Tunis, Dec. 8, 2025 (TAP) – The Council of Competitiveness will host the fourth edition of the Arab Competition Authorities Simulation Model from January 13 to 22, 2026.Targeted at Arab university students in law, economics, and political science,...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change launched on Monday the State of Qatar's National Adaptation Plan (NAP), which forms the comprehensive national framework to enhance the country's ability to cope with the impacts of climate change, protect its vital resources and its econo»»»

Egypt’s stock market concluded the first week of December on a mixed but largely stable note, reflecting a balanced interplay between blue-chip strength and uneven performance across the broader indices. On Thursday, 4 December, the benchmark EGX30 index edged up by 0.38% to 41,499.07 points, exten»»»

Germany’s Volkswagen Group has entered a pivotal stage in its long-term automotive investment plans for Egypt, as the government confirmed progress in the feasibility study for a $240 million electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturing and localization project. While no final investment decision has yet be»»»

Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG), one of the Middle East’s largest real estate developers, announced over USD 5 billion in new foreign investments through its two landmark projects, “Jood” and “Yamal,” in the Sultanate of Oman. The announcement was made during an official inauguration ceremony h»»»

The fourth edition of the Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX 2025) concluded in Cairo with a wave of new industrial partnerships, co-production agreements, and technology-transfer frameworks that underscore Egypt’s accelerating shift from an import-dependent defence buyer to a regional manufacturing hub. The»»»

Egypt’s non-oil private sector recorded its strongest improvement in more than five years in November, signalling a welcome rebound for businesses after months of sluggish activity. According to the latest report from S&P Global, the country’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose sharply to 51.1, »»»

Israeli police forcibly entered the compound of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem early Monday, escalating a campaign against an organization that has been banned from operating on Israeli territory. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the N»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The nuances of the new US National Security Strategy are appealing to Russia, as the document focuses on dialogue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "This is the nuance that we see in the new concept, and it certainly appeals to us. It speaks about the need for dial»»»

Israeli police forcibly entered the compound of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem early Monday, escalating a campaign against an organization that has been banned from operating on Israeli territory. The U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the»»»

Dubai: In a major environmental initiative to mark the 54th UAE National Day, Aster Volunteers UAE, the corporate social responsibility arm of Aster DM Healthcare, led a large-scale drive that saw 2,000 mangrove saplings planted in Ras Al Khaimah. The effort, conducted in partnership with the Envir»»»

Dubai: The UAE has reached 8th place worldwide for active Project Management Institute certifications, totaling 23,670, according to recent data. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The rankings of PMI, a key international authority that sets widely used standards for proj»»»

More than 100 people, including dozens of children, were killed in attacks on a kindergarten in Sudan that continued even as parents and caretakers rushed the wounded to a nearby hospital, the World Health Organization said on Monday. Health facilities in Sudan have repeatedly come under attack nea»»»

President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday urged Syrians to work together to rebuild their country, still marred by insecurity and divisions, as they marked a year since the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. The atmosphere in Damascus was jubilant as thousands of people took to the streets of the»»»

London, Dec. 8 (SANA) The British newspaper The Independent reported that Syria’s post-liberation economic openness is paving the way for new investments, particularly in the oil sector. Foreign companies, including Chevron, recently held preliminary talks with the Syrian Petroleum Company to explo»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s powerhouse sovereign wealth fund, ADQ, will continue to drive investments in infrastructure and supply chain resilience rather than chase short-term technology trends, according to Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADQ»»»

2026 DRAFT BUDGETS The government is expected to submit the 2026 budget bills to the National Assembly on Monday, December 8, after they were redrafted following massive public protests, Bulgarian media say. The legislative package includes the state budget, the public social insurance budget and t»»»

The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation, bringing together the government, employers and trade unions, examined the 2026 National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Budget Bill on Monday. The Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA) did not support the proposal, while the Confederation of »»»

DOHA: An official talks session was held between the Shura Council and the People's National Assembly of the sisterly People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, focusing on bilateral relations between the two sides, particularly in the parliamentary domain, and exploring ways to strengthen them and a»»»

Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Diodato Abagnara has said that UNIFIL has no evidence that Hezbollah is rebuilding its military capabilities south of the Litani. In an interview with Israel's Channel 12, Abagnara said that the presence of Israeli troops along the Blue Line »»»

Residents on both sides of Thailand's and Cambodia's border evacuated in droves on Monday as fresh clashes erupted, killing at least five people. Both sides have each accused the other of starting the violence, which is the most serious confrontation between the two countries since they agreed to a»»»

Fujairah: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has withdrawn recognition for all qualifications issued by Midocean University, which operates an executive office in Fujairah, following serious compliance violations uncovered during a joint inspection. The decision came »»»

Air India and Air India Express have capped economy fares on non-stop domestic routes from December 4 to comply with the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s directive and curb sharp price spikes. Also Read: Air India, Air India Express cap fares amid IndiGo flight disruptionThe airlines are offering a one»»»

The Israeli Occupation Ministry of Defense has disclosed that its rehabilitation department is currently treating approximately 82,400 soldiers and veterans wounded during military service. This figure includes more than 22,000 injuries sustained since the beginning of the military offensive on Gaz»»»

EU countries will each have to secure guarantees worth billions of euros for the loan to Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets, Politico’s Brussels edition reports. The amounts each country will need to provide are calculated based on their GDP, following the same method used to determine their c»»»

Muscat, Oman: Asyad Group successfully executed a mission-critical transport operation for OQ Refineries and Petrochemical Industries (OQRPI). The specialised project involved rapid and secure relocation of 25 tons of essential, heavy equipment from Italy to Oman using a dedicated (Boeing F 747) ca»»»

The Bulgarian Navy received a completely new ship on Monday for the first time in 100 years, Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said in Varna. He participated in a military ritual of the solemn raising of the naval flag of Bulgaria on the newly acquired multifunctional modular patrol ship Hrabri. Za»»»

Negotiations have a much higher chance of ending the Israeli violations than staying locked in one place, President Joseph Aoun told al-Joumhouria newspaper in remarks published Monday. Aoun's comments come as Lebanon and Israel moved toward direct negotiations aimed at defusing tensions. "If we st»»»

French Special Envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian will arrive Monday in Lebanon where he will meet President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, media reports said. Le Drian will also meet with foreign Minister Youssef Rajji and the meetings will discuss economic and s»»»

According to McKinsey & Company’s The State of Grocery & FMCG 2024 report, 72% of global CEOs cite a shortage of qualified middle managers as the key threat to growth, surpassing logistics challenges. While major players search for solutions, Ukrainian company Avangard-Grand has successfully develo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived today in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was received at the King Khalid International Airport by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Ara»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted on Monday a delegation from the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD). QC and TUSIAD held a meeting where the Qatari side was headed by HE First Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber, Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari while the Turkish delegation was led by TUS»»»

Dubai: With Christmas still a few weeks away, Santa Claus is already making spirited appearances at festive events across the world. From snowy mountains to desert landscapes, Santas are racing, skiing, and even riding camels as communities embrace early seasonal celebrations. In Switzerland, dozen»»»

The beginning of 2026 will bring a decrease of mortgage loans interest rates applied in Romania, both on fixed interest rates segment, which represent over 98% of loans granted currently, and also on the variable interest rates segment, as a result of the decrease of the benchmark index for loans t»»»

A police officer died Monday after being shot and seriously wounded during an early morning drug raid in Istanbul, Turkish officials said. Officer Emre Albayrak died of his wounds in a hospital. He was part of a special operations team carrying out the raid in the Cekmekoy district on Istanbul’s As»»»

Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodian positions Monday after Cambodian troops opened fire along a disputed border. Both sides traded blame for the hostilities, which have killed at least one Thai soldier and four Cambodian civilians, according to officials.  Thailand launched air strikes »»»

BELGRADE - Football Association of Serbia (FSS) Secretary General Branko Radujko said on Monday he believed Veljko Paunovic would remain head coach of the Serbia men's national football team for a long time. On December 4, Paunovic signed a contract until 2030 with the FSS directors. "Paunovic came»»»

These global changes are directly reflected in Romania, where extra virgin olive oil consumption remains low per capita but is growing steadily, and the market is undergoing an obvious premiumization process. In a market traditionally dominated by sunflower oil, more and more Romanian consumers are»»»

A son planning to return home for Christmas, two brothers with weddings scheduled early next year, a family visiting a tourist hotspot for the first time, and a young man on holiday with friends. These were some of the victims of the fire that broke out at a popular nightclub in India's coastal sta»»»

Paris, France: A water leak at the Louvre Museum in late November damaged several hundred books in its Egyptology library, French media reported on Sunday. The museum's deputy administrator, Francis Steinbock, said the incident on November 26 affected between 300 and 400 volumes, including Egyptolo»»»

Beijing, China: A Beijing court ordered Malaysia Airlines on Monday to pay compensation to the families of eight passengers from flight MH370, more than a decade after the plane disappeared. The Chaoyang District People's Court said in a statement that 47 other lawsuits had been withdrawn, after th»»»

Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) have become increasingly popular in recent years, but what are the best ways to look after your retirement funds as we move into 2026? More than six million UK investors have opted to take control over their retirement pot by opening a SIPP, and it’s clear th»»»

Tokyo and Beijing have exchanged accusations after their fighter jets had at least two close calls amid Chinese naval drills. Japan was the first to report the incident, stating that Chinese J-15 fighter jets locked their fire control radars on Japanese F-15J warplanes on at least two occasions on »»»

Today’s meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) is extremely important due to the high public expectations and the current political climate, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said at the opening of the NCTC, on Monday at the Council of Ministers. The agenda includes discuss»»»

Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military was probably illegal, and would likely be considered an extrajudicial killing under international law. On Monday, the Trump administration confirmed that a follow-up strike on the»»»

Two armed men have stolen eight engravings by French artist Matisse and at least another five by Brazilian painter Cândido Portinari from a library in São Paulo. Brazilian officials say the thieves held up a security guard and an elderly couple who were visiting the library before making off with t»»»

The newly established shareholder structure – 50% East Grain, 50% Hodler Capital – creates one of the most robust production platforms in the feed industry, bolstered by European capital, technological expertise, and vertical integration within the livestock sector. The company will retain its curr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 10th edition of Qatar’s Coffee, Tea & Chocolate Festival is currently underway at Al Bidda Park, bringing together rich flavors, warm beverages, and a family-friendly festive atmosphere. The 10-day event runs until December 13, featuring 40 kiosks showcasing coffee, tea, chocolate,»»»

Abu Dhabi: The activities of Bridge Summit 2025 officially began today in Abu Dhabi, attracting more than 60,000 creatives, media and content specialists, artists, producers, publishers, entrepreneurs, investors, universities, and research centres. The summit features over 400 global speakers — inc»»»

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its national transformation under Vision 2030, the region’s technology landscape is undergoing a decisive shift. For the first time, “the region is not merely participating in a global transformation, it is clearly leading it,” said Naim Yazbeck, President of Microsoft f»»»