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Qatar farms use non-genetically modified seeds, avoid harmful chemicals: Expert

Doha, Qatar: Farms in Qatar use non-genetically modified seeds and do not use chemicals harmful to human health, while agricultural production inputs are subject to strict controls, according to agricultural expert Abdulrahman Al-Obaidan. Speaking in an interview with Al Rayyan TV, Al-Obaidan said »»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Private schools to add 6,883 seats under new reforms

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s private schools are set to add 6,883 seats across 46 schools under a package of new regulatory reforms unveiled by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, as part of efforts to create a more flexible investment environment, expand educational opportunities and support s»»»

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Gulf News 29m

Flying from Dubai or Abu Dhabi today? Check your flight before leaving

Weekend cancellations spill into Monday as UAE airlines report more delays, route changes Dubai: UAE travellers are starting the week with continued flight disruption after a weekend of cancellations across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, with multiple delays again reported on Monday morning. Emirate»»»

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Sputnik 1h

WSJ Claims Egypt Warned Israeli Authorities Three Times Before 2023 Hamas Attack

The Wall Street Journal claims citing Egyptian officials that Egypt had warned Israeli authorities three times about the impending attack by the Palestinian movement Hamas, which took place on October 7, 2023. It was early October 2023, and two warnings from Egypt regarding signs of an impending at»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia warns of flash floods as thunderstorms sweep across most regions

Heavy rain, flash floods, hail and dust storms forecast across several parts of Kingdom Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence has urged residents to exercise caution as thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to affect most regions of the Kingdom through Friday, raising the risk of flash floods, ha»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Sept. 28)

Two sides are approaching the negotiations from very different starting points The US-Iran conflict remains a major concern for the UAE and the wider Middle East, with potential implications for aviation, maritime traffic, oil supplies and regional security. For UAE residents, the key issues to mon»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Karnataka Sangha Qatar celebrates Engineers’ Day

Tribune News Network DOHA Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), an associated organization of the Indian Cultural Centre under the aegis of the Embassy of India, Doha, celebrated Engineers’ Day with great fervour at Mumbai Hall, Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Doha. The event paid tribute to the legendary vi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

ICBF hosts ‘AI for Everyone’ awareness session

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) organised a special educational awareness session titled “AI for Everyone – Master Artificial Intelligence, Work Smarter” for the Indian expatriate community in Qatar. Held at ICBF Kanjani Hall, the session brought together tech»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Customs authorities of Kazakhstan, PRC, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan to exchange data - | 24.KG

The customs authorities of Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan have agreed on a draft «Procedure for the Operational Exchange of Data.» The parties intend to sign the document on the sidelines of the 3rd China—Central Asia summit, scheduled for 2027. Agreement on the matter was reached du»»»

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EU Observer 1h

THIS WEEK: Interior ministers discuss Fortress Europe, as Kallas goes to Syria

Interior ministers will discuss how to secure borders and deport more immigrants this week, while foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas takes EU diplomacy to Syria. Home affairs ministers meeting in Brussels on Thursday (1 October) will discuss “the overall state” and “security” of the Schengen free-tr»»»

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Gulf News 1h

AI could cause billion deaths: Bill Gates

Warning of ‘evolutionary event’, Gates backs laws to curb AI-driven catastrophe Washington: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could drive events causing one billion deaths, as a sharp debate emerged in Washington over whether governments should regulate advance»»»

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Gulf News 1h

RAF Fairford probe: 5 arrested at UK airbase used by US forces — what we know and why Iran is in focus

Bomb squads, mass evacuations and US-UK forces respond near key airbase Five men have been arrested near RAF Fairford, a UK airbase used by US forces, in Gloucestershire on suspicion of explosives offences and preparing a terrorist act. The arrests followed a report of three suspicious vehicles tra»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyz Health Minister speaks at UN on equitable access to vaccines - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Health, Damir Osmonov, participated in the plenary session of the UN General Assembly’s high-level meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, which took place at the organization’s headquarters in New York. The ministry’s press center reported. He emphasize»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Uganda turns to digital innovation, AI to drive tourism growth

Kampala: Uganda is positioning digital innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) as drivers of tourism growth, President Yoweri Museveni said Sunday as the country marked World Tourism Day. Museveni made the remarks while presiding over a national World Tourism Day commemoration held in the easte»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE braces for 46°C heat, possible rain and fog this week

Fog and mist forecast in some areas as convective clouds develop in the east Dubai: The UAE could see rain in eastern areas on Monday and Tuesday, while temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 46°C and fog or mist may affect parts of the country during the week. The National Centre of Meteoro»»»

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Gulf News 3h

SpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first time

High-stakes 14th test aims to push Starship into orbit and deploy Starlink Three years after its first test flight, SpaceX's Starship rocket will attempt Monday to enter Earth's orbit, a key step in the development of the massive launch vehicle designed for future missions to the Moon and Mars. On »»»

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Gulf News 3h

India bank strike deferred: What changes for customers from September 28

Three-day bank shutdown called off; branches to function as usual from Monday India’s three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled for September 28 to 30 has been deferred after the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) reached an agreement with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) late on Sunday. The de»»»

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Gulf News 4h

'Positive and constructive' US-Iran talks continuing through mediators, including on nuclear issues: report

Qatar mediates as Washington and Tehran edge toward renewed nuclear talks Despite President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's proposal, “positive and constructive” US-Iran discussions were continuing through mediators, including on nuclear issues, Axios reported. The report indicated that talks be»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Rijohn Jose’s untold UAE story: Indian expat footballer who won cups, hearts in Dubai before tragic crash in Kerala

EXCLUSIVEWhile Kerala pays tribute, Dubai resident’s friends plan to honour him when season begins Dubai: A week after footballer Rijohn Jose's death in the south Indian state of Kerala, only a part of his story has been told. While tributes for the 29-year-old Calicut FC defender have played out p»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump warns of possible new Iran strikes; Tehran vows ‘doomsday war’ — but remains open to diplomacy

Washington rejects Iran’s Hormuz proposal as Tehran claims 19 civilian ships targeted Washington: US President Donald Trump has warned that "further strikes" against Iran remain possible before November’s midterm elections, as Tehran vowed to resist renewed attacks and the confrontation over the St»»»

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Gulf News 5h

India has 391 dollar billionaires: Meet the 10 richest — Adani tops Ambani

AI, pharma and fintech fortunes reshape subcontinent's 2026 Wealth list India’s billionaire class is expanding beyond its traditional industrial dynasties. The latest list now ranks 1,810 people with wealth of at least ₹1,000 crore ($104.3 million), as per by M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, release»»»

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Gulf News 5h

IRGC repeats US drone seizure claim in Strait of Hormuz; labels earlier 'REMUS 600' as 'Mk 18 Kingfish'

IRGC repeats claim of capturing a US underwater drone in Hormuz Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday (local time) repeated its claim of capturing a US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, this time identifying the "second catch" as a "Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish" that was»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Sanad targets homegrown UAE talent for 1,000-plus GTF technician roles

Al Ain expansion will rely on local training, universities and selective overseas hiring Dubai: Abu Dhabi aerospace company Sanad expects its new GTF engine maintenance centre in Al Ain to require more than 1,000 technicians once fully operational, with much of that workforce expected to be develop»»»

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RT 6h

Lavrov: German FM brought ‘nothing new’ to UN talks

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived at last-minute talks with Moscow with Berlin’s familiar anti-Russia script firmly in hand, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. Wadephul requested the meeting on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly at short notice, Lavrov said. M»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Tense standoff over flashpoint N. Ireland parade lasts into night

Appeal court clears flashpoint march, sparking political and community backlash UK leaders called for calm Sunday as a tense standoff with residents seeking to halt a pro-British Protestant march through a Catholic flashpoint area stretched into the night, in one of the worst crises for Northern Ir»»»

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France24 6h

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns to run for prime minister in October elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stepped down as the country's head of state Sunday, paving the way for him to run as his right-wing populist Serbian Progressive Party's candidate for prime minister in the October parliamentary elections. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday ah»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Ethiopia celebrates Meskel with calls for national harmony amid renewed conflict

Addis Ababa: Tens of thousands of people gathered on Saturday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to celebrate Meskel, a major religious festival, hoping for national harmony and peaceful coexistence amid mounting uncertainties and concerns about a possible relapse into conflict. FESTIVAL CELE»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Schools can now recruit teacherswithout waiting for ministry’s nod

The new classification includes low- and middle-income schools, with the latter divided into two tiers, as well as a high-fee category. Schools in the first tier of intermediate fees will be permitted to increase capacity by 10 percent under a social responsibility initiative. The measure allows 1.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Northern Qatar’s biggest furniture and building materials store opens in Al Khor

Northern Qatar’s biggest destination for furniture and building materials has opened in Al Khor, with Ansar Gallery bringing a broad mix of home, furnishing and renovation needs together in one place. The new destination features furniture, bedroom sets, carpets, tiles, building materials, home lin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Northern Qatar’s biggest furniture and building materials store opens in Al Khor

Northern Qatar’s biggest destination for furniture and building materials has opened in Al Khor, with Ansar Gallery bringing a broad mix of home, furnishing and renovation needs together in one place. The new destination features furniture, bedroom sets, carpets, tiles, building materials, home lin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

HOPE Wafaa Loyalty Programme launched

Tribune News Network Doha HOPE Qatar Centre for Persons with Disabilities officially launched its HOPE Wafaa Loyalty Programme, introducing a first of its kind initiative designed to strengthen meaningful partnerships, andcreate greater opportunities and benefits for differently abled students and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Cardiovascular diseases among top causes of death worldwide: Expert

Tribune News Network Doha Maintaining heart health begins with adopting a healthy lifestyle, undergoing regular health check-ups and not ignoring warning signs that may require urgent medical attention, an expert has said. Dr. Mohammed Al Otaibi, senior consultant Family Medicine at Leabaib Health »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Dreama renews ISO certifications for quality, workplace safety

Tribune News Network Doha Dreama Orphan Care Centre, one of the centres operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, has renewed its ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certifications. The renewal reaffirms commitmen»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Sidra Medicine launches ‘Paediatric Private Home Visits: Wellness and Vaccinations’ programme

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has launched a new Paediatric Private Home Visits: Wellness and Vaccinations programme. The new private home visits service brings routine paediatric care directly to eligible children in the comfort of their homes. The program»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Al Khulaifi, UAE minister discussefforts to boost regional security

QNA New York Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, on the sidelines of the 81st session of »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Karnataka Sangha Qatar celebrates Engineers’ Day

Tribune News Network DOHA Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), an associated organization of the Indian Cultural Centre under the aegis of the Embassy of India, Doha, celebrated Engineers’ Day with great fervour at Mumbai Hall, Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Doha. The event paid tribute to the legendary vi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

EF Qatar launches 3 initiatives to mark Engineers’ Day

Tribune News Network DOHA Engineers Forum Qatar (EF Qatar) celebrated Engineers’ Day 2026 at Al Messila Ballroom under the theme “Engineering Urban Futures: Smart, Sustainable, Human.” Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Dr K Srikar Reddy inaugurated the programme and launched three initiatives — EF Bu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

EAA places education protection at centre ofUNGA81 engagement

Tribune News Network New York Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education foundation, placed the protection and continuity of education in crisis situations and the advancement of innovative approaches to mobilise additional financing for education at the centre of its engagement at th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

QF’s HBKU participates in major autism eventon sidelines of UNGA

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), participated in a High-Level Breakfast meeting held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Hosted by the State of Qatar, the Global Autism Advocacy Coalitio»»»

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Jordan Times 8h

JIEC promotes Jordan’s industrial estates to German investors

AMMAN — Jordan has presented investment opportunities in its industrial cities to German businesses, seeking partnerships in technology, pharmaceuticals, food production, engineering and energy-related industries ahead of the Jordan-EU Investment Conference.Jordan Industrial Estates Company (JIEC) »»»

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Jordan Times 8h

UN Women, EU partner to accelerate women's employment in MENA

AMMAN — The European Union (EU) and UN Women are joining forces to accelerate women's employment across the Middle East and North Africa through the Surging Women's Employment Initiative (SWEI).This regional flagship initiative brings together governments, the private sector, financial institutions»»»

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RT 8h

UK can defend Falklands militarily – defense secretary

Britain is fully capable of defending the Falkland Islands if Argentina attempts to invade and take control of the territory, UK Defense Secretary Wes Streeting has warned. The UK has administered the South Atlantic archipelago, known in Argentina as the Malvinas, since 1833. Buenos Aires maintains»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Qatar successfully completes USD 3 billion dual-tranche bond issuance

Doha: The State of Qatar, acting through the Ministry of Finance, has successfully completed a dual-tranche US Dollar denominated issuance comprising a 5-year and a 10-year conventional bonds totaling USD 3.0 billion. The Ministry of Finance said in a statement today that the issuance attracted rob»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Sheikh Qassem Reaffirms Hezbollah’s Resistance Path, Housing Initiative to Be Announced - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem Reaffirms Hezbollah’s Resistance Path, Housing Initiative to Be Announced 27-09-2026 22:47 PM Hezbollah Secretary-General She»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Sofia’s Green Ring Could Change How People Move Around the City, Mayor Says

Sofia’s Green Ring could change not just one particular location, but the way people move around the city, meet one another and experience their neighbourhoods, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said in a Facebook post. Of all the projects being developed for Sofia, the Green Ring was the most special to »»»

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Jordan Times 10h

Jordan, Germany partner to boost gaming, film, jewellery industries

AMMAN — The National Fund for Enterprise Support (NAFES) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) on Sunday to launch a joint support pathway for Jordanian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The project will target around 20 SMEs i»»»

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Sana 10h

Syria, Azerbaijan unlock new trade, investment, and energy frontiers in Baku

Damascus, Sept. 27 (SANA) The recent official visit of a high-level Syrian economic delegation to Azerbaijan, led by Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar, reflects Damascus’s strategic drive to broaden its global economic ties, enter promising export markets, and cultivate high-value inv»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Riyadh Season 2026 returns October 21 with sports, concerts and global attractions

Seventh edition brings global sports, concerts and cultural attractions to Saudi capital Dubai: Riyadh Season 2026 will kick off on October 21, launching 10 weeks of entertainment, international sporting events, concerts and cultural experiences across the Saudi capital. Turki Alalshikh, chairman o»»»

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France24 10h

Spotlight - Non! Why the Swiss rejected stricter neutrality

A referendum on whether Swiss neutrality should be more strictly, legally enforced in the Constitution. We have to go back to the Congress of Vienna in 1815, to the moment Swiss neutrality was internationally recognised. After the defeat of Napoleon, European powers wanted a stable buffer as the ba»»»

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RT 10h

Britain’s rhetorical war, Zelensky’s UN crashout, the deep state media: RT stories that shaped the week

Britain turns up the war rhetoricAnyone paying the slightest attention to the news this week could be convinced that the UK is preparing for a direct and imminent war with Russia. Retired generals are telling the public to get “psychologically prepared” for conflict; Labour Party thought leaders ar»»»

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