Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met ministers and officials on Monday to review progress on overhauling Egypt’s scheme for settling certain building violations and legalising the properties concerned, following instructions issued by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the Egypt Forum 2026. The meeting was attended by Manal Awad, minister of local development and environment; Alaa […]
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Monday called for sustained efforts to bring down inflation and public debt, increase foreign currency inflows and maintain sufficient foreign exchange reserves to cover the country’s strategic import needs. Al-Sisi issued the directives during separate meetings with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla […]
Paris alleges Revolutionary Guards targeted 700 supermarket sites, warning of European sanctions against those responsible.
Weekly Cabinet meeting reviews regional cooperation, women’s progress and key government decisions
The exhibition will include horse and camel shows, displays of animals and birds
The initiative comes amid increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics
Earnings per share decreased to 8 fils (USD 2 cents) for the third quarter of 2026
One digital home for the Group’s brands, in Arabic and English
Orryx AI becomes the first GCC-developed agentic AI security operations platform to achieve SOC 2 attestation.
Participants can take part either on foot or on a bicycle
Luxury brand showcases three models and supports Bahraini designers at the two-day automotive event
HRH Prince Salman joins President Macron-led security meeting
The US-Saudi Business Council remains committed to supporting Washington's economic relationship with Riyadh by expanding trade and investment, the American Embassy in Riyadh said on Monday.Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman reaffirmed the kingdom's commitment to energy security and industrial development at a meeting of the council's board of directors in the US capital at the weekend, the embassy added.“He highlighted…
The UAE’s national cyber security team neutralised an average of 700,000 cyberattacks a day, the government revealed on Monday as it honoured teams that kept essential services running amid regional tensions.The team worked around the clock with the Cyber Security Council and other authorities to detect and neutralise threats, protect national digital assets and keep vital services operational.Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime…
The UAE Armed Forces intercepted 3,617 aerial threats amid regional tensions, the government revealed on Monday, as it honoured the military at the UAE Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi.Drones accounted for nearly four in five interceptions. The Armed Forces intercepted 2,875 drones, 705 ballistic missiles and 37 cruise missiles, according to figures released on November 9. The government did not specify the dates covered by the tally,…
Muscat: From the Royal Opera House Muscat to Al Alam Palace and Al Sahwa Tower, some of Oman’s most recognisable landmarks are set to take on a new...
Muscat: Al Haditha Energy SAOC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WARPP Engineers, a manufacturer of welding and cutting technologies. The...
Muscat: Three Asian nationals were arrested in the Wilayat of Mahdah for possessing large quantities of crystal meth and morphine for trafficking and...
The UAE Ministry of Interior has postponed its planned cap on the number of vehicles each resident can register after canvassing public opinion.The proposed limit was among changes to road laws due to take effect at the start of 2027, which were announced last week.The change would limit the maximum number of vehicles one person could register to five, while also adding fees for those who registered or renewed vehicles beyond the initial limit…
Egypt has permanently placed the Muslim Brotherhood on its list of terrorist organisations, replacing its temporary listing.The Muslim Brotherhood was declared a terrorist organisation by Egypt in December 2013, months after the military removed president Mohamed Morsi, who belonged to the group, following mass protests against his rule.The latest move changes the legal basis and duration of its listing, rather than imposing a new ban. The…
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani said on Monday his country has no plans in the near future to send troops to Yemen to fight the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in defence of Saudi Arabia.He was speaking at a joint press conference with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in Damascus, days after Syria and Saudi Arabia signed defence agreements to boost military co-operation.“This agreement is with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and there is no…
A council member highlights tank leaks, delayed repairs and damage to Ramli homes despite a 10-year warranty.
Registered nurses worldwide can apply across five categories until December 31, 2026
Both chambers mark 100 years of women’s role in municipal elections
21-year-old Indian student killed in Dubai after stopping for flat tyre
Motorists heading to Musaffah, Abu Dhabi will soon have more paid parking areas to account for, with 4,233 spaces across sectors M10 and M17 set to come under the system from November 16. Q Mobility announced the expansion on Monday, November 9, with parking in the mentioned areas costing Dh2 per hour.The expansion is aimed at improving parking management, reducing congestion and discouraging indiscriminate parking. It is also expected to help…
UAE's Ministry of Interior said it will postpone the implementation of a limit on the number of vehicles that residents may license under the new traffic regulation, pending the completion of a review.The review will consider the rights of vehicle owners, the needs of families and investors, and how vehicles are used, including classic, rare and luxury vehicles.Under the new federal traffic regulation, set to go into effect from January 2027,…
A council proposal seeks cheaper fares, direct routes and better bus stations for university students.
Hundreds of Iraqi and Algerian criminals are living in the UK despite being subject to deportation orders, new figures show.Data released by the Home Office reveals there are 20,000 foreign offenders living in the community in Britain, among them 642 Iraqis and 596 Algerians.Algerian criminals have a deportation rate of 4.2 per cent and Iraqis criminals 3.4 per cent, according to the figures released to The Times.Organised gangs largely…
Muscat: The ATD Oman 2026 Conference and Expo opened today in Muscat. The event is organized by Al-Asayel Development Company, represented by its brand...
Doctors’ Day Celebration at Exhibition World Bahrain
Muscat: Donations to the tune of RO 2,783,479 were collected this year via Jood charitable platform—affiliated with the Ministry of Social...
HRH Crown Prince honours pioneering women and celebrates their contributions to national development.
There have been 380 nominations from more than 90 countries for the 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.Since 2019, the award has recognised 20 winners from 20 countries for their contributions to humanitarian acts in areas such as health, education, sustainability, refugee support, community development, food relief, and the empowerment of young people and women.The winners of the annual prize, which includes an award of $1 million, will be…
There is a growing demand for more and better student accommodation in Dubai, as the emirate works towards significantly increasing its international student body in line with government ambitions, experts have said. Dubai's Education 33 strategy sets a target of international students at 50 per cent of all private university enrolment by 2033, up about 15 per cent from today. As of the 2024-25 academic year, international students made up…
The UAE has closed a beach on its east coast due to an oil spill.Al Luluyah Beach in Khor Fakkan on the Gulf of Oman was shut on Monday.The move came after beaches up and down the country's Arabian Gulf coast were closed last month due to the worst oil spill in many years.Khor Fakkan is a long way from the Gem No.2 supertanker, which leaked crude off the coast of Umm Al Quwain after a suspected Iranian attack.Authorities did not say what the…
More than Dh4 trillion worth of vital projects are currently underway across the UAE, Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, has said. The government is stepping up efforts to accelerate development, strengthen the economy and reinforce the country's position on the global stage.Speaking at the opening of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026, Al Gergawi said the country was pressing ahead with its development agenda, with…
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi quietly travelled to Tehran last Friday in the latest bid by a country in the region to prevent the US-Iran conflict from reigniting, it was revealed on Monday. Mr Al Zaidi's mission was aimed at "reducing tension and preventing escalation", Iraq's ambassador to Tehran, Yasir Abdul Zahra Al Hajjaj, was quoted as saying by state media.A government official told The National the visit had been requested by US…