Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet to allocate 39 billion soms to curb inflation in 2027 - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan plans to allocate 39 billion soms in 2027 to curb inflation. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and C»»»
Syria, Austria discuss investment and industrial development opportunities
Damascus, Sept. 21 (SANA) Syria’s Deputy Economy and Industry Minister Basel Abdul Hanan discussed with former Austrian Economy Minister and Aramco Digital board member Margarete Schramböck and investor Stephan Zöchling, co-founder and chief executive of REMUS Technology Group, ways to explore inve»»»
Your future Emirates flight could know your coffee order before you ask
Emirates is using AI, biometrics, passenger data to rethink the journey from ground to air Dubai: Emirates is betting that the future of flying will be less about passengers asking for things and more about the airline knowing what they need before they do. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»
Nomination Committee Registers Iotova-Valchev Presidential Ticket
The nomination committee for the Iliana Iotova-Kiril Valchev tandem has registered them for the October 25 election for president and vice president of Bulgaria. On Monday, the co-chairs of the committee and vice-presidential candidate Valchev submitted more than 9,000 signatures to the Central Ele»»»
Nomination Committee Registers Gurov-Kandev Presidential Ticket
Representatives of the committee nominating Andrey Gurov for president and Georgi Kandev for vice president for the October 25 election submitted their registration documents to the Central Election Commission (CEC) on Monday. The documents and a petition containing 6,000 signatures were submitted »»»
Health Minister, World Bank discuss future partnership
Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar discussed with a World Bank delegation existing cooperation frameworks and areas of future partnership to support Egypt’s health sector, as part of ongoing efforts to develop the healthcare system and improve the quality of services provided to»»»
QFZ showcases Qatar's investment opportunities at Qatar Economic Forum 2026
New York, USA: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) participated in the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg: UNGA Special Edition 2026, co-hosting a dedicated Business Lounge with Invest Qatar and Qatar Financial Center for key stakeholders from Qatar's investment ecosystem. In a statement, QFZ »»»
Putin's United Russia wins record 355 parliament seats: election chief
Moscow: President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party won a record 355 seats in Russia's 450-seat Duma lower house of parliament, according to preliminary results from the three day election released by electoral chief Ella Pamfilova on Monday. With almost all votes counted from the poll, in which»»»
Philippine passport fee may rise to ₱1,500 — but not yet
Passport fee hike on hold as DFA balances affordability with APO’s funding needs Manila: The cost of getting a Philippine passport could rise from ₱950 to ₱1,500 (about $24), but the Department of Foreign Affairs wants to postpone the increase until the middle of 2028, when the government plans to »»»
128 schools declared unsafe in Kyrgyzstan, new buildings planned - | 24.KG
A total of 128 schools in Kyrgyzstan have been declared unsafe, and new buildings are planned to be constructed in their place. Education Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Education, Science and Culture. According to her, the Ministry of Education »»»
Balchik Becomes More Attractive Tourism Destination, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov Says
During a commemorative ceremony in Balchik marking the 86th anniversary of the town’s liberation the Minister of Tourism, Ilin Dimitrov, said that Balchik is turning into an attractive tourism destination, where every visitor can enjoy the beauty of the town, the great infrastructure, and the Balch»»»
PM, CBE Governor discuss economic reforms, FX reserves
The government affirmed its commitment to securing safe levels of foreign exchange reserves to safeguard strategic commodity needs, noting ongoing efforts to bolster strategic inventories through constant coordination with the Central Bank. This came during Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s meeting»»»
Vucic to attend UNGA session, to speak on September 23
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will be visiting the US for the 81st UN General Assembly session, which he will address on Wednesday, September 23. While in New York, Vucic will have bilateral meetings with numerous world leaders and representatives of the international community, the»»»
Bombs loaded, targets picked: Why Trump pulled back from striking Houthis
US weighed Houthi strikes as Trump balanced Saudi security, Iran war risks, Red Sea threa Dubai: The targets had been selected. Bombs were being loaded onto US warplanes. An American attack on Houthi positions in Yemen appeared imminent. Then President Donald Trump pulled back. The extraordinary se»»»
Creation Business Consultants expands UAE corporate service capabilities with ADGM licence
Licence enables firm to support clients and professional advisers in both ADGM and DIFC Creation Business Consultants has become a licensed Company Service Provider in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi. Operating through Creation Business Consultants Ltd, the licence marks an im»»»
Turkish Land Forces commander visits Qatari Amiri Land Forces and Joint Forces
DOHA: Commander of the Turkish Land Forces First Lieutenant General Metin Tokel visited the Qatari Amiri Land Forces and the Qatari-Turkish Joint Forces, where he held separate meetings with Brigadier General Jassim Ali Al Atiyah, Commander of the Qatari Amiri Land Forces, and Brigadier General Had»»»
Most government agency websites found inaccessible to people with disabilities - | 24.KG
Ombudsperson of Kyrgyzstan Jamilya Jamanbaeva called on government agencies to make their websites and online services accessible to people with disabilities, the Ombudsman’s Institute reported. The institution, together with the Plus Public Foundation and with support from the UN Development Progr»»»
EU facing ‘worst energy crisis in history’ – Putin envoy
Europe is facing “the worst energy crisis in history,” Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has warned, describing the situation as a “self-made.” He has repeatedly blamed the EU’s decision to cut Russian energy imports as a key factor behind the crisis. Dmitriev made the remarks after reports of worsenin»»»
Applying for a US visa? Your social media may now need to be public
New rules cover media workers, USMCA professionals and dependants from October 1 Dubai: US visa applicants in several categories will face expanded scrutiny of their online presence from October 1, with the US Department of State instructing newly covered applicants to keep their social media profi»»»
In Syria’s Fahil, an old fig tradition looks to new markets
Homs, Sept. 20 (SANA) In the village of Fahil, the path from fig tree to market still begins much as it has for generations: ripe fruit, straw, and days beneath the Syrian sun. Across the village in the Homs countryside, farmers gather ripe figs that have fallen to the ground or begun to wither on »»»
IHC names Fount Trust ultimate parent, beneficial ownership unchanged
Beneficial ownership stays unchanged, while Royal Group continues to operate Dubai: Abu Dhabi-listed IHC has confirmed Fount Trust as its ultimate parent following a restructuring above Royal Group, while saying the change does not alter its ultimate beneficial ownership, operations or strategy. Si»»»
Loud audio, feet on seats to draw fines on Singapore buses
Singapore: Singapore will introduce fines of up to 500 Singapore dollars (392 U.S. dollars) for disruptive behavior on public buses from Sept. 23, including putting feet on seats, playing audio loudly and littering, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Monday. The LTA said in a statement that»»»
Qatar Armed Forces Language Institute signs cooperation agreement with Mongolia
DOHA:The Language Institute affiliated with the Qatar Armed Forces has signed a cooperation agreement with the Mongolian Armed Forces to provide Arabic-language training to Mongolian military personnel. The agreement forms part of the institute’s efforts to further develop its training programmes a»»»
Reconstruction of Sulaiman-Too to begin in October - | 24.KG
The reconstruction of Sulaiman-Too will begin in October. Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Science, Education, Innovation, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs. He was responding to MP Ulanbek Zhaanbaev, who said Sul»»»
British tourist remembers nothing of Budapest attack
A 21-year-old British tourist suspected of brutally attacking a pedestrian in central Budapest has told police that he remembers nothing of the incident because he had been heavily intoxicated. The 43-year-old victim was knocked unconscious in the assault on Szent István körút, while reports sugges»»»
Kremlin warns US sanctions law threatens Ukraine peace efforts
The sanctions law signed by US President Donald Trump this week will undermine efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. On Friday, Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which authorizes tougher restric»»»
UAE mourning explained: What happens after an official declaration
From flags to funerals: What official mourning really changes in the UAE Dubai: When official mourning is declared in Dubai or across the UAE, the most visible sign is the lowering of the UAE flag to half-mast. But the declaration does not, by itself, mean that government offices, schools, business»»»
EY Romania names three new directors in Tax and Law practice
EY Romania has appointed Georgiana Pustin, Ana-Maria Nițu and Claudia Chiran as Directors within its Tax and Law practice. Georgiana Pustin is a Director in EY Romania’s Tax and Law practice. With more than 12 years of experience in tax consulting, she specialises in indirect taxes, tax compliance »»»
Trump Administration Prepares to Sanction the International Criminal Court — Report
The White House is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials and documents viewed by the paper. The sanctions would forbid most transactions with the ICC after a grace period of 6 to 7 months. The move targets the court its»»»
Private medical schools may be required to pay KSMA for franchise - | 24.KG
Private medical universities and colleges in Kyrgyzstan may be required to sign paid agreements with the I. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA). A draft Cabinet resolution has been submitted for public discussion. The document was developed to implement the presidential decree introducing»»»
Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills to develop $12 billion Maldives Waterfront and Marina in Ras Malé
The overall development is expected to be worth about $12 billion over its various phases Abu Dhabi-based developer Eagle Hills has signed a commercial terms agreement with the Maldives government for a new project called the ‘Maldives Waterfront and Marina’. This will be an integrated island desti»»»
Dubai forms new leadership network for higher education
New higher education network links universities, industry and government in Dubai Dubai: Dubai has brought together leaders from higher education, government and key industries to help ensure universities and colleges remain closely connected to the needs of the job market. The Knowledge and Human »»»
UAE President mourns passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid as Dubai declares 10 days of mourning
Dubai declares 10 days of mourning, with flags to fly at half-mast Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who died on Monday morning. In a post on X, the President wrote: “I extend my sincere condolences to Moh»»»
Media Review: September 21
HEADLINES Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and Nova TV reported that Prime Minister Rumen Radev said his government had removed oligarchic influence from political power, with cutting its access to public funds the next priority. Mediapool.bg reports opposition criticism that the government is s»»»
From CUT to MW: How land values are changing in Romania – Crosspoint analysis
Romania’s land market is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in recent years. According to Ionuț Stan, Partner & Head of Land Development at Crosspoint Real Estate, the International Associate of Savills in Romania, plots with clear zoning status, approved Zonal Urban Plans (PUZ)»»»
Arab League, UN discuss efforts to address regional crises
New York, USA: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed coordination on regional and international issues and efforts to resolve regional crises, on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New Yor»»»
Average pension to reach almost 13,000 soms from October 1 — Cabinet - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev held a staff meeting, where officials discussed the country’s social and economic development, the Cabinet’s press service reported. Particular attention was paid to the increase in pensions from October 1. Following indexation, »»»
Suspected FETO links: Ermek Sabyrzhanov returns to Kyrgyzstan from Turkey - | 24.KG
Kyrgyz national Ermek Sabyrzhanov, who was detained in Turkey on suspicion of links to the banned Hizmet movement, has returned to Kyrgyzstan. The information was confirmed by Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ankara Ruslan Kazakbaev. Photo Azattyk According to him, the c»»»
Syria expects 954,000-ton olive harvest in 2026, Aleppo leads provinces
Damascus, Sept. 21 (SANA) Syria’s olive harvest is expected to reach about 954,000 tons during the 2026 season, a significant increase compared with the 412,000 tons recorded in the 2025 season, according to figures from the Ministry of Agriculture. The ministry said about 20 percent of the expecte»»»
Dubai mourns Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid: Key moments from his life
The Ruler's Court declared 10 days of official mourning across Dubai, beginning Monday Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, died on Monday at the age of »»»
China confirms Xi to visit US this week for Trump talks
Beijing: China's leader Xi Jinping will visit the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump, Beijing confirmed on Monday. Xi will be there from Wednesday to Friday, a government statement said. Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the two leaders would "have an in-depth ex»»»
QSE index opens 0.58% higher
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index climbed 0.58% in early trading on Monday, gaining 55.21 points to reach 9,605, as all sectors posted gains. The Consumer Goods and Services sector led the advance, rising 1.19%, followed by the Banks and Financial Services sector, which gained 0.90%»»»
Temporarily stormy showers expected Monday
Tunis, Sep.21(TAP) - The weather is sometimes very cloudy on Monday, with temporarily stormy showers expected in the south-west, gradually reaching northern, central-eastern and southern regions.The wind is blowing north in the north and midland,...»»»
Bishkek Mayor proposes Chinese company assess capital's road situation - | 24.KG
During a working visit to the Chinese city of Changsha, Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev met with the leadership of Hunan Construction Investment Group. The parties discussed road construction and repair in Bishkek, as well as the development of transport interchanges. Particular attention was pai»»»
Dh7.8m recovered for workers in three Abu Dhabi cases
Court said 457 workers received their dues in full and 491 received partial payments Abu Dhabi: Nearly Dh7.8 million has been recovered for 948 workers in Abu Dhabi following the resolution of three collective labour cases within three months, the Abu Dhabi Labour Court announced on Monday. The cou»»»
Houthis say they won't attack US vessels in Red Sea, warn countries not to join Saudis
A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war, telling The Associated Press on Sunday that his group has assured the Trump administration that it won’t attack U.S. vessels in the Red Sea. Mohamed al-Bukhaiti, a me»»»
Iran’s top diplomat will stop in Qatar on way to US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will stop briefly in Qatar before going to New York for the U.N. General Assembly, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. Tehran has said it is awaiting a U.S. response to conditions it conveyed through Qatar for ending the war. Iran’s Supreme National Secu»»»
Europe could see productivity boost from AI, but uneven adoption poses risks, IMF says
Artificial intelligence could lift European productivity by around 1% over the next five years, but its benefits and costs are likely to be distributed unevenly across countries, regions and workers, according to an International Monetary Fund background note prepared for an informal meeting of EU »»»
Germany's auto crisis: Will the 35-hour workweek survive?
BusinessGermanyGermany's auto crisis: Will the 35-hour workweek survive?Srinivas MazumdaruGerman carmakers want employees to work 40 hours instead of the current 35 without extra pay, arguing it would improve competitiveness. Unions strongly oppose the proposal and view it as an attack on workers' »»»
Abu Dhabi holiday home rules: What guests and operators need to know
Digital listings must show a valid DCT Abu Dhabi licence as the sector expands rapidly Dubai: Anyone booking a holiday home in Abu Dhabi can now look for a clear sign that the property operates within the emirate’s regulatory framework: a valid licence number displayed on its online listing. Under »»»