First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev held a working meeting with heads of relevant ministries and agencies, as well as representatives of the domestic business community. According to the Cabinet’s press service, the meeting addressed the implementatio»»»

The National Assembly did not vote to approve the head of state's candidate, Zoltán Szathmáry, for the position of Prosecutor General. At the National Assembly's extraordinary session on Monday, members rejected the election of President András Baka's candidate to the post by a secret vote of 138 a»»»

Dual chokepoint disruptions force costly detours, boosting global energy prices Oil prices climbed on Tuesday (Sept. 29, 2026) as President Donald Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz kept supply risks elevated, with Brent up 1.4% near $106.80 and U.S. WTI gaining»»»

Mercury could hit 46°C on Tuesday before gradually falling from Wednesday Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to begin a gradual decline from Wednesday after reaching as high as 46°C on Tuesday, with fog, blowing dust and rougher seas forecast in parts of the country through the end of »»»

Human-in-the-loop AI underpins UAE’s next phase of financial crime defence Abu Dhabi: Drones over ships. Algorithms reading invoices. Police tracing crypto. AI screening more than 25,000 entities. In the UAE, AI is no longer an experiment in safeguarding the financial system. The question is moving»»»

BRUSSELS, Belgium — European energy ministers are to hold talks in Dublin Tuesday as the EU looks to cushion the impact of soaring energy prices ahead of a winter that promises to be difficult for consumers.Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen wrote to the 27 member states ahead of the meeting recomme»»»

Travellers can still find fares below Dh1,500, but agents expect prices to rise in October Dubai: UAE-based Indian travellers planning to fly home for Dussehra and Diwali can still find relatively affordable airfares, with demand beginning to pick up ahead of the festive season and travel agents ex»»»

Saudi Arabia forecasts rain across several regions through the end of the week Dubai: Rain and thunderstorms are forecast across parts of Saudi Arabia through the end of the week, while Oman could see isolated thundershowers over the Al Hajar Mountains on Tuesday and Wednesday. In the UAE, the Nati»»»

Trump blasts Axios report as ‘hoax,’ denies offering Iran sanctions relief President Donald Trump on Monday denied a report by the news outlet Axios that he offered Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds, as the Mideast war drags on. "Axios just released a story that 'Trump' offered »»»

Mother recounts suspect’s courthouse confession in killing that rattled Jackson JACKSON, Mississippi: A Mississippi judge set a $5 million bond Monday for a third man charged in the death of a Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in August. Police disclosed Friday that Tasia Fortune»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he expected talks with Iran to resume next week, despite rejecting Tehran’s proposal for a seven-day truce followed by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump raised the possibility of renewed air strikes on Iran but also said he anticipated further neg»»»

HONG KONG — Oil prices spiked with bond yields Monday as Donald Trump's rejection of an Iranian offer of a seven-day truce stoked inflation concerns, while stocks were mixed as traders look ahead to the release of key US data.Tehran last week set out a plan at the UN General Assembly for a halt in »»»

The CIA has reportedly warned several countries that Russia is preparing to launch hybrid operations across the Mediterranean Sea. But is the risk real, or is it a form of cyber warfare? Several countries across the Mediterranean have reportedly been informed by the CIA of a possible immi»»»

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: The head of Ethiopia’s army suggested that neighboring Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt were supporting rebel troops who have captured several strategic towns in renewed fighting in the north, drawing denials as the threat of a widening regional conflict grew on Monday. Field Marshal»»»

US, South Korean, Singaporean, Taiwanese investors courted for New Clark City Manila: The Philippines is preparing to court some of the world’s biggest technology companies — including Apple, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Qualcomm — to locate advanced manufacturing operations a»»»

KYIV: At least two people were killed when a drone hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, as Russia pounded the heart of the Ukrainian capital with some of the most persistent drone strikes since the start of the war. President Volodymyr Zelensky said nine people had been k»»»

Continued from page 1  Al Kharji noted that as Qatar continues to strengthen tourism as a key contributor to economic diversification, the country remains focused on developing distinctive, high-value tourism experiences that draw on its unique strengths and generate sustainable economic impact. H»»»

MADRID: The Spanish octogenarian whose eviction last week has triggered nationwide protests ​over Spain’s housing crisis will be able to return to her Madrid house after reaching an agreement with her landlord, her lawyer said on Tuesday. Protesters camped outside the Madrid regional government’s h»»»

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT: Pope Leo on Monday said concerns that artificial intelligence could destroy the world are not “fake news” and should ​be taken seriously, in an apparent rebuke of US President Donald Trump. The first US pope, who has warned of the dangers of AI throughout his 16-month papac»»»

BAGHDAD: US President Donald Trump’s administration ​was set to grant a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions program on Monday to allow for flights carrying Shiite Muslim religious pilgrims between Iran and Iraq, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. The source, who is involved in the »»»

Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi received Consul General of Palestine Ihab Medhat Al-Qishawi in Jeddah on Monday. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed topics of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Islamic Development Bank Group Chair»»»

BISSAU: Guinea-Bissau’s exiled former president Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who was ousted in a November coup, told AFP on Monday he will return and run for president in an election due on December 6. The army seized power in the perennially unstable and poor west African nation just days after a preside»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has invited UAE Vice ‌President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan to visit the Kingdom on Tuesday.Emirates News Agency confirmed that Sheikh Mansour would head to the Kingdom on Tuesday.»»»

TEHRAN: Flying out of Iran has long required patience in the face of restrictions and delays, but new US sanctions have grounded flights at short notice and left war-weary travelers feeling trapped as they try to leave the country. Among those scrambling for a way out is Mitra, a 49-year-old woman »»»

The two sides discussed UAE-Israel relations and ways to strengthen and develop them Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who visited the UAE on Sunday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app no»»»

Trip follows invitation from Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, will travel to the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on a fraternal visit. The visit co»»»

Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov visited Montana on Monday and met voters at the Zhitomir Hotel. "At the October 25 presidential election, [my running mate] Georgi Kandev and I are a clear alternative," Gurov said. "We offer transparency, clear rules that apply to everyone, and no compromise on »»»

LONDON: The UAE has called for greater reliance on diplomacy, dialogue and mediation to address global conflicts, while urging the international community to take concrete action to end the war in Gaza and address threats to regional maritime security. Addressing the UN General Assembly on Monday, »»»

This September, the Arctic quietly widened the rift between presumed transatlantic allies. Brussels’ attempts to mitigate growing US influence in the region have so far been unsystematic but intense. The Arctic Summit held in Finnish Lapland and the subsequent EU-Canada talks, where European Commis»»»

KHARTOUM: They came home to a war-ruined city determined to rebuild their lives, but a chronic lack of power, water, jobs and medicine has left many residents of Sudan’s capital wishing they had stayed away. About four million people fled Khartoum after war broke out between the army and a paramili»»»

London: Gold prices fell more than 3 percent on Monday to their lowest level in more than seven weeks, as rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns and increased expectations that US interest rates will remain high. Spot gold fell 3.3 percent to $4,146.51 per ounce after hitting its lowest level »»»

He recalls a long journey of challenges, ambition and dedication to Dubai and its people Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, has responded to a message »»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was set to meet on Monday with Qatari mediators in New York, Iranian state media said, after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. “The foreign minister of our country will meet and hold talks today with t»»»

Before you take another course, identify your career skills gap, say experts at GN LevelUP Professionals do not need to chase every new course or qualification gaining popularity in the job market. Educators at Gulf News LevelUP said the more important step is to identify where an individual’s skil»»»

Al Marar renews UAE call for peaceful settlement of three islands dispute New York: The UAE has called for de-escalation, diplomacy and dialogue to address mounting global divisions and conflicts, setting out a wide-ranging foreign policy agenda focused on peaceful dispute resolution, regional stab»»»

MAUI, Hawaii: As Saudi Arabia accelerates its ambition to become a global hub for artificial intelligence, US tech company Qualcomm Inc. said it sees growing opportunities across the sector in the Kingdom, from sovereign AI data centers and industrial networks to robotics and smart manufacturing. S»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with Romanian Ambassador to Belgrade Silvia Davidoiu on Monday to discuss cooperation in the energy sector, with particular focus on the construction of a gas interconnection between Serbia and Romania. Djed»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi capital will host the 25th WPC Energy Congress from Oct. 11 to 15, marking the first time the global gathering has been held in the Kingdom in its 90-year history. The five-day event, themed “Pathways to an Energy Future for All,” will take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and»»»

Industry leaders stress upskilling as key to future-proofing workforce Gulf News wrapped up the inaugural LevelUP in Dubai, drawing a strong turnout of professionals and graduates exploring higher education, specialised qualifications and new skills. Held on September 26-27 at Dusit Thani Dubai, th»»»

Centre will allow customers in Lebanon to complete visa-related procedures locally Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that an electronic visa centre will open in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, next month. Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreig»»»

LONDON: Israel lacks a legal right to enforce its plan to close the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, a former attorney general has advised the UK Foreign Office, The Guardian reported on Monday. Tel Aviv had said it plans to close the site on Oct. 8 in response to the UK’s trade ban on goods fr»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhy diesel prices are soaring and what it means for EuropeTimothy RooksTrucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could make Europe's di»»»

New RFP invited for Indian Consular Application Centres now run by Alhind after SC order Abu Dhabi: The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi issued a fresh request for proposal (RFP) on Monday, inviting companies to bid for the outsourcing of consular, passport and visa (CPV) services at the Embassy and the»»»

UAE showcases advanced tech tools to disrupt global trafficking networks Abu Dhabi: The UAE has presented a national digital system designed to help detect human trafficking, protect victims and strengthen the prosecution of offenders. The system was presented by Abdulrahman Murad Al Blooshi, Vice »»»

The Russian authorities have announced a terrorism-related criminal case against a Russian-British woman who serves as a councilor in the London borough of Ealing. Moscow has accused Ksenia Maximova of lobbying the British government to advance an anti-Russian government agenda, potentially in coor»»»

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has rejected US President Donald Trump’s dismissal of artificial intelligence safety concerns, arguing that Washington should impose mandatory safeguards on the rapidly advancing technology. Trump has resisted calls to slow AI development, arguing that restrictions c»»»

London: Oil futures surged more than four percent before retreating from their latest peak on Monday, alongside gains for natural gas and diesel prices, after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's offer of a seven-day truce. High inflation concerns lifted government bond yields as markets bet o»»»

Motorists face delays on Al Ittihad Road, E11 and routes linking the two emirates Dubai-Sharjah commuters are facing delays on several major roads on Monday evening, with traffic pressure building around key crossings and connecting routes between the two emirates. The live Google Maps data shows t»»»

Four-vertiport network will initially connect Al Marjan Island and Jebel Jais Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah is moving ahead with plans for an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) network, with commercial services targeted to launch in the third quarter of 2027. The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA»»»

RIYADH: The Gulf-EU partnership is entering a new economic phase that extends beyond traditional trade to focus on investment in technology, artificial intelligence, and clean energy, as well as digital infrastructure and supply chains. The second EU-GCC Summit will be held in Riyadh on Oct. 24, ac»»»