New standards cover service, sustainability and seven specialised hotel accolades Dubai: Hotels across Abu Dhabi will be assessed under an updated classification system that introduces new standards for guest experience, service quality and sustainability, alongside seven specialised accolades for »»»

Hotels must offer healthy adult choices, while half of children’s menus must comply Dubai: Hotels and tourism-licensed food outlets across Abu Dhabi will face full enforcement of new healthy dining requirements from October 1, including mandatory healthier choices across adult menus and stricter nu»»»

DOHA: The following joint statement was issued on the third meeting of the Qatar–Singapore implementation monitoring mechanism in Doha, Qatar. The Implementation Monitoring Mechanism (IMM) of the Qatar–Singapore High-Level Joint Committee (HLJC) held its third meeting on September 16, 2026 in Doha,»»»

Personalised benefits, AI and culture put people at the centre of UAE workplaces HR leaders and workplace strategists called for a shift in how organisations approach people management, with benefits, culture, retention and technology becoming increasingly important to business performance. Speakin»»»

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to make Canada an "associate member" of the bloc is not aimed against the United States, the European Commission said Thursday after President Donald Trump threatened trade ties over the plan. "As our president made clear yesterday, the proposed strengthenin»»»

Talks focus on joint tourism products, visitor flows and transport links Dubai: The UAE is seeking to deepen tourism partnerships with Bahrain, Uzbekistan and the European Union, focusing on new tourism products, increased visitor flows and stronger transport links as it pushes ahead with plans to »»»

Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its standoff with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on, two regional officials said Wednesday. The officials said the Saudis have asked France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt to deploy air-de»»»

Police officers revived a man in Nagydorog, southern Hungary, after he failed to stop when signalled to do so and crashed while attempting to flee, the Tolna County Police Headquarters said on the police website on Wednesday. According to the report, officers in Nagydorog spotted the driver during »»»

The Connectivity Summit that Bulgaria will host is an expression of confidence in the government’s political will and initiative, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the beginning of the government meeting. On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the initiative for»»»

On the Day of Sofia, Mayor Vasil Terziev urged Sofianites to do their share of work for the city. "Everyone should take personal responsibility for Sofia rather than expect others to do the work," he said at a ceremonial sitting of the Sofia Municipal Council marking the holiday Thursday. Terziev s»»»

The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rates for the first time in three years, as it seeks to bring down high inflation. The policy decision sets up a potential confrontation between Chairman Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the central bank to cut i»»»

Record 114-day campaign boosts retail, tourism and hospitality across emirate Sharjah: The 2026 Sharjah Summer Promotions generated more than Dh850 million in economic returns for the retail sector and related industries, as the emirate wrapped up its longest summer campaign to date. Organised by t»»»

GENEVA: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held an interactive dialogue on the human rights of women and children in conflict and post-conflict situations under Agenda Item 3 during its 63rd session in Geneva, as part of implementing Human Rights Council Resolution 60/19. Permanent Rep»»»

As Houthi rebels closed in, Eshraq Abdel Gelil and her husband fled their home, walking through the mountains before catching a ride to a nearby city. Four months pregnant, she feared another miscarriage. They are among more than 125,000 people who have fled as the Iran-backed rebels have advanced »»»

Parliament renewed its confidence in Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's government on Wednesday with 68 votes in favor, 12 against, and two abstentions, following two days of heated debate. Hezbollah MPs walked out of the session shortly before the vote of confidence was held. Lawmakers from the Free Pat»»»

New payment option aims to make transactions faster and more convenient Dubai: The Migrant Workers Office in Dubai and Northern Emirates (MWO Dubai) has introduced electronic point-of-sale (POS) and card payments for several services, giving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), employers, and other cl»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Labour (MoL), represented by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, has concluded its 2026 awareness and inspection campaign on the risks of heat stress. The three-month campaign ran from June 1 to September 15, 2026, as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhanc»»»

Doha, Qatar: From intensive musical training and discovering a passion for cycling to navigating simulated diplomatic scenarios under pressure, the summer offered Qatar Foundation (QF) students opportunities to develop new skills, explore their interests and gain experiences that extended beyond th»»»

Felix PauschingerAI is driving a surge in data center electricity demand. That's why operators are increasingly dependent on backup generators and other technologies that can reduce energy use and ease pressure on power grids. https://p.dw.com/p/5Mh4DAdvertisementArtificial intelligence is driving »»»

Fidesz is a constructive opposition, but it wants to cooperate constructively not with the government but with the people — Viktor Orbán, the party's president, declared in a video interview given to Blikk, published on Thursday morning, in which he accused the Tisza government of launching politic»»»

TUNIS, September 17, 2026 (TAP) – The weather will be partly cloudy over most regions on Thursday, becoming heavily overcast in the afternoon over the northwest and central regions and locally in the south, with temporarily stormy rainfall. The...»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) aims to implement initiatives to raise the efficiency of economic interaction and can rely on the Eurasian Economic Union's (EAEU) experience along this path, SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev said on Thursday. "The SCO and the »»»

Sanctions bill targets Putin, oil buyers as Ukraine urges tougher pressure Washington: US lawmakers approved broad new sanctions on Wednesday designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump after months of delay. The Republican-led House of Repr»»»

The top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Wednesday that he's going to block a proposed sale of $2.8 billion in heavy weaponry to Israel over concerns that the powerful bombs may not be used in line with U.S. and international law. Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York said he would wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: A seminar hosted by the Qatar Press Center (QPC) has stressed the need for sustained diplomatic efforts to contain tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, warning that prolonged disruption to maritime traffic could trigger far-reaching consequences for global energy markets, food securit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ), Dr. Abdullah Al Ali, revealed the launch of three new academic programmes during the current academic year. These include a Bachelor of Border Management and Supply Chain, an Associate Degree in Artificial Int»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) launched the “Let’s Draw a Smile” campaign in September to raise awareness of childhood cancers as part of its ongoing efforts to promote health awareness across the community, emphasize the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles, and support children livi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village will host a series of QatArt Arts & Craft Workshops on Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19, offering creative hands-on experiences for participants of different age groups. According to posts on its official social media accounts yesterday, the workshops wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Over the past two decades, Qatar Foundation’s Doha International Family Institute has held a leading national, regional, and global role in placing family issues at the heart of policy agendas – and its impact across these years has been highlighted at an Education City event. A sessio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) and Doha Film Institute (DFI) are pleased to announce a new partnership, with a FIPRESCI jury at the upcoming edition of Doha Film Festival (DFF), taking place November 19-27, 2026. The collaboration brings together two institutio»»»

Lebanon on Wednesday returned to Egypt dozens of pharaonic artefacts that had been seized from the Beirut port years earlier. "Thirty-seven antiquities... were seized from Beirut port in 2020, having arrived from an Arab port," Lebanese Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh said during a handover ceremo»»»

Israel and Morocco agreed on Wednesday to open embassies in each other’s countries following talks between their foreign ministers and the US ambassador to the United Nations in New York. The two countries established diplomatic ties in 2020 under the US-brokered Abraham Accords, which normalised I»»»

New GQX event to unite global quantum innovators and cybersecurity leaders Dubai: Global Quantum X (GQX) by GITEX has today, in partnership with UAE Cyber Security Council announced, a brand new event in 2027 dedicated entirely to quantum technology. It will bring together governments, quantum tech»»»

The US House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. Loud explosions were heard across Kyiv overnigh»»»

A thief broke into a home in central Sofia during the night, stealing cash, bank cards, personal documents and a spare car key before locking the sleeping owners inside their living room, Nova TV reported. The burglary happened at around 2:00 AM in an apartment building at the corner of Budapest an»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States should not spend significant financial resources on the conflict in Ukraine, let alone pay for it with the lives of its citizens, Chip Roy, a Republican member of the House of Representatives from Texas, said in an interview with Sputnik. US President Donald»»»

Calls grow in Washington to treat AI risks like nuclear weapons controls US Senator Bernie Sanders says the potential danger posed by artificial intelligence (AI) could exceed that of nuclear weapons, as lawmakers and AI researchers debate how to control increasingly super-intelligent systems. Sand»»»

Fire broke out on August 26 at the PIMS nursery, which housed medically fragile newborns. An inquiry into the fire that killed 14 newborns at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has identified an electrical fault as the most probable cause while pointing to wider failures in fire safe»»»

The heads of state of Lebanon, France and Jordan will meet Thursday in Paris as part of an effort to drum up support for the struggling Lebanese military. A donor conference for Lebanon's cash-strapped army was initially set to take place in February, led by France, Saudi Arabia and the United Stat»»»

Rescuers escorted by the Lebanese army on Wednesday discovered the bodies of two men killed in an Israeli strike a day earlier, state media reported. The two men were reported missing on Tuesday after they were "targeted" by the Israeli military between Nabatieh and Zawtar al-Sharqiya, the official»»»

President Iliana Iotova supports the idea of Metropolitan Antoniy of Western and Central Europe for the relics of St. Sophia to be brought to the capital for the day of the city next year. Metropolitan Antoniy is expected to meet with the Archbishop of Strasbourg to discuss the matter, the presiden»»»

Seven-building office complex is 99% occupied and lifts JV portfolio to Dh4.7b Dubai: Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company have acquired Masdar City Square for Dh918 million through their joint venture, taking the value of their Masdar City real estate portfolio to Dh4.7 billion. Sign up for our d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former champion Karim Abdel Gawad reached the semi-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic, where he will face Frenchman Victor Crouin, who ended defending champion Paul Coll’s title defence at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex yesterday. Gawad advanced by overcoming Youssef S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s women’s volleyball team began their Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 campaign with a straight-sets defeat to Vietnam in their Group D opener in Japan yesterday. Vietnam dominated the match, winning 25-3, 25-8, 25-9 to make a winning start to their campaign. Qatar will face the Rep»»»

Diesel prices in Bulgaria have risen again, with the average price of standard diesel reaching €1.93 per liter on September 17, according to data from Fuelo. The latest increase is one eurocent compared with the previous day. Premium diesel has risen by two eurocents. Standard A95 gasoline is selli»»»

Opposition Fidesz on Wednesday branded European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s annual State of the Union address as a public endorsement of what it called the “Brussels-Tisza pact”. In a statement, Bertalan Havasi, the party’s communications director, said von der Leyen had “sent greet»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan overcame a late fightback from Jordan’s Al Faisaly to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory in their AFC Champions League Two Group C opener at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. David Garcia, Roger Guedes and Ahmed Alaa put the home side three goals ahead in the first half, with Said»»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank has announced the launch of the execution phase of its Government-to-Bank (G2B) Digital Integration Initiative, a strategic initiative aimed at developing an advanced model for digital integration with relevant government entities and leveraging trusted data and modern tec»»»

Plans are in place to open a representative office of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in Kyrgyzstan to support Korean companies operating in the country. Cho Jeong-sik, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, announced this during a meeting with President Sady»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday consultations with China had been successful, stressing Tehran’s commitment to the strategic partnership it has built with Beijing. “Today’s decisions will decide the future strategic balance in the region, with immeasurable knock-on effects,” A»»»