Dubai opens expanded bridge to DXB Terminal 1 to ease traffic flow
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed an expansion of the key bridge serving Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 1, significantly increasing its capacity. The project, finalized on Saturday,…
China, Canada reach ‘landmark’ deal on tariffs, visas
China and Canada have reached a significant agreement addressing long-standing trade disputes and visa issues, a deal described as “landmark” by officials from both nations. The agreement, finalized during a…
Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity, and others
The Wikimedia Foundation is bolstering its financial sustainability through a new wave of commercial partnerships with major artificial intelligence (AI) companies. These agreements, centered around the Wikipedia content ecosystem, aim…
CDAA teams douse fire at commercial shops in Nizwa
Recent reports indicate a swift response from civil authorities in Nizwa, Oman, following a fire that erupted in a commercial area. The incident, thankfully contained without any reported injuries, highlights…
Foreign minister to lead high-level Saudi delegation attending Davos World Economic Forum 2026
RIYADH — A significant Saudi Arabian delegation, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos,…
Preparatory meetings kick off for fifth session of Qatari-Jordanian joint higher committee in Amman
Preparatory meetings for the fifth session of the Qatari-Jordanian Joint Higher Committee commenced in Amman, Jordan on Saturday, signaling continued efforts to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between the two…
Nasser Al-Attiyah claims sixth Dakar Rally car title
Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah claimed his sixth Dakar Rally title on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, driving a Dacia. The victory marks a significant achievement for the experienced…
May 11 is deadline for SAR tender submission to manufacture 10 passenger trains for Northern Network
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has issued a tender for the manufacturing of 10 new passenger trains to serve its Northern Network. The announcement signals a significant investment in the Kingdom’s…
Healthcare practitioner registration, licensing policy update benefits 3 categories: MoPH official
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Qatar recently issued Circular No. (24/2025) to update its healthcare practitioner registration and licensing policies. This update, announced on March 26, 2024, aims…
Europe Today: EU Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee chair joins us
Geopolitical tensions are rising in the Arctic as discussions between Denmark and Greenland regarding the island’s future remain stalled. A meeting in Washington D.C. between the Foreign Ministers of both…