RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s megaproject pipeline is entering a more demanding stage, with the focus shifting from announcing projects to delivering the power, water and infrastructure needed to make them operational, according to Middle East Economic Digest’s Power and Water Editor Mark Dowdall. Speakin»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian operating team for the EU accession process held on Monday a regular meeting, chaired by its head and Serbia's chief negotiator in the accession process, Ambassador Danijel Apostolovic. "Apostolovic reiterated the importance of continuing work and implementing all activities »»»

The world: World Rabies Day; International Right to Know Day. On this date in Bulgarian history: 1960: Diplomatic relations established with Somalia. 1962: Diplomatic relations established with Sierra Leone. 1987: More than 300 people stage a rally in Ruse, unprecedented in the communist era. They »»»

Tunis, Sept.28 (TAP) - A local by-election will be held in Tamaghza, Tozeur governorate, within three months of the removal of a local council member, Spokesperson for the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) Mohamed Tlili Mnasri said...»»»

Damascus, Sept. 28 (SANA) Syria’s General Secretariat of the Presidency directed public bodies on Monday to cut nonessential spending and review investment projects while protecting wages and essential services, as higher energy and transport costs put pressure on state finances, the finance minist»»»

New York, Sept. 28 (SANA) The closely watched gap between two-year and 10-year U.S. Treasury yields is moving closer to inversion, a development historically associated with economic slowdowns, as investors bet on further Federal Reserve rate hikes, Bloomberg reported Monday. The gap narrowed to 17»»»

Thirty years ago, Nestlé entered the Romanian market with a team of six people, a few iconic brands—MAGGI®, NESCAFÉ®, and Nestlé breakfast cereals. Today, the company has over 600 employees, a portfolio of more than 40 brands, and a footprint that extends far beyond its direct operations. This grow»»»

Etihad Rail set to link Dubai’s Al Yalayis and Abu Dhabi’s MBZ City from Wednesday Dubai: The Dubai Crown Prince shared his Etihad Rail ticket on Snapchat, showing a journey between the two emirates ahead of the launch of passenger services from Dubai. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makto»»»

The project aims to strengthen local manufacturing and integrate advanced technologies Umm Al Quwain: Work has begun on the first phase of a new industrial park in Umm Al Quwain that aims to strengthen local manufacturing and integrate advanced technologies into products developed in the UAE for do»»»

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei stressed on Monday that the days of foreign domination that Iran’s enemies seek to bring back are over and will never return. In a message on the occasion of the Sacred Defense Week and the second martyrdom anniversary of late Hezbo»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has relaunched a public procurement procedure for the major renovation, ongoing repairs and energy upgrade of the Agency’s building under the World of News – Sofia project, funded through the 2021-2027 Regions in Growth Programme. Bids may be submitted until 23:59 on»»»

A spreading fire in the eastern parts of Sliven has prompted local authorities to activate the BG-ALERT emergency warning system. Strong winds are raising concerns that the fire could spread to the city’s residential outskirts. Firefighting teams have been deployed to the scene and are taking measu»»»

Tunis, Sept. 28 (TAP) - A member of the Tamaghza Local Council in Tozeur Governorate lost their mandate after a recall election on Sunday, in which 52.43% of valid votes were cast in favour of revocation, while 47.57% voted against. This marks the...»»»

Three officials tell The Associated Press that mediators were still working with Iran and the United States on a deal to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, with the indirect talks expected to resume on Monday. The details were revealed as the war enters its eighth month after causing w»»»

London, Sept. 28 (SANA) British diesel prices rose to an all-time high on Monday, adding pressure on households and businesses as U.S. President Donald Trump considers restrictions on American diesel exports that could further tighten European supplies. The average price of diesel reached 199.18 pe»»»

Bulgaria Air will maintain flights between Sofia and Burgas throughout the 2026/2027 winter season, with the first winter-schedule service departing on October 25, the national carrier said. The route will operate three times a week, with flights scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Bulg»»»

BELGRADE - In a reaction to an arrest of nine Serbs in Kosovo-Metohija, the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija said on Sunday mass arrests had become Pristina's new method of retaliating against the Serbs. In a statement, it said that, aiming to put the Serb-majority municipality of Zubi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Moscow Advises Washington to Focus on Peaceful Solutions with Tehran3 hours ago 28-09-2026 15:55 PM Russia’s Permanent Representative to In»»»

Surging crude prices are dragging on U.S. futures after President Donald Trump rejectedIran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had offered to reopen the strait and resume talks on its nuclear program if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil»»»

The average monthly temperatures in Bulgaria in October are expected to be around the seasonal norm. They will range from 11 to 15C in the lowlands, from 10 to 13C in the higher plains, and from 0 to 7C in the mountain areas. Overall temperatures will range from minus 5 to 27C, meteorologist Dr Kra»»»

BusinessAsiaCan US sanctions ground Iran's aviation industry?Amir SoltanzadehThe threat of secondary US sanctions is putting pressure on airports, fuel suppliers and aviation companies that service Iranian airlines. Some countries have already canceled flights. https://p.dw.com/p/5NOx2Mahan Air has»»»

Benjamin Netanyahu traveled secretly to the United Arab Emirates over the weekend to ask its leader to deny reports he'd warned the Israeli prime minister about a looming Hamas threat ahead of the Palestinian militant group's Oct. 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel. The meeting between Netanyahu and»»»

FAIRFORD, England: British police were questioning five men on Monday on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offenses after their detention near an air base used by the US ​to strike Iran. Officers seized the men in the early hours of Sunday after a tip-off that three large white vans were headin»»»

CAIRO: Three officials tell The Associated Press that mediators were still working with Iran and the United States on a deal to end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, with the indirect talks expected to resume on Monday. The details were revealed as the war enters its eighth month after ca»»»

Toyota retained 65% of vehicle value, ahead of Lexus, RAM, Nissan and Honda Dubai: Toyota vehicles retained the highest share of their value among major brands analysed in the UAE used-car market, according to new data from dubizzle Cars. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»

Prosecutors plan to put allegations involving seven fraternity members before a grand jury New York prosecutors have reopened an investigation into allegations that a former Cornell University student was drugged and sexually assaulted by members of a fraternity in 2024, nearly two years after the »»»

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea lashed out Monday at Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem, accusing him of bringing about the Israeli occupation of south Lebanon, after Qassem criticized the framework agreement with Israel. Qassem on Sunday told supporters gathered in Dahieh to mark two years sin»»»

France prosecutors on Monday sought two years with an electronic tag and a five-year ban on public office for ex-culture minister Rachida Dati in a trial on corruption charges linked to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group. They sought a four-year jail term for Carlos Ghosn, the fugitive former R»»»

Sheikha Somayeh Noor's collection spans Picasso, Kahlo, Velázquez and the Kaaba's Kiswah Dubai: There is a villa on Jumeirah Road where a Picasso hangs a few steps from a Francis Bacon, and where you will be stopped in front of a bronze dancer and asked to look at her eyes. Noor Royal Collection is»»»

Masdar City development adds 111 homes as project is completed well ahead of schedule Abu Dhabi: A new residential development in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City has been handed over 14 months ahead of schedule, adding 111 homes to the growing sustainable urban community. Ville 11, located at the entrance »»»

Residents can join the survey at malls and enter a draw for home safety kits Sharjah : Sharjah Civil Defence has launched the second edition of its 2026 sense of safety survey, inviting residents and visitors to share their views and experiences on safety across the emirate. The initiative is being»»»

RIYADH: Artificial intelligence could drive a new wave of growth in Saudi Arabia’s construction sector by increasing capacity, analyzing fragmented project data and helping engineers focus on higher-value decisions, according to Autodesk’s head of construction and manufacturing for the Middle East »»»

Georgia ninth-grader aces US college admissions test after five months’ prep Dubai A 14-year-old Indian-origin student in the US has scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT — years before most students his age would normally consider taking the college admissions test. Ashrit Talluri, a ninth-grader from »»»

Want to sleep better tonight? Consider eating plenty of nutrient-dense plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and olive oil. That’s one of the major takeaways from a new study published in the journal Nature Health that examined how the foods people ate during the day impact»»»

On the occasion of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2026, UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut convened stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, media, youth and the technology sector to explore the role of access to information in strengthening informatio»»»

On 16 November, Israel’s El Al will launch direct flights to Morocco through its leisure subsidiary, Sun d’Or. Earlier this month, Israir resumed operations to Marrakech, while Arkia ran several flights in August. Sources say around 20,000 tickets have already been booked for travel to Morocco over»»»

Envoy seeks stronger global action on AI crime, drugs, trafficking and money laundering Abu Dhabi: The rapid rise of artificial intelligence and other digital technologies is creating new challenges for governments fighting cross-border crime, Pakistan warned at a major UN gathering in Abu Dhabi, c»»»

TOKYO: The State of Qatar held the foundation stone laying ceremony for its pavilion project at the International Horticultural Exhibition 'GREEN×EXPO 2027'in Yokohama, Japan, marking the start of the project's implementation phase, as part of the State's preparations to participate in this interna»»»

Bulgarian company Bultraf has developed a prototype portable gamma spectrometer designed to help surgeons locate sentinel lymph nodes during cancer operations, Bultraf General Manager Mihail Chenkov said at a news conference at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Monday. Surgeon Svilen Maslyank»»»

From Pope Leo XIV's historic first visit to France to US President Donald Trump meeting China's President Xi Jinping to flooded streets in Bangkok, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking pictures. »»»

JEDDAH: I am always interested in discovering new places to eat in Jeddah, particularly around Al-Shati Atelier Lavie. Mazencito, on King Abdulaziz Road, had been on my radar for some time, but I had never stopped to try it. The stuffed fruit sorbet was what caught my eye on Mazencito’s menu, but i»»»

US President Donald Trump has effectively abandoned Saudi Arabia, a key ally in the Middle East, leaving it to face “almost a full-blown war” with Yemen’s Houthis, political scientist and University of Chicago Professor John Mearsheimer said in an interview with RT. Hostilities between Riyadh and t»»»

South Korea has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine over Vladimir Zelensky’s disclosure of a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war captured in Russia, accusing Kiev of breaking a confidentiality agreement and then falsely denying that it existed. Seoul’s preside»»»

BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who leads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list, said on Monday that, from now on, he would be spending much time with the citizens to hear what they had to say, and noted that it was time to fight for a "decent and normal Serbia, a Serbia of successes and v»»»

Ru'ya 2026 opens with optimism as employers and young Emiratis meet face to face Dubai: As young Emiratis walked into the halls of Dubai World Trade Centre for Ru'ya 2026, the mood was cheerful, aspirational and one with much hope. Students and young professionals were rushing to booths of organiza»»»

Russia’s daily attacks on Ukrainian telecoms and datacenters, from NewTelco and Be-Mobile to Kievstar, CEC Parkovy, etc. are designed to undermine Ukraine’s ability to wage war, control drones, and mount cyber and scamming operations inside Russia, military analyst Alexei Leonkov told Sputnik. “All»»»

Philanthropist moved in celebrity circles before $35m Ponzi scam landed him in US prison Dubai: In 2005, Siddharth Jawahar left Delhi for the United States, beginning a journey that would take him into the worlds of finance, philanthropy and celebrity. Known as “Sid”, he built an investment busines»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting on the introduction of an automated system for issuing certificates of conformity, the Cabinet’s press service reported. Representatives of relevant government agencies briefed the meeting participants on the development of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the auspices and in the presence of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) commenced Monday morning under the theme»»»

Two years after the dramatic assassination of Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, new details have emerged from the closed-door deliberations of the Israeli army’s Intelligence Directorate and the Israeli Air Force. “In the two years before the strike, this team studied the man to »»»