Prime Minister, Oman Foreign Minister hold telephone conversation
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of of Oman, Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi held a telephone conversation. Discussion during the call dealt with the two countries' co»»»
Prime Minister, Saudi Foreign Minister hold phone conversation
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, held a telephone conversation. Both sides discussed bilateral coopera»»»
Early poll suggests Swedes reject far-right party in election
Swedish voters appear to have ousted incumbent prime minster Ulf Kristerssen in a blow to both him and the far-right party he aimed to govern with. A poll by the SVT public broadcaster on Sunday (13 September) showed Kristerssen’s liberal-rightwing bloc trailing with 46.8 percent, compared to 51.3 »»»
Prime minister, Kuwaiti FM discuss coordination to usher in regional peace, stability
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has discussed bilateral cooperation and regional developments in a telephone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. The convers»»»
Brazil: Michelle Bolsonaro's key role in the presidential race
Brazil is heading to the polls on October 4, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth term as the Bolsonaro family mounts a political comeback through Flávio's presidential bid and Michelle's Senate campaign. With polls pointing to another tight race, Michelle's popularity among wo»»»
‘We did what we had to do’: 25 years on, 9/11 first responder reflects on duty, survival and family
Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome LaZetta Duncan, Retired NYPD Detective, 9/11 First Responder. Duncan remembers Ground Zero not as a historical event frozen in time, but as living history whose consequences continue to unfold and evolve 25 years on. Her testimony traces a striking progressi»»»
Oman postpones GCC-Iran talks to allow conditions for constructive dialogue
Foreign minister says delay will help ensure conditions for constructive dialogue Dubai: A meeting in Oman between GCC countries and Iran to discuss possible agreements on the Strait of Hormuz, has been postponed, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi said. Oman has postponed the regional m»»»
Houthis asked US to stay out of Saudi fight – Trump
Yemen’s Houthis have asked the United States not to intervene in their escalating conflict with Saudi Arabia, US President Donald Trump has said, as Washington seeks to avoid opening another front in the Middle East. The militant group, officially known as the Ansarallah movement, made major gains »»»
Territory is hardest obstacle to Ukraine peace, Kushner says
The territorial dispute between Moscow and Kiev remains the main obstacle to ending the Ukraine conflict, Jared Kushner, US special envoy and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, has said. His comments came after he and fellow envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Moscow and Kiev for high-level talks on »»»
Ajman wins 2026 World Travel Award as Middle East’s best emerging destination
World Travel Awards recognition boosts emirate’s regional and global tourism profile Ajman has been named the Middle East’s Best Emerging Tourism Destination for 2026 at the World Travel Awards, marking a boost to the emirate’s growing profile on the regional and international tourism map. The reco»»»
Sweden: Tight election puts all eyes on the far right
Swedes are voting in a closely fought general election that could see the far-right Sweden Democrats enter government for the first time. With immigration, crime and the economy dominating the campaign, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson are locked in a ne»»»
Poland, Ukraine slam Russian strikes near border as 'escalation'
Poland and Ukraine on Sunday denounced Russian strikes close to the Polish border, including on a Warsaw-bound train and near a frontier checkpoint -- as an "escalation" in the war. Ukraine's rail operator said former British prime minister Boris Johnson and ex-US CIA director David Petraeus were a»»»
Sweden's centre-left opposition leads election as far-right slips, exit polls show
Sweden's centre-left wing bloc, led by the Social Democrats, held an early lead at 51.3% in a parliamentary election on Sunday, an exit poll by broadcaster SVT showed. Early results from the Swedish Election Authority were expected within hours. Sweden's centre-left parties, which back »»»
Jaipur man on the run after killing wife and three daughters is caught
Police said the accused was identified with the help of CCTV footage Rajasthan Police have arrested Rahul Jha (45), who allegedly fled after murdering his wife and three daughters in Jaipur. According to police sources, he was apprehended in the Reengus area of Sikar after a special team tracked hi»»»
Satellite imagery to monitor canal maintenance as Fayoum water network goes digital
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation plans to use satellite imagery to monitor weed growth and canal-cleaning needs, install new telemetry stations in Fayoum, and complete the Tagin pumping station before the 2027 peak water-demand season. Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani »»»
Mohamed Gamil appointed HDB Deputy CEO, Managing Director
The Housing and Development Bank (HDB) has announced the appointment of Mohamed Gamil as Deputy CEO and Managing Director. The move reflects the bank’s strategy of attracting distinguished banking leaders with diverse expertise who can add value and contribute to achieving its objectives, while sup»»»
Ecomondo 2026 expands global reach with focus on circular economy, AI, textiles
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is set to expand the international scope of Ecomondo in 2026, with the 29th edition of the green, blue and circular economy event scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 November at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. The 2026 edition will introduce a revamped exhibition lay»»»
ABB Egypt begins 3.3 MW rooftop solar project with RCREEE
ABB Egypt has begun implementing a rooftop solar energy project across several of its factories in partnership with the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), as part of efforts to reduce industrial carbon emissions and increase the use of renewable energy. The project»»»
Egyptian Competition Authority approves seven M&A, joint venture transactions
The Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) has approved seven applications involving mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures as part of its review of economic concentration transactions. The approvals include the proposed acquisition by Indo Suez for General Trading of a 51% stake in Fanar Foods. T»»»
Al-Sisi targets $12bn Egypt-India trade, urges Iran to halt regional escalation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt aims to increase bilateral trade with India to $12bn and attract more Indian investment in manufacturing, technology, clean energy, and the automotive industry, while separately urging Iran to help halt regional escalation and attacks on Arab state»»»
Egypt signs contract to establish EGP 2bn electric battery plant with CATL
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a contract to establish an electric battery manufacturing plant in Egypt through a partnership between Egyptian battery manufacturer BME and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), one of the world’s largest elect»»»
CBE launches FinTech Got Talent 2026 competition for university students
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched the fourth edition of the FinTech Got Talent competition for university students under the FinYology initiative, organised by FinTech Egypt. The competition aims to recognise the best innovative projects and solutions in financial technology, in collabor»»»
Chahed Observatory trains coordinators to monitor electoral process
Tunis, Sept. 13 (TAP) - The Chahed Observatory for Election Monitoring and Support for Democratic Transitions held a training workshop on Saturday and Sunday in Hammamet, Nabeul Governorate, for its 27 regional coordinators.The training focused, in...»»»
Minister of Labour meets several officials on sidelines of Arab Labour Conference
Cairo: Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met separately with Minister of Labour of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Nidal Al Qatamin, Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation of the State of Libya HE Eng. Ali Al Abed Al Rida, along with Regional Director for Arab States at the In»»»
Dubai Police showcases tourist security services at Arabian Travel Market
Smart platforms, cyber awareness and partner cooperation boost tourist safety Dubai Police, represented by the Tourist Police Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, will participate with a dedicated platform at Arabian Travel Market 2026, which opens tomorrow at Dubai World»»»
Could the Danube help save Lake Velence? A plan is back on the table
One of Hungary’s best-known lakes has fallen to an alarmingly low level after another dry summer. With Lake Velence struggling for water, local officials and experts are once again looking towards a much bigger neighbour for help: the Danube. A new round of talks was held in Gárdony over how to rep»»»
Fire rips through ammo depot of arms maker supplying Ukraine
A major fire broke out late on Friday at an ammo dump operated by arms maker EMCO in the Bulgarian province of Gabrovo, prompting allegations that saboteurs could have infiltrated the facility. Another EMCO facility was hit by a similar blaze in early August; the incident had been attributed to the»»»
South African President Warns of Dangers of Using AI to Develop Biological Weapons
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday warned of the risk that artificial intelligence could be used in the development of biological weapons and called for developing measures to protect against AI-related risks. The 18th BRICS summit took place in New Delhi on Sep»»»
Haaland fires 10-man Man City to memorable win over Man Utd
Manchester: Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first-half red card to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign. Foden kicked out at United captain Bruno Fernandes on 23 minutes to give the visitors a mountain to c»»»
Over 31,000 evacuated as heavy rain lashes China's Hainan province
Authorities said they are closely monitoring rainfall and water conditions More than 31,000 people have been evacuated from at-risk areas in China's Hainan Province as persistent heavy rain battered parts of the island. As of 7.50pm on Sunday, 31,564 people had been relocated, though no major disas»»»
Southern Lebanon on edge as escalation and shelling shatter hopes of return
Beirut: Between villages whose residents have been displaced, homes reduced to rubble, and towns where those who remain live under the constant threat of shelling and tension, the future of southern Lebanon is becoming increasingly uncertain as Israeli offensives continue and the area under militar»»»
Cityscape Egypt’s 2026 cancellation raises questions over changing real estate market priorities
The decision to replace Cityscape Egypt’s 2026 real estate exhibition with a one-day forum has raised questions over whether the move reflects a broader shift in the Egyptian property market, as developers reassess marketing spending, sales strategies, and investment priorities amid rising costs an»»»
Putin urges youth to ‘change the world together’ in address to International Festival of Youth
Russian President Vladimir Putin called on delegates to “change the world together” and build a “just world” in a televised address on September 13 to 10,000 young people gathered for the opening ceremony of the International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg. In a speech broadcast to participants »»»
SAM Developments begins construction of 90 Gate mall
SAM Developments has laid the foundation stone for its first project in the Egyptian market, 90 Gate, marking the start of preparations for construction works shortly after the project’s launch. The company said that the first phase of the project had been sold out, adding that excavation and retai»»»
Murtaqa Developments to launch 210-feddan residential project
Murtaqa Developments is preparing to announce a new residential project on a net area of 210 feddans along the Ismailia Road, adjacent to Misr International University (MIU), the company said. The project falls administratively within the New Sheraton and El Nozha areas of Cairo and will consist en»»»
Marsoum Developments launches The Central Gate in West Cairo
Marsoum Developments has launched The Central Gate, its second project in the Egyptian market, in Hadayek October, as the company expands its presence in West Cairo. The mixed-use project covers 80 feddans and is located directly on the Central Ring Road. It will include residential, commercial, ad»»»
Eight Parties and 20 Nomination Committees Register for Presidential Elections
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has received registration documents from eight political parties and 20 nomination committees seeking to participate in the Bulgarian presidential elections on October 25, the CEC said on Sunday. The parties that have submitted documents are Vazrazhdane, The Ri»»»
Justice Minister Says Alert Received over Attempt to Influence Magistrates' SJC Vote
There is an alert about an attempt to influence magistrates in the election of their representatives to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said in an interview with bTV on Sunday. The Justice Ministry’s website has a form for submitting alerts about attempts to in»»»
Trump administration reluctant to slow AI, Democrats see urgent need
Republicans warn strict AI curbs could hand strategic edge to China US President Donald Trump and key allies voiced opposition Sunday to drastically curbing the development of artificial intelligence, despite calls in recent days from leading industry figures to tap the brakes. The rapid developmen»»»
Syria hosts 356 firms at “Emaar 2026” reconstruction fair at Damascus Fairgrounds
Damascus, Sep.13 (SANA) The second edition of the Syria Reconstruction International Exhibition “Emaar 2026” kicked off on Sunday at the Damascus Fairgrounds, organized by “Effect Plus” for exhibitions and conferences. The four-day event, running from 13 to 16 September, is held under the patronage»»»
Two injured in wildfire on Spain's Costa del Sol
Around 20 aircraft were supporting more than 100 firefighters on land A wildfire raging a short distance from Spain's famed Costa del Sol beach resorts left two people injured on Sunday, emergency services said. The blaze broke out in hilly terrain outside Benahavis, an affluent village home to a l»»»
PM Péter Magyar: 'Love is a fundamental right' in Hungary
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has issued one of his clearest statements yet on personal freedom and relationships, declaring that people should be free to love whomever they choose. His comments come just a day after he announced plans to reverse an Orbán-era restriction on adoption by same»»»
Libya's Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs meets Qatar's Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya, HE Al Taher Salem Al Baour, met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya, HE Dr. Khalid Mohammed bin Zaben Al Dosari. During the meeting, they discussed»»»
Tunisia set to revise 1992 narcotics law to strengthen fight against smuggling and organised crime
Tunis, Sept. 13 (TAP) - Tunisia is preparing to revise its narcotics law, in force since 1992, with the aim of developing tools to combat smuggling and dismantle organised crime networks whose activities have evolved at the local, regional and...»»»
US embassy in Beirut: Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors will meet in Washington next week to discuss the implementation of the “Framework Agreement” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US embassy in Beirut: Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors will meet in Washington next week to discuss the implementation of the “Framework Ag»»»
Ex-CIA officer caught with $40mn in gold bars seeks plea deal
The US Justice Department has reached a tentative plea agreement with an ex-intelligence officer suspected of faking a classified CIA assignment to steal more than $40 million in government-provided gold bars as “work-related expenses.” David Rush, who once worked as a senior CIA official with top-»»»
Dh30,000 search for her missing dog Jiku: 'I cannot accept that this is where our story ends'
Priyanka Tamang tells Gulf News about the August sighting that nearly ended the search Dubai: Over two months after Jiku disappeared from Al Mushrif in Abu Dhabi, the reward for his safe return has doubled to Dh30,000, after a Dubai businesswoman who heard his story added Dh15,000 of her own. Speak»»»
South Africa calls for inclusive BRICS AI framework
JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a co-operative, safe and inclusive framework for artificial intelligence (AI) use among BRICS countries, local media reported Sunday. The South African Broadcasting Corporation, citing Ramaphosa's remarks at the 18th BRICS Summit »»»
Emirates Development Bank Reaches Dh30 billion in financing approvals for industrial businesses
Milestone supports UAE industrial growth and economic diversification Abu Dhabi: Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE’s key financial engine for economic diversification and industrial transformation, has approved more than Dh30 billion in cumulative financing since 2021, achieving its five-yea»»»
President al-Sharaa receives Fidan, talks deal with developments and ties
Damascus, Sep.13 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received on Sunday Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, in Damascus in the presence of Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. The meeting focused on ways to enhance relations between Syria and Türkiye and included an exchange o»»»