Annual investment in data centres, the infrastructure underpinning artificial intelligence systems, is expected to rise globally from an estimated USD 560 billion in 2025 to more than USD 800 billion in 2026 and USD 1.1 trillion by 2030. By 2050, annual data centre investment could reach USD 1.8 tr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Next Generation School (TNG) and ILM Education Consultants have formalised a landmark partnership to deliver a structured, high-level professional development programme in pedagogy for educators across TNG’s seven campuses. The agreement was marked at a signing ceremony held at TNG»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Journalism Program at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) organised a training workshop titled “Journalistic Sources and Interviewing” on Sunday. The workshop was delivered by former BBC journalist Dima Hamdan, who has extensive experience in journalism and media training.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, is participating in the national digital safety campaign “A Digitally Aware Family” under the slogan “Protecting Them Is Your Responsibility,” organised by the Ministry o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) participated as an Official Partner in the Qatar Economic Forum: UNGA Special Edition 2026, Powered by Bloomberg, held in New York on Sunday, 20 September 2026, alongside the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Forum ope»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector is entering a new phase of growth and transformation, with investment, technology and innovation taking centre stage as the fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 prepares to bring together leading industry figures from across the region and beyon»»»

India payments giant secures in-principle approval for two UAE licences Dubai: PhonePe has moved a step closer to launching payment services in the UAE after securing in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for two licences, marking the Indian company’s first international regulatory»»»

Doha, Qatar: QC Talks will bring together Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and President of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris Anne-Claire Legendre for a public conversation titled “Culture as Diplomat: How Cultural Institutions Shape International Relations»»»

Doha, Qatar: Siraj, an initiative under Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, participated in the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026 through an interactive workshop highlighting how educational entertainment content can be used as a resource to support Arabic language learning both inside and ou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has reaffirmed Qatar’s position in transitioning toward a sustainable, low-carbon future aligning with the goals of acheiving its strategic vision. In a series of posts on X, NPC noted that Qatar’s integrated environmental strategy includes major adv»»»

New York: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme H E Carl Skau, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting reviewed cooperation between »»»

Doha: Qatar Post participated in the proceedings of the Arab Postal Regulatory Forum 2026, which convened in Doha on September 20 and 21, under the theme, “Postal Sector Reform in the Arab Region: Enabling Innovation, Competition and Sustainable Digital Trade,” with the participation of several reg»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), through its Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, has launched a three-day series of workshops bringing together legal affairs officials from approximately 90 government agencies to identify training needs, professional gaps and priorities for legal work»»»

The great act of statehood 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, re»»»

Units of the Tsentr battlegroup are blockading Ukrainian forces in Dobropolye, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Russian forces are also continuing their offensive toward Alexandrovka, the ministry added.Dobropolye is located 30 kilometers north of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) and remains an important»»»

Some 11,000 foreign nationals who were staying illegally in Kyrgyzstan left the country under an amnesty in 2026. Deputy Foreign Minister Seitek Zhumakadyr uluu said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration. He made the statement during»»»

The lives of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija and the difficult conditions in which they live are being shown on video screens mounted on trucks driving through the streets of New York during the annual session of the UN General Assembly. The trucks show footage from March 2004 during the March Pogrom»»»

Commercial air traffic in Bulgaria rose in August 2026 from a year earlier, with Eurostat data showing that the country was among 19 EU member states to record an annual increase in commercial flights. Across the European Union, airlines operated 708,980 commercial flights in August, up 2.3% from A»»»

Damascus, Sept. 22 (SANA) Syria’s geographic position and its potential role in linking land and maritime trade routes were a central focus of discussions Monday at the CargoSyr 2026 International Transport, Freight and Logistics Exhibition and Forum. Participants in two panel sessions at the Damas»»»

“Let us value and protect this freedom and independence so that we can continue along the path of development leading to a secure and stable Bulgaria,” Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski wrote Wednesday on Facebook on the occasion of the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s dec»»»

Doha, Qatar: An immersive exhibition dedicated to the Great Mosque of Rome, Europe’s largest mosque, opened yesterday at the Museum of Islamic Art, highlighting architecture as a bridge between cultures, faiths and traditions. The world-premiere production, conceived in Doha by architect David Borr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) concluded the second edition of the AI Executive Leadership Programme, ‘AI Business Strategy & Innovation,’ held at the INSEAD Europe Centre in Fontainebleau, France, from 14 to 16 September 2026 in collaboration with Mic»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with US Assistant Secretary of War for Near Eastern and Central Asian Affairs H E Michael Dimino IV, during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides disc»»»

Doha: Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to the State of Qatar, H E Ahmed Lotfy Mohsen affirmed that the strategic partnership with the State of Qatar serves as a pivotal pillar in addressing global humanitarian crises. Speaking to the QNA, he stated that the State »»»

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Not a single foreigner working in the service sector is employed legally. Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Seitek Zhumakadyr uulu, made this statement today at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration during a discussion of a draft »»»

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan discovered a large shipment of confectionery products at Ak-Tilek checkpoint, some of which had expired. During a raid inspection, tax officers checked a Scania truck carrying consolidated cargo. The vehicle contained 263 boxes of Skittles, M&M’s, Snickers, Mars »»»

EU-Philippines accord to replace GSP+ and deepen strategic links by 2027 Manila: The European Union (EU) and the Philippines have reached a “substantial agreement” on a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA), officials said Tuesday. The deal moves the two sides closer to a formal deal aimed at exp»»»

"On September 22, 1908, our forefathers proclaimed Bulgaria an independent State and returned it to the family of sovereign European states," Prime Minister Rumen Radev wrote on his official Facebook page on the occasion of Independence Day. “Having long outgrown their vassal dependence on the Otto»»»

Independence requires institutions that serve citizens and a justice system that delivers fairness, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev wrote Wednesday on his official Facebook page on the occasion of Independence Day. On September 22, 1908, Bulgaria declared its indepe»»»

National Geographic has published a photograph of Turgen jailoo, located among the Tien Shan mountain ranges in Kyrgyzstan, on social media. The photo was taken by photographer Anton Lindstrom. «Turgen Jailoo, nestled in the Tian Shan ranges of Kyrgyzstan, is a remote alpine valley where emerald me»»»

Independence begins with the free person – free to work, create, undertake and determine their own future, GERB leader Boyko Borissov wrote Wednesday on his official Facebook page on the occasion of the 118th anniversary of the declaration of Bulgaria’s independence on September 22, 1908. “I believ»»»

The National History Museum of Kyrgyzstan has received a donation of books from Hungary. The handover ceremony was held at the museum as part of efforts to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Poli»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s civil aviation system maintains round-the-clock operational readiness to respond to sudden airspace disruptions, with continuous training, contingency planning and coordination among state authorities, airlines and neighbouring countries forming the backbone of the country’s av»»»

Pilot could raise output and cut energy use across two Al Taweelah potlines Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium is testing a technology upgrade at its Al Taweelah smelter that could eventually lift annual hot metal production from two potlines by 67,000 tonnes while cutting energy use and associated c»»»

Iranian leader promises strong stand at UN General Assembly in New York Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to "firmly defend" his country's positions before departing for New York to attend the UN General Assembly. Get it: Fast, verified news for FREE ... download the Gulf News app»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, the monthly pension supplement for mothers awarded the «Baatyr Ene» or «Mother Heroine» orders is proposed to be increased from 1,000 to 5,000 soms starting in January 2027. A draft law has been submitted for public discussion. The amendments were initiated by members of the Zhogorku»»»

Arab Finance: Gulf Egypt Hotels & Tourism, a subsidiary of United Real Estate Company - Kuwait (URC), has signed a protocol agreement with the Armed Forces Engineering Authority to begin developing a mixed-use destination in Heliopolis, as per an emailed press release. Planned for a 31,780-square-m»»»

The possibility of U.S. Citibank opening a branch in Kyrgyzstan was discussed by President Sadyr Japarov and Citibank Managing Director Stephanie von Friedeburg. According to the president’s press service, the meeting took place in New York during Sadyr Japarov’s working visit to the United States.»»»

Kyrgyzaltyn has been allocated a 8.6-hectare plot of land in Zhaiyl district of Chui region for the construction and operation of a fuel and lubricants storage facility. The Cabinet of Ministers adopted the relevant resolution. The plot will be formed from a sanitary protection zone with a total ar»»»

Veliko Tarnovo will be the centre of celebrations marking the 118th anniversary of the declaration of Bulgaria’s independence on September 22, 1908. Ceremonies will also be held in Sofia, Varna, Burgas and a number of other cities across the country. In Veliko Tarnovo, the day will begin with a fes»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention opened in Doha yesterday, bringing Arab countries together to strengthen preventive measures, financial investigations, mutual legal assistance and transparency in beneficial ownership. Hosted »»»

Two people, 18, have been detained in Chui region on suspicion of distributing synthetic drugs through stashes. According to the Interior Ministry’s Service for Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking, a personal search of one of the detainees uncovered 120 packets containing a synthetic substance. His »»»

New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met today with US Senator for New Hampshire HE Jeanne Shaheen, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting dealt with discussing the strong an»»»

New York: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, participated in a dialogue session titled "Qatar's Strategic Role in a Changing Middle East" as part of the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit, held in New York on the »»»

The powers to electronically monitor defendants will be transferred from the justice authorities to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan adopted the relevant resolution. The Justice Ministry must, within one month, transfer information and materials on defendants»»»

Remittances to Kyrgyzstan totaled $279.5 million in July 2026, down from the local peak of $292.1 million recorded in June, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reported. Outflows from the country also declined to $24.4 million, compared with $35.5 million in June. CIS countries accounted for the bulk o»»»

24/7 Trump TV debuts after CNN, Politico and MS NOW barred from briefings The White House has launched a 24-hour streaming channel called “Trump TV” amid an escalating confrontation with US news teams, days after President Donald Trump barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters from the White House »»»

Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss rebuke prompts apology over Katrina weight jibe Dubai: Pakistani RJ Dr Ejaz Waris has apologised to Bollywood star Katrina Kaif after facing backlash for comments about the actor’s post-pregnancy weight. His apology came after Salman Khan called out people who had been troll»»»

The shareholder powers for Kyrgyz Pochtasy OJSC have been transferred from the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies to the Presidential Affairs Department. The Cabinet of Ministers adopted the relevant resolution. The decision was made as part of the implementation of the pre»»»