Singapore: The global AI boom is fast becoming the key driver of economies around the world but the boom is risking wider global inequality by leaving some nations behind, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned on Wednesday. She also lamented a lack of “decisive action” in heavily indebted advanced »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is among seven nations currently seeking to host the 2036 Olympic Games, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday outlining the next steps in the selection process that will culminate in the election of the host country in mid-2029. Germany, Hungary, India, Republ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The CEO of the Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Bid Committee Fatima Al Kuwari welcomed the International Olympic Committee’s confirmation of Qatar as an Interested Party to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “It is no secret that Qatar has shown an ambition to bid for the 203»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued instructions for insurance companies, exchange houses, and finance companies aimed at enhancing access to financial services for customers with disabilities and the elderly. The instructions include requirements aimed at improving access to financial ser»»»

NETANYA, Israel: Israelis are gathering Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 people, saw 251 taken hostage, and sparked a devastating war in Gaza that Palestinians still grapple with. In southern Israel, families will mourn at intersections, bomb shelters, and the sit»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian state corporation Rostec said on Wednesday that it had manufactured and handed over to the Russian Defense Ministry a batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers under a state defense order. "As part of the implementation of the target tasks set by the Russian defense minister for»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Four Qatari high school students won week-long research laboratory experiences at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) when they triumphed in the college’s annual “Healing Hands” essay competition. The winning students were Abrar Al-Khulaifi and Manayer Abdulaziz Al-Ansari of Vision In»»»

Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has launched the second cohort of its Associate of Business Administration programme for students at the Ministry of Interior’s penal and correctional institutions. Twenty new students begin their studies in Spring 2025-2026. The Ministry of Awqaf and I»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been named Qatar’s Best FX Bank at the Euromoney Foreign Exchange Awards 2026, recognising the strength of its foreign exchange capabilities and client-focused treasury solutions. In 2025, QNB recorded more t»»»

Doha, Qatar:Qatar Central Securities Depository (Edaa) signed a cooperation agreement with AlRayan Bank, making it the first bank in Qatar to enable its customers to apply for a National Investor Number and update shareholder details with Edaa directly through the bank, using an electronic system d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bait Al-Mashura Journal has secured a notable academic distinction in Qatar, ranking first in the Arab world for Islamic economics and finance, according to the 11th Annual Report of the Arab Citation & Impact Factor (Arcif) for 2026. The journal was also ranked in the highest category»»»

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The search-and-rescue operation for seafarers missing from a vessel that sank in the Black Sea on Tuesday following a drone attack has ended without finding any of them, Rumen Nikolov, head of Emergency and Rescue Operations at the Maritime Administration Executive Agency, told journalists on Wedne»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar and Huawei recently hosted the Education Summit 2026 under the theme ‘Advancing Intelligent Education: AI and Education,’ bringing together education leaders, technology experts, government stakeholders and industry partners to explore how artificial intelligence can sup»»»

New York City: Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum has been showcased to an international audience in New York at TIME’s inaugural TIME100 Art event, celebrating influential figures across the global art ecosystem. The event, for which the museum participated as a signature partne»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), is preparing to host the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26), to be held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from November 9 to 27, 2026. Ar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University’s (QU) College of Nursing held its White Coat Ceremony for 54 nursing students from the Class of 2029, marking an important milestone in their academic and professional journey as they prepare to begin clinical training. The ceremony was attended by college leadership,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Music Affairs Centre, under the Ministry of Culture, will present the first concert by the Maqam Choir on Saturday, October 10 at Dukhan Theatre at the Ministry of Culture, offering an a cappella experience that reinterprets selected works from the Arab musical heritage through loc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has launched the “Heroes Series” as part of its “Our Children Are Gold” programme during an event held at KidZania Doha, featuring two childhood cancer survivors, Mohammed and Lin. The initiative forms part of QCS’s ongoing efforts to support children living »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Technical Seminar on “Digital and Management Innovations in Social Security Institutions” opened in Doha yesterday. Organized by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) in cooperation with the ISSA Liaison Office for Arab Countries, with the support of the ISSA Liaison»»»

Doha, Qatar: Strong community support for education has enabled the Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (Thani Humanitarian) to provide assistance to 90 eligible education cases during the third quarter of 2026, with total spending exceeding QR1.37m. The foundation said its “Man»»»

Participants will receive hands-on agricultural training and accredited certificates ​The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Silal, a leading food and agri-tech company in Abu Dhabi, to launch a specialised agricultural training programme for inmates »»»

BCG survey across 44 countries finds 89% of UAE respondents rate services highly The UAE has ranked first globally in citizen satisfaction with digital government services, according to the 2026 Citizen Survey on Digital Government by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), with 89 per cent of respondents g»»»

Paris: The Government Communications Office (GCO) and the Embassy of the State of Qatar in France organised the second promotional Runway to Web Summit Qatar 2027 event in Paris. This gathering is part of preparations to host the summit’s fourth edition at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has launched an electronic platform dedicated to managing private associations and institutions, as part of Qatar’s digital transformation initiatives and to upgrade services provided to entities registered under Decree-Law No. (21) »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Qatar University have concluded the second edition of the “Quran and Human Knowledge Conference” and the “Kitab Al Ummah Forum” after two days of academic discussions, research and specialised dialogue involving researchers and academics fr»»»

Doha: Al Shafallah Centre for Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), organised an exhibition showcasing the winning projects from the “Shafallah Hackathon” to mark World Cerebral Palsy Day. The event aims to leverage technological solutions to improve the »»»

Doha, Qatar: This fall, Qatar Museums, the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, and Years of Culture, Qatar’s cross-cultural exchange initiative, will present “Expanded Tradition. Contemporary Craft Practices in Mexico”. The exhibition focuses on a group of artisans rooted in establ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism yesterday hosted the second series of its “Taste of Qatar” sessions, titled “Spotlight on Qatari Entrepreneurs,” bringing together distinguished guests, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to celebrate the vital role of local talent in shaping the nation’s culinary landsca»»»

What makes Lord Allan Velasco and Wen stand out, and why they're under scrutiny Manila: Former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Wen Velasco are at the centre of an investigation by the Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) following explosive whistle-blower allegations. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility got under way in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, under the theme “From Commitment to Action: Advancing Fair and Sustainable Labour Mobility between Africa and GCC+”. Hosted by Tanzania on October 5-6, the second edition brings together Ministers of »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck naval vessels involved in supporting the Ukrainian armed forces overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "As a result of a massive strike with precision weapons of land, sea and air bases, and unmanned aerial vehicles last night, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has expressed solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures Saudi takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. “The State of Qatar strongly condemns the Houthi group’s targeting of Islamic holy sites and civilian and econo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s recycling sector has expanded to 61 factories, as the sixth Recycling Towards Sustainability Conference and Exhibition 2026 opened in Doha yesterday, highlighting the country’s growing efforts to turn waste into resources and accelerate its transition towards a circular economy»»»

Governor Malhotra cites West Asia conflict and crude volatility for persistent inflation Dubai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised its policy rate by 25 basis points on October 7. The repo rate now stands at 5.50 per cent from 5.25 per cent. The central bank has also changed its policy to "cali»»»

President Iliana Iotova has convened a meeting of the Consultative Council on National Security (CCNS) for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, the President's press secretariat said. The meeting will focus on current risks and threats to Bulgaria's maritime security and critical infrastructure in the context of t»»»

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the "saddest day of my career" on Tuesday after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin. Messi, who scored a goal and provided two assists in the victory at the Monumental Stadium, to»»»

Former German intelligence chief August Hanning has been arrested on charges of espionage and treason, amid accusations that he recruited the former head of Israel’s Mossad spy agency to carry out a child kidnapping. Hanning, who headed the BND from 1998 to 2005, was arrested on Tuesday along with »»»

The African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) - a project endorsed by African leaders in 2018 – will be headquartered in Mauritius and rate governments, banks and companies. The African Union says AfCRA will:assess African economies using local data, expertise and conditionsgive investors more context-s»»»

The UAE experience offers a blueprint for South Asia’s next generation of investment hubs When the UAE began developing its free zone model, the proposition was relatively straightforward: businesses could establish themselves in a supportive regulatory environment, benefit from efficient processes»»»

Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Monday denied allegations related to an investment by Chinese automaker BYD. Szijjártó’s remarks come in the wake of an investigation by a national security committee, which decided in September of this year to clarify the circumstances surroundi»»»

UAE airports remain operational despite ongoing Gulf disruptions As the US–Iran conflict enters its 220th day (Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026), amid a spiralling war of narratives, day-to-day businesses and UAE airports remain fully open and operational. President Donald Trump told US media that his "bigg»»»

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar: The leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government was traveling to Malaysia for talks with its leaders Wednesday, as the two Southeast Asian nations work to repatriate thousands of Myanmar nationals despite international criticism of the transfers. State-run MRTV television sai»»»

Central bank defers Dh15.9 billion in loans for individuals, SMEs and large corporates Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has granted financial relief to 155,970 bank customers nationwide. The measures cover loans worth Dh15.9 billion ($4.33 billion) and run through the end of August. Indiv»»»

Central bank defers Dh15.9 billion in loans for individuals, SMEs and large corporates Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has granted financial relief to 155,970 bank customers nationwide. The measures cover loans worth Dh15.9 billion ($4.33 billion) and run through the end of August. Indiv»»»

Motorists face slow traffic from Sharjah to Abu Hail and across key Dubai routes Dubai: Accidents, construction work and heavy congestion are slowing Wednesday morning traffic across several major Dubai routes, according to Google Maps. Delays are affecting Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Al Khail Road (E»»»

NETANYA, Israel: Israelis are gathering Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 people, saw 251 taken hostage, and sparked a devastating war in Gaza that Palestinians still grapple with. In southern Israel, families will mourn at intersections, bomb shelters, and the sit»»»