Autonomous e-mobility forum kicks off
Tribune News Network Doha Undersecretary at the Ministry of Transport (MoT) Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed on Monday inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) 2026, which runs from September 7 to 9 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The MoT is the Host and St»»»
Autonomous e-mobility forum kicks off
Tribune News Network Doha Undersecretary at the Ministry of Transport (MoT) Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed on Monday inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) 2026, which runs from September 7 to 9 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The MoT is the Host and St»»»
Egypt banks reap sovereign carry gains as private-sector lending share falls
Egypt's banks are highly profitable in part because the state remains an unusually attractive borrower, offering yields above 25% on short-dated paper while private-sector credit remains comparatively constrained. At the end of March 2026, securities and Treasury bills accounted for about»»»
Baltic Sea security risks grow as Russia targets critical infrastructure, OSW says
The Baltic Sea is becoming increasingly important to the security and economies of Poland and its northern European neighbours, but growing Russian hybrid activity is exposing energy infrastructure, ports, shipping and air navigation to new risks, Poland's Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) said. The»»»
Baltic Sea security risks grow as Russia targets critical infrastructure, OSW says
The Baltic Sea is becoming increasingly important to the security and economies of Poland and its northern European neighbours, but growing Russian hybrid activity is exposing energy infrastructure, ports, shipping and air navigation to new risks, Poland's Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) said. The»»»
Second Autonomous e-Mobility forum kicks off in Doha
Doha, Qatar: The 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) kicked off Monday at the Qatar National Convention Centre, hosted by the Ministry of Transport and organized by Just us & Otto. In his inaugural remarks, HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport Mohammed bin Abdullah Al I»»»
Qatar unveils vision for smart, sustainable transport at AEMOB Forum 2026
DOHA: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) Undersecretary HE Mohammed Abdullah Al Maadeed inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB). It runs from September 7 to 9 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The MoT is the Host and Strategic Partner of the event, organise»»»
Third edition of Hili Forum 2026 kicks off in Abu Dhabi
Looking ahead to the Gulf’s future amid regional and global transformation The third edition of Hili Forum 2026 opened today in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Gulf at Crossroads: Conflict, Consequences and Course Correction.” Co-organized by the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR»»»
MOT Undersecretary inaugurates 2nd edition of Autonomous e-Mobility Forum
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport Undersecretary HE Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed today inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB), which runs this September 7-9 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The MOT is the Host and Strategic Partner of the event, o»»»
POLITICO: Paks II could be delayed until 2035 as Rosatom schedule reveals setback
Hungary’s controversial Paks II nuclear power plant could be delayed by at least two years, with an internal Rosatom schedule reportedly pushing the completion of the final reactor to the end of 2034. The EUR 12.5 billion project may therefore not become fully operational until 2035. The constructi»»»
Geagea urges state to 'take decisive action' if Hezbollah doesn't disarm
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has noted that “the dawn of sovereignty has undoubtedly broken” in Lebanon, vowing that the LF and its allies “will not allow anyone to obstruct its emergence, whether through bullying the state and the free, sovereign Lebanese, or through appeasement, procrastin»»»
$1.5 billion GCash IPO: How Filipinos, OFWs can buy into country’s biggest all-time stock-market debut
Mynt gets greenlight for up to $1.5B offering, shares to trade as ‘GCASH’ from Oct. 20 MANILA: The Philippines’ most anticipated stock-market debut has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, opening the door for ordinary Filipinos to become shareholders of the company behind GCash. The Securities and E»»»
Embassy of Pakistan celebrates heritage with art exhibition
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha hosted a vibrant painting exhibition titled “Colours of Pakistan: Dastan-e-Watan” yesterday. Featuring works by talented Qatar-based Pakistani artists, the event took place at the Embassy premises, drawing a distinguished audience of diplomats, art enthu»»»
Qatar Banking Studies and Business Administration Secondary School records 100% pass rate
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the results of the second-round Secondary School Certificate examinations for the 2025–2026 academic year, with pass rates varying across educational tracks and categories. Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwa»»»
Importance of strengthening Gulf municipal cooperation emphasised
Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, headed the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the 42nd meeting of the Committee of Senior Municipal Officials of GCC countries, held virtually on yesterday. The meeting brought together senior municip»»»
Friendly Soul, Erdenali shine at Qatar Arc Trials
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC)-sponsored Qatar Arc Trials delivered a day of high-class action at ParisLongchamp yesterday. A stacked nine-race card, comprising seven Group contests run under the Qatar banner, served up an afternoon of exceptional quality, tense tactical b»»»
QFZ CEO meets Ambassadors of Malta,
Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani met with Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the State of Qatar H E Maria Camilleri Calleja. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen economic and investment cooperation be»»»
Thai Embassy launches Restaurant Week 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Royal Thai Embassy launched on September 3, 2026, ‘Thai Restaurant Week 2026: A Taste of Thailand’, an in-store promotional campaign celebrating Thailand’s rich culinary traditions and cultural heritage, in collaboration with 12 Thai restaurants across Qatar. The launch reception, »»»
Bring technological knowledge, experience back to India, build enterprises: Union Minister Kumaraswamy in US
Kumaraswamy urges diaspora to return with tech skills and create jobs in India Philadelphia: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday (local time) urged Kannada entrepreneurs and Indian professionals based abroad to bring their technological expertise and global experi»»»
Germany’s far-right AfD landslide winner in key Saxony-Anhalt vote, early results suggest
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party headed towards a landslide victory in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, with 44.5 percent of the vote, early results showed. But despite the scale of its projected win, it was not immediately clear whether AfD would be able to »»»
Iranian oil tanker sinks after US attack
An Iranian crude oil tanker has sunk in the Gulf of Oman after being struck by American forces, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said. It was one of three commercial vessels targeted by the US on Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two American warships. The M/T Kylo went down in the»»»
AfD is not the heroic opposition it claims to be
Recently, a middle-aged man on an e-bike was passing me on the sidewalk. Out of nowhere, he swerved, kicked me in the shin, shouted “Leftist pig!” and sped off. An elderly woman with a walker asked me, visibly shaken, if I knew him. I said no, just as alarmed as she was. A little later, a woman was»»»
QPO to celebrate Canada and Mexico through 2026 YoC concert series
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will celebrate the musical heritage of Mexico and Canada this season with two special concerts presented as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture, bringing some of each country’s defining orchestral works to audienc»»»
Nigeria clears $1.6bn Dangote Refinery IPO, testing investor appetite at $47bn valuation
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an initial public offering by Dangote Petroleum Refinery that could raise about $1.6bn, setting up what is expected to be Africa’s biggest-ever share sale and a substantial test of investor appetite for one of the continent’s most ambi»»»
Pakistan embassy celebrates heritage with art expo
Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha hosted a vibrant painting exhibition titled “Colours of Pakistan: Dastan-e-Watan” yesterday. Featuring works by talented Qatar-based Pakistani artists, the event took place at the Embassy premises, drawing a distinguished audience of diploma»»»
Mowasalat becomes Silver Sponsor of Autonomous e-Mobility Forum 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Mowasalat (Karwa) will participate as a Silver Sponsor in the second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility (AEMOB) Forum 2026, taking place from September 7 to 9 at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in Doha. Mowasalat (Karwa)’s participation reflects its continued com»»»
MoECC processes over 57,000 e-submissions for chemical, hazardous waste management
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) said it had processed 57,699 electronic submissions since launch of its digital system for chemical management and hazardous waste management in 2024. In a statement on Sunday, MoECC added that it had provided 23 electronic services th»»»
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»»»
What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran standoff this evening, September 6
Strait of Hormuz flare-up forces airlines to adjust routes and schedules via UAE hubs Dubai: Iran has threatened a stronger response to any further US attacks as tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces say they targeted a US naval drone, while Washington says an Iranian-linke»»»
From cleaning Indian river to global spotlight: ‘Bittu Tabahi’ gets job offer from The Ocean Cleanup
Netizens hail Madhya Pradesh youth as his river cleanup video leads to job offer At 21, when most people his age are hanging out with friends, Surendra Singh Choudhary is busy cleaning up water bodies. From plastic waste that threatens marine life to algae that may damage the ecosystem of a place, »»»
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates Canada and Mexico through the 2026 Years of Culture concert series
Doha, Qatar The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will celebrate the musical heritage of Mexico and Canada this season with two special concerts presented as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture, bringing some of each country’s defining orchestral works to audiences in Doha. Th»»»
Qatar rejects Iran claims in two identical letters to UN chief and Security Council President
New York: The State of Qatar has rejected Iran’s justification for attacks on its territory, saying the allegations have no legal basis and cannot absolve Tehran of responsibility under international law. In two identical letters sent to United Nations Secretary-General H E Antonio Guterres and Per»»»
Asean community in Doha organises blood donation drive
Doha, Qatar: The Asean Community in Doha (ACD) organised the “Asean Community in Doha Blood Donation Drive” on Friday, September 4,2026, at the Qatar National Blood Donation Centre in Doha. The programme, led by the Embassy of Malaysia, received approximately 100 registrations of interest from memb»»»
Qatar deposits instrument of accession to MARPOL Annex VI
London: The State of Qatar deposited its instrument of accession to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78) under the 1997 Protocol. This came during a meeting between Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom and Permanent Rep»»»
Qatar participates in 166th session of Arab League Council
Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar participated in the 166th session of the Arab League Council at the level of permanent representatives, which convened at the League’s General Secretariat in Cairo on Saturday. This convention is a prelude to holding the ministerial-level session on Monday. Ambassad»»»
Fungal infection in Hungary: drug-resistant strain found
An emerging fungal infection in Hungary has drawn attention after a new international study found that Trichophyton indotineae, a fungus capable of causing severe and sometimes drug-resistant skin infections, is being detected increasingly often around the world. The pathogen has already been ident»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today
Sunday’s key developments have highlighted the widening fallout from the US-Iran conflict Follow all the latest developments here:A series of developments on Sunday has underscored the widening fallout from the US-Iran conflict, with clashes extending from the battlefield to the Strait of Hormuz an»»»
Dubai Police warns e-scooter riders: Dh300 fine for unsafe riding
‘Ride Safely’ campaign urges users to wear helmets, follow designated tracks Dubai: Electric scooter riders in Dubai could face a Dh300 fine for dangerous riding that puts themselves or others at risk, Dubai Police has warned as part of a new road safety awareness campaign. The “Ride Safely” campai»»»
CENTCOM announces targeting three Iranian crude oil tankers
Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces attacked three Iranian crude oil tankers today, after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships that were patrolling territorial waters. In a post on the social media»»»
US military says it destroyed 3 Iranian oil tankers
Move comes after the Iranian military organisation fired on American warships The US military said Saturday it had struck and destroyed three oil tankers linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after the Iranian military organisation fired on American warships. "Following Iran’s failed attacks,»»»
S&P Global: UAE possesses a solid financial shield against shocks
Dirham peg, high reserves and resilient banking system reinforce UAE stability S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its 'AA/A-1+' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the United Arab Emirates, maintaining a "Stable" outlook. The agency also held its Transfer and Co»»»
Empik exceeding 400 stores, entering smaller cities
Empik will surpass 400 stores in 2026 and plans to maintain a pace of more than 30 openings annually. Expansion is increasingly focused on smaller formats, retail parks, street locations, and towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. Stores of around 170 to 200 sq m are considered optimal for smaller»»»
Poland becoming more attractive to foreign capital
Poland is attracting growing interest from foreign investors following S&P Dow Jones Indices’ decision to reclassify the country from an emerging to a developed market from September 2027. The move could broaden Poland’s investor base as index funds adjust their portfolios. Polish equities also rem»»»
Kyrgyzstan compares engineering survey methods with international practices - | 24.KG
The Department of Engineering Surveys is conducting a comparative analysis of engineering and geological survey methods used in Kyrgyzstan and abroad, the Ministry of Construction reports. As part of the study, drilling was carried out using two different methods at the site of a 14-story residenti»»»
Production zone to be established on land transferred from Uzbekistan - | 24.KG
Plans are underway to build a new production zone on a 105-hectare plot of land transferred to Kyrgyzstan by Uzbekistan, the Osh City Hall reported. City officials and representatives of the Ministry of Defense have inspected the site to evaluate its suitability for the production zone. The potenti»»»
BREAKING: Hungary extends ‘mass migration crisis’ until end of 2026, PM Magyar vows no easing of border rules
Hungary will extend its state of crisis caused by mass migration until the end of 2026, Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced, insisting that his government will not loosen the country’s legal framework against illegal migration. The Tisza government has decided to extend the measure, which was»»»
25-year-old foreign man missing after leaving Budapest nightlife venue
Police in Budapest are urgently searching for 25-year-old Jorgensen Felix Svane, who disappeared after leaving a nightlife venue in the city’s District 7 in the early hours of Thursday, 3 September. Police issue description of missing man According to information available to police, the young man »»»
Macut visits EXPO 2027 E Zone
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut visited on Friday the construction site of the EXPO 2027 Belgrade complex and an E Zone that will feature a Serbian House, which will showcase Serbia's diversity during the specialised expo. "The Serbian House represents a major project by the Ministry of Public Ad»»»
Oman ratifies UAE rail agreement as $2.5bn Hafeet Rail project moves forward
The 238km railway will connect Sohar with the UAE network through Al Buraimi and Al Ain Muscat: Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has ratified an agreement between Sultanate and the UAE to develop a railway connection between the two countries, clearing another formal step for the $2.5 billion Hafeet»»»
Hungary Airlines loses its giant plane – But a much bigger one has just arrived
Hungary Airlines is reshaping its cargo fleet, with one Airbus A330 set to leave the airline’s operation while a Boeing 777 freighter has joined its rapidly expanding network. The carrier is also preparing to launch live-animal and temperature-sensitive cargo services later this year. Airbus A330 t»»»