They paid thousands for self-sponsored visas but were left waiting for their documents Dubai: Filipino expatriates in the UAE have allegedly lost thousands of dirhams after paying Trip Expert Business and Marketing Solutions for self-sponsored visas and related services, with some now facing mounti»»»

Magistrates from the EU, North Africa and the Middle East participating in the EuroMed Justice Network are meeting in Sofia to discuss cybercrime and electronic evidence, the prosecution service said Tuesday. The forum is organized by Eurojust with the support of the European Commission. The 8th me»»»

Victims were threatened with fake overseas cases and told to transfer money abroad. Dubai Police have arrested two suspects accused of orchestrating a sophisticated phone scam that defrauded several residents of nearly Dh11.9 million after posing as representatives of official and international ent»»»

Key tips for UAE residents flying to India during festive and school breaks Dubai: With the October school break, Dussehra and Diwali approaching, UAE residents travelling to India should check entry requirements, complete any required online forms and confirm their flight and baggage details befor»»»

Partnership expands ClickHouse adoption for real-time analytics and AI across key markets Dubai: ClickHouse, Inc. and Datax Solution today announced a distribution agreement covering the Middle East, Africa, and India. Under the agreement, Datax Solution will act as an authorised distributor for Cl»»»

Free-to-enter Dubai Schools Games fosters competition and inclusivity in sports Dubai: The MIDEA Dubai Schools Games (DSG) has entered its seventh season, with 210 schools and 23,000 students expected to take part across 31 sports and 93 event days. Held under the patronage of the Dubai Sports Coun»»»

More than 32,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles in Hungary still have green number plates that they are no longer entitled to use. Their owners have until 30 November to replace them, according to a statement from the Digital Government Agency (DMÜ) sent to MTI on Monday. The DMÜ is urging owners and oper»»»

UAE-EAEU trade reached $33.6bn in 2025, up 16%, with further growth in 2026 Abu Dhabi: The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) officially entered into force on Tuesday, creating a new preferential trade framework between the UAE and Armenia, B»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Japan in Qatar, in collaboration with local cultural partners Geekdom and Nakama, successfully concluded the second edition of the Japan-Qatar Illustration Contest. The event culminated in a vibrant award ceremony held during “Geekend 2026,” honoring the winning illustra»»»

Doha, Qatar: Senior officials and experts from more than 33 GCC, African and Arab countries convened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility between Africa and the GCC+. The two-day gathering, being held on October 5-6, is focused on translating shared commitment»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new batch of experts took the legal oath yesterday at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to be registered in the Ministry's roster of experts accredited before the judicial authorities in the country, in accordance with the regulations stipulated in Law No. 16 of 2017 regulating expert wo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has praised teachers for their role in building minds, shaping generations and developing Qatar’s human capabilities, as the country marks World Teachers’ Day. In a post on X, the Pri»»»

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met with Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management H E Raed Al Saleh. During the meeting they discussed ways to develop cooperation in the fields of emergency re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) convened its fifth Annual Cyber Governance and Assurance Conference, centred on the theme ‘Securing the Digital Future in an Era of Convergence,’ reaffirming its commitment to digital resilience and innovation. The event was attended by the Min»»»

Iran nominates sanctions-listed official for sensitive defense minister role Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has nominated Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as defence minister, seeking to fill a post vacant since Aziz Nasirzadeh was killed in US-Israeli strikes in February. The nomination was sent to »»»

AI-driven strategy to position UAE as a global hub for advanced technology Abu Dhabi: The UAE has launched a major project to develop its digital infrastructure both domestically and internationally, with plans to increase international connectivity capacity to more than 500 terabits per second by »»»

Oslo: Norway's government said Monday it wants a temporary ban on the use of smart glasses in certain public places, citing privacy concerns, notably recording images without the knowledge of those filmed. The ban could apply to parks, beaches, museums, shopping centres, schools, daycare centres, h»»»

Romania was the first market into which PayPo expanded outside Poland, with the company launching its regional expansion in 2022. In the four years since it established a local presence, the number of users has increased approximately 12-fold, whilst the merchant network exceeded the 1,000 mark by »»»

Police target unsafe e-scooter and bicycle violations Dubai: Dubai Police have seized 408 electric scooters, e-bikes and bicycles during a road safety campaign in the Gold Souk area aimed at curbing unsafe riding practices and improving compliance with traffic regulations. The campaign, carried out»»»

Flying from the UAE during the holiday season? Check these baggage rules before you pack Heading abroad from the UAE this holiday season? One wrongly packed power bank, liquid or prohibited item could leave you repacking your suitcase at the airport — or having it confiscated. The holiday travel se»»»

Deal combines NEOPAY’s acquiring network with noon’s digital payments platform Dubai: UAE payments company NEOPAY has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65 per cent controlling stake in noon payments, in a deal that will combine the companies’ payments infrastructure and expand NEOPAY»»»

UAE businesses face tight deadline to appoint e-invoicing providers by October 2026 Dubai: Large UAE businesses have less than four weeks left to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) under the country's e-invoicing mandate, with many companies yet to make a selection, according to Tax Star,»»»

Nagoya: President of the Olympic Council of Asia H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani yesterday invited the youth of Asia to reunite in Doha in four years for the 21st Asian Games, saying Qatar’s welcome would extend to all corners of the continent. Speaking at the Closing Ceremony of the 20th Asian»»»

Deal gives Abu Dhabi group its first South America foothold and two key export terminals Dubai: AD Ports Group has completed its Dh3.1 billion ($835 million) acquisition of Brazilian agri-bulk port operator Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI) after receiving regulatory and antitrust approvals»»»

Paris, France: Daryz won the Gr.1 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe over 2,400m, while HM Alchahine claimed the Qatar Arabian World Cup on the final day of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Weekend at ParisLongchamp yesterday. H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani and H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Kha»»»

STOCKHOLM: This year’s Nobel Prizes will kick off on Monday with the awarding of the medicine prize at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. Last year, three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies. The wor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al-Attiyah Foundation will introduce a Young Energy Leader Award at this year’s Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards, recognising the next generation of leaders in the global energy industry. Two emerging leaders will receive the inaugural award at the ceremony»»»

Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar participated in a workshop on implementing international humanitarian law (IHL) at the national level, held in Cairo. The event brings together heads and members of national committees on international humanitarian law from Arab countries, along with representatives»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Social Development and Family and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi visited Kibar Al Qadr Majlis (Valued Elderly Majlis) at Katara Cultural Village and Ehsan Club in Al Azghawa yesterday, as»»»

Doha, Qatar Attorney General H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, yesterday opened the seventh qualifying course for Public Prosecution assistants for 2026-2027, marking the start of a year-long training program designed to prepare the newly appointed officials for their duties. At the openin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of Embassy of India, Qatar celebrated Gandhi Jayanti commemorating the 157th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday, October 2, 2026 at ICC Ashoka Hall. The event featured heartfelt tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, along with cultural per»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will honour 80 teachers from government schools on Wednesday in recognition of their contributions to education, as the Ministry of Education and Higher Education marks World Teachers’ Day 2026 under the theme “Giving that Nurtures Generations.” Held under the patronage of Prime »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) announced that it has completed more than 50 percent of the new designs for its permanent facilities project, which includes the Courts Complex in Lusail City and the headquarters of the Court of Cassation in the Wadi Al Sail area, as part of the nat»»»

Washington, USA: The Government Communications Office (GCO) and the Embassy of Qatar in the United States organised a promotional event to build on strong US participation in Web Summit Qatar and drive further engagement ahead of its fourth edition, taking place in Doha from January 31 to February »»»

Fuel prices soar as Hormuz risks persist, impacting UAE households The US-Iran conflict enters another tense phase on Monday (Oct. 5, 2026) as hopes for a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remain uncertain, maritime attacks increase and fighting intensifies in Yemen. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf,»»»

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BRASILIA/SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO: Senator Flavio Bolsonaro took an early lead as Brazil began reporting results on Sunday afternoon in the first round of a tight presidential election, following a campaign dominated by corruption scandals, economic anxiety and accusations ​of US meddling. The fiel»»»

LAKKI MARWAT, Pakistan: A march protesting the imprisonment of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan kicked off Sunday in the country’s northwest after talks to avoid the demonstration stalled. Authorities have been preparing for weeks for the possible arrival of demonstrators in Islamabad, wi»»»

DOHA: President of the Olympic Council of Asia H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, honoured Team Qatar riders Faleh Al Ajami and Bassem Mohammed at a ceremony held at Bayt Qatar in Nagoya in recognition of their achievements in the individual show jumping events at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoy»»»

RIYADH: AlUla has added seven destination management companies to its Preferred DMC Program, expanding its network to 19 travel partners as Saudi Arabia seeks to attract more international visitors to the heritage destination. Destination management companies, or DMCs, work with travel agencies and»»»

Smuggling of drugs, weapons and counterfeit goods as well as trafficking of irregular migrants were uncovered during a week-long operation dubbed Balkan Bridge II that ended on Sunday, head of the General Directorate Border Police Anton Zlatanov and Deputy Director of the National Customs Agency St»»»

Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated across Spain to demand affordable rent and stronger protections for tenants amid a deepening housing crisis. Average rent has almost doubled over the past decade, according to property website Idealista. On Friday, parliament narrowly rejected two emerg»»»

Rome: The State of Qatar participated in a meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria, held in the Italian capital Rome. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by H E Khalid bin Youssef Al Sada, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Italian Republic and Permanent »»»

Doha, Qatar: During his visit to the United States, Chairman of Al Faisal Global for Culture and Knowledge H E Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, toured the Library of Congress following the cataloguing of his book, “Qatar Through My Eyes”, in its collections. During the tour, he explored collectio»»»

Paris: ParisLongchamp hosted a stellar nine-race card yesterday as the second day of the QREC-sponsored Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend featured three Group 1s and three Group 2s. H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani was among the distinguished guests at the meeting, which brought furth»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar made history on the penultimate day of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 as Rashed Nawaf and Mashari Nawaf won the first-ever Asian Games gold medal in padel, which made its debut on the official Games programme. The historic triumph yesterday was followed by another golden momen»»»

Olympic Council of Asia President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani welcomed H M the Emperor Naruhito and H M the Empress Masako, accompanied by their daughter, H I H Princess Aiko, as they attended part of the individual equestrian jumping competition at the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, h»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is broadening its coastal leisure options by developing more beaches and expanding the range of facilities available to residents and visitors, with a focus on making beach experiences more accessible, diverse and convenient. The country’s approach is increasingly moving towards »»»

Doha, Qatar: Consort of H H the Amir, H H Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani visited the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre yesterday, marking the final day of the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026. Her Highness toured the exhibition halls, viewing»»»

Ajman resident crowned UAE’s latest millionaire during live Series 291 draw Dubai: An Ajman-based Filipino national is celebrating a life-changing windfall after winning the Dh20 million grand prize in Big Ticket’s Series 291 live draw in Abu Dhabi. Bernadette Azucena, from the Philippines, emerged»»»