The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) unanimously appointed judge Vanya Ancheva as acting President of the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) with 17 votes in favor. According to the Judiciary Act, the position may be held by a single person for a term of up to six months. The SJC Judges»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism has announced a packed programme bringing together live music, theatre and comedy, international exhibitions, major sporting competitions and family-friendly experiences throughout October. In a statement today, Qatar Tourism said Qatar Calendar offers a wide range of eve»»»

The Peninsula Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in collaboration with Qatar University, will organise the second “Kuttab Al Ummah” forum on October 5 and 6, 2026, to examine the intellectual contributions of the Kuttab Al Ummah book series. Held under the theme “Kuttab Al Ummah: A Ci»»»

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met yesterday with Under-Secretary of State for International Trade at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland H E Jarno Syrjala, who is visiting the count»»»

Doha, Qatar: More than 100 participants from across Qatar gathered for Reboot the Earth, a four-day hackathon led by the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (UN OICT) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and hosted by Carnegie Mellon U»»»

The identity and motive of the Omani copilot who stabbed his captain on a flight to Israel, causing the plane to plummet dangerously and forcing it to land in Saudi Arabia, remained unknown on Thursday as investigators raced to learn more. Israeli passengers on the FlyDubai flight carrying 174 peop»»»

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Abu Dhabi unveils AI-powered platform for seamless property investments Abu Dhabi: Investors who want a piece of Abu Dhabi's government-owned land and buildings no longer have to chase the opportunities one by one. Now it can all be done in one place, online. The Department of Municipalities and Tr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Building a comprehensive picture of autism diagnostic and intervention facilities across Qatar requires a clear understanding of the services available across the country. Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), convened stakehol»»»

The Intelligent Energy Association (AEI) is proposing a 10-point action plan aimed at turning Romania's energy resources into greater energy security, affordable prices and economic development."Romania is being suffocated by the burden of expensive energy: for a growing number of companies, the su»»»

Doha: This October, Qatar National Library hosts a thought-provoking month of programming that bridges the past and the future, from preserving the region’s collective memory to exploring the different cultures around the world with Year of Culture 2026 events. A celebration of World White Cane Day»»»

The Green Breeze wind farm in Galati County has entered commercial operation and is supplying renewable electricity to Romania's national power grid, the project's financiers said in a press release sent on Friday.The project, financed by BCR and Erste Group, has an installed capacity of 99.2 MW an»»»

The Neptun Deep block is advancing towards first gas production, expected in the first half of 2027, with annual plateau production estimated at approximately 8 billion cubic meters (100%), according to a joint statement by the block's two co-titleholders, OMV Petrom and Romgaz."OMV Petrom and Romg»»»

OMV Petrom reports significant progress in implementing its 2030 Strategy, with around half of the record EUR 11 billion in investment planned by 2030 already made, supporting the advancement of its strategic projects."Our transformation is well under way. Since launching our 2030 Strategy in Decem»»»

The significant progress made on the Neptun Deep project is clearly a crucial step for Europe's energy security, according to Cristian Signoretto, the president of Eurogas, the main association representing Europe's natural gas sector."Eurogas considers domestic production a strategic asset. The si»»»

Transelectrica launched on Wednesday a pilot project to retool the Alba Iulia 220/110/20 kV substation into a digital substation. The investment amounts to 476.07 million lei (excluding VAT) and benefits from non-repayable funding of 228.47 million lei from the Modernisation Fund.According to a com»»»

Doha, Qatar: To close Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Sidra Medicine has marked two significant milestones in paediatric cancer care, following the introduction of two specialized therapies for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. Sidra Medicine’s Paediatric Haematology and Oncol»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) has launched Masar by QU, a smart mobility app designed to make journeys to and around campus easier and more efficient. Its launch makes QU the first university in Qatar to introduce a dedicated smart mobility app, using technology and real-time data to help its »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Mosques Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has honoured 12 imams for their outstanding efforts in implementing the “Riyad al-Salihin” initiative, which aims to promote the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) and strengthen the ed»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday announced June 30 as a new deadline for armed factions to turn over their weapons to the state, following the end of the U.S.-led coalition's mission in the country. "October 1 is considered a serious beginning to address the issue of weapons outside st»»»

Mumbai-born pilot saves 174 lives despite severe injuries in cockpit struggle Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian pilot with flydubai is being hailed as a hero after a rare and frightening security scare in the skies. He was injured in a violent confrontation on the flight deck of a Wednesday flight from D»»»

Damascus, Oct. 1 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received an official invitation from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to attend the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, scheduled for Dec. 8–10 in Abu Dhabi. UAE Ambassador to Syria Hamad Rashid bin Alwan al-Habsi delivered the inv»»»

Report reinforces the UAE’s position among the world’s most competitive urban destinations Competition among global cities to attract capital, companies and talent is no longer driven solely by the size of an economy or the strength of its infrastructure. Increasingly, it is about what a city offer»»»

Six out of nine of the most popular AI chatbots routinely exposed user input to third parties, new European research reveals. Multiple chatbots disclosed sensitive user data to advertising companies through trackers – a piece of code used to identify and target users on the web with customised adve»»»

An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale was recorded near Topolovgrad at 7:24 a.m. on Thursday, reported the National Seismological Centre at the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). The epicentre of the quake was 5.1 kilomet»»»

Paris: As the prestigious Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend, under the long-standing sponsorship of the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC), prepares to anchor the global racing community in Paris, today’s opening fixture takes place at Saint-Cloud. The annual Purebred Arabian Horse Sale, o»»»

Copenhagen: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced yesterday that he had left the team’s training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would be dropped for their next match. Ronaldo had been due to train with his team-mates at the Parken stadium in Copenhage»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani visited the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center and running until 3 October 2026. During a tour of the exhibition, His Ex»»»

Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai met with Undersecretary of State for International Trade at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland H E Jarno Syrjälä and the accompanying delegation which included representatives of several Finnish technology»»»

State property worth 27.9 billion soms was sold in Kyrgyzstan between 2024 and 2026. Zamirbek Kenenbaev, First Deputy Director of the State Property Management Agency, announced on October 1 during a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. MP Makhabat Mavlyanova raised the issue of revenue generated from t»»»

Edufair helps students choose the right degree and build career-ready skills The world is an eternally curious place, which means its study can take you through some of the most interesting courses there are. For most of us though, following our passions largely start on the beaten path. A bachelor»»»

Hungary’s smart retail revolution has reached supermarket scale, with Szeged opening what is being presented as the country’s first staffless supermarket. The new Coop Szeged store on Temesvári Boulevard operates as a conventional shop during staffed hours before switching to an automated mode, all»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour begins its 10th season today, with a packed opening round at the indoor arena of the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation and high hopes for another competitive campaign. The opening round runs until October 3, marking a decade of »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the launch of its annual breast cancer awareness campaign, emphasising the vital importance of early detection. Under the new slogan, “Your strength begins with screening,” this initiative aims to encourage women across Qatar to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Aamal Company, one of the region’s leading diversified companies, announced that its subsidiary, Legend Trading and Distribution, has signed a distribution agreement with Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. to distribute Marshal tyres in Qatar. The agreement supports Legend’s strategy to diversify it»»»

It is planned to build three gerontology centers for older people in Kyrgyzstan by 2030. State Secretary Arslan Koichiev said this in a message marking the Day of Older Persons. According to him, the development of social services for older people, the creation of conditions for active ageing and t»»»

Police officials from across Asia discuss trust, prevention, policing in the digital age Dubai: Police and crime-prevention officials from across Asia gathered in Abu Dhabi to exchange ideas on community policing, public trust, and new approaches to building safer communities. The discussion has ta»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Capital, the investment banking arm of QNB Group, has won three Islamic Finance News (IFN) Deal of the Year 2025 awards, recognising its contribution to two landmark sukuk transactions in Qatar and Kuwait. The investment bank received the IFN Qatar Deal of the Year 2025 award for i»»»

Doha: Commercial Bank has been recognised with the Excellence Award for Leadership Skills Development at the first edition of the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Awards 2026, held by the Ministry of Labour to honour individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to national »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the launch of its new ‘A Year’s Salary on Us’ campaign, designed to encourage and reward customers who transfer their salaries to the Bank. Customers who transfer their salaries and obtain financing will have an exceptional opportunity to win an amount equivalent to »»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank announces that effective September 30 2026, Fahad Al Khalifa will conclude his tenure as Group Chief Executive Officer and transition to the role of Advisor to the Chairman. AlRayan Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Usman Ahmed as its new Group Chief Executive»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar added another silver medal at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday as Mohammed Al-Rumaihi and Ray Bassil finished runners-up in the mixed team trap event, while beach volleyball duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan reached the semi-finals. The silver took Team Qatar’s meda»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, is partnering with renowned New York jewellery house David Webb at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026 to support children who remain ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 2026, sustaining its growth despite the disruptions to trade routes and global supply chains resulting from regional escalation. This performance highlights the resilience of the non-hydro»»»

Bipartisan Bill to Block Chinese Cars Faces Post-Election Roadblock WASHINGTON: Legislation to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled out on Wednesday as senators struggled to seal an agreement, virtually guaranteeing that the bill will have to wait until after th»»»

Two foreign nationals have been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of producing and using forged documents to obtain visas, the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reports. According to the SCNS, the men, 24 and 23, were placed in the SCNS detention facility. A criminal case was opened under»»»

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The deal will boost business links, share expertise and create opportunities for companies Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Ann Arbor SPARK, a leading economic development organization in Michigan, United States, to strengthen cooperation in trade»»»

Doha, Qatar: Beijing stands ready to work with Doha to advance their strategic partnership to new heights, Ambassador of China H E Cao Xiaolin said yesterday as the Chinese Embassy marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Speaking at a reception attended by the»»»

ARAR: A conjunction of the moon and the Pleiades star cluster could be seen in Saudi skies on Wednesday, an astronomical event traditionally associated with what is known locally as Qiran 19 and the start of the cooler Al-Wasm season. According to Saudi Press Agency reports, the alignment has long »»»