NEW YORK: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held a special session to pay tribute to the memory of HH the late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was chaired by President of the 81st session of the General Assembly, HE»»»

There is currently no need to decide on vaccination against sheep and goat pox, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovsky said on Thursday. He noted that a decision would be made based on the epizootic situation, if and when circumstances require it. Vaccination is one of the measures used to c»»»

A massive attack by Yemeni’s Houthis on Saudi Arabia has become the first serious test for the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement – a defense pact between Riyadh, Ankara, and Islamabad established just a month ago. We’re no longer talking about a future security architecture in abstract terms. Rather, a»»»

The French Football Federation on Thursday pulled its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as the head of international football body FIFA. Infantino has been under fire from national and regional football institutions for weeks over his handling of a red-card case and his now-abandon»»»

Tehran turns up pressure on Hormuz, betting war costs could hurt Trump before Nov vote Dubai: Donald Trump says the Iran war could end “immediately after” America’s November 3 midterm elections. Tehran appears to have its own reason for watching that date closely. With less than two months until Am»»»

Young UAE achievers shine on prestigious list of top students worldwide Sharjah/Abu Dhabi: Three students from universities in the UAE have been named Global Winners at the 2026 Global Undergraduate Awards (GUA), the world's leading academic awards programme for undergraduate coursework, the organi»»»

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed will represent UAE President at New Delhi visit On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will lead the UAE delegation at the 18th BRICS Summit in»»»

Dubai bets on long-term growth, global connectivity and ATM to rebuild travel momentum Dubai: The emirate is confident of a tourism rebound as the city prepares to host Arabian Travel Market (ATM) next week, with the emirate banking on its long-term strategy, global connectivity and close public-pr»»»

More than 200 artists, writers, academics, former ministers and other public figures have joined the Initiative Committee backing Andrey Gyurov for president and Georgi Kandev for vice president. The committee was formally established Thursday at the Toplotsentrala cultural center in Sofia, 45 days»»»

The British Museum on Thursday opened its doors for the first public display of the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry outside of France. The museum has so far sold a record-breaking 100,000 tickets to see the tapestry, which depicts the Norman conquest of England under William the Conqueror. London's »»»

People’s views of 9/11 and its aftermath have also been shaped by policies later New York: When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on that sunny September morning 25 years ago, the shock waves of dismay and grief went far past downtown New York City, rural western Pennsylvania and just outsi»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to the criminal complaint filed with Albania’s Special Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) against Finance Minister Petrit Malaj over the non-payment of magistrates’ salaries under a new pay formula. In a statement posted on X, Rama said Malaj’s position was not an inde»»»

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 10 (SANA) Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world’s largest producer of premium aluminium, announced Thursday that it has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Italian aluminium recycling company Eco Green. The acquisition marks a strategic step in EGA’s efforts to expand»»»

More than 30% of the HVAC equipment currently in operation in Romania is over 15 years old and, over the coming years, will undergo an extensive process of modernization or replacement. The market is estimated at approximately EUR 3.3 billion, with the commercial and office building segments accoun»»»

The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war. The decision was supported by a stronger-than-expected economy that suggests businesses can weather the higher borrowing costs. The central bank for the 21 EU member co»»»

Leaders focus on strategic partnership, peace efforts and regional stability Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, today discussed ways to build on the longstanding ties between»»»

Elite police teams worldwide invited to compete in Dubai from Jan 23-27, 2027 Dubai: Dubai Police has opened registration for the UAE SWAT Challenge 2027, inviting police tactical teams, special intervention units and rapid response forces from around the world to take part in the eighth edition of»»»

Excited visitors queue outside British Museum, with some workers donning period costumes London: London’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opened Thursday to a British public gripped by “mania” as the medieval artwork depicting the Norman conquest of England goes on display outside France for the first t»»»

The aim of the possible restructuring of Bulgaria's agricultural administration is to streamline the general administration, but not at the expense of specialized units, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said on Thursday. He made the statement during a tour of wineries in the Melnik, Pe»»»

New York, Sept. 10 (SANA) Global shipping is facing an unprecedented convergence of security threats across some of the world’s busiest waterways, with vessels and seafarers increasingly caught up in geopolitical conflicts, a senior International Maritime Organization (IMO) official said Thursday. »»»

The Bulgarian government and representatives of the restaurant industry have clashed over food and service prices, wages and calls for the return of a preferential VAT rate for restaurants. The dispute followed criticism from Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov, who questioned why prices at Bulgar»»»

RTA conducts 1.6 million inspections, with illegal transport violations falling 57% Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) carried out more than 1.6 million inspections across the emirate’s passenger transport sector in the first half of 2026, as authorities stepped up efforts to improv»»»

Washington, Sept. 10 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the war with Iran to end after November’s midterm elections, even as renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and escalating fighting in Yemen raise concerns over regional security and global energy supplies. Trump told report»»»

Security and screening procedures air travellers encounter today were built layer by layer Taking a commercial flight from a US airport generally requires a boarding pass to get anywhere near a gate, security screening controlled by the federal government and careful attention to the contents of ca»»»

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA) Fallout from the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian war is disrupting global aluminum supplies, cutting production in the Gulf and pushing prices higher as concerns grow over tightening supplies of the metal widely used in transport, construction, packaging and power infrastructure. Emi»»»

DOHA: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) has unveiled the new identity of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 as preparations are completed for the fourth edition of the event, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin »»»

Arab Finance: Gulf investments in Egypt remain long-term and are continuing, supported by confidence in the country’s growth prospects and resilience to regional developments, Tarek El Shazly, CEO of Gulf Egypt for Hotels and Tourism, said. Speaking at the Cityscape 2026 summit, El Shazly noted tha»»»

According to internal sources, Péter Szijjártó was never particularly fond of career diplomats — some say because he himself was a political appointee, installed without any diplomatic training. Rather than the slow, convoluted machinery of traditional diplomacy, he preferred direct, results-driven»»»

Tougher trafficking penalties come with expanded treatment options for drug dependency Oman’s new anti-narcotics law introduced the death penalty for drug smuggling in aggravated cases and fines of up to OMR60,000 for trafficking-related offences, while expanding treatment and rehabilitation option»»»

Bin Touq says Madhya Pradesh offers opportunities for UAE companies in key sectors Dubai: The UAE and India are seeking to deepen investment and business ties in sectors including the new economy, tourism, entrepreneurship, food industries, agriculture and logistics as their strategic economic part»»»

Vice President pays deeply personal tribute to his wife and companion of 47 years Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has paid a deeply personal tribute to his wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum»»»

Paris, France: France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday. The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, Italy, Sco»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Thursday. "As usual, when such multilateral events are held, they are used to hold bilateral meetings. This time, too, we»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and the United States are discussing a framework agreement that would reduce tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods on each side, Huang Ling, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, said on Thursday. "The trade and economic teams of China and the US are faithfu»»»

Paul Griffiths says DXB traffic rebounded sharply after an period of disruption Dubai: Dubai Airports withstood 111 threat alerts and 17 missile strikes during the regional conflict this year, with most causing minimal damage and all those injured now fully recovered, its CEO Paul Griffiths said du»»»

Dubai, Sept. 10 (SANA) Dubai Airports expects passenger traffic to reach 70 million by the end of 2026, sharply below an earlier forecast of 100 million after nearly two months of travel disruption caused by the war between the United States and Iran and the closure of Gulf airspace. Dubai Airports»»»

Two homes, one bond: expats in fields from HR to horse and camel coaching reflect on ties Dubai: From building thriving businesses to raising families in a new culture, German expats in the UAE say the country has given them far more than they expected when they first arrived. This week, as UAE Pre»»»

Standards will strengthen academic and career guidance from the early years to graduation Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has launched a new framework to prepare students for future learning, work, and life as technology, artificial intelligence, and the world of emp»»»

Second runway marks the next step in DWC’s expansion towards 150 million passengers Dubai: Dubai World Central’s second runway is expected to open by the end of 2027, marking the next major step in the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct, and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5 pct and 7.0 pct, respectively, the NBS said in a statement. "In making this decision, the Executiv»»»

Iran and Ukraine wars loom large as expanded 11-member bloc struggles to bridge divisions Dubai: India will host some of the world’s most powerful leaders this weekend as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian converge on New Delhi for»»»

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»»»

New Rest Points for tourists were opened today in Talas and on the grounds of Manas Ordo national complex. The opening ceremony was attended by Director of the State Tourism Development Agency Eduard Kubatov. The new Rest Point centers are designed to provide tourists and travelers with a place to »»»

GERB will not offer unsolicited support to any presidential candidate in the October 25 election, party leader Boyko Borissov told reporters in Vidin Thursday following a meeting with local party structures. Borissov emphasized that GERB will not nominate its own presidential candidate, stressing t»»»

The election of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) is exceptionally important for Bulgaria’s development in all areas, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told reporters in Paris on Thursday. He is in the French capital at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron to participate in the International Space»»»

MP Hassan Fadlallah of Hezbollah on Thursday emphasized that "the Resistance is committed to confronting the presence of the occupation using all available and feasible means and capabilities.” “The enemy is currently attempting to impose a new equation to make the cost of liberation hefty and high»»»

Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth daily on Wednesday quoted a senior Lebanese official as telling it that Lebanon may be facing its “last chance” to achieve peace with Israel, urging the Israelis to give the Lebanese government time and political space to weaken Hezbollah and warning that continued Israeli»»»

Medical jet has flown across 20 countries, carrying patients needing intensive care A UAE-based aeromedical service has completed nearly 1,000 flying hours across 20 countries and five continents in its first five months of operation, transporting critically ill patients who require specialised car»»»

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Tokyo: Japan said on Thursday it had asked for the revision of a new world map adopted by the United Nations because it made the disputed Kuril islands appear to belong to Russia. The UN General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt the new map, which makes the African continent larger while also shrin»»»