Reckoning, rebuilding or a comeback? Orbán’s political legacy takes centre stage in Budapest
Reconciliation and hopes of returning to power in 2030 all appeared on the same stage in front of the Hungarian Parliament on Saturday, as politicians, journalists and activists associated with the former governing camp debated what should follow the Viktor Orbán era. The demonstration, titled Ne f»»»
DNA pointed to biological parentage, but UAE’s top court still rejected the paternity claim
Woman sought to establish paternity, saying the child was born from a private relationship Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Federal Supreme Court has rejected a woman’s attempt to establish a man as the father of her child, overturning an appellate ruling that had attributed the child to him after DNA testing »»»
Saudi Arabia deports 12,363 people in one week after nationwide security inspections
Thousands more were referred to diplomatic missions or for travel arrangements Saudi security authorities arrested 14,165 people for residency, border security and labour law violations during a week-long series of joint inspections, the Ministry of Interior said on Saturday. The operations, carrie»»»
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates Canada and Mexico through the 2026 Years of Culture concert series
Doha, Qatar The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will celebrate the musical heritage of Mexico and Canada this season with two special concerts presented as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture, bringing some of each country’s defining orchestral works to audiences in Doha. Th»»»
Nepali rescuers buoyed by miracle finds but tough conditions persist
Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the latter rescue had 'given hope to the entire nation' Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepali rescuers faced challenging conditions on Sunday as search operations after catastrophic floods entered their 12th day, buoyed by the extraordinary rescues of four survivors. The glacia»»»
Driver hits pedestrian at Dubai crossing, then flees, court fines him Dh5,000
The vehicle owner was fined Dh1,000 for knowingly allowing an unlicensed man to drive Dubai: A young man who struck a pedestrian at a designated crossing in Dubai and then drove away without stopping to help has been fined Dh5,000, while the owner of the vehicle was also penalised for allowing him »»»
Watch: UAE search and rescue team begins Nepal flood operations
Drones, 3D mapping bolster UAE-led search and rescue in devastated Nepal areas Kathmandu: The UAE Search and Rescue Team has begun its field operations in the Rasuwa area of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, as part of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts to support the Nepalese authorities in se»»»
Haze emergency grips Malaysian Borneo town
Serian, Malaysia: Acrid smoke hung heavily over the Malaysian town of Serian, seeping into homes and cloaking roadside stalls, as residents navigated an air quality emergency fuelled by transboundary haze from Indonesia's raging fires. Malaysia declared a state of emergency in Sarawak state's Seria»»»
Egypt, Jiangsu Changhong pen MoU for automotive engineering base Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt’s Ministry of Industry, the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), and Chinese smart-equipment manufacturer Jiangsu Changhong Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an industrial and engineering base for planning and building automot»»»
Flying from the UAE today? Here’s what Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai passengers need to know
Indonesia flight disruption adds to UAE travel delays; Air France extends Dubai suspension Dubai: UAE travellers are facing a mixed picture on Sunday, with Emirates, Etihad and flydubai operating key regional services while delays and cancellations continue across Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. Air »»»
A falcon, a portrait and UAE heritage come together at ADIHEX
Visitors were captivated by the striking blend of photography, fine art and heritage An artwork depicting His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, during a falconry trip, captured the attention of visitors at ADIHEX 2026 for its intricate artistic and realistic details»»»
Thick haze forces Malaysia’s Serian into emergency mode
Sarawak district shuts schools, markets as air pollution hits hazardous highs Serian: Acrid smoke hung heavily over the Malaysian town of Serian, seeping into homes and cloaking roadside stalls, as residents navigated an air‑quality emergency fuelled by transboundary haze from Indonesia's raging fi»»»
Qatar’s Export Unit Value Index rises by 17.64% in Q2 2026
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 (»»»
Dukhan Bank returns as supporting partner of Seashore Phoenix Games
Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank, one of Qatar’s leading Islamic financial institutions, has announced its return as a Supporting Partner of the Seashore Phoenix Games for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Qatar’s fitness community and encouraging active, healthy lifesty»»»
Google adds AI-powered voice controls across its apps
Washington, USA: Google has announced the rollout of Live features for the Gmail, Docs, and Keep apps following a beta testing period, as part of an effort to expand the voice-based interaction experience with its AI assistant, Gemini Live. The new features allow users to search within emails and a»»»
5,000 US sailors leave Thailand after Pattaya visit
Thai port call closes with boosted local economy and few security incidents Laem Chabang: Thousands of US sailors aboard an aircraft carrier departed from Thailand on Sunday, AFP journalists said, concluding its first port call following reports of deteriorating living conditions on board after nin»»»
Fitch affirms Qatar’s credit rating at AA amid outlook for strong economic rebound in 2027 and 2028
Doha, Qatar: Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qatar’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in the strength and resilience of the Qatari economy. The agency attributed its decision to easing risks following the subsidence »»»
Hungary’s housing market faces a major shift as government backs social housing
Hungary’s housing market may be approaching one of its most important policy shifts in years. A newly published government resolution orders the preparation of the Wekerle Housing Construction Programme, promising more affordable homes, rental housing and student accommodation, with brownfield rede»»»
EU leader refuses to point finger at Russia over German drone incident
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has refused to assign blame for last month’s drone incident in Germany squarely to Russia, citing “reckless” Western weapons deliveries to Kiev. Earlier this week, the German government said it had grounds to believe that Moscow was behind the incident, in which»»»
Prince Harry’s UK return revives battle over royal security bill
Return with Meghan and children sparks fresh scrutiny of royal security costs London: Prince Harry's return to Britain has reignited debate about whether taxpayers should foot the bill to protect him and his family, with experts warning genuine threats likely exist. The Duke of Sussex, who arrived »»»
EBA Chair Addresses High Energy Costs, Tax Incentives, Private Sector Growth Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: In an exclusive interview with Arab Finance, Ali Eissa, Chairman of the Egyptian Businessmen Association (EBA), offers a candid assessment of Egypt’s evolving economic landscape, the empowerment of the private sector, and the imperatives for industrial growth. While acknowledging prog»»»
Egypt’s Outsourcing Sector: Entering a New Era of Higher-Value Growth Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt’s outsourcing industry is entering a new phase of growth, shifting from its telecom roots into a diversified, knowledge-driven sector spanning IT services, financial operations, healthcare support, and creative industries. Powered by a multilingual workforce, competitive costs, and strategic »»»
Al Sadd thump Al Gharafa to maintain perfect start; Al Rayyan and Al Duhail share points
Doha, Qatar: Akram Afif scored a goal and provided an assist as defending champions Al Sadd thumped Al Gharafa 4-1 to maintain their perfect start to the Qatar Stars League and open up a two-point lead at the top with a third straight victory. Al Duhail, meanwhile, bounced back against Al Rayyan to»»»
Right-wing civic rally calls for unity and self-renewal ahead of 2030 elections
The speakers at the Ne féljetek! 2.0 (Don't Be Afraid! 2.0) rally on Saturday evening at Kossuth Square in Budapest emphasised the importance of community solidarity, self-reflection and reorganisation on the right, and the responsibilities of nationally minded civil activists. Zsolt Renge, a Fides»»»
Doha Festival City wins Best Mall Award for its Hala Summer 2026 Campaign
Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination, has been crowned ‘Best Mall’ as part of Visit Qatar’s Hala Summer Shopping Festival Awards. The accolade recognises the mall’s exceptional contribution to the national initiative, driven by its outstanding visitor en»»»