DOHA, DEC 6 (KUNA) -- Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman affirmed on Saturday that Qatar is keen on the region's stability, saying the country considers this as part of its national security.Delivering a speech as part of the Doha Forum 2025, Shei»»»

Fujairah Police have arrested a 23-year-old woman after a video showing her brandishing a sword (talwar) in a crowd of youths during UAE 54th National Day celebrations in Al Fiqeit went viral. Authorities described the act as dangerous, inappropriate, and in violation of societal norms and the law.»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met at the Sheraton Doha Hotel with several heads of state and government from brotherly and friendly nations participating in the Doha Forum 2025. His Highness met separately with President of the Syrian Arab Republi»»»

At a tourism forum here on Saturday, the Chief Operating Officer of bTV Media Group, Gospodin Yovchev, emphasized that in order for the tourism sector to develop, coordinated and targeted efforts are needed from all representatives of the state authorities, institutions, the sector, the media, and »»»

Arche has accelerated talks on the second phase of its Royal Paper Mill redevelopment in Konstancin-Jeziorna before special housing regulations expire in mid-2026. The controversial plan includes up to 2,000 apartments in dozens of multi-family buildings, sparking strong opposition from residents w»»»

From February 2026, cash withdrawals in Poland are expected to become significantly more expensive due to new fee structures introduced by Visa and Mastercard. Instead of a flat fee, banks will pay a fixed charge plus a percentage of the withdrawal amount, increasing costs especially for larger tra»»»

Tourism is a source of good news because when it is discussed, it shows the audience that Bulgaria is a place worth visiting, Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Director General Milen Mitev said here on Saturday. He was address a forum on BG TOURISM - WINTER 2025/2026, organized by the BTA in partnersh»»»

At Mumbai’s bustling airport, itself swirling in frustration over widespread flight cancellations, a lone traveler turned delay into a moment of calm. With his guitar in hand, he began strumming the early-2000s hit “Woh Lamhe,” instantly drawing fellow passengers into a spontaneous concert. The per»»»

GAZA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Latest Israeli occupation attacks on Gaza Strip left six Palestinian martyrs within a few hours on Saturday, declared the local health authorities.Simultaneously, paramedics carried bodies of five others from several scenes in the enclave over the past 48 hours, the authoritie»»»

In September 2001, a forest guard patrolling the Konanakallu Reserve Forest in Karnataka discovered a man’s body and immediately alerted the authorities. Initial clues — a passbook and a phone number in the victim’s pockets — pointed to a businessman in Shivamogga. But that lead quickly went cold. »»»

Authorities in Burgas have issued an emergency warning after intense rainfall caused two local rivers to overflow, prompting the activation of the BG-ALERT system for several settlements in the region. The alert, ordered by Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov, covers the villages of Izvor, Varshilo, Zidar»»»

Arche has accelerated talks on the second phase of its Royal Paper Mill redevelopment in Konstancin-Jeziorna before special housing regulations expire in mid-2026. The controversial plan includes up to 2,000 apartments in dozens of multi-family buildings, sparking strong opposition from residents w»»»

PKP plans to prepare land above Warsaw’s cross-city rail tunnel for future high-rise development during the major renovation scheduled to begin around 2031. The tunnel structure will be reinforced to support buildings, potentially creating valuable new plots in the city center near Central Station »»»

Poland’s ambitious plan to triple onshore wind capacity to 34.6 GW by 2040 is at risk, according to industry experts. Developers warn that strict spatial, environmental, military and grid restrictions leave less than 1% of the country available for new wind farms. Permitting alone can take 7–10 yea»»»

Iceye, a Finnish-Polish satellite company, has raised EUR 150 million in a new funding round valuing the firm at USD 2.8 billion. The round was led by General Catalyst and included Poland’s BGK fund Vinci and, for the first time, InPost founder Rafał Brzoska. Founded a decade ago by Rafał Modrzewsk»»»

For successive generations of residents and visitors to the Greek island of Naxos, the building in Alyko, located in the middle of the cedar forest, has always been there: dilapidated, eroded by the sea, full of graffiti. The unfinished hotel had been in this state since the mid-1970s, when its con»»»

Israeli occupation forces conducted a series of attacks targeting towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday, resulting in heightened tensions along the border. Machine Gun Fire and Stun Grenade in Al-Dhahira According to a correspondent Al-Manar,Israeli enemy forces initially directed bursts of machine»»»

Russia’s special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev went on X to point the finger at EU elites for “destroying their own countries” with uncontrolled migration, rising crime, and economic decline. The EU elites now want “to finish Europe’s civilizational suicide by shredding property rights—the fou»»»

A group of U.S. members of Congress have sent a letter to President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam calling for the disarmament of Hezbollah, saying the process “must begin now, even by force if necessary.” The lawmakers said Lebanon committed under the November 2024 ceasefire to launch »»»

Doha, Qatar: Microsoft Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Gates Foundation) HE Bill Gates emphasized that the strategic partnership between his foundation and the State of Qatar has greatly contributed to supporting programs in health, social development, and global p»»»

Dubai: After a historic 2025 that saw gold achieve over 50 all-time highs and deliver returns exceeding 60%, the trajectory of the precious metal in 2026 hinges on a deeply fractured global economic landscape. The past year’s performance was buoyed by heightened geopolitical and economic uncertaint»»»

It is important that legislative changes related to the construction of ski lifts and technical snow facilities, which have already been initiated, take place, said Samokov Mayor Angel Dzhorgov during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamporovo on Saturday. The forum is organized by B»»»

The nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not be complete until Israeli troops withdraw from the Palestinian territory under a peace plan backed by Washington and the U.N., mediator Qatar's prime minister said Saturday. "Now we are at the critical moment... A ceasefire cannot be com»»»

Eleven people, including a three-year-old boy, were killed when gunmen stormed a hostel in the early hours of Saturday in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. Police say the attack took place at an illegal shebeen inside the Saulsville Hostel, where a group had gathered to drink. According to the Sout»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, visited creative and cultural institutions in Al Quoz, where Alserkal Avenue has emerged as one of the city’s foremost cultural de»»»

Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed executive orders that oppose divestment from Israel initiatives and ban protests at houses of worship. He is set to be succeeded by the city’s first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, who will assume office on January 1, openly holds pro-Palest»»»

Balneology and SPA are not only a form of tourism but an investment in the workforce and in the future of the country, said Meglena Plugchieva, Ambassador of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA), during the BG Tourism – Winter 2025/2026 forum held in Pamporovo on Saturday. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at the Sheraton Doha Hotel Saturday morning with several heads of state and government from brotherly and friendly nations participating in the Doha Forum 2025. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met separately with the President»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, received on Saturday co-founder of Microsoft, HE Bill Gates, on the occasion of his visit to the country to participate in the Doha Forum 2025, currently underway at the Sheraton Doha Hotel. During the meeting, they reviewed prospects for de»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) organizes a forum entitled "BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026" on Saturday at the Perelik Hotel in the resort town of Pamporovo. The discussion was opened by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev. The forum is organized in partnership with the Municipality of Chepelare, the»»»

Abu Dhabi City Municipality, in cooperation and partnership with Abu Dhabi Maritime, inaugurated two dedicated platforms for recreational fishing enthusiasts at Al Bateen Beach and Arabian Gulf Park in Abu Dhabi. The inauguration was attended by Ahmed Fadel Al Mehairbi, Acting Director General of A»»»

Bulgaria’s messages for the new winter season focus on the introduction of the euro, safe holidays and natural conditions, said Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev, who Saturday opened the BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026 forum in Pamporovo. The forum is organized by BTA in part»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) processed 145,265 travellers through the Hatta border crossing between November 25 and December 2. The spike in movement coincided with the UAE’s 54th National Day and Oman’s 55th National Day, highlighting th»»»

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that its subsidiary, Zueitina Oil and Gas Company, achieved another milestone with the launch of its second injection unit. The NOC said this injection unit will contribute to increased gas injection and higher crude oil production rat»»»

Fujairah has officially joined UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), becoming one of 72 new members from 46 countries recognised for advancing lifelong learning and education for all. The network, launched in 2013, now includes 425 cities across 91 countries, collectively supporting ne»»»

The US has placed the restoration of normal ties with Russia and a rapid end to the Ukraine conflict at the center of its newly released National Security Strategy, presenting both aims as among America’s core interests. The 33-page report outlining President Donald Trump’s foreign-policy vision wa»»»

The US has accused Brussels of an “attack” on Americans after the EU fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X €120 million ($140 million) for violating the bloc’s content-moderation rules. The European Commission announced the decision on Friday, noting that it is the first time a formal non-compl»»»

The Scope Ratings European Rating Agency has concluded the monitoring of Bulgaria's credit rating and confirms the country's long-term A-/Stable ratings, the rating agency said on its website. The country's short-term ratings are S-1/Stable. Bulgaria’s A-/Stable ratings are underpinned by the follo»»»

The EU’s ongoing attempts to seize frozen Russian assets could lead to a decline in global trust in the European financial system, making it more difficult for states to engage with the EU in the future, Syrian political analyst Assaf Malhem told Sputnik. Russia also holds frozen assets belonging t»»»

Dubai: A commercial dispute between two men involved in car-purchase deals has ended with a ruling from the Dubai Civil Court ordering one of them to pay Dh1.443 million as the first instalment of a larger financial claim. The case, according to Emarat Al Youm, centred on allegations that substanti»»»

French first lady Brigitte Macron caught up with an old friend — a giant panda born in France — at the tail end Friday of a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron. At a panda reserve in southwest China that Yuan Meng now calls home, the first lady marveled at how big he has grown. She helped»»»

Cyber threats are no longer virtual; they spill over into the real world, disrupting hospitals, transportation systems, factories, and public services, Bulgarian Electronic Governance Minister Valentin Mundrov said in Brussels on Saturday. "The question is not whether, but how societies can be resi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces, in response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks on Russian civilian targets, have carried out overnight strikes on Ukrainian military-linked energy facilities and ports, including with the use of the hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, Russia's Defense Ministry said»»»

Tragedy and shock hit the UAE this week, with multiple heartbreaking incidents leaving communities reeling. From fatal road accidents claiming lives in Khor Fakkan and Dubai, to sudden deaths of young Indian expats in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and shocking murders in Karama and Ras Al Khaimah, the news »»»

Doha, Dec.6 (SANA)Under the patronage of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and with the participation of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, along with a number of heads and representatives of states, regional and international organizations, the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum kicked off S»»»

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Saturday that the United States remains Europe's biggest ally, after the Trump administration said in a major strategy document that Europe faces "civilizational erasure" and may one day lose its status as a reliable ally. The new US National »»»

Cyber threats are no longer virtual; they spill over into the real world, disrupting hospitals, transportation systems, factories, and public services, Bulgarian Electronic Governance Minister Valentin Mundrov said in Brussels on Saturday. "The question is not whether, but how societies can be resi»»»

From major economic shifts to life-changing lottery wins, this week’s headlines capture the UAE at its most dynamic. A new federal decree will update VAT rules from January 1, 2026, while a Dh25 million Big Ticket prize has gone to an Indian expat working in Saudi Arabia. Government services contin»»»

Inflation in the euro zone faces downside risks in the medium term, even as price growth has returned to the ECB's 2% target, European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn said, according to a report in a magazine on Saturday. The sharp drop from the October 2022 peak of 10.6% to around 2% currently »»»