Dubai: The rial is collapsing, inflation is eating into incomes and ordinary Iranians are struggling to afford everything from food to medicine. Yet decades of sanctions have taught Tehran not only how to evade Western pressure, but how to shift much of its cost onto its own population while protec»»»

DOHA: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi inaugurated the 'Sard' platform, which specializes in monitoring and tracking news, events, and content published across social media in various languages, contributing to enhanced monitoring and ana»»»

Centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann on Sunday launched his bid for the French presidency, aiming to unite moderate left-wing voters and challenge far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon ahead of France’s 2027 election. With Marine Le Pen leading first-round polls, Glucksmann is seeking to position»»»

DOHA: Qatar Foundation will host the second edition of the QIYADA conference on September 25-26 under the theme 'Guided by Faith: Thriving in a Changing World', bringing together Muslim youth aged 17 to 24 from across Qatar alongside scholars, thought leaders, and inspirational figures at Multaqa (»»»

Tokyo, Aug. 24 (SANA) The Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.07% to 65,968 in morning trading Monday, paring losses as investors awaited Nvidia’s earnings and the Jackson Hole symposium.Selective buying in semiconductor equipment stocks offset selling in AI-related shares, with Tokyo Electron up 2.1%, whi»»»

Sharjah: The Pakistan Business Council Sharjah (PBCS) has paid tribute to Sharjah’s leadership for fostering a secure, diverse and business-friendly environment, while reaffirming its commitment to strengthening trade and business ties between Pakistani entrepreneurs and the UAE. The council hosted»»»

A newly obtained media plan reveals that Viktor Orbán’s government paid more than HUF 313 million for a campaign placing the Hungarian prime minister’s seven-point criticism of the European Union in newspapers across Europe in 2021. Hungarian taxpayers paid more than HUF 313 million for a governmen»»»

The UAE's media community mourned the loss of one of its pioneers in journalism, media, thought, and literature, Obaid Humaid Al Mazrouei, founder and editor-in-chief of the Emirati newspaper "Al Fajr." He died this morning, Monday, after a distinguished career spanning more than five decades. With»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al-Hammadi inaugurated the 'Sard' platform, which specializes in monitoring and tracking news, events, and content published across social media in various languages, contributing to enhanced monitoring and a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari Diar signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), aimed at strengthening joint collaboration on sports and community initiatives, in support of greater sports participation and to encourage members of the community to adopt a healthy, active lifestyle. The »»»

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk on Sunday, August 23, 2026, said global investors have renewed their confidence in Egypt’s economic trajectory, with investment risk assessments falling to their lowest level since 2014. “Our economy has started to improve, while the private sector is growing and acc»»»

JEDDAH: Oman’s public revenues rose 13 percent to 6.60 billion Omani rials ($17.2 billion) in the first half, driven by a 10 percent increase in net oil revenues and a 32 percent surge in gas revenues, according to official data. According to the Fiscal Performance Bulletin issued by the Ministry o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a written message from HE Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and enhance them. The message was handed over by the Prime Minister and Minister o»»»

ABU DHABI: Russia topped the overall standings as the seventh edition of the IMMAF Youth World Championships concluded on Sunday at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. Ukraine finished second, with Tajikistan taking third. The UAE National Team also celebrated its best-ever performance at the Youth World »»»

WESTFIELD: Michael La Sasso wrote one of the most remarkable stories in LIV Golf history on Sunday, closing with a 5-under 65 to win LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026 at 18-under. The championship is his first professional victory, and at just 22 years old, the HyFlyers GC rookie became the youngest winne»»»

RIYADH: Egypt is seeking to expand oil and gas drilling with ADNOC Drilling as part of a broader push to raise domestic production and attract investment into exploration and field development. Egyptian Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi met ADNOC Drilling CEO Abdulla Ateya Al Me»»»

Diesel prices in Bulgaria are likely to continue rising next week as a global shortage of the fuel puts additional pressure on prices, according to Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov of the Association of Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters. Hadzhidimitrov said several factors are contributing »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has maintained a strong position in global digital development, scoring 98.4 out of 100 in the 2026 edition of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) ICT Development Index (IDI). In a statement by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), the achievement reflects »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s financial sector ended the first half of 2026 with a profit of 22,637.6 billion soms. The sector’s gross revenue totaled 116,734.8 billion soms, while expenses amounted to 94,318.4 billion soms. The National Statistical Committee reported. According to its data, 302 companies turned ou»»»

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched its first fully automated, paperless personal loan journey, supported by an integration with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR). The new journey transforms FAB’s traditionally manual personal loan application process into an end-to-en»»»

Dubai: Six months after the US-Iran war rattled Gulf airspace, the region's aviation sector is bouncing back — but not evenly, and not without cost. Top aviation analysts Gulf News spoke with say passenger numbers are recovering faster than expected, airport projects remain on track, and confidence»»»

POLITICS In an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), political scientist Lyubomir Stefanov commented on the upcoming presidential elections, saying it was concerning that only three candidates had been announced several weeks before the start of the campaign. He said the opposition par»»»

New Delhi: India's top security official arrived in Beijing on Monday for talks on the countries' disputed Himalayan border, ahead of a BRICS summit next month that New Delhi hopes President Xi Jinping will attend. India's foreign ministry said that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will meet Ch»»»

A simplified narrative often circulates across social media suggesting that there is “no longer any need for the Strait of Hormuz,” as if the UAE’s development of alternative routes implies abandoning one of the world’s most important international waterways. Yet followers of the UAE’s maritime pol»»»

After a summer in which US indices reached new all-time highs, markets are entering a period in which volatility could return to the forefront. Analysts at Freedom24, the European retail broker of Freedom Holding Corp., a financial group listed on Nasdaq, explain which indicators Romanian investors»»»

Foreign direct investments in Kyrgyzstan totaled $1,310.8 billion in 2025, up 27.3 percent from 2024. President Sadyr Japarov announced the figure at the opening of the renovated Ak-Keme Hotel. According to him, the increase in investment demonstrates foreign investors’ confidence in the country’s »»»

Founders and teams developing solutions for agriculture and the food industry can apply until September 7 for AgriStart, a new programme dedicated to agrifood startups. Organised by Impact Hub Bucharest, in its role as EIT Food Country Representative, with the support of EIT Food and Bayer, the pro»»»

ING Bank Romania is launching ING Depo Invest, a product that combines a term deposit and a mutual fund investment through a single, fully digital process carried out through Home’Bank. The selected amount is split equally: 50% is allocated to a term deposit with a preferential interest rate, while»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education is stepping up efforts to develop curricula that equip students with knowledge, life skills and future-ready competencies, while strengthening their national identity and Islamic values, said Director of the Curriculum and Learning Resourc»»»

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»»»

A Syrian court on Monday handed a life sentence to Ahmad Hassoun, the country's former grand mufti under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, convicting him of crimes including inciting sectarian strife and exploiting his position. Hassoun, the 10th Assad-era figure to be sentenced under the new authorit»»»

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 »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carry out demolition operation in Kfar Tibnit in Nabatieh district: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon 24-08-2»»»

Damascus: A Syrian court on Monday handed a life sentence to Ahmed Hassoun, the country’s former grand mufti under ousted leader Bashar Assad, convicting him of crimes including inciting sectarian strife and exploiting his position. Hassoun, the 10th Assad-era figure to be sentenced under the new a»»»

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»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations toPresident of Ukraine HE Volodymyr Zelensky on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of Ukraine HE Volodymyr Zelensky on the occasion of his country's Independence Day»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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: Team Qatar by Iron Lynx secured a strong third-place finish in the LMGT3 category in Round 4 of the 2026 European Le Mans Series at the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. The No. 62 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo delivered a competitive and consistent performance throughout the four-hour ra»»»

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.»»»

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»»»