Flights, fuel and shipping: Key impacts of US-Iran tensions on UAE residents The US-Iran conflict has entered a volatile phase around the Strait of Hormuz, in a tit-for-tat that has raised shipping risks amid attacks involving tankers and naval vessels. Iran is also preparing to declare a new “proh»»»

7 OPEC+ countries agree to keep oil production levels for October 2026 unchanged Vienna, Austria: Seven OPEC+ countries – Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman – have agreed to keep their required oil production levels for October 2026 unchanged from September, reaffirmin»»»

Kumaraswamy urges diaspora to return with tech skills and create jobs in India Philadelphia: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday (local time) urged Kannada entrepreneurs and Indian professionals based abroad to bring their technological expertise and global experi»»»

Sanctions bite as mortgage defaults push two luxury London penthouses into receivership Dubai: Two luxury London penthouses linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei have been forced onto the market after their sanctioned registered owner defaulted on mortgages, offering a glimpse of how mou»»»

Real investment story lies beyond buildings, in the economy and institutions behind them There is a tendency to explain the rise of UAE real estate through architecture: the towers, waterfronts, branded residences and master-planned communities that have reshaped the country’s skyline. But building»»»

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party headed towards a landslide victory in state ​elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, with 44.5 percent of the vote, early results showed. But despite the scale of its projected win, it was not immediately clear whether AfD would be able to »»»

An Iranian crude oil tanker has sunk in the Gulf of Oman after being struck by American forces, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said. It was one of three commercial vessels targeted by the US on Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two American warships. The M/T Kylo went down in the»»»

With refineries near full capacity, Trump’s call for more gasoline runs into hard limits Washington: President Donald Trump wants US oil companies to produce more gasoline and bring down prices at the pump. But the refiners he is pressing face a problem they cannot easily solve: there is little spa»»»

Limited budget room tests pledges on living costs and defence spending Britain's finance minister John Healey on Monday will lay out his economic agenda ahead of fledgeling Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first budget in October, seeking to deliver on pledges to ease living costs. Despite a grim econ»»»

Brent hovers near $97 as Hormuz disruptions keep risk premium elevated Oil prices were mixed early on Monday (September 7), with global benchmark Brent crude holding near $97 a barrel as markets continued to assess the impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. As»»»

Iran pushes enforcement beyond Hormuz amid steep collapse in oil revenues Iran is preparing to expand its maritime restrictions beyond the Strait of Hormuz, escalating an already dangerous confrontation with the US and raising fresh concerns for commercial shipping and global oil supplies. Iran har»»»

The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) – known for its anti-immigration stance – is predicted to convincingly win the election in the Saxony-Anhalt region, according to exit polls published after voting closed on Sunday. The AfD looks likely to win up to 45% of the vote while German Chancello»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tec, a leading project supplies company in Qatar, marked the traditional Kerala festival of Onam with vibrant celebrations, fostering unity and festivity among its employees. The event was filled with traditional and fun competitions, featuring enthusiastic participa»»»

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an initial public offering by Dangote Petroleum Refinery that could raise about $1.6bn, setting up what is expected to be Africa’s biggest-ever share sale and a substantial test of investor appetite for one of the continent’s most ambi»»»

QNA Doha The 10th Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition (S’hail 2026) will open on Tuesday at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), bringing together 14 Arab and foreign countries. The exhibition will run until September 12. This edition is characterised by being the most diverse»»»

Damascus, Sept. 6 (SANA) A delegation from the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates concluded an official tour including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to enhance institutional, developmental, and humanitarian cooperation and ex»»»

By Louis Van Boxel/WoolfFRANKFURT, Germany — The day after Volkswagen management, shareholders and unions agreed to cut a total 100,000 jobs over the coming years, automotive workers told AFP Friday they were feeling a mix of fury and disappointment.The German 10-brand group, which apart from its n»»»

AMMAN — The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) and Saudi Arabia's artificial intelligence company HUMAIN have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and support the development of Arabic AI models, talent,»»»

AMMAN — The government's launch of "Farah", an AI-generated government spokesperson, should be judged less by her appearance or presentation style than by the economic value she creates and the signal she sends to investors about the Kingdom's digital ambitions, economists said.The government has i»»»

AMMAN — A recent United Nations report has highlighted Jordan’s efforts to reform cooperative legislation and strengthen the role of cooperatives in sustainable development, employment and social inclusion.The report, titled "Promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy for Sustainable Development",»»»

The exhibition has continued to grow since its launch in 2003 Abdulaziz Mohammed, official spokesperson for the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, said the success of this year’s edition reflects the global standing the exhibition has built over more than two d»»»

New York: American teen Iva Jovic outlasted Philippines star Alexandra Eala in an epic three-hour showdown on Saturday to reach the fourth round of the US Open, where fourth seed Coco Gauff awaits. Jovic, the 14th seed, won five of the last six games for a 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 triumph over 17th-seed Eala »»»

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed plans to cut jobs as Britain’s largest carmaker struggles with rising costs, falling sales, and the impact of US tariffs, with The Times reporting that up to 4,000 positions could be eliminated. JLR has faced mounting pressure from US tariffs, which have made i»»»

Space reforms to boost industry role while ISRO leads advanced research, missions Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify its future plans, refuting rumours that it shall be fully privatised. In a lengthy post on social media, it issued a statement that rea»»»

Korean cinema returns to Budapest this September with 24 feature films, three visiting directors and a programme stretching from historical drama to occult action and zombie comedy. The 19th Korean Film Festival will run from 25 September to 2 October at Budapest’s Corvin Cinema, offering audiences»»»

Muscat: Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman spoke by phone on Sunday with French President Emmanuel Macron and stressed the importance of continuing and ramping up diplomatic efforts to deepen the pillars of security and peace in the region and the world. During the conversation, they shared perspecti»»»

Euronews is the leading international news TV and digital media outlet from Europe The Arab Media Summit 2026 will host the Euronews Forum, marking the event’s first edition outside Europe. Organised by Euronews, the European Union’s leading international news network, the Forum will held on the se»»»

Paris, France: Gianni Infantino will stand in next March's FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, football's global governing body announced Sunday. "The FIFA President announced in April that he will stand for re»»»

AI, energy, books, healthcare and entertainment fill the calendar through December Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors will have almost 300 events to choose from across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain during the second half of 2026, with major exhibitions, global congresses, concerts, sporting events and consum»»»

DOHA: Visit Qatar, in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), World Triathlon and the Qatar Triathlon Federation, has revealed further details of the Lusail course that will host the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, taking place from December 10–12, as t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar, in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), World Triathlon and the Qatar Triathlon Federation, has revealed further details of the Lusail course that will host the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, taking place from December 10–1»»»

A medical team at the Senior Department of Cardiology at the Sixth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital successfully closed a congenital heart defect in a 48-year-old man using a fully intelligent imaging robot, reports Global Times. The system goes far beyond ordinary surgical robots by »»»

GERB Chair Boyko Borissov told reporters here on Sunday that if his party nominated a presidential candidate, that would be the greatest favour it could do for Iliana Iotova, the incumbent president who is also running in the upcoming presidential election in October. He added that his party is con»»»

He spent his savings, battled infections and braved snakes to transform a filthy river Dubai: Until a few months ago, Surendra Singh Chaudhary was a little-known BSc (bachelor of science) second-year student in Madhya Pradesh. Today, the 21-year-old better known as Bittu Tabahi has become a nationa»»»

Tunis, Sept. 6, 2026 (TAP)-Multilateral development banks and international financial institutions have pledged to deepen cooperation to strengthen global fertiliser supply chains and improve food security amid growing vulnerability to supply...»»»

Budapest is preparing to host the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, a brand-new global competition that will bring some of the world’s leading athletes to the Hungarian capital from 11 to 13 September. The three-day event at the National Athletics Centre will break with the tradition»»»

On Sunday, Bulgaria marks the 141st anniversary of the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia. Unification Day is a public holiday, with observances held countrywide. The high point of the commemorations is in Plovdiv, where the unification was announced on September 6, 188»»»

Jobs rebuilt Apple, Cook scaled it, and $1,000 invested in 1997 grew to about $2.5 million Dubai: Apple’s rise from a struggling computer maker to a company worth about $4.8 trillion rests on two contrasting leadership periods. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Steve Job»»»

DOHA: The International Day of Charity, observed annually on September 5, has grown in importance as humanitarian needs continue to expand and crises stemming from conflict, natural disasters, climate change, poverty, and inequality proliferate. This makes charitable work a vital component of human»»»

Jeddah, Sept.06 (SANA) Syria and the Islamic Development Bank Group discussed strengthening cooperation and supporting recovery and development efforts during a series of meetings held by a Syrian Foreign Ministry delegation in Jeddah. Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreig»»»

GERB Chair Boyko Borissov told reporters here on Sunday that if his party nominated a presidential candidate, that would be the greatest favour it could do for Iliana Iotova, the incumbent president who is also running in the upcoming presidential election in October. He added that his party is con»»»

Netizens hail Madhya Pradesh youth as his river cleanup video leads to job offer At 21, when most people his age are hanging out with friends, Surendra Singh Choudhary is busy cleaning up water bodies. From plastic waste that threatens marine life to algae that may damage the ecosystem of a place, »»»

Sugar surged 11.9% while wheat, maize, dairy and meat prices also increased Dubai: Global food prices moved higher in August, with sugar recording an 11.9% monthly jump while wheat, maize, dairy, meat and vegetable oil prices also increased amid weather risks and disruptions to key trade routes. Si»»»

Kyrgyzstan defeated Kazakhstan 7-2 in zher uulak (kokpar) final at the VI World Nomad Games. The Kyrgyz team led 3-2 after the first half. In the second half, Kyrgyzstan extended its advantage and prevented the opponents from scoring another salym. Dastan Ruslanov, wearing number seven, scored the »»»

Almaz Dzhunusov from Kyrgyzstan won two gold medals in traditional archery at the VI World Nomad Games. The competitions were held in two formats, under Kyrgyz and Turkish rules. A total of 211 athletes from 51 countries participated in the competition held under Kyrgyz rules. Almaz Dzhunusov won t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), HE Haitham Al Ghais stressed that ensuring the stability and balance of global oil markets is at the forefront of the OPEC's strategic priorities, clarifying that its policies are not aimed at directing »»»

The team of Kyrgyzstan won ordo competition at the World Nomad Games. The event concluded yesterday in Kyrchyn Gorge. Thirteen teams from thirteen countries participated in the tournament. Kyrgyzstan took first place, followed by the USA and Kazakhstan. The winners received a cash prize of 500,000 »»»

UAE ranked first globally for entrepreneurship for a fifth consecutive year in 2025/2026 Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s small and medium-sized enterprise sector has expanded significantly, with the number of active SME licences rising by more than 140% compared with 2020 and by more than 900% compared with 2»»»

Europe sees Russian drones everywhereGermany found a new Russian threat this week, accusing Russia of staging a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August, where an explosives-laden UAV was reportedly found between Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft. Before returning to Germany, RT India repor»»»

Vazrazhdane leader and Floor Leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in a video message posted on his Facebook profile to mark the 141st anniversary of Bulgaria's Unification: "Let's be worthy of those who carried out the Unification in 1885. Let's preserve our unity, national dignity and aspiration for a »»»