Over 67? Kuwait orders co-ops to end employment of affected staff
Affected workers must receive their full financial and employment entitlements Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Social Affairs has instructed cooperative societies and unions to identify employees aged over 67 and take the necessary steps to terminate their services under applicable laws, regulations an»»»
Hungarian Ferencváros fans face police complaint after ‘We’ll beat you to death’ banner
Police are examining a complaint over a threatening banner displayed by Ferencváros supporters during Sunday’s derby against Újpest, while the club says it “basically condemns all threats”. The Ferencváros–Újpest derby ended in a 2-2 draw on Sunday, but the football result was overshadowed by a bit»»»
Sheikh Mohammed visits Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
He was briefed on the museum’s immersive experience His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, in the Saadiyat Cultural District. During the visit, he said that investing in museu»»»
Jordan, Belgian-Luxembourg chambers of commerce talk cooperation
AMMAN — President of Jordan and Amman Chambers of Commerce Khalil Haj Tawfiq met Monday with Secretary-General of Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC) Qaisar Hijazin to discuss prospects of expanding economic and trade cooperation between Jordan, Belgium and Luxembourg.The meeting, h»»»
French wine yields drop to new historic low after searing summer heat
French wine production is expected to suffer its worst harvest in some 70 years with the agriculture ministry on Monday forecasting a 6 percent drop in output after a summer of scorching temperatures, heatwaves and drought. France last week announced more than €1 billion in emergency support for fa»»»
Qatar, North Macedonia sign agreement to strengthen cooperation in labour sector
Skopje: The State of Qatar and the Republic of North Macedonia have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the labour sector, focusing on sharing expertise to develop labor markets and improve working environments in both countries. The agreement was signed on behalf of Qatar by Minister »»»
Tunisia takes part for first time in INFTEXPO in Jordan
Tunis, Sept. 7 (TAP) - Tunisia took part for the first time in the International Food and Food Technology Expo (INFTEXPO 2026), held from September 4 to 6, 2026, in Amman, Jordan. The Tunisian pavilion covered an area of 40 square metres and brought...»»»
Spotlight - 'Major potential breaches of British election law': Inside Channel 4’s investigation into Reform UK
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Peter Geoghegan, an award-winning investigative journalist. He's the editor of the Substack Democracy for Sale and the author of the best-selling book "Democracy for Sale". Geoghegan explains the significance of the Channel 4 investigation into Reform UK, not simply »»»
14th Book Alley Opens in Sofia
The 14th edition of Sofia's Book Alley opened officially at the Literary Corner tent in front of the National Palace of Culture (NDK) on Monday. The event will run until September 13 along Vitosha Boulevard and in front of NDK. The ceremony began with author Vera Nakova and young reader Michelle St»»»
Hamdan’s 20 years at Dubai executive council drove global success
Al Marri says Sheikh Hamdan’s leadership boosted excellence and competitiveness Dubai: The 20th anniversary of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s appointment as Chairman of the executive council of Dubai marks a major milestone in the emirate’s development journey, according to Lieu»»»
Engine failure forces Jeddah-bound Malaysia Airlines flight to land in Chennai
Flight carrying 186 people lands safely after Engine No. 2 fails; no injuries reported Dubai: A Malaysia Airlines flight travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah made an emergency landing at Chennai airport on Monday after developing a technical problem involving one of its engines. Flight MH156, ope»»»
CIB completes EGP 1.383bn securitisation issuance for Egypt’s MSMEDA
Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) has successfully completed the first EGP 1.383bn securitisation issuance for Capital Securitization Company on behalf of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), the bank announced. The transaction marks the inaugural issuance »»»
86% of Romanians believe air in their homes is cleaner than the air outside, even though their bodies tell them otherwise (study)
We have grown accustomed to discomfort and stopped looking for its cause The study reveals a profound cognitive disconnect among the population: people have learned to normalize unpleasant physical symptoms and attribute them to stress or fatigue at work. Morning tiredness, even after eight hours o»»»
Indian “eco-warrior” receives Netherlands work offer amid newfound online stardom
Madhya Pradesh: A 20-year-old boy from Madhya Pradesh, India who gained a followership on social media for cleaning an entire river on his own has supposedly received a work offer from the Netherlands, news agency WION reported. Surendra Singh Choudhary went viral online after he began documenting »»»
Hamdan marks 20 years leading The Executive Council of Dubai
Dubai has raced towards development in this time Over the past 20 years, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,»»»
When Money Moves at the Speed of Expectation: Why Instant Withdrawals MatterOpinions
Across Europe, consumers are becoming increasingly accustomed to money moving in real time. Payments can be sent within seconds, refunds can arrive quickly and banking apps provide an immediate view of what's happening with their money. Even online shopping for everyday goods and groceries has made»»»
AfD claims landslide victory in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt election – preliminary results
The opposition right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won Sunday’s regional election in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8% of the vote, the local election commission has said. The AfD is set to claim 39 out of 97 seats in the local legislature, falling short of a gover»»»
Electronic testing for sweetened drinks mandatory via Dhareeba from Nov 1
The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced that it will approve analysis certificates for sweetened drink registrations electronically via the Dhareeba platform starting November 1, 2026. The platform will integrate directly with Ministry of Public Health-accredited and GTA-registered labs, remo»»»
Gov't proposes that Serbian president dissolve parliament and call elections
BELGRADE - The Serbian government on Monday adopted a proposal, and submitted it to the president of the Republic, that the National Assembly be dissolved and elections for MPs called. "In the explanatory notes, Prime Minister Professor Djuro Macut, MD, DSc, stated that, in the period following the»»»
Lebanese health ministry updates toll of Israeli aggression since March 2, 2026: 4381 martyrs and 12402 injuries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese health ministry updates toll of Israeli aggression since March 2, 2026: 4381 martyrs and 12402 injuries 07-09-2026 19:23 PM Latest»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces announce the downing of a CH4 reconnaissance drone belonging to the Saudi regime while it was carrying out hostile missions in the skies of Al-Jawf: spokesman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Armed Forces announce the downing of a CH4 reconnaissance drone belonging to the Saudi regime while it was carrying out hostile miss»»»
Man shoots brother’s alleged killer dead inside Syrian courtroom, then flees
Police evacuated and closed the judicial complex as authorities continued investigation Dubai: A man was shot dead inside a criminal courtroom in the Syrian city of Latakia on Monday in what authorities said appeared to be an act of revenge, while a police officer was also wounded. The Syrian Arab »»»
US ‘hegemon’ mindset blocking path to Ukraine peace – Jeffrey Sachs
US backroom diplomacy on Ukraine cannot achieve peace without Washington accepting that it is no longer the world’s sole superpower, economist and public policy scholar Jeffrey Sachs has told RT. The comments follow separate closed-door talks held by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Don»»»
Anti-migrant protesters clash with police in UK’s Portsmouth (VIDEOS)
Right-wing protesters have clashed with police in the British city of Portsmouth as they tried to prevent a group of newly arrived migrants from being processed, videos from the scene show. A small boat which departed Normandy in France with some 140 asylum seekers aboard was intercepted by the UK »»»
Romanian capital emerges as a major force in commercial real estate, with EUR 2.1 billion invested over 20 years
During the first part of the period under review, particularly throughout the 2000s, Romanian investors had only a sporadic presence in the market, with some years recording no significant acquisitions involving local capital. “Romanian capital has entered a new stage of maturity. While 10 to 15 ye»»»
China is not scared of Trump’s squeeze on Iran
There is a fatal flaw in the Trump administration’s recently announced “economic D-Day” against Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared that the new US sanctions and pressure campaign was designed to “sever every economic lifeline that sustains the tyrannical regime” in Iran. But Iran’s »»»
Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption
Jakarta: Indonesia's main airport postponed reopening on Monday after halting operations following a volcanic eruption that left hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded. Mount Anak Krakatau, about 150 kilometres (93 miles) from Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, erupted on Saturday, spewing a fount»»»
SR100,000 fine and jail: Saudi Arabia warns employers over workers taking outside jobs
Authorities urge residents and employers to comply with residency, labour and border rules Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has warned individual employers that allowing their workers to take jobs with others or work for their own account could result in imprisonment, a fine of up to SR100,000 a»»»
Mirziyoyev arrives on official visit to Serbia, welcomed by Vucic
BELGRADE - Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived on an official two-day visit to Serbia on Monday. At the Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade, he was ceremonially welcomed by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. Vucic and his wife Tamara greeted Mirziyoyev and his wife Ziroat. The welcoming ceremo»»»
Leroy Merlin set to open first store in Brăila in September, on a 34,000-square-metre site
The store will offer customers the full range of Leroy Merlin products and services, tailored to all types of construction, renovation and fitting-out projects. Among the categories that will feature prominently at the new location are Gardening, Paint, Bathroom Fittings, Kitchens and Building Mate»»»
Compari.ro: back to school shopping picks up in August, interest in notebooks rises by 372%
School backpacks, one of the categories most closely associated with the beginning of the school year, reached an increase of 86%. Interest also grew for folders and binders, up 84%, fountain pens, up 107%, highlighters, up 127%, and rollerball pens, which recorded a 158% increase. Some smaller sch»»»
QCB says foreign exchange reserves rise 0.75% in August
Doha, Qatar: International reserves and foreign currency liquidity at Qatar Central Bank (QCB) increased by 0.75 percent year-on-year in August, reaching QAR 262.240 billion, compared to QAR 260.282 billion recorded during the same period last year. Official data released by the QCB Monday showed a»»»
Dubai Maritime Authority drives integrated maritime ecosystem
Reinforce the emirate’s position as a leading global hub for maritime activities The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) continues to develop an integrated maritime ecosystem that enhances navigational safety, improves the efficiency of maritime se»»»
Freedom24 analysis: GTA VI launch takes the stock market spotlight
Analysts at Freedom24, the European retail broker of Nasdaq-listed Freedom Holding Corp., look at the key indicators Romanian investors should watch and the factors that could shape Take-Two’s longer-term performance. “GTA VI will undoubtedly be one of the most significant releases in gaming histor»»»
From Ratlami Sev to Chanderi: India’s districts arrive in Dubai looking for global buyers
New Dubai showcase connects Indian district products with UAE buyers, investors, retailers Dubai: Indian districts are being put in the spotlight in the UAE as a new initiative seeks to connect local Indian producers with buyers, investors, retailers and distributors in the Gulf and wider global ma»»»
Authorities urge livestock farmers vigilance ahead of heatwave
TUNIS, Sept. 7, 2026 (TAP) – Authorities have called on livestock farmers to step up vigilance ahead of a heatwave threatening the national livestock herd from Sept. 7 to 13, with temperatures expected to reach 41°C.In an awareness statement, the...»»»
Macut proposes dissolution of parliament, calling of elections
BELGRADE - At an extraordinary government session, Serbian PM Djuro Macut proposed a dissolution of the national parliament and the calling of parliamentary elections. "Elections have never been a sign of the state's weakness. Elections are proof of the unbreakable strength of a democratic Serbia t»»»
Poland does not lack capital for real estate
oland has substantial domestic savings but lacks mechanisms to channel them into local real estate and infrastructure, according to DL Invest Group CEO Dominik Leszczyński. DL Invest’s portfolio is worth more than PLN 5.2 bln, yet its Polish assets are financed largely by foreign banks and investor»»»
AI continues progression, but few know what to do with it
AI technology is advancing rapidly, but most companies still struggle to convert it into meaningful business results. While new models are promoted as revolutionary, Gartner research cited in the article found that only 22% of companies have achieved broad, successful AI deployments. New York Feder»»»
New rules for electricity billing for Polish homes will simplify rates
New rules governing electricity tariffs and billing took effect in Poland on September 5, aiming to make household energy bills simpler and more transparent. Under a regulation issued by the energy minister, the subscription fee will be moved to the electricity sales portion of the bill, making it »»»
Yemeni Military Media Posts Footage of Striking Saudi Weaponry Batches, Spkesman Affirms KSA’s Aggression Won’t Go Unanswered
The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces affirmed that the ongoing Saudi aggression against Yemen will not remain unanswered and unpunished. Via his Telegram Channel, Brigadier General Yahya Saree stressed that the Saudi regime must bear the consequences of its crimes against the Yemeni people. Wh»»»
Africa brings its investment ambitions to Dubai’s AIM Congress
From minerals to manufacturing, Africa courts Gulf capital for value-added growth Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre has become an unlikely capital of African economic diplomacy at the AIM Congress 2026. From Robinah Nabbanja, Honourable Prime minister of Uganda to Naseem Banu Lahri, the Managing Dire»»»
Ukrainian Troop Encirclement Near Kharkov Expands Buffer Zone Protecting Russian Border
The absence of any attempts to break out suggests a complete loss of command and coordination, retired colonel and military analyst Anatoly Matviychuk says, commenting on the encirclement of around 1,700 Ukrainian troops by Russian forces in the Kharkov region. Local commanders are either unable to»»»
Dubai developer unveils Dh700m project with robots on every floor
Developers woo buyers with AI-enabled homes, discounts and delivery pledges at IPS Dubai: Dubai’s property market opened its latest major industry showcase on Monday with developers unveiling new technology-led projects, buyers being offered fresh incentives, as the emirate’s real estate sector loo»»»
Not just a car park: Dubai Square plans a fully designed, air-conditioned arrival
The concept is part of the Dh180b Dubai Creek Harbour development in Dubai Dubai Square has unveiled its vision for an air-conditioned parking environment with full interior design treatment, extending the quality of the destination beyond the mall entrance and into every stage of the arrival and d»»»
$2.4tn economy, $5tn in sovereign wealth: The GCC’s global economic weight
Sovereign wealth assets exceed $5tn, while GCC bank assets stand at about $3.9tn Abu Dhabi: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said Gulf integration has become a major driver of investment, strengthening member states’ global economic standing through »»»
Punjab pitches investor-friendly ecosystem at AIM Congress
Indian state highlights incentives, fast-track approvals to attract global investors Dubai: Punjab is positioning itself as a key gateway for global investors seeking opportunities in northern India, offering a combination of industrial infrastructure, skilled talent, investor incentives and stream»»»
11 killed in Indonesian market fire
Jakarta: Eleven people were killed in a fire in Indonesia's Paniai Regency in Central Papua. Indonesia's ANTARA news agency reported that the fire broke out Monday in the village of Babuda, resulting in the deaths of 11 people, injury of 20 others, and the destruction of 40 homes. Indonesian author»»»
UN rapporteur says Israeli rubble-clearing in Gaza could erase 'atrocity crimes' evidence
The United Nations special rapporteur on Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese warned Monday that large-scale rubble removal in parts of Gaza under Israeli control could risk erasing "evidence relevant to the investigation of alleged international crimes". Israel's bombardment and ground »»»
Middle East Live: Several killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon
At least 11 people were killed, including two infants, were injured in Israeli strikes on a residential building in a town in southern Lebanon early on Monday, Lebanon's state news agency reported. The Israeli army had demanded early Monday that residents of Deir Zahrani in souther»»»