Doha: World No.1 Mostafa Asal stormed into his third consecutive Qatar Classic final with a crushing straight-games win over England’s Marwan ElShorbagy at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha yesterday. The top seed needed just 33 minutes to dispatch the seventh seed ElShorb»»»

Industrial turnover fell by 0.2% in the first seven months of the year compared with the same period in 2025, amid a decline in manufacturing, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to the data, between January 1 and July 31, 2026, turnover i»»»

The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has proposed a set of priorities for the future government programme aimed at strengthening Romania's competitiveness, increasing its attractiveness to investors and supporting long-term economic development, according to a press release issued by the organisatio»»»

The Ukrainian Embassy in Bucharest said on Thursday that the relevant institutions in Ukraine will issue an "appropriate" response regarding the situation at a Romanian-language educational institution in the village of Orlivka, Odesa region, describing as "unfounded" "attempts by certain individua»»»

National leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Sorin Grindeanu, says that he has learned with "surprise and disappointment" about President Nicusor Dan's pick to be Romania's prime minister.Dan on Thursday designated MEP Siegfried Muresan the new prime minister, who accepted the proposal."It»»»

Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) chairman Kelemen Hunor commented on Thursday on the head of state's decision to designate Siegfried Muresan as prime minister, noting that Muresan must build a parliamentary majority; the Union would be a partner in such an endeavor but would not acc»»»

Senate Chairman Mircea Abrudean of the National Liberal Party (PNL) on Thursday said that a fully empowered government is needed, adding that the Prime Minister-designate, Siegfried Muresan, has proven his efficiency as a politician in Brussels, an experience that must now be put at the service of »»»

A prized 16th-century manuscript chronicling the rise and fall of the Aztec Empire has gone on display in Mexico City, nearly two centuries after it was taken to France, as Mexico continues to press Paris for its permanent return. A cherished 16th-century Mexican manuscript that tells the history o»»»

ADEK initiative will build students’ AI skills from kindergarten to Grade 12 Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) continues to advance its comprehensive AI Education Initiative, aimed at developing artificial intelligence skills across more than 170 private schools »»»

A staff exercise involving the on-duty forces of the joint regional air defense system of Kyrgyzstan and Russia has concluded at Edelweiss training center in Balykchy. Participants practiced coordination between command bodies and on-duty air defense forces in accordance with an approved plan. On S»»»

At least five people were injured on Friday after Russian drone strikes struck the Kyiv region, including three children, local officials said. The attack came as polling stations in Russia opened for the country's first parliamentary election since the start of the war in Ukraine. Follow our liveb»»»

Report finds US attacks on Iranian school, sports complex may be war crimes Experts commissioned by the UN’s top human rights body said they found “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including an attack on a school in the southern city of M»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in the 16th meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials of the Economic and Development Affairs Authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which was held today via videoconference. Dr Saud bin Abdullah Al Attiyah (pictured), Deputy Undersecretary for Eco»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar and the Russian Federation signed a memorandum of understanding on technical cooperation in tax administration, aimed at exchanging expertise and knowledge and developing tax systems and practices in both countries. The MoU was signed on behalf of Qatar, by Khalifa bin Jass»»»

DOHA: Qatar is taking a measured approach to developing its financial sector, with a strong focus on putting the right banking, payments and data infrastructure in place. Highlighting Qatar’s fintech sector and the opportunities emerging as the country builds out its financial infrastructure, Stive»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev will attend an informal ministerial meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) on Friday and Saturday in Dublin, the Finance Ministry said. In a series of meetings, finance ministers will exchange views on competitiveness»»»

Experts say mismanaged access, weak recovery plans drive most UAE cyber breaches 96% of UAE executives don't fully understand their AI dependencies across the web of vendors, models and infrastructure, while 74% struggle with data residency and sovereignty requirements when moving data across borde»»»

Kyrgyzstan has developed «Kyrgyz Zhangak» brand and a national marketing plan to promote walnuts. The documents have been submitted for final approval. Once approved, the product will be promoted under the new brand, with efforts to enter foreign markets to follow. Work on the brand began earlier. »»»

Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic who were officially employed in South Korea—and from whose wages pension contributions were deducted—receive lump-sum payments upon returning to their home country. According to the Social Fund, 151 individuals have so far applied for receiving a lump-sum payout of t»»»

DOHA: The Friends of the Environment Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, organised an awareness workshop on cybersecurity risks and preventive measures in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Agency, as part of its “Kafa’at” programme. The workshop was attended by the »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has initiated a nationwide public engagement campaign inviting citizens and residents to help shape the upcoming Qatar Digital Inclusion Index 2026. Across its social media platforms, MCIT urged the public to provide feedback, t»»»

DOHA: Leaders’ Forum Qatar (LFQ), a prominent community-based forum, celebrated Engineers’ Day at Maestro Hall, Skills Development Centre, Doha, bringing together senior professionals, young engineers, and members of the Indian community. The programme was presided over by P N Babu Rajan, former Pr»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has held its first forum for learning resources coordinators for the 2026–2027 academic year, focusing on the latest developments, priorities and practices aimed at strengthening the role of school learning resource centres in supporting »»»

Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Sasol Middle East and India (Sasol) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration across areas of mutual interest, with a focus on sustainability, decarbonisation, applied research, emerg»»»

DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has illuminated its headquarters and the Al Sadd, Al Waab, Qatar University and Al Khor health centres in orange to mark World Patient Safety Day 2026. The initiative highlights PHCC’s continued commitment to enhancing patient safety and promoting sa»»»

Doha: The Qatar Forum for Authors, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, held a literary seminar on the memory of place on Wednesday. Led by writer Badriya Hamad Al Marikhi, the seminar examined the role of place in literary works and how the built environment can evolve into an identity and a l»»»

Doha: The first winner of Safari Shopping Center’s ‘Visit & Win – 2 Chevrolet Captiva Cars’ Mega Promotion, launched in connection with the opening of Safari’s new outlet at GWC-Logistic Village, has been selected. The lucky draw was held on September 17 at the new Safari Shopping Center in GWC-Log»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, (MoEHE) represented by its Training and Development Centre, organised a briefing workshop for the Ministry’s leadership cadres on the general framework for individual development plans issued by the Civil Service and Government Development Burea»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev will attend an informal ministerial meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) on Friday and Saturday in Dublin, the Finance Ministry said. In a series of meetings, finance ministers will exchange views on competitiveness»»»

It’s still cheaper with the flight’: Why Indian buyers came to Dubai for iPhone 18 Pro Dubai: For some Indian Apple fans, buying the new iPhone 18 Pro in Dubai is proving cheaper than purchasing the same phone at home — even after factoring in the cost of a flight and visa. As customers with pre-or»»»

DOHA: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri participated in the 2026 Annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, taking part in the high-level session entitled “From International Commitments to Implementation: Delivering Social Justice”, held virtually yesterday and chair»»»

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has issued an urgent advisory warning the public against fraudulent text messages and emails designed to impersonate trusted government entities and major companies. Key protective measures recommended by the agency include verifying the legitimacy an»»»

Bulgaria's budget deficit could fall below 3% as early as 2027, according to Simeon Dyankov, Chairman of the Fiscal Council and a former finance minister. Speaking to BNT, Dyankov said the lower deficit could be what he described as the “good news from the accounting tricks” used by the Zhelyazkov »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the resolution regarding the temporary ban on the export of oil and petroleum products from Kyrgyzstan. Commodity codes 2711 and 2901 have been added to code 2710, which was previously specified in the document. The corresponding resolution was signed by the Cha»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is continuing to expand the public school network and improve the distribution of educational facilities to ensure services keep pace with population growth, rising student numbers and the changing needs of different areas. Head of the Ad»»»

The fifth anniversary edition of the EU Meets the Balkans Forum will bring together on Friday representatives of European institutions, Balkan countries, political and academic circles, and civil society in Sofia. The event will focus on European integration, regional cooperation and the reforms ne»»»

Starting January 1, 2026, compensation payments for doctors in high-demand specialties are provided in populated areas across Kyrgyzstan, except Bishkek and Osh. This is stipulated in a Cabinet of Ministers resolution regarding payment terms for medical professionals. The measure applies to pediatr»»»

LPP reported second-quarter net profit of PLN 768 million, above the PLN 684.1 million consensus compiled by PAP Biznes. Revenue reached PLN 6.58 billion, up 18 percent year over year, while EBITDA climbed 46 percent to PLN 1.74 billion. Operating profit rose 64 percent to PLN 1.13 billion, also ex»»»

An on-site meeting of an interagency working commission was held at the solid waste disposal plant in Bishkek, which generates electricity from waste. Specialists from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision took part in the meeting. During the visit, the commission ins»»»

The National Assembly is expected today, September 18, to hold a first-reading debate on a bill amending the Digital Content and Digital Services and Sale of Goods Act, submitted by the Council of Ministers, according to Parliament's weekly programme. The amendments aim to encourage repairs both wi»»»

In the UAE 24-karat gold is priced at Dh522.75 as compared to Dh526.25 yesterday Dubai: First the Federal Reserve's rate hike followed by cooling-off of oil prices, traders are using these cues to make lucrative bets at the end of a volatile week. And going by how gold has performed this year, it i»»»

Crew suspended for missing post-flight alcohol test deadline by 35 minutes Air India Express has suspended eight crew members for three months after they failed to complete a mandatory post-flight breathalyser declaration within the required two-hour window following an international flight, media »»»

In Baku, Kyrgyzstan’s Security Council Secretary Adilet Orozbekov took part in a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held as part of the fifth meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Organization of Turkic States member countries. The head of state discussed the curre»»»

A Hungarian conservative organisation used a British family’s photograph in a campaign against same-sex adoption, falsely claiming the two fathers had abused their adopted daughter and been jailed. A Hungarian branch of the conservative advocacy organisation CitizenGO has apologised after using a p»»»

The United States has approved visas for senior Iranian officials to attend the UN General Assembly high-level week, even though the conflict between the two countries remains unresolved, the Associated Press reported, citing US Department of State's decision. Among Iran's delegation are President »»»

The Russian Embassy in Washington said the bill on sanctions against Russia, approved by the US House of Representatives, would negatively affect the efforts of US President Donald Trump's administration to "Make America Great Again." "Russophobic instinct underlying the late Senator [Lindsey] Grah»»»

On September 2, without warning, Israeli bulldozers destroyed the homes of 12 Palestinian families in Khirbet al-Tabban, a herding community in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, leaving 70 people homeless, nearly half of them children. RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij visited the community soon after, interv»»»

Pre-orders, long lines and big bills mark iPhone 18 Pro Max launch in Dubai DUBAI: Some Apple fans started their iPhone 18 shopping spree before sunrise, with shoppers arriving at Dubai Mall as early as 3am to be among the first to get their hands on Apple’s latest flagship phones. “I got here at 3»»»

LemonTree has completed the second phase of Booster Zabrze, bringing the Upper Silesian logistics and business complex to its target 111,000 square meters. Three new buildings totaling nearly 59,000 square meters have joined the first-phase facilities, which were completed in 2025. Commercecon serv»»»

State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic Arslan Koichiev spoke at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Digital Economy Forum in Urumqi, China. He described digital transformation as an important factor in economic growth, improving the efficiency of public administration and enhancing citizens»»»