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PISQ secures top positions in Doha in FBISE HSSC-I & HSSC-II annual examination 2026

Doha, Qatar: Pakistan International School Doha (PISQ) has achieved outstanding results in the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, HSSC Part-I and Part-II first annual examination 2026. In a remarkable accomplishment, PISQ students secured all the top 10 positi»»»

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QIIB wins two prestigious international business magazine awards for 2026

Doha, Qatar: Building on its strong track record of international recognition and achievement, QIIB has secured two prestigious awards from International Business Magazine for 2026, further strengthening the Bank’s position as a leading force in Islamic retail and digital banking. QIIB was honoured»»»

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Commercial Bank marks 12th Young Bankers Programme

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank celebrated the successful completion of the 12th edition of its Young Bankers Programme with a closing ceremony held on Sunday, 7 September 2026, at Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay. The event brought together participants aged 14 to 17, their parents, and members of the B»»»

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Gulf News 7m

President Donald Trump's childhood home sells for $2 million

Developer flips neglected Trump boyhood home into luxury Queens residence New York: Donald Trump's childhood home has sold for nearly $2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mold-ridden cat den to a modern abode. The president lived at the Tudor-style Queens est»»»

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Al Raqeem launches specialised Arabic calligraphy course for Qatari talents

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Arabic Calligraphy Competition “Al Raqeem,” organised by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has launched a specialised training course titled “Naskh Script and Creating Calligraphic Artwork,” as part of its efforts to develop Qatari calligraphers’ skills»»»

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‘Waqf Ambassadors’ seminars strengthen community awareness

Doha: The General Administration of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in cooperation with the Ministry’s Mosques Department has continued the first series of awareness seminars for imams and preachers through videoconferencing as part of efforts to strengthen awareness of waqf»»»

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Qatar leverages smart solutions to support sustainable economic growth

Doha, Qatar: By leveraging advanced technology and promoting innovation Qatar aims to drive sustainable economic growth by enabling digital transformation across priority sectors. In a recent post on its X platform, TASMU Smart Qatar stated “Through TASMU Smart Qatar, the Ministry of Communications»»»

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Gulf News 27m

118,967 containers recycled in six months: DEWA staff turn sustainability into action

More than 1.41 million containers have been recycled since the initiative began in 2022 Dubai: Employees of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recycled 118,967 plastic bottles and aluminium cans during the first half of 2026, as the utility continues efforts to embed sustainability and en»»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Second MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis brings together over industry professionals

Doha, Qatar: MEPRA, the region’s leading industry body for public relations and communications, hosted the second edition of the MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis at W Doha, bringing together more than 100 industry professionals from over 40 organisations to examine how trust, resilience and influence »»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Ibtihaj Muhammad inspires young athletes at Qatar Foundation’s Touché: International Fencing Day

Doha, Qatar: More than 100 aspiring female fencers came together at Qatar Foundation’s Touché: International Fencing Day at Education City Stadium, with Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad leading the event. Muhammad a fencing world champion, best-selling author, and the first American woman to compe»»»

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Vodafone Qatar launches Ahli family mobile plans

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has launched Ahli, a new family mobile portfolio featuring four plans designed to provide greater flexibility, convenience and amazing value for families. Tailored to the connectivity needs of each family member, every line within an Ahli plan comes with its own local an»»»

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Sputnik 31m

US Better Understands Russia’s Ukraine Terms After Putin Talks - Kremlin Aide

Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has confirmed that the UAE is ready to provide a venue for negotiations on Ukraine, as it has done previously, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told Russian media. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Ukraine with Abu Dhabi Cr»»»

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Arabfinance 36m

IWG: Egypt's Urban Expansion is Driving the Next Wave of Flexible Offices Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: As Egypt's business landscape continues to adapt to changing workplace patterns, rising real estate costs, and the growing demand for greater operational flexibility, flexible workspaces are becoming an increasingly important component of the country's commercial real estate market. E»»»

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From Overcrowded Classrooms to AI: Egypt’s EdTech Sector Enters a New Era Arab Finance For Information Technology

Egypt’s EdTech sector is increasingly becoming a structural pillar of national reform rather than a niche supplement. With crowded classrooms, outmoded curricula, and persistent skills mismatches, EdTech is emerging as a solution to systemic challenges and as an investment magnet. Market expansion,»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown, Altman and Musk agree

New York: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer systems. His comments came a few days after AI researcher Jacob Coxon, who left »»»

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CMU-Q launches Accelerator grant programme to boost high-impact research

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) has announced a new research grant programme to support high-impact, competitive faculty research. Accelerator grants are poised to transform the campus research landscape, providing long-term faculty members the support to expand their scope»»»

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Thousands attend as S’hail 2026 concludes

Doha, Qatar: The Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S’hail 2026) concluded its 10th edition yesterday, held under the theme “A Decade of Passion and Heritage,” amid a strong public turnout and broad international participation. The event marked the completion of a decade-long jour»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Man takes woman’s money while promising marriage, then faces Dh58,700 court order

She sought Dh48,800 in debt and Dh20,000 for material and psychological harm Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a man to pay a woman Dh48,700 and a further Dh10,000 in compensation after finding that he had led her to believe he intended to marry her and obtained money from her over a period»»»

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Doha to host sixth Arab Anti-Corruption Convention session

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»»»

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France24 57m

Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea

Saudi Arabia on Saturday ​shut down the vital East-West pipeline after the conduit came under attack in the widening Middle East war, threatening to send energy prices soaring. The 1,200-km pipeline has served as the main route out for global ​supplies of Middle East oil for the ‌past six»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Digital skills and innovation shape Qatar's future workforce

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is accelerating its national development framework by targeting comprehensive skill-building in digital technology and professional readiness, positioning human capital as the cornerstone of its knowledge-based economy. In a recent post, the National Planning Council (NPC) noted »»»

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Qatar advances plans to expand recreational spaces

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has made 94% progress in preparing the National Strategy for Open and Recreational Areas, a major initiative aimed at expanding recreational destinations, strengthening green infrastructure and improving the quality of urban life across the country. The str»»»

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Contact lost with Indonesia ferry carrying 243 in bad weather: rescue agency

Jakarta: An Indonesian ferry carrying 243 passengers and crew is out of contact while sailing north in bad weather from Java to Borneo, rescue officials said Sunday. The passenger and cargo ship Virgo Transport 8 departed from Surabaya, East Java, on Saturday before running into bad weather and los»»»

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Sputnik 1h

LIVE UPDATES: BRICS Summit Day Two

The BRICS summit is taking place in New Delhi on September 12–13. The agenda covers economic and technological cooperation, issues concerning the Global South, innovation, and sustainable development. The first day began with remarks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called for continuity»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan is pregnant with baby number two

She announced the news to her fans and followers through a heartfelt Insta post DUBAI: Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan has officially announced her second pregnancy, sharing the joyful update directly with her global fanbase on social media. The Humsafar and The Legend of Maula Jatt actress took to»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown, Altman and Musk agree

UPDATEAI leaders warn rapid advances could let rogue agents seize the internet New York: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer s»»»

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Arabfinance 2h

Egypt qualifies 7 consortia for Hurghada Airport PPP tender Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Egypt has advanced the tender process for the management, operation, and development of Hurghada International Airport under a public-private partnership (PPP), according to a statement from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The ministry also announced that 10 consortia submitted applic»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Fico Blasts EU's 'Stupid Energy Policy' for Pushing Europe to the Brink

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico blasted the European Commission’s energy policy, warning that high electricity and gas prices are destroying Europe’s competitiveness. Fico said Slovak companies are paying more than €100 per MWh for electricity while competitors in the US, China and some Western E»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Ship carrying 241 people disappears in Indonesia's Java Sea

Contact lost with Virgo Transport 8 amid bad weather in Java Sea Jakarta: Indonesian rescuers launched a search operation Sunday after a passenger ship carrying at least 240 people lost contact in the Java Sea while traveling from East Java to South Kalimantan on Borneo island, officials said. The »»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Magyar urges patience as government marks five months in office

At the first stop of his autumn tour of the country, on Saturday in Veszprém, Péter Magyar also spoke about the significant expectations and hopes directed at Tisza regarding the restoration of order in the country and accountability, indicating that many results have already been achieved, but tha»»»

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Ready player one: Orbán says Fidesz is gearing up for its comeback

"Our job is to be ready so that when the country needs us, it can count on us," Viktor Orbán said on Saturday in Kötcse, Somogy County. The president of Fidesz and former prime minister, speaking to journalists at the invitation-only gathering called the Polgári piknik (Civic Picnic), organized by »»»

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Gulf News 2h

One dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu

French aircraft joins hunt for survivors after MV Matui disaster off Vanuatu Sydney: One person died and 30 are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Vanuatu, the South Pacific nation's government said on Sunday. The vessel, MV Matui, had set sail on Friday with more than 40 passengers and cr»»»

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RT 4h

Modi calls for global governance reform at BRICS Summit

The changing world “cannot be steered by outdated institutions,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the annual summit in New Delhi. The two-day gathering, which runs September 12-13, has brought together leaders from BRICS memb»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Barbecue row to arrest: Indian-origin landlady’s Canada dispute goes viral

Viral videos show dispute escalating over grill, locks and access before police step in Dubai: What began as an argument over a barbecue at a Canadian rental property escalated into allegations of food being knocked off a grill, unauthorised entry into a tenant’s home, changed locks and a missing d»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Are we always expected to give a response instantaneously?

In an age of instant communication, taking time to think can be a mark of wisdom We live in an age of instant communication. An email can cross continents in seconds, a WhatsApp message can reach hundreds of people at once, and a response can be expected almost as soon as a message is sent. Somewhe»»»

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Gulf News 5h

100 US advisers, no air cover: How Houthis seized Mocha and Perim Island in 36 hours

US advisers provided intelligence, but promised air cover never came as militants advance Dubai: More than 100 US military advisers were helping Saudi Arabia with intelligence and targeting. Senior commanders with Yemen’s UN-backed government repeatedly warned that a major Houthi assault was coming»»»

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RT 5h

Film alleging Israel used AI to kill Palestinians gets record ovation

A new documentary alleging that Israel relied on powerful AI tools to kill thousands in Gaza has sent shockwaves through the Venice Film Festival, with one of the film’s insiders describing planning airstrikes as “insanely fun.” The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has categorically rejected the film’s »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Medical team from China provides Tanzania's Ngorongoro conservation staff with free health services

Dar Es Salaam: Members of the 28th Chinese medical team in mainland Tanzania provided free health consultations and services to fronline workers at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on Saturday. The medical team offered consultations, physical examinations and health assessments, covering specialtie»»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

LACC calls for reclaiming Lebanon’s sovereignty – Ya Libnan

Share: The Lebanese-American Coordinating Committee (LACC) issued the following price release under the title Lebanon’s Sovereignty and Reform Opportunity, One Decision-Making Authority, Effective Implementation, and an End to Duality Washington, DC and Beirut Lebanon – The Lebanese-American Coordi»»»

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America secure Uruguayan center-back Santiago Bueno on loan from Wolves

Mexico City: Mexican top flight football team America announced that it had managed to sign Uruguayan center-back Santiago Bueno on loan from Premier League outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 27-year-old, who has almost two years left on his Wolves contract, will be tied to the Mexico City-based t»»»

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RT 7h

Hundreds of migrants returned to France from UK vanish – Guardian

Hundreds of illegal migrants, including more than 40 “age-disputed” children, who were returned from the UK to France under the ‘one in, one out’ deal have disappeared, The Guardian reports, citing human rights organizations. The migrant exchange scheme was brokered by Paris and London last summer »»»

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France24 7h

China, Iran among countries using AI to spy on dissidents and minorities, Anthropic says

Anthropic said Thursday it had disrupted several state-sponsored surveillance operations using its artificial intelligence models, warning of the growing AI use to target dissidents and minorities. The campaigns, detected between January and July, originated in China, Iran and West Africa and targe»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Nursing home fire in Chile kills 16 elderly people

Santiago, Chile: Chilean authorities said on Saturday that a tragic fire that erupted at a nursing home had killed 16 people. The blaze began on Friday night at the nursing home in the Araucania region, 640 kilometers (400 miles) south of the capital Santiago, and was extinguished in the early hour»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Podar Pearl School welcomesPrincipal Rakesh Singh Tomar

Tribune News Network Doha Podar Pearl School (PPS) Doha has welcomed Rakesh Singh Tomar as its new principal effective from August 20, 2026. His appointment marks a significant milestone for the school, bringing new impetus and fresh perspectives to its continued pursuit of academic excellence and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Al Gannas chief: S’hail brings falconry geritage closer to the public

QNA Doha The State of Qatar has made substantial contributions to protecting and preserving falconry heritage at both the domestic and international levels through foremost efforts. These efforts culminated in UNESCO’s approval, in November 2010, of the inscription of falconry as a living human her»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

S’hail 2026 wraps up with befitting finale attracting strong public turnout

Tribune News Network Doha The 10th edition of Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition, S’hail 2026, concluded on Thursday. The exhibition was held under the theme “A Decade of Passion and Heritage,” amid a strong public turnout and broad international participation. The event marked the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

KZ, TJ bring ‘In Between’ to Qatar

Darlene Regis The countdown is on for Filipino music power couple KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde, who are set to return to Qatar for their much-anticipated “In Between Concert” on October 9 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Media representatives and event marshals recently gathered for »»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

IECEP Qatar retains PPOQ basketball crown

The Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP) Qatar retained its Philippine Professional Organization Qatar (PPOQ) Inter-Organization Basketball Tournament title after completing an unbeaten 8-0 campaign. The defending champions sealed the crown with a convincing 67-52 victory o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Doha Bank wins inaugural Filipino Bankers 3x3 league

Darlene Regis Filipino banking professionals in Qatar made history on September 4 with the inaugural Filipino Bankers in Qatar 3x3 Basketball League, held at Pearling Sports Academy. The tournament brought together Filipino banking teams in a day of competitive basketball, promoting teamwork, sport»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Nigel Farage's Reform UK secures £36m donation from Crypto billionaire

London: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party secured an another £36 million ($49 million) donation after a second crypto tycoon matched a previous record-breaking donation of the same figure on Saturday. The twin donations come despite anti-immigration Reform being mired in several funding scandals, incl»»»

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