Arab Finance: Egypt’s Ministry of Industry, the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), and Chinese smart-equipment manufacturer Jiangsu Changhong Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an industrial and engineering base for planning and building automot»»»

Indonesia flight disruption adds to UAE travel delays; Air France extends Dubai suspension Dubai: UAE travellers are facing a mixed picture on Sunday, with Emirates, Etihad and flydubai operating key regional services while delays and cancellations continue across Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. Air »»»

Visitors were captivated by the striking blend of photography, fine art and heritage An artwork depicting His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, during a falconry trip, captured the attention of visitors at ADIHEX 2026 for its intricate artistic and realistic details»»»

Sarawak district shuts schools, markets as air pollution hits hazardous highs Serian: Acrid smoke hung heavily over the Malaysian town of Serian, seeping into homes and cloaking roadside stalls, as residents navigated an air‑quality emergency fuelled by transboundary haze from Indonesia's raging fi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has issued the Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) for the second quarter of 2026. The index recorded an increase of 17.64 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), and a rise of 6.45 percent compared to the first quarter of 2026 (»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank, one of Qatar’s leading Islamic financial institutions, has announced its return as a Supporting Partner of the Seashore Phoenix Games for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Qatar’s fitness community and encouraging active, healthy lifesty»»»

Washington, USA: Google has announced the rollout of Live features for the Gmail, Docs, and Keep apps following a beta testing period, as part of an effort to expand the voice-based interaction experience with its AI assistant, Gemini Live. The new features allow users to search within emails and a»»»

Thai port call closes with boosted local economy and few security incidents Laem Chabang: Thousands of US sailors aboard an aircraft carrier departed from Thailand on Sunday, AFP journalists said, concluding its first port call following reports of deteriorating living conditions on board after nin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qatar’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in the strength and resilience of the Qatari economy. The agency attributed its decision to easing risks following the subsidence »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said in a Facebook post marking the 141st anniversary of Bulgaria's Unification on Sunday: "When united, Bulgarians can change history and shape their own destiny." "On September 6, Bulgaria celebrates its Unification and honours the example set by a generation of statesm»»»

Hungary’s housing market may be approaching one of its most important policy shifts in years. A newly published government resolution orders the preparation of the Wekerle Housing Construction Programme, promising more affordable homes, rental housing and student accommodation, with brownfield rede»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has refused to assign blame for last month’s drone incident in Germany squarely to Russia, citing “reckless” Western weapons deliveries to Kiev. Earlier this week, the German government said it had grounds to believe that Moscow was behind the incident, in which»»»

Return with Meghan and children sparks fresh scrutiny of royal security costs London: Prince Harry's return to Britain has reignited debate about whether taxpayers should foot the bill to protect him and his family, with experts warning genuine threats likely exist. The Duke of Sussex, who arrived »»»

The government is working to provide effective and targeted assistance to drivers despite soaring global market prices, the Prime Minister announced on Saturday on his Facebook page. Péter Magyar wrote that the foundation of a stable and functioning state is a thriving economy, the effective use of»»»

Arab Finance: In an exclusive interview with Arab Finance, Ali Eissa, Chairman of the Egyptian Businessmen Association (EBA), offers a candid assessment of Egypt’s evolving economic landscape, the empowerment of the private sector, and the imperatives for industrial growth. While acknowledging prog»»»

Egypt’s outsourcing industry is entering a new phase of growth, shifting from its telecom roots into a diversified, knowledge-driven sector spanning IT services, financial operations, healthcare support, and creative industries. Powered by a multilingual workforce, competitive costs, and strategic »»»

Doha, Qatar: Akram Afif scored a goal and provided an assist as defending champions Al Sadd thumped Al Gharafa 4-1 to maintain their perfect start to the Qatar Stars League and open up a two-point lead at the top with a third straight victory. Al Duhail, meanwhile, bounced back against Al Rayyan to»»»

The speakers at the Ne féljetek! 2.0 (Don't Be Afraid! 2.0) rally on Saturday evening at Kossuth Square in Budapest emphasised the importance of community solidarity, self-reflection and reorganisation on the right, and the responsibilities of nationally minded civil activists. Zsolt Renge, a Fides»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) celebrated the largest incoming class in campus history at the Class of 2030 Convocation Ceremony. The official welcome takes place during Orientation Week, when the new students meet faculty members, learn about expectations, and become acqu»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has rejected Iran’s justification for attacks on its territory, saying the allegations have no legal basis and cannot absolve Tehran of responsibility under international law. In two identical letters sent to United Nations Secretary-General H E Antonio Guterres and Per»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tasweer Photography Festival yesterday opened the second edition of Frame and Focus at Al Hosh Gallery, presenting the final projects of 12 photographers who have completed Tasweer’s flagship Frame and Focus Advanced 14-week Photography Course. On view until October 5, the exhibition f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has reaffirmed that the principles of personal data privacy protection serve as the essential foundation for ensuring responsible and legally compliant data processing across the State of Qatar. In an awareness initiative published on X, the ag»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Asean Community in Doha (ACD) organised the “Asean Community in Doha Blood Donation Drive” on Friday, September 4,2026, at the Qatar National Blood Donation Centre in Doha. The programme, led by the Embassy of Malaysia, received approximately 100 registrations of interest from memb»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the HUSS Environmental Consortium, comprising Kookmin University, Duksung Women’s University, University of Ulsan, Inha University and Chosun University, establishing»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Hospitality, a global hospitality asset owner and manager based in Qatar with more than five decades of industry experience, has announced the extension of its popular ‘Summer Your Way’ campaign until 30 September 2026, offering guests additional opportunities to enjoy exclusive»»»

EXCLUSIVETadweer outlines new technologies to improve waste collection, sorting and recycling Tadweer Group is participating for the first time in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026), being held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi from August 28 to September 6, with a dedicat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has tightened safeguards against fake and unaccredited academic qualifications through a structured verification and equivalency system designed to protect academic integrity, ensure fair opportunities for graduates, and prevent students from falling victim to fraudulent educatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth organized the second edition of the “Ent Gadha 2” programme, meaning “You Can Do It,” with the participation of around 80 young people aged 14 to 18 over two days. The programme was held as part of initiatives and activities aimed at developing youth sk»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar plans to unveil a nationwide framework to empower priority care groups, foster long-term self-reliance, and expand specialised support systems in a push to modernise its social safety net. Aligned with the goals of the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3), the comprehensive»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the opening of its electronic application system for professional licenses for teachers, coordinators and school leaders, with applications being accepted from September 3 to 10. Applicants can submit their requests through t»»»

London: The State of Qatar deposited its instrument of accession to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78) under the 1997 Protocol. This came during a meeting between Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom and Permanent Rep»»»

Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar participated in the 166th session of the Arab League Council at the level of permanent representatives, which convened at the League’s General Secretariat in Cairo on Saturday. This convention is a prelude to holding the ministerial-level session on Monday. Ambassad»»»

Arab Finance: The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has discussed potential cooperation and knowledge-sharing opportunities with ambassadors of 10 member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as per a statement. SCA Chairman and Managing Director Osama Rabie received the delegation »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s private education community responsibility project has expanded sharply, with the number of free and discounted school and kindergarten seats rising to 16,500. Director of the Department of Private Schools and Kindergartens and Acting Director of the Private Schools Licensing D»»»

An emerging fungal infection in Hungary has drawn attention after a new international study found that Trichophyton indotineae, a fungus capable of causing severe and sometimes drug-resistant skin infections, is being detected increasingly often around the world. The pathogen has already been ident»»»

Arab Finance: The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued its first comprehensive guide to the rules governing consumer finance companies, consolidating the sector’s legislative and regulatory requirements into a single reference, as per a statement. The guide is intended to help existing a»»»

On Sunday, Bulgaria marks the 141st anniversary of the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia. The high point of the commemorations will be in Plovdiv, where the unification was officially announced on September 6, 1885. From 8.30 p.m., President Iliana Iotova will attend t»»»

Sunday’s key developments have highlighted the widening fallout from the US-Iran conflict Follow all the latest developments here:A series of developments on Sunday has underscored the widening fallout from the US-Iran conflict, with clashes extending from the battlefield to the Strait of Hormuz an»»»

Arab Finance: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has directed relevant state bodies to adopt a “Greening Cairo” project to turn cleared spaces across the capital into green areas, as per a statement from the Egyptian Presidency. The directive came during a meeting with Minister of Religious Endowments »»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck three tankers traveling along an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as three US-linked vessels elsewhere, in response to American attacks on three Iranian oil tankers, IRIB reported. The IRGC described the US strikes as a “brutal»»»

Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, the volcanology agency warned Jakarta: Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta on Sunday after ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano more than 150 kilometres away, impacting thousands of passengers. Mount Anak Krak»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner lasted 3 hours and 10 minutes and was “substantive, constructive, extremely frank and confidential,” Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters. Putin stressed the need to address all t»»»

Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, the volcanology agency warned Jakarta: Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta on Sunday due to ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano, more than 150 kilometres away. Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on Saturday, produci»»»

Red Sea route grows more crucial as Hormuz disruption hits oil flows despite recovery Dubai: As the United States battles to keep oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, another of the world’s most important energy chokepoints is coming under growing pressure. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants»»»

Humidity will rise overnight, with some coastal areas affected early Monday Dubai: The UAE is set for a partly cloudy Sunday, with convective clouds expected to develop over some eastern areas during the afternoon before generally settled conditions continue through the middle of the week, accordin»»»

Share: PHOTO- Inside the ALI AL TAHER RIDGE BEIRUT/JERUSALEM- Israel’s military has cleared Hezbollah fighters holed up in tunnels under the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday. Israel ‌had said Hezbollah fighters were embedded in tu»»»

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's international tourist arrivals plunged 46 percent year on year to 1.99 million in the first seven months of 2026, according to a report from the Tourism Ministry released Saturday. The report identified China, Vietnam, and the United States as the top three inbound tourism ma»»»

Emerging US strategy could reshape regional alliances and Washington’s approach to Iran Dubai: US President Donald Trump is working on what he has privately described as “something much bigger” for the Middle East after the Iran war — an ambitious strategy that could reshape Washington’s approach t»»»

Dar Es Salaam: Tanzania has delivered 52 tons of critical medicines and medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to assist in containing an ongoing Ebola outbreak. The relief package, handed over on Saturday in Dar es Salaam, is valued at 220 million Tanzanian shillings (appro»»»

Tit-for-tat strikes threaten fragile oil flow recovery as both sides signal more attacks Dubai: The US attack on three Iranian oil tankers has opened a more dangerous phase in the battle for the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran claiming retaliatory attacks on six vessels as Washington tries to sustain»»»