Global Village offers last window for restaurants, cafés and kiosks to join Season 31 Dubai: Global Village has announced the extension of its F&B registration deadline for Season 31 as this is the last chance for F&B entrepreneurs and business owners across the region to be part of Global Village »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Hamad Ali Al Khater confirmed that Qatar's national carrier is entering a rapid growth phase centered on fleet modernization and expansion, with plans to take delivery of 138 new aircraft over the next five years to support its expanding global net»»»

Dubai gold prices ease as a weaker dollar supports bullion ahead of key US inflation data Dubai: Dubai gold prices edged lower on Thursday, with the 24K rate at Dh531.25 per gram, down from Dh532 at Wednesday’s close, while 22K gold stood at Dh492, compared with Dh492.50 previously. The move comes »»»

The current energy crisis has several concrete solutions – say investors in dialogue with Energynomycs. Ondrej Safar, Country Manager, Evryo, Peter Stohr, CFO of Premier Energy, Lucian Peticila, CEO Visual Fan, Andrei Manea, president, Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association – RPIA and Lucian Pe»»»

Trump administration intensifies immigration crackdown amid backlash over DHS poster The AI-generated ‘Transformers’ graphic targeting a fictionalized Indian-origin truck driver has drawn accusations of racism and stereotyping. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing backlash over an»»»

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States may target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain fortified site near its damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, warning Tehran "not to get cute". He also commented that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come do»»»

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged his supporters to pretend he was on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections in November, even saying he would give $5,000 to each American adult if the right-wing Republicans maintain control of Congress. Trump is struggling with low opinion ratings»»»

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu sect at the heart of the Eiffel Tower strike made headlines in France during the inauguration of its latest temple near Paris. In the US, BAPS came under the spotlight when Indian stone workers were rescued from a temple con»»»

Rented bank accounts, fake firms and bogus deals are putting residents at risk Sharjah: Renting out a bank account, setting up a fake company, issuing forged invoices, responding to suspicious social media offers or moving money for someone else may seem like harmless ways to make quick cash — but »»»

Doha, Qatar: Director General of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) Fahad bin Hamad Al-Sulaiti participated virtually in the Africa Ministerial Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sep»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Music Affairs Centre at the Ministry of Culture is continuing to develop its “Maqam” Choir, bringing together local vocal talents in a distinctive musical project that explores the expressive potential of the human voice while presenting Arab musical heritage through a contemporary»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (Thani Humanitarian) has honoured Aayan Leasing Company in recognition of its efforts to support charitable and humanitarian work. The honour was presented during a meeting between CEO of Thani Humanitarian Dr. Ayed bin Debsan Al »»»

Primark will open in Riyadh after a strong Dubai debut, with Bahrain and Qatar next Dubai: Irish fashion retail giant Primark is heading to Saudi Arabia, with its first store in the Kingdom set to open in Riyadh in March 2027 as the brand accelerates its expansion across the Gulf following a strong»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 20th Asian Games 2026 gets underway on 10 September in the Japanese city of Nagoya and the wider Aichi region – and beIN Sports (“beIN”), the leading sports broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), will deliver more than 1,700 hours of live, exclusive coverage across»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Under-23 national football team is stepping up preparations for their Asian Games campaign, with coach Jose Angel Lacunza also using domestic competition to give his young players valuable match experience. Qatar will open their Asian Games campaign against Republic of Korea on»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s fencing team is heading to the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a clear goal: win the country’s first-ever medal in the sport at the Games. The event runs from September 19 to October 4. Nine fencers will represent Qatar: Ali Turki Awida, Khalid Arif Hussein, Abdul»»»

The rapid rise in Budapest property prices appears to be losing steam. Annual house price growth in the capital has slowed to just 6.7%, down from 21% a year ago, while prices edged down slightly in August compared with July. Experts say the trend could make the market more favourable for buyers. B»»»

Trevor Noah, Bolshoi Theatre and Queen tributes headline a packed 2026-27 lineup Dubai: The UAE's landmark Downtown venue Dubai Opera is turning 10 and it is marking the milestone with a season that promises plenty of spectacle. At a press conference held at the venue today, the 2026-27 programme w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Al Sadd will look to maintain their perfect start to the Qatar Stars League when they face bottom side Al Sailiya at Lusail Stadium today, with another busy spell awaiting them after the league fixture. Al Sadd have collected nine points from their opening three mat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cyberattacks, extreme weather, geopolitical conflict, shipping disruptions and fragile supply chains are exposing vulnerabilities across the global energy system. As these threats become increasingly interconnected, energy security can no longer be measured solely by the availability o»»»

Sofia has reached the final of the European Capital of Tourism 2027 competition, becoming one of eight cities shortlisted after an independent assessment of 43 applications from 18 countries. The Bulgarian capital is one of only two national capitals to make the final in the category for cities wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, will be presenting an exhibition titled Alternative Frequencies at the Ars Electronica Festival 2026 in Linz, Austria, from September 9 to September 13, 2026. The Ars Electronica Festival,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Agricultural Affairs Department, organised an event entitled “Darb wa Athar” (“Path and Legacy”) to mark Arab Agricultural Engineer Day, observed annually on September 9. The event was attended by Director of the Agricultural Affairs Dep»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library brought together educators and technologists to examine the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the modern classroom during the latest edition of the Science Book Forum, yesterday. Titled “AI in Education: How AI Changes the Way We Learn,” the event too»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative is preparing for the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026, taking place on September 19-20 at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha under the theme “With Our Ideas, We Build.” The theme reflects BilAraby’s belief that change can begin with a s»»»

Senators’ sudden departure abroad raises questions over scandals, accountability MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and his sister, Senator Pia Cayetano, have officially left the Philippines, sparking a wave of online speculation and viral social media buzz. The Bureau»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has strengthened the readiness of its educational workforce for the “Rawda 1” (Kindergarten 1) stage as part of a strategic project to expand the capacity of government kindergartens and increase access to early childhood education. The Mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: A solemn United Nations session has paid rich tribute to the memory and enduring legacy of late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, highlighting his role in transforming Qatar into a modern state and strengthening its position as a leading international partner in diplom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, marks the International Day to Protect Education from Attack yesterday. Observed annually on 9 September, the day highlights the urgent importance of safeguarding students, teachers, schools, unive»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host its 6th Paediatric Neuroscience Conference (PNC 2026) from October 29 to 31, 2026. PNC 2026 will be held in conjunction with the 3rd GCC paediatric Neurology Conference. The three-day programme will cover the diagnosis and treatme»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar rapidly advances its smart transportation infrastructure and autonomous vehicle deployments in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, digital infrastructure security has emerged as a paramount priority for urban planners and automotive technology developers. During the seco»»»

Ex-Speaker Romualdez faces non-bailable ₱7.4b plunder case, jail transfer looming MANILA: An anti-graft court on Thursday (Sept. 10, 2026) ordered the formal "commitment" of former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez to a regular detention facility in Quezon City. This strips the high-profile »»»

Brazil's Supreme Court chief justice stepped in Wednesday to halt conflicting rulings by two fellow judges as a dispute over alleged links between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and a fraud-accused banker deepened. The clash has spilled into the campaign for next month's presidential election, adding »»»

Doha, Qatar: The “Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg”, held in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, yesterday announced the first release of speakers for QEF: UNGA Special Edition 2026, an exclusive leadership gathering taking place in New York on September 20 along»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have unveiled comprehensive operational readiness plans as the airline prepares for a high-demand winter season. During a media tour held yesterday at HIA, officials noted that with operations spanning more than 170 destinations world»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy, alongside its partners Shell and Sonangol E&P signed an agreement with Angola’s National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) pertaining to Blocks 8 and 22 offshore the Republic of Angola. Under the agreement, and subject to the relevant governmental approvals and fina»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the third cultural season of its “Knowledge Integration” seminar series with a discussion on how integrating Islamic, humanities and social sciences can strengthen civilisational awareness, deepen understanding of history and conte»»»

Air France suspends Dubai flights until September 15 as regional airspace risks persist Dubai: UAE travellers are facing a mixed flight picture today, with some delays reported from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Dubai International Airport, while Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydu»»»

The number of foreign workers in Hungary reached an all-time high just before the government tightened its guest-worker rules. Now, tourism industry organisations are calling for more flexible regulations as businesses continue to struggle with labour shortages. The number of foreign workers in Hun»»»

Dallas, United States: President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his supporters to "pretend" he was on the ballot. "If the Republicans win, you win with us and y»»»

Trump did not say where the money would come from -- with the bill likely topping $1t Dallas, United States: President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his suppor»»»

Manila: At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday. The blaze broke out on the M/V June Aster Wednesday evening about 2.2 kilometres (1.3 miles) offshore, the »»»

EXPLAINER15 Duterte-Carpio accounts 'matched' AMLC records as 1,800 records enter impeachment trial MANILA: House prosecutors said that an initial cross-check found that 15 bank accounts linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, matched information provided by the Anti-»»»

Peak-hour delays hit Dubai’s busiest corridors, from Business Bay to airport roads Dubai: Commuters across Dubai and the Sharjah border are facing a slow start to Thursday morning, with live traffic maps showing heavy delays stretching across several of the emirate's busiest corridors, according to»»»

The most sustained congestion is around Mohamed Bin Zayed City through the ME4 to ME14 Traffic is slow in several parts of Abu Dhabi this morning, with Google Maps showing heavy congestion around Al Ain Road in Khalifa City and Al Rawdah Road in Mohamed Bin Zayed City. Roads across central and west»»»

There is a more than 10% chance that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity within the next ten years, a senior Anthropic researcher has warned amid mounting concerns over increasingly powerful systems slipping beyond human control. Evan Hubinger, who works on aligning advanced AI systems »»»

Israel must do more to explain to its nationals how they are expected to behave in Thailand, according to remarks by Bangkok’s foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow. Sihasak, who also serves as deputy prime minister, met Israeli Ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm on Tuesday following a series of scanda»»»

Conflict shifts into Gulf shipping lanes, pushing oil above $100 The six-month US-Iran war has entered a new phase, with the fight moving directly into commercial shipping lanes near the UAE, oil prices breaking above $100 a barrel and Iran facing renewed international scrutiny over its nuclear pro»»»

New US cybercrime unit aids crackdown on global crypto fraud rings US judicial authorities said Wednesday they played a key role in smashing online scam centres in Madagascar that were operated by citizens of China. Late last year the US Justice Department created a unit tasked with fighting online»»»

Share: Dialogue with Shiite religious leaders could help secure Hezbollah’s disarmament through the Lebanese state—not to weaken the Shiite community, but to protect it from another devastating war. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board, Opinion The recent meeting between United States Ambassador Michel I»»»