Giles Sims, 34, was sick of getting passed over for jobs because he didn’t have a college degree. But with a wife and a widowed mother to help support, he needed a quick solution. So the laid-off web developer turned to one of a growing number of three-year degree programmes. “I can’t afford to be »»»

BusinessIranSpiraling health costs force Iranians to delay careDanyal Babayani A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine is in short supply, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment. https://p.dw.com/p/5»»»

An Iraqi security source told “Asharq” on Monday that a joint force from the Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence agencies arrested four members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), including Abu Jaafar, a member of the PMF commission’s staff, from his home in the Al-Baladiyat area in eastern Ba»»»

JEDDAH: Jeddah Corniche Circuit is set to host the opening round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack from Aug. 27–29. The championship is held under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, the owner of the competition, managed by Bakhashab Motorsport and in »»»

Emirati women continue to play an important role in preserving the UAE’s cultural heritage and sharing the country’s history with younger generations, according to two Emirati women working at Al Ain Museum. Shaikha Al Blooshi, Visitor Experience Supervisor at Al Ain Museum, said the museum is more»»»

A woman in Haryana’s Kurukshetra has been accused of killing her husband and mutilating his body before jumping from the terrace of their rented home after their landlord discovered the scene, police said. The victim, identified as Rajesh, had been living with his wife, Vimla Devi, in a rented hous»»»

RIYADH: The five largest banks in the UAE reported a combined net profit of 38.1 billion dirhams ($10.37 billion) in the first half of 2026, representing a 7.8 percent year-on-year increase, according to an analysis. These lenders, including First Abu Dhabi Bank, Emirates NBD, and Abu Dhabi Commerc»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Oman’s Top Diplomat Heads to Tehran for High-Stakes Hormuz Strait Talks 24-08-2026 11:17 AM Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi meets Omani counterpa»»»

RIYADH: The Middle East and North Africa’s fiscal deficit is forecast to narrow to 4.3 percent of gross domestic product in 2027 after widening to 6.2 percent this year, as oil and non-hydrocarbon revenues recover, BMI said. The research unit, a Fitch Solutions company, raised its 2026 deficit fore»»»

U.S. special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack went further on the defensive on Sunday, responding to criticism of his assessment of ongoing negotiations between Israel and Lebanon over Israeli withdrawal and the disarmament of Hezbollah. He had said "there are two people missing »»»

NATO’s new 5% defence commitment could become one of Europe’s most important fiscal and economic-policy questions over the next decade. For Hungary, the sums involved could run into several billion euros a year, but the economic impact will depend heavily on how much of that additional spending is »»»

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi observatory has captured a detailed image of the Cat’s Eye Nebula, one of the best-known and most structurally complex planetary nebulae, after nine days of observations and more than 36 hours of combined exposure. The image was produced by Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory»»»

Bulgaria is taking emergency measures to protect the operation of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant as the critically low level of the Danube continues to create unusual conditions around the facility. Energy Minister Iva Petrova said there is currently no threat to electricity supplies or to the st»»»

Around 100 fruit producers from Bulgaria's Sliven region blocked a key road near the Rechitsa market in protest against low purchase prices, rising production costs and a lack of markets for their peaches and plums. The farmers briefly halted traffic on the old road linking Sliven with Nova Zagora »»»

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union said Monday that it had released another 6.1 billion euros ($7.1 billion) in military aid for Ukraine to boost its air defences against Russian missile attacks. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced the move ahead of talks on Monday betwe»»»

Wellington: New Zealand's government introduced legislation on Monday to ban under 16s from using social media, joining a number of countries seeking to keep youngsters off sites such as Instagram and TikTok. Australia implemented world-first legislation banning children from social media in Decemb»»»

Paris, France: An international team of scientists from Britain, Sweden and France has identified a new mechanism involved in blood clot formation, challenging decades-old understanding of how molecules of the fibrinogen protein are arranged, a key component in the blood clotting process. Experimen»»»

HR’s role now extends well beyond hiring, payroll and administration. Expectations around employee experience are rising, AI is changing how organisations attract, manage and retain talent, and UAE labour policies continue to shape workforce planning. At the same time, employees are placing greater»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has advised private-sector workers that they may leave their jobs without prior notice and still retain their end-of-service benefits in certain cases, with authorities setting out the circumstances in which an employment contract can legally be terminated. The Public Authority for Ma»»»

Doha,Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index edged down 0.07% at the start of trading on Monday, losing 6.77 points to reach 9,681. QSE data showed gains in the Transportation sector, which rose 0.38%, and the Banks and Financial Services sector, which gained 0.08%. The market was weigh»»»

The US envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack stated that his remarks - in which he considered Israel’s control over the Syrian Golan Heights to constitute an “occupation and a violation of UN resolutions” - were a description of a well-known historical context, emphasizing that United States policy has not c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is ready to support mediation efforts to end the conflict against Iran and to help maintain stability in the Middle East if requested, stated Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov said. "If requested, Russia is ready to support mediation efforts both to end the »»»

Confronting a drug addict can go badly wrong, one family in Bangladesh discovered when they came across their narcotic-imbibing neighbours. One by one, the family of four – man, wife and two children – were killed when they heard noises coming from the roof of their home and climbed up to the floor»»»

Muscat: Oman recorded 1,226 divorces involving citizens married to foreign nationals between October 29, 2023, and June 30, 2026, while 7,719 Omanis married foreigners over roughly the past three years, according to data from the Supreme Judiciary Council. The figures amount to roughly one divorce »»»

Dubai: UAE-born Kaziah Liz Mejo, a 19-year-old from Mavelikkara in Kerala’s Alappuzha district, has been crowned Miss Universe India 2026, marking a major milestone for the state. She won the national title at the grand finale held at Zee Studios in Jaipur on Sunday, August 23, emerging victorious »»»

The U.S. special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey on Sunday walked back his comments from two days ago that Israel "still" occupies the Golan Heights in violation of U.N. resolutions, remarks that went against U.S. President Donald Trump 's position on the disputed territory. Israel captured»»»

Iran on Sunday said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern Fars province, with more than 160 billion cubic metres potentially recoverable. The find comes as the country’s energy sector faces disruption after months of US-Israeli strikes on gas facilities»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces hit a tanker delivering fuel and lubricants for the purposes of the Ukrainian forces, as well as five fuel tanks in the the port of Yuzhny in the Odessa egion, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "As a result of the strikes at the Yuzhny port in the Odessa»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Space Forces successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome carrying a spacecraft for the Russian Defense Ministry, the ministry said. "On Monday, August 24, at 5:40 a.m. (Moscow time) [02:40 GMT], a combat crew of the Space Forces of t»»»

Three newborn babies died after a fire swept through the neonatal intensive care unit of a government hospital in Maharashtra’s Amravati early on Monday, prompting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to order a high-level inquiry and promise strict action against anyone found responsible. Six other in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The draw for the third edition of the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) will be held today via video conference from the headquarters of the Gulf Football Federation, with 12 clubs taking part. Qatar will be represented by Al Duhail and Qatar SC, both making their debuts in the Gulf Ch»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hosts Qatar fell to Tunisia in straight sets yesterday as Brazil, Iran and Italy secured places in the Round of 16 at the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha yesterday. Tunisia won 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-17) at the Women’s Sports Hall in Aspire Zone to claim their secon»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar maintained their perfect start at the 11th Asian Junior (U19) Handball Championship in Amman, edging Iran 24-22 yesterday to secure a third straight victory. The result left Qatar top of Group B on six points, with Syria awaiting them in their final group match today.»»»

Lebanon on Sunday arrested an online influencer known for his videos about food who had been handed a life sentence in absentia for drug trafficking, a judicial source told AFP. Georges Dib, known on TikTok as "Doctor Food" and followed by more than eight million accounts, was apprehended at his ho»»»

Dubai: Dubai Maritime City handled a record 52 vessels at its dry berths in a single day on July 28, as demand for ship maintenance continues to rise alongside increased oil and gas production across the region. The figure was the highest number of vessels received by the maritime services and ship»»»

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) now requirs private schools operating in the emirate to exempt parents from certain components of school fees relating to devices, textbooks, school uniforms and other items when students choose to use second-hand materials — such as resold»»»

Doha, Qatar: The minerals race is no longer only about commercial advantage. Control over the copper, lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements that underpin energy systems, defence industries, data centres and advanced manufacturing is rapidly becoming a test of national power and economic resilienc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) recently hosted a dialogue session titled ‘Global Entrepreneurship Day: From Establishment to Expansion and Investment’ to mark Global Entrepreneurship Day. Held in collaboration with the Young Entrepreneurs Center, the session brought together a distinguished group »»»

Dubai: Dubai residents and visitors can now buy nol Travel Cards at selected Al Ansari Exchange branches, giving commuters another way to access Dubai's public transport payment system. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesAl Ansari Exchange has partnered with Dubai's Roads »»»

Doha, Qatar: Preparations are well underway for the third edition of Qatar Boat Show, with Old Doha Port gearing up to welcome visitors from November 4 to 7, 2026. Following the launch of the Crafting Wonderful campaign earlier this year, Qatar Boat Show is working closely with exhibitors, sponsors»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has concluded interviews for Qatari trainers and children of Qatari women nominated to participate in the second cohort of its initiative to localise Qatari trainers in private educational and training service centres. The interviews were »»»

Doha, Qatar: New Indian Supermarket and Retail Mart have launched their Happy Onam Offers across all outlets, bringing a wide range of special promotions and fresh Indian products to customers in Qatar. The Onam promotion will continue until August 27. Serving the community for 54 years, New Indian»»»

Baghdad: The 27th Baghdad International Book Fair is taking place from Sept 2 to 12, with 20 countries, including Qatar, taking part. Over 600 publishing houses and agencies from Arab and foreign countries will participate, spread across almost 395 booths. Oman will be the guest of honour at the mu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre of the Ministry of Culture is participating in the Asian Stamp Exhibition in Bandung, Indonesia, from August 27 to 31. The Centre is participating with five stamp exhibits that have won several medals at international exhibitions, including Qa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, with support from its strategic partner, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), and in partnership with World Vision Zambia, the Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia (FAWEZA), and Zambia’s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced the appointment of the new Board of ICOM Qatar, the country’s National Committee of the International Council of Museums, for the 2026–2028 term. Established in 1946, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) is the world’s leading organisation repres»»»

Doha, Qatar: Driven by their firm commitment to humanitarian work and alleviating the suffering of the most vulnerable populations, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in cooperation with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), has launched a health project in Bangladesh. The initiative aims to enhance R»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian special services agent in Crimea was offered to eliminate a Russian Black Sea Fleet serviceman by blowing up his car, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday. Earlier in the day, the FSB said it detained a resident of Crimea who was providing the spe»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Finland's cooperation with Ukraine in the field of drone production makes it complicit in international terrorism, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "Official Helsinki is essentially complicit in international terrorism. Moreover, the state is dragging or»»»

Dubai: Tony Robbins is bringing his live transformational experience to the UAE for the first time, with BREAKTHROUGH set for Coca-Cola Arena on 24 April 2027. Pre-sale registration opens on Wednesday, 26 August at 9am GST at coca-cola-arena.com. The event marks the first time the BREAKTHROUGH form»»»