Tête à tête - 'Infantino is the one who has brought the most to Africa' says Samuel Eto'o
In an interview with FRANCE 24, former football star and current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation Samuel Eto'o spoke about the recent backlash towards FIFA president Gianni Infantino and confirmed he will support him for re-election because of "everything he has brought to»»»
'No facts': Morocco denies involvement in deadly Ceuta migrant rush
Moroccan authorities said on Thursday there were "no facts" establishing its involvement in the migrant rush into Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta in July. It was the kingdom's first official response to a Spanish police report accusing its security forces of "total permissiveness" when the m»»»
What to know about Trump's pledge of $5,000 to 'every American' if GOP wins midterms
Washington (United States) (AFP) – President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" payment to every US adult on Wednesday if his Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November 3 midterm elections. The pledge has raised numer»»»
Angola Oil & Gas 2026 opens with focus on investment, exploration and industry growth
Luanda, Angola: The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 conference and exhibition opened in Luanda on Wednesday with government officials, international energy companies, investors and industry experts gathering to discuss the country’s oil and gas prospects, investment opportunities and the next phase of »»»
Tax Star reports strong rise in e-invoicing enquiries as UAE businesses race to beat 30 October deadline
UAE firms rush to appoint accredited providers ahead e-invoicing mandate Ministry of Finance Approved Accredited Service Provider Tax Star has reported a strong rise in enquiries and sign-ups from businesses looking to get ahead of the UAE's e-invoicing deadline, reflecting growing awareness of the»»»
As Dubai Metro turns 17, so does a lifetime of memories
Dubai Metro became a silent companion through school runs to work runs for 17 years I was twelve, the first time I tapped a Nol card at Dubai Airport Freezone metro station, backpack heavier than it needed to be, uniform still creased from my mother's iron, and I didn’t realize I was boarding not j»»»
BAMX Developments shines at IPS 2026
BAMX presents Dubai signature projects, from JVC residences to Dubai South’s X11 BAMX Developments took the spotlight at the International Property Show (IPS) 2026, bringing its vision, international experience, and growing UAE portfolio to one of the region’s most influential real estate stages. H»»»
QatarEnergy signs agreement for Angola offshore blocks
LUANDA: QatarEnergy, alongside its partners Shell and Sonangol E&P, signed an agreement with Angola’s National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) pertaining to Blocks 8 and 22 offshore the Republic of Angola. Under the agreement, and subject to the relevant governmental approvals and final co»»»
Trump says oil prices likely won't come down until after midterms
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won't come down until after U.S. midterm elections. Oil prices on Wednesday jumped more than 3%, pushing international Brent crude past the $100 threshold for the first time since July as salvos be»»»
Trump envoys ‘shocked’ by conduct of Zelensky’s team – Ukrainian MP
US President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left Kiev “shocked” by the conduct of Vladimir Zelensky’s team during their latest visit, Ukrainian MP Anna Skorokhod has claimed. Witkoff and Kushner traveled to Kiev on Sunday for talks with Zelensky after meeting Russian Presiden»»»
Trump says he'll give Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win midterm elections
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged his supporters to pretend he was on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections in November, even saying he would give $5,000 to each American adult if the right-wing Republicans maintain control of Congress. Trump is struggling with low opinion ratings»»»
How a former BAPS temple worker in the US got his freedom, but still seeks justice
The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu sect at the heart of the Eiffel Tower strike made headlines in France during the inauguration of its latest temple near Paris. In the US, BAPS came under the spotlight when Indian stone workers were rescued from a temple con»»»
Global experts examine how energy systems can withstand era of multiple risks
Doha, Qatar: Cyberattacks, extreme weather, geopolitical conflict, shipping disruptions and fragile supply chains are exposing vulnerabilities across the global energy system. As these threats become increasingly interconnected, energy security can no longer be measured solely by the availability o»»»
UN session pays tribute to Father Amir Sheikh Hamad’s legacy
Doha, Qatar: A solemn United Nations session has paid rich tribute to the memory and enduring legacy of late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, highlighting his role in transforming Qatar into a modern state and strengthening its position as a leading international partner in diplom»»»
Cybersecurity takes centre stage in Qatar’s autonomous mobility drive
Doha, Qatar: As Qatar rapidly advances its smart transportation infrastructure and autonomous vehicle deployments in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, digital infrastructure security has emerged as a paramount priority for urban planners and automotive technology developers. During the seco»»»
Global leaders to convene in NY for QEF: UNGA Special Edition
Doha, Qatar: The “Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg”, held in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, yesterday announced the first release of speakers for QEF: UNGA Special Edition 2026, an exclusive leadership gathering taking place in New York on September 20 along»»»
QatarEnergy signs agreement for Angola offshore blocks
Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy, alongside its partners Shell and Sonangol E&P signed an agreement with Angola’s National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) pertaining to Blocks 8 and 22 offshore the Republic of Angola. Under the agreement, and subject to the relevant governmental approvals and fina»»»
Ministry of Awqaf launches cultural season with focus on knowledge integration
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the third cultural season of its “Knowledge Integration” seminar series with a discussion on how integrating Islamic, humanities and social sciences can strengthen civilisational awareness, deepen understanding of history and conte»»»
Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win Congress
Trump did not say where the money would come from -- with the bill likely topping $1t Dallas, United States: President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his suppor»»»
UN session pays tribute to Father Amir Sheikh Hamad’s legacy
Doha: A solemn United Nations session has paid rich tribute to the memory and enduring legacy of late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, highlighting his role in transforming Qatar into a modern state and strengthening its position as a leading international partner in diplomacy, me»»»
Buying rural property as a foreigner: The legal map all foreign buyers in Hungary should know
For foreign buyers in Hungary, the question appears simple: can I buy this property? In the rural property market, however, the answer is rarely straightforward. It depends on precisely what the buyer intends to acquire, the buyer’s nationality and the legal structure through which the purchase is »»»
Press Review - The Times: 'Counterproductive' sanctions on Israel don't match the 'theatrical rhetoric'
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 9: British papers are reacting to the sanctions imposed on Israel. Next: Israeli papers discuss Haaretz's October 7 revelatory investigation. Also: CDs are back! Finally, South Park renames itself to South America to mock Trump. An Independent's headline reads, “»»»
How a French Foreign Legion soldier dramatically escaped Colombian captors
A French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas escaped after nearly a month in captivity by overpowering a guard, jumping into a river with his hands tied and trekking for four days through the Andes to reach safety»»»
Apple’s foldable iPhone is finally here, iPhone Duo price and specs revealed
iPhone Duo opens to 7.6 inches, starts at Dh8,499 and arrives in UAE on October 23 Dubai, UAE: Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, with the new iPhone Duo opening into a 7.6-inch display and carrying a starting price of Dh8,499 in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»
iPhone 18 Pro starts at Dh5,099 in UAE with pre-orders opening September 12
UPDATENew Pro models add variable aperture, longer battery life and eSIM-only options in UAE Dubai: UAE consumers will be able to pre-order Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max from Saturday, September 12, with prices starting at Dh5,099 and Dh5,499 respectively. Both phones will go on s»»»
Bulgaria’s Botas Gas Imports Remain Below 6%Opinions
Natural gas deliveries to Bulgaria under the controversial contract between Bulgargaz and Turkey’s state-owned Botas accounted for a relatively small share of the country’s total imports, ranging from less than 1% to 5.4% between 2023 and 2025, according to data obtained by Factcheck.bg. Bulgargaz »»»
Exclusive interview – Chinese Ambassador: Hungary-China ties on a ‘steady track’ as Budapest emerges as a potential robotics hub
China’s ambassador to Budapest, Gong Tao, says Beijing remains confident in the long-term development of Hungary-China relations under Prime Minister Péter Magyar, while signalling opportunities for deeper cooperation in robotics, artificial intelligence and other high-tech industries. In an exclus»»»
Report: Hezbollah won't give Netanyahu what he wants for elections
Hezbollah has conveyed to relevant parties that it will not grant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “what he wants, at the timing he desires, merely to serve his electoral calculations,” a prominent political source said. “The military silence it is maintaining is not without reason,” the s»»»
V Perfumes’ online perfume bazaar brings fragrance cultures together in a successful 24-hour event
Virtual perfume market blends cultural perfume stories with special offers V Perfumes’ Perfume Bazaar concluded successfully on September 7, bringing together fragrances inspired by different countries and regions in a 24-hour online shopping bazaar. The event transformed the V Perfumes website int»»»
SUV driver had a button to hide number plate — then video went viral
Authorities trace vehicle with 55 pending traffic tickets worth Rs122,000 One press of a button — and the SUV’s number plate disappeared. An SUV owner in India has been caught with an unusual device that could conceal the vehicle’s registration plate at the push of a button. Get it: Fast, verified »»»
Majid Al Futtaim posts record results as Dh100 billion development pipeline advances
Dh2.8 billion in construction contracts awarded as development revenue rises 38% Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim reported record first-half EBITDA of Dh2.5 billion, up 11 per cent year-on-year, as the Dubai-based group stepped up investment across a development pipeline worth more than Dh100 billion. Sign »»»
North Macedonia’s annual inflation accelerates to 2.6% in August
North Macedonia’s annual inflation accelerated to 2.6% in August from 2.3% in July (chart), the state statistical office said on September 7. Measured by the consumer price index (CPI), consumer prices rose 0.4% month-on-month in August, while cumulative inflation in the first eight months of 2026 »»»
CEO of Thani Humanitarian meets Turkish Ambassador and praises his efforts
Doha, Qatar: CEO of the Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services Dr. Ayed bin Debsan Al-Qahtani, met with Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Qatar H E Dr. Mehmet Mustafa Göksu, at the Turkish Embassy. The meeting reviewed the foundation’s humanitarian journey and its support fo»»»
Al-Misnad discusses economic relations with Ethiopian President
Dubai: On the sidelines of the AIM Congress 2026, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates, Eng. Ali Al-Misnad met with the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. H E Taye Atske Selassie. The meeting focused on Qatar-Ethiopia trade and economic relations, »»»
Qatar, Kyrgyzstan explore trade cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Second Vice Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC) Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba met with Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Qatar, H E Aibek Tektobolotov, to discuss ways to enhance economic and trade relations and promote investment and private-sector partnerships. During his meeting with the Kyrgy»»»
The Zártkert Trap: What Hungarian Rural Buyers Must Check
There is one word that almost everyone in Hungary’s rural property market knows, yet many only understand its real significance after the purchase: zártkert. An attractive holiday home on a vineyard hillside, a manor house in wine country or a village house with a garden may all conceal this classi»»»
UDST showcases next-gen sustainable mobility innovations
Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) reiterated its commitment to advancing green transportation solutions by unveiling a suite of student and faculty-led innovations during the ongoing Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNC»»»
Qatar to host Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education Forum in October
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host the seventh edition of the Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE) Forum on October 7 and 8 under the patronage of Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater. The forum, themed “Exploring Opportunities in the Age »»»
Guyana-Qatar ties evolving into ‘partnership of purpose’: President
Doha, Qatar: The diplomatic relationship between Guyana and Qatar is evolving into a “partnership of purpose”, President of Guyana H E Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said, highlighting growing cooperation in investment, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism and other areas. Speaking at the official »»»
Qatar rejects prolonged regional uncertainty
Doha, Qatar: Director of the Department of Media and Communication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hashmi has said that Qatar rejects normalization of the state of neither war nor peace in the region given its repercussions for peoples, economy, and regional and inte»»»
Flying from the UAE today? These flights are delayed or cancelled; UK travel face disruption
Gulf tensions keep flights uncertain; UK air traffic control issue disrupts routes Dubai: UAE air travel remains mixed on Wednesday, with most services from Abu Dhabi and Dubai operating normally. Minor delays reported at both airports, while flights on some UK and Indonesia routes remain disrupted»»»
Construction of new water intake facility on Ak-Buura River completed - | 24.KG
Construction of a new water intake facility has been completed at Dangi section of Ak-Buura River, the Osh City Hall reports. According to the City Hall, the project was implemented using grant funds from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and additional financing from the City Hall. The project invo»»»
Invoice exceptions test finance automation
By Ionuț Valentin Sas, Senior Vice President of Finance at UiPath Every Finance Team Has an Invoice It Can't Automate. Here's WhySince the launch of the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), routine invoices are now being processed with increasing efficiency. However, bottlenecks still remain. Among »»»
Key post-9/11 air toxicity information was kept secret for 25 years
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani released tens of thousands of previously undisclosed documents on Tuesday detailing what city officials knew about toxic air after the September 11 attacks, as the 25th anniversary approaches and thousands continue to suffer from related illnesses. New York Mayor Zohra»»»
'I thought this might be it': Saif Ali Khan opens up in Mumbai home about survival, 'Haiwaan', violent stabbing incident, and savouring the ride
EXCLUSIVEGulf News sits down with Saif Ali Khan in his home study for an exclusive interview Mumbai: Bollywood mostly loves a heavily orchestrated press junket. You know the drill: publicists hovering like prison wardens with digital stopwatches, PR teams mouthing "last question!" at the seven-minu»»»
Oil climbs as US-Iran strikes in Hormuz raise supply fears — Brent near $98, Murban jumps to $110.80
Strikes on Iranian tankers and Hormuz risks drive fresh risk premium into oil Oil prices rose sharply early Wednesday as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities threatened to widen across the Gulf and disrupt tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. As of 8:28 am Tokyo on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, the ma»»»
Missile War Monitor: Russia hits Teva and WHO drug warehouses in Ukraine
Russian drones hit warehouses belonging to the Nasdaq-listed drugmaker Teva and one of the World Health Organization's main medical supply depots in Ukraine on September 3. Teva's facilities were targeted twice that day, Kyiv Post reported. "We are assessing the consequences of the attack and doing»»»
Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta dies by suicide at Noida residence
Ex-Delhi top bureaucrat cites health, mental distress in suicide note Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta, 74, died by suicide at his home in Noida. Police recovered a note in which he mentioned health and mental issues as the reason for taking the extreme step. His body was discovered on Sep»»»
Serbia, Uzbekistan exchange 20 bilateral documents in various fields
BELGRADE - Serbia and Uzbekistan exchanged 20 bilateral documents in various fields at a ceremony in Belgrade's Palace of Serbia on Tuesday. "The exchanged documents included a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in digitalisation, e-government development and the application of modern techn»»»
Why Aman Is the Best Installment App in Egypt?
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has become one of the fastest-growing ways Egyptians shop online and in-store. Rising prices, currency fluctuations, and the need for flexible cash flow have pushed millions of shoppers toward installment apps instead of traditional credit cards or bank loans. Among the ma»»»