DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched an upgraded version of the Mushaf Qatar digital application, an integrated platform dedicated to serving the Holy Quran through recitation, memorization, and contemplation. The launch is part of the ministry's efforts to adva»»»

Move comes after the Iranian military organisation fired on American warships The US military said Saturday it had struck and destroyed three oil tankers linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after the Iranian military organisation fired on American warships. "Following Iran’s failed attacks,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Taking slow breaths with longer exhalations is commonly associated with relaxation, but new research suggests the technique may also influence how people weigh rewards when making risky decisions. A study led by researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (»»»

My previous article examined how a water-law permit can affect property value: how a source with valid permits differs from one without them, and why official recognition as natural mineral water is an important condition for market access. This article adopts a different register. It is not about »»»

The experimental technology, developed by Russia's Giredmet Institute (Rosatom), produces high‑purity germanium (HPGe) crystals. Purity reaches at least 7N (99.99999%) — detector‑grade qualityThe process combines zone refining in a controlled atmosphere with silicon/nitrogen getters and special C‑C»»»

Tunis, Sep.5 (TAP) - An exhibition was organised, Friday at the City of Culture in Tunis, to mark the 70th anniversary of the National Guard. The exhibition was inaugurated by Interior Minister Khaled Nouri, and was attended by Secretary of State...»»»

Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation "KAHRAMAA" has achieved a new milestone by winning the Arab Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2026, presented by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility (RNSR), in recognition of its pioneering efforts and innovative initiatives in th»»»

Athens: An F-4 Phantom military aircraft crashed Saturday at a base outside Athens during an airshow, Greek news agency ANA reported. The circumstances of the crash were unclear, as was the fate of the two pilots aboard, local media said. The aircraft had just taken off when it suddenly lost altitu»»»

The reception was held by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori to mark his son Mohammed’s wedding Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a wedding reception at Dubai World Trade Centre on Saturday. Sheikh Mohammed wa»»»

Major repairs of Osh—Kara-Suu road are entering their final stage, with all work scheduled for completion in November. Currently, more than 100 pieces of heavy machinery are being used at the site. According to site supervisor Nursultan Abdyldabekov, the total length of the section undergoing renov»»»

Airport disruptions, long-haul suspensions and evolving UN diplomacy explained As Saturday draws to a close, the six-month-old US-Iran conflict shows no sign of easing, with fresh violence in Yemen, disputed reports of new strikes near Iran's Kharg Island, and a mounting diplomatic push at the Unit»»»

Floods have now claimed more than 1,250 lives and left thousands missing The UN and its humanitarian partners launched a $49.6 million flash appeal on Friday to deliver emergency assistance to more than 84,000 people affected by last week’s catastrophic floods in Nepal. On 26 August, a glacier on t»»»

Monza: Title-chasing George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Saturday's third and final free practice at the Italian Grand Prix. The two Britons, who lie second and third in the championship 59 points adrift of leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, finished th»»»

A correspondent for the semi-official Fars news agency on Saturday reported hearing explosions of unknown origin near Iran's Kharg Island in ‌the Gulf, ⁠a key oil terminal. The state-affiliated Nournews said there were unconfirmed reports ‌from local sources that an Iranian tanker ‌had been targete»»»

AMMAN — Total individual indebtedness in Jordan reached JD14.312 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2026, up from JD14.1 billion in the same period of 2025 and JD13.951 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of last year, according to Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) data cited by Al Mamlaka »»»

Kyrgyzstan has secured the right to export raspberries, tayberries, and currants to China. Erlist Akunbekov, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, reported. According to him, access to the Chinese market for these berries is being granted under agreements signed dur»»»

Pratt & Whitney will invest USD 25 mln to expand its aerospace components plant in Niepołomice, southern Poland. The project, scheduled for completion in 2028, will create more than 120 jobs and increase production capacity for precision tubes and ducts used in commercial and military aircraft engi»»»

Dirham peg, high reserves and resilient banking system reinforce UAE stability S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its 'AA/A-1+' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the United Arab Emirates, maintaining a "Stable" outlook. The agency also held its Transfer and Co»»»

A botched administrative manoeuvre by the Turkish government publicly exposed a sensitive deal to supply US-origin heavy ammunition and cluster munitions to Ukraine, local daily Cumhuriyet reported on August 31. The transaction first came to light in early August when details were&nb»»»

Beijing: Local authorities in China's Fujian Province have evacuated more than 599,000 people as torrential rains continued to lash the eastern province for several days. The provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said 599,300 residents had been evacuated from vulnerable coastal a»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday that the wildfire situation in the areas of Fier and Himara is currently under control, following a difficult night as fires affected the two regions. Rama said there was currently no danger to residents or populated areas, while authorities remain on »»»

Romanian authorities have indicted social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in absentia on charges including human trafficking, sex offenses involving minors, money laundering and witness tampering. The brothers have been held in a US jail since mid-July while fighting a separate British ex»»»

In a series of targeted strikes, Russian Armed Forces have successfully neutralized four enemy vessels in the ports of Chernomorsk and Odessa, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Saturday. Geran unmanned aerial vehicles delivered precise hits on three dry cargo ships and one container vesse»»»

Minister of Justice, Toni Gogu, said Saturday that a legal gap over the salaries of magistrates will be addressed Tuesday, during the first plenary session of the new parliamentary session. Speaking to reporters, Gogu said the dispute was not about whether magistrates were seeking higher salaries o»»»

Pratt & Whitney will invest USD 25 mln to expand its aerospace components plant in Niepołomice, southern Poland. The project, scheduled for completion in 2028, will create more than 120 jobs and increase production capacity for precision tubes and ducts used in commercial and military aircraft engi»»»