Doha, Qatar The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will celebrate the musical heritage of Mexico and Canada this season with two special concerts presented as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture, bringing some of each country’s defining orchestral works to audiences in Doha. Th»»»

Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the latter rescue had 'given hope to the entire nation' Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepali rescuers faced challenging conditions on Sunday as search operations after catastrophic floods entered their 12th day, buoyed by the extraordinary rescues of four survivors. The glacia»»»

The vehicle owner was fined Dh1,000 for knowingly allowing an unlicensed man to drive Dubai: A young man who struck a pedestrian at a designated crossing in Dubai and then drove away without stopping to help has been fined Dh5,000, while the owner of the vehicle was also penalised for allowing him »»»

Drones, 3D mapping bolster UAE-led search and rescue in devastated Nepal areas Kathmandu: The UAE Search and Rescue Team has begun its field operations in the Rasuwa area of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, as part of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts to support the Nepalese authorities in se»»»

Serian, Malaysia: Acrid smoke hung heavily over the Malaysian town of Serian, seeping into homes and cloaking roadside stalls, as residents navigated an air quality emergency fuelled by transboundary haze from Indonesia's raging fires. Malaysia declared a state of emergency in Sarawak state's Seria»»»

Indonesia flight disruption adds to UAE travel delays; Air France extends Dubai suspension Dubai: UAE travellers are facing a mixed picture on Sunday, with Emirates, Etihad and flydubai operating key regional services while delays and cancellations continue across Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. Air »»»

Visitors were captivated by the striking blend of photography, fine art and heritage An artwork depicting His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, during a falconry trip, captured the attention of visitors at ADIHEX 2026 for its intricate artistic and realistic details»»»

Sarawak district shuts schools, markets as air pollution hits hazardous highs Serian: Acrid smoke hung heavily over the Malaysian town of Serian, seeping into homes and cloaking roadside stalls, as residents navigated an air‑quality emergency fuelled by transboundary haze from Indonesia's raging fi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has issued the Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) for the second quarter of 2026. The index recorded an increase of 17.64 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), and a rise of 6.45 percent compared to the first quarter of 2026 (»»»

Washington, USA: Google has announced the rollout of Live features for the Gmail, Docs, and Keep apps following a beta testing period, as part of an effort to expand the voice-based interaction experience with its AI assistant, Gemini Live. The new features allow users to search within emails and a»»»

Thai port call closes with boosted local economy and few security incidents Laem Chabang: Thousands of US sailors aboard an aircraft carrier departed from Thailand on Sunday, AFP journalists said, concluding its first port call following reports of deteriorating living conditions on board after nin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan will play for the bronze medal at the 2026 AVC Beach Volleyball Asian Championships after suffering a defeat to Mark Nicolaidis and Izac Carracher in a thrilling semi-final clash yesterday. The second-seeded Qatari pair, Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronz»»»

Doha, Qatar: Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qatar’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in the strength and resilience of the Qatari economy. The agency attributed its decision to easing risks following the subsidence »»»

Hungary’s housing market may be approaching one of its most important policy shifts in years. A newly published government resolution orders the preparation of the Wekerle Housing Construction Programme, promising more affordable homes, rental housing and student accommodation, with brownfield rede»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has refused to assign blame for last month’s drone incident in Germany squarely to Russia, citing “reckless” Western weapons deliveries to Kiev. Earlier this week, the German government said it had grounds to believe that Moscow was behind the incident, in which»»»

Return with Meghan and children sparks fresh scrutiny of royal security costs London: Prince Harry's return to Britain has reignited debate about whether taxpayers should foot the bill to protect him and his family, with experts warning genuine threats likely exist. The Duke of Sussex, who arrived »»»

Egypt’s outsourcing industry is entering a new phase of growth, shifting from its telecom roots into a diversified, knowledge-driven sector spanning IT services, financial operations, healthcare support, and creative industries. Powered by a multilingual workforce, competitive costs, and strategic »»»

Doha, Qatar: Akram Afif scored a goal and provided an assist as defending champions Al Sadd thumped Al Gharafa 4-1 to maintain their perfect start to the Qatar Stars League and open up a two-point lead at the top with a third straight victory. Al Duhail, meanwhile, bounced back against Al Rayyan to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination, has been crowned ‘Best Mall’ as part of Visit Qatar’s Hala Summer Shopping Festival Awards. The accolade recognises the mall’s exceptional contribution to the national initiative, driven by its outstanding visitor en»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) celebrated the largest incoming class in campus history at the Class of 2030 Convocation Ceremony. The official welcome takes place during Orientation Week, when the new students meet faculty members, learn about expectations, and become acqu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tasweer Photography Festival yesterday opened the second edition of Frame and Focus at Al Hosh Gallery, presenting the final projects of 12 photographers who have completed Tasweer’s flagship Frame and Focus Advanced 14-week Photography Course. On view until October 5, the exhibition f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has reaffirmed that the principles of personal data privacy protection serve as the essential foundation for ensuring responsible and legally compliant data processing across the State of Qatar. In an awareness initiative published on X, the ag»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Asean Community in Doha (ACD) organised the “Asean Community in Doha Blood Donation Drive” on Friday, September 4,2026, at the Qatar National Blood Donation Centre in Doha. The programme, led by the Embassy of Malaysia, received approximately 100 registrations of interest from memb»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the HUSS Environmental Consortium, comprising Kookmin University, Duksung Women’s University, University of Ulsan, Inha University and Chosun University, establishing»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Hospitality, a global hospitality asset owner and manager based in Qatar with more than five decades of industry experience, has announced the extension of its popular ‘Summer Your Way’ campaign until 30 September 2026, offering guests additional opportunities to enjoy exclusive»»»

EXCLUSIVETadweer outlines new technologies to improve waste collection, sorting and recycling Tadweer Group is participating for the first time in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026), being held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi from August 28 to September 6, with a dedicat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has tightened safeguards against fake and unaccredited academic qualifications through a structured verification and equivalency system designed to protect academic integrity, ensure fair opportunities for graduates, and prevent students from falling victim to fraudulent educatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth organized the second edition of the “Ent Gadha 2” programme, meaning “You Can Do It,” with the participation of around 80 young people aged 14 to 18 over two days. The programme was held as part of initiatives and activities aimed at developing youth sk»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar plans to unveil a nationwide framework to empower priority care groups, foster long-term self-reliance, and expand specialised support systems in a push to modernise its social safety net. Aligned with the goals of the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3), the comprehensive»»»

Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar participated in the 166th session of the Arab League Council at the level of permanent representatives, which convened at the League’s General Secretariat in Cairo on Saturday. This convention is a prelude to holding the ministerial-level session on Monday. Ambassad»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s private education community responsibility project has expanded sharply, with the number of free and discounted school and kindergarten seats rising to 16,500. Director of the Department of Private Schools and Kindergartens and Acting Director of the Private Schools Licensing D»»»

An emerging fungal infection in Hungary has drawn attention after a new international study found that Trichophyton indotineae, a fungus capable of causing severe and sometimes drug-resistant skin infections, is being detected increasingly often around the world. The pathogen has already been ident»»»

Sunday’s key developments have highlighted the widening fallout from the US-Iran conflict Follow all the latest developments here:A series of developments on Sunday has underscored the widening fallout from the US-Iran conflict, with clashes extending from the battlefield to the Strait of Hormuz an»»»

Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, the volcanology agency warned Jakarta: Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta on Sunday due to ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano, more than 150 kilometres away. Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on Saturday, produci»»»

Humidity will rise overnight, with some coastal areas affected early Monday Dubai: The UAE is set for a partly cloudy Sunday, with convective clouds expected to develop over some eastern areas during the afternoon before generally settled conditions continue through the middle of the week, accordin»»»

Share: PHOTO- Inside the ALI AL TAHER RIDGE BEIRUT/JERUSALEM- Israel’s military has cleared Hezbollah fighters holed up in tunnels under the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday. Israel ‌had said Hezbollah fighters were embedded in tu»»»

Dar Es Salaam: Tanzania has delivered 52 tons of critical medicines and medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to assist in containing an ongoing Ebola outbreak. The relief package, handed over on Saturday in Dar es Salaam, is valued at 220 million Tanzanian shillings (appro»»»

Tit-for-tat strikes threaten fragile oil flow recovery as both sides signal more attacks Dubai: The US attack on three Iranian oil tankers has opened a more dangerous phase in the battle for the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran claiming retaliatory attacks on six vessels as Washington tries to sustain»»»

Lima: Peru’s government has declared a 60-day state of emergency across five maximum-security prisons holding nearly half of the nation's organized crime-linked inmates. The measure, formalized through a decree, covers the Challapalca prison in Tacna, Cochamarca in Pasco, Miguel Castro Castro and A»»»

Beijing: The China Metorological Administration (CMA) says it has stepped up satellite-based meteorological support for Nepal, providing satellite imagery and real-time weather tracking to aid search, rescue, and emergency response teams. The administration has been providing Nepal with a range of »»»

Colombo: Official reports from Sri Lanka’s National Disaster Relief Services Center indicate that over 115,000 individuals in seven districts are experiencing the consequences of an ongoing dry spell linked to the global El Niño pattern. The center said 115,534 people have been affected, while auth»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Tasweer Photography Festival yesterday opened the second edition of Frame and Focus at Al Hosh Gallery presenting the final projects of 12 photographers who have completed Tasweer’s flagship Frame and Focus Advanced 14-week Photography Course. On view untilOctober 5, the e»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to contain escalating tensions in the region, placing dialogue, international law and the protection of maritime navigation at the centre of its approach as security risks continue to threaten vital waterways and critical infrastructur»»»

Darlene Regis Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Qatar competed in HYROX, one of the world’s most challenging fitness competitions, in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 13 to 15, representing Doha’s Filipino community on the international fitness stage. The competition featured 8 kilometres of runn»»»

Darlene Regis The Pinoy Popstar Qatar – Middle East Edition reached its grand finale on August 28, with Unica De Vera emerging as the new champion at a glittering ceremony held at the Majestic Hall of Holiday Villa Hotel. Produced by Gulf Events in partnership with DT ProduQtion and HeartBeat Music»»»

Darlene Regis Filipino music, talent and community spirit took centre stage on September 4 as members of the Filipino community gathered for a lively Rock ’n’ Roll Get-Together at Pulse Club. Organised by Lady Eagle Club Officer Jarlene Queen Datol, the event brought together Filipino artists, comm»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Many people believe that losing excess body fat can only be achieved through exercise and following a healthy diet. However, insufficient sleep may be one of the key factors contributing to weight gain and difficulty losing weight even when following a healthy diet. Dr. Ma»»»

Cairo: A court in Egypt has sentenced a prominent TV presenter and 11 other individuals to death after being convicted of manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a major drug case. The presenter, Sarah Khalifa, 39, is best known for her program "Mission Impossible", which dealt with issues conce»»»

Rome: Roma pulled off a late turnaround to beat Atalanta 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday to maintain pole position in the top flight Italian football league (Serie A) along with Internazionale Milan who had also overcame Napoli earlier on Sunday 3-2 in an equally nailbiting thriller. Mario H»»»

Moscow, Sept. 5 (SANA) Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Saturday with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow to discuss American mediation efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting marks the sixth such encounter between Putin and the U.S. negotiators since mediated ne»»»