QC discusses fostering trade ties with Kuwait
Oha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani received Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Qatar H E Ahmed Abdulrahman Al-Shuraim. The two sides discussed economic and trade cooperation between Qatar and Kuwait and ways to strengthen it, as well as oppo»»»
Google Cloud aims for 50,000 AI learning opportunities with $2.9bn potential economic impact by 2030
Doha, Qatar: Google Cloud is expanding its investment in Qatar’s AI ecosystem with a national skilling initiative that will create more than 50,000 learning opportunities, as Axxes Partnership projects the organisation’s partnership with the government could generate at least $1.5bn in annual econo»»»
mazeed announces Matha the AI Financial Agent, at Seamless Middle East 2026
Enabling businesses to interact with financial data through natural-language conversations mazeed, a financial management platform, is announcing Matha the AI Financial Agent, at Seamless Middle East 2026. Already available on iOS and Android, Matha enables businesses to interact with their financi»»»
Diplomats praise Amir’s UN address, commitment to peace
Doha, Qatar: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s address at the opening session of the 81st United Nations General Assembly yesterday has drawn praise from diplomats in Doha, who highlighted Qatar’s continued emphasis on dialogue, mediation and multilateral cooperation in addressing regional»»»
Qatar urges global roadmap to address strait disruptions
New York: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated yesterday in an event on straits used for international navigation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), on the sidelines of the 81st sessio»»»
Arab anti-corruption forum discusses steps to prevent graft in public sector
Doha, Qatar: The second day of the sixth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention featured discussions on strengthening preventive measures against corruption in the public sector, with a focus on integrity, artificial intelligence and cooperation among»»»
QFFD, IsDB advance coordinated support for Syria’s financial-sector transformation on margins of UNGA81
New York: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) convened a high-level roundtable on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly to advance coordinated international support for the transformation and recovery of Syria’s financial sector»»»
Qatar takes part in InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin
Doha, Qatar: Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Qatar Rail, and Mowasalat (Karwa), is taking part in the 15th edition of InnoTrans (InnoTrans 2026), which opened in Berlin, Germany, today and runs through September 25. An MOT-Qatar Rail-Karwa booth at the 4-day fair is highlighting so»»»
Amir’s UN speech reflects Qatar’s established approach: Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said in post on X platform: "The speech delivered by H H the Amir before the United Nations General Assembly reflected a firmly established approach in Qatar’s journey, an approach wh»»»
UAE’s new 5.06% sukuk: What your Dh1,000, Dh10,000 could earn
Five-year government-backed investment pays profits twice a year; here's how it works Dubai: The UAE has now put a number on the return from its second retail T-Sukuk: 5.06 per cent a year for five years. For residents looking at the investment for the first time, the basic idea is fairly simple. Y»»»
Qatar highlights sustainable transport plans at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin
Tribune News Network Berlin – Germany Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport (MoT), Qatar Rail, and Mowasalat (Karwa), is taking part in the 15th edition of InnoTrans (InnoTrans 2026), which opened in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday and will run until September 25. An MoT-Qatar Rail-Karwa boot»»»
'UN unable to bring peace to conflicts: We haven’t seen this level of violence in decades’
Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi is pleased to welcome Fanny Badache, Researcher at Sciences Po and Lecturer at the University of Geneva. The UN mandate is international peace and security, yet its ability to fulfill that mandate ultimately depends on the cooperation of sovereign states, namely the five p»»»
Perspective - Greenland agreement 'doesn't really give the US many more rights', expert says
As the US, Denmark and Greenland itself sign an agreement on Greenland's security, we've been asking what difference it will actually make. Our expert says the deal won't really give the US many more rights, but that US President Donald Trump wanted to prevent at all costs the tiny risk of Gre»»»
Expert: Higher volumes and shipments spread over time
Volumes are growing, but in the face of geopolitical challenges and regulatory change, companies are shipping their goods earlier and adjusting their transport strategies to build greater supply chain resilience. These are the key conclusions from this year's shipping peaks. They are visible in sea»»»
UAE businesses urged to strengthen legal and risk systems
Companies advised monitoring insurance exposure and use AI as maritime risks evolve Dubai: UAE businesses exposed to shipping, energy and logistics are being urged to strengthen legal and risk-management systems as continuing maritime uncertainty raises the prospect of higher insurance costs, contr»»»
Invest in UAE's second retail T-Sukuk, get yearly profit rate of 5.06%
Dh1,000 minimum investment, with subscriptions open from September 23 to 28 Dubai: UAE residents will be able to invest in the government’s second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk from September 23, with the five-year investment offering an annual profit rate of 5.06 per cent. The Ministry of Finance said »»»
Vietnam seeks stronger Qatar partnership in energy, investment, technology
Doha: Vietnam and Qatar are looking to give fresh momentum to their more than three-decade-old partnership, with greater trade, investment, energy and technology cooperation emerging as key areas for expanding bilateral ties, Vietnamese Ambassador to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep said. Speaking at a re»»»
World leaders gather at UN amid wars, AI fears and global divisions
World leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising fears over artificial intelligence and mounting economic and climate pressures. The annual General Assembly will test whether the 193-member body can still bring countries t»»»
The inconvenient truth: What Alisher Usmanov’s de-sanctioning tells us about the EU
The EU is divided over a deal to de-sanction Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov. Ambassadors from EU member states failed on Monday to agree on whether to de-sanction the tycoon, amplifying deep divisions on attitudes towards Russia within the bloc. According to Euronews, France has pushed for Usm»»»
CATL starts trial production at Debrecen battery plant
CATL Debrecen began trial production at its newly built battery cell factory on 22 September 2026 after completing the regulatory and technical requirements needed to launch operations. The trial phase will be used to set up, optimise and validate production equipment and manufacturing processes be»»»
Qatar down China for second straight handball win as beach volleyball teams shine at Games
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s handball team continued their strong start in their quest for a fourth straight Asian Games gold, beating China 30-25 for their second consecutive win in Aichi yesterday. Left-back Marzo Frankis scored eight goals, while left wing Ahmad Madadi added seven as the defending champ»»»
QC discusses enhancing trade and investment cooperation with Finland
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani received yesterday H E Juha Mustonen, Ambassador of Finland to Qatar, in the presence of Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, Second Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber, and Eng. Ali bin Abdul Latif Al Misnad, Board Member.»»»
Smart ring maker Oura targets $2.2 billion in US listing
The smart-ring maker plans to offer 50 million shares priced between $40 and $44 each Smart ring maker Oura Inc and a couple of its investors are looking to raise as much as $2.2 billion through a US initial public offering, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monda»»»
MoCI participates as official partner in Qatar Economic Forum: UNGA Special Edition
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) participated as an Official Partner in the Qatar Economic Forum: UNGA Special Edition 2026, Powered by Bloomberg, held in New York on Sunday, 20 September 2026, alongside the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Forum ope»»»
Real Estate Forum 2026 to drive investment, innovation and global opportunities
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector is entering a new phase of growth and transformation, with investment, technology and innovation taking centre stage as the fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 prepares to bring together leading industry figures from across the region and beyon»»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa and Anne-Claire Legendre to join QC Talks on September 24
Doha, Qatar: QC Talks will bring together Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and President of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris Anne-Claire Legendre for a public conversation titled “Culture as Diplomat: How Cultural Institutions Shape International Relations»»»
Qatar and WFP discuss humanitarian cooperation
New York: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme H E Carl Skau, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting reviewed cooperation between »»»
Immersive exhibition on Rome’s Great Mosque opens at Museum of Islamic Art
Doha, Qatar: An immersive exhibition dedicated to the Great Mosque of Rome, Europe’s largest mosque, opened yesterday at the Museum of Islamic Art, highlighting architecture as a bridge between cultures, faiths and traditions. The world-premiere production, conceived in Doha by architect David Borr»»»
Deputy PM meets US Assistant Secretary of War for Near Eastern and Central Asian Affairs
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with US Assistant Secretary of War for Near Eastern and Central Asian Affairs H E Michael Dimino IV, during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides disc»»»
‘Partnership with Qatar key to tackling global humanitarian crises’
Doha: Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to the State of Qatar, H E Ahmed Lotfy Mohsen affirmed that the strategic partnership with the State of Qatar serves as a pivotal pillar in addressing global humanitarian crises. Speaking to the QNA, he stated that the State »»»
Expired sweets found in truck at Ak-Tilek checkpoint - | 24.KG
The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan discovered a large shipment of confectionery products at Ak-Tilek checkpoint, some of which had expired. During a raid inspection, tax officers checked a Scania truck carrying consolidated cargo. The vehicle contained 263 boxes of Skittles, M&M’s, Snickers, Mars »»»
Prime Minister Radev: On September 22, 1908, Our Forefathers Returned Bulgaria to Family of Sovereign European States
"On September 22, 1908, our forefathers proclaimed Bulgaria an independent State and returned it to the family of sovereign European states," Prime Minister Rumen Radev wrote on his official Facebook page on the occasion of Independence Day. “Having long outgrown their vassal dependence on the Otto»»»
Arab states convene in Doha to strengthen anti-graft frameworks
Doha, Qatar: The sixth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention opened in Doha yesterday, bringing Arab countries together to strengthen preventive measures, financial investigations, mutual legal assistance and transparency in beneficial ownership. Hosted »»»
Justice Ministry to transfer e-monitoring of defendants to Interior Ministry - | 24.KG
The powers to electronically monitor defendants will be transferred from the justice authorities to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan adopted the relevant resolution. The Justice Ministry must, within one month, transfer information and materials on defendants»»»
'Banking on a national brand': Bolsonaro sons Carlos, Jair Renan run for power in Brazil's south
Report from Santa Catarina, Brazil – Flavio Bolsonaro is not the only member of his family campaigning in his father’s shadow. The former president's eldest son, who is now polling neck and neck with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can count on two of his brothers»»»
Asian Games 2026: MMA fighter Yryskeldi Duisheev wins bronze - | 24.KG
At the Asian Games currently taking place in Japan, Kyrgyz athlete Yryskeldi Duisheev won a bronze medal in the MMA competition. The State Agency for Sports and Physical Culture reported. The athlete began his participation in the quarterfinals, where he defeated Palestinian athlete Sami Akkawi wit»»»
Philippines: 7 reasons criticisms of Pax Silica ring hypocritical
Opposition to Pax Silica risks entrenching dependency and protest culture over hard work The debate over Pax Silica — a US-led initiative to secure semiconductor, artificial intelligence and critical-mineral supply chains with a proposed 1,600-hectare hub in New Clark City, Tarlac — has sharpened i»»»
FRA explores developing Egyptian Movable Collateral Registry services
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has launched an extensive dialogue with stakeholders to develop the services, procedures, and electronic operating system of the Egyptian Movable Collateral Registry, in line with directives from FRA Chairperson Islam Azzam to monitor the effectiveness of se»»»
Global Village VIP Packs: Your guide to prices, perks — and a Dh31,000 surprise
Tickets, parking, Wonder Pass credits and one life-changing Dh31,000 surprise Want VIP access to Global Village all season? Season 31 packs are back — but there’s more than just entry tickets. Priced from Dh1,890 to Dh7,900, the VIP Packs bundle entry tickets, priority parking, Wonder Pass credits »»»
UNCTAD supports Tunisia in drafting e-commerce strategy and strengthening negotiators capacities on climate finance
Tunis, Sept.21 (TAP)- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will continue to support Tunisia in two areas related to international economic changes, said Ramzi Louati, Chargé d'Affaires at Tunisia's Permanent Mission to the...»»»
Sisters of jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan arrested
Islamabad, Pakistan: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party said on Monday that his three sisters had been arrested. "Punjab police have raided Aleem Khan's home and have abducted Imran Khan's other two sisters, his nephews and their children," Zulfi Bukhari, a spokesman for Khan's Pakis»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
Dior opens 7,200 sqm Dubai South hub for Middle East distribution and UAE e-commerce
New 7,200 sqm hub will support faster boutique restocking and UAE e-commerce Dubai: Dior has opened a new Middle East distribution centre in Dubai South, bringing inventory closer to regional markets in a move aimed at improving product availability, speeding up boutique replenishment and supportin»»»
Qatar and UN deepen cooperation on global challenges
Doha, Qatar: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani affirmed that the well-established and expanding strategic partnership between the State of Qatar and the United Nations stems from Qatar’s commitment to active participation a»»»
Shura Council attends Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Executive Committee meeting
Cairo: The Shura Council participated in the 43rd session of the Executive Committee of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, held Sunday in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. The Shura Council was represented at the session by HE Dr. Sultan bin Hassan Al Dhabit Al Dosari, Member of the Council and member »»»
Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show returns in November
Doha, Qatar: Al Shaqab is set to host the fourth edition of the Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show, supported by the Social & Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM), from November 4-7 at Al Shaqab’s Outdoor Arena. Held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qat»»»