Dubai: The powerful black-and-white photograph of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, now seen across the UAE on National Day banners, billboards and badges, has come to symbolise the very spirit of unity celebrated during the 54th Eid Al Etihad. Captured in 19»»»

Türkiye’s economy grew by 3.7% annually in the third quarter, official data showed on Monday, falling short of expectations as agricultural activity tumbled, while tight monetary policy and a slowdown in demand also weighed. The drag on economic activity was down to the agriculture, forestry and fi»»»

The eldest son of Raed Ramzi Sabir Hammad – one of two Jordanians killed after being recruited by the Russian army – revealed the shocking account of his father’s journey to Moscow that ended up with him dying as a soldier in the Russian military. Asharq Al-Awsat spoke to Hammad’s son, Awwab, soon »»»

Hong Kong authorities pressed ahead on Monday with combing the remaining apartment towers destroyed by a massive fire at a housing estate that killed at least 146 people and displaced hundreds now adjusting to life in temporary housing. Police have completed sweeps of four of the seven towers that »»»

Officials from Ukraine and the United States held talks aimed at finding an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with a Ukrainian delegation led by the head of Kyiv’s National Security and Defense Council, Rustem Umerov, said the discussions on »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline and the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, highlights the exciting selection of exclusive travel packages for international fans wishing to experience the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 in Doha. Taking place from 1-18 De»»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) successfully hosted the 9th International Symposium on Bioinformatics (InSyB 2025), a prestigious flagship event of the Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Network (APBioNET), one of the oldest and most prominent regional networks promoting »»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hytera International Technology Co., Ltd. (HITCL), reinforcing their longstanding partnership and advancing their collaboration in mission-critical communications services. The MoU was formally signed by Mohammed Mohsin»»»

Doha, Qatar: As excitement builds across Qatar ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, The Pearl and Gewan Islands are gearing up to welcome football fans, families, and visitors from across the region. With their world-class facilities, waterfront settings, and vibrant community atmosphere, both destinat»»»

The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative court has ordered a car garage to pay Dh35,000 in compensation to a vehicle owner after it failed to properly replace the car’s engine and returned the vehicle with multiple faults. According to the case file, the owner handed over his vehicle to the »»»

The Mayor of Varna, Blagomir Kotsev, returned to his duties after spending nearly five months in custody, describing his first day back as long but welcomed. He said he was greeting residents on the steps of the municipality, noting that he feels rested and energized despite the difficult period he»»»

Asian equities were mixed Monday with investors awaiting the release of key US data that could play a role in Federal Reserve deliberations ahead of an expected interest rate cut next week. After November's end-of-month rebound across world markets, confidence remains high amid speculation the US c»»»

DOHA: Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) commemorated Iqbal Day with great passion, respect, and national pride across all its wings, paying tribute to the Poet of the East, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal — the visionary whose philosophy and intellectual legacy laid the foundation for the creati»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of efforts to enhance the readiness of startups to keep pace with digital transformation and foster a culture of innovation in Qatar. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), through its Digital Incubation Centre (DIC) and in partnership with Scale AI, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has developed a unique mudball to commemorate the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 taking place in Qatar from December 1-18, 2025. This initiative aligns with the Garden’s mission to highlight Qatar’s natural environ»»»

DOHA: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned Dutchman Max Verstappen as champion of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, the 23rd and penultimate round of the world's biggest and most famous motorsport championship. The event took pla»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi convened a meeting with the ministry’s functionaries as part of strengthening internal communication and the institutional culture of corporate work. Having weighed in on the ministry’s key c»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will attend the presentation of the route of the Giro d'Italia 2026 in Rome on Monday, the government information service said. Bulgaria has been selected to host the official opening (Grande Partenza) of the Giro d'Italia 2026, consisting of the first thre»»»

Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents. As she turns 24 on Monday, her supporters want to change »»»

Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed nearly 1,000 people across four countries in Asia in recent days. Separate weather systems brought torrential, extended rainfall to the entire island of Sri Lanka and large parts of»»»

Bulgaria has successfully carried out 53 projects in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), with the total value exceeding 10 million euros (approximately 19.8 million BGN). So far, the country has submitted 160 project proposals, the Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIR) reported. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of QFMA, H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani has issued QFMA’s Board Decision No. (8) of 2025 concerning the offering and listing, and mergers and acquisitions rules. His Excellency affirmed that the issuance of the new offering»»»

Neelofar bets big on Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan's chemistryDirector: Ammar RasoolCast: Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, Madiha Imam, Samiya Mumtaz, Faisal Qureshi★★Dubai: Pakistan’s UAE National Day holiday release Neelofar leans heavily—almost entirely—on the much-loved pairing of Fawad Khan and Mahira Kh»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Business Continuity and Resilience Conference (BCRC) reflects Qatar’s unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant business ecosystem that not only withstands challenges but transforms them into catalysts for innovation, growth, and competitive advantage, said President of Business»»»

Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Deputy Secretary-General Piao Yangfan stated that the early parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan were held with the electoral infrastructure fully prepared and the population highly engaged. According to her, precinct election commissions ensured transparent»»»

The arrests carried out by the so-called “national guard” in Syria in the Sweida province on Saturday was aimed at thwarting a “coup” against the policies of Druze leader Hikmat al-Hijri, informed Druze sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. Ten people were arrested for allegedly plotting to form a “paralle»»»

The Municipality of Gotse Delchev has approved one of the largest infrastructure projects in the region, granting unanimous consent to a cooperation agreement with the Swiss company Wasserberg GmbH, based in Zug. This agreement marks the official start of preparations for the Breznitsa Hydropower C»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation in the fields of next-generation networking, digital security research, and capacity building for th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank’s Wholesale Banking team hosted an exclusive Advisory Workshop on Value Added Tax (VAT) in collaboration with MBG Corporate Services. The session highlighted the importance of regulatory compliance and meeting obligations within Qatar’s evolving economic environment, em»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation and Lusail International Circuit, Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, praised the success of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, which concluded at the Lusail International Circuit (LIC) last night. “As the Formula»»»

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Dooha, Qatar: The FEI Group VII Finals concluded on Saturday night at Al Shaqab’s Longines Outdoor Arena, marking the end of a historic first edition hosted in Qatar. The final day showcased exceptional performances across all categories, underscoring the depth of young talent in the region and fur»»»

Sofia remains the leading region in Bulgaria in terms of economic development, according to the 2025 IME study "Regional Profiles: Development Indicators." The data show that the capital consistently outperforms the rest of the country in key measures, including investments, salaries, and the numbe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi confirmed yesterday that the Carthage Eagles are ready for to take on Syria in the “highly important” FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 opener at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium today. Speaking at a pre-match press conference yesterday, Trabelsi noted his team’s stron»»»

Labour MP and former minister Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh after being put on trial in her absence alongside 16 other people over corruption allegations. She was found guilty of influencing her aunt, Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, to secure»»»

Four people have been arrested in South Korea for allegedly hacking over 120,000 video cameras in homes and businesses and using the footage to make sexually exploitative materials for an overseas website. Police announced the arrests on Sunday, saying the accused exploited the Internet Protocol (I»»»

Doha, Qatar: Boosted by home support and energised by their recent FIFA World Cup qualification, hosts Qatar enter the highly-anticipated FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 as one of the tournament favourites. The competition kicks off today, promising excitement and fierce battles across the 16-team lineup.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) launched yesterday its new corporate identity and strategy under the name “Daman”. Participating »»»

Singapore hanged three people for drug offences last week, bringing the total number of executions to 17 this year - the highest since 2003. These come a week before a constitutional challenge against the death penalty for drug offences is due to be heard. Singapore has some of the world's harshest»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) continues to widen its footprint in global education, with ongoing projects across conflict-affected and low-income regions, according to the QFFD’s Global Advocacy Coordinator Oweis Al-Salahi. While the QFFD has not specified a fixed number of cou»»»

Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Three children and one adult were killed Saturday evening in a shooting that erupted at a Stockton, Calif., banquet hall, authorities said Sunday. The shooting occurred shortly before 6 p.m. PST at a child's birthday party near the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue, in Stockton, a city o»»»

Dubai: Dubai's 22-carat gold price has surged above Dh473 per gram on December 1, up from Dh470.75 yesterday, as markets react to festive demand ahead of UAE National Day. The 24-carat benchmark climbed to Dh511.50, reflecting a sharp uptick during the morning session. Traders note heightened retai»»»

Minister Gergely Gulyás outlined the government’s key decisions at the latest government info briefing, focusing on economic relief, urban finances, social policy, and Hungary’s stance on international peace efforts. The minister began by addressing the capital’s financial crisis. He said it was re»»»

Padang, Indonesia: Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed nearly 1,000 people across four countries in Asia in recent days. Separate weather systems brought torrential, extended rainfall to the entire island of Sri Lanka»»»

The abrupt cancellations of several Japanese music events in Shanghai - one of them midway through a song - have sparked criticism among fans, with some calling the moves "rude" and "extreme". Maki Otsuki was halfway through the theme of hit anime One Piece on Friday when the lights and music went »»»

A new bridge will be constructed over Chokan Valikhanov water canal in the capital. The press service of the City Hall reported. According to it, a memorandum has been signed with Bai-Tash Group for the construction of a new bridge over Bishkekteploset technical canal named after Chokan Valikhanov.»»»

Sydney: Australia will soon ban under-16s from the likes of Facebook and TikTok, a world-first move of huge interest to all those worried about the harms of social media. Internet regulators the world over are watching to see if Australia can rein in the tech giants -- but questions remain as the b»»»

Empty graves, or cenotaphs, of American mercenaries who fought on the side of Ukraine are appearing in the United states because their families are unable to retrieve their bodies, a RIA Novosti correspondent revealed. There are no official figures on the number of US mercenaries killed since the b»»»

NATO may consider launching a preemptive strike in the face of Russia's alleged actions against the alliance, Adm. Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, the chair of NATO's military committee, told the Financial Times. Dragone stated that a "preemptive strike" could be considered a "defensive action," according t»»»

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