Qiyada conference highlights faith and identity in youth development
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Rapid technological change, artificial intelligence (AI) and the accelerating flow of information are reshaping how young people learn, communicate and make decisions. Against this backdrop, Qatar Foundation has brought together more than 1,300 young people to explore how fai»»»
Elegance within reach: Elegante weaves Filipino heritage into Qatar’s fashion scene
Darlene Regis Every creation tells a story. For Elegante Middle East, that story is woven with Filipino dreams, hard work, craftsmanship and a vision to make elegance accessible. What began in the Philippines in 2018 as a modest concept for “budgetarian brides” has grown into a Qatar-based venture »»»
Saudi Arabia shifts Riyadh schools to remote learning for a week
Teaching and administrative staff also ordered to work remotely via Madrasati Schools in Riyadh have been directed to suspend in-person classes for one week and shift to remote learning through the Madrasati platform. The decision applies to all students, as well as teaching, educational and admini»»»
Flying from UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia delays and cancellations as Iran routes halted and Ebola curbs lifted
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah see disrupted schedules amid wider international suspensions UAE passengers are advised to check their flight status before travelling to the airport on Sunday, with delays and schedule changes reported at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports. Flydubai and Air Arabia have»»»
Antifa terror trial’s last man standing fights verdict
On 30 September, the Budapest Court of Appeal will deliver a second-instance ruling in the criminal case of Simeon Trux — miraculously transformed into "Maja" — who, as a member of an international Antifa gang, went hunting for alleged "Nazis" for three days in February 2023. This was announced by »»»
Powerful storm pummels northeast US with rain, high winds
New York state governor said the storm was bearing down on New York City and Long Island New York: Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern United States on Saturday as an unusually powerful autumn storm intensified, leaving tens of thousands without power and US media reporting one pe»»»
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Discover courses, career advice, flexible qualifications and international pathways Whether you are planning your next qualification, looking to strengthen your professional skills or considering a career change, Gulf News LevelUP, under way at Dusit Thani Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road until 7pm today»»»
UAE fog alert: Speed limit reduced on major roads, police issue safety tips
Red and orange fog alerts have been issued as visibility drops across parts of Abu Dhabi Heavy fog has reduced visibility across parts of Abu Dhabi, prompting authorities to activate 80km/h speed limits on several major roads. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued fog alerts covering the »»»
India's CEC Gyanesh Kumar offered me BJP ticket, ex-Kerala chief secretary claims
Jiji Thomson’s claim triggers fresh resignation calls as poll body battles SIR controversy Dubai: A former Kerala chief secretary has alleged that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar asked him to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election as a BJP candidate, adding a new dimension to the contr»»»
Malaysia's state fund targets $3.7B to channel into green energy 2030
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s state-owned investment firm Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) plans to direct 15 billion ringgit (around $3.68 billion) into green and climate transition assets by 2030, alongside 500 million ringgit targeted for social impact initiatives. The targets were outlined in PNB's »»»
UAE weather this week: 45°C heat, fog and rougher seas ahead
Al Sila could reach 45°C, with fog or mist possible over coastal and inland areas Abu Dhabi: Temperatures could reach 45°C in parts of the UAE on Sunday, with humid conditions expected to bring another chance of fog or mist overnight and early Monday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology»»»
Kanyakumari influencer flaunted gold and cash in reels before Rs10 million burglary at home
Police examine whether online posts helped burglars time raid while family was away Dubai: A social media influencer in southern India who regularly posted videos displaying gold jewellery, diamonds and bundles of cash has lost valuables worth nearly Rs10 million in a burglary — and police are now »»»
Challenges reshaping the future of crime prevention and criminal justice in the digital age
Digital threats demand smarter prevention and safeguards for individual rights Technology and digital innovation have transformed nearly every aspect of modern life. While these advancements have improved efficiency and accelerated progress, they have also created new avenues for criminal activity »»»
Spanish soldiers beating migrants in Ceuta (VIDEO)
Spanish soldiers have been filmed beating migrants in the country’s North African enclave of Ceuta, according to videos released and verified by a local news outlet, amid a major migration crisis gripping the region. Since late July, Ceuta has been dealing with a migration crisis, after more than 7»»»
Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz offer backed by Khamenei. What happens now?
Tehran says plan had top backing, but neither side wants to surrender its leverage first Dubai: US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, even as Tehran revealed that the offer had been coordinated with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei a»»»
Zimbabwe Celebrates Cultural Heritage with Annual Bira ReMbira Festival
Harare: Traditional rhythms filled the air in Zimbabwe's capital as musicians gathered to honor the mbira, an ancestral instrument deeply rooted in the nation's cultural heritage. The festival, held Friday night, comes amid growing efforts to promote the traditional musical practice that was inscri»»»
Tunisia calls for sincere commitment, comprehensive reform to restore trust in UN
Tunis, Sept. 27 (TAP) — Tunisia believes that restoring confidence in the United Nations and multilateral action requires two essential conditions: genuine commitment and effective reform, Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti said Saturday.Addressing...»»»
Swiss government urges voters to reject stricter neutrality rules
The Swiss government and parliament are urging voters to reject a proposal during an upcoming referendum that would strengthen the country’s neutrality policy by constraining Bern’s ability to impose unilateral sanctions. The motion is being pushed by pro-sovereignty politicians, who have criticize»»»
Iraq inflation rises 3.3 percent year on year in August
Baghdad: Iraq's inflation rate rose 3.3 percent in August from a year earlier, according to data from the Central Statistical Organization. According to data released on Saturday, Iraq's general consumer price index rose to about 110.9 points in August 2026, from 110.1 points in July, marking a mon»»»
Cambodia floods force over 2,900 families to evacuate
Phnom Penh: Severe flooding across Cambodia has impacted more than 25,500 families, with at least 2,908 households forced to flee to higher ground, disaster management officials confirmed Saturday. Soth Kim Kolmony, spokesperson for the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM), said that 1»»»
British tourist sparks backlash with Auschwitz café rant
A British tourist has drawn widespread online backlash after a viral TikTok video complaining about drink prices and menu options at a cafe near the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Poland, the site of a former Nazi death camp. At least 1.1 million people were murdered by Nazis at Auschwit»»»
Al Khulaifi meets several officials to discuss cooperation
QNA New York Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on Saturday met separatelywith Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Felix Plasencia; Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Francophonie of the Democratic »»»
Qatar’s men’s handball team keeps up winning run, to meet South Korea in semi-finals
Tribune News Network Aichi-Nagoya (Japan) Three-time champions Qatar booked their place in the men’s handball semi-finals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after overcoming Iran 31-25 in an absorbing quarter-final at the Kasugai City Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture on Saturday. Favourites Qatar wi»»»
Women play pivotal rolein conflict prevention and resolution: Sheikha Hanouf
QNA New York Qatar participated in a high-level ministerial event titled “Shaping the Next 25 Years: Advancing Women’s Leadership in Peace and Security,” held on the margin of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Director of the International Organizations Department»»»
Qatar rejects illegal Israeli violations of occupied East Jerusalem: Al Khulaifi
QNA New York Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has reiterated Qatar’s rejection of the systematic and illegal Israeli violations and measures aimed at altering the historical, legal and demographic character of occupied East Jer»»»
Qatar reaffirms support for UN Alliance of Civilizations
QNA New York The State of Qatar participated in a high-level meeting of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Group of Friends. The event took place on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Director of the International Organizations Department at th»»»
Qatar supports stronger global action to accelerate sustainable development
QNA NEW YORK The State of Qatar participated in the fourth high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represe»»»
Gaza’s protection gap: When the laws of war meet civilian reality
Hanane Djoua Behind every rule of war is a human being it was written to protect: a child asleep in a family home, a patient in a hospital, a doctor trying to keep that patient alive, or a family deciding whether a warning means they should leave — and, if so, where they can safely go. Internationa»»»
QF amplifies insights and action at UNGA
Tribune News Network New York City, US Educators, researchers and innovators, and policy experts from Qatar Foundation have opened up global conversations designed to identify solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, and shared perspectives from Qatar on building a more inclusive, resilie»»»
Al Kharji commends progress and resilience of tourism sector
QNA DOHA Chairman of Qatar Tourism HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, has said that Qatar’s tourism sector has had a journey marked by progress, resilience, and transformation throughout 2026. In a statement marking World Tourism Day 2026, he added, “World Tourism Day provides an opportunity to reflect on »»»
Qatar Foundation, global partners launch next phase of autism action initiatives at UNGA
Tribune News Network New York City One year on from its launch at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Global Autism Advocacy Coalition – founded by Qatar Foundation, Autism Speaks, and UNICEF, with support from the World Health Organization – has returned to the internation»»»
Young Muslims explore resilience at QIYADA conference
Tribune News Network Doha Themes of resilience in the face of challenges, unlocking creativity, and how changing our behaviours can have broader impact on the world were placed in the spotlight for young Muslims to discuss and reflect on during the first day of Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA conference.»»»
QF’s QIYADA conference draws over 1,300 young Muslims
Tribune News Network Doha Faith, identity, leadership and the challenges of today’s ever-shifting world have been explored by over 1,300 young Muslims from across Qatar alongside scholars, educators, thought leaders and other inspiring voices at the second edition of Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA confe»»»
Scholars share insights on leadership with Muslim youth
Tribune News Network Doha Young Muslims from across Qatar, on the second day of Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA conference, were urged to avoid being distracted by “the little things in life” and to instead search “for what other people are not looking for” to become true leaders. Over 1,300 Muslim youth»»»
Doha calls for joint Arab-Islamic action to protect Al-Aqsa
QNA New York Qatar has strongly condemned Israeli escalation at Al-Aqsa Mosque and called for intensified joint Arab and Islamic action to protect Jerusalem and its holy sites. This came as Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi repre»»»
Qatar participates in meeting of ECOSOC advisory group on Haiti
QNA New York The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in a ministerial meeting of the UN Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign »»»
Al Ansari calls for stronger joint action for global peace
Dr Al Ansari noted that Qatar’s efforts extend beyond mediation and facilitating dialogue between conflicting parties to include humanitarian assistance aimed at alleviating suffering caused by wars and natural disasters, as well as support for human development across the region and beyond. Dr Al »»»
Qatar Charity $1mn vocational development project to benefit more than 500 persons in Syria
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity, in partnership with the Sham Humanitarian Foundation, has launched a development project to train 540 women and men and connect them with employment and entrepreneurship opportunities across four cities in northwestern Syria. With a total budget exceeding US»»»
Al Jazeera rejects Israeli PM’s remarks at UNGA
Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera Media Network categorically rejected remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly, where he described Al Jazeera as a “toxic” media outlet. The Network described the remarks as the latest development in a susta»»»
QRCS event discusses how to rebuild health systems after war in Arab World
Tribune News Network Doha The Health Humanitarian Diplomacy workshop, co-organised by Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies at the University of Geneva, has concluded in Doha. Held under the title “Reconstructing health systems after war in the Arab World”,»»»
QNL organises ‘Write to Inspire’ on future of AI in publishing
QNA Doha Qatar National Library has concluded the third edition of its “Write to Inspire: Books and Authors” programme, bringing together the nation’s literary community to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and writing. Under the theme “Books and Authors in the Ag»»»
Health ministry concludes the 12th Qatari Patient Safety Week
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), concluded the 12th Qatar Patient Safety Week, held from 17 to 23 September under the theme “Safe Care for Non-communicable Diseases” and the slogan “Safe Care for Life!”. The week brought together governmental, semi-governmental and pr»»»
Transport minister, Tanzanian PM discuss greater cooperation, sustainable public transit system
Tribune News Network Doha Prime Minister of Tanzania Mwigulu Nchemba met with Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani on Saturday. The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation ties in areas of transportation, and ways to enhance them, in attendance of Tanzania’»»»
All 17 passengers aboard DR Congo crashed plane killed: transport ministry
Kinshasa: The death toll from a plane crash near Kenge, the capital of Kwango Province in western Democratic Republic of the Congo, has climbed to 17, official sources confirmed Saturday. The Let L-410 UVP Turbolet aircraft, operated by TRACEP Congo Aviation, crashed Friday afternoon near Kenge, ac»»»
Turkish FM highlights growing Israeli isolation, urges diplomacy on regional conflicts
New York, Sept. 26 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated Saturday that Israel is facing unprecedented and growing isolation on the international stage over its regional military actions. Speaking at a news conference in New York following his participation in the 81st session of the UN»»»
OpenAI agents leaked 53 ChatGPT user images in rogue AI incident
OpenAI’s agents have leaked 53 images uploaded by ChatGPT users, the company has said, without specifying whether the pictures were AI-generated or depictions of real people, or when they were posted online. The incident comes amid a series of cases in recent months involving autonomous AI agents, »»»
Syrian, Azerbaijani officials discuss expanding trade, energy, and investment ties
Baku, Sept. 26 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met Saturday with Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov in Baku to explore expanding bilateral cooperation across trade, energy, investment, and infrastructure. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 2nd Azerbaijan Internation»»»
Trump prepares to bomb Iran after midterms – WSJ
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal and told aides that he expects to resume bombing the Islamic Republic after the November midterm election, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing US officials. Trump is privately skeptical that Tehran will agree to »»»
Thousands march in Madrid to protest eviction of 87-year-old woman
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal on Wednesday sparked a thousands-strong protest in the streets of Madrid Saturday, with demonstrators calling for greater protection for tenants. Widespread anger at rising housing costs have put pressure on centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanche»»»
China emphasizes Middle East sovereignty, opposes unilateral actions at UNGA
New York, Sept. 26 (SANA) Chinese Vice President Han Zheng reaffirmed Saturday the critical need to respect the sovereignty and security of nations in the Middle East, stating that major world powers carry a direct responsibility to uphold international peace and security. Speaking before the Gener»»»