Old Doha Port announces launch of maritime transport service for upcoming events
Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port announced the launch of its maritime transport service for all its upcoming events, following the remarkable success it achieved during the Qatar Boat Show 2025. In a statement, the port confirmed that this initiative is part of a series of projects and programs aimed at »»»
UK's Revolut hits $75 billion valuation after completing new share sale
Dubai: Revolut has completed a major fundraising process that values the company at $75 billion, marking one of the largest valuations for a private fintech globally. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The share sale was led by Coatue, Greenoaks, Dragoneer, and Fidelity M»»»
Tunis Stock Market closes Mondays session on negative note
Tunis, Nov 24 (TAP) – The stock market closed the session on a negative note.The benchmark index slipped by –0.23% to 13,231.1 points, in a modest trading volume of TND 6.8 million, according to the analysis of broker Tunisie Valeurs.TUNINEST...»»»
Umm Ramool warehouse fire contained in under 40 minutes by Dubai Civil Defence
Dubai: Dubai Civil Defence teams swiftly brought under control a fire that erupted in a cluster of warehouses in the Umm Ramool area on Monday, preventing the blaze from spreading. The fire was contained by responding units in less than 40 minutes following their arrival at the site. According to a»»»
Man found guilty of murdering his 75-year-old mother
A 55-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering his mother in County Kerry. Miriam Burns, who was 75, was found dead at her home in the Ardshanavooly housing estate in Killarney on 15 August 2022. Her son, Billy Burns, had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder. However, after »»»
Dacic: Serbia-UAE police cooperation excellent
MARRAKESH - Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic met on Monday with Interpol Governance Committee President Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi on the sidelines of the Interpol General Assembly session in Marrakesh. Al Marzouqi is also director general of the International Affairs Bureau at the UAE Interior M»»»
QF Leads Global Dialogue on the Future of Progressive Schools at WISE 12
Doha, Qatar: WISE, a global education initiative of Qatar Foundation, held the latest edition of its biennial summit – WISE 12 – under the theme ‘Humanity First: Embedding Human Values at the Heart of Education Systems’, which featured a session titled ‘Innovating Schooling: Towards a Progressive S»»»
Qatar Travel Mart 2025 begins with the participation of 300 exhibitors from over 60 countries
DOHA: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani inaugurated the Qatar Travel Mart 2025, with the participation of 300 exhibitors from »»»
British Navy trailed 2 Russian spy ships near English Channel - UPI.com
Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A series of Russian spy ships have been trailed by the British military over the last week near its shores in the English Channel. The British Royal Navy intercepted two Russian warships in the English Channel as it sailed west through the Dover Strait, Britain's Ministry of Defens»»»
U.S. designates Cartel de los Soles in Venezuela a foreign terrorist organization - UPI.com
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), F/A-18E/F Super Hornets were sent to Venezuela to pressure the country. On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization. Photo by MCSN Paige Brown/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The United »»»
Iran’s Foreign Minister to Hold Talks in Paris on Nov. 26
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will hold talks with his Iranian counterpart in Paris on November 26 to discuss bilateral and regional issues as well as Iran's contested nuclear program, France's foreign ministry said on Monday. "This will be an opportunity for us to call on Iran to comp»»»
Israeli Military Sacks Several Generals Over October 7 Attack
Israel's military announced the dismissal of three generals and disciplinary actions against several other senior officers over their failure to prevent the October 2023 assault by Hamas, the deadliest attack in the country's history. The move comes two weeks after Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir»»»
EAA unveils four sessions advancing inclusion, innovation, climate resilience, and social investment at WISE 12
Doha, Qatar: The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, launched its participation at the 12th edition of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 12) with four sessions that explored evidence-based solutions to expand access to education, empo»»»
Dubai land plot sells for Dh1.27b as property deals top Dh6.2b in a day
Dubai: Dubai’s property market saw one of its largest land transactions of the year with the sale of a plot in the Al Yalayis 1 area for Dh1.27 billion, according to data from the Dubai Land Department’s “Dubai Rest” application. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The lan»»»
Al-Sisi’s categorical refusal halted Israeli proposal to move Gaza civilians into Sinai, former Mossad chief writes
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s firm rejection stopped an Israeli proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza into Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula during the 2023 Gaza war, according to former Mossad director Yossi Cohen’s newly released memoir. Cohen writes that he devised the plan, which he cla»»»
Number of applications for subsidies of EV growing, may deplete budget
Poland’s NaszEauto program for electric-vehicle subsidies has accelerated sharply, with monthly applications rising by over 200%. Nearly 60% of the program’s reduced budget – cut from PLN 1.6 billion to under PLN 1.2 billion – has already been used, raising concerns that funds may run out this wint»»»
WETIC opens way in Brussels for Tunisian women in technology
Tunis, Nov 24 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Ambassador to Brussels Sahbi Khalfallah received a delegation from the Tunisian Women’s Consortium (WETIC) on the sidelines of a prospecting mission to Belgium aimed at strengthening women’s entrepreneurship and...»»»
Serbian economy has shown resilience to recent shocks - World Bank report
BELGRADE - The Serbian economy has shown resilience to recent shocks thanks to a prudent fiscal policy and efforts to reduce public debt, says a new World Bank report, released on Monday. "Growth has been supported by consumption, investment, rising labour force participation, and low unemployment.»»»
What you need to know about Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles
The United States has designated the Cartel de los Soles (Spanish for Cartel of the Suns) - a group it alleges is headed by Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, and senior figures in his government - as a foreign terrorist organisation. Labelling an organisation as a terrorist group gives US law »»»
Thousands Mourn Hezbollah Commander Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Thousands of people on Monday attended the funeral organized by the Hezbollah group for its top military commander, a day after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut. Hezbollah supporters walked by Haytham Tabtabai’s coffin, draped in the group’s yellow flag, as it wa»»»
Trump, Xi Spoke on Phone Monday to Discuss Trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, US and Chinese Officials Say
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Monday to discuss trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, according to the White House and Chinese officials. Xi told Trump in a phone call Monday that Taiwan’s return to mainland China is “an important part of the post-war international »»»
US-backed Aid Company in Gaza Shutters Operations
The US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, set up to distribute aid to Gaza as an alternative to the United Nations but which Palestinians said endangered the lives of civilians as they tried to get food, said Monday it would shutter operations. The foundation had already closed distri»»»
The General Authority of Civil Aviation signs the final concession agreements for the investment in the development and operations of Damascus International Airport with an international consortium led by Qatar’s UCC Holding
Damascus, Syria: The General Authority of Civil Aviation in the Syrian Arab Republic signed the final concession contracts related to investment in the development, expansion, construction, and operation of Damascus International Airport with an international consortium led by UCC Holding through i»»»
US presses Europe on taxes on big tech companies
Europe should "reconsider" its taxes on big tech companies if it wants to see lower US tariff rates on its steel and aluminium exports, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said. His comments come as officials from the US and European Union are meeting in Brussels to discuss the status of the t»»»
Real economic stability cannot be achieved without justice, security and peace (Economy Minister)
Tunis, Nov 25 (TAP) – Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh affirmed that genuine economic stability cannot be achieved without justice, security and peace, calling for concrete steps to end the unacceptable suffering of the Palestinian...»»»
UAE President chairs ADNOC board meeting at Habshan Complex
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presided over the annual meeting of the ADNOC Board of Directors at the Habshan complex in Abu Dhabi, a strategic hub for the company’s onshore operations which includes one of the world’s largest gas processing facilities. Th»»»
How Latin America tries to cope with Trump's tariffs – DW – 11/24/2025
Claudia Laszczak | Maria Padilla CaneteTrade between the US and Latin America tops more than a trillion dollars, but tariffs and shifting supply chains are causing uncertainty. How do Mexico, Brazil, and others navigate this changing landscape? https://p.dw.com/p/53yeJAdvertisement The US maintains»»»
Riyadh to Host MOMENTUM 2025 in December
Under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Development Fund (NDF), Riyadh will host the Development Finance Conference MOMENTUM from December 9 to 11 under the theme “Leading Develop»»»
Kremlin not satisfied with the European peace plan
The Kremlin rejects the European proposals to amend the US sponsored 28-point peace plan (28PPP) that was floated last week in an attempt to bring the war in Ukraine to an end, according to Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s top foreign policy advisor, Vedomosti reported on November 24. Russia considers only on»»»
Doha to host MWC25, marking first MENA edition
DOHA: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the inaugural MWC25 Doha will kick off on Tuesday. Organized by the GSMA in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the event comes»»»
Tunisia–UNIDO: Towards signing Country Partnership Programme in 2026
Tunis, Nov 24 (TAP) – Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh and Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Gerd Müller agreed to work towards finalising the Country Partnership Programme, with a...»»»
UAE calls for immediate, unconditional ceasefire as Sudan edges toward collapse
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Sudan, warning that the country is being pushed deeper into a devastating civil war with catastrophic consequences for its people. Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said Sudane»»»
Lake Kastoria rises as heavy rainfall floods farmland
The level of Lake Kastoria rose by 18 centimeters over four days due to heavy rainfall, adding more than 5 million cubic meters of water to its basin, authorities said. At a meeting today in the office of the Deputy Governor of Kastoria, Dimitris Savvopoulos, officials assessed the damage caused th»»»
Traffic restrictions planned on Athens central roads for November 25 and 26
Authorities will implement traffic regulations on central roads in Athens during the two-day weekend of November 25 and 26. From 12.00 a.m. to 7.00 a.m. on both days, vehicle traffic will be briefly interrupted for bridge stability tests. On November 25, the restrictions will affect New Poseidonos »»»
Ex-Brazilian president broke monitoring rules due to ‘hallucinations’ – lawyers
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s alleged attempt to tamper with his electronic ankle monitor while under house arrest was the result of health problems and medication side effects, his lawyers said on Sunday. Bolsonaro was earlier placed into custody after months of house arrest, with th»»»
Tunisia at forefront of hotel-sector growth in Africa, says TTW magazine
Tunis, Nov 24 (TAP) – Tunisia has joined Egypt, Gambia, and Tanzania at the forefront of hotel-sector growth in Africa, a trend that has boosted continental tourism thanks to new developments and high-quality travel offerings.According to a report...»»»
UAE warns inactive accounts now a major cybersecurity threat
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned that the growing dependence on digital services is leaving behind a silent but significant vulnerability: inactive user accounts. According to new data released this week, nearly 30 percent of electronic accounts across platforms remain unused for»»»
Djuric, Botsan-Kharchenko discuss bilateral affairs, regional and geopolitical challenges
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko on Monday to discuss the most significant topics in the field of bilateral cooperation, regional and geopolitical challenges and cooperation in the multilateral sphere. Djuric and Botsan-Kharchenk»»»
Why Are US Military Advisers Alerting Ukraine to Imminent Defeat?
American military officials visiting Kiev last week warned that the coming months will be critical for Ukraine, and that the Donetsk region would be lost within a year. Why have they finally admitted it? No Free Arms, No Morale "The American side is no longer just an endless donor of free weapons f»»»
Kuwaiti sentenced to three years for insulting the UAE
Dubai: A Kuwaiti court has sentenced a man to three years in prison with hard labor after he was found guilty of insulting and defaming the UAE during a live broadcast on TikTok, local media reported. The sentence is to be carried out immediately. The man was detained by security authorities after »»»
Pyongyang’s missile revolution: The most dangerous program you’re not paying attention to
North Korea has spent the past decade doing what few believed was possible: quietly transforming itself into one of the world’s most heavily armed nuclear states. Despite a struggling economy and crushing sanctions, Pyongyang has poured enormous resources into missile technology – all while simulta»»»
Qatar Media Corporation unveils 'Media Encyclopedia'
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Media Corporation on Monday officially unveiled its pioneering Arab initiative, the “Media Encyclopedia,” during a ceremony held at the Sanad-Doha Club in Msheireb – Heart of Doha. The event was attended by HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani, CEO of Qatar Medi»»»
Ancient map reveals secrets hidden for 3,000 years
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UAE issues national guidelines for marking Commemoration Day
Dubai: The UAE has issued updated guidelines for marking Commemoration Day, the solemn national occasion observed annually on 30 November to honor the sacrifices of Emirati martyrs. The comprehensive guide outlines the formal procedures that federal and local entities must follow to ensure the day »»»
Al Jarwan warns of potential impacts of Hayli Gubbi volcano on the Gulf
Dubai: Ash clouds from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano, which erupted for the first time in recorded history last week, may drift toward parts of the Arabian Peninsula, particularly Yemen and Oman, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab»»»
EU sanctions against Russia have ‘failed’ – US Treasury secretary
EU sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine conflict are ineffective, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told NBC News on Sunday. He also criticized the bloc for pursuing the same strategy 19 times in a row and claimed EU officials were essentially “funding the war on themselves.” Last month, Bru»»»
Zelensky is sending a very important signal about Trump’s peace plan
It would be easy to misunderstand the 10-minute address that Ukraine’s leader Vladimir Zelensky released for his people and the world in response to the 28-point peace plan devised by Russia and the US and now circulating in draft form. That’s because Zelensky’s speech was clearly designed to allow»»»
Qatar Media Corporation unveils Media Encyclopedia
DOHA Doha’s cultural heart, Msheireb, witnessed a defining moment on Monday as Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) officially launched its pioneering Arab project, the “Media Encyclopedia,” during a ceremony held at Sanad Club and attended by prominent officials, scholars, and media professionals. The Me»»»
Kohl's promotes interim CEO Michael Bender to permanent role - UPI.com
A Kohl's department store pictured April 2020 in Alameda, Calif. On Wednesday, the Wisconsin-headquartered company's named interim CEO Michael Bender its third chief executive in a three year period in a unanimous move effective Sunday. File Photo by John G. Mabanglo/EPA Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Khol's on »»»
Sheikh Mohammed opens new FNC session on behalf of UAE President
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, opened the third ordinary session of the 18th legislative chapter of the Federal National Council (FNC) on Tuesday, acting on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed A»»»