Dubai: Tunisian filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi has won the world’s largest AI Film Award for his film Lily, receiving the $1 million prize from Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai. The award is organised by the summit in collaboration with Google »»»

The Bulgarian National Bank reported that as of January 9, cash in circulation denominated in Bulgarian leva stood at 16.1 billion leva, equivalent to roughly 8.23 billion euros. This amount represents about 48% of the total volume of lev banknotes and coins that are currently being withdrawn from »»»

On Jan. 11, 1964, U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report saying smoking cigarettes is a definite "health hazard." 1 of 5 | On January 11, 1964, U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report saying smoking cigarettes is a definite "health hazard." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Several police personnel and workers were injured on Sunday in a fire that broke out at the General Department of Correctional Institutions (GDCI) building in the Sulaibiya area.In a press statement, the Ministry of Interior said that it had received a report through the op»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable on Sunday to the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tareq, congratulating him on the anniversary of his throne assumption.In his cable, His Highness the Amir praised the Sultanate's comprehensive developmen»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent a cable on Sunday to the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tareq, congratulating him on the anniversary of his throne assumption. (pick up previous) aa»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent a cable on Sunday to the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tareq, congratulating him on the anniversary of his throne assumption. His Highness the Crown Prince wished the Sultan of Oman good health and the Su»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched the Qatar Patient Safety Classification as part of its strategic initiatives to strengthen patient safety and enhance the quality of healthcare services in the State of Qatar. The Classification serves as an integrated national framewor»»»

Saudi Arabia enters a new phase described as one of the most sensitive and influential in the course of its economic transformation, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which said next year will be pivotal for the Kingdom thanks to deeper reforms implemented throughout the past year»»»

Dubai: The rapidly growing local creator economy is reshaping how content is made and shared around the world, with creators building strong communities rooted in culture rather than chasing traditional entertainment gatekeepers. This was the key message from industry leaders speaking on the openin»»»

Aleppo, Jan. 11 (SANA) Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib said on Sunday that security conditions in the neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh are steadily improving, signaling a gradual return to stability in the northern Syrian city following the end of the SDF organization’s latest escalati»»»

An orange code for four regions and a yellow code for 19 regions have been issued by the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology for Sunday. An orange code for snow, icy conditions and strong winds is in force for the regions of Dobrich, Razgrad, Ruse and Silistra. A yellow code for strong »»»

Security calm prevailed across Yemen’s liberated areas on Saturday, a day after the leadership of the Southern Transitional Council announced the dissolution of the council and all its bodies at home and abroad. This paves the way for participation in the anticipated Riyadh conference dedicated to »»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened Phase I of the Hessa Street Development Project, marking a major step towards easing congestion on one of the city’s busiest east west corridors and improving connectivity between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road. The newly opened phase cove»»»

A pair of arson attacks using small gas canisters was reported early Saturday in the Athens neighborhood of Kolonos, with police investigating whether the incidents were linked to sports‑related rivalries. According to public broadcaster ERT, the first attack targeted an apartment building on Kallo»»»

Police in Thessaloniki have uncovered a case involving the alleged abduction of a 13‑year‑old girl and the commission of sexual acts by a 24‑year‑old man from Afghanistan, according to authorities on Saturday. The investigation was carried out by the Juvenile Protection Subdirectorate of the Thessa»»»

Ferry services in Greece resumed gradually on Sunday after strong winds that had kept vessels docked eased enough to allow departures, authorities said, stressing that the improvement in conditions is expected to be short-lived. According to state broadcaster ERT, most ferry routes began operating »»»

Nationwide protests challenging Iran’s regime saw protesters flood the streets in the country’s capital and its second-largest city into Sunday, crossing the two-week mark as violence surrounding the demonstrations has killed at least 116 people, activists said. With the internet down in Iran and p»»»

Jakarta: Indonesia has temporarily blocked access to Grok, an AI chatbot developed by xAI, citing concerns over the generation and dissemination of explicit images, including non-consensual deepfake content. The Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs said the move is necessary to protect wo»»»

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A senior Google employee has claimed she was made redundant after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle and showed a nude of his wife. Victoria Woodall told an employment tribunal she was subjected to a campaign of retaliation by the company after whistleblowing o»»»

The coalition We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (WCC-DB) will return the exploratory mandate to form a government immediately after it is handed over by President Rumen Radev. This was announced in Stara Zagora by Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria, one of the parties within the coa»»»

Tianjin, China: Towering accordion steps and a fantastical spiral staircase greet visitors to a massive bookstore in northern China's Tianjin, where its striking interior is a bigger draw for selfie snappers than scholars. Sales of hard-copy books across the country have failed to bounce back to pr»»»

The Bulgarian government has taken a significant step toward completing the Hemus Highway, with construction permits now issued for approximately 36 km of the route. This development paves the way for major construction activities to commence in 2026, according to documents published in the State G»»»

The future of the Chrysler Building, a unique monument to art deco architecture on the Manhattan skyline, remains in limbo as it awaits a possible sale. The building, affixed with gargoyles, stainless steel design nods to early Chrysler vehicles and a celebrated crown and needle top, has been put u»»»

Dubai: A woman in the northern Indian city of Noida has filed a police complaint against her husband and four of his relatives, accusing them of deception over what she says were material misrepresentations made before their marriage, including his appearance, education and income. The complainant,»»»

Dubai: Reem Al Hashimy, UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, underscored the crucial role content creators play in driving global humanitarian action by turning statistics into human stories that capture attention and inspire meaningful response. Speaking at a fireside chat titled»»»

Washington, United States: US and allied forces carried out "large-scale" strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Saturday, the US military said, the latest response to an attack last month that killed three Americans. US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees American military force»»»

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Touhid Hossain. The meeting took place on the margins of the extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the O»»»

Dubai: On any given weekend at St Mary's Catholic Church in Dubai, tens of thousands from various countries gather for prayers, a scene that speaks volumes about the level of tolerance and harmony in the UAE. With more than 350,000 registered parishioners from dozens of countries, St Mary's is amon»»»

Sharjah: A Sharjah court has convicted a practising lawyer of breach of trust after finding that she misappropriated funds entrusted to her under a legal power of attorney and failed to deposit them into a designated judicial enforcement file, in violation of both the law and professional obligatio»»»

Dubai: A light earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.9 was felt across several parts of Lebanon late on Saturday night, causing no reported damage or injuries. The tremor struck at approximately 11:51 pm local time, according to initial seismic readings. Residents in Beirut and surrounding r»»»

Dubai: A routine emergency line in Iraq’s Najaf province turned unexpectedly festive this week after a young man called the police’s 911 number not to report a crime, but to ask whether he could celebrate his birthday with them. According to Najaf Police, the call came on January 9, a date that coi»»»

● 1,600 startups from around the world to join event ● Web Summit Qatar event floor also at full capacity ● Event tickets expected to sell out soon Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar announced that the event’s startup programme is officially sold out, with over 1,600 startups from around the world set t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is committed to promote digital transformation and advance its electronic services to support the country’s business environment and increase its attractiveness for domestic and foreign investments. MoCI’s Single Window platform witnessed si»»»

Dubai: As many as 18,836 illegal residents were arrested and more than 10,000 deported in Saudi Arabia over the first week of January, as authorities intensified nationwide inspections targeting violations of residency, labour and border laws. The arrests were carried out between January 1 and 7 du»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stars League club Al Sailiya escaped a tense showdown, triumphing 5-4 on penalties against Muaither to secure a spot in the Round of 16 of the 54th Amir Cup. The preliminary-round clash at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium ended 1-1 after regulation time, sending the contest to a dram»»»

Doha, Qatar: A Board Member of the Qatar Society of Engineers Eng Saud Abdullah Al-Dulaimi highlighted the concept and benefits of smart homes, emphasizing their role in improving energy efficiency and reducing consumption compared to traditional homes. Speaking to Qatar TV recently, Al-Dulaimi exp»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lady De Faust delivered an emphatic performance to land the Athbah Cup with a win Purebred Arabian Premium Maiden over 1400m feature race at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday. Making her 9th career start and 2nd appearance in Qatar, the 5YO bay mare built on her 4th place finish in the 4YO »»»

The US military carried out “large-scale strikes” against multiple ISIS targets in Syria, the Central Command (CENTCOM) forces affirmed on Saturday. The attacks were part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, which was launched and announced on Dec. 19, at the direction of President Donald Trump, in direct »»»

Doha, Qatar: Britain’s Scott Brash grabbed the spotlight at Al Shaqab yesterday, capping H H The Father Amir’s Prix Tour 2 with a famous double by clinching both the CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix Jump-Off and the CSI3* 1.50m Jump-Off Grand Prix titles. Brash and his gelding Hello Jefferson showed lightnin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second Gulf-European Cultural Forum commenced yesterday at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, where the two-day forum is being held under the title “Katara and the Bridge of Andalusian Heritage: Enhancing Cultural Communication between the Gulf Arab States and Spain.” The open»»»

Doha, Qatar: World No.22 Ying Han stunned top seed Wang Manyu in a dramatic quarter-final clash to advance in the WTT Champions women’s draw at the Lusail Sports Hall, while top favourite Lin Shidong of China survived a scare to reach the men’s semis yesterday. China’s Manyu, the current world no.2»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H E Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al Khuraiji, on the sidelines of the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Orga»»»

Jeddah: The State of Qatar participated yesterday in the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in the city of Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to discuss the repercussions of the situation in the F»»»

Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) is set to expand its academic offerings with the introduction of new programmes approved by its board, President of CCQ Dr. Khalid Mohamed Al-Horr has revealed speaking to The Peninsula recently. Dr. Al-Horr said the college will soon announce a number »»»

Israel is on high alert for the possibility of any US intervention in Iran as authorities there confront the biggest anti-government protests in years, according to three Israeli sources with knowledge of the matter. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene ⁠in recent days and »»»

Abu Dhabi: A court in Al Dhafra has ordered two men to repay Dh40,900 to a woman after finding that they emptied her bank account through a deception that began with a phone call posing as an official follow-up to a complaint she had previously filed. In its ruling, the court also awarded the woman»»»

A court in Al Ain has dismissed a civil case filed by a man seeking to prove ownership of a vehicle registration number valued at Dh100,000, after the two defendants swore a decisive oath denying his claim. In its ruling, the Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases said the plai»»»

New Delhi: Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani said that the State of Qatar’s participation in the New Delhi World Book Fair as guest of honor reflects the role of culture and knowledge as bridges for human communication as well as the State of Qatar and the Republic of In»»»