Snoonu and Teyseer Holding sign strategic partnership to support growing operations
Snoonu, Qatar’s leading homegrown technology company, and Teyseer Security Services, part of Teyseer Holding, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen security and facility management across Snoonu’s growing operational footprint in Qatar, marking a new step in collaboration betw»»»
Thai Prime Minister meets Ambassador of the State of Qatar
Bangkok, Thailand: Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Thailand HE Anutin Charnvirakul met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Thailand HE Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Sada. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation relations between the two countries.»»»
More than 120,000 smart meters delivered to Bishkek and Osh - | 24.KG
A new batch of smart meters for automated electricity metering has been delivered to Bishkek and Osh, the Ministry of Energy reported. About 43,000 meters were delivered to Osh and nearly 78,000 to Bishkek. Around 2,000 devices for transmitting electricity consumption data were also delivered. A to»»»
World boxing champion Dmitry Bivol travels around Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
World boxing champion Dmitry Bivol has arrived in Kyrgyzstan. Videos from his trip to Jalal-Abad region have been shared on social media. The footage shows the athlete riding a horse near Kara-Kamysh Lake, located not far from Sary-Chelek. «Very beautiful,» he says while commenting on the scenery. »»»
Gigi Hadid teases fall collection for Guest in Residence
DUBAI: US-Dutch-Palestinian supermodel Gigi Hadid teased the fall 2026 collection from her knitwear label Guest in Residence this week, with the brand confirming the range would go on sale on Aug. 27. The label posted a seven-second clip to its Instagram account showing a herd of horses cantering a»»»
Lebanese authorities extend Iranian ambassador's residency as a regular citizen
Lebanese authorities have granted former Iranian ambassador Mohammad Reza Sheibani a six-month legal residency permit in Lebanon as an "Iranian citizen, not a diplomat," months after the Lebanese Foreign Ministry declared Sheibani persona non grata and demanded his departure from the country within»»»
No: 162, 25 August 2026, Regarding the Removal of Syria from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism List
We welcome the decision of the USA to remove Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List. We commend the constructive approach of the US Administration, which has demonstrated its resolve in this regard, as well as that of the US Congress, which has supported this process. We also congratulate »»»
Air Arabia launches flights to new European destination with five weekly flights from Sharjah
Dubai: Days after launching direct flights to Katowice from Sharjah, Air Arabia announced Tuesday it is adding Gdansk in Poland to its network as well. The new non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport will begin on December 14, 2026, with five weekly fli»»»
Still bringing the heat: Nando’s celebrates 25 years in Qatar
For 25 years, Nando’s has been bringing the heat to Qatar, serving its signature flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken while becoming part of the country’s evolving dining scene. The journey began in 2001 with the opening of the first Nando’s restaurant on Salwa Road. At the time, Qatar looked very diffe»»»
Kyrgyzstan exports more than 9,300 tonnes of sugar in 2026 - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan exported 9,357.3 tonnes of sugar in 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry reported. This year, sugar beet was planted on 11,800 hectares. The ministry noted that the development of the sector contributes to strengthening food security, ensuring the st»»»
Saudi National Development Fund approves over $112m to support gaming, esports industry
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund approved over SR421 million ($112 million) in funding for the Esports and Gaming Financing Program by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, benefiting 82 entities across various sectors. This funding supported the development of more than 127 games,»»»
British police arrest 12 following fatal weekend crash - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Police Constable Tom Clough, 38, was killed early Saturday in a collision on A66 near Teesside, Britain. A total of seven people were killed in the two-vehicle crash. Photo courtesy Cleveland Police/Release Aug. 25 (UPI) -- British authorities said a dozen people have been arrested in an i»»»
Russia Soars to Fourth in Global PPP Rankings, Beating Europe
Russia has become the fourth-largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity (PPP) and the largest in Europe, according to 2026 estimates based on International Monetary Fund forecasts. Russia’s GDP based on PPP is projected at around $7.34 trillion in international dollars, behind China ($»»»
Social Assistance Teams Will Visit Homes Affected by Heavy Rains in Batak and Peshtera
Teams of the Social Assistance agency will begin visiting properties affected by the heavy rains in the municipalities of Batak and Peshtera from Tuesday, the Labour Ministry said. The teams will assess the flood damage and inform the owners of the affected homes about social assistance available t»»»
Turkey welcomes US decision to remove Syria from terror list
Turkey on Tuesday welcomed the United States' decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, hoping that it would boost efforts to integrate the war-torn country with the world. "We believe this decision will lend momentum to efforts to strengthen Syria's ties with the inter»»»
Lego net profit up 32% in first half, 'stronger than expected'
Copenhagen: Lego, the world's biggest toy maker by revenue, posted "stronger than expected" earnings for the first half of the year, its chief executive told AFP, with net profit rising 32 percent. "It has been stronger than expected in the first half across the board," Niels Christiansen said, add»»»
How the French language became a sticking point in the US-Canada trade war
The US-Canada trade dispute is not only about tariffs but unacceptable "threats" from Washington on the status of the French language, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said. Washington reportedly wants concessions on Quebec's rules for appliances and instruction manuals, as well as its law promo»»»
Nevada wildfire forces tens of thousands to evacuate as blaze threatens city of Reno
Tens of thousands of people faced another night away from home on Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened Reno, Nevada, blanketing the city in smoke and closing schools. About 24,000 people remained under evacuation orders, down from more than 40,000 at the peak, while tens of thousands more we»»»
What to know about Trump's tariffs on Canada and the escalating trade war
Canada plans to respond to US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Tuesday, as the once close neighbouring allies spiral into a trade war. Ottawa and Washington failed to reach a deal on Friday to avert new 50 percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods after weeks of talks. Canada will announce»»»
African dance group Moriox Kids to arrive in Osh - | 24.KG
African children’s dance group Moriox Kids from Rwanda will perform in Osh at a concert by Kyrgyz singer Gulnaz Chynybek kyzy. The concert will take place on September 8 in the city’s central square with the support of the Osh City Hall. Admission is free, the concert will begin at 7 p.m. Before th»»»
Children of Kyrgyzstanis from Russia go on vacation to Issyk-Kul - | 24.KG
On August 25, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan sent 30 children of Kyrgyz citizens living in Russia to Meridian health camp in Cholpon-Ata for a summer vacation. Deputy Minister of Labor Kamchybek Dosmatov, Head of the Secretariat of the Council for Migration and »»»
Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus holds at $4.8bn in June despite export slowdown
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia retained a merchandise trade surplus of about SR18 billion ($4.8 billion) in June, as a decline in imports partly cushioned a slowdown in exports, official data showed. The General Authority for Statistics reported that merchandise exports fell 4.5 percent in June from a year e»»»
UAE pavilion at Venice Biennale is a whisper away
VENICE: Marking the UAE’s ninth participation at the International Art Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia, Washwasha is whispering its message loud and clear. The group show with six artists — Mays Al-Baik, Jawad Al-Malhi, Farah Al-Qasimi, Alaa Edris, Lamya Gargash and Taus Makhacheva — is perhap»»»
100 cops, 12 hours and $500,000: MrBeast’s latest viral stunt
Dubai: YouTube creator MrBeast has put a high-stakes twist on the traditional game of hide-and-seek, taking on 100 Indiana State Police troopers in a 12-hour search filmed at a military training facility in southern Indiana. The challenge featured MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, and fo»»»
China raises weather alert as two typhoons approach
Beijing: China's meteorological authorities on Tuesday upgraded its typhoon alert from yellow to orange, the second-highest in its four-tier system, as two typhoons are expected to make landfall in the country in the coming days. Typhoon Narra, the 19th typhoon of the year, is forecast to land in C»»»
282 public schools, 69 kindergartens ready to receive 148,000 students in new academic year
Doha,Qatar: Director of the Schools and Student Affairs Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) Maryam Ali AlNesef Al Buainain, confirmed that all preparations have been completed for the start of the new 2026-2027 academic year next Sunday. Around 148,000 students will»»»