Polish e-commerce platform Allegro has opened an office in Shenzhen and established a wholly foreign-owned enterprise in China to strengthen direct cooperation with local sellers. The company said the move will help it verify partners more effectively, enforce product safety and compliance standard»»»

Traveller had only a month left on his passport before a trip requiring 6 months’ validity Dubai: Eight minutes stood between one Emirati traveller and a new passport after he reportedly discovered shortly before a planned trip that his existing document did not have enough validity remaining for t»»»

ATM 2026 showcase highlights tourist support, mountain rescue and cyber safety tools Dubai: Dubai Police showcased a range of smart security, rescue and tourist support services at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, highlighting how technology and policing help create a safer and more seamless exper»»»

In 2026, Leroy Merlin will mark 15 years of operation in the Romanian market. During this period, the company has consolidated its network of stores, currently operating 25 stores across 16 cities, and by the end of 2026 it will expand its network with a further two stores. At the same time, the om»»»

Experts created an interactive map of antibiotic consumption in Bulgaria and discussed the topic of antibiotic resistance during a news conference at BTA’s national press club in Sofia on Monday. The conference also addressed the rational and irrational antibiotic consumption and its impact on resi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Passengers flying from Doha can now use Fast Pass, a facial recognition service at Hamad International Airport that allows eligible Qatar Airways passengers to move through selected airport touchpoints with fewer document checks. Introduced in coordination with Qatar Airways, the optio»»»

Emiratis can travel to 182 destinations through visa-free, visa-on-arrival Dubai: The UAE passport has retained its position as the world’s most powerful passport in 2026, giving its holders facilitated access to 182 destinations worldwide, according to the latest September report by Passport Repor»»»

The funding is split across two main vectors: private companies can access grants for regional development, manufacturing, transport, logistics, and decarbonization, while local public administrations can submit projects targeting renewable energy and storage, energy efficiency, seismic retrofittin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the International Space Summit, held in Paris, France, on September 9 to 10, 2026. Qatar’s delegation was led by the Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al-Mannai. The Summit brought together Heads of State and G»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, one of Doha’s leading hypermarket chains, conducted the seventh and final lucky draw of its mega promotion, ‘Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars’. The draw was held on September 13 at Safari Mall, Abu Hamour, in the presence of a representative from Qatar’s Ministry »»»

Doha, Qatar: The 52nd Arab Labour Conference is examining the growing role of start-ups in the digital economy, with discussions focusing on how entrepreneurship and digital transformation can create new employment opportunities while reshaping skills, training needs and labour policies across the »»»

President of the Qatar Olympic Committee H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met yesterday with Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the State of Qatar H E Neerav Patel. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United Kingdom in the field of sport and»»»

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya, H E Al Taher Salem Al Baour met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya, H E Dr. Khalid Mohammed bin Zaben Al Dosari. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral coope»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Syria, a subsidiary of QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of a locally issued Mastercard card. The launch, attended by Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, H E Mohammed Safwat Raslan»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday met with UAE Olympic Committee Vice President Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. The meeting focused on sports cooperation between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with both sides discussing ways to str»»»

She turned a wardrobe full of unworn clothes to a pre-loved fashion, consignment business Dubai: The clothes were still wearable. They simply were not being worn. For Jessica Coote, that was the problem. After moving to Dubai in 2024, the British expat has found herself with a wardrobe full of clot»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, met with Ambassador of the State of Eritrea to Qatar H E Ali Ibrahim Ahmed. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation in environmental protection and the achievement of sustainable development»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri has said that rapid transformations in the world of work, driven by artificial intelligence, digital transformation and the growth of the green economy, are increasing the need for greater investment in skills and reskilling, closer al»»»

Assure Fintech enables organisations to reconcile increasingly complex transactions LATRO, a global technology and managed services provider with offices in Dubai, has introduced Assure Fintech. This new solution tackles the escalating compliance and fraud challenges associated with modern mobile m»»»

Nearly 2.4M voters will choose lawmakers, parties in BARMM’s first parliamentary election Manila: Peace dividends are expected to be reaped from Monday's parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), potentially unlocking critical political, economic, and s»»»

Hungarian shoppers are becoming more cautious about ordering from Temu, Shein and AliExpress after new EU customs rules made low-value purchases from outside the bloc more expensive. PwC Hungary says shopping habits are already shifting, while some European marketplaces are beginning to benefit. Th»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha will host an online information session on its Executive MBA programme on Tuesday, September 22, offering professionals an opportunity to learn more about the programme and its approach to leadership development. The session, titled "Lead with Impact: Discover the HEC P»»»

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA) The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced the signing of an agreement to establish the Ebla submarine cable linking Syria and Cyprus, moving the project into the implementation phase as part of efforts to modernize Syria’s international connectivi»»»

Hong Kong: Chan Yuk-tong hoped to spend his remaining years in the row of small, blue-brick houses where he was born and raised, but the 71-year-old's Hong Kong village home will soon be bulldozed to make way for a vast tech hub. An area roughly a third of Hong Kong including villages, natural wetl»»»

Ambassador of Malaysia to H E Faizal Razali hosted a luncheon on September 10, 2026 to bid farewell to Ambassador of Republic of Türkiye to the State of Qatar H E Dr. Mehmet Mustafa Göksu and to welcome Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Qatar H E Pensom Lertsithichai. The luncheon was also a»»»

President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and General Manager of Katara, Professor Khaled bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti with other officials during their visit to Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition, S’hail 2026 at Katara yesterday.»»»

THE PENINSULA Doha, Qatar: The Administrative Control and Transparency Authority will hold a press conference tomorrow (September 14) to announce Qatar’s hosting of the sixth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention, scheduled to take place from September 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has outlined the steps for recruiting domestic workers through Moawen, its recently launched e-platform. The platform enables users to complete recruitment procedures, deal with licensed recruitment agencies and track applications online, streamlining the process»»»

Former state secretary Vilmos Vályi-Nagy has spoken about government meetings held to resolve “problematic cases”, the increase in the purchase price of telecommunications company Antenna Hungária and what he described as massively overpriced state IT procurements in the second part of his intervie»»»

A quarter of a century after the attacks against America on 11 September 2001, one cannot definitively say that al-Qaeda has been defeated. Instead, it has transformed from a centralised command to increasingly autonomous branches. From direct attacks and single devastating strikes to a network tha»»»

DOHA: Under the theme 'Solidarity Rising: Global Alliance for Inclusive and Innovative Development', the United Nations will mark UN Day for South-South Cooperation on Saturday, highlighting the vital role of South-South and triangular cooperation in scaling up proven, impact-driven solutions. The »»»

From CVs to networking: how to use every day of your Dubai job search The moment you land in Dubai on a job exploration visa, the clock starts ticking from day one. Sixty days, 90 days, or 120 days. That’s it. It may sound simple on paper: fly in, secure an interview, get hired, and convert your vi»»»

A study carried out by carVertical, an automotive data company, shows that cars depreciate at different rates depending on the model. This depends not only on the make or the initial price, but also on market demand. Opel Astra is the model that depreciates the most in Romania The study showed that»»»

For most of the prior decade, business review management meant quarterly board meetings, backward-looking financial reports, and slide decks full of variance explanations. That changed fast. A convergence of cyber catastrophe, supply chain breakdown, and sweeping new disclosure regulations forced t»»»

Starting an online shop has never been more accessible than ever, yet scaling it successfully is much more difficult. The competition in the online retail industry has been very high as thousands of online stores are opening each day. Most sellers find it very difficult to find profitable products,»»»

Three Boeing freighters will add 23,000kg of cargo capacity per flight Dubai: Dubai carrier flydubai announced Friday it will launch dedicated freighter operations from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) on October 1, adding dedicated cargo capacity as the Dubai-based airline expands its role i»»»

Doha, Qatar: At a special event held yesterday at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, announced the creation of Doha Pavilion: Gerhard Richter, a new permanent, site-specific structure conceived by the world-renow»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) held its Ordinary General Assembly meeting yesterday. It was attended by Minister of Sports and Youth and QSL President H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, QSL CEO, members of the Executive Committee, Presidents and representatives of club comp»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) Ordinary General Assembly has approved the appointment of Minister of Sports and Youth H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, as president of the association until the 2027 elective General Assembly. The assembly also approved the appointm»»»

Vision, UAE portfolio presented at one of region's most influential real estate events BAMX Developments took the spotlight at the International Property Show (IPS) 2026, bringing its vision, international experience, and growing UAE portfolio to one of the region’s most influential real estate sta»»»

Luanda, Angola: The seventh Angola Oil & Gas (AOG 2026) International Conference and Exhibition concluded yesterday in Luanda, marked by significant exploration announcements, multi-billion-dollar agreements and a notable role for QatarEnergy in advancing Angola’s offshore ambitions. The second and»»»

Doha: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) has unveiled the new identity of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 as preparations are completed for the fourth edition of the event, held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister o»»»

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva organised on Wednesday a side event entitled, “Can Education Survive Attack? The Resilience of Human Communities,” in cooperation with the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, marking the 7th International Day to Protect»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, participated in the 11th Belt and Road Summit, hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the theme “Advancing High-Quality Development • Embarking on a New Journey.” The Summit was inaugurated b»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new building of the Islamic Council in Gjilan, Kosovo, has been officially opened following a €2.4m support from Qatar, providing the city with a new five-storey centre for religious, educational, cultural and social activities. Covering more than 5,000 square metres, the new facilit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum 2026, held yesterday in Lianyungang, China. Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Security Affairs, H E Sheikh Nayef bin Faleh bin Saud Al-Thani let the delegation representing Qatar at t»»»

Luanda, Angola: The recent signing of a Heads of Terms agreement between QatarEnergy and Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) has been described as a significant step towards strengthening energy cooperation and deepening the broader bilateral relationship between Angola and Qatar.»»»

Luanda, Angola: The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 conference and exhibition opened in Luanda on Wednesday with government officials, international energy companies, investors and industry experts gathering to discuss the country’s oil and gas prospects, investment opportunities and the next phase of »»»

UAE firms rush to appoint accredited providers ahead e-invoicing mandate Ministry of Finance Approved Accredited Service Provider Tax Star has reported a strong rise in enquiries and sign-ups from businesses looking to get ahead of the UAE's e-invoicing deadline, reflecting growing awareness of the»»»

Dubai Metro became a silent companion through school runs to work runs for 17 years I was twelve, the first time I tapped a Nol card at Dubai Airport Freezone metro station, backpack heavier than it needed to be, uniform still creased from my mother's iron, and I didn’t realize I was boarding not j»»»