Masdar City: A living blueprint for Net-Zero urban innovation in Abu Dhabi
Masdar City: Pioneering sustainable urban living in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: In Abu Dhabi stands a city that treats the future as a challenge it intends to meet. Masdar City is where the UAE's net-zero ambition becomes real streets, buildings and neighbourhoods that people can live, work and learn in t»»»
Protesters occupy Microsoft data center under construction in the Netherlands (VIDEO)
Several hundred demonstrators protesting the construction of a Microsoft data center in Amsterdam have breached the construction site and clashed with Dutch police, with multiple arrests reported. The rally came as part of a broader campaign against energy-guzzling and water-intensive Big Tech infr»»»
Delhi: Fire breaks out at sock warehouse in Sarai Rohilla
The incident was reported at around 11.36pm on Friday at a building in Shahzada Bagh A major fire broke out at a sock warehouse in the basement of a building near Usha Mata Mandir in the Sarai Rohilla area of Delhi, prompting a massive response from the Delhi Fire Services. Firefighting operations »»»
How the UAE became one of India’s biggest oil suppliers
India eyes oil storage in Fujairah after UAE crude helped fill emergency reserves in 2018 Dubai: The MT Inspiration took on two million barrels of Abu Dhabi crude in May 2018. Its destination was an underground cavern in Mangalore, on India’s west coast, where the oil would help fill a stockpile In»»»
US military carries out new targeted strikes on Iran as Tehran's leaders weigh mediator's proposals
Explosions reported in strategic Strait of Hormuz following US strikes President Donald Trump said the US military on Friday carried out new limited strikes on Iran, targeting an Iranian air defense system. Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, w»»»
US military carries out new targeted strike on Iran as Tehran’s leaders weigh mediator’s proposals
WASHINGTON/CAIRO: President Donald Trump said the US military carried out new limited strikes on Iran early on Saturday, targeting its air defense systems. Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, which is in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway»»»
Russian forces launch missile attack on Ukrainian capital Kyiv, mayor says
KYIV: Russian forces launched a missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Saturday, with debris damaging a residential building, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. “Explosions in the Kyiv suburbs. The enemy is hitting infrastructure with ballistic missiles,” Klitschko wrote on »»»
Beyond the degree: Building partnerships for workforce readiness and social impact
Industry partnerships, practical skills and lifelong learning are key to graduate success When students and their families invest in a university education, they place their trust in its ability to prepare them for a meaningful future. Higher education institutions have a responsibility to honour t»»»
Rutkowski Group targets 800 annual home sales and expands into PRS
Rutkowski Group sells about 400 homes a year and aims to double that volume by 2030. The regional developer raised PLN 30 mln in its Catalyst bond market debut to support growth, including land purchases. It plans to begin sales at its first Warsaw project, a small building in Białołęka, in the fir»»»
The Shire aims to challenge global flexible-office operators
Polish premium serviced-office operator The Shire has 12 locations and nearly 25,000 square meters of space. It aims to build Poland’s leading premium network, prioritizing profitable, high-quality projects over simply adding locations. The company increasingly uses management agreements, in which »»»
Bulgaria’s 2027 Budget Explained: Not a Catastrophe, Not a Cure (DETAILED)Opinions
Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the draft 2027 state budget on November 6 in the Grand Hall of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia, instead of at the Council of Ministers. The plan targets a cash deficit of 3.5% of GDP, or about €5 bill»»»
Morocco celebrates 51st anniversary of Western Sahara takeover as UN mission ends
LAAYOUNE, Western Sahara: Morocco on Friday commemorated the Green March, the 1975 mass mobilization into then-Spanish-controlled Western Sahara that helped pave the way for Morocco’s takeover of most of the disputed territory. The 51st anniversary came as the decades-old conflict enters a new dipl»»»
Tête à tête - US midterms mark 'the beginning of the end' for Trump, John Bolton says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to Donald Trump during his first term, called the US midterm results "the beginning of the end" for Trump's stranglehold on the Republican Party. Democrats regained control of both the House of Representatives and »»»
French rapper set for release from Morocco jail after term reduced
RABAT: A Moroccan court reduced French rapper Maes’s prison sentence over charges including attempted kidnapping from seven years to one, his lawyer said Friday. Moroccan news site Medias 24 reported that Maes — who has roots in Morocco and whose real name is Walid Georgey — was expected to be rele»»»
30 killed as airstrikes hit market in Yemen's Taiz
Houthi rebels blame Saudi-backed forces for fatal market attack in Taiz Cairo: Airstrikes hit a market in southwestern Yemen on Friday, killing at least 30 people, according to an official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. It would be one of the deadliest attacks since fighting resumed between th»»»
Serbia's caretaker gov't adopts conclusion on SAF participation in peacekeeping operations
BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker government passed on Friday a Conclusion adopting an Annual Plan for implementation of the participation of the Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) and other defence forces in multinational operations in 2026, which will apply until a new annual plan is adopted. "Serbia is amon»»»
Vucic: SNS must be pillar of stability, we will be state-building opposition
SREMSKA MITROVICA - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the United Serbia electoral list, said on Friday the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) must be a pillar of stability and would be acting as state-building opposition that knew "what a state is." Speaking at a Sremska Mitrovica meeting of SNS municipal a»»»
Sudanese women foster hope and paths to recovery amid war repercussions: FANA
Khartoum: Throughout history, Sudanese women remained a symbol of pride and dignity, serving as an essential pillar in building society and shaping its narrative. Etched into the nation's history since the era of ancient Sudanese kingdoms, their contributions span national, social, cultural, and ec»»»
Serbia's caretaker gov't adopts conclusion on SAF participation in peacekeeping ops
BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker government passed on Friday a Conclusion adopting an Annual Plan for implementation of the participation of the Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) and other defence forces in multinational operations in 2026, which will apply until a new annual plan is adopted. "Serbia is amon»»»
Kenyan starvation cult leader jailed for 200 years over murders of 190 children
Paul Mackenzie convicted over deaths linked to sect whose followers were told to starve A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher was sentenced to 200 years in prison on Friday for the murder of 190 children and one adult in an infamous starvation cult. Hundreds of bodies have been discovered since 2023 at»»»
Prominent government critics across Africa are facing treason charges. It’s often to silence them
CAPE TOWN: Veteran Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was acquitted of treason on Friday but sentenced to four years in prison for inciting others to disrupt last year’s elections. The 58-year-old Lissu had faced the death penalty on the treason charge. His case mirrors others in Africa where »»»
Lusail International Circuit unveils 2025 Qatar Grand Prix key visual
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has revealed the official key visual for the Formula 1® Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, capturing the energy, speed, and spirit of the event set for 28–30 November. The artwork showcases the Qatar Formula 1® car in its bold and unique national co»»»
National consultation on "Africa Green Industrialisation Hub" launched
Tunis,6 nov. (TAP) - National consultations on the "Africa Green Industrialisation Hub" initiative officially launched on Friday in Tunis.The Africa Green Industrialisation Hub is a continental and international initiative launched to support...»»»
GERB-UDF Describe 2027 Draft Budget as a "Budget of Inertia"
The GERB-UDF coalition described the government draft of Bulgaria's 2027 state budget as a "budget of inertia" at a briefing in parliament on Friday following the presentation of the budget scheme at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia earlier in the day. MP Krasimir Valche»»»
Bulgaria’s 2027 Budget Explained: Not a Catastrophe, Not a CureOpinions
Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the draft 2027 state budget on November 6 in the Grand Hall of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia, instead of at the Council of Ministers. The plan targets a cash deficit of 3.5% of GDP, or about €5 bill»»»
EU Must Put Forward Concrete Proposals for Peace in Ukraine, President Iotova Says
The European Union must put forward its own concrete proposals for peace in Ukraine and for a security architecture that ensures stability and predictability on the European continent, President Iliana Iotova said here on Friday during a meeting at the presidential institution with representatives »»»
PM: Government Faces Difficult Balancing Act in Drafting 2027 Budget
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday that the government faced a major challenge in drawing up the 2027 state budget, as it had to strike a difficult balance between reducing the excessive budget deficit and cutting expenditure without undermining incomes and social support, while also settlin»»»
South Africa's ANC party on track to face 'nightmare' losses in municipal elections
South Africa's African National Congress party could face its worst-ever election result on Friday with about a third of support after 80 percent of the votes from local government polls counted. Final results are expected by Sunday. South Africa's African National Congress is on track for »»»
Scott Ritter: Buyer’s remorse made Trump. It has now also wrecked the Republicans
American voters brought Donald Trump to power, handing him the opportunity to radically transform the political landscape of America, building upon overwhelming discontent about the political status quo that had metastasized over the course of successive presidential administrations, both Republica»»»
Innovo Group appoints Mostafa El Kady as CEO of Egypt arm Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: London-based Innovo Group has appointed Mostafa El Kady as CEO and Managing Director of Innovo Egypt effective November 2026, as the group seeks to expand its presence in the Egyptian real estate market, as per a press release. El Kady brings more than 20 years of experience in real e»»»
El-Sayed would ‘love’ to work with Trump on ending aid to Israel
LONDON: Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed has said he would “love to work” with US President Donald Trump on cutting aid to Israel. Ahead of the midterm elections that saw Democrat El-Sayed win his race in Michigan to become the first Muslim US senator, Trump announced plans to cut $4 billion in aid to »»»
Diwali fever in UAE: Sweet shops, gold souqs and markets get busy ahead of celebrations
Festival of Lights sparks shopping frenzy across UAE's Indian community Dubai: For the vast Indian community in the UAE, Diwali is much more than a festival. It is a time for family reunions, cherished traditions, new beginnings and celebrations that bring people together. With the Festival of Ligh»»»
Dubai Run 2026 registration now opens: How to sign up for free and join the event
From choosing your route to collecting your T-shirt, here's what participants need to know Dubai: Ever wanted to run down Sheikh Zayed Road without a car in sight? Dubai residents and visitors will get that rare opportunity later this month as Dubai Run returns, transforming one of the city's busie»»»
Inside the Children’s Biennale at Abu Dhabi's Umm Al Emarat Park
A journey of art, nature, and sound to redefine play for families and children at the park Abu Dhabi: What happens when children are invited not simply to look at art, but to become part of it? At Abu Dhabi’s Umm Al Emarat Park, the Children’s Biennale, from 6 November 2026 to 6 December 2026, offe»»»
Israel's govt demolished their homes, Bedouins responded by voting against it
When Adnan Abu Wadi voted in Israel's recent election, he carried with him the fresh memory of his now-demolished home. Just weeks before the vote, authorities came to this Bedouin community and bulldozed around 80 houses. It was the latest in a string of demolitions targeting villages in the Negev»»»
Europe bomb hoaxes spread to media as more flights hit by alerts
Several Irish media outlets reported receiving bomb threats on Friday as a wave of hoax alerts that had so far mainly targeted airlines continued across Europe, with more than a dozen new flights affected. A host of commercial flights in Europe have been hit by false bomb threats this week, forcing»»»
Police officers suspected of abuse, torture placed in custody
BELGRADE - The First Basic Court in Belgrade has ordered 30-day custody for nine police officers suspected of physically abusing and torturing several people in the Serbian government building in central Belgrade in August 2025. They are suspected of the criminal offence of abuse and torture. The p»»»
Death toll rises to 50 in Russian attack on aid distribution point in Ukraine
The death toll from Russia's bombing of an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday has risen to 50, Kyiv's Emergency Service said on Friday, making it one of the deadliest strikes on civilians this year. The death toll in Monday's Russian strike on»»»
Satellite images show major building work underway at Iranian military sites
LONDON: Construction appears to be underway across at least two major missile sites and 12 other military bases in Iran, a BBC investigation has found. Satellite images of the Garmdareh and Shahroud bases show evidence of digging and construction, according to analysts at British intelligence compa»»»
FIS 2026 highlights: AI investment moves from experimentation to business value as Romania looks to build on its tech base
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving beyond experimentation, forcing companies to think more carefully about business value, costs, trust and the organisational changes required to deploy it at scale, speakers said during the final panel of Business Review’s Foreign Investors Summit 2026. The »»»
Anti-drone system was installed near Orbán’s former office at Buda Castle
Hungary’s previous government installed an anti-drone defence system near the Carmelite Monastery in Budapest, where former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had his office, the Ministry of Defence has officially confirmed. However, it is unclear whether the system is still operating following the change»»»
Emerging economies set to match advanced nations in renewable energy growth, IEA says
Paris, Nov. 6 (SANA) Emerging and developing economies outside China are expected to add nearly as much renewable energy capacity as advanced economies over the next five years for the first time, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Friday. Global renewable energy capacity is forecast to inc»»»
Abu Dhabi signs MoU to explore LNG supply for industries, unlocking up to Dh1 billion in potential investment
Plan targets factories beyond gas networks, aiming to cut emissions and boost supply Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with H2G Green and its subsidiary Gas Hub United Utility, Muzn Energy, a subsidiary of Sirgas Group, and Cloud Ener»»»
ADNOC signs LNG deal with Gujarat Energy to supply 4 million tonnes over 10 years
4 million tonnes of LNG to flow from ADNOC to India starting 2028 Abu Dhabi: ADNOC has signed a long-term deal to supply liquefied natural gas to India, marking the first time gas from its international investment arm XRG has been sold to a customer. Under the sales and purchase agreement, signed o»»»
Rare asteroid flyby: Two billion people could see Apophis pass remarkably close to Earth in April 2029.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid to pass closer than satellites in rare event Abu Dhabi: An asteroid nearly the size of the Eiffel Tower will make an exceptionally close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029, in a rare astronomical event that could be visible to around two billion people without telescope»»»
Morocco celebrates anniversary of Western Sahara takeover as UN mission ends
Morocco on Friday commemorated the Green March, the 1975 mass mobilization into then-Spanish controlled Western Sahara that helped pave the way for Morocco's takeover of most of the disputed territory. The anniversary comes as the decades-old conflict enters a new diplomatic phase as a U.N. peaceke»»»
Mass protests sweep France, leaving hundreds arrested and demonstrators injured (VIDEOS)
Mass demonstrations over wages, rising living costs, and government spending cuts have swept France, with crowds facing off with police during a nationwide strike on Thursday. The CGT union estimated that nearly 1.6 million people took part in the latest wave of unrest. Initially sparked by student»»»
AUB and Anghami bring a live Gen Z business case into the classroom
The Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and Anghami are bringing students closer to the realities of the regional digital and entertainment industry through a live business case focused on one of the most relevant audiences for brands today: Gen Z. »»»
Ukrainian Agents Training Drone Operators in Africa - Russian Intel
Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate is running drone-operator training programs in Africa — including Mali — covering both standard and kamikaze drones, according to Mikhail Maksimovich, deputy director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), speaking on Friday. International terrorist »»»
Eye on Africa - Nigeria court bars opposition candidate two months before election
In tonight's edition, a Nigerian court disqualifies a leading presidential candidate, adding fresh complications for the electoral process two months before the election. Also, tens of thousands have fled across the border into Kenya as deadly ethnic clashes in southern Ethiopia intensify. And havi»»»