evomag is accelerating technological development and investing €200,000 to improve online shopping experience
The investment is based on how customers actually use the online shop. evomag is increasingly accessed via mobile phones, and this trend has placed the smartphone shopping experience at the heart of the developments. Following these optimisations, the homepage now loads almost twice as fast on mobi»»»
Russia to Respond to Ukraine's Attacks on Oil Refineries, Logistics, Energy Facilities - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will respond to Ukraine's attacks on its oil refineries, logistics and energy facilities, there was no need for Ukraine to start them in the first place, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. "Yesterday they tried to strike some oil refineries. Now they’ve hit»»»
Egypt to host Global Entrepreneurship Festival in November
Egypt will host the third edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) from 6 to 8 November 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel in New Cairo, bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from more than 70 countries. Held under the patronage of Prime Minister Mos»»»
Is China shaping Africa's mobility future?
A look at Uganda, where Chinese tech is transforming transport with electric buses, motorbikes and three-wheelers. Plus: An autonomous tractor aids farmers in India, and Austria bests the rest of Europe at night trains. https://p.dw.com/p/5NYzuAdvertisementMobility on the African continent has alwa»»»
No: 197, 15 October 2026, Regarding Colombia’s Decision to Relocate its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
We condemn Colombia’s decision to relocate its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This step violates relevant United Nations (UN) resolutions, particularly UN Security Council resolutions 476 (1980) and 478 (1980), and contradicts the legal principles set out in the advisory opinion of the Interna»»»
Romania’s e-commerce market expected to reach EUR 13.5 billion in 2026
Romania’s e-commerce market is expected to reach EUR 13.5 billion in 2026, after online purchases of goods and services totalled EUR 12.9 billion in 2025, up 10% year-on-year. Marking National E-Commerce Day, the Romanian Association of Online Stores (ARMO) highlighted the importance of consumer tr»»»
Qatar Leadership Centre to host third edition of Innovation Forum
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Leadership Centre will host the third edition of its Leadership Innovation Forum on October 28, focusing on how strategic planning can help institutions sustain their performance beyond changes in leadership. The forum will be held under the patronage of H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bi»»»
Qatar National Library forum reimagines libraries as social infrastructure
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library has opened the fifth edition of its Libraries Lead Forum, bringing together library professionals, industry experts, and community leaders from Qatar and around the world. Running from October 14 to 15 at the Library under the theme “Reimagining Libraries as Soci»»»
QCB Governor meets with BlackRock Vice Chairman
Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met with Vice Chairman of BlackRock Philipp Hildebrand on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WB»»»
Qatari business delegation enhances trade cooperation with Monaco
Doha, Qatar: A high-level Qatari business delegation, led by Chairman of Qatar Chamber Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani, and QBA Board Member, Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani recently paid a business visit to the Principality of Monaco. Initiated by Ambassador of the State of Qatar »»»
Qatar participates in MENAP Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Finance and the Qatar Central Bank, participated in the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting, which included heads of regional financial institutions in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (M»»»
Minister of Commerce and Industry participates in Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026
Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani participated in the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026, held in New Delhi, Republic of India, from October 13 to 15, 2026. During a panel discussion on economic resilience amid global challenges Minister of Commerce and»»»
QU marks World Mental Health Day with event promoting dialogue and wellbeing
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU), represented by the Student Counseling Center under the Student Affairs Sector, marked World Mental Health Day 2026 with an awareness event held under the theme ‘Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,’ with the participation of several organisations wo»»»
Qatar Museums launches ‘Conventions: 101’ workshop series
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) through its International Cooperation and Government Affairs Department and in collaboration with the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science and the Unesco Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, has launched the “Conventions: 101” Worksh»»»
Qatar seeks to balance development with sustainability: Environment Minister
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has said that stronger Arab cooperation was essential to addressing environmental challenges and achieving sustainable development while safeguarding the rights of future generations. Qatar ha»»»
Amir’s speech highlighted values that Italy and Qatar profoundly share, says Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Italy’s Ambassador to Qatar H E Paolo Toschi has commended the key priorities outlined by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in his address at the opening of the 55th session of the Shura Council, highlighting shared commitments between the two countries to regional stability, di»»»
Minister of Labour inaugurates Lusail University Career Fair
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri yesterday inaugurated the fourth edition of the Career Fair organised by Lusail University over two days, with the participation of more than 60 employers from the government and private sectors. Participating entities represent the ed»»»
'Very dangerous': E. Timor shuts schools over Indonesia haze
Dili, East Timor: East Timor began a three-day school closure on Thursday prompted by thick haze that has drifted over from raging forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia. In the capital Dili, people were out as normal under a yellow-tinged sky, but most were wearing masks, as the government advised»»»
DFF 2026 Int’l Short Film Competition unveils 22 inspiring films
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced 22 films for the International Short Film Competition at Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026, taking place from November 19 to 27. Spanning cultures, continents and cinematic approaches, the selection of two world premieres and 19 MENA pre»»»
MECC: e-waste offers chance to recover valuable resources
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change affirmed that electronic waste (e-waste) presents an important opportunity to recover valuable materials and reuse them in industrial processes, helping reduce the consumption of natural resources and support the transition towards a circular »»»
E-wallet transfers reach JD6b in first nine months of 2026 — JoPACC
AMMAN — The value of outgoing transfers through electronic wallets reached around JD6.02 billion during the first nine months of 2026, involving 130.33 million transactions through the JoMoPay system, according to the September report of the Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC).The number »»»
Jordan climbs to 6th place in 2026 Arab Digital Economy Index
AMMAN — Jordan climbed to sixth place in the 2026 Arab Digital Economy Index, released on Wednesday, achieving its highest ranking to date and leading among digitally emerging countries.The Kingdom’s score rose to 59.6 points in 2026, up from 52.6 in 2024, according to the Ministry of Digital Econo»»»
Cheap weapons, growing fears: Inside the Taliban’s drone campaign against Pakistan
Pakistan says it intercepted 23 suicide drones launched from Afghanistan into Pakistani airspace in September alone. Since the conflict began in February 2026, the Taliban have increasingly used drones to attack Pakistan, raising concerns in Islamabad. The Pakistani army on September 23 said it had»»»
LemonTree begins construction near Kraków airport
LemonTree has begun construction of Stream Kraków by LemonTree, a warehouse and service complex offering nearly 30,000 square meters near Kraków-Balice Airport and the A4 motorway. Goldbeck is the general contractor, and completion is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. Developed with Grupa 5»»»
Polish online sales hit September record
Polish e-commerce recorded strong growth in September as the Base Index reached a record 188 points, according to sales data from 3,000 online stores. Sales rose 15.9 percent from a year earlier and 3.4 percent from August. The number of orders increased 15.1 percent annually, while their average v»»»
EU regions demand targeted investment for automotive industry amid electrification push
European regions and cities demand clear rules and solid financial backing to help Europe’s ailing car industry through the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). This story was produced by the European Newsroom (enr), which Tanjug is a member of, in cooperation with the European Committee of the Region»»»
Major bank outages coming to Hungary: Transfers, card payments and ATMs could be affected
Customers of several major banks in Hungary should prepare for temporary service disruptions in October. Planned maintenance could affect instant transfers, mobile banking, card payments and ATM services, with most interruptions expected between 16 and 18 October. Here is what customers of OTP, Ers»»»
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives meets Qatar’s Ambassador
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives H E Iruthisham Adam met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of the Maldives H E Hamad bin Mohammed Al Dosari. During the meeting, cooperation relations between the two countries were reviewed.»»»
Minister of Municipality and EU Ambassador discuss cooperation
Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of the European Union to Qatar H E Antonino Maggiore at his office yesterday. The meeting discussed cooperation between Qatar and the European Union in areas of mutual interest, particularly food security an»»»
How a one-year-old Qatari startup is racing past quick commerce with sustainable free delivery
Doha: Getat, a homegrown Qatari online shopping platform, is offering shoppers a different approach to e-commerce, bringing mobiles, electronics, fashion, beauty, home appliances and more together in one easy marketplace. One-year-old platform, now offers more than 100 brands and over 5,000 product»»»
‘Amir’s speech reflects Qatar’s ability to face challenge’
Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the State of Qatar, H E Yakup Caymazoğlu stated that the address delivered by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, before the Shura Council reflects Qatar’s ability to face challenges with steadfastness and responsibility, drawing strength »»»
UK ambassador praises Amir’s vision for Qatar’s future
Doha, Qatar: British Ambassador to Qatar H E Neerav Patel has praised the vision outlined by the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in his address at the opening of the Shura Council’s new session, highlighting the importance of strong institutions, effective governance, innovation, peace and»»»
Awqaf Ministry honours outstanding Hajj campaigns for their services to Qatari pilgrims
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has honoured outstanding Hajj campaign operators for their contributions to the successful organisation of the 1447 AH Hajj season, recognising their efforts to improve services, strengthen pilgrims’ awareness and provide a smooth and rewarding»»»
Qatar Museums unveils exhibitions and artists for inaugural Rubaiya Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has unveiled the curatorial programme and participating artists for the inaugural Rubaiya Qatar, a new international visual arts quadrennial that will run from November 21, 2026, to April 30, 2027. Presented by QM and organised under Al Riwaq Arts + Architecture, its»»»
Shura Council members praise Amir’s speech on national resilience, sovereignty
Doha, Qatar: Members of the Shura Council have praised the speech delivered by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the opening of the Council’s 55th annual session, highlighting its comprehensive approach to national priorities, the resilience of the Qatari people, the protection of nationa»»»
Amir’s address will improve parliamentary efficiency: Shura Council Secretary-General
Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Shura Council H E Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud said the address delivered by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the opening of the council’s second ordinary session of its second legislative term, corresponding to its 55th annual session, would serve »»»
Shura Council elects heads of six permanent committees
Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council held its first session of the second ordinary session of the second legislative term, corresponding to the 55th annual session, yesterday, electing the heads of its six permanent committees by acclamation. The session was chaired by Speaker of the Shura Council H E Ha»»»
Al Muraikhi receives phone call from Yemen’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call yesterday from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Republic of Yemen H E Dr. Afrah Al Zouba. During the call, they reviewed cooperative relations between the two countries and way»»»
Moaiad Aqel named MD of talabat Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha talabat, a leading everyday app in the MENA region, has appointed Moaiad Aqel as managing director of talabat Qatar. He brings more than 10 years of experience with talabat, along with extensive commercial and operational expertise across the region. Aqel returns to Qatar »»»
Hackers overheat French supermarket fridges in massive cyberattack
Hackers remotely overheated refrigerators at hundreds of supermarkets across France, destroying tons of fresh and frozen food, according to local media reports and industry executives. The massive cyberattack has left retailers facing millions of euros in losses, with some stores forced to close te»»»
Police clash with Imran Khan supporters in northwestern Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Police fired tear gas and live rounds at supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday as clashes erupted over the suspension of his party’s provincial government, party officials said, an account the provincial administration rejected. The fed»»»
Influential Hindu group urges India to block Starlink amid Musk-Ambani feud
BENGALURU: An influential Hindu nationalist group close to India’s ruling party urged the government on Tuesday to block Elon Musk’s Starlink from launching satellite Internet services in the country, citing national security concerns. Starlink’s four-year wait to launch in India has come under ren»»»
Any attack on Saudi Arabia is attack on Pakistan, says religious affairs minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s religious affairs minister on Tuesday strongly condemned Houthi attacks hitting civilian infrastructure and Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, saying Islamabad considers any attack on the Kingdom as an attack on Pakistan under its defense agreements with Saudi Arabia. Religious A»»»
Any attack on Saudi Arabia is attack on Pakistan, religion minister says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s religious affairs minister on Tuesday strongly condemned Houthi attacks hitting civilian infrastructure and Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, saying Islamabad considers any attack on the Kingdom as an attack on Pakistan under its defense agreements with Saudi Arabia. Religious A»»»
Any attack on Saudi Arabia is attack on Pakistan, religion minister says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s religious affairs minister on Tuesday strongly condemned Houthi attacks hitting civilian infrastructure and Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, saying Islamabad considers any attack on the Kingdom as an attack on Pakistan under its defense agreements with Saudi Arabia. Religious A»»»
US economists win Nobel for research helping policymakers navigate crises
Two American economists, Robert E. Hall of Stanford University and Michael Woodford of Columbia University, have won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on economic stabilisation. Their research helps policymakers and central banks better understand economic fluctuations, m»»»
Watch: Pakistan test-fires extended-range hypersonic missile
Fatah-2 missile designed to strike distant targets with high precision: ISPR Dubai: Pakistan has successfully test-fired an extended-range hypersonic ballistic missile, marking another development in the country’s missile programme as it seeks to strengthen its long-range strike capabilities. The P»»»
Normal Shipping No Longer Possible, Continue the Change Leader Says, Calls for Emergency Measures to Secure Oil Supplies
At a briefing at the National Assembly on Tuesday, in response to a question about the latest drone attacks on two ships in the Black Sea, Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev said: "Following the two attacks, it is clear that normal shipping in the Black Sea will no longer be possible, with a »»»
Over 7,200 Voting Machines Repaired, All 12,800 Expected Ready by Thursday for Presidential Election
More than 7,200 voting machines have already been repaired, and all 12,800 are expected to be ready by Thursday for the October 25 presidential election, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said on Tuesday. She was speaking at the Cargo Partners warehouse where the machin»»»
InterCapital lists Poland-focused ETF on Bucharest Stock Exchange
InterCapital ETF, part of InterCapital Group, has listed its fifth exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), giving Romanian investors access to 30 of Poland’s largest and most liquid listed companies. The InterCapital POLAND WIG30TR UCITS ETF began trading on October 12 und»»»