Geneva: Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced Friday that he will quit the government at the end of the year, in a sudden move after more than a decade of ministerial service. Switzerland's presidency rotates annually among the seven members of the government, called the Federal Council, of which »»»

Global crime fight strengthened as Abu Dhabi UN Congress concludes with pledges Abu Dhabi: The biggest UN Crime Congress in history has wrapped up in Abu Dhabi, and the focus now shifts from agreement to action. The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice concluded yes»»»

Experts urge students to focus on curriculum, industry exposure, and skills Dubai: Choosing a university is no longer simply about picking a degree and securing a qualification. As technology and artificial intelligence reshape the workplace, students need to look closely at what they will actually»»»

Sheikh Mohammed issues decree appointing new Dubai Healthcare City chairman Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (27) of 2026 appointing Malek Sultan Al Malek as Chairman of the Dubai H»»»

Geneva: Global life expectancy is close to the levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic, but the outlook for years lived in good health is recovering more slowly, the WHO said Friday. Life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023 -- close to the 73.4 years recorded in 2019 before the pandemic struck, »»»

After an agreement with Greece that Prime Minister Rumen Radev has described as "historic", the remains of Tsar Samuel, one of the most prominent rulers of the First Bulgarian State, will be transferred to Sofia in a state ritual on Saturday, October 3. Tsar Samuel (r. 997–1014) led Bulgaria throug»»»

A senior UAE official said Friday that the incident aboard a flydubai flight to Israel this week was a "terrorist act", praising the captain who helped stop the plane from crashing after he was attacked by his co-pilot. Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said on X that Smit Machchhar, an Indian nat»»»

KillSec operation linked to around 1,000 suspected cyberattacks worldwide European authorities have dismantled key infrastructure belonging to an international ransomware group whose suspected main operator is just 16, Europol said. The coordinated operation against the KillSec group involved three»»»

Social media accounts had shared video claiming suspect attempted attack near the Kaaba Dubai: Saudi authorities have denied reports that a suicide bomber was detained at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, saying security forces instead arrested a man accused of harassing passersby and causing fear and pan»»»

LONDON: Israeli settlers injured three Palestinians during attacks on olive harvesters in several communities across the northern West Bank’s Nablus governorate, according to Palestinian media. Settlers accompanied by Israeli forces attacked Palestinian farmers harvesting olives in Beita, Urif, Jam»»»

RIYADH: Masam, a Saudi Arabia initiative to remove unexploded ordnance and landmines from Yemen, has continued its work despite ongoing military operations in the country, according to Ousama Algosaibi, managing director of the project. Algosaibi said in a press release issued on Friday that projec»»»

Occupied Jerusalem: Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers today at the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, amid strict military measures imposed by the Israeli occupation forces. The Palestinian News Agency (Wafa) reported that since the morning hours, the occupation forces have tightened »»»

SIGNAL IDUNA announces the renewal of its partnership with U-BT Cluj-Napoca for the 2026–2027 season. The partnership enters its second year as both organisations prepare for a new chapter. In 2025, SIGNAL IDUNA retained its position as Romania’s health insurance market leader for the sixth consecu»»»

Heureka Group, Europe’s largest group of comparison shopping sites and shopping advisors, closed another solid fiscal year, recording higher revenue and cash flow while continuing to invest in the development of its platforms across Central and Eastern Europe. At the same time, Compari.ro, the Grou»»»

The teachers were travelling more than 400km round trip each day to reach their school Dubai: Five female teachers and their driver were killed in a collision on Saudi Arabia’s Taif-Riyadh highway on Thursday morning, prompting the National Transport Safety Center to open an investigation. The teac»»»

Ankara: Turkish authorities revealed today that 5 people died as a result of a mine collapse in the Soma region of Manisa province in western Turkey. The Manisa Provincial Administration stated that 7 workers were inside the mine at the time of the incident on Thursday, and rescue teams managed to »»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam framed his Friday visit to Nabatieh — his third since taking office in February 2025 — as part of his effort to affirm that “the state wants to be present on the ground.” He stressed that “a state that alone holds the decision of war and peace and has one»»»

Altair-1 is the first of 10 satellites forming a UAE commercial Earth observation network Abu Dhabi: Altair-1, the first commercial satellite built in the UAE and integrated by Loft Orbital, launched aboard the Transporter-18 rideshare mission with SpaceX at 11:32 a.m., PT / GST from Vandenberg Spa»»»

PoliticsTurkeyTurkey's stock market scandal hits half a million investorsBurak Ünveren | Pelin ÜnkerAsset managers are alleged to have artificially inflated the value of their funds. Turkish authorities have made multiple arrests, and a leading AKP lawmakers has resigned. https://p.dw.com/p/5NYCkTu»»»

BUNIA, Congo: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has recorded more than 4,000 deaths, authorities said, as they struggle to contain the spread of the virus. The latest figures released by the Health Ministry on Thursday showed that 4,018 people have died, making up nearly half of the 8,300 confirmed cases, in »»»

He bought his first ticket with five friends and chose a number based on his birthday Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian expat has won Dh25,000 in the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw after buying his first-ever entry. Rockey Subba, 29, who works in the transport department, has been living in Dubai with h»»»

Mexico City: The State of Qatar and the United Mexican States have held the third round of political consultations between their foreign ministries in Mexico City, with talks focusing on bilateral cooperation, trade and investment. The Qatari delegation was led by Minister of State for Foreign Affa»»»

NEW DELHI: Capt. Smit Machchhar was operating Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday when his co-pilot attacked him. He was lying on the floor of the flight deck, covered in blood, when he realized the plane carrying more than 170 people was plunging, and he had to do something.»»»

New Dubai hub positions FP Trading for growth in UAE and MENA financial markets FP Trading, a global online broker with a growing footprint across multiple regions, has officially opened a new onshore office in Dubai. The move follows the company's receipt of a Category 5 licence from the UAE's Cap»»»

Sony-powered facility offers hands-on training for filmmakers in the UAE For a filmmaker preparing a new project, choosing equipment is only part of the process. Understanding how cameras, digital environments and production workflows fit together matters just as much. A new facility in Dubai gives»»»

He plans to spend part of his share of the prize on himself during his birthday month Dubai: An Indian IT engineer living in Abu Dhabi got an unexpected birthday surprise after his group won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s final weekly e-draw for September. Kunal Pillai, 34, from Mumbai, India, has been l»»»

Doha: Officials of the Permanent Committee for Supervising the Management of Central Markets inspected the readiness of Al-Sailiya Central Market in preparation for the launch of the local agricultural season, as part of its efforts to monitor the level of operational and service preparations and s»»»

DUBAI: The FlyDubai pilot who helped foil Wednesday’s cockpit attack deserves recognition for confronting a “serious terrorist act,” Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of UAE, has said. The Indian pilot, Smit Machchhar, “deserves every bit of appreciation, for he embodied the meanin»»»

Over 2,000 new seats added as Etihad Rail responds to high passenger demand Dubai: Etihad Rail has introduced six additional train services between Abu Dhabi and Dubai this weekend in response to exceptional early demand, reflecting customers’ enthusiasm for travelling by rail. Over 1,000 additiona»»»

Brussels: The European statistical office, Eurostat, announced that the annual inflation rate in the Eurozone rose to 3.8 percent in September 2026, compared to 3.2 percent in August, recording its highest level in three years. Eurostat explained in data released today that energy prices recorded t»»»

After two editions that brought communities together around creative reuse, Electric Castle and NEPI Rockcastle are bringing back their upcycling campaign. The used clothing collection campaign, titled “It’s not goodbye, it’s worn at last”, starts today, October 2, at Promenada Mall Bucharest, wher»»»

Etihad Rail boosts weekend services to meet soaring demand Dubai: Etihad Rail has introduced six additional train services between Abu Dhabi and Dubai this weekend in response to exceptional early demand, reflecting customers’ enthusiasm for travelling by rail. Over 1,000 additional seats have been»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has held talks with Head of the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco HE Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri. During a telephone conversation, HE Sheikh Mohammed congratulated HE El Mansouri on taking »»»

11 people were taken to hospital after the multi-vehicle collision in Orangeburg County Dubai: A 50-vehicle pileup involving 15 18-wheelers left 11 people injured and blocked a section of Interstate 95 in South Carolina on Thursday morning. The crash happened in Orangeburg County and forced the clo»»»

Gargash says vigilance remains essential in confronting extremism and terrorism Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, praised Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar for his actions during a serious terrorist attack that could have ended in disaster. “India»»»

Police stress awareness, dialogue and early intervention to reduce drug-related risks Abu Dhabi Police has urged families to follow six guidelines for positive engagement with their children and to help protect them from the risks of drug use, stressing the importance of recognising early warning s»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has offered the State of Qatar's condolences to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi following the passing of his sister. The condolences were conveye»»»

In the UAE prices have gained slightly, 24-karat gold is priced at Dh504.25 on Friday Dubai: Gold clung to a small gain to end the week above the $4100 mark. US bond yields slipped and the Fed signaled it was in no rush to decide its next rate move, though fears of a Middle East escalation propped »»»

UNESCO is ready to send scientists and archaeologists to Kyrgyzstan to study the remains of ancient settlements, including sites hidden underground and underwater. This was announced following a meeting between Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliev and UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-E»»»

Edufair Dubai features over 20 universities, study abroad and career service providers Hundreds of students from top schools across the UAE turned out at Gulf News Edufair Dubai on the first day, exploring university courses, institutions and study-abroad opportunities as they prepare for their nex»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker and Acting President of the Republic Ana Brnabic opened the 57th Joy of Europe international children's event in Belgrade on Friday. When children meet, languages and borders become less important or are erased altogether, Brnabic said, welcoming the participan»»»

Trusted trading platforms do not promise guaranteed profits or demand urgent transfers Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has warned the public against fraudulent investment and trading schemes, urging people to verify that platforms are properly licensed before transferring money. In a warnin»»»

Tokyo: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has discussed bilateral cooperation and regional and international issues with Prime Minister of Japan HE Sanae Takaichi. The talks took place in Tokyo on Friday and focused on strengthening»»»

President Joseph Aoun stressed Friday that southerners' adherence to their land "is the strongest response to all attempts at displacement, intimidation and the attacks committed by Israel." Meeting with a delegation from the municipality of the southern town of Deir Mimas, Aoun emphasized that “th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Defense brought under control a fire that broke out aboard a marine vessel at Al Khor Port, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said. In a post on X, the ministry said the fire was brought under control without any injuries reported.»»»

Smit praised for courage after fighting to protect passengers on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight India has rallied behind Captain Smit Machchhar, with people across the country expressing their support and admiration for the Indian flydubai pilot injured during a cockpit altercation on a Dubai-Tel Aviv fligh»»»

Kyrgyz judoka Erlan Sherov won a silver medal at the Asian Games in Japan. In the final of the men’s 90kg weight category, he lost to Japanese athlete Riku Okada. In his opening bout, Sherov defeated Sri Lanka’s judoka Micheal Anjalo Milan Marko by ippon. In the quarterfinal, he defeated UAE repres»»»

Tokyo: His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today in Tokyo with His Excellency Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan. During the meeting, they reviewed the relations of cooperation between the two c»»»

The Romanian leu came under renewed pressure on Thursday and Friday, with the euro reaching a new record against the local currency as the country’s prolonged political crisis coincides with heightened concerns over its sovereign rating and fiscal outlook. The euro rose as high as around 5.35 lei o»»»

He plans to use his winnings to start something of his own Dubai: An Abu Dhabi-based Pakistani driver has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s weekly e-draw, marking his first-ever win after taking part from time to time. Muhammad Imran Abdul, 32, has been living in Abu Dhabi for the past 15 years, while h»»»