Homes, hotels and global attractions are reshaping the island into a wider urban hub Abu Dhabi: More than Dh30 billion in disclosed investment and development value is flowing into Yas Island through residential communities, hotels, entertainment venues and visitor attractions. The figure covers Mi»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York with U.N. chief António Guterres, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Iraqi»»»

The Central Bank announced on Monday that remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased by 28.1 percent during the first seven months of 2026, recording approximately $29.7 billion, compared to around 23.2 billion dollars during the same period last year. The bank explained that remittances f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met on Tuesday with Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to the State of Qatar, HE Pierre-Richard Cajuste. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries in fields of mutual intere»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in Yemen reports Saudi aggression on governorates of Al-Dhahir, Ghamr and Razih in Saada 22-09-2026 14:32 PM Latest »»»

Agreement signed on sidelines of UN General Assembly aims to ease travel procedures Dubai: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a mutual visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and special passports on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The agreeme»»»

Hungary’s food producers and retailers are jointly calling on the government to abolish the country’s price margin cap immediately, arguing that the measure has outlived its original anti-inflation purpose and is now distorting the market. The debate puts Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s new governmen»»»

Khalifa Fund offers financing, advice, facilities to help Emiratis start, grow businesses Abu Dhabi: Emirati entrepreneurs in Al Ain can access financing, business advice, training and facilities designed to help them turn new ideas into businesses and expand existing companies. Khalifa Fund for En»»»

Vodafone Romania has launched GEN10, a programme aimed at identifying and supporting the country’s next generation of young talent, with the involvement of Romanian sports champions Nadia Comăneci and Ciprian Marica. “Technology has become an integral part of every family’s life, providing access t»»»

Paris: French President HH Emmanuel Macron urged the European Commission to take measures to ease restrictions on the import and production of fuel and gas, amid the sharp rise in fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East. The French presidency stated in a statement today that Macron sent a mes»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian FM Marko Djuric, who is attending the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York, met with Samoan Deputy PM Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioʻo on Monday. They discussed strengthening of political dialogue, as well as stepping up cooperation, especially in information technologies and»»»

Cites company’s failure to report violent activity on its ChatGPT service Toronto: British Columbia filed a lawsuit Monday against OpenAI in California over the company’s failure to report violent activity on its ChatGPT service by the person who committed a mass school shooting in the western Cana»»»

Damascus, Sept. 22 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa returns to the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week a year after his first appearance there, with Syria facing a markedly different diplomatic landscape following the removal of major restrictions and an expansion of international»»»

Globalworth, one of the leading office investors in Central and Eastern Europe, announces the signing of a lease agreement with B+N Integrated Facility Services, part of the international facility management company LIWO Group, which operates across nine European countries. B+N will occupy approxim»»»

New York: Qatar's Investment Promotion Agency (Invest Qatar), and Apex Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Qatar's asset servicing and financial services ecosystem, supporting the country's ambition to become a leading regional hub for asset management, fund servicin»»»

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The defense of Tolekan Ismailova, head of the human rights organization Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan, said they had exhausted all domestic legal remedies in Kyrgyzstan and would begin preparing a complaint to the UN Human Rights Committee. The decision followed the Bishkek City Court’s ruling on September »»»

New York, Sept. 22 (SANA) Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye and Pakistan discussed regional developments and ways to reduce tensions across the region during the sixth meeting of the regional quartet held in New York. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi Foreign Minist»»»

Tunis, Sept. 22, 2026 (TAP)- The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Africa Trading and Distribution Company (ATDC) have signed a US$500 million Global Credit facility agreement to support trade, movement and distribution of commodities...»»»

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Tehran seeks easing of US military pressure as it opens door to renewed negotiations Dubai: Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States begins easing military pressure, Kyodo News reported Tuesday, signalling a potential diplomatic opening as Iranian leade»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday said that displacement of the population, destruction of infrastructure and occupation of territory are the “language” that Hamas and Hezbollah understand, defending Israel’s actions in this regard. The destruction of infrastructure and the forced dis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has outlined the requirements, conditions and fees for obtaining and renewing driving licenses for different categories of vehicles in Qatar, in accordance with procedures approved by the General Directorate of Traffic. Basic requirements Applicants seeki»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council has announced that the first electronic auction of abandoned vehicles, machinery and equipment will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm through the “Court Mzadat” application. The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Commit»»»

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will expand transport opportunities not only in Central Asia but across the Eurasian continent, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Erlist Akunbekov, said at the Global Sustainable Transport Forum in Beijing. He noted that mountains cover o»»»

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani further criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as a war criminal who has to face accountability over the genocidal war on Gaza. “When it comes to Benjamin Netanyahu, I have described him as I believe him to be — a war criminal and an architect of a horri»»»

Damascus, Sept. 22 (SANA) Arab and international transport and logistics companies are looking to expand their presence in Syria, using CargoSyr 2026 to pursue new freight routes and services linking the country with regional and global markets. The three-day International Transport, Freight and Lo»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday said that displacement of the population, destruction of infrastructure and occupation of territory are the “language” that Hamas and Hezbollah understand, defending Israel’s actions in this regard. The destruction of infrastructure and the forced dis»»»

Doha: As part of efforts to enhance cultural and artistic exchange and build bridges of creative communication among peoples, the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara)is hosting the 'Dialogue of Papers' exhibition in cooperation with Qatar Museums, featuring three artists from Qatar, Japan, and Indo»»»

Beijing: A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record for solving a 3x3 Rubik's Cube in just over four seconds, state media reported. Young speedcuber Lian Yunzhi broke the women's 3x3 average world record twice this month at two World Cube Association certified competitions in Wu»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The EU and the Philippines on Tuesday welcomed a "breakthrough" in talks on a long-awaited trade deal, aiming to conclude the accord in the next few months. It is the latest major trade move by Brussels in a push to diversify its partnerships as Europe faces challenges from the U»»»

A total of 251 road accidents involving children were registered in Bishkek in the first eight months of 2026. Five minors were killed and another 275 sustained injuries of varying severity, the press service of the capital’s Patrol Police Department reported. The Patrol Police Department identifie»»»

Hiring will take place in three phases as Sharjah airport expands passenger capacity Dubai: Sharjah will recruit 150 passport control officers for Sharjah International Airport in three phases starting in October, following approval from the Sharjah Executive Council. Get updated faster and for FRE»»»

So, what makes falcons worth so much money? That’s the million-dirham question! Dh2.1 million for a falcon! The figure has put a spotlight on a world where falcons can change hands for thousands, hundreds of thousands and in some cases, millions of dirhams. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

The National Literature Museum marked the 105th anniversary of Ivan Vazov's death with a tribute and a memorial service at the poet's grave in Sofia on Tuesday. Vazov is arguably the biggest name in Bulgaria's literary history. The director of the NLM, Atanas Kapralov, delivered a speech at the eve»»»

As the world marked the International Day of Peace and communities in south Lebanon continue to grapple with the consequences of conflict, peacekeepers marked the day with a small ceremony at UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura on Monday evening. “Peace is not something we address once a year; it is an »»»

New Delhi, India: At least three infants were killed and several staff members suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at the Special Newborn Care Unit of a hospital in the southern Indian state of Telangana, officials said Tuesday. The fire broke out on Monday night at Rajiv Gandhi Institute»»»

Switzerland: The Qatari parachuting team 'Target Team' won the gold medal after securing first place in the team competitions at the final of the World Cup League - SWCS Locarno Final, held in the Swiss city of Locarno, with the participation of 35 teams representing 16 countries. The Qatari achiev»»»

The first meeting of the interagency commission on information and cybersecurity was held in Bishkek as part of the national CYBERNOMAD FEST 2026. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev took part in the meeting. Participants discussed cooperation between government ag»»»

As the war in Yemen rages in several governorates bordering areas under Houthi control, including the capital, Sanaa, Iran's active role is becoming far more obvious. Many analysts believe Tehran is pushing the Houthis to escalate across much of the country and beyond the border with neighbouring S»»»

President Iliana Iotova, Prime Minister Rumen Radev and political party representatives addressed Bulgarians on the occasion of the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s declaration of independence. Independence Day was declared an official holiday of the Republic of Bulgaria in 1998, while Veliko Tarnov»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: More than 170,000 respiratory cases were recorded in regions affected by haze in Indonesia, a health ministry official said Tuesday, as the country battles for weeks to control fires that caused the toxic smog. Blazes in Borneo, Sumatra and Papua have blanketed parts of the vast»»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is well aware of what decisions need to be made in order to set the path to sustainable peace in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. On Ukraine"Kiev is well aware of what responsibility needs to be taken on and what decisions need to be made so that »»»

A 10-day mourning period was announced in Dubai yesterday Dubai: Dubai Fountain performances have been suspended during the 10-day mourning period, Gulf News can confirm. The mourning period was announced after Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed »»»

The great act of statesmanship of 1908 is a responsibility towards the present and the future, President Iliana Iotova wrote Wednesday on her official Facebook page on the occasion of Independence Day. “September 22, 1908, is a landmark date in our national calendar, reminding us that with patience»»»

Washington, United States: US television networks staged an extraordinary revolt Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump in protest at his decision to ban three leading outlets from the White House. CNN, MS NOW and Politico also went to court after Trump on Friday »»»

Turgutlu, Turkiye: A teenager opened fire outside a high school in western Turkiye on Tuesday, wounding 11 people before being detained by police, a minister said. The incident happened around 8am (0500 GMT) in Turgutlu in Manisa province, near the western resort city of Izmir, the regional governo»»»

The Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon and the Samir Kassir Foundation have announced the results of the 21st edition of the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press, at a ceremony held at the Sursock Palace Gardens in Beirut. Established with funding from the European Union, the Award »»»

MAGA activist’s call targeting 90-foot Texas statue draws Hindu American backlash Dubai: A 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman, a revered Hindu deity, in Texas has become the centre of a fresh religious and political row after a conservative YouTuber declared that it would be torn down “when we win”, dr»»»