Rising Gulf tensions, new Hormuz curbs and what they mean for UAE residents Iran has threatened to widen the battlefield beyond the Strait of Hormuz, warning US warships and countries helping Washington, while a new “restricted zone” threatens to further complicate shipping through the Gulf. The co»»»

65 standards across eight stages of guest journey to be fully implemented in 2027 Abu Dhabi has launched new “Emirati Hospitality Standards” for hotels and hotel apartments across the emirate, with full implementation to begin in the first quarter of 2027 as part of efforts to embed Emirati culture»»»

Education Ministry tightens food safety rules and pushes healthier choices for pupils Dubai: Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has banned the sale and marketing of 30 food and drink items in school canteens, including processed meat, chips, cold tea and fizzy drinks, as part of new measur»»»

New rates will vary according to charging capacity, with three tariff categories Dubai: Dubai: Oman will introduce regulated fees for electric vehicle charging from October 1, with motorists paying between 50 and 120 baisa per kilowatt-hour depending on the capacity and speed of the charger. The Mi»»»

Shorter gap after summer sees some UAE parents opt for staycations and day trips Dubai: For some Dubai families, the October half-term break has meant going back to the drawing board, with schools bringing the holiday forward by a week and parents having to adjust travel and family plans made aroun»»»

NCM forecasts stronger winds on Tuesday, with fog and mist possible later this week Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to reach 46°C in parts of the UAE on Tuesday, with freshening winds expected to cause blowing dust during the day and clouds developing over eastern and southern areas, according to »»»

Bangkok: According to a survey released Monday by the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO), confidence among investors in Thailand's stock market grew for the second straight month in August, boosted chiefly by consistent capital inflows, healthy corporate earnings, and governmen»»»

Decades of investment are opening pathways to expertise, leadership and innovation Emirati Women’s Day has never only been about individual achievement. It reflects something larger: a national belief that women are essential partners in building the UAE, strengthening its economy and shaping its f»»»

Covert 4-month mission saw US teams hunt explosives on seabed, mostly under cover of nigh Dubai: For four months, largely under the cover of darkness, small teams of US Navy divers and SEALs carried out one of the most dangerous missions in the battle for the Strait of Hormuz: Hunting for mines ben»»»

Tokyo: Japan’s education ministry confirmed that a total of 3,661 schools across 11 prefectures were forced to close on Monday due to rainfall lashing eastern Japan and surrounding regions. As heavy rain lashed eastern Japan and elsewhere from the early hours of Monday, schools, including elementar»»»

“We expect the war will continue,” Zelenskiy said in Kyiv on September 6, after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left without a deal. The pause the two governments agreed for the visit was widely read as a step towards stopping. It covered aerial strikes on Kyiv city and Moscow city, for t»»»

Family comedy brought billions of views before an airport detention changed the picture Dubai: A few years ago, Rama Nandana was making videos for fun from her home in Britain. Then came millions of followers, billions of views, a family turned into an online cast and even an appearance alongside o»»»

Union Minister of State Prasada leads Indian team at G20 Innovation Ministers' meeting Washington, DC: India has joined the United States and 24 other nations in a global initiative to guide the development and deployment of next-generation 6G telecommunications networks, the US Department of Comme»»»

US-Iran clashes hit tankers, choke key Gulf route and lift crude prices Oil prices climbed to a six-week high as renewed fighting between the US and Iran intensified concerns about disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude moving toward $97 a barrel. Brent crude, »»»

We measure the risks of acting, but rarely calculate what indecision costs us In 2021, a friend decided not to buy an apartment in Dubai. The market was climbing out of Covid and he did not believe it would last. A rebound, he called it. Everyone remembered 2008. He would rent another year, see whe»»»

Cairo: Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of an ancient tomb dating back to the late Fifth Dynasty (2494–2345 BC) at the Mariette Cemetery north of Saqqara. According to a statement from Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the tomb, discovered by a joint Eg»»»

Indonesia restores key routes after ash forced thousands of flight cancellations Indonesia's main airport and several other air travel hubs reopened early Tuesday after days of closure due to ash from a volcanic eruption, the Transport Ministry said. The ministry wrote on Instagram that the airport»»»

CAIRO: The Council of the Arab League at the ministerial level affirmed its support for the State of Qatar's bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The endorsement came in a resolution issued during the 166th Ordinary Session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level, held Mon»»»

Iran’s Qassem Basir missile seen as ‘turning point’ amid rising Gulf tensions WASHINGTO: Iran state media on Monday said a ballistic missile with improved capabilities was demonstrating a new doctrine: Tehran “will take action against any threat, even before it is carried out.” The report by Iran’s»»»

Bogota: A Colombian soldier serving in the French Foreign Legion who was held hostage by guerrillas successfully escaped his captors in Colombia, having fled on foot and traversed rebel-controlled territory during a four-day trek to reach safety, military sources stated. Jose Olger Melo Charry was »»»

US forces targets maritime logistics of Ecuador’s Los Choneros cartel US forces intercepted and sank a vessel in the Eastern Pacific that was allegedly being used as a floating refueling station for maritime drug-trafficking operations linked to Ecuador's Los Choneros criminal organisation, US Sout»»»

Government vows firm response after masked crowds target migrant arrivals British Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged his Labour Party lawmakers to stop the "politics of poison seeping into our streets" after demonstrators tried to block the arrival of migrants, a media report said Monday. The protes»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Yutong, a global leader in new energy commercial vehicles, on Monday participated in the AEMOB Forum in Qatar, in collaboration with the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), highlighting its continued commitment to supporting Qatar’s transition toward smarter, cleaner, and mo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Undersecretary at the Ministry of Transport (MoT) Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed on Monday inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) 2026, which runs from September 7 to 9 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The MoT is the Host and St»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Undersecretary at the Ministry of Transport (MoT) Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed on Monday inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) 2026, which runs from September 7 to 9 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The MoT is the Host and St»»»

QNA Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a three-year funding agreement with Al Noor Centre, covering 2026-2028, to support the purchase of specialised equipment and the provision of a medical device for the centre’s vision clinic. Under the agreement, DAAM will provide fin»»»

QNA Beijing Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah has held talks with representatives of Chinese companies on agriculture, public services and construction. The meetings took place in Beijing as part of the minister’s current visit to China. He was briefed on the latest technolo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie chaired the ministry’s expanded periodic meeting of leadership to review the institutional and operational performance results for the second quarter of 2026 and to fol»»»

QNA Cairo The State of Qatar has won the presidency of the Permanent Arab Committee on International Humanitarian Law, becoming the first country to hold the position since the committee’s establishment in 2025. The Ministry of Justice said in a statement today that Undersecretary of the Ministry o»»»

Missile strikes, tanker attacks push Iran–US showdown toward wider Gulf war Iran has warned that it has the capability to strike US Navy vessels enforcing Washington's blockade of Iranian shipping. The marks an escalation in an already dangerous confrontation in the Arabian Gulf after a series of t»»»

Ensenada, Mexico: Court proceedings began Monday in Ensenada for three men facing aggravated homicide charges in the 2024 deaths of Australian and American tourists. Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, respectively, and 30-year-old American friend Jack Carter Rhoad were sh»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber and the Economic Zones Company (Manateq) have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination to support the growth of Qatar’s industrial sector and further improve the business environment forinvestors. The discussions took place during a joint mee»»»

QNA DOHA Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Spain’s Minister of the Interior HE Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gómez during his visit to Spain on Monday. The meeting reviewed cooperation between Qatar and »»»

QNA Geneva The State of Qatar reaffirmed strong support for the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan and the right of its people to a dignified life, security and stability. Qatar emphasised deep concern over the ongoing armed conflict, which has caused unprecedented suffering for the Sudanese »»»

Tribune News Network Doha A high-level delegation from Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) visited Syria to sign a strategic cooperation agreement with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS) and open a QRCS representation office in Damascus. This step is aimed at scaling up bilateral humanitari»»»

QNA Tashkent Qatar participated in the International Conference on ‘Islamic Cultural Heritage in Uzbekistan and Its Role in Global Science’, being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from September 7 to 9, with the aim of developing Oriental and cultural studies through scientific and cultural interactio»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to provide decent housing and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable communities, Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated a new social housing project for landless and homeless families in Kohela Village under Mirzapur Upazila of Tangail District,»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Royal Thai Embassy in Doha recently launched ‘Thai Restaurant Week 2026: A Taste of Thailand’, a cultural and culinary initiative designed to showcase the rich flavours, traditions and heritage of Thailand to residents and visitors across Qatar. Running from September 3 to »»»

QNA Doha Qatar on Monday took part in a meeting of senior prosecutors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to discuss further judicial cooperation. The 17th meeting of GCC assistant attorneys-general andprosecutors was held virtually and discussed rules for using AI in public prosecuti»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the View Hospital and Korean Medical Centre (KMC), owned and operated by Apex Health, strengthening the University’s network of healthcare collaborations and expa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Dreama Orphan Care Centre, one of the centres operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, welcomed a delegation from the Central Municipal Council in a visit aimed at gaining a closer understanding of the centre’s mission, its humanitarian and communi»»»

QNA Doha Qatar participated in the 166th regular session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, held at the League’s headquarters in Cairo on Monday. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi headed Qatari delegation. The meeting discussed t»»»

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Qatar Committee for the Alliance of Civilisations HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with Rector of Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies Dr. Gulchekhra Shavkatovna Rikhsieva, on the sidelines of the International »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is organising an awareness event on September 10 from 8am to 1pm at Al Rumailah Hospital to mark World Alzheimer’s Month. The event will provide an opportunity for direct interaction between the public and a multidisciplinary medical team, h»»»

QNA Abu Dhabi The fallout from the current crisis is not limited to the countries of the region, but its impact spills over into energy, commerce, maritime navigation, and international supply chains, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr.»»»

Israel on Monday threatened a “full-scale war” against the Palestinian Authority if it believed the West Bank-based body was preparing an attack on Israeli forces or settlements resembling Hamas’s October 7, 2023 assault. The warning was denounced by Palestinian authorities as an attempt to fuel th»»»

AMMAN — Jordan has made a notable progress in implementing the World Bank's "Resilient and Sustainable Social Protection" programme, with final targets for 2029 already surpassed in several performance indicators, according to a recent World Bank Group (WBG) report.The Progress was particularly evi»»»

Frequent water and power cuts, long queues for bottled water, poultry farms destroyed by the heat: these have been the scenes across Tunisia this summer as millions of people were affected by shortages in electricity and water. Our Observers say this is the result of years of underinvestment in inf»»»

Sarah Khalifa, a well-known Egyptian TV presenter, has been sentenced to death for her involvement in a drug ring, state media reported over the weekend. Eleven others were also convicted in the case and handed a death sentence. Khalifa is best known for her program “Mission Impossible”. An Egyptia»»»

Trump vows to block Bombardier sales in US amid escalating tariff clash President Donald Trump threatened Monday to block US sales of Canadian plane maker Bombardier unless it builds aircrafts in the country, complaining of "unjust and unfair" bilateral trade provisions as he escalates a tariff war»»»