Revolut, the global fintech with over 75 million customers worldwide, today published the results of its European Wealth Drain Index. The research reveals how market fragmentation and low savings rates erode household wealth: for a Romanian household with €10,000 in savings, inflation erodes €680 i»»»

The annual inflation rate fell to 6.17% in August, from 8.16% in July, with services rising by 11.28%, non-food goods by 6.36%, and food prices by 2.62%, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). In August, consumer prices rose by just 0.22% compared with July, whil»»»

Hungary has just wrapped up a busy week of diplomacy, with developments involving Ukraine, the Baltic states, the Visegrád Group and EU enlargement. But another significant meeting is already scheduled for Monday in Budapest – and a visit of this kind has not taken place in Hungary for nearly seven»»»

Abu Dhabi courts hit 98% completion, matching Al Ain, just behind Al Dhafra's 99% rate The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department enhanced the efficiency of the litigation system during the first half of 2026, achieving a 79% growth in the number of criminal cases referred and ruled upon on the same day com»»»

Paris, France: The French government submitted a reworked proposal to ban social media for children, after its previous ban was struck down by the country's top constitutional authority, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. France's Constitutional Council struck down the previous legislation i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 52nd Arab Labour Conference is examining the growing role of start-ups in the digital economy, with discussions focusing on how entrepreneurship and digital transformation can create new employment opportunities while reshaping skills, training needs and labour policies across the »»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) A sharp rise in the global cost of petroleum products and a two-month overhaul of Baniyas Refinery have driven Syria’s temporary fuel price increase, the Energy Ministry said, as reduced domestic refining capacity forces the country to rely more heavily on costly imports. »»»

Bakytbek Sydygaliev has been appointed prosecutor of Osh region, the press service of the president’s representative in the region reported. Sydygaliev previously headed the Osh city prosecutor’s office. He has already been introduced to the heads of state institutions and enterprises in the region»»»

The new 2026-2027 academic year will officially begin in Kyrgyzstan on September 15. The Interior Ministry, together with the Education Ministry, is stepping up measures to maintain public order and ensure the safety of students around educational institutions. Law enforcement officers will ensure »»»

AE15 service connects Jeddah directly with major Asian and Mediterranean trade hubs Dubai: Saudi importers and exporters now have a direct connection to major trade hubs across Asia and the Mediterranean after the Morten Maersk made its maiden call at DP World’s South Container Terminal in Jeddah. »»»

Beijing, Sept. 14 (SANA) Oil prices jumped more than $3 a barrel in early trading on Monday after fresh attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and vessels in the Gulf renewed concerns over disruptions to Middle East energy supplies. Brent crude futures rose $3.62, or 3.46%, to $108.23 a barrel by 2214 GMT »»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has opened the Sleep Health Clinic at Hamad General Hospital, a new specialized service dedicated to the assessment and treatment of non-respiratory sleep disorders in adults. The clinic brings together the specialties of pulmonary and sleep medicine and»»»

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) provides a highly convenient platform for voicing facts that Western elites hide from the public, Russia's Permanent Representative to the organization, Dmitry Polyansky, told Sputnik. Russia "will use concrete examples to demonstrate »»»

Doha, Qatar: Romeo At, the four-year-old Purebred Arabian colt, recorded the biggest success of his career by winning the Gr.1 (PA) UAE President Cup - UK Arabian Derby - over 2000m at Doncaster. The race was reserved for four-year-olds and attracted a field of six runners. Trained by Xavier Thomas»»»

Each seven-bedroom apartment will occupy the highest floors of the Ras Al Khaimah resort Dubai: Wynn Al Marjan Island has unveiled two seven-bedroom apartments spanning approximately 1,460 square metres each, offering the first detailed look at the largest accommodation planned within the resort’s »»»

She turned a wardrobe full of unworn clothes to a pre-loved fashion, consignment business Dubai: The clothes were still wearable. They simply were not being worn. For Jessica Coote, that was the problem. After moving to Dubai in 2024, the British expat has found herself with a wardrobe full of clot»»»

Doha, Qatar: Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula Prof. Khalid Mubarak Al-Shafi has said that artificial intelligence can assist journalists in gathering information and carrying out their work, but it cannot replace their professional responsibility to verify facts and make editorial decisions. Speaki»»»

Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Mostafa Asal survived a spirited challenge from Switzerland’s Yannick Wilhelmi to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic yesterday. The reigning World Champion was pushed hard during the high-intensity 48-minute encounter before he eventually secured an 11-5»»»

Almazbek Akunov, founder of the Salbuurun Federation of Kyrgyzstan, called on President Sadyr Japarov to pay greater attention to the traditional sport and hunting masters. His appeal was published on social media. According to Akunov, Kyrgyz athletes regularly win medals at major international com»»»

Luanda, Angola: Angola’s Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal is emerging as a strategic piece of infrastructure in the country’s drive to strengthen energy security, expand its downstream petroleum industry and develop a regional logistics hub, objectives that could create significant opportunities for Q»»»

Pavilions, shows and rides set to expand as Global Village readies new season Dubai: UAE's beloved family attraction Global Village will reopen on October 14 for its 31st season, with the popular Dubai attraction set to run until May 2027, Gulf News can reveal. The multicultural family destination »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has included the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in National School Vaccination Campaign, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to prevent HPV-related cancers, particularly cervical cancer. The inclusion of the vaccine aligns with the Min»»»

Dubai welcomed 869,000 visitors in August as hotel occupancy climbed to 66% Dubai: Dubai welcomed about 869,000 international overnight visitors in August, its highest monthly total since February 2026, as hotel occupancy continued to recover and the city prepared to host the global travel industry»»»

UAE's Interior Ministry ramps up efforts to build safer, accident-free roads nationwide The Ministry of Interior has revealed in its latest statistics that traffic-related fatalities in the UAE fell by 74 per cent between 2011 and 2025, reflecting the effectiveness of an integrated traffic safety s»»»

The National Bank’s revenue has tripled, reaching more than 45 billion soms. Deputy Minister of Finance Umutzhan Amanbaev announced during a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, and Environmental Protection, while discussing the report on the ex»»»

Airlines resume some services, while several international carriers remain suspended Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of mixed flight operations on Monday, with delays and cancellations reported at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports as airlines continue to adjust schedules amid heightened »»»

LONDON (Sputnik) - The first ministers of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set to sign a joint declaration on Monday demanding that London grant them the right to hold referendums on regional independence. The signing is scheduled to take place on Monday during a meeting of representatives»»»

Seoul: South Korea's Olympic committee said Monday there was "a serious shortage of accommodation" at the Asian Games starting in Japan this week as officials from the Philippines resorted to Airbnb. There is no dedicated athletes' village at the event, with organisers instead relying on a cruise s»»»

Ikramidin Aitkulov, lawyer of Kamchybek Tashiev, has asked the Prosecutor General’s Office to investigate the actions of judges of the Bishkek City Court in an appeals case. He said the appeals court found Tashiev guilty under Article 195 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, «Obstruction of»»»

Trump's ex-ally argues Iran war aids Israel’s edge while eroding US influence in Gulf Conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson has said President Donald Trump has painted a grim picture amid uncertainty over the US-Iran war outcome and the prospect of an escalation that may include the use of nuc»»»

Hungary’s Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) has rejected the idea of allowing same-sex couples to adopt children, responding to Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s announcement that his government plans to change the country’s adoption rules. Same-sex couples may be allowed to adopt under new ru»»»

Oil above $107, wider security risks: key impacts for UAE residents now A planned Gulf-Iran meeting on the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, while oil remains above $107 a barrel and security risks have widened from the Gulf to the Red Sea. For UAE residents, the main issues to watch are flights»»»

Kazakhstan plans to launch cross-border QR payments with Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Binur Zhalenov told on the sidelines of the Central Asia FinTech Summit. According to him, QR payments will allow people to pay for goods and services through their familiar banki»»»

The orchestra will present its new programme in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this month The UAE National Orchestra is opening its second season with three new Emirati compositions, giving audiences the opportunity to hear the works performed publicly for the first time. Titled To This Land, We Belong, the o»»»

Variable, early-autumn weather is expected this week, with peak temperatures typically ranging between 20 and 27 degrees Celsius. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, and winds will occasionally strengthen, according to a forecast from HungaroMet. On Monday, cloud cover will increase s»»»

"The grace period with the neo-communists is over. We are picking up the gauntlet and fighting!" wrote Viktor Orbán late on Saturday evening on his Facebook page. In a video attached to the post, containing excerpts from his speech delivered at the Kötcse picnic, the Fidesz president and former pri»»»

Shortly after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi bid farewell to Chinese President Xi Jinping at Cairo Airport on 2 September, he called Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The timing and substance of the call were significant. They discussed regional security and coordination between Cair»»»

Most key routes remain clear, although some sections show signs of slower traffic Abu Dhabi: Traffic remains largely smooth on key routes across Abu Dhabi, although motorists may encounter slow-moving traffic and restrictions on some stretches. Traffic across Abu Dhabi was moving smoothly on severa»»»

Motorists face slow-moving traffic on parts of E311, E611 and other major roads Dubai: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai should expect delays on parts of the main highways, with traffic conditions varying across the two emirates. Morning traffic between Sharjah and Dubai was moving rel»»»

Injured F-15E officer survives 100 mph fall, evades capture in Iran mountains A badly wounded US Air Force colonel climbed a 7,000-foot ridgeline in Iran to evade Iranian forces after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down, according to an interview aired by CBS News’ “60 Minutes.” The officer, identi»»»

Share: Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz HERE IS THE LATEST: Iranian state media said early Sunday that 1 person was killed and 3 were injured after one of their commercial vessels was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen’s Houthis, a group backed by Iran, have in recent »»»

NCM forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather with humidity rising overnight Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE are forecast to reach 45°C on Monday, with humid conditions overnight bringing a chance of fog or mist over some coastal areas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The weather will b»»»

Gunfire, deaths mar opening of landmark Muslim Mindanao parliamentary vote Voters across the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region began casting ballots for their first elected parliament Monday morning, hours after gun violence left at least three people dead outside a polling station. The polls a»»»

Witnesses say men threatened crew and claimed to have a gun during flight Dubai: Two male passengers were restrained after a violent altercation aboard a Melbourne-to-Doha flight operated by Qatar Airways, with witnesses saying the men threatened passengers and crew and claimed to have a gun. Qatar»»»

US President Donald Trump has blamed Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky for the ongoing diesel price shock, saying it was a result of Kiev’s attacks on Russian refineries. The national average price of diesel hit more than $6 per gallon on Friday, up from approximately $5.85 last week. The price ha»»»

Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Alessandro Stravato, a witness to the attacks of September 11th. His testimony offers a deeply personal account. He witnessed firsthand the second plane strike the World Trade Center from Arthur Ashe Stadium. Stravato’s first instinct was not to interpr»»»

Missiles fly 250 kilometers toward eastern waters, signaling South Korea as target SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea said Monday it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentration fire.” The official »»»

UAE hotels continue hiring as Gulf expansion raises race for skilled hospitality talent Dubai: UAE hospitality hiring remains active despite a changing travel market, with hotels and resorts continuing to recruit across frontline operations, specialist functions and increasingly technology-enabled »»»

Beijing: The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) concluded in Beijing on Sunday, September 13. Fruitful outcomes were achieved during the five-day fair, which saw the holding of nearly 100 conferences and forums as well as over 100 matchmaking and promotion events, said Zhu»»»

Ajman-based chef, 29, watches silt-swallowed home resurface, salvages just three items Ajman: The house Paribartan Nepal, an Ajman-based chef, built brick by brick with years of savings from the UAE is now barely visible. The single-storey structure, swallowed by piles of silt and mud in the August»»»