5 planets visible in UAE skies this September: How to spot each one
Autumn equinox, Harvest Moon and five planets light up UAE’s September nights Dubai: We are eleven days into September, and there is still plenty to see in the UAE's night sky. Saturn is already out for most of the night. Mars and Jupiter can be seen before sunrise. Venus is fading fast in the west»»»
28 Dubai Police sites go solar cutting 26,000 tonnes of carbon emissions a year
Tailored solar upgrades keep Dubai Police operations running efficiently DUBAI: Dubai Police has completed the first phase of an ambitious solar energy project that has transformed 28 police sites, delivering an estimated annual reduction of 26,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. The reduction represen»»»
German state could face EU funding freeze after AfD win – media
The eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt could face an EU funding freeze after the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) scored a landslide victory in regional elections last week, German broadcaster ARD has reported. The party, which won 43.8% of the vote, has long challenged Berlin and Brusse»»»
Dubai jobseeker visa: Eligibility, documents and how to apply
Eligible applicants can stay for 60, 90 or 120 days without a local employer or sponsor Dubai: Skilled professionals looking to find work in the UAE can apply for a Dubai job exploration visit visa without a local employer or sponsor. Issued by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Aff»»»
Lebanese army criticizes Israeli attacks, accuses them of not adhering to agreements – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Israel says destroyed key Hezbollah tunnels in south Lebanon The Lebanese army came out strongly against Israeli military action in the southern part of Lebanon on Wednesday, as the country has worked to achieve peace and fight the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia within its borders. “In»»»
Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in south Lebanon, triggering 4.1-magnitude tremor
Israel said on Thursday it destroyed key tunnels built by Iran-backed Hezbollah beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, completing what it called operational control of the area. Lebanon reported a massive explosion, while the US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 4.1 trem»»»
Truth or Fake - Meta tests out putting fact-checking in users’ hands across Latin America
Meta is expanding its shift away from professional fact-checking. The tech giant announced it's trialling it's crowdsourced "Community Notes" system across 16 countries in Latin America. Meta says the system will only fully roll out once it is confident it works, but critics warn that with mis»»»
Putin arrives in Delhi for BRICS Summit, set to hold talks with PM Modi today
Leaders to weigh defence projects, global issues as India hosts BRICS Summit New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday (Sept. 11, 2026) to attend the 18th BRICS Summit and is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Confirming Putin’s arr»»»
Dangerous gamble: Iran’s evolving missiles get closer to US warships. What changed?
Closer calls and manoeuvrable warheads raise fears Tehran’s targeting ability has improve Dubai: Iran has spent much of its six-month war with the United States trying to make the Strait of Hormuz dangerous for commercial shipping. Now it is taking a far bigger risk: Firing increasingly sophisticat»»»
How a German artist's pomegranate art is bridging UAE and Germany
As UAE President visits Germany, meet a cultural ambassador between two nations, aged 64 Dubai: As the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Berlin this week, one Dubai-based artist is a living symbol of the friendship being celebrated between the two nations. »»»
25 years after 9/11, the greatest security risk is still a failure of imagination
Today’s threats are different, but the challenge of anticipating the unexpected remains Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the world’s security landscape has changed almost beyond recognition. Al Qaida no longer dominates strategic thinking as it once did. Instead,»»»
Live Updates: Trump predicts the war to end “immediately” after midterms – Ya Libnan
Share: A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter launches from the flight deck of USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) while enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. HERE IS THE LATEST– President Trump said Wednesday that Iran is desperate to affect the midterm elections and mused the conflict would end righ»»»
OECD unemployment rate at 4.9% in July 2026, its lowest level in a year
Youth unemployment still more than double overall OECD rate despite decline PARIS: The OECD unemployment rate reached 4.9% in July 2026, down from 5.0% in June and close to its historic low of 4.8% recorded in June 2023. The number of unemployed individuals in the OECD fell to 34.7 million, the low»»»
Musk threatens legal action over 'boring hit piece' documentary
Documentary’s standing ovation met with Musk’s defamation warning Elon Musk's lawyers put the makers of a new four-hour documentary about the multibillionaire on formal legal notice days before its premiere, warning that the film defames him. The September 3 letter from attorney Alex Spiro, address»»»
Friday sermon, September 11, 2026: Āʾishah, may Allah be pleased with her
Sermon highlights her faith, knowledge, generosity and devotion to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the earth and the heavens. He exalted the rank of the wives of our Prophet (PBUH) in His clear and decisive verses and made them Mothers of the B»»»
Iran deploys hundreds of IRGC officers to Yemen to target Bab al-Mandab Strait
Iran’s expanded role in Yemen heightens risk to global energy and trade US officials believe hundreds of officers from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), are currently operating in Yemen alongside the Iran-backed Houthi movement, helping coordinate operations aimed ultimately at shutt»»»
Iranian strikes damage US aircraft at Jordan base: report
Iranian strikes cripple A-10, damage F-15s at Jordan base, no US fatalities Several US military aircraft were damaged in Iranian strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, including an A-10 attack aircraft that lost a wing, according to people with direct knowledge of the incident cited by CBS N»»»
Two vessels hit near Oman’s Khasab as Gulf shipping risks rise
Fresh attack near Oman’s Musandam heightens risks for Strait of Hormuz traffic Four unidentified projectiles struck two vessels near Khasab, Oman, late on Thursday (Sept. 10), setting one vessel ablaze and adding to a rapidly escalating series of attacks threatening commercial shipping around the S»»»
Business - Apple's new foldable iPhone: expensive gadget or bold statement?
John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, unveiled the tech giant's latest smartphone on Wednesday. The foldable iPhone Duo will go on sale on October 23rd starting at $1,999, making it the most expensive iPhone to date. The move is a bid to comfort the US company's position at the top of the global smartphone»»»
Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping
The Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Thursday took over Yemen’s port city of Mokha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi and Yemeni officials said. Mokha is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea and the Gulf »»»
Tête à tête - 'Infantino is the one who has brought the most to Africa' says Samuel Eto'o
In an interview with FRANCE 24, former football star and current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation Samuel Eto'o spoke about the recent backlash towards FIFA president Gianni Infantino and confirmed he will support him for re-election because of "everything he has brought to»»»
'No facts': Morocco denies involvement in deadly Ceuta migrant rush
Moroccan authorities said on Thursday there were "no facts" establishing its involvement in the migrant rush into Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta in July. It was the kingdom's first official response to a Spanish police report accusing its security forces of "total permissiveness" when the m»»»
Spain’s spy agency repeatedly warned Madrid ahead of Ceuta mass migrant crossing
Spanish intelligence warned of plans for migrants to breach Ceuta’s border by land and sea just a day before tens of thousands of people poured into the enclave from Morocco, newly declassified documents show. The revelations have fueled accusations that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s gover»»»
QPO to perform Tchaikovsky masterpieces
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will present an evening of Tchaikovsky’s music on September 14 at 7.30pm at Auditorium 3 of the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The concert will feature Tchaikovsky’s celebrated Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 23, w»»»
MoPH launches food handler examination service outside Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched an optional service that allows candidates to take the Food Handler Licensing Examination outside the State of Qatar at accredited examination centres in several countries. By enabling the early assessment of prospective wo»»»
Father Amir’s influence more than beyond Qatar’s economic achievements, says UN chief
The UN chief stressed that the late Father Amir’s influence extended beyond Qatar’s economic achievements, noting that the country’s international role could also be measured through its contributions to peace and dialogue. Under late Father Amir’s leadership, Guterres said, Qatar became a trusted »»»
GU-Q invites high schools to participate in innovative career decision programme
Tribune News Network Doha This fall, high school students in Qatar will have a chance to experience real-life job tasks as part of an innovative initiative examining how young people make career decisions. Part of a broader effort to align education with market needs, economists at GU-Q, with the e»»»
UDST brings campus community together at Clubs Fair 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) brought its campus community together for this year’s Clubs Fair, transforming the University’s campus into a vibrant celebration of student talent, creativity, leadership, and connection. Organised by the Student En»»»
QM announces new artwork for MIA Park
Tribune News Network Berlin/Doha At a specialevent held on Thursday at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, announced the creation of ‘Doha Pavilion: Gerhard Richter’, a new permanent, site-specific stru»»»
S’hail 2026 sees strong interest in bird pavilions, falconry gear
Tribune News Network Doha The third day of the Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition (S’hail 2026) witnessed strong public interest in various specialised pavilions, particularly those offering birds, falconry and hunting equipment, hunting gear, desert trips and camping supplies. Th»»»
Uzbekistan Embassy celebrates35th anniversary of Independence
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Embassy of Uzbekistan Qatar hosted a mega reception celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan as well as close brotherly relations with Qatar. The ceremonial event held at Doha’s iconic cultural landmarks, the Museum of Islamic Art, »»»
QT chairman stresses need to build resilience in Gulf tourism sector
Tribune News Network Doha Chairman of Qatar Tourism (QT) HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji has stressed the importance of building on the resilience of the Gulf tourism sector and moving from cooperation to a more integrated and competitive tourism integration. Speaking during his participation in the 10th»»»
Israel blows up Ali al-Taher tunnels with 1,100 tons of explosives
Israel said Thursday it demolished key tunnels built by Hezbollah beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. "This is strategic terrorist infrastructure that was built over two decades, with Iranian funding and planning," said a joint statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah»»»
Iran raises fuel prices for heavy users
The rise of the price of fuel is an issue for both the United States and Iran in this conflict. US president Donald Trump has conceded that prices will not fall before the midterm elections where the US voters could hold him to account. Meanwhile in Iran where many communities have been bombed sinc»»»
What to know about Trump's pledge of $5,000 to 'every American' if GOP wins midterms
Washington (United States) (AFP) – President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" payment to every US adult on Wednesday if his Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November 3 midterm elections. The pledge has raised numer»»»
The Debate - 9/11 then and now: Do September 2001 attacks still shape our world?
Once in a generation, sometimes once in a lifetime, a singular event blindsides the entire planet. 25 years on, does the memory of the Nine-Eleven attacks against New York's Twin Towers, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania fade into history or is it still as raw and vivid as on that sunny September mo»»»
Interior ministry concludes aviation security inspection course for GCC officers
DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) concluded an aviation security inspection training course for officers, with the participation of personnel from security agencies across GCC countries. The five-day course, organised by the Airport Security Department, covered several topics related to inspecti»»»
French govt warns right-wing TV channel about rebroadcasting expelled pro-Putin pundit
France's government on Thursday condemned the return of expelled Russian commentator Xenia Federova to conservative TV channel, CNews, for alleged Kremlin ties. Federova was formally expelled from France in August over claims she was a Kremlin agent and accusations that she spread Kremlin propagand»»»
NBH Governor: public backing for Hungarian euro not enough
Hungary’s central bank governor has spoken of the pitfalls of euro adoption: this, he says, is how a Hungarian euro can be made to work. Only one criterion met The president of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank emphasised that the aim is not a swift, but a successful euro introduction. In his view, three thi»»»
‘I’m spending my savings just to survive’: Iran’s economic crisis fuels new protests
Despite severe security risks and an ongoing war, retirees, nurses, workers, teachers and students have held sit-ins and protests across Iran since this summer, most often over economic hardship. With prices going up every few hours, salaries and pensions going unpaid for months, and unemployment i»»»
Jordan offers stable base, regional market access — investment minister
AMMAN — Jordan offers investors a stable business environment, a skilled workforce, strong digital capabilities and access to regional and global markets, Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh said Thursday.In an interview with CNBC Arabia, Abu Ghazaleh said global developments have made investors»»»
UAE to invest 40b euros in Germany, including for data centres — Berlin
BERLIN — The leader of the United Arab Emirates was on a state visit to Germany on Thursday that resulted in a promise to invest 40 billion euros ($46.5 billion) into Europe's top economy.The money would partly pay for data centres with a capacity of up to one gigawatt, Berlin said, and an "Investm»»»
US producer inflation tops expectations as diesel costs jump
WASHINGTON, United States — US wholesale inflation picked up more than expected in August, government data showed Thursday, driven by higher energy costs in the month — particularly for diesel — as the US war with Iran continued.Rising prices at the pump are squeezing US households and businesses w»»»
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with United Arab Emirates over 'provocative and hostile actions'
Algeria is severing diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, state media reported Thursday. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has in the past accused the Gulf state of trying to meddle in Algeria's internal affairs. Algeria decided to sever diplomatic relations with the United Ar»»»
Spotlight - RN 'breach': Amid 'severe' differences with 'bright, young' Bardella, Le Pen 'dictates party line'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Victor Mallet, Financial Times Senior Editor at the World News Desk. He interprets the emerging tensions between Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella as more than a clash of personalities. They reveal a deeper struggle over the political future of France's far-rig»»»
Hindu sect BAPS comes under scrutiny in France, US
France got a crash course on BAPS, the Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it comes too late. The sect came under scrutiny in the US more than five years ago. Now French public opin»»»
Entre Nous - Celine Loves Paris — But Do Other Artists?
Paris may be ‘Céline City’ at the moment with the frenzy over Céline Dion’s comeback concerts, but what about other international musicians? Do they tour as much in France as elsewhere in Europe? In this edition, we look at why Dion chose Paris and why France may be behind when it comes to mega-ven»»»
Revisited - Revisited: Consequences of the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage are still being felt
It is one of the most spectacular acts of sabotage committed since World War II. On the night of September 26, 2022, three of the four pipes of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines exploded on the seabed of the Baltic Sea. 465 thousand metric tons of methane were released into the»»»
Russia tricks 'vulnerable' foreigners to fight in Ukraine war, Amnesty reports
Foreign nationals are being tricked into fighting for the Russian army against Ukraine through fake job offers, an Amnesty International report said Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war. The average targeted recruit is under 40, living in a poorer country and lured by the "promise of a»»»
IACE calls for scientific capital to be recognised as essential intangible infrastructure for national competitiveness
Tunis, Sept. 10, 2026 (TAP) - Confronted with a gradual erosion of its scientific capital, Tunisia today faces the challenge of recognising that fundamental scientific skills constitute an investment in the country's future productive capacity,...»»»