Fast-fashion retailer Shein, known for its ultra-low prices and rapidly produced clothes, made a tepid Hong Kong debut on Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 billion in a high-profile initial public offering. The flotation comes after the company's plans to list in New York and London were derailed »»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced "the biggest oil deal in world history" – a new deal with Venezuela for "65 billion barrels of oil". Washington is set to take a 35 percent stake in North American Blue Energy Partners, which is owned by controversial »»»

PARIS, France — A federation of European textile associations called Tuesday for an import fee of 10 euros ($11.60) on fashion imports, the latest effort to stem the flood of ultra-cheap competition mainly from China.The plea by Euratex came after the EU imposed in July a three-euro duty on cheap p»»»

Brazil has adopted new concert rules dubbed the "Taylor Swift Law" that crack down on digital ticket scalping and require large events to provide free drinking water. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Brazil has adopted new concert rules dubbed the "Taylor Swift Law" th»»»

They were promised work and accommodation, but allegedly ended up working 10–12 hours a day without pay, rest days or regular financial support, and were reportedly beaten and threatened if their performance was deemed inadequate, according to the police. Men allegedly forced to work without pay Hu»»»

This September, Qatar Calendar presents a packed programme of events offering residents and visitors alike a rich and varied line-up of experiences. Spanning a wide range of interests, the month's programme offers something for audiences of all ages across Doha and beyond. Entertainment and Family »»»

Shein executives and employees celebrate on the floor of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on Tuesday ahead of the long-awaited public IPO of the Chinese fast-fashion giant. Photo by May James/EPA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Shares in Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein fell by as much as 10% as trading got underw»»»

Poland’s National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) is giving factoring companies much greater visibility into corporate transactions by registering B2B invoices almost in real time. The change could be particularly significant for SMEs. According to the National Debt Register (KRD), more than 9,000 compan»»»

Pheromone-maxxing is not really about smell. It is about who young men take advice from Dubai: There is a piece of dating advice going around on TikTok that would be funny if it were not so revealing. Do not shower before you meet someone. Skip the deodorant. Wear the shirt you have had on for two »»»

A strategic gateway between Romania and Western Europe Ideally positioned just outside the city of Oradea, the new park is located 3 minutes from the DEx16 expressway and 15 minutes from the Borș border crossing, the busiest point on Romania’s western border with Hungary. It also offers swift acces»»»

Romania’s new national digital health platform, e-Sănătatea Mea, became operational nationwide on September 1, with authorities noting that its services will be introduced gradually over the coming days and weeks. Developed by the National Health Insurance House (CNAS), the platform is designed to »»»

It has been touted by the manufacturer as the ballistic missile of the future: lethal, long-range and pinpoint. Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missile has the U.S. military investing billions to update its arsenal. But a close look at what is believed to be its first use in combat — on the firs»»»

Oil prices climbed further and Asian shares were mixed Tuesday as recurring violence in the Iran war after more than a month with no significant fighting heightened uncertainty over the future of the conflict. Shares in online fast-fashion retailer Shein fell as much as 10% after they began trading»»»

Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva H E Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al-Muftah participated yesterday in the opening of the 16th session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Developme»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, received yesterday, at the Chamber’s headquarters, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ecuador, H E Alejandro Dávalos, in the presence of Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic »»»

Doha: The Embassy of Malaysia in Doha organised a flag-raising ceremony to mark Malaysia’s 69th Independence Day, which falls on August 31, 2026. The event, held on the evening of Sunday, August 30, 2026, symbolically coincided with the early hours of Monday, August 31, 2026 in Malaysia. The ceremo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has announced an expansive exhibition programme for the second edition of Design Doha, which will run from November 5, 2026, to January 31, 2027, bringing together more than 100 multidisciplinary designers and studios from across the Middle East, North Africa and South As»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) will take place this September 7-8, 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), followed by a dedicated Ecosystem Tour on September 9. The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is the Host and Strategic Partner of the event,»»»

Regulatory setbacks and new tariffs cloud outlook for fast-fashion titan Fast-fashion retailer Shein fell more than 9% on its long-awaited Hong Kong trading debut Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 billion in a high-profile initial public offering (IPO) after its plans to list in New York and London fai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host two major global events this November. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in partnership with the GSMA, will organise the second edition of MWC26 Doha, alongside the Communications Regulatory Authority’s hosting of the International Teleco»»»

Rescuers battled mud and debris Monday as the death toll from devastating glacial floods along the China-Nepal border topped 900, with nearly 4,500 people still missing. Rescue teams continued a desperate search for survivors as entire communities were swept away. Rescuers struggled on Monday »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) will take place on September 7 and 8, 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) followed by a dedicated Ecosystem Tour on September 9. The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is the Host and Strategic Partner»»»

Starting this week, France will charge a penalty on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast fashion retailers, with the fee reaching nearly €20 per item by 2030. Aimed at platforms like Shein, Temu and AliExpress, the levy follows a June law targeting disposable fashion's environmental toll, thoug»»»

Probe finds civilians killed 50 metres from blast as weapon sprays tungsten pellets Dubai: It is supposed to represent the future of American warfare: A new ballistic missile capable of travelling hundreds of kilometres and striking its target with extraordinary precision. But what happened in the »»»

Doha: Qatar Museums has released its September 2026 public programme, featuring a wide range of workshops, talks, storytelling sessions, creative courses and family activities across its museums and creative hubs. The programme spans art, design, photography, calligraphy, heritage, literature and c»»»

Starlink lands in UAE: Dh300 internet plan — know the catch From a regulatory perspective, the license reflects TDRA’s approach to adopting a flexible and forward-looking regulatory framework that embraces emerging technologies, expands user choice and connectivity solutions, and promotes competiti»»»

Indian expat nurse from Kerala and two Bangladeshi expats also win in weekly E-draw Abu Dhabi: Jay Michael Peralta Gines, who has lived in Abu Dhabi for 17 years with his wife, almost missed the moment altogether when a call that he had been waiting for finally came. The 43-year-old from Luzon, Phi»»»

Despite September's adjustment, petrol remains below June highs and diesel below its peak Dubai: UAE motorists filling up in September will still spend less on petrol than they did at the peak of fuel prices earlier this year, with the difference adding up for drivers who cover longer distances or »»»

Mass graves, vanished villages and a desperate hunt for survivors Rescuers struggled on Monday through mud and debris for a sixth day, as the number of missing people soared to nearly 5,000 since tsunami-like glacial floods roared down from the China-Nepal border, creating an "unimaginable" disaste»»»

Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Three men jumped onto a massive airbag on a body of water in Switzerland and launched a fourth man to a record-breaking height of 92.58 feet in the air. Swiss man Luc Siegenthaler, German Lennart Florczak and American Tristan Kuhn jumped onto the airbag in Brunnen, Schwyz, on Aug. »»»

The acceleration is evident from one week to the next. In the first two weeks of August, twice as many school supplies were ordered compared with the same period in 2025, and the pace of purchases recorded this year during the week of 10–16 August was only reached last year in the second half of th»»»

The inaugural festival attracted more than 1,100 film submissions from over 80 countries Dubai: Kashmir is set to host its first international film festival, bringing together filmmakers, cinema enthusiasts and cultural delegates from across the world from September 7 to 10. Titled ‘Rang-e-Cinema’,»»»

The official launch took place on 27 August at the Auchan Crângași store, located near the Giulești stadium. The event brought together representatives from Auchan Romania, FC Rapid and Domeniile Averești, as well as prominent figures from the club’s history, such as Alexandru Ioniță and Leontin To»»»

Centre-left Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday alleged that social networks linked to Israel and Russia had spread disinformation about the July migrant crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. He said the alleged smear campaign, which he maintained had also been magnified by far-right n»»»

RIYADH: Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain and US chipmaker AMD have launched a turnkey computing solution aimed at helping businesses in the Kingdom deploy AI without investing in hyperscale infrastructure. Called “AI in a Box,” the offering is designed for companies at the early stages »»»

Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia and U.S. futures declined Monday on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may raise interest rates soon. In early European trading, Germany's DAX lost 0.9% to 26,339.04, while the CAC 40 in Paris edged 0.1% lower, to 8,390.43. Markets in Britain were closed»»»

Dubai Customs processes 18.2m transactions as e-commerce and cargo volumes surge Dubai: Air cargo activity is surging across the emirate, with Dubai Customs processing 18.2 million customs transactions through its Air Cargo Centers in the first half of 2026 — a 53 per cent increase from the same pe»»»

KYIV: Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the surrounding region stretched into the fifth day on Monday, with near round-the-clock air raid sirens disrupting daily life for millions. The attacks early on Monday injured four people and damaged warehouse facilities, an apartment b»»»

Two passenger jets flying just meters above a stadium in South Africa on Saturday have caused a stir on social media, with people describing it as a “near collision” and expressing safety concerns. The maneuver was part of a pre-match show ahead of a rugby game between the South African and New Zea»»»

Doha,. Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) and the Ministry of Transport (MOT) have signed a strategic partnership agreement for the upcoming FIATA RAME 2026 Conference, taking place on November 9–10, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. Under the agreement, the Ministry will serve as »»»

Acting Foreign Minister Oana Toiu paid a working visit to Riga on Friday at the invitation of her Latvian counterpart, Baiba Bra?e, where she emphasized that strengthening regional security is a priority for the two countries.According to a Foreign Ministry (MAE) release, during the political and d»»»

Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for September 2026. Under the new rates, Super 98 petrol will be priced at Dh3.80 per litre, compared to Dh3.60 in August, while Special 95 petrol will be set at Dh3.69 per litre, against Dh3.49 last month. E-»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone Foundation successfully concluded the first edition of Run the Dome 2026, held on August 28 and 29 at Aspire Dome, with strong participation from community members of different ages and nationalities. The two-day sporting event brought together participants in an energetic »»»

Petrol was on sale at fewer than a third of Russian filling stations this month, and the Ukrainian supermarket chain ATB began capping purchases on August 28 due to Russian drone attacks. Ukraine has launched a total of 21 strikes against Russia’s oil refineries in August. Russia has retaliated by »»»

Damascus, Aug. 30 (SANA) The Damascus World Economic Forum marks a step toward transforming the commercial and investment presence at the Damascus International Fair from a showcase of products and opportunities into a platform for direct dialogue on projects, contracts and partnerships, bringing t»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists will find out September petrol and diesel prices today, with the latest oil-market moves pointing to a finely balanced outlook after Brent crude ended August's final full trading week sharply lower. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click »»»

Dubai: Around them, almost everything was moving. A furious brown torrent carrying mud, uprooted trees, rocks and wreckage tore through the valley, smashing into buildings and sweeping debris downstream. Yet in the middle of the chaos stood a small mint-green house. On its upper balcony, at least t»»»

Consular services for Albanians at home and abroad are set to enter a new digital phase, with Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs preparing to launch a Virtual Diplomatic Presence, a single digital platform designed to provide information and consular services even in countries where »»»

“When Ashraf Ghani goes, we’ll go with him. And he’ll go when the Americans do.” The conversation took place on the balcony of a luxury high-rise in Shahr-e Naw, central Kabul. The man speaking to me was a young government employee, and Ashraf Ghani was serving his second term as president of the I»»»

Dubai: The UAE has confirmed that its markets are free of table egg products affected by a recall in the United States over possible salmonella contamination, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said. The ministry said the confirmation followed the completion of checks by the relevant re»»»