Abu Dhabi Police release video showing chain crashes after vehicle stops in road
Driving while distracted in any form carries a Dh800 fine and four traffic points Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have released footage showing a traffic accident that led to a series of collisions after drivers became distracted and a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The video was published »»»
Russian hard-discount chain appears to abandon Hungary after Budapest shop is cleared out
The Hungarian saga of Russian-backed Basket Plus appears to be coming to an abrupt end, just months after the discount chain opened its first and only Hungarian shop in Budapest. Basket Plus emptied its shelves in Budapest The Besence Street store unexpectedly closed at the beginning of August, wit»»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening, September 4
Hormuz remains subdued as US tightens pressure on Iran; UAE flights face disruption The US-Iran conflict remained tense on Friday, with Washington keeping military, economic and covert options open against Tehran while maritime security risks around the Strait of Hormuz remained severe. South Korea»»»
Marinela Panait appointed head of Pasteur Filiala Filipești
Marinela Panait has been appointed, with effect from 1 September 2026, as CEO of Pasteur Filiala Filipești, the company responsible for the Farmavet Group’s production of medicines and veterinary products. In her new role, she will also manage FNC Nutriție Pietroiu, a company fully owned by Pasteur»»»
PM Radev Concerned about Escalation of War in Ukraine, Says Diplomacy Is Sole Sustainable Solution
Attempts to resolve the war in Ukraine by military means increase the risk of dangerous escalation, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the Council of Ministers on Friday in response to a question about an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport in Germany and sanctions against Russia. Radev said »»»
Qatar's Export Unit Value Index increases by 17.64 percent in q2 2026 despite regional challenges
Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has issued the Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) for the second quarter of 2026. The index recorded an increase of 17.64 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), and a rise of 6.45 percent compared to the first quarter of 2026 (»»»
Qatar's Export Unit Value Index increases by 17.64% in Q2 2026 despite regional challenges
DOHA: The National Planning Council (NPC) has issued the Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) for the second quarter of 2026. The index recorded an increase of 17.64 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), and a rise of 6.45 percent compared to the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026»»»
UAE businesses get a simpler way to take payments across the GCC
Network International says one integration can help UAE merchants expand across Gulf Dubai: UAE businesses looking to expand across the Gulf will be able to accept payments in multiple GCC markets through a single integration under a new regional payments service launched by Network International. »»»
Live: Israel says it has captured key ridge in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah
Israeli troops have driven Hezbollah fighters from tunnels under the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz alleged on Friday. Israel’s armed forces have occupied swathes of southern Lebanon since launching a new campaign against the Shiite group in M»»»
ANG | Forbes Global Properties Romania expands its real estate platform with four new business lines
ANG | Forbes Global Properties Romania is entering a new stage of development with the launch of four specialized business lines – Retail, Office, Land and Logistics – further strengthening its position as an integrated real estate advisory platform in Romania. The expansion reflects ANG’s strategy»»»
Cabinet's Governance Programme Fails to Prioritize Consumption as Growth Driver, Trade Union Says
The Radev cabinet's programme for governance of Bulgaria until 2030 does not provide for the necessary level of consumption as a key driver of growth, said Plamen Dimitrov, President of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), at a press conference on Friday, presenting CI»»»
Bulgarian, Slovak Defence Ministers Discuss Bilateral Military Cooperation
Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Robert Kalinak discussed the development of bilateral defence relations, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said in a press release on Friday. The meeting took place during Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fic»»»
US Senator Van Hollen Demands Hegseth Accountability Over Iran Wedding Strike
US Senator Chris Van Hollen has called for a full investigation and accountability over a US strike that targeted a wedding in Iran, accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of treating civilian casualties as an “afterthought.” Sharing a New York Times report on the strike, Van Hollen criticized Heg»»»
Bulgaria and Slovakia Strengthen Nuclear Ties, Oppose Military Solution in Ukraine
Bulgaria and Slovakia are preparing to deepen their cooperation in nuclear energy, with the two countries planning to establish a joint commission to exchange scientific expertise, experience and legal knowledge related to major nuclear projects. The initiative was announced by Bulgarian Prime Mini»»»
Ruling Coalition Split Over “Care Basket” Results
The ruling Progressive Bulgaria coalition appears divided over the results of its flagship food-price initiative, “Care Basket,” with Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski calling the program an “absolute success” while parliamentary Agriculture Committee Chairman Yavor Gechev says it has fallen sho»»»
France allocates more than eur 1 billion to support agricultural sector
Paris: France has announced the allocation of more than EUR 1 billion to support the agricultural sector, which was severely affected by the heatwaves and drought that hit the country during the summer. French Minister of Agriculture Annie Genevard said at a press conference today that the funding »»»
Sunny Beach Infrastructure Should Be Transferred to Nessebar Municipality, Burgas Water Utility, Regional Minister Says
Infrastructure in the Sunny Beach resort currently managed by Sunny Beach AD should be transferred to Nessebar Municipality and the Burgas water and sewerage utility, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov told journalists after meeting tourism industry representatives in Ness»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: EU gas storage is emptier than in the 2022 crisis, gas prices doubles
European gas storage is emptier heading into September than it was during the 2022 crisis, and prices have doubled, but at about €74/MWh they are still a fifth of the last crisis year's peak. The shortages are pushing prices up but apart from the weather, another big unknown is the impact of the c»»»
Radev Says Bulgaria Cannot Unilaterally Lift Russian Oil SanctionsOpinions
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria cannot independently lift sanctions on Russian oil and that any change to the restrictions would require an EU-wide decision. Radev was responding to a question from Revival MP Kostadin Kostadinov about whether Bulgaria could resume importing cheaper Russian»»»
Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport bomb as EU readies more sanctions
Germany has formally accused Russia of putting an explosive drone on the tarmac at Leipzig airport, and the European Commission has promised a clear response. The drone was found inside the secured area of Leipzig/Halle airport on the night of August 4, beside a Ukrainian Antonov Airlines cargo air»»»
Ukrainian business sentiment weakens in August as strikes, port blockade weigh on confidence
Ukrainian business sentiment weakened in August as Russian strikes, disruptions to logistics and a blockade of seaports weighed on companies' expectations, while only the construction sector remained cautiously optimistic, the National Bank of Ukraine said on September 1, reported Ukraine Business »»»
Ali al-Taher ridge, strategic Hezbollah position Israel says it seized
Southern Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge, which the Israeli army on Thursday said it captured, was a strategic position for Iran-backed Hezbollah, where it was believed to have established a command center. Hezbollah did not confirm losing the highland, which is around 10 kilometers from the border wi»»»
ENGIE is expanding its battery energy storage portfolio through acquisition of a project in Călan
Battery storage solutions play a vital role in integrating energy from renewable sources into the energy system, by storing energy generated during periods when production exceeds demand and using it when energy demand rises. With this acquisition, ENGIE Romania’s energy storage portfolio now total»»»
Deloitte study: fans spend over 25% more on streaming platforms, becoming the main growth engine for media industry
Unlike regular consumers, fans maintain interest in their favorite TV shows, movies, artists, creators, or franchises even between releases and seasons, and media companies and streaming providers are increasingly investing in personalized experiences and AI-powered tools to turn users into active »»»
WSJ: War Hits Tourism, Hotels, Sports & Entertainment Events, and Major Investments in Gulf States
The US newspaper The Wall Street Journal published a report highlighting aspects of the economic crisis hitting the Gulf due to the U.S.–Iran war, to the extent that leaders consider 2026 to be completely written off, according to the paper. Meanwhile, business figures state that returning to norma»»»
Dubai private schools revise October mid-term break dates for 2026-27
KHDA says private schools must follow the Ministry of Education calendar Dubai: Some Dubai schools, particularly British curriculum schools, have recently sent parents emails about revised dates for the October mid-term break. According to these emails, schools have revised the dates from October 1»»»
Hungary faces EUR 1 million-a-day migration fine: Brussels responds to PM Magyar’s plea
The European Commission says it is in close and constructive talks with the Hungarian government over the country’s huge migration-related fine, as Prime Minister Péter Magyar seeks a way to stop the daily EUR 1 million penalty without abandoning Hungary’s strict border policy. Brussels responds to»»»
Risk of Large-Scale Conflict in Eurasia Real, Causes Serious Concerns - Russian Intel Head
STRELNA, Russia (Sputnik) - A risk of large-scale conflict in Eurasia is real and causes the most serious concerns, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said on Friday. "The risk of a large-scale conflict throughout Eurasia is quite real. And this causes the most ser»»»
Sustainability Report for 2025 E.ON Energie România: payments of over €1.82 billion to Romanian suppliers
Growing interest in the production and storage of green energy The company has installed over 4,000 photovoltaic systems for residential customers, bringing the total to 8,900 by the end of last year. At the same time, it recorded an increase in the number of installations fitted with storage batte»»»
Thailand moves to tighten data centre rules
Bangkok: Thailand said Friday it would introduce clearer rules on AI data centres to regulate the fast-growing sector, and urged almost 50 sites currently under construction to hold the projects until then. As demand for artificial intelligence heats up, tech giants are racing to invest billions of»»»
UN Security Council welcomes Syria-OPCW progress on chemical weapons file
New York, Sept. 4 (SANA) UN officials and Security Council members welcomed Syria’s growing cooperation with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), citing significant progress toward eliminating the remnants of the chemical weapons program developed under the deposed regim»»»
InstaPay users warned of new phishing scam targeting bank accounts
Instapay application Cybersecurity expert Mostafa Rahim has issued a stern warning over rising AI-powered phishing scams targeting users of financial applications, particularly Egypt’s digital payment platform InstaPay, alongside major banking channels. Scammers are leveraging advanced artificial i»»»
Japan and Germany are forgetting the lessons of 1945
The anniversary of victory over militarist Japan is more than a commemoration of a distant war. It is an opportunity to ask uncomfortable questions: What exactly was defeated in 1945 and what lessons were meant to survive the victory? What was supposed to end in 1945?Japan’s surrender ended a catas»»»
Kanybek Tumanbaev: New Osh market will be fully state-owned - | 24.KG
Vendors from the old Osh market will soon be relocated to a new commercial complex, Kanybek Tumanbaev, head of the Presidential Affairs Department, announced during a site inspection. According to Tumanbaev, construction of the new market is approximately 90 percent complete. All trading stalls mus»»»
US’ Vance on Iran Wedding Strike: “Sometimes Things Happen”
Commenting on a strike that killed or injured more than 70 people in Iran’s Sirik, US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday “sometimes things happen” in combat. Vance said the US was investigating reports that a US strike on a wedding celebration in Kuhestak region, of Sirik County in southern Iran»»»
The UAE is pulling in record investment — and the world’s top investors are coming to Dubai
UAE FDI reached Dh177.3bn in 2025 as non-oil trade also surged to record levels Dubai: The UAE is heading into the 15th edition of AIM Congress with foreign investment and non-oil trade at record levels, as global investors, policymakers and financial institutions gather in Dubai next week to discu»»»
Russia Could Train Congolese Youth to Battle Digital Fraud - Consul
Russia could contribute to training young people in the Republic of the Congo to combat digital fraud, Joscelin-Patrick Mandzela, honorary consul of the Republic of the Congo in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region and head of the African Centre NGO, said at the Eastern Economic Forum. Speaking »»»
Dubai Police identifies 28 forces shaping the region’s future
Study explores emerging economic, technological, social and security risks Dubai: Dubai Police has identified 28 major forces that could influence the region’s future, as part of a study aimed at helping institutions prepare for a rapidly changing world. The study, developed by the Future Foresight»»»
Flying to Bangkok? Air Arabia is adding another daily flight from Sharjah
The extra service takes Air Arabia’s Sharjah-Bangkok flights to 28 a week from October 25 Sharjah: UAE travellers heading to Thailand will have more flight options from Sharjah this winter, with Air Arabia adding a fourth daily non-stop service to Bangkok from October 25. Sign up for our daily busi»»»
Farage’s Reform UK meets as new donation scandal hits
Two senior party officials resign following undercover investigation Birmingham: British hard-right leader Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party gathered for its annual conference on Friday engulfed by a fresh scandal over allegations it flouted donations rules. The Brexit figurehead was hoping to use the»»»
Aid Payments Begin for Flood Victims in Strumyani, Peshtera and Batak
The aid payments for the victims of the floods in Strumyani, Ilindentsi, Peshtera and Batak have begun, said the Labour and Social Policy Ministry here on Friday. A one-time payment of up to EUR 1,171 has already been granted to 20 families – 14 in Batak and six in Strumyani and Ilindentsi. So far,»»»
UAE calls for immediate ceasefire and civilian-led process in Sudan
UAE says it has supplied no arms or related materiel to any party since war began Abu Dhabi: The UAE has stressed that it is not involved in Sudan’s civil war and has not supplied weapons or related materiel to any party since the conflict began in April 2023, responding to the latest report by a U»»»
Media Review: September 4
No single issue dominates Friday's media. POLITICS Marchella Abrasheva, Regional Managing Director of Kantar BBSS, shared her insights on Bulgarian National Radio regarding the upcoming October 25 presidential election. She describes the vote as a majoritarian choice where citizens will decide betw»»»
As heat finally breaks, UAE switches back on. Time to seize the season
From school runs to packed events, the UAE’s new season brings fresh energy I’ve brought one big British tradition with me to the UAE: Talking about the weather on an hourly basis. Recently, that has mainly been me pestering colleagues with questions such as ‘can it get any hotter?’, ‘how is it so »»»
Emirates new Premium Economy: What’s new and how it compares with other airlines
From privacy screens to legroom and 4K screens, here’s how Emirates stacks up Dubai: Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates has unveiled a new Premium Economy seat that gives passengers something they do not typically associate with the cabin: a full-height privacy screen that can be raised and lowered »»»
Abu Dhabi Dialogue set for new push on migrant worker protection
Fair recruitment, social protection, and skills development among key priorities Dubai: The Philippines is preparing to put migrant worker protection high on the agenda of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue as it takes over the chairmanship of the regional labour migration forum for 2026 to 2028. The Philippin»»»
Brazil threatens reciprocal measures over EU restrictions on animal products
Brasilia, Sept. 4 (SANA) Brazil warned Friday it could impose reciprocal measures on the European Union if talks fail to resolve EU restrictions on imports of Brazilian animal protein products.In a joint statement, Brazil’s foreign and agriculture ministries said the government was in talks with th»»»
Baghaei: Qatar Confirms Iran’s Strikes Targeted Only US Military Sites, No Civilians Harmed
In a significant diplomatic development, Qatar has formally confirmed that Iran’s defensive military operations against American forces were precisely directed at US military installations, with no civilian areas affected, according to an official document submitted to the International Telecommuni»»»
WNG 2026: Exhibition of Kyrgyz artists’ works held in Ornok - | 24.KG
As part of the VI World Nomad Games, an exhibition of works by Kyrgyz artists and sculptors is being held at the Kurmanjan Datka Nomadic Civilization Center in the village of Ornok, Issyk-Kul region. The exhibition features around 90 works of art reflecting the history, culture, traditions and way »»»
El Nino could be strongest in decades, UN warns
Weather phenomenon near certain to persist through to February Geneva: El Nino is forecast to be the strongest since comparable records began four decades ago, the United Nations’ climate agency warned Thursday, with the UN chief saying the world was in the “danger zone of extreme weather”. The wea»»»