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Water taxis and ferries in Abu Dhabi transport 700,000 passengers since 2021

Abu Dhabi’s public marine transport system, comprising water taxis and public ferries, has served more than 700,000 passengers since 2021. Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, explained that in collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), it is offering free water taxi trips dur»»»

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Sputnik 7m

Israeli Air Force Strikes Residential Building in Southern Suburbs of Beirut

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Israeli air force attacked an apartment block in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut on Sunday, a source on the ground told Sputnik. "An apartment building on Al Arid street was hit by an enemy air strike. There is no information on victims and injured yet," t»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

QSE index gains 0.57% at start of trading

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose at the beginning of Sunday's trading by 0.57%, gaining 60.70 points to reach 10,668 points, compared to the previous session's close, backed by six sectors. Market data showed gains in Telecoms by 1.82%, followed by Insurance (+1.37%), Banks and Financial»»»

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Qatar Travel Mart 2025 to open in Doha on Monday

Doha: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025 will open Monday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, bringing together 300 exhibitors from more than 60 countries. The new editi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 18m

Sofia Deputy Mayor Meets Protest Organizers over Parking Zone Changes

Sofia Deputy Mayor for Transport and Urban Mobility Viktor Chaushev met with the organizers of the protest against the planned changes related to the city’s paid parking zones, Sofia Municipality said in a press release on Sunday. The protesters demand the withdrawal of amendments to Sofia Municipa»»»

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Gulf News 24m

Who is Wing Commander Afshan? Behind the tears at Tejas pilot’s farewell

Wing Commander Afshan on Sunday paid her last respects to her husband, IAF pilot Namansh Syal, who tragically lost his life in a Tejas fighter jet crash during the Dubai Air Show. The crash occurred on November 21, when the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas went down at Al Maktoum International Air»»»

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Kuwait hosts GCC workshop on unified energy, climate

KUWAIT, Nov 23 (KUNA) - The Ministry of Oil and the Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute, in coordination with the GCC Secretariat General, conducted on Sunday a Gulf-wide workshop on Energy and Climate, attended by Minister of Oil Tariq Al-Roumi.In a statement, Al-Roumi expressed pr»»»

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Arab League pushes for rapid support to Palestinians

Cairo: The Arab League has called on the donor group to provide rapid support for the Palestinian people amid the ongoing conditions. Addressing the meetings of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG) in Brussels, Belgium, Assistant Secretary-General for Palestinian Affairs and the Occupied Arab Territorie»»»

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Gulf News 43m

Dubai Municipality recognised for world-leading foresight system

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has become the first municipal authority in the world to receive the Level 3 International Foresight Accreditation, an honour awarded by the US-based Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI). The accreditation recognises the municipality’s advanced readiness for the f»»»

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Municipality Ministry announces fully electronic "Abandoned Vehicle Recovery" service

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) announced the launch of a fully electronic "Abandoned Vehicle Recovery" service through its official website and the "Aoun" application. The Ministry confirmed that the service allows individuals and companies to retrieve their impounded vehicles with»»»

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RT 1h

‘He can fight his little heart out’: Trump on potential Zelensky refusal

US President Donald Trump has said Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky can “continue to fight his little heart out” should he refuse the proposed peace plan to settle the conflict with Russia. Washington presented Kiev this week with a new draft proposal for ending the conflict, pressing the Ukrainian lead»»»

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Gulf News 1h

What Dubai’s largest ever budget means for UAE residents

Dubai: Dubai has approved its biggest-ever budget for 2026–2028, with Dh302.7 billion in planned spending and Dh329.2 billion in expected revenues. The numbers are large, but what really matters is how this will show up in your everyday life. Here’s what residents can expect. Sign up for our daily »»»

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TAP 1h

Tunisia to take part in 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda

Tunis, Nov. 23 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, will lead, on the instructions of President Kais Saied, the Tunisian delegation to the 7th African Union–European Union Summit, to be held on...»»»

Gulf News 1h

Mass deportation in Saudi Arabia as security raids widen

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has deported 14,206 people in one week as part of an ongoing nationwide campaign targeting residency, labour and border-security violations, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. According to the ministry, 22,094 people were arrested between November 13 and 19 during j»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwait University hosts H2 Grand Prix Regional Championship in April

KUWAIT, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait University (KU) said on Sunday that it would host in April 2026 the Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GrandPrix) Regional Championship at the Sabah Al-Salem University City with the participation of high school and university students. In a statement, Kuwait University indicate»»»

Kuna 1h

Arab league meets in Cairo to discuss education in Palestine

CAIRO, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- The 92nd session of the Arab League's Council on Educational Affairs for Palestinian Students, along with the 34th joint meeting with UNRWA education officials, convened Sunday at the League's headquarters to review developments in the educational sector in the occupied Pale»»»

Kuna 1h

Arab league meets in Cairo to discuss education in Palestine

CAIRO, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- The 92nd session of the Arab League's Council on Educational Affairs for Palestinian Students, along with the 34th joint meeting with UNRWA education officials, convened Sunday at the League's headquarters to review developments in the educational sector in the occupied Pale»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Protesters Opposing Parking Zone Changes Temporarily Block Traffic Outside Sofia City Hall

Protesters against the amendments related to Sofia’s parking zones temporarily blocked traffic on Moskovska Street in front of the Sofia Municipality building on Sunday. The protesters demand the withdrawal of amendments to Sofia Municipality’s Ordinance on Traffic Organization, which expand paid p»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

General ticket sales for FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 now live

Doha, Qatar: General ticket sales for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 presented by Aramco are now live at www.roadtoqatar.qa, with prices starting from QR 20. Qatar will host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 presented by Aramco on December 10, 13 and 17 a»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi influencer’s ‘evil eye’ accusation puts spotlight on Georgina Rodríguez

Dubai: A brief exchange between a Saudi influencer and Georgina Rodriguez, the Argentine model and partner of Cristiano Ronaldo, has sparked wide discussion across Saudi social media after the influencer accused Rodríguez of giving her the “evil eye”. The incident took place at a recent event in Ri»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Video| US-Israeli Coordination Precedes Aggression on Beirut’s Dahieh

The Israeli enemy launched an aerial attack on Sunday afternoon, targeting a residential apartment located in Haret Hreik town in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut. The attack caused extensive damage to the area and affected a number of neighboring commercial establishments. Al-Manar corre»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE pushes smart governance vision with institutional innovation meetings in Britain

Dubai: In a move that reflects the UAE’s commitment to advancing government systems and anticipating the future of public services, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) conducted an official visit to the United Kingdom for a series of meetings and interna»»»

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TAP 1h

ISIEs Bouasker says Authority ready to organise municipal elections within three months

Tunis, Nov. 23 (TAP) — The president of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE), Farouk Bouasker, declared at dawn on Sunday at the Bardo Palace that the Authority is ready and able to organise municipal elections within a three-month...»»»

The Barents Observer 1h

War Ministry says two drones downed in Arkhangelsk Oblast

Two of the ten Ukrainian drones Russia claims to have shot down on Sunday were in the Arkhangelsk region. It is unclear where in the Arkhangelsk region the drones were downed. According to local media, mobile internet is also shut down, both in the city of Arkhangelsk and in the wider region. This »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Massive Hatta revamp completed with new landmarks and community facilities

Dubai: The Supreme Committee for Development of Hatta, chaired by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has completed a wide range of development works aimed at transforming Hatta into a thriving residentia»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Old Doha Port to host fans parade for FIFA Arab Cup 2025

Doha, Qatar: Arab Fans Parade will take place tomorrow, November 24, 2025, at the Old Doha Port, announced the Local Organising Committee of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025. The parade will begin at 3:30pm and feature participating countries’ flags, drums, and fan chants. One of the region's most celebrated»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Liverpool a 'mess' says Van Dijk

Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool's players are letting manager Arne Slot down after the Premier League champions' collapse continued with a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Liverpool have lost six of their last seven league games to slide into the bottom half of the table, putting Slo»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Oman launches association to regulate expatriate worker recruitment

Oman has formed a new industry body to strengthen governance in the labour market, Atheer newspaper reported. Officially named the Association of Expatriate Worker Recruitment Offices, the entity will work alongside government agencies to standardise recruitment practices, ensure ethical compliance»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Popular Arab literary character Juha comes to life as FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 mascot

DOHA: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025Local Organising Committee (LOC) has unveiled Juha as the official mascot for the prestigious Arab competition taking place from December 1-18 in Qatar. Inspired by arguably the most popular character from the history of Arab literature, Juhaembodies the rich folkl»»»

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MIA 2h

Dimitrieska-Kochoska: Capital expenditures for 2026 realistically projected

Skopje, 20 November 2025 (MIA) - Capital expenditures for 2026 are realistically projected, based on prior realization and expectations for the next year. When assessing the realization of capital investments, the Government is not the only responsible party, because delays often come from contract»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Tickets for FuelFest Qatar 2026 now on sale

Doha, Qatar: Tickets for FuelFest Qatar 2026, the high-energy festival that blends car culture with live music, are now available for purchase online. Qatar will host the world-famous automotive festival for the first time, marking the launch of the 2026 FuelFest World Tour on Friday, January 23, 2»»»

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The Barents Observer 2h

Defence Minsitry says two drones downed in Arkhangelsk Oblast

Two of the ten Ukrainian drones Russia claims to have shot down on Sunday were in the Arkhangelsk region. It is unclear where in the Arkhangelsk region the drones were downed. According to local media, mobile internet is also shut down, both in the city of Arkhangelsk and in the wider region. This »»»

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Sana 2h

Syria, Oman discuss boosting economic and investment cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Sunday with Omani Minister of Economy Said Mohammed Al-Saqri to discuss enhancing economic cooperation. The talks focused on prospects for strengthening economic and investment ties between the two countries, particularly i»»»

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Gulf News 2h

How Abu Dhabi is leading the world in smart and sustainable mobility

Abu Dhabi has concluded the inaugural edition of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Week, reaffirming its position as a global hub for smart and sustainable mobility. Organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the week brought together decision-makers, investors, innovators, and researchers f»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai just approved its largest budget ever: 5 key points you need to know

Dubai: Dubai has locked in the biggest multi-year budget in its history, setting the financial direction for the emirate from 2026 to 2028. The plan outlines major spending priorities, ambitious economic goals, and a commitment to long-term fiscal discipline. Sign up for our daily business newslett»»»

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Gulf News 2h

‘God has plans’: Indian expat from Kerala wins Dh100,000 in UAE Lottery

Luck smiled brightly on an Indian expat woman in the UAE, who walked away with Dh100,000 in the latest UAE Lottery’s Lucky Chance category. Sujitha Nivarthil, from Kerala, was over the moon as she spoke at the UAE Lottery studio, seated beside her smiling husband. “I have been living in the UAE for»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Tejas plane crash in Dubai: IAF pilot laid to rest in his native with full military honours

Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the Indian Air Force pilot who died in a Tejas fighter jet crash on Friday, November 21, during the Dubai Airshow 2025, was cremated with full military honours at his native village Patialkar in Kangra district on Sunday. His mortal remains arrived earlier in the day, w»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

War refugee Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament

Tokyo: Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the traditional Japanese sport. The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, won the Kyushu tournament after a tie-breaking victory over grand champion Hoshoryu from »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iranian Foreign Ministry Dismisses US Willingness for Dialogue as Not Credible

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated on Sunday that Washington’s professed willingness for dialogue lacks credibility, asserting that US claims are fundamentally inconsistent with its actions. Speaking at a weekly press conference, Baqaei referenced recent remarks by the US p»»»

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Gulf News 2h

My first Dubai Run and why I’m going back

Dubai: This year was my first Dubai Run, and I realised very quickly why people keep returning. I had heard friends talk about it for years, but nothing prepares you for what it actually feels like to run on Sheikh Zayed Road with the entire city awake around you. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Macron lauds Aoun's speech, calls for 'step by step' approach in South

French President Emmanuel Macron has noted that the situation in Lebanon "remains extremely fragile," as he described President Joseph Aoun's latest speech as "very important." "He reflected what we have in mind. He was very firm and efficient vis-a-vis Hezbollah and delivering our plan, which is c»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Verstappen wins big in Vegas with McLarens disqualified

Las Vegas: Formula One world champion Max Verstappen produced a masterful drive to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday and his title hopes were boosted further with the McLarens of championship leader Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both being disqualified. Norris finished the race in second wi»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Temporary road closure on Fahad Bin Jassim Al Thani Intersection

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal announced a temporary free right full closure for traffic coming from Fahad Bin Jassim Al Thani St. and heading towards Jasim Bin Hamad St. Closure will take effect daily from 4pm until 4am starting Wednesday, November 26, until Friday, November 28, »»»

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Gulf News 3h

First-of-its-kind academic leadership programme launched in Sharjah

Sharjah: The Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched the first cohort of its new “COMPASS Leadership Programme,” a pioneering initiative aimed at developing senior academic leaders across higher education institutions in the UAE. The programme is implemented under »»»

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Sputnik 3h

Russian Forces Liberate Key Settlements in Donetsk, Dnepropetrovsk Regions

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Yug Battlegroup has liberated the village of Petrovskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Units of the Yug group of forces liberated the settlement of Petrovskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic as a result of decisive acti»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Moscow, New Delhi Preparing Putin's Visit to India - Kremlin Aide

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY (Sputnik) - Moscow and New Delhi have been preparing Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, which is expected in early December, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on Sunday. "Together with India, we are actively preparing for the visit and hope that i»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Uranium found in breastmilk: What a Bihar study really reveals

Dubai: A comprehensive multi-institutional study has detected uranium (U-238) in the breastmilk of lactating mothers across several districts of Bihar, raising concerns about long-term exposure among infants. While the levels found remain below global safety thresholds, health experts warn that the»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Minister of Interior chairs second meeting of Security Committee of Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya', Chairman of the Security H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, today, November 23, 2025, chaired the second meeting of the Security Committee of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, h»»»

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