They’ve done it! It took three years to develop but now, a new ‘quick-release’ system has been designed in the UK that will help hijab-wearing police officers in their line of duty. BBC has reported that the new headwear, which takes both modesty and practicality into account, was designed by resea»»»

Dubai: A digital creator behind the viral Emirates Dubai Air Hotel video that fooled millions has spoken out about how news outlets transformed his AI-generated concept into a real project proposal with fabricated price tags and specifications that never existed in his original post. On Sunday, Gul»»»

The Transfusion Hematology Centre of Sofia's Military Medical Academy (MMA) marked its anniversary on Tuesday with a record number of blood donors, the MMA press office said. Nearly 8,000 people donated blood over the past 12 months, the highest number in the Centre’s history. In previous years, th»»»

Every time you think the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor story must have finished, there is another twist. The latest batch of documents from the Epstein files includes emails that could further damage his reputation. Or perhaps his reputation is already at rock bottom and this will only reinforce exist»»»

An email sent from an individual named "A", saying they are at Balmoral and asking Ghislaine Maxwell for "inappropriate friends", is among the latest tranche of Epstein files released on Tuesday. The message, sent to Maxwell on 16 August 2001, begins: "I am up here at Balmoral Summer Camp for the R»»»

London. BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to Stonepeak Partners at an enterprise value of $10.1 billion, generating around $6 billion in net proceeds to slash net debt. The deal marks a key step in BP's $20 billion divestment push, with over half now completed or anno»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is leveraging its booming tourism sector to create jobs, foster innovation, and empower entrepreneurs, supported by over Dh33 billion in national funding programmes. Tourism, which contributes significantly to GDP, has emerged as a cornerstone of the UAE’s economic diversificatio»»»

Global technology company, SLB, has been awarded a five-year contract by Saudi Aramco to provide stimulation services for its unconventional gas fields, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. The move is part of a broader multi-billion contract, supporting one of the largest unconventional gas»»»

In 2024, at least 263,100 jobs were created, and another 229,200 were created in the first nine months of 2025. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev announced during a plenary session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, the country has seen significant employm»»»

Kyrgyzstan is set to undergo large-scale transformations over the next five years. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev said today at a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, the state continues to implement major strategic infrastructure projects outline»»»

Dubai: Father Christmas is making his annual dash around the world, and Flightradar24’s live tracker has him locked in. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.According to a festive version of global flight monitoring, Santa 1 — aircraft type: Sleigh — departed the North Pole»»»

Dubai: British buyers arriving in the UAE property market often bring expectations shaped by the UK’s predictable mortgage system, slower price cycles and uniform ownership structures. Those assumptions can lead to costly mistakes when they try to move quickly in a market that functions differently»»»

Almost half of Romanians expect to spend much less or less over the winter holidays compared with last year, while 18% say they will spend more or much more, according to a survey conducted by the Avangarde Group for Socio-Behavioural Studies.Some 25% said they will spend much less (22% in urban ar»»»

The volume of non-performing loans outsourced by September was 351,6 million lei and in 2024 it was 231,8 million lei (non-financial companies and population), stated Cristian Popa, member in the Board of the BNR.Almost half of Romanians say they will spend less over the winter holidays (survey)The»»»

The "Ambassador Mihnea Constantinescu" National Award for outstanding merits in combating anti-semitism, xenophobia, radicalization and hate speech was awarded for 2025, on the recommendation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, Canada, to Pat Johnson - a public figure with over 30 years »»»

Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu, who was on a visit to Chisinau on Monday, attended the Annual Meeting of the Diplomacy of the Republic of Moldova and held political consultations with her Moldovan counterpart Mihai Popsoi.The head of Romanian diplomacy was also welcomed by Republic of Moldova P»»»

On Dec. 24, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first national Christmas tree on the White House lawn. 1 of 4 | On December 24, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first national Christmas tree on the White House lawn. File Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress Dec. 24 (UPI) -- On this »»»

Singapore: Oil prices witnessed slight gains on Wednesday, extending the advances made in the previous session, supported by strong economic growth in the United States and concerns over potential supply disruptions from Venezuela and Russia. Brent crude futures rose by four cents, or 0.06 percent,»»»

The Bishkek Electric Networks Company has warned residents of the capital about a mass remote disconnection of consumers with outstanding electricity debts. According to the company, on December 25, the automated metering and control system will automatically disconnect more than 6,000 consumers. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC) has concluded its sports, cultural, and entertainment activities held in celebration of the Arab Cup 2025, following an exceptional season that transformed The Pearl and Gewan Islands into vibrant destinations alive with colour, music, and enthusiastic »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB organised a Health Day for its employees at the Bank’s headquarters, in cooperation with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), as part of the ongoing collaboration between the two sides. The event aimed to raise awareness about common illnesses, particularly daily health concerns, an»»»

The Ajman Federal Court of First Instance has sentenced a 36-year-old Arab TikToker woman to six months in prison, followed by deportation, after convicting her of publicly insulting another individual during a TikTok live stream. Court verdictOn December 18, 2025, the court found the Arab TikToker»»»

After the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad, Israel supported Druze fighters in the south, in an effort to weaken Syria’s new government under the rule of President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and thus complicate his efforts to unify the country after its long civil war, according to a Washington Post»»»

As Bulgaria prepares to join the eurozone on January 1, 2026, businesses and consumers are making last-minute adjustments for the currency switch. The Association of Bulgarian Banks confirmed that starter packs of euro coins, valued at €10.23, are available online for 20 leva, though payments by ca»»»

Doha: As part of the implementation of the Ministry of Justice’s 2025-2030 strategic plan, which included initiatives and projects specialising in training, qualification, and development of legal and practical skills for various legal categories in the country, the ministry will launch a legal tra»»»

Even as we enjoy the winter break from schools and routines, Ajman Police has urged parents and guardians over social media to keep an eye on their wards. As part of its Take Care campaign, the authorities put out a video showing the mistakes young people might be making while riding their bikes or»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in cooperation with relevant authorities, has revoked the licence of Oud Al Reem Agency for Domestic Worker Services, operating in Ajman, after serious violations of domestic labour regulations were confirmed. The decision followed f»»»

Almatar Group has announced the launch of a new technical integration with ZenHR, enabling companies to manage employee travel processes more efficiently by consolidating all travel-related steps into a single platform without the need to switch between multiple systems. Through this integration, c»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026 has announced the opening of online registration for all exhibitors, participants, and visitors to its ninth edition, scheduled to take place from January 19 to 22 at the Qatar National Convention Centre. I»»»

Doha, Qatar: Students from Qatar Foundation schools secured multiple medals and awards across the Advanced and Intermediate categories at the World Mathematics Team Championship (WMTC) held in Thailand, reaffirming their strong presence on the international academic stage. This achievement marks th»»»

Dubai: Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar’s high-octane spy thriller led by Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, is making waves—not just at the box office, but online as well. The film recently became the center of controversy when content creator and political commentator Dhruv Rathee released a video criticis»»»

Dubai: Who said a 20-year age gap could slow down Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun? Clearly, Dhurandhar didn’t get the memo. Since hitting theaters on December 5 in India and beyond, Aditya Dhar’s high-octane thriller has been smashing records—storming past Rs 10 billion globally. Box office history? C»»»

Rawdat Muhanna, or Muhanna's Garden, located near the town of Al-Nabqiyah in the eastern part of Saudi Arabia’s Qassim region, has witnessed a notable influx of visitors and picnickers in recent days following rainfall that filled the Rawdat with water, transforming it into a vast natural lake. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar-China Film Festival has officially opened marking a significant cultural milestone in the deepening relationship between Qatar and China. The inaugural edition of the three-day festival, which runs until today, December 24, is being conducted under the theme of cultural dialo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director General of the Katara Cultural Village Foundation Prof Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti yesterday inaugurated the mural “Rawda in the Comfort of the South” on the facade of Building 46 in Katara Cultural Village. The inauguration was attended by Ambassador of the Kingdom of S»»»

Muscat: Yemen’s Houthis and its internationally-recognised government yesterday agreed to a prisoner swap that includes nearly 3,000 people, including seven Saudis — making it the largest such exchange should it succeed. The breakthrough deal came after nearly a fortnight of discussions between Yem»»»

Bangkok: Thailand yesterday rejected a request by Cambodia to hold bilateral talks in a neutral country, leaving a planned meeting to negotiate an end to deadly border clashes in doubt. The nations’ long-standing border conflict reignited this month, shattering an earlier truce, killing more than 4»»»

Baku: The State of Qatar has taken part in an international conference in Azerbaijan focused on protecting children from harmful content in the digital environment, as concerns grow globally over online risks facing young people. The conference was held in the capital, Baku, and brought together of»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) announced that the Sharaan and Wadi Nakhlah reserves received official accreditation from the DarkSky International, registering them as internationally recognized Dark Sky Places and joining more than 250 locations worldwide that are protected from l»»»

Los Angeles, United States: A major winter storm rolled into California Tuesday, forcing hundreds of evacuations in burn areas while threatening flooding and travel delays through holidays, officials said. A "strong atmospheric river brings heavy rain, snow, and wind to California through Friday," »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s tourism sector delivered a solid and well-balanced performance in 2025, supported by steady demand across leisure, corporate, and regional travel segments, according to industry executives. A report by Oxford Business Group states that the government continues to prioritise the»»»

Damascus, Dec. 24 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Defense has expressed condolences to Libya following the death of Libyan Chief of Staff General Mohammed al-Haddad and members of his delegation in a military plane crash in Turkey. In a statement, the ministry said it received the news “with deep sorrow»»»

Dubai: A Dubai court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a wealthy Arab businessman seeking to recover a luxury Bentley car and a distinctive number plate, ruling that the officially registered ownership remains legally binding despite claims that the registration was intended to be temporary. The Dub»»»

The Chairman of the Libyan-Egyptian Joint Economic Chamber, Ibrahim Al-Jarari, participated in the ‘‘Benghazi Real Estate Horizon 2025’’ exhibition held in Benghazi from 20 to 22 December. The Libyan-Egyptian Joint Economic Chamber said the importance of this conference lies in the urban boom that »»»

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev described 2025 as a challenging but successful year, marked by tangible progress across multiple sectors, in an interview with the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Terziev said the municipal administration focused on delivering sol»»»

Role in supply chains robust given full industrial chain, ongoing innovation: expert As Christmas is around the corner, data released on Monday showcased the sustained resilience and vitality of East China's Yiwu, the world's largest wholesale market for small commodities and an epitome of China's »»»

Lebanese security agencies discovered the body of former Syrian officer Ghassan Naasan al-Sakhni in the Keserwan region. Authorities are investigating whether his killing was purely criminal or had a political angle. The Lebanese army said the killer, a Syrian, has been arrested. In a statement, it»»»

A violent explosion ripped through a residential pavilion in Magny-les-Hameaux, in the Yvelines department in France yesterday morning, leaving a mother and her three young children seriously injured. The children are between 2 and 5 years old, authorities said. Emergency services rushed the four v»»»

Doha: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has affirmed Qatar’s strong commitment to supporting parliamentary work at both the regional and international levels, and its continued keenness to provide effective platforms for dialogue, consultation, and the exchange of exper»»»