Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) is expanding the number of taxis available through Bolt in Dubai after signing a partnership agreement with Arabia Taxi to integrate 1,607 vehicles into the ride-hailing platform. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe move is expected to in»»»

The Government will adopt a decision to establish an Interinstitutional Coordination Council for the construction of the National Children's Hospital, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said this at the beginning of Wednesday's meeting of the Council of Ministers. "[It will be established] to make up for t»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the State of Libya to the State of Qatar HE Mohammed Mustafa Al Saghir Al Lafi, on the occasion of the ambassador's departure from his post. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs expre»»»

Dubai: The UAE will continue to make a lasting humanitarian impact and bring hope and life to people in need, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said on Wednesday, marking World Humanitarian Day. In a message reflecti»»»

Dubai: A 39-year-old photographer was shot dead and his friend injured after he allegedly intervened in a road-rage dispute between a car driver and a two-wheeler rider in Ludhiana’s old city, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place around midnight on Monday near JMD Mall. The deceased, Ram»»»

Dubai: Dubai-based parking operator Parkin is expanding into Egypt, signing an MoU with three Egyptian companies to explore the development of smart parking and mobility solutions in the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe MoU with Modon Misr for Asset and Faci»»»

The Israeli military said it had repatriated the remains of Sgt First Class Yehuda Katz, a soldier killed in Lebanon 44 years ago, in a joint operation with the Mossad intelligence agency. Katz was the last Israeli soldier declared missing in the Sultan Yacoub battle against Syrian forces in easter»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar secured their first win in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup yesterday as they beat Sri Lanka 90-43 in their final Group C match in Ahmedabad, India. The win capped Qatar’s group stage campaign with a much-needed triumph that saw them advance into the knock-out stage. Qatar opened with sharp»»»

Berlin: Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he is suffering from a neurological disorder after a second on-field collapse in three days yesterday. The 23-year-old Germany international fell to the turf just minutes after coming on late in a pre-season friendly at Heidenheim. A similar incid»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Natural gas reserves in underground storage facilities in Germany, the Netherlands and Croatia have reached record lows for this time of year, while in four other countries gas storage levels are at their lowest since 2017-2018, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (G»»»

Lebanese authorities began reviewing security restrictions against some 600,000 Syrians in the latest move that reflects Beirut’s desire to open a new chapter in relations with Damascus based on clear security and legal foundations. The restrictions are among the thorniest issues in Lebanon and tha»»»

Iran army chief Ali Abdollahi warned Gulf countries on Wednesday not to provide any assistance to the US military. Doing so would be tantamount to joining American military operations in Iran, Abdollahi said. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. (FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)»»»

Two French nationals have been detained in Togo since July 27 and are under judicial investigation, France's foreign ministry said on Tuesday. The pair are journalist-directors working for a French production company, according to local media. Paris did not provide details on the investigation or r»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Wednesday with the Ambassador of the State of Libya to the State of Qatar HE Mohammed Mustafa Al Saghir Al Lafi, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs expressed »»»

Abu Dhabi has plenty happening this week, whether you’re looking for a night of live music, something creative to do with the family, or a quieter afternoon surrounded by art and culture. From concerts on Yas Island to workshops, summer programmes and exhibitions around the city, here are nine thin»»»

Authorities are searching for the person who left a poisoned cow carcass in the protected area Five vultures have been poisoned in Central Balkan National Park, near the Paniците winter route leading to Mount Botev, the Ministry of Environment and Water said. The birds were found near a cow carcass»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee today celebrate one month to go until Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, hosts the largest multi-sport event in Asia from September 19 to October 4. Bringing together more than 11,000 athletes and 6,000 officials»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will open their campaign in the second edition of the FIVB U17 World Championship against Venezuela in Group A at the Aspire Zone's Women's Sports Hall today at 5pm. This will be followed by France on August 21 and Tunisia on August 23. Yesterday, the Qatar 2026 Organizing Commit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan SC have been drawn alongside Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun FC, Jordan’s Al Faisaly and Oman’s Al Nahda Club in Group C of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27 following yesterday’s Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The 32-team competition will begin on September 15, wit»»»

Dubai: The UAE is focused on navigating regional developments and preparing for what comes next rather than being distracted by false claims, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said on Wednesday, dismissing reports about cancelling workers’ residency visas and provi»»»

TORONTO: More than 19,000 fans packed Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Toronto Tempo, offering another glimpse of the growing appetite for the WNBA beyond the US. For Clark, one of the biggest names in women’s basketball, it was a first visit to C»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Ulan Mamatkanov took part in a ceremony to hand over 12 specialized vehicles to the state enterprise Kyrgyzfarmatsiya under the Ministry of Health. Addressing healthcare sector representatives, Ulan Mamatkanov noted that protecting public he»»»

On Aug. 19, 2003, Sergio Vieira de Mello, the United Nations' representative to Iraq, was killed in a car-bomb attack on U.N. headquarters in Iraq. 1 of 3 | United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan (R) chats on July 29, 2002, with Sergio Vieira de Mello from Brazil, the new United Nations High C»»»

A group of “headscarf-wearing women and black men” got off a Hungarian-registered bus at a rest stop near the country’s western border. That was all it took for Virág Gulyás, a journalist and influencer for Mandiner, one of the Orbán regime’s flagship media outlets, to suggest that Péter Magyar had»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed for a fourth ​straight day on Wednesday as investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on ‌whether the Strait of Hormuz is open to ships. Brent crude futures climbed 69 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $91.71 by 07:15 a.m. Saudi time, while US West Texas»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia has seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine hidden on a Tanzanian-flagged vessel in one of the country's biggest drug busts, with 10 crew members arrested, a senior narcotics official said. The National Narcotics Agency said in a statement late Tuesday it had received intelli»»»

President Joseph Aoun will head to Rome this week for talks focusing on future of the United Nations peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, whose mandate ends this year, a Lebanese official told AFP. The visit scheduled for Thursday comes after Italy and France said in June that they wanted to set up»»»

The Federation of Romania's Hospitality Employers (FPIOR), a member of IMM Romania, will soon unveil ten measures for the revitalisation of the HoReCa sector, including reduced Valid Added Tax (VAT) and holiday vouchers, Calin Cozma, executive chairman of FPIOR, said on Tuesday in a conference."We »»»

Romania's energy situation is under control as the available production facilities are operating at full capacity and contributing to compensating for the unavailability of reactor 2 of the Cernavoda nuclear-power plant, according to the Ministry of Energy .On Tuesday, at the headquarters of the Na»»»

Manufacturing is gaining ground in Romania's industrial and logistics market, with almost 28% of publicly announced leasing transactions in the first half of 2026 involving manufacturing space, nearly double last year's share and well above the usual 10-15% average, according to a report on the per»»»

The government took out the two graffiti areas from Baia de Fier from the list of closed mines, eliminating one of the juridical obstacles which prevented reopening the mine. The decision does not mean that extraction begins immediately, but allows the continuation of a project estimated at 200 mil»»»

Negotiations over the new public pay law have quietly produced a major shift, with the ceiling for additional spending accepted for public-sector pay reform rising from around 8 billion lei to 12.1 billion lei, financial consultant Adrian Negrescu says."Negotiations over the new public pay law have»»»

The significantly lower level of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2026 compared with the corresponding period last year has three main explanations, related to dividend distributions, lower operating profitability (linked to the economic slowdown), and specific circumstances, Fi»»»

The Ministry of Finance raised 30 million lei from banks on Tuesday, in addition to Monday's auction, when it borrowed 800 million lei from banks through a benchmark bond issue with a residual maturity of 47 months, at an average yield of 6.65% per year, according to data published by the National »»»

Doha, Qatar: The QSE Index Committee has announced the results of its September 2026 quarterly review of QSE indices, with all changes taking effect on September 1, 2026. In a statement published on its website Wednesday, the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) said there would be no changes to the constitu»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, will participate as Presenting Sponsor of the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Special Edition in New York City, using the platform to strengthen relationships wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Al Sadd, Al Gharafa and Al Shamal have been handed challenging starts to their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 campaigns after the League Stage draw was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday. The three Qatari clubs will face some of the leading teams in West Asia, with A»»»

From January to June 2026, imports of meat and edible meat by-products into Kyrgyzstan reached $50,379,400 (43,841.5 tonnes in physical volume). Data from the National Statistical Committee say. What meat does Kyrgyzstan import? The bulk of imports consisted of poultry meat and by-products. During »»»

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second five-year term with 61.4% of the vote, giving him a renewed mandate to pursue an investment-led economic programme centred on sharply expanding copper production after restructuring the country's debt. The Electoral Commission of Zambia declared»»»

Bulgarian industrial production posted a modest monthly increase in June, but the sector remained significantly weaker than a year earlier and lagged behind the broader European trend. Production rose by 0.4% from May, while on an annual basis it fell by 2.6%, according to the latest Eurostat data.»»»

Three models are planned, including a secure device for government employees Turkey is preparing to launch its first locally developed smartphone in early 2027 as part of a joint project involving defense company ASELSAN, telecommunications operator Türk Telekom and TTT İnovasyon, CNN Türk reports.»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a continued drive to strengthen national digital infrastructure and elevate institutional capabilities, National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) organised a specialised training workshop tailored specifically for the Policy Management Department. Conducted by the agency’s Cyber Securit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs participated via video conference in the 18th meeting of the Committee of Specialists from Zakat Authorities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The meeting was held as part of efforts to streng»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) will host a Book Chat with author Ruby Kapoor on Saturday, August 29, featuring her book Let’s Talk About Life, a handbook and journal focused on reflection, peace and positive thinking. The interactive session will include a conversation with Kapoor and gu»»»

Doha: The Empowerment and Elderly Care Centre “Ehsan,” one of the centres of Qatar Foundation for Social Work, concluded its summer programme, organised by the Council of Elders in cooperation with several youth centres. The programme aimed to strengthen intergenerational communication, benefit fro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has received a new cash endowment worth QR300,000, donated by a benefactor under the directorate’s supervision. The endowment falls under the Endowment Fund for Righteousness and Piety, with the don»»»

Doha, Qatar: Returning to Northwestern University in Qatar after attending the University’s 2026 Graduation ceremony as provost-elect, Northwestern Provost Erik Luijten will deliver the keynote address at Convocation 2026, officially welcoming the Class of 2030 to the Northwestern community in his »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Social and Cultural Centre for the Blind (QSCCB) organised a lecture on psychological burnout, presented by Advisor to the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs (QSRSN), Dr. Tarek Al Aisawi, with the aim of raising awareness of the concept of burnout, its most pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: BilAraby, a Qatar Foundation initiative, has concluded its regional “BilAraby in…” series. Organised by local partners in Damascus, Amman, and Djerba, from August 4–9, 2026, the events featured speakers from Syria, Jordan, and Tunisia who shared ideas in Arabic deeply rooted in their p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced the launch of the seventh edition of the “Waqf and Photography” competition, organised under the Waqf Fund for Scientific and Cultural Development. The initiative continues the directo»»»