UAE lifts visa suspension to Ugandan nationals
BREAKING NEWSMeasures introduced in response to developments related to Ebola virus to remain for some Dubai: The UAE on Wednesday announced the easing of precautionary entry measures for Ugandan nationals. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination wit»»»
Yambol Regional Governor: No Emergency Call Made about Fog at Site of Tuesday's Pile-ups before Crashes
At a briefing at Trakia Motorway's Kabile interchange on Wednesday morning, Yambol Regional Governor Georgi Chalakov said that they had no information about a call received by the 112 emergency hotline regarding fog shortly before Tuesday's deadly pile-ups at the crashes' location. Regarding the ph»»»
Iran Asks UN, IAEA to Condemn U.S. $20 Million Nuclear Bounty
Iran has formally called on the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency to explicitly and unambiguously condemn a U.S. announcement offering rewards of up to $20 million for information about the country’s nuclear program and scientists. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the re»»»
Qatar sets global benchmark in digital transformation
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening its position as a regional and global leader in digital transformation, with its growing commitment to advanced technologies offering a benchmark for other countries, according to Pablo Iacopino (pictured), Head of Research and Commercial Content at GSMA Intellig»»»
MoCI participates in MWC26 Doha, showcases digital projects
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) participated in MWC26 Doha, where it showcased a range of digital projects and initiatives that demonstrate the use of modern technologies to enhance government services and improve institutional efficiency. During its participation, the Min»»»
Kahramaa wins two awards at CIGRE Gulf Conference and Exhibition
Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has won two awards at the 22nd CIGRE Gulf Conference and Exhibition, held in Muscat, Oman, recognising its outstanding participation and technical contributions to the event. Kahramaa received the awards for “Largest Participat»»»
Commercial Bank named ‘Best Retail Bank – Qatar 2026’
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has been named ‘Best Retail Bank – Qatar 2026’ by The Digital Banker at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2026. The award was presented at a ceremony in Singapore, where Shahnawaz Rashid, Executive General Manager and Head of Retail Banking at Commercial Bank,»»»
Vodafone Qatar, ITPC sign agreement to explore regional and international connectivity opportunities
Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar and the Informatics and Telecom Public Company (ITPC), have signed a Joint Cooperation Agreement at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026 to establish a framework for collaboration in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. The signing took place in the presence o»»»
US, China Launch New AI Dialogue - Treasury Secretary
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States and China have launched a new dialogue on artificial intelligence, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. "At [US] President [Donald] Trump's direction, we have begun that important work by establishing a new dialogue with China on SI [superintelligence],»»»
Israel Approves Delivery of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Strip to Prepare for Winter - PM Office
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israeli government has approved the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip to prepare the region for the coming winter, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. "Despite Hamas’s refusal to honor its commitments, Israel has allowed additional human»»»
West Can Acknowledge Torture Chambers in Ukraine Only Under Pressure - Russian Envoy
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West will acknowledge the facts of torture being used in Ukraine only under pressure, as it itself demands that Kiev carry out forced mobilization, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told Sputnik. Secret torture sites have existed in Ukraine since 2»»»
Ministry of Education launches ‘University and Career Fair’
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the second edition of its University and Career Fair for the 2026-2027 academic year, bringing together more than 50 academic, government and professional entities to help secondary school students make informed decisions abou»»»
Qatar, UAE discuss enhancing cooperation in aviation
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Minister of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) H E Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, via video conference yesterday. The two ministers discussed venues of bilateral cooperation, and ways to»»»
Russian FSB Says Identified, Localized Agent Network of Polish Intel in Kaliningrad Region
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday that it had identified and localized an agent network of the Polish special services that collected data on Russian military facilities in the Kaliningrad Region. "The Federal Security Service of Russia has identified a»»»
Russia Continues Strikes Against Facilities Used by Ukrainian Forces
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Overnight, the Russian armed forces continued to launch strikes with unmanned aerial vehicles against energy infrastructure facilities that support the work of Ukrainian military industry enterprises, naval vessels with military equipment and dual-use cargo used in the interests »»»
Dubai property sales jump 18% to Dh34.8 billion
October sees stronger demand for homes as transactions and mortgage registrations increase Dubai: Dubai’s property market recorded a strong performance in October, with sales value jumping 18 per cent to Dh34.8 billion as more buyers entered the market and demand for residential properties strength»»»
Huawei calls for building AI-centric new generation communication networks and infrastructure to power the intelligent world
Doha, Qatar: Speaking at MWC26 Doha, Richard Liu, President of ICT Marketing and Solution Sales at Huawei Technologies, unveiled Huawei's vision for an AI-centric future and highlighted the pivotal role of next-generation communication networks and AI infrastructure in enabling the intelligent worl»»»
Qatar gears up for five major endurance sporting events from November to March
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to attract thousands of local and international athletes as it prepares to host five major endurance sporting events between November 2026 and March 2027, further strengthening its position as a leading destination for international sports tourism. According to a press rel»»»
Floward opens new Al Ain fulfilment centre as demand for express delivery grows across the UAE
Floward strengthens its UAE operations with a fourth fulfilment centre Floward, the premium online gifting destination across MENA and the UK, has opened a new fulfilment centre in Al Ain, strengthening its delivery capabilities with the introduction of express delivery within 90 minutes in the cit»»»
Day of National Mourning in Bulgaria for Victims of Tragic Pile-Ups on Trakia Motorway
Wednesday is a day of national mourning in Bulgaria in memory of those killed in Tuesday's pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway. The decision was taken by the Council of Ministers shortly after the deadly accidents. The Cabinet extends its condolences to the families of the victims. In their memory, the»»»
Amir sends congratulations to President of Poland
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Poland HE Dr. Karol Nawrocki on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»
Education Ministry to develop curriculum for children from birth to age three
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched a national project to develop an integrated educational and developmental curriculum for children from birth to age three, as part of efforts to strengthen early childhood education and improve the quality of care and »»»
US files extradition bid vs Quiboloy, 2 others over human, sex trafficking, cash-smuggling charges
US pushes for extradition of detained Pastor Quiboloy over trafficking allegations MANILA — The United States has formally asked the Philippines to extradite detained pastor Apollo Quiboloy and two other individuals to face criminal prosecution over alleged international human trafficking, sex traf»»»
US-Iran mediation gaining momentum, progress made in talks, says MoFA
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar continues its mediation efforts to bring the positions of the United States and Iran closer together, in coordination with regional and international partners, Director of the Department of Media, and Communication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Ibrahim bi»»»
Strategy to establish global aviation ecosystem launched
Doha, Qatar: Qatar yesterday unveiled a new strategy under the slogan ‘Leading the Sky, Inspired by Vision’, aiming to advance the country’s civil aviation industry and consolidate its position on the global air transport stage. The event, held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister»»»
PM Magyar: V4 strengthens EU budget talks
Prime Minister Péter Magyar emphasised the Visegrad Group’s cooperation in connection with the talks on the European Union’s next seven-year budget, in a telephone interview with commercial news channel ATV on Tuesday evening after his visit to Berlin. Magyar said Hungary, Czechia, Poland and Slova»»»
OpenAI regains momentum with record $10b quarter
ChatGPT maker’s sales jump nearly 50% on quarter, but adjusted losses still exceed revenue Dubai: OpenAI’s quarterly revenue reached $10 billion for the first time in the three months to September, according to a Bloomberg report. Demand for the company’s latest artificial intelligence software is »»»
UK arrests US soldier suspected of spying for Russia
US soldier arrested in UK over alleged espionage for Russia A member of the US army suspected of spying for Russia was arrested in Britain on Tuesday, London police said, following an investigation with support from the American military and law enforcement. The case is the latest espionage allegat»»»
New Ukraine talks: Putin's gamble after Trump's loss
A new round of trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States is set to take place in Abu Dhabi today, 10 November. It is the first such meeting since February in Geneva, after which negotiations were suspended following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The announ»»»
Oman launches first dedicated aircraft maintenance company with Indonesian partner
New company aims to attract international airlines and strengthen Oman's aviation industry Dubai: Oman Air and Indonesia’s GMF AeroAsia have launched a joint venture to establish the Sultanate’s first dedicated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, marking a significant step towa»»»
Saudi Arabia bans tobacco sales to under-18s, warns of SR5,000 fine
Violators face possible shop closures and doubled fines for repeat offences Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has warned that selling or supplying tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 is strictly prohibited, with violators facing fines of up to SR5,000, possible»»»
CoreWeave Q3 revenue surges 168%, raises 2026 forecast
AI cloud firm raises full-year guidance, but interest costs dwarf its operating profit Dubai: CoreWeave raised its 2026 revenue forecast after third-quarter sales jumped 168 per cent to $3.66 billion. Shares rallied about 7 per cent in extended trading on November 10. Revenue beat the $3.55 billion»»»
Food gets cheaper, but services keep getting more expensive as inflation reaches 2%
Consumer prices were 2.0% higher on average in October 2026 than a year earlier. Compared to September, prices were up by 0.4%. In 12 months, compared to October 2025 food prices decreased by 1.1% (and by 4.1% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which the price of potatoes went up»»»
Wages talks inch forward — but workers and bosses still can’t seal the deal
Employee and employer positions on next year's wages moved closer, but no agreement was reached at the Permanent Consultation Forum of the Competitive Sector and the Government (VKF) on Tuesday. Zoltán Zs. Szőke, president of ÁFEOSZ-COOP, told MTI after the meeting that he does not rule out the pos»»»
Russian Foreign Ministry Welcomes UN Vote on Resolution Combating Neo-Nazism
UNITED NATIONS, (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday highlighted a positive trend after a UN committee vote on a resolution to combat the glorification of Nazism and expressed hope that it would garner even greater support during a UN General Assembly vote. Earlier in the day, the Th»»»
People Who Established Torture Sites in Ukraine Will Be Held Accountable - Russian Envoy
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Those who established secret torture sites in Ukraine will be held accountable for their grave crimes, regardless of any statute of limitations, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told Sputnik. Torture sites have existed in Ukraine since 2014, a fact t»»»
US to Contribute Another $218.5M to NATO Budget in FY2027
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The US Department of War (DOW) has planned a $218.5 million increase in direct contributions to the NATO for fiscal year 2027, pushing total annual US funding to $1.36 billion as European member states assume greater regional defense responsibilities, according to an Operation A»»»
Moscow, Kabul Planning to Sign Intergovernmental Agreement on Trade - Official
MOSCOW, November 11 (Sputnik) - Russia and Afghanistan plan to sign a large-scale intergovernmental agreement on trade and economic cooperation, Rustam Khabibullin, head of the Russian Business Center in Afghanistan, told Sputnik. "An agreement on trade and economic cooperation between the governme»»»
Barenboim orchestra spreads 'message of peace' in Berlin
Orchestra unites Israeli and Palestinian musicians for peace through music More than 25 years since its founding by star conductor Daniel Barenboim, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra's mission to foster dialogue in the Middle East endures -- including among its own members. "Our message of peace mus»»»
Four injured as tanker with Indian crew hit by projectile in Arabian Gulf
Six Indian seafarers were aboard, with one suffering minor injuries and taken ashore Four crew members were injured after the Liberia-flagged supertanker VLCC MT Fujairah Energy was hit by a projectile on 10 November while transiting the Arabian Gulf, India’s Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister »»»
PrSM: New US missile appears to have left wide path of death, destruction in Iranian city, report says
Experts question use of PrSM near populated areas after Lamerd strikes It has been touted by the manufacturer as the ballistic missile of the future: lethal, long-range and pinpoint. Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) has the US military investing billions to update its arsenal. But »»»
Brazil court fines Meta $1.3 million over election spat
Meta fined $1.3M by Brazil court over election controversy Brazil's electoral court ruled Tuesday that Meta had to pay a fine of about $1.3 million for failing to comply with court orders after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva alleged the tech giant tipped the scales toward his rival Flavio Bols»»»
Abu Dhabi launches program to shape Emirati scientists and engineers
New R&D Talent Enablement Program to guide students from the classroom to research careers Abu Dhabi: A child in an Abu Dhabi classroom who shows a spark for science will now have a clear path to follow. The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) today launched the R&D Talent Enablement Progra»»»
UAE braces for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
Temperatures drop as UAE faces rough seas and strong winds this week Dubai: Heavy rain could hit parts of the UAE on Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by strong winds, blowing dust and rough seas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest weather bulletin, the NCM forec»»»
Eisenkot pushes October 7 inquiry as Netanyahu targets Arab parties in tense new parliament
Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to launch an official inquiry into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks and reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in a tense opening session that saw riva»»»
Trump ally Jim Jordan elected House Republican leader after midterm defeat
Jim Jordan, a hardline ally of President Donald Trump, was elected US House Republican leader on Tuesday, defeating Steve Scalise 106-73 in a secret ballot, US media reported. He replaces Mike Johnson after Republicans lost both chambers of Congress in last week’s midterm elections and will lead th»»»
Eye on Africa - South Africa's ANC suffers historic setback in local elections as coalition talks begin
South Africa's ruling ANC party suffers its worst-ever local election results, securing just 30 percent of the vote, as coalition talks loom. Meanwhile, former Ugandan military intelligence officer Herbert Matanda Mabonga accuses the army of secretly detaining and torturing opponents, following the»»»
US House kills Hegseth impeachment effort in 211–204 vote
EXPLAINERPartisan divide marks House decision on Hegseth impeachment resolution The Republican-led US House of Representatives late on Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2026) effectively killed an effort to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over US military operations in Iran, Yemen, Venezuela and the Caribbe»»»
Nvidia CEO affair revives push for tougher US line on China
WASHINGTON, United States: The scandal engulfing Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang could have its biggest consequences in Washington, where China hawks are seizing on the affair to push a hard line that had been put on the back burner under President Donald Trump. Huang, who co-founded Nvidia and»»»
World leaders to address COP31 as Turkiye pushes for new climate deal
ANTALYA, Turkiye: World leaders will set out their climate priorities in speeches at COP31 in Turkiye on Wednesday, as negotiators seek agreement on a plan to increase the share of electricity in global energy use and revive stalled efforts to move away from fossil fuels. Delegates from nearly 200 »»»