Saturday, November 14, 2026

Qatar

Bahrain Hosts Sixth GCC Cyber Defence Exercise with Five Member Nations

The sixth Gulf cyber exercise took place in Bahrain, bringing together cybersecurity experts from five GCC countries. Leaders highlighted the importance of coordinated training and skill development.

UAE energy firms turn to automation and AI to boost resilience

Emerson officials explain that advanced automation and AI are reducing outage times and improving safety in the UAE’s energy industry. They stress that while digital tools aid resilience, physical redundancy still protects capacity.

Oil Prices Drop Over 8% on Growing US‑Iran Diplomatic Optimism

Brent crude lost more than eight percent on Monday, settling at $104.1 a barrel, while US WTI fell to $96.02. The sell‑off follows mediation talks between Iran and Qatar that hinted at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Joins UAE, Others as Strait of Hormuz Reopens

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, with Iran joining the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, and the US. This move is expected to boost cruise tourism and travel connectivity across major cities in the region.

Abu Dhabi News: Attacks Reported After Iran-US Truce

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain have reported attacks after the Iran-US truce. The attacks have raised concerns about the stability of the region.

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – August 23, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,741.34 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,065.00. Usually people opt for purchasing gold rates in Qatar per tola according to their needs and preferences. Gold Rate...

Qatar announces 5-day Eid Al Adha holiday for 2025

Qatar has announced a five-day holiday for Eid Al Adha this year. In the Gulf nation, public holidays for the festival will begin on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, which is also known as Arafah Day — the holiest...

6 Gulf banks top the list of the 10 largest Arab banks

According to statistics obtained by Arabian Business, Saudi Arabia, with three banks, tops the list of the 10 largest Arab banks in terms of assets, followed by the UAE with three banks, then Kuwait with two banks, and Qatar...

Traffic law violators cannot leave Qatar; The authorities released seven new rules

Doha: The Ministry of Interior of Qatar has said that those who violated the traffic law cannot leave the country without paying the fine. The General Directorate of Traffic has announced that the rules and measures will come into...

Qatar and UAE are among the top ten richest countries in the world

Doha: Qatar and UAE have entered the list of the richest countries in the world. Qatar is ranked fifth in the list of global finance. This shows the growth stability of Qatar's economy despite the challenges of covid and...

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U.S. Nationwide Flight Halt Ordered After Air Traffic Communication Glitch

The Federal Aviation Administration halted all departures across the United States on Friday because of a system‑wide communication problem affecting air‑traffic control towers. The move comes as the agency seeks billions in funding to upgrade the nation’s air‑traffic infrastructure.

Joy Ibrahim stresses authentic storytelling at Sharjah Book Fair

Joy Ibrahim, a leading Jordanian content creator, addressed the power of true storytelling at the Sharjah Book Fair. She urged aspiring creators to stay persistent and choose platforms that suit their unique narratives.

Malayalam Sessions at Sharjah Book Fair with Tanveer, Shihab

Sharjah’s International Book Fair will hold Malayalam events on 15 November, with talks by Dr. Mustafa Tanveer and influencer Wafi Shihab. The program includes book launches and an extended question‑and‑answer session.

Microsoft Outlook and Teams outage disrupts global businesses, experts call for resilience

A widespread Outlook and Teams disruption hit Thursday, leaving many organisations unable to access email. Industry voices highlight the risks of centralized cloud services and urge robust contingency measures.

Thrissur Singer Mahfooz Kamal Wins UAE Mappilappattu Contest While Working in Dubai

Mahfooz Kamal, a young vocalist from Thrissur, has secured first place in a UAE‑based Mappilappattu competition while maintaining a sales role in Dubai. His achievements add to a series of state‑level titles earned since 2016.