DOHA: The Ministry of Justice has announced significant reductions to a range of service fees, alongside the expansion of fee exemptions for many transactions for the first time, in a move aimed at easing access to government services and strengthening the country's investment environment. The chan»»»

A construction crane and concrete beam collapsed during the construction of an expressway in the Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand, on Thursday. Two people were killed and several others injured after a concrete beam fell from an overhead launcher, crushing two vehicles passing below, according to lo»»»

Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian man arrested on January 10 during the country's wave of protests, will not be sentenced to death, the country's judiciary said, according to state media. The news comes ahead of a UN Security Council meeting on Thursday afternoon to discuss the situation in»»»

DOHA: Participants at the 4th Private Sector Social Responsibility and Its Role in Sustainable Development Conference have adopted the Doha Declaration 2026, outlining a long-term roadmap to align business profitability with sustainability and social impact. The two-day conference, hosted by the Qa»»»

The 200th Motorised Rifle Brigade, which has suffered major losses in Ukraine, has been renamed the 71st Guards Motorised Rifle Division. The reorganisation is part of a military buildup along the border to Finland and Norway, according to Russian government officials. The restructuring of Russia's»»»

Bulgarian authorities seized 215 liters of alcohol from a commercial premises in the village of Malo Konare, Pazardzhik region, the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Pazardzhik reported. The inspection, carried out by local law enforcement teams, targeted a business operat»»»

In a year shaped by fiscal uncertainty, higher operating costs and fragile international supply chains, FAN Courier is widening its bet on “out-of-home” delivery, automation and regional expansion, while building a broader logistics stack that reaches beyond classic courier services into freight fo»»»

London, United Kingdom: London mayor Sadiq Khan on Thursday joined the chorus of warnings on the impact of artificial intelligence for jobs, saying that the UK capital risks "an era of mass unemployment". The Labour mayor's comments are to be included in a London speech late Thursday outlining the »»»

Over the past 10 years, the value of agricultural land in Romania has increased 4.2 times, reaching €8,700 per hectare in 2024, 36% higher than in France, according to the latest data published by Eurostat. At the European level, Romania ranked in the middle in 2024, with arable land prices ranging»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation army threatens to strike two residential buildings in the village of Sohmor in Lebanon’s Western Bekaa 15-01-2026 16:13 »»»

DOHA: Under the patronage of the Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF), HE Lt Gen (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Manaai, and in the presence of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Education, Maj Gen (Pilot) Salem Abdullah Al Dosari, the Candidate Training Center celebrated the graduation ceremon»»»

French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian addressed in his visit to Lebanon "the reinforcement" of the committee monitoring the year-long ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which France is a part of, French foreign ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux said. The main aim of the visit was to discuss th»»»

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), in partnership with Al Noor Center for the Blind, launched Thursday the Digital Safety Booklet for Persons with Visual Disabilities, written in Braille. This initiative comes as part of the Agency's ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity indicators»»»

Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom Yvette Cooper is touring the Arctic Circle to bolster regional security and to highlight the importance of stronger challenge against hostile states who seek to meddle in the High North. Cooper visited Finland on Wednesday before she in the evening flew direc»»»

Dubai Police has reiterated that its Event Security Services Request is available year-round via the Dubai Police website and smart app, offering professional security support to businesses and government entities across the emirate. The service enables organisers to request specialised police team»»»

EDGE Group will make its first appearance at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) as a main sponsor, marking an important step in the group’s growing presence in the region and its closer cooperation with Qatar. At the exhibition, EDGE will present a broad»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 15: We look at reactions from the Danish and Greenlandic press after their respective foreign ministers travelled to Washington to discuss Donald Trump's ongoing threats to acquire Greenland. The White House responded by posting a derogatory cartoon on its social me»»»

DOHA: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subai met with Member of the Hellenic Parliament HE Dr Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou. The meeting discussed several topics of mutual interest and areas of cooperation in the environment and climate change,»»»

Dubai Police has reiterated that its Event Security Services Request is available year-round via the Dubai Police website and smart app, offering professional security support to businesses and government entities across the emirate. The service enables organisers to request specialised police team»»»

BEIJING, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday reaffirmed his country's opposition to the use of force in international relations. China Central Television (CCTV) reported that Wang made the remarks during a telephone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to disc»»»

Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»

Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»

Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»

Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»

Africa’s drive to become a major exporter of green hydrogen is losing momentum as projects struggle to secure buyers, build supporting infrastructure and develop local supply chains, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC). »»»

The Ministry of Interior has strengthened its technical fleet with the delivery of 30 new light-duty vehicles, commonly referred to as “banicharki,” intended for the maintenance and servicing of siren systems across regional and municipal structures. The keys to the vehicles were officially handed »»»

CAIRO, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the Arab League, Ambassador Talal Al-Mutairi took part in Arab-Chinese talks held in Beijing to review preparations for the second Arab-China Summit, scheduled to take place in China in mid-2026.The League of Arab States stated in a press»»»

The 200th Motorised Rifle Brigade, which has suffered major losses in Ukraine, has been renamed the 71st Guards Motorised Rifle Division. The restructuring of Russia's armed forces, as announced in early 2024, is taking shape among the units based along the border to Norway and Finland. In Pechenga»»»

Culture, memory and resilience took centre stage as three distinguished Arab intellectuals were honoured at the Great Arab Minds 2025 awards for work that preserves identity, challenges systems and shapes how societies understand themselves. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice »»»

RIYADH, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud held phone calls on Thursday with several regional and international counterparts to discuss developments in the region and ways to support its security and stability.In a press release, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said»»»

Headed by a close ally of Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the recently established Office of Tribes and Clans aims to ease tensions within the country’s Sunni majority, divided between former rebels, those who once sided with the Assad regime, and others in the ranks of the Kurdish-led Syrian De»»»

Dubai will host the seventh edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge from February 7 to 11, 2026, at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, as interest continues to grow in one of the world’s leading tactical competitions. Several countries will be taking part in the event for the first time, including Bolivia»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 15 (KUNA) - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired a meeting of the Borders Committee held on Thursday at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.During the meeting, participants reviewed and discussed all items listed on »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 15 (KUNA) - His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and the visiting Secretary of State of Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held an official session of talks.In a joint press statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the »»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to deliver a televised speech on Saturday on the occasion of Al-Mab’ath Al-Nabawi. Sheikh Qassem will address the nation during a ceremony held by Hezbollah on the occasion at 13:00 (Beirut time) on Saturday at Al-Mujtaba Complex in Beirut;s souther»»»

Dubai: Strengthening the Arabic language as a pillar of identity, knowledge and national progress took centre stage as the Al Habtoor Research Centre (AHRC) celebrated its third anniversary, with Emirati businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor urging renewed efforts to protect and promote Arabic amid r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), in partnership with Al Noor Center for the Blind, launched Thursday the Digital Safety Booklet for Persons with Visual Disabilities, written in Braille. This initiative comes as part of the Agency's ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity ind»»»

Beirut, Jan. 15 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordanian Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan underscored on Thursday that Syria’s security and stability are vital to the entire Middle East. The Jordanian News Agency, Petra, reported that during talks in Beirut, the two leaders reviewed regional»»»

Dubai: Wondering if your university degree will be automatically recognised by UAE authorities? The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), which has launched a groundbreaking automatic recognition initiative, has released a list of higher education institutions whose degrees»»»

At a time when geopolitical and economic changes are accelerating, and global competition for critical minerals are intensifying, supply chains are undergoing a profound reshaping of their traditional rules. This transformation is driven by an unprecedented surge in demand, coupled with mounting co»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent Thursday a cable of condolences to Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia on passing away of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.His Highness the »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent Thursday a cable of condolences to Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia on passing away of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. (end) bs»»»

BRUSSELS, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait National Guard (KNG) took part in the annual meeting to review the work of North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) regional center and the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI), held in Brussels with representatives from member and partner countries.In a press »»»

Dubai: Flights to and from Iran were disrupted on Wednesday after a temporary closure of Iranian airspace in the early hours of January 15, prompting cancellations, diversions, and rerouting by several airlines, including flydubai. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya met Thursday with Secretary of State of the Vatican Cardinal Pietro Parolin and discussed foundation of bilateral relations which were based on mutual humanitarian values.These values are also based on dialogue, understanding and mutual re»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent Thursday a cable of condolences to Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia on passing away of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.His Highness the Amir prayed to»»»

Burgas State University (BSU) and the University of Angers in France will start cooperation in the fields of AI and ecology, BSU said on Thursday. During a working meeting in Burgas, BSU Rector Prof. Sotir Sotirov, and Angers University Rector Prof. Maxime Pontie outlined a plan for the implementat»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with EU Ambassador to Serbia Andreas von Beckerath on Thursday to discuss Serbia's EU path, implementation of the reform agenda and the EU accession process. "Work on rule of law, on economic reforms and on strengthening institutions remains Serbia'»»»

Dubai: Sharjah is moving to scale up solar power capacity. A new joint development agreement between BEEAH and Masdar outlines a pipeline of utility-scale solar projects across the emirate, adding momentum to the UAE’s clean energy buildout. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

Dubai: Making Dubai regional logistics hub for specialised chemical storage, GFH Partners Manrre REIT and Palmon Group have opened a new specialised temperature-controlled chemical warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). The Palmon Group’s facility with a built-up area of 112,000sq ft on a 180,00»»»