Sheikh Mohammed tells new generation: Your world is different, but timeless values must endure
Vice President urges youth to embrace AI while preserving values, identity and humanity Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has addressed a deeply personal letter to the new generation that will lead change, mak»»»
US Supreme Court lifts restrictions on third-country deportations
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own while it considers the legality of the practice. The court’s conservative majority temporarily blocked safeguards requiring deportees to receive notice of where they would»»»
G20 meets in US as Trump’s tariffs loom over talks
Trade ministers of the Group of 20 are meeting in Milwaukee for two days of talks on Wednesday, but US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to hang heavy over the talks. "Don't expect any breakthroughs," an analyst watching the event said. G20 trade ministers are set to open talks Wednesda»»»
Parliament to Debate Civil Procedure Code Changes Wednesday, Hear Interior Minister on Thursday
Parliament will debate Civil Procedure Code amendments at second reading on Wednesday. A scheduled hearing of Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev will take place on Thursday. The hearing, proposed by Progressive Bulgaria, will examine allegations of improper practices in public procurement for guard»»»
QM presents Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics at NMoQ
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s pre-eminent institution for art and culture, will open Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) on October 26, 2026. Presented as part of the legacy of the Qatar-China 2016 Year of Cultur»»»
Qatar to participate in ‘Made in GCC 2026’ Forum and Exhibition
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is participating in the inaugural edition of the “Made in GCC 2026” Forum and Exhibition, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain from October 6 to 8, 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and »»»
Commercial Dubai-Israel flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after distress call
A commercial plane traveling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, briefly raising concerns about a possible hijacking and prompting Israel to scramble warplanes. Israeli media, citing security officials, said the inci»»»
Hungary takes major step towards joining European Public Prosecutor’s Office
Head of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi, has held talks on the technical details of Hungary’s membership of the EPPO with Justice Minister Márta Görög, Finance Minister András Kármán, Interior Minister Gábor Pósfai and Deputy Prosecutor»»»
Umm Salal maintain winning start in QSL Cup
Doha, Qatar: Umm Salal continued their winning start to the 2026-27 QSL Cup season after beating Al Khor 2-0 in their Round 2 match at Al Khor Stadium yesterday. Atowoula Odilon Kouassi scored both goals for Umm Salal, striking in the 47th and 56th minutes to secure a second successive victory for »»»
Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find 'quantity of petrol' but no explosives
Britain's counter-terrorism police said on Tuesday that no improvised explosive devices had been found as part of an investigation into a suspected plot targeting a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran, deepening uncertainty over the incident a day after five UK-based suspects were»»»
QNB Group wins four national awards for advancing Qatari talent
Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has won four awards at the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Awards 2026, organised by the Ministry of Labour. This recognition reflects the Group’s commitment to attracting and developing Qatari tal»»»
QFEX 2026 kicks off in Doha focusing on future of fintech
Doha, Qatar: QFEX 2026 - Qatar Financial Markets, AI & Digital Assets Expo - opened in Doha yesterday, bringing together discussions on how rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping finance, regulation, employment and wider society. The two-day summit is examining the growing use of A»»»
Bulgaria: Botev Plovdiv Owner and Businessman Iliyan Filipov Shot Dead in PlovdivOpinions
Iliyan Filipov, owner of transport company PIMK and football club Botev Plovdiv, was killed in a shooting in Plovdiv early Wednesday. Businessman Iliyan Filipov, owner of Bulgarian transport company PIMK and football club Botev Plovdiv, has been killed in a shooting in Plovdiv. A report of a man wh»»»
Ombudsman Calls for Urgent Inspection of Sofia District Heating Company over Frequent Breakdowns
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has asked the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) to carry out an emergency inspection of Sofia's Toplofikatsiya District Heating Company and establish the causes of the numerous breakdowns in the eastern districts of the Bulgarian capital, the Ombudsman Insti»»»
Saudi Arabia ready to host Asian Cup
Riyadh: Tuesday marked the latest milestone for the grandest-ever edition of Asia’s crown jewel as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia gears up to play host for the first time in tournament history. With 100 days to go until the opening match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 on January 7, the Local O»»»
Diverted Flydubai flight not a kidnapping, Israeli PM confirms
DUBAI: A Flydubai flight carrying about 150 people briefly transmitted a distress signal en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday. A spokesperson for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the incident involving the FlyDubai plane was not a hijacking, following reports on Israe»»»
Gulf Cup: Qatar, UAE renew rivalry with Group B supremacy in sight
Doha, Qatar: Qatar and the UAE renew their eagerly-awaited football rivalry tonight when they meet in their final Group B match of the Arabian Gulf Cup at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, with the group leadership at stake. The match kicks off at 8:30pm, with both teams already assured »»»
flydubai flight to Israel reports incident, lands safely, passengers safe
BREAKING NEWSflydubai Dubai–Tel Aviv flight diverts to Tabuk Dubai: A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after experiencing an incident while en route on Wednesday, the airline said. Flight FZ 1073, operating from Dubai International (DXB) to Ben Gurion Int»»»
Israeli strike on army vehicle wounds soldier seriously, injures 3 civilians
The Lebanese military said on Wednesday that an Israeli strike on southern Lebanon wounded a soldier and three civilians, as the implementation of a deal between the two countries has stalled. "A soldier was seriously wounded as the result of an Israeli targeting of an army vehicle" in Nabatieh al-»»»
Turkiye arrests president of football refereeing body
Istanbul: The head of Turkiye's football refereeing body and six other people have been arrested as part of a graft investigation, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said yesterday. “Claims regarding interference in the processes of referee classification, assignments, scoring and appointments, as well a»»»
‘Showtime! 2026: The Secret of the Garden’ brings together QF students
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation is preparing to welcome audiences to “Showtime! 2026: The Secret of the Garden,” which will run from October 7–10 at the Pre-University Education Theater in Education City, with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) performing live alongside the students. The musical »»»
Rival says Netanyahu 'fear-mongering' over warning of pre-vote attack
Israel's opposition chief early Wednesday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fear-mongering after he alleged that enemies may attack before October 27 elections. Netanyahu, who polls show is in a close race to hold on to power, has issued warnings in recent weeks to Iran, the militant gro»»»
Muheel advances innovative and sustainable professional cleaning in Saudi Arabia through strategic partnership with Sutter Group and Al Bariq
Collaboration brings together innovation, local market capability, operational expertise Muheel Facilities Management has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian professional cleaning Sutter Professional, founded in 1858, and Al Bariq Saudia Trading Company to advance sustainable professi»»»
Israeli security sources: The incident that led the plane to issue an “unlawful interference” and another general emergency signal is “apparently due to an altercation between the pilots” aboard the flight - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Diverted Flydubai flight not a kidnapping, Israeli PM confirms
DUBAI: According to a spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, a Flydubai flight traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The spokesperson clarified that the incident is not being treated as a kidnapping, and emphasized»»»
History-making Ikhlef calls bronze a gold medal
Doha, Qatar: Qatari weightlifter Ouisal Ikhlef described her historic Asian Games bronze medal as “a gold one” after battling her way onto the podium in the women’s +86kg category at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday. Ikhlef lifted a total of 273kg to claim bronze, becoming the first female Qatari weight»»»
CMC discusses regulating sale of subsidised sheep during seasons and holidays
Doha, Qatar: The Services and Public Utilities Committee of the Central Municipal Council (CMC) met to discuss regulating the sale of subsidised sheep during seasons and holidays, based on a proposal submitted by Council Member Fahad bin Hamad Al-Buraidi, representative of District 19. The meeting »»»
Middle East Council on Global Affairs, French Institute in Qatar sign MoU to expand cooperation in research
Doha, Qatar: The Middle East Council on Global Affairs and the French Institute in Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday to expand cooperation in research, intellectual dialogue, and cultural and knowledge exchange, and strengthen ties among researchers and academic and cultura»»»
QFFD joins 11th AIIB annual meeting in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the 11th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), held in Doha on September 28 - 29 under the theme “Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation,” contributing to global discussions on sustainable infrastr»»»
Qatar bag five medals on big day at Asian Games
Doha, Qatar: Qatar enjoyed a productive day at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday, collecting five medals as the men’s team trap shooters, 4x400m relay team and handball side won silver, while Abubaker Abdalla and Ouisal Ikhlef claimed bronze medals. The haul took Qatar’s medal tally to 12»»»
DFI’s Geekend returns in October, celebrating Qatar’s creativity
Doha, Qatar: Geekend, the region’s premier pop-culture event by Doha Film Institute (DFI), returns from October 1 to 3 at the Geekdom Building in Lusail Boulevard, bringing together Qatar’s artists, creators, gamers and pop-culture communities for three days of creativity, connection and shared pas»»»
QNL unveils world’s first innovative Accessible Digital Kiosk
Doha, Qatar: In an initiative that bridges cultural heritage and innovative technology, Qatar National Library (QNL) has launched the Accessible Digital Kiosk, providing people with disabilities a more inclusive experience of the Library’s heritage collections. Funded by the Qatar Research, Develop»»»
Arab League Forum recognises Qatar’s pioneering initiatives
Cairo: Qatar has taken part in the second Arab Youth Leaders Forum, which opened at the headquarters of the Arab League General Secretariat in Cairo yesterday. The two-day forum is being organised in cooperation with the Arab Youth Council for Integrated Development. Qatar’s delegation was headed b»»»
Mada launches consultation platform for persons with disabilities
DOHA: Mada - Qatar Assistive Technology Centre launched yesterday a digital platform for its Advisory Team for persons with disabilities and their families, offering a dedicated channel for participation in consultations on policies, services and initiatives related to persons with disabilities, th»»»
US troops leave Iraq and Syria, but double down in the region
The departure of US forces from Iraq and Syria, ahead of the 30 September deadline, marks the end of an era of American counter-terrorism operations and forward presence that both complicated and defined the regional security landscape. In Iraq, the departure of US forces closes the book on over tw»»»
Qatar Airways, PSG join forces for Pink October
Doha, Qatar: For the fifth consecutive season, Qatar Airways and Paris Saint-Germain are once again rallying the entire Rouge & Bleu community in support of Pink October. Athletes, employees, supporters, and partners will join forces to raise awareness of breast cancer screening and to support pati»»»
1815 UP/DOWN: Traditional elements – individual elegance
Doha, Qatar: With its design inspired by historic Lange pocket watches and an artisanally finished manufacture calibre, the 1815 UP/DOWN on display at the Al Majed Jewellery pavilion at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE 2026) embodies our aspiration to never stand still. While its dis»»»
Syria says arrested Hezbollah-affiliated cell planning attacks
Syrian authorities said on Tuesday that they had arrested a Hezbollah-affiliated cell in the country's south near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, accusing it of planning attacks on unspecified targets. The new authorities in Damascus, who ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in 2024, are hosti»»»
Russia Hits De Novo Data Processing Center Working for Ukrainian Military in Kiev
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces hit the De Novo data processing center in Kiev during an overnight massive strike, which is one of the main points for exchanging internet traffic in the interests of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. Overnight, »»»
Over 280 billion soms invested in construction in Kyrgyzstan since start of year - | 24.KG
Funds were used at construction sites in Kyrgyzstan at a rate of over 1.2 billion soms per day during the first eight months of 2026. The total gross output in the sector reached 300,495.5 billion soms. According to the National Statistical Committee, the figure in comparable prices was 1.6 times h»»»
Flydubai flight expected to land in Saudi Arabia within minutes, “full picture” to emerge thereafter: Hebrew media cites Israeli security source - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Commercial Bank reimagines Sadara with new Visa Infinite Credit
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has unveiled the new Sadara Visa Infinite Credit Card, marking a new chapter for one of its most established premium banking services. Building on more than two decades of heritage, Sadara has been reimagined around the evolving lifestyles and expectations of today’s af»»»
Foreign Minister Says Bulgaria Must Contribute to Alliance Security, Demonstrate its Added Value
It is not enough for Bulgaria merely to participate: it must clearly define its role, contribute to the security and stability of the alliances to which its belongs, and demonstrate its added value, Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova said here on Wednesday. She was speaking at the Annual»»»
QCB issues govt Ijara Sukuk worth QR4.1bn
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued yesterday Government Ijara Sukuk on behalf of the Ministry of Finance with a value amounting to QR4.1bn. In a statement, QCB said that the maturity periods of the Sukuk varied as per the following details: QR2.05bn (Tap Issuance) with a maturity date of »»»
AI poised to boost public, cultural services in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform how people engage with Qatar’s government and cultural institutions, enabling faster, simpler, and more personalised services as complex tasks are managed more efficiently, according to market experts. Speaking at a panel session during the r»»»
Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant Teeters on Brink as Power Cuts Rank Among Top Security Fears — Grossi
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The situation in the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) region is extremely precarious, with power supply disruptions remaining among the most serious security problems, according to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi who spoke to »»»
Israeli media: Israeli Air Force fighter jets have been scrambled amid suspicions that a passenger plane en route to Tel Aviv may have been hijacked - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israel’s Channel 14 reports that the plane flew at an unusually low altitude, turned toward Saudi Arabia and sent distress signals - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Romania and four other EU states request urgent measures from EC for sheep sector
Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, and Greece have requested urgent measures from the European Commission for the sheep and goat sector, including flexible application of restrictions, an in-depth analysis of the role of vaccination against Category A diseases, and the facilitation of intra-EU mov»»»
Analysis:Romania's economy expected to rebound in 2027, GDP forecast to grow 2.5 pct
Romania's economy is expected to rebound in 2027, when Gross Domestic Product is forecast to grow by 2.5%, according to a projection by a global credit-risk and business-information company operating in Southeast Europe, based on Eurostat data.For 2026, GDP growth is estimated at only 0.2%, said Si»»»