New ratings will classify foods from A to E following laboratory checks of nutrition data Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched a new service that will assess the nutritional value of food products and assign them ratings from A to E, helping shoppers make more informed decisions about what they b»»»

Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) Syria has approximately 218 million fruit trees across one million hectares (10,000 square kilometers) of agricultural land, including 190 million productive trees, with annual output estimated at 2.5 million tons, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Olives, apples, ci»»»

Travellers urged to check permitted and prohibited items before flying from DXB Flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB)? Before packing your bags, it is worth checking what you can bring into the UAE, what you must declare at customs and which items are not allowed in your hand luggage or »»»

Damascus, Nov. 8 (SANA) E-commerce is expanding in Syria, opening new markets for businesses and reducing costs, but online fraud, weak infrastructure and limited payment options continue to hinder growth, experts say. The rise of online marketplaces and social media-based retail has created opport»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched its National Product Week campaign, “The Story Began on Qatar’s Soil,” running from November 5 to 12, 2026. Under the slogan “From Us, For Us,” the campaign celebrates the quality»»»

Manama: Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani has honoured two Qatari cultural figures in recognition of their contributions to enriching the country’s cultural landscape. His Excellency honoured Saleh Al Obaidli and Ali Al Jaber on the sidelines of the 30th meeting of GCC M»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s retail sector is anticipating a stronger final quarter of 2026, with cooler weather, increased tourism and a busy calendar of events expected to support consumer spending and drive footfall across the country’s shopping destinations. Despite a challenging year characterised by »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has inaugurated the second edition of Design Doha Biennial 2026, bringing together leading designers, artisans and creative practitioners from across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) to celebrate the region’s rich design heritage and contemporary inno»»»

Hyderabad, India: Every 90 seconds, an electric three-wheeler rolls off the production line at an Indian factory, underscoring a transformation that has made the country the largest market for battery-powered auto rickshaws. At a bustling plant run by Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, workers and robots»»»

CCTV footage helps police arrest driver accused of fleeing with unpaid cellphone Manila: A 23-year-old online seller died after falling from a moving SUV while trying to stop a suspected buyer from escaping with a cellphone he had not paid for in Metro Manila, Philippine police said. Police arreste»»»

Philippine government agencies bring more than 50 services closer to UAE-based Filipinos Dubai: Nearly 20,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been reached through the Philippine government’s service caravans in Dubai, as the fourth leg of the “Bagong Bayani ng Mundo: OFW Serbisyo Caravan” bro»»»

Washington, Nov. 7 (SANA) Investments in artificial intelligence are supporting economic growth in some countries and helping offset part of the impact of oil supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said. Speaking a»»»

Damascus, Nov. 7 (SANA) Syria’s yellow corn production rose by 42 per cent this year to 475,232 tonnes across 84,381 hectares. Despite the expansion in cultivated areas and higher output, a shortage of drying facilities and rising post-harvest costs continue to limit the crop’s economic potential a»»»

School winter break dates, CBSE 2027 exam updates and new visa options for Pakistanis Dubai: Big changes are coming to UAE roads. New federal traffic rules taking effect on January 1, 2027, will change how long your driving licence lasts, how often you renew your car registration, how many vehicles»»»

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»»»

RIYADH: Diplomats of Mexico, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia celebrated a major milestone as Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Tourism jointly announced that nationals from all four countries are now eligible for instant tourist e-Visas and visas on arri»»»

Run under the slogan “Champion-level cleaning. Black Friday prices.”, the campaign highlights the performance of DREAME’s technologies and the opportunity to purchase them at special prices. Through its ecosystem of smart products, the brand helps automate repetitive tasks and reduce the effort req»»»

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»»»

Brussels, Nov. 6 (SANA) Syrian and European Union officials held talks Friday in Brussels on expanding cooperation in reconstruction, humanitarian assistance and refugee returns, as Damascus seeks greater international support for its recovery efforts. Qutaiba Kadish, director of the International »»»

Tunis, Nov.6 (TAP) - Several online administrative services will be launched before the end of 2026, Communication Technologies Minister Sofiene Hemissi announced Friday. These include the issuance of a certificate of residence, the renewal of...»»»

Damascus, Nov. 6 (SANA) Syria and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on migration and refugee issues and mobilize the expertise of Syrians abroad to support national recovery. Nahla Othman, director of the Expatriates and Refug»»»

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»»»

Washington, Nov. 6 (SANA) President Donald Trump retains significant control over U.S. foreign policy despite his Republican Party losing both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, setting the stage for clashes with Democrats over military operations, international alliances and government»»»

Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met yesterday during his visit to the United Kingdom, with Governor of the Bank of England H E Andrew Bailey. During the meeting, they discussed key facets of bilateral cooperation between the two countries with »»»

Damascus, Nov. 6 (SANA) Syria recognized leading entrepreneurs, startups and organizations supporting innovation at the Startup Syria 2026 Awards in Damascus on Thursday, as the country seeks to attract investment, encourage new businesses and strengthen its recovering economy. Organized by Startup»»»

Washington, Nov. 6 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied reports that he plans to leave President Donald Trump‘s administration, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing pressure over his leadership of the Pentagon and the war against Iran. The developments follow Tuesday’»»»

Doha: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi, yesterday launched the new website for ‘The Legal and Judicial Journal’. The launch took place during a graduation ceremony for participants in the qualifying and mandatory trai»»»

DOHA: Birla Public School (BPS), Doha, has expressed pride in the recognition of Shiju P R, Head of the Malayalam Department, who was felicitated by the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) during its Kerala Piravi celebrations held at Ideal Indian School recently. Shiju P R was among the distinguished Mal»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the first phase of an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging Qatari students to pursue teaching careers, highlighting the profession’s importance, benefits and opportunities for professional growth. The campaign, titled “The Teacher»»»

DOHA: Al Reyada for Girls Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has launched its new electronic magazine, Alam Al Reyada, in a move that reflects the Centre’s commitment to strengthening media outreach, showcasing girls’ achievements and talents, and establishing a media platfor»»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi held a phone call yesterday with Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia H E Arrmanatha Nasir. At the beginning of the call, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affai»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar has taken part in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting aimed at promoting cultural cooperation among the bloc’s member states. Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the 30th meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies GCC Ministers of»»»

DOHA: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah headed Qatar’s delegation participating in the extraordinary joint meeting of ministerial committees tasked with studying the establishment of GCC strategic storage zones for food, medicines and other essential needs. The»»»

DOHA: Qatar participated yesterday in the extraordinary meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Health Ministers Committee, held via video conference. Minister of Public Health, H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud chaired Qatar’s delegation to the meeting. The meeting discussed a study on esta»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the commencement of procedures to transfer food safety mandates, functions and responsibilities to the General Authority for Food Safety, following the issuance of Amiri Decision No. (41) of 2026 establishing the Authority. This step undersco»»»

By Staff, Agencies The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has sharply criticized International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, accusing him of acting as an “obedient agent” of Iran’s adversaries by providing them with sensitive information»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is proud to take part in the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW), taking place from 31 October to 7 November 2026. Led by Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the na»»»

Between late July and late October, three well-known Bulgarian businessmen were killed. Vladimir Yankov, a coffee and vending machine importer, was found burned in his home in Bankya on July 27. Iliyan Filipov, owner of the transport company PIMK and the football club Botev Plovdiv, was shot dead i»»»

Taken together, options related to social media and content creators account for 71% of the responses selected by teenagers, in a question where respondents could choose up to three sources. Social media and creators who test products rank first, with 37% of responses. By contrast, when parents are»»»

Landmark victories reshape representation in the Senate and state governments Yes, the 2026 midterms will be remembered for the astonishing number of losses that Democrats handed to President Donald Trump. But in the background, something perhaps equally seismic unfolded: a wave of firsts that elev»»»

BLACKFRIDAY.ro, the official Black Friday website in Romania, is conducting one of the most comprehensive surveys of this shopping phenomenon, collating and analysing information on retailers’ campaigns and the event’s progress. Launched in 2010, the platform included 268 shops in its analysis of t»»»

Romanians are going through a year in which the strain on the family budget, rising prices, tax changes and negative news from around the world are being felt more than ever. At the same time, the cold weather, shorter days and accumulated stress create a context in which a well-deserved day off, q»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar Sustainability Week 2026, LuLu Hypermarket, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Philippines in Qatar, organised “Recyclers United – Closing the Loop Through Smart Recycling” yesterday at LuLu Hypermarket, D-Ring Road Branch, bringing together the Filipino communit»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie and President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) H E Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer visited, separately, the National Command Centre yesterday. During the two visits, they reviewed readiness of t»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Italy in Qatar hosted yesterday, at The St. Regis Doha, a joint celebration of Italy’s National Day and the National Unity and Armed Forces Day, bringing together senior Qatari officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business representatives and the Italian community»»»