Sharjah: The Pakistan Business Council Sharjah (PBCS) has paid tribute to Sharjah’s leadership for fostering a secure, diverse and business-friendly environment, while reaffirming its commitment to strengthening trade and business ties between Pakistani entrepreneurs and the UAE. The council hosted»»»

Major renovation and landscaping works have been completed at the hippodrome in Cholpon-Ata. According to the Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan, the work began in 2026. As part of the project, the VIP area, guest rooms, grandstands, administrative offices, basement area and parking lot were re»»»

A newly obtained media plan reveals that Viktor Orbán’s government paid more than HUF 313 million for a campaign placing the Hungarian prime minister’s seven-point criticism of the European Union in newspapers across Europe in 2021. Hungarian taxpayers paid more than HUF 313 million for a governmen»»»

The UAE's media community mourned the loss of one of its pioneers in journalism, media, thought, and literature, Obaid Humaid Al Mazrouei, founder and editor-in-chief of the Emirati newspaper "Al Fajr." He died this morning, Monday, after a distinguished career spanning more than five decades. With»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al-Hammadi inaugurated the 'Sard' platform, which specializes in monitoring and tracking news, events, and content published across social media in various languages, contributing to enhanced monitoring and a»»»

Russia has launched a new wave of alleged attacks targeting arms manufacturers in Europe, including Bulgaria, as part of a campaign that Western intelligence believes is designed to test NATO's response without triggering the alliance's collective-defense clause, The Daily Telegraph reported, citin»»»

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein announced plans Monday to raise $1.77 billion by selling 280 million shares in its long-awaited IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. File photo by Hannibal Hanschke/EPA Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein announced plans Monday to raise $1.77 billion i»»»

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on August 24 for official celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its four-year-old invasion of the country. Among the guests is new UK prime minister Andy Burnham, his first overseas trip since taking of»»»

Ukraine on Monday hosts a meeting of its key European backers to press for air-defence supplies and more pressure on Moscow, with Russian attacks killing more civilians than at any time since the first months of the invasion. The meeting of the Coalition of the Willing will be jointly chaired by th»»»

August 24 marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, and it also marks four and a half years of conflict with Russia. As European leaders meet in Kyiv, the Coalition of the Willing is set to chair a meeting with Volodymr Zelensky to discuss ways to bolster support for Ukraine, which is f»»»

Aircraft and ships are now in place around Novaya Zemlya, apparently preparing to monitor test launches of Russia's nuclear-powered cruise missile, which is believed to leave a radioactive trail during flight. Russia's two Il-976 SKIP command and telemetry aircraft have arrived at Rogachevo air bas»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari Diar signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), aimed at strengthening joint collaboration on sports and community initiatives, in support of greater sports participation and to encourage members of the community to adopt a healthy, active lifestyle. The »»»

In a massive overnight operation, Israeli occupation forces swept across the West Bank, storming homes, searching neighborhoods, and detaining dozens of Palestinian residents in what appears to be one of the most extensive coordinated raids in recent weeks. The military campaign, which unfolded lat»»»

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk on Sunday, August 23, 2026, said global investors have renewed their confidence in Egypt’s economic trajectory, with investment risk assessments falling to their lowest level since 2014. “Our economy has started to improve, while the private sector is growing and acc»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov said the presidential election was already decided and questioned police oversight of voting machines on Monday. “Now every voting machine, none of which has been certified, will be handled by a police officer, not a uniformed one but one of those with screwdrivers,” Bori»»»

JEDDAH: Oman’s public revenues rose 13 percent to 6.60 billion Omani rials ($17.2 billion) in the first half, driven by a 10 percent increase in net oil revenues and a 32 percent surge in gas revenues, according to official data. According to the Fiscal Performance Bulletin issued by the Ministry o»»»

From emails and text messages to learning platforms, games and social media networks, seemingly ordinary links can become gateways to stolen passwords, files and digital identities. A laptop, tablet or smartphone is no longer merely a tool a student uses to complete schoolwork or attend virtual cla»»»

Abu Dhabi: An Indian expat family in the UAE is mourning the loss of their 17-year-old daughter who died in a car crash that also critically injured their 20-year-old son and his friend. The family of Nabanipa Sinha, who recently completed her grade 12 and was set to join university, has been shatt»»»

ABU DHABI: Russia topped the overall standings as the seventh edition of the IMMAF Youth World Championships concluded on Sunday at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. Ukraine finished second, with Tajikistan taking third. The UAE National Team also celebrated its best-ever performance at the Youth World »»»

WESTFIELD: Michael La Sasso wrote one of the most remarkable stories in LIV Golf history on Sunday, closing with a 5-under 65 to win LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026 at 18-under. The championship is his first professional victory, and at just 22 years old, the HyFlyers GC rookie became the youngest winne»»»

RIYADH: Egypt is seeking to expand oil and gas drilling with ADNOC Drilling as part of a broader push to raise domestic production and attract investment into exploration and field development. Egyptian Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi met ADNOC Drilling CEO Abdulla Ateya Al Me»»»

Diesel prices in Bulgaria are likely to continue rising next week as a global shortage of the fuel puts additional pressure on prices, according to Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov of the Association of Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters. Hadzhidimitrov said several factors are contributing »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has maintained a strong position in global digital development, scoring 98.4 out of 100 in the 2026 edition of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) ICT Development Index (IDI). In a statement by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), the achievement reflects »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s financial sector ended the first half of 2026 with a profit of 22,637.6 billion soms. The sector’s gross revenue totaled 116,734.8 billion soms, while expenses amounted to 94,318.4 billion soms. The National Statistical Committee reported. According to its data, 302 companies turned ou»»»

U.S. special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack went further on the defensive on Sunday, responding to criticism of his assessment of ongoing negotiations between Israel and Lebanon over Israeli withdrawal and the disarmament of Hezbollah. He had said "there are two people missing »»»

Helsinki: Finland announced on Monday that it would host an EU leaders summit on the Arctic, which has been at the centre of rising tensions, in the northern city of Rovaniemi in September. Claims by US President Donald Trump that the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland should become American »»»

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched its first fully automated, paperless personal loan journey, supported by an integration with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR). The new journey transforms FAB’s traditionally manual personal loan application process into an end-to-en»»»

Dubai: Six months after the US-Iran war rattled Gulf airspace, the region's aviation sector is bouncing back — but not evenly, and not without cost. Top aviation analysts Gulf News spoke with say passenger numbers are recovering faster than expected, airport projects remain on track, and confidence»»»

POLITICS In an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), political scientist Lyubomir Stefanov commented on the upcoming presidential elections, saying it was concerning that only three candidates had been announced several weeks before the start of the campaign. He said the opposition par»»»

Russia’s response to Ukrainian strikes on commercial infrastructure is being felt in Kiev every day and will continue to be felt, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “The main thing here, of course, is to recall the president’s words: ‘You yourselves opened Pandora’s box, so now face»»»

Dubai: Power banks catching fire on planes have made headlines. But what about the laptop sitting on your tray table? A passenger’s laptop caught fire aboard an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas last week, filling part of the cabin with smoke and leaving a passenger with burn injuries»»»

New Delhi: India's top security official arrived in Beijing on Monday for talks on the countries' disputed Himalayan border, ahead of a BRICS summit next month that New Delhi hopes President Xi Jinping will attend. India's foreign ministry said that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will meet Ch»»»

A Turkish sailor who survived a drone attack on one cargo ship was killed when the vessel that rescued him was struck as well, near Russia’s Black Sea coast. Ukraine has been escalating long-range strikes against Russian ports and civilian logistics. According to multiple Turkish news reports on Sa»»»

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), through the Thai Trade Center in Dubai, has launched “LetsGoThai 2026” in partnership with Letstango.com. The campaign aims to increase the visibility of Thai products in the UAE and strengthen trade relations between the two countries. The in»»»

A simplified narrative often circulates across social media suggesting that there is “no longer any need for the Strait of Hormuz,” as if the UAE’s development of alternative routes implies abandoning one of the world’s most important international waterways. Yet followers of the UAE’s maritime pol»»»

Parliament will hold an extraordinary sitting on Tuesday to pass the Civil Servants Act and protect National Recovery and Resilience Plan funding, Legal Affairs Committee Chair Yanka Tyankova said on Monday. Tyankova, a Progressive Bulgaria MP, spoke before an extraordinary meeting of the Legal Aff»»»

After a summer in which US indices reached new all-time highs, markets are entering a period in which volatility could return to the forefront. Analysts at Freedom24, the European retail broker of Freedom Holding Corp., a financial group listed on Nasdaq, explain which indicators Romanian investors»»»

Foreign direct investments in Kyrgyzstan totaled $1,310.8 billion in 2025, up 27.3 percent from 2024. President Sadyr Japarov announced the figure at the opening of the renovated Ak-Keme Hotel. According to him, the increase in investment demonstrates foreign investors’ confidence in the country’s »»»

The Directorate for National Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic has unveiled the formal and competition uniforms of Kyrgyzstan’s national team for the VI World Nomad Games. The uniforms were designed by Kyrgyz designer Tolgonai Baira. «Every line of these uniforms carries the memory of generations, echo»»»

Iran's currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would be an "economic D-Day" and would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade. The rial dropped to 2.02 million to the U.S. dollar as trading»»»

The Ministry of Transport and Communications compiled an electronic catalogue chronicling the history of Bulgarian stamp issuance from 1879 to the present day. Over 5,800 original postage stamps have been digitized and published on the Ministry's website. The digital philatelic gallery provides det»»»

Founders and teams developing solutions for agriculture and the food industry can apply until September 7 for AgriStart, a new programme dedicated to agrifood startups. Organised by Impact Hub Bucharest, in its role as EIT Food Country Representative, with the support of EIT Food and Bayer, the pro»»»

ING Bank Romania is launching ING Depo Invest, a product that combines a term deposit and a mutual fund investment through a single, fully digital process carried out through Home’Bank. The selected amount is split equally: 50% is allocated to a term deposit with a preferential interest rate, while»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education is stepping up efforts to develop curricula that equip students with knowledge, life skills and future-ready competencies, while strengthening their national identity and Islamic values, said Director of the Curriculum and Learning Resourc»»»

Beijing: China and India will hold the 25th round of talks between the two countries' special representatives on the boundary question in Beijing on August 25, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday. As agreed between the two sides, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of »»»

A Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighter jet has crashed near Szolnok for reasons that are currently unknown, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Monday. The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft. Pilot successfully ejects “For reasons that are currently unknown, one of the Hungarian Defence For»»»

The Ak-Keme Hotel in Bishkek has been leased to a private investor for 15 years. The state will receive $60,000 per month, or $720,000 annually. Total revenue over the lease term will amount to $10.8 million. President Sadyr Japarov said this at the reopening of the hotel following its reconstructi»»»

Giles Sims, 34, was sick of getting passed over for jobs because he didn’t have a college degree. But with a wife and a widowed mother to help support, he needed a quick solution. So the laid-off web developer turned to one of a growing number of three-year degree programmes. “I can’t afford to be »»»

BusinessIranSpiraling health costs force Iranians to delay careDanyal Babayani A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine is in short supply, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment. https://p.dw.com/p/5»»»

An Iraqi security source told “Asharq” on Monday that a joint force from the Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence agencies arrested four members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), including Abu Jaafar, a member of the PMF commission’s staff, from his home in the Al-Baladiyat area in eastern Ba»»»