Kyrgyzstan imposes temporary ban on imports of some construction materials - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan imposed a temporary ban on the import of certain types of construction materials into Kyrgyzstan. The decision was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The temporary ban will remain in effect for six months. The measure is aimed at protecting domesti»»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (September 17-19, 2026)
Doha, Qatar: From beachside activities and creative workshops to racing-track events, indoor fitness classes and family-friendly experiences, there is plenty happening in and around Doha. Whether you’re looking for an active day out or a new experience to enjoy with family, there’s something for ev»»»
Hong Kong unveils plan to align economy with China's goals
Hong Kong: Hong Kong's government unveiled plans on Wednesday to significantly boost investment on innovation and technology as it aims to align the financial hub with mainland China's development goals. City leader John Lee made the announcement as he unveiled Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan, out»»»
Patrick J. Adams, aka Mike Ross from Suits, spotted at Carbone Dubai
The Suits actor was seen dining at Atlantis The Royal's celebrity favourite, Carbone Dubai: Patrick J. Adams, best known as Mike Ross from Suits, was spotted dining at Carbone inside Atlantis The Royal this week, adding his name to the growing list of Hollywood stars making appearances in Dubai. Th»»»
Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments
Los Angeles, United States: The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts announced they had quit British superstar Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments while performing. Sheeran has denied being behind the decision to remove Mac»»»
New Photos Reveal Widespread Damage inflicted by Iran Strikes on US Sites - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe New Photos Reveal Widespread Damage inflicted by Iran Strikes on US Sites 16-09-2026 12:19 PM Undated photo of plane damaged by Iranian str»»»
Qatar and Republic of Naoero sign agreement to establish diplomatic relations
New York: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Naoero signed an agreement Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries at the headquarters of Permanent mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York. Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the U»»»
Vazrazhdane Calls for Lowering VAT on Fuels
The opposition Vazrazhdane party called on Wednesday for a reduction in value added tax (VAT) on fuels. "There is scope to lower VAT on fuels without affecting the budget, with the aim of supporting individuals and businesses amid rising fuel prices," Vazrazhdane MP Dimo Drenchev told reporters in »»»
EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada
Strasbourg, France: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect Wednesday of Canada becoming the 27-nation bloc's first "associate member', as she pitched closer cooperation on tech, defence and energy to Canadian leader Mark Carney. "I would like to work with you on opening the door for Cana»»»
Sheikh Hamdan honours key entities as Emirati Supplier Programme secures Dh1.78 billion in contracts for local SMEs
Emirati Supplier Programme drives 38% rise in SME contracts, backing D33 goals Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has honoured a group of government»»»
Who controls AI rules? That is the central question: What is the answer?
US-China rivalry turns AI governance into the new battleground for global power WHAT IF, in the not-so-distant future, artificial intelligence (AI) gains control over nuclear weapons and trigger a conflict between nuclear-armed powers? The nightmare scenario, painted by Elon Musk, the tech billiona»»»
US companies explore investment opportunities in Syria, sovereign fund says
Damascus, Sept. 16 (SANA) US companies are exploring investment opportunities in Syria, with several projects and agreements under negotiation, Syrian Sovereign Fund officials said Tuesday during talks with a visiting US economic delegation in Damascus.Mohammad Musattat, Director of Public Relation»»»
Pakistani ship collides with Indian Navy unit; Delhi summons Islamabad's top diplomat
The MEA said the incident took place in international waters and caused no major damage New Delhi: India on Wednesday summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship's action at sea led to a collision with an Indian Navy unit. »»»
‘I got goosebumps’: Pakistani HR professional wins with sixth Big Ticket entry
He plans to spend the prize on his wife and children Dubai: A Pakistani human resources professional who was born and raised in the UAE has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for September, after purchasing just six tickets since returning to the draw. 40-year-old Zulqarnain Malik, wh»»»
Domestic worker deal online? Beware before you pay
UAE shuts down 200 unlicensed accounts in first half of 2026 Dubai: Families looking for domestic workers in UAE through social media have been warned to check whether recruitment providers are licensed, after UAE authorities shut down around 200 accounts for promoting unlicensed domestic worker se»»»
QSE index opens 0.62% lower
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index fell 60.85 points, or 0.62%, to 9,712 points at the start of trading on Wednesday, driven by losses across all sectors. Data from the exchange showed negative performance across various sectors: Industrials (-0.14%), Real Estate (-0.23%), Co»»»
Oman plans new Suhar Airport terminal as it targets more regional destinations
New routes to Dammam, Gwadar and southern Iran could be announced this year Dubai: Oman plans to build a new passenger terminal at Suhar Airport and expand flights to regional destinations as it seeks to strengthen air connectivity from the country’s northern industrial hub, Said bin Hamoud Al Maaw»»»
Empty seats as schools reopen in Venezuela's quake-hit Guaira
La Guaira, Venezuela: Schools in Venezuela's quake-scarred coastal state of La Guaira were deserted on Tuesday, a day after the start of the new school year, with many parents opting to keep children home for fear of further deadly tremors. La Guaira, home to a popular resort of the same name north»»»
Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old said in August he was retiring from Argentina duty »»»
Why Yemen's Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war
At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on Yemen's Houthi rebels — only to see them grow even stronger. Now, as the Iran-backed Houthis advance on a key maritime chokepoint and strike S»»»
Anthropic signs deal for Australia data centre: government
Sydney, Australia: Artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic signed a deal Wednesday for its first Australian data centre, the premier of Queensland state announced in parliament. David Crisafulli said the company behind the Claude large-language model would set up in a new digital park expected t»»»
Oman-UAE railway to begin trial operations in fourth quarter of 2027
Hafeet Rail will connect Sohar to UAE network through Al Buraimi and Al Ain Dubai: Trial operations on the first railway linking Oman and the UAE are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027, Oman’s Transport Minister said, marking a major step towards cross border passenger and freight rail»»»
Zverev, Shelton back on court for Davis Cup qualifiers
Paris, France: Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him. World number two Zverev downed Shelton in four sets»»»
Asian Games set for liftoff
Nagoya: The Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday with 2028 Olympics places up for grabs, fast-rising talents of world sport in action and thousands of athletes staying on a cruise ship in typhoon season. More than 17,000 competitors and officials are expected at the continent’s biggest sporting sp»»»
Saudi Arabia cancels European oil cargoes – Reuters
Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil shipments to Europe in the wake of a series of drone attacks which forced the shutdown of its key East-West pipeline, Reuters reported on Tuesday, adding to mounting pressure on global crude supplies as instability threatens energy infrastructure across the Middl»»»
UAE is my home: Pakistani expat retires after 41 years with RAK Police
EXCLUSIVEFrom 19-year-old recruit to 41 years of service with Ras Al Khaimah Police Ras Al Khaimah: When Pakistani national Muneer Hussein Muneer arrived in the UAE as a 19-year-old looking for work, he never imagined he would spend the next four decades building a life in the country. Today, at 60»»»
Asian Games: Bigger than Olympics, young stars and a cruise ship
Nagoya: The 20th Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday bringing together a bumper 17,000 athletes and officials, among them Olympic and world champions. Here’s a guide to Asia’s biggest sporting spectacle. Where? The Games mainly take place in the port city of Nagoya and the wider Aichi prefecture.»»»
Sidra Medicine to host 12th edition of PMFG Summit
Doha, Qatar: Marking 12 years of advancing precision medicine and genomics in Qatar, the MENA region and beyond, Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is set to host the Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit 2026. The Summit will be held from December 7 to 9, 2026 at t»»»
Amid France’s political 'fragmentation', 'a case needs to be made for participatory democracy’
Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. He argues that Marine Le Pen and the National Rally’s commanding position in early presidential polling should not be regarded as an inevitable far-right»»»
Part of Bishkek to have no drinking water for 10 hours - | 24.KG
Drinking water supply will be suspended in a part of Bishkek from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on September 17, Bishkekvodokanal municipal enterprise said. The outage will affect the old airport area, Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue, and Aliaskar Toktonaliev and Tolomush Okeev streets. Residential buildings, schools, »»»
Al Gharafa fall to Al Hilal after tough opening clash
Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa gave Al Hilal a tough fight before suffering a 2-1 defeat in their AFC Champions League Elite opener at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh yesterday. Seeking a fifth Asian title, Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal side got the start they wanted but not without a slow start with both sides going»»»
Visit Qatar brings Qatari culture, hospitality to Madrid
Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar, Principle Partner of Audi Revolut F1 Team, brought Qatari culture, food and hospitality to Madrid through “La Parada”, a three-day public activation held at Plaza de Santiago from September 9 to 11. The activation welcomed more than 7,000 visitors and featured a programme »»»
Qatar U-23 beaten in Asian Games opener
Doha, Qatar: Qatar were handed a 4-1 defeat by Republic of Korea in their opening football match at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, yesterday. Eom Ji-sung scored a hat-trick for the Koreans, finding the net in the seventh, 20th and first-half stoppage time minutes. Kim Myung-jun added »»»
Sheikh Hamad meets Palestinian Football Association president
Minister of Sports and Youth and President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani met with Palestinian Football Association president Lieutenant General Jibril Rajoub at his office in Doha yesterday. During the meeting, the two officials discussed a »»»
Al Rayyan confident ahead of Al Faisaly test in ACL Two
Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan coach Vicente Moreno said his side are confident and in good rhythm as they prepare to open their AFC Champions League Two campaign against Jordan’s Al Faisaly at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium today. The challenge is a significant one, with Al Faisaly twice winning the competition in»»»
Technology, AI reshaping consumer electronics and retail sector, says Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Thani
In an interview, Sheikh Nasser underscored that the consumer electronics industry is undergoing a period of particularly rapid transformation, with traditional distinctions between products increasingly disappearing. The rapid convergence of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer ele»»»
Qatar-Asean trade nearing $15bn as bloc marks 59th anniversary in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Relations between Qatar and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are entering a new phase of cooperation, supported by growing economic engagement, high-level exchanges and expanding partnerships across strategic sectors, Ambassador of Vietnam to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep»»»
Asal downs Eleinen in thriller; ElShorbagy reaches maiden Qatar Classic semi-final
Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Mostafa Asal moved into the semi-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic after overcoming Egyptian compatriot Aly Abou Eleinen in 91-minute thriller at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha yesterday. Asal, chasing a maiden Qatar Classic title after finishing ru»»»
Mannai Corporation boosts ICT leadership with Sumanta Roy appointment
Doha, Qatar: Mannai Corporation announced the appointment of technology industry veteran Sumanta Roy (pictured) as Group President for Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Roy will lead the Group’s ICT business across the Middle East, and Africa, strengthening its technology capabilities»»»
Vodafone Qatar receives three awards at AI and Analytics Summit
Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has been honoured with three awards at the Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit & Awards 2026, hosted at Rosewood Doha, underscoring its position as a regional leader in enterprise AI and data innovation. The summit brought together industry leaders to examine ho»»»
Amir sends congratulations to Governor-General of Independent State of Papua New Guinea
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea HE Sir Bob Dadae on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»
Minister of Public Health, QBA discuss boosting partnership between MoPH and private sector
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud held a meeting with the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA), headed by QBA Chairman H E Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani along with representatives of private hospitals and medical centers. During the meeting, a number of t»»»
QNB brings energy sector together to build resilient SME ecosystem
Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, hosted the second edition of its ‘SME Local Business Boost’ series under the theme of ‘Building a Resilient Energy Ecosystem’. The event brought together senior executives, suppliers, service providers, small and»»»
Man suspected of organizing illegal lottery on YouTube detained in Batken - | 24.KG
A 27-year-old man suspected of fraud and organizing an illegal lottery through a YouTube channel has been detained in Batken. According to the Internal Affairs Department of the city, several residents filed complaints with the police. They said that in June 2026, the suspect gained their trust and»»»
Minister of Finance meets Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada H E Anita Anand on the sidelines of Minister Al Kuwari’s participation in the Canada Investment Summit, being held in Toronto, Canada, on September 14 and 15. The meetings focused on bilateral relations w»»»
Minister of Commerce and Industry meets representatives of QBA
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani met yesterday with representatives of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA). The meeting formed part of the Ministry’s regular engagement with the business community. The two sides discussed future pla»»»
LEOS Developments data links British demand to purchase purpose
UK capital targets Dubai homes across price bands, from studios to luxury villas LEOS Developments has reviewed recent market data on British demand across Dubai’s residential property sector. Betterhomes data covering March and April 2026 ranked British nationals first among its Dubai property buy»»»
Global Village reveals Season 31 VIP pack sale dates and Dh31,000 prize
VIP Packs offers exclusive benefits, Dubai Parks passes and a chance to win Dh31,000 Dubai: Global Village will open pre-orders for its Season 31 VIP Packs on September 21, with public sales starting on September 26 through the Coca-Cola Arena website. The packs will be sold exclusively online, wit»»»
155 tons of toxic substances to be neutralized at Crystal plant in Tash-Kumyr - | 24.KG
Up to 155 tons of hazardous chemical substances remaining at the former Crystal plant in Tash-Kumyr for more than 15 years are to be neutralized. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, specialists are currently preparing the site for the work. The project stages and safety measures were»»»
Amir sends congratulations to President of Mexico
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the United Mexican States HE Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on the occasion of her country's Independence Day.»»»