Tunisia’s economic growth projected to slow to 2.3% in 2026 (WB)
Tunis, Sept. 22 (TAP) - “Tunisia’s economic growth is projected to slow to 2.3% in 2026 and average 2.1% over the 2027-2028 period,” the World Bank said in its latest Tunisia Economic Monitor, published Tuesday under the title “Tunisia’s Water...»»»
President Dismisses Intelligence Chief Amid Political Tensions
President Bajram Begaj has formally decreed the dismissal of Vlora Hyseni as Director of the State Intelligence Service (SHISH), following a proposal from Prime Minister Edi Rama. The move comes just hours after Rama signaled on social media platform X that Hyseni would be removed immediately, prom»»»
Amir meets UN Secretary-General
New York: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Tuesday with HE United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN's headquarters in New York. The meeting addressed key regional and international developments, particularly ways to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, as we»»»
Amir meets Turkish President
New York: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with HE President of the Republic of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, convened Tuesday at the UN headquarters in New York. During the meeting, they discussed the strate»»»
Zionist artillery targets Mais Al-Jabal town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Viral AI 80s photo trend: Police warns ‘nostalgia’ could be a trap
Nostalgic 80s-style AI portraits raise red flags over identity theft and fraud Delhi Police has warned social media users about the security risks of the viral AI trend that turns current selfies into glamorous-looking 1980s portraits. The trend has spread rapidly across Instagram and X, with users»»»
Amir calls for diplomatic solution to Gulf crisis, reopening of Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in the opening session of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, held on Tuesday morning in New York. The session was attended by Their Majesties, Highnesses, and Excellencies, heads of state and g»»»
EFG Holding secures $40m EBRD loan to expand MSME financing in Egypt
EFG Holding said on Tuesday it had secured a $40m four-year term loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to support the expansion of financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Egypt. EFG Holding, a financial institution with a universal bank in Egypt and the l»»»
Eight Muslim countries urge Israel to fulfil Gaza plan commitments
The foreign ministers of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia called on Israel to fulfil its obligations under the first phase of a comprehensive Gaza plan, including allowing humanitarian and early-recovery supplies to enter safely and with»»»
Egypt’s Madbouly calls for reorienting international financial system towards Global South
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly called for the capacities of the international financial system to be redirected in a way that delivers greater fairness and better reflects the interests and needs of countries of the Global South, in an address to a leaders’ meeting on the margins of the U»»»
DALTEX partners with China’s Irritech to expand advanced irrigation solutions across Egypt, Algeria and Libya
DALTEX Corporation, a leading Egyptian agribusiness with an integrated portfolio spanning agricultural production, fresh produce and irrigation solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with China-based Irritech, a specialist in large-scale irrigation systems. Under the agreement, DALTEX »»»
Egypt targets $3bn in new fertilizer investments, production to rise by up to 3 million tonnes annually
Egypt is targeting around $3bn in new investments in the fertilizer industry, with five major projects expected to increase domestic production by between 2 million and 3 million tonnes annually over the next three years, according to Mostafa Sherif El-Gabaly, Deputy Chairperson of the Chemical and»»»
One in four Egyptian senior leaders sees no CEO-ready successor, Atruk Athar survey finds
One in four senior leaders surveyed in Egypt believed no member of their senior team was ready to step into the top role, according to the Leadership Pulse 2026 survey conducted by Atruk Athar Consultancy. The finding highlighted the need to strengthen leadership development, the firm said, as it h»»»
Fujairah Police warn UAE motorists against distracted driving
UAE authorities use social media alerts, videos to curb risky driving behaviour Being distracted while driving puts you, the passengers in your car, and your fellow road users at risk. In order to dissuade people from undertaking dangerous practises that can cost focus, Fujairah Police put out a wa»»»
Hamdan bin Mohammed receives condolences on passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Sheikhs, senior officials, Dubai Police officers, citizens and residents offer sympathies Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, received condolences at Zabeel Maj»»»
Wizz Air rethink could reshape fares and routes
Wizz Air is putting the brakes on one of the most ambitious growth plans in European aviation. The Hungarian-founded low-cost carrier has reduced its planned winter capacity, dramatically lowered its long-term fleet ambitions and is concentrating more heavily on Central and Eastern Europe – changes»»»
Rulers of the Emirates, and Sheikhs offer condolences to Mohammed bin Rashid on passing of Ahmed bin Rashid
Their Highnesses reflected on the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid’s record of service UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates today offered their condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al »»»
Trump says US officials met Iran’s delegation for three hours
New York: Trump has said US officials held a “very good” three-hour meeting with Iran’s delegation in the United States. Trump’s remarks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly came after he warned during his address that he was considering whether to “annihilate” Iran.»»»
QF sparks global dialogue on tradition, progress at Goals House During UNGA
New York: As the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly takes place, Qatar Foundation has fostered a global dialogue at Goals House in New York on how inherited knowledge, cultural identity, and local wisdom can help address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Titled 'Traditi»»»
Tunisia’s economic losses from water scarcity could reach 6.4% of GDP by 2050: World Bank
Tunis, Sept. 22 (TAP) - Economic losses from water scarcity could reach 6.4 percent of GDP by 2050, according to the latest Tunisia’s Economic Monitor published Tuesday by the World Bank (WB), titled “Tunisia’s Water Challenge: From Scarcity to...»»»
Terms of Russia-Ukraine Peace Agreement Being Discussed - Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he is discussing the terms of a possible peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. "I think they're going to make a deal, and I don't want to say what the deal is. We're talking about it a lot, including with President Putin, a»»»
Jordan’s King: Israeli incursions into Syria a warning to international community
New York, Sept. 22 (SANA) Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned that repeated Israeli incursions into southern Syria, territorial expansion and attempts to impose new realities on the ground, including actions affecting vital water resources, represent “a warning the international community chooses to i»»»
US President says Washington repeatedly sought to reach deal on Iran's nuclear program
New York: US President Donald Trump said that the United States had "repeatedly sought" to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear program. In his address during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Trump called on all countries to join the United States in imposing complete econom»»»
Qatar has capabilities to deliver exceptional Olympic Games in 2036: Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari
NAGOYA: Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari, CEO of Qatar’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has expressed strong confidence in Doha’s bid journey and the country’s ability to deliver an exceptional edition of the Games. Speaking during a dialogue session held with representatives of the Qata»»»
Nigeria makes largest interest rate cut in nearly 20 years
Lagos: Nigeria's central bank said on Tuesday it had slashed its key interest rate by more than 3.5 percentage points -- the largest cut in nearly two decades. The move is designed to shore up the monetary policy of President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking a second term in January. Since coming to pow»»»
Qatar launches professional career guidance program
Doha: Qatar Career Development Center, in partnership with the Qatar Finance and Business Academy, has opened registration for a program aimed at training certified career guidance practitioners. The program, which will run from November 2 to December 14, seeks to equip participants with practical »»»
BCT Governor calls for African Monetary and Financial Resilience Union
Tunis, Sept. 22 (TAP) - Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), Fethi Zouhaier Nouri, stressed the need to establish an “African Union for Monetary and Financial Resilience” as a prerequisite and essential step toward creating a...»»»
SpiceJet delays: India steps up scrutiny as financial woes deepen
Aviation ministry tightens monitoring to ensure safety amid mounting financial strain India’s aviation ministry has placed SpiceJet under heightened operational and financial scrutiny as the airline grapples with prolonged cash-flow pressures, rising costs and disruptions linked to the ongoing West»»»
Qatar participates in meetings of GCC undersecretary committees of commerce, industry, investment
Doha: The State of Qatar has participated via videoconferencing in the 64th preparatory meeting of the committee of undersecretaries of GCC ministries of commerce and the 49th preparatory meeting of the committee of undersecretaries of GCC ministries of industry. It also took part in the 6th meetin»»»
Fuel prices in Hungary buck EU trend, but diesel is climbing
Fuel prices in Hungary stood out sharply from the rest of the European Union in August 2026, as petrol, diesel and lubricant costs surged across almost the entire bloc. While prices in the EU were 23.8% higher than a year earlier, Hungary recorded an increase of just 1.3% – the smallest among all 2»»»
Big brands like Nike and Adidas depending on outlet malls
Outlets are becoming a core sales channel rather than simply a way to clear unsold inventory, according to Andrea Aburra, NEINVER’s head of leasing for Poland and Italy. Brands including Hugo Boss and adidas are investing in modernized stores, dedicated teams, and stronger customer experiences. NEI»»»
Ursynów mall plans scaled back to expansion of existing center
Plans for a major shopping mall in Warsaw’s Ursynów district have been shelved in favor of expanding and modernizing the existing CH Ursynów, according to local outlet haloursynow.pl. The original 2018 concept envisioned substantially more retail space, new public areas, and a redesigned Filipiny P»»»
ILS from Inter Cars Group rents over 165,000 sq m
ILS, part of Inter Cars Group, has leased over 165,000 sqm at Panattoni Park Katowice Airport in one of Silesia’s largest industrial leasing deals. Scheduled for handover in Q4 2028, the facility will include approximately 158,000 sqm of warehouse space and 7,000 sqm of offices and employee ameniti»»»
Allegro announces second phase of PLN 800 mln share buyback
Allegro has announced the second phase of its share buyback program, allocating up to PLN 800 mln, excluding brokerage commissions. Purchases are scheduled to begin on September 23, 2026, and end no later than June 25, 2027. The company may acquire up to 42.1 mln shares at a maximum price of PLN 50»»»
ING Bank Śląski to launch POLSTR-based mortgages
ING Bank Śląski will introduce mortgages linked to the POLSTR one-month compounded benchmark on September 28, 2026. Borrowers can choose variable rates, calculated using the benchmark plus the bank’s margin, or rates fixed for an initial five years. After that period, customers can select another f»»»
Nearly 22% of Poles struggled to pay bills on time
Some 21.7% of Polish adults struggled to meet financial obligations on time over the previous 12 months, according to a survey commissioned by debt management company Kruk. Among those affected, 67.6% described their difficulties as temporary, while 15.4% considered them serious. Overall, 46.7% rat»»»
Orlen looking for partner for AI solutions
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Polish troops test Wilk unmanned logistics platform
Stohid Technology completed initial field trials of its Wilk unmanned ground platform with Poland’s 10th Opole Logistics Brigade near Opole. Soldiers tested transportation, deployment, off-road mobility, and equipment delivery ahead of commercialization planned for 2027. Developed in Poland, Wilk d»»»
Arab Radio and TV Festival: TAP takes part in ASBU Technology & Equipment Exhibition and programme market
Tunis, Sept. 22 (TAP) – Tunis-Afrique-Presse (TAP) news agency is taking part in the “ASBU Exhibition for Technology and Equipment and the Programme Market,” a two-day event held in Yasmine Hammamet, Nabeul Governorate, as part of the 26th edition...»»»
Kuwait clarifies reports of transit flights from October 1
Government refutes reports of resuming transit operations next month Kuwait’s Public Authority of Civil Aviation has denied reports that an airline operating at Kuwait International Airport will launch transit flights from October 1. Authority spokesperson Abdullah Al-Rajhi told the Kuwait News Age»»»
US looksmaxxer 'Clavicular' charged with rape
He could face up to 20 years in state prison if convicted of rape A prominent online "looksmaxxing" influencer known as "Clavicular" is facing rape charges in the northeastern US state of Massachusetts, according to court records. Braden Eric Peters, 20, is charged with rape, drugging a person for »»»
Israeli Media: Hamas Attempted to Kill and Capture Soldiers Several Times during This Month inside Gaza
The Israeli media indicated that, on the night of September 4, a D9 bulldozer entered an area containing a large field of Improvised Explosive Devices [IEDs] and severed the detonation wires, thereby preventing a catastrophe. “At the same time, gunmen opened heavy fire, causing the forces to withdr»»»
Prime Minister meets Iranian Foreign Minister
New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. »»»
President Iotova Expresses Condolences over Death of Portuguese Ambassador
President Iliana Iotova expressed condolences over the death of Portuguese Ambassador to Bulgaria Ana Maria Ribeiro da Silva, the President’s press secretariat said on Tuesday. She extended her condolences to Ribeiro da Silva’s family, loved ones and colleagues, and to the Portuguese people. Iotova»»»
2027 Finance Bill: ARP Finance Committee to hear Finance Minister over delayed budget data
TUNIS, September 22, 2026 (TAP) – The Finance and Budget Committee of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) discussed Monday delays in submitting the main guidelines of the 2027 Finance Bill and data on state budget execution for the first...»»»
Israeli artillery targets the outskirts of Kfartebnit town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Vucic, Macron meet in New York
NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is attending the UN General Assembly session in New York, met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday. "When, between two meetings, you literally run into a friend. With President Macron, in passing, as both of us were on the way to our ne»»»
Skytrax names Air Serbia second-best airline in eastern Europe
BELGRADE - Air Serbia, the national airline of Serbia, ranks as the second-best airline in Eastern Europe in this year's Skytrax World Airline Awards rankings. "Along with its excellent ranking in Eastern Europe, the Serbian national carrier retained its third-place position among the best regional»»»
Fresh Russian Strikes Hit Ukrainian Logistic Centers and Ports in Odessa
The Russian forces continued launching drone strikes on logistics centers and port infrastructure in Ukraine, as well as on maritime vessels involved in supporting the Ukrainian military, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. Targets StruckLogistics centers Palma and Novaya Liniya in OdessaA ca»»»
Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security
Trump touts new Arctic pact as US plans two major bases on mineral-rich island US President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security, easing tensions over his repeated calls for Greenland to become part of the United S»»»