AI to support, not replace, prosecutors under UAE Public Prosecution’s 2045 plan Abu Dhabi: “Human will be in command each and every time.” For Counsellor Salem Al Zaabi of the UAE Public Prosecution, this principle defines how artificial intelligence should be introduced into criminal justice: not»»»

Arab Finance: Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) digital advertising market is expanding rapidly as businesses shift more of their customer acquisition and commerce activity online. The region’s digital ad spending reached $8.19 billion in 2025, up 17.8% year on year, according to IAB MENA, maki»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has maintained its position among the world’s leading economies for artificial intelligence adoption, ranking 10th in Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Report for the second quarter of 2026. According to the report, released recently, 43.5% of Qatar’s working-age population (aged 1»»»

It is often forgotten that the Houthi militia dominating the world’s headlines began life several decades ago as a local movement born in the mountains of Saada, in north-west Yemen. Armed mainly with grievances, they vied with the Yemeni government. As their animosity grew, so too did their arsena»»»

Iran is awaiting a final response from the United States to be delivered via intermediaries regarding its proposals for the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump having publicly rejected them, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. Trump said earlier that he had rejected the Ir»»»

On 30 September, the Budapest Court of Appeal will deliver a second-instance ruling in the criminal case of Simeon Trux — miraculously transformed into "Maja" — who, as a member of an international Antifa gang, went hunting for alleged "Nazis" for three days in February 2023. This was announced by »»»

Jiji Thomson’s claim triggers fresh resignation calls as poll body battles SIR controversy Dubai: A former Kerala chief secretary has alleged that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar asked him to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election as a BJP candidate, adding a new dimension to the contr»»»

Digital threats demand smarter prevention and safeguards for individual rights Technology and digital innovation have transformed nearly every aspect of modern life. While these advancements have improved efficiency and accelerated progress, they have also created new avenues for criminal activity »»»

Tehran says plan had top backing, but neither side wants to surrender its leverage first Dubai: US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, even as Tehran revealed that the offer had been coordinated with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei a»»»

Tunis, Sept. 27 (TAP) — Tunisia believes that restoring confidence in the United Nations and multilateral action requires two essential conditions: genuine commitment and effective reform, Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti said Saturday.Addressing...»»»

The Swiss government and parliament are urging voters to reject a proposal during an upcoming referendum that would strengthen the country’s neutrality policy by constraining Bern’s ability to impose unilateral sanctions. The motion is being pushed by pro-sovereignty politicians, who have criticize»»»

Tribune News Network Aichi-Nagoya (Japan) Three-time champions Qatar booked their place in the men’s handball semi-finals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after overcoming Iran 31-25 in an absorbing quarter-final at the Kasugai City Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture on Saturday. Favourites Qatar wi»»»

QNA NEW YORK The State of Qatar participated in the fourth high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represe»»»

Tribune News Network New York City, US Educators, researchers and innovators, and policy experts from Qatar Foundation have opened up global conversations designed to identify solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, and shared perspectives from Qatar on building a more inclusive, resilie»»»

A small plane carrying a delegation of military justice officials crashed at around 1pm An air crash in southwest Democratic Republic of Congo killed 17 people, including two of the country's most senior military justice officials, the transport ministry said Saturday. A small plane carrying a dele»»»

Talks focus on strengthening bilateral ties and future partnership opportunities UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. During the meeting, she conveyed the greetings »»»

A French former soldier arrested in Hungary while fleeing towards the Ukrainian border has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for killing former Argentina rugby international Federico Martín Aramburu in Paris. A Paris court found Loïk Le Priol, 32, guilty of murder on Friday, bringing to an end a»»»

Paris, France – Some 700,000 people are estimated to have packed the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde in Paris on Saturday for Pope Leo XIV's open-air Mass, the high point of his first official visit to France. Scouts, nuns, families and curious onlookers told FRANCE 24 w»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar used the latest stop of his nationwide tour to restate several major government plans, including a new wealth tax, asset recovery and constitutional reform. His appearance in Szolnok was also briefly disrupted when an egg was thrown towards the stage. Magyar ad»»»

A Hungarian man already under investigation over a tiger cub has run into trouble again after police found a common marmoset in his car. The National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) is once again investigating the case of a man from Tiszafüred who was found with a tiger cub last year. This time, offi»»»

Poland’s MICE industry expects a strong autumn 2026 season, with hotels reporting heavy demand for conferences, congresses and business events through November. Poland ranked 18th globally and 11th in Europe in ICCA’s 2025 rankings, hosting 215 qualifying international association meetings, 24 more»»»

Polish IT group Euvic will regain majority control of Fellowmind Poland, formerly Bonair, by buying 100% of the company from Sweden’s Fellowmind Company AB for EUR 1.1 mln. After the transaction, the firm will be renamed Euvic Business Applications. Euvic plans to grant 49% of the shares to Daniel »»»

ICEYE opened its Satellite Technology Center in Warsaw, expanding its Polish research, development, production and satellite-testing capacity. The company plans to invest more than PLN 120 mln in Poland from 2026 through 2028, including upgraded laboratories, a larger Satellite Operations Center an»»»

Polish tire-recycling company Recykl Group has signed a contract to supply Sweden with a production line for Smapol, an additive used in road asphalt, marking its entry into the Scandinavian market. The group is also expanding its Lithuanian subsidiary, Recykl Litwa, by investing in vehicles, conta»»»

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said that Germany's weak economic performance is largely linked to mounting pressures on its export-led industrial model, which had been a key pillar of its economic strength for decades. Rising energy costs, intensifying competition from China and domestic structura»»»

Authorities deploy top investigators amid surge in attacks on women in Ekurhuleni Tembisa: South African police on Saturday found another body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months. The discovery adds to growi»»»

US news outlet CNN has been removed from a press pool that is accompanying President Donald Trump on a trip to Tennessee on Saturday. Last week, the Trump administration barred CNN, along with MS NOW and Politico, from accessing the White House. A judge then ordered their access temporarily restore»»»

UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice gets underway in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi- The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Abu Dhabi 2026 was held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi on Saturday and will continue until October 1. Speaking at the congress, Abdullah Sultan b»»»

Gulf News platform showcases trending qualifications for ambitious talent Executive MBAs, finance programmes and advanced technology courses are among the top choices for visitors at Gulf News LevelUP, currently under way at Dusit Thani Dubai, as working professionals and graduates look for qualifi»»»

Bulgarian customs officers and organized crime police seized 20 kg of cocaine and 26 kg of cannabis worth more than EUR 2.2 million from a truck at the Lesovo border checkpoint between Bulgaria and Turkiye, the Bulgarian Interior Ministry said on Saturday. The drugs were found concealed in a specia»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar participated in the fourth high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad»»»

Playa del Carmen, Mexico: A record-breaking El Nino will likely force the world's top chefs to rethink their menus ahead of droughts, floods and heatwaves upending global food systems. Ants are disappearing from the table in Brazil, one Danish chef is opting for cocoa-free chocolate and Japan is se»»»

UN Congress framework covers cybercrime, AI, organised crime and illicit finance The draft “Abu Dhabi Declaration” is among the key anticipated outcomes of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, which opened in Abu Dhabi today (Saturday). The draft comprises 18 a»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar on Saturday participated in the fourth high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Maryam bint Ali b»»»

Tens of thousands of students took to the streets across Germany on Friday to protest the government’s military service reform amid Berlin’s push to expand the armed forces, citing the alleged threat from Russia. Organizers of the “School Strike Against Conscription” said around 45,000 students joi»»»

After more than eight years under the control of Yemeni government forces, the fall of the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha represents a serious setback. Its significance lies partly in the area’s geopolitical importance and the loss of more than 140km of territory. More troubling is that Mokha fell»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Zhang Ziyu played a starring role to drag China to women's basketball bronze at the Asian Games on Saturday, with her coach predicting the teenager standing 223cm (7ft 4in) will one day be "invincible". The 19-year-old is already taller than NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal and she made f»»»

The National Network for Children (NNC) has launched a travelling exhibition tracing more than 150 years of civic initiatives for children in Bulgaria, with the exhibition due to visit 24 cities across the country in the coming weeks, the organization said. The exhibition, titled 150 Years of Child»»»

AI voice-cloning scam tricks Italian bank into €95 million overseas transfers Fraudsters used AI-generated messages and a cloned voice to impersonate senior executives and a top lawyer, tricking an Italian private bank into transferring about €95 million ($108 million) to overseas accounts, Reuters»»»

First, fighting continues between the Ethiopian forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front as fears of a regional spillover continue to mount. Then, both the opposition and the ruling UDPS party continue to blame each other for the violence in the latest mass protest. And, the Authenticity and»»»

Damascus, Sept. 26 (SANA) Syria is moving through a political and institutional transition aimed at rebuilding state institutions, strengthening the rule of law and restoring public trust after decades of authoritarian rule under the ousted regime. The process began after Syria’s liberation with a »»»

European Union countries have agreed to release €6.6 billion from a fund meant to reimburse member states that have  provided arms to Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday. At least seven people were killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv earlier in the day, accordin»»»

UAE leads UN crime forum, pushing global justice reforms for the digital era Abu Dhabi: The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice officially opened in Abu Dhabi with the election of a new President and the establishment of organizational procedures. The Secretary Gen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said that Germany's weak economic performance is largely linked to mounting pressures on its export-led industrial model, which had been a key pillar of its economic strength for decades. Rising energy costs, intensifying competition from China and domestic st»»»

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend Dubai’s 10-day mourning period and UAE-born Kaziah Liz Mejo’s Miss Universe bid lead the stories drawing attention this week. Also making headlines: how a stranger and ChatGPT helped a lost pilgrim travel 1,200km back hom»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has outlined a seven-day plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying implementation would begin immediately if the United States accepted Iran’s conditions. Speaking at a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday, the top I»»»

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend Dubai’s 10-day mourning period and UAE-born Kaziah Liz Mejo’s Miss Universe bid lead the stories drawing attention this week. Also making headlines: how a stranger and ChatGPT helped a lost pilgrim travel 1,200km back hom»»»

Recruitment specialists to guide Emirati jobseekers on Dubai Police career paths Dubai: Jobseekers interested in a career with Dubai Police will have the opportunity to meet recruitment specialists at Ru’ya Careers UAE 2026, taking place from September 28 to 30 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Dubai Po»»»

San Francisco, United States: Microsoft on Friday unveiled a new vision for how it will integrate Word, Excel and Powerpoint into its AI-powered assistant Copilot, in an effort to make AI the entry point for its famous suite of productivity software. In the coming weeks, individual Microsoft 365 su»»»

Family-friendly run offers four race categories and medals for all participants Sharjah: The Sharjah Sports Council is preparing to host the fourth edition of the Sharjah Safari Run on Sunday, October 4th, in partnership with local sponsors and organisers. Building on the strong turnout of past eve»»»