LAS VEGAS: As climate patterns shift and extreme weather events increasingly threaten urban centers across the Middle East, city planners are turning to innovative software to simulate disasters before they strike.New technology, known as advanced catchment modelling, is being used to map the flow »»»

Sheikha Fatima said supporting women has long been embedded in the UAE’s development plan Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak "Mother of the Nation", Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwo»»»

Smart-ring maker had strong investor demand but chose to postpone its Nasdaq debut Health and fitness ring-maker Oura Inc. will delay its planned initial public offering on Nasdaq due to uncertainty in the market for first time offerings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»

UAE reaffirms rejection of Iran’s island claim, calls for negotiations or court ruling Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, affirmed in the UAE's statement at the High-Level General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly that “our region and the world are undergoi»»»

Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov said it is "a great day" as it transpired that Greece has agreed to return the remains of Tsar Samuil to Bulgaria. "After centuries away from his homeland, the remains of Tsar Samuil are returning home. This is a historic day for Bulgaria," he wrote i»»»

Father injured as blaze tears through ground floor flat in Giza’s Al Haram district Dubai: A mother and three of her children were killed and the father was injured when a fire swept through their ground floor flat in Egypt’s Giza governorate on Tuesday, according to local media reports. The blaze »»»

In January—August 2026, law enforcement agencies identified 15,330 offenders, 11.7 percent more than in the same period of 2025, when 13,729 people were identified. The National Statistical Committee reported, citing data from the Prosecutor General’s Office. Female crime also showed a notable incr»»»

OVERVIEW On Tuesday, Bulgarian media focus on proposed tax changes, the new minimum wage mechanism and the finance and economy measures of the government in general. ECONOMY In an interview for Bulgarian National Television’s morning programme Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova sai»»»

Bratislava: An attack reportedly by a student in northwestern Slovakia on Tuesday left one 61-year-old woman dead and another woman and a child wounded, rescue workers told AFP. The two injured, including a 44-year-old "with a stab wound to the chest", were transported to the hospital following the»»»

Simplifi, a new Romanian company operating in trust services and digital document workflows, has officially launched its platform and aims to reach 2 million users over the next two years. The platform targets mainly SMEs, offering electronic signing and document workflow tools without the need for»»»

BRUSSELS: NATO chief Mark Rutte urged “calm” Tuesday over Russia’s campaign of sabotage in Europe, saying it was failing to undercut support for Ukraine. Estonia earlier Tuesday became the latest country to officially blame Russia for such an incident, saying Moscow’s “special services” had ordered»»»

Fressnapf Romania has leased office space at Hermes Business Campus in Bucharest’s Dimitrie Pompeiu area, in a transaction advised by Fortim Trusted Advisors, a member of the BNP Paribas Real Estate Alliance. The new office is the company’s first permanent base in Romania, following a period in whi»»»

Teens share what they think they would gain and lose by stepping away from social media Dubai: Social media has become deeply woven into the daily lives of teenagers, from keeping up with friends and school activities to following news, discovering opportunities, and simply passing time. But what w»»»

Abu Dhabi showcases a human city where liveability and opportunity converge at LIVEX 2026 Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi opened doors to The Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026) on Tuesday, showcasing the emirate as one of the world’s most liveable and lovable cities. Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, C»»»

Early Game Ventures has invested EUR 500,000 in a pre-seed round in Kyndred, a Romanian startup developing AI-based digital companions. The company was founded by Alex Băraru and Rareș Moșescu, who previously built Meditații.ro and say their earlier business generated more than EUR 15 million in gr»»»

BOR - Aleksandar Vucic, who leads the United Serbia electoral list for the upcoming early parliamentary polls, said on Monday evening he was proud to be leading a list that opposed totalitarianism and destruction of democracy and family values, and noted that he expected a turnout of over 80 pct bu»»»

Programme builds long-term private-sector career routes for young Emiratis Emirati students from Grades 9 to 12 are getting early exposure to private-sector careers through an Al-Futtaim programme that supports UAE Nationals from their school years through to management and senior leadership roles.»»»

On World Heart Day, learn what type of stomach pain UAE residents should not ignore Sharjah: When Iqbal Khan (name changed on request), a Pakistani expat working as a driver in the UAE thought something was wrong with his stomach when sudden, severe pain struck his upper abdomen. The 45-year-old al»»»

JEDDAH: Thirty-seven Italian companies explored investment opportunities and promoted food products and industrial capabilities in Saudi Arabia through two food-industry exhibitions in Jeddah, according to Marco Bocchi, Italy’s consul general in Jeddah. Seventeen companies showcased Italian agricul»»»

Budapest has become one of Morgan Stanley’s important international technology and analytics centres over the past two decades, with nearly 3,000 employees, according to Dániel Mayer, head of the investment bank’s Budapest office. Speaking to the Hungarian News Agency (MTI), Mayer said the Budapest»»»

Jakarta: Indonesian police charged a train driver Tuesday with allegedly failing to hit the brakes in time to prevent a crash that killed 16 women near Jakarta in April, an official said. A long-distance train smashed on April 28 into a women-only car at the back of a stationary commuter train near»»»

Dubai's MBRSC integrates RTx radar transmitter on Rashid Rover 2 for far-side Moon voyage Dubai: The UAE has reached another milestone on its road to the Moon. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai announced on Tuesday that it has completed the integration of RTx, a ground-penetrati»»»

LONDON: US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, but his expectation that talks with Tehran will resume this week suggests the negotiating channel remains open. That apparent contradiction is central to the latest phase of the seven-mo»»»

Washington, Sept. 29 (SANA) U.S. bans on imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motor vehicle products took effect Tuesday, marking the latest measures in an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. The restrictions took effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sept. 29 unde»»»

24K and 22K are both down more than Dh40 per gram from their September highs Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai remained under pressure on Tuesday, taking 24-karat gold below the Dh500 mark and giving buyers another window at lower prices after the steep declines seen in recent days. Sign up for our daily»»»

U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The ban amounts to barely a ripple in $880 bill»»»

A total of 18,800 people died in Kyrgyzstan during the first seven months of 2026, the National Statistical Committee reported. According to the committee, diseases of the circulatory system accounted for more than half of all deaths, at 52 percent. Neoplasms accounted for 11 percent, while externa»»»

Eligible return tickets include Aquaventure and Lost World Aquarium Dubai: Travellers booking eligible return trips to Dubai with Emirates can receive complimentary attraction passes worth Dh535, including entry to Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark, Lost World Aquarium and a Dubai City Sightseeing hop»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the US officialsc on Tuesday, stressing that once Iran’s security is not ensured, no infrastructures in the region will remain safe. Speaking at an open session of the Iranian parliament, Ghalibaf paid tribute to martyrs who fell during the»»»

Despite frequent changes to the regulatory framework, the rights of patients and people working in the healthcare system are not fully guaranteed, as evidenced by the complaints and reports submitted to the Ombudsman's office, Bulgaria's Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva said on Tuesday at the opening o»»»

Hackers obtained addresses, family details, medical records and intelligence assignments A major cyberattack on the FBI may have exposed the home addresses, Social Security numbers, family details and sensitive intelligence assignments of potentially tens of thousands of current and former employee»»»

Ramallah, Palestinian Territories: More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked a village in the north of the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, wounding three members of Israel’s security forces and burning two Palestinian homes, authorities and residents said. The attack occurred while the military was»»»

Partnership comes as Abu Dhabi continues to invest in its cultural, creative industries New partnership will give students opportunities to develop products, carry out research and gain work experience in the UAE’s growing creative sector Abu Dhabi University (ADU) students will work alongside indu»»»

Experts say self-awareness, visibility, continuous learning are key to leadership growth Dubai: Becoming an effective leader takes more than technical expertise or academic qualifications. It requires self-awareness, continuous development, the ability to work with others, and the confidence to bec»»»

Seoul: The blasts that wounded three South Korean soldiers last week were apparently caused by North Korean mines, Seoul said Tuesday, adding it was an armistice violation that would prompt “corresponding measures”. One troop lost a foot due to the explosions in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), the he»»»

Fairford, United Kingdom: British police said Monday five men arrested near an airbase used by the United States were released on bail, as Washington asserted a "foreign actor" was involved in the suspected bomb plot. US President Donald Trump, speaking in Washington, said he was "surprised that th»»»

In the transport sector, the transformation is taking on an even more advanced dimension Under the concept of the “smart city” adopted by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi, a new philosophy of urban planning is emerging: urban growth is no longer measured by the numb»»»

Kerala man with no other illness saved after 10 minutes of CPR and 30-minute angioplasty Abu Dhabi: Rajesh Rajendran thought it was just gas or acidity. The 27-year-old Indian expat from Kerala, who has worked in the UAE for the past four years, was on his way to LLH Hospital, Musaffah, with chest »»»

Better interpretation of results is key to prevention: Thailand’s BDMS Wellness Clinic A comprehensive health check-up can tell you a great deal: cholesterol levels, hormone markers, organ function, inherited risk. What it rarely tells you, on its own, is what to actually do next. That gap – betwee»»»

Since 2023, the UAE has delivered more than 130,000 tonnes of aid to Gaza Abu Dhabi: Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, honoured the Operation Gallant Knight 3 team in recognition of their dedicated humanitarian efforts and continued con»»»

Romania is already a very important market for Thessaloniki, with Romanian tourists generating 92,955 overnight stays in the city in 2025, putting Romania in sixth place among the city's international markets, Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis said while visiting Bucharest. 'Romania is already »»»

General Manager Lucas Xie shares how Keeta expanded across all 7 emirates in just one year As Keeta UAE completes its first year of operations, we sit down with General Manager, Lucas Xie, to discuss the growth and expansion of the global on-demand food delivery platform from Chinese technology lea»»»

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tuesday that if his country's security was not guaranteed, no infrastructure in the region would be safe from attack, state media reported. "In a region where we cannot sell oil, no one else will sell oil either; or if our security is not guaran»»»

Defence officials hold talks to expand bilateral cooperation and Indo-Pacific security New Delhi: India and the United States have examined avenues to expand bilateral defence collaboration alongside deliberating upon shifting security imperatives across the Indo-Pacific region. The talks took plac»»»

Nagoya: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Carlos Alcaraz are all obsessed with it, and yesterday the fast-growing racquet sport of padel made its Asian Games debut with officials hoping a place at the Olympics is getting closer. Padel, a cross between tennis and squash on courts surrounded by gla»»»

The material is designed for use in social and industrial facilities and can prevent fire from spreading through engineering communications, even at very low temperatures, according to Rostec. The protection works in a smart way:It remains completely inert under normal conditionsIn the event of a f»»»

Dialogue and consensus represent the most powerful weapon in turbulent times, when economic and social councils are under attack as institutions of dialogue and consensus, Sterica Fudulea, President of the Economic and Social Council (CES), stated on ...»»»

Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan met unaffiliated MPs on Monday as part of efforts to secure the votes needed for the investiture of his proposed government."We invited our unaffiliated colleagues to a meeting with ...»»»

Doha: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle destination, in collaboration with the Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA), operating under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, welcomed nearly 800 runners representing more than 40 nationalities to RunFest 20»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) proceeds with its efforts to provide access to life-saving health and nutrition services in Yemen, with a new humanitarian project launched for the benefit of over 50,000 vulnerable people in Abs District, Hajjah Governorate. With a total funding of $6»»»