Tunis, Sept. 7 (TAP) – The stock market started the week on a slightly positive note, edging up 0.05% to 19,432.22 points. Trading was modest, totalling TND 7.6 million, supported by two block trades worth TND 3.2 million involving STAR shares,...»»»

AMMAN — President of Jordan and Amman Chambers of Commerce Khalil Haj Tawfiq met Monday with Secretary-General of Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC) Qaisar Hijazin to discuss prospects of expanding economic and trade cooperation between Jordan, Belgium and Luxembourg.The meeting, h»»»

French wine production is expected to suffer its worst harvest in some 70 years with the agriculture ministry on Monday forecasting a 6 percent drop in output after a summer of scorching temperatures, heatwaves and drought. France last week announced more than €1 billion in emergency support for fa»»»

Skopje: The State of Qatar and the Republic of North Macedonia have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the labour sector, focusing on sharing expertise to develop labor markets and improve working environments in both countries. The agreement was signed on behalf of Qatar by Minister »»»

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Peter Geoghegan, an award-winning investigative journalist. He's the editor of the Substack Democracy for Sale and the author of the best-selling book "Democracy for Sale". Geoghegan explains the significance of the Channel 4 investigation into Reform UK, not simply »»»

The 14th edition of Sofia's Book Alley opened officially at the Literary Corner tent in front of the National Palace of Culture (NDK) on Monday. The event will run until September 13 along Vitosha Boulevard and in front of NDK. The ceremony began with author Vera Nakova and young reader Michelle St»»»

Al Marri says Sheikh Hamdan’s leadership boosted excellence and competitiveness Dubai: The 20th anniversary of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s appointment as Chairman of the executive council of Dubai marks a major milestone in the emirate’s development journey, according to Lieu»»»

Flight carrying 186 people lands safely after Engine No. 2 fails; no injuries reported Dubai: A Malaysia Airlines flight travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah made an emergency landing at Chennai airport on Monday after developing a technical problem involving one of its engines. Flight MH156, ope»»»

Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) has successfully completed the first EGP 1.383bn securitisation issuance for Capital Securitization Company on behalf of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), the bank announced. The transaction marks the inaugural issuance »»»

We have grown accustomed to discomfort and stopped looking for its cause The study reveals a profound cognitive disconnect among the population: people have learned to normalize unpleasant physical symptoms and attribute them to stress or fatigue at work. Morning tiredness, even after eight hours o»»»

Madhya Pradesh: A 20-year-old boy from Madhya Pradesh, India who gained a followership on social media for cleaning an entire river on his own has supposedly received a work offer from the Netherlands, news agency WION reported. Surendra Singh Choudhary went viral online after he began documenting »»»

Dubai has raced towards development in this time Over the past 20 years, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,»»»

Across Europe, consumers are becoming increasingly accustomed to money moving in real time. Payments can be sent within seconds, refunds can arrive quickly and banking apps provide an immediate view of what's happening with their money. Even online shopping for everyday goods and groceries has made»»»

DOHA: On the occasion of the start of the new academic year 2026–2027, Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama, visited several private schools to check on the progress of the educational process and to follow»»»

The opposition right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won Sunday’s regional election in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8% of the vote, the local election commission has said. The AfD is set to claim 39 out of 97 seats in the local legislature, falling short of a gover»»»

The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced that it will approve analysis certificates for sweetened drink registrations electronically via the Dhareeba platform starting November 1, 2026. The platform will integrate directly with Ministry of Public Health-accredited and GTA-registered labs, remo»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian government on Monday adopted a proposal, and submitted it to the president of the Republic, that the National Assembly be dissolved and elections for MPs called. "In the explanatory notes, Prime Minister Professor Djuro Macut, MD, DSc, stated that, in the period following the»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese health ministry updates toll of Israeli aggression since March 2, 2026: 4381 martyrs and 12402 injuries 07-09-2026 19:23 PM Latest»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces announce the downing of a CH4 reconnaissance drone belonging to the Saudi regime while it was carrying out hostile miss»»»

Police evacuated and closed the judicial complex as authorities continued investigation Dubai: A man was shot dead inside a criminal courtroom in the Syrian city of Latakia on Monday in what authorities said appeared to be an act of revenge, while a police officer was also wounded. The Syrian Arab »»»

Gan Direct Insurance is the first direct insurance company in Cyprus and has built a strong reputation over more than 30 years in the local market, offering customers simple and direct access to insurance. Following the transaction, Gan Direct Insurance will enter a new phase of growth, with a stro»»»

Real estate investors are increasingly demanding measurable business benefits from PropTech rather than adopting technology for its own sake, according to Blue Bolt founder Maciej Grabowski. He says Polish solutions are often as advanced as those in Western markets, but adoption has lagged. The gre»»»

US backroom diplomacy on Ukraine cannot achieve peace without Washington accepting that it is no longer the world’s sole superpower, economist and public policy scholar Jeffrey Sachs has told RT. The comments follow separate closed-door talks held by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Don»»»

Right-wing protesters have clashed with police in the British city of Portsmouth as they tried to prevent a group of newly arrived migrants from being processed, videos from the scene show. A small boat which departed Normandy in France with some 140 asylum seekers aboard was intercepted by the UK »»»

During the first part of the period under review, particularly throughout the 2000s, Romanian investors had only a sporadic presence in the market, with some years recording no significant acquisitions involving local capital. “Romanian capital has entered a new stage of maturity. While 10 to 15 ye»»»

There is a fatal flaw in the Trump administration’s recently announced “economic D-Day” against Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared that the new US sanctions and pressure campaign was designed to “sever every economic lifeline that sustains the tyrannical regime” in Iran. But Iran’s »»»

Jakarta: Indonesia's main airport postponed reopening on Monday after halting operations following a volcanic eruption that left hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded. Mount Anak Krakatau, about 150 kilometres (93 miles) from Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, erupted on Saturday, spewing a fount»»»

Authorities urge residents and employers to comply with residency, labour and border rules Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has warned individual employers that allowing their workers to take jobs with others or work for their own account could result in imprisonment, a fine of up to SR100,000 a»»»

BELGRADE - Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived on an official two-day visit to Serbia on Monday. At the Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade, he was ceremonially welcomed by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. Vucic and his wife Tamara greeted Mirziyoyev and his wife Ziroat. The welcoming ceremo»»»

The store will offer customers the full range of Leroy Merlin products and services, tailored to all types of construction, renovation and fitting-out projects. Among the categories that will feature prominently at the new location are Gardening, Paint, Bathroom Fittings, Kitchens and Building Mate»»»

Doha, Qatar: International reserves and foreign currency liquidity at Qatar Central Bank (QCB) increased by 0.75 percent year-on-year in August, reaching QAR 262.240 billion, compared to QAR 260.282 billion recorded during the same period last year. Official data released by the QCB Monday showed a»»»

Reinforce the emirate’s position as a leading global hub for maritime activities The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) continues to develop an integrated maritime ecosystem that enhances navigational safety, improves the efficiency of maritime se»»»

Analysts at Freedom24, the European retail broker of Nasdaq-listed Freedom Holding Corp., look at the key indicators Romanian investors should watch and the factors that could shape Take-Two’s longer-term performance. “GTA VI will undoubtedly be one of the most significant releases in gaming histor»»»

Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes a speedy recovery for all the injured The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Cabo Verde following a bus crash on Fogo island, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mo»»»

Phone call focuses on cooperation, security and stability UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from President of the Lebanese Republic Joseph Aoun, during which they discussed bilateral relations and cooperation while reaffirming their commitment»»»

Five parties and five nomination committees had submitted documents for registration for the October 25 presidential election by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, the Central Election Commission (CEC) said on Facebook. The parties are Vazrazhdane, Pravoto [The Law] party, Movement for Rights and Freedoms, Bulga»»»

New Dubai showcase connects Indian district products with UAE buyers, investors, retailers Dubai: Indian districts are being put in the spotlight in the UAE as a new initiative seeks to connect local Indian producers with buyers, investors, retailers and distributors in the Gulf and wider global ma»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its firm support for the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan and the right of its people to a dignified life, security, and stability. Qatar emphasised its deep concern over the ongoing armed conflict, which has caused unprecedented suffering for the Sudan»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 7, 2026 (TAP) – Authorities have called on livestock farmers to step up vigilance ahead of a heatwave threatening the national livestock herd from Sept. 7 to 13, with temperatures expected to reach 41°C.In an awareness statement, the...»»»

BELGRADE - At an extraordinary government session, Serbian PM Djuro Macut proposed a dissolution of the national parliament and the calling of parliamentary elections. "Elections have never been a sign of the state's weakness. Elections are proof of the unbreakable strength of a democratic Serbia t»»»

Archicom has expanded its strategic cooperation with Echo Investment through a new amendment covering residential development, land acquisitions, financing, commercialization, and office project sales. Echo Investment will advise Archicom on managing and developing housing projects, identifying new»»»

Poland could spend around PLN 200 bln on defense in 2026 and has access to EUR 43.7 bln in loans under the EU SAFE program, with 89% expected to support Polish defense companies. However, experts say financing is not the sector’s main constraint. The industry lacks predictable, multi-year procureme»»»

New rules governing electricity tariffs and billing took effect in Poland on September 5, aiming to make household energy bills simpler and more transparent. Under a regulation issued by the energy minister, the subscription fee will be moved to the electricity sales portion of the bill, making it »»»

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces affirmed that the ongoing Saudi aggression against Yemen will not remain unanswered and unpunished. Via his Telegram Channel, Brigadier General Yahya Saree stressed that the Saudi regime must bear the consequences of its crimes against the Yemeni people. Wh»»»

From minerals to manufacturing, Africa courts Gulf capital for value-added growth Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre has become an unlikely capital of African economic diplomacy at the AIM Congress 2026. From Robinah Nabbanja, Honourable Prime minister of Uganda to Naseem Banu Lahri, the Managing Dire»»»

The absence of any attempts to break out suggests a complete loss of command and coordination, retired colonel and military analyst Anatoly Matviychuk says, commenting on the encirclement of around 1,700 Ukrainian troops by Russian forces in the Kharkov region. Local commanders are either unable to»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 7 (TAP) – Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ben Ayed received on Monday at the ministry’s headquarters Nguyen Nam Duong, who handed him a copy of his credentials as the new...»»»

Developers woo buyers with AI-enabled homes, discounts and delivery pledges at IPS Dubai: Dubai’s property market opened its latest major industry showcase on Monday with developers unveiling new technology-led projects, buyers being offered fresh incentives, as the emirate’s real estate sector loo»»»

The concept is part of the Dh180b Dubai Creek Harbour development in Dubai Dubai Square has unveiled its vision for an air-conditioned parking environment with full interior design treatment, extending the quality of the destination beyond the mall entrance and into every stage of the arrival and d»»»

Sovereign wealth assets exceed $5tn, while GCC bank assets stand at about $3.9tn Abu Dhabi: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said Gulf integration has become a major driver of investment, strengthening member states’ global economic standing through »»»