Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has invited families and residents to attend "Floaties Festival," a community event set to take place at 974 Beach on Friday, September 18. In a social media post, the ministry described the event as a special beach day featuring a variety of fun and recrea»»»

Saudi Arabia's closure of a major oil pipeline after a recent attack is raising fears that global energy markets in crisis because of the war with Iran could face even starker shortages, pushing prices higher for fuel and other essentials. The largest oil producer in the Middle East closed its East»»»

Bus collides with truck on Cairo-Ismailia desert road before bursting into flames Dubai: Three people were killed and 11 others injured on Tuesday morning when a bus collided with a truck on Egypt’s Cairo-Ismailia desert road before catching fire, local authorities said. The crash occurred near the»»»

A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack will be mostly out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired, two regional officials said Monday, as Yemen's Houthi rebels seized more islands along Red Sea shipping routes in a new blow to Saudi Arabia's oil exports. Oil prices gained »»»

Viral experiment passed 200 squats and left the New York mother sore for days How many times does a young child say “Mom” in a day? One mother decided to find out — and turned the answer into an unexpectedly brutal workout. Jess Sharp, a 34-year-old mother from upstate New York, challenged herself »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Advisory Board of Dar Al Sharikat H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani yesterday inaugurated "Dar Al Sharikat," the entity responsible for registering and licensing companies in the country's economic zones, with the aim »»»

One of only seven known copies records journeys through the Hejaz and Gulf Abu Dhabi: Nearly seven centuries after Ibn Battuta chronicled an epic journey that took him across the Hejaz and the Gulf, a rare manuscript of his famed Rihla has fetched close to Dh1 million at the 35th Abu Dhabi Internat»»»

Doha, Qatar: HSBC has announced the launch of WorldTrader in Qatar, a digital wealth trading platform providing customers with convenient access to a broad range of international investment opportunities. Available through HSBC Online Banking, Worldtrader enables eligible HSBC Premier customers in »»»

Lagos, Nigeria: Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote yesterday launched what is slated as Africa’s biggest initial public offering (IPO), which aims to raise $1.6bn to expand his mega oil refinery to become the world’s largest. The Lagos-based refinery, which began operations in 2024, has a capacity »»»

Immigration police have registered more than 223,000 beneficiaries of temporary protection nationwide since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and up to 31 August, the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) said on Monday.According to IGI, residence permits have been issued or reissued to these»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia has issued a warning through its National Early Warning Platform in Khamis Mushait and Abha City to alert of potential danger on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense in a social media post also issued a set of instructions to be follo»»»

New rules safeguard financial services from system failures and cyberattacks The UAE Central Bank’s new Operational Risk Management Regulation came into force yesterday, September 14, 2026, establishing a more stringent framework to safeguard the continuity of services provided by banks and license»»»

Doha, Qatar: During high school years in Model United Nations, Dahlia Al-Ansari learned to argue on behalf of a country she was assigned to represent. But when Doha Debates invited her to join a town hall debate in Toronto this July, she faced an unfamiliar challenge: sharing her own beliefs about »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will send a strong 28-member shooting and archery contingent to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, aiming to build on a long record of continental and international success. The squad features experienced shooters including Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah, Rashid Saleh Al-Athba, Mohammed Ahme»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) signed a cooperation agreement with the Ajnee Institute for Training and Innovation, aimed at strengthening collaboration in providing free training courses for QU students. The agreement was signed by Dr. Mohammad Diab, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Dr.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has received a new cash endowment worth QR2m from a philanthropist for the ‘Waqf Al Wuqoof’ endowment under the Waqf for Righteousness and Piety fund. The endowment is subject to a condition that its ret»»»

A Venezuelan delegation will join G20 energy talks in Houston this week as soaring oil prices and disruption from the Middle East war put global energy supplies under pressure. The meeting comes as the Trump administration deepens energy ties with Caracas and seeks to boost Venezuelan oil output. A»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has clarified entry procedures for Kyrgyz citizens traveling to Kazakhstan amid reports about new migration rules. The ministry said the QazETA system is currently operating in pilot mode, so its use is not mandatory for citizens of Kyrgyzstan at this s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar U-23 coach Jose Angel Lacunza believes his young side can use the Asian Games football competition as an opportunity to gain valuable experience when they face Republic of Korea in their Group D opener at Mizuho Park Stadium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today. Lacunza acknowledged the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, recognised the outstanding academic performance of 164 students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. The Dean’s List ceremony is held twice each academic year to celebrat»»»

Doha: Vodafone Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting sports and community initiatives as the exclusive telecommunications partner of the Seashore Phoenix Games, marking the second year of its five-year strategic partnership with the event. The partnership reflects a shared commitment by»»»

Doha, Qatar: Esteghlal FC took advantage of their chances to overcome Qatar’s Al Sadd SC 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite opener at the Basra International Stadium in Basra yesterday. Jasir Asani capitalised on a defensive error to fire the Iran outfit ahead in the ninth minute before Saeid »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has urged the public to dispose of recyclable plastic bottles in designated blue bins, highlighting how proper waste sorting can transform discarded packaging into valuable resources for new production cycles. In a message marking the World Cleanup Day, the»»»

Doha, Qatar: ExxonMobil Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education and STEM learning in Qatar by supporting a new training facility at Teach For Qatar, a dedicated hub for professional development, innovation, and community learning. Building on a longstanding strategic partnership »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has reminded employers to continue complying with occupational safety and health measures as the regulated summer outdoor working hours restriction comes to an end today, September 15, 2026. In a social media post, the Ministry stressed that taking the necessary »»»

Doha, Qatar: Newly appointed Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Dr. K. Srikar Reddy has pledged to work closely with the Indian community further to strengthen the strategic partnership between Qatar and India, while announcing an increase in daily passport and police clearance certificate service sl»»»

Events marking the start of the new academic year and the Day of Knowledge took place at all educational institutions across Batken region. Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Batken region, attended a ceremony at the new school building»»»

Doha, Qatar: England’s Rachel Arnold yesterday sealed the biggest win of her career, overcoming eight-time World Champion Nour ElSherbini of Egypt, coming from a game down to book her spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic in Doha. The Malaysian World No.26 lost the first game but fou»»»

The Peninsula Doha: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that it has won six prestigious awards at the 2026 Telly Awards, in recognition of four media campaigns delivered by the company in a creative and innovative style. This new achievement reflects the continued development of Qatar»»»

Washington, United States: The US Defense Department's inspector general revealed Monday that the United States is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of its costly war in Iran. In a first-of-its-kind mandatory report to Congress, the inspector said that between February 28 and June 30, Op»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the sixth meeting of the Arab Public Prosecutors Association, held in the city of El Alamein in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The participation marked the first involvement of Qatar’s Public Prosecution after it joined the membership of the Arab Public »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal came within seconds of a memorable victory on their AFC Champions League Elite debut before Al Ittihad snatched a 1-1 draw with a stoppage-time equaliser at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor yesterday. Baghdad Bounedjah put Al Shamal ahead in the 63rd minute, firing a left-footed sh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Environmental, Social and Governance considerations are becoming an increasingly important part of competitiveness, investment, risk management, and corporate resilience. The Third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Qatar Conference is set to take place from October 6–7 at The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The embassies of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in Qatar reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Qatar, with a focus on expanding trade and investment, tourism, food security, energy, infrastructure, education and other areas. The commitme»»»

More than 100 educational facilities are set to be commissioned in Kyrgyzstan in 2026, the Ministry of Education reported. The ministry noted that on September 11, 2026, 100 social facilities were commissioned nationwide—an event held in Talas region with the participation of President Sadyr Japaro»»»

Several UAE flights are delayed or cancelled as airlines monitor regional airspace Dubai: UAE travellers are facing another day of mixed flight operations, with multiple delays and cancellations reported at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi as tensions around »»»

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is launching its 2026 Patient Safety Campaign from 17 to 23 September 2026, as part of Qatar Patient Safety Week and in conjunction with World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on September 17. This year’s observance is held under the theme “S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie attended yesterday the opening of the second edition of Oman Climate Week 2026, being held in Muscat from September 14 to 16. The event, hosted at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, bri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Around 1,650 of approximately 2,300 services provided by government entities in Qatar are now fully digitised, as the country advances towards a new model of proactive government services designed to anticipate the needs of citizens and residents, according to an expert in strategy and»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Macklemore was booted from Ed Sheeran's US tour after provoking outrage by saying "free Palestine" at one of the stadium stops this month, the US rapper said Monday. The artist made headlines after telling the crowd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey that he wanted the peo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is actively future-proofing its public sector by equipping administrative leaders and professionals with cutting-edge expertise in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and Government Technology (GovTech). The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) recently joined forces with t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host the sixth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention from September 21 to 23, bringing together Arab countries and relevant regional and international organisations to strengthen cooperation on integrity, transparency and the prev»»»

Red zones on E11, E44 and key interchanges disrupt traffic across Dubai, Sharjah Dubai: Dubai: Motorists across Dubai and Sharjah are facing delays on several major roads this morning, with live traffic data showing congestion building across key corridors linking the two emirates. Around Dubai Mar»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Quirky horror series "Widow's Bay" cleaned up at Monday's Emmys, setting a new record for the most awards won by a comedy in a single year, as gritty hospital show "The Pitt" won again for best drama. Apple TV's "Widow's Bay," which stars Matthew Rhys as the leader of an»»»

Surprise Trump call turns AI safety debate into rally for data centers and growth US President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance — by telephone— during a live interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, abruptly inserting himself into one of the tech industry's most heated debates: whether the ra»»»

When Ursula von der Leyen addresses the European Parliament on Wednesday (16 September), for her yearly State of the European Union (SOTEU) speech, competitiveness is once again expected to feature prominently. But what will that mean in practice? For our new report, Economic Competitiveness and Eu»»»

Gulf transit disruptions slow EU arrivals, Sri Lanka eyes 3 million tourists at ATM 2026 Sri Lanka's arrivals from Europe have declined, specifically among Europeans who rely on the Middle East transit corridor to reach the island, according to Nalin Jayasundera, President of the Sri Lanka Associat»»»

QNA Bujumbura The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has dispatched a delegation to Burundi to carry out several religious and societal initiatives, including mass marriage initiative as part of efforts to strengthen international Islamic partnerships while supporting initiatives fo»»»

Motorists are facing heavy traffic on Sweihan Road and along Al Ain Road Abu Dhabi motorists are facing delays on several major roads this morning, with heavy traffic reported in Khalifa City, Al Rawdah, Shakhbout City and along routes leading to the capital's outer areas. Traffic is moving slowly »»»

President Sadyr Japarov has congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on Knowledge Day, emphasizing the importance of education and science for the country’s development. According to the president, amid globalization and advances in high technology, deep knowledge, modern education and science should»»»