New 144-bed luxury hospital in Dubai to offer advanced cancer care, robotic surgery by 2029
Medcare Royal Hills will feature six operating theatres, advanced cancer care and more Dubai: A new luxury hospital featuring a comprehensive cancer centre, robotic-assisted surgery, advanced cardiac care and a dedicated water birth unit is set to open in Dubai Studio City by 2029, following a Dh35»»»
Beyond Sustainability Week: How Doha Festival City is making sustainability part of everyday life
Doha, Qatar: At Doha Festival City, Qatar’s ultimate destination for shopping, dining and entertainment, sustainability is becoming part of what makes every visit meaningful. Beyond the stores, restaurants, and attractions, the mall continues to introduce practical initiatives that support a greene»»»
Inside ADNOC's growth plans: Stronger UAE supply chains, production and AI
Abu Dhabi reviews ADNOC's first 10 months of 2026, growth projects, industrial expansion Dubai: ADNOC’s plans to strengthen UAE industrial supply chains, invest in production capabilities and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) were reviewed at a board executive committee meeting chaired»»»
Amir congratulates president of Bulgaria
DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President Iliana Iotova on the occasion of her election as President of the Republic of Bulgaria, wishing her success in performing her duties, and for the relations between the tw»»»
Selected Articles:US Midterms Voters Said: Enough is Enough....
David Smith, The Guardian Donald Trump posted a document on social media this summer by a supposed historian that compared him with, among others, Napoleon Bonaparte and Adolf Hitler. That now seems fitting: the US president has himself fought one battle too many, and appears to have brought about »»»
Casamento steers Jungle Monarch to Rowdat Rashid Cup win at Al Rayyan
Doha, Qatar: Unbeaten Jungle Monarch made an impressive return to action, cruising to victory in the feature Rowdat Rashid Cup at the 7th Al Rayyan Race Meeting held at Al Rayyan Racecourse. The bay gelding, who won all five of his starts last season, produced another impressive performance in the »»»
Qatar SC slump to 4-1 defeat against Al Nasr
Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC suffered a 4-1 defeat against UAE’s Al Nasr in their Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) match at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai yesterday, dealing another blow to their hopes of reaching the next round. Al Nasr took the lead in the 20th minute through Ramon Mierez, who capitalised»»»
QRCS empowers Gaza youths to build their own careers
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a livelihood project for poor families in Gaza, which involved the provision of vocational training for 60 graduates, to help them start their own small businesses, at a total cost of $234,000. Dr. Akram Nassar, head of QRCS’s representat»»»
GSM Education to manage International School for Medical Sciences and Engineering
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has signed an agreement with GSM Education to manage and operate the International School of Medical Sciences and Engineering, making it the third school to join Qatar’s programme for attracting distinguished international schools. The agr»»»
Israel’s president opens party talks after indecisive election
Arab News DUBAI: Israel’s President Isaac Herzog is set to begin consultations with political parties to form a new coalition government, after official results of a general election last week showed no clear winner. Herzog began the consultation process on Wednesday night and told party leaders th»»»
Saudi artist uses natural inks to bring 1,000-year-old poetry to life in Diriyah
RIYADH: Saudi artist and calligrapher Abdelrahman Elshahed brought historical poetry and Arabic calligraphy to life using raw, natural inks during an immersive and educational evening of cultural celebration on Tuesday. “Calligraphers in the past used to make their inks themselves; they would get t»»»
Lihao clinches second world title, Qatar's Al Sharshani shares women’s skeet lead
Doha, Qatar: China secured the gold and silver medals in the 10m air rifle mixed team event as Sheng Lihao racked up his second gold medal at the ISSF World Shooting Championships Doha 2026 yesterday. At the Lusail Shooting Range, China 1, represented by Wang Zifei and Lihao, won gold with 506.1 po»»»
Qai builds global AI partnerships through major UK data centre project
Doha: Qai, a global technology company headquartered in Qatar, will expand its presence in the United Kingdom through a major AI infrastructure project on the Drax Power Station estate in the north of England. The project is a major initiative under Qai’s AI infrastructure joint venture with Brookf»»»
Commercial Bank, Invest Qatar sign MoU to support foreign investment
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank and Invest Qatar, the country’s Investment Promotion Agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in support of foreign investment, business establishment, and economic growth in Qatar. The agreement establishes a framework for coo»»»
QAMO Qatar Moms celebrates 6th anniversary
Doha, Qatar: QAMO Qatar Moms celebrated its sixth anniversary with SHAGUN 6.0, a grand Diwali-themed celebration at Hilton Doha. The event brought together 150 women for an evening of friendship, cultural festivities and togetherness. Founded by Deepa Jaiswal on July 24, 2020, QAMO has grown from a»»»
WCM-Q examines healthcare priorities in longevity era
Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Global Institute for Population Health convened healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers for a symposium examining how healthcare systems can better support healthier, longer lives as populations age and the burden of chronic disease»»»
United States:Trump’s Aid Halt Announcement Leaves “Israel” ...
By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt American aid to “Israel” has left the “Israeli” establishment in disarray. The announcement, which concerns aid worth $3.8 billion a year, followed Trump’s claims that "Israel"»»»
International News:Dollar Slides after Midterms: Gold, Silve...
By Staff, Agencies Gold and silver added a combined $1 trillion in market value on Wednesday, as the metals jumped after Democrats won control of the United States Congress and the US dollar fell. Spot gold rose about 5.32% to roughly $4,139.6 an ounce, back above $4,000, while silver gained betwee»»»
Nawaf brothers win, but Germany prevail over Qatar
Doha: Hosts Qatar concluded their FIP World Cup group campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Germany in their third tie at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex yesterday. Despite a spirited performance from Asian Games gold medallists Rashed Nawaf and Mashari Nawaf, who secured Qatar’s only v»»»
Qatar strengthens digital economy drive with national AI ecosystem
Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues its efforts to cement its place among leading digital economies by developing an integrated national artificial intelligence ecosystem. Built on innovation, the use of advanced technologies to support development priorities, and investment in national talent as a key pi»»»
Mitrovic, Guedes strike late as Al Rayyan beat Al Nahda
Doha, Qatar: Aleksandar Mitrovic and Roger Guedes struck late to give Al Rayyan SC a 2-0 victory over Oman’s Al Nahda Club in their AFC Champions League Two Group C match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. The win, Al Rayyan’s second in a row over the Omani side, took them to nine points and stren»»»
QNB Group advances regional capital markets connectivity at The Network Forum Middle East
Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, reinforced its role in supporting regional capital market development at The Network Forum Middle East 2026 in Oman, highlighting the importance of institutional banking expertise, custody capabilities and cross-»»»
Rising Energy Prices Have Reduced Purchasing Power of Three-Quarters of Bulgarians, EIB Survey Shows
Nearly three-quarters of Bulgarians (74%) say that rising energy prices, including those of natural gas, electricity and fuels, over the past 12 months have significantly reduced their purchasing power. Half (50%) have cut spending on food or healthcare, according to the findings of the eighth edit»»»
Lusail ready for another MotoGP classic as Marquez eyes title
Doha, Qatar: The floodlights of Lusail International Circuit have illuminated some of MotoGP’s most memorable moments, from Valentino Rossi’s close battles to Marc Marquez’s last-lap duels with Andrea Dovizioso. More than two decades after the circuit staged its first premier-class race in 2004, th»»»
Inflation, tariffs and a voter revolt: The midterm verdict on Trump's economy
President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in Tuesday's midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for Republicans in House, Senate and gubernatorial races. Most voters said that Trump's own policies had smothered growth and drove costs even higher, accord»»»
Cernavoda Unit 1 expected to reconnect to grid on Nov. 6
Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant's Unit 1 is expected to be resynchronized with Romania's National Energy System (SEN) on Friday, Nov. 6, after the minimum requirements for restarting the reactor were met and startup procedures began on Wednesday, state-owned nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica ..»»»
AHK survey: Bucharest accounts for 35 pct of Romania's online FMCG market
Bucharest accounts for approximately 35% of Romania's online fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market, according to a survey conducted by the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania) during a debate held as part of its November members' meeting."E-commerce in Romania is still »»»
Third edition of the international Romania-China Bilateral Academic Forum Third edition of the international Romania-China Bilateral Academic Forum
Researcher Calin Ur, director of the Extreme Light Infrastructure - Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP) project, known as the Magurele laser facility, said on Wednesday that the research centre is now operational but has been built for the next generation, making it essential to attract more bright, passionat»»»
FinMin Nazare: Progress in reducing deficit provides Romania with stronger arguments in European negotiations
Progress in reducing the budget deficit provides Romania with stronger arguments in European negotiations, and continuing fiscal consolidation efforts is necessary to support the interests of the Romanian economy, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated on Wednesday."Romania is no longer in ...»»»
PM Luca Niculescu, meeting with representatives of foreign investors in Romania
The government's main priority is to revive the economy, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu said during a meeting with representatives of foreign investors in Romania at Victoria Palace on Wednesday, thanking them for their important contribution to the country's ...»»»
Senate/ AUR has tabled a simple motion on Finance
On Wednesday, AUR tabled a simple motion of no confidence in the Senate against the Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare. ‘We are tabling a simple motion of no confidence entitled: “The state budget at the moment of truth; the same ...»»»
Liberal Bolojan: AfD leader's remarks unacceptable; xenophobic rhetoric is not patriotism
National Liberal Party (PNL) leader Ilie Bolojan on Tuesday criticised remarks made by Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel about Romanians living in Germany, saying that xenophobic and extremist rhetoric had nothing to do with genuine ...»»»
INSCOP: More than half of young Romanians are unaware of the French military presence
Over half of the Romanian young people do not know about the French military presence in our country, but the majority considers that it contributes to Romania’s security, shows a recent INSCOP survey presented on Wednesday at the France Residence, context where the ambassador Nicolas Warmey apprec»»»
HealthMin Rogobete meets British Ambassador: Romania needs investments and solid partnerships
Romania needs investments, solid partnerships, and an openness to international experience, stated Minister of Health Alexandru Rogobete, who met on Wednesday with the British Ambassador to Romania, Giles Portman.According to the health ...»»»
ForMin Neculaescu, meeting with heads of mission in broader Asian region
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dan Neculaescu met on Wednesday, at the Foreign Ministry's headquarters, with heads of mission from the broader Asian region, describing the encounter as a "substantial" exchange of views."An initial, substantial ...»»»
ForMin Neculaescu met with heads of mission of Arab states
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dan Neculaescu met with the heads of diplomatic missions of Arab states accredited to Bucharest, with discussions focusing on concrete solutions to expand economic cooperation and strengthen bilateral ...»»»
ForMin Neculaescu tells U.S. Defence Under Secretary Colby:Romania is stepping up its contribution to NATO 3.0
Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu met on Wednesday at the seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) with U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, and told the American official that "Romania is stepping up its contribution to a NATO 3.0.""I welcomed today at the Ministry of Foreign »»»
Defence Minister Oprea, U.S. Under Secretary Colby hold talks on Black Sea security
Romanian Minister of National Defence Radu Oprea met on Wednesday with U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, with talks focusing, among other topics, on security developments in the Black Sea region and strengthening the deterrence and defence posture of allies on NATO's eastern ..»»»
Nicusor Dan and Elbridge Colby discuss security in Black Sea region at Cotroceni Palace
President Nicusor Dan held discussions with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development Elbridge Colby on security in the Black Sea region and the need for joint transatlantic action to address existing threats, on Wednesday, at Cotroceni ...»»»
France braces for demonstrations as trade unions strike
Paris: Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across France on Thursday, as unions hold strikes alongside student-led demonstrations that have gripped the country for weeks. The high school student movement that began with youth protesting dismal learning conditions has»»»
Syria’s yellow maize production rises 42%, Raqqa leads
Damascus, Nov. 5 (SANA) Syria’s yellow maize production rose 42 percent this year to 475,232 tonnes, compared with 332,573 tonnes last year, meeting around 50 percent of domestic demand, according to Agriculture Ministry data. The area planted with the crop reached 84,381 hectares (843.81 square ki»»»
Arab parties extend a hand to try and topple Netanyahu, but challenges remain
A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel says his bloc is willing to break with decades of precedent and join forces with Jewish-led parties in a shared bid to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's long rule. "We want to do things that we did not do in the past in order to remove this criminal governme»»»
70 luxury classic cars to feature at Qatar exhibition from Nov 17
Doha, Qatar: As many as 70 luxury classic cars, representing different eras of automotive history, will be showcased at the seventh Qatar Luxury Classic Cars Contest & Exhibition 2026, scheduled to take place at Medina Centrale on The Pearl Island from November 17 to 22. The six-day event, organise»»»
UAE weekend weather: Rain possible in these areas; here’s the Diwali forecast
Showers, high humidity and winds of up to 40km/h forecast before the festival weekend Dubai: Residents in the UAE can expect a mix of sunshine, clouds and possible showers heading into the weekend, with rain chances mainly over eastern and northern parts of the country, according to the National Ce»»»
Dmitriev Welcomes Kushner’s Remarks on Long-Term Resolution to Ukraine Conflict
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev welcomed remarks by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and special envoy Jared Kushner on the search for a long-term solution to the Ukraine conflict. "Jared Kush»»»
Hyderabad roots, American dream: Nabeela Syed wins Senate seat at 27
Hyderabad-origin Nabeela celebrates Senate win and prepares for a new role in Illinois Dubai: At just 27, Nabeela Syed has achieved a major milestone in American politics, winning a seat in the Illinois State Senate and bringing pride to her family's Hyderabad roots. The Democrat defeated Republica»»»
United States:Shifting Tides: The Economic and Political For...
Infographic by Abir Qanso This infographic highlights seven key factors driving a major shift in US elections, focusing heavily on economic strain, political liability, and shifting voter demographics. It visualizes public dissatisfaction with rising costs, foreign policy decisions, and presidentia»»»
Infograph-Reader:Shifting Tides: The Economic and Political ...
Infographic by Abir Qanso This infographic highlights seven key factors driving a major shift in US elections, focusing heavily on economic strain, political liability, and shifting voter demographics. It visualizes public dissatisfaction with rising costs, foreign policy decisions, and presidentia»»»
Katara launches 10th European Jazz Festival with nine participating countries
Doha, Qatar: The 10th edition of the Katara European Jazz Festival kicked off yesterday at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), bringing together musicians from nine European countries and Qatar for four days of performances celebrating musical diversity and cultural exchange. The opening cere»»»
‘We’re not for sale’: Americans want to pump brakes on data centers
New York: Voters in dozens of American cities approved restrictions or outright bans on data centers during Tuesday’s midterm elections, in one of the clearest signals that a groundswell of anger over the AI boom has cut across political divides. “Democrat, Republican, that didn’t matter,” said Ali»»»