Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the rules and parameters governing the proposed tax sukuk, including their rate of return, are currently being finalised ahead of their planned launch as a financing instrument for taxpayers in the domestic market within weeks. Abdel A»»»

Europe increasingly recognises Palestinian statehood as a political objective while watching the territory required for it being steadily eroded. European governments oppose settlement expansion, settler attacks, land confiscation and the E1 project; a growing number have recognised the State of Pa»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said on Monday that the visit marked an important step towards strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries, opening new prospects for trade, investment and tourism as part of efforts to diversify markets and attract hi»»»

AMMAN — The national Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 0.21 per cent during the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, reaching 88.53 points, up from 88.35 points during the corresponding period of 2025, according to the Department of Statistics (DoS).Acting Jordan»»»

The Danube city of Silistra, a regional centre in northeastern Bulgaria, celebrated its city day, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, on Monday. The celebrations began with a divine liturgy. At a ceremonial meeting of the Municipal Council, the honorary title of Citizen of Silistra was p»»»

Publication looks at life at sea, pearl merchants, and Dalma Island The history of pearl diving in Abu Dhabi, from the lives of divers and merchants to the vessels and tools they used, is being explored in a new book launched at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. The National Archives and Libra»»»

A new Ipsos survey reveals a country gripped by pessimism, with soaring prices the top worry for French voters ahead of the April 2027 presidential election. Candidates from far-right leader Marine Le Pen, to the far-left's Jean-Luc Mélenchon are racing to make&nb»»»

In France, Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign with a rally in Hénin-Beaumont this Sunday, despite wearing an electronic tag following her recent conviction. On FRANCE 24, international affairs editor Oliver Farry explains why she remains the frontrunner in the polls despite her we»»»

Sweden was bracing for a protracted struggle to form a government on Monday after election results showed a thin and uncertain lead for the left-wing opposition, while the far-right Sweden Democrats lost ground for the first time since entering parliament 16 years ago. Sweden faced political uncert»»»

Vienna, Sept. 14 (SANA) Syria, represented by Atomic Energy Commission of Syria, is participating alongside delegations from 182 countries in the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the Austrian capital, Vienna. The conference opened Monday and runs through S»»»

Washington: Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered that pancreatic cancer cells hijack blood-clotting mechanisms to block immune attacks, according to Medical Xpress. The study shows that certain cancer cells produce proteins triggering a build-up of fibrin, the »»»

President Iliana Iotova will set a date for a meeting of the Consultative Council for National Security if it is "deemed necessary." "The latest available data on risks to national security should first be analyzed," Iotova said on Monday, speaking to journalists in Silistra. "We want to make sure »»»

Tunis, Sept. 14 (TAP) - The 15th Technical Committees Week of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) kicked off Monday in Tunis.“Through hosting this event, Tunisia reaffirms its commitment to international and regional...»»»

With its air defenses operating at 5% of capacity at best, Ukraine can do little to stop Russia from dismantling the Ukrainian military capability, infrastructure and logistics, military journalist Aleksey Borzenko tells Sputnik. Systematic elimination of gas stations hampers the Ukrainian military»»»

This week's debate over AI has put the spotlight on how seriously we should take the technology's growing risks. On FRANCE 24, University of Salford Chair in Science Communication and Future Media, Andy Miah, argued that while AI poses real challenges requiring closer coordination between companies»»»

Traveller had only a month left on his passport before a trip requiring 6 months’ validity Dubai: Eight minutes stood between one Emirati traveller and a new passport after he reportedly discovered shortly before a planned trip that his existing document did not have enough validity remaining for t»»»

RTA chief reveals one more conventional station apart from 2 stations for high-speed rail Dubai: Dubai will have four stations linked to the Etihad Rail network, two of which will serve the upcoming high-speed rail line between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the city's roads authority has announced. Mattar A»»»

The two servicemen died while carrying out a training mission in the UAE on Monday Abu Dhabi: A military funeral was held at Zayed Military Hospital on Monday for two UAE servicemen who died while carrying out a training mission in the country. Major Abdullah Shams Al Menhali and Officer Cadet Saee»»»

Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gamblat said the ministry is committed to implementing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s directives to strengthen international cooperation, expand partnerships with global companies, and benefit from advanced expertise and technologies to deve»»»

E20 Investment, a UAE-based investment group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EDAFA Venture, a regional venture capital company, to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in agriculture, aquaculture, food security, and related technologies, while supporting startups de»»»

TUNIS, September 14, 2026 (TAP) – Recent developments in Yemen, efforts to contain the crisis and prospects for strengthening Tunisian-Yemeni relations were discussed Monday during a phone call between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and...»»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay a visit to Azerbaijan on 15-16 September 2026.»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic has requested from the head of the OSCE Mission in Pristina Gerard McGurk that, in line with its mandate and authority under UN Security Council Resolution 1244, the mission provide support for holding the Serbi»»»

BELGRADE- Serbia's caretaker PM Djuro Macut, whom Sarajevo has banned from flying over Bosnia and Herzegovina's territory, said on Monday the move would not stop him from being in Banjaluka in the evening to mark the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. "Since I was unable to go by »»»

A police officer in Gyöngyös, Hungary, has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting that he and a colleague beat a defenceless man, breaking his jaw, nose and facial bones. The second officer denies the charges and will face further proceedings in January. Officer admits to assault in c»»»