RIYADH: A kindergarten and a medical clinic complex in Riyadh were damaged on Thursday by falling debris from a Houthi ballistic missile that was intercepted and destroyed over the Saudi capital, Saudi Civil Defense said. Emergency teams responded to the incident after fragments from the projectile»»»

Saudi airport attacks disrupt flights, affecting UAE travel plans and schedules Dubai: The US-Iran conflict has entered another tense phase, with fighting and security concerns spreading across parts of the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula. For people living in the UAE, the immediate impact is being felt»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s economy has continued to show signs of resilience, with several key indicators recording strong growth since the beginning of 2026 despite regional tensions and the ongoing repercussions of war in the region.The country’s Investor Confidence Index rose 21.9 per cent in the second q»»»

Legal proceedings ongoing to decide how material seized during searches will be managed London: Former prince Andrew won a UK legal challenge over searches of his royal homes after police agreed the warrants they obtained were “unlawful”, a High Court judge disclosed Thursday. However, the court in»»»

On October 6, drones struck two commercial vessels inside Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, roughly 70 nautical miles off the coast near Cape St. Atanas and the town of Byala. It was the first attack of its kind recorded there. The Togolese-flagged vessel suffered severe structur»»»

“Dialogue between Bulgaria and North Macedonia must continue, and our position is completely clear - Bulgaria has a strategic interest in North Macedonia moving forward on its European path,” North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski said in Sofia following a meeting with his Bulgarian coun»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Loyalty to Resistance Bloc Stresses the Need for the Authority to Fulfill Its Essential Duties toward Lebanese People 08-10-2026 17:57 PM I»»»

Developers sold 13,100 apartments across Poland’s seven largest housing markets in the third quarter, up 25% from a year earlier. September was the strongest month of the year, with 5,100 sales and a record 3,500 new reservations. Buyer demand exceeded new supply by 22% during the quarter. Develope»»»

Nearly one in four Poles say they want to begin investing, according to a UniCredit report. Although 77% trust their financial skills, only 28% currently invest—a gap of nearly 50 percentage points. Interest is strongest among younger people: 31% of those ages 18–24 want to start, compared with 14%»»»

Daraa, Oct. 8 (SANA) Olive production in Syria’s southern Daraa province is expected to reach about 35,000 tons this season, more than triple last year’s output, as farmers and olive presses prepare for a larger harvest and increased activity across the sector. The estimated harvest compares with a»»»

12 universities will work with foundation on scholarship and leadership programmes The Zayed Education Foundation has signed 14 agreements with universities and other organisations as part of its plans to create opportunities for 100,000 young leaders by 2035. The agreements, announced during the f»»»

Filip & Company law firm has provided legal assistance to BRD – Groupe Société Générale S.A. and Raiffeisen Bank S.A. Romania, acting as intermediaries, in the public offering of municipal bonds worth 30 million euros carried out by the Municipality of Alba Iulia. The offering, conducted between 21»»»

ADPIC and The Boring Company will assess underground transport and utility solutions Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has partnered with The Boring Company (TBC), the tunnelling and infrastructure technology company founded by Elon Musk, to explore underground transpo»»»

Beyond response times to long-term fallout of fires: pollution, loss of millions, image Dubai: The UAE has unveiled a global framework that measures the true cost of fires, looking well beyond how fast firefighters arrive and how quickly a blaze is brought under control. The Global Fire Incident Fo»»»

Dubai plans to expand its role in gold trading, financing, storage and price discovery Dubai: Dubai is moving to strengthen its position as a global gold hub after foreign gold trade in the emirate reached about Dh1 trillion in 2025, as the government also reported gains across financial markets an»»»

Bilateral non-oil trade reached $10.2 billion in the first half of 2026 Bangkok: The United Arab Emirates and Thailand have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), as bilateral non-oil trade between the two countries continues to grow rapidly. Sign up for ou»»»

Russia’s strikes on Ukraine's power grid serve a dual purpose, military expert Alexander Mikhailov, head of the Bureau of Political Analysis, told Sputnik. Russia's massive strikes represent asymmetric retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure, while also advancing specif»»»

US-educated senator takes key public works post, named member of influential commision MANILA, Philippines: Sen. Mark Villar has left the Senate minority bloc and joined the majority, bolstering the administration-aligned camp as the chamber prepares for critical legislative and oversight work. Mor»»»

These are the conclusions of the first national study evaluating the impact of a financial education program by comparing the general population with program participants before the program began and 12 months after its completion. The study was launched by Banometru to mark its 10th anniversary. T»»»

Three years after Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, the Israeli economy continues to face severe consequences from the war, including rising debt, declining output, reverse migration, and business closures. In this context, the Bank of Israel estimates the total financial cost of the war from 2023 through 2»»»

Tracing Abu Dhabi's evolution through its iconic bridges Abu Dhabi- One bridge was designed to echo the dunes. Another guarded the only road into the city for decades. A third opened an island for leisure, while the fourth was built for people on foot. Together, Abu Dhabi's bridges trace the story »»»

A majority of residents who took part in a local vote in Budapest’s District 1 support completely banning short-term rentals such as Airbnb, although the result does not automatically introduce a ban. Majority back a complete ban A total of 4,503 residents took part in an online consultation on the»»»

Helvetia Residences at Jumeirah Village Circle is built to Swiss quality standards DHG Properties has begun handing over Helvetia Residences in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), marking its first completed development in Dubai and a significant step in the Swiss group’s expansion into the UAE. Complet»»»

A new agricultural value chain is taking shape around a crop that is not meant to compete with food production, but to create an additional source of income for farmers. Etlas, the 50:50 joint venture between Vylor and bp, is betting on intermediate crops to build a reliable supply of low-carbon fe»»»

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Egypt’s long-term foreign-currency sovereign credit rating at “B” with a Stable Outlook. The agency noted that the rating is supported by expectations of relatively high economic growth for the Egyptian economy, continued strong support from international and regional par»»»

Russell Reynolds index reports 101 departures and 130 appointments of CEOs in H1 2026 Dubai: Global CEO departures fell to a nine-year low in H1 2026, as boards leaned towards stability and proven leaders. According to the Global CEO Turnover Index by advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates, the »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut met on Thursday in Belgrade with British Council Director Western Balkans Eilidh Hamilton to discuss advancement of cooperation between Serbian institutions and the British Council, which he noted was vital for Serbia’s education system. "At the meeting, »»»

Municipality sets out zones for shared accommodation and areas where it is restricted Dubai: Dubai Municipality has revealed the list of more than 44 areas across the emirate where shared accommodation will be permitted, setting out where landlords and licensed operators can provide shared housing »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli airstrikes on Bani Hayyan and Al-Mansouri 08-10-2026 15:12 PM Latest News Urgent»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian FM Araghchi: Negotiation process with US still ongoing, we’ll provide our response within the next few days via mediators 08-10-202»»»

New forklift robot enhances efficiency in solar supply chain operations Dubai: LEAPTING, a global leader in PV intelligent robotics, has officially announced the launch of its latest innovation, the Auto-Navigation Forklift Robot (AFR). This release marks a major step toward full supply chain and l»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, said on Thursday Serbia must look after its economic progress and that the economy was closely tied to politics, and noted that, for that reason, too, it »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that the real number of US military aircraft downed by Iran is “far higher” than reported by Washington. Araghchi made the remark in a post on his X account, citing figures from the US Congressional Research Service as he questioned Washington’s»»»

Rise launches its research-backed feature in three languages across the UAE and MENA Rise, the trading app from INGOT Group, today announced the launch of Rise Moments, a feature that lets clients act on a single market question by opening a research-backed set of trades with one order. The feature»»»

Move comes after Israel ordered the closure of the consulate in September Jerusalem: Israel said the British consulate in Jerusalem ended its functions on Thursday but that seven diplomats would be allowed to remain in a limited capacity, with the UK saying it would continue to offer “vital service»»»

Defendants fined KD9 million and ordered to repay KD4.5 million over property transaction Dubai: A Kuwaiti appeals court has sentenced three citizens to 10 years in prison each, fined them a total of KD9 million and ordered them to repay KD4.5 million in a case involving funds linked to Kuwait's Pu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hormuz Transits at Lowest in Over Two Months 08-10-2026 14:41 PM Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas»»»

Limits on rent increases and restrictions on holiday rentals can provide quicker relief for households struggling with housing costs, MEP Irene Tinagli said, while warning that lasting solutions require investment in affordable homes. BRUSSELS (European Newsroom) - Regulation could be the fastest r»»»

SelfDrive partners with Škoda UAE to offer new cars through a digital leasing journey Dubai: SelfDrive Mobility, the UAE’s largest mobility technology company, has expanded its personal and corporate car leasing portfolio through a new partnership with Ali & Sons Škoda UAE, the authorised dealershi»»»

Ruja Ignatova’s ex-husband, Björn S., is on trial in Germany over alleged money laundering linked to financial flows from the OneCoin scheme, with the case involving payments of about €16 million and assets worth millions, according to German publication Diebewertung. The proceedings at the Regiona»»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5 pct and 7.0 pct, respectively. "In making the decision, the Executive Board primarily took into acc»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Resistance Committees in Palestine: Hezbollah-led front in support of Gaza was a historic stand that cost Lebanon its most distinguished le»»»

Doha,Qatar: Qatar's real estate trading volume exceeded QR508 million during the week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1, according to the weekly bulletin issued by the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice. The volume of real estate trading through registered sale contracts reache»»»

President Joseph Aoun met Thursday in Baabda with U.S. Senator James Lankford in the presence of U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa. “They discussed the latest developments regarding the situation in the South, the continuation of Israeli aggression, and the progress of the framework agreement,»»»

JEDDAH: Oman has signed investment agreements worth more than 550 million Omani rials ($1.4 billion) across tourism, real estate, education, housing and other sectors as the government seeks to attract private capital and diversify the economy. The agreements were signed at an investment forum at t»»»

Software and IT services companies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are trading at the lowest valuation multiples among the seven European regions tracked by Dealsuite. At the same time, IT services have become the sector attracting the highest number of interested buyers in the region. These ar»»»

State Department Spokesman Tommy Pigott dismissed reports that Hezbollah is receiving fresh cash from Iran, describing the militant group as "decimated" and accusing it of attempting to cover up its financial plight through propaganda. Pigott said Hezbollah’s claims of financial backing are unfound»»»

From Chris Rock to skydiving: Mo Gilligan on fame, fears, and future plans Dubai: British comedian Mo Gilligan has rubbed shoulders with royalty, met comedy legend Chris Rock, worked with Formula One champion Max Verstappen and has Netflix specials to his name. Yet, he still considers himself a civ»»»

Revolut has reportedly cancelled a large number of recent card transactions in Hungary, returning the money to customers, but the refunded amounts may not be theirs to spend. Revolut users receive unexpected notifications Several Revolut users in Hungary woke up on Thursday morning to find that som»»»

Agreement sets up joint working groups on clean energy, digital economy, and SME financing Dubai: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) signed a cooperation agreement with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on October 8. The signing took place at the»»»