Egypt’s annual urban headline inflation slowed to 14.5% in August 2026, down from 14.9% in July 2026, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The decline was mainly attributed to a softening in annual food inflation, which eased to 6.3% in August 2026 from 8% in July. Meanwhile, annual non-fo»»»

Banks and mortgage finance companies participating in the mortgage finance initiative for low- and middle-income customers provided EGP 111.131bn in financing to around 723,604 customers as of July 2026, according to a report issued by the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund. The report showed»»»

Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held talks with the head of Belgian firm Hydrovolta, George Brek, to discuss cooperation on a proposed project to desalinate 10 million cubic metres of water daily by 2050 using existing power plant infrastructure. The meeting at t»»»

Gold prices rose during trading over the past week, with the price of a gram of 21-karat gold, the most widely traded in the local market, increasing by around EGP 110 to reach approximately EGP 6,390. The price of 24-karat gold reached around EGP 7,303 per gram, while 18-karat gold stood at approx»»»

Russian forces struck a tanker in the port of Chernomorsk that had delivered fuel and lubricants for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defence Ministry said. “As a result of the strikes on the port of Chernomorsk in the Odessa region, a tanker-type vessel that delivered fuel and lubricants f»»»

Police acknowledged investigative errors after bank records helped clear Angela Lipps A Tennessee woman who spent nearly six months behind bars after facial-recognition technology helped wrongly identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case is suing the City of Fargo and a police dete»»»

The government’s goal is to double the number of foreign tourists visiting Bulgaria by the end of its term, from around four million to eight million a year, while maintaining the current level of domestic tourism, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said on Saturday. Dimitrov participated in the LongSu»»»

“This treaty is mostly for show, but in legal terms it’s much ado about nothing” because “the US already had free access to Greenland and the main responsibility for the defense of Greenland,” Swedish military and geopolitics analyst Mikael Valtersson told Sputnik, commenting on the new US-Denmark »»»

US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics. US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son h»»»

BusinessGermanyMecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Will economy shape the vote?Dirk KaufmannVoters in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls on Sunday, with the Social Democrats and far-right AfD neck and neck. Here's a look at key economic issues that could influence the e»»»

Kathmandu: Nepal generated more than 5.09 billion Nepali rupees ($33.11 million USD) from cross-border power sales to India and Bangladesh between mid-August and mid-September, according to official figures released by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The country exported a total of 565.6 mil»»»

DOHA, QATAR: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) reaffirms its commitment to community engagement and inclusivity by delivering tailored motorsport experiences for attendees of all demographics. In alignment with this strategic initiative, LIC has announced the return of ‘F1 Family Friday’ for the F»»»

Doha, Qatar: Google confirmed that its Gemini artificial intelligence model accessed the systems of three real companies while undergoing a cybersecurity test, in an unusual incident that highlights the challenges of controlling increasingly autonomous AI systems. The incidents occurred in May duri»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has delivered a sharp response to billionaire Lőrinc Mészáros after the company behind a controversial 35-year motorway concession signalled that it could pursue legal claims over the government’s plan to end the agreement. The latest exchange comes just a day after Buda»»»

Maritime threats, UN warnings and travel advisories unsettle Gulf passengers Dubai: The regional security situation continues to shape daily life, from flight schedules to airport operations across the Gulf. Here's a round-up of today's key developments and what they mean for residents. Regional de»»»

Tiny coding defect caused six hours of UK restrictions and disrupted UAE services A software defect triggered in a millisecond led to an air traffic control failure that ultimately contributed to more than 2,000 flight cancellations across the UK, investigators have found. The September 8 disruptio»»»

Former Japanese PM Noda continues his early-morning station routine after four decades Former Japanese prime minister Yoshihiko Noda has returned to a familiar routine: standing at a railway station and handing political leaflets to commuters. On September 18, Noda was at Minami-Funabashi Station i»»»

Tiny coding defect triggered hours of UK air traffic chaos affecting thousands A software defect that unfolded in a millisecond triggered an air traffic control failure that ultimately led to more than 2,000 flight cancellations across the UK, according to a preliminary investigation. The September»»»

The Middle Corridor, which connects China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia with the Black Sea, could turn Bulgaria into a strategic logistics hub, Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov said during a discussion “The Next 20: A Vision for the Future,” organized by the Citizens for European Development of »»»

Flights to Dubai, Sharjah disrupted as Riyadh airport faces maximum alert Aircraft tracking website FlightRadar24 on Saturday reported major issues at the Saudi capital's Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, including cancellations and delays, after residents saw smoke and flames near the site»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, will open registration for residents and citizens wishing to perform Hajj during the 2027 season from 12 midnight on Sunday, September 20 until October 20, 2026. In a statement by the Mi»»»

Three automated rubbish bins are being tested at Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station to manage waste Dubai: Japan is testing robot rubbish bins at one of the world’s busiest railway stations in a bid to ease the workload of sanitation workers, according to an AFP report. Three automated bins have been trialle»»»

In today’s corporate environment, the biggest obstacle to progress is rarely budget or technology — it is communication. Teams sit in the same meetings and use the same English words, yet often end up speaking entirely different professional languages. Project Manager Tomiris Kushakarbayeva, who ho»»»

“I want GERB to return to where it was. The party should return to the conservative principles on which it was founded in 2009 — zero deficit, support for entrepreneurs, and rejection of populism,” GERB leader Boyko Borisov said in Burgas, adding that in recent years GERB itself had also participat»»»

Offices are increasingly expected to support collaboration, company culture, employee well-being, and talent retention, says Jakub Jędrys, head of Building & Project Consultancy at Savills. Tenants prioritize adaptable layouts, quality interiors, energy efficiency, and transparent operating costs a»»»

Over 300 drone incidents recorded at UK defence sites in a year London: British military sites were targeted by drones more than 300 times over the past year, according to figures published Saturday by UK media. The Independent newspaper said 340 security incidents involving drones were recorded ov»»»

Phyllo dough has a hold on me - its grip stems from the revelation I had as a young child biting into my first spanakopita at a Greek church festival in Queens. My beloved Aunt Linda had handed me a piece of the savory pie saying, "Would I steer you wrong?” (She never once steered me wrong.) When I»»»

Hungary has published the detailed rules for its HUF 20,000 diesel fuel subsidy, clarifying who qualifies, how payments will be made and when motorists can expect their money. The new regulation also sets out the conditions for people who acquired eligible vehicles during the year. As we previously»»»

"The growing range of missiles, a diversifying and highly advanced weapon selection as well as the aircraft’s jamming systems and stealth capabilities enhance combat effectiveness and enable operations even in highly contested environments," said Major General Timo Herranen, Commander of the Finnis»»»

GAZA: The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the start of the new academic year in the Gaza Strip, under exceptional circumstances, following a three-year hiatus due to Israeli aggression against the Strip. In a statement issued on Saturday, the ministry confirmed that»»»

Not so long ago, inhabitants of Greenland feared that the US was preparing to invade, after US President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed the US wanted to control the Arctic territory. But Trump now says he has struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's securi»»»

At least two people were killed and seven were injured after a Russian aerial bomb struck an apartment building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy late Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other officials said. A frequent target of Russian attacks, Sumy is located in an area where »»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has condemned violent remarks made about him during a phone-in programme on a privately owned television channel. The controversy centres on Paláver, a political phone-in programme broadcast by Hír TV, a Hungarian commercial television channel owned by Mediaworks company»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said the Alamein Africa Forum will serve as a pan-African platform bringing together the private sector, investment and financial institutions, and representatives of various productive and service sector»»»

Luxembourg: Flight operations were briefly suspended at Luxembourg Airport overnight into Saturday after drones were detected flying nearby without authorization. "Flight operations at Luxembourg Airport... have resumed following the temporary suspension... due to the detection of unauthorized unma»»»

Damascus, Sept. 19 (SANA) Syria has approved the L602 air route through the country’s eastern airspace near Deir Ezzor as part of efforts to improve air connectivity between Gulf countries and Europe, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport Omar Hosari said. Hosari sa»»»

Arab Finance: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has approved a decree establishing an investment zone for Qatari Diar’s Alam Al-Roum project on Egypt’s North Coast in Matrouh governorate, according to a statement. Spanning 4,900 feddans along the Alexandria-Matrouh coastal road, the zone will be deve»»»

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend This weekend, the UAE and the region saw a mix of major developments, travel updates and stories making headlines. Vijay Sethupathi’s ‘Maharaja’ is set for a Hollywood remake, while Pakistan’s passport has slipped to 183r»»»

Higher payments for child benefits, maternity leave during the second year, the one-off birth allowance and support for schoolchildren are being considered, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Nataliya Efremova said in an interview with Nova TV. Efremova said options were being discussed to increa»»»

Sheikh Humaid says book offers fresh perspectives on leadership, service and daily life Ajman: Turning vision into reality and faith in people into lasting development has defined the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and »»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would ban media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House over what he described as unfavourable coverage in his latest test of the US Constitution's First Amendment protection of press freedom.  President Donald Trump said Friday that he »»»

Militants storm Kohat police HQ as deadly siege drags into second day Kohat: The death toll from an explosion and gun attack at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan rose to at least 31, including 16 police personnel, a senior police official told AFP on Saturday, with fighting ongoing. Attack»»»

Tehran-based bank has been under US, EU and UK sanctions over its alleged links to Iran Ankara: Turkey has revoked the licence of Iran's Bank Mellat, a semi-private financial entity that has been subject to Western sanctions for years, the official gazette said early on Saturday. The decision was a»»»

Kohat, Pakistan: The death toll from an explosion and gun attack at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan rose to at least 31, including 16 police personnel, a senior police official told AFP on Saturday, with fighting ongoing. Attackers stormed the Old Police Lines complex at Kohat, a town of»»»

New rules curb ‘visa hopping’ and restrict dependants for many foreign students Australia is introducing stricter visa rules for international students and working holidaymakers as the government seeks greater control over migration and aims to reduce net overseas migration. The changes announced b»»»

Hungary’s Fidesz party will hold both a protest on Sunday and its 23 October commemoration outside Budapest’s House of Terror Museum, the party announced on Friday. Party chooses museum as venue amid dispute over its leadership and future In a statement sent to MTI, Fidesz called on supporters to “»»»

DOHA: Relatively humid to humid weather conditions are expected to return to Qatar during the coming week, with mist to fog likely to develop during the late-night and early-morning hours, the Qatar Meteorology Department said. The department, in a weather advisory issued on Saturday, warned that t»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had reached a deal with Denmark to expand the US military presence in Greenland, while respecting Danish and Greenlandic sovereignty. Denmark said the agreement would be signed next week during the UN General Assembly but still requires parliamentary appr»»»

US President defends Russian oligarch’s funding of son’s lavish Bahamas wedding party Washington: President Donald Trump on Friday defended his son's recent wedding party being partially bankrolled by a Russian oligarch, but also said he'd been told the money would be paid back. “It’s totally allow»»»

Doha, Qatar: Relatively humid to humid weather is expected to return during the coming week, the Qatar Meteorology Department said in a social media post on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The department added that there is a possibility of mist and fog developing during the late-night and early-morn»»»