks & Spencer food hall outside the UK at Dubai Festival City in December, the company announced on November 2. Now shoppers could complete a weekly shopping list in o»»»

Sydney: One of the world's rarest bats could be at risk if ExxonMobil forges ahead with a Papua New Guinea gas project, a law firm working with impacted landowners warned Monday. The US-based energy giant struck a deal last month to take control of Papua LNG, which aims to tap into massive gas fiel»»»

Reflects rising digital gold and silver ownership, with secure holdings & flexible rewards Dubai: OGold, the UAE-based Shariah-compliant gold and silver-backed super app, has surpassed two million users, doubling its user base in just six months and marking a significant milestone in its mission to»»»

The state of accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans is likely to be the main topic next week, with the European Commission to publish its country reports and accession roadmaps for the EU’s candidate countries. Though talks aimed at aligning their national laws with the EU’s»»»

Acquisition will add 15 stores across four of the seven emirates of the UAE MAGRABI Retail, the Middle East’s largest eyewear retailer, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Dubai Optical, one of the UAE’s longest-established premium optical retailers. Completion of the tran»»»

Iran's supreme leader warned the United States and Israel on Saturday against further strikes as tensions mount over a possible return to fighting. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have threatened new military action on Tehran but US Secretary of State Ma»»»

Be alert and take proactive decisions to stay safe, say experts from Excellence Driving From reading the road several cars ahead to resisting the urge to react when another driver cuts in, experts say safe driving in Dubai is built on a combination of observation, judgement and self-control. Drivin»»»

KHERSON: Civilians in Ukraine’s southeastern Kherson region prepared Sunday for the end of a localized ceasefire that has marked the most significant truce between Kyiv and Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began nearly five years ago. The White House said that US first lady Mela»»»

For Maryam Al Sadiq, launching Unknown Treats became a source of purpose during treatment Dubai: At 31, Maryam Al Sadiq was preparing to launch Unknown Treats, a mini Bundt cake business she had spent years working towards. But when the bakery officially began accepting orders through food delivery»»»

UAEU at 50: Celebrating five decades of pioneering national development and progress The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the country’s first and oldest national university, has been at the heart of the UAE’s higher education journey since its establishment in 1976. Founded by the late Sheik»»»

BEIJING: After years of building humanoid robots capable of running, dancing and performing backflips, Chinese companies are pouring resources into a different challenge: developing the AI that could make those machines useful across a wider range of jobs. The shift is fueling an investment ​boom i»»»

KYIV/MOSCOW: Ukraine and Russia said their public emergency alert applications were targeted by cyberattacks over the weekend, resulting in the dissemination of false information to users. Ukraine’s Air Force said on Sunday that the country’s public air raid alert application had been subjected to »»»

Lending, lower credit losses aid Q3 earnings, with deposit growth trailing at lenders Dubai: UAE banks are sustaining earnings growth through expanding loan books, rising fee income and improved credit quality, with third-quarter disclosures shifting attention towards the cost of funding their next»»»

Mexico City: The border between Mexico and the United States cannot be modified by state-level government decisions, Mexico's Foreign Ministry said on Friday, adding that the boundary demarcation between the two nations must adhere to standards established by international treaties. The Texas Gener»»»

Iran's Araghchi unveils 48-hour plan to reopen vital Strait amid US negotiations Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Qatar-mediated talks have produced a "two-day plan" under which the US would implement a set of measures on the first day, allowing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and r»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine’s air force said Sunday it suspected the country’s aid raid alert system had been hacked. “The Air Alarm application has probably been subjected to hostile interference,” the force said in a message. “There is no radiation threat! Stay calm and follow our updates on our chann»»»

EXCLUSIVEPublic records detail advisory permissions, a UK company’s dissolution, past liabilities Dubai: Investors seeking repayments from Hedge & Sachs have reported stopped payments, while the company’s Dubai offices have closed, according to Financial Times reporting. Public disclosures also det»»»

Tribune News Network Doha TAAMEER Holding Group LLC and Artan Holding LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of education projects across several international markets in a move aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the two parties and e»»»

Iliana Yotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff against Andrey Gyurov by a wide margin, according to parallel vote counts reported by polling agencies, while record-low voter turnout has raised questions about the political weight of her mandate. Further reading: Presidential Candidate Iliana »»»

Doha: Visit Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international tourism partnerships as the Sanya Tourism Board showcased the Chinese coastal destination's attractions and investment opportunities during a promotional event in Doha yesterday. The event brought together senior represe»»»

The parallel counting of ballots after the Sunday presidential elections in Bulgaria show that Iliana Iotova and running mate Kiril Valchev are leading in the race with runoff opponents Andrey Gurov and running mate Georgi Kandev. Five agencies have been registered to do exit polls and parallel cou»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani praised Al Jazeera Media Network's ability in solidifying its position in the Arab and international media landscape over the past three decades. In a post on his official X account on Sunday, HH the Amir expressed his pleasure at attending the 30th»»»

RAMALLAH: Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa met on Sunday at his Ramallah office with the EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process, Christophe Bigot. The discussion focused on the situation in the Palestinian territories, covering the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, increased o»»»

Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the celebration marking the 30th anniversary of the launch of Al Jazeera Media Network, held at the network's headquarters on Sunday evening under the slogan 'And the Story Continues'. HH the Amir viewed a vis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the celebration marking the 30th anniversary of the launch of Al Jazeera Media Network, held at the network's headquarters this evening under the slogan "And the Story Continues". Ahead of the event, HH The Amir viewed a visual prese»»»

The parallel counting of ballots after the Sunday presidential elections in Bulgaria show that Iliana Iotova and running mate Kiril Valchev are leading in the race with runoff opponents Andrey Gurov and running mate Georgi Kandev. Five agencies have been registered to do exit polls and parallel cou»»»

Agricultural losses in the occupied West Bank resulting from attacks by Israeli occupation forces and Zionist settlers reached approximately $1.2 million between October 23 and 29, the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture said, as assaults on farmers and their land continue amid the ongoing olive ha»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Sunday announced the launch of the sixth African Union commemoration of post-conflict reconstruction and development, which will be extended for the first time to a full month throughout November, while calling for increased financing for recovery programm»»»

Egypt’s exports of chemical industries and fertilisers rose by 34% year on year to $9.54bn in the first nine months of 2026, compared with $7.14bn in the same period last year, according to the Chemical and Fertilisers Export Council. The sector generated an additional $2.4bn in export revenues bet»»»

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said an updated version of the Real Estate Tax mobile application would be launched soon to make tax services more accessible to citizens, stressing that tax incentives and facilitation measures were part of an ongoing process rather than a one-off package. Speaking »»»

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Sunday reviewed plans to expand the country’s education system, including the establishment of 100 technical schools in cooperation with Italy, equipping 50 schools with German support and expanding the Japanese-style school network, alongside the developme»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Standards and Metrology Organisation (JSMO) participated in the 21st General Assembly Meeting and the 31st Board of Directors Meeting of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), held in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, from 26 to 28 October 2026.T»»»

AMMAN — ASE Chief Executive Officer Mazen Wathaifi, announced on Sunday that companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) recorded a 99 per cent compliance rate in submitting their reviewed interim financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2026, within the deadline through the »»»

The first exit polls after election day ended on Sunday show that Iliana Iotova and running mate Kiril Valchev have won the most votes in Bulgaria's presidential election runoff on November 1. They have 51,6% followed behind by Andrey Gurov and running mate Georgi Kandev, with 43.4%, according to t»»»

Manama: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, underscored that member states have invariably demonstrated their ability to manage crises efficiently and effectively, sustain economic resilience, and maintain development momentum amid the region's extraord»»»

83-year-old filmmaker suffered a superficial injury and is being released from hospital Los Angeles: Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range on Saturday in Los Angeles. He was taken to a hospital where he was treated and is being released, his representative told The Associated Press on S»»»

Dallas records deadliest violence, while attacks also hit college towns, nightlife areas Dozens of people were injured and at least six people died in mass shootings as gun violence broke out at nightlife districts in half a dozen cities across the country over the Halloween weekend. Police in Dall»»»

Aramco invests $2.6 billion in AI firm Humain to boost global AI capabilities Riyadh: Oil major Saudi Aramco said it was taking a 49 percent stake in state-backed AI company Humain on Sunday, injecting cash and assets as the tech firm tries to scale up to meet rising demand. The Public Investment F»»»

The Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform aims to enable property developers, marketing companies and brokers to create professional, branded websites within five minutes, as part of a broader digital system designed to connect property listings, manage customer data and expand the international m»»»

MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development has introduced revised and accelerated construction schedules for projects across Mostakbal City in New Cairo, alongside contractual guarantees and financial penalties for developers failing to meet agreed deadlines. The company, master developer of Mostak»»»

Uptown 6 October for Development and Investment has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based Fashion House Group (FHG) to develop and operate Fashion House International Outlet Egypt at Grand Uptown Mall (GUM) in New October City, with planned investments exceeding EGP 6bn»»»

D Developments has officially launched operations in Egypt through an Egyptian-Saudi partnership, with plans to develop four projects in Obour City and an initial targeted investment portfolio of EGP 15bn. The company’s shareholder structure brings together expertise in real estate development and »»»

Everest Properties plans to invest more than EGP 10bn in two new office developments in New Cairo, expanding its commercial real estate portfolio as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the Egyptian market. The company is preparing to begin construction of Bureau 59 and Bureau 57 after obtaining »»»

Operation Gallant Knight 3 delivers winter essentials to Palestinian families Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International (SCI) continues to deliver humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip as part of its “Warm Winter for Gaza” campaign, in cooperation with Operation Gallant Knight 3. The campaign aims»»»

US: Dozens of people were injured and at least six people died in mass shootings as gun violence broke out at nightlife districts in half a dozen cities across the country over the Halloween weekend. Police in Dallas, the site of the deadliest violence, said four people are dead and 15 others were »»»

Democratic Party has questioned why the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) has not renewed its request for parliamentary authorization to arrest former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, following the expansion of criminal allegations against her. Gazment Bardhi, head of the Democratic Party's p»»»

HOMS: The Ahl Al-Azm Exhibition, recently organized by the Al-Azm Foundation for Entrepreneurship and Development in Homs, is providing a platform for young entrepreneurs and startups to showcase their ideas, products and services and connect with potential customers. Running through Sunday, the ex»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned, in the strongest terms, the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), while it was sailing in the Arabian Gulf waters. In a statement»»»

A trade agreement signed thousands of kilometres from Budapest may carry a lesson worth considering for Hungarian businesses. On October 27, the United Arab Emirates and Canada signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement intended to expand trade, investment and cooperation across several »»»

Unlikely alliance seeks to bridge Jewish-Arab divide as Ra’am eyes role in govt Dubai: A Jewish former police officer and self-described Zionist is preparing to enter Israel’s parliament as a member of an Islamist Arab-led party, in an unusual political alliance that could challenge longstanding di»»»