QICDRC opens registration for 2026 training programme on International Commercial Courts
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Training Programme on International Commercial Courts, scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 October 2026 at QICDRC. The three-day, in-person programme is designe»»»
First training programme for Judicial Assistants launched
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, in cooperation with the Supreme Judicial Council, launched the first training program in legal and judicial sciences for judicial assistants, with the participation of 13 judicial assistants. The four-mo»»»
Sheikh Mansour: Parenthood does not end when marriage does
UAE has made family wellbeing and child protection key priorities for the Year of Family Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has announced the issuance of a Family Charter aimed at protecting children from the »»»
Man on trial in Finland accused of abusing 361 children online
The man has been charged with carrying out various sexual offences between 2019 and 2022 Helsinki: A man goes on trial in Finland on Monday charged with sexually abusing hundreds of children aged nine to 15 on social media platforms including Snapchat. A public presentation of the case was to take »»»
Friendly Soul, Erdenali shine at Qatar Arc Trials
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC)-sponsored Qatar Arc Trials delivered a day of high-class action at ParisLongchamp yesterday. A stacked nine-race card, comprising seven Group contests run under the Qatar banner, served up an afternoon of exceptional quality, tense tactical b»»»
Al Sadd dominate as debutants Lusail make their mark
Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd have made a perfect start to their Qatar Stars League title defence despite entering the season with three key players sidelined by injuries, while newcomers Lusail are quickly showing they can compete at the top-flight level. Three rounds into the season, Al Sadd are the only »»»
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau says a scam call centre ring ran from the prosecutor's office
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have moved against a criminal organisation they say is headed by an official of the Prosecutor General's Office and protects a network of scam call centres. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announce»»»
Wildfires, heatwaves endanger air quality, health: UN
Toxic particles from fires and heat threaten human health and fragile ecosystems Wildfires and heatwaves, which generate microscopic airborne pollutants, risk undermining international efforts to improve air quality, protect human health and safeguard nature, the World Meteorological Organisation (»»»
Kyrgyzstan tops medal standings at World Nomad Games 2026 - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan finished the VI World Nomad Games in first place in the medal standings. Kyrgyz athletes won a total of 72 medals. The Kyrgyz team secured 30 gold, 29 silver and 13 bronze medals. Kazakhstan finished second with 64 medals — 29 gold, 16 silver and 19 bronze. Russia took third place with 3»»»
Government axes public service university’s teacher training, citing political meddling
Teacher training at the National University of Public Service is to be discontinued — announced the Minister of Education at the ceremonial, public senate session marking the start of the academic year at the University of Debrecen on Sunday. The cabinet is breaking with the divisive policies of th»»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today, Sept. 7
Flights, fuel and shipping: Key impacts of US-Iran tensions on UAE residents The US-Iran conflict has entered a volatile phase around the Strait of Hormuz, in a tit-for-tat that has raised shipping risks amid attacks involving tankers and naval vessels. Iran is also preparing to declare a new “proh»»»
Iran protests: Tortured twin sisters arrested at 19, one sentenced to death, other gets 25 years
Mother searched four months, then barely recognised them when finally allowed to visit Dubai: For four months, Marzieh Nourmohammadi searched for her twin daughters. She went from hospitals to government offices and courts, desperately trying to discover what had happened to Taraneh and Romina Rahi»»»
Egypt seeks broader AIIB cooperation in energy, transport, ports and logistics
Cairo: Egypt is aiming to diversify its development portfolio with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). In a presidency statement released Sunday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi highlighted energy, transport, ports, and logistics as top priority areas for expanded infrastructure financi»»»
Germany’s far-right AfD landslide winner in key Saxony-Anhalt vote, early results suggest
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party headed towards a landslide victory in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, with 44.5 percent of the vote, early results showed. But despite the scale of its projected win, it was not immediately clear whether AfD would be able to »»»
Germany's far-right AfD clear frontrunner in eastern state vote
AfD poised for historic breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt, rattling Berlin German voters headed to the polls on Sunday for a key regional election in the ex-communist east where the far-right, anti-immigrant, Moscow- and Trump-friendly AfD is expected to secure an easy majority. However, the Alternativ»»»
AfD on course to win German regional vote in potentially sensitive blow to Berlin and Brussels
The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) – known for its anti-immigration stance – is predicted to convincingly win the election in the Saxony-Anhalt region, according to exit polls published after voting closed on Sunday. The AfD looks likely to win up to 45% of the vote while German Chancello»»»
MoJ and SJC launch first judicial, legal sciences training programme for judicial assistants
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies, in cooperation with the Supreme Judicial Council, launched the first training programme in legal and judicial sciences for judicial assistants with the participation of 13 judicial assistants. The four-month»»»
Missile War Monitor: Russia hits Teva and WHO drug warehouses in Ukraine
Russian drones hit warehouses belonging to the Nasdaq-listed drugmaker Teva and one of the World Health Organization's main medical supply depots in Ukraine on September 3. Teva's facilities were targeted twice that day, Kyiv Post reported. "We are assessing the consequences of the attack and doing»»»
Iran says will declare 'prohibited zone' near Hormuz Strait in coming days
Iran warns vessels of sanctions for entering new zone Iran's top security chief Mohsen Rezaei on Sunday said his country would establish a "prohibited zone" near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. "In the coming days, a prohibited zone will be announced outside the Strait of Horm»»»
UN report highlights Jordan's cooperative reforms
AMMAN — A recent United Nations report has highlighted Jordan’s efforts to reform cooperative legislation and strengthen the role of cooperatives in sustainable development, employment and social inclusion.The report, titled "Promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy for Sustainable Development",»»»
Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust Eala and book Gauff clash
New York: American teen Iva Jovic outlasted Philippines star Alexandra Eala in an epic three-hour showdown on Saturday to reach the fourth round of the US Open, where fourth seed Coco Gauff awaits. Jovic, the 14th seed, won five of the last six games for a 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 triumph over 17th-seed Eala »»»
Korean Film Festival returns to Budapest with 24 films, demon hunters and a zombie comedy
Korean cinema returns to Budapest this September with 24 feature films, three visiting directors and a programme stretching from historical drama to occult action and zombie comedy. The 19th Korean Film Festival will run from 25 September to 2 October at Budapest’s Corvin Cinema, offering audiences»»»
Four dead as mudslides and landslides strike China's Jiangxi
Nanchang: Four fatalities were confirmed in east China’s Jiangxi Province on Sunday after landslides and mudslides devastated areas of Suichuan County the previous day. In Mingkeng Village in Gaoping Town, a mudslide and landslide on Saturday left three dead and nine others missing as of Sunday noo»»»
Kerala singer known for 'Udit Narayan-like' voice dies suddenly in Dubai hours before Ajman show
Indian expats from Kerala in UAE in shock after death of "gifted but underrated singer" Dubai: Indian expats from Kerala in the UAE are in shock and grief after the sudden death of popular Malayali singer Nisar Wayanad, who died at a Dubai hospital on Saturday evening, just hours before he was due »»»
What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran standoff this evening, September 6
Strait of Hormuz flare-up forces airlines to adjust routes and schedules via UAE hubs Dubai: Iran has threatened a stronger response to any further US attacks as tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces say they targeted a US naval drone, while Washington says an Iranian-linke»»»
WhatsApp to increase pinned messages to four
Washington: WhatsApp has announced plans to increase the maximum number of messages users can pin within individual and group chats on Android from three to four. The platform has begun testing the new feature with a select group of beta users ahead of a wider rollout. When attempting to pin a new »»»
International Day of Charity: Qatar strengthens humanitarian presence, shifts charitable work toward sustainable impact
DOHA: The International Day of Charity, observed annually on September 5, has grown in importance as humanitarian needs continue to expand and crises stemming from conflict, natural disasters, climate change, poverty, and inequality proliferate. This makes charitable work a vital component of human»»»
Hungarian bill proposes chemical castration for child sex offenders
A Hungarian opposition MP has submitted a bill that would introduce so-called chemical castration for certain sex offenders in an effort to reduce the risk of repeat crimes against children. The proposal follows the Polish model, but a previous Orbán government rejected a similar idea on human righ»»»
Germany's far-right AfD eyes historic state victory in Saxony-Anhalt election
Germany's anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party is aiming to become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since World War II as voters in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls Sunday. However, a failure to secure an absolute majority may see the »»»
Putin holds out a Ukraine deal while Russia braces for a longer war
President Vladimir Putin says there is still a chance of a peace deal with Ukraine, and that contacts between the two countries are continuing, mainly through their security services. "Russia and Ukraine must in the first place reach an agreement amongst themselves. All other countries are ready to»»»
Petroleum Minister highlights refining, transport upgrades to secure energy supplies
freerangestock Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi affirmed that upgrading infrastructure in the petroleum sector represents a key pillar to bolster energy security and support Egyptian economic competitiveness, noting that upgrading refineries, improving crude and petroleum pr»»»
World Nomad Games: Almaz Dzhunusov wins traditional archery competition - | 24.KG
Almaz Dzhunusov from Kyrgyzstan won two gold medals in traditional archery at the VI World Nomad Games. The competitions were held in two formats, under Kyrgyz and Turkish rules. A total of 211 athletes from 51 countries participated in the competition held under Kyrgyz rules. Almaz Dzhunusov won t»»»
Trump peace mission draws rare positive response from Moscow after limited ceasefire
Donald Trump’s latest effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine is moving from Moscow to Kyiv after his top envoys spent three hours behind closed doors with Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin called the meeting constructive and signalled room for further talks, but Moscow also repeated several of its central»»»
Drone hysteria, gunfights in Kiev, aviation threats, and Arctic piracy: RT stories that shaped the week
Europe sees Russian drones everywhereGermany found a new Russian threat this week, accusing Russia of staging a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August, where an explosives-laden UAV was reportedly found between Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft. Before returning to Germany, RT India repor»»»
Indian Oscar-nominated filmmaker turns camera on his cancer
Filmmaker Shaunak Sen's new project links personal illness to India’s pollution epidemic New Delhi: Indian filmmaker Shaunak Sen's new documentary began as a "coping" mechanism after a shock cancer diagnosis, but continues the motifs of environmental degradation and caregiving that drove his previo»»»
DNA pointed to biological parentage, but UAE’s top court still rejected the paternity claim
Woman sought to establish paternity, saying the child was born from a private relationship Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Federal Supreme Court has rejected a woman’s attempt to establish a man as the father of her child, overturning an appellate ruling that had attributed the child to him after DNA testing »»»
Driver hits pedestrian at Dubai crossing, then flees, court fines him Dh5,000
The vehicle owner was fined Dh1,000 for knowingly allowing an unlicensed man to drive Dubai: A young man who struck a pedestrian at a designated crossing in Dubai and then drove away without stopping to help has been fined Dh5,000, while the owner of the vehicle was also penalised for allowing him »»»
Cherif and Tijan fall in semis, to play for bronze
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan will play for the bronze medal at the 2026 AVC Beach Volleyball Asian Championships after suffering a defeat to Mark Nicolaidis and Izac Carracher in a thrilling semi-final clash yesterday. The second-seeded Qatari pair, Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronz»»»
EBA Chair Addresses High Energy Costs, Tax Incentives, Private Sector Growth Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: In an exclusive interview with Arab Finance, Ali Eissa, Chairman of the Egyptian Businessmen Association (EBA), offers a candid assessment of Egypt’s evolving economic landscape, the empowerment of the private sector, and the imperatives for industrial growth. While acknowledging prog»»»
Egypt’s Outsourcing Sector: Entering a New Era of Higher-Value Growth Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt’s outsourcing industry is entering a new phase of growth, shifting from its telecom roots into a diversified, knowledge-driven sector spanning IT services, financial operations, healthcare support, and creative industries. Powered by a multilingual workforce, competitive costs, and strategic »»»
Al Sadd thump Al Gharafa to maintain perfect start; Al Rayyan and Al Duhail share points
Doha, Qatar: Akram Afif scored a goal and provided an assist as defending champions Al Sadd thumped Al Gharafa 4-1 to maintain their perfect start to the Qatar Stars League and open up a two-point lead at the top with a third straight victory. Al Duhail, meanwhile, bounced back against Al Rayyan to»»»
Right-wing civic rally calls for unity and self-renewal ahead of 2030 elections
The speakers at the Ne féljetek! 2.0 (Don't Be Afraid! 2.0) rally on Saturday evening at Kossuth Square in Budapest emphasised the importance of community solidarity, self-reflection and reorganisation on the right, and the responsibilities of nationally minded civil activists. Zsolt Renge, a Fides»»»
Qatar to launch comprehensive social care reform under NDS3
Doha, Qatar: Qatar plans to unveil a nationwide framework to empower priority care groups, foster long-term self-reliance, and expand specialised support systems in a push to modernise its social safety net. Aligned with the goals of the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3), the comprehensive»»»
Cambodia's int'l visitors down 46 pct in first 7 months
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's international tourist arrivals plunged 46 percent year on year to 1.99 million in the first seven months of 2026, according to a report from the Tourism Ministry released Saturday. The report identified China, Vietnam, and the United States as the top three inbound tourism ma»»»
Unica De Vera crowned Pinoy Popstar Qatar champion
Darlene Regis The Pinoy Popstar Qatar – Middle East Edition reached its grand finale on August 28, with Unica De Vera emerging as the new champion at a glittering ceremony held at the Majestic Hall of Holiday Villa Hotel. Produced by Gulf Events in partnership with DT ProduQtion and HeartBeat Music»»»
Egyptian court sentences well-known TV presenter, 11 others to death in drug case
Cairo: A court in Egypt has sentenced a prominent TV presenter and 11 other individuals to death after being convicted of manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a major drug case. The presenter, Sarah Khalifa, 39, is best known for her program "Mission Impossible", which dealt with issues conce»»»
Roma roar back to beat Atalanta in Olimpico thriller
Rome: Roma pulled off a late turnaround to beat Atalanta 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday to maintain pole position in the top flight Italian football league (Serie A) along with Internazionale Milan who had also overcame Napoli earlier on Sunday 3-2 in an equally nailbiting thriller. Mario H»»»
Putin shows ‘saint-like patience’ by not retaliating against West – former US judge (VIDEO)
Russia has the right to strike NATO plants making weapons for Ukraine, but President Vladimir Putin is showing great restraint to avoid a direct clash with the bloc, former American judge Andrew Napolitano has said. Kiev has been launching hundreds of fixed-wing drones deep into Russian territory o»»»
Al Sadd continue winning show with 4-1 thrashing of Al Gharafa as Al Duhail hold Al Rayyan 1-1
Tribune News Network Doha Al Sadd thrashed Al Gharafa 4-1 for their third successive win in the Qatar Stars League at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday. The unbeaten defending champions lead the table with 9 points points while The Cheetahs, suffering their second defeat, slid to ninth place»»»
Who really benefits from the CIA chief’s Moscow trip?
Speculation abounds over the reason for CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent trip to Moscow. Which probably could have been an email. Or a social media post. Just like everything else this administration does. Oooh, don’t tell me! He went to demand that Russian President Vladimir Putin not help Ira»»»