Doha, Qatar: Qatar has ranked first among 39 jurisdictions assessed by the Compute Institute for their competitiveness in hosting large-scale artificial intelligence computing infrastructure, scoring 77.4 out of 100 in its latest Jurisdiction Competitiveness Index (JCI). The assessment, dated Septe»»»

LONDON (Sputnik) - The first ministers of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set to sign a joint declaration on Monday demanding that London grant them the right to hold referendums on regional independence. The signing is scheduled to take place on Monday during a meeting of representatives»»»

Ikramidin Aitkulov, lawyer of Kamchybek Tashiev, has asked the Prosecutor General’s Office to investigate the actions of judges of the Bishkek City Court in an appeals case. He said the appeals court found Tashiev guilty under Article 195 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, «Obstruction of»»»

Trump's ex-ally argues Iran war aids Israel’s edge while eroding US influence in Gulf Conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson has said President Donald Trump has painted a grim picture amid uncertainty over the US-Iran war outcome and the prospect of an escalation that may include the use of nuc»»»

A tire recycling plant was officially launched in Tokmok city, Chui region. The ceremony was held as part of celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic. President Sadyr Japarov joined the ceremony via video link. He highlighted the importance of developing »»»

EUobserver’s first Stakeholder Report bring together people working on European policy to examine the choices facing the EU and what they mean for citizens. Through interviews and analysis, we explore competing perspectives, practical priorities and questions that deserve a wider debate. Economic C»»»

Hungary’s Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) has rejected the idea of allowing same-sex couples to adopt children, responding to Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s announcement that his government plans to change the country’s adoption rules. Same-sex couples may be allowed to adopt under new ru»»»

Members of the Fire Safety and Civil Protection General Directorate will celebrate their professional holiday with a ceremony in Sofia at the directorate's building on Monday morning, the Ministry of the Interior reported. The event will be attended by Minister of the Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev and »»»

Oil above $107, wider security risks: key impacts for UAE residents now A planned Gulf-Iran meeting on the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, while oil remains above $107 a barrel and security risks have widened from the Gulf to the Red Sea. For UAE residents, the main issues to watch are flights»»»

US President Donald Trump said Canada has been the most difficult country for his administration to negotiate with, while insisting Ottawa is eager to reach a trade agreement. “With that being said, they're dying to make a deal,” Trump claimed.The remarks come amid a prolonged US-Canada trade dispu»»»

Kazakhstan plans to launch cross-border QR payments with Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Binur Zhalenov told on the sidelines of the Central Asia FinTech Summit. According to him, QR payments will allow people to pay for goods and services through their familiar banki»»»

The orchestra will present its new programme in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this month The UAE National Orchestra is opening its second season with three new Emirati compositions, giving audiences the opportunity to hear the works performed publicly for the first time. Titled To This Land, We Belong, the o»»»

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will lay out her vision of the state of the European Union in her annual speech on Wednesday (16 September) in the European Parliament in Brussels. In a sign of deepening ties with the EU, amid Ottawa’s split with Washington, Canadian prime minister Mark»»»

Shortly after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi bid farewell to Chinese President Xi Jinping at Cairo Airport on 2 September, he called Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The timing and substance of the call were significant. They discussed regional security and coordination between Cair»»»

Assure Fintech enables organisations to reconcile increasingly complex transactions LATRO, a global technology and managed services provider with offices in Dubai, has introduced Assure Fintech. This new solution tackles the escalating compliance and fraud challenges associated with modern mobile m»»»

Injured F-15E officer survives 100 mph fall, evades capture in Iran mountains A badly wounded US Air Force colonel climbed a 7,000-foot ridgeline in Iran to evade Iranian forces after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down, according to an interview aired by CBS News’ “60 Minutes.” The officer, identi»»»

Share: Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz HERE IS THE LATEST: Iranian state media said early Sunday that 1 person was killed and 3 were injured after one of their commercial vessels was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen’s Houthis, a group backed by Iran, have in recent »»»

Gunfire, deaths mar opening of landmark Muslim Mindanao parliamentary vote Voters across the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region began casting ballots for their first elected parliament Monday morning, hours after gun violence left at least three people dead outside a polling station. The polls a»»»

In its first sale since announcing plans to rework its external debt, Senegal successfully secured 101 billion CFA francs ($179 million) through a government securities auction on Friday. The result suggests the "debt treatment” that it’s working on has yet to trigger a sharp repricing in Senegal’s»»»

UAE hotels continue hiring as Gulf expansion raises race for skilled hospitality talent Dubai: UAE hospitality hiring remains active despite a changing travel market, with hotels and resorts continuing to recruit across frontline operations, specialist functions and increasingly technology-enabled »»»

Beijing: The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) concluded in Beijing on Sunday, September 13. Fruitful outcomes were achieved during the five-day fair, which saw the holding of nearly 100 conferences and forums as well as over 100 matchmaking and promotion events, said Zhu»»»

Ajman-based chef, 29, watches silt-swallowed home resurface, salvages just three items Ajman: The house Paribartan Nepal, an Ajman-based chef, built brick by brick with years of savings from the UAE is now barely visible. The single-storey structure, swallowed by piles of silt and mud in the August»»»

No region sees record cold as heat, storms and climate extremes sweep the globe The planet just sweated through its hottest August ever recorded — and the Northern Hemisphere just endured its hottest summer on record. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said August 2026 set a new global hea»»»

Attacks on ships and Saudi pipeline keep supply fears elevated above $100 Oil prices fell in early trading Monday after a sharp weekly advance, but remained elevated as fresh reports of attacks on shipping and a temporary shutdown of a major Saudi pipeline kept supply concerns at the forefront. The»»»

International interest in BRICS “continues to grow” as the group’s values and independent approach attract countries around the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Speaking at a BRICS Outreach/BRICS Plus session that concluded its 18th summit in New Delhi, Putin pointed to the b»»»

Nearly 2.4M voters will choose lawmakers, parties in BARMM’s first parliamentary election Manila: Peace dividends are expected to be reaped from Monday's parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), potentially unlocking critical political, economic, and s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre University Education, has recorded significant growth in applications and student enrolment for the current academic year 2026-2027, reflecting increasing demand for its programmes and academic pathways de»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s AI-powered digital assistant, BOTaina, has earned five Gold Awards at the 2025 MENA Stevie Awards – an achievement that highlights QF’s expanding abilities in digital innovation. BOTaina was recognised for its excellence in AI innovation, strategy, imple»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The 10th edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition, S’hail 2026, concluded on Saturday after days of strong public attendance, international participation and wide engagement from hunting and falconry enthusiasts, specialists and companies, bringing »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Business & Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar hosted a farewell gathering in honour of Sandeep Kumar, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Embassy of India in Doha and Coordinating Officer of IBPC Qatar, recognising his guidance, support and engagement with the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), a prominent associated organisation of the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) functioning under the aegis of the Embassy of India, Doha, organised a grand Teachers’ Day Celebration at the Indian Cultural Centre in Doha. The programme was a heartfelt»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), Indian Sports Centre (ISC) and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC), will host a community reception in honour of His Excellency Dr K Srikar Reddy, Ambassador of»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has opened the Sleep Health Clinic at Hamad General Hospital, a new specialised service dedicated to the assessment and treatment of non-respiratory sleep disorders in adults. The clinic brings together the specialties of pulmonary and sleep»»»

Tribune News Network Doha What does it take to move beyond managing teams and become a leader who creates a lasting impact? HEC Paris, Doha will explore this question during an online information session, “Lead with Impact: Discover the HEC Paris Executive MBA,” on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Desi»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA LUMERA, a new luxury lifestyle platform conceived in Doha, has unveiled its inaugural edition. The six-day exhibition will open at The Ned Doha from November 9 to 14, 2026, presenting a curated selection of houses and creators across eight categories of the luxury lifestyl»»»

QNA Abu Dhabi The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair kicked off at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Held under the theme “Let’s turn the page and read the world”, the event runs through September 18 and brings together 95 countries, including the State of Qatar represented by the Ministry »»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) has launched the inaugural Qatar Architecture Award 2026 establishing a national platform to promote architectural excellence and innovation, empower local talent and advance sustainable solutions tailored to the needs of Qatari families. The inaugural »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family launched the national “Digitally Aware Family” campaign on Sunday under the slogan “Their Protection, Your Responsibility,” with the participation of 20 national entities. The initiative aims to enhance digital safety awareness, empower familie»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iberdrola Innovation Middle East to strengthen academic and research in areas of mutual interest, bringing together UDST’s applied education and research expertise with»»»

Tribune News Network Paris The State of Qatar participated in the International Space Summit, held in Paris, France, on 9–10 September 2026. Qatar’s delegation was led by Minister of Communications and Information Technology H.E. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai. The Summit brought together Heads of Stat»»»

QNA Doha Represented by the Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched three specialised training programmes with the participation of a number of researchers and legal professionals working in various ministries and government agencies, as part of the implementat»»»

OpenAI chief Sam Altman and xAI owner Elon Musk have backed calls to immediately slow the development of increasingly powerful AI models. Their statements came after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that AI could outpace human control and cause catastrophic damage within months. Four days ago, res»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh discussed with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation technical support to help the ministry adopt the latest edition of the Government Finance Statistics Manual, aiming to improve financial data quality and align with»»»

Swedish voters appear to have ousted incumbent prime minster Ulf Kristerssen in a blow to both him and the far-right party he aimed to govern with. A poll by the SVT public broadcaster on Sunday (13 September) showed Kristerssen’s liberal-rightwing bloc trailing with 46.8 percent, compared to 51.3 »»»

Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome LaZetta Duncan, Retired NYPD Detective, 9/11 First Responder. Duncan remembers Ground Zero not as a historical event frozen in time, but as living history whose consequences continue to unfold and evolve 25 years on. Her testimony traces a striking progressi»»»

The territorial dispute between Moscow and Kiev remains the main obstacle to ending the Ukraine conflict, Jared Kushner, US special envoy and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, has said. His comments came after he and fellow envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Moscow and Kiev for high-level talks on »»»

Poland and Ukraine on Sunday denounced Russian strikes close to the Polish border, including on a Warsaw-bound train and near a frontier checkpoint -- as an "escalation" in the war. Ukraine's rail operator said former British prime minister Boris Johnson and ex-US CIA director David Petraeus were a»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to use satellite imagery to monitor weed growth and canal-cleaning needs, install new telemetry stations in Fayoum, and complete the Tagin pumping station before the 2027 peak water-demand season. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani »»»

The Housing and Development Bank (HDB) has announced the appointment of Mohamed Gamil as Deputy CEO and Managing Director. The move reflects the bank’s strategy of attracting distinguished banking leaders with diverse expertise who can add value and contribute to achieving its objectives, while sup»»»

Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is set to expand the international scope of Ecomondo in 2026, with the 29th edition of the green, blue and circular economy event scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 November at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. The 2026 edition will introduce a revamped exhibition lay»»»