Rome: Qatar's National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL) has signed a cooperation MoU with the International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) in Sanremo, Italy. On the Qatari side, the MoU was signed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Chairman of NCIHL, HE Saeed»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Education, Culture, Sport and Media Affairs Committee of the Shura Council held a meeting on Sunday under the chairmanship of HE Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidan, Chairman of the Committee. During the meeting, the Committee discussed the esteemed government's statement regarding the Shu»»»

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos massed at Manila's Quirino Grandstand on Sunday, launching a three-day rally to demand accountability from senior officials implicated in a massive corruption scandal surrounding flood-control projects. The gathering, titled the 'Rally for Transparency and a Bette»»»

RIYADH: Saudi taekwondo athlete Abdullah Almushraf secured second place a silver medal in the under-54 kg category at the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, after losing the final to the Jordanian team by a score of 0–2. Almushraf advanced to the finals by defeating Iran’s team in the Round »»»

In an unexpected about turn, UK's Blue Islands airline shut down its operations, suspected trading and cancelled all its flights on Friday. It was particularly shocking for those with tickets because just a day earlier it had put out a call for staff including pilots, engineers and head of cabin cr»»»

RIYADH: The Egyptian Cultural Days event launched on Saturday at Al-Suwaidi Park in Riyadh as part of the “Global Harmony 2” initiative, a flagship project of the Quality of Life Program under Vision 2030. The ministry of media is organizing the event in cooperation with the general entertainment a»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the UAE will tomorrow host one of the world’s largest aviation exhibitions, featuring participation from 115 countries, 490 civilian and military delegations, and ne»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change Dr. Musadik Malik warned the international community on Sunday that accelerated glacier melt in the Hindukush-Karakorum-Himalaya (HKH) Mountain range is placing millions at risk, state media reported. Pakistani officials and experts have warned that»»»

Lebanon is joining the global artificial-intelligence wave, albeit with limited resources and mostly private initiatives, at a time when Gulf states are leading the region in deploying AI to boost national economies. Expectations point to long-term, exceptional growth in this promising sector, whic»»»

RIYADH: The chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, has announced that there have been more than 3 million visitors to Riyadh Season 2025 since its launch. This reflected the season’s popularity over a mere 35 days, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Visitor turnout ac»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai slipped by nearly Dh15 heading into the weekend, with 24-karat falling back below the Dh500 mark after briefly looking set to hold higher. The drop has given shoppers some welcome relief — but the question now is whether the softer prices will stick or if gold will repea»»»

Dubai: The world’s richest families are redefining what it means to build and preserve wealth, placing time, health, relationships and purpose far above financial capital, according to new insights gathered from more than 100 billionaire principals across 28 countries. Their views, shared in candid»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) announced Sunday, the launch of the 48th Kuwait International Book Fair, to be held next Wednesday under the patronage of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, from November 19 to »»»

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s latest edition of Art Here continues to draw visitors under its iconic dome, where six striking contemporary works explore the power and symbolism of shadows. Presented in partnership with Swiss luxury watchmaker Richard Mille, Art Here 2025 opened in October and runs until Dec. »»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the UAE will tomorrow host one of the world’s largest aviation exhibitions, featuring participation from 115 countries, 490 civilian and military delegations, and ne»»»

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival, one of the standout events of the 17th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, concluded on Saturday with Kazakhstan Team finishing top of the medal table, Russia’s Gymnasium Team placing second, and FAB Jiu-Jitsu Academ»»»

LONDON: Britain said it would make refugee status temporary and the wait for permanent settlement would be quadrupled to 20 years under the country’s most sweeping overhaul of policy on asylum seekers in modern times. The Labour government has been hardening its immigration policies, above all on i»»»

Dubai: GE Aerospace is significantly expanding its operations in the UAE, unveiling plans for a new, state-of-the-art On Wing Support (OWS) facility at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in Dubai South. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Valued at over $50 million, the»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will open its first Six Flags theme park on Dec. 31, 2025, as Qiddiya City accelerates efforts to position itself as a major regional hub for entertainment, sports, and culture. The park — the first Six Flags outside North America — forms part of Qiddiya Investment Co.’s flagsh»»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received on Sunday, November 16, 2025, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India HE Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.His Highness the Amir also received His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber »»»

KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday at Bayan Palace, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.His Highness also received at Bayan Palace First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sh»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Omar Al-Olama and the accompanying delegation.Present at the recept»»»

QatarEnergy, Qatar’s state-owned petroleum company, has signed an agreement to explore the offshore Block S4 off the coast of Guyana. Under the terms of the deal, QatarEnergy will hold a 35% stake, while partners TotalEnergies, the operator, will hold 40%, and PETRONAS will hold 25%, Qatar News Age»»»

Iraqi political forces that have won seats in the recent parliamentary elections are moving to lay the groundwork for forming the next federal government. These preparations come as parties continue to negotiate the shape of parliamentary blocs and the potential distribution of ministerial portfoli»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken over the phone ahead of the UN Security Council vote on the deployment of peacekeepers in Gaza. The Kremlin said on Saturday that "a thorough exchange of views took place on the situation in the Middle East r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar national football team will take on Zimbabwe on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in a friendly match forming part of Qatar's preparations for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar, which Doha will host from December 1 to 18, 2025. The match also fits into Qatar's »»»

Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shukry today disclosed that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has invited President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt to pay an official visit to the Kingdom in April 2017 to hold talks with him and that President El-Sisi has accepte»»»

The United Arab Emirates marks the International Day for Tolerance on November 16, observed annually by the United Nations to promote unity, coexistence, and acceptance among peoples. The UAE celebrates this day through initiatives that uphold human dignity, encourage coexistence, and foster respec»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at the Majlis of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim in the Amiri Diwan, on Sunday, November 16, 2025, HE Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, and his accompanying delegation on the occasion»»»

A decisive Russian victory in the Ukrainian conflict would reshape the geopolitical landscape for Europe and bring about global stability, military expert and former US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter told Sputnik on Saturday. "A decisive Russian victory in Ukraine is an absolute gam»»»

Doha, Qatar: Msheireb Museums participated in the ICOM (International Council of Museums) Dubai 2025 Conference from November 12 to 17 at Dubai World Trade Centre, sharing insights from a decade of transforming heritage into living inspiration. The participation follows the recent 10th anniversary »»»

RIYADH: Abu Dhabi’s housing market logged more than 6,500 transactions in the third quarter of 2025, the highest in a year, as population growth and new project launches drove a surge in off-plan sales. According to the latest report by real estate services firm Savills, residential deals climbed f»»»

China has called on the Philippines to stop provoking incidents and escalating tension in the South China Sea, Tian Junli, a spokesperson of People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command, said on Sunday. "The Philippines constantly involves external forces to organize so-called 'joint pat»»»

Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday, a day after his national security chief announced progress in negotiations. “We are ... counting on the resumption of POW exchanges,” Zelenskyy wro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a written message from Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr. Abbas Araghchi, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. The Mini»»»

In a lab in a renovated warehouse on the banks of a churning, brown river in Belém, Brazil, machines are pulping candidates for the next global "superfood". Cupuaçu... Taperebá... Bacaba... Like açai berries - these strange fruits are rich in antioxidants, fibre or fatty acids. If Brazil has its wa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lucas Gabriel scored a brace as Al Markhiya edged Lusail 2-1 at the QSL Cup at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium yesterday. The contest was an even battle before Al Markhiya clinched lead in the 37th minute as Gabriel scored their opening goal. Lusail equalised early in the second half with»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani (pictured) yesterday secured the silver medal in the show jumping competition at the Islamic Solidarity Games, held at the Janadriyah Equestrian Center. Riding his horse Marco Monet, he clocked 34.62 seconds in the jump-off, finishing behind Saudi»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) National Council Chair Atanas Zafirov described the draft budget for 2026 as "the most socially oriented in the last two decades", the BSP press service said on Sunday. He praised the left for its efforts that have ultimately ensured income »»»

A team of 10 students from Dubai National School – Al Barsha have been crowned winners of the second Wildlife Innovators Competition hosted by Dubai Safari Park. Their groundbreaking project – a smart beehive designed to regulate temperature, humidity, and noise – impressed the judges and secured f»»»

The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank (ARB) has announced the launch of its invitation-only “Al-Qimma” Visa Infinite Privilege Credit Card, a bespoke card proposition designed exclusively for a select circle of the Bank’s clients. Positioned as ARB’s most prestigious payment instrument, the “Al-Q»»»

Dubai: Several schools across the UAE have announced temporary adjustments to the school-day schedule from November 17 to 19, introducing shorter hours and dedicated review sessions as students prepare for first-term final exams. Also Read: UAE public schools to count student absences as ‘double’ u»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, met with a number of senior US officials during his visit to Washington, DC, to discuss strengthening economic and trade ties between the State of Qatar and the United States. The Minister of State met wi»»»

RIYADH, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Budaiwi expressed on Sunday his welcome for the signing of the Doha Framework Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Congo River Alliance "March 23 Movement." Al-Budaiwi applauded th»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Police’s Command and Control Centre received 7,322,416 calls through the emergency hotline (999) last year, handling 7,004,793 of them within just 10 seconds. During the third quarter of 2025 alone, the centre managed 1,487,859 out of 1,498,348 calls within the same timeframe, achi»»»

Dubai: Dubai has taken another decisive step toward launching the world’s first urban aerial taxi network in 2026, after the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Joby Aviation completed the UAE’s first crewed electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight between two separate locations. R»»»

New developments have emerged in UN Security Council consultations on deploying a “stabilization force in the Gaza Strip,” after Arab and Islamic states signaled support for a US draft resolution, a day after Moscow circulated a similar proposal, amid fears that the effort could collapse under a Ru»»»

Doha, Qatar: Renowned musical ensembles from seven countries are scheduled to take part in the inaugural edition of the Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo), which is planned to occur from December 16 to 20, 2025, at the Katara Cultural Village in Doha. The event, which is t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Diabetes Qatar (DQ) organised its annual activities to mark World Diabetes Day, culminating in the 19th march at Aspire Park under this year’s theme, “Diabetes in the Workplace,” with platinum sponsorship from Al Rayan Bank and wide participation from government institutions and me»»»