On a sunny May 15, Bulgaria’s solar generation briefly reached a level where photovoltaic production alone could match the country’s instantaneous electricity demand, "Capital" reported. Around midday, solar plants delivered more than 3.7 GW, while system consumption stood at roughly 3.2 GW, accord»»»

Poland ranks as the sixth most complex country in Europe and 19th globally for doing business, according to TMF Group’s 2026 Global Business Complexity Index. The report, which covers 81 jurisdictions representing more than 90% of the global economy, compares 292 indicators across accounting and ta»»»

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough against rising street crime and mobile snatching incidents, the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the South District Police apprehended a mobile phone snatcher on Tuesday. It recovered six stolen and snatched mobile phones from his possession, an»»»

MIAMI: A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was charged Monday with bribing top officials to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from lucrative contracts to import food at a time of widespread hardship in the South American country. Alex Saab made his initial court appearanc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism (QT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Hamad International Airport (HIA), has launched a service excellence training programme for immigration officers working across Qatar’s key entry points, reinforcing ongoing efforts to deliver a s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, hosted a policy dialogue event titled “AI & Teacher Readiness in K–12 Education: Global Research Findings and Strategic Implications” that explored the practical implementation of AI stand»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital government services, Qatar is expanding digital platforms as a means of accessing essential services through various ministries. These applications allow citizens and residents to access services via smartphone, reducing the need fo»»»

Dubai: The General Command of Dubai Police will participate on Tuesday in the ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Risk Prevention (ISNR 2026), taking place until May 21 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The major security exhibition brings together eight specialised»»»

Oman: Oman Cables Industry, the Sultanate’s leading cable manufacturer and solution provider, is taking centre stage at Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) 2026 to reinforce its role in enabling the energy transition priorities across Oman and the wider region. As demand grows for more resilient power s»»»

DOHA: A discussion hosted by the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in Doha has highlighted growing challenges surrounding the integration of artificial intelligence into education, as experts warned that technological adoption is outpacing policy development and teacher preparedness. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: A discussion hosted by the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in Doha has highlighted growing challenges surrounding the integration of artificial intelligence into education, as experts warned that technological adoption is outpacing policy development and teacher preparedne»»»

Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC), the leading provider of mobility services in Dubai, and its strategic partner Bolt today announced the entry of Bolt’s ride-hailing services in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step in the partnership’s expansion across the UAE. The expansion builds on strong e-hailin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Hamad International Airport (HIA), has launched a service excellence training program for immigration officers working across Qatar's key entry points, reinforcing ongoing efforts to deliver a seamless and welcomin»»»

The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has introduced a special “Year of Family” passport stamp at selected entry points to mark the International Day of Families. Launched on May 15 by the ICP’s General Directorate of Ports, the commemorative stamp h»»»

The President of the Institute for Financial Studies (ISF)—Valentin IONESCU, the ISF Executive Director—Prof. Ph.D. Marian SIMINICĂ, and the Coordinator of the ISF Department of Financial Education, Ieronim ȘTEFAN, are conducting a comparative analysis of financial literacy in Romania and Poland. T»»»

Dubai: Is the UAE rental market now entering a new phase of financial screening? Private landlords across the country can now request the credit scores of prospective tenants through a new “Tenant Screening” solution launched by Etihad Credit Bureau in collaboration with UAE PASS. Get updated faste»»»

According to data compiled by LEKTRI.CO, out of a total of 42,448 vehicles registered last month, regardless of engine type, electric vehicles accounted for 3.08%. Of the 1,308 EVs registered during this period, 1,233 were passenger cars and 75 were electric commercial vehicles; after subtracting t»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met yesterday with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the State of Qatar H E Cao Xiaolin. During the meeting, they reviewed the key facets of bilateral cooperation between the two co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation will host the draw ceremony for the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah tomorrow. The tournament will take place from September 23 to October 6. The ceremony is set to begin at 4:00 pm at the Culture Square - Arts Center Building, located»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take part in the seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 18 to 23, as well as in a number of related meetings and side events. Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud will lead Qatar’s delegation to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Relations between Angola and Qatar are entering a new phase of strategic cooperation driven by shared economic ambitions, expanding investment opportunities and growing collaboration in energy, agriculture, logistics and education, Ambassador of Angola to Qatar H E Antonio Coelho Ramos»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the formation of the Qatari Hajj Mission for 2026 Hajj season, headed by Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim, as part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive services and e»»»

Water & Sanitation Client : Potable Water & Sanitary Drainage Company at Menia Address : El Menia Tender : Supply of annually works 2017/2018 for water & sanitary drainage networks 1) Water Networks: – Tender No. 58 of Aladwa Maghagha Center – Tender No. 59 of Bani Mazar Center – Tender No. 60 of M»»»

Rafeeq, one of Qatar’s leading digital commerce and delivery platforms, has announced a strategic AI transformation partnership with Google, marking a major milestone in Rafeeq’s journey to become an AI-first company operating at scale. The partnership goes beyond a standard vendor arrangement. It »»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has summarized what he described as several key developments of the week, focusing on Albania’s European integration process, its growing role in Euro-Atlantic security, and support measures for the country’s economy and entrepreneurship sector. Speaking at the end »»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Saturday the calendar for the 1448 AH Umrah season, including schedules and electronic services related to visa issuance, contracting procedures and the reception of Umrah pilgrims. According to the ministry, the official Umrah season calendar »»»

Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower has launched a new digital service enabling company partners to renew their work permits independently through its “Ashal Services” online portal. The authority said the new feature was introduced as part of broader efforts to expand e-government services, str»»»

Dubai Police have issued an urgent warning over a series of viral social media videos promoting the excessive consumption of energy drinks, cautioning that the online trends pose severe health risks to children and young people. The force’s Cybercrime Department, operating under the General Departm»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee is participating in the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair through a dedicated pavilion showcasing a wide range of publications aimed at raising awareness among citizens and residents about their rights and responsibilities. Chairperson»»»

Doha, Qatar: To mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on May 17, the Ambassador of Finland to the State of Qatar, H E Juha Mustonen, visited Nokia office in Qatar and presented the Embassy’s Resilience Award. During the recent crisis, the importance of reliable connectivity was r»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi later today on Sunday evening to sight the moon of Dhu Al-Hijjah, the Islamic month during which Muslims perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the religious affairs ministry said. Pakistan launched its pre-Hajj flight operation»»»

RIYADH: A record-breaking number of venture capitalists are investing in Saudi Arabia’s thriving business environment, with the technology sector proving especially attractive, industry leaders have told Arab News. According to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s latest annu»»»

DOHA:Global disparities in internet access are presenting an escalating challenge to international efforts aimed at promoting equality and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, as gaps in digital accessibility persist across different social demographics and nations. The issue takes center s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaking on the importance of the digital sector and the practical implications of its deployment, Director of the Digital Innovation Department at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Eman Al Kuwari, said digital innovation constitutes a central pillar in »»»

As Egypt strides towards a cashless future, the recent launch of Apple Pay and the upcoming introduction of Google Wallet in 2025 mark significant milestones in the nation’s financial inclusion strategy. These advancements are integral to Egypt’s 2022-2025 plan to embrace contactless payment method»»»

New York, May 15 (SANA) Syria’s permanent representative to the UN Security Council, Ibrahim Olabi, said Friday during a Security Council session in New York on developments in the situation in Syria, that transitional‑justice process is moving forward as one of the pillars of the new Syria, noting»»»

The competition, which has a consolidated tradition across Central and Eastern Europe, focuses on the quality of services provided by online stores as perceived directly by consumers. The final ranking is based on community votes and evaluations collected from verified purchases, providing a clear »»»

Alun runs Zuko Analytics, a SaaS platform that helps companies figure out why people start to complete forms & checkouts… and then give up halfway through. He’s spent years deep in the weird world of user behavior and conversion data, turning “why did they abandon?” into “oh, that’s why.” At GPeC S»»»

Dubai: ADQ subsidiary Agthia Group said its bottled water, food and agri-business operations helped support growth in the first quarter of 2026. This is as businesses across the region dealt with geopolitical tensions, shipping disruptions and pressure on logistics networks. Sign up for our daily b»»»

Turkey’s central bank on May 14 raised its end-2026 official inflation "forecast" to 26% in its latest quarterly inflation report from the previously stated range of 15-21% provided in the previous report released in February. It is not advisable to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s track and field athletes struck five gold medals as swimmers maintained their strong momentum, with the hosts strengthening their grip on top spot on an action-packed day at the GCC Games Doha 2026 yesterday. Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim marked his return to competition by sh»»»

Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai received Minister of Digital Transformation and Communications of the Republic of the Sudan H E Eng. Ahmed Al-Dirdiri Ghandour and the accompanying delegation, in the presence of Ambassador of the Republic of the S»»»

A 50-year-old e-rickshaw driver was lifted nearly 50 feet into the air and flung across a field by violent storm winds in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district, in a dramatic incident that captured the force of the deadly weather system that has killed at least 111 people across the state. Mohammed Nan»»»

FRANKFURT, Germany — Porsche said Friday it will close three subsidiaries, including an EV battery developer, with the loss of more than 500 jobs, in the latest sign of strains for the German luxury auto manufacturer.The maker of the 911 sports car has seen profits collapse due to plunging Chinese »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has introduced a new bulk product data upload feature for its “Adding Commodity without a Custom Release” service, marking another step toward enhancing digital transformation and streamlining business procedures in Qatar. Through this new f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari headed the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the 125th Meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which was held yesterday via videoconference, in the presence of Their Ex»»»

Dubai: Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the biggest pressure points for CEOs in the UAE, with a new study showing many business leaders now believe their jobs could depend on whether AI delivers measurable business results. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation and the Basketball Africa League have launched a multi-year collaboration that aims to make basketball more accessible to African communities — harnessing the power of sport to improve societies, and lives. The collaboration — facilitated by Qatar Sports Investments — »»»