DUBAI: The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven Iranian conditions set out in a June interim agreement with the US are met, Nournews reported Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as saying on Sunday, a few days after Tehran received Washington’s reply to its diplomatic proposal.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Eid won the Diamond Tour as the first round of the 10th season of the Longines Hathab Championship concluded yesterday at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena. Riding Rakar, Al-Eid clocked 42.44 seconds to take the top spot in the 150cm class. Abdulaziz Fa»»»

Gargash reiterates call for direct talks with Iran or referral to international court Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has rejected criticism by Iranian official Ali Akbar Velayati of the UAE’s position on Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa, reaffirming Abu »»»

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Doha, Qatar: Global trade was the driving economic force of the early twenty-first century. Between 2000 and 2024 world trade in goods and services nearly quadrupled, and the ratio of trade to global output climbed to a peak of around 60% in 2008, QNB said in its economic commentary. The global fin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s ports (Hamad, Ruwais and Doha) handled more than 648,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers during the first nine months of 2026, alongside hundreds of thousands of tonnes of general and bulk cargo, highlighting the scale of maritime activity through the country’»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank and Alternatif Bank brought Turkish companies and key regional stakeholders together at ‘Beyond Borders: Empowering Turkish Business in the Gulf Region,’ held with the support of the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEİK). Senior representatives from Nationa»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has once again received Citibank New York’s ‘2026 Straight Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award’ for international payments. The recognition highlights QIIB’s strong operational capabilities and the efficiency of its international payment processing, enabling transactions to »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Several Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights face delays as airlines adjust schedules amid tensions Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption, with several departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi delayed on Sunday as airlines continue »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari shooter Reem Al Sharshani was elected to the Olympic Council of Asia Athletes’ Committee as the representative for West Asia following elections held on the sidelines of the Asian Games. Al Sharshani will serve on the committee for the 2026-2030 term, highlighting the presence o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will receive the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Flag today during the Closing Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, officially marking the beginning of its journey towards hosting the 21st Asian Games in Doha in 2030. The curtain will come down on Aichi-Nagoya 2026 t»»»

NEW YORK: A White House task force on artificial intelligence will assess the technology’s risks and opportunities, while preventing overregulation that stifles innovation, its leader Jay Clayton has told the Wall Street Journal. Clayton, the US director of national intelligence, is widely reported»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar made history on the penultimate day of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 as Rashed Nawaf and Mashari Nawaf won the first-ever Asian Games gold medal in padel, which made its debut on the official Games programme. The historic triumph yesterday was followed by another golden momen»»»

DUBAI: The Yemeni Armed Forces said on Sunday they carried out airstrikes against Houthi targets in the northern province of Saada, as part of a wider campaign against the Iran-backed group. Army spokesman Col. Majed Al-Nazili said the forces conducted 97 precision operations targeting Houthi milit»»»

The project enters its final stages, with completion targeted for December 2026 ahead of handover TAAMEER Real Estate Projects Group has announced preparations for the handover of SKALA residential tower on Lusail’s waterfront, as works enter their final stages, with completion targeted for Decembe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) showcased the legacy of its Qatar Volunteer Programme at Bayt Qatar during the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, held from September 19 to October 4. Former volunteers who supported major events including the FIFA World Cup Qatar »»»

Kuala Lumpur: Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital participated in the sixth meeting of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Committee that took place at the AFC’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday. The meeting announced a series of landmark advancements for sp»»»

Arab Finance: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Ministry of Industry have launched an EGP 1 billion fund to take equity stakes in distressed factories with the potential to resume and expand production, as per a statement. The fund will target enterprises facing financial or operational diffi»»»

As Egypt's population grows and urbanization accelerates, municipal solid waste has become one of the country's most pressing development challenges. Yet what is often viewed as a sanitation problem may, in fact, represent a significant economic opportunity. Consequently, waste should no longer be »»»

2026 Real Estate Outlook: Executive Insights from Arab Finance Throughout 2026, Egypt’s real estate market has reached a critical structural inflection point. On one hand, nominal sales growth and total sector valuations have expanded dramatically, fueled by an influx of Gulf Cooperation Council (G»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is broadening its coastal leisure options by developing more beaches and expanding the range of facilities available to residents and visitors, with a focus on making beach experiences more accessible, diverse and convenient. The country’s approach is increasingly moving towards »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is advancing its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by expanding charging stations and strengthening digital services, including a smart application that enables users to locate suitable chargers, check availability and manage charging sessions. The initiative is part »»»

Doha, Qatar: Consort of H H the Amir, H H Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani visited the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre yesterday, marking the final day of the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026. Her Highness toured the exhibition halls, viewing»»»

US carrier George H.W. Bush docks near Phuket for crew's rest and recreation Bangkok: The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived off Thailand's resort island of Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation visit after months supporting US operations in the Midd»»»

SARAJEVO,: Polls opened Sunday morning in Bosnia for a general election in which most citizens of the multi-ethnic Balkan nation are focused on everyday problems, while some mainstream politicians are whipping up war-era tensions that have kept the country divided since its brutal 1992-95 conflict.»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have outlined priorities for the second phase of their Country Programme, including business competitiveness, resource mobilization and the modernization of national accounts, as per a statement. Minister of P»»»

CCTV footage showed a foreign man enter a room with a woman, leaving with her belongings Toklyo: A 20-year-old US Marine stationed on Japan's southern island of Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of the murder of a Japanese woman, police said on Sunday. The suspect "killed the 39-year-old woman at a»»»

Tokyo: One sweltering day in Tokyo, Kaoru Morimoto told friends she wasn't sure she could endure another summer in her neighbourhood, where tree cover and the crucial shade it provides is dwindling. As Japan experiences ever more frequent extreme heat, tree cover that can help lower temperatures is»»»

KYIV: Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, accompanied by CEOs from German defence companies, in a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. Merz will announce a package of measures that includes the release €1 b»»»

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed that Washington now controls the Strait of Hormuz and can maintain its blockade for as long as necessary, while warning Iran that further confrontation could come “the hard way.” “They don’t control it. We do. They have literally gotten nothing through. Our »»»

Christa Pike, 50, survived two lethal injections of pentobarbital on Wednesday Washington, United States: The prison chief in the southern US state of Tennessee has resigned, the governor said Saturday, after an unprecedented botched execution left a convicted murderer on a ventilator in critical c»»»

Trump warns Iran as Gulf security incidents impact UAE travel and energy markets The US-Israel war on Iran is driving fresh uncertainty across the Gulf, with Washington warning of further action against Tehran and new security incidents reported in Saudi Arabia and around the Strait of Hormuz. The »»»

Budapest could soon see a visibly stronger police presence, with the government promising a significant increase in officers as public safety becomes a bigger focus in the capital. The plan was discussed at the first meeting of the re-established Budapest Development Council, where Prime Minister P»»»

BANGKOK: ‌The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived off Thailand’s resort island of Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation break after months of supporting US operations in the Middle East. The Nimitz-class carrier had ‌been operating ‌in the Arabian Sea»»»

US President Donald Trump pointed to North Korea’s nuclear arsenal as a reason for maintaining good relations with Kim Jong-un, before contrasting Washington’s approach to Pyongyang with its position on Iran. Speaking at a campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on October 3, Trump praised his relationsh»»»

The spoiled French brats are back at it again. This time burning down their own schools, at least one of which was brand new. About the only thing these kids are good for is giving taxpayers an effective visual of where their tax dollars have been going: up in flames. French teenagers nationwide ha»»»

Hollywood actress Angelina urges action after sharing Gaza's before-and-after war visuals Hollywood actress and former special envoy to the UN refugee agency Angelina Jolie has shared satellite images on Instagram showing parts of Gaza before and after the war, highlighting the scale of destruction»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States has “kicked out” two members of the Iranian delegation who attended the recent UN General Assembly after they ignored an order to leave the country, the State Department said Saturday. “Two more members of the Iranian delegation were found still in (New York) long afte»»»

The performance gap between hotels and other types of accommodation in Hungary is widening: hotel guest traffic remained stable nationwide during this year's summer season, while private and other accommodation types saw a significant decline — the Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (MSZÉSZ»»»

Over 7,000km from UAE, former secretary’s lucky ticket brings fortune to group of 22 Dubai: "I honestly thought I was still dreaming." That was Bernadette Azucena's first reaction after learning she had won Big Ticket's Dh20 million grand prize on Saturday night—news she initially missed because sh»»»

Houthi missiles intercepted in Asir; prayer room and vehicles damaged Dubai: Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia towards the southern Asir region on Friday, Saudi authorities said. Falling debris from one of the intercepted missiles injured»»»

TEHRAN: Huge billboards on the walls of Tehran mocking US President Donald Trump and depicting American drones under the boot of an Iranian soldier are providing a chronicle of Iran’s war with the United States and Israel. AFP got rare access to a team producing the billboards with anti-US messagin»»»

Remote learning announced for Jazan schools amid safety concerns Dubai: Schools across Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region will switch to remote learning on Sunday as moderate to heavy rain affects parts of the region. The General Administration of Education in Jazan said in-person classes will be suspende»»»

Temperatures will reach 41°C in Al Sila, while Dubai and Sharjah peak at 37°C Abu Dhabi: The UAE will see generally fair to partly cloudy conditions on Sunday, with clouds forming over eastern areas during the afternoon and humidity increasing overnight, according to the National Centre of Meteorol»»»

Dubai motorists face disruptions as 80km cycling event begins Motorists in Dubai should expect traffic delays on a number of roads this morning, Sunday, October 4, as the second edition of the Dubai Police “Proud of the UAE” Cycling Race gets underway. The 80km race is now underway, with the Roads »»»

Temperatures will reach 41°C in Al Sila, while Dubai and Sharjah peak at 37°C Abu Dhabi: The UAE will see generally fair to partly cloudy conditions on Sunday, with clouds forming over eastern areas during the afternoon and humidity increasing overnight, according to the National Centre of Meteorol»»»

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a missile with his daughter, state media reported on Sunday, which allegedly used artificial intelligence to adjust its trajectory. The AI technology means the missile is “capable of changing its flight orbit at a low altitude,” Kim’s pow»»»

THANLYIN, Myanmar: Nearly 1,500 Myanmar migrants from Malaysia arrived in their war-torn home country on Sunday, a Myanmar Navy official said, returned under an opaque repatriation scheme. Three ships carrying Myanmar migrants had all docked at the Myanmar Navy base in Thanlyin just before 7:30 a.m»»»

Hero recounts terrifying descent as passengers screamed and crew fought to regain control Dubai: It was an ordinary moment on what had, until then, been an ordinary flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Machchhar’s co-pilot was praying, something the captain said was not unusual. Out of respect, Machchhar»»»