Latakia metal and wood plants resume production after rehabilitation
Latakia, Nov. 4 (SANA) Two metal and wood construction plants affiliated with the Syrian Construction and Building Corporation in Latakia have resumed production after their machinery was repaired and rehabilitated using local expertise and resources, enabling them to resume contract work and suppl»»»
Iraqi Kurdistan selects parliament speaker after two-year deadlock
The parliament in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region elected a speaker on Wednesday, more than two years after elections were held, with the chamber still riven by party divisions. Politics in the region of northern Iraq has for decades been gripped by a power struggle between two major parties and»»»
Top ListaFirme: A map of Romania’s most profitable companies
The data reveal major disparities between counties, as well as some surprising findings regarding the geographical distribution of profits and the ranking of the most profitable companies in each Romanian county. According to ListaFirme data, out of 842,542 active companies that filed financial sta»»»
After 10 years in Romania, HTD Shop reaches RON 3.46 million in revenue and expands warehousing capacity by 80%
Horeca Trading Distribution (HTD Shop), a key player in the business supplies distribution market, is expanding its warehousing capacity by 80%, driven by increased operational volumes and growing demand over the past 24 months for hygiene products, cleaning solutions, office supplies and hospitali»»»
Work underway to double parking capacity at Al Sadd Paediatric Emergency: HMC
Doha, Qatar: The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced that work to develop the parking facilities at Al Sadd Paediatric Emergency Centre is currently underway. In a social media post on Wednesday, HMC said that the visitor parking capacity will increase from 46 to 96 spaces, a 109% increas»»»
Primark confirms November opening dates for new stores in Bacău and Bucharest
Primark has confirmed the opening dates for its next two stores in Romania, with its first Bacău location opening at Arena Mall on 17 November, followed by its third Bucharest store at Sun Plaza on 26 November. The two openings, just nine days apart, will bring Primark’s Romanian portfolio to nine »»»
Egypt steps up efforts to localize automotive manufacturing, expand EV production Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt is stepping up efforts to localize automobile manufacturing and related industries, with plans to expand electric vehicle production and increase local content in vehicles, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said during a meeting to review the government's automotive localization p»»»
El-Sisi rejects threats to Saudi Arabia, Gulf states
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday reaffirmed Cairo’s rejection of any threat to the security and stability of Saudi Arabia or other Gulf states, saying Arab national security was indivisible. El-Sisi made the remarks at a joint press conference in Cairo with Slovenian Presid»»»
Israeli president accepts certified election results in blow to Netanyahu’s claim of vote fraud
JERUSALEM: Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted as legally binding the certified results from last week’s parliamentary elections and said he would begin consultations with party representatives on the formation of a new government. Herzog’s acceptance of the results as valid dealt »»»
Al-Ahsa launches initiative to plant 100,000 trees
AL-AHSA: Al-Ahsa Gov. Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr on Wednesday launched a SR3 million ($800,000) initiative to plant 100,000 trees across the governorate, aiming to expand green spaces, increase vegetation cover and support environmental sustainability. The initiative is being implemented in coo»»»
Saudi Arabia welcomes 61.2m tourists in first half of 2026
DHAHRAN: Saudi Arabia welcomed 61.2 million tourists in the first half of 2026, with tourism spending reaching SR151.9 billion ($40.5 billion), Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said at the opening of the Kingdom’s pavilion at World Travel Market London 2026. Al-Khateeb, who opened Saudi Land at th»»»
Two peregrines fetch $103,000 at Riyadh auction
RIYADH: Two young peregrine falcons fetched a combined SR388,000 ($103,000) during the 17th night of the National Center for Falcons Auction. The first bird, caught in Al-Batha by four falcon catchers, sold for SR88,000 after bidding opened at SR40,000. The second falcon, caught in Sharurah by 18 f»»»
Second Indian victim of Oct. 10 Riyadh airport attack dies
RIYADH: A second Indian national, who was critically injured in the Oct. 10 attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, has died, the Indian Embassy confirmed on Wednesday. "With a heavy heart, we share that another Indian national, critically injured in the Oct. 10 attack on Riyadh airpo»»»
Saudi artist uses natural inks to brings 1,000-year-old poetry to life in Diriyah
RIYADH: Saudi artist and calligrapher Abdelrahman Elshahed brought historical poetry and Arabic calligraphy to life using raw, natural inks during an immersive and educational evening of cultural celebration on Tuesday. “Calligraphers in the past used to make their inks themselves; they would get t»»»
AI conference in Madinah attracts global researchers
MADINAH: The sixth International Multi-Conference on Artificial Intelligence Technology, hosted by Taibah University in partnership with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, attracted international research participation, with 142 papers accepted from researchers at 98 universities across 37 countries. »»»
Saudi, South Korean firms discuss biotech ties
SEOUL: Saudi Food and Drug Authority CEO Hisham Al-Jadhey held a roundtable meeting with executives and representatives of leading South Korean companies to discuss cooperation in biotechnology and advanced therapies. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the International Coalition of Medicin»»»
Colliers 30: Three decades that transformed Romania’s real estate investment market
After three decades of development, Romania’s real estate investment market has passed the 1 billion euro mark in its strongest years, recorded individual transactions worth hundreds of millions of euros and built a much more diverse investor base, with domestic capital playing an increasingly impo»»»
European supermarket fridges got hacked. Again. Here's what to know
Mysterious cyberattacks on European supermarket fridges have sent officials around the continent scrambling to figure out the cold, hard facts. Supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their fridges and freezers warmed up after they were remotely taken over, resulting »»»
2027 budget draft: Proposed budget for Interior Ministry increases by 5.13%
Tunis, November 4, 2026 (TAP) – The proposed budget allocation for Tunisia’s Ministry of Interior for 2027 stands at approximately 6.560 billion dinars, compared with 6.240 billion dinars allocated under the 2026 Finance Law, representing an...»»»
Indonesia deploys 20,000 troops to capital as generals probed over president wiretapping
JAKARTA: The Indonesian military is mobilizing more than 20,000 troops to heighten security in the capital, Jakarta, as authorities investigate three police generals over alleged wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto. Around 5,700 troops from outside the capital are expected to arrive on»»»
Abu Dhabi Airports reports record growth in passengers and cargo for Q3 2026
Cargo volumes surge 11.4% as Abu Dhabi airports expand global reach Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports welcomed 8.61 million passengers in the third quarter of 2026. That is 1.4 per cent more than in the same period last year, and above the operator’s own September target. The biggest jump came in cargo»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces: We targeted Saudi regime troop concentrations in the east of Al-Jawf Governorate with six ballistic missiles. The strikes were direct, resulting in dozens of casualties—killed and wounded—and the destruction of several military vehicles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces: We targeted Saudi regime troop concentrations in the east of Al-Jawf Governorate with six ballistic missiles. The stri»»»
US Elections Offer Choice Between 'Bad and Worse' as Both Parties Serve War Lobby - ex-UN Expert
Both parties are “beholden to the military-industrial complex and to the AIPAC lobby,” and “the problem with the American two-party system is that most of the time it is a choice between bad and worse,” Alfred de Zayas, a retired independent UN expert and prolific commentator, told Sputnik, comment»»»
Israel president urges compromise after divisive election
Israel's president on Wednesday urged political leaders to compromise in forming a government after an election he said had no clear winner and condemned "racist" rhetoric against Arab parties. More than a week after Israel's first election since the trauma of the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas, »»»
Filip & Company assists Flanco’s shareholders in relation to the sale of their shares in the company to the PPC Group
Filip & Company law firm has provided legal assistance to the shareholders of Flanco Retail S.A., Iulian Stanciu (98 per cent) and Dragoș Sîrbu (2 per cent), in relation to the sale of their entire shareholdings in the company to Kotsovolos (Next Gen Retail Services S.A.), part of the Greek PPC Gro»»»
EY-Parthenon Romania assisted Autonom Services for the acquisition of Business Lease Romania
EY-Parthenon Romania provided financial due diligence and tax due diligence advisory services to Autonom Services S.A. The transaction involved the acquisition of 100% of Business Lease Romania S.R.L., a provider of operational leasing and mobility services in Romania, from Business Lease Group B.V»»»
Funding for Bulgarian Antarctic Research Projects Secured until End of 2027, Education Minister Says
Funding for Bulgarian scientists' research projects in Antarctica has been secured until the end of 2027, Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev said at the Port of Varna during the send-off ceremony for the research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), which is embarking on its fifth m»»»
Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition to Visit Smith Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Vessel Commander Says
Participants in the 35th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition will visit Smith Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, the commander of the research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), Commander Radko Muevski, said ahead of the ship's departure for Antarctica on Wednesday. Muevski described the vessel'»»»
ADNOC Gas eyes new domestic market in Northern Emirates
Deal to explore gas supply for new Northern Emirates power capacity backs energy security Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Gas has signed an agreement with Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) to explore natural gas supply for new power generation capacity in the Northern Emirates. The companies announced the d»»»
British Airways restores Dubai–Heathrow route, but other options stay paused
Daily winter flights resume after eight months, with second service eyed for summer 2027 Dubai: Travellers between Dubai and London Heathrow have regained a daily British Airways option after an eight-month suspension, while several other international airlines continue to keep their Dubai routes o»»»
Real Madrid set to appoint tennis great Nadal to board
Madrid: Real Madrid plan to appoint retired tennis superstar Rafael Nadal to their board of directors, the club said on Wednesday. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, has been an honorary club member since 2011 and shares a strong relationship with Madrid president Florentino Perez. "For Real Madri»»»
Hexagon, the first property developer in Romania to apply Positive Energy District concept
Hexagon is the first property developer to apply the Positive Energy District (PED) concept to an entire neighbourhood. The principles of the Positive Energy District (PED) aim to achieve a positive annual energy balance by reducing consumption, generating renewable energy locally, and managing it »»»
New leadership at the Association of Real Estate Investors in Romania: Geo Margescu elected as President and Doron Klein as VP
The Association of Real Estate Investors in Romania (AREI) has elected its new leadership structure, opening a new chapter for the association and for the industry it represents. Geo Margescu, Co-Founder & CEO of Forte Partners, has been elected as the new AREI President, and Doron Klein, Group Dep»»»
Sharjah Ruler opens new road links to Dubai, easing access to Expo Centre
Phase 1 includes partial opening of Al Taawun Interchange, easier access to Expo Centre Sharjah: New bridges and road links connecting Sharjah with Dubai have opened as part of a major infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving access to Expo Centre Sharjah, particularl»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone carried out an airstrike targeting a motorcycle on the outskirts of Qabrikha, south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone carried out an airstrike targeting a motorcycle on the outskirts of Qabrikha, south Lebanon 04-11-»»»
Cuba May Top US Foreign Policy Hit List After Midterms - Brazilian Expert
Donald Trump may focus more attention on Cuba following the Republicans' midterm defeat, potentially strengthening Marco Rubio's position as a future presidential contender, Brazilian political analyst Vinicius Vieira told Sputnik. "I would not be surprised if all efforts regarding the domination o»»»
In Romania 53% of B2B sales are made on trade credit, while 29% of invoices are paid late or not at all
Late payments between businesses create a domino effect across the economy. Invoices that are not paid on time reduce suppliers’ available cash, increase their need for financing, and limit their ability to invest and grow. An analysis by Instant Factoring, based on industry studies published in 20»»»
Iranian officials say midterm results show US voters have rejected Trump's war
Iranian officials on Wednesday celebrated U.S. voters' rebuke of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump in the midterm elections, as the region waited to see how the results could affect the Iran war. Concerns about the war's effects, particularly frustration over rising prices for fuel an»»»
SPEEDWELL: GLENWOOD ESTATE responds to growing demand for homes closer to nature
SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, active in Romania and Poland and specializing in residential and mixed-use projects, has closely followed the course of Romania’s premium housing market in recent years. The progress of the GLENWOOD ESTATE development confirms what, unt»»»
UAE announces new sick leave attestation rule, makes approval process easier
MoHAP’s new hospital-led procedure aims to reduce paperwork and save patients time Dubai: The UAE has made it easier for employees to get sick leave certificates attested and approved, with hospitals and healthcare facilities now being given the responsibility for submitting applications directly t»»»
Cultural Foundation: A legacy of art, heritage, and innovation in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's Cultural Foundation: A timeless hub for art, heritage, and innovation Abu Dhabi: In 1971, in the same year the United Arab Emirates came into being, its leaders passed a law to build something that was not a palace, a fortress or a monument to power. They chose to build a house for the »»»
After being returned to Belgrade, plane carrying Bajatovic, Vulin and Popovic lands in Moscow
BELGRADE - Srbijagas Director Dusan Bajatovic said on Wednesday a plane carrying him, Srbijagas Supervisory Board President Aleksandar Vulin and Serbian caretaker minister without portfolio Nenad Popovic had landed in Moscow after being returned to Belgrade on Tuesday evening. "Vulin, Popovic and I»»»
Energy Minister, IFC delegation discuss investment in Syria’s energy sector
Damascus, Nov. 4 (SANA) Minister of Energy Mohammad al-Bashir met on Wednesday with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, headed by IFC Regional Vice President Imad Fakhoury, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation and investment opportu»»»
Democrats take congress: What it means for markets, business
Analysts see gridlock, not policy U-turn, as AI shares slip and business' wait for clarity Dubai: US stock futures lurched lower, then recovered on Wednesday after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress. Markets were quick to react, with the Nasdaq taking a hit initially with AI and tec»»»
Fire traps journalists inside Georgian TV station
There was no immediate information about casualties or the cause of the fire A fire broke out Wednesday in a business centre housing a Georgian opposition television channel, forcing the broadcaster off air and leaving dozens of journalists trapped inside its smoke-filled newsroom, staff said. The »»»
Watch: Pakistan tests new air-to-air missile amid defence push
Fa’az missile launched from JF-17 fighter jet as Pakistan conducts major missile test Dubai: Pakistan has successfully tested its first indigenously developed air-to-air missile, Fa’az, marking its third major missile test in less than a month as the country accelerates efforts to strengthen its mi»»»
Bulgarian Research Vessel Departs on Fifth Antarctic Mission
The Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) departed on Wednesday on its fifth mission to Antarctica, with a ceremonial military send-off at the Port of Varna, on the Black Sea. The vessel is heading to the Antarctic continent to provide logistical support for the latest B»»»
Danube Strategy Can Help People Stay and Develop Region, Head of European Commission Bulgarian Office Says
The Danube Strategy can help people facing similar challenges exchange experiences and solutions, develop their skills, establish small and medium-sized enterprises, and ultimately remain in and contribute to the development of the region, said Yordanka Chobanova, Head of the European Commission Re»»»
Four oil tankers destroyed in Hormuz after hitting mines, Tehran says
Four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran claimed Wednesday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the United States had launched strikes on Iran. Discussions to end the war between Washington and Tehran via mediators have continued with little sign of di»»»
Israel's President Herzog urges compromise to form government after divisive election
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday formally received the certified results from last week’s vote and said he would begin consultations regarding the formation of a new government. The party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that of his main challenger former military chief Gadi Eise»»»