MOI to auction exclusive vehicle numbers to celebrate Qatar National Day
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of interior, in partnership with the General Directorate of Traffic, announced that it will soon unveil exclusive license plate numbers via the Sooum app, on the occasion of Qatar's National Day. The Ministry of Interior, as part of its efforts to develop electronic servic»»»
Weather eases after days of storms as temperatures set to rise
Greece’s bout of severe weather is subsiding on Sunday after three days of heavy rain and strong winds, with the National Meteorological Service (EMY) forecasting gradual warming in the days ahead. Cloudy conditions with showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected through the afternoon in the e»»»
Four die in Iran after drinking bootleg alcohol
Tehran: Iranian police have made three arrests after four people died from drinking bootleg alcohol, state media said. The sale and consumption of alcohol has been banned in Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution, leading to a huge illicit trade in bootleg products, some of them adulterated. Also R»»»
UAE Strongly Condemns Israeli Strikes on Damascus Suburbs – Foreign Ministry
DUBAI (Sputnik) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) sharply condemned Israel's strikes on the suburbs of Damascus and called on the international community to stop repeated attacks on Syrian territory, the UAE Foreign Ministry said. On Friday, Syria TV reported Israeli fighter jets began striking the »»»
UAE A320 recall update: Safe to fly again, says GCAA
Dubai: Full compliance with Airbus's global safety directive has been confirmed by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for more than 100 A319, A320, and A321 aircraft, the country's civil aviation regulator confirmed on Sunday. Operators including Etihad Airways and Air Arabia completed»»»
Syria Agriculture Ministry moves to implement interest-free loan project for wheat crop
Damascus, Nov 30, SANA- Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture discussed mechanisms for implementing the interest-free loan project aimed at supporting the wheat crop during a meeting held today at the ministry’s headquarters in Damascus. The session brought together Agriculture Minister Amjad Badr, the D»»»
Hamas Says Mediators Failing to Pressure Israel
Hamas and other Palestinian factions involved in ongoing ceasefire talks say they have lost confidence in mediators’ ability to pressure Israel to honor the truce, accusing Israel of escalating daily violations since the halt to fighting took effect on October 10. Sources in Hamas and allied factio»»»
Pilot killed after two light aircraft collide mid-air in Sydney
Dubai: A pilot died Sunday when two small aircraft collided during a group flying exercise in southwestern Sydney, marking a tragic end to what began as a routine formation flight. The incident unfolded shortly after noon near Wedderburn Airport, located approximately 50 kilometers from Sydney's ce»»»
No more off-loading: Travellers assured with valid documents in Pakistan
Dubai: Rising concerns over passengers being denied boarding at Pakistan’s airports have prompted Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to step in, assuring the public that travellers with valid documents will face no obstruction. The move comes amid growing reports of off-loading incidents, heightened im»»»
UN Report: Level of Hunger Rising in Yemen’s Houthi-Controlled Areas
The levels of hunger and poverty are worsening in Yemen’s Houthi-held areas, amid an unprecedented economic slowdown and deterioration in the business environment, a recent UN report revealed. On Friday, the latest FAO-WFP Hunger Hotspots early warning report categorized Yemen among the countries o»»»
Trump says Venezuela airspace should be considered closed, Caracas slams 'colonialist threat'
President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that the airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered closed, escalating tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as Washington steps up a major military deployment in the Caribbean and strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels. Ca»»»
Speeding SUV rams 3 near Delhi mall; 23-year-old killed, 2 injured
A 23-year-old restaurant employee was killed and two colleagues injured when a Mercedes car struck them near Ambience Mall in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj area early Sunday, Delhi Police told media. Also Read: Couple killed, two injured after ambulance ploughs into motorcycles at Bengaluru red signalThe spe»»»
Kuwait PM congratulates Barbados on Independence Day
KUWAIT, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent a cable Sunday to the President of Barbados, Sandra Mason, congratulating her on her country's Independence Day. (pickup previous) aai»»»
Mosanada Facilities Management Services “Mosanada” Q.P.S.C. to list its shares through a Direct Listing on the Main Market of the Qatar Stock Exchange
Announcement of intention to float on the Qatar Stock Exchange. Not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in or into or within the Qatar Financial Centre, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the State of Kuwait, the »»»
UAE martyrs present enduring example of devotion, sacrifice: Mansour bin Zayed
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, stated that the UAE’s martyrs presented an enduring example of devotion and sacrifice, shaping a distinguished chapter in the nation’s history. Also Read: UAE Commemoration D»»»
One dead after car hits three pedestrians in Loutsa
A fatal road accident occurred early Sunday in the coastal area of Loutsa, east of Athens, when a car veered off course and struck three pedestrians, killing one of them, state broadcaster ERT reported. The crash happened shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Artemidos Avenue under unclear circumstances. Two»»»
Lebanon on Edge Between Papal Visit and US Ultimatum
Lebanon is bracing for tense weeks as public anxieties swell ahead of two closely watched dates: Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Beirut from November 30 to December 2, and a circulating US deadline that many view as Washington’s final window to address Hezbollah’s weapons before the end of the year. These »»»
Can new Japanese government overcome economic headwinds?
Doha: Japan is entering a new phase of economic policy as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first woman to hold the office, assumes the leadership of the country. PM Takaichi has vowed to revive Japan’s economic growth through what she calls a “responsible proactive fiscal policy.” This »»»
Amro Al Hamad makes third appearance as FIA Formula 1 Steward at Qatar Grand Prix
Lusail, Qatar: Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) Executive Director Amro Al Hamad (pictured) is serving as an FIA Formula 1 Steward at the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix — marking his third appearance in this prestigious role, following previous stewarding appointments in 2021 and 2024. In 202»»»
Egypt court annuls 1st-round parliament votes in 26 more constituencies
CAIRO, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- Egypt's Higher Administrative Court has annulled votes in 26 more constituencies in the first round of parliamentary elections, bringing the total count of constituencies where votes have been cancelled up to 45.The court stated late Saturday that it had turned down 100 chal»»»
Oil falls on drawn-out Ukraine peace talks, all eyes on upcoming OPEC+ meeting
Doha, Qatar: Crude futures fell marginally on Friday as investors considered oil’s geopolitical risk premium amid drawn-out Russia-Ukraine peace talks, while keeping an eye on Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting for clues about potential output changes. Brent crude futures settled at $63.20, while US West Texas»»»
Candidate teams fined 436,000 soms during election campaign - | 24.KG
During the election campaign, 29 electoral process participants were fined 436,500 soms. Uzarbek Zhylkybaev, a member of the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) announced at a briefing. According to him, the working group of the CEC received 36 appeals, complaints, and statements from e»»»
Syria’s Al-Shaibani Says Israel Undermines Regional Stability
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani on Saturday condemned the Israeli attacks on his country, saying they not only threaten Syria, but also undermine regional peace and stability. “These assaults constitute a flagrant breach of Syrian sovereignty and international law, threatening regi»»»
Realty deals jump 40%, hit QR14.618bn over nine months
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market has seen an upward growth trajectory as the country registered 3,597 real estate transactions worth QR14.618bn for the first nine months (January to September) of this year. Compared to the same period in last year this shows an impressive jump of 35 percent »»»
Awqaf Ministry honours winners of ‘Bilal Al-Asr’ contest
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Mosques, honoured the top winners of the fourth edition of the “Bilal Al-Asr” competition along with the participating entities, during a ceremony held at Sheikh Hamad Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani Mosque in the Pea»»»
WCM-Q promotes health at Lifestyle Medicine Week 2025
Doha, Qatar: To raise awareness of the critical importance of adopting healthy lifestyle practices, the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) hosted the eighth edition of Lifestyle Medicine Week. The annual weeklong initiative featured a diverse array of acti»»»
PSIS celebrates ALN Graduation Ceremony
Doha, Qatar: Pearling Season International School (PSIS) hosted the Graduation Ceremony of the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Department, a celebration that recognised the achievements, perseverance, and personal growth of students who have thrived through the school’s inclusive learning programme»»»
QRCS proceeds with restoration works at four destroyed health centres in Gaza
Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing humanitarian interventions in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is working on a project to renovate four health centres of Palestine’s Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza. Implemented in partnership with Gazze Destek Organisation, the project is aimed at enhan»»»
PM, Ministers Attend Giro d'Italia Route Presentation in Rome, as Bulgaria Hosts Opening, First Three Stages in May 2026
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov leaves for Rome, where on Monday the route of the Giro d'Italia, one of the two largest and most prestigious cycling races in the world, of which Bulgaria is co-organizer in 2026, will be presented. The 109th edition of the Giro d’Italia kicks off with its Grande Par»»»
Aman centre concludes workshops for women and girls
Doha: Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (AMAN), member of Qatar Foundation for Social Work, concluded a series of awareness workshops held at Quran Memorisation Centres for women and girls, in cooperation with the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. In this context, Acting Executi»»»
QU opens registration for regional science conference
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University’s (QU) Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Global Implementation Society (GIS), announces that registration remains open for Driving Change 2025: Regional Conference on Health and Emerging Fields in Implementation Science. The conference will be held o»»»
Piastri marks hat-trick of Qatar sprint wins to trim Norris’ lead
Doha, Qatar: With the spotlight fixed on championship leader Lando Norris and a revived Max Verstappen ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri had slipped somewhat out of the conversation following a recent dip in form. But at Lusail International Circuit, the Australian reminded everyone why »»»
Medan clinches Lekhraib Cup with late burst
Doha, Qatar: Lekhraib Cup Day at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday delivered an exciting evening of racing, with seven competitive events unfolding on the turf. The feature race belonged to Medan, who closed the meeting in style. Medan produced a powerful late run to capture the Lekhraib Cup, a 2200m Pu»»»
Katara Falconry and Hunting Championship announces winners of Gyrfalcon category
Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Katara Falconry and Hunting Championship 2025, which continues until December 6th at the Marmi Sabkha in Sili, revealed its first secrets by announcing the winners of the top five places in the Gyrfalcon category. The qualifying rounds for the Gyrfalcon catego»»»
UAE: Man fined Dh5,000 for selling fake concert tickets on Instagram
A civil court in Abu Dhabi has ordered a man to return Dh900 and pay an additional Dh5,000 in fines after selling counterfeit concert tickets. The buyer discovered the scam only upon arriving at the venue. Also Read: UAE: Duo fined Dh14,000 in case of license plate fraud How the scam unfoldedThe co»»»
Voter turnout in parliamentary elections reaches 12.07 percent as of 12.00 - | 24.KG
Voter turnout in the parliamentary elections reached 12.07 percent as of 12.00 or 518,473 people. The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan reported. The parliamentary elections began today at 8 a.m. Bishkek time. The voter list includes 4,294,243 citizens. A total of 2,492 polling stations are»»»
Visit Qatar to be principal partner of future Audi F1 team
Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar announced that it will become a principal partner of the future Audi F1 Team upon the team’s official entry into the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2026. The partnership strengthens Qatar’s connection to the global Formula 1 community and introduces millions of fans to»»»
Qatar gear up for opening FIFA Arab Cup match against Palestine
Qatar national football team players train ahead of their opening match of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 against Palestine tomorrow. The hosts will kick off their Group A campaign at Al Bayt Stadium, before facing Syria at Khalifa International Stadium and returning to Al Bayt for their final group »»»
Qatar wins seat on IMO Executive Council for third consecutive time
London: Qatar has won a seat on the Executive Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Category C for the third consecutive time. This victory was secured during elections held as part of the 34th session of the IMO Assembly in London. This win reaffirms Qatar’s prominent positio»»»
Kuwait bans commercial import of dogs and cats amid rising stray population
Dubai: Kuwait has moved to ban the commercial import of dogs and cats following a rapid increase in stray animals across residential areas, Al Rai newspaper reported. The Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) said the move addresses growing public safety and environme»»»
Qatari drivers deliver strong results at WRC Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Qatari drivers delivered a sharp, disciplined showing at WRC Saudi Arabia, proving their pace and consistency across key categories. Nasser Al Attiyah showed clear speed through the week. He matched the leading WRC times on several stages and maintained strong rhythm despite multiple »»»
Qatar ready to host ‘exceptional’ FIFA Arab Cup
Doha, Qatar: Qatar yesterday reaffirmed its full readiness to stage the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 as the Local Organising Committee (LOC) outlined final preparations at a press conference held at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The regional football showpiece kicks off tomorrow, with 16 tea»»»
Europeans Slam Brakes on Flamingo Missile Buy for Ukraine Over Corruption Scandal
The roughly $525,000 gathered in a Czech crowdfunding campaign remains in the initiative’s account and has not been transferred to Fire Point, the company that produces the pink-colored Flamingo missiles, writes Czech news portal iDNES. The Czech initiative Weapons to Ukraine reconsidered its move »»»
Al-Sharaa in Aleppo Vows Full Effort to Rebuild Syria
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed on Saturday to marshal every possible effort to rebuild the country, declaring from the city of Aleppo that Syria stands at the threshold of a long and demanding recovery. During a visit to the northern metropolis, he described Aleppo’s reconstruction as a cor»»»
UAE petrol, diesel prices for December 2025 announced
Dubai: The UAE fuel price committee on Sunday announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of December 2025. Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.70 a litre, compared to Dh2.63 a litre in November, while Special 95 will cost Dh2.58 a litre, compared to Dh2.51 a litre the previous month. E-Plus categor»»»
Doha Film Festival 2025 honours global storytellers, emerging talent
Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival, presented by Doha Film Institute (DFI), announced the winners of its competition programmes at the closing ceremony following a week of film screenings, inspiring conversations and engaging events. The ceremony was attended by Chairman of Qatar Fund for Development »»»
Four killed in shooting at child's birthday party in California
At least four people have been killed in a mass shooting at a child's birthday party in California. Ten others were injured in the shooting at a restaurant on Saturday evening, in the state's northern city of Stockton. A suspect is still on the loose and police say they believe the shooting may hav»»»
Smart City Expo Doha strengthens Qatar’s role in global urban innovation
Doha, Qatar: As Smart City Expo Doha wrapped up its fourth edition this week, Ricard Zapatero, CEO of Fira Barcelona International, the global organiser behind the event, praised Qatar’s growing role in advancing urban innovation and connecting the world’s leading smart city ecosystems. Speaking to»»»
Moldova PM meets Qatar’s Ambassador
Chisinau: Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, H E Alexandru Munteanu, met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic Moldova, H E Dr. Turki bin Abdullah Zaid Al Mahmoud. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation relations between the two countries.»»»
Interior Minister and senior Spanish, UK officials discuss cooperation in policing
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) – Chairman of the Security Committee, H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met Director General of the National Police of the Kingdom of Spain H E Francisco Pardo Piqueras who is visiting the coun»»»