Firms face phased deadlines from October 2026, with penalties for non-compliance Dubai: UAE businesses are entering a critical phase in the country’s transition to mandatory e-invoicing, with larger companies facing their first compliance deadline on October 30, 2026 and monthly penalties for faili»»»

EDE: UAE second country to authorise MIMRYLO single-dose vials containing sterile powder Dubai: The UAE has approved a new treatment for adults living with polycythemia vera, a rare blood disorder in which the body makes too many red blood cells, raising the risk of dangerous blood clots. The Emira»»»

Khalifa University work combines AI, satellite data, modelling to improve water planning Artificial intelligence could help governments predict water shortages, floods and other water-related risks earlier, allowing authorities to plan and respond before problems become more serious, according to r»»»

Federal Supreme Court clarifies when taking photos or videos is not a crime Sharjah: A consumer who filmed insects inside a supermarket product and sent the footage to the relevant authorities was later prosecuted for defamation after the supermarket filed a complaint against him over the recording»»»

The government proposed by prime minister-designate Siegfried Mureșan failed to win Parliament’s confidence on Wednesday, deepening Romania’s nearly five-month political crisis and, for the first time in the current standoff, fulfilling the constitutional conditions that allow President Nicușor Dan»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority is taking action against online stores and social media accounts selling unauthorized peptides and has urged consumers to buy these products only from trusted sources. The watchdog has identified several unregistered peptide products being marketed and offe»»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs held 58 religious courses in 29 countries during the third quarter of 2026, in cooperation with local counterparts, benefiting 11,055 participants. The courses covered various scholarly topics, promoted moderation and balance, developed Shariah knowledge amon»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday she expected a natural gas arrangement with Russia to be extended later in the day to ensure gas supplies to Serbia at the same or similar prices. "For the Republic of Serbia, Gazprom is a ver»»»

The busiest conversations at ABHFX’s booth during Forex Expo Dubai 2026 rarely started with “tell me about your broker.” They started with a number. A leverage ratio. A withdrawal window. A spread on gold. Over two days at Booth 063, September 22 and 23, that was the shape of the crowd, traders who»»»

A 30-year-old faces charges after an AI image led to a two-day search at Pandan Reservoir Dubai: A man in Singapore could face up to 10 years in jail after an AI-generated image of a crocodile led authorities to shut down water activities at one of the city's reservoirs. Ye Lin, a 30-year-old Myanm»»»

With the world economies being more connected than ever, the movement of tangible goods between borders entails a complicated process involving logistics, regulatory compliance, and taxes. Governments all over the world are rapidly transforming their systems into ones capable of continuously monito»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 30 (TAP) – The development of the date sector is no longer solely dependent on increasing production and improving quality, Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh said, stressing that marketing,...»»»

Four-day festival from October 8 aims to boost Emirati dates and support local farmers The sixth Al Dhaid Date Festival will kick off at Expo Al Dhaid on October 8, bringing together farmers, date producers and palm owners from across the UAE for four days of auctions, competitions and activities a»»»

Visual content has become part of everyday business communication. Product pages, newsletters, social posts, sales presentations, recruitment campaigns, and internal reports all depend on images that look consistent and purposeful. Yet many teams still approach photo editing as a series of isolated»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) celebrated the naming of the latest LPG/Ammonia carrier to join its fleet during a special ceremony held at the HD Hyundai Samho shipyard in Yeongam, the Republic of Korea. In a statement, Nakilat said that the new vessel "Energy North", wh»»»

When Romanian executives talk about AI, the conversation tends to circle productivity, automation, or back-office cost. The harder conversation, the one that lands in the CFO’s lap, is what AI is doing to the top of the revenue funnel. Search behavior is shifting under everyone’s feet, and the visi»»»

New partnership to create integrated shopping destination for Liwan residents Dubai: Key Mavens Group has signed a partnership and leasing agreement with Lulu Retail to operate the primary commercial retail space at "Le Meryeme - Liwan." Under the agreement, LuLu Hypermarket will open as a core anc»»»

Workers allegedly charged SR300 for bogus international certificate in e commerce Dubai: Saudi authorities have shut down an illegal operation in Riyadh that allegedly trained workers who had absconded from their sponsors to set up and run online stores for their own benefit, local media reported. »»»

Following three days of intense competition across three adrenaline-fueled phases—dressage, cross-country, and show jumping—the 11th edition of the Karpatia Horse Show at the historic Cantacuzino Estate in Florești, Prahova, has crowned its champions. A definitive highlight of the event was the exc»»»

Moving from traditional poly mailers to a more sustainable alternative may seem straightforward, but finding the right supplier can quickly become complicated. Brands have to navigate environmental claims, certification requirements, minimum order quantities, customization options, and material spe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call, th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. After the meeting, HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Ibrahim bin Ali Al»»»

Ali Al-Zaidi, Iraqi prime minister and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, on Wednesday officially announced the conclusion of the US-led international coalition’s mission in Iraq. He made the announcement during an official ceremony in Baghdad marking Iraq’s Sovereignty Day and the conclusion »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Greco-Roman wrestler Asan Zhanyshov won a silver medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The athlete competed in the up-to-87kg weight category. In the quarterfinals, Zhanyshov defeated Uzbek athlete Jalgasbay Berdimuratov 4-0. In the semifinals, he defeated Kazakh athlete Shamil Oz»»»

Clarios, a global leader in advanced low-voltage energy storage solutions, and Piaxo, a Romanian high-expertise automotive engineering company, are strengthening their strategic engineering partnership in Romania to support innovation, international engineering collaboration and future mobility sol»»»

Hezbollah denied on Wednesday any connection to a cell that Syrian authorities said they had dismantled in the country's south and which they accused of being affiliated with the Lebanese group. A statement from the Iran-backed group's media office said it "categorically denies any relationship or »»»

It appears that the political leaderships of Hezbollah and the Free Patriotic Movement have intervened to “contain the fallout and prevent a deeper rift,” following the latest war of words between the two parties, Asharq al-Awsat newspaper has reported. Sources close to Hezbollah told the daily tha»»»

The Lebanese military said on Wednesday that the explosion of an unknown object wounded a soldier and three civilians, after initially saying it was an Israeli strike. "A soldier and three civilians were wounded in the Nabatieh al-Fawqa area as a result of an explosion while the army was escorting »»»

Actis-backed Rezolv Energy, through its project subsidiary West Power Investments, has signed an up to €561 million project financing package for Dama Solar, a 1.3GWp solar project in Arad County, western Romania. Dama Solar will become the largest onshore renewable energy project in the European U»»»

A test launch of a RIM-162 ESSM missile has been carried out by a frigate in the Norwegian Sea. The test launch of an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 was successfully carried out near Andøya, about 300 km north of the Arctic Circle. The US-made missile was launched from the Norwegian fri»»»

Jobs, borrowing and household spending can offer clearer clues than market headlines Dubai: Talk of a US recession has returned amid the Middle East conflict, higher energy costs and renewed inflation pressure, but the economic data does not currently point to an imminent downturn, according to ana»»»

Redesigned document aims to boost security and showcase American symbolism Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled a redesigned US passport, along with plans to make first-time passport applications fully digital from December. The new passport, called “Flight of the Eagle”, is e»»»

LONDON: Purported arms sales, military training and growing contacts between Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis and Somalia’s Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabab are raising alarm over a partnership that could strengthen both groups and widen the threat to international shipping. US Africa Command has warned th»»»

Family Food Centre is celebrating its 48th anniversary with a Shop & Win campaign offering QR300,000 in total cash prizes, with three lucky shoppers each winning QR100,000. Running from 30 September 2026 to 9 January 2027, the promotion gives customers one e-raffle entry for every QR50 spent. Every»»»

Bulgaria’s Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva Wednesday called on the government to pay heating assistance to all eligible households in a single installment, allowing people to buy firewood and coal at the start of the heating season. Speaking during a citizens’ reception in Pavlikeni, Delcheva recalled»»»

Doha, Qatar: Air Algerie on Wednesday launched direct flights between Doha and Algiers, further expanding Hamad International Airport’s (HIA) international connectivity. HIA announced the arrival of the Algerian national carrier, marking the start of its direct service connecting the Qatari and Alg»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality today announced the sixth Recycling Towards Sustainability Conference & Exhibition 2026, to be held on October 6-7 at Raffles Doha. The event will bring together government entities, private companies, experts and specialists to discuss waste management, re»»»

An Israel-bound flight from Dubai was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a brawl broke out in the cockpit, with the pilots hospitalised due to injuries upon arrival, the airport in the Saudi city of Tabuk said Wednesday. The FlyDubai plane transmitted an emergency alert shortly after takeoff. A co»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Ian Bremmer, the American political scientist, author, and founder and president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. According to Bremmer, we may now be entering the autumn of the “Donroe Doctrine” and the MAGA era: an “America First” isolationist approach in whi»»»

The White House calls them public service announcements, like those used in past administrations. But almost everyone else doesn't agree, with three taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify US President Donald Trump drawing criticism from across the partisan divide. Legal experts say the ads vio»»»

Al Ain City Municipality presents ORA platform and upgraded Al Ain Oasis at LIVEX 2026 Abu Dhabi: Al Ain City Municipality has opened a night-time light and sound experience called Sura at Al Ain Oasis, which drew almost 100,000 visitors in its first two months of launching. The municipality also p»»»

The fifth edition brings AI, creator tools, and social impact into sharper focus Dubai: The UAE’s 1 Billion Followers Summit is returning for its fifth edition in January, with artificial intelligence, creator wellbeing, and the social impact of digital content set to take centre stage. Organised b»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education on Wednesday launched the fifth edition of the Student Awareness Community Team (SACT) competition for the 2026–2027 academic year, with the participation of students from 106 government preparatory and secondary schools for boys and girls»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully performing Qatar’s first advanced jaw implant and reconstruction procedure using virtual planning and three-dimensional simulation technology. This achievement reflects HMC’s commitment in adop»»»

The emergency landing Wednesday of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight was due to a "terrorist" who wanted to crash the plane and kill Israelis, Israel's far-right national security minister said. "The naive notion that our enemies cherish life and that we should pity them received another reminder th»»»

Arab Finance: Madinet Masr has awarded construction contracts worth approximately EGP 1.38 billion to several contractors for Origami, part of its Taj City development, as per a disclosure. The work covers 271 buildings with a combined built-up area of approximately 78,760 square meters. Origami in»»»

DAKAR - State Secretary at the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Damjan Jovic met on Tuesday in Dakar with Senegal's Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad Cheikh Niang. "The interlocutors noted that Serbia and Senegal are marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic»»»

Sidi Bouzid, Sept.30 (TAP) - Olive harvest in Sidi Bouzid governorate, due to kick off mid-October, is expected to reach 350,000 tonnes for the 2026–2027 agricultural season.The region has 119 olive oil mills with a processing capacity of 6,274...»»»

Five African heads of state led a ground breaking ceremony Wednesday on a $16-billion oil refinery project in East Africa, following calls for the continent to boost its self-sufficiency in processing raw materials into finished products. Kenya's President William Ruto hosted his counterparts from »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s overall unemployment rate fell to 3 percent in the second quarter of the year, an annual drop of 0.2 percentage points as the economy pushes ahead with diversification and job creation. The rate, which covers Saudis and non-Saudis, also represented a 0.1 percentage point fall»»»