Developers adapt to regional challenges as buyers gain flexibility, new projects continue Dubai: Dubai’s property market is entering a new phase in which financial discipline, construction capacity and the ability to adapt to changing buyer behaviour are becoming increasingly important. The shift i»»»

Doha: The Qatar Football Association announced today the list of Qatari national team players who will participate in the Gulf Cup, hosted by the city of Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from September 23 until October 6. The list is selected by Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, the head coach o»»»

Paris, France: Two paintings by the Impressionist master Claude Monet that have never been shown in public are to be sold in Paris next month by the billionaire Schlumberger family of France, auction house Sotheby's said Thursday. "Iris", a large painting Monet completed toward the end of his life,»»»

Team was told to work remotely before receiving sudden termination call Dubai: Around 80 employees working in the Indian customer support team of a US financial technology company were allegedly laid off during a five-minute Google Meet call, according to an employee quoted by NDTV. The employee sa»»»

Chitila Plazza retail park, developed by Rădăcini Estate, the real estate division of Rădăcini Group, has recently opened. Located on Șoseaua Chitilei, in the immediate vicinity of Bucharest’s ring road, with direct access and visibility from it, the retail centre will serve both residents of Chiti»»»

The agreement is set to promote tourism, marketing and trade across the UAE and Uzbekistan Dubai: Etihad Airways has signed a Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) with the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, strengthening ties between the airline and the Republic of Uzbekistan. The agreement was signed by»»»

The Connectivity Summit that Bulgaria will host is an expression of confidence in the government's political will and initiative, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the beginning of the government meeting. On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an initiative for »»»

Paramount Assure, SecurityBridge team up to close SAP security blind spots in GCC UAE based cybersecurity company Paramount Assure, announced their partnership with Security Bridge, SAP specialist company in cybersecurity at GISEC 2026 held at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. The collabora»»»

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron discussed with his Lebanese counterpart, General Michel Aoun (who is currently visiting Paris), the situation in Lebanon in light of the ongoing Israeli assaults. According to a statement issued by the Lebanese Presidency, the two sides reviewed the situation»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah Sayyed Abdul Malik Al-Houthi to deliver a speech on latest developments 17-09-2026 14:27 PM Latest News Urgent»»»

Family awaits postmortem report, seeks Indian government help to bring his remains home Dubai: A Hyderabad engineer has died at his home in the United States just 17 days after his wedding, with his family appealing to the Indian government for help in bringing his remains home, NDTV reported. Moha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The customs tariff rate on certain selected items has been increased under Amiri Decree No 45 of 2026, according to a directive published in the 17th issue of the Official Gazette, published on September 16, 2026. Under the decree, the customs tariff rate on uncut chicken, fresh or chi»»»

Of the project’s total value, approximately 65.1 million lei (excluding VAT) is attracted in the form of co-financing provided from the Sustainable Development and Just Transition Program, as a result of the contract signed with the Ministry of Investments and European Projects. The substation’s cu»»»

Why ‘Daayra’ turns a police case into a debate on crime, punishment and perspective Dubai: There's a moment in my conversation with Meghna Gulzar and Prithviraj where the actor stops mid-thought and says something that could double as the thesis of their new film: "The closer it hits to home, the g»»»

Romania’s international workforce has been growing steadily for several years, and the numbers now tell a clear story. Yet for many of the professionals, engineers and service workers who relocate here, moving money around Romania turns out to be easier than borrowing it. Opening a bank account is,»»»

The government will on Thursday discuss a proposal from the Foreign Ministry to establish a European civil-military mission in Lebanon for a three-year period, al-Akhbar newspaper reported. The mission aims to "contribute to the full implementation of Resolution 1701 (2006), assist the government i»»»

At this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt, process automation and the use of artificial intelligence in the robotisation of refinishing operations were among the technologies showcased to the industry. The solutions presented are designed to increase the precision and efficiency of the refinishing pro»»»

The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The State Department separately said it would deny visas to Palestinian officials, citing failures to reform and action»»»

From aviation recovery to DWC and AI, ATM 2026 offered clues to travel’s next phase Dubai: It was a long week for the media at Arabian Travel Market. Between navigating packed halls, rushing between interviews and shoots, filing stories at breakneck speed and trying to keep up with a seemingly endl»»»

Second retail sukuk follows strong demand, with the profit rate due September 22 Abu Dhabi: The UAE is launching a five-year retail T-Sukuk after its first sovereign offering attracted Dh445 million in orders, nearly nine times the initial issuance target. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday the Interior Ministry should not become a party to the political process or influence the election outcome, but should ensure that every citizen can vote freely. He was speaking at a national meeting of the Ministry's leadership on the preparations for th»»»

Presidential adviser says de escalation must precede talks on a new regional future Dubai: The UAE will combine deterrence and defence of its sovereignty with dialogue with Iran while ensuring that regional tensions do not derail its economic and development agenda, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adv»»»

TUNIS, September 17, 2026 (TAP) – The National Council of Statistics reviewed, during its second ordinary plenary session of 2026 held Wednesday at the Ministry of Economy and Planning, the development strategy of the National Institute of...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric met with ODIHR Observation Mission head Eoghan Murphy on Wednesday to discuss the electoral process and Serbia’s cooperation with the ODIHR. Djuric noted that, through continuous dialogue, implementation of reforms and work on ODIHR recommendations, Serb»»»

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said Thursday that the government represents the majority of the Lebanese people, after Parliament granted it a vote of confidence following two days of debate. Geagea, a staunch opponent of Hezbollah, said the sessions proved that the government truly represents»»»

Textbooks sold for 1,400 soms on the market cost from 170 soms at Uchkun printing house. Uchkun OJSC Director General Bakytbek Sultanov said, commenting on the sale of school textbooks. According to him, the company prints textbooks under contracts. The quantities for public schools are determined »»»

Hasakah, Sept. 17 (SANA) Farmers in Syria’s Hasakah province have begun harvesting a cotton crop expected to yield about 45,000 tonnes after the planted area reached 11,898 hectares (118.98 square kilometers), roughly 63% above the season’s target, an agriculture official said. Cotton picking began»»»

Minutes before the next parliamentary session was due to begin on Thursday, Albania’s opposition Democratic Party called for a bill concerning judges and prosecutors — including provisions related to their salaries — to be removed from the agenda. In a formal request submitted to Parliament, the De»»»

‘Harvest now, decrypt later’: why GCC organisations must start PQC migration today Quantum computing may still be years away from breaking today’s encryption standards, but according to José Lemos, product delivery manager at the Abu Dhabi based QuantumGate, the countdown has already started. And t»»»

Nagoya, Japan: China's women returned to Asian Games cricket for the first time in 12 years on Thursday -- only to be knocked out without a ball being bowled two days before the opening ceremony. On a seemingly perfect day for T20 cricket under blue skies and sunshine at the Korogi Athletic Park in»»»

TUNIS, September 17, 2026 (TAP – By Khadija Boussalmi, TAP correspondent) – Tunisia remains committed to a reliable, rules-based multilateral trading system that contributes to inclusive and equitable development, considering trade a driver of...»»»

The Christian population in Jerusalem and Palestine is on the verge of extinction, as the government continues to push a racist and extremist approach towards the religious minority, Jerusalem activist Osama Barham told Sputnik. “A war to deprive Christians of their livelihoods is being waged again»»»

An Israeli military source on Thursday warned that “any attempt by Hezbollah to rebuild its capabilities will be met with an immediate response.” The source added, in remarks to Al-Arabiya’s Al-Hadath channel, that “the Lebanese Army’s practice of its responsibilities and the demonstration of its e»»»

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Mélusine Lebret, Researcher in the Defence, Security & Justice research group at RAND Europe. According to Lebret, the growing militarisation of space cannot be understood simply by asking whether a satellite is civilian, military, or a “weaponised.” And Lebr»»»

N Chandrasekaran to be reappointed as chairman despite Noel Tata's veto The outcome of the Tata Sons board meet saw chairman N Chandrasekaran get a five-year extension and also gave a go-ahead for the group's long-pending listing plan. According to multiple reports citing sources, the board is said»»»

The flag of Sofia was raised at a ceremony in the city on Thursday marking its patron saint day, the Day of Saint Sophia and Her Daughters Faith, Hope and Love. Earlier, President Iliana Iotova inspected the guard of honour and greeted the guards. Patriarch Daniil conducted a blessing service. The »»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: A fire that killed 14 infants at a maternity ward in Pakistan's capital last month followed "systemic and institutional failure" at the hospital, according to an official inquiry. The devastating dawn blaze broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Health Ward at Isl»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Congress's approval of new anti-Russian sanctions is an unfriendly move, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "Of course, we are monitoring the passage of this document. This refers to unfriendly actions," Peskov told reporters. New US anti-Russian sanctions w»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic opened on Thursday a factory for assembly of Israeli-made UAVs. "This morning, I was especially proud of Serbia and its successes. I opened a factory for assembly of leading-edge Israeli-made drones, which will have a workforce of around one hundred peo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There has been no material benefit for Russia from the dialogue with the United States yet, and none is expected, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday. "There has been no tangible effect in terms of restoring our relationship, and none is expected in the forese»»»

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has banned Uchkun printing house from selling textbooks to private schools. Uchkun Production Director Kubat Beisheev said this at a press conference. «I heard in today’s interview that the permission is being revoked. That’s even better for us; it will be le»»»

A young girl has been taken to hospital with a serious limb injury after she was hit by a 144 bus while cycling in Budapest’s 14th district on Wednesday afternoon. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident. Girl injured in collision with turning bus The accident happened at around »»»

Global law firm Dentons, alongside Reff & Asociații | Deloitte Legal and Pop Briciu Crai, successfully advised and represented Tinmar Energy S.A. in its challenge to a decision issued by the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), which imposed a fine of approximately RON 364 million (€73 mill»»»

The United States imposing fresh sanctions on Russia will complicate efforts to broker peace with Ukraine, the Kremlin said Thursday, a day after the U.S. Congress approved legislation to pressure Moscow over its war. "Of course, the imposition of any further sanctions by the U.S. will definitely c»»»

Oslo: Europe is more attractive than ever as a partner, as demonstrated by plans for Canada to become an "associate member" of the EU, the bloc's Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Thursday. "Europe has never been as attractive as it is today," Kos said Thursday in Oslo, when asked whether Ice»»»

Kielce, 14 September 2026 – During the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, PHU Lechmar organised a two-part conference devoted to the role of hydrogen, fuel cells, synthetic fuels and new energy infrastructure models in building the resilience of the armed forces. The s»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Senior Commander Vows Iran’s Powerful Response to Any Enemy Miscalculation 17-09-2026 13:20 PM Brigadier General Mohammad Karami, Commander»»»

Only 29% of Romanians currently invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds or ETFs, compared with 41% across Europe, according to a new ING Research study conducted by Ipsos. At the same time, 30% of Romanian respondents say they have never invested but may do so in the future, suggesting that a sizeabl»»»

Kyrgyzstan and South Korea have signed 18 bilateral documents following President Sadyr Japarov’s official visit to South Korea. They cover employment, trade, investment, energy, education and other areas, the presidential administration reported. The labor ministries of the two countries signed a »»»