As regional competition grows, the company prepares to expand with plans still under wraps Dubai: Dubai Holding Entertainment is preparing to expand its portfolio with a new park and additional attractions, as the company looks to introduce more entertainment experiences across its destinations. In»»»

Germany has appointed its first far-right speaker of a regional parliament since the Second World War, after Tobias Rausch of Alternative für Deutschland (Alternative for Germany, AfD) was elected in Saxony-Anhalt. His deputy is the AfD’s Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, who admires Russia’s Vladimir Put»»»

Convective clouds to bring rains from Monday to Wednesday, particularly in eastern areas Abu Dhabi: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to reach 43°C on Saturday, October 10, with humid conditions, possible fog and a chance of rain in the coming days, according to the National Centre of Meteor»»»

iD Fresh expects minimal change, while Al Ain Farms has cut added sugars by 10-20% Dubai: UAE food manufacturers say they can meet new limits on sodium, sugar and fat in packaged foods, though some warn of higher costs. Two of the country’s packaged food producers, iD Fresh Food and Al Ain Farms, t»»»

Children may forget school milestones, but they will remember who stood beside them Children may not remember every lesson we teach them, but they will always remember how it felt to have us by their side when it mattered. There is something profoundly powerful about being present. In a world that »»»

RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced on Friday that it had launched large-scale operations against the Houthi militia. Different elements and capabilities were being targeted, coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said. He added that strikes destroyed 136 military »»»

Istanbul, Oct. 9 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Justice Mazhar al-Wais met Friday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of an international legal conference in Istanbul, conveying greetings from Syria’s leadership and the Syrian people. The Minister participated in the two-day In»»»

NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia will not allow Yemen to become a launchpad for attacks against the Kingdom or threats to shipping in the Red Sea, the Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil told the UN Security Council on Friday. Addressing an emergency meeting on the Middle East, Alw»»»

Dubai, Oct. 9 (SANA) Syrian Administrative Development Minister Mohammad Hassan al-Sakkaf discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in administrative development and government modernization with UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi and Minister of State and Secretary-Gen»»»

NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia will not allow Yemen to become a launchpad for attacks against the Kingdom or threats to shipping in the Red Sea, the Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil told the UN Security Council on Friday. Addressing an emergency meeting on the Middle East, Alw»»»

Hackathon to address financial literacy, savings, and business growth The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a Financial Health Innovation Hackathon to find practical solutions that improve how individuals and businesses manage their finances. The initiative, launched in collaboration wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria HE Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the victims of a military plane crash in the southwest of the country.»»»

AL-JUBAIL: Five schools in Jubail have joined the UNESCO Associated Schools Network, or ASPnet, in coordination with the Ministry of Education and the Saudi National Committee for Education, Culture and Science. The move integrates the schools, which are affiliated with the Royal Commission for Jub»»»

HOMS: Authorities in Syria said they foiled planned attacks by Daesh on places of worship and security patrols in Homs province, arrested two suspected members of the terrorist group, and seized explosive devices they planned to use. The Internal Security Forces said in a statement that investigato»»»

TIRANA: Deemah Al-Yahya, founding secretary-general of the Digital Cooperation Organization, met Turki bin Ibrahim Al-Madi, Saudi ambassador to Albania, during her recent visit to Tirana to discuss advancing digital cooperation between the Kingdom and Albania. “We discussed how the Digital Cooperat»»»

ALKHOBAR: Every school morning, Sara Al-Qahtani faces a small negotiation at her kitchen counter. Her 8-year-old son wants something he will actually eat. She wants something that will survive several hours in a lunchbox, give him enough energy for the school day and return home with as few leftove»»»

New York, Oct. 9 (SANA) Members of the UN Security Council renewed their call for all parties to respect and fully implement the 1974 Disengagement Agreement in the occupied Syrian Golan. Israeli occupation forces continue to violate the agreement through repeated incursions into southern Syria, ra»»»

UAE expresses condolences and support after deadly Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks by the Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia aircraft in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of »»»

Rare reds from renowned Tuscan winery Marchesi Antinori were stolen from export warehouse Rome: Thieves in Tuscany have stolen 30,000 bottles of wine worth an estimated five million euros ($5.6 million) from the renowned Marchesi Antinori winery, the company said on Friday. "As far as we know, ther»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon said an Israeli attack on Friday wounded six people as Israel said it targeted a “Syrian terrorist” who planned anti-Israel attacks under Iranian instructions. “The Israeli attack near the town of Hawsh Al-Sayyed Ali in the Hermel district led to six wounded, including five Syrian n»»»

BETHLEHEM: Israeli settlers on Friday attacked a wedding procession in the Abu Njeim area, southeast of Bethlehem, according to a local source. The source said that colonists obstructed the movement of vehicles in the wedding procession, engaging in provocations, harassment, and inhumane behavior. »»»

The Omani co-pilot who attacked the captain of FlyDubai flight 1073 had planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's international airport in a suicide attack, the United Arab Emirates' top prosecutor said Friday. The Israel-bound flight carrying 182 people made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia a»»»

JERUSALEM: At least eight Palestinians have been killed and several others wounded in a series of Israeli strikes and gunfire across the Gaza Strip on Thursday and Friday, according to medical sources and Gaza’s civil defense service. The latest casualty occurred on Friday when Israeli forces stati»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has called for the consistent application of international law without selectivity or double standards, stressing that the credibility of the international legal system depends on how its rules are enforced. The remarks were delivered by Second Secretary at Qatar's Perm»»»

Damascus, Oct. 9 (SANA) Syria’s L602 air corridor, operating over eastern Syria near Deir Ezzor, has recorded 2,188 overflights since it entered service, highlighting opportunities to leverage Syria’s position between the Arabian Gulf and Europe. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Tran»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris called the October 7 attacks a "horrible act of terrorism" that brought Palestinians "only destruction", while warning of an "expansionist" Israeli government. He also said that the economic fallout from the Iran war is already "ha»»»

flydubai pilot intervenes to prevent cockpit attack mid-flight Dubai: UAE investigators have revealed how a pilot helped rescue the captain of flydubai flight FZ1073 during an alleged cockpit attack on September 30, 2026. UAE Attorney-General Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi outlined the events involving th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced a temporary traffic closure on Lusail Boulevard ( Darb Lusail Street) and Al Saad Square on Saturday, October 10, 2026. According to the ministry, the closure will be in effect from 12am until 11:59pm on Saturday, lasting almost 24 hours. The mi»»»

From prayers to promenades: How residents embrace Fridays in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: In Abu Dhabi, Friday does not behave like other days. It carries the weight of the congregational prayer, the pull of family tables, and the soft permission to do nothing at all. For some residents it is a day of pilg»»»

Foundation to promote Emirati talent and boost cultural tourism in Dubai Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Law No. 20 of 2026 establishing the Dubai Orchestra Foundation to develop the emirate’s mus»»»

The value of shares in American companies continues to decline amid ongoing tensions with Iran. Latest data indicates that approximately 70% of major US companies recorded losses over the past month. The rise in inflation—resulting from continued tensions in the region and a drop in oil supplies—pr»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a culture of human rights through an approach grounded in the rule of law, transparency, justice and human dignity. This came in a statement delivered by Third Secretary at Qatar's Permanent Mission to the United Nations Amina »»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.4 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, while contracting 2.1 percent in the second quarter, according to preliminary data released Friday by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC). The c»»»

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Suspect claims solo role in Flydubai cockpit assault, investigation ongoing The UAE Public Prosecution has revealed new details about an alleged attack inside the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073 on September 30, 2026, involving its 29-year-old Omani co-pilot, Attorney-General Dr Hamad Saif Al Sha»»»

2 hours ago: Al-Manar’s correspondent reported a Zionist airstrike on Wadi Al-Khazir in the Hujair region this afternoon. Warplanes also raided the outskirts of the town of Hadatha and targeted the town of Al-Mansouri, which was also shelled by enemy artillery. Israeli air raids target the towns of»»»

LONDON: An Omani FlyDubai co-pilot ​had planned to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and ‌crash it ‌into ​a ‌terminal ⁠at Israel's ​Ben Gurion ⁠airport, the UAE attorney ⁠general ⁠said on Friday.Hamam Al-Hammami was thwarted by his ‌fellow pilot during the attempted attack on Sept. 30. More to follow .»»»

BusinessChinaChina, EU reach deal to 'moderate' China's car exports to EUDmytro Hubenko with AP, dpa, ReutersAn agreement between the EU and China would reduce exports of Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid cars to the 27-member European bloc by up to 50%, according to the EU trade envoy. https://p»»»

Investigation reveals suspect's employment history across three airlines The 29-year-old Omani co-pilot under investigation over the September 30, 2026, incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 had worked for Oman Air and Royal Air Maroc before joining flydubai in January 2026, UAE Attorney-Genera»»»

DUBAI: An Omani FlyDubai co-pilot ​had planned to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and ‌crash it ‌into ​a ‌terminal ⁠at Israel's ​Ben Gurion ⁠airport, the UAE attorney ⁠general ⁠said on Friday.Hamam Al-Hammami was thwarted by his ‌fellow pilot during the attempted attack on Sept. 30. More to follow ..»»»

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar could see waiver process begin this month Dubai: Five Gulf countries are close to beginning the process that could eventually give their citizens visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen area, according to the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Coun»»»

Investigation details alleged airport attack plan, cockpit assault and security checks. The UAE Public Prosecution has outlined key findings in its investigation into the September 30, 2026, incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073, which was scheduled to fly from Dubai to Tel Aviv. UAE Attorney-G»»»

LONDON: A life peer in the UK’s House of Lords has called on the government to review its decision to not list Yemen’s Houthi militia as a terrorist organization after a devastating attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport left three dead and dozens more injured. Lord Sarfraz, a Conserv»»»

RIYADH: The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority at Al-Haditha Port has foiled a bid to smuggle 51,163 captagon pills which during inspection were found concealed inside an incoming truck. The authority, which seized the contraband, said on Friday: “Al-Haditha Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle ove»»»

BREAKING NEWSOmani co-pilot allegedly planned to seize aircraft and crash it into Tel Aviv airport Abu Dhabi: Counsellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, announced that the Public Prosecution’s investigation into the incident involving Flydubai flight FZ1073, which was schedul»»»

PARIS: Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh has informed ​France that a Palestinian legislative election planned for November 28 will be postponed for several months because of worsening conditions throughout the Palestinian territories, according to a letter seen by Reuters. “The assessmen»»»

LONDON: A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile 13 nautical miles west of Al Jazeera in the United Arab Emirates on ​Friday, causing a fire that has since been extinguished, British navy affiliated agency UKMTO said, citing multiple sources. While there was no claim of responsibility, maritime»»»

Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree said, via Telegram, “By the grace of God, His assistance, and His support, our armed forces were able—for the second time in hours—to confront and repel the reinforcements belonging to the Saudi enemy that attempted to advance from»»»

US President Donald Trump signals diplomatic progress, but risks persist in the region Dubai: UAE residents are watching fresh developments in the US-Iran standoff this evening, with President Donald Trump signalling a possible diplomatic opening even as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and attac»»»

Beirut, Oct. 9 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed with Chargé d’Affaires of the Syrian Embassy in Lebanon, Iyad al-Hazzaa, on Friday Lebanese-Syrian relations and joint issues of mutual interest. The Syrian Embassy in Lebanon stated in a post on the platform “X” that President Aoun rec»»»