Gulf News 12m

Philippine ube exports halted: What it means for UAE food businesses

Businesses are monitoring supplies, checking alternatives as Philippines halts ube exports Dubai: The Philippines has indefinitely suspended exports of fresh purple yam, or ube, in a move that could have implications for UAE businesses that rely on the popular Filipino ingredient. The suspension ha»»»

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DW 15m

Will Germany have enough gas this winter amid energy supply concerns?

BusinessGermanyWill Germany have enough gas this winter?Dirk KaufmannGermany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secure is the supply? https://p.dw.»»»

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Gulf News 24m

Sharjah aRuler pproves Al Freish Lake with waterfalls and family attractions

51,200-square-metre lake will hold around 28 million gallons of water Dubai: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved plans for Al Freish Lake, a major new recreational and tourism destination to be developed near Al Marsh Squar»»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Woman dies after falling into boiling sambar vessel in India

Doha, Qatar: An Indian woman has died of severe burns sustained after accidentally falling into a vessel containing boiling sambar (a lentil stew) in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The incident took place in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada, where the 46-year-old woma»»»

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France24 37m

World leaders gather at UN amid wars, AI fears and global divisions

World leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising fears over artificial intelligence and mounting economic and climate pressures. The annual General Assembly will test whether the 193-member body can still bring countries t»»»

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France24 37m

Top TV networks – including Fox – revolt in solidarity with media banned by Trump

The top five US television networks staged a revolt on Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump to protest his decision to ban three news outlets from the White House. "No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting," »»»

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Gulf News 43m

IIT Bombay replaces ceiling fans with wall-mounted units after student death

Institute says fan change was planned as police investigate allegations surrounding death Mumbai: IIT Bombay has begun replacing ceiling fans in its hostels with wall-mounted units, a move that has drawn attention following the death of a student and amid a widening debate over student welfare, dis»»»

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Gulf News 48m

Abu Dhabi explores China partnerships in AI, medical robots and cancer care

First health mission to China targets AI, robotics, cancer care and new drug development Abu Dhabi health officials are exploring new partnerships with China in artificial intelligence, medical robotics, cancer care and drug development as part of the emirate’s first health and life sciences missio»»»

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Gulf News 48m

Flying from UAE? Flight delays, cancellations and international schedule updates

Passengers urged to check airlines as UAE airports face fresh disruptions Flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah continue to operate on Tuesday, although several services have been cancelled or delayed, while fresh disruptions are affecting international aviation. Air Arabia and flydubai have ca»»»

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The Peninsula 51m

Years of Culture, Qatar Museums and Katara Cultural Village bring Qatar, Japan and Indonesia together in 'Dialogue of Papers'

Doha, Qatar: Years of Culture, in collaboration with Qatar Museums and Katara Cultural Village, opened Dialogue of Papers at Katara Cultural Village. The opening was attended by HE Syahda Guruh Langkah Samudera, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the State of Qatar; Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Than»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah unveils new Al Taawun Square design, opening to traffic on November 4 ahead of SIBF 2026

New-look square will open to traffic as work continues on Al Taawun Tunnel Sharjah authorities have unveiled the new design for Al Taawun Square, saying the junction will open to traffic during on November 4, which will coincide with the opening of the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Fourth session of 'Science Café' discusses safety of medications and dietary supplements

Doha: Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted the fourth session of the "Science Café" series for 2026 at Bayt Bin Jalmeed, under the title "Beyond the Label: Medications and Dietary Supplements," with broad community participation. The session addressed the safety of prescription medications an»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar participates in global celebration of World Cleanup Day in China

Beijing: The State of Qatar participated in the global celebration of World Cleanup Day 2026, hosted by the city of Shaoxing in Zhejiang Province, China, in an event jointly organized by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Developm»»»

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Gulf News 1h

WEF survey: Chief economists bullish on AI gains, but warn data-centre expansion risks

97% economist expect AI adoption to rise, but 79% expect the expansion to face pushback The global economy is stabilizing, but chief economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) warn that the government spending which has softened repeated shocks since 2020 may not be available to the same»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

PM Magyar clashes with Ukraine over Carpathian Eight membership

Péter Magyar and Ukraine have become embroiled in a public diplomatic dispute after Budapest rejected claims that Hungary had joined the newly launched Carpathian Eight regional initiative. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticised the Hungarian government’s position as unnecessarily conf»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

CEER unveils Saudi Arabia's first two electric vehicles

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia has revealed the EXOBOT, the flagship electric vehicle from CEER, the Kingdom's national automotive brand, at the CEER Manufacturing Complex in King Abdullah Economic City. The EXOBOT sedan and SUV are the first two vehicles, which are part of a portfolio of seven models t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE’s GEMS Education to roll out AI avatars of teachers across its schools

Digital twins of teachers to provide UAE students with after-school learning access Dubai: GEMS Education is preparing to introduce AI-powered digital twins of its teachers, giving students access to personalised support and subject expertise well beyond the school day. The initiative will see the »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Real Madrid's Valverde out with ankle injury suffered in derby

Madrid: Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde suffered an ankle injury in his team's weekend derby loss to Atletico Madrid, the club confirmed Tuesday. The Uruguay midfielder was hurt by a tackle from Atletico's Lee Kang-in, which Real have insisted should have resulted in a sending off for the Sou»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Yas Island is drawing a Dh30 billion-plus development wave

Homes, hotels and global attractions are reshaping the island into a wider urban hub Abu Dhabi: More than Dh30 billion in disclosed investment and development value is flowing into Yas Island through residential communities, hotels, entertainment venues and visitor attractions. The figure covers Mi»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Salam meets leaders on UN sidelines, says 'no state with two armies'

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York with U.N. chief António Guterres, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Iraqi»»»

Egypt Independent 1h

Egyptian expat remittances surge to $29.7 billion over 7 months

The Central Bank announced on Monday that remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased by 28.1 percent during the first seven months of 2026, recording approximately $29.7 billion, compared to around 23.2 billion dollars during the same period last year. The bank explained that remittances f»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Municipality meets Haitian Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met on Tuesday with Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to the State of Qatar, HE Pierre-Richard Cajuste. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries in fields of mutual intere»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent in Yemen reports Saudi aggression on governorates of Al-Dhahir, Ghamr and Razih in Saada - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in Yemen reports Saudi aggression on governorates of Al-Dhahir, Ghamr and Razih in Saada 22-09-2026 14:32 PM Latest »»»

Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign visa-waiver deal at UN General Assembly

Agreement signed on sidelines of UN General Assembly aims to ease travel procedures Dubai: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a mutual visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and special passports on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The agreeme»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Emirati entrepreneurs in Al Ain can get funding, training and business support

Khalifa Fund offers financing, advice, facilities to help Emiratis start, grow businesses Abu Dhabi: Emirati entrepreneurs in Al Ain can access financing, business advice, training and facilities designed to help them turn new ideas into businesses and expand existing companies. Khalifa Fund for En»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

French president urges European Commission to ease fuel import, production restrictions to address rising prices

Paris: French President HH Emmanuel Macron urged the European Commission to take measures to ease restrictions on the import and production of fuel and gas, amid the sharp rise in fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East. The French presidency stated in a statement today that Macron sent a mes»»»

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Gulf News 1h

British Columbia sues OpenAI over Canada school shooting

Cites company’s failure to report violent activity on its ChatGPT service Toronto: British Columbia filed a lawsuit Monday against OpenAI in California over the company’s failure to report violent activity on its ChatGPT service by the person who committed a mass school shooting in the western Cana»»»

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Sana 2h

A year between New York visits: How Syria’s diplomatic landscape changed

Damascus, Sept. 22 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa returns to the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week a year after his first appearance there, with Syria facing a markedly different diplomatic landscape following the removal of major restrictions and an expansion of international»»»

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Business-review 2h

B+N to lease 1,500 sqm at Globalworth’s Green Court D for its new Bucharest headquarters

Globalworth, one of the leading office investors in Central and Eastern Europe, announces the signing of a lease agreement with B+N Integrated Facility Services, part of the international facility management company LIWO Group, which operates across nine European countries. B+N will occupy approxim»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Invest Qatar, Apex Group Partner to advance Qatar's financial services ecosystem

New York: Qatar's Investment Promotion Agency (Invest Qatar), and Apex Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Qatar's asset servicing and financial services ecosystem, supporting the country's ambition to become a leading regional hub for asset management, fund servicin»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli artillery shells Sribbine and Al-Manasouri in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells Sribbine and Al-Manasouri in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 22-09-2026 13:21 PM Latest News Urgent News Two I»»»

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Two Israeli Merkava tanks advance towards the outskirts of Khiam City in southern Lebanon amid amid machine gun fire: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two Israeli Merkava tanks advance towards the outskirts of Khiam City in southern Lebanon amid amid machine gun fire: Al-Manar reporter 22-»»»

Naharnet 2h

Katz says displacement, destruction and occupation are the 'language' that Hamas, Hezbollah understand

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday said that displacement of the population, destruction of infrastructure and occupation of territory are the “language” that Hamas and Hezbollah understand, defending Israel’s actions in this regard. The destruction of infrastructure and the forced dis»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Driving license in Qatar: List of requirements, conditions and fees

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has outlined the requirements, conditions and fees for obtaining and renewing driving licenses for different categories of vehicles in Qatar, in accordance with procedures approved by the General Directorate of Traffic. Basic requirements Applicants seeki»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

First online auction of abandoned vehicles set for September 28

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council has announced that the first electronic auction of abandoned vehicles, machinery and equipment will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm through the “Court Mzadat” application. The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Commit»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Katz says displacement, destruction and occupation are the 'language' that Hamas, Hezbollah understand

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday said that displacement of the population, destruction of infrastructure and occupation of territory are the “language” that Hamas and Hezbollah understand, defending Israel’s actions in this regard. The destruction of infrastructure and the forced dis»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Katara hosts Dialogue of Papers exhibition to build bridges of creative communication among peoples

Doha: As part of efforts to enhance cultural and artistic exchange and build bridges of creative communication among peoples, the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara)is hosting the 'Dialogue of Papers' exhibition in cooperation with Qatar Museums, featuring three artists from Qatar, Japan, and Indo»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Six-year-old Chinese girl sets world record with Rubik's Cube

Beijing: A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record for solving a 3x3 Rubik's Cube in just over four seconds, state media reported. Young speedcuber Lian Yunzhi broke the women's 3x3 average world record twice this month at two World Cube Association certified competitions in Wu»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

EU, Philippines hail 'breakthrough' in trade deal talks

Brussels, Belgium: The EU and the Philippines on Tuesday welcomed a "breakthrough" in talks on a long-awaited trade deal, aiming to conclude the accord in the next few months. It is the latest major trade move by Brussels in a push to diversify its partnerships as Europe faces challenges from the U»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sharjah to recruit 150 passport control officers at airport from October

Hiring will take place in three phases as Sharjah airport expands passenger capacity Dubai: Sharjah will recruit 150 passport control officers for Sharjah International Airport in three phases starting in October, following approval from the Sharjah Executive Council. Get updated faster and for FRE»»»

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Gulf News 2h

The million-dirham question: Why falcons cost so much at UAE auctions

So, what makes falcons worth so much money? That’s the million-dirham question! Dh2.1 million for a falcon! The figure has put a spotlight on a world where falcons can change hands for thousands, hundreds of thousands and in some cases, millions of dirhams. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

National Literature Museum Marks 105th Anniversary of Author Ivan Vazov's Death

The National Literature Museum marked the 105th anniversary of Ivan Vazov's death with a tribute and a memorial service at the poet's grave in Sofia on Tuesday. Vazov is arguably the biggest name in Bulgaria's literary history. The director of the NLM, Atanas Kapralov, delivered a speech at the eve»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

3 infants killed in hospital fire in India's Telangana

New Delhi, India: At least three infants were killed and several staff members suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at the Special Newborn Care Unit of a hospital in the southern Indian state of Telangana, officials said Tuesday. The fire broke out on Monday night at Rajiv Gandhi Institute»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatari parachuting team wins gold at World Cup League Championship

Switzerland: The Qatari parachuting team 'Target Team' won the gold medal after securing first place in the team competitions at the final of the World Cup League - SWCS Locarno Final, held in the Swiss city of Locarno, with the participation of 35 teams representing 16 countries. The Qatari achiev»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Bulgarian Political Leaders Address Citizens on 118th Anniversary of Country's Independence

President Iliana Iotova, Prime Minister Rumen Radev and political party representatives addressed Bulgarians on the occasion of the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s declaration of independence. Independence Day was declared an official holiday of the Republic of Bulgaria in 1998, while Veliko Tarnov»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Respiratory problems climb past 170,000 cases in haze-hit Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia: More than 170,000 respiratory cases were recorded in regions affected by haze in Indonesia, a health ministry official said Tuesday, as the country battles for weeks to control fires that caused the toxic smog. Blazes in Borneo, Sumatra and Papua have blanketed parts of the vast»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai Fountain shows suspended during mourning period

A 10-day mourning period was announced in Dubai yesterday Dubai: Dubai Fountain performances have been suspended during the 10-day mourning period, Gulf News can confirm. The mourning period was announced after Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

US networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban

Washington, United States: US television networks staged an extraordinary revolt Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump in protest at his decision to ban three leading outlets from the White House. CNN, MS NOW and Politico also went to court after Trump on Friday »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

11 hurt as teen opens fire outside Turkiye school

Turgutlu, Turkiye: A teenager opened fire outside a high school in western Turkiye on Tuesday, wounding 11 people before being detained by police, a minister said. The incident happened around 8am (0500 GMT) in Turgutlu in Manisa province, near the western resort city of Izmir, the regional governo»»»

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Gulf News 3h

‘We are tearing this down’: 90-foot Hanuman statue in Texas sparks row

MAGA activist’s call targeting 90-foot Texas statue draws Hindu American backlash Dubai: A 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman, a revered Hindu deity, in Texas has become the centre of a fresh religious and political row after a conservative YouTuber declared that it would be torn down “when we win”, dr»»»

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