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UAE schools ban Grade 6 laptops, restrict VPN apps from tomorrow

Use of VPN apps and private virtual platforms will be restricted on school premises Schools across the UAE are set to introduce new internal measures starting tomorrow (Monday), in line with the “Guide to Reducing the Use of Digital Tools in Learning”, adopted for Grade 6 students in Cycle 2 school»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

One dead, 102 rescued from stricken ferry off Indonesia's Java

Jakarta, Indonesia: One person was killed and more than 100 were rescued on Sunday after a ferry sailing between the Indonesian islands of Java and Borneo was hit by bad weather, rescue officials said. The Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 passengers and crew, had lost contact with its shipping compa»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

QSL: Soumare’s late goal salvages Al Duhail draw against Al Shahania

Doha, Qatar: Boubakary Soumare fired a late equaliser as Al Duhail secured a 1-1 draw against Al Shahania in the Qatar Stars League at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. Al Duhail were trailing after Jawad El Jamili put Al Shahania ahead in the second half, but Soumare’s strike in the sixth minute»»»

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QIIB wins two prestigious international business magazine awards for 2026

Doha, Qatar: Building on its strong track record of international recognition and achievement, QIIB has secured two prestigious awards from International Business Magazine for 2026, further strengthening the Bank’s position as a leading force in Islamic retail and digital banking. QIIB was honoured»»»

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Gulf News 33m

President Donald Trump's childhood home sells for $2 million

Developer flips neglected Trump boyhood home into luxury Queens residence New York: Donald Trump's childhood home has sold for nearly $2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mold-ridden cat den to a modern abode. The president lived at the Tudor-style Queens est»»»

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The Peninsula 45m

‘Waqf Ambassadors’ seminars strengthen community awareness

Doha: The General Administration of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in cooperation with the Ministry’s Mosques Department has continued the first series of awareness seminars for imams and preachers through videoconferencing as part of efforts to strengthen awareness of waqf»»»

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DOMASCO GAC announces pre-bookings for much anticipated 2027 GS7 PHEV in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: DOMASCO GAC has announced pre-bookings for the 2027 GS7 PHEV in Qatar. The much-anticipated GS7 PHEV will soon hit the roads of Qatar and pre-bookings have already commenced for this all-new hybrid SUV. Customers can expect to benefit from prices starting from QR129,900 for what may we»»»

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The Peninsula 45m

Qatar leverages smart solutions to support sustainable economic growth

Doha, Qatar: By leveraging advanced technology and promoting innovation Qatar aims to drive sustainable economic growth by enabling digital transformation across priority sectors. In a recent post on its X platform, TASMU Smart Qatar stated “Through TASMU Smart Qatar, the Ministry of Communications»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Second MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis brings together over industry professionals

Doha, Qatar: MEPRA, the region’s leading industry body for public relations and communications, hosted the second edition of the MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis at W Doha, bringing together more than 100 industry professionals from over 40 organisations to examine how trust, resilience and influence »»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Ibtihaj Muhammad inspires young athletes at Qatar Foundation’s Touché: International Fencing Day

Doha, Qatar: More than 100 aspiring female fencers came together at Qatar Foundation’s Touché: International Fencing Day at Education City Stadium, with Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad leading the event. Muhammad a fencing world champion, best-selling author, and the first American woman to compe»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Vodafone Qatar launches Ahli family mobile plans

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has launched Ahli, a new family mobile portfolio featuring four plans designed to provide greater flexibility, convenience and amazing value for families. Tailored to the connectivity needs of each family member, every line within an Ahli plan comes with its own local an»»»

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Sputnik 57m

US Better Understands Russia’s Ukraine Terms After Putin Talks - Kremlin Aide

Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has confirmed that the UAE is ready to provide a venue for negotiations on Ukraine, as it has done previously, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told Russian media. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Ukraine with Abu Dhabi Cr»»»

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Arabfinance 1h

IWG: Egypt's Urban Expansion is Driving the Next Wave of Flexible Offices Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: As Egypt's business landscape continues to adapt to changing workplace patterns, rising real estate costs, and the growing demand for greater operational flexibility, flexible workspaces are becoming an increasingly important component of the country's commercial real estate market. E»»»

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Arabfinance 1h

From Overcrowded Classrooms to AI: Egypt’s EdTech Sector Enters a New Era Arab Finance For Information Technology

Egypt’s EdTech sector is increasingly becoming a structural pillar of national reform rather than a niche supplement. With crowded classrooms, outmoded curricula, and persistent skills mismatches, EdTech is emerging as a solution to systemic challenges and as an investment magnet. Market expansion,»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown, Altman and Musk agree

New York: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer systems. His comments came a few days after AI researcher Jacob Coxon, who left »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

CMU-Q launches Accelerator grant programme to boost high-impact research

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) has announced a new research grant programme to support high-impact, competitive faculty research. Accelerator grants are poised to transform the campus research landscape, providing long-term faculty members the support to expand their scope»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Digital skills and innovation shape Qatar's future workforce

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is accelerating its national development framework by targeting comprehensive skill-building in digital technology and professional readiness, positioning human capital as the cornerstone of its knowledge-based economy. In a recent post, the National Planning Council (NPC) noted »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar advances plans to expand recreational spaces

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has made 94% progress in preparing the National Strategy for Open and Recreational Areas, a major initiative aimed at expanding recreational destinations, strengthening green infrastructure and improving the quality of urban life across the country. The str»»»

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Arabfinance 1h

FRA mandates real-time i-Score links for consumer, MSME finance companies Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued two decrees requiring companies and entities operating in the consumer finance and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) financing sectors to create real-time links with the Egyptian Credit Bureau (i-Score). The measure ai»»»

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Sputnik 2h

LIVE UPDATES: BRICS Summit Day Two

The BRICS summit is taking place in New Delhi on September 12–13. The agenda covers economic and technological cooperation, issues concerning the Global South, innovation, and sustainable development. The first day began with remarks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called for continuity»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Iran-Oman Hormuz Pact Means No Automatic Opening of Strait — Reports

The framework understanding on shipping routes is “set to be announced soon,” but is solely between Iran and Oman and will keep Hormuz’s southern route closed, a source close to the Iranian negotiating team told Tasnim. The agreement reportedly “establishes specific details for new entry and exit r»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown, Altman and Musk agree

UPDATEAI leaders warn rapid advances could let rogue agents seize the internet New York: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer s»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Fico Blasts EU's 'Stupid Energy Policy' for Pushing Europe to the Brink

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico blasted the European Commission’s energy policy, warning that high electricity and gas prices are destroying Europe’s competitiveness. Fico said Slovak companies are paying more than €100 per MWh for electricity while competitors in the US, China and some Western E»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

Magyar urges patience as government marks five months in office

At the first stop of his autumn tour of the country, on Saturday in Veszprém, Péter Magyar also spoke about the significant expectations and hopes directed at Tisza regarding the restoration of order in the country and accountability, indicating that many results have already been achieved, but tha»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

Ready player one: Orbán says Fidesz is gearing up for its comeback

"Our job is to be ready so that when the country needs us, it can count on us," Viktor Orbán said on Saturday in Kötcse, Somogy County. The president of Fidesz and former prime minister, speaking to journalists at the invitation-only gathering called the Polgári piknik (Civic Picnic), organized by »»»

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Gulf News 3h

One dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu

French aircraft joins hunt for survivors after MV Matui disaster off Vanuatu Sydney: One person died and 30 are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Vanuatu, the South Pacific nation's government said on Sunday. The vessel, MV Matui, had set sail on Friday with more than 40 passengers and cr»»»

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RT 4h

Modi calls for global governance reform at BRICS Summit

The changing world “cannot be steered by outdated institutions,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the annual summit in New Delhi. The two-day gathering, which runs September 12-13, has brought together leaders from BRICS memb»»»

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Gulf News 4h

What to expect from UAE weather through Wednesday

Liwa could reach 47°C on Sunday, while Al Ain is forecast to record a high of 45°C Dubai: Temperatures are expected to dip slightly across the UAE on Sunday, with partly cloudy conditions, clouds developing over eastern areas and a chance of fog or mist overnight, according to the National Center o»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Are we always expected to give a response instantaneously?

In an age of instant communication, taking time to think can be a mark of wisdom We live in an age of instant communication. An email can cross continents in seconds, a WhatsApp message can reach hundreds of people at once, and a response can be expected almost as soon as a message is sent. Somewhe»»»

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Gulf News 6h

100 US advisers, no air cover: How Houthis seized Mocha and Perim Island in 36 hours

US advisers provided intelligence, but promised air cover never came as militants advance Dubai: More than 100 US military advisers were helping Saudi Arabia with intelligence and targeting. Senior commanders with Yemen’s UN-backed government repeatedly warned that a major Houthi assault was coming»»»

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RT 6h

Film alleging Israel used AI to kill Palestinians gets record ovation

A new documentary alleging that Israel relied on powerful AI tools to kill thousands in Gaza has sent shockwaves through the Venice Film Festival, with one of the film’s insiders describing planning airstrikes as “insanely fun.” The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has categorically rejected the film’s »»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

LACC calls for reclaiming Lebanon’s sovereignty – Ya Libnan

Share: The Lebanese-American Coordinating Committee (LACC) issued the following price release under the title Lebanon’s Sovereignty and Reform Opportunity, One Decision-Making Authority, Effective Implementation, and an End to Duality Washington, DC and Beirut Lebanon – The Lebanese-American Coordi»»»

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Hundreds of migrants returned to France from UK vanish – Guardian

Hundreds of illegal migrants, including more than 40 “age-disputed” children, who were returned from the UK to France under the ‘one in, one out’ deal have disappeared, The Guardian reports, citing human rights organizations. The migrant exchange scheme was brokered by Paris and London last summer »»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Podar Pearl School welcomesPrincipal Rakesh Singh Tomar

Tribune News Network Doha Podar Pearl School (PPS) Doha has welcomed Rakesh Singh Tomar as its new principal effective from August 20, 2026. His appointment marks a significant milestone for the school, bringing new impetus and fresh perspectives to its continued pursuit of academic excellence and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Al Gannas chief: S’hail brings falconry geritage closer to the public

QNA Doha The State of Qatar has made substantial contributions to protecting and preserving falconry heritage at both the domestic and international levels through foremost efforts. These efforts culminated in UNESCO’s approval, in November 2010, of the inscription of falconry as a living human her»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

S’hail 2026 wraps up with befitting finale attracting strong public turnout

Tribune News Network Doha The 10th edition of Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition, S’hail 2026, concluded on Thursday. The exhibition was held under the theme “A Decade of Passion and Heritage,” amid a strong public turnout and broad international participation. The event marked the»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Nigel Farage's Reform UK secures £36m donation from Crypto billionaire

London: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party secured an another £36 million ($49 million) donation after a second crypto tycoon matched a previous record-breaking donation of the same figure on Saturday. The twin donations come despite anti-immigration Reform being mired in several funding scandals, incl»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Qatari entrepreneur, content creator on Alaraby’s ‘Keef Al Hal?’

Tribune News Network Doha Qatari entrepreneur and content creator Khalifa Al Haroon was the guest on the season premiere of “Keef Al Hal?” hosted by journalist Milad Hadchiti on Alaraby 2. In a candid conversation, Al Haroon reflected on his personal and professional journey, his experience in entr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

QC helps over 1,000 Nigeriansregain sight through surgeries

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), in partnership with the Ministries of Health of Niger and Yobe States in Nigeria and Middle East Clinic Limited, carried out 1,074 eye surgeries that enabled 1,018 vulnerable beneficiaries in northern Nigeria to regain their sight. The initiative is par»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Vodafone Qatar introduces Ahli family mobile portfolio

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has launched Ahli, a new family mobile portfolio featuring four plans designed to provide greater flexibility, convenience and amazing value for families. Tailored to the connectivity needs of each family member, every line within an Ahli plan comes with its»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

CMU-Q launches Accelerator grants to boost high-impact research work

Tribune News Network Doha Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) has announced a new research grant programme to support high-impact, competitive faculty research. Accelerator grants are poised to transform the campus research landscape, providing long-term faculty members the support to expan»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

MCQ, Es’hailSat launch special satellite packages for licensed firms

Tribune News Network Doha Media City Qatar and Qatar Satellite Company, Es’hailSat, have launched a new exclusive offering for Media City Qatar’s licensed companies providing them with special packages for a range of world-class satellite services and infrastructure to support their operations and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Over 100 industry leaders take part in MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis

Tribune News Network Doha MEPRA, the region’s leading industry body for public relations and communications, hosted the second edition of the MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis at W Doha, bringing together more than 100 industry professionals from over 40 organisations to examine how trust, resilience a»»»

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DW 10h

How India has become Russia's trade lifeline

Marta GrudzinskaThe war in Ukraine reshaped trade between India and Russia. Oil still dominates, but Indian companies are gaining ground in a wider range of sectors. https://p.dw.com/p/5M5O6AdvertisementIndia and Russia are strengthening their economic partnership despite Western sanctions and glob»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

CAF Champions League: Sudan's Al Hilal, Al Merreikh advance

African Capitals: Sudanese clubs Al Hilal and Al Merreikh advanced to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after beating Burundi's Aigle Noir and Zambia's Power Dynamos, respectively, in the second legs of the first preliminary round on Saturday. Al Hilal defeated visiting Aigle»»»

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Daily News Egypt 11h

TMG launches ‘Nour Nawaret’ campaign as over 4,000 units enter delivery phase

Campaign coincides with first-phase handovers as Nour moves from development to operational stage Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) has launched its “Nour Nawaret” campaign as more than 4,000 units in the first phase of its Nour development in East Cairo enter the delivery stage, marking »»»

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Sana 11h

US inflation remains at 3.4% as fuel prices surge

Washington, Sept. 12 (SANA) US consumer prices accelerated in August as gasoline and other fuel costs surged, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its policy meeting next week. The Consumer Price Index rose according to Reuters 0.4% from July, when it inc»»»

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France24 11h

Kremlin says meeting between Putin and Zelensky at Miami G20 'impossible'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami for talks on ending the war. However, the Kremlin immediately ruled it out, saying it was "impossible" and that a meeting would only take place in Russian capital Mo»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Bengal cash-for-school job scam: Accused businessman to turn state witness

He has asked for protection for himself and his family in exchange Santu Gangopadhyay, a Kolkata-based businessman and an accused in the multi-million cash-for-school-job case in West Bengal, on Saturday wrote a letter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) requesting he become a state witnes»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Khaled bin Mohamed concludes India visit after representing UAE President at BRICS

Sheikh Khaled thanked India for the warm reception extended to the UAE delegation Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has concluded his visit to the Republic of India after attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, on behalf of UAE President His »»»

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