Doha, Qatar: KPMG in Qatar announced the appointment of Venkat Krishnaswamy (pictured) as Country Senior Partner, effective 1 October 2026, as part of the firm’s long-term leadership succession plan. Venkat Krishnaswamy succeeds Ahmed Abu Sharkh, who has successfully led the firm for the past 11 ye»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), represented by its Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department, organised its fourth workshop of 2026, entitled “Combating Trademark Infringement and Examining Genuine and Counterfeit Products,” in cooperation with the Brand Owners’ »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has been named ‘Best Islamic Sustainable Finance Bank in Qatar 2026’ by the World Union of Arab Bankers, in recognition of the Bank’s leadership and distinguished achievements in sustainable Islamic finance. Abdulla Hamad al-Mesaifri, Head of Branch Network at QIIB, accepted the a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari received President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) H E Zou Jiayi and her accompanying delegation this evening, on the occasion of a reception hosted by the Ministry of Finance at the Museum of Islamic Art, on the eve of»»»

New York: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education foundation, placed the protection and continuity of education in crisis situations and the advancement of innovative approaches to mobilise additional financing for education at the centre of its engagement at the 81st United Nation»»»

Abu Dhabi: The State of Qatar participated in the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi represented the State of Qatar at the congress. In»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Finance of Georgia Lasha Khutsishvili at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance during his visit to Doha to participate in the 2026 annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Separately, Minister»»»

Doha: The Qatari Forum for Authors, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, held yesterday an awareness raising seminar regarding family in the Digital Age. During the seminar, digital transformation, AI, and cybersecurity consultant and expert, Dr. Abdullah Salhot said that the changes affecting »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), has unveiled the National Programme for Career Guidance for the academic years 2026-2027, aimed at helping Qatar’s students make informed decisions abo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has launched its Paediatric Private Home Visits: Wellness and Vaccinations programme. The new private home visits service brings routine paediatric care directly to eligible children in the comfort of their homes. The programme allows child»»»

Doha, Qatar: Diabetes Qatar held a training programme for its volunteers on Saturday. The programme brought together 95 volunteers and aimed to prepare them to take part in its awareness and community activities. The programme began with an introductory workshop delivered by Diabetes Qatar on diabe»»»

The Russian armed forces continued carrying out strikes with unmanned aerial vehicles against logistics and communications centers, port infrastructure and maritime vessels involved in supporting the Ukrainian army. The following were hit as a result of the strikes:In the city of Kiev:*a data proce»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri chaired the first consultative session as part of a series of sessions to launch the Private Sector Nationalisation Plan. The first session, dedicated to state-owned companies and public-benefit entities, was attended by a number of ch»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Qatar University have completed preparations for the second edition of the Quran and Human Knowledge Conference and the second Book of the Ummah Forum, bringing together researchers, academics and thinkers from Qatar and abroad on October 5»»»

Doha, Qatar: Farms in Qatar use non-genetically modified seeds and do not use chemicals harmful to human health, while agricultural production inputs are subject to strict controls, according to agricultural expert Abdulrahman Al-Obaidan. Speaking in an interview with Al Rayyan TV, Al-Obaidan said »»»

Nepal is home to 8 of the world's 14 highest peaks and relies hugely on trekking tourism Kathmandu, Nepal: At least two people have been killed and 14 remain missing after an avalanche at Nepal's Himlung peak, an official said on Monday, as rescuers resumed their search. The avalanche swept through»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s private schools are set to add 6,883 seats across 46 schools under a package of new regulatory reforms unveiled by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, as part of efforts to create a more flexible investment environment, expand educational opportunities and support s»»»

Weekend cancellations spill into Monday as UAE airlines report more delays, route changes Dubai: UAE travellers are starting the week with continued flight disruption after a weekend of cancellations across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, with multiple delays again reported on Monday morning. Emirate»»»

The Bulgarian Air Force is hosting the joint flight training exercise European Tactical Airlift Programme Course 2026-3 (ETAP-C 26-3), which starts on September 28 and will continue until October 8, the Defence Ministry said on Monday. The training will involve forces and assets from the air forces»»»

24-karat gold is trading at Dh505.50, a drop of Dh11 overnight Dubai: The yellow metal has seen a sharp drop in prices over the weekend as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz kept energy prices high and added to pressure on the Federal Reserve to lift interest rates again in its fight against st»»»

The supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended in part of Bishkek on September 29, the Bishkek City Hall reported. Water supply will be suspended from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The restriction will affect the area between Panfilov Street, Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue, Frunze Street and the railway. C»»»

Major Abu Dhabi highways, residential areas gridlocked on Monday morning Abu Dhabi motorists are facing heavy traffic on several major roads and residential areas on Monday morning, according to live Google Maps traffic data. Heavy congestion is being reported across parts of Mohamed Bin Zayed City»»»

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday said that he had signed a document resigning from the presidency. His supporters gathered outside the presidential administration to express their support. Vucic came out and briefly addressed the crowd, thanking them for their support during his victori»»»

In a conversation with US President Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged the readiness of reducing the intensity of strikes on Russian oil refineries. "And I spoke to President Zelensky. I said, 'You've got to take it easy on the refineries,'" Trump said in an interview with Fox News. When»»»

The Wall Street Journal claims citing Egyptian officials that Egypt had warned Israeli authorities three times about the impending attack by the Palestinian movement Hamas, which took place on October 7, 2023. It was early October 2023, and two warnings from Egypt regarding signs of an impending at»»»

Heavy rain, flash floods, hail and dust storms forecast across several parts of Kingdom Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence has urged residents to exercise caution as thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to affect most regions of the Kingdom through Friday, raising the risk of flash floods, ha»»»

Two sides are approaching the negotiations from very different starting points The US-Iran conflict remains a major concern for the UAE and the wider Middle East, with potential implications for aviation, maritime traffic, oil supplies and regional security. For UAE residents, the key issues to mon»»»

Kyrgyzstan has submitted a bid to host the 2028 AFC Futsal Asian Cup. The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) has submitted the application to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the KFU press service reported. The AFC Futsal Asian Cup is one of the continent’s major tournaments, featuring 16 national »»»

Metro, Nol card and parking tips for Ru’ya Careers 2026 at DWTC Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged visitors heading to Ru’ya Careers 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre to plan their journeys in advance and use public transport for a smoother trip. The three-day careers event opens »»»

QNA Doha The third arts exhibition of Al Jasra Cultural and Social Club will kick off today, in cooperation with the Qatar Society for the Rehabilitation of Special Needs, under the slogan ‘Horizons of Creativity: Integration and Empowerment,’ in the activities hall of the club at its headquarters »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sanskriti Qatar’s “Onam Celebration 2026” was held in grand style at Podar Pearl School, Al Meshaf. The cultural gathering held as part of the celebrations was inaugurated by Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Dr K Srikar Reddy. Sanskriti Qatar President Sabith Saheer preside»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Skills Development Centre (SDC) welcomed Shivapriya Suresh, winner of Asianet Star Singer Season 10, back to the institution where her musical journey began. The visit was a special occasion for the SDC community, as Shivapriya returned to the place where she took her firs»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), an associated organization of the Indian Cultural Centre under the aegis of the Embassy of India, Doha, celebrated Engineers’ Day with great fervour at Mumbai Hall, Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Doha. The event paid tribute to the legendary vi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) organised a special educational awareness session titled “AI for Everyone – Master Artificial Intelligence, Work Smarter” for the Indian expatriate community in Qatar. Held at ICBF Kanjani Hall, the session brought together tech»»»

The customs authorities of Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan have agreed on a draft «Procedure for the Operational Exchange of Data.» The parties intend to sign the document on the sidelines of the 3rd China—Central Asia summit, scheduled for 2027. Agreement on the matter was reached du»»»

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has imposed a fine of $20,000 on the Kyrgyz football club Dordoi. The Kyrgyz Football Union announced the decision. The fine was imposed due to a failure to meet requirements regarding the organization and equipping of the medical room at the stadium prior to »»»

Interior ministers will discuss how to secure borders and deport more immigrants this week, while foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas takes EU diplomacy to Syria. Home affairs ministers meeting in Brussels on Thursday (1 October) will discuss “the overall state” and “security” of the Schengen free-tr»»»

Warning of ‘evolutionary event’, Gates backs laws to curb AI-driven catastrophe Washington: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could drive events causing one billion deaths, as a sharp debate emerged in Washington over whether governments should regulate advance»»»

Bomb squads, mass evacuations and US-UK forces respond near key airbase Five men have been arrested near RAF Fairford, a UK airbase used by US forces, in Gloucestershire on suspicion of explosives offences and preparing a terrorist act. The arrests followed a report of three suspicious vehicles tra»»»

The men’s volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan played its first group-stage match at the Asian Games in Japan. The Kyrgyz team faced Iran and lost 0-3 in three sets. The second-round matches will be played today. Kyrgyzstan will face Indonesia, while Thailand will play against Iran. Sixteen teams are comp»»»

A suspect in a fraud case who had previously fled the investigation has been detained in Bishkek, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Leninsky district reported. Police officers detained a man, 52, who was accused of fraud and had previously been on the wanted list. Criminal cas»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Health, Damir Osmonov, participated in the plenary session of the UN General Assembly’s high-level meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, which took place at the organization’s headquarters in New York. The ministry’s press center reported. He emphasize»»»

U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Kyrgyzstan Lesslie Viguerie is concluding his diplomatic mission in the country. The U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan has published a farewell video on its website. In the video, Lesslie Viguerie packs his belongings into boxes and talks about what he »»»

Return of Machado aide underscores struggle over Venezuela’s US-aligned government A Venezuelan opposition activist close to Nobel peace laureate Maria Corina Machado returned from exile Sunday to a hero's welcome. Hundreds of cheering people greeted Claudia Macero as she arrived at the airport tha»»»

Kampala: Uganda is positioning digital innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) as drivers of tourism growth, President Yoweri Museveni said Sunday as the country marked World Tourism Day. Museveni made the remarks while presiding over a national World Tourism Day commemoration held in the easte»»»

Heavy build-up on E11 and feeder roads as commuters head from Sharjah into Dubai Dubai: Early Monday traffic is building up on major routes connecting Sharjah and Dubai, with the heaviest delays reported around Al Nahda, Sahara Centre and the Al Qusais area. Traffic is particularly slow along the A»»»

Fog and mist forecast in some areas as convective clouds develop in the east Dubai: The UAE could see rain in eastern areas on Monday and Tuesday, while temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 46°C and fog or mist may affect parts of the country during the week. The National Centre of Meteoro»»»

High-stakes 14th test aims to push Starship into orbit and deploy Starlink Three years after its first test flight, SpaceX's Starship rocket will attempt Monday to enter Earth's orbit, a key step in the development of the massive launch vehicle designed for future missions to the Moon and Mars. On »»»

Three-day bank shutdown called off; branches to function as usual from Monday India’s three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled for September 28 to 30 has been deferred after the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) reached an agreement with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) late on Sunday. The de»»»

Qatar mediates as Washington and Tehran edge toward renewed nuclear talks Despite President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's proposal, “positive and constructive” US-Iran discussions were continuing through mediators, including on nuclear issues, Axios reported. The report indicated that talks be»»»