DOHA: The Friends of the Environment Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, organised an awareness workshop on cybersecurity risks and preventive measures in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Agency, as part of its “Kafa’at” programme. The workshop was attended by the »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has initiated a nationwide public engagement campaign inviting citizens and residents to help shape the upcoming Qatar Digital Inclusion Index 2026. Across its social media platforms, MCIT urged the public to provide feedback, t»»»

DOHA: Leaders’ Forum Qatar (LFQ), a prominent community-based forum, celebrated Engineers’ Day at Maestro Hall, Skills Development Centre, Doha, bringing together senior professionals, young engineers, and members of the Indian community. The programme was presided over by P N Babu Rajan, former Pr»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has held its first forum for learning resources coordinators for the 2026–2027 academic year, focusing on the latest developments, priorities and practices aimed at strengthening the role of school learning resource centres in supporting »»»

Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Sasol Middle East and India (Sasol) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration across areas of mutual interest, with a focus on sustainability, decarbonisation, applied research, emerg»»»

Doha: Aspetar Laboratory has secured re-accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for the seventh consecutive two-year cycle, reinforcing its position as a trusted diagnostic partner for elite international athletes. CAP accreditation is globally recognised as the gold standard »»»

DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has illuminated its headquarters and the Al Sadd, Al Waab, Qatar University and Al Khor health centres in orange to mark World Patient Safety Day 2026. The initiative highlights PHCC’s continued commitment to enhancing patient safety and promoting sa»»»

Doha: The Qatar Forum for Authors, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, held a literary seminar on the memory of place on Wednesday. Led by writer Badriya Hamad Al Marikhi, the seminar examined the role of place in literary works and how the built environment can evolve into an identity and a l»»»

Doha: The first winner of Safari Shopping Center’s ‘Visit & Win – 2 Chevrolet Captiva Cars’ Mega Promotion, launched in connection with the opening of Safari’s new outlet at GWC-Logistic Village, has been selected. The lucky draw was held on September 17 at the new Safari Shopping Center in GWC-Log»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, (MoEHE) represented by its Training and Development Centre, organised a briefing workshop for the Ministry’s leadership cadres on the general framework for individual development plans issued by the Civil Service and Government Development Burea»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev will attend an informal ministerial meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) on Friday and Saturday in Dublin, the Finance Ministry said. In a series of meetings, finance ministers will exchange views on competitiveness»»»

It’s still cheaper with the flight’: Why Indian buyers came to Dubai for iPhone 18 Pro Dubai: For some Indian Apple fans, buying the new iPhone 18 Pro in Dubai is proving cheaper than purchasing the same phone at home — even after factoring in the cost of a flight and visa. As customers with pre-or»»»

DOHA: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri participated in the 2026 Annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, taking part in the high-level session entitled “From International Commitments to Implementation: Delivering Social Justice”, held virtually yesterday and chair»»»

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has issued an urgent advisory warning the public against fraudulent text messages and emails designed to impersonate trusted government entities and major companies. Key protective measures recommended by the agency include verifying the legitimacy an»»»

Bulgaria's budget deficit could fall below 3% as early as 2027, according to Simeon Dyankov, Chairman of the Fiscal Council and a former finance minister. Speaking to BNT, Dyankov said the lower deficit could be what he described as the “good news from the accounting tricks” used by the Zhelyazkov »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the resolution regarding the temporary ban on the export of oil and petroleum products from Kyrgyzstan. Commodity codes 2711 and 2901 have been added to code 2710, which was previously specified in the document. The corresponding resolution was signed by the Cha»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has set minimum wholesale and retail prices for cigarettes, cigarillos and heated tobacco products. The resolution will take effect on January 1 next year. The minimum price for 20 cigarettes or 20 heated tobacco sticks will be 135 soms in 2027, 150 soms in 20»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is continuing to expand the public school network and improve the distribution of educational facilities to ensure services keep pace with population growth, rising student numbers and the changing needs of different areas. Head of the Ad»»»

The fifth anniversary edition of the EU Meets the Balkans Forum will bring together on Friday representatives of European institutions, Balkan countries, political and academic circles, and civil society in Sofia. The event will focus on European integration, regional cooperation and the reforms ne»»»

Starting January 1, 2026, compensation payments for doctors in high-demand specialties are provided in populated areas across Kyrgyzstan, except Bishkek and Osh. This is stipulated in a Cabinet of Ministers resolution regarding payment terms for medical professionals. The measure applies to pediatr»»»

LPP reported second-quarter net profit of PLN 768 million, above the PLN 684.1 million consensus compiled by PAP Biznes. Revenue reached PLN 6.58 billion, up 18 percent year over year, while EBITDA climbed 46 percent to PLN 1.74 billion. Operating profit rose 64 percent to PLN 1.13 billion, also ex»»»

Creotech Instruments signed a EUR 1.47 million agreement with the European Space Agency for work connected with the EU’s secure communications system IRIS2. The Polish space company will lead the consortium and take responsibility for the satellite platform and overall system integration, while Bel»»»

Allegro plans to expand beyond its marketplace by offering logistics, financial and advertising services to companies selling through other channels. CEO Marcin Kuśmierz told Puls Biznesu the offer will launch next year, initially with selected partners. He said Allegro wants to make better use of »»»

The date for the next presidential election in Kyrgyzstan has been changed in the Zhogorku Kenesh’s rules of procedure. The document now specifies the fourth Wednesday of January instead of the third Sunday of October. Head of State Sadyr Japarov signed the amendments. The amendment concerns Articl»»»

Drivers warned of slowdowns near malls, hospitals and key Abu Dhabi corridors Traffic is generally moving smoothly across much of Abu Dhabi this morning, with moderate congestion reported around Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and parts of the Al Nahyan area. Drivers may also encounter»»»

An on-site meeting of an interagency working commission was held at the solid waste disposal plant in Bishkek, which generates electricity from waste. Specialists from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision took part in the meeting. During the visit, the commission ins»»»

The National Assembly is expected today, September 18, to hold a first-reading debate on a bill amending the Digital Content and Digital Services and Sale of Goods Act, submitted by the Council of Ministers, according to Parliament's weekly programme. The amendments aim to encourage repairs both wi»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev is expected today, September 18, to meet with ministers and heads of institutions at the Council of Ministers to discuss several issues, including fuel prices, security and the fight against corruption. The government press service said a working meeting on measures prepa»»»

In the UAE 24-karat gold is priced at Dh522.75 as compared to Dh526.25 yesterday Dubai: First the Federal Reserve's rate hike followed by cooling-off of oil prices, traders are using these cues to make lucrative bets at the end of a volatile week. And going by how gold has performed this year, it i»»»

Crew suspended for missing post-flight alcohol test deadline by 35 minutes Air India Express has suspended eight crew members for three months after they failed to complete a mandatory post-flight breathalyser declaration within the required two-hour window following an international flight, media »»»

In Baku, Kyrgyzstan’s Security Council Secretary Adilet Orozbekov took part in a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held as part of the fifth meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Organization of Turkic States member countries. The head of state discussed the curre»»»

A concert featuring international stars will be held at Bishkek Arena today, September 18. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Shuttle buses will be provided to transport concertgoers to the stadium, the Bishkek City Hall reported. According to the municipality, they will run from 3 p.m. to»»»

A Hungarian conservative organisation used a British family’s photograph in a campaign against same-sex adoption, falsely claiming the two fathers had abused their adopted daughter and been jailed. A Hungarian branch of the conservative advocacy organisation CitizenGO has apologised after using a p»»»

The United States has approved visas for senior Iranian officials to attend the UN General Assembly high-level week, even though the conflict between the two countries remains unresolved, the Associated Press reported, citing US Department of State's decision. Among Iran's delegation are President »»»

The US Department of War is considering a plan to withdraw planes, ships, weapons, and thousands of troops from Europe, NBC News reported, citing multiple officials. The reduction will reportedly decrease the number of US troops deployed to Europe by one third, or some 25,000 servicemen. One US off»»»

The Russian Embassy in Washington said the bill on sanctions against Russia, approved by the US House of Representatives, would negatively affect the efforts of US President Donald Trump's administration to "Make America Great Again." "Russophobic instinct underlying the late Senator [Lindsey] Grah»»»

The women’s volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan played their second match at the Asian Games in Japan. The Kyrgyz team lost to Thailand 0-3. Earlier, on September 16, Kyrgyzstan lost to Chinese Taipei 0-3 in the opening round. During the preliminary stage, teams play in a round-robin format, with the top»»»

Junior billiards players from Kyrgyzstan won bronze medals at the European Billiards Championship, the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs of the Bishkek City Hall reported. According to the department, the competition was held in Batumi, Georgia, as part of the Eur»»»

On September 2, without warning, Israeli bulldozers destroyed the homes of 12 Palestinian families in Khirbet al-Tabban, a herding community in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, leaving 70 people homeless, nearly half of them children. RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij visited the community soon after, interv»»»

Heavy congestion reported around Al Nahda, Al Khan, Al Qusais and Sharjah approaches Dubai: Morning traffic is building on the main Dubai-Sharjah corridors, with the heaviest pressure expected along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Ittihad Road (E11) as commuters head into Dubai. Live G»»»

Pre-orders, long lines and big bills mark iPhone 18 Pro Max launch in Dubai DUBAI: Some Apple fans started their iPhone 18 shopping spree before sunrise, with shoppers arriving at Dubai Mall as early as 3am to be among the first to get their hands on Apple’s latest flagship phones. “I got here at 3»»»

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan reported on a bilateral meeting between Minister Gulzat Isamatova and Bae Kyung-hoon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, held in Seoul. According to the ministry’s press service, the »»»

LemonTree has completed the second phase of Booster Zabrze, bringing the Upper Silesian logistics and business complex to its target 111,000 square meters. Three new buildings totaling nearly 59,000 square meters have joined the first-phase facilities, which were completed in 2025. Commercecon serv»»»

State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic Arslan Koichiev spoke at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Digital Economy Forum in Urumqi, China. He described digital transformation as an important factor in economic growth, improving the efficiency of public administration and enhancing citizens»»»

Leopardus tilcayo is the first new wild cat species identified by scientists since 1923 Dubai: Scientists have formally identified a new species of wild cat native to Bolivia, marking the first time in more than a hundred years that a living feline species has been described by researchers. The ani»»»

Higher add-on fees to hit families, solo children and heavy packers on IndiGo Indian airline IndiGo has revised charges for several optional and special services, increasing the cost of excess baggage, infant tickets, unaccompanied minor services and priority check-in and boarding. The revised fees»»»

US President Donald Trump said that Washington and Warsaw were making 'major progress' toward establishing a US military base in Poland, potentially giving the United States a permanent military foothold on NATO's eastern flank even as his administration reviews its broader troop presence in Europe»»»

Fed rate hike and cheaper crude fuel gains across major Asia-Pacific markets Asian stocks rose Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as a drop in oil prices eased inflation concerns, while investors were awaiting a Bank of Japan interest rate decision later in the day. The Federal Reserve's hi»»»

The women’s football team of Kyrgyzstan played its second match at the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) U17 international tournament, CAFA reports. The team played to a 0–0 draw against Uzbekistan. Maria Dakhova from Uzbekistan was named the best player of the match. In the opening round, »»»

The Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan recorded the fourth earthquake within a 24-hour period. The earthquake occurred yesterday at 4:34 p.m. Its intensity reached magnitude 3. The epicenter was located in Kyrgyzstan, 5 kilometers southeast of Orto-Syrt villag»»»