A statement by the SCO Council of Heads of State on supporting and strengthening the institution of the family, signed following the anniversary summit in Bishkek on September 1, has been published on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation website. According to the document, the countries view the s»»»

Budapest is set for major traffic restrictions this weekend as the 41st Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 6 September. Temporary closures will affect seven districts and several major roads, including sections of four bridges: the Árpád Bridge, Margaret Bridge, Liberty Bridge a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Faisal Holding, one of the largest and most diversified private sector groups in Qatar and the region, has entered a strategic partnership with BKN301, a leading financial technology provider, to launch a new venture “AFH FINTEQ FOR TRADING and SERVICES” focused on advancing FinTech»»»

Washington, United States: New US tariffs of up to 100 percent took effect Thursday on drones and certain components, as Washington pushes to lower its import reliance in an industry that China dominates. US President Donald Trump signed an order setting out the duties in August, as the White House»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business center, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AlRayan Bank, one of Qatar’s leading Islamic banks, to enhance banking access for QFC firms and collaborate on strengthening Islamic finance and capital market»»»

Trade hit $1.1 billion in 2025, while Colombo and Trincomalee seek fresh capital Dubai: Sri Lanka is pitching its ports, free zones and logistics sector to UAE investors, with Port City Colombo and Trincomalee among the projects seeking capital while the two countries look to expand a trade relatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s financial technology market is experiencing rapid expansion, fueled by widespread digital adoption, robust infrastructure, and aggressive regulatory support. According to a report by research and consultancy solutions group IMARC, the Qatar fintech market is projected to amount»»»

Nicole Scherzinger has promised to return to Kyrgyzstan after performing at Bishkek Arena. The renowned American singer posted a video of her appearance on stage following the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games in Bishkek. «I’ve been waiting so long for this moment to share it with all of»»»

The 2026 Eastern Economic Forum kicked off in the Russian city of Vladivostok on September 1. The main theme of the four-day event is "The Far East – development for the benefit of people." Sputnik goes live as Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a key speech at a plenary session of the 2026 »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), concluded ‘Career Counselors Hub 2026,’ held on September 1–2 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), US Embassy Doha, and Qatar Foundation Higher Education, with the partici»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs launched yesterday the final in-person stage of the first edition of the global orphans category, Rofaqa, as part of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, organised in cooperation with Qatar Charity. In a statement, t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, has launched its revamped Incubation Programme with the Fall 2026 cohort, welcoming 52 local and international startups across 19 sectors into a new 16-week pathway designed to accelerate their journey from validatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) and in partnership with Visit Qatar, has opened ‘Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion’ at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA). On view through November 28, 2026, the exhibition brings together »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha is to host an international conference examining how artificial intelligence and digital technology are reshaping the engineering and construction sectors. The Qatar Society of Engineers will hold the Qatar Building Information Modeling (BIM) Conference on October 4. The event, sp»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs organised an “Athar Session” for children at the Orphans Care Centre (Dreama), one of the centres operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, as part of its “Athar Session” programm»»»

Cairo: The Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) is participating in the two-day conference entitled, ‘Family Challenges Amidst Major Transformations: A Fatwa-Based Approach to Protecting the Family, Envisioning its Future, and Preserving Identity’ in Cairo, organised by the Gen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, and Aman Hospital have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance healthcare collaboration for patients and families in Qatar. The MoU marks the beginning of a wider collaboration between Sidra Medicine and Aman Hospital to ident»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy brought together fencers from six nations for a training camp ahead of the upcoming season. Fencers from the Netherlands, Greece, Argentina, Malaysia, Thailand and Saudi Arabia joined local Qatari fencers alongside Aspire Academy student-athletes and graduates. Among the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Football fans embody club loyalty that no boardroom can manufacture. But as global capital reshapes the world’s most-watched sport, who it belongs to is increasingly contested. This question is at the heart of Qatar Foundation’s latest Doha Debates town hall, “Football fandom: Communit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with Katara — the Cultural Village Foundation to support the 10th edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S’hail 2026), which will take place from September 8-12. Under the agreemen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first days and weeks of a new school year can be a significant adjustment for any child. But for children with autism, changes in routine, sensory demands, and social expectations can feel particularly overwhelming. As the new term begins, gradual adjustments, predictable routines,»»»

The Kyrgyzstan’s national zher ulak (kokpar) team secured its second victory at the 6th World Nomad Games. In their second-round group stage match, the Kyrgyz team defeated Uzbekistan 12-4. The previous day, Kyrgyzstan defeated Mongolia 12-1, while Uzbekistan defeated Afghanistan 4-1. Thus, after t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Scientific Club (QSC) wrapped up the inaugural Young Inventors Program yesterday, which brought together 35 young men and women who developed seven innovative projects. Programme Director Eng. Aisha Al Jaber told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that, as part of the final project implemen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) continued at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), bringing together industry leaders, experts and companies from across the events, exhibitions, conferences and entertainment sectors. The second day featured a programm»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the Training and Development Center, organised an introductory workshop to present its professional development training plan to ministry employees. Held at the ministry’s headquarters under the theme, “Explore Your Develop»»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) will sponsor and participate in the second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB Forum 2026), taking place from 7 to 9 September 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Held under the Strategic Hostship of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar welcomed 2.338 million visitors through its land, air and sea ports during the first eight months of 2026, underscoring the continued importance of regional and international tourism to the country’s economic diversification strategy. Data released by Qatar Tourism yesterday show»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Moscow International Book Fair kicked off yesterday, bringing together more than 300 publishing houses from Russia and other countries. Running through September 6, the event also features the participation of the State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, as part of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee reviewed the latest preparations for the fourth edition of Web Summit Qatar, taking place in Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from January 31 to February 3, 2027, during its regular meeting in Doha. The meeting was chaired by Director »»»

A 43-year-old man has been detained in Batken region on suspicion of multiple counts of fraud, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to police, several residents filed complaints in 2025–2026 against a man who had promised to help them find employmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation (QF) schools are placing “Authentic Learning” at the centre of the new academic year, with a stronger focus on real-world experiences, student excellence, AI literacy and meaningful engagement beyond the classroom as 9,379 students return to school. The approach is bui»»»

Here’s where to go for culture, fun, food and coffee. If you are visiting Abu Dhabi for the first time or just looking for a fun day out, there is plenty to do around the city. From cultural spots and museums to shopping, new destinations, restaurants, coffee shops and places to stay, you can easil»»»

24K gold rose to Dh532 per gram, extending its gain from Dh522 at the start of September Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE moved higher again on Thursday morning, extending a strong start to September and adding to the cost facing residents planning jewellery purchases or buying the metal for investmen»»»

Stohid Technology has signed an investment agreement to acquire 70% of a company preparing facilities for production of RDX, a high explosive used in defense applications. The Polish technology group plans to invest up to PLN 9 million in the first pilot phase of the project. The initial stage will»»»

Volkswagen plans to close four factories in Germany as part of a restructuring aimed at improving the group’s long-term competitiveness and profitability, with some production expected to move to Poland. The decision reflects continuing pressure on European carmakers from high costs, weaker demand »»»

Gasoline prices continued to rise on Kyrgyzstan’s domestic market in August 2026, although at a slower pace than in July. Diesel fuel even became a little cheaper. According to the National Statistical Committee, average fuel prices changed as follows in August: Price changes in August: Fuel price »»»

Which Philippine bank offers the better deal for OFWs and homebuyers? MANILA: For Filipinos planning to buy a house, condominium or lot — including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) sending money home — there "honeymoon" rates offered by banks and lenders that look tempting on paper. Currently, Metr»»»

Emirates, Etihad and flydubai continue selected services as airlines monitor the situation Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Airlines are continuing to operate a mixed network of normal, reduced, delayed and suspended services as the US-Iran conflict and wider regional security situation affect avi»»»

A fire broke out in a multi-storey residential building in Budapest’s 18th district on Wednesday evening, forcing dozens of residents to leave their homes. Ten people, including seven children, were taken to hospital, according to reports. The fire broke out in a building on Ráday Gedeon Street, wh»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will meet with European Council President Antonio Costa, who is visiting Bulgaria on Thursday at Radev's invitation, the government information service said. Statements to the media are scheduled afterwards. The two will meet at the Boyana Residence. Costa is conducting h»»»

Companies in Central Asia and the Caucasus are showing artificial intelligence (AI) adoption rates twice as high as the global average, Euronews reported, citing KPMG’s 2026 technology report. The study found that 53 percent of organizations in the region have already introduced AI at the productio»»»

On Thursday, the National Assembly is expected to vote on the election of a governor and deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), according to the agenda published on Parliament's website. In late August, the candidates for NHIF governor were heard by the parliamentary Health C»»»

Representative of Kyrgyzstan Sulde Dongak won the final of the sumo competition held at Kyrchyn Gorge as part of the VI World Nomad Games. In the decisive bout, he faced Amirani Tsikoridze from Georgia. Dongak suffered a nosebleed during the match but continued competing and secured the victory. Su»»»

The neo-Nazi spirit is alive in Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "The neo-imperial, colonial, and, I would say, neo-Nazi spirit, is very, very tenacious in Europe," Lavrov said at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).The Eastern Economic Forum will be held in Vladivostok from Septem»»»

US strikes, failed mine claim raise doubts over Tehran’s control of key waterway The reported tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz has become a key test of Iran’s ability to control the waterway — and of the "infowar" surrounding the conflict. Here's the rough timeline: In the early hours of Monda»»»

New orders surged and cost pressures eased, while employment fell for a second month Dubai: UAE businesses saw their strongest improvement in operating conditions since December 2024 in August, helped by a surge in customer demand, stronger exports and fewer supply disruptions, although companies r»»»

NATO is pushing deeper into Asia and looking for new justifications to preserve itself, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. The alliance should have dissolved itself alongside the Warsaw Pact after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but instead k»»»

The AUKUS nuclear submarine program does not fully comply with standards established for all countries under the International Atomic Energy Agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. “The activities of this nuclear trio do not fully fit within»»»

Rubio links Iran sanctions evasion to possible economic and military response Chapel Hill (North Carolina): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that countries helping Iran evade American sanctions could themselves face penalties, while dismissing suggestions that India and Iran were prepar»»»

On a summer afternoon in an Arab city, no economic report is needed to understand the meaning of demand for cooling. A few minutes outdoors, followed by a single step into an air-conditioned lobby, are enough to show that cool air is no longer a luxury in this part of the world. It has become a con»»»