Mohammed bin Rashid attends Al Mansoori-Al Ghurair wedding in Dubai
The reception was held by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori to mark his son Mohammed’s wedding Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a wedding reception at Dubai World Trade Centre on Saturday. Sheikh Mohammed wa»»»
Osh–Kara-Suu road repairs scheduled for completion in November - | 24.KG
Major repairs of Osh—Kara-Suu road are entering their final stage, with all work scheduled for completion in November. Currently, more than 100 pieces of heavy machinery are being used at the site. According to site supervisor Nursultan Abdyldabekov, the total length of the section undergoing renov»»»
US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know this evening, September 5
Airport disruptions, long-haul suspensions and evolving UN diplomacy explained As Saturday draws to a close, the six-month-old US-Iran conflict shows no sign of easing, with fresh violence in Yemen, disputed reports of new strikes near Iran's Kharg Island, and a mounting diplomatic push at the Unit»»»
UN aims to raise nearly $50 million for Nepal flood response
Floods have now claimed more than 1,250 lives and left thousands missing The UN and its humanitarian partners launched a $49.6 million flash appeal on Friday to deliver emergency assistance to more than 84,000 people affected by last week’s catastrophic floods in Nepal. On 26 August, a glacier on t»»»
Russell on top ahead of Hamilton in final Italian GP practice
Monza: Title-chasing George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Saturday's third and final free practice at the Italian Grand Prix. The two Britons, who lie second and third in the championship 59 points adrift of leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, finished th»»»
Middle East live: Explosions of unknown origin heard near Iran's Kharg Island
A correspondent for the semi-official Fars news agency on Saturday reported hearing explosions of unknown origin near Iran's Kharg Island in the Gulf, a key oil terminal. The state-affiliated Nournews said there were unconfirmed reports from local sources that an Iranian tanker had been targete»»»
Personal loans drive rise in individual debt to JD14.3 billion in Q1 — CBJ
AMMAN — Total individual indebtedness in Jordan reached JD14.312 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2026, up from JD14.1 billion in the same period of 2025 and JD13.951 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of last year, according to Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) data cited by Al Mamlaka »»»
Kyrgyzstan to start exporting raspberries, tayberries and currants to China - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has secured the right to export raspberries, tayberries, and currants to China. Erlist Akunbekov, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, reported. According to him, access to the Chinese market for these berries is being granted under agreements signed dur»»»
Pratt & Whitney to invest in Poland again in Niepołomice
Pratt & Whitney will invest USD 25 mln to expand its aerospace components plant in Niepołomice, southern Poland. The project, scheduled for completion in 2028, will create more than 120 jobs and increase production capacity for precision tubes and ducts used in commercial and military aircraft engi»»»
S&P Global: UAE possesses a solid financial shield against shocks
Dirham peg, high reserves and resilient banking system reinforce UAE stability S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its 'AA/A-1+' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the United Arab Emirates, maintaining a "Stable" outlook. The agency also held its Transfer and Co»»»
Ankara ‘incompetence’ exposes sensitive US arms sale to Ukraine
A botched administrative manoeuvre by the Turkish government publicly exposed a sensitive deal to supply US-origin heavy ammunition and cluster munitions to Ukraine, local daily Cumhuriyet reported on August 31. The transaction first came to light in early August when details were&nb»»»
Over 599 thousand evacuated due to east China torrential rain
Beijing: Local authorities in China's Fujian Province have evacuated more than 599,000 people as torrential rains continued to lash the eastern province for several days. The provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said 599,300 residents had been evacuated from vulnerable coastal a»»»
PM Says Wildfire Situation in Fier and Himara Is Under Control
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday that the wildfire situation in the areas of Fier and Himara is currently under control, following a difficult night as fires affected the two regions. Rama said there was currently no danger to residents or populated areas, while authorities remain on »»»
Tate brothers indicted in Romania over sex offenses involving minors
Romanian authorities have indicted social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in absentia on charges including human trafficking, sex offenses involving minors, money laundering and witness tampering. The brothers have been held in a US jail since mid-July while fighting a separate British ex»»»
Russian Forces Strike Enemy Vessels and Drone Production Facilities in Precision Operations
In a series of targeted strikes, Russian Armed Forces have successfully neutralized four enemy vessels in the ports of Chernomorsk and Odessa, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Saturday. Geran unmanned aerial vehicles delivered precise hits on three dry cargo ships and one container vesse»»»
Minister Gogu: Legal Gap on Magistrates’ Salaries to Be Addressed Tuesday
Minister of Justice, Toni Gogu, said Saturday that a legal gap over the salaries of magistrates will be addressed Tuesday, during the first plenary session of the new parliamentary session. Speaking to reporters, Gogu said the dispute was not about whether magistrates were seeking higher salaries o»»»
Pratt & Whitney to invest in Poliand again in Niepołomice
Pratt & Whitney will invest USD 25 mln to expand its aerospace components plant in Niepołomice, southern Poland. The project, scheduled for completion in 2028, will create more than 120 jobs and increase production capacity for precision tubes and ducts used in commercial and military aircraft engi»»»
Empik exceeding 400 stores, entering smaller cities
Empik will surpass 400 stores in 2026 and plans to maintain a pace of more than 30 openings annually. Expansion is increasingly focused on smaller formats, retail parks, street locations, and towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. Stores of around 170 to 200 sq m are considered optimal for smaller»»»
Refield announces plans for 100,000 sq m of commercial parks
Refield plans to develop and commercialize around 100,000 sq m of retail park space in Poland over the next two years, focusing primarily on midsize regional cities. Its most advanced project is a 23,000 sq m retail park in Sanok, opening in two phases in November 2026 and spring 2027. A project of»»»
Martley Capital launches Amber investment platform to build warehouses in Poland
Martley Capital has launched Amber, an investment platform focused on last-mile logistics and urban industrial properties in Poland. The company aims to build a portfolio worth about EUR 200 mln within 12 to 24 months. Amber starts with two fully leased Upper Silesian warehouse assets totaling abou»»»
Tenants start looking for apartments earlier than usual
Poland’s rental market entered September with fewer available apartments and stronger demand than a year earlier. Mzuri reported that the median time needed to find a tenant in August was just 13 days, while its available inventory was 30% lower y/y. More than 20% of apartments rented in August fou»»»
Poland becoming more attractive to foreign capital
Poland is attracting growing interest from foreign investors following S&P Dow Jones Indices’ decision to reclassify the country from an emerging to a developed market from September 2027. The move could broaden Poland’s investor base as index funds adjust their portfolios. Polish equities also rem»»»
Saxo Bank records record profits
Saxo Bank reported the strongest half-year financial results in its history for H1 2026, driven by a growing client base, higher assets, and strong trading activity. Net profit rose 18.3% y/y to EUR 87 mln, while total revenue increased 11.9% to EUR 375 mln. Client assets climbed nearly 30% to EUR »»»
September comes with risks for investment
September is historically a difficult month for financial markets, and 2026 brings additional risks. Key concerns include high energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, possible interest rate hikes by the ECB and Federal Reserve, political uncertainty in France and Germany, and rising government b»»»
Poles do not see much change in financial situation
Most Poles have not seen a clear improvement in their finances over the past year. According to a Santander Consumer Bank survey, 42% said their financial situation was unchanged, while 24% reported improvement and 31% said it had worsened. Younger respondents were more optimistic, with 38% of thos»»»
Putin Orders Halt to Strikes on Kiev for Three Days, Starting From Midnight Today - Kremlin
Russia will halt strikes on Ukraine's capital as US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive in Moscow for talks on the Ukrainian conflict. Other statements by Dmitry Peskov:The pause in strikes on Kiev is linked to the preparation and holding of meetings with American negotiators ther»»»
MOI to sell inmates’ products through Sooum app from Sunday
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced that products made by inmates will be offered for sale through its Sooum application starting Sunday, September 6, 2026. In a post on its social media platforms, the Ministry said the products will be available for purchase electronically through »»»
Back to School: Pre-University Education in Focus Arab Finance For Information Technology
As the new academic year approaches in Egypt, families, students, and educators prepare for the familiar rhythm of “back to school.” With an 11% increase in public budget allocations for the education sector in fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, the government aims to expand the Egyptian-Japanese Schools pr»»»
Access Asia - Himalayan hydropower buildout: Expert says risk management is key
Following devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, Access Asia takes a closer look at the fragile state of the Himalayan mountains. Dr Arun Bhakta Shrestha, an expert on the environment and risk management in the Himalayas, explains why it's so difficult to detect glacier movements in advance an»»»
Bulgaria's PM Proposes ‘Industrial Cohesion’ Without a Mechanism
Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s proposal for so-called “industrial cohesion” remains largely a political concept rather than a detailed policy mechanism, with no specific funding formula, eligibility rules or implementation plan presented so far. Speaking to the National Assembly, Radev argued that Bu»»»
SNJT calls for journalist Mohamed Yousfis release
Tunis, Sept. 5 (TAP)- The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) called for guaranteeing the rights of journalist Mohamed Yousfi and respecting the principle of the presumption of innocence and all safeguards of a fair trial.This follows the...»»»
Digital som launch: Key topics discussed at Council meeting - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov chaired the third meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies in Cholpon-Ata. Participants discussed the development of the virtual asset market and blockchain infrastructure, the digital economy, international cooperatio»»»
China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway: Tallest bridge to be built in Suzak - | 24.KG
The tallest bridge along the China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway route is being built in Kyrgyzstan, the press service of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Transport reported. The bridge is being constructed across Kech-Alat River in Suzak district, Jalal-Abad region, as part of the international railway pr»»»
School to be built on site of old bus station in Manas - | 24.KG
A modern school for 750 students is planned to be built on the site of the old bus station in Manas, the City Hall reported. Manas Mayor Ularbek Ismailov inspected the demolition of the old bus station. Together with businessman Azamat Arapbaev, who initiated the school construction project, he dis»»»
CMU-Q convocation ceremony celebrates largest incoming class in campus history
DOHA: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) - a Qatar Foundation partner university- celebrated the largest incoming class in campus history at the Class of 2030 Convocation Ceremony. The official welcome takes place during Orientation Week, when the new students meet faculty members, learn a»»»
Kyrgyzstan steps up crypto market oversight over sanctions risks - | 24.KG
The development of the crypto asset market in Kyrgyzstan must be accompanied by strict monitoring of sanctions risks, Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov said at a meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies in Issyk-Kul region. «Sanc»»»
Cost of living in Hungary: Why people still feel poorer
The cost of living in Hungary remains a major source of anxiety even as inflation has fallen sharply and real wages are rising again. A new PwC Hungary survey suggests that many households still feel financially stretched, with a sizeable share struggling to build savings, cover unexpected setbacks»»»
Qatar Chamber explores trade and investment cooperation with Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce
DOHA: Qatar Chamber held a virtual meeting with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC), attended by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member and Vice President of the ABLCC; Philippe Dessoy, President of the ABLCC; and Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the ABLCC.»»»
Fewer and fewer good offices exist in Tri-City
The Tri-City office market is shifting from expansion to optimization as companies adapt space to hybrid work and actual business needs. Demand is increasingly diversified beyond IT and business services, with new entrants from financial services and shared service centers. Limited development acti»»»
Survey: six in ten Poles believe school did not prepare them for labor market
Nearly six in ten Poles believe school failed to prepare them for the labor market, according to an InterviewMe survey of 701 people. Only 35% said school prepared them well for work, while just 8% felt their education provided everything they later needed professionally. Respondents most often cit»»»
Retail sales in Poland beat Europe
Retail sales in Poland continued to grow y/y in July 2026, although they declined slightly from the previous month. Seasonally adjusted retail sales rose 3.6% y/y but fell 0.3% compared with June, according to Eurostat. Poland significantly outperformed the broader EU, where retail sales increased »»»
'Chances of local cloud formation that might be rainy over some areas': Qatar Meteorology Department
Doha, Qatar: Parts of Qatar could see local cloud formation accompanied by rain today, Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026, according to the latest weather updates from the Qatar Meteorology Department. The forecast indicates chances of local cloud development over some areas, whic»»»
Qatar Chamber explores trade and investment cooperation with Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce
Doha: Qatar Chamber held a virtual meeting with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC), attended by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member and Vice President of the ABLCC; Philippe Dessoy, President of the ABLCC; and Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the ABLCC.»»»
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Arrive in Moscow for Diplomatic Talks
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and a special presidential envoy, met the US negotiators at the Vnukovo airport. Earlier, US president Donald Trump announced that his envoys would present proposals to end the Ukrainian conflict.Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Tu»»»
Gold prices fall in Syrian market
Damascus, Sept 5 (SANA) The price of the 21-karat gold in the Syrian market fell by 250 Syrian pounds for 1 gram on Saturday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals’ Management. The authority set the selling price at 16,150 Syrian pounds ($132.38) per gram and the buying price at 15»»»
Interior Minister Says Interagency Cooperation in Fight Against Drug Trafficking Improves Steadily
Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said cooperation among law enforcement agencies in the fight against drug trafficking was improving steadily. Speaking to reporters in Momchilgrad on Saturday, he commented on Friday's seizure in Burgas of hundreds of kilogrammes of cocaine and marijuana»»»
Bulgaria-China Economic Commission to Meet in Beijing on September 10
An official Bulgarian delegation will travel to Beijing for the 19th session of the Bulgaria-China Intergovernmental Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation. The delegation will be led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev, who co-chairs the C»»»
Abu Dhabi court awards man Dh51,000 for physical and emotional harm after confrontation
The husband said the confrontation began after he found his wife inside another man’s car Abu Dhabi: A man who discovered his wife inside another man’s car and was later injured in a fight with the driver has been awarded Dh51,000 in compensation by an Abu Dhabi court. According to Emarat Al Youm, »»»
Yemen on edge: Houthis and government forces battle near key Red Sea chokepoint
Government forces launched counteroffensive as Houthi attacks spread across Taiz, Hodeida Dubai: Fighting intensified across western Yemen on Saturday as government forces launched counterattacks against the Iran-backed Houthis, who are pressing towards areas overlooking the strategic Bab Al Mandab»»»
Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16
New York, USA: Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka sailed into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday as tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams suffered an agonising defeat on their long-awaited return to Grand Slam doubles. Alcaraz, coming off a four-month injury absence, »»»