Paris, France: The French government submitted a reworked proposal to ban social media for children, after its previous ban was struck down by the country's top constitutional authority, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. France's Constitutional Council struck down the previous legislation i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 52nd Arab Labour Conference is examining the growing role of start-ups in the digital economy, with discussions focusing on how entrepreneurship and digital transformation can create new employment opportunities while reshaping skills, training needs and labour policies across the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar is set to participate in the 33rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place from 14 to 17 September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Held under the theme ‘Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology’, ATM 2026 provides a strategi»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) A sharp rise in the global cost of petroleum products and a two-month overhaul of Baniyas Refinery have driven Syria’s temporary fuel price increase, the Energy Ministry said, as reduced domestic refining capacity forces the country to rely more heavily on costly imports. »»»

Bakytbek Sydygaliev has been appointed prosecutor of Osh region, the press service of the president’s representative in the region reported. Sydygaliev previously headed the Osh city prosecutor’s office. He has already been introduced to the heads of state institutions and enterprises in the region»»»

The new 2026-2027 academic year will officially begin in Kyrgyzstan on September 15. The Interior Ministry, together with the Education Ministry, is stepping up measures to maintain public order and ensure the safety of students around educational institutions. Law enforcement officers will ensure »»»

The Korean People’s Army staged a joint long-range artillery and missile drill, demonstrating a growing mix of strike systems, reports KCNA. The KPA exercise involved:Tactical ballistic & cruise missilesLarge-caliber thermal-pressure multiple rocket launcherMultiple types of attack dronesIntegrated»»»

Abu Dhabi: The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair kicked off at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi yesterday. Held under the theme “Let’s turn the page and read the world”, the event runs through Sept. 18 and brings together 95 countries, including the State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Cul»»»

Doha, Qatar: Diabetes Qatar organised the “Girls’ Prevention Camp” at its headquarters on September 12, with the participation of 22 girls aged 12 to 14. The camp was held as part of Diabetes Qatar’s efforts to raise health awareness and encourage girls to adopt healthy lifestyles from an early age»»»

An inventory check will be carried out on every voting machine to be used in the elections, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova-Tsvetkova said in an interview with bTV here on Monday, commenting the upcoming October 25 presidential elections. “On the recommendation of the»»»

AE15 service connects Jeddah directly with major Asian and Mediterranean trade hubs Dubai: Saudi importers and exporters now have a direct connection to major trade hubs across Asia and the Mediterranean after the Morten Maersk made its maiden call at DP World’s South Container Terminal in Jeddah. »»»

The Development, Public Works and Administration Ministry informs the beneficiaries of the “Anghel Saligny” National Investment Program that budget funds allocated to the program this year were used up, the institution informs. In these conditions, the transfer requests by means of the digital plat»»»

Average gross monthly earnings in Romania reached 9,709 lei in July this year, up 1.5% from the previous month, while average net earnings increased by the same percentage, according to data released on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to official statistics, during th»»»

The annual inflation rate fell to 6.17% in August, from 8.16% in July, as services rose by 11.28%, non-food goods by 6.36% and food goods by 2.62%, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Friday."The consumer price index in August 2026 compared with July 2026 was 1»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says the results of the efforts made by the entire society are beginning to become visible, through a decline in inflation and budget deficit, as well as through the increase of public investments.The statement comes after the National Institute of Statistics (IN»»»

Beijing, Sept. 14 (SANA) Oil prices jumped more than $3 a barrel in early trading on Monday after fresh attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and vessels in the Gulf renewed concerns over disruptions to Middle East energy supplies. Brent crude futures rose $3.62, or 3.46%, to $108.23 a barrel by 2214 GMT »»»

Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Friday in Constanta that he hopes a solution will be found in the coming days to give Romania a fully empowered government, stressing that his party does not support a technocratic Cabinet."I saw last night, and I also said earlier in my »»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said he hoped President Nicusor Dan would nominate a prime minister as soon as possible, stressing that the period of interim government had gone on for too long, given that priorities such as the budget revision and the preparation of the draft state budget can o»»»

Romania's Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Cristian-Leon Turcanu, visited the Giurgiulesti International Free Port on Thursday, describing it as a strategic asset for the Republic of Moldova and the wider region.'In a regional context marked by major challenges, the Giurgiulesti Port is more »»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Sunday that Europe's security is a shared concern and that the link between the Arctic region, the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea is becoming increasingly evident, as he attended the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi, Finland."Europe's security is a shared concern. Wha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s AI-powered digital assistant, BOTaina, has earned five Gold Awards at the 2025 MENA Stevie Awards an achievement that highlights QF’s expanding abilities in digital innovation. BOTaina was recognised for its excellence in AI innovation, strategy, implementation, and »»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Syria, a subsidiary of QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of a locally issued Mastercard card. The launch, attended by Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, H E Mohammed Safwat Raslan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iberdrola Innovation Middle East to strengthen academic and research activities in areas of mutual interest, bringing together UDST’s applied education and research expertise with I»»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank are proud co-Lead Partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues 2026, on September 17, 2026 at Dusit Hotel & Suites Doha. The event will bring together regulators, financial institutions, investors and industry practitioners to discuss the future of Islamic financ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has opened the Sleep Health Clinic at Hamad General Hospital, a new specialized service dedicated to the assessment and treatment of non-respiratory sleep disorders in adults. The clinic brings together the specialties of pulmonary and sleep medicine and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of QF’s Pre University Education has recorded significant growth in applications and student enrolment for the current academic year 2026-2027, reflecting increasing demand for its programs and academic pathways designed to prepare students for t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brazil’s Alison dos Santos was crowned Ultimate champion in the men’s 400m hurdles after producing a sensational 45.98 as the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 concluded in emphatic fashion yesterday. The 26-year-old world record-holder pulled away from USA’s world and »»»

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) provides a highly convenient platform for voicing facts that Western elites hide from the public, Russia's Permanent Representative to the organization, Dmitry Polyansky, told Sputnik. Russia "will use concrete examples to demonstrate »»»

Doha, Qatar: Romeo At, the four-year-old Purebred Arabian colt, recorded the biggest success of his career by winning the Gr.1 (PA) UAE President Cup - UK Arabian Derby - over 2000m at Doncaster. The race was reserved for four-year-olds and attracted a field of six runners. Trained by Xavier Thomas»»»

She turned a wardrobe full of unworn clothes to a pre-loved fashion, consignment business Dubai: The clothes were still wearable. They simply were not being worn. For Jessica Coote, that was the problem. After moving to Dubai in 2024, the British expat has found herself with a wardrobe full of clot»»»

Dubai Safari Park to reopen with new ‘Live More Wild Life’ visitor experience Dubai Safari Park will officially reopen on October 12 with a new brand platform, ‘Live More Wild Life’, inviting visitors to build a deeper connection with wildlife, nature and conservation. As part of the new season, th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula Prof. Khalid Mubarak Al-Shafi has said that artificial intelligence can assist journalists in gathering information and carrying out their work, but it cannot replace their professional responsibility to verify facts and make editorial decisions. Speaki»»»

Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Mostafa Asal survived a spirited challenge from Switzerland’s Yannick Wilhelmi to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic yesterday. The reigning World Champion was pushed hard during the high-intensity 48-minute encounter before he eventually secured an 11-5»»»

Almazbek Akunov, founder of the Salbuurun Federation of Kyrgyzstan, called on President Sadyr Japarov to pay greater attention to the traditional sport and hunting masters. His appeal was published on social media. According to Akunov, Kyrgyz athletes regularly win medals at major international com»»»

Luanda, Angola: Angola’s Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal is emerging as a strategic piece of infrastructure in the country’s drive to strengthen energy security, expand its downstream petroleum industry and develop a regional logistics hub, objectives that could create significant opportunities for Q»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd will look to carry their flying Qatar Stars League form into the AFC Champions League Elite when they begin their Asian campaign against Iran’s Esteghlal FC at Basra International Stadium today. The QSL champions have won all four of their matches this season as they defend the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is leveraging its diverse tourism and entertainment offerings to sustain visitor activity during the summer, with a range of events, seasonal promotions and experiences aimed at residents, citizens and international visitors. Despite the challenges posed by high summer temperatur»»»

Pavilions, shows and rides set to expand as Global Village readies new season Dubai: UAE's beloved family attraction Global Village will reopen on October 14 for its 31st season, with the popular Dubai attraction set to run until May 2027, Gulf News can reveal. The multicultural family destination »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has included the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in National School Vaccination Campaign, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to prevent HPV-related cancers, particularly cervical cancer. The inclusion of the vaccine aligns with the Min»»»

Arab Finance: Madinet Masr has entered Egypt’s North Coast market for the first time through a 101-feddan project developed in collaboration with Reedy Development under its newly introduced AMAR platform, as per an emailed press release. Located at kilometer 183, the project will be developed and »»»

UAE's Interior Ministry ramps up efforts to build safer, accident-free roads nationwide The Ministry of Interior has revealed in its latest statistics that traffic-related fatalities in the UAE fell by 74 per cent between 2011 and 2025, reflecting the effectiveness of an integrated traffic safety s»»»

Dubai welcomed 869,000 visitors in August as hotel occupancy climbed to 66% Dubai: Dubai welcomed about 869,000 international overnight visitors in August, its highest monthly total since February 2026, as hotel occupancy continued to recover and the city prepared to host the global travel industry»»»

The National Bank’s revenue has tripled, reaching more than 45 billion soms. Deputy Minister of Finance Umutzhan Amanbaev announced during a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, and Environmental Protection, while discussing the report on the ex»»»

Airlines resume some services, while several international carriers remain suspended Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of mixed flight operations on Monday, with delays and cancellations reported at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports as airlines continue to adjust schedules amid heightened »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has ranked first among 39 jurisdictions assessed by the Compute Institute for their competitiveness in hosting large-scale artificial intelligence computing infrastructure, scoring 77.4 out of 100 in its latest Jurisdiction Competitiveness Index (JCI). The assessment, dated Septe»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s debt to China stands at $1.4 billion, Deputy Finance Minister Umutzhan Amanbaev said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology and Environmental Protection. The committee was discussing a report on the execution of the repub»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri has said that rapid transformations in the world of work, driven by artificial intelligence, digital transformation and the growth of the green economy, are increasing the need for greater investment in skills and reskilling, closer al»»»

Seoul: South Korea's Olympic committee said Monday there was "a serious shortage of accommodation" at the Asian Games starting in Japan this week as officials from the Philippines resorted to Airbnb. There is no dedicated athletes' village at the event, with organisers instead relying on a cruise s»»»

Ikramidin Aitkulov, lawyer of Kamchybek Tashiev, has asked the Prosecutor General’s Office to investigate the actions of judges of the Bishkek City Court in an appeals case. He said the appeals court found Tashiev guilty under Article 195 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, «Obstruction of»»»

A joint environmental campaign to restore soil and vegetation was held in Kyrchyn Gorge on September 12. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, as well as local authori»»»