Gulf News 11m

To homework or not to homework? UAE parents debate what children really need after school

From exam stress to playtime: UAE parents rethink homework’s real purpose "I took away 25 ice-creams from Sam. How many ice-creams does Sam have now?" "I don't know," I would say, and dissolve into tears at the dinner table that was spread with addition and subtraction worksheets. It could extend i»»»

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Gulf News 1h

The UAE’s confidence capital: Why global investors are looking beyond property to the nation behind it

Real investment story lies beyond buildings, in the economy and institutions behind them There is a tendency to explain the rise of UAE real estate through architecture: the towers, waterfronts, branded residences and master-planned communities that have reshaped the country’s skyline. But building»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why US oil companies are not rushing to build new refineries despite Trump’s push

With refineries near full capacity, Trump’s call for more gasoline runs into hard limits Washington: President Donald Trump wants US oil companies to produce more gasoline and bring down prices at the pump. But the refiners he is pressing face a problem they cannot easily solve: there is little spa»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US envoys have 'more effective proposals': Ukraine official

US envoys bring fresh peace proposals to Kyiv amid grinding Russia war Washington's envoys have brought new, "more effective" proposals on ending the war with Russia to Kyiv, a senior Ukrainian presidential official told AFP Sunday. Earlier Sunday, Zelensky had said the war with Russia looked likel»»»

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RT 4h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Al Mahmoud leads Qatar’s delegation to two GCC Gulf Health Council meetings in Bahrain

Tribune News Network Manama, Bahrain Qatar participated in the 89th meeting of the Gulf Health Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the 12th meeting of the GCC Health Ministers’ Committee held in Manama, Bahrain on Sunday. The delegation of Qatar was headed by Minister of Public Health»»»

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BNE 4h

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»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai RTA steps up night-time road maintenance

RTA uses off-peak hours, smart diagnostics to minimise disruption Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is utilising low-traffic night hours to carry out preventive and corrective road maintenance, minimising disruption and keeping infrastructure ready for morning commuters. The Authority mai»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Licensed taxis can now carry passengers between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

New cross-border taxi service takes effect from September 6 under joint regulations Dubai: Licensed taxis can now carry passengers directly between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain across the King Fahd Causeway, giving travellers a new cross-border transport option under regulations that took effect on Sun»»»

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Jordan Times 7h

AI government spokesperson 'Farah' sends signal to investors about Jordan’s digital ambitions — economists

AMMAN — The government's launch of "Farah", an AI-generated government spokesperson, should be judged less by her appearance or presentation style than by the economic value she creates and the signal she sends to investors about the Kingdom's digital ambitions, economists said.The government has i»»»

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Jordan Times 7h

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",»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Amir, Norway PM discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway HE Jonas Gahr Store discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them across various fields. This came during a telephone call HH the Amir received from »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Amir receives phone call from Prime Minister of Norway

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway HE Jonas Gahr Støre. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir expressed his sincere condolences to the Prime Minister on the passing of His Majesty King Harald V, wishing the»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 8h

Hungary to open third heavy-freight route to Serbia as border crossing gets major upgrade

Hungary is preparing a major new freight corridor towards Serbia, with the Hercegszántó–Bački Breg border crossing set for a full reconstruction that would allow heavy lorries to cross around the clock. The Hungarian government has approved the full reconstruction of the Hercegszántó–Bački Breg bor»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 9h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Oman's Sultan, French President stress importance of cementing regional security pillars

Muscat: Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman spoke by phone on Sunday with French President Emmanuel Macron and stressed the importance of continuing and ramping up diplomatic efforts to deepen the pillars of security and peace in the region and the world. During the conversation, they shared perspecti»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

FIFA confirms Infantino will run in presidential election

Paris, France: Gianni Infantino will stand in next March's FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, football's global governing body announced Sunday. "The FIFA President announced in April that he will stand for re»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Healthcare Quality Assessment System to Be Adopted by Year-End

In an interview for Bulgarian National Radio aired on Sunday, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said that it is realistic to expect that the healthcare quality assessment system will be adopted by the end of this year. While her Ministry is ready, it needs to consult with the medical community to conduc»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Qatar participates in two GCC Gulf Health Council Meetings​​

Doha, Qatar: ​The State of Qatar participated in the 89th meeting of the Gulf Health Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the 12th meeting of the GCC Health Ministers' Committee, held in Bahrain today. ​The delegation of the State of Qatar was headed by Minister of Public Health HE Man»»»

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RT 14h

Putin’s talks with Trump’s envoys highlight ‘atmosphere of trust’ – Kremlin

The talks that Russian President Vladimir Putin had with US President Donald Trump’s envoys on Saturday are indicative of an “atmosphere of trust” between Moscow and Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Kiev, where they are meeting wi»»»

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Al Manar 14h

8 Arab, Muslim Nations Condemn Israeli Plan to Forcibly Displace Millions from Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 8 Arab, Muslim Nations Condemn Israeli Plan to Forcibly Displace Millions from Gaza 06-09-2026 14:44 PM Damaged and destroyed buildings aft»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Prince Harry's surprise UK return renews security row

London: Prince Harry's return to Britain has reignited debate about whether taxpayers should foot the bill to protect him and his family, with experts warning genuine threats likely exist. The Duke of Sussex, who arrived in Britain last week with his wife Meghan and their two young children, had pr»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 15h

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»»»

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Gulf News 16h

'How fortunate we are to have you': Mohammed bin Rashid writes to Mohamed bin Zayed

The collection brings together reflections from nearly 60 years of public service in UAE Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a new book, 'The Messages', bringing together reflections and personal letters shaped »»»

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Qatar Tribune 16h

8 Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli ministers' calls for forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye strongly condemned the statements made by I»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Kuwait changes residency rules: 10-year permits, new absence exemptions and KD10 family fees

Holders of the new residency category will be exempt from annual residency fees Dubai: Kuwait has introduced a new residency framework allowing certain people whose Kuwaiti citizenship was withdrawn to obtain regular residence permits for up to 10 years, according to Al Seyassah newspaper. The chan»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

8 Arab and Islamic countries condemn statements by Israeli Ministers of National Security and Defense regarding displacement of Palestinian people from Gaza Strip

Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye strongly condemn the statements made»»»

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France24 16h

US ambassador to Israel visits Palestinian town hit by West Bank settler violence

US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Saturday visited Turmus Ayya, a Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that has been repeatedly targeted by Israeli settler violence. Huckabee, a staunch supporter of Israel and its illegal settlements in the Palestinian territory, said that it w»»»

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France24 16h

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 »»»

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BNE 16h

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»»»

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Egypt Independent 16h

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»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Eight countries reject attempts to uproot Palestinians and alter Gaza’s demographic reality

Ministers say forced displacement would violate international law and threaten stability Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt strongly condemn the statements made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israeli De»»»

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Sputnik 17h

EU's Calls for Peace Are Empty Words - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister

VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - European politicians' words about resolving the conflict in Ukraine and engaging in dialogue with Russia are meaningless, as their actions are directed against Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic For»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Dubai Police deploys 36 robots as AI expands across operations

The 36 RPA robots are being used for a range of tasks and administrative operations Dubai: Dubai Police completed 104 strategic and operational technology projects over the past year and deployed 36 RPA robots across policing and administrative operations as it expands the use of artificial intelli»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 17h

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»»»

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RT 18h

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»»»

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Gulf News 18h

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 19h

Haze emergency grips Malaysian Borneo town

Serian, Malaysia: Acrid smoke hung heavily over the Malaysian town of Serian, seeping into homes and cloaking roadside stalls, as residents navigated an air quality emergency fuelled by transboundary haze from Indonesia's raging fires. Malaysia declared a state of emergency in Sarawak state's Seria»»»

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Gulf News 19h

Thick haze forces Malaysia’s Serian into emergency mode

Sarawak district shuts schools, markets as air pollution hits hazardous highs Serian: Acrid smoke hung heavily over the Malaysian town of Serian, seeping into homes and cloaking roadside stalls, as residents navigated an air‑quality emergency fuelled by transboundary haze from Indonesia's raging fi»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

Fitch affirms Qatar’s credit rating at AA amid outlook for strong economic rebound in 2027 and 2028

Doha, Qatar: Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qatar’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in the strength and resilience of the Qatari economy. The agency attributed its decision to easing risks following the subsidence »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 20h

Hungary’s housing market faces a major shift as government backs social housing

Hungary’s housing market may be approaching one of its most important policy shifts in years. A newly published government resolution orders the preparation of the Wekerle Housing Construction Programme, promising more affordable homes, rental housing and student accommodation, with brownfield rede»»»

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Gulf News 20h

Prince Harry’s UK return revives battle over royal security bill

Return with Meghan and children sparks fresh scrutiny of royal security costs London: Prince Harry's return to Britain has reignited debate about whether taxpayers should foot the bill to protect him and his family, with experts warning genuine threats likely exist. The Duke of Sussex, who arrived »»»

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The Peninsula 20h

Qatar rejects Iran claims in two identical letters to UN chief and Security Council President

New York: The State of Qatar has rejected Iran’s justification for attacks on its territory, saying the allegations have no legal basis and cannot absolve Tehran of responsibility under international law. In two identical letters sent to United Nations Secretary-General H E Antonio Guterres and Per»»»

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Gulf News 21h

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today

Sunday’s key developments have highlighted the widening fallout from the US-Iran conflict Follow all the latest developments here:A series of developments on Sunday has underscored the widening fallout from the US-Iran conflict, with clashes extending from the battlefield to the Strait of Hormuz an»»»

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Gulf News 23h

Why Iran-backed Houthi militants are pushing towards Bab Al Mandab as Hormuz disruption raises stakes

Red Sea route grows more crucial as Hormuz disruption hits oil flows despite recovery Dubai: As the United States battles to keep oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, another of the world’s most important energy chokepoints is coming under growing pressure. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants»»»

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Gulf News 1d

Trump is working on ‘much bigger’ Middle East plan. Here’s what he is plotting

Emerging US strategy could reshape regional alliances and Washington’s approach to Iran Dubai: US President Donald Trump is working on what he has privately described as “something much bigger” for the Middle East after the Iran war — an ambitious strategy that could reshape Washington’s approach t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 06.09. 00:18

Qatar reinforces de-escalation push, rejectspoliticisation of maritime navigation: Analysts

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to contain escalating tensions in the region, placing dialogue, international law and the protection of maritime navigation at the centre of its approach as security risks continue to threaten vital waterways and critical infrastructur»»»

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Qatar Tribune 06.09. 00:05

Awqaf launches upgraded version of Mushaf Qatar application

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has launched an upgraded version of the Mushaf Qatar digital application, an integrated platform dedicated to serving the Holy Quran through recitation, memorisation and contemplation. The launch is part of the ministry’s efforts to ad»»»

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RT 05.09. 22:42

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»»»

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