Inside the Dubai playbook: How Apparel Group’s Nilesh Ved is using Carrefour to crack India’s complex retail market
Inside Ved’s high-speed bid to make Carrefour India’s next one-stop destination Dubai: There is a particular kind of energy that follows Nilesh Ved around, the sort that comes from a man who married off his daughter 45 days ago and is now, without missing a beat, opening one of the biggest Carrefou»»»
Man gets out of jail — then allegedly takes woman hostage because he wants to go back
Police rescue 52-year-old woman and arrest recently released suspect in the Philippines Manila: A recently released prisoner allegedly took a woman hostage at knifepoint in the Philippines because he wanted to go back to jail, according to police. The bizarre incident unfolded inside an apartment b»»»
The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max arrives tomorrow: What’s different for UAE buyers this year
Launch-day guide: prices, stock, colours and key upgrades for UAE buyers Dubai: The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will officially go on sale in the UAE tomorrow, September 18, with buyers heading to Apple stores to get their hands on Apple's latest flagship smartphones. Pre-orders opened on S»»»
Help AG launches new services to prepare UAE for the quantum computing era
Help AG unveils quantum-safe roadmap and AI security tools at GISEC 2026 Cybersecurity company Help AG, an e& enterprise company, has used GISEC 2026 today in Dubai to launch two new services -Quantum 360 and Help AG.AI- aimed at preparing businesses and governments for the next wave of technology:»»»
Municipality ministry launches eight new e-services for animal production
DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality has launched eight new electronic services for the Animal Resources Department, allowing livestock breeders and project owners to complete licensing, registration, and inspection procedures online instead of visiting service centres. The new services cover the ful»»»
MOCI launches QR500 e-commerce licence for 194 business activities
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced the commencement of an e-commerce licence, allowing specific approved commercial activities to be conducted digitally through businesses’ own websites. The initiative comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Decision No. 25 o»»»
Municipality Ministry launches 8 new e-services for Animal Resources Department
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has launched eight new e-services for the Animal Resources Department, enabling livestock breeders to complete animal production-related services electronically with greater ease and convenience. The Ministry said the new e-services will also support the re»»»
Two decades of DIFI support to Arab families highlighted at Education City Talk
Doha, Qatar: Over the past two decades, Qatar Foundation’s Doha International Family Institute has held a leading national, regional, and global role in placing family issues at the heart of policy agendas – and its impact across these years has been highlighted at an Education City event. A sessio»»»
MoCI launches digital services to foster more efficient, competitive business environment
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has launched a number of advanced digital services and solutions, marking a new step towards a more efficient and competitive business environment. These initiatives contribute to enhancing the investor journey, simplifying business establis»»»
Minister of Finance participates in Canada Investment Summit
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari participated in the Canada Investment Summit, held in Toronto, Canada, on 14 and 15 September 2026, with the participation of a number of officials, policymakers, investors, and representatives of financial and economic institutions. Mini»»»
Eight global energy leaders to be honoured at 2026 Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards
Doha, Qatar: The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement will return on 20 October 2026, bringing together more than 300 senior executives, policymakers, diplomats and thought leaders at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. Organised by the A»»»
Al-Nuaimi discusses Qatar’s strategy for social development with CMU-Q students
Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) hosted Minister of Social Development and Family H E Buthaina bint Ali Al-Jabr Al-Nuaimi to discuss Qatar’s strategic roadmap for social development and its role in building a resilient and empowered society. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partn»»»
E-waybills abolished for almost all goods, Tax Service explains new rules - | 24.KG
As of September 1, the mandatory use of electronic waybills has been abolished in Kyrgyzstan for all goods except oil and petroleum products. The State Tax Service reported. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan has put its goods traceability system into full operation. For certain categories, the functions»»»
Qatar’s decision to host FIFA World Cup driven by long-term vision: Al-Thawadi
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s decision to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was driven by a long-term vision that extended well beyond the month-long tournament, with more than 12 years of preparation laying the foundation for lasting development and growth, Managing Director of the Supreme Committee for D»»»
QMC CEO meets GCCJPPI Director-General
CEO of the Qatar Media Corporation H E Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met yesterday with Director-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Joint Program Production Institution (GCCJPPI) H E Sheikh Mubarak Fahad Al Jaber Al-Sabah. The meeting discussed aspects of media cooperation an»»»
Qatar, Singapore co-chair implementation, monitoring mechanism meeting of high-level joint committee
DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore H E Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan co-chaired the meeting of the implementation monitoring mechanism of the High-Level Joint Committee between the State of Qatar and the»»»
Qatar marks World Ozone Day, honours young environmental champions
Doha, Qatar: Qatar marked World Ozone Day 2026 yesterday with a focus on youth engagement, sustainable cooling and collective action to protect the ozone layer, as the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change honoured students who showcased their creativity and research on key environmental issue»»»
Mexico marks Independence Day, highlights strong ties with Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Mexico’s 216th Independence Day was celebrated in Doha on Tuesday with a gathering of Qatari officials, diplomats and members of the Mexican community, highlighting the growing friendship and cooperation between Mexico and Qatar. Minister of Communications and Information Technology H »»»
Visit Qatar unveils packed 2026-2027 events calendar
Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar yesterday unveiled its 2026-2027 Qatar Calendar, presenting an extensive programme of over 560 sporting, cultural, entertainment, and family events designed to offer residents and visitors a diverse range of experiences throughout the new season under one unified national p»»»
Why rare earths are becoming the 'new oil' — but with a huge difference
China’s factory edge turns rare earths into a new geopolitical choke point The global race to secure rare earths is accelerating after Chinese suppliers halted some shipments to US customers, underscoring a vulnerability that governments have spent years trying to eliminate. Some Chinese rare-earth»»»
Iran war cost Pentagon $38 billion in five months, CBO says
The US war with Iran cost the Pentagon approximately $38 billion in its first five months, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The bill could rise by another $2 billion to $3 billion for every additional month of fighting – and by more if hostilities intensify. In a report released »»»
MoCI unveils digital services to drive more efficient, competitive business environment
DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has launched a range of advanced digital services and solutions in a new step toward a more efficient and competitive business environment, helping improve the investor experience, streamline business formation and operations, facilitate access to »»»
Journey of May El Nahrawy: From pharma sales representative to nation brand builder
May El Nahrawy is Founder and Chairperson of The Marketing House, a former Board Member of the Egyptian Junior Business Association, and former Advisor for Marketing at the Alexandria Governorate. She specialises in nation branding, healthcare events, and export marketing. In Egypt, where history m»»»
US troops leak PHOTOS of extensive damage to their bases from Iranian strikes
US troops have leaked new images to CBS News capturing widespread destruction at American military bases across the Middle East from Iran’s missile and drone attacks. The servicemen who provided the photos chose to stay anonymous because of harsh media restrictions in the US military, the outlet sa»»»
He spent 8 hours robbing jewellery shop — police say he was a former employee
Four arrested as police say suspect knew where the safe keys were kept A former employee allegedly spent eight hours inside a jewellery shop stealing gold and cash after using his knowledge of the business to find the safe's keys, police have said. Now, investigators say they have cracked the audac»»»
New Test Generator Now Available to Bulgarian Teachers
Bulgarian teachers can now use a new intelligent test generator developed by Prosveta Publishing House, the publisher said Wednesday. TestUM offers a bank of verified questions covering all general education subjects from second to twelfth grade. Each question is aligned with the curriculum, has an»»»
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Says No Dialogue With US on Strategic Stability
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is currently no dialogue between Russia and the United States on strategic stability, and its resumption depends on whether the US recognizes the need to improve relations with Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday. On Russia-US Relations"»»»
New Photos Reveal Widespread Damage inflicted by Iran Strikes on US Sites - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe New Photos Reveal Widespread Damage inflicted by Iran Strikes on US Sites 16-09-2026 12:19 PM Undated photo of plane damaged by Iranian str»»»
‘I got goosebumps’: Pakistani HR professional wins with sixth Big Ticket entry
He plans to spend the prize on his wife and children Dubai: A Pakistani human resources professional who was born and raised in the UAE has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for September, after purchasing just six tickets since returning to the draw. 40-year-old Zulqarnain Malik, wh»»»
Sheikh Hamad meets Palestinian Football Association president
Minister of Sports and Youth and President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani met with Palestinian Football Association president Lieutenant General Jibril Rajoub at his office in Doha yesterday. During the meeting, the two officials discussed a »»»
Technology, AI reshaping consumer electronics and retail sector, says Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Thani
In an interview, Sheikh Nasser underscored that the consumer electronics industry is undergoing a period of particularly rapid transformation, with traditional distinctions between products increasingly disappearing. The rapid convergence of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer ele»»»
Qatar-Asean trade nearing $15bn as bloc marks 59th anniversary in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Relations between Qatar and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are entering a new phase of cooperation, supported by growing economic engagement, high-level exchanges and expanding partnerships across strategic sectors, Ambassador of Vietnam to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep»»»
Minister of Public Health, QBA discuss boosting partnership between MoPH and private sector
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud held a meeting with the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA), headed by QBA Chairman H E Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani along with representatives of private hospitals and medical centers. During the meeting, a number of t»»»
Minister of Finance meets Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada H E Anita Anand on the sidelines of Minister Al Kuwari’s participation in the Canada Investment Summit, being held in Toronto, Canada, on September 14 and 15. The meetings focused on bilateral relations w»»»
Minister of Commerce and Industry meets representatives of QBA
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani met yesterday with representatives of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA). The meeting formed part of the Ministry’s regular engagement with the business community. The two sides discussed future pla»»»
Deputy PM meets UK Minister of State for Defence
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, during his visit to the United Kingdom. The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest between the two sides and ways to strengthen and »»»
Ashghal completes package one of Al Asmakh development project
Doha, Qatar: As part of the follow-up of the implementation of development and rehabilitation projects for areas of historical and heritage value in Central Doha, President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ H E Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer inspected the progress of work on the developm»»»
MoL holds workshop on National Referral System for combating human trafficking
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, represented by the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking, in partnership with the National Human Rights Committee, organised the first workshop on the National Referral System, entitled “National Referral System for Combating Human Trafficking: Prot»»»
From Development Cooperation to Comprehensive Partnership: Korea and Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
In recent years, relations between the Republic of Korea and the Kyrgyz Republic have reached a qualitatively new level. In December 2024, the two countries elevated their bilateral relations to a «comprehensive partnership,» reflecting the expansion of cooperation from development assistance and p»»»
Halqa-e-Ahbab Qatar holds Seerat-un-Nabi symposium
Halqa-e-Ahbab Qatar organised a Seerat-un-Nabi symposium on Friday at the Friends Cultural Centre (FCC), highlighting the life, character and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The programme aimed to remind participants that the blessed life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) provides »»»
Community reception organised in honour of Indian envoy
Tribune News Network Doha A community reception was organised in honour of the Ambassador of India to the State of Qatar His Excellency Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, as he begins his tenure in Qatar. Organised by the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) - in association with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (I»»»
Arab Book Award, Arab Publishers Union sign cooperation agreement
Doha: The Arab Book Award and the Arab Publishers Union have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at deepening ties between the two organizations in support of Arabic-language publishing, with plans to expand joint work in events, seminars, and the exchange of professional expertise. The agreement »»»
US Lost Over 50 Aircraft, Helicopters, UAVs During Operation Against Iran - Report
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - More than 20 US aircraft and helicopters, as well as over 30 large drones, were destroyed or damaged during the military operation against Iran, according to a Lead Inspector General report reviewed by Sputnik on Tuesday. The report, prepared for Congress, covers the period f»»»
Polish e-commerce market sets record
Polish online sales reached a record high in August 2026, with the Base Index rising to 182 points. Sales increased 3.8% from July and 15.9% y/y, far outpacing inflation and global e-commerce growth of 7.2%. Back-to-school shopping drove strong demand for children’s products, books and educational »»»
E-invoicing: TTN launches “ELFATOORA” web portal
TUNIS, September 15, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisie TradeNet (TTN) announced on Tuesday the launch of elfatoora.tn, a web-based e-invoicing portal primarily targeting companies and professionals with a low volume of invoices.The portal offers a simple,...»»»
UAE Corporate Tax: Businesses urged to file 2025 returns before September 30
FTA also reminds companies of upcoming deadlines to appoint accredited providers UAE businesses required to submit their 2025 Corporate Tax returns have been urged to do so before September 30 to avoid administrative penalties, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has said. The reminder came during the »»»
Everyone noticed Modi, Putin and Xi. Then the internet spotted Sidharth Babu
The IFS officer drew attention after appearing with Modi, Putin and Xi at the BRICS Summit A photograph of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 2026 BRICS Summit has become one of the most widely shared images from the mee»»»
Outer Space Should Be Free From Deployment of Any Arms, Russia to Promote This - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Outer space must be free from the deployment of any weapons, Russia will continue to promote this position and expects broad international consolidation on this issue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. On Space DemilitarizationOn Monday, US Secretary of the Air For»»»
Magyar government plans to hike tobacco taxes, sending cigarette prices sharply higher
The Hungarian government is planning a significant increase in excise duties on tobacco products, potentially pushing up cigarette prices by almost HUF 300 per pack from November. The proposed tax hike was tucked into a bill submitted to Parliament on Monday, which primarily concerns measures linke»»»
MoCI launches ‘Dar Al Sharikat’
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Advisory Board of Dar Al Sharikat H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani yesterday inaugurated "Dar Al Sharikat," the entity responsible for registering and licensing companies in the country's economic zones, with the aim »»»