Between 14 and 20 September, Bucharest will become a culinary destination in its own right. Organised by ialoc.ro, Călătorii și Farfurii and Studio Maller, the first edition of Bucharest Food Week brings together more than 100 restaurants across the city, dedicated menus at special prices, limited-»»»

Doha: The Arab Federation for Voluntary Work will celebrate the Arab Volunteering Day on September 15, 2026, which falls on September 15 each year, during a ceremony held in the evening at the headquarters of the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association. The ceremony will include honoring 100 volunteers»»»

Aircraft veers off runway after engine fault forces emergency landing Dubai: The crew of a private aircraft survived an accident near Libya’s Misrata International Airport after an engine malfunction forced the plane to make an emergency landing, according to preliminary information. The aircraft v»»»

Leaders discuss deeper economic, energy and infrastructure cooperation UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Bajram Begaj, the President of the Republic of Albania, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the Albanian Presi»»»

From quintessential to hidden escapes, things to see and do As the peak summer heat slowly relents, offering a sigh of relief and hinting at cooler days ahead, the UAE gradually slips into a different rhythm. The pace of life picks up, cities regain their familiar energy, while the country feels mo»»»

Geneva: New tuberculosis vaccines expected to become available from 2029 could save over seven million lives over a decade, Gavi said Monday, but only if sufficient supply is ensured to the countries most in need. New TB jabs in the pipeline have the potential of becoming the "next blockbuster immu»»»

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, represented by the Qatar Digital Academy, organized today the second edition of the Executive Leadership in Artificial Intelligence program, with the participation of 24 officials from various ministries and government entities. The program»»»

Goldsmith and O’Reilly families celebrate new union at private, close-knit wedding Dubai: Filmmaker and producer Jemima Goldsmith has officially tied the knot with financier Cameron O’Reilly in an intimate wedding surrounded by her nearest and dearest, as reported by Tatler. The happy news was shar»»»

Copenhagen: Danish pharmaceuticals giant Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, announced Monday a name change to just Novo, hoping it will be more "memorable and relevant" for clients. The rebrand comes ahead of a strategic presentation on September 21, when executives are to»»»

The program includes key events, thematic sessions and discussions with leading Russian and foreign cultural figures, representatives of state authorities, and the professional and expert community. Russia's Roscongress Foundation will organize the XII St. Petersburg International United Cultures F»»»

Higher Education Ministry says jail terms reached three years and fines Dh30,000 Dubai: UAE courts have handed down prison sentences of up to three years and fines of Dh30,000 in cases involving forged academic qualifications, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research said on Monday.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Olympic team will kick off its football campaign at the 2026 Asian Games against South Korea on Tuesday at Mizuho Park Stadium. The fixture is part of Group D, which also includes Saudi Arabia. The Games officially begin on September 19 and run until October 4. The tournament k»»»

Authorities contain leak as southern port is evacuated as a precaution Dubai: Eleven people suffered breathing difficulties after an ammonia gas leak at an industrial complex in Jordan’s Red Sea port city of Aqaba on Monday, state television reported, adding that authorities had brought the leak un»»»

New 24/7 service at Terminal 3 lets UAE licence holders apply instantly Dubai: Travellers can now obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) at Dubai International Airport in five minutes, following the launch of a new instant service by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs »»»

Jakarta: Indonesia tapped Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara as the country's new finance chief on Monday in a move that analysts said could signal policy continuity. President Prabowo Subianto issued a decree for 55-year-old economist Suahasil to replace his boss Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, but did»»»

Doha, Qatar: Passengers flying from Doha can now use Fast Pass, a facial recognition service at Hamad International Airport that allows eligible Qatar Airways passengers to move through selected airport touchpoints with fewer document checks. Introduced in coordination with Qatar Airways, the optio»»»

Beijing: Beijing will ban the possession of drones within city limits under new rules from November, further tightening regulations that already prohibited the sale of the devices. The rules, announced on Sunday and due to take effect on November 15, forbid possessing or storing unmanned aerial veh»»»

The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) discussed here on Monday a bill proposing amendments to the Labour Code concerning the employment of young people aged 16 to 18. The bill was tabled by Svilen Trifonov and a group of MPs from the Democratic Bulgaria parliamentary group. The soc»»»

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said a meeting of foreign ministers of regional states scheduled in Oman to discuss arrangements for safe commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz was canceled at Saudi Arabia’s request. Addressing reporters at a weekly press conference o»»»

European leaders were meeting Monday to discuss growing competition in the Arctic, where global warming is opening new shipping routes, governments are vying for vast natural resources and a Russian military buildup is heightening security concerns. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Danish Prime»»»

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, government and Houthi officials said Monday, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route. The capture of the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish is the latest in the rebels' swift advance »»»

Etihad will add 15 new A330s from 2027 as it expands First and upgrades cabins Dubai: UAE's national carrier Etihad Airways, on Monday, unveiled a new generation of cabins and a broader guest-experience strategy, including four-seat First cabins, fully lie-flat Business suites and upgraded Economy »»»

OVERVIEW Presidential election preparations and the campaign dominate the media on Monday. Coverage focuses on the registration of initiative committees, the return of machine voting, the strategies of the main candidates and parties, and the controversy over pardons granted by President Iliana Iot»»»

RTA reveals estimate of hike in land value near stations; RailX Dubai conference in 2027 Dubai: The study on Dubai's proposed Airport Express Line, connecting Al Maktoum International Airport and Dubai International Airport, will take at least a year to complete, according to Dubai's Roads and Tran»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, September 13, 2026, claiming the second Grand Slam title of his career months after winning the French Open. The 29-year-old then touched hearts as he paid tribute to his mother for refusing to let diabetes define his »»»

ANTWERP, - The Serbia men's national 3x3 basketball team lost 21-14 to France in the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup third place game in Antwerp on Sunday evening. With an incredible 17 points, Lorenzo Thirouard-Samson excelled for France, who had only three players available. Earlier, Serbia lost 20-14 t»»»

Riga: Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on Sunday dismissed Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks after the minister was detained by police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The dismissal followed the police detention over the alleged drunk-driving incident. According to the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, in coordination with the General Tax Authority, has announced job opportunities through the Kawader platform. In a social media post on Monday, the Bureau said the vacancies are open to both males and females holding a bachelor's deg»»»

An Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and wounding four, Iranian state media said. Tehran blamed a “terrorist enemy” for the attack, which came as threats to shipping intensified around the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits. An Iran»»»

Etihad says flights are full as it expands, but fuel prices could pressure fares next year Dubai: Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves has one major concern as the airline heads into the final months of 2026: jet fuel prices. Demand is not keeping him awake. Fuel is. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) chief of staff Dan Halutz has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of concealing warnings ahead of the October 7 attack and laid ultimate responsibility for the deadly security failure on him. Halutz was responding to a Haaretz report alleging that UA»»»

A small group of senior Tisza figures reportedly challenged Péter Magyar’s leadership style and campaign strategy just five months before the 2026 election, with some fearing the conflict could derail the party’s campaign. A confrontation inside Tisza According to an investigation by Hungarian news»»»

Ministry extends condolences to families of Major Al Menhali and candidate Al Shamsi The UAE Ministry of Defence on Monday mourned two servicemen who died while carrying out a training mission in the country. The ministry identified the two as Major Abdallah Shamis Al Menhali and candidate Saeed Ab»»»

Emiratis can travel to 182 destinations through visa-free, visa-on-arrival Dubai: The UAE passport has retained its position as the world’s most powerful passport in 2026, giving its holders facilitated access to 182 destinations worldwide, according to the latest September report by Passport Repor»»»

According to an analysis conducted by Global Payments, the world’s largest payment processor, between July and August 2026, the value of transactions made at the company’s terminals in Romania with cards issued abroad, increased by 63% compared to last summer, reaching almost a quarter of a billion»»»

Berlin: The United States secured a record-extending 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title after defeating France 97-79 in the final in Berlin on Sunday. The USA delivered a dominant second-half performance to overcome a spirited French side and claim another Women’s Basketball World Cup cha»»»

Amazon.com Inc. suspended work with cargo carrier 21 Air LLC, which operated the Sept. 6 flight that overran the runway at Miami and killed five people on the ground. “We’ve spent time supporting the investigation and reviewing some of the surrounding circumstances, and we’ve decided to pause our o»»»

Keeta Drone starts operations from Silicon Central Mall, connect customers surrounding DSO Food delivery is entering a new phase in Dubai with Silicon Central Mall serving as the launchpad for Keeta Drone’s aerial delivery service, introducing an innovative era of airborne food and beverage deliver»»»

Barcelona: Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain. "For me, Mbappe and me, we're the two best players in the world," the 19-year-old Barcelona winger said in»»»

Nikkhil on Revolutionaries, patriotism & why he refuses to separate politics from art For a filmmaker who gave us Kal Ho Naa Ho, Nikkhil Advani has certainly kept audiences guessing. His filmography has swung from romance and family drama to terrorism, war, history, patriotism and social injustice.»»»

Sydney, Australia: A surfer in his fifties was rushed to hospital on Monday after being bitten by a shark in Western Australia, the state government and local ambulance service said. Authorities said they received a report of a "shark incident" around 9:45 am (0145 GMT) at Glenfield Beach, just ove»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jacob McGee on Monday encouraged American companies to invest in Syria, saying the country offers significant opportunities across a wide range of sectors. “We encourage U.S. businesses to invest in the Syrian market, which offers s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education honored 56 outstanding graduates from evening education centers for the 2025/2026 academic year, coinciding with International Literacy Day. During the ceremony, held in collaboration with the Sheikh Abdullah Al Ansari Complex and attended»»»

Presidential adviser says nations build their standing through achievements, not arguments Dubai: The UAE will remain steadfast in its approach based on political stability, economic achievement and social and religious tolerance despite regional noise and misinformation, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash,»»»

New York, USA: Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth s»»»

Carrier serves 56 countries with 2,200 weekly flights and more capacity planned Dubai: flydubai has expanded its network to more than 125 destinations across 56 countries and restored operations to 85% of its network, with further capacity being added ahead of the winter travel season. Sign up for »»»

Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar has pledged a substantial increase in family allowance next year, while also promising a new constitution and electoral law by 2030. ‘A large-scale increase’ in family allowance Péter Magyar has promised a major increase in Hungary’s family allowance in 2027, a»»»

Paris, France: Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday. Prior to their trip to Brittany, Luis Enrique's double Champions League-winning side had managed just two points from their opening three »»»

Japan enters dnata Travel’s top five while Finland, France and Georgia gain ground Dubai: UAE travellers are increasingly choosing ski holidays, Arctic adventures and colder destinations for winter 2026/27, with Japan entering dnata Travel’s five most-booked international destinations and demand al»»»