Hungarian forint weakens past 366 per euro
The Hungarian forint weakened beyond 366 against the euro on Thursday morning and approached 322 against the US dollar, extending a sharp sell-off from the previous session. Although the move looks dramatic after months of relative currency stability, the immediate pressure appears to be coming lar»»»
From fan to interviewing Hyun Bin: How Deema built the K-drama community she never had
The Dubai-born creator on Netflix, slow burns and why the region took to Korean dramas Dubai: Deema Abu Naser was 11 when she started watching Korean dramas. For the next decade, she had almost nobody to talk to about them. "Throughout my whole life, I didn't have any friends that liked them, so it»»»
QF’s QIYADA Conference supports young people to become creators of ideas
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA (Qatar Islamic Youth Aspiration and Development Assembly) conference provides a platform for scholars, thought leaders and inspiring figures to engage with Muslim youth in Qatar on contemporary challenges and solutions rooted in faith, values and shared societ»»»
OpenAI agents escaped their sandbox and hacked Hugging Face. What went wrong?
Imagine you are teaching a group of students and ask them to read a long list of literature and describe the key themes. The students cheat a bit, as they are known to do: They split the list among themselves, with each reading only a small portion of it and sharing the answers with the others. Whe»»»
Gas markets brace for prolonged supply squeeze amid Middle East war, IGU says
London, Sept. 24 (SANA) Global gas markets are increasingly expecting tight supplies and elevated prices to persist into next year as the Middle East war disrupts liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf and complicates Europe’s efforts to rebuild inventories, the International Gas Union said. “»»»
Lusail Museum Conversations presents Echoes of Cairo panel and concert
Doha, Qatar: This September, Lusail Museum Conversations, an ongoing series of public lectures and events, is bringing the musical heritage of Cairo back to life with Echoes of Cairo: Reviving Egyptian Music from 1900, a panel talk and concert with the acclaimed ensemble Oxford Maqam. Presented as »»»
Qatar Foundation appoints Dr. Hend Zainal as President of Higher Education
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Hend Zainal as the organization’s President of Higher Education, with effect from January 1, 2027. Dr. Hend began her career in 2005 within the field of higher education through roles at a number of Qatar Foundation (QF) partner uni»»»
MoL records 644 violations, closes 388 non-compliant work sites
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour recorded 644 violations and the closure of 388 non-compliant work sites during the 2026 Heat Stress Prevention Campaign, highlighting the scale of enforcement efforts aimed at ensuring workplaces comply with heat-stress prevention and occupational safety requirem»»»
UAE launches AI-powered scholarship platform, cutting application time to just five minutes
Students now need two documents, three steps and four fields as AI speeds up applications Dubai: Students applying for scholarships in the UAE can now complete the process in as little as five minutes, thanks to a new AI-powered platform launched by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific R»»»
‘We just want him home’: Six-year-old Dubai boy seeks help to be reunited with his mother
Filipino child spent nearly two years trying to reunite with his mother in the Philippines Dubai: A six-year-old Filipino boy living in Dubai has spent nearly two years separated from his mother in the Philippines while efforts continue to establish his legal identity and obtain the documentation n»»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets several officials on sidelines of 81st UNGA session
New York, USA: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held separate meetings on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.His Excellency met separately with the Minister of Foreign Affai»»»
Ambassadors welcome Amir’s call for dialogue and diplomacy at UN
Doha, Qatar: Echoing the key messages of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, ambassadors accredited to Qatar have welcomed the emphasis on dialogue, diplomacy, respect for sovereignty and international law as esse»»»
Hormuz shipping mystery: Saudi oil loadings surge 'seven-fold' as tankers switch off AIS
Vessel traffic through Hormuz remains 'far below normal', satellites shows another story The number of vessels visibly crossing the Strait of Hormuz has "collapsed" to a fraction of normal levels, but that does not necessarily mean oil shipments have stopped. Visible vessel traffic through the Stra»»»
Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 to bring 10,000 investors and business leaders together
SIF 2026 will host 140 activities and 80 business meetings across two days Dubai: Sharjah is preparing to host more than 10,000 participants from over 60 countries next month, bringing investors, companies, policymakers and entrepreneurs together for two days of discussions and business meetings fo»»»
NSE debuts with a modest 5% gain after $2.4 billion IPO
NSE shares debuted at a 5.2% premium at Rs 1,878 versus its listing price of Rs 1,785 The National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India made a measured market debut on Thursday, with its shares rising as much as 5.2 per cent to Rs1,878 in early trade on the BSE. The IPO price was Rs1,785. The gain was mod»»»
Ottawa gathering celebrates Qatar-Canada friendship through sport, food and culture
Doha: The Embassy of Qatar in Ottawa welcomed members of the Qatari, Canadian and wider local communities to the Ottawa Fall Get-Together at Leamy Lake Park in Gatineau, Quebec, held as part of the 2026 Year of Culture partnership between the two countries. Bringing together more than 100 attendees»»»
First Deputy Head of Libya’s High Council of State meets Qatar’s Ambassador
First Deputy Head of the High Council of State of Libya H E Naji Mukhtar met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya H E Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Zabin Al Dosari. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and relations between the two countries.»»»
almeera launches online 10% off campaign
Doha, Qatar: almeera has announced a new online shopping campaign offering customers 10% off eligible purchases from 24-30 September 2026, exclusively through the almeera application and website. Customers can enjoy 10% off eligible orders with a minimum spend of QR100, with savings of up to QR100 »»»
Qatar reaffirms commitment to social justice at UNGA 81
New York: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level side event titled “Delivering Social Rights, Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Pact for Europe,” held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The St»»»
Khalifa University students to get hands-on AWS data centre training
Students gain hands-on cloud skills as AWS data centre training rack joins curriculum Khalifa University students will receive hands-on training in operating data centre infrastructure under a new agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), as demand for technology skills continues to grow in the UAE»»»
Qatar begin ‘new story’ against Gulf Cup holders Bahrain
Doha, Qatar: “The World Cup is in the past. We are starting a new story.” That was coach Julen Lopetegui’s message yesterday as Qatar prepare to begin their first competitive assignment since the World Cup, facing defending champions Bahrain in their opening Group B match in the 27th Arabian Gulf C»»»
GEK Terna Expands in Romania With €145M Energy Project
Greek infrastructure group GEK Terna is expanding its operations in Romania beyond railway projects, entering a major energy ...»»»
Russia Hits Kiev Facility Producing Components for UAV, Prepares Robotic Systems
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a facility in Kiev where components for long- and medium-range drones were produced, and ground-based robotic systems were being prepared for use, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. As a result of a massive overnight strike with precisi»»»
Morocco’s centre-right PAM leads in provisional election results
Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the largest number of seats in the country’s parliamentary elections, according to provisional results announced by the Interior Ministry Thursday. PAM, which is part of the kingdom's ruling coalition, made an effort to woo young voters by recrui»»»
QIYADA returns with a growing platform for Muslim youth to explore faith, identity and leadership
Doha, Qatar: For young Muslims navigating a rapidly changing world, QIYADA asks a simple question: how do you move forward without losing who you are? From artificial intelligence and technology to mental wellbeing, identity, purpose and belonging, young people today are confronting a growing numbe»»»
Responsibility goes beyond duties: UAE police officer praised after clearing accident debris
The gesture drew praise online, with many users applauding the officer’s quick response Ras Al Khaimah: He could have waited for the road to be cleared - instead, a UAE police officer grabbed a broom and got to work. A short video showing the officer sweeping debris from a busy road after a traffic»»»
Al Athba sets Asian record as Qatar clinch two gold medals in shooting
Doha, Qatar: Rashid Saleh Al Athba led Qatar’s golden day at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday, helping the team win men’s team skeet gold before adding the individual title with a new Asian record. Al Athba teamed up with Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq as Qatar dominated »»»
Qatar participates in Ministerial Meeting of Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism
New York, USA: The State of Qatar participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by Director of the International»»»
MCIT receives recognition award from UDST
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) received a recognition award from the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), in recognition of the strong partnership between the two institutions and the Ministry’s contribution to advancing areas of mutua»»»
Safari launches ‘1980 Oru Thekkan Nostalgia’ Travancore Food Festival promotion
Doha, Qatar: Safari, one of the leading hypermarket chains, has launched its ‘1980 Oru Thekkan Nostalgia’ (Travancore Food Festival) promotion. The promotion was inaugurated on Wednesday, September 23, at the Bakery & Hot Food section of Safari Mall, Abu Hamour. The inauguration was jointly carried»»»
Invest Qatar, Aurion Capital and LG NOVA engage to advance technology investments
Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, yesterday announced a strategic engagement with Aurion Capital, a global investment group, and LG NOVA, the Silicon Valley–based North America Innovation Centre for LG Electronics. This engagement aims to explore opportunities to »»»
Deposits of non-government resident customers up 0.5% in August 2026 from previous month
Deposits of non-government resident customers advanced 0.5 percent in August 2026 from the previous month, reaching RON 688,279.8 million, while the annual growth rate was 8.8 percent (2.5 percent in real terms), the National Bank of Romania (BNR) informed.According to a BNR release, RON-denominate»»»
Romanian Leu Hits Historic Low Against Euro Amid Risk Aversion
The Romanian leu (RON) registered a historical record low against the euro on Wednesday, with the official exchange rate published by the National Bank of Romania (NBR) reaching 5.2788 RON/EUR. This new high surpasses the previous record of 5.2688 RON/EUR recorded on May 6—the day the Bolojan Cabin»»»
UAE's National Human Rights Institution approves two new committees
This strategic step aims to further strengthen the Institution’s organizational framework The Board of Trustees of the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) has approved the establishment of two standing committees. The first will focus on rights and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), while »»»
Katara to host International Space Week 2026 at Planetarium
Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation Katara will present International Space Week 2026 from October 4 to 7, offering visitors of all ages a chance to explore the wonders of the universe. The four-day event will run daily from 4pm to 7pm at The Planetarium Al-Thuraya, Building 41, in Katara »»»
QFZ signs MoU with Honeywell Technologies to establish integrated manufacturing,
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Honeywell Technologies today signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of an integrated manufacturing and service hub in Qatar’s free zones, advancing local capabilities across mission-critical industries»»»
Commercial Bank receives three global awards for cards and payments innovation by The Digital Banker
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has been recognised with three awards at The Digital Banker’s Global Cards and Payments Innovation Awards 2026. Organised by The Digital Banker, the Global Cards & Payments Innovation Awards recognise leading organisations that are shaping the future of the global payme»»»
QFC delegation concludes China visit with two MoUs to deepen Qatar-Asia financial ties
Doha, Qatar: A QFC delegation has concluded a visit to Beijing and Hong Kong that reflected the growing economic relationship between Qatar and China and supported QFC’s efforts to expand its institutional partnerships and explore new investment opportunities. Led by Chief Executive Officer Mansoor»»»
Doha Arbitration Days 2026 brings global arbitration community together
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) – Qatar Branch, and the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) co-organised the third edition of Doha Arbitration Days 2026, held on 20 September at The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts. H»»»
TotalEnergies appoints Sameh Kokash as Vice President Refining & Chemicals Qatar and Business Development & AOBO Gas in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: TotalEnergies announced the appointment of Sameh Kokash as Vice President Refining and Chemicals Qatar and Vice President Business Development & AOBO Gas (Assets Operated by Others – Gas), effective September 2026. He will succeed Amir Kabbej, who is moving to a new assignment in Franc»»»
UAE motorcycle crashes more than double in four years
Speeding, tailgating and reckless riding drive rise in crashes nationwide Dubai: Motorcycle accidents across the UAE more than doubled in four years, rising from 605 in 2022 to 1,224 in 2025, according to Ministry of Interior figures. A total of 3,494 motorcycle accidents were recorded nationwide b»»»
Doha Forum report calls for renewed efforts to rebuild trust in global institutions
New York: The Doha Forum has launched its Future of International Cooperation Report 2026 in New York, calling for renewed efforts to rebuild trust in international institutions and strengthen cooperation amid growing geopolitical tensions. The report, titled “Redefining Global Trust”, was launched»»»
Qatar participates in Joint Ministerial Meeting for GCC Foreign Ministers with ASEAN
New York, USA: The State of Qatar participated in the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in »»»
UDST celebrates stakeholder excellence at ‘Takreem’ ceremony
Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted ‘Takreem’ ceremony, honouring its valued stakeholders and recognising their contributions to innovation, research, and community engagement, in line with the University’s applied education mission. Takreem celebrates the stron»»»
Qatar’s property market registers strong mortgage activity as sales reach QR430.7m
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded substantial activity across sales, mortgage and rental transactions during the week of September 13 to 19, 2026, with property sales reaching QR430.7m, mortgage transactions totaling QR805.42m, and 502 lease contracts registered during the period. Th»»»
Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off a pomp-filled state visit aimed at smoothing superpower tensions on everything from AI and trade to Iran. The summit is expected to be more about spect»»»
Prime Minister of Republic of Haiti meets Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
New York, USA: The Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti HE Alix Didier Fils-Aime met Thursday with the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.»»»
From TikTok to church pews, France's Catholic influencers find a new flock
Brother Paul-Adrien preaches from a studio with gamer-like codes. Sister Albertine debunks convent clichés on Instagram. Father Benoît prays with followers on TikTok. As France sees a surge in teen and adult baptisms, a new generation of Catholic influencers is fuelling a quiet religious »»»
Comic inspires unlikely kabaddi dreams for Japan's Asian Games amateurs
Nagoya, Japan: Kabaddi has its roots in ancient rural communities in South Asia and India is the superpower, but Japan has developed a niche taste for the team contact sport -- thanks to a comic. At a gymnasium on the outskirts of the port city of Nagoya, hosts Japan face another unlikely kabaddi p»»»
US-Iran conflict: All UAE residents need to know today (Sept. 24, 2026)
Pezeshkian rejects US pressure as diplomacy collides with blockade and disrupted oil flows The US-Iran conflict entered a critical diplomatic and economic phase on Thursday, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian telling the UN that Tehran would never “bend at the knee” to US pressure, even as Wa»»»