Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour today announced the 22 winners of the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award 2026, recognising 14 entities and eight individuals for outstanding contributions to nationalisation across nine key sectors. The results were announced at a press conferen»»»

New York: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Sunday with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HE Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the 81st session of the»»»

Doha; The 11th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will kick off in Doha tomorrow /Monday/ under the theme "Infrastructure for Tomorrow: Impact and Innovation," marking the beginning of the bank's second decade. The meeting discussions will co»»»

The cost of financial services in Hungary has risen dramatically over the past decade and a half, far outpacing the European Union average. A new analysis suggests that inflation and a series of taxes imposed on the banking sector have both played a major role in pushing up household banking costs.»»»

Doha: President of the Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) Mohammed bin Saad Al Mughaisib praised Qatar's 3x3 national basketball team for securing silver at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, marking its second consecutive runner-up finish in the event. Speaking while receiving the team delegat»»»

Strategy targets 31 per cent annual growth as Dubai seeks global leadership in longevity Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Sunday approved the Dubai Longevity »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Cooperation-2026 command-staff exercise involving the Collective Rapid Reaction Force of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), as well as the Search-2026 and Echelon-2026 special exercises, have kicked off at the Chebarkulsky training ground in Russia, the Russi»»»

New bridges, road upgrades and junction improvements in the city In any city, the value of transit infrastructure is often measured in minutes.... A quicker route to work, a more reliable school run or an easier journey across town can shape daily routines in ways that people notice immediately. Ac»»»

Seoul: Korean and UN investigators launched a probe on Sunday into a suspected mine explosion that injured three military officers, inspecting the area inside the Demilitarised Zone where the incident occurred, Seoul's military said. The explosion occurred on Monday south of the Military Demarcatio»»»

Doha: The open camel foal races were held today as part of the second day of the second local race for purebred Arabian camels for the 2026-2027 season, organized by the Camel Racing Committee and continuing until October 7, amid significant participation from enthusiasts of this heritage sport. Th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Strikes, Shelling, and Bombings Target Southern Lebanon Towns 27-09-2026 15:30 PM Smoke risese after an Israeli strike on Jabal Al-»»»

More than 400 installations have appeared at over 130 locations The artwork that stayed with Abu Dhabi resident Ahmed Jamal was not found in a gallery. It appeared across a bus shelter, where astronauts and images of space transformed an ordinary wait into something memorable. He recalls how moment»»»

Initiative aims to cut diesel use, lower fuel costs, promote cleaner railway operations Ahmedabad India’s first LNG-powered train was flagged off from Sabarmati on Sunday by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, marking the introduction of LNG as »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Navy Seizes Second US Military Underwater Drone 27-09-2026 14:57 PM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Sunday tha»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s IRGC announces the seizure of a second US Remus 600 unmanned submarine in the Strait of Hormuz 27-09-2026 14:42 PM Latest News Urgen»»»

Three-year agreement will help connect global police and security leaders with Dubai Dubai: The World Police Summit (WPS) and Emirates have announced a three-year strategic partnership that will see Emirates become the Official Airline Partner of the Summit, strengthening its global reach and helpi»»»

A powerful storm unusual for this time of year intensified on Sunday over the northeastern United States, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds that cut off power to tens of thousands of people and killed one person, according to US media. Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern»»»

US intelligence and cleric’s account fuel questions over Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was pulled from the rubble of a Tehran hospital after it was hit in an Israeli and US strike, according to a report by the New York Post. Mohsen Heydari, a member of Iran’s A»»»

New panda pair revives decades-long China–US wildlife cooperation Two giant pandas sent by China arrived in the United States on Sunday, Beijing's state media said, after a leaders' summit that was heavy on symbolism and light on major breakthroughs. The pandas' transfer had already been agreed but»»»

János Bóka, leader of Fidesz’s parliamentary group, said on Sunday that recent developments in Hungary amount to political retaliation, predicting that a manhunt targeting members and leaders of his political community could begin as early as next week. In a video published on Facebook on Sunday, B»»»

Abu Dhabi Congress spotlights UAE’s expanding web of treaties and judicial partnerships Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Federal Judicial Council, affirmed that the UAE has established an integrated framework for international judicial cooperation to preve»»»

Mogadishu: Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia HE Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation.»»»

The German automaker giant Volkswagen is recalling some 4 million vehicles worldwide over fears that they could suffer a sudden steering failure. The development comes as the world’s second-largest car manufacturer is grappling with soaring costs and massive worker protests over plans to slash arou»»»

President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear negotiations, calling the terms unacceptable and arguing that Tehran is seeking a deal because it is under growing economic pressure. Iran presented the US with what Foreign Minister Abbas »»»

Russian-born businessman Timur Turlov has been elected president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The vote by representatives of 196 nations took place on Saturday after the previous FIDE chief, Russian national Arkady Dvorkovich, resigned under EU pressure. Turlov led in the first rou»»»

The United States has urged Bulgaria to purchase billions of dollars’ worth of American liquefied natural gas through a specific Greek company, according to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal into US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle’s meetings in Sofia. Guilfoyle traveled to Bulgari»»»

Vazrazhdane leader and presidential candidate Kostadin Kostadinov visited Shumen on Sunday, where he laid flowers at the Monument to Shumen Residents Who Died in the Wars in Crystal Square and spoke with citizens at the party’s campaign stand on Slavyanski Boulevard. The publication Bulgaria 1400 –»»»

London: The British police announced the arrest of several individuals near the Royal Air Force base in Fairford, Gloucestershire, in southwest England, which is used by the United States, on suspicion of committing offenses under the Explosives Act. Houses in the nearby village of Wilford were eva»»»

UAE and Gulf Pakistanis get major share of Rs16 billion reward scheme Send money to Pakistan, win up to Dh1.32 million Explained: How Pakistan expats can win Dh1.32m on remittances Dubai: Pakistanis in the UAE and other Gulf countries who regularly send money home through banks now have a chance to»»»

AI-focused Islamic financial platform will hold an open house for UAE Nationals on Oct 19 UAE Nationals looking for careers in technology and financial services will have new opportunities in Abu Dhabi as Mal expands its team and prepares to grow internationally. The Abu Dhabi-based company, which »»»

Washington: Apple has unveiled a new set of child protection features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, with the release of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, providing parents with greater control over the apps, games, and websites their children can access. According to a report published by PhoneA»»»

Nagoya (Japan): Qatar defeated Hong Kong 3-1 on Sunday to open its campaign in the men's volleyball competition at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which is being held in Japan through Oct. 4. Qatar won the match 25-20, 24-26, 25-20, 25-21. The victory gave Qatar its first three points in P»»»

The Investment Promotion Agency announced a partnership with Brain Co, a company specializing in applied artificial intelligence solutions, based in Silicon Valley, to support digital transformation efforts in the State of Qatar and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies ac»»»

Boeing Co. said it identified an issue with the 737 Max jet’s navigation system that could increase pilot workload during landing and may delay the arrival of its latest narrowbody models. “Last month, we informed all 737 operators about a software issue where pilots may not have access to automate»»»

Passengers urged to check schedules as Etna eruption disrupts Italy–UAE air travel Flights at Italy’s Catania airport remained suspended on Sunday after volcanic ash from Mount Etna was released into the atmosphere, according to the company operating the Sicilian airport. Societa Aeroporto Catania »»»

DOHA: The General Directorate of Traffic has announced the release of new significant vehicle registration numbers through the Ministry of Interior’s Sooum app, starting on Thursday, October 1 at 10am. The numbers will be offered in the app’s “Expression of Interest” section. Interested buyers must»»»

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany: Europe needs to view artificial intelligence with more optimism -- despite growing warnings about its dangers -- or risk falling further behind, the head of a leading European AI start-up warned. "I think the mindset in Europe needs to shift to one of optimism and to »»»

Panic-buying, school closures and late alerts deepen frustration over Bangkok deluge Bangkok: Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated markets, roads and residences»»»

The Bank of Spain estimates the country of around 50m people is short of 700,000 homes Madrid: Hundreds of protesters camped out in the heart of Madrid on Sunday to demand better protections for tenants after the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong home triggered outrage. The demonst»»»

The Spend and Win draw includes a Genesis G80 and a Dh10,000 mall voucher Dubai: The free K-pop concerts are done, but Dubai K-Fest runs until 4 October, and most of the programme is still ahead. Here is what is on across the city for the next eight days. Today: two workshops at Korea 360Dubai Fest»»»

Bulgaria's position on the war in Ukraine was clearly expressed in her address to the UN General Assembly, President Iliana Iotova told journalists in Yambol, Southeastern Bulgaria, on Sunday. Iotova said her address stressed that there could be no military solution to the war in Ukraine and that n»»»

Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met today with Minister of Finance of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, HE Mohamed Lamine Lebbou. During the meeting, they reviewed key facets of bilateral cooperation between the two countr»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin may meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the APEC summit, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. “It will be a good opportunity for the leaders to cross paths in one way or another on the sidelines [of the»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy tank targeted the town of Al-Mansouri 27-09-2026 12:11 PM Latest News Urgent News Iran Warns It Will Strik»»»

Two people died in a serious crash on the M80 expressway near Rönök on Friday afternoon. The tragedy has once again raised questions over whether Hungary’s current medical fitness checks are sufficient for elderly drivers. Fatal crash on the M80 Two motorists lost their lives in Friday’s crash near»»»

Washington, USA: Google has begun testing a new feature that allows users to purchase products from the Flipkart platform, owned by Walmart, directly via the Gemini and AI Mode services, in a move that reflects the company's move to expand the role of artificial intelligence from simply discovering»»»

New service lets investors obtain a DFM investor number and open a trading account Dubai: Investors looking to trade shares listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) can now complete the entire onboarding process digitally, eliminating paperwork and the need to visit a branch. EFG Hermes UAE LLC h»»»

Bengaluru, India: The demolition has begun at Bengaluru's Urvashi Cinema, once a 1,200-seat movie palace where generations of filmgoers cheered and whistled, another casualty of India's vanishing single-screen era. "The theatre came up in the 1970s... I was so happy when it opened," said Manjunath,»»»

Global leaders call for more funding to help developing countries build local AI skills New York: Artificial intelligence attracted nearly two-thirds of global venture capital last year, but less than 1 per cent of AI investment is going toward social impact, a funding imbalance that global leaders»»»

More than 800,000 people filled the streets of central Paris to hear Pope Leo XIV say Mass on Saturday, according to Vatican estimates. The pontiff rounded out the second day of his four-day apostolic visit to France by praying at the Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes, a renowned pilgrimage site for»»»