Applications were filed by women whose Kuwaiti citizenship had been revoked Kuwait: The Syrian Embassy in Kuwait has received 1,277 applications from women whose Kuwaiti citizenship was revoked and who are seeking to regularise their status in relation to Syrian citizenship, Chargé d’Affaires Tamim»»»

Footage from Damascus countryside shows an act of charity followed by apparent theft A young man was caught on video giving money to a woman begging outside a mosque in the Damascus countryside before apparently stealing a motorbike parked nearby just seconds later, in footage that quickly went vir»»»

Two telescopes reveal the nebula’s structure and delicate gas filaments in greater detail Abu Dhabi: Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory, operated by the International Astronomy Center in the Abu Dhabi desert, has captured detailed images of the Crescent Nebula after 14 nights of observations using »»»

High-stakes meetings and global crises dominate diplomacy’s biggest gathering in New York Dubai: World leaders converge on New York this week for a United Nations General Assembly unlike most before it — with the United States and Iran at war, fighting continuing in Ukraine, tensions rising across »»»

Court of Appeal upholds sentence in case involving incitement to immorality and drugs Dubai: A fashion influencer in Kuwait has been sentenced to seven years in prison after the Court of Appeal upheld a lower court ruling against her in a case involving drug use and incitement to immorality. The Cr»»»

Iran Air vows to keep Najaf route as international services face uncertainty Iranian airlines are facing a major new threat to their international operations after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that they could effectively be shut out of global aviation services from September 23. The w»»»

Damascus, Sept. 21 (SANA) Technical teams from the Ministry of Agriculture and the World Bank met in Damascus on Monday to finalize preparations for launching the World Bank-grant-funded “STAR” project, aimed at bolstering Syria’s agricultural recovery and food security. The meeting was co-chaired »»»

Tunis, Sept. 21 (TAP) – The ninth edition of the World Sea Forum will be held on September 24-25 in Bizerte. It will bring together researchers, diplomats, entrepreneurs and civil society representatives to discuss efforts to combat plastic...»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition of the centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD together for the sake of the country's "democratic future", after both the far right and hard left made big gains in Germany's state elections on Sunday. Chancellor Friedrich Merz »»»

Students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry were pursuing aviation training Dubai: Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have died in an air accident in Canada while undergoing flight training, with Indian authorities offering assistance to their families as Canadian agencies investigate t»»»

Poland’s Creotech Quantum will lead a €2.33 million European Space Agency project to develop superconducting nanowire detectors capable of detecting individual photons. The company’s share of the work is worth €1.2 million. Over 24 months, it will develop electronics and software, conduct testing, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Samsung began rolling out its latest One UI 9 software update to Galaxy smartphones on September 26, bringing new artificial intelligence features that can automatically track people in videos, flag potential privacy risks and provide more personalised information to users. The stable »»»

BELGRADE - If early parliamentary elections in Serbia were to be held next Sunday, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) would win the highest number of votes, ahead of second-placed Student List, and two more lists would clear the electoral threshold - a Socialist Party of Serbia-led coalition and t»»»

Crude slumps as Saudi exports rebound and U.S.-Iran talks cool war fears Oil prices tumbled on Monday as markets priced in a possible diplomatic opening between Washington and Tehran and signs that Saudi Arabia was restoring crude shipments after attacks disrupted key export routes. A market snapsh»»»

Qatar insists Gaza aid was coordinated with Israel, denies Hamas funding claims Qatar has strongly rejected allegations published by The New Yorker, saying the claims were based on falsified and fabricated information. In a statement issued on Monday, the International Media Office of the State of »»»

Geneva: The International Organization for Migration (IOM), affiliated with the United Nations, announced the registration of the return of more than five million displaced Sudanese to their original areas after they had left them due to the circumstances of war. The organization, in its report iss»»»

The American sneaker company admitted that the image was offensive Sneaker brand Converse has admitted that its latest ad campaign had landed badly - with the image recalling a traumatic time in the American psyche, a time of the Ku Klux Klan and public lynching. The footwear giant has since pulled»»»

A suspected Palestinian gunman on Sunday shot dead an Israeli man near a West Bank settlement, according to Israeli officials. The gunman was located at a Ramallah hospital and arrested, police said. Elsewhere in the West Bank, Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian motorist who the military sa»»»

At least two people were injured when an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it entered the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said Monday. The vessel will reportedly continue to its next port of call, and there are no indications of any environmental impact at this time. The United Kingdom»»»

Protests have broken out in Austin, Texas, after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop. The man remains in serious but stable condition in hospital, while anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the scene. Austin’s police chief said local offi»»»

With the US midterm elections now just six weeks away, we’ll speak to our Washington correspondent Fraser Jackson about whether President Donald Trump could help or hurt his party’s chances. Polls have pointed to what some are calling a “blue wave”, with Democrats potentially regaining control of t»»»

Khalifa Almarar says secure trade and energy flows are vital to global peace and security Abu Dhabi: Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Almarar stressed the need to secure and protect the flow of supply chains, trade and energy, saying they are a key pillar of international peace and security. He ma»»»

Sharjah Government has completed 734 stalled homes at a total cost of Dh603.7 million Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved all housing support requests submitted by citizens to the Sharjah Department of Housing up t»»»

Doha: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) has announced key details for the upcoming fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum, set to take place from October 27 to 29 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affa»»»

Doha: The sixth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention kicked off on Monday under Chairmanship of President of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA), HE Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad. The conference will run for three days. In his »»»

Head of Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi, congratulated the Yemeni people on the 12th anniversary of the September 21, 2014 revolution, emphasizing that the revolution achieved its key objectives of freedom, independence, and liberation from the dominance of Ameri»»»

What UAE, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia students must know before LOC Dubai: India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued guidelines for Class 12 students in the UAE and six other countries in the Middle East who want to appear in the special examinations announ»»»

Madrid: Kylian Mbappe said on Monday playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, 15 years after the French football icons first met, is like "something from a film". Former Real Madrid boss Zidane will take charge of Les Bleus for the first time since replacing Didier Deschamps on Friday in the»»»

DOHA: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) has announced key updates for the fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The forum will take place from»»»

Germany’s political instability could create economic and security risks for Poland, according to analysts cited by WNP. Regional election setbacks have weakened Chancellor Friedrich Merz as industrial troubles increase pressure for economic reforms. For Poland, the concerns include Germany’s impor»»»

New Prestwick connectivity fault comes less than two weeks after 2,000+ cancellations London: Britain’s air traffic control provider suffered another technical failure on Monday, disrupting flights less than two weeks after a separate software problem contributed to more than 2,000 cancellations ac»»»

Dublin: Ireland's data protection watchdog, acting on behalf of the European Union, said Monday it had fined Google 403 million euros ($462 million) for improperly using users' location data, eight years after consumer groups complained. The fine is the fourth largest imposed by the Data Protection»»»

The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has once again presented its works in Indonesia. The exhibition is hosted by the Antara Gallery of Photo Journalism at the ANTARA Heritage Center in Central Jakarta. The exhibition promo could be seen ahead of the opening on one of Jakarta’s large»»»

DOHA: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) announced on Monday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a $20 billion strategic partnership, leveraging the investment capabilities of both parties across public and private markets. The strate»»»

DOHA: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) has announced key details for the upcoming fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum, set to take place from October 27 to 29 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affa»»»

DOHA: Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen collaboration in audiovisual and digital media, scientific and academic research, and professional training. The agreement was signed by President of QU, Dr Omar Mohamed Al Ansari, and CE»»»

Polish stocks remain cheaper than Western European and emerging Asian peers despite a strong rally. The WIG20 rose 22% in dollar terms this year after gaining 66% in 2025. Adjusted for sector composition, Polish companies trade at just under 17 times expected earnings, versus slightly above 17 in W»»»

Poland’s Creotech Quantum will lead a €2.33 million European Space Agency project to develop superconducting nanowire detectors capable of detecting individual photons. The company’s share of the work is worth €1.2 million. Over 24 months, it will develop electronics and software, conduct testing, »»»

The law student and model, who was raised in Abu Dhabi, won the national title in Jaipur UAE-born Kaziah Liz Mejo, who was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 last month, is preparing to represent India at the global Miss Universe pageant, with the 19-year-old hoping to bring the country its fourth cr»»»

Hormuz traffic remains restricted as UAE flight schedules stay mixed on some routes The US-Iran conflict remains tense on Monday, with a tanker struck while entering the Strait of Hormuz, Iran warning against renewed US attacks and attention increasingly turning towards possible diplomacy at the UN»»»

Iranian carriers face global shutdown as US threatens fuel and service bans US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Monday that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions - as the Trump administration seeks to keep pressure on Tehra»»»

FintechOS, the Romania-founded financial technology company providing AI-based digitalisation solutions for banks and insurers, has raised USD 28 million in a combination of equity and debt financing. The equity component was provided by existing shareholders including Bek Ventures, IFC, Cipio Part»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will address the opening of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, as world leaders gather for the annual high-level debate. His Highness is leading the State of Qatar's delegation to the UN meetings, »»»

From Indonesian language class in Budapest to gamelan performances and university life from Sumatera to Papua, education is giving Indonesians and Hungarians a chance to meet, learn from one another and build connections that last far beyond graduation. For decades, educational exchanges have provi»»»

Motorists face widespread slowdowns from Dubai-Sharjah corridor to Abu Dhabi Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman are facing heavy congestion during Monday evening’s rush hour, with several major routes showing slow-moving traffic. The heaviest congestion is concentrated alo»»»

There is no intention to “make changes within the government,” though both the Presidency and the Premiership have “reservations regarding the performance of certain ministers,” sources told MTV on Monday. “Nawaf Salam is dissatisfied with the performance of Minister of Education Rima Karami, while»»»

Washington, United States: Three leading US news outlets announced Monday they will go to court after being banned from the White House, as President Donald Trump claimed that media critical of his administration is a "Cancer" threatening national security. CNN, MS NOW and Politico said in a joint »»»

New york: Qatar Investment Authority and J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing a strategic partnership valued at $20 billion, aimed at leveraging the investment capabilities of both parties in public and private markets. This »»»

Asirom believes that road safety education and risk awareness are key factors in improving road safety and reducing road accidents. For this reason, the company encourages the adoption of a defensive driving style, rewarding drivers who choose to develop their driving skills and invest in their own»»»

Israeli occupation forces shelled the Abidin and Al-Raqad valleys in western Daraa countryside early Monday and opened machine-gun fire toward nearby areas, with no casualties reported. SANA news agency reported several artillery shells struck the two valleys as Israeli forces simultaneously target»»»