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»»»

The Under-17 Girls Handball Team of Shantiniketan Indian School, Qatar, travelled to India to participate in the CBSE National Handball Championship 2026-27, representing the CBSE Qatar Cluster. The championship will be held from October 1 to 5, 2026 at JS Public School, Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, I»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Cyprus HE Dr. Nikos Christodoulides on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. Similarly, the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations »»»

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»»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Thursday he would present "heroism" awards to four Israelis who helped overpower a flydubai co-pilot and prevented him from crashing the plane they were on. "You put yourselves at risk to save others and prevented a terrible disaster. Today, the whole world saw t»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria HE Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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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 »»»

NEW YORK: Iran has denied a report that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered its delegation to the UN General Assembly to leave the US immediately after negotiations on an agreement to end the war reached an impasse. Axios reported that Rubio asked members of the Iranian delegation to leave th»»»

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: 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»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have carried out strikes at Ukraine's logistics and communications centers, as well as naval vessels used in interests of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "The Russian armed forces continue to carry out strikes a»»»

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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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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the People's Republic of China HE Xi Jinping on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

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 »»»

A residential building caught fire near Madina market in Bishkek’s Sverdlovsky district. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire broke out on Chynar Street. At 2:12 a.m., three firefighting units and an operational headquarters were deployed to extinguish the blaze. The fire, wh»»»

In line with an order from the President of Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services has built a new 570-seat school building in Bishkek’s Dordoi residential area, next to secondary school No. 94. With two-shift schooling, the building will accommodate m»»»

Manama: Qatar participated in the 24th meeting of the Committee of Ministers Responsible for Housing Affairs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held in Bahrain. Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of Social Development and Family H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi. T»»»

As flight FZ 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv approached the Jordanian border on Wednesday, passengers knew in an instant that something was wrong when the plane began plummeting from the sky in a rapid dive. It was like "we were having very big turbulence, but there was no turbulence", passenger Almog »»»

El Salvador will hold presidential elections on February 28, 2027, the electoral tribunal said Wednesday, opening the way for President Nayib Bukele to seek a third term after constitutional changes removed presidential term limits. Bukele has drawn praise for sharply reducing gang violence but fac»»»

Arab Finance: Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched the Poland-Egypt Express (PEX), a new weekly shipping service aimed at strengthening trade connectivity between the Baltic, Northern Europe, and Egypt, according to a statement. The new service will complement ONE’s existing Levant Express (LEX»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council hosted Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Eng. Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, for the fifth episode of Podcast AlTanmiya. The episode discussed the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen the country’s food security system and supply chains, the project»»»

Street choirs offer Russians solace amid anxiety and political repression When 20-year-old Muscovite Artyom Allabut stumbled on videos of Russian street choirs, he got goosebumps and decided to join one, finding a sense of togetherness and escapism. At a time when public gatherings in Russia are st»»»

Westerly winds are expected to strengthen in Bishkek and the Chui Valley within the next hour and throughout the day. Wind speeds may reach 15–20 meters per second, the Kyrgyzhydromet emergency weather warning issued on October 1 says. Residents and drivers are advised to exercise caution during th»»»

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Emirates and flydubai adjust operations after Israel-bound flight incident Dubai: UAE travellers are facing another morning of flight disruption, with delays and cancellations reported at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, October 1. The bigg»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) has called on beneficiaries of Eskan housing services to update their data and verify the accuracy of their registered information and documents through the Eskan platform, ahead of a deadline of October 13, 2026. The call comes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has driven significant digital growth in Qatar, resulting in the registration of 130 startups, generating over QR178m in revenue, and more than QR316m in raised capital, according to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). The Ministry, on its X platform»»»