An inventory check will be carried out on every voting machine to be used in the elections, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova-Tsvetkova said in an interview with bTV here on Monday, commenting the upcoming October 25 presidential elections. “On the recommendation of the»»»

AE15 service connects Jeddah directly with major Asian and Mediterranean trade hubs Dubai: Saudi importers and exporters now have a direct connection to major trade hubs across Asia and the Mediterranean after the Morten Maersk made its maiden call at DP World’s South Container Terminal in Jeddah. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control department at the Mini»»»

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya, H E Al Taher Salem Al Baour met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya, H E Dr. Khalid Mohammed bin Zaben Al Dosari. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral coope»»»

The Development, Public Works and Administration Ministry informs the beneficiaries of the “Anghel Saligny” National Investment Program that budget funds allocated to the program this year were used up, the institution informs. In these conditions, the transfer requests by means of the digital plat»»»

Average gross monthly earnings in Romania reached 9,709 lei in July this year, up 1.5% from the previous month, while average net earnings increased by the same percentage, according to data released on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to official statistics, during th»»»

Romania currently has a much larger economy than in 2008, yet it faces higher public debt and different vulnerabilities within a more challenging global financial context?18 years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers?notes Claudiu Cazacu, a strategy consultant at XTB Romania.According to a company»»»

Rents recorded the highest price increase between August 2025 and August 2026, at 39.7%, followed by diesel fuel, at 34.61%, and gasoline, at 25.49%, according to data with the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The annual inflation rate decreased in August 2026 to 6.2%. In the period between A»»»

The annual inflation rate fell to 6.17% in August, from 8.16% in July, as services rose by 11.28%, non-food goods by 6.36% and food goods by 2.62%, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Friday."The consumer price index in August 2026 compared with July 2026 was 1»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says the results of the efforts made by the entire society are beginning to become visible, through a decline in inflation and budget deficit, as well as through the increase of public investments.The statement comes after the National Institute of Statistics (IN»»»

The leader of the UDMR deputies, Csoma Botond, spokesperson of the party, stated on Friday that the viable variants would be government PNL-UDMR-USR voted by PSD or a PSD minority government, in both cases the votes of ‘ extremists’ would not be necessary.Asked on RFI in what he comments on the sta»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Thursday, in relation to the election polls, that the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) has the advantage of having never been in government, noting that the new interim chair of the Public Television, Sorina Matei, appointed at the proposal of »»»

Beijing, Sept. 14 (SANA) Oil prices jumped more than $3 a barrel in early trading on Monday after fresh attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and vessels in the Gulf renewed concerns over disruptions to Middle East energy supplies. Brent crude futures rose $3.62, or 3.46%, to $108.23 a barrel by 2214 GMT »»»

Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Friday in Constanta that he hopes a solution will be found in the coming days to give Romania a fully empowered government, stressing that his party does not support a technocratic Cabinet."I saw last night, and I also said earlier in my »»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said he hoped President Nicusor Dan would nominate a prime minister as soon as possible, stressing that the period of interim government had gone on for too long, given that priorities such as the budget revision and the preparation of the draft state budget can o»»»

Romania's Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Cristian-Leon Turcanu, visited the Giurgiulesti International Free Port on Thursday, describing it as a strategic asset for the Republic of Moldova and the wider region.'In a regional context marked by major challenges, the Giurgiulesti Port is more »»»

Romania and Greece can support common positions in the Eurogroup and ECOFIN and carry greater weight in debates on fiscal rules, taxation and Europe's competitiveness, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said in a Facebook post on Friday."I was pleased to meet again today in Bucharest with my friend »»»

President Nicusor Dan discussed the European Union's future budget, strengthening NATO's Eastern Flank, defence industry cooperation and the EU enlargement process with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday, during a meeting in Rovaniemi on the sidelines of the European Summit on the A»»»

President Nicusor Dan welcomed President of Eurogroup and Minister of Economy and Finance of the Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Friday at the Cotroceni Palace."It's good that you are here, it's good that we have a good relationship," the head of state told him, according to footage relea»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Sunday that Europe's security is a shared concern and that the link between the Arctic region, the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea is becoming increasingly evident, as he attended the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi, Finland."Europe's security is a shared concern. Wha»»»

The Romanian Air Force are conducting the "Burebista 26" exercise across the entire national territory from September 14 to 25.The exercise is complex in nature and follows a fictional scenario involving all command-and-control and operational units of the Romanian Air Force, with support from the »»»

A drone crashed on Saturday in a cornfield near the village of Botosenita Mare, Suceava County; the impact created a crater approximately 1 meter in diameter and 30 centimeters deep, the Ministry of National Defence announced.According to the Ministry, on Saturday, the Air Operations Centers of Ukr»»»

Bishkekgaz gas service announced that gas supplies have been suspended from September 14 to 16 in areas bounded by Elebesov, Shcherbakov, Dzerzhinsky streets and the Big Chui Canal due to the reconnection of low-pressure gas pipelines. Bishkekgaz apologizes for the inconvenience and asks consumers »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s AI-powered digital assistant, BOTaina, has earned five Gold Awards at the 2025 MENA Stevie Awards an achievement that highlights QF’s expanding abilities in digital innovation. BOTaina was recognised for its excellence in AI innovation, strategy, implementation, and »»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Syria, a subsidiary of QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of a locally issued Mastercard card. The launch, attended by Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, H E Mohammed Safwat Raslan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iberdrola Innovation Middle East to strengthen academic and research activities in areas of mutual interest, bringing together UDST’s applied education and research expertise with I»»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank are proud co-Lead Partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues 2026, on September 17, 2026 at Dusit Hotel & Suites Doha. The event will bring together regulators, financial institutions, investors and industry practitioners to discuss the future of Islamic financ»»»

The hydrological situation in the Bulgarian section of the Danube River remains challenging, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River reported on Monday. Water levels at the gauging stations near Ruse and Novo Selo have remained unchanged. A rise of 4 cm was recorded»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has opened the Sleep Health Clinic at Hamad General Hospital, a new specialized service dedicated to the assessment and treatment of non-respiratory sleep disorders in adults. The clinic brings together the specialties of pulmonary and sleep medicine and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of QF’s Pre University Education has recorded significant growth in applications and student enrolment for the current academic year 2026-2027, reflecting increasing demand for its programs and academic pathways designed to prepare students for t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brazil’s Alison dos Santos was crowned Ultimate champion in the men’s 400m hurdles after producing a sensational 45.98 as the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 concluded in emphatic fashion yesterday. The 26-year-old world record-holder pulled away from USA’s world and »»»

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) provides a highly convenient platform for voicing facts that Western elites hide from the public, Russia's Permanent Representative to the organization, Dmitry Polyansky, told Sputnik. Russia "will use concrete examples to demonstrate »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday met with UAE Olympic Committee Vice President Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. The meeting focused on sports cooperation between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with both sides discussing ways to str»»»

Doha, Qatar: Romeo At, the four-year-old Purebred Arabian colt, recorded the biggest success of his career by winning the Gr.1 (PA) UAE President Cup - UK Arabian Derby - over 2000m at Doncaster. The race was reserved for four-year-olds and attracted a field of six runners. Trained by Xavier Thomas»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will field 12 riders across show jumping, dressage and eventing at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4. The riders have completed an extensive preparation programme, including summer training camps aimed at sharpening thei»»»

Each seven-bedroom apartment will occupy the highest floors of the Ras Al Khaimah resort Dubai: Wynn Al Marjan Island has unveiled two seven-bedroom apartments spanning approximately 1,460 square metres each, offering the first detailed look at the largest accommodation planned within the resort’s »»»

She turned a wardrobe full of unworn clothes to a pre-loved fashion, consignment business Dubai: The clothes were still wearable. They simply were not being worn. For Jessica Coote, that was the problem. After moving to Dubai in 2024, the British expat has found herself with a wardrobe full of clot»»»

Dubai Safari Park to reopen with new ‘Live More Wild Life’ visitor experience Dubai Safari Park will officially reopen on October 12 with a new brand platform, ‘Live More Wild Life’, inviting visitors to build a deeper connection with wildlife, nature and conservation. As part of the new season, th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula Prof. Khalid Mubarak Al-Shafi has said that artificial intelligence can assist journalists in gathering information and carrying out their work, but it cannot replace their professional responsibility to verify facts and make editorial decisions. Speaki»»»

Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Mostafa Asal survived a spirited challenge from Switzerland’s Yannick Wilhelmi to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic yesterday. The reigning World Champion was pushed hard during the high-intensity 48-minute encounter before he eventually secured an 11-5»»»

Almazbek Akunov, founder of the Salbuurun Federation of Kyrgyzstan, called on President Sadyr Japarov to pay greater attention to the traditional sport and hunting masters. His appeal was published on social media. According to Akunov, Kyrgyz athletes regularly win medals at major international com»»»

Luanda, Angola: Angola’s Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal is emerging as a strategic piece of infrastructure in the country’s drive to strengthen energy security, expand its downstream petroleum industry and develop a regional logistics hub, objectives that could create significant opportunities for Q»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd will look to carry their flying Qatar Stars League form into the AFC Champions League Elite when they begin their Asian campaign against Iran’s Esteghlal FC at Basra International Stadium today. The QSL champions have won all four of their matches this season as they defend the»»»

The regional meeting of Persian Gulf foreign ministers on the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed at the request of some regional countries and by joint decision of Oman and Iran. Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi said in an official statement that the meeting, which was to be held Monday in S»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, met with Ambassador of the State of Eritrea to Qatar H E Ali Ibrahim Ahmed. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation in environmental protection and the achievement of sustainable development»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded QR354.5m in property sales, QR115.17m in mortgage transactions and 538 rental contracts during the last week from September 6 to 12, 2026. In a post on its X platform the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) highlighted the market indicators. Th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is leveraging its diverse tourism and entertainment offerings to sustain visitor activity during the summer, with a range of events, seasonal promotions and experiences aimed at residents, citizens and international visitors. Despite the challenges posed by high summer temperatur»»»

Pavilions, shows and rides set to expand as Global Village readies new season Dubai: UAE's beloved family attraction Global Village will reopen on October 14 for its 31st season, with the popular Dubai attraction set to run until May 2027, Gulf News can reveal. The multicultural family destination »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has included the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in National School Vaccination Campaign, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to prevent HPV-related cancers, particularly cervical cancer. The inclusion of the vaccine aligns with the Min»»»

Arab Finance: Madinet Masr has entered Egypt’s North Coast market for the first time through a 101-feddan project developed in collaboration with Reedy Development under its newly introduced AMAR platform, as per an emailed press release. Located at kilometer 183, the project will be developed and »»»