Association for Modern Trade Disputes Consumer Watchdog’s Claims on Retail Food Markups
The most common mistake in public discussion is to confuse price indices with retail markups or profits, the Association for Modern Trade (AMT) said in a statement on Monday. The statement come in response to Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) Chair Maya Manolova’s claim that markups on some »»»
Russia Hits Logistics Center in Ternovka Used for Ukraine Military Needs - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia carried out a strike against a Nova Poshta logistics center in Ternovka in the Nikolaev region, used for storing dual-use goods of the Ukrainian forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "As a result of the strike in the Nikolaev region, the logistics center Nov»»»
London, Brussels Working on Plans to Blockade Baltic Sea - Russian Presidential Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - London and Brussels are developing plans to blockade the Baltic Sea and the straits leading to it, Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev said on Monday. "Western countries are trying to organize interceptions of our ships. London and Brussels are developing plans to blockad»»»
Recall vote in Mosrata: Preliminary electoral roll to be available as from Oct.13 (ISIE)
Tunis,Oct.12 (TAP) - The Independent High Authority for Elections (French: ISIE) announced Monday that the preliminary electoral roll for the recall vote for the local council member in Mosrata (Siliana delegation) will be available on October 13-15...»»»
Dubai to Sharjah commute might take you twice as long
Google Maps shows heavy Dubai-Sharjah traffic, with some journeys taking over 80 minutes Dubai: Commuters travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing a difficult Monday evening rush, with Google Maps showing journey times of more than an hour on some routes and heavy congestion around the Dubai»»»
Daraa expects 35,000-ton olive harvest as presses prepare to open
Daraa, Oct. 12 (SANA) Daraa province expects an olive harvest of about 35,000 tons this year, with 37 presses scheduled to begin operating on Thursday, according to a decision by the provincial executive office. Processing fees are set at 7.5 Syrian pounds ($0.06) per kilogram of olives if the pres»»»
Saudi Arabia: Up to 15 years in prison for helping border security violators
Offenders face fines of up to Dh1m in Saudi riyals, vehicle confiscation and public naming Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has warned that helping people violate the Kingdom’s Border Security Law carries penalties of up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to SAR1 million, the Saudi Press Agen»»»
AI changing future of office buildings
Griffin Capital Partners sees the residential sector as Poland’s most promising real estate investment opportunity, citing a housing shortage, rising incomes and demographic changes. Managing partner Maciej Dyjas said Poland has become more attractive to foreign investors over the past three to fou»»»
Atal Group hands over 2,135 premises in Q3
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PKP launches big project in Warsaw
PKP subsidiary Xcity Investment is seeking partners for a residential and commercial development on three sites along Ordona Street in Warsaw’s Wola district. The sites, covering 3.98, 8.23 and 2.89 hectares, form part of the larger Odolany Kolejowe project, which spans about 22 hectares. Plans als»»»
Polish manufacturers worried about Chinese trade in Europe
An analysis of 262 product groups found no broad displacement of Polish suppliers by China. From 2019 to 2025, Poland’s share of EU imports rose from 3.5% to 4.2%, while China’s increased from 7.5% to 8.6%. Poland gained share in 187 product groups, or 71.4%, and both countries mainly displaced oth»»»
NBP: China second in car sales in Poland after Germany
China became Poland’s second-largest supplier of new cars by value in the second quarter of 2026, overtaking the Czech Republic and trailing only Germany. Its share of Polish passenger-car imports more than doubled, rising from 5.3% a year earlier to 11.2%, while the value of car imports from China»»»
Scanway and Ethereal Space want to expand in US
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AMT Disputes Consumer Watchdog’s Claims on Retail Food Markups
The most common mistake in public discussion is to confuse price indices with retail markups or profits, the Association for Modern Trade (AMT) said in a statement on Monday. The statement come in response to Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) Chair Maya Manolova’s claim that markups on some »»»
Innovation Minister Vasilev, EC Executive Vice-President Virkkunen Discuss AI, Space Sector
Digital transformation and digital services for citizens and businesses, artificial intelligence (AI), development opportunities for companies in the space sector, cybersecurity, promoting innovation and EU funding for small and medium-sized enterprises were among the topics discussed at a meeting »»»
Footage Shows Strikes on Saudi-led Aggression Reinforcements South of Yemen’s Ma’rib Governorate
The Yemeni Military Media published the footage which shows the targeting of pro-Saudi militias and reinforcements on Al-Faliha front, south of Marib Governorate. Yemeni military media posts footage showing strikes on pro-Saudi troop concentrations, as well as the destruction and burning of their v»»»
South Korea completes trial voyage via strategic Russian trade route
A South Korean container ship has completed a trial round trip to Europe via Russia’s Northern Sea Route, demonstrating the potential of the Arctic passage as a commercial shipping corridor. Seoul considers maritime cooperation with Russia important to its trade strategy, despite joining some Weste»»»
ICC ignored allegations of NATO war crimes in Libya – ex-Libyan minister
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ignored allegations of “very well-documented” NATO war crimes brought before it, former Libyan Information Minister Moussa Ibrahim has told RT. In an interview on Saturday, he argued that the US-led military bloc has never been held accountable for what he»»»
Bill Gates challenges Trump over AI safety and regulation
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has challenged US President Donald Trump’s approach to AI, warning that the government cannot leave the world’s “most dangerous technology” entirely in the hands of the companies that develop it. Trump signed the White House Accord on Super Intelligence last month al»»»
King Salman invites Romanian president to EU-GCC summit
RIYADH: King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a written message on Monday to Romanian President Nicusor Daniel Dan, inviting him to attend the second EU-GCC Summit in Saudi Arabia on Oct. 24. Saudi Ambassador to Romania Khalid bin Eid Al-Shammari delivered the king’s written invitation during a meeting wi»»»
How will new market-making services boost DFM trading?
EFG Hermes launches liquidity services aimed at improving share trading, price discovery Dubai: Investors trading shares on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) could benefit from improved liquidity, more efficient pricing and smoother transactions following the launch of new market-making and liquidit»»»
Dubai firm expands into Africa with new Nairobi hub
Synarchy Consulting targets growing demand for AI adoption, digital transformation Dubai: As African governments and businesses accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, a Dubai-based advisory firm has established a permanent presence in Kenya to tap into growin»»»
Bulgarian Innovation Minister Vasilev, EC Executive Vice-President Virkkunen Discuss AI, Space Sector
Digital transformation and digital services for citizens and businesses, artificial intelligence (AI), development opportunities for companies in the space sector, cybersecurity, promoting innovation and EU funding for small and medium-sized enterprises were among the topics discussed at a meeting »»»
Bulgaria’s New Waste Fee System Shifts More Costs to Households, Say Mayors
Bulgaria’s “polluter pays” principle has increased household waste collection fees but distributed costs more fairly, according to several mayors speaking at a forum held as part of the Annual Meeting of the National Association of the Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria here on Monday. Muni»»»
Moments after Houthi strike, Bangladeshi pilgrim tried to reach family one last time
DHAKA: Moments after a Houthi strike hit the Riyadh airport where he was transiting, Nasrullah Badar called his family in Dhaka but could not utter a word. A day later, his brother learned he did not survive the attack. A 37-year-old teacher and imam, Badar was leading a group of 44 Bangladeshis on»»»
Saudi Red Sea Authority grants first beach operator license to Emaar
JEDDAH: The Saudi Red Sea Authority issued Saudi Arabia’s first beach operator license on Monday to Emaar, The Economic City, for Yam Beach in King Abdullah Economic City. The license was issued through the unified coastal tourism platform, in accordance with the Beach Operators’ Requirements and C»»»
Kingdom reviews plans for 2027 water forum
MARSEILLE: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture recently participated in a joint committee meeting with the World Water Council to coordinate preparations for the 11th World Water Forum in 2027. The meeting reviewed preparations for the forum, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from Ma»»»
Energy security can't be taken for granted amid recent regional developments: Saudi Energy Minister
Riyadh: The recent developments playing out in the region and Saudi Arabia had reaffirmed that energy security can't be taken for granted, amid mounting pressure on supply routes and the targeting of infrastructure, said Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. Speaking at t»»»
Eight tests for the Trump-Xi 2026 détente
When it came, the visit of Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the United States last month was more pomp and pageantry than substance. That did not make it irrelevant. Across Asia, symbolism matters, whether to the Chinese audience at home or to political figures in India, Japan, Taiwan, and the Middle E»»»
Syria issues 755 warnings to unlicensed exchange businesses
Damascus, Oct. 12 (SANA) The Central Bank of Syria has issued 755 warnings to shops and businesses conducting currency exchange and money transfer activities without licenses, following inspections in several provinces carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior. The Anti-Money Launder»»»
Qatar calls for stronger safeguards to protect mediation for peace
GENEVA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, participated in the opening session of the Geneva Peace Forum. In hisremarks during the session, the minister highlighted the importance of the rules and standards governing mediation for »»»
India becomes 10th country to lose citizen to Houthi strike on Riyadh airport
NEW DELHI: India has become the 10th country whose nationals were killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport over the weekend, after a man from Hyderabad died of his injuries at the hospital. Mohammad Yousuf Ali was traveling with his family for Umrah when a Houthi missi»»»
Microsoft bets on homegrown AI chip to challenge Nvidia
San Francisco, United States: Microsoft said Monday it will roll out its in-house Maia artificial intelligence chips on a massive scale starting in 2027, making them the main hardware for running AI across its products -- a move that could reduce its reliance on Nvidia. Chips like Maia are the tech»»»
Gold prices rise in Syria as global bullion retreats from one-week high
Damascus, Oct. 12 (SANA) The price of a gram of 21-karat gold in Syria rose by 250 Syrian pounds ($2.05) compared with Sunday’s rates, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority set the selling price of a gram of 21-karat gold at 16,700 Syrian pounds ($136.89)a»»»
Flames ravage oldest covered food market in Paris
Paris mourns loss of beloved Enfants Rouges food market A fire early on Monday has destroyed the French capital's oldest covered food market, a popular street food venue named after red-clad orphans, authorities said. The Marche Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district, which has existed s»»»
IsDB chief meets IMF head, signs $364m financing deals with Benin
RIYADH: The chairman of the Islamic Development Bank Group met with the managing director of the International Monetary Fund on the sidelines of the 2026 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Muhammad Al Jasser and Kristalina Georgieva discussed expanding cooperation in Islamic finan»»»
Bulgarian IT Association Calls for Changes in Information Services AD Management for Greater Transparency
The Bulgarian Association of Information Technologies (BAIT) participated in the regular annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Information Services AD on October 9 in its capacity as a minority shareholder holding 46 shares, the BAIT said Monday. The Association voted on all eight items on the »»»
Delayed Payments, Unclear Funding Hinder Municipal Investments
Delayed payments, tight project preparation deadlines and uncertainty over available funding are hampering municipal investment projects, officials said at a forum held as part of the Annual Meeting of the National Association of the Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria here on Monday. During»»»
Saudi Arabia delivers thousands of food baskets to vulnerable families across Yemen
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has delivered thousands of food baskets to vulnerable families across Yemen as the country continues to grapple with one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Nine trucks carrying 3,240 food baskets recently arrived in Aden governorate under KSrelief»»»
Etihad Airways cancels all Abu Dhabi-Riyadh flights until October 19, with services to Jeddah and Dammam also affected
All Abu Dhabi-Riyadh flights cancelled until October 19, with further changes possible Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has cancelled a number of flights between Abu Dhabi and three Saudi cities, Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah, warning that the situation remains fluid and further changes to its flight schedule»»»
Israeli media: One person killed and 19 injured in the Yiftah area near the Lebanese border following the explosion of an unexploded bomb - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: One person killed and 19 injured in the Yiftah area near the Lebanese border following the explosion of an unexploded bomb 1»»»
‘Our bond runs deeper than any malicious campaign’: UAE official rejects attempts to sow discord between Saudis and Emiratis
Abdullah Al Hamed says that attempts to exploit Riyadh airport tragedy only serve Houthis Abu Dhabi: Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Authority, has expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia following attacks by Yemen's Houthi group on King Khalid Internatio»»»
Red Star Belgrade to play Jedinstvo Ub in round of 32 of Serbian football cup
STARA PAZOVA - Title holders Red Star Belgrade were on Monday drawn to face Jedinstvo Ub in the Round of 32 of the Serbian football cup. The other Round of 32 matches are Jedinstvo 1936 v Javor, Dubocica v Radnicki Nis, Teleoptik - Mladost Lucani, Vozdovac v Novi Pazar, FAP v Spartak, Zemun v Radni»»»
Ashghal announces new package of roads, infrastructure development project in Izghawa, Al Thumaid
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced the commencement of construction works for the second package of the Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Izghawa and Al Thumaid, at a cost of about QR418 million. This package comes as part of Ashghal's plan to develop road and»»»
Environmental Authority Identifies Violations at Toplofikatsya Pernik
Between September 21 and October 9, experts from the Sofia Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water carried out a total of six inspections at the Republika Thermal Power Plant (TPP) in Pernik and identified violations, the inspectorate said. The inspections covered the two companies operating»»»
Dubai to creators: Ditch the skyline, tell real stories
Dubai Press Club to train about 30 creators to show the city beyond its towers and bling Dubai: The Dubai Press Club along with the Department of Economy and Tourism and the Dubai Media Office have launched a content creators programme to push authentic stories of the city beyond its skyscrapers an»»»
Fixing an airport disruption is one thing. Winning passengers back is another.
Aviation experts say technology alone cannot restore trust after major disruption Dubai: Passenger confidence can take far longer to recover than airport operations after a major disruption, aviation experts said at the Dubai Airport show on Monday. This highlights the growing importance of clear c»»»
UNHCR sounds alarm on funding crisis
Geneva: The UN refugees chief warned Monday about being "asked to do the impossible", with his agency over-stretched by a huge funding shortfall and heavy displacement. Barham Salih, the United Nations' high commissioner for refugees, said the UNHCR had slashed its workforce due to budget cuts, whi»»»
Ukraine approves key law on Hungarian minority rights, opening door to EU accession progress
Ukraine’s parliament has approved legislation protecting the education rights of national minorities, including Hungarian-language education. The decision removes a major obstacle to further progress in Kyiv’s EU accession talks, although Hungary says it will closely monitor how the new rules are i»»»
Hamdan bin Mohammed attends Advanced Technology Research Council meeting in Abu Dhabi
Advanced AI systems unveiled to boost readiness and anticipate future developments 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, attended a meeting of the Advanced Technology Re»»»