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»»»

Israel's military said Sunday that it had carried out a strike on a senior member of Hezbollah in the Beirut southern suburb of Haret Hreik. "A short while ago, the IDF (Israeli army) conducted a precise strike targeting a key Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut," the Israeli military said in a brief sta»»»

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...»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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, »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Protesters against the amendments related to Sofia’s parking zones 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 parking zones»»»

Dubai: The International Astronomical Center (IAC) announced the sighting of the crescent for the month of Jumada Al Akhirah, based on reports submitted on Friday, November 21, 2025 by members of the Islamic Crescents Observation Project (ICOP) across multiple countries. Also Read: Predicted UAE pu»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Sunday that Israel would do "everything necessary" to stop Hezbollah from regrouping in Lebanon and Hamas from doing the same in Gaza. Over the past week Israel has hit multiple targets in neighboring Lebanon, with the Israeli military saying on»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met with HE Stephanie Altman Winans, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the United States of America in the State of Qatar. During the meeting, they discu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Film Committee at Media City Qatar has signed a landmark agreement with Company 3, the award-winning global post-production and visual effects powerhouse, to establish a dedicated post-production and VFX studio in Doha. This agreement - signed during the Doha Film Festival 2025, ma»»»

The Bulgarian National Assembly is hosting the 66th General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC), the parliamentary press service said here on Sunday. The main topic of the forum, which will bring to Sofia delegations from the parliaments of the orga»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Sunday that Israel would do "everything necessary" to stop Hezbollah from regrouping in Lebanon and Hamas from doing the same in Gaza. Over the past week Israel has hit multiple targets in neighboring Lebanon, with the Israeli military saying on Saturda»»»

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that "all diplomatic resources" must be utilized to end the war in Ukraine with a fair and lasting peace, his office said on Sunday, as countries discussed a draft US plan to end the war. NATO member Türkiye has maintained»»»

Known as “the common man’s philosopher”, Juha™ embodies traditional Arab folklore Doha, Qatar: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local 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 t»»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal'announced the resumption of work on both the fourth and seventh packages of the project to construct the remaining works of roads and infrastructure in South Al Mashaf with the aim of developing the road network and infrastructure services in the area. Engi»»»

Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Sunday with Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman. The officials discussed opportunities to enhance trade relations between Syria and Oman, w»»»

Gaza's civil defense agency said 21 people were killed and dozens more wounded in multiple Israeli air strikes on Saturday, as Hamas and Israel again traded allegations of violating the fragile ceasefire. Saturday was one of the deadliest days since the U.S.-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas »»»

Moscow: Russia on Sunday said it had captured three more villages in eastern Ukraine as US, Ukrainian and European officials gathered in Geneva to discuss a controversial plan to end the war. Moscow's defence ministry said troops had seized Petrivske in the Donetsk region, as well as Tikhe and Otra»»»

Dubai: The grand wedding of Netra Mantena and tech entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju has ignited a social media storm. What was expected to be a high-profile ceremony has rapidly escalated into a global spectacle. Udaipur’s Manak Chowk at the City Palace came alive as the star-studded sangeet kicked off,»»»

There are "major flaws" in the US plan under discussion Sunday to end the war in Ukraine, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store told AFP in South Africa. A draft of the plan, which echoes several of Russia's hardline demands, has drawn pushback from Kyiv and its European allies who are seeking »»»

Iran's intelligence ministry has warned of attempts by foreign adversaries, including the United States and Israel, to target supreme leader Ali Khamenei and destabilize the country. The country's ISNA news agency reported on Saturday that intelligence minister Esmail Khatib cautioned "the enemy se»»»

Russia on Sunday said it had captured three more villages in eastern Ukraine as US, Ukrainian and European officials gathered in Geneva to discuss a controversial plan to end the war. Moscow's defense ministry said troops had seized Petrivske in the Donetsk region, as well as Tikhe and Otradne in t»»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has met with Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the United States of America in the State of Qatar Stephanie Altman Winans. During the meeting, they discussed a numbe»»»

Dubai: Pakistan has taken a giant step in its digital transformation with the official onboarding of the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable, linking the country to one of the fastest and most advanced undersea networks in the world. This addition marks Pakistan’s third international cable in just a year, »»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Supreme Space Council has approved a new strategic direction for the nation’s space sector, setting targets to raise the added value of the space economy by 60 per cent. The plan also aims to double investments in space infrastructure and revenues while strengthening the UAE’s posi»»»

A Hamas delegation was in Cairo on Sunday to meet with Gaza war mediators, an Egyptian security source and a Hamas source said, as both Israel and the Palestinian group continue to trade accusations of ceasefire violations. The Hamas official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the delegation»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah welcomed visiting President of European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) in Berlin Jorg Rocholl and his accompanying delegation at Bayan Palace on Sunday.The meeting was attended by Chief of H»»»