Qatar emerged stronger, following various challenges: Prime Minister
New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar has faced numerous challenges, emerging from each one stronger than before. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Qatar Economic Forum - powered by Bl»»»
Qatar emerged stronger following various challenges: PM
NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar has faced numerous challenges, emerging from each one stronger than before. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Qatar Economic Forum - powered by Bl»»»
New Global Economic Identity Index launched to assess national economic transformation
AMMAN — Strategic consultant Adli Kandah announced on Sunday the launch of the Global Economic Identity Index, a research tool designed to analyze national economies through their structural and productive characteristics rather than relying on traditional performance metrics.Kandah told Jordan New»»»
Replay: Macron, Carney hail new chapter on France-Canada ties at St. Pierre and Miquelon meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron said France and Canada were "two great independent nations who want to stay that way" in a joint news conference with Canadian leader Mark Carney Sunday. Watch the press conference by the two leaders on the French overseas territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon»»»
French police arrest two Germans after 'for fun' Louvre stunt in Mona Lisa hall
Two Germans were arrested Saturday after they stuck two paintings on a wall of the hall that hosts the Mona Lisa in Paris's Louvre Museum, police sources said. The two men used sticky tape to stick the two paintings – measuring 30 by 40 cm – in the hall where visitors flock to see L»»»
Qatar Central Bank Governor meets with Chairman of Goldman Sachs
New York: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met today, Sunday, 20 September 2026, with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Goldman Sachs Group David Solomon, on the sidelines of the Special Edition of»»»
Qatar Press Center approves new work plan, appoints Al Harami vice chairman
DOHA: The Board of Directors of the Qatar Press Center held its 15th meeting, chaired by Abdulrahman Majid al Qahtani, Chairman of the Board, and attended by the members of the board. The meeting, held at the center's headquarters, discussed several topics and resolutions, and approved the work pla»»»
US arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president
US courts deepen probe into Haiti leader’s killing with new group of defendants Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moise have been transported to Florida to stand trial, US officials said Sunday. Moise, 53, was gunned down on July 7, 2021, at his private reside»»»
Egyptian government and CBEdraft National Economic Transformation Programme
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Central Bank Governor Hassan Abdalla met to coordinate the preparation of a National Economic Transformation Programme and review ongoing efforts to reduce inflation and increase dollar inflows. During the meeting, which focused on priority economic file»»»
CBE governor heads Egypt delegation at 48th annual AACB meetings
Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), headed Egypt’s delegation at the 48th annual meetings of the Association of African Central Banks (AACB), hosted by the Central Bank of Kenya from 13 to 18 September in Nairobi, with the participation of governors of 34 central banks out »»»
Patrick Clancy to give first TV interview on '60 Minutes' after Lindsay Clancy mistrial
New wife joins Patrick Clancy as he confronts loss, mistrial fallout and public scrutiny The ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy will give his first televised interview to “60 Minutes” on CBS News on Sunday after a jury deadlocked in her trial for killing their three young children. Patrick Clancy is expe»»»
CargoSyr 2026 exhibition, forum open in Damascus with Arab, international participation
Damascus, Sept. 20 (SANA) The fourth edition of the International Forum and Exhibition for Transport, Freight, and Logistics Services (CargoSyr 2026) opened Sunday at the Damascus Fairgrounds under the theme “Transport: A Driver for Regional Integration,” running through September 22. Organized by »»»
Prime minister announces launch of Doha Investment platform
NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced the launch of the 'Doha Investment' platform, a dedicated platform to manage and grow the Qatar Investment Authority's (QIA) domestic investment portfolio and accelerate long-te»»»
Europe’s diesel crisis deepens as prices hit record highs – Hungary feels the pressure
Europe’s diesel crisis is putting fresh pressure on drivers, businesses and farmers as disrupted oil supplies push fuel prices higher. France recorded a new diesel price record on Sunday, while European wholesale prices have also surged. Hungary is feeling the effects too, but the government has op»»»
Top US, Chinese economic officials meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit
New York: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began talks Sunday, as they set the stage for possible agreements on trade, AI and other issues before a summit of the countries' top leaders. The talks, which also include President Donald Trump's top trade official J»»»
Qatar Press Center Board of Directors holds 15th meeting
DOHA: The Board of Directors of the Qatar Press Center held its 15th meeting, chaired by Abdulrahman Majed Al Qahtani, Chairman of the Board, and attended by board members Jaber Salem Al Harami, Prof. Khalid Mubarak Al-Shafi, Falih Hussein Al-Hajri, Faisal Al-Mudahka, Faisal Mohammed Abdullah, and »»»
Egypt to participate in BRICS tax experts, administration heads meetings in India
Egypt, represented by the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), will participate on Monday in meetings of tax experts and heads of tax administrations from BRICS countries, hosted by India from 21 to 23 September as part of its 2026 BRICS presidency, with representatives of tax administrations from member »»»
Suez Canal traffic rises 27% in August as Egypt increases maritime services
Suez Canal traffic increased in August 2026, with 1,358 vessels transiting the waterway carrying a combined net tonnage of 68.3 million tonnes and generating $567.1m in revenues, according to Osama Rabie, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). Rabie made the remarks during Egypt’s World Mar»»»
Egypt’s FRA expands mandate of Regional Centre for Sustainable Finance and Carbon Markets
The board of directors of the Financial Services Institute, chaired by Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) head Dr. Islam Azzam, has issued a regulatory decision expanding the mandate of the Regional Centre for Sustainable Finance and Carbon Markets to act as a technical, research, and training hu»»»
Egypt develops eight integrated logistics corridors to boost transport, transit trade
Egypt is implementing eight integrated international development logistics corridors linking seaports on the Red Sea and Mediterranean with the Suez Canal, dry ports, and industrial, agricultural, and mining zones, Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir said. Al-Wazir made the remarks during Egypt’s »»»
Syrian Airlines expands Europe network with new direct flights to Copenhagen and Vienna
New services bring carrier’s direct European destinations to three Dubai: Syrian Airlines is expanding its direct European network with new flights to Copenhagen and Vienna from September 21 and 22 respectively, bringing the carrier’s European destinations to three alongside Amsterdam. Omar Al Hosa»»»
Qatar Foundation concludes BilAraby annual gathering 2026 with discussions on innovation, entrepreneurship, peacebuilding
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has concluded the second edition of the BilAraby Annual Gathering, bringing together 1,600 participants for discussions on building digital platforms that serve people, overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship, and drawing on community knowledge to build peace. Organi»»»
Video: Four UAE aid convoys carrying 781 tonnes of humanitarian aid enter Gaza
New shipments raise Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 aid total to 136,439 tonnes Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 57 trucks and nine water tankers, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people and»»»
Germany’s Merz admits ‘disaster’ in state elections, vows to press ahead with reforms
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday described his CDU party's heavy losses in two regional elections as a "disaster", but vowed to push ahead with a reform drive. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party took first place in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, e»»»
Mohammed bin Rashid: AI will not replace teachers but will transform how they teach
Vice President says AI will transform teachers’ role but can never replace them Dubai: Artificial intelligence will transform the role of teachers but cannot replace their fundamental mission of shaping character, values and human judgement, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice »»»
Qatar LNG capabilities could return to normal within couple of weeks of Hormuz reopening: Energy Minister
New York: Qatar could return liquified natural gas (LNG) capabilities to normal levels within a couple of weeks if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy CEO and President HE Eng. Saad Sherida Al Kaabi said on Sunday. HE Al Kaabi’s statement came in »»»
New Plan Developments targets delivery of 1,700 units in 2026
New Plan Developments is targeting the delivery of 1,700 units during 2026, bringing the total number of units delivered by the company to around 3,100, as it increases construction activity across its project portfolio. The company also plans to allocate approximately EGP 2.5bn to construction wor»»»
Parliament’s housing committee calls for clear financial, technical criteria for real estate developers
Egypt’s real estate market requires clear criteria for assessing developers’ financial and technical capacity as the government moves forward with legislation aimed at regulating the sector and protecting the rights of buyers and other market participants, Ahmed Shalaby, Chairperson of the housing »»»
Hungary Weekly Briefing is out: Orbán’s new campaign, motorway deal and a possible break with Russian gas
Orbán is back on the political frontline, and Hungary’s new government is moving against some of the most controversial legacies of the previous era. This week’s Hungary Weekly Briefing by Daily News Hungary looks at Viktor Orbán’s “national resistance” campaign, his claims of foreign intelligence »»»
UAE calls for inclusive approach to combat extremism and hate speech
UAE urges global partnership to counter extremism and embed tolerance at UN New York: UAE Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar has called for an inclusive approach to combating extremism and hate speech, stressing the importance of tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Al Marar urged greater pa»»»
Thief steals JD5,000 from shop near Amman police station, arrested within hours
Suspect allegedly disabled cameras and cut open steel safe at Al Wehdat shop Dubai: A thief allegedly disabled surveillance cameras, cut open a steel safe and stole JD5,000 from a shop reportedly just 300 metres from a police station in Amman before being tracked down and arrested within hours, Jor»»»
Ukraine could store fuel in Hungary as MOL and Naftogaz strike deal amid Russian attacks
Ukraine could soon have additional fuel storage facilities on Hungarian territory under a new agreement between MOL and state-owned energy company Naftogaz. The two groups have signed a memorandum to develop storage capacity near their shared border, as repeated Russian strikes put Ukraine’s domest»»»
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
Madrid: Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby clash on Sunday to leave Jose Mourinho's side trailing leaders Barcelona by six points. Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half for Los Blancos before Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David's goals earned Diego Simeon»»»
Syria and Gulf states: Economic partnership shifts from investment to trade routes
Damascus, Sep.20 (SANA) Economic relations between Syria and the Gulf states are no longer measured solely by the scale of investments or the value of agreements. They are increasingly linked to Syria’s position within regional trade, energy and supply networks and to the opportunities that stabili»»»
Qatar condemns Israeli National Security Minister, settlers' storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the extremist Israeli Minister of National Security and settlers under the protection of occupation police, describing the act as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law and an unacc»»»
US issues new travel authorisation rules for government staff in Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu
Alert advises US citizens in Saudi Arabia to stay cautious and informed US government employees working in Saudi Arabia now require special authorisation for all official and personal travel to the cities of Taif and Yanbu due to the ongoing security situation, the US Mission said in a security ale»»»
Qatar condemns Israeli national security minister, settlers' storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
DOHA: The State of Qatar has condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the extremist Israeli Minister of National Security and settlers under the protection of occupation police, describing the act as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law and an unacceptable»»»
Time to get your jackets out: Cold front to bring a sharp temperature drop to Hungary next week
A cold front will sweep across Hungary on Sunday night, bringing strong winds and a sharp drop in temperatures. Daytime highs will fall to around 20°C for much of next week, while some sheltered areas could see temperatures approach freezing overnight, according to HungaroMet’s forecast released to»»»
Oman introduces new rules to speed up investment and property development in economic zones
Regulations streamline licensing, land allocation and foreign property ownership Dubai: Oman has introduced new regulations governing investment in its special economic and free zones, streamlining licensing and land allocation while setting out rules for foreign property ownership, investor reside»»»
Dubai to host 1,000 leaders at Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum; best Director General to be revealed
Public, private sector leaders to shape future of government and institutional leadership Dubai: Some of Dubai's most influential government and private sector leaders will gather on September 23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre for the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, held under the patronage »»»
QBF launches talent hunt to unearth Qatar's next generation of basketball stars
Doha: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) organized the inaugural basketball coaching workshop on Sunday. The event, held in collaboration with the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) and physical education teachers at public schools, was intended to hone coaching skills and identify dev»»»
Qatar launches Doha Investment to accelerate next phase of economic growth
NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced the launch of Doha Investment, a dedicated investment platform established to accelerate Qatar’s next phase of economic growth. He made the announcement at the Qatar Economic Fo»»»
Qatar launches Doha Investment to accelerate next phase of economic growth
New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced on Sunday the launch of Doha Investment, a dedicated investment platform established to accelerate Qatar’s next phase of economic growth. His Excellency made the announcement at»»»
Tirana Airport Handles Record Passenger Traffic as Albania Sees Tourism Surge
Tirana International Airport is facing record passenger traffic as Albania continues to attract growing numbers of international visitors, with around 9.2 million travelers processed during the first eight months of the year, according to Albanian officials. Managing the growing flow of passengers »»»
The week in pictures: Syria protests, Céline Dion on stage and Quito wildfires
From protests against rising fuel prices in Syria to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s EU charm offensive to Quito’s wildfires and Céline Dion’s return to the stage, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking pictures. »»»
Orbán government took on HUF 5 trillion in extra motorway costs citing Ukraine war, minister says
Hungary’s previous government committed the state to at least HUF 5 trillion in additional motorway concession costs, citing the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine, according to Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy. In a statement published on Sunday, he questioned why taxpayers »»»
Abu Dhabi Police graduates 202 trainees from police and security qualification course in Al Ain
Three-month course equips recruits with advanced policing and emergency skills The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has graduated 202 trainees from the 49th Police and Security Qualification Course, organised by the Police Qualification Department in Al Ain, as part of its ongoing efforts to p»»»
Ukraine hits Russia with major drone attack, targetting refinery
In Russia, voters are on the third and final day of casting ballots in the country's first wartime parliamentary election. Despite the voting however, Ukraine carried out what Moscow described as the "largest ever" drone attack on the Russian capital. Kyiv reportedly fired over 1.000 drones at the »»»
At 85, Haryana ex-soldier earns MA after returning to books at 76, now eyes PhD
His grandchildren’s questions reignited his passion for learning, leading him to IGNOU At 85, former soldier Lal Chand Godara has completed his Master’s degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and is now considering pursuing a PhD or a law degree. A resident of Sirsa in Haryana, »»»
Free legal advice for Indian expats in UAE at Indian Consulate in Dubai's legal counselling camp
Pro-bono advice on multiple cases offered at walk-in session; no appointment required Dubai: Worried about an online scam, a suspicious bank transaction or the misuse of your Emirates ID? Indian expats in Dubai and the Northern Emirates can now get free legal guidance, with no appointment needed. T»»»