Firms with Dh50 million+ revenue must appoint an ASP by 30 October or face monthly fines Dubai: With barely a month left before the first e-invoicing deadline, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is pushing businesses to stop treating the rollout as a future problem and start onboarding. Get updated fa»»»

President Donald Trump has focused on remaking Washington in his second term, from blades of grass on the White House lawn to new monuments around the city. He regularly directs the presidential helicopter to fly over his projects, surveying his changes from above. No modern president has done more»»»

Sheikha Fatima said supporting women has long been embedded in the UAE’s development plan Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak "Mother of the Nation", Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwo»»»

JEDDAH: Thirty-seven Italian companies explored investment opportunities and promoted food products and industrial capabilities in Saudi Arabia through two food-industry exhibitions in Jeddah, according to Marco Bocchi, Italy’s consul general in Jeddah. Seventeen companies showcased Italian agricul»»»

Starship aims to take humans on long-duration, inter-planetary flights Starbase: A major moment in space exploration has been achieved on Monday after Space X Spacecraft successfully launched into orbit. There were some tense moments after the launch when one of the six Raptor Vacuum (RVac) engines»»»

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met with H E Prime Minister of Mongolia Nyam-Osoryn Uchral on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, yesterday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen sports cooperation and support the deve»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s national chess team won the gold medal in Category E at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, held from September 15-28, with 206 countries participating. The team comprised Hamad Al Kuwari, Irfan Mohammed, Turki Al Kuwari, Khalid Al Jumaat and Mohammed Jerbi.»»»

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) National Political Council decided on Monday not to support the Siegfried Muresan Government."Today, the PSD made a firm, deliberate and irreversible decision: we will not vote for the Muresan Government. We ...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC), in collaboration with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, held its periodic Planning, Quality and Innovation Forum yesterday providing a platform for directors of planning, quality and innovation departments across government entiti»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Deputy Minister for International Trade of Finland, Under-Secretary of State H E Jarno Syrjälä, is visiting Qatar from September 28-30 to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between Qatar and Finland, in investments, education, security and defense. Deputy Minister Syrjälä will be»»»

Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani met yesterday with Minister of Home Affairs of the friendly United Republic of Tanzania H E Patrobas Paschal Katambi. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues for cooperation in areas of mutual inte»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar and the State of Kuwait signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on financial cooperation, on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), hosted by the State of Qatar in Doha. The MoU was signed by Minister of Financ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth edition of the Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change was launched yesterday under the theme “Strengthening Climate Adaptation in Qatar: From Planning to Implementation.” Organised by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in partnership with Earthna Centre for a S»»»

Doha, Qatar: First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari received a delegation from the Port City Colombo Economic Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, headed by Harsha Amarasekera, Chairman of the Commission. Also attending the session w»»»

Abu Dhabi: The State of Qatar has participated in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held in the United Arab Emirates. Deputy Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalid bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al-Thani represented the State of Qatar at the e»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari said the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has the potential to support projects that enhance connectivity and integration among the Gulf states, stressing the importance of expanding the bank’s contribution to development proje»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar held the foundation stone laying ceremony for its pavilion project at the International Horticultural Exhibition “GREEN×EXPO 2027” in Yokohama, Japan, marking the start of the project’s implementation phase, as part of the State’s preparations to participate in this »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) commenced its 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors yesterday in Doha under the theme “Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation.” The event was held in the presence of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E She»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Tanzania have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish political consultations between the two countries’ foreign ministries. The first round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Tanzania was held yesterday in Doha. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is positioning itself to move from adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to building the sovereign data, talent and technology capabilities needed to shape how AI is deployed at national scale, speakers noted at the Artefact AI Connect Summit Doha 2026 yesterday. The summit conve»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in cooperation with the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science and the Unesco Regional Centre for Quality and Excellence in Education, hosted yesterday the launch of the Arab Model for Quality and Excellence »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani inaugurated yesterday the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. The opening ceremony was attended by Minister »»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Washington's plan to take in up to 17,500 more White South Africans was "a race-based policy", dismissing the "so-called genocide" of Afrikaners as "fake news". »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District, powered by Msheireb Properties, hosted “Pattern Talk,” a special edition of its monthly Design Talks programme, bringing together designers, researchers and the wider community for an engaging conversation on the relationship between pattern, architec»»»

Court ruling offers partial justice as murder charge remains unresolved A Rome court on Monday convicted three Egyptian security officers of kidnapping an Italian student who was tortured and killed a decade ago, in a case that has strained Italy's diplomatic relations with Cairo. The officers, who»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi capital will host the 25th WPC Energy Congress from Oct. 11 to 15, marking the first time the global gathering has been held in the Kingdom in its 90-year history. The five-day event, themed “Pathways to an Energy Future for All,” will take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan issued a demarche to the Afghan embassy in Islamabad over what it described as Afghanistan’s violation of Pakistani airspace last week, the Pakistani foreign ministry said on Monday, amid heightened tensions between the two countries. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan ha»»»

Four e-draw winners include a painter, a driver, a machine operator and a sales executive Abu Dhabi: Four Big Ticket participants from India and Bangladesh have each been awarded Dh25,000 in the third weekly e-draw of September. Ayyalu Samy, a 41-year-old machine operator from Tamil Nadu, India, ha»»»

What Pakistani travellers need to know as the country phases out existing passports What Pakistani travellers need to know as the country phases out machine-readable passports Dubai: Pakistan is ending the issuance of machine-readable passports (MRPs) from October 15, 2026, completing its transitio»»»

Dubai residents urged to avoid suspicious Global Village VIP Pack offers Dubai: Planning to grab a Global Village VIP Pack for Season 31? Think twice before buying from any website or seller offering a deal. Global Village has issued a warning to customers, saying the packs are available exclusivel»»»

Flattening yield curve is shifting focus from inflation to the risk of Fed over-tightening Dubai: The US bond market is beginning to send a different message to investors, shifting the focus from stubborn inflation and rising long-term borrowing costs towards the risk that the Federal Reserve could»»»

DOHA: Doha Design District, under Msheireb Properties, highlighted the cultural and architectural dimensions of Gulf ornamentation at a "Pattern Talk" session held as part of its monthly "Design Talks" program. The session, presented by architect and heritage specialist, Mohammed Ali Abel, examined»»»

The leadership teams of the PNL, USR, and UDMR approved the governing program on Friday and validated the lists of ministers proposed for the Muresan Government, which will comprise 16 ministries.There will also be three deputy prime ministers with portfolios, one from each party forming the new ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: During a visit organised by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the State of Qatar H E Maria Camilleri Calleja visited the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque and explored its various sections. She was accompanied du»»»

Doha, Qatar:Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments of the Republic of Djibouti H E Moumin Hassan Barreh paid a visit to the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, where he was welcomed by Dr. Saleh bin Ali Al-Akhn Al-Marri, the center’s Director. The Minister praised the Ce»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari received President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) H E Zou Jiayi and her accompanying delegation this evening, on the occasion of a reception hosted by the Ministry of Finance at the Museum of Islamic Art, on the eve of»»»

Abu Dhabi: The State of Qatar participated in the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi represented the State of Qatar at the congress. In»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Finance of Georgia Lasha Khutsishvili at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance during his visit to Doha to participate in the 2026 annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Separately, Minister»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri chaired the first consultative session as part of a series of sessions to launch the Private Sector Nationalisation Plan. The first session, dedicated to state-owned companies and public-benefit entities, was attended by a number of ch»»»

Doha, Qatar: Farms in Qatar use non-genetically modified seeds and do not use chemicals harmful to human health, while agricultural production inputs are subject to strict controls, according to agricultural expert Abdulrahman Al-Obaidan. Speaking in an interview with Al Rayyan TV, Al-Obaidan said »»»

Metro, Nol card and parking tips for Ru’ya Careers 2026 at DWTC Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged visitors heading to Ru’ya Careers 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre to plan their journeys in advance and use public transport for a smoother trip. The three-day careers event opens »»»

Doha: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, met with Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises of the Republic of Maldives HE Hassan Zareer, during his current visit to Doha for the 2026 Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Annual Meeting. The meeting discussed bilateral relations»»»

AMMAN — The National Fund for Enterprise Support (NAFES) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) on Sunday to launch a joint support pathway for Jordanian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The project will target around 20 SMEs i»»»

Hungary is heading into a mostly sunny and dry week, with afternoon temperatures climbing to around 25°C in many areas. The catch: mornings will be sharply colder. A stretch of settled early autumn weather is expected across Hungary next week, with plenty of sunshine and little to no rain. Accordin»»»

Washington, USA: Google has begun testing a new feature that allows users to purchase products from the Flipkart platform, owned by Walmart, directly via the Gemini and AI Mode services, in a move that reflects the company's move to expand the role of artificial intelligence from simply discovering»»»

Nagoya: Qatar's Team A beach volleyball team duo has qualified for the Round of 16 in the men's beach volleyball competition at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), currently taking place in Japan until October 4. Qatar's Team A, consisting of the duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, who won »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Eat Spain, Drink Spain campaign continued its celebration of Spanish cuisine and products in Qatar with a special live cooking event held at LuLu Mall Giardino Pearl on September 23 at 6.30pm. The event was organised as part of the second edition of the Eat Spain, Drink Spain campa»»»

New York: One year on from its launch at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Global Autism Advocacy Coalition — founded by Qatar Foundation, Autism Speaks, and UNICEF, with support from the World Health Organization — has returned to the international stage with a growing m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Health Humanitarian Diplomacy workshop, co-organised by Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies at the University of Geneva has been concluded in Doha. Held under the title “Reconstructing health systems after war in the Arab World”, the five»»»

Consul General of India flags off second run for developed India as part of Seva Pakhwada Dubai: Thousands of Indian expats in the UAE turned out at Zabeel Park, Dubai, on Sunday morning for the second edition of the Viksit Bharat Run, held this year as part of the Seva Pakhwada service campaign of»»»