Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a phone call on Saturday with HH Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. During the call, HH the Amir expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy on t»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the world marks World Tourism Day 2026 under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” Qatar is already putting that ambition into practice, using AI and connected technology to reshape the visitor journey around the evolving needs and expectations »»»

Partner’s tip-off leads to rescue of woman in Pakistan and arrests in Spain Madrid: A woman who was allegedly deceived into travelling to Pakistan and forced to marry a cousin has been rescued and returned to Spain, police said on Saturday. Two men aged 41 and 45 were arrested at Barcelona airport »»»

Decomposed body, missing parts and a mall receipt lead police to killer spouse Cleaning spaces often leads to unusual discoveries, but little did the Bengaluru civic body think that when they would take up the cleaning of one vacant plot they would stumble upon a corpse. When the body of a 28-year-»»»

Baku, Sep. 26 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar announced the formation of the Syrian-Azerbaijani Business Council during his participation at the head of a Syrian economic delegation in the second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum in Baku. In remarks at the forum, al-S»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling on the town of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon 26-09-2026 19:13 PM Latest News Urgent Ne»»»

Bangkok declares all 50 districts disaster zones after nearly 48 hours of heavy rain Abu Dhabi: The UAE mission in Bangkok has urged Emirati citizens in Thailand to exercise caution following heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in the Thai capital. “UAE citizens in the Kingdom of Thailand are ur»»»

Dubai sports community rallies to prepare 10 million meals for Gaza Dubai: Dubai’s sports community took part in the ‘Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge’ initiative, helping prepare more than 10 million meals for people in Gaza in tribute to the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The initia»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has lowered its inflation forecasts, expecting annual headline inflation to stabilise in the third quarter of this year before gradually declining towards its target of 7% (±2%) in the second half of 2027, following recent inflation developments that were more favour»»»

Damascus, Sept. 26 (SANA) Manufacturers of children’s clothing participating in the Syriatex exhibition have stressed that the competitiveness of Syrian products in terms of quality, pricing and design diversity is enhancing their access to foreign markets, describing the event as an effective plat»»»

ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Myanmar considers Russia a reliable partner and trusts the Russian people and its government, Myanmar Minister of Hotels, Tourism and Culture Maung Myint told Sputnik. "Most people in Myanmar consider Russia and its government reliable partners. I share this view," the mi»»»

Enel-Med reported an IT security incident on September 24 that resulted in a breach of data confidentiality, but it has not disclosed what information was affected, how many people may be involved or how the incident occurred. The medical provider said it immediately secured its network, systems an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Qatar in Thailand on Saturday urged Qatari citizens currently in the country to exercise caution amid heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding. Citing alerts issued by Thailand's meteorological authorities, the embassy said heavy rains could lead to rising water levels, f»»»

Kyiv, Ukraine: Russian and Ukrainian strikes killed at least seven people in both countries Saturday, as the war between the neighbours raged well into its fifth year. Moscow has upped attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv, including day-time attacks, as the city prepares for another winter of war. Ukr»»»

Jakarta: The death toll from a ferry that sank in Indonesia's Java Sea nearly two weeks ago has risen to 64, while 71 people remain missing, an official said Saturday. Yudhi Bramantyo, an official with Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency, said at a press conference that 172 of the 243 peo»»»

Thiruvananthapuram: Virat Kohli said Saturday that next year's ODI World Cup will be his last, with the India batting great determined to lift the trophy one more time. The 37-year-old, who plays only the 50-over format after retiring from Test and ODI cricket, said the 2027 tournament in South Afr»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Saturday a cable of condolences to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the military personnel who drowned during naval exercises in the Caspian Sea, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»

Beijing says both sides should deepen exchanges on rapidly developing technology China "respects" Washington's switch in phrasing from artificial intelligence to "super intelligence", the foreign ministry said on Saturday, after Donald Trump said Xi Jinping appeared to like the rewording. The US pr»»»

Authorities advise road users to drive carefully amid Al Khail Road slowdown If you are headed to Abu Dhabi this evening, you may spend a little extra time on the road, warn authorities. There's a traffic jam on Al Khail Road headed towards Abu Dhabi, said Dubai Police on X (formerly Twitter). It u»»»

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said that Germany's weak economic performance is largely linked to mounting pressures on its export-led industrial model, which had been a key pillar of its economic strength for decades. Rising energy costs, intensifying competition from China and domestic structura»»»

Arrigo Boito’s opera, last staged there in 1909, explores Faust’s deal with a demon Moscow: The rarely performed Italian opera "Mefistofele" will return to Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday for the first time in almost 120 years. Rejected by contemporary audiences for its experimental musical st»»»

Strait of Hormuz, regional conflict and travel curbs put Gulf on edge Hopes for a breakthrough in the Middle East war are hanging in the balance, with Iran waiting for Washington’s response to a proposal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while fresh missile and drone attacks have kept neighbo»»»

Authorities deploy top investigators amid surge in attacks on women in Ekurhuleni Tembisa: South African police on Saturday found another body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months. The discovery adds to growi»»»

Residents had warned of gas risks before deadly explosion in Plaka neighborhood Athens: Four American tourists visiting Greece were among six people confirmed dead Saturday after a blast brought down the small Athens residential building they had been staying in near the Acropolis, officials said. »»»

UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice gets underway in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi- The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Abu Dhabi 2026 was held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi on Saturday and will continue until October 1. Speaking at the congress, Abdullah Sultan b»»»

Return to Britain brings fresh start for Sussex children’s education Montreal: Prince Harry has said in a new interview that his children Archie and Lilibet are "happy" at their new school in England, after he and his wife Meghan reportedly moved the children to a different school for security reas»»»

Gulf News platform showcases trending qualifications for ambitious talent Executive MBAs, finance programmes and advanced technology courses are among the top choices for visitors at Gulf News LevelUP, currently under way at Dusit Thani Dubai, as working professionals and graduates look for qualifi»»»

Drivers in Hungary faced a difficult Saturday as a series of crashes disrupted traffic on major motorways and roads across the country. The latest collision occurred on the M1 near Tatabánya, one of the main routes between Budapest and the Austrian and Slovak borders, while other accidents affected»»»

SAN FRANCISCO: Artificial intelligence technology from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI probed U.S. government websites including the Departments of Education and Commerce, researchers said Friday, adding to the growing list of incidents in which OpenAI’s AI agents acted without the company’s knowledge. The co»»»

MBRGI and Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 are preparing food aid for people in Gaza Dubai: More than 10 million meals are being prepared in Dubai for people in the Gaza Strip under a new humanitarian initiative launched at Dubai World Trade Centre in memory of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Makt»»»

Funding will help curb the outbreak and strengthen healthcare systems in affected areas New York: At the directive of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE, through the UAE Aid Agency, has allocated $10 million to support international efforts to curb the spread of the »»»

Returns and corporate tax payments can be completed through the EmaraTax platform Abu Dhabi: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) emphasised the need for all Taxable Persons subject to Corporate Tax whose Taxable Period ended on 31 December 2025 to file their Tax Returns and pay the Corporate Tax due no»»»

EqualitySouth KoreaSouth Korea's gender pay gap grows as women get olderYousra DriouaA new report shows how in South Korea, women on average earn less and have fewer employment opportunities throughout their lives. https://p.dw.com/p/5NHhlCaregiving responsibilities still fall on women, pushing the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Anees Qatar has officially expanded into the premium fragrance market, introducing an extensive collection of popular perfume brands to shoppers across the country. The strategic expansion marks a major milestone in the retailer’s evolution beyond consumer electronics into the wider»»»

Playa del Carmen, Mexico: A record-breaking El Nino will likely force the world's top chefs to rethink their menus ahead of droughts, floods and heatwaves upending global food systems. Ants are disappearing from the table in Brazil, one Danish chef is opting for cocoa-free chocolate and Japan is se»»»

New York, USA: The State of 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 Organizat»»»

New York, USA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met separately on Saturday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, HE Felix Plasencia, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, a»»»

UN Congress framework covers cybercrime, AI, organised crime and illicit finance The draft “Abu Dhabi Declaration” is among the key anticipated outcomes of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, which opened in Abu Dhabi today (Saturday). The draft comprises 18 a»»»

Saint-Denis, France: Waving a homemade sign reading, "I can't, I've got the pope," 17-year-old Marie Mabre joined tens of thousands of young Catholics who flocked to see Pope Leo XIV at a stadium near Paris on Friday evening. "It's so cool to think we're lucky enough to meet the Pope," the teenager»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has urged road users to exercise caution as relatively humid to humid weather conditions are expected across the country during the coming week. In a social media post on Saturday, September 26, 2026, the department said with mist and fog could develop »»»

Experts say moving up the career ladder requires more than years of experience Dubai: What does it really take to get promoted? For professionals looking to move into their next role, having more years of experience may not be enough. Career and education experts have noted that promotion readiness»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 26 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti held talks Friday with Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, on the sidelines of the high-level meetings of...»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar on Saturday participated in the fourth high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Maryam bint Ali b»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar participated Saturday in the joint ministerial meeting of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held on the margin of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign A»»»

TTP claims deadly blast that leaves many wounded and dead A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at a roadside police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, killing at least 11 people and wounding about 30 others, police and rescue officials said. The attack occurred in De»»»

A controversial photo of a bus near Hungary’s Austrian border sparked speculation about illegal migration – but the passengers were actually Stipendium Hungaricum students. One of them now explains what happened and why the incident matters. Around mid-August, a bus stopped at a rest area near Fert»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar hosted a high-level event on accelerating Global Action on Autism. The event was organized in partnership with the United Republic of Tanzania, the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Georgia, Qatar Foundation, UNICEF, the International Labour Organization (ILO), Auti»»»

Tens of thousands of students took to the streets across Germany on Friday to protest the government’s military service reform amid Berlin’s push to expand the armed forces, citing the alleged threat from Russia. Organizers of the “School Strike Against Conscription” said around 45,000 students joi»»»

After more than eight years under the control of Yemeni government forces, the fall of the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha represents a serious setback. Its significance lies partly in the area’s geopolitical importance and the loss of more than 140km of territory. More troubling is that Mokha fell»»»

Moscow: The rarely performed Italian opera "Mefistofele" will return to Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday for the first time in almost 120 years. Rejected by contemporary audiences for its experimental musical style and length -- the original was over five hours -- "Mefistofele" has since come t»»»