Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation "KAHRAMAA" has achieved a new milestone by winning the Arab Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2026, presented by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility (RNSR), in recognition of its pioneering efforts and innovative initiatives in th»»»

The reception was held by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori to mark his son Mohammed’s wedding Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a wedding reception at Dubai World Trade Centre on Saturday. Sheikh Mohammed wa»»»

Major repairs of Osh—Kara-Suu road are entering their final stage, with all work scheduled for completion in November. Currently, more than 100 pieces of heavy machinery are being used at the site. According to site supervisor Nursultan Abdyldabekov, the total length of the section undergoing renov»»»

Airport disruptions, long-haul suspensions and evolving UN diplomacy explained As Saturday draws to a close, the six-month-old US-Iran conflict shows no sign of easing, with fresh violence in Yemen, disputed reports of new strikes near Iran's Kharg Island, and a mounting diplomatic push at the Unit»»»

Floods have now claimed more than 1,250 lives and left thousands missing The UN and its humanitarian partners launched a $49.6 million flash appeal on Friday to deliver emergency assistance to more than 84,000 people affected by last week’s catastrophic floods in Nepal. On 26 August, a glacier on t»»»

Monza: Title-chasing George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Saturday's third and final free practice at the Italian Grand Prix. The two Britons, who lie second and third in the championship 59 points adrift of leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, finished th»»»

A correspondent for the semi-official Fars news agency on Saturday reported hearing explosions of unknown origin near Iran's Kharg Island in ‌the Gulf, ⁠a key oil terminal. The state-affiliated Nournews said there were unconfirmed reports ‌from local sources that an Iranian tanker ‌had been targete»»»

AMMAN — Total individual indebtedness in Jordan reached JD14.312 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2026, up from JD14.1 billion in the same period of 2025 and JD13.951 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of last year, according to Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) data cited by Al Mamlaka »»»

Dirham peg, high reserves and resilient banking system reinforce UAE stability S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its 'AA/A-1+' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the United Arab Emirates, maintaining a "Stable" outlook. The agency also held its Transfer and Co»»»

A botched administrative manoeuvre by the Turkish government publicly exposed a sensitive deal to supply US-origin heavy ammunition and cluster munitions to Ukraine, local daily Cumhuriyet reported on August 31. The transaction first came to light in early August when details were&nb»»»

Beijing: Local authorities in China's Fujian Province have evacuated more than 599,000 people as torrential rains continued to lash the eastern province for several days. The provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said 599,300 residents had been evacuated from vulnerable coastal a»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday that the wildfire situation in the areas of Fier and Himara is currently under control, following a difficult night as fires affected the two regions. Rama said there was currently no danger to residents or populated areas, while authorities remain on »»»

Romanian authorities have indicted social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in absentia on charges including human trafficking, sex offenses involving minors, money laundering and witness tampering. The brothers have been held in a US jail since mid-July while fighting a separate British ex»»»

In a series of targeted strikes, Russian Armed Forces have successfully neutralized four enemy vessels in the ports of Chernomorsk and Odessa, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Saturday. Geran unmanned aerial vehicles delivered precise hits on three dry cargo ships and one container vesse»»»

Minister of Justice, Toni Gogu, said Saturday that a legal gap over the salaries of magistrates will be addressed Tuesday, during the first plenary session of the new parliamentary session. Speaking to reporters, Gogu said the dispute was not about whether magistrates were seeking higher salaries o»»»

Empik will surpass 400 stores in 2026 and plans to maintain a pace of more than 30 openings annually. Expansion is increasingly focused on smaller formats, retail parks, street locations, and towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. Stores of around 170 to 200 sq m are considered optimal for smaller»»»

Refield plans to develop and commercialize around 100,000 sq m of retail park space in Poland over the next two years, focusing primarily on midsize regional cities. Its most advanced project is a 23,000 sq m retail park in Sanok, opening in two phases in November 2026 and spring 2027. A project of»»»

Martley Capital has launched Amber, an investment platform focused on last-mile logistics and urban industrial properties in Poland. The company aims to build a portfolio worth about EUR 200 mln within 12 to 24 months. Amber starts with two fully leased Upper Silesian warehouse assets totaling abou»»»

September is historically a difficult month for financial markets, and 2026 brings additional risks. Key concerns include high energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, possible interest rate hikes by the ECB and Federal Reserve, political uncertainty in France and Germany, and rising government b»»»

Russia will halt strikes on Ukraine's capital as US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive in Moscow for talks on the Ukrainian conflict. Other statements by Dmitry Peskov:The pause in strikes on Kiev is linked to the preparation and holding of meetings with American negotiators ther»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced that products made by inmates will be offered for sale through its Sooum application starting Sunday, September 6, 2026. In a post on its social media platforms, the Ministry said the products will be available for purchase electronically through »»»

As the new academic year approaches in Egypt, families, students, and educators prepare for the familiar rhythm of “back to school.” With an 11% increase in public budget allocations for the education sector in fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, the government aims to expand the Egyptian-Japanese Schools pr»»»

Following devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, Access Asia takes a closer look at the fragile state of the Himalayan mountains. Dr Arun Bhakta Shrestha, an expert on the environment and risk management in the Himalayas, explains why it's so difficult to detect glacier movements in advance an»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s proposal for so-called “industrial cohesion” remains largely a political concept rather than a detailed policy mechanism, with no specific funding formula, eligibility rules or implementation plan presented so far. Speaking to the National Assembly, Radev argued that Bu»»»

President Sadyr Japarov chaired the third meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies in Cholpon-Ata. Participants discussed the development of the virtual asset market and blockchain infrastructure, the digital economy, international cooperatio»»»

The tallest bridge along the China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway route is being built in Kyrgyzstan, the press service of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Transport reported. The bridge is being constructed across Kech-Alat River in Suzak district, Jalal-Abad region, as part of the international railway pr»»»

A modern school for 750 students is planned to be built on the site of the old bus station in Manas, the City Hall reported. Manas Mayor Ularbek Ismailov inspected the demolition of the old bus station. Together with businessman Azamat Arapbaev, who initiated the school construction project, he dis»»»

DOHA: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) - a Qatar Foundation partner university- celebrated the largest incoming class in campus history at the Class of 2030 Convocation Ceremony. The official welcome takes place during Orientation Week, when the new students meet faculty members, learn a»»»

The development of the crypto asset market in Kyrgyzstan must be accompanied by strict monitoring of sanctions risks, Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov said at a meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies in Issyk-Kul region. «Sanc»»»

The cost of living in Hungary remains a major source of anxiety even as inflation has fallen sharply and real wages are rising again. A new PwC Hungary survey suggests that many households still feel financially stretched, with a sizeable share struggling to build savings, cover unexpected setbacks»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber held a virtual meeting with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC), attended by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member and Vice President of the ABLCC; Philippe Dessoy, President of the ABLCC; and Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the ABLCC.»»»

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Doha: Qatar Chamber held a virtual meeting with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC), attended by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member and Vice President of the ABLCC; Philippe Dessoy, President of the ABLCC; and Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the ABLCC.»»»

Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and a special presidential envoy, met the US negotiators at the Vnukovo airport. Earlier, US president Donald Trump announced that his envoys would present proposals to end the Ukrainian conflict.Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Tu»»»

Damascus, Sept 5 (SANA) The price of the 21-karat gold in the Syrian market fell by 250 Syrian pounds for 1 gram on Saturday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals’ Management. The authority set the selling price at 16,150 Syrian pounds ($132.38) per gram and the buying price at 15»»»

Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said cooperation among law enforcement agencies in the fight against drug trafficking was improving steadily. Speaking to reporters in Momchilgrad on Saturday, he commented on Friday's seizure in Burgas of hundreds of kilogrammes of cocaine and marijuana»»»

An official Bulgarian delegation will travel to Beijing for the 19th session of the Bulgaria-China Intergovernmental Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation. The delegation will be led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev, who co-chairs the C»»»

The husband said the confrontation began after he found his wife inside another man’s car Abu Dhabi: A man who discovered his wife inside another man’s car and was later injured in a fight with the driver has been awarded Dh51,000 in compensation by an Abu Dhabi court. According to Emarat Al Youm, »»»

Government forces launched counteroffensive as Houthi attacks spread across Taiz, Hodeida Dubai: Fighting intensified across western Yemen on Saturday as government forces launched counterattacks against the Iran-backed Houthis, who are pressing towards areas overlooking the strategic Bab Al Mandab»»»

New York, USA: Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka sailed into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday as tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams suffered an agonising defeat on their long-awaited return to Grand Slam doubles. Alcaraz, coming off a four-month injury absence, »»»

A rare family trip home turned into a desperate effort to help flood-hit communities Dubai: For Jagan Adhikari, the journey to Nepal was supposed to be about family. After more than 13 years in the UAE, opportunities to spend time with his parents and relatives have been rare. This trip has been es»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: A 64-year-old Nepali woman was rescued alive Saturday in Nuwako district 10 days after the deadly mudslide on August 26, local media reported. After initial treatment, the woman will be transferred to the capital, Kathmandu, for further treatment, according to the media. According»»»

The girl was found frightened and crying after becoming separated from her parents Dubai: A six-year-old girl who went missing after becoming separated from her family in Dubai was found and reunited with her parents within 30 minutes, following a swift search by Dubai Police. The child was found b»»»

Tunis, Sept. 5 (TAP)- The weather Saturday is partly cloudy in coastal regions and slightly cloudy elsewhere.The wind is blowing north in the north and east in the midland and the south, light to moderate then relatively strong in the late...»»»

A Bulgarian influencer who was arrested for drugged driving but breached house arrest has been detained in Valencia, Spain, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told reporters on Saturday. "We could have arrested him in Romania, but there was no European Arrest Warrant. The moment it was issued, we l»»»

Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the United Nations General Assembly resolution that encourages the use of the Equal Earth cartographic projection in maps worldwide to replace the Mercator projection widely used so far, which dist»»»

Brussels calls for restraint, civilian protection amid rising Gulf tensions The European Union has strongly condemned the latest wave of Iranian attacks against the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, expressing alarm at the latest military escalation in the Middle East. In a st»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: The death toll from floods and mudslides that swept areas along the Nepal-China border has risen to 1,375, authorities said. Nepalese authorities said 1,344 people had been killed in the floods, while 4,898 remained missing. They said 2,232 DNA samples had been collected to help i»»»

A plan to send migrants with no legal right to remain in the European Union to “return hubs” outside the bloc is rapidly moving from theory towards policy. Rwanda is emerging as a possible destination, raising a particularly interesting question for Hungary: would Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s new »»»