New job opportunities at General Tax Authority for bachelor’s degree holders
Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in coordination with the General Tax Authority, has announced specialised job opportunities available through the unified employment and professional development platform “Kawader.” In an official statement issued yesterday, th»»»
Four polling stations to open in Kyrgyzstan for Russian State Duma elections - | 24.KG
Russian citizens in Kyrgyzstan will be able to vote in the elections of deputies of the ninth convocation of the State Duma on September 20. Four polling stations will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. without breaks, Russian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Sergei Vakunov said at a briefing. Voting will be or»»»
Gold Prices edge higher ahead of Fed decision; Check today's prices in the UAE
Markets are now pricing a 92% probability that the Fed will raise rates Gold prices are inching upwards on Wednesday as high oil prices continue to fuel inflation concerns and as interest-rate hike bets are near-certain ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Get it: Fast, verified news for»»»
MoEHE launches ‘Hisn 2’ to promote students’ mental, social wellbeing
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the second edition of its 'Hisn' preventive project in government schools and kindergartens for the 2026-2027 academic year, as part of efforts to promote students’ mental and social health and create safe, supportive »»»
PM Radev to Welcome Czech Counterpart Andrej Babis
Prime Minister Rumen Radev will meet Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who arrives in Bulgaria on Wednesday for an official visit at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, the Government Information Service said. The two prime ministers will discuss opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperat»»»
Meta launches paid WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook features in UAE from Dh5.99
From AI tools to themes, Meta rolls out subscription tiers for UAE users Dubai: Meta is rolling out Meta One, a new subscription service offering UAE users extra features across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Meta AI — starting at Dh5.99 a month. The catch? The core versions of the apps remain f»»»
Poland’s growth strategy in Wałbrzych and Wrocław
In two cities in south-western Poland, we looked at how local leaders are trying to attract multinational companies, strengthen home-grown businesses and create an environment where people want not only to work, but also to live. As part of an eight-member international group of journalists, we vis»»»
New French ambassador to US cleared to take up post after diplomatic spat
France's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurelien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks following the di»»»
US War on Iran Burns $38 Billion, Drains Missile Defenses for Years — US Budget Watchdog
The US war against Iran has already cost the Pentagon an estimated $38.1 billion through August 1, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report — and the bill is still rising. CBO says another month of fighting could cost $2–3 billion, depending on the intensity of operations. The biggest »»»
Kazakhstan to host UEFA Super Cup in 2028 - | 24.KG
The 2028 UEFA Super Cup will be held in Kazakhstan at Astana Arena, the official website of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) reports. Astana Arena was opened in 2009 and has a capacity of 30,000 spectators. The UEFA Super Cup is an annual football competition organized by UEFA tha»»»
Iran Wins IAEA Committee Seat Despite US Effort to Block It — Reports
Iran has been elected to the General Committee of the IAEA General Conference, defeating a US effort to prevent Tehran’s participation, Press TV reported. “Despite U.S. efforts to obstruct Iran’s participation in the General Committee, IAEA Member States made their choice: they voted in favor of Ir»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Sept. 16, 2026)
UAE airlines restore capacity as Iran conflict keeps skies uncertain Also In This Package Iran has underground ‘missile cities’ on Gulf coast Iran war has burned through 65% of US Patriot missiles The US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt aviation and shipping across the Gulf, but signs of recovery»»»
President Iotova to Meet Council of Europe, European Parliament Officials in Strasbourg
President Iliana Iotova will pay a visit to Strasbourg, where she will meet senior officials of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament (EP), the presidential press secretariat said on Wednesday. Iotova will hold talks with Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset and with Europea»»»
From Development Cooperation to Comprehensive Partnership: Korea and Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
In recent years, relations between the Republic of Korea and the Kyrgyz Republic have reached a qualitatively new level. In December 2024, the two countries elevated their bilateral relations to a «comprehensive partnership,» reflecting the expansion of cooperation from development assistance and p»»»
Houthis accused of targeting Mecca as Saudi coalition warns of retaliation
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni govt drags in Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roil»»»
Castle in the air: Buda’s grand rebuild halted, future unclear
The government is halting the reconstruction of Buda Castle and will launch a new public procurement process for the works, the Ministry of Transport and Investment (KBM) announced on Monday to Világgazdaság. In its response to the outlet’s inquiry, the ministry recalled that the government had ord»»»
Foreign minister targets Szijjártó over private jet spending, Fidesz calls complaint frivolous
The foreign minister filed a criminal complaint on suspicion of breach of fiduciary duty causing particularly significant financial harm, following the discovery during an audit that Péter Szijjártó and his delegation had "routinely" used private aircraft or special military planes for their foreig»»»
Trump threatens to not reopen Kennedy Center after board blocks renaming
The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close most of the Washington performing arts complex for safety repairs, hours after a judge again blocked efforts to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building. Trump said the $257 million renovation plan depended on recognising his role in the proj»»»
Car production jumps as industry shifts into higher gear
The volume of industrial production increased by 4.7% year-on-year in July 2026. The working-day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. The increase in production volume was primarily driven by growth in output in the manufacture of transport equipment and in the manufacture of computer, »»»
Bombers carrying Kh-101 missiles flew off Northern Norway
The strategic Tu-95MS bombers were escorted by Su-33 fighter jets and intercepted by a pair of Norwegian F-35s scrambled from Evenes Air Base to monitor the Russian aircraft. The flight, which took place over the Barents and Norwegian Seas early on Tuesday morning, 15 September, lasted five hours, »»»
Kyrgyz citizens may get easier travel access to four Turkic countries - | 24.KG
Citizens of five member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) may soon be able to travel within the bloc using national ID cards, without international passports. The Azerbaijani APA news agency reported this, citing OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev. The countries concerned a»»»
‘Dead’ possum suddenly opens its eyes during rescue
Rescuer thought the possum had died before it suddenly opened its eyes An Australian wildlife rescue team received a call about a possum believed to be dead after it became wedged between two fence posts. But when a rescuer arrived at the scene, the animal was found to be alive. A rescuer from Hami»»»
Saudi Arabia warns of flash floods, hail and strong winds through Saturday
Civil Defence urges caution as thunderstorms threaten several regions Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence has urged residents to exercise caution as thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast across several regions of the Kingdom through Saturday, raising the risk of flash floods. The General Direct»»»
UAE temperatures to reach 46°C as fog and mist possible overnight
NCM forecasts humid conditions across some coastal and internal areas Dubai: Temperatures are expected to reach 46°C in parts of the UAE on Wednesday, with humid conditions raising the possibility of fog or mist overnight and into Thursday morning, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (N»»»
Mumbai’s iconic Cafe Mondegar loses licence after FDA action
Colaba landmark among four Mumbai eateries facing action over food safety violations Mumbai’s iconic Cafe Mondegar has had its food licence suspended after an inspection by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found several food safety and hygiene violations. The action is part of an »»»
Iran oil exports 'near zero' as US blockade reshapes Gulf trade
Washington’s crackdown on Iran’s 'shadow fleet' ripples through global oil trade Iran’s crude exports have effectively disappeared from the international market as a US naval blockade, tighter sanctions and months of attacks have disrupted the country’s ability to move oil through the Gulf of Oman »»»
India has potential to power next wave of global growth: IMF
IMF hails India’s strong fundamentals, private dynamism and tech prowess Washington: India has the potential to power the next wave of global growth, supported by its strong economic foundations, private-sector dynamism and expanding technological capabilities, a senior International Monetary Fund »»»
New US tariffs, exemptions take effect on Canadian goods
WASHINGTON, United States — Key changes to US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect Tuesday, with cheeses and motorboats among products added to the list of affected items while toilet paper, fishing rod parts and cement are now exempt.The move comes weeks ahead of US midterm elections, as househol»»»
Oil prices surge to multi-month highs
WTI outpaces Brent as traders seek alternatives amid Middle East tensions NEW YORK: Oil prices rallied by roughly three dollars at Tuesday's settlement, driven by mounting supply concerns and ongoing uncertainty regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Gains in US West Texas Intermediate (W»»»
US curbs S. Africa visas, alleging 'race-based discrimination'
New US visa limits deepen rift with Pretoria over post-apartheid policies The United States on Tuesday announced new restrictions on visas for South Africans, after President Donald Trump repeatedly criticised the country's leaders over its post-apartheid racial justice policies. Trump has lambaste»»»
Maduro ally pleads guilty in $195m money laundering case in US court
Alex Saab, ex-aide to Maduro, agrees to 'co-operate fully' with US prosecutors Alex Saab, a former Venezuelan minister and close ally of ousted president Nicolas Maduro, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to money laundering under a deal with US prosecutors, court filings showed. The Colombian-born business»»»
US solar capacity reaches milestone, enough to power 50 million homes
Milestone highlights solar’s rise as a major pillar of America’s power grid The United States has installed enough solar capacity to power more than 50 million homes, an industry milestone that underscores the rapid expansion of renewable energy even as new tariffs, permitting barriers and policy u»»»
'Canada can offer a more reliable route for energy exports to the EU', expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr. Walaa-Eldeen Bakry, Principal Lecturer in Project Management and Finance and Director of Executive Education at Westminster Business School, says that "Carney is deliberately aiming to diversify the Canadian trade policy", explaining that it "can actually of»»»
Official investigative report says Japan nuclear plant operator had falsified earthquake data
Tokyo: An investigative report confirmed Monday that Japanese utility Chubu Electric Power had falsified earthquake data during screening process to restart reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture. The report, released by a third-party committee composed of external lawye»»»
Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes
Pipeline strike, Red Sea attacks force Saudis to weigh war or diplomacy CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infrastructure that»»»
30 missile cities in Iran: What to know
Inside Iran’s fortified ‘missile cities’ anchoring its regional strike power Iran’s missile arsenal remains one of the central pillars of its military strategy against Israel and the US, even after months of intensive strikes that have damaged launch sites, storage facilities and parts of its missi»»»
OpenAI, Anthropic and Google in talks to create a standards body as AI fears rise
The world’s biggest AI companies are working to create a new industry standards body, OpenAI said on Tuesday, as rising concerns over the risks of artificial intelligence fuel pressure for greater oversight and safer development of the technology. The world's biggest AI companies are working on cre»»»
Amir receives credentials of six new ambassadors
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received the credentials of six new ambassadors to the State at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday. HH the Amir received the credentials of Ambassador of Sweden HE Josefin Simonsson Broden, Ambassador of the European Union HE Antonino Maggiore, Ambassad»»»
Health Asia 2026 draws global healthcare leaders to Karachi
The 23rd Health Asia International Exhibition & Conferences, held from September 10 to 12, 2026, at Karachi, brought together leading healthcare professionals, industry stakeholders and international delegates, reaffirming its position as Pakistan’s largest annual health and medical industry event.»»»
Ignitro marks second anniversary with free digital audit for Qatar businesses
Ignitro Innovative Solutions, a Doha-based digital marketing agency licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre and regulated by Qatar Media City, is marking its second anniversary this October by offering every business in Qatar a free digital presence audit. Founded by Kashif Malik, Ignitro works with»»»
Spotlight - Corruption ‘endemic’ in Trump administration: 'Checks and balances only in effect at lower courts'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Andrew Weissmann, Author, Professor at NYU School of Law, and former General Counsel of the FBI. He argues that as political deception and deliberate falsehoods become normalized, and politically useful, it erodes any trust we have in our government and our ins»»»
Focus - Rapid data center expansion incites backlash in Republican stronghold
With just a couple months to go until the US midterm election, a new political fault line is emerging in Republican strongholds across Texas driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. According to an analysis by the Texas Tribune, nearly 60 percent of planned new data centers are set»»»
Spotlight - 'Revolutionary change in American foreign policy': Canada pivoting towards EU, India and China
François Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Autocracy, Inc. According to Applebaum, the upheaval in American diplomacy and foreign policy transcends any one administration. She describes a full-fledged transformation in the way the United States »»»
Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches biggest African IPO
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote on Monday launched an IPO for his $19 billion Nigerian oil refinery, seeking $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent. The offering values Africa’s largest refinery at about $49 billion and has drawn both strong investor interest and concerns over i»»»
Turkey police disperse pro-LGBTQ protesters with tear gas
Turkish police fired tear gas at pro-LGBTQ demonstrators in the western city of Izmir on Monday, as activists protested a nationwide crackdown that saw dozens arrested over the weekend in a campaign authorities described as defending traditional family values. Turkish police fired tear gas on Monda»»»
PM, Fatah official discuss efforts to promote Palestinian unity
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Secretary-General of Fatah Central Committee Jibril Rajoub in Doha on Tuesday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and the means to enhance them, in addition to discussing»»»
Vodafone receives 3 prizes at ME Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit and Awards 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has been honoured with three awards at the Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit & Awards 2026 hosted at Rosewood Doha, underscoring its position as a regional leader in enterprise AI and data innovation. The summit brought together industry leaders t»»»
Visit Qatar brings Qatari culture, hospitality to Madrid with La Parada activation
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar, Principle Partner of Audi Revolut F1 Team, brought Qatari culture, food and hospitality to Madrid through “La Parada”, a three-day public activation held at Plaza de Santiago from September 9 to 11. The activation welcomed more than 7,000 visitors and featured»»»
Sidra Medicine to host 12th edition of PMFG Summit
Tribune News Network Doha Marking 12 years of advancing precision medicine and genomics in Qatar, the MENA region and beyond,Sidra Medicine - a member of Qatar Foundation - is set to host the Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit 2026. The Summit will be held from December 7 t»»»
HMC named Strategic Sponsor of QMED 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Sogha Exhibitions & Conferences, the organiser of the Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition & Conference (QMED 2026), has announced that Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has joined the event as a Strategic Sponsor for its third edition. The third editi»»»