Qatar tops Compute Institute Index for AI infrastructure competitiveness
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has ranked first among 39 jurisdictions assessed by the Compute Institute for their competitiveness in hosting large-scale artificial intelligence computing infrastructure, scoring 77.4 out of 100 in its latest Jurisdiction Competitiveness Index (JCI). The assessment, dated Septe»»»
Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland to Demand Independence Vote
LONDON (Sputnik) - The first ministers of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set to sign a joint declaration on Monday demanding that London grant them the right to hold referendums on regional independence. The signing is scheduled to take place on Monday during a meeting of representatives»»»
‘Human capital at heart of Qatar’s development vision’
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri has said that rapid transformations in the world of work, driven by artificial intelligence, digital transformation and the growth of the green economy, are increasing the need for greater investment in skills and reskilling, closer al»»»
'We're on the brink of a World War that ends with the use of nuclear weapons': Tucker Carlson says Trump agreed with his warning over Gulf, Israel and Iran
Trump's ex-ally argues Iran war aids Israel’s edge while eroding US influence in Gulf Conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson has said President Donald Trump has painted a grim picture amid uncertainty over the US-Iran war outcome and the prospect of an escalation that may include the use of nuc»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today, Sept. 14, 2026
Oil above $107, wider security risks: key impacts for UAE residents now A planned Gulf-Iran meeting on the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, while oil remains above $107 a barrel and security risks have widened from the Gulf to the Red Sea. For UAE residents, the main issues to watch are flights»»»
Asian Games 2026: Koshaliev to carry Kyrgyzstan’s flag at opening ceremony - | 24.KG
Myrzakir Koshaliev, the 2025 Asian U 22 champion and 2026 Asian U23 silver medallist, will carry Kyrgyzstan’s flag at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. On the eve of the event, Urmat Asanbaev, head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, presented the boxer with the national fla»»»
'The Worst Country to Deal With' — Trump on Canada
US President Donald Trump said Canada has been the most difficult country for his administration to negotiate with, while insisting Ottawa is eager to reach a trade agreement. “With that being said, they're dying to make a deal,” Trump claimed.The remarks come amid a prolonged US-Canada trade dispu»»»
UAE National Orchestra opens new season with three Emirati premieres
The orchestra will present its new programme in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this month The UAE National Orchestra is opening its second season with three new Emirati compositions, giving audiences the opportunity to hear the works performed publicly for the first time. Titled To This Land, We Belong, the o»»»
Water supply to be suspended in 3 residential areas and parts of Bishkek - | 24.KG
Drinking water supply will be suspended in parts of Bishkek on September 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Bishkekvodokanal announced. The outage will affect the area bounded by Dostoevsky, Ankara, and Auezov streets and the railway line, as well as Altyn Ordo, Kara-Zhygach, and Politseysky Gorodok residen»»»
THIS WEEK: Canada’s Carney attends von der Leyen’s State of the Union, as new talks on Russian frozen assets for Ukraine return to EU agenda
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will lay out her vision of the state of the European Union in her annual speech on Wednesday (16 September) in the European Parliament in Brussels. In a sign of deepening ties with the EU, amid Ottawa’s split with Washington, Canadian prime minister Mark»»»
Summer’s last gasp: enjoy 27°C before the storms roll in
Variable, early-autumn weather is expected this week, with peak temperatures typically ranging between 20 and 27 degrees Celsius. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, and winds will occasionally strengthen, according to a forecast from HungaroMet. On Monday, cloud cover will increase s»»»
Abu Dhabi morning traffic: Major roads see smooth movement
Most key routes remain clear, although some sections show signs of slower traffic Abu Dhabi: Traffic remains largely smooth on key routes across Abu Dhabi, although motorists may encounter slow-moving traffic and restrictions on some stretches. Traffic across Abu Dhabi was moving smoothly on severa»»»
Sharjah-Dubai morning traffic: Congestion reported on key routes
Motorists face slow-moving traffic on parts of E311, E611 and other major roads Dubai: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai should expect delays on parts of the main highways, with traffic conditions varying across the two emirates. Morning traffic between Sharjah and Dubai was moving rel»»»
New fintech reconciliation and fraud detection platform helps UAE mobile money providers safeguard their revenue
Assure Fintech enables organisations to reconcile increasingly complex transactions LATRO, a global technology and managed services provider with offices in Dubai, has introduced Assure Fintech. This new solution tackles the escalating compliance and fraud challenges associated with modern mobile m»»»
Live Updates: Iranian vessel struck on Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis expand control of oil shipping lane – Ya Libnan
Share: Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz HERE IS THE LATEST: Iranian state media said early Sunday that 1 person was killed and 3 were injured after one of their commercial vessels was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen’s Houthis, a group backed by Iran, have in recent »»»
UAE temperatures to reach 45°C as fog and mist possible in coastal areas
NCM forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather with humidity rising overnight Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE are forecast to reach 45°C on Monday, with humid conditions overnight bringing a chance of fog or mist over some coastal areas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The weather will b»»»
Polls open in Philippine Muslim enclave after deadly shooting
Gunfire, deaths mar opening of landmark Muslim Mindanao parliamentary vote Voters across the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region began casting ballots for their first elected parliament Monday morning, hours after gun violence left at least three people dead outside a polling station. The polls a»»»
Two men restrained after alleged gun threats and assaults on Melbourne-Doha flight
Witnesses say men threatened crew and claimed to have a gun during flight Dubai: Two male passengers were restrained after a violent altercation aboard a Melbourne-to-Doha flight operated by Qatar Airways, with witnesses saying the men threatened passengers and crew and claimed to have a gun. Qatar»»»
Senegal raises $179 million since announcing external debt reworking plans
In its first sale since announcing plans to rework its external debt, Senegal successfully secured 101 billion CFA francs ($179 million) through a government securities auction on Friday. The result suggests the "debt treatment” that it’s working on has yet to trigger a sharp repricing in Senegal’s»»»
North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'
Missiles fly 250 kilometers toward eastern waters, signaling South Korea as target SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea said Monday it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentration fire.” The official »»»
UAE hotel jobs are changing — and AI isn’t replacing the people hotels need
UAE hotels continue hiring as Gulf expansion raises race for skilled hospitality talent Dubai: UAE hospitality hiring remains active despite a changing travel market, with hotels and resorts continuing to recruit across frontline operations, specialist functions and increasingly technology-enabled »»»
China trade fair held 'nearly 100 conferences and forums, 100 matchmaking and promotion events': official
Beijing: The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) concluded in Beijing on Sunday, September 13. Fruitful outcomes were achieved during the five-day fair, which saw the holding of nearly 100 conferences and forums as well as over 100 matchmaking and promotion events, said Zhu»»»
Watch: Excavator digs out UAE Nepali expat's buried house from flood mud
Ajman-based chef, 29, watches silt-swallowed home resurface, salvages just three items Ajman: The house Paribartan Nepal, an Ajman-based chef, built brick by brick with years of savings from the UAE is now barely visible. The single-storey structure, swallowed by piles of silt and mud in the August»»»
Hottest August ever: Planet shatters warmest summer on record
No region sees record cold as heat, storms and climate extremes sweep the globe The planet just sweated through its hottest August ever recorded — and the Northern Hemisphere just endured its hottest summer on record. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said August 2026 set a new global hea»»»
Lithuania says Vilnius air defense alert lifted after radar confuses bird flock for drone threat
Vilnius: A momentary airspace alert in Lithuania’s capital Vilnius came to a quick close after National Crisis Management Center officials determined an object detected by radar suspected to be a drone was simply a flock of birds. The alert was issued shortly after 1 pm in Vilnius city, Vilnius dis»»»
Mendy bids farewell to national team as Senegalese keeper announces international football retirement
Paris, France: Edouard Mendy, 34, the Senegal national team goalkeeper, announced through his social media handles his retirement from international football on Sunday. "Jerejef (Thank you) Senegal," Mendy posted in Wolof, the principle language of the country, above a video montage showing his gre»»»
'Some regional countries requested': Iran after meeting with Gulf states in Oman postponed
Oman defers Iran-Gulf talks amid push for regional consensus and stability Tehran, Iran: Following the postponement of a scheduled meeting between Iran and Gulf nations slated for Monday in Oman, Iranian state media reported that the measure was executed upon the direct solicitation of select neigh»»»
South Africa identifies pilchard herpesvirus likely behind widespread sardine die-off
Cape Town: A viral outbreak of pilchard herpesvirus is the most likely cause of a widespread marine mortality event that has wiped out sardines along 2,600 kilometers of southern African coastline, according to environmental officials in South Africa. In a statement, the Department of Forestry, Fis»»»
Oil prices ease but remain above $100 as Hormuz risks persist
Attacks on ships and Saudi pipeline keep supply fears elevated above $100 Oil prices fell in early trading Monday after a sharp weekly advance, but remained elevated as fresh reports of attacks on shipping and a temporary shutdown of a major Saudi pipeline kept supply concerns at the forefront. The»»»
Palestinian prisoners face escalating abuse, medical neglect in Israeli jails, PCDEA warns
Ramallah: The Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs (PCDEA) warned Sunday of the ongoing abuses against inmates languishing inside the Israeli occupation's jails. In a statement, PCDEA stressed that those Palestinian inmates are plagued by complex living and health conditions»»»
QF’s BOTaina bags 5 golds at MENA Stevie Awards
Tribune News Network 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 recognised for its excellence in AI innovation, strategy, imple»»»
S’hail 2026 crowns a decade of passion, heritage and national industry
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The 10th edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition, S’hail 2026, concluded on Saturday after days of strong public attendance, international participation and wide engagement from hunting and falconry enthusiasts, specialists and companies, bringing »»»
QSE launches inaugural Qatar Architecture Award
QNA Doha The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) has launched the inaugural Qatar Architecture Award 2026 establishing a national platform to promote architectural excellence and innovation, empower local talent and advance sustainable solutions tailored to the needs of Qatari families. The inaugural »»»
QC’s eye care and surgery drive benefits 3,879 people in Tanzania
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing Ibsar (Eyesight) Initiative to combat eye diseases and prevent avoidable blindness, with the support of generous donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has concluded a specialised eye care and surgery campaign in Zanzibar, Tanzania, benefiting 3,879 peo»»»
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»»»
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'»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»