During the promotion, shoppers can find the featured Thai rice at participating outlets The Thai Trade Center Dubai, part of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, and the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), has announced the continuation of the Think»»»

Volkswagen announced Thursday that it will cut another 50,000 jobs worldwide under its biggest restructuring in the company's 89-year history, as the German carmaker faces pressure from US tariffs, overcapacity and fierce competition from Chinese rivals. The plan also sets out the future of four Ge»»»

Most travel businesses start with a spreadsheet. This one started with a bike stuck in no man’s land. FVP Thailand exists because its founders lived the exact problem it now solves. Chris and Tim, the pair behind Dellevart Adventures, set off on a motorcycle world tour in 2023 and rolled into South»»»

Temperatures could reach 46°C inland, with winds of up to 45 km/h in some areas Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see rain on Friday as convective clouds develop over eastern and southern areas, while temperatures rise to as high as 46°C inland, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Conditio»»»

Psychiatrists gain approval to use psychedelic-assisted MDMA therapy for PTSD Two psychiatrists in New Zealand won approval Friday to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to sufferers of severe post-traumatic stress disorder. The move by New Zealand's pharmaceutical regulatory body Medsafe makes the»»»

His friend was travelling with a group when contact was lost near the Nepal-China border Dubai: When devastating floods struck Nepal on August 26, Nepali expatriate Dipesh Poudel initially did not realise the scale of the disaster. (Have you been affected by the floods in Nepal? Write to us here an»»»

Controversial monument to reshape views between Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Work is set to begin in Washington this month on an enormous arch proposed by President Donald Trump, a US official announced Thursday, signaling rapid advancement on a project that has raised hackles across the capital.»»»

Nvidia said Thursday it will buy AI developer platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, its latest major investment to expand its influence in open-source artificial intelligence. The deal would bring Nvidia closer to developers and broaden its customer base as tech giants develop chips to reduce r»»»

Restructuring to axe 15% of VW workforce as German plants face uncertain future German car giant Volkswagen said Thursday that management and unions had agreed to cut a total of 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade, the biggest-ever restructuring in the global auto industry. The company said it ha»»»

Settler livestock dispute precedes fatal shooting of Palestinian youths The Israeli army killed two teenagers in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday night, the Palestinian health ministry said, while the army said it opened fire during a "violent riot". Omar Mohammad Naji al-Nassan, 19, and Khalil »»»

The years keep adding up, but somehow we never feel quite as old as the number suggests Every Sunday, we go to church in Jebel Ali, and it is usually packed to the gills. People stand at the back, squeeze into corners and spend the first few minutes looking around for a vacant seat. Yet there are t»»»

National Service shapes loyal youth, united families and a stronger homeland First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, the Bestower of abundant favours. He has planted within human souls the love of their homeland, made loyalty to it a quality of the noble, and made serving and defendi»»»

Technical snag halts Mumbai tourist ferry; timely response averts mishap Mumbai: A ferry carrying 34 passengers and four crew members broke down in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India on Thursday evening, prompting a swift rescue operation by the authorities and another ferry oper»»»

US foreign secretary decries 'de‑industrialised America' and push to rebuild manufacturing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt defence of the Trump administration’s “America First” economic agenda Thursday, arguing that decades of "globalisation" left the United States dangerously d»»»

Share: Photo illustration – After Ali al-Taher, the choice is clear: Hezbollah must hand over its weapons so that one Lebanese Army, under one flag, can defend one sovereign Lebanon. The destruction of Hezbollah’s strategic stronghold exposes the failure of Iran’s “resistance” project. Lebanon cann»»»

New decrees let Cuban firms bypass state in imports, exports and banking Foreigners can now invest in Cuban real estate and domestic companies can import and export without government intermediaries under reforms implemented this week aimed at ending a severe economic crisis. The free-market reform»»»

Croatia's banks were making more money than a year earlier when the first quarter closed. By the end of June that gain had gone. Profit across the sector fell 5.5% year on year (y/y) in the first half of 2026, the Croatian National Bank (HNB) said in its commentary on banking system developments, p»»»

This week, we're looking look at efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence into the workplace. But not just your run-of-the-mill generative AI chatbot: we're focusing on actual AI agents. These are autonomous programs designed to take on tasks and work through a series of steps without th»»»

The UN warns El Niño is a "supersized" phenomenon that will hit the global economy. UK cider producers are feeling the impact of  drought. Plus, Nvidia buys Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. »»»

Share: View of the Beaufort Castle and destroyed houses at a village in southern Lebanon, as it seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 31, 2026. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Thursday that the Israeli army has cleared the Ali al- Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, which»»»

Iran said on Thursday it hit US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE in retaliation for a US strike on a wedding party that killed four people and injured nearly 70. While the US military has reiterated that it never targets civilians, Vice President JD Vance said the strike was being investigated.»»»

In tonight's edition, legal loopholes and gaps about specialised medicine may be driving Illegal organ harvesting in Nigeria. Also, South Sudan may be moving closer to delivering on elections scheduled for December. And on the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, six colonial era plantation estat»»»

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government on Friday becomes the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar history -- a notable record that belies considerable challenges ahead of elections next year. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Nathalie Tocci, Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali in Rome»»»

Renewed Gulf tensions stoke energy fears as Trump vows freedom to hit Iran again President Donald Trump on Thursday assailed media reports about strained American munitions stockpiles, and threatened further US strikes against Iran “any time we want”. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Arabi inflicted more pain on winless Al Sailiya in the Doha Bank Stars League with a 2-0 victory at the Khalifa International Stadium, while Al Ahli edged 10-man Qatar SC 1-0 at the Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday. Youssef Snana put Al Arabi ahead just before half-time b»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA/ TASHKENT Qatar Museums (QM) and the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) have signed a five-year Cooperation Agreement setting out a long-term institutional framework for collaboration and further strengthen cultural ties between the State of Qatar and»»»

QNA Cairo Chairman of the Board of the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi has affirmed the huge attention that Qatar pays to the family and its stability. He pointed to the Qatari national campaigns aimed at empowering and developing the fam»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar is home to a rich and diverse museum landscape, spanning heritage, Islamic art, sport and contemporary creativity, offering residents and visitors new perspectives on the country, the region and the world. Adding a distinctive new chapter to this cultural offering is»»»

Share: Israel has agreed to release five civilians in exchange for Lebanese assistance in locating the bodies of missing Lebanese Jewish leaders killed in the 1980s. Talks aimed at ending the war with Hezbollah remain stalled. A Lebanese man who had been held prisoner in Israel was released on Thur»»»

QNA Doha The General Tax Authority (GTA) signed today two memorandums of cooperation with Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) and Qatar University (QU), each separately, within the framework of developing the Tax Specialist certificate program, which contributes to enhancing the readiness of »»»

QNA Doha Qatar has ranked fourth globally and first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in the Standard of Living Index of the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index, highlighting the country’s continued progress in improving quality of life for citizens and residents. Qatar also secured eight»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has launched three specialised e-learning kits in the fields of climate change, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability, as part of its ongoing efforts to disseminate environmental knowledge, enhance community a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination, has been crowned ‘Best Mall’ as part of Visit Qatar’s Hala Summer Shopping Festival Awards. The accolade recognises the mall’s exceptional contribution to the national initiative, driven by its outstandi»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Turkey to Qatar His Excellency Dr. Mehmet Mustafa Goksu on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. The minister expressed his thanks and appreciation to the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Mall of Qatar (MoQ) and AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by Hilton have officially announced partnership with Al Rayyan Sports Club, with Mall of Qatar becoming an official sponsor of the Club and AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by Hilton serving as the Club’s e»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Polo Club announced that Polo AlMarsa was honoured with seven awards, including four Gold titles, at the Qatar Event Show Awards Ceremony 2026 held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The awards celebrate the inaugural 2025 edition of Polo AlMarsa, Qatar’»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Foundation Programme Unit at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has secured 10-year re-accreditation for its Foundation Programme and Technician Certificate Foundation Programme from the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA), an inter»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) signed a cooperation agreement with Snoonu Trading and Services W.L.L., aimed at strengthening collaboration in community, educational and humanitarian initiatives, and supporting initiatives designed to empower students facing financial difficulties.»»»

QNA Seoul The Global Carbon Council, the Ministry of Planning and Budget of the Republic of Korea (MPB) and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) signed Thursday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will formalise a trilateral partnership between them. The agreement was signed by Fo»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) to establish a framework for cooperation in research, education and community services. The MoU was signed on behalf of MoPH by Director of the »»»

QNA Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by its Criminal Studies Institute, on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the State Audit Bureau, for joint cooperation in the fields of training and development, enhancing institutional cooperation and the exchange of expertise. On »»»

QNA New York Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani met with President-elect of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Dr. Khalilur Rahman. Sheikha Alya commended the ongoing cooperation with the Office of»»»

QNA Doha The General Secretariat of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) honoured a number of Qatari youth recognised for their distinguished achievements and initiatives, alongside the “Fazat Al Adaam Youth” initiative. The recognition included Fatima Saad Al Mohannadi and»»»

United Nations, Sept. 3 (SANA) Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ahmet Yıldız praised Syria’s determination to address its chemical weapons legacy in close coordination with the international community. Addressing a UN Security Council meeting on Syria’s chemical weapons file»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday night that the Israeli army has cleared the strategic Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, which he said Hezbollah had developed as an extension of the Beaufort (al-Shakif) position. According to Netanyahu, the ridge was used to threaten »»»

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar weakened in late trading on Thursday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.69 percent to 98.91 at 3 p.m. (1900 GMT). In late New York trading, the euro rose to 1.1635 dollars from 1.1586 dollars in the previous session, and the Bri»»»

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Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced the launch of a new political initiative dubbed “Loyal Presence”, a nationwide listening process that will take place every Friday at 5 p.m. across Albania. Rama said the initiative would begin this Friday and continue for as long as he remains leader of Albani»»»

Tunis, Sept. 3 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti stressed the need to continuously improve the quality of consular and administrative services provided to the Tunisian community abroad and to place...»»»