Doha: The State of Qatar expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the bombing that targeted a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Dera Ismail Khan area, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed the State of Qatar's firm position rejecting violence, terroris»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi capital will host the 25th WPC Energy Congress from Oct. 11 to 15, marking the first time the global gathering has been held in the Kingdom in its 90-year history. The five-day event, themed “Pathways to an Energy Future for All,” will take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and»»»

Package brings accommodation, transport, catering, holy sites services into one contract Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced a comprehensive package for foreign pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj season, bringing essential services together under a single electronic contract. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) reminded individuals and organisations that activities involving fireworks, outdoor laser beams and high-intensity lights require prior assessment and approval from the authority. QCAA said such activities could affect aircraft operations, air »»»

Centre will allow customers in Lebanon to complete visa-related procedures locally Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that an electronic visa centre will open in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, next month. Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreig»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), in collaboration with the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science and the UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education, on Monday launched the program to implement the Arab Model for Quality »»»

UAE showcases advanced tech tools to disrupt global trafficking networks Abu Dhabi: The UAE has presented a national digital system designed to help detect human trafficking, protect victims and strengthen the prosecution of offenders. The system was presented by Abdulrahman Murad Al Blooshi, Vice »»»

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has rejected US President Donald Trump’s dismissal of artificial intelligence safety concerns, arguing that Washington should impose mandatory safeguards on the rapidly advancing technology. Trump has resisted calls to slow AI development, arguing that restrictions c»»»

Abu Dhabi: The State of Qatar has participated in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held in the United Arab Emirates. Deputy Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalid bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al-Thani represented the State of Qatar at the ev»»»

N'Djamena: Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and Chadians Abroad of the Republic of Chad HE Ahmat Kogri met on Monday with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Chad HE Talib bin Mohammed Al Mankhas. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries»»»

RIYADH: The Gulf-EU partnership is entering a new economic phase that extends beyond traditional trade to focus on investment in technology, artificial intelligence, and clean energy, as well as digital infrastructure and supply chains. The second EU-GCC Summit will be held in Riyadh on Oct. 24, ac»»»

Bank Pekao and Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) signed a cooperation agreement to support clients expanding in European markets. Initially, it covers the Czech Republic, Romania and Austria, with more countries to follow. Pekao is also in talks with a German bank about a similar partnership. The»»»

Tense US-Iran talks keep Gulf on edge as UAE watches skies and sea lanes The Middle East war has entered another uncertain week, with oil prices climbing, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowing dramatically and the United States and Iran struggling to reach an agreement to end the conflict. »»»

On September 26, 2026, HVD Hotels officially inaugurated the new Reina del Mar Conference Center, located within the five-star resort of the same name. This new facility expands the group’s expertise in the vacation sector to include conferences, business meetings, corporate events, and incentive p»»»

New assessment to guide UAE strategy against financial crime through 2028 Abu Dhabi: The General Secretariat of the National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Proliferation has launched the third round of its National Risk Assessment (NRA) on»»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov ordered a new selection procedure for candidates for Bulgaria’s European Prosecutor, the Justice Ministry said on Monday. Under the EU regulation establishing the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), each member state participating in enhanced cooperation mu»»»

JEDDAH: More than 126,000 pupils, teachers and caregivers across Saudi Arabia are set to receive online safety training over the next three years through an initiative delivered by INJAZ Al-Arab and supported by Google.org. The program will expand Abtal Al Internet, Google’s Arabic-language online »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met today with Minister of Finance of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Ahmed Kouchouk, on the sidelines of the 2026 AIIB Annual Meeting. During their meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to further strengthen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with President and Chairman of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) HE Zou Jiayi and several Bank officials. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 11th Annual M»»»

Young Emiratis arrive at day 1 of Ru’ya 2026 with questions, plans and big dreams Dubai: At Ru'ya 2026, some of the busiest people on the floor weren't recruiters. They were students, who had lots of questions, plans and plenty of energy. Take Moza Khitbi, a 17-year old high school senior who showe»»»

CAIRO: Three officials tell The Associated Press that mediators were still working with Iran and the United States on a deal to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, with the indirect talks expected to resume on Monday. The details were revealed as the war enters its eighth month after ca»»»

Unilever Egypt has inaugurated a new Sunsilk production line at its Mashreq Personal Care (MPC) Factory in 6th of October City, increasing the site’s annual production capacity by 20% to serve export markets. The expansion, which coincides with the factory’s 20th year of operations in Egypt, will b»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s megaproject pipeline is entering a more demanding stage, with the focus shifting from announcing projects to delivering the power, water and infrastructure needed to make them operational, according to Middle East Economic Digest’s Power and Water Editor Mark Dowdall. Speakin»»»

Thirty years ago, Nestlé entered the Romanian market with a team of six people, a few iconic brands—MAGGI®, NESCAFÉ®, and Nestlé breakfast cereals. Today, the company has over 600 employees, a portfolio of more than 40 brands, and a footprint that extends far beyond its direct operations. This grow»»»

Three officials tell The Associated Press that mediators were still working with Iran and the United States on a deal to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, with the indirect talks expected to resume on Monday. The details were revealed as the war enters its eighth month after causing w»»»

CAIRO: Three officials tell The Associated Press that mediators were still working with Iran and the United States on a deal to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, with the indirect talks expected to resume on Monday. The details were revealed as the war enters its eighth month after ca»»»

Want to sleep better tonight? Consider eating plenty of nutrient-dense plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and olive oil. That’s one of the major takeaways from a new study published in the journal Nature Health that examined how the foods people ate during the day impact»»»

On the occasion of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2026, UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut convened stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, media, youth and the technology sector to explore the role of access to information in strengthening informatio»»»

Envoy seeks stronger global action on AI crime, drugs, trafficking and money laundering Abu Dhabi: The rapid rise of artificial intelligence and other digital technologies is creating new challenges for governments fighting cross-border crime, Pakistan warned at a major UN gathering in Abu Dhabi, c»»»

TOKYO: The State of Qatar held the foundation stone laying ceremony for its pavilion project at the International Horticultural Exhibition 'GREEN×EXPO 2027'in Yokohama, Japan, marking the start of the project's implementation phase, as part of the State's preparations to participate in this interna»»»

Ru'ya 2026 opens with optimism as employers and young Emiratis meet face to face Dubai: As young Emiratis walked into the halls of Dubai World Trade Centre for Ru'ya 2026, the mood was cheerful, aspirational and one with much hope. Students and young professionals were rushing to booths of organiza»»»

Russia’s daily attacks on Ukrainian telecoms and datacenters, from NewTelco and Be-Mobile to Kievstar, CEC Parkovy, etc. are designed to undermine Ukraine’s ability to wage war, control drones, and mount cyber and scamming operations inside Russia, military analyst Alexei Leonkov told Sputnik. “All»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the auspices and in the presence of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) commenced Monday morning under the theme»»»

MANILA: The Philippines’ top investigative agency is preparing to deploy personnel to the country’s diplomatic posts, starting from the Middle East, to help overseas Filipino workers who are increasingly falling prey to cyberfraud. National Bureau of Investigation director Melvin Matibag told a Sen»»»

Singapore, Sept. 28 (SANA) Qatar-linked liquefied natural gas tankers are increasingly moving through the Strait of Hormuz after traffic largely disappeared in August amid the U.S.-Iran conflict, according to shipping data cited by Reuters. Both laden and empty LNG carriers linked to QatarEnergy ha»»»

New service lets UAE users send remittances directly to GCash wallets in the Philippines Dubai: Filipinos in the UAE can now send money directly to GCash wallets in the Philippines through Botim, following a new partnership between the two digital finance platforms. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

They highlight when to pursue a degree, certification or AI skills for career growth The question facing professionals is no longer simply whether to pursue another degree, but which qualification can deliver tangible career value. Educators at Gulf News LevelUP said professionals should weigh an M»»»

Competition showcases Emirati students’ future-ready skills and innovation Abu Dhabi-The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) has announced the winners of the second edition of "HCT Skills 2026" during a ceremony held at HCT's Dubai Academic City campus. The ceremony honoured 130 winning students ac»»»

RIYADH: Some of the world’s most powerful countries are violating international law while sitting on the Security Council, the UN secretary-general’s spokesperson has said, arguing that reform is needed to make the body more credible and representative. Appearing on the Arab News’ current affairs p»»»

LONDON: The Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition participated on Sunday in an international conference showcasing Saudi Arabia’s efforts to counter extremist ideology, highlighting its programs on prevention, capacity-building and counterterrorism cooperation. The two-day International Conf»»»

SINGAPORE: More QatarEnergy-linked liquefied natural gas vessels, ‌laden and in ballast, have transited the Strait of Hormuz in the last week despite the US-Iran conflict. In August, Kpler data showed no visible transits by Qatar-linked LNG vessels or vessels carrying cargoes from the Ras Laffan ga»»»

Santiago, Chile and Doha, Qatar: Your Ghosts Are Mine: Expanded Cinemas, Amplified Voices has been extended at Centro Cultural La Moneda in Santiago, Chile until November 1, 2026. The critically acclaimed exhibition has brought film and video art from Qatar’s collections to audiences in Chile, cont»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) opened its 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors today in Doha, State of Qatar, bringing together Governors, senior officials, clients, partners and stakeholders under the theme “Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation.” »»»

Santiago, Chile and Doha, Qatar: Your Ghosts Are Mine: Expanded Cinemas, Amplified Voices has been extended at Centro Cultural La Moneda in Santiago, Chile until November 1, 2026. The critically acclaimed exhibition has brought film and video art from Qatar’s collections to audiences in Chile, cont»»»

Damascus, Sept. 28 (SANA) Syria has launched a six-year, $175 million agricultural project funded by a World Bank grant to raise farm output, improve food security and modernize services through stronger value chains and digital records. The STAR project will support crop and livestock production, »»»

Doha, Qatar: CardzCon 2026 - Qatar's first large-scale trading card and collectibles convention - will take place in October. The event will bring together collectors, players, vendors, and creators under one roof on October 9 at Sheraton Grand Doha. The two-day event will feature more than 70 inte»»»

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 28 (SANA) Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab discussed security cooperation and the exchange of expertise in separate meetings with a Malaysian delegation and his Kuwaiti counterpart on Monday, on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal»»»

Strategic UAE partnerships to drive real-world deployment of FF EAI robots Dubai: Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future,” “FF” or the “Company”), a California-based global Embodied AI (EAI) ecosystem company, today announced the signing of strategic cooperation ag»»»

New platform enables regulators to track salary payments and flag non compliance early Dubai: Kuwait’s Central Bank has launched a centralised wage payment system for private sector workers, giving regulators greater oversight of salary transfers and helping ensure employees are paid accurately and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior warned that blackmail and online extortion are punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine of QR100,000, urging residents to remain vigilant against cybercrime. The warning was issued during an awareness webinar titled ‘Cybercrimes and Methods of Preve»»»