The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, represented by the Qatar Digital Academy, organized today the second edition of the Executive Leadership in Artificial Intelligence program, with the participation of 24 officials from various ministries and government entities. The program»»»

Goldsmith and O’Reilly families celebrate new union at private, close-knit wedding Dubai: Filmmaker and producer Jemima Goldsmith has officially tied the knot with financier Cameron O’Reilly in an intimate wedding surrounded by her nearest and dearest, as reported by Tatler. The happy news was shar»»»

Copenhagen: Danish pharmaceuticals giant Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, announced Monday a name change to just Novo, hoping it will be more "memorable and relevant" for clients. The rebrand comes ahead of a strategic presentation on September 21, when executives are to»»»

The program includes key events, thematic sessions and discussions with leading Russian and foreign cultural figures, representatives of state authorities, and the professional and expert community. Russia's Roscongress Foundation will organize the XII St. Petersburg International United Cultures F»»»

Authorities contain leak as southern port is evacuated as a precaution Dubai: Eleven people suffered breathing difficulties after an ammonia gas leak at an industrial complex in Jordan’s Red Sea port city of Aqaba on Monday, state television reported, adding that authorities had brought the leak un»»»

Digital administration is becoming increasingly popular. However, those seeking to achieve high-level digital trust in full compliance with legal requirements have so far had to use several systems in parallel. One provider identifies them and issues their qualified electronic signatures, another p»»»

The Medical University of Sofia opened its 2026/2027 academic year here Monday. The ceremony was held at the university’s Medical and Biological Complex in the presence of President Iliana Iotova, Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev, Minister of Health Katya Ivkova, representatives of »»»

New 24/7 service at Terminal 3 lets UAE licence holders apply instantly Dubai: Travellers can now obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) at Dubai International Airport in five minutes, following the launch of a new instant service by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs »»»

Jakarta: Indonesia tapped Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara as the country's new finance chief on Monday in a move that analysts said could signal policy continuity. President Prabowo Subianto issued a decree for 55-year-old economist Suahasil to replace his boss Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, but did»»»

The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) secured support for the draft Council of Ministers decree setting the poverty line for 2027, subject to the conditions set by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria and the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour, Deputy Prime Minis»»»

Yemen’s Houthis have renewed their drive against Saudi-backed government troops, reporting advances on the cities of Taiz and Marib. Over the course of the week, the group officially known as the Ansarallah movement seized large swaths of land along the country’s Western coast. The militants captur»»»

Beijing: Beijing will ban the possession of drones within city limits under new rules from November, further tightening regulations that already prohibited the sale of the devices. The rules, announced on Sunday and due to take effect on November 15, forbid possessing or storing unmanned aerial veh»»»

Montreal, Canada: Prime Minister Mark Carney calls Canada "the most European of non-European countries," and while formal EU membership may be tricky, he is pursuing unprecedented closeness with the bloc to reduce dependence on a hostile United States. Carney heads to Strasbourg, France, this week,»»»

The professional holiday of the Interior Ministry's General Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection was marked across Bulgaria on Monday. In Sofia, the ceremony was attended by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and the General Directorate's head, Chief Commissioner Alexander Dzhartov. In »»»

Julia HenrichmannJared Kushner's luxury resort plans have become the symbol of a much bigger battle over nature, tourism and the future of Albania. We do a deep dive into the country with one of Europe's last wild rivers. https://p.dw.com/p/5MU4DAdvertisementAlbania’s coastline is facing a profound»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Monday the credentials of newly-appointed Spanish Ambassador to Belgrade Ander Ruiz de Gopegui Aramburu and noted that Serbia was committed to economic cooperation with Spain that would be on par with the excellent bilateral political relati»»»

Tesla is set to enter Bulgaria with three major energy storage projects in Stara Zagora, Tvarditsa and Veliko Tarnovo, according to former GERB MP Delyan Dobrev, who said the American company has reached agreements to invest in the Bulgarian market. Speaking on Radio Focus' "Morning in Focus" progr»»»

European leaders were meeting Monday to discuss growing competition in the Arctic, where global warming is opening new shipping routes, governments are vying for vast natural resources and a Russian military buildup is heightening security concerns. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Danish Prime»»»

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, government and Houthi officials said Monday, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route. The capture of the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish is the latest in the rebels' swift advance »»»

Kyrgyzstan has proposed switching the Torugart road border crossing point—specifically the section on the Chinese side—to a 24-hour operating schedule. This issue was discussed during the annual meeting of border customs officials from the Kyrgyz Republic and the PRC, held on September 7–8 in Urumq»»»

Etihad will add 15 new A330s from 2027 as it expands First and upgrades cabins Dubai: UAE's national carrier Etihad Airways, on Monday, unveiled a new generation of cabins and a broader guest-experience strategy, including four-seat First cabins, fully lie-flat Business suites and upgraded Economy »»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) Syria launched a new specialized economic magazine aimed at improving access to reliable data and analysis for investors and policymakers, as the country seeks to strengthen economic decision-making and address gaps in specialized financial journalism. Al-Iqtisadiyya, publ»»»

OVERVIEW Presidential election preparations and the campaign dominate the media on Monday. Coverage focuses on the registration of initiative committees, the return of machine voting, the strategies of the main candidates and parties, and the controversy over pardons granted by President Iliana Iot»»»

RTA reveals estimate of hike in land value near stations; RailX Dubai conference in 2027 Dubai: The study on Dubai's proposed Airport Express Line, connecting Al Maktoum International Airport and Dubai International Airport, will take at least a year to complete, according to Dubai's Roads and Tran»»»

DET says connected data and digital infrastructure will shape smarter travel systems Dubai: Dubai is charting a new course for global tourism, using artificial intelligence to redesign entire travel systems instead of simply refining existing processes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Ch»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, September 13, 2026, claiming the second Grand Slam title of his career months after winning the French Open. The 29-year-old then touched hearts as he paid tribute to his mother for refusing to let diabetes define his »»»

Lisbon: Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) on Sunday warned of a growing number of irregular migrants arriving in Lisbon and Porto by bus and train from other European cities. Authorities said the trend points to an increase in secondary migration movements within the Schengen Area, as migrant»»»

The deadlock within Albania’s High Prosecutorial Council (KLP) over the selection process for a new Prosecutor General is continuing, with another candidate calling for the recusal of a KLP member. Prosecutor Arta Marku, who has once again expressed her intention to compete for the position of Pros»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product reached 1,396,798.8 trillion soms in January—August 2026, according to a preliminary estimate by the National Statistical Committee. Compared with the same period in 2025, GDP increased by 11 percent. Services accounted for more than 49.2 percent of total GDP, go»»»

Riga: Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on Sunday dismissed Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks after the minister was detained by police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The dismissal followed the police detention over the alleged drunk-driving incident. According to the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, in coordination with the General Tax Authority, has announced job opportunities through the Kawader platform. In a social media post on Monday, the Bureau said the vacancies are open to both males and females holding a bachelor's deg»»»

An Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and wounding four, Iranian state media said. Tehran blamed a “terrorist enemy” for the attack, which came as threats to shipping intensified around the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits. An Iran»»»

Etihad says flights are full as it expands, but fuel prices could pressure fares next year Dubai: Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves has one major concern as the airline heads into the final months of 2026: jet fuel prices. Demand is not keeping him awake. Fuel is. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Luxury landmark in Burj Khalifa to unveil revamped spaces by March 2027 Dubai: The world’s first Armani hotel, inside Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, will unveil its renovated ballroom and event spaces in January, ahead of a full reopening to guests in March 2027, Gulf News can reveal. The re-opening comes o»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) U.S. officials and business leaders on Monday highlighted investment and private-sector partnerships as a key next step in expanding economic ties with Syria, as a large American business delegation held a series of ministerial meetings in Damascus.U.S. Deputy Assistant Se»»»

Emilbek Urkunbaev has been appointed prosecutor of Osh, the press service of the City Hall reported. The new prosecutor was introduced to the staff by Osh Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev. Urkunbaev previously held various positions in the prosecution agencies. In 2024, he served as a prosecutor and special »»»

Meanwhile, processes such as Know Your Client (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) have been refined and intensified, especially after several failures involving Politically Exposed People (PEP), which is the definition of individuals entrusted with a prominent public function who carry a higher »»»

Rogue attacks, a ‘phantom’ leader and a push for war expose deep divisions in Tehran Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was in Iraq in early July, attending funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain supreme leader, when extraordinary news arrived from the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces had atta»»»

New verification solution enables organisations to independently validate credentials Dun & Bradstreet South Asia, Middle East & Africa (SAME) announced the launch of its Business Credibility Report (BCR), a business verification solution designed to help organizations independently validate and pr»»»

BREAKING NEWSMiral plans new attractions, hotel rooms and upgrades over the next five years Dubai: Miral will invest more than Dh12 billion in Yas Island over the next five years, with plans to add new attractions, expand existing theme parks and increase the island’s hotel capacity. Sign up for ou»»»

A small group of senior Tisza figures reportedly challenged Péter Magyar’s leadership style and campaign strategy just five months before the 2026 election, with some fearing the conflict could derail the party’s campaign. A confrontation inside Tisza According to an investigation by Hungarian news»»»

Emiratis can travel to 182 destinations through visa-free, visa-on-arrival Dubai: The UAE passport has retained its position as the world’s most powerful passport in 2026, giving its holders facilitated access to 182 destinations worldwide, according to the latest September report by Passport Repor»»»

Gaza’s youngest already face an extremely precarious entry into the world Khan Younis: As monitors beep and doctors consult near them, two tiny newborns lie silently side-by-side, sharing a single incubator in a southern Gaza hospital running short on space and supplies. Gaza’s youngest already fac»»»

At the same time, nearly 10,800 homes were completed in Bucharest–Ilfov in the first six months of this year, an increase of 53.6% compared with the same period last year. Nationally, housing completions rose by around 30% in the first half of the year. Excluding Bucharest–Ilfov, the strongest incr»»»

According to an analysis conducted by Global Payments, the world’s largest payment processor, between July and August 2026, the value of transactions made at the company’s terminals in Romania with cards issued abroad, increased by 63% compared to last summer, reaching almost a quarter of a billion»»»

Talking to reporters here on Monday, Interior Minister Ivan Demedrzhiev said that there is an underestimation of the risk not only at EMCO but also among all those who manage and guard ammunition depots. “This work is obviously dangerous, and the current global situation - not just in Bulgaria - cr»»»

Under the new agreement, Shell will supply MET with LNG from its US portfolio over a multi-year period, further strengthening MET Group’s access to flexible US LNG supply. The transaction represents the latest step in the growing strategic relationship between the two companies. In July 2024, MET a»»»

Keeta Drone starts operations from Silicon Central Mall, connect customers surrounding DSO Food delivery is entering a new phase in Dubai with Silicon Central Mall serving as the launchpad for Keeta Drone’s aerial delivery service, introducing an innovative era of airborne food and beverage deliver»»»

Nikkhil on Revolutionaries, patriotism & why he refuses to separate politics from art For a filmmaker who gave us Kal Ho Naa Ho, Nikkhil Advani has certainly kept audiences guessing. His filmography has swung from romance and family drama to terrorism, war, history, patriotism and social injustice.»»»