Iran sends US 7 conditions for talks, awaits Trump response
Qatar conveys Tehran’s terms as Iran separately outlines three demands to end the war Dubai: Dubai: Iran has conveyed seven conditions to Washington for the start of negotiations, its top security official said on Saturday, opening a potential diplomatic path even as President Donald Trump weighs w»»»
Why do we put our working lives on display?
Social media has turned everyday visibility into something we value and pursue A short video of a teacher in class pops up on my TikTok feed. Centred in the horizontal frame, with a whiteboard behind her, she answers students’ questions, corrects their mistakes and explains basic English grammar. S»»»
Egyptian mission discovers rare rock-cut tombs dating to late New Kingdom in Nile Delta
Cairo: An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a number of rock-cut tombs dating to the late New Kingdom (1550-1069 BC) at the Tell el-Yahudiya archaeological site in Qalyubia province, north of Cairo, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said Saturday. The tombs feature differ»»»
Houthis target Riyadh for first time in latest escalation: Why attacks are raising alarm as US stays out
US holds back as fighting spreads and pressure mounts across two vital shipping routes Dubai: The widening Houthi conflict entered a more dangerous phase on Saturday after the Iran-backed group targeted Riyadh with a ballistic missile, bringing the confrontation directly to the Saudi capital even a»»»
Northern Qatar’s biggest furniture and building materials store opens in Al Khor
DOHA: Northern Qatar has a major new destination for furniture, building materials and home shopping with Ansar Gallery officially opening its new Al Khor showroom. Positioned as the biggest furniture and building materials store in northern Qatar, the new destination brings together an extensive s»»»
Ethiopia launches smart building tech training base
Addis Ababa: The Ethiopia Luban Workshop officially launched its new smart building technology training base in Addis Ababa on Saturday. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Liu Xiaoguang, minister counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia, said the establishment of the training base is a concrete s»»»
Prateek Suri broadens Maser Group’s global ambitions through Emarald
DOHA: In a region where construction cranes have become almost as familiar as skylines, the building materials business is emerging as an important beneficiary of the Gulf’s continuing investment cycle. It is into this market that Maser Group is making its latest move with Emarald, a venture focuse»»»
French outpost off Canada in the spotlight as Macron hosts Carney on symbolic visit
President Emmanuel Macron embarked Saturday on a symbolic visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland, where he hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The first-ever visit by a Canadian prime minister to the French archipelago in the North Atlantic»»»
Glittering ceremony marks Asian Games’ opening
Agencies Tokyo The 20th Asian Games officially got underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday that welcomed athletes from across Asia. Japanese Emperor Naruhito declared the Games open, with hammer throw Olympic champion Murofushi Koji and his father Shigenobu,»»»
Electronic registration for Hajj 1448 AH opens today
QNA Doha Electronic registration for those wishing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the year 1448 AH begins on Sunday via the official Hajj portal (hajj.gov.qa) and will continue through October 20. The Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf)»»»
QF launches second BilAraby annual gathering
Tribune News Network Doha The secondedition of the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026, organised by Qatar Foundation’sBilAraby initiative under the theme ‘With Our Ideas, We Build’, began at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha on Saturday. The gathering brings together senior dignitaries, a»»»
FDOQ honoured for exemplary leadership
FDOQ honoured for exemplary leadershipDarlene Regis The Filipino Dentists Organization Qatar (FDOQ) has been recognised for its contribution to professional excellence and leadership during the 49th Founding Anniversary Celebration of the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) Malabon–Navotas Dental C»»»
Medical fitness certificate Must for Hajj registration
In a statement issued on Saturday, the department added that registration is open to Qatari citizens aged 18 and older, with the option to include up to three companions in a single application. For residents and citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, applicants must be at least 45 y»»»
Oman’s AMTUR Gold & Diamonds expands into Qatar with opening of its 14th branch
Tribune News Network Doha Leading Oman-based jewellery and bullion brand, AMTUR Gold & Diamonds, has marked another important milestone in its growth journey with the opening of the 14th branch in Qatar on September 6, 2026. The expansion into the Qatari market represents an important step in AMTUR»»»
Qatar is a trusted mediator, active partner in multilateral action system: Dr. Al Muftah
QNA Doha Qatar’s pivotal role in mediation reflects a well-established approach in its foreign policy, built on prioritising dialogue grounded in trust and peaceful solutions, and belief in the importance of keeping communication channels open even in the most complex crises, Permanent Representati»»»
Qatar Charity to participate in 81st session of UNGA
Tribune News Network Doha The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) will bring world leaders, international organisations, civil society and other stakeholders to New York for a high-level week of dialogue on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.Taking place at a time»»»
PHCC campaign reaches 299 government schools, records over 496,536 student engagements
Tribune News Network Doha The School Health Programme & Services Department at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has concluded the Back-to-School Campaign for the 2026–2027 academic year.The campaign was implemented over 12 days, from August 30 to September 10, 2026, under the theme “Healthy B»»»
Fidan: Mecca defense agreement at good stage, will open to regional countries
Ankara, Sept. 19 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is at a “good stage” and represents a strong will, noting that the alliance will be open to regional countries once institutionalization is»»»
Qatar Central Bank Governor meets with officials from global firms
New York: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani, held separate meetings on Saturday with Founder and Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Amazon, Jeff Bezos; Founder of Liberty Strategic Capital, St»»»
OCA President affirms 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" will inspire Asian peoples
Tokyo: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, has affirmed that the much-anticipated 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" will inspire the peoples of Asia throughout the days ahead. His Excellency noted t»»»
Uzbek-Syrian Business Forum explores trade and investment opportunities in Tashkent
Tashkent, Sept. 19 (SANA) The Uzbek-Syrian Business Forum convened in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent on Saturday, with participation from a Syrian Ministry of Economy and Industry delegation alongside government officials and business sector representatives from both nations. The forum focused on ev»»»
Syria, Belgium discuss strengthening bilateral relations
Berlin, Sept. 19 (SANA) Syria’s chargé d’affaires in Berlin, Mohammad Baraa Shukri, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation and coordination with Belgian Ambassador to Germany Piet Heirbaut on Saturday. The Syrian Embassy in Berlin said in a post on X that the two si»»»
French public debt projected to reach highest level since 1995
Paris, Sept. 19 (SANA) France’s public debt is set to reach its highest level since 1995 this year, driven by a sharp budget deficit, the French Ministry of Finance stated Saturday. A ministry source, quoted by AFP, said the public debt-to-GDP ratio will reach 119.3% in 2026 and 121.7% in 2027—near»»»
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 »»»
New Supreme Judicial Council Professional Quota Candidates Must Be of Impeccable Moral Character, Justice Minister Says
Commenting on the election of members of the new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov told Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) on Saturday that he hoped the parliamentary procedure would be sufficiently clear and transparent. "I also hope that those in the professional quota»»»
Jordan, Italy explore investment partnerships in water, telecoms, industry
AMMAN — Jordanian ministers concluded a two-day visit to Milan on Thursday, holding talks with Italian companies and business institutions to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic partnerships, with a focus on water, telecommunications and industry.The delegation included Plannin»»»
Jordan-EU investment ties can drive industrial growth, exports — JCI
AMMAN — The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) on Saturday described the upcoming Jordan-EU Investment Conference as an “opportunity” to expand the Kingdom’s industrial base, attract investment and boost exports.The chamber said, in a statement, that the conference marks a “significant milestone” in »»»
Denmark hails Greenland deal with Trump respecting ‘red lines’
Denmark on Saturday welcomed a deal announced by President Donald Trump that bolsters the US military presence in Greenland and limits its adversaries from investing or having a military presence on the Arctic territory. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the deal respects the "red lines"»»»
Cairo, Washington discuss Iran crisis, stress freedom of navigation in Hormuz
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US presidential senior adviser for Arab and African affairs Massad Boulos discussed the crisis involving Iran and stressed the need to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. The two officials sp»»»
ONTT Director General features in Forbes Middle East Top 100
TUNIS, Sept. 19, 2026 (TAP) - Director General of the Tunisian National Tourist Office (ONTT) Mohamed Mehdi Haloui features for the second consecutive year in the Forbes Middle East "Top 100 Travel and Tourism Leaders 2026", ranking 40th in the...»»»
IMF: AI could boost European productivity, risks widening inequality and grid strain
Washington, Sept. 19 (SANA) Artificial intelligence could raise European productivity by roughly 1% over five years, but it risks widening economic inequality, increasing power grid strain, and deepening dependence on foreign technology unless governments deepen integration, the International Monet»»»
Socialists Push Ahead With New Territorial Map Despite Opposition' Objections
The ruling Socialist Party is moving quickly to advance its controversial territorial reform, despite strong objections from opposition parties and local groups. The parliamentary process begins Monday in the Conference of Chairpersons, followed by the Legal Affairs Committee, which is expected to »»»
Arsenal thrashed by Brighton, sorry Spurs lose again
London: Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta's men arrived on the south coast in formidable form having won all seven games in all competitions »»»
Anthropic races towards $100 billion revenue pace as potential November IPO approaches
Annualised revenue expected to exceed $100 billion by year-end up from $65 billion in July San Francisco: Anthropic is on track to exceed $100 billion in annualised revenue by the end of 2026, a remarkable acceleration that could strengthen the artificial intelligence company’s case for what may be»»»
Guardian Glass expands Egypt operations with new coating line
Guardian Glass has inaugurated a high-performance glass coating line at its manufacturing facility in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt, expanding its local production capabilities and strengthening its ability to supply coated glass to customers across regional markets. The inauguration ceremony was att»»»
Hezbollah: The bully playing the victim – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo Illustration – A Hezbollah fighter hands his weapon to the Lebanese Army as residents applaud—a dignified step toward one army, one state and a future free from wars Lebanon did not choose. Hezbollah launched a war Lebanon did not choose. Now it demands that the state undo the conseque»»»
OSCE Raises Concerns Over Albania’s Special Court Media Rules
The OSCE office in Tirana has criticized new regulations adopted by Albania’s Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO), warning that they impose disproportionate restrictions on journalists. The rules, in force since September 1, ban the use of cell phones and electronic devices»»»
Labour ministry holds second roundtable for construction sector
DOHA: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), held the second roundtable for the construction, building materials and wood sectors, building on the discussions and outcomes of the inaugural roundtable held in December 2025. The roundtable forms pa»»»
Labour Ministry holds second roundtable for construction sector
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), held the second roundtable for the construction, building materials and wood sectors, building on the discussions and outcomes of the inaugural roundtable held in December 2025. The roundtable f»»»
CBE explains drivers behind inflation slowdown in August 2026
Egypt’s annual urban headline inflation slowed to 14.5% in August 2026, down from 14.9% in July 2026, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The decline was mainly attributed to a softening in annual food inflation, which eased to 6.3% in August 2026 from 8% in July. Meanwhile, annual non-fo»»»
Following rate hike, US Fed raises global cost of capital
The US Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike affects Egypt’s banking sector indirectly through its impact on the global cost of funds, capital flows, exchange rates, and expectations for domestic interest rates. Although Egyptian banks do not automatically adjust their rates in response to Federal R»»»
Belgian firm Hydrovolta discusses 10-million-cubic-metre desalination project in Egypt
Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held talks with the head of Belgian firm Hydrovolta, George Brek, to discuss cooperation on a proposed project to desalinate 10 million cubic metres of water daily by 2050 using existing power plant infrastructure. The meeting at t»»»
Gold prices rise by EGP 110 over week
Gold prices rose during trading over the past week, with the price of a gram of 21-karat gold, the most widely traded in the local market, increasing by around EGP 110 to reach approximately EGP 6,390. The price of 24-karat gold reached around EGP 7,303 per gram, while 18-karat gold stood at approx»»»
Rising tensions between Europe and US over tech tax
London, Sept. 19 (SANA) EU Tax Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra ruled out the immediate adoption of a unified tax on major technology companies such as Amazon, Google, and Meta, stressing the need to exhaust all avenues toward a global solution before considering a unilateral European move. In remarks t»»»
Government's Goal: Double Number of Foreign Tourists Visiting Bulgaria to Eight Million per Year by Term-end, Tourism Minister Says
The government’s goal is to double the number of foreign tourists visiting Bulgaria by the end of its term, from around four million to eight million a year, while maintaining the current level of domestic tourism, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said on Saturday. Dimitrov participated in the LongSu»»»
Watch: Sharjah Police urge drivers to keep safe distance to avoid traffic accidents
Authorities warn drivers as close-following incident caught on camera Sharjah Police have urged motorists to remain alert while driving in order to prevent accidents and avoid endangering their own lives, as well as those of others on the road. The force shared a video on X and Instagram of traffic»»»
US-Denmark Agreement on Greenland Is ‘PR Stunt’ Ahead of Midterms
“This treaty is mostly for show, but in legal terms it’s much ado about nothing” because “the US already had free access to Greenland and the main responsibility for the defense of Greenland,” Swedish military and geopolitics analyst Mikael Valtersson told Sputnik, commenting on the new US-Denmark »»»
New Assault Tactics Help Russian Troops Liberate Settlements in Donetsk People’s Republic
Russian forces used unconventional assault tactics while liberating the settlements of Gulevo and Maryevka, the Defense Ministry said. The Russian Ministry of Defense released footage showing assault units advancing from multiple directions with support from drones and artillery, destroying Ukraini»»»
Young Emiratis turn India trips into 25 ideas to strengthen UAE-India ties
Winning projects span music, young entrepreneurs and clean technology cooperation A UAE-India music exchange, a platform connecting young entrepreneurs and a clean technology innovation corridor are among projects developed by young Emiratis after taking part in learning journeys across India. Sixt»»»
Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 officially open with Qatar taking part
NAGOYA: The 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, officially opened on Saturday at Mizuho Park Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, with the competition running through October 4. The continental multi-sport event features around 11,000 athletes representing 45 countries and regions, including Olympic and worl»»»