Watch: Sheikh Mohamed meets UAE students studying in Germany
UAE President pledges full support for Emirati scholars pursuing studies in Germany Berlin: As part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with a number of UAE students studying at universities in the country. During »»»
UAE President meets former Chancellor Angela Merkel during state visit to Germany
Meeting underscores enduring partnership and shared vision between nations Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Her Excellency Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of his state visit to the country. During the meeting»»»
French government lowers its economic growth forecast to 0.5% in 2026
Paris: France is facing increasing economic and financial pressures, amid a drop in economic growth forecasts and rising borrowing costs, at the same time as the government needs to take tough measures to reduce the budget deficit and secure financial resources. Roland Lescure, the French Minister »»»
Why are European banks moving gold out of United States?
BusinessWhy are European banks moving gold out of United States?Arthur SullivanThe Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fears about the reliability of the US, but equally important is the need to keep gold closer to home in the event of a crisis. http»»»
€9.66bn in deals: UAE-Germany business forum delivers 30 agreements
Business leaders explored investment opportunities and sustainable partnerships in Munich Munich: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today attended the Germany-UAE Business Forum in Munich as part of His Highness’ state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. The forum »»»
Bulgaria Ranks Second in EU for Energy DeficitOpinions
The latest surge in oil prices is putting pressure on economies across Europe, but the impact varies significantly from one country to another. Bulgaria is not among the EU’s biggest oil importers, yet it is one of the countries most exposed to external energy shocks. In 2025, its net trade deficit»»»
‘Your father, Mohamed bin Zayed’: UAE President sends heartfelt message to patients in Germany
The gesture reflected close bond between UAE leadership and citizens receiving care abroad Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent personal messages of recovery to a number of Emirati patients receiving medical treatment and care in hospitals and health centres»»»
What the AfD really wants from China
For decades, German foreign policy rested on a simple assumption: Germany belonged politically to the West, and its relations with the rest of the world would be conducted largely within that framework. The AfD is challenging that assumption. Its approach to China is one of the clearest tells. Beij»»»
Qatar Airways is ramping up for its busiest winter yet — here’s where it’s adding flights
Airline to enhance connectivity across network, expansion of Starlink to 340 flights a day Dubai: Qatar Airways announced Friday it will operate more than 186 weekly flights across more than 170 destinations this winter, as the airline expands connectivity across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the A»»»
Kat Graham, Lady Amelia Spencer Mallett, Lady Eliza Spencer and Dina Sae, to attend the 2026 Singureni Manor Polo Cup
American actress and producer Kat Graham, Lady Amelia Spencer Mallett, Lady Eliza Spencer and model and digital creator Dina Sae, are among the international guests attending the third edition of the Singureni Manor Polo Cup. The event will take place from 25 to 27 September 2026 at Singureni Manor»»»
Qatar Museums announces new permanent artwork for MIA park by Gerhard Richter
Doha, Qatar: At a special event held yesterday at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, announced the creation of Doha Pavilion: Gerhard Richter, a new permanent, site-specific structure conceived by the world-renow»»»
UAE flight status: Which Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai flights are affected?
Air France suspends Dubai flights until September 15 as regional airspace risks persist Dubai: Multiple flight delays were recorded at UAE airports this morning, while several UAE and international carriers continue to operate with cancellations, reduced services or schedule changes. Etihad reporte»»»
Why are European banks moving their gold out of the US?
BusinessWhy are European banks moving their gold out of the US?Arthur SullivanThe Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fear over US reliability, but equally important is the need to have their gold closer to home in the event of a crisis. https://p.dw»»»
German state could face EU funding freeze after AfD win – media
The eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt could face an EU funding freeze after the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) scored a landslide victory in regional elections last week, German broadcaster ARD has reported. The party, which won 43.8% of the vote, has long challenged Berlin and Brusse»»»
How a German artist's pomegranate art is bridging UAE and Germany
As UAE President visits Germany, meet a cultural ambassador between two nations, aged 64 Dubai: As the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Berlin this week, one Dubai-based artist is a living symbol of the friendship being celebrated between the two nations. »»»
QM announces new artwork for MIA Park
Tribune News Network Berlin/Doha At a specialevent held on Thursday at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, announced the creation of ‘Doha Pavilion: Gerhard Richter’, a new permanent, site-specific stru»»»
S’hail 2026 sees strong interest in bird pavilions, falconry gear
Tribune News Network Doha The third day of the Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition (S’hail 2026) witnessed strong public interest in various specialised pavilions, particularly those offering birds, falconry and hunting equipment, hunting gear, desert trips and camping supplies. Th»»»
UAE to invest 40b euros in Germany, including for data centres — Berlin
BERLIN — The leader of the United Arab Emirates was on a state visit to Germany on Thursday that resulted in a promise to invest 40 billion euros ($46.5 billion) into Europe's top economy.The money would partly pay for data centres with a capacity of up to one gigawatt, Berlin said, and an "Investm»»»
Revisited - Revisited: Consequences of the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage are still being felt
It is one of the most spectacular acts of sabotage committed since World War II. On the night of September 26, 2022, three of the four pipes of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines exploded on the seabed of the Baltic Sea. 465 thousand metric tons of methane were released into the»»»
Sheikh Mohamed, Merz witness signing of 12 UAE-Germany deals
Wide-ranging accords boost UAE-German cooperation in economy, energy and security Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Thursday witnessed the announcement of a number of agreements,»»»
Germany, UAE talk further strategic partnership in Berlin talks
Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation during the Emirati leader's visit to Berlin. According to reports, the talks focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in a range of areas, inclu»»»
UAE, Germany deepen strategic ties during Sheikh Mohamed’s state visit
Joint declaration sets out deeper cooperation across strategic sectors and regional Abu Dhabi: At the invitation of the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, visited Germany from September 9 to 11, »»»
UAE plans €40 billion investment in Germany, including €10 billion in Bavaria
It targets industry, advanced technology, AI, digital infrastructure and energy The UAE has announced plans to invest €40 billion in Germany across strategic sectors including industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and energy, in a major expansion of the two »»»
Why Are Bulgarian Restaurant Prices Catching Up With the West?Opinions
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov recently put the question in a form most Bulgarians will recognize from their own experience, saying it is not normal for him to sit in a restaurant in Vienna and one in Sofia and find the prices relatively the same when the standard of living is completely diff»»»
Dusan Tadic to return to Serbia national football team
BELGRADE - Serbia's most-capped football player Dusan Tadic is set to return to the national team, Sport klub reports. The news will be confirmed once Serbia head coach Veljko Paunovic officially announces his squad list for the first four UEFA Nations League fixtures. Tadic, 37, made his debut for»»»
Mecca Pact faces first test after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia
A massive attack by Yemeni’s Houthis on Saudi Arabia has become the first serious test for the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement – a defense pact between Riyadh, Ankara, and Islamabad established just a month ago. We’re no longer talking about a future security architecture in abstract terms. Rather, a»»»
EGA acquires 80% stake in Italy’s Eco Green to expand aluminium recycling
Abu Dhabi, Sept. 10 (SANA) Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world’s largest producer of premium aluminium, announced Thursday that it has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Italian aluminium recycling company Eco Green. The acquisition marks a strategic step in EGA’s efforts to expand»»»
Sheikh Mohamed, Steinmeier reaffirm UAE-Germany partnership
Leaders focus on strategic partnership, peace efforts and regional stability Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, today discussed ways to build on the longstanding ties between»»»
German expats in UAE hail thriving lives, stronger UAE-Germany ties after President’s Berlin visit
Two homes, one bond: expats in fields from HR to horse and camel coaching reflect on ties Dubai: From building thriving businesses to raising families in a new culture, German expats in the UAE say the country has given them far more than they expected when they first arrived. This week, as UAE Pre»»»
Deals worth billions to be signed as UAE leader visits Germany
The leader of the United Arab Emirates began a state visit to Germany on Thursday, during which deals worth billions of euros will be signed in sectors including energy and technology, Emirati diplomats said. Berlin rolled out the red carpet for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who was received »»»
EGA completes 80% acquisition of Italian aluminium recycler Eco Green
Eco Green adds Italian recycling capacity to EGA’s global low-carbon aluminium business Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium has completed its acquisition of an 80% stake in Italian aluminium recycling company Eco Green, expanding its recycling footprint in Europe and taking its global recycling capaci»»»
World shares retreat and oil prices trade above $100 a barrel
Shares in Europe and Asia were mostly lower Thursday following a retreat on Wall Street as the price of crude oil again traded above $100 a barrel. The future for the S&P 500 rose 0.2% and that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.4%. In Germany, the DAX fell 0.2% to 25,535.88. The CAC 40 »»»
UAE President welcomed by German President at Villa Borsig in Berlin
Sheikh Mohamed was then introduced to a number of German ministers and senior officials Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was welcomed today at Villa Borsig in Berlin by Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of His Highnes»»»
Media Review: September 10
HEADLINES Judicial appointments and the presidential election feature prominently in the supplied coverage. Capital, bTV and Bulgarian National Television (BNT) examine nominations for the Supreme Judicial Council and the prospects for choosing a new prosecutor general. Telegraph, BNT and Nova TV f»»»
Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, and Air Arabia updates you need to know
Air France suspends Dubai flights until September 15 as regional airspace risks persist Dubai: UAE travellers are facing a mixed flight picture today, with some delays reported from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Dubai International Airport, while Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydu»»»
UAE’s Al Jaber proposes German-Emirati investment council
UAE, Germany eye deeper partnership in AI, energy, healthcare and agritech Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and the UAE’s Special Envoy to Germany, said on Wednesday that the UAE views Germany as a key location for industry and technology, proposing the est»»»
Romanians travel the shortest distance on their daily commute compared with other Europeans but spend nearly 53 minutes on the road
Employees in Romania spend an average of 53 minutes a day commuting to and from work, although they travel only 17 kilometres, compared with a European average of 45 kilometres – the shortest average distance among the 16 European countries included in SD Worx’s HR & Payroll Pulse survey. In terms »»»
IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council
Move seen as symbolic as Russia, China poised to block new sanctions on Iran The IAEA board of governors on Wednesday voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear "non-compliance" in a diplomatic move to pile pressure on the Islamic republic. The International Atomic Energy Agenc»»»
Moldova Assures Bulgaria Over Taraclia’s Future
Moldova has preserved the Taraclia region as a separate administrative-territorial unit and transformed it into a municipality, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said following talks with Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi in Sofia. The Taraclia region is ho»»»
Sheikh Mohamed’s Germany visit comes at a pivotal moment
Gaza, Iran and Gulf security give the UAE-Germany partnership new strategic weight UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan began a state visit to Germany on Wednesday, meeting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a trip whose economic headl»»»
Europeans are investing more, but €1.17tn wealth gap remains, ING Research finds
The study argues that Europe’s growing financial savings pool could become a powerful source of investment capital if more money gradually moves from precautionary saving towards productive investment. Europe’s savings pool is growing – but remains concentrated in deposits Europeans are not the lif»»»
UAE President arrives in Germany on state visit
He was accorded an official reception upon arrival UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Berlin today on a state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. Upon entering German airspace, His Highness’ aircraft was joined by an escort of German military aircraft in »»»
Russia Hopes US Peacekeeping Efforts in Ukrainian Settlement Will Continue - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia hopes that Washington's peacekeeping efforts in the Ukrainian settlement will continue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "We hope that the peacekeeping efforts of our interlocutors from Washington will continue," Peskov told reporters.Russia remains in co»»»
AfD Leader Weidel Says Merz Leading Germany to State Bankruptcy
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz is leading the country to state bankruptcy, Alice Weidel, co-chair of the opposition Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, said on Wednesday. "You are leading Germany to state bankruptcy in record time. That is exactly what yo»»»
Kremlin Aide Suggests Trilateral Ukraine Talks Could Resume in Abu Dhabi
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov on Wednesday suggested that trilateral negotiations on a settlement to the conflict in Ukraine could resume in Abu Dhabi. On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held an hour-long telephone conversation, during which th»»»
US Accuses Bulgaria of Vulnerability to Russian Disinformation
A report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service has identified Bulgaria as one of the European Union’s most vulnerable information environments to malicious manipulation ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections in April 2026. The report, published on August 11, 2026, attributes Bulgaria’s»»»
Berlin slams Kiev for not buying German guns
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized Kiev for failing to spend enough of its Western-provided procurement money on German weapons, arguing that the country’s massive support for Ukraine should at least benefit its defense industry. Germany is one of Ukraine’s largest bilateral sup»»»
Yes, the AfD victory signals a danger to democracy, but not the way they tell you
Say what you will about ex-BlackRock bigwig German Chancellor and uber-grinch Friedrich Merz, but he has his moments of unexpected alertness. Currently, he is shocked, shocked! He has noticed that his party, the mainstream conservatives of the CDU are “in serious danger” after suffering their worst»»»
Bulgaria Will Continue to Support Moldova’s European Path, Foreign Minister Petrova Says
Following a meeting with Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihail Popsoi, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova told a briefing that Bulgaria would continue to support Moldova’s path to the EU. According to her, Moldova has proved that when there is political will and readiness for »»»