Doha, Qatar: Qatar is accelerating its national development framework by targeting comprehensive skill-building in digital technology and professional readiness, positioning human capital as the cornerstone of its knowledge-based economy. In a recent post, the National Planning Council (NPC) noted »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has made 94% progress in preparing the National Strategy for Open and Recreational Areas, a major initiative aimed at expanding recreational destinations, strengthening green infrastructure and improving the quality of urban life across the country. The str»»»

Jakarta: An Indonesian ferry carrying 243 passengers and crew is out of contact while sailing north in bad weather from Java to Borneo, rescue officials said Sunday. The passenger and cargo ship Virgo Transport 8 departed from Surabaya, East Java, on Saturday before running into bad weather and los»»»

The BRICS summit is taking place in New Delhi on September 12–13. The agenda covers economic and technological cooperation, issues concerning the Global South, innovation, and sustainable development. The first day began with remarks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called for continuity»»»

The framework understanding on shipping routes is “set to be announced soon,” but is solely between Iran and Oman and will keep Hormuz’s southern route closed, a source close to the Iranian negotiating team told Tasnim. The agreement reportedly “establishes specific details for new entry and exit r»»»

She announced the news to her fans and followers through a heartfelt Insta post DUBAI: Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan has officially announced her second pregnancy, sharing the joyful update directly with her global fanbase on social media. The Humsafar and The Legend of Maula Jatt actress took to»»»

UPDATEAI leaders warn rapid advances could let rogue agents seize the internet New York: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer s»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt has advanced the tender process for the management, operation, and development of Hurghada International Airport under a public-private partnership (PPP), according to a statement from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The ministry also announced that 10 consortia submitted applic»»»

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico blasted the European Commission’s energy policy, warning that high electricity and gas prices are destroying Europe’s competitiveness. Fico said Slovak companies are paying more than €100 per MWh for electricity while competitors in the US, China and some Western E»»»

Contact lost with Virgo Transport 8 amid bad weather in Java Sea Jakarta: Indonesian rescuers launched a search operation Sunday after a passenger ship carrying at least 240 people lost contact in the Java Sea while traveling from East Java to South Kalimantan on Borneo island, officials said. The »»»

At the first stop of his autumn tour of the country, on Saturday in Veszprém, Péter Magyar also spoke about the significant expectations and hopes directed at Tisza regarding the restoration of order in the country and accountability, indicating that many results have already been achieved, but tha»»»

"Our job is to be ready so that when the country needs us, it can count on us," Viktor Orbán said on Saturday in Kötcse, Somogy County. The president of Fidesz and former prime minister, speaking to journalists at the invitation-only gathering called the Polgári piknik (Civic Picnic), organized by »»»

French aircraft joins hunt for survivors after MV Matui disaster off Vanuatu Sydney: One person died and 30 are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Vanuatu, the South Pacific nation's government said on Sunday. The vessel, MV Matui, had set sail on Friday with more than 40 passengers and cr»»»

The changing world “cannot be steered by outdated institutions,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the annual summit in New Delhi. The two-day gathering, which runs September 12-13, has brought together leaders from BRICS memb»»»

Liwa could reach 47°C on Sunday, while Al Ain is forecast to record a high of 45°C Dubai: Temperatures are expected to dip slightly across the UAE on Sunday, with partly cloudy conditions, clouds developing over eastern areas and a chance of fog or mist overnight, according to the National Center o»»»

Viral videos show dispute escalating over grill, locks and access before police step in Dubai: What began as an argument over a barbecue at a Canadian rental property escalated into allegations of food being knocked off a grill, unauthorised entry into a tenant’s home, changed locks and a missing d»»»

In an age of instant communication, taking time to think can be a mark of wisdom We live in an age of instant communication. An email can cross continents in seconds, a WhatsApp message can reach hundreds of people at once, and a response can be expected almost as soon as a message is sent. Somewhe»»»

US advisers provided intelligence, but promised air cover never came as militants advance Dubai: More than 100 US military advisers were helping Saudi Arabia with intelligence and targeting. Senior commanders with Yemen’s UN-backed government repeatedly warned that a major Houthi assault was coming»»»

A new documentary alleging that Israel relied on powerful AI tools to kill thousands in Gaza has sent shockwaves through the Venice Film Festival, with one of the film’s insiders describing planning airstrikes as “insanely fun.” The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has categorically rejected the film’s »»»

Dar Es Salaam: Members of the 28th Chinese medical team in mainland Tanzania provided free health consultations and services to fronline workers at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on Saturday. The medical team offered consultations, physical examinations and health assessments, covering specialtie»»»

Share: The Lebanese-American Coordinating Committee (LACC) issued the following price release under the title Lebanon’s Sovereignty and Reform Opportunity, One Decision-Making Authority, Effective Implementation, and an End to Duality Washington, DC and Beirut Lebanon – The Lebanese-American Coordi»»»

Share: MP Jamil Al-Sayyed, a close ally of the Iran- backed Hezbollah militia warned the the government against any move to impose fees or restrictions on residential solar energy systems, deeming the mere contemplation of such a step “the height of ignorance regarding people’s circumstances.” In a»»»

Mexico City: Mexican top flight football team America announced that it had managed to sign Uruguayan center-back Santiago Bueno on loan from Premier League outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 27-year-old, who has almost two years left on his Wolves contract, will be tied to the Mexico City-based t»»»

Hundreds of illegal migrants, including more than 40 “age-disputed” children, who were returned from the UK to France under the ‘one in, one out’ deal have disappeared, The Guardian reports, citing human rights organizations. The migrant exchange scheme was brokered by Paris and London last summer »»»

Anthropic said Thursday it had disrupted several state-sponsored surveillance operations using its artificial intelligence models, warning of the growing AI use to target dissidents and minorities. The campaigns, detected between January and July, originated in China, Iran and West Africa and targe»»»

Santiago, Chile: Chilean authorities said on Saturday that a tragic fire that erupted at a nursing home had killed 16 people. The blaze began on Friday night at the nursing home in the Araucania region, 640 kilometers (400 miles) south of the capital Santiago, and was extinguished in the early hour»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar has made substantial contributions to protecting and preserving falconry heritage at both the domestic and international levels through foremost efforts. These efforts culminated in UNESCO’s approval, in November 2010, of the inscription of falconry as a living human her»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 10th edition of Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition, S’hail 2026, concluded on Thursday. The exhibition was held under the theme “A Decade of Passion and Heritage,” amid a strong public turnout and broad international participation. The event marked the»»»

Darlene Regis The countdown is on for Filipino music power couple KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde, who are set to return to Qatar for their much-anticipated “In Between Concert” on October 9 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Media representatives and event marshals recently gathered for »»»

Darlene Regis Filipino banking professionals in Qatar made history on September 4 with the inaugural Filipino Bankers in Qatar 3x3 Basketball League, held at Pearling Sports Academy. The tournament brought together Filipino banking teams in a day of competitive basketball, promoting teamwork, sport»»»

London: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party secured an another £36 million ($49 million) donation after a second crypto tycoon matched a previous record-breaking donation of the same figure on Saturday. The twin donations come despite anti-immigration Reform being mired in several funding scandals, incl»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatari entrepreneur and content creator Khalifa Al Haroon was the guest on the season premiere of “Keef Al Hal?” hosted by journalist Milad Hadchiti on Alaraby 2. In a candid conversation, Al Haroon reflected on his personal and professional journey, his experience in entr»»»

QNA Cairo Qatar on Saturday participated in the 65th Coordination Meeting of the Council of Labour Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states as part of consultation and coordination on the subjects addressed in Arab and international meetings relevant to the labour sector. Minister of »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) extended its humanitarian and developmental footprint worldwide between January and July 2026 delivering aid worth QR 809 million. Backed by donors, the organisation implemented a range of humanitarian interventions and development projects benefiting ov»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), in partnership with the Ministries of Health of Niger and Yobe States in Nigeria and Middle East Clinic Limited, carried out 1,074 eye surgeries that enabled 1,018 vulnerable beneficiaries in northern Nigeria to regain their sight. The initiative is par»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has launched Ahli, a new family mobile portfolio featuring four plans designed to provide greater flexibility, convenience and amazing value for families. Tailored to the connectivity needs of each family member, every line within an Ahli plan comes with its»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) has announced a new research grant programme to support high-impact, competitive faculty research. Accelerator grants are poised to transform the campus research landscape, providing long-term faculty members the support to expan»»»

Tribune News Network Doha A number of officials from the Ministry of Transport (MoT) have participated in a specialised training course on judicial oversight organised by the Public Prosecution, as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory efficiency and ensure safe and reliable transportation servi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Media City Qatar and Qatar Satellite Company, Es’hailSat, have launched a new exclusive offering for Media City Qatar’s licensed companies providing them with special packages for a range of world-class satellite services and infrastructure to support their operations and »»»

Tribune News Network Doha MEPRA, the region’s leading industry body for public relations and communications, hosted the second edition of the MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis at W Doha, bringing together more than 100 industry professionals from over 40 organisations to examine how trust, resilience a»»»

QNA Vienna Qatar has condemned, in the strongest terms, the Houthi group’s targeting of civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia, as well as the renewed attacks by Iran on the territories of several Arab states. Qatar further affirmed full solidarity with these nations and categorical rejec»»»

The CIA has declassified dozens of presidential intelligence briefings revealing that US officials were warned years before the September 11 attacks that Osama bin Laden and his Al-Qaeda network were considering strikes on American soil involving hijacked or explosive-packed aircraft, while also pu»»»

Kyiv: A Russian strike hit a grocery store in the town of Zviahel and killed two people, the governor of Ukraine's Zhytomyr Region, west of Kyiv, Vitaliy Bunechko, said on Saturday. Bunechko added that two petrol stations and another facility were also attacked. For his part, the governor of Zapori»»»

Marta GrudzinskaThe war in Ukraine reshaped trade between India and Russia. Oil still dominates, but Indian companies are gaining ground in a wider range of sectors. https://p.dw.com/p/5M5O6AdvertisementIndia and Russia are strengthening their economic partnership despite Western sanctions and glob»»»

African Capitals: Sudanese clubs Al Hilal and Al Merreikh advanced to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after beating Burundi's Aigle Noir and Zambia's Power Dynamos, respectively, in the second legs of the first preliminary round on Saturday. Al Hilal defeated visiting Aigle»»»

TMG CEO says major developers maintain strong collection rates, while secondary-market slowdown reflects tighter liquidity and monetary policy Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO and Managing Director of Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding), said Egypt’s real estate market is operating at normal lev»»»

Campaign coincides with first-phase handovers as Nour moves from development to operational stage Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) has launched its “Nour Nawaret” campaign as more than 4,000 units in the first phase of its Nour development in East Cairo enter the delivery stage, marking »»»

Ankara: Turkiye's Foreign Ministry on Saturday strongly condemned attacks on the East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Medina regions, carried out by drones launched from Iraqi territory, which caused injuries and property damage. In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed Turkiye's supp»»»

Ajman’s data-driven approach earns top MENA honours for government and green initiatives Ajman Municipality and Planning Department has won four accolades at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards for achievements in government innovation, sustainability, the circular economy and smart-c»»»

AMMAN — The number of real estate ownership transactions by non-Jordanian investors in the Kingdom rose in the first eight months of 2026, with Iraqi nationals topping the property owners list, according to data released on Saturday by the Department of Lands and Survey (DLS).Non-Jordanian investor»»»