Sharjah: Lieutenant Dr Faisal Hassan Al Hosani has been honoured for his outstanding scientific and research contributions in the field of cancer studies, following the completion of a distinguished doctoral research project addressing a rare and advanced topic in molecular medicine. Major General »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Nader Al-Jalal has addressed felicitations and blessings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of his ascension to power.The minister, in a statement to KUNA, said»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) - Kuwait's Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ojail congratulated on Saturday His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of assumption of power.Speaking to KUNA, Al-Ojail said His Highness the Amir's directives have embod»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shereedah Al-Mousherji congratulated on Saturday His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of power assumption.In a statement to KUNA, Al-Mousherji expressed his w»»»

Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, announced that the strategic directions of the UAE Government have contributed to the appointment of approximately 5,000 Emirati men and women in the private sector in the fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. This»»»

At midnight on Christmas Eve, the words of the traditional hymn “The Night of Christmas” will ring out in the tiny grotto in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born. “On the night of Christmas, war is buried, On the night of Christmas, lo»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abulatif Al-Meshari has addressed congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of his taking the helm of power.In remarks to KUNA»»»

Share: Smoke billows over Beirut’s southern suburbs following Israeli strike after issuing an evacuation warning for the area, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir LONDON: Israel is attacking Lebanon at a rate equal to one strike every four hours despite the ceasefire more than a ye»»»

A Syria monitor said Saturday that at least five Islamic State jihadist group members including a cell leader were killed in U.S. strikes overnight after a deadly attack on American troops last weekend. U.S. forces said they struck more than 70 IS targets in what President Donald Trump described as»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organizing Committee of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships today announced the final organizational preparations ahead of the tournament's kickoff, which will be hosted by Qatar University at the Sports and Events Complex from December 25 to 31. Speaking at a »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Acting Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs Dr. Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary »»»

Damascus: A Syria monitor said Saturday that at least five Islamic State jihadist group members including a cell leader were killed in US strikes overnight after a deadly attack on American troops last weekend. US forces said they struck more than 70 IS targets in what President Donald Trump descri»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Saturday a congratulatory letter from Chairman of Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the occasion of the second anniversary of His Highness the Amir's assumption of p»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Saturday a congratulatory letter from Minister of Amiri Diwan Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah on the occasion of the second anniversary of His Highness the Amir's assumption of power.In reply, His Hi»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohammad Al-Wasmi on Saturday extended his highest congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on the second anniversary of his accession to power.In a statement to Kuwait News Agency »»»

RIYADH, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al-Budaiwi on Saturday welcomed the United States decision to lift sanctions imposed on Syria under the Caesar Act.In a statement, Al-Budaiwi said the move represents a positive development that would support eff»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Saturday a congratulatory letter from His Highness Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of his assumption of power.In reply, His Highness the Amir sent a reply letter to»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Saturday a congratulatory letter from His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of his assumption of power.In reply, His Highness the Amir sent a reply letter to His Hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) announced that the total number of passengers who used the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025, from December 1 to 18, 2025, reached 4,924,919 passengers, with 4,712,758»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Public Works Dr. Nora Al-Mashaan on Saturday congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of assumption of power.In a press statement, he said this dear national occasion is a source of pride for »»»

Newsesk Thanks DIWAN-KUWAIT-AMIR-MINISTER Kuwait Amir congratulated by Min. of Amiri Diwan on 2nd power anniv. KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Saturday a congratulatory letter from Minister of Amiri Diwan Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-»»»

Newsdesk Thanks DIWAN-KUWAIT-AMIR-KNG Kuwait Amir congratulated by KNG Chief on 2nd nniv. of power assumption KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Saturday a congratulatory letter from Chairman of Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Sheikh Mubarak»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged the disarmament of Hamas but voiced hope for headway on reaching the next stage of a Gaza ceasefire as regional officials met. Top officials of Qatar and Egypt -- key mediators of the ceasefire -- and regional power Turkey headed Friday to Miami to meet»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Culture and State Minister for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, stated that the second anniversary of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's assumption of power is a cherished national occasion for the peopl»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Mobility, the emirate’s integrated transport authority, has announced a partial closure of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road (E11) near Al Mirfa in the Al Dhafra region. The closure is scheduled from Sunday, 21 December 2025, to Saturday, 10 January 2026, affecting tw»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Public Prosecutor Counselor Saad Al-Safran on Saturday praised the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in upholding justice, the rule of law, and national stability.In a statement to KUNA, Counselor Al-Safran extended hi»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a new 8-kilometre alternative road providing direct access to the tourist camps in the Al Awir area. The initiative aims to ensure smooth and convenient travel for visitors while meeting the needs of local residents, the RTA said in a social »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait expressed his pride and appreciation on Saturday for the journey led by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, with wisdom in preserving the nation's sovereignty and stability and strengthening its nation»»»

Dubai is once again relishing clear blue skies after heavy rainfalls, with the Government of Dubai Media Office sharing stunning images and video of the city’s skyline, popular attractions, and residents enjoying the refreshed, pleasant weather. Also Read: UAE winter alert: Temperatures dip to 3.5°»»»

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to further jail terms following a fraud case involving state gifts. They were convicted of breaking Pakistan's rules on gifts after Bibi was given a luxury jewellery set by Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman duri»»»

CAIRO, Dec 20 (MENA) – Egypt continued in 2025 to strengthen its regional and international leadership in environmental protection and sustainable development by implementing integrated strategies focused on the transition to a green economy, improved waste management, biodiversity conservation and»»»

The US military has carried out a wave of air strikes against dozens of Islamic State group targets across central Syria, US officials said, in retaliation for a deadly attack on American personnel. The strikes follow President Donald Trump’s pledge to respond after two US soldiers and a civilian i»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei and all employees at the Ministry extended their warmest congratulations and best wishes to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on the second anniversary of him assumption of power.Al-Tabtabaei aff»»»

Abu Dhabi: Operation Gallant Knight 3 has confirmed the continuation of its extensive humanitarian efforts to support residents of the Gaza Strip, providing urgent aid to displaced communities amid extremely challenging conditions. In a post on X, the operation shared the results of Week 110 of its»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya said Saturday the second anniversary of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's assumption of power marks a bright national beacon through which Kuwait has promoted its orientation steadily and c»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Saturday congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of assumption of power, hailing the country's achievements made under his leadership.Speaking to KUNA, the minister»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the occasion of the second anniversary of His Highness the Amir's assumption of power.In a press statement on Saturday,»»»

Riyadh, Dec.20 (SANA) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) welcomed repeal of US sanctions imposed on Syria under “the Caesar Act,” affirming that the step represents a positive development that contributes to supporting efforts to restore stability and improve humanitarian and economic conditions in»»»

In unusually blunt language, and following a visit by Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Chairman and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to Cairo, the Egyptian presidency issued a statement on the war in Sudan outlining three points it described as red lines. It said Egypt would not allow any of them to be»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Saturday a congratulatory letter from President of Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) Counselor and Head of the Court of Cassation Dr. Adel Boursali on the occasion of the second anniversary of His Highness»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah on Saturday congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of His Highness the Amir's assumption of power.In a press release»»»

Dubai: A Dubai civil court has ordered five men to jointly repay Dh600,000 stolen from a man after impersonating police officers. The court also directed them to pay Dh50,000 in compensation for material and moral damages, along with legal interest at 5 per cent from the date the case was filed. Th»»»

The Dubai misdemeanours court has sentenced three Asian men to one month in prison, fined each Dh1,000, and ordered their deportation after convicting them of assaulting a neighbour in their residential building. Also Read: Dubai court fines man Dh4,000 for assaulting fiancée, overstaying visaAccor»»»

Dubai: What initially appeared to be an ordinary moment on the road quickly turned fatal when a vehicle lost control and struck a man standing outside the roadway. The incident later resulted in the victim’s death. Dubai’s Traffic Court examined the case and reviewed the circumstances established b»»»

A wing of Yemen’s General People’s Congress (GPC) operating in areas under Houthi control has moved to consolidate its alignment with the Iran-backed group, dismissing the party’s secretary general, Ghazi Ali al-Ahwal, and replacing Ahmed Ali Saleh, son of the late Yemeni president, with a figure c»»»

On Dec. 20, 2015, a landslide at an industrial park in Shenzhen, China, toppled dozens of buildings and killed 73 people. 1 of 8 | On December 20, 2015, a landslide at an industrial park in Shenzhen, China, toppled dozens of buildings and killed 73 people. File Photo by Xu Hu/EPA Dec. 20 (UPI) -- O»»»

Doha, Qatar: Two Asian Elephants have arrived at Al Khor Park, announced the Ministry of Municipality. It added that the elephants are a gift from the government and people of the friendly Republic of Nepal. The gift symbolises the depth of bilateral relations and the bonds of friendship and cooper»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Saturday a congratulatory letter from Minister of Amiri Diwan Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah on the occasion of the second anniversary of His Highness the Amir's assumption of power.In reply, His Hi»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Saturday a congratulatory letter from Chairman of Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the occasion of the second anniversary of His Highness the Amir's assumption of p»»»

Saudi Arabia and India have signed a bilateral agreement granting mutual exemption from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports, a move aimed at easing official travel and strengthening ties between the two countries, according to Saudi Press Agency. A»»»