MOI to sell inmates’ products through Sooum app from Sunday
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced that products made by inmates will be offered for sale through its Sooum application starting Sunday, September 6, 2026. In a post on its social media platforms, the Ministry said the products will be available for purchase electronically through »»»
Back to School: Pre-University Education in Focus Arab Finance For Information Technology
As the new academic year approaches in Egypt, families, students, and educators prepare for the familiar rhythm of “back to school.” With an 11% increase in public budget allocations for the education sector in fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, the government aims to expand the Egyptian-Japanese Schools pr»»»
Access Asia - Himalayan hydropower buildout: Expert says risk management is key
Following devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, Access Asia takes a closer look at the fragile state of the Himalayan mountains. Dr Arun Bhakta Shrestha, an expert on the environment and risk management in the Himalayas, explains why it's so difficult to detect glacier movements in advance an»»»
Bulgaria's PM Proposes ‘Industrial Cohesion’ Without a Mechanism
Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s proposal for so-called “industrial cohesion” remains largely a political concept rather than a detailed policy mechanism, with no specific funding formula, eligibility rules or implementation plan presented so far. Speaking to the National Assembly, Radev argued that Bu»»»
SNJT calls for journalist Mohamed Yousfis release
Tunis, Sept. 5 (TAP)- The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) called for guaranteeing the rights of journalist Mohamed Yousfi and respecting the principle of the presumption of innocence and all safeguards of a fair trial.This follows the...»»»
Digital som launch: Key topics discussed at Council meeting - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov chaired the third meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies in Cholpon-Ata. Participants discussed the development of the virtual asset market and blockchain infrastructure, the digital economy, international cooperatio»»»
School to be built on site of old bus station in Manas - | 24.KG
A modern school for 750 students is planned to be built on the site of the old bus station in Manas, the City Hall reported. Manas Mayor Ularbek Ismailov inspected the demolition of the old bus station. Together with businessman Azamat Arapbaev, who initiated the school construction project, he dis»»»
CMU-Q convocation ceremony celebrates largest incoming class in campus history
DOHA: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) - a Qatar Foundation partner university- 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 a»»»
Kyrgyzstan steps up crypto market oversight over sanctions risks - | 24.KG
The development of the crypto asset market in Kyrgyzstan must be accompanied by strict monitoring of sanctions risks, Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov said at a meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies in Issyk-Kul region. «Sanc»»»
Cost of living in Hungary: Why people still feel poorer
The cost of living in Hungary remains a major source of anxiety even as inflation has fallen sharply and real wages are rising again. A new PwC Hungary survey suggests that many households still feel financially stretched, with a sizeable share struggling to build savings, cover unexpected setbacks»»»
Qatar Chamber explores trade and investment cooperation with Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce
DOHA: Qatar Chamber held a virtual meeting with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC), attended by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member and Vice President of the ABLCC; Philippe Dessoy, President of the ABLCC; and Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the ABLCC.»»»
Survey: six in ten Poles believe school did not prepare them for labor market
Nearly six in ten Poles believe school failed to prepare them for the labor market, according to an InterviewMe survey of 701 people. Only 35% said school prepared them well for work, while just 8% felt their education provided everything they later needed professionally. Respondents most often cit»»»
Qatar Chamber explores trade and investment cooperation with Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce
Doha: Qatar Chamber held a virtual meeting with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC), attended by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member and Vice President of the ABLCC; Philippe Dessoy, President of the ABLCC; and Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the ABLCC.»»»
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Arrive in Moscow for Diplomatic Talks
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and a special presidential envoy, met the US negotiators at the Vnukovo airport. Earlier, US president Donald Trump announced that his envoys would present proposals to end the Ukrainian conflict.Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Tu»»»
Gold prices fall in Syrian market
Damascus, Sept 5 (SANA) The price of the 21-karat gold in the Syrian market fell by 250 Syrian pounds for 1 gram on Saturday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals’ Management. The authority set the selling price at 16,150 Syrian pounds ($132.38) per gram and the buying price at 15»»»
Interior Minister Says Interagency Cooperation in Fight Against Drug Trafficking Improves Steadily
Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said cooperation among law enforcement agencies in the fight against drug trafficking was improving steadily. Speaking to reporters in Momchilgrad on Saturday, he commented on Friday's seizure in Burgas of hundreds of kilogrammes of cocaine and marijuana»»»
Bulgaria-China Economic Commission to Meet in Beijing on September 10
An official Bulgarian delegation will travel to Beijing for the 19th session of the Bulgaria-China Intergovernmental Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation. The delegation will be led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev, who co-chairs the C»»»
Abu Dhabi court awards man Dh51,000 for physical and emotional harm after confrontation
The husband said the confrontation began after he found his wife inside another man’s car Abu Dhabi: A man who discovered his wife inside another man’s car and was later injured in a fight with the driver has been awarded Dh51,000 in compensation by an Abu Dhabi court. According to Emarat Al Youm, »»»
Yemen on edge: Houthis and government forces battle near key Red Sea chokepoint
Government forces launched counteroffensive as Houthi attacks spread across Taiz, Hodeida Dubai: Fighting intensified across western Yemen on Saturday as government forces launched counterattacks against the Iran-backed Houthis, who are pressing towards areas overlooking the strategic Bab Al Mandab»»»
Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16
New York, USA: Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka sailed into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday as tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams suffered an agonising defeat on their long-awaited return to Grand Slam doubles. Alcaraz, coming off a four-month injury absence, »»»
From family holiday to rescue mission: Abu Dhabi-based Nepali referee recounts flood ordeal
A rare family trip home turned into a desperate effort to help flood-hit communities Dubai: For Jagan Adhikari, the journey to Nepal was supposed to be about family. After more than 13 years in the UAE, opportunities to spend time with his parents and relatives have been rare. This trip has been es»»»
64-year-old Nepali woman rescued 10 days after mudslide
Kathmandu, Nepal: A 64-year-old Nepali woman was rescued alive Saturday in Nuwako district 10 days after the deadly mudslide on August 26, local media reported. After initial treatment, the woman will be transferred to the capital, Kathmandu, for further treatment, according to the media. According»»»
Dubai girl, 6, found safe after going missing, reunited with family
The girl was found frightened and crying after becoming separated from her parents Dubai: A six-year-old girl who went missing after becoming separated from her family in Dubai was found and reunited with her parents within 30 minutes, following a swift search by Dubai Police. The child was found b»»»
Spain Detains Influencer Who Breached House Arrest in Bulgaria
A Bulgarian influencer who was arrested for drugged driving but breached house arrest has been detained in Valencia, Spain, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told reporters on Saturday. "We could have arrested him in Romania, but there was no European Arrest Warrant. The moment it was issued, we l»»»
AU welcomes UN's adoption of maps that show accurate size of Africa
Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the United Nations General Assembly resolution that encourages the use of the Equal Earth cartographic projection in maps worldwide to replace the Mercator projection widely used so far, which dist»»»
EU strongly condemns Iranian attacks on countries in region
Brussels calls for restraint, civilian protection amid rising Gulf tensions The European Union has strongly condemned the latest wave of Iranian attacks against the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, expressing alarm at the latest military escalation in the Middle East. In a st»»»
Nepal-China flood death toll rises to 1,375
Kathmandu, Nepal: The death toll from floods and mudslides that swept areas along the Nepal-China border has risen to 1,375, authorities said. Nepalese authorities said 1,344 people had been killed in the floods, while 4,898 remained missing. They said 2,232 DNA samples had been collected to help i»»»
Could Hungary back EU Rwanda plan amid migrant crisis?
A plan to send migrants with no legal right to remain in the European Union to “return hubs” outside the bloc is rapidly moving from theory towards policy. Rwanda is emerging as a possible destination, raising a particularly interesting question for Hungary: would Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s new »»»
Russian Forces Liberate Kurtovka Settlement in Donetsk People's Republic
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Kurtovka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "As a result of active offensive actions by units of the Yug battlegroup, the settlement of Kurtovka in the Donetsk People'»»»
Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, triggers waterlogging, traffic chaos and flight disruptions
Traffic disrupted across the capital as several areas received intense showers on Saturday New Delhi: Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Saturday, leading to waterlogging at multiple locations, disrupting traffic movement and affecting normal life across the national Capital. In Connau»»»
GAFI chief: Egypt seeks to turn partnership with Italy into joint projects, investments
nathanh100 - Flickr CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Mohamed Awad said Egypt seeks to translate its strategic partnership with Italy into tangible joint projects, investments, and commercial and industrial partnerships, further strengthening economic ties and advanc»»»
Saudi Arabia and Serbia sign visa-waiver deal for diplomatic and official passport holders
The agreement removes short-stay visa requirements for diplomatic and official passports Dubai: Saudi Arabia and Serbia have signed an agreement providing mutual exemption from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports, in a move aimed at strengthening ti»»»
Qatar says 16 people were injured in March attacks, with three more hurt in July
Official letters recorded 16 injuries in March and three more, including a child, in July Doha: Qatar has rejected Iranian assertions that missile attacks on the country were directed only at US interests, saying official documents submitted to the United Nations show that civilian, commercial and »»»
Israel claims overnight strikes targeted Hezbollah operatives, depots
The Israeli army claimed Saturday that it struck Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure a day earlier in response to an explosive drone that was allegedly launched by Hezbollah but caused no casualties. Lebanon's health ministry said the strikes in south Lebanon and a West Bekaa town killed three »»»
Israeli occupation aircraft launch two consecutive raids on the town of Al-Mansouri, targeting several homes in the town in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation aircraft launch two consecutive raids on the town of Al-Mansouri, targeting several homes in the town in southern Lebano»»»
Lebanon's slain Jews, members of a dwindled community
In recent talks with Lebanon, Israel demanded information on the remains of Lebanese Jews kidnapped and assassinated during the country's civil war from 1975 to 1990 by groups linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah. For its part, Israel in the past two days released five civilians captured in southern Leb»»»
No visible presence for Israel on Ali al-Taher as Lebanese official says Hezbollah, US talking
An Associated Press photographer who visited the village of Kfar Rumman on Friday saw no sign of Israeli military presence on the strategic Ali al-Taher hill, a day after Israel announced seizing "operational control" of the ridge. The hill, topped with a shrine to a Muslim scholar, sits north of t»»»
3 killed, many hurt in airstrikes as Israel says Hezbollah launched drone in security zone
Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on Thursday evening on several areas in south Lebanon and, for the first time in three months, an area in West Bekaa. It said the strikes came in response to an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah at its forces in the so-called security zone in south Leba»»»
Bulgaria Reports Continuing Minimal Water Level Fluctuations in Drought-Plagued Danube
Minimal fluctuations in the water level of the Danube River continued over the past 24 hours at the gauging stations along the Bulgarian section of the river, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River (EAEMDR) reported on Saturday morning. The water level remained unc»»»
Philippines sets sights on next generation passport rollout in 2028
DFA will introduce a redesigned booklet, enhanced security, contactless chip technology Dubai: The Philippines is targeting June 2028 for the indicative launch of its next-generation passport, as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) seeks ₱35.173 billion for its 2027 budget. The proposed allocat»»»
Chinese worker, woman rescued 10 days after Nepal floods
Rescuers save two lives amid hunt for hundreds missing in hydropower tunnels Kathmandu: Rescuers in Nepal pulled a Chinese national and a woman alive 10 days after devastating floods hit the country, officials said Saturday. The man was rescued from a hydropower tunnel, according to a social media »»»
Who Are Gyurov and Kandev? The New Presidential Ticket in Bulgaria
Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev are entering Bulgaria’s presidential race as a team built around two different political profiles: an economist and former caretaker prime minister on one side, and a career police officer on the other. Their candidacies were officially announced on September 1 in Go»»»
Social Affairs Minister Predicts EUR 40-50 Rise in Minimum Wage Next Year
In 2027, the minimum monthly wage in Bulgaria can be increased by between EUR 40 and EUR 50 from the current amount of EUR 620.20, which is the most realistic scenario. It will depend on the budget law package for next year, and the figure will be set by a final decision of the government, said Lab»»»
Schools, universities, roads and investment: Ajman marks a 45-year leadership milestone
Sheikh Humaid assumed power in 1981 and has overseen decades of growth across Ajman Ajman: Tomorrow Sunday marks the 45th anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, assuming leadership of the emirate, a period that has seen Ajman expan»»»
Ryanair and Wizz Air warn over air fares
Air fares could become significantly more expensive if oil and jet fuel prices remain elevated, with both Ryanair and Wizz Air warning that sustained cost pressure could eventually be passed on to passengers. The warnings come as airlines around the world grapple with higher fuel bills, capacity cu»»»
‘Unprecedented’ Pentagon Polygraph Probe Targets 50 Joint Staff Members in Crackdown on Iran War Leaks
The Pentagon has subjected roughly 50 members of the U.S. military’s Joint Staff to polygraph examinations as part of a sweeping and historically unprecedented investigation into leaks to journalists including disclosures about dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles during the ongoing war against Iran»»»
‘My heart is Emirati’: Why Abu Dhabi feels like home
She built a life around culture, community, helping others find their place in the UAE Dubai: Sometimes, you know a place feels special before you ever call it home. For Eenas El Sheakh, that feeling came during her first visit to Abu Dhabi. Her father, a university professor, had started working i»»»
Edil Baisalov proposes introducing visa fee for US citizens in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Edil Baisalov has proposed introducing a visa fee for U.S. citizens in Kyrgyzstan. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United States announced this in an interview with Radio Azattyk. According to Baisalov, Kyrgyzstan should consider introducing a visa req»»»
Fence and sensibility: Magyar extends migration emergency, vowing to end billion-euro Brussels finesfight
The government has decided to extend the state of emergency caused by mass immigration in Hungary — which was due to expire on 7 September — until 31 December. Prime Minister Péter Magyar reported this on his Facebook page on Friday evening. In his post, the prime minister wrote that the Tisza gove»»»
Bangladesh measles outbreak nears 1,000 child fatalities
Delayed immunisation campaigns blamed as measles spreads among vulnerable kids Dhaka: Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades is nearing the grim milestone of 1,000 child deaths, as a devastating epidemic sweeps through the country and crowded hospital wards fill with struggling babies. »»»