Sharjah: Air Arabia is adding a third German destination to its network from the UAE, with daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Düsseldorf starting December 16, 2026. The new service will connect Sharjah International Airport with Düsseldorf, giving UAE travellers another direct option for re»»»

Against an economic backdrop marked by declining purchasing power, McDonald’s and DDB Romania are once again bringing offers and solutions that help brand fans make smarter choices to the forefront. McDonald’s Value platform once again shows how easy it can be to manage both your budget and your da»»»

Tokyo, Japan: Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world. The "polka dot queen", who passed away on August 14, channelled hallucinations and trauma into vibrant art featur»»»

Dubai: With September's UAE fuel prices due in a few days, motorists can already calculate what a modest reduction at the pump would mean for their monthly fuel bills as global oil prices retreat from recent highs. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.»»»

Dubai: Schools across the UAE reopen on Monday, which means somewhere in your home right now there is a child sleeping until 11am who is about to be asked to wake up at 6.30. The good news is that the fix can be gentler and easier than you might think. Gulf News spoke to a leading sleep expert and »»»

Romania aims to become the first Black Sea country to develop offshore wind farms, promoting projects across six “areas” in three stages, with the goal of reaching an installed capacity of 11.5 GW, according to an analysis by Greek publication Energy Mag, cited by Rador and G4Media.ro. ...»»»

CMS has advised Norwegian renewable energy solutions provider Scatec ASA (Scatec) on the agreement to acquire the 77 MW Urleasca onshore ...»»»

The National Nuclearelectrica Company informed shareholders and investors on Tuesday that General Manager Cosmin Ghita has requested the termination of his mandate contract. The announcement was published on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) ...»»»

The Petrotel refinery, owned by Russian oil giant Lukoil—a company targeted by US sanctions—is expected to enter insolvency. The step is considered the only measure capable of saving the plant, protecting the company, and providing the necessary reprieve to reboot operations, according to an intern»»»

Battery manufacturers and importers must adapt to new European requirements regarding?among other aspects?safety, performance, carbon footprint, recycled material content, and product traceability, in the context of the phased implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, according to an expert anal»»»

Electrica Group signed a contract for the development in Craiova of a new high-efficiency cogeneration plant powered by natural gas-fired engines, which will supply heat to the city's district heating system and electricity to the national power ...»»»

The project of the largest solar park in the EU made an important step and it would supply very soon sufficient energy for about one million people. Romania’s National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has issued the authorisation for the construction of the ...»»»

On Aug. 27, 2020, New Zealand handed down its first sentence of life in prison without parole for Brenton Tarrant for killing 51 mosque worshippers in Christchurch. 1 of 3 | On August 27, 2020, New Zealand handed down its first sentence of life in prison without parole for Brenton Tarrant for killi»»»

Rescuers transport an elderly woman rescued from a Devighat old age home following a flash flood in Trishuli Bazar, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Wednesday. Photo by Narendra Shrestha/EPA Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The death toll from a flash flood that tore through Nepal's mountainous border region near China»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces' offensive in the special military operation zone is proceeding at an unstoppable pace in all directions, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian armed forces Valery Gerasimov said on Thursday. "Groups of troops continue to carry out the tasks of the sp»»»

DUBAI: When Fahad Al-Jomiah and Khalid Al-Jammaz were students in London a decade ago, they spent their free time walking the floors of Selfridges. This month, the Saudi streetwear label they founded went on sale there. 1886 is at the famed Oxford Street department store as part of “Saudi: Sky’s th»»»

UAE-based M42 has entered Africa through a 10-year strategic partnership with Botswana’s Ministry of Health aimed at supporting the country’s healthcare system and expanding the use of digital health and advanced medical technologies. The agreement, signed in Gaborone, marks M42’s first health syst»»»

An unusual spell of freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall in western Bolivia has affected more than 26,000 families across five regions, creating a weather emergency in more than 320 Andean communities. The severe winter conditions have brought heavy snow to parts of the Andes and surrounding va»»»

A cable car hit a crane in the French resort of Alpe d'Huez leaving 23 injured, three critically, officials said on Thursday. There were about 50 people in the cabin of the cable car when the accident happened Wednesday morning at at altitude of 2,300 metres (7,500 feet), Alpe d'Huez mayor Jean-Yve»»»

A total of 502 measles cases were registered in 11 regions of Bulgaria between the beginning of 2026 and the end of July, the Health Ministry said. The figure compares with just one registered case between January and July 2025. Seventeen new measles cases were reported in the last week fo July cov»»»

Tokyo: Japan's weather agency issued its highest-level emergency warning for heavy rain on Thursday for some areas in the central prefectures of Toyama and Ishikawa. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued the Level 5 emergency warning at 620 a.m. local time for municipalities including Himi i»»»

Europe – including Hungary – may be facing another significant rise in food prices. The causes are wide-ranging, from changing weather patterns and the war in Ukraine to energy price fluctuations caused by the conflict in the Middle East and riverbeds drying up. Experts have already outlined which »»»

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As a result of the massive strikes, Russian forces hit a number of targets in the Kiev region, Zaporozhye and Krivoy Rog as well as in Kremenchug and the Odessa region, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said. In Kiev and the Kiev region, the following targets were hit:A UAV assembly workshop, including »»»

JEDDAH: To mark World Photography Day earlier this month, Experience AlUla released eight images taken by eight different photographers of the ancient oasis city. “Across eight photographs, no single view defines AlUla,” a press release stated. “Instead, the destination emerges through the details »»»

LONDON: Britons who saw Professor Jason Arday’s life and death dissected by weeks of headlines covering allegations about his academic qualifications and personal accomplishments can now read his version of the story.Simon & Schuster will on Thursday publish Arday’s memoir “Great and Unfortunate Th»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged higher on Thursday, giving shoppers a slightly more expensive start to the day as the precious metal remained above $4,600 an ounce and investors assessed the outlook for US interest rates. The move comes after gold fell sharply in the previous session following US»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held an awareness workshop for Qatari athletes participating in the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which will take place in Japan from 19 September to 4 October, as part of the ongoing preparations for Team Qatar’s participation in the continental»»»

US’s Iran Policy Has Reached ‘Pure Parody’: Foreign Ministry Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei criticizes the various means through which the United States has been trying to enforce its newly announced restrictive measures against Iran. “Washington’s Iran policy has reached pure parody,” »»»

A child who fell off an escalator at the Vefa shopping center in Bishkek has emerged from a coma. The Bishkek City Children’s Clinical Emergency Hospital told 24.kg news agency. The child has been transferred from intensive care to a regular ward. According to doctors, his condition is showing posi»»»

On Emirati Women’s Day, celebrating the “firsts” achieved by women matters. But for Zainab Al Ali, Director of Outreach and Stakeholder Relations at Masdar, the more interesting conversation is about what comes next, particularly in Abu Dhabi, where a growing ecosystem around education, innovation,»»»

European Union industrial production returned to growth in 2025 after two consecutive years of decline, while Bulgaria, Romania and Greece continued to show markedly different industrial profiles. Bulgaria's industry is particularly concentrated in basic metals and metal products, Romania has a str»»»

The US-Iran conflict remains a major security and economic concern for the UAE, as diplomatic efforts to revive talks gather pace while the Hormuz Strait remains heavily disrupted and Washington drives tougher economic pressure on Tehran. Here are the latest developments: Qatar's leader heads to Te»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan will seek a second straight victory when they face Al Wakrah in the second round of the Qatar Stars League at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium today. The match will kick off at 7:30pm, with Al Rayyan looking to build on their 1-0 win over newcomers Lusail. Al Wakrah, meanwhile, opene»»»

Doha, Qatar: Combining sporting legacy with sustainability, Al Janoub Arena will officially open its doors today hosting the highly anticipated clash between the Qatar and China in Window 4 of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The game carries special significance a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League Foundation held a technical meeting to finalise the organisational and technical arrangements for the Qatar Cup 2026 semi-finals. The meeting covered matchday procedures, stadium schedules, team kits and refereeing protocols, with all teams urged to cooperate ful»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar coach Hakan Demir yesterday named the 12-man squad for today’s clash against China in the second stage of the Asian qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. The match will be hosted at Al Janoub Arena with kick-off scheduled at 7pm. The roster includes Mostafa Fouda, Mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Thursday a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Moldova HE Maia Sandu on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.»»»

Nurbek Bukuev has been appointed Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan by a Cabinet of Ministers’ order. He replaces Bakytbek Kadyraliev. According to the Ministry of Health, the new deputy minister was introduced to the staff of the ministry’s central office. Photo Ministry of Health. Nurbek Buk»»»

A new standard-issue uniform has been developed for employees of the Main Traffic Safety Department. The Patrol Police Department’s press service reported. The uniform sets are designed for service in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Comfort, different weather conditions and the visibility of off»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has announced the successful completion of the first end-to-end international card payment transaction in Syria, marking an important step in the development of the country’s digital payments infrastructure. The »»»

Investigators appointed by Pakistan's prime minister visited on Thursday the hospital nursery where a fast-moving fire killed 14 newborns, as grieving families sought answers about the cause of the blaze and the safety measures at the major government facility. The fire early Wednesday was confined»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Centre in Doha is preparing to launch its new educational and cultural season on September 13, offering a diverse programme of language courses, arts workshops, heritage activities, culinary sessions and cultural events aimed at strengthening cultural ti»»»

Doha, Qatar: A mangrove expert from Thailand has been selected to serve as a consultant for a mangrove restoration project in Qatar, representing an important milestone in bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the field of sustainable development, the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha said in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank celebrated the successful conclusion of the fourth edition of its Young Investors Programme 2026 with a closing ceremony held on Sunday, 23 August, at Commercial Bank Plaza. The event brought together participants aged 18 to 25, alongside their parents, to recognise the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s commercial office real estate sector has demonstrated notable resilience in the face of recent regional geopolitical friction, driven by long-term corporate leases and robust demand from public sector entities, according to a real estate market report published yesterday by Cus»»»

The turnover from business services provided mainly to enterprises in Romania in H1 2026 decreased by 1.4%, unadjusted, y-o-y, and -2.2% seasonally adjusted, according to data published on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Between January 1 and June 30, 2026, decreases were re»»»

Turnover in wholesale trade (except trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased in the first half of this year, both as gross series (+0.8%) and as a series adjusted according to the number of working days and seasonality (+0.6%), compared with the same period in 2025, according to the Natio»»»

The confidence indicator rose in July, amid the confirmation of Romania's investment-grade rating by rating agencies, but the economy will continue to stagnate, pointing to a high risk of recession, according to Adrian Codirlasu, President of CFA Romania."The confidence indicator rose in July, amid»»»

Romanian energy engineer and specialist Bogdan Leu has been elected International NGN President of International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) to lead the global CIGRE Next Generation Network community for the 2026-2028 term.In the new leadership structure, Bogdan Leu will work alongsid»»»