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Oman announces postponing Monday's regional meeting

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman announced the postponing of the regional meeting that was set to be held on Monday in Salalah to a later date. According to the Oman News Agency, the decision came about to ensure the preparations of proper conditions to hold a productive dialogue that contributes to a»»»

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Prime Minister, Austria's Foreign Minister hold phone conversation

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign HE Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria HE Beate Meinl-Reisinger held a telephone conversation. Discussion during the call dealt with the two countries'»»»

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Prime Minister, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister holds telephone conversation

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah held a telephone conversation. Both sides touched on cooperation relations between the two coun»»»

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Prime Minister, Oman Foreign Minister hold telephone conversation

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of of Oman, Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi held a telephone conversation. Discussion during the call dealt with the two countries' co»»»

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Prime Minister, Saudi Foreign Minister hold phone conversation

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, held a telephone conversation. Both sides discussed bilateral coopera»»»

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EU Observer 59m

Early poll suggests Swedes reject far-right party in election

Swedish voters appear to have ousted incumbent prime minster Ulf Kristerssen in a blow to both him and the far-right party he aimed to govern with. A poll by the SVT public broadcaster on Sunday (13 September) showed Kristerssen’s liberal-rightwing bloc trailing with 46.8 percent, compared to 51.3 »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oman postpones GCC-Iran talks to allow conditions for constructive dialogue

Foreign minister says delay will help ensure conditions for constructive dialogue Dubai: A meeting in Oman between GCC countries and Iran to discuss possible agreements on the Strait of Hormuz, has been postponed, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi said. Oman has postponed the regional m»»»

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RT 1h

Houthis asked US to stay out of Saudi fight – Trump

Yemen’s Houthis have asked the United States not to intervene in their escalating conflict with Saudi Arabia, US President Donald Trump has said, as Washington seeks to avoid opening another front in the Middle East. The militant group, officially known as the Ansarallah movement, made major gains »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ajman wins 2026 World Travel Award as Middle East’s best emerging destination

World Travel Awards recognition boosts emirate’s regional and global tourism profile Ajman has been named the Middle East’s Best Emerging Tourism Destination for 2026 at the World Travel Awards, marking a boost to the emirate’s growing profile on the regional and international tourism map. The reco»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Mohamed Gamil appointed HDB Deputy CEO, Managing Director

The Housing and Development Bank (HDB) has announced the appointment of Mohamed Gamil as Deputy CEO and Managing Director. The move reflects the bank’s strategy of attracting distinguished banking leaders with diverse expertise who can add value and contribute to achieving its objectives, while sup»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

CBE launches FinTech Got Talent 2026 competition for university students

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched the fourth edition of the FinTech Got Talent competition for university students under the FinYology initiative, organised by FinTech Egypt. The competition aims to recognise the best innovative projects and solutions in financial technology, in collabor»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Minister of Labour meets several officials on sidelines of Arab Labour Conference

Cairo: Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met separately with Minister of Labour of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Nidal Al Qatamin, Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation of the State of Libya HE Eng. Ali Al Abed Al Rida, along with Regional Director for Arab States at the In»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai Police showcases tourist security services at Arabian Travel Market

Smart platforms, cyber awareness and partner cooperation boost tourist safety Dubai Police, represented by the Tourist Police Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, will participate with a dedicated platform at Arabian Travel Market 2026, which opens tomorrow at Dubai World»»»

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RT 2h

Fire rips through ammo depot of arms maker supplying Ukraine

A major fire broke out late on Friday at an ammo dump operated by arms maker EMCO in the Bulgarian province of Gabrovo, prompting allegations that saboteurs could have infiltrated the facility. Another EMCO facility was hit by a similar blaze in early August; the incident had been attributed to the»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Haaland fires 10-man Man City to memorable win over Man Utd

Manchester: Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first-half red card to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign. Foden kicked out at United captain Bruno Fernandes on 23 minutes to give the visitors a mountain to c»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Over 31,000 evacuated as heavy rain lashes China's Hainan province

Authorities said they are closely monitoring rainfall and water conditions More than 31,000 people have been evacuated from at-risk areas in China's Hainan Province as persistent heavy rain battered parts of the island. As of 7.50pm on Sunday, 31,564 people had been relocated, though no major disas»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Southern Lebanon on edge as escalation and shelling shatter hopes of return

Beirut: Between villages whose residents have been displaced, homes reduced to rubble, and towns where those who remain live under the constant threat of shelling and tension, the future of southern Lebanon is becoming increasingly uncertain as Israeli offensives continue and the area under militar»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Cityscape Egypt’s 2026 cancellation raises questions over changing real estate market priorities

The decision to replace Cityscape Egypt’s 2026 real estate exhibition with a one-day forum has raised questions over whether the move reflects a broader shift in the Egyptian property market, as developers reassess marketing spending, sales strategies, and investment priorities amid rising costs an»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Putin urges youth to ‘change the world together’ in address to International Festival of Youth

Russian President Vladimir Putin called on delegates to “change the world together” and build a “just world” in a televised address on September 13 to 10,000 young people gathered for the opening ceremony of the International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg. In a speech broadcast to participants »»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Murtaqa Developments to launch 210-feddan residential project

Murtaqa Developments is preparing to announce a new residential project on a net area of 210 feddans along the Ismailia Road, adjacent to Misr International University (MIU), the company said. The project falls administratively within the New Sheraton and El Nozha areas of Cairo and will consist en»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Marsoum Developments launches The Central Gate in West Cairo

Marsoum Developments has launched The Central Gate, its second project in the Egyptian market, in Hadayek October, as the company expands its presence in West Cairo. The mixed-use project covers 80 feddans and is located directly on the Central Ring Road. It will include residential, commercial, ad»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump administration reluctant to slow AI, Democrats see urgent need

Republicans warn strict AI curbs could hand strategic edge to China US President Donald Trump and key allies voiced opposition Sunday to drastically curbing the development of artificial intelligence, despite calls in recent days from leading industry figures to tap the brakes. The rapid developmen»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Two injured in wildfire on Spain's Costa del Sol

Around 20 aircraft were supporting more than 100 firefighters on land A wildfire raging a short distance from Spain's famed Costa del Sol beach resorts left two people injured on Sunday, emergency services said. The blaze broke out in hilly terrain outside Benahavis, an affluent village home to a l»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Libya's Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs meets Qatar's Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya, HE Al Taher Salem Al Baour, met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya, HE Dr. Khalid Mohammed bin Zaben Al Dosari. During the meeting, they discussed»»»

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Al Manar 3h

US embassy in Beirut: Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors will meet in Washington next week to discuss the implementation of the “Framework Agreement” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Dh30,000 search for her missing dog Jiku: 'I cannot accept that this is where our story ends'

Priyanka Tamang tells Gulf News about the August sighting that nearly ended the search Dubai: Over two months after Jiku disappeared from Al Mushrif in Abu Dhabi, the reward for his safe return has doubled to Dh30,000, after a Dubai businesswoman who heard his story added Dh15,000 of her own. Speak»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

South Africa calls for inclusive BRICS AI framework

JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a co-operative, safe and inclusive framework for artificial intelligence (AI) use among BRICS countries, local media reported Sunday. The South African Broadcasting Corporation, citing Ramaphosa's remarks at the 18th BRICS Summit »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Emirates Development Bank Reaches Dh30 billion in financing approvals for industrial businesses

Milestone supports UAE industrial growth and economic diversification Abu Dhabi: Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE’s key financial engine for economic diversification and industrial transformation, has approved more than Dh30 billion in cumulative financing since 2021, achieving its five-yea»»»

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Jordan Times 4h

Jordan-EU investment conference to build deeper economic partnerships – JCI chairman

AMMAN — Jordan and Amman Chambers of Commerce Chairman, Khalil Haj Tawfiq, said on Saturday that an upcoming Jordan-EU Investment Conference is a key milestone in advancing economic relations between the Kingdom and EU nations, and forging deeper economic partnerships that go beyond the scope of tr»»»

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Jordan Times 4h

New ESG Code seeks to align Jordanian companies with global standards

AMMAN — The Jordan Securities Commission (JSC), with support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), launched recently an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Code for listed companies, aimed at strengthening corporate governance, sustainability and resilience and enhancing Jordan’s»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Saudi Civil Defense says threat has passed in Khamis Mushait, Abha

Riyadh: Saudi Civil Defense said Sunday that the threat had abated in Khamis Mushait and Abha in the southwestern part of the Kingdom following an alert issued by the National Early Warning Platform warning of a potential threat. Posting on the X platform, the Civil Defense stated that residents in»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Hormuz to Red Sea: How Iran is widening the war to gain leverage against US

Tehran raises costs for Washington as widening conflict creates fresh bargaining power Dubai: Iran is blockaded, heavily sanctioned and under enormous economic pressure. Yet after months in which Washington appeared to be tightening the screws, Tehran may have found a way to claw back leverage — by»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Over 31,000 evacuated as heavy rain lashes south China's

Hainan HAIKOU: More than 31,000 people have been evacuated from at-risk areas in south China's Hainan Province as persistent heavy rain battered parts of the island. As of 750 p.m. Sunday, 31,564 people had been relocated, though no major disasters were reported, according to the provincial committ»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Israeli air raid targets Al-Qantara town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Team Qatar wins LMGT3 at Silverstone, takes Championship lead

DOHA: Team Qatar by Iron Lynx secured a major victory in the Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone, Round 5 of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS), taking first place in the LMGT3 category with the #62 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3. The team, supported by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), claime»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Saudi Arabia uncovers first-century Hijri Islamic mosque in Baha Region

Granite-built mosque unearthed during fourth excavation season in Baha Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has discovered a mosque dating to the first century of the Islamic calendar at the Al Maallamah site in the southwestern Baha region, shedding new light on the Kingdom’s early Islamic ar»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Media outlets report loud explosions shaking Khamis Mushait in Saudi Arabia - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 4h

Zionist artillery targets Beit Yahoun town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown, Altman and Musk agree

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer systems. Dario Amodei, the head of AI company Anthropic, called on Saturday for the pace o»»»

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France24 4h

Trump slams AI sceptics as Altman pauses OpenAI IPO plans over safety concerns

US President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed critics of artificial intelligence (AI) who warned firms to slow down development, branding them "negative" forces. The comments came soon after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced his company will not go public this year, citing safety concern»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Saudi stock index closes lower

Riyadh: The Saudi Exchange's main benchmark index closed lower on Sunday, falling 142.70 points to finish at 10,864.57, with a total trading value of SAR 3.8 billion. Trading volume reached 187 million shares, with shares of 42 companies advancing, while 221 companies saw their shares decline. Also»»»

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Six dead, 130 missing after ferry capsizes in Indonesia's Java Sea

Jakarta: Six people have died and 130 remain missing after a ferry capsized in the Java Sea off Indonesia, Indonesian authorities said on Sunday, as search and rescue teams continued efforts to locate those unaccounted for. The Indonesian search and rescue agency said in a statement that its teams »»»

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Qatar swimming champion Nada Wafa elected Chair of ISSA Athletes Committee

Riyadh: Qatar swimming champion Nada Mohamed Wafa has been elected Chairperson of the Athletes Committee of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) at the Association's General Assembly meeting in Taif, Saudi Arabia, attended by representatives of its member countries. Wafa's election refl»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai's Sheikh Hamdan shares dramatic sea adventure collage

From monochrome to colour, royal sea adventure lights up Instagram Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, is known for both his adventurous spirit and his photography. Today, he shared both with his followers and fans.»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

World championship leader Antonelli wins Spanish GP

Madrid: Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Madring on Sunday. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver finished clear of Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Lando Norris (McLaren) and is now 81 points ahead »»»

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Property sales value declines in 37th week of 2026: Aqarat

Doha, Qatar: Some indicators of Qatar's real estate market declined last week, the 37th week of 2026, according to data from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat). The data, published on the authority's account on X, showed that the total value of sale contracts last week, from Sept. 6 to 1»»»

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More than 150 women compete in Seashore Phoenix Games

Doha: The sixth edition of the Seashore Phoenix Games 2026 is witnessing strong participation in its women’s competitions, which began today and continue until tomorrow at Aspire Ladies Hall. More than 150 female athletes are taking part in the competitions according to the media relations speciali»»»

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Gulf News 6h

What UAE residents need to know tonight as US-Iran tensions continue (Sept. 13)

Iran is set to meet Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz Dubai: Diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz, fresh attacks in the region and disruptions to energy supplies are among the latest developments as the Iran war continues. For UAE residents, the key areas to watc»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

French interior minister urges caution over mystery train derailment

Paris, France: France's interior minister on Sunday urged caution as authorities investigated the derailment of a train that injured 44 people, amid questions over whether the incident could have been an act of sabotage. The train, carrying 186 passengers, derailed on Friday between the Normandy ci»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar Foundation's BOTaina secures five gold awards at MENA Stevie Awards

DOHA: Qatar Foundation's AI-powered digital assistant, BOTaina, has earned five Gold Awards at the 2025 MENA Stevie Awards – an achievement that highlights QF's expanding abilities in digital innovation. BOTaina was recognized for its excellence in AI innovation, strategy, implementation, and techn»»»

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