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»»»

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»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut visited on Friday the construction site of the EXPO 2027 Belgrade complex and an E Zone that will feature a Serbian House, which will showcase Serbia's diversity during the specialised expo. "The Serbian House represents a major project by the Ministry of Public Ad»»»

The 238km railway will connect Sohar with the UAE network through Al Buraimi and Al Ain Muscat: Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has ratified an agreement between Sultanate and the UAE to develop a railway connection between the two countries, clearing another formal step for the $2.5 billion Hafeet»»»

Hungary Airlines is reshaping its cargo fleet, with one Airbus A330 set to leave the airline’s operation while a Boeing 777 freighter has joined its rapidly expanding network. The carrier is also preparing to launch live-animal and temperature-sensitive cargo services later this year. Airbus A330 t»»»

Diesel hit a new record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs»»»

Network International says one integration can help UAE merchants expand across Gulf Dubai: UAE businesses looking to expand across the Gulf will be able to accept payments in multiple GCC markets through a single integration under a new regional payments service launched by Network International. »»»

Growing interest in the production and storage of green energy The company has installed over 4,000 photovoltaic systems for residential customers, bringing the total to 8,900 by the end of last year. At the same time, it recorded an increase in the number of installations fitted with storage batte»»»

No single issue dominates Friday's media. POLITICS Marchella Abrasheva, Regional Managing Director of Kantar BBSS, shared her insights on Bulgarian National Radio regarding the upcoming October 25 presidential election. She describes the vote as a majoritarian choice where citizens will decide betw»»»

US sailors and Marines streamed into the Thai resort city of Pattaya Thursday after a record-breaking nine months at sea. Local police said there had so far been no major incidents connected to the 5,000-strong contingent of US service members, though two sailors were sent back to the ship after a »»»

Doha: Qatar revived their AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualifying campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Hong Kong, while Saudi Arabia maintained their perfect start with a 3-2 victory over Oman. Qatar, who had suffered a 2-1 defeat to Oman in their opening match, dominated from the start at Abdu»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar took part in the 39th Meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies Ministers of Youth and Sports in the GCC States, convened on September 2 in Manama, Bahrain. Representing Qatar at the meeting was Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, H E Eng. Yasser bin Ab»»»

DOHA: Safari Hypermarket, one of Doha’s leading hypermarket chains, handed over the cars to the winners of the sixth draw of its mega promotion, “Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars.” The cars were presented to the winners of the draw held on August 2 at Safari Hypermarket in Ezdan Mall. The officia»»»

DOHA: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, met with Ambassador of Türkiye to Qatar H E Dr. Mehmet Mustafa Göksu, on the occasion of the conclusion of his tenure. The Minister expressed his thanks and appreciation to the ambassador for his ef»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has launched three specialised e-learning kits in the fields of climate change, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability, as part of its ongoing efforts to disseminate environmental knowledge, enhance community a»»»

China on Thursday called on France to abandon a new law on ultra-fast fashion that would impose fees of up to almost €20 per garment, calling it "clearly discriminatory". The law, which targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu, aims to curb the industry's environmental and »»»

Sofia's exchange bureaus have started quietly shutting their shutters. Not because business dried up, but because the business they were built for is disappearing. Since January 1, 2026, Bulgaria has been a full member of the eurozone, and the lev that priced everything from a loaf of bread in Loze»»»

A massed Russian missile and drone attack on Odesa region's backbone energy assets cut power to more than 350,000 families, grid operator DTEK Odesa Grids said, on September 2. Ukrenergo said the attack was aimed at the region's energy infrastructure. DTEK Odesa Grids put restoration at 177,000 fam»»»

Riders face action for using roads, pavements and non-designated areas Dubai: Dubai Police have confiscated 13,657 electric scooters in the first eight months of the year as part of an intensified crackdown on riders flouting traffic laws and safety regulations. The seizures were carried out during»»»

Suppliers must pull fake and unsafe goods fast or authorities can step in Dubai: Suppliers in the UAE could have just 24 hours to remove counterfeit, adulterated or otherwise unsafe goods from sale once they are officially notified, under new Executive Regulations governing the country’s Anti-Comme»»»

Russia has been continuously attacking Ukraine with drones and missiles for 50 days and Kyiv has been under a non-stop bombardment, including day time attacks, for six days as President Vladimir Putin carries through on his “Pandora’s box” threat of unleashing a disproportionate retaliation for Ukr»»»

The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Thursday approved a draft judiciary budget for 2027 providing for expenditure of EUR 868.105 million, along with updated budget forecasts for 2028 and 2029. The SJC considered two versions and voted 16-0 in favour of the expert proposal drawn up i»»»

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Media outlets discuss at length the October 25 presidential election. Interviewed by Bulgarian National Television (BNT), presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said he owed services to no one, stressing that his only responsibility was to Bulgarian citizens. He said he had many »»»

Pilot became widely known after 2019 India-Pakistan aerial confrontation Former Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, who became widely known following an aerial confrontation between India and Pakistan in 2019, has moved into commercial aviation after taking premature retirement fro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s financial technology market is experiencing rapid expansion, fueled by widespread digital adoption, robust infrastructure, and aggressive regulatory support. According to a report by research and consultancy solutions group IMARC, the Qatar fintech market is projected to amount»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the 28th meeting of Their Excellencies the Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Justice in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held virtually on Wednesday. The State of Qatar’s delegation was led by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice»»»

Cairo: The Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) is participating in the two-day conference entitled, ‘Family Challenges Amidst Major Transformations: A Fatwa-Based Approach to Protecting the Family, Envisioning its Future, and Preserving Identity’ in Cairo, organised by the Gen»»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) will sponsor and participate in the second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB Forum 2026), taking place from 7 to 9 September 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Held under the Strategic Hostship of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee reviewed the latest preparations for the fourth edition of Web Summit Qatar, taking place in Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from January 31 to February 3, 2027, during its regular meeting in Doha. The meeting was chaired by Director »»»

Investigators probe unclear motive after high-rise rampage near convention center Two people were killed and several others wounded, including three Minneapolis police officers, after a gunman opened fire Wednesday afternoon inside a high-rise apartment building in downtown Minneapolis, authorities»»»

Multiple people, including two police officers, have been shot in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, triggering a massive law-enforcement response near the city’s convention center. The shooting unfolded on Wednesday afternoon in the area of 15 East Grant Street, according to city officials. The addr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) will sponsor and participate in the second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB Forum 2026), taking place from September 7 to 9, 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Held under the strate»»»

The president's second term has come with several such brandings The $1 coin designed to celebrate America's 250th birthday and seemingly US President Donald Trump, whose face gazes from one side of the gold finish, will go on sale Wednesday, according the US Mint. The coin's design — Trump's visag»»»

Starlink brings satellite internet to the UAE, while e& and du rely on fibre and 5G Dubai: For years, UAE residents have largely had two choices for home internet: e& or du. Now, Starlink is set to add a very different option – internet delivered from space. The question for residents, businesses, »»»

Big Ticket offers 26 prizes this month, with weekly cash wins, The Big Spin, luxury cars Dubai: Big Ticket has closed August on a high, with four winners sharing a total of Dh100,000 in the final round of the month’s weekly e-draws. As September begins, the draw is raising the excitement with 26 pr»»»

Russia has been continuously attacking Ukraine with drones and missiles for 50 days and Kyiv has been under a non-stop bombardment, including day time attacks, for six days as President Vladimir Putin carries through on his “Pandora’s box” threat of unleashing a disproportionate retaliation for Ukr»»»

  Russia’s manufacturing sector slipped back into contraction in August as weaker demand hit new orders and production, while inflationary pressures intensified and manufacturers continued to cut jobs, according to the latest S&P Global purchasing managers’ survey. (chart)  The s»»»

Real estate broker shares prize with friends after randomly selected second-ever entry Dubai: A Pakistani expatriate living in Dubai has won a share of a Dh25,000 Big Ticket prize after buying his second-ever entry. Ghufran Javed, 33, has lived in Dubai with his family for the past 10 years and wor»»»

First-month figures, cleared backlog and wider walk-ins mark new phase for Indian expats Dubai: More than a month after Alhind Tours and Travels LLC took over Indian passport, visa and attestation services across the UAE, Indian expats are seeing a new phase in the transition, with the backlog said»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has submitted draft regulations on the Faster Payment System of the Kyrgyz Republic for public discussion. The new infrastructure should allow individuals and legal entities to send money in real time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year, regardles»»»

Canada has very few similarities with Iran – to Canada’s own shame. Let’s leave aside the basic differences, such as location, demographics, weather, and cuisine, and focus on the essentials: Historically, Iran is old and firmly based on an ancient civilization; Canada, like the US, is young and a »»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports witnessed an increase in handling of bulk cargo and livestock in August this year compared to the previous month. In a post on its X platform yesterday, Mwani Qatar stated “Qatar ports handled approximately 120,000 tonnes of bulk cargo in August 2026, marki»»»

Hungary has one of the highest employment rates in Europe, matching Germany at 81.1%, but its relatively weak performance in innovation and digitalisation has dragged it down to 22nd place overall in a new business environment ranking. The 2026 Doing Business in Europe study by Leadfeeder ranks 29 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has launched a new version of the Plant Purchase Request Service under the Public Parks Department, as part of its ongoing efforts to advance comprehensive digital transformation and improve the efficiency of government services. The new service is a fully »»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, led the State of Qatar’s delegation to the 34th Meeting of GCC Undersecretaries for Agriculture and Food Security, held this yesterday morning via videoconference. In his address, the Undersecretary affirmed Qa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Permanent Web Summit Qatar Organising Committee held its regular meeting yesterday, chaired by Director of the Government Communications Office H E Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani to review preparations for the fourth edition of Web Summit Qatar, taking place from Janu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 2026-2027 judicial year has begun, as part of the continued implementation of the Supreme Judiciary Council’s (SJC) Strategy (2025-2030). Preparations for the 2026-2027 judicial year are based on performance indicators reflecting the development of the justice system over the past »»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of the Federal Republic of Somalia to establish a framework for cooperation in higher education, academic program development»»»

Doha,. Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari has said that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz leads to further escalation in the region. “The State of Qatar, in coordination with its mediation p»»»

Fast-fashion retailer Shein, known for its ultra-low prices and rapidly produced clothes, made a tepid Hong Kong debut on Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 billion in a high-profile initial public offering. The flotation comes after the company's plans to list in New York and London were derailed »»»