400m, 800m and 1,500m races help identify talent for future UAE competitions Sharjah: Sixty-five Sharjah Police personnel took to the track to compete in the force’s first athletics championship, with races held over 400 metres, 800 metres and 1,500 metres. The championship was organised by the Sha»»»

Bulgaria can respond to its shrinking and ageing population while building on gains in health, education and labour market participation, a World Bank Group report said on Monday. The report was prepared as part of a project to assess Bulgaria’s National Strategy for Demographic Development. The pr»»»

New York, Sept. 28 (SANA) The closely watched gap between two-year and 10-year U.S. Treasury yields is moving closer to inversion, a development historically associated with economic slowdowns, as investors bet on further Federal Reserve rate hikes, Bloomberg reported Monday. The gap narrowed to 17»»»

Etihad Rail set to link Dubai’s Al Yalayis and Abu Dhabi’s MBZ City from Wednesday Dubai: The Dubai Crown Prince shared his Etihad Rail ticket on Snapchat, showing a journey between the two emirates ahead of the launch of passenger services from Dubai. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makto»»»

The project aims to strengthen local manufacturing and integrate advanced technologies Umm Al Quwain: Work has begun on the first phase of a new industrial park in Umm Al Quwain that aims to strengthen local manufacturing and integrate advanced technologies into products developed in the UAE for do»»»

A spreading fire in the eastern parts of Sliven has prompted local authorities to activate the BG-ALERT emergency warning system. Strong winds are raising concerns that the fire could spread to the city’s residential outskirts. Firefighting teams have been deployed to the scene and are taking measu»»»

Bulgaria Air will maintain flights between Sofia and Burgas throughout the 2026/2027 winter season, with the first winter-schedule service departing on October 25, the national carrier said. The route will operate three times a week, with flights scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Bulg»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Moscow Advises Washington to Focus on Peaceful Solutions with Tehran3 hours ago 28-09-2026 15:55 PM Russia’s Permanent Representative to In»»»

Surging crude prices are dragging on U.S. futures after President Donald Trump rejectedIran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had offered to reopen the strait and resume talks on its nuclear program if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil»»»

BusinessAsiaCan US sanctions ground Iran's aviation industry?Amir SoltanzadehThe threat of secondary US sanctions is putting pressure on airports, fuel suppliers and aviation companies that service Iranian airlines. Some countries have already canceled flights. https://p.dw.com/p/5NOx2Mahan Air has»»»

FAIRFORD, England: British police were questioning five men on Monday on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offenses after their detention near an air base used by the US ​to strike Iran. Officers seized the men in the early hours of Sunday after a tip-off that three large white vans were headin»»»

Toyota retained 65% of vehicle value, ahead of Lexus, RAM, Nissan and Honda Dubai: Toyota vehicles retained the highest share of their value among major brands analysed in the UAE used-car market, according to new data from dubizzle Cars. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»

Prosecutors plan to put allegations involving seven fraternity members before a grand jury New York prosecutors have reopened an investigation into allegations that a former Cornell University student was drugged and sexually assaulted by members of a fraternity in 2024, nearly two years after the »»»

Sheikha Somayeh Noor's collection spans Picasso, Kahlo, Velázquez and the Kaaba's Kiswah Dubai: There is a villa on Jumeirah Road where a Picasso hangs a few steps from a Francis Bacon, and where you will be stopped in front of a bronze dancer and asked to look at her eyes. Noor Royal Collection is»»»

Masdar City development adds 111 homes as project is completed well ahead of schedule Abu Dhabi: A new residential development in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City has been handed over 14 months ahead of schedule, adding 111 homes to the growing sustainable urban community. Ville 11, located at the entrance »»»

Residents can join the survey at malls and enter a draw for home safety kits Sharjah : Sharjah Civil Defence has launched the second edition of its 2026 sense of safety survey, inviting residents and visitors to share their views and experiences on safety across the emirate. The initiative is being»»»

RIYADH: Artificial intelligence could drive a new wave of growth in Saudi Arabia’s construction sector by increasing capacity, analyzing fragmented project data and helping engineers focus on higher-value decisions, according to Autodesk’s head of construction and manufacturing for the Middle East »»»

Want to sleep better tonight? Consider eating plenty of nutrient-dense plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and olive oil. That’s one of the major takeaways from a new study published in the journal Nature Health that examined how the foods people ate during the day impact»»»

On 16 November, Israel’s El Al will launch direct flights to Morocco through its leisure subsidiary, Sun d’Or. Earlier this month, Israir resumed operations to Marrakech, while Arkia ran several flights in August. Sources say around 20,000 tickets have already been booked for travel to Morocco over»»»

Envoy seeks stronger global action on AI crime, drugs, trafficking and money laundering Abu Dhabi: The rapid rise of artificial intelligence and other digital technologies is creating new challenges for governments fighting cross-border crime, Pakistan warned at a major UN gathering in Abu Dhabi, c»»»

TOKYO: The State of Qatar held the foundation stone laying ceremony for its pavilion project at the International Horticultural Exhibition 'GREEN×EXPO 2027'in Yokohama, Japan, marking the start of the project's implementation phase, as part of the State's preparations to participate in this interna»»»

US President Donald Trump has effectively abandoned Saudi Arabia, a key ally in the Middle East, leaving it to face “almost a full-blown war” with Yemen’s Houthis, political scientist and University of Chicago Professor John Mearsheimer said in an interview with RT. Hostilities between Riyadh and t»»»

South Korea has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine over Vladimir Zelensky’s disclosure of a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war captured in Russia, accusing Kiev of breaking a confidentiality agreement and then falsely denying that it existed. Seoul’s preside»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who leads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list, said on Monday that, from now on, he would be spending much time with the citizens to hear what they had to say, and noted that it was time to fight for a "decent and normal Serbia, a Serbia of successes and v»»»

Ru'ya 2026 opens with optimism as employers and young Emiratis meet face to face Dubai: As young Emiratis walked into the halls of Dubai World Trade Centre for Ru'ya 2026, the mood was cheerful, aspirational and one with much hope. Students and young professionals were rushing to booths of organiza»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the auspices and in the presence of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) commenced Monday morning under the theme»»»

Ethiopia’s army chief accused Eritrea and Sudan on Sunday of backing armed groups fighting federal troops, as clashes with Tigrayan rebels intensified. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front said it was waging a “defensive war” and seized airports. A humanitarian source said rebels captured the Afar »»»

Rain is easing in Thailand’s capital, but flooding continues in several low-lying areas. Thousands of people have been forced into temporary shelters after the government declared Bangkok a disaster zone on Saturday. At least eight people have died over the past 10 days as heavy rains caused widesp»»»

MANILA: The Philippines’ top investigative agency is preparing to deploy personnel to the country’s diplomatic posts, starting from the Middle East, to help overseas Filipino workers who are increasingly falling prey to cyberfraud. National Bureau of Investigation director Melvin Matibag told a Sen»»»

Singapore, Sept. 28 (SANA) Qatar-linked liquefied natural gas tankers are increasingly moving through the Strait of Hormuz after traffic largely disappeared in August amid the U.S.-Iran conflict, according to shipping data cited by Reuters. Both laden and empty LNG carriers linked to QatarEnergy ha»»»

New service lets UAE users send remittances directly to GCash wallets in the Philippines Dubai: Filipinos in the UAE can now send money directly to GCash wallets in the Philippines through Botim, following a new partnership between the two digital finance platforms. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Police say 10 member gang seized farmland and extorted owners at gunpoint in October City Dubai: Five suspected gang members were killed and three wounded in a shootout with Egyptian police during a raid on an armed criminal group operating from farmland in Giza governorate, the Interior Ministry c»»»

To get through the 2026–2027 heating season, the Bishkek Heating and Power Plant (HPP) needs to stockpile 1.52 million tonnes of coal and 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil, as well as use 75.2 million cubic meters of gas. The City Hall informed 24.kg news agency. City authorities stated that imported D-grad»»»

Tokyo: Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart has enlisted Lady Gaga for a recruitment campaign, convincing the pop icon to trade vocal registers for cash registers in an effort to plug staffing shortages at thousands of outlets. The global star appeared in a stylish black-and-white video for »»»

Organised gang posed as stranded travellers to solicit cash on busy Dubai roads Dubai: A 22-member begging gang has been arrested after Dubai Police received a tip-off about individuals stopping motorists on major roads and asking for money, claiming they needed fares to travel. The report, submitt»»»

They highlight when to pursue a degree, certification or AI skills for career growth The question facing professionals is no longer simply whether to pursue another degree, but which qualification can deliver tangible career value. Educators at Gulf News LevelUP said professionals should weigh an M»»»

Competition showcases Emirati students’ future-ready skills and innovation Abu Dhabi-The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) has announced the winners of the second edition of "HCT Skills 2026" during a ceremony held at HCT's Dubai Academic City campus. The ceremony honoured 130 winning students ac»»»

Sheikha Somayeh Noor's collection spans Picasso, Kahlo, Velázquez and the Kaaba's Kiswah Dubai: There is a villa on Jumeirah Road where a Picasso hangs a few steps from a Francis Bacon, and where you will be stopped in front of a bronze dancer and asked to look at her eyes. Noor Royal Collection is»»»

Inaugural Jashe and Sahnah Festival beats visitor target fourfold, boosts local producers Dubai: Kalba’s inaugural Jashe and Sahnah Festival generated Dh1 million in sales and attracted more than 45,000 visitors over four days, highlighting the commercial potential of turning traditional food and m»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump offered to sell arms to Beijing in response to concern over weapons sales to Taiwan, the US ambassador to China said in a Fox News interview that aired Sunday. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory, and US arms sales to the self-ruled island have long be»»»

Nagekeo: Sahria Lelu and her family were still living in a tent outside a mosque six weeks after a powerful earthquake that killed dozens in Indonesia, demonstrating the hard road home for thousands of survivors. The 7.7-magnitude quake near Flores island on August 15 damaged tens of thousands of h»»»

LUCKNOW, India: At least 62 people have died after days of heavy rain and flooding in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, officials said Monday. The state government said 46 people were injured and more than 1,000 houses were damaged after three days of heavy rainfall caused flooding in several d»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan issued a demarche to the Afghan embassy in Islamabad over what it described as Afghanistan’s violation of Pakistani airspace last week, the Pakistani foreign ministry said on Monday, amid heightened tensions between the two countries. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan ha»»»

RIYADH: Some of the world’s most powerful countries are violating international law while sitting on the Security Council, the UN secretary-general’s spokesperson has said, arguing that reform is needed to make the body more credible and representative. Appearing on the Arab News’ current affairs p»»»

RIYADH: Date palm and date by-products are being reused for crafts and industrial production, creating investment opportunities, reducing waste, and supporting circular-economy goals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Palm and date residues in the Qassim region are increasingly viewed as r»»»

JEDDAH: New lanes have been opened on the Third Ring Road and Prince Saud Al-Faisal Road in Makkah, reducing travel times on affected routes by more than 90 percent, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Third Ring Road opening includes an additional 1.5 km section connecting the Prince Mutib and Gr»»»

LONDON: As Gaza dominates discussions for yet another year at the UN General Assembly in New York, newly published UN reports warn of growing threats to women and girls in Gaza, where displacement, hunger and the breakdown of public services are increasing their vulnerability to abuse and forced ma»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria said on Sunday that it had begun delivering imported petrol to Iraq this week, months after Baghdad began exporting its oil via Syria when the Middle East war disrupted the Strait of Hormuz. “The Syrian Petroleum Company has begun transporting petrol imported for Iraq through the Ba»»»

KHARTOUM: They came home to a war-ruined city determined to rebuild their lives, but a chronic lack of power, water, jobs and medicine has left many residents of Sudan’s capital wishing they had stayed away. About four million people fled Khartoum after war broke out between the army and a paramili»»»

DAMASCUS: The Syrian Arab Republic’s Internal Security Forces have arrested Brig. Gen. Jaber Mehrez Ibrahim, a former commander of the 138th Air Defense Brigade under the ousted Bashar Assad regime. The Syrian Arab News Agency reported that Ibrahim was detained after a “precise surveillance and tra»»»