The Dubai-born creator on Netflix, slow burns and why the region took to Korean dramas Dubai: Deema Abu Naser was 11 when she started watching Korean dramas. For the next decade, she had almost nobody to talk to about them. "Throughout my whole life, I didn't have any friends that liked them, so it»»»

PoliticsGermanyResearch institutes double German economic growth forecastsGerman research institutes have increased their prognosis for the country's economic growth to 1.3% in 2026 https://p.dw.com/p/5Hz5UAdvertisement Send us your feedbackYour feedback»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA (Qatar Islamic Youth Aspiration and Development Assembly) conference provides a platform for scholars, thought leaders and inspiring figures to engage with Muslim youth in Qatar on contemporary challenges and solutions rooted in faith, values and shared societ»»»

Imagine you are teaching a group of students and ask them to read a long list of literature and describe the key themes. The students cheat a bit, as they are known to do: They split the list among themselves, with each reading only a small portion of it and sharing the answers with the others. Whe»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Director of the International Orga»»»

London, Sept. 24 (SANA) Global gas markets are increasingly expecting tight supplies and elevated prices to persist into next year as the Middle East war disrupts liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf and complicates Europe’s efforts to rebuild inventories, the International Gas Union said. “»»»

Doha, Qatar: This September, Lusail Museum Conversations, an ongoing series of public lectures and events, is bringing the musical heritage of Cairo back to life with Echoes of Cairo: Reviving Egyptian Music from 1900, a panel talk and concert with the acclaimed ensemble Oxford Maqam. Presented as »»»

The European Commission announced €505 million in financial support for Lebanon for 2026 and 2027, the second half of the €1 billion support package announced by President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Beirut in May 2024. The new funding will cover three main areas and will support Leban»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Hend Zainal as the organization’s President of Higher Education, with effect from January 1, 2027. Dr. Hend began her career in 2005 within the field of higher education through roles at a number of Qatar Foundation (QF) partner uni»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour recorded 644 violations and the closure of 388 non-compliant work sites during the 2026 Heat Stress Prevention Campaign, highlighting the scale of enforcement efforts aimed at ensuring workplaces comply with heat-stress prevention and occupational safety requirem»»»

Students now need two documents, three steps and four fields as AI speeds up applications Dubai: Students applying for scholarships in the UAE can now complete the process in as little as five minutes, thanks to a new AI-powered platform launched by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific R»»»

Filipino child spent nearly two years trying to reunite with his mother in the Philippines Dubai: A six-year-old Filipino boy living in Dubai has spent nearly two years separated from his mother in the Philippines while efforts continue to establish his legal identity and obtain the documentation n»»»

Plamen Paskov is a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections on October 25. A nomination committee put him forward alongside vice-presidential candidate Svetozar Saev in accordance with a decision by the Central Election Commission. Paskov was born on September 12, 1965, in Dimitrovgrad, Sou»»»

New York, USA: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held separate meetings on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.His Excellency met separately with the Minister of Foreign Affai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Echoing the key messages of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, ambassadors accredited to Qatar have welcomed the emphasis on dialogue, diplomacy, respect for sovereignty and international law as esse»»»

SIF 2026 will host 140 activities and 80 business meetings across two days Dubai: Sharjah is preparing to host more than 10,000 participants from over 60 countries next month, bringing investors, companies, policymakers and entrepreneurs together for two days of discussions and business meetings fo»»»

Vessel traffic through Hormuz remains 'far below normal', satellites shows another story The number of vessels visibly crossing the Strait of Hormuz has "collapsed" to a fraction of normal levels, but that does not necessarily mean oil shipments have stopped. Visible vessel traffic through the Stra»»»

NSE shares debuted at a 5.2% premium at Rs 1,878 versus its listing price of Rs 1,785 The National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India made a measured market debut on Thursday, with its shares rising as much as 5.2 per cent to Rs1,878 in early trade on the BSE. The IPO price was Rs1,785. The gain was mod»»»

Doha: The Embassy of Qatar in Ottawa welcomed members of the Qatari, Canadian and wider local communities to the Ottawa Fall Get-Together at Leamy Lake Park in Gatineau, Quebec, held as part of the 2026 Year of Culture partnership between the two countries. Bringing together more than 100 attendees»»»

First Deputy Head of the High Council of State of Libya H E Naji Mukhtar met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya H E Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Zabin Al Dosari. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and relations between the two countries.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with Qatar Foundation to support Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts 2027. Under the agreement, the Fund will provide a financial contribution toward the organization of the event, helping to create a platform »»»

Doha, Qatar: almeera has announced a new online shopping campaign offering customers 10% off eligible purchases from 24-30 September 2026, exclusively through the almeera application and website. Customers can enjoy 10% off eligible orders with a minimum spend of QR100, with savings of up to QR100 »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) received the Academic AI and Research Excellence Award at the Google Cloud Summit 2026, recognising the University’s work in advancing the adoption of artificial intelligence across research, education and institutional operations. “This recognition reflects Qatar»»»

New York: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level side event titled “Delivering Social Rights, Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Pact for Europe,” held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The St»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has won the FM Implementation in Large-Scale Projects award at the fifth edition of the MEFMA Awards of Excellence in Facilities Management (FM), organised by the Middle East Facilities Management Association (MEFMA). Kahra»»»

Students gain hands-on cloud skills as AWS data centre training rack joins curriculum Khalifa University students will receive hands-on training in operating data centre infrastructure under a new agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), as demand for technology skills continues to grow in the UAE»»»

Yavor Borislavov Genov is a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections on October 25. A nomination committee put him forward alongside vice-presidential candidate Maksim Velkov, in accordance with a decision by the Central Election Commission. Tank Corps Colonel Genov was born on November 17,»»»

A US federal judge on Thursday ordered the reinstatement of White House access for journalists from CNN, MS ​NOW ‌and Politico, in a major setback for President Donald Trump in one of his biggest battles with the media. ⁠A ⁠federal judge ​ordered US President Donald Trump ​on Thursday to restore Wh»»»

Doha, Qatar: “The World Cup is in the past. We are starting a new story.” That was coach Julen Lopetegui’s message yesterday as Qatar prepare to begin their first competitive assignment since the World Cup, facing defending champions Bahrain in their opening Group B match in the 27th Arabian Gulf C»»»

Between 2011 and 2018, 1,122 photovoltaic projects were commissioned in Romania, while installed capacity increased from less than 50 MWp to more than 1,300 MWp. The installations built during that period are still operating today and are now more than ten years old. In markets that adopted photovo»»»

OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeast Europe, is advancing the construction of the new sustainable fuel production unit at Petrobrazi. With an investment of €560 million, this project will position the refinery as the region’s first major producer of sustainable fuels. The»»»

Six months after listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), Electro-Alfa International (EAI) shares have been included in the BET index, the main benchmark of the BVB, which tracks the 20 most liquid companies listed on BVB. In the first half of 2026, the BET index delivered its best performanc»»»

The average price of fuel for personal transport in the European Union rose by 23.8% in August 2026 compared to August 2025, following increases of 16.9% in July and 13.7% in June, according to data published by Eurostat. According to the European statistical office, fuel prices were higher in Augu»»»

Electro-Alfa International (BVB: EAI)—a leading Romanian manufacturer of electrical equipment and a provider of EPC services and energy infrastructure solutions, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange—announces the completion of the Elcomex acquisition and the strengthening of its capabilities in t»»»

More than 1,000 cases of illegal tampering with energy infrastructure—actions that endangered the safety of individuals and communities—were identified during the first eight months of this year across the 20 counties within Delgaz Grid’s operational area. The majority of these incidents involved e»»»

The Romanian Government has approved a memorandum allowing state-owned gas producer Romgaz to hire more than 1,300 people, most of whom will be employees transferred from Azomures. The memorandum provides for: Filling ...»»»

Greek infrastructure group GEK Terna is expanding its operations in Romania beyond railway projects, entering a major energy ...»»»

Eurowind Energy Romania, through its affiliated company Teius Solar S.R.L., has announced the completion and commissioning of its battery energy storage system (BESS) in Teius, Alba County. With a capacity of 120 MWh, the system has entered operation following testing, integration and verification.»»»

SN Nuclearelectrica (SNN) and Nucleoelectrica Argentina Sociedad Anonima (NASA) signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday for cooperation in the operation and development of CANDU 6 technology, the Romanian company announced.The two companies have relevant technical expertise and»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a facility in Kiev where components for long- and medium-range drones were produced, and ground-based robotic systems were being prepared for use, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. As a result of a massive overnight strike with precisi»»»

Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the largest number of seats in the country’s parliamentary elections, according to provisional results announced by the Interior Ministry Thursday. PAM, which is part of the kingdom's ruling coalition, made an effort to woo young voters by recrui»»»

New York, Sept. 24 (SANA) Syria outlined its vision for ending reliance on displacement camps and creating conditions for safe and sustainable returns during a high-level event in New York, where senior UN officials backed the initiative and called for greater investment in the country’s recovery. »»»

The son of Israel's ambassador to the United States was gravely injured in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Neria Leiter, a reservist in Israel's military, "needs a miracle," Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said in a social media post. The ambassador's older son, Moshe Yedidya Lei»»»

Doha, Qatar: For young Muslims navigating a rapidly changing world, QIYADA asks a simple question: how do you move forward without losing who you are? From artificial intelligence and technology to mental wellbeing, identity, purpose and belonging, young people today are confronting a growing numbe»»»

Switzerland will provide Hungary with CHF 87.6 million (more than HUF 34 billion) to support development projects across the country, the Hungarian President’s Office announced on Wednesday following talks between President András Baka and his Swiss counterpart, Guy Parmelin, in New York. According»»»

US President Donald Trump has rolled out full ceremonial honors for Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit (23–25 September 2026) - his first formal White House trip since 2015. As Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Trump an»»»

Federal judge says banning outlets likely violated constitutional rights The Trump administration must immediately reinstate White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, a US federal judge ordered Thursday, after their reporters were banned from the premises. President Donald Trump barred the o»»»

The gesture drew praise online, with many users applauding the officer’s quick response Ras Al Khaimah: He could have waited for the road to be cleared - instead, a UAE police officer grabbed a broom and got to work. A short video showing the officer sweeping debris from a busy road after a traffic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Rashid Saleh Al Athba led Qatar’s golden day at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday, helping the team win men’s team skeet gold before adding the individual title with a new Asian record. Al Athba teamed up with Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq as Qatar dominated »»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Director of the International»»»