Cairo, Dec. 6 (SANA) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrak on Saturday on the sidelines of Doha Forum 2025 to review the latest developments in Syria. According to a statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the talks also addr»»»

Tunis, Dec 6 (TAP) — Deputies of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) on Saturday rejected Article 72 of the 2026 Finance Bill, which proposed cutting to 10% the customs duty rate applicable to the eyewear sector.The CNRD is carrying...»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Saturday met separately with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria HE Yusuf Maitama Tuggar and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina HE Elmedin Kon»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality launched the fifth season of the Farmers' Souq at Quranic Park in Al Khawaneej on Saturday with a special drone show that paid tribute to the emirate's farming community. The surprise aerial display delighted visitors as it illuminated the evening sky, celebrating the dedi»»»

Doha, Dec. 6 (SANA) — Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar discussed Saturday with Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani ways to enhance bilateral cooperation across several sectors. According to QNA, the two ministers reviewed, on »»»

JEDDAH, Dec 6 (KUNA) --- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday acclaimed a UNGA resolution to extend mandate of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) for three years.The OIC said in a statement that the UNSG resolution mirrored international consensus on supporting and »»»

Doha: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, met today with Minister of Economy and Industry of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Mohammed Nidal Al Shaar on the sidelines of the 23rd Doha Forum 2025. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations betwee»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a wedding reception in Dubai on Saturday, accompanied by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Mi»»»

The European Union is in crisis over US attempts to broker a Ukraine peace deal and a rift within NATO, Bloomberg reports. The new US National Security Doctrine demands Europe take responsibility for its own defense and differs from leaders of EU states on where the Ukraine conflict is going."Europ»»»

Doha: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Saturday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina HE Elmedin Konakovic, on the margin of the Doha Forum 2025. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to enhance and develop the»»»

Four protesters were arrested Saturday after splattering food on the display case of a priceless diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London. The Crown Jewels display was temporarily closed after members of a group called Take Back Power smeared apple crumble and poured yellow custard — two stap»»»

Doha: The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding will hold an international symposium titled "Translation and Artificial Intelligence" next Tuesday morning, featuring experts and specialists from Qatar and several Arab countries to discuss the challenges posed by artific»»»

Birmingham, United Kingdom: Emiliano Buendia shattered Arsenal's 18-match unbeaten run with the last-gasp strike that sealed Aston Villa's dramatic 2-1 win over the Premier League leaders on Saturday. Mikel Arteta's side fell behind to Matty Cash's first half goal at Villa Park before Leandro Tross»»»

Qiddiya Investment Company has announced the official opening of PlayMaker Studios at Qiddiya City, marking the launch of Saudi Arabia’s newest state-of-the-art film production hub. The opening represents a major milestone in the Kingdom’s rapidly advancing film and creative industries. The launch »»»

Berlin police will be allowed to secretly enter private homes to install spyware, after the German House of Representatives approved sweeping changes to the city’s police law. Backed by the governing CDU-SPD coalition and opposition AfD, the law gives police broad new powers over both physical and »»»

Bulgarian euro coins will be legal tender across Europe and will carry national symbols, making Bulgaria part of the European cultural and monetary heritage, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said on Saturday. He visited the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Mint together with BNB Governor Dimitar Radev »»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today attended a wedding reception in Dubai. He was accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of »»»

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after US and Ukrainian officials said they’ll meet on Saturday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year-old war. Following talks that made progress on a security framework for postwar Ukraine, t»»»

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky’s “crown would not have fallen off” if he paid a visit to new Polish President Karol Nawrocki instead of waiting for latter to visit Kiev, Warsaw’s top diplomat, Radoslaw Sikorski, has said. Kiev and Warsaw managed to get into a bitter diplomatic row last month over whic»»»

ABU DHABI: Ethara, organisers of the 2025 Formula 1Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and operators of Yas Marina Circuit, have accelerated efforts to reduce the environmental impact of both the event and the venue. As thousands of F1fans descend on the circuit to witness the season finale, a numb»»»

Canada, Mexico, and the United States learned on Friday which teams they will be facing when the 2026 World Cup kicks off on their shores in June. Tom Brady, Shaquille O'Neal, Aaron Judge, and Wayne Gretzky were given the job of drawing the names that determined the makeup of the tournament's group»»»

For two years during the Gaza war, all public celebrations for Christmas were cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank – where Christians believe Jesus was born. But after the recent ceasefire, the holy city decided that this year the festivities would return as symbolised by the lighting o»»»

On August 3, 2023, Sakil Khan’s life flipped in a flash. The 37-year-old Indian expat from Dubai hit Dh15 million in the Big Ticket draw after buying ticket number 191115 on July 25 – his birthday. Two years later, he’s still the same man – only now, he’s telling his story from a Big Ticket’s yacht»»»

DOHA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Head coach of Kuwait football team Helio Sousa affirmed on Saturday that the Kuwaiti players have the courage to face top teams at the regional and continental levels.Speaking at a news conference after the Kuwaiti team played a 1-3 match against Jordan that ended in favor of »»»

Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, announced on Saturday that a missile fired during the force’s latest naval exercise has a range exceeding the full length of the Persian Gulf. The Admiral referred to the recent “Eghtedar” (Power) military drills con»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev, who is also the Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, on Saturday accused European Union officials of interfering in the US presidential election in 2024. Dmitriev made the remark in»»»

It was all smiles at Washington DC's Kennedy Centre as the leaders of the US, Mexico and Canada took the stage for the 2026 World Cup draw, even as trade tensions simmered in the background. For Donald Trump, the brief interaction marked his first meeting with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum, who leads »»»

Democratic Party (PD) leader Sali Berisha on Friday dismissed the political importance of a reported meeting between party figures Ervin Salianji and Ilir Alimehmeti, saying that private discussions have no bearing on PD decision-making. Berisha confirmed that Alimehmeti had requested and held a me»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, today discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the fields of the economy, trade, investment, renewable energy, sustainability, and other»»»

DOHA, DEC 6 (KUNA) -- Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman affirmed on Saturday that Qatar is keen on the region's stability, saying the country considers this as part of its national security.Delivering a speech as part of the Doha Forum 2025, Shei»»»

DOHA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Information, Culture, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Almutairi met with the national football team in the chambers of Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium after stumbling vis-a-vis the Jordanian team with a match ending in favor of "Al-Nashama", 1-3, hel»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A large Hungarian delegation will visit Moscow in the coming days to discuss economic issues and cooperation strategies after sanctions are lifted, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on Saturday. "A huge business delegation is heading to Moscow in the coming days, in»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Prime Minister of the sisterly Lebanese Republic HE Dr Nawaf Salam on the sidelines of the 23rd Doha Forum 2025. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countrie»»»

Tickets are available at www.roadtoqatar.qa, with prices starting from QAR 20 Doha, Qatar: The stage is set for FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025, following CR Flamengo claiming the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores title. The Brazilian side will face Mexico’s Cruz Azul in the FIFA Derby of the America»»»

Fujairah Police have arrested a 23-year-old woman after a video showing her brandishing a sword (talwar) in a crowd of youths during UAE 54th National Day celebrations in Al Fiqeit went viral. Authorities described the act as dangerous, inappropriate, and in violation of societal norms and the law.»»»

Damascus, 06 Dec (SANA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Syria (CBS), Abdulkader Husrieh, welcomed Canada’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria, describing the move as the beginning of “a new chapter of opportunities and constructive cooperation” between the two countries. In a statement published»»»

Positive messages in tourism are extremely important, said Prof. Mariana Ianeva, Head of the Department of Tourism Economics at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamporovo on Saturday. The forum is organized by BTA in partner»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met at the Sheraton Doha Hotel with several heads of state and government from brotherly and friendly nations participating in the Doha Forum 2025. His Highness met separately with President of the Syrian Arab Republi»»»

DOHA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- The State of Qatar and the European Union declared on Saturday launch of negotiations for implementation of the joint partnership agreement, reported the official Qatar News Agency.The joint declaration was made following a meeting between Prime Minister and Minister of Foreig»»»

At a tourism forum here on Saturday, the Chief Operating Officer of bTV Media Group, Gospodin Yovchev, emphasized that in order for the tourism sector to develop, coordinated and targeted efforts are needed from all representatives of the state authorities, institutions, the sector, the media, and »»»

Arche has accelerated talks on the second phase of its Royal Paper Mill redevelopment in Konstancin-Jeziorna before special housing regulations expire in mid-2026. The controversial plan includes up to 2,000 apartments in dozens of multi-family buildings, sparking strong opposition from residents w»»»

From February 2026, cash withdrawals in Poland are expected to become significantly more expensive due to new fee structures introduced by Visa and Mastercard. Instead of a flat fee, banks will pay a fixed charge plus a percentage of the withdrawal amount, increasing costs especially for larger tra»»»

Employee engagement in Poland has declined significantly in 2025, with 35% of employers and 45% of professionals reporting lower motivation, according to Hays Poland. Engagement levels are only moderate, and declines are more common than improvements. The main reasons include limited pay rises, job»»»

Members of Poland’s Monetary Policy Council said in November that low inflation is being supported by external factors, particularly the inflow of cheap goods from China. They also credited recent improvements in price trends to the NBP’s earlier monetary policy. Some members stressed that weaker C»»»

Poles will spend an average of PLN 1,787 on Christmas in 2025 – 13% more than last year, despite overall holiday preparation being about PLN 150 cheaper for a typical four-person family. According to a report by the Polish Bank Association and Minds & Roses, gifts and food remain the largest expens»»»

European NATO members are facing a US deadline to take more responsibility for the military bloc’s intelligence gathering and missile production, Reuters reported on Friday, citing sources who spoke on condition of anonymity. Pentagon officials warned delegations from several European countries thi»»»

Iliyan Velkov, representative of Nova Broadcasting Group, said here on Saturday that the media need good news coming from the tourism sector. "In order to have a strong winter season, we need new attractions and improvements to existing ones, which has been happening in recent years in Pamporovo, b»»»

Tourism is a source of good news because when it is discussed, it shows the audience that Bulgaria is a place worth visiting, Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Director General Milen Mitev said here on Saturday. He was address a forum on BG TOURISM - WINTER 2025/2026, organized by the BTA in partnersh»»»