Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar Chief Executive Officer H E Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al-Thani delivered a keynote address at the panel ‘Global Investment Promotion Conference: From Climate Priorities to Investment: Accelerating the Energy Transition Project Pipeline,’ held yesterday at the UNCTAD World In»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week will begin on October 31, bringing together government, private and civil society institutions for a week of activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices, with organisers targeting more than 700 activities»»»

Presidential and vice-presidential candidates Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, and Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev, will face each other in a runoff next Sunday, November 1. The Iotova-Valchev ticket has secured 34.6% of the vote, while Gyurov-Kandev has received 32%, with 95.29% of tally sheets pro»»»

Doha: Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji has underscored the importance of protecting jobs, supporting private-sector businesses and restoring visitor confidence as Qatar works to strengthen its tourism industry’s resilience amid »»»

By Staff, Agencies Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth nonconsecutive presidential term after defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday’s runoff election, according to the Superior Electoral Court [TSE]. With nearly all ballots counted, Lula received 51.76% of the vali»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran remains prepared to confront any potential scenario while keeping diplomatic channels open, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said, accusing Washington of undermining negotiations through unilateral demands and continued acts of aggression against the co»»»

LONDON: The chief of US Central Command, Brad Cooper, flew over the Strait of Hormuz in an army helicopter on Sunday as CENTCOM said American forces had helped Gulf partners export more than 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil since the summer. More than 3,000 commercial vessels have passed through th»»»

Andrey Gyurov called for an open debate with presidential runoff opponent Iliana Yotova and ruled out seeking endorsements from political parties, while candidates and party leaders began outlining their positions ahead of Bulgaria’s November 1 runoff. Speaking shortly after polls closed, Gyurov th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 9th World Investment Forum 2026 opened in Doha yesterday with participation of global leaders, senior government officials, policymakers, business executives and investors from around the world to explore investment opportunities and promote international economic cooperation. The »»»

An EU-Canada summit in Montréal will be the main event this week with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council counterpart António Costa represent the bloc at a two-day summit starting on Wednesday (29 October), hosted by Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. Carney, w»»»

Brasília: Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday as he clinched a re-election victory, but his rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to annul the vote. With Lula's victory, Brazil staved off a conservative wav»»»

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 26- against the UAE dirham Dubai: Expats in the UAE are still getting a boost from weak Asian currencies, as each dirham converts into more when sent home. The Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee are sitting close to their weakest l»»»

Slightly cooler than average, predominantly sunny weather with cumulus clouds is expected next week. Winds will pick up at the start of the week, occasionally strengthening. Peak temperatures at the beginning of the week will be around 15 degrees Celsius, after which daytime warming will decrease s»»»

The Patriots for Europe group is standing up for the protection of democratic rights in Hungary, in opposition to the "authoritarian measures of the Tisza government," through the joint action of national delegations — according to a press release issued on Saturday by the European Parliament group»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aspire Zone Foundation, in collaboration with Qatar Cancer Society, organised the Pink Walk on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at Aspire Park coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event began at 4:00 PM and attracted approximately 1,000 participants. The walk covere»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the healthcare sector, is marking Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week from October 18 to 23 under the theme “Generations of Infection Prevention. Past. Present. Protected.” The initiative supports the mini»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the healthcare sector, is marking Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week from October 18 to 23 under the theme “Generations of Infection Prevention. Past. Present. Protected.” The initiative supports the mini»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The European Union is seeking to strengthen partnership with Qatar across security and defence, trade, energy and people-to-people exchanges, while enhancing cooperation to promote peace and stability in the Middle East and the Gulf. European Union Ambassador to Qatar HE Antoni»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has concluded a workshop on the Qatar Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy & Action Plan 2027–2037, in attendance of numerous representatives from relevant entities and key stakeholders. The Qatar Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy & A»»»

Doha Design District, powered by Msheireb Properties, will present Designed to Last, an exhibition exploring longevity in fashionshaped not only by how a piece is made, but by the meaning it carries. The exhibition opens to the public on 28 October in the Doha Design District’s main atrium at Mshei»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection, securing a historic fourth term after a dramatic comeback in the runoff. With more than 99% of votes counted, Lula won 51.75%, while right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro received 48.25%.The Workers’ Party leader had finished second »»»

Amman: Jordanian security forces arrested three people over the unprecedented attack on a Greek Orthodox church that killed nine people and wounded 25 others, state TV reported on Monday. “Following a joint security operation, specialized investigation and raid teams apprehended the three terrorist»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) celebrated Sir Syed Day 2026 at City Centre Rotana, Doha, marking the 209th birth anniversary of Aligarh Muslim University founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan under the theme “The Power of Education: Empowering the Ne»»»

QNA DOHA Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi affirmed that the State of Qatar provided an inspiring model for transforming ambitious visions into global achievements. Through its pioneering development experience, Qatar has demonstrated that when ambition»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice affirmed that the enactment of Law No. 17 of 2026 on international treaties and agreements, together with the issuance of Amiri Decision No. 39 of 2026 regulating their conclusion, establishes an integrated framework for managing this vital area. The framework promo»»»

Its implementation shall be further supported by a “manual for legislative drafting procedures, to be issued by the Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, following approval by the Council of Ministers, which will detail the methodologies, guidelines, and templates necessary for executing these pro»»»

QNA Doha The tabletop exercises for the sixth edition of Watan 2026 exercise commenced on Sunday, with the participation of all military and civilian entities in the country, aimed at bolstering national readiness, ensuring the integration of roles and responsibilities, and enhancing the efficiency»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Social and Cultural Center for the Blind (QSCCB), operating under the Ministry of Culture, concluded an awareness campaign titled ‘Different Perspectives Enrich Us, Awareness Brings Us Together.’ Organised to mark World Sight Day and White Cane Safety Day, the campaign aimed to raise»»»

A coin-flip election in Brazil, with little separating the country's left-wing President, Lula, and his right-wing rival, Flávio Bolsonaro. The results of the run-off vote will become clear in a few hours. The contenders have traded insults as they cast their votes, with President Lula describing t»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, nearly 81 years old, clinched a fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday. The leftist leader won 51.7% of the vote, compared to 48.2% for the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, official results showed. Bolsonaro has re»»»

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said his coalition had lost the parliamentary election, citing preliminary results from a stratified sample. “Based on the stratified sample, it is clear that we lost these elections,” Vucic said.According to him, the Student List won 135 seats, while his U»»»

Yemen’s Houthis have struck several targets in Saudi Arabia, including two international airports and energy infrastructure facilities operated by the oil giant Saudi Aramco, the group’s military spokesman said on Saturday.The conflict between Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis»»»

Hormuz-bypass Murban hits $118, outpacing Brent and WTI declines Global oil benchmarks retreated from their highest levels in nearly six months in early Asian trade on Monday (Oct. 26, 2026). UAE’s Murban crude, however, bucked the trend and climbed above $118 a barrel. Below are the numbers (as of»»»

King Salman orders financial support measures, including SR500 monthly allowance increase Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced increases in electricity, water and sewage tariffs from January 1, 2027, alongside royal directives introducing financial support measures to ease the impact on citizens. The »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Monday it had destroyed two ballistic missile launchers in the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa, including one used to fire a missile toward Riyadh that Saudi air defenses intercepted. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Resto»»»

New routes link Al Madam, Al Sajaa and Sharjah to Al Dhaid Etihad Rail Station Dubai: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced the launch of three new public bus routes connecting several areas of the emirate to Al Dhaid Etihad Rail Station, as part of efforts to strengthen in»»»

Rain is possible across parts of the UAE this week, while strong winds could stir up dust Dubai: Rain is expected across parts of the UAE from Monday until Friday, with winds reaching speeds of up to 50km/h and blowing dust at times, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its lat»»»

Valletta: Malta Fish Farming (MFF) expects to export up to 1,000 tonnes of bluefin tuna to the Chinese market this year, chairman Salvu Ellul stated, nearly 30 years after his first trip to China. "Opportunity with China will be much stronger for us," Ellul said in a recent interview with Xinhua. M»»»

Civil Defence issues safety warning as heavy rain, hail, strong winds threaten Kingdom Dubai: Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defence has urged residents to exercise caution as thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and possible flash floods are forecast across most parts of the Kingdom until Fr»»»

Violent demonstrations in Italy prompt arrests and tougher anti-riot measures Italian police said they carried out nine arrests and briefly detained 371 people during protests in eight cities on Saturday. Of those taken to police stations, 110 were minors, according to Euronews. Milan, where the go»»»

PORT HURON, Michigan: US President Donald Trump on Sunday escalated his invective ​against Norway, calling it a “shit house country” and saying Norwegian immigrants are not welcome in the United States because the Nobel committee, based in the capital Oslo, has not awarded him a Peace Prize. Trump »»»

Violent demonstrations in Italy prompt arrests and tougher anti-riot measures Italian police said they carried out nine arrests and briefly detained 371 people during protests in eight cities on Saturday. Of those taken to police stations, 110 were minors, according to Euronews. Milan, where the go»»»

BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping and other top leaders meet in Beijing on Monday at a key gathering watched closely for clues as to the country’s direction and future leadership. Roughly 300 members of the ruling Communist Party’s Central Committee in attendance at the meeting, called the fift»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Noor Astronomy Observatory in Qassim has captured a new image of the Rosette Nebula, revealing vast clouds of glowing gas and dust illuminated by a cluster of young stars, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The image showcases the Rosette Nebula, a vast star-forming c»»»

Addis Ababa: Ugandans coming back home from the Democratic Republic of Congo will be required to undergo a 21-day quarantine, the country's health ministry announced on Sunday. The DRC, which shares a border with Uganda, has recorded more than 4,600 deaths since it declared its 17th Ebola outbreak »»»

Data reveals how Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport closure has disrupted travel Dubai: Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport resumed flight operations on Sunday, October 25, after a two-week closure following attacks on the Saudi capital. However, flight-tracking data showed that most»»»

PORT HURON, Michigan: President Donald Trump at ​a Sunday campaign rally ratcheted up his push to link US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to Muslim extremists, comparing him to the 9/11 attackers while saying Democrats would let violent anti-American terrorists into the United States. “I’m here to »»»

EXPLAINERAll the updates after UAE authorities linked odours to tanker spill and closed beaches Dubai: The UAE began a massive clean-up in the sea and closed multiple beaches over the weekend after unexplained odours had residents across several emirates wondering what was going on for days. Beache»»»

Trump highlights US-Libya partnership against terrorism and backs national elections US President Donald Trump called on Libya to stop serving as a "route" for illegal migration while pledging American support for the country’s unification and national elections. "The Libyan people are proud, resil»»»

Hydropower projects face backlash over weak community engagement The Philippines wants cheaper electricity, more renewable energy, and greater energy security. Yet every time a major pumped-storage hydropower project is proposed, it meets a familiar wall: angry residents, worried church groups, env»»»