Plan seeks to lift SMEs’ contribution to GDP to 35% while cutting business costs Dubai: Saudi Arabia is seeking to create more than 500,000 direct and indirect jobs under a new national strategy designed to accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, attract innovative global start»»»

Nonpartisan report details Pentagon spending surge in Iran conflict The war with Iran has cost the United States around $38 billion as of August 1, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, estimating monthly expenses could rise by billions if the conflict wears on. "As of August 1,»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, calling concerns over rogue AI part of a “sick conspiracy” as tech leaders urge greater safeguards. The clash comes as the rapidly advancing technology faces scrutiny over cybersecurity, jobs, data cen»»»

Liverpool have signed another Hungarian player, with 19-year-old midfielder Farkas Patrik securing a professional contract with the Premier League club. Farkas returns to Merseyside as a free agent from Blackburn Rovers, having previously spent time in Liverpool’s academy between 2021 and 2022. Fro»»»

Thessaloniki: UEFA announced Tuesday that Munich, Germany, will host the 2028 UEFA Champions League final, while the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, will stage the 2029 showcase. The 2028 final will take place at the Allianz Arena, which previously hosted the 2025 title match-where Paris Saint-Germai»»»

Beirut: Israeli forces continued their attacks on towns in southern Lebanon today, carrying out artillery shelling and machine-gun fire. Field sources reported that Israeli forces set fire to several homes in the town of Al Bayada and shelled the towns of Kfar Tebnit and Al Mansouri with artillery,»»»

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar BenGvir has put forward the “Disengagement 710” plan as the political platform and central electoral programme of his party, Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power). The name itself is a symbolic reference to the Hamas attack on Israeli communities on October 7, 2023»»»

Throughout the summer, a major scandal has been brewing in Lithuania. In late July, the country suffered a landmark defeat in the European Court of Human Rights in a case brought by Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, a Saudi national held in secret detention and brutally tortured for four years in CIA black »»»

Polish apartments are struggling to keep pace with changing lifestyles and growing possessions, according to a Nieruchomosci-online.pl survey. Thirty percent of residents say their homes do not provide suitable study conditions for children. The most common problems are insufficient space, limited »»»

AMMAN — A total of 327 investment projects benefited from incentives and exemptions during the first half of 2026, representing expected investments of around JD711.2 million, according to the Ministry of Investment’s performance report released on Tuesday.The projects, including new ventures and e»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said Jordan has reached an understanding with the United States that will keep more than 60 per cent of Jordanian exports to the US market subject to zero tariffs, while the remaining exports will face an additional tariff of just 10 per ce»»»

AMMAN — Jordan's exports of vegetables and fruits rose by 18.6 per cent during the first eight months of 2026, reaching around 448,000 tonnes, compared with 378,000 tonnes during the same period last year, Agriculture Minister Saeb Khreisat said on Tuesday.Vegetable exports increased by 19.1 per ce»»»

Barak Ravid, political analyst for Channel 12 and Axios, reported that the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Occupation Army, Eyal Zamir, met last week in Germany with military leaders from several Arab nations to discuss the war with Iran and escalation with the Houthis, according to two senior Israel»»»

Funding will target communities most at risk of hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE, through the UAE Aid Agency, has allocated $8 million to support Chad in addressing the El Niño climate »»»

Dubai vertiport drill to test emergency response and coordination Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a strategic drill at the city’s Aerial Taxi Vertiport (VDX) on Wednesday, September 16. The exercise will run from 9am to 12pm and will involve several government and emergenc»»»

Sepehran 737 makes emergency return to Mashhad after engine malfunction A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flying from Mashhad to Iran's Kermanshah was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off after a tyre reportedly came off one of its wheels, causing an engine malfunction and severe»»»

Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly tried to get rid of Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies NABU and SAP, over which he has no control, experts tell Sputnik, commenting on a corruption scandal in Ukraine involving former Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko. “NABU and SAPO are organizations of external »»»

Riyadh: Qatar Central Bank, in cooperation with the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), is pleased to announce the commencement of acceptance of the national payment card “Himyan” in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi national payment network “mada” card in the State of Qatar, marking a new milestone»»»

Event showcases Indian capabilities, links firms to UAE’s growing defence hub The UAE–India Defence Industry Forum commenced today in Abu Dhabi, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen defence and industrial cooperation, while exploring opportunities to develop new partnerships between companies i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met today with HE Secretary-General of the Fatah Central Committee Jibril Rajoub, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation and the»»»

Hungary is set for a dramatic weather divide this week as a wavy cold front crosses the country, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures to the west while summer-like warmth lingers in the east. Wednesday will bring us one more warm day According to a forecast video from the meteorologists at Hungaro»»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Tuesday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan HE Moheiddin Salem, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two count»»»

PoliticsGermanyHigh fuel prices challenge the German governmentSabine KinkartzChancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear. https://p.dw.com/p/5MezIIn Germany, a liter of fuel now costs about three euros — that is over €11 for a g»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Reuters: Saudi Arabia has informed European customers of the cancellation of oil shipments scheduled for September 15-09-2026 19:23 PM Late»»»

Public warned not to share passport, biometric or payment data on fake portals The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai has issued a public advisory warning Pakistani citizens, particularly those living overseas, against unauthorised websites misusing the name of the National Database and Registr»»»

Doha: Qatar’s updated requirements for subdividing private residential villa land allow eligible plots to be divided into parcels as small as 400 square metres, giving owners greater flexibility to develop their properties while potentially increasing residential land supply over the coming years. »»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the ongoing incursions by Israeli settlers into Al Aqsa Mosque, including the latest raid carried out under the protection of Israeli occupation forces, adding that it is a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, an»»»

VRDNIK - Serbia's caretaker Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met on Tuesday with Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi to discuss cooperation on renewable energy projects. They met on the sidelines of the RES SERBIA 2026 conference in Vrdnik, northern Serbia. "Masdar has pro»»»

Digital Direct Umrah service streamlines booking for local and overseas pilgrims Pilgrims within Saudi Arabia and those travelling from overseas can arrange Umrah packages online through Direct Umrah, a digital service launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The ministry provides a shared booki»»»

Award began as first Arab prize of its kind dedicated to excellence in journalism Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stressed that the Arab Media Award continues to keep pace with developments in the industry a»»»

Hungary and Ukraine have recently reached an agreement in order to restore the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. The agreement defines basic rights in language, education, social and political, and cultural spheres. The Ukrainian side undertook to expand the range of rights of the Hungar»»»

Fifth edition adds new categories, 97 competitions and five festivals at Al Wathba The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched the fifth edition of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award (2026–2027), during a press conference held in Abu Dhabi on Tu»»»

TechnologyGlobal issuesWhy AI researchers warn humanity could face extinctionThomas LatschanCould artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence. https://p.dw.com/p/5MZxqSome researchers ar»»»

WhatsApp messages showed the buyer acknowledging the Dh600,000 debt and promising payment Al Ain: A man who bought 10 camels for Dh600,000 and took possession of them without paying has been ordered by an Al Ain court to settle the full amount after admitting the debt and acknowledging it in WhatsA»»»

Prince Abdulaziz says Jabal Sayid could become one of the world’s key rare-earth sites Dubai: Saudi Arabia has identified an estimated 110 million tonnes of ore containing high concentrations of rare-earth elements and promising levels of uranium at a site in the Medina region, a discovery the king»»»

The EU’s latest efforts to regulate cross-border labour aims to making recruitment for businesses easier, but may not be doing enough to fill in the gaps on worker protection. As part of its labour mobility scheme, the EU commission has set out plans for more harmonised labour polices, greater enfo»»»

The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Islamic Research and Studies, has issued its first book in the series "In Clear Arabic Language," titled "Arabic: Present Horizons and Future Prospects: Towards Cultural Reconstruction and Reviving the Components of Identit»»»

Draft law sets rules to safeguard, return or dispose of lost assets Sharjah: The Sharjah Executive Council has discussed a draft law regulating lost and abandoned property in the emirate, as part of efforts to strengthen public services and ensure property is handled, safeguarded and returned to it»»»

Industry leaders urge stronger airline-government ties, better connectivity, smarter data Dubai: Tourism across the region can recover quickly after conflict, but rebuilding traveller confidence will take coordinated action from airlines, governments, destinations, and the wider travel industry, sp»»»

Airport shuttles and integrated bookings among initiatives being explored Abu Dhabi: UAE's national carrier Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail have agreed to explore ways to link air and rail travel across the United Arab Emirates, including shuttle services connecting Abu Dhabi's Zayed International A»»»

Two-week Eager Lion exercise sharpens joint response to regional threats The United States and Jordan have launched the 2026 edition of the Eager Lion military exercise, with more than 200 personnel taking part in the two-week drills at Fort Carson in Colorado. US Central Command (CENTCOM) and the »»»

Oil tops $100 as Red Sea, Hormuz disruptions threaten trade and energy flows The Middle East conflict is putting renewed pressure on two of the world’s most important shipping routes, while fresh fighting in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia are raising concerns that the war could spread further. F»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed lower on Tuesday, losing 50.18 points, or 0.51 percent, to settle at 9,773.75 points. During the session, 123,356,997 shares were traded with a total value of QAR 274,200,305.117 across 17,458 transactions across all sectors. Shares of 12 companies »»»

A senior Spanish naval officer stationed with NATO in the UK became the subject of a counterintelligence investigation over his relationship with a British woman who was born in Soviet Russia, The Telegraph has reported. The unnamed officer eventually had his security clearance revoked and was ostr»»»

Al Sharaa says UAE’s development experience offers lessons for Syria’s new phase Dubai: Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa said the UAE has become one of Syria’s most important regional reference points, praising President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as “a brother” and saying he w»»»

Recognition highlights excellence in patient safety and quality care Abu Dhabi: National Ambulance has won the Global Recognition Award 2026 for excellence in emergency medical services, clinical governance, quality of care and patient safety. The recognition, which covers outstanding organisations»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar has called for intensified international efforts to completely eliminate nuclear weapons, describing the goal as both a humanitarian responsibility and a moral imperative amid rising armed conflicts, nuclear arms competition and the growing use of force in international r»»»

Rome: Italy has extended temporary border controls on air and sea travel from Spain for an additional 15 days, the country's interior ministry said. Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi notified the European Commission and his counterparts in other EU members of the decision, which followed »»»

Doha: The Ministry of Social Development and Family organized a national workshop to enhance vocational rehabilitation for priority groups in the State of Qatar. The workshop was sponsored by Her Excellency Ms. Bathina bint Ali Al Jaber Al Naeemi, Minister of Social Development and Family, in coope»»»

Toronto, Canada: Canada will remain a crucial partner for the United States in "key areas," Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday as he addressed a meeting of top global investors. Carney told the Canada Investment Summit that the North American neighbors had always maintained close ties, "even a»»»