Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels as crude prices ease
Singapore, Oct. 5 (SANA) Middle East oil exports excluding Iran rose above pre-war levels on several days last week, signaling a recovery in regional crude flows despite attacks on tankers and continued risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping data from Kpler showed exports exceeded»»»
Oil pares gains as Hormuz flows recover, shipping risks persist
Capitals, Oct. 5 (SANA)Oil prices pared earlier gains on Monday as crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz recovered above pre-war levels, while tanker attacks and stalled US-Iran talks kept supply risks in focus. According to Bloomberg, Brent crude futures initially rose 0.79% to $103.06 a barrel»»»
Daryz retains Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe crown as HM Alchahine clinches Qatar Arabian World Cup
Paris, France: Daryz won the Gr.1 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe over 2,400m, while HM Alchahine claimed the Qatar Arabian World Cup on the final day of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Weekend at ParisLongchamp yesterday. H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani and H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Kha»»»
Researchers develop Microdisk Laser Technology for faster AI chips
Moscow: Russian and Chinese researchers have developed a method for optimizing microdisk lasers that could help advance photonic chips for artificial intelligence systems and data centers, achieving a measured maximum modulation bandwidth of 4.15 gigahertz. The research was conducted by scientists »»»
Myanmar says 10,000 migrants returned from Malaysia this year
Yangon, Myanmar: Myanmar has repatriated nearly 10,000 migrants from Malaysia this year, state media said on Monday, a day after a flotilla returning almost 1,500 of its citizens docked in the country. The United Nations (UN) has sharply criticised Malaysia’s push to return migrants to Myanmar unde»»»
The Nobel Prize week is kicking off in Stockholm with the medicine award
STOCKHOLM: This year’s Nobel Prizes will kick off on Monday with the awarding of the medicine prize at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. Last year, three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies. The wor»»»
UAE enters world’s top 25 innovative economies for first time in 2026
UAE climbs five places in WIPO index, ranking first globally in four innovation indicators Dubai: The UAE has entered the world’s 25 most innovative economies for the first time, climbing five places in the 2026 Global Innovation Index as investment in technology, research and entrepreneurship stre»»»
QCB and Euroclear to enhance global investors' access to Qatar's government debt market
DOHA: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Euroclear announced their collaboration to establish a new international settlement link, making Qatari government bonds and sukuk Euroclearable, opening the domestic debt market to a broader global investor base. International investors will now benefit from secu»»»
Sofia Municipality Has Commissioned Improvements to 200-Plus Residential Spaces Since 2024
More than 200 spaces between residential blocks have been commissioned for improvement since 2024, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said in a Facebook post. Nearly EUR 12 million has been allocated for the projects this year alone. A significant number have already been completed, work is under way on ot»»»
Co-pilot planned FlyDubai attack before hired by airline, two Israeli officials say
JERUSALEM: The FlyDubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash the plane last week told UAE interrogators he planned the attack before being hired by the airline, according to two Israeli officials with knowledge of the probe. A third source briefed on the UAE probe said »»»
Two people die trying to cross Channel to UK: French authorities
Lille: Two men died off the French coast overnight from Sunday to Monday while attempting to cross the Channel into Britain, while two women were hospitalised with burns, French authorities said. The two migrants who died were in their thirties and forties, the prefecture told AFP. Two women suffer»»»
UAE schools ban parents from taking photos and sharing them on WhatsApp, social media
Dubai and Sharjah schools issue fresh circulars; photos allowed only at designated events Dubai: Parents across the UAE may soon have to think twice before pulling out their phones at the school gate. Schools in Dubai and Sharjah have issued fresh circulars asking parents and visitors not to take p»»»
Mezdra-Botevgrad Road to Be Completed within One Year - Regional Development Minister
The road connecting the northwestern town of Mezdra and the southwestern town of Botevgrad will be completed within one year, Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov told journalists here on Monday. He inspected the construction works on the road. Shishkov is scheduled to vi»»»
QBA explores investment opportunities with Maryland Commerce Secretary
Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) hosted a luncheon in honour of the visit of The Honorable Harry Coker Jr. Maryland’s Secretary of Commerce, and his accompanying delegation, as part of efforts to strengthen economic and investment cooperation between Qatar’s business community »»»
Emerging energy leaders take spotlight as Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards expand recognition
Doha, Qatar: The Al-Attiyah Foundation will introduce a Young Energy Leader Award at this year’s Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards, recognising the next generation of leaders in the global energy industry. Two emerging leaders will receive the inaugural award at the ceremony»»»
Mumbai airport revamp: Will UAE-India passengers pay more to fly?
Up to 265 weekly international departures could shift as Terminal 1 is rebuilt Mumbai’s international air travellers could face changes to flights, terminals and airport access as Mumbai International Airport prepares for a phased redevelopment of Terminal 1. Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL)»»»
Sheikh Mohammed honours teachers who shape generations and illuminate nations with knowledge
Vice President honours educators for shaping leaders, spreading knowledge Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has paid tribute to teachers as the “makers of generations” and “architects of minds”, highlighting t»»»
Iran Summons Norwegian Envoy over US Intelligence Use of Starlink
Iran has summoned the Norwegian ambassador in Tehran to lodge a formal diplomatic protest over Oslo’s continued inaction regarding unauthorized Starlink satellite internet operations within Iranian territory, a network the Islamic Republic accuses the United States and the Israeli regime of heavily»»»
Yemeni forces launch new strikes against Houthi militia positions
DUBAI: Yemeni Armed Forces launched new strikes against areas under Houthi control, said spokesperson for Yemeni Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Majed Abdullah Al-Nuzaili on Monday in a post on X. The step follows the political leadership's directives, he said, after the Yemeni Armed Forces announced the st»»»
Carnegie Mellon University Qatar and Hamad bin Jassim Center for Computer Science Education host ‘Reboot the Earth’ hackathon
Doha, Qatar: More than 100 people from across Qatar took part in the “Reboot the Earth” hackathon, a United Nations initiative hosted by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university. The event is part of a global initiative that seeks to harness technology to develop p»»»
Romania Targets Euro Adoption by 2035
Interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare highlighted that if Romania aims to join the eurozone by 2035, the country must exit the European Union’s Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) by 2030, allowing the necessary subsequent years to prepare for entry. Speaking on Tuesday at the National Bank of Ro»»»
Fitch Ratings confirms the financial strength of Exim Banca Romaneasca
Exim Banca Romaneasca obtained the first rating from the international rating agency Fitch Ratings, a favourable assessment that reflects the Bank’s financial and risk profile and its ability to continue its development on a sustainable basis, marking an important milestone in its development, and »»»
Popa (BNR): European integration reduces uncertainty and increases predictability and business confidence to invest
European integration reduces uncertainty, increases predictability, and gives local and foreign companies greater confidence to invest for the long term, Cristian Popa, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), stated on Thursday.He attended the second edition of the»»»
BVB market capitalisation rises nearly 28% to 669.28 billion lei in H1
The market capitalisation of the regulated market reached 669.28 billion lei at the end of June 2026, up 27.94% from the end of last year and 68.94% compared with the end of June 2025, according to a press release issued Thursday by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).The Bucharest Stock Exch»»»
Study:More than half of chief financial officers involved in decisions on AI and technology investments
More than half (54%) of chief financial officers are involved in decisions on allocating investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology across their organisations, while 48% oversee initiatives concerning the trustworthiness, accuracy and transparency of AI systems, according to a Deloi»»»
BNR: International reserves – September 2026
On 30 September 2026, the National Bank of Romania’s ( BNR) foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 60,060 million, compared to EUR 64,865 million on 31 August 2026. During the month, the following flows were ...»»»
Romania's insurance market up 15% in first half to 14.2 billion lei
Romania's insurance market reached a total underwriting volume of approximately 14.2 billion lei in the first half of 2026, up 15% from the same period a year earlier, according to the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) data.According to the quoted source, approximately 78% of total underwriting»»»
India-EU trade deal: France to be 'big driver' — cooperation in AI, space, healthcare, energy pushed
India-EU pact aims to double trade, strengthen supply chains and cooperation New Delhi: France will be a “big driver” and supporter of the India-European Union trade deal and will push to deepen its economic content, including cooperation in energy, French Minister Delegate for European Affairs Ben»»»
Dh13.5m Dubai cheque case overturned as appeal court acquits two
Appeal court overturns jail terms after defence challenges disputed cheque claims Dubai: The Dubai Court of Appeal has acquitted a businessman and a lawyer in a Dh13.5 million breach of trust case after finding that witness testimony and authenticated documents supported their account that the disp»»»
Spain PM to make public address after housing measures rejected: office
MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will give a televised speech on Monday, his office said, amid speculation he may call early elections after parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his government. The defeat in parliament on Friday was another political setback for the S»»»
Flying to India? IndiGo is adding a fresh fuel charge from October 6
India’s biggest airline cites soaring jet fuel costs as UAE-India fares face pressure Dubai: Airfares between the UAE and India are set to come under fresh upward pressure after IndiGo announced higher fuel charges on international flights, citing a sustained rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) cos»»»
QF research puts families at heart of Qatar’s national digital safety drive
Doha, Qatar: As children spend increasing amounts of time online, protecting them from the potential harms of digital technology is becoming a shared responsibility, one that begins at home. Through its research on children, families and digital wellbeing, Qatar Foundation is contributing evidence »»»
QF educators leave lasting impact across generations
Doha, Qatar: The impact of a teacher is often remembered long after a lesson ends – in the confidence a student carries forward, a skill they once thought they could not master, or encouragement that stays with them through the years. On World Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually on October 5, Qatar »»»
US Air Force Pulls All Bombers from RAF Fairford - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Air Force Pulls All Bombers from RAF Fairford 05-10-2026 09:38 AM The United States Air Force has confirmed the withdrawal of all its bo»»»
Industrial production prices rise 11.8% in August y-o-y
domestic markets) increased 2.1% in August this year compared with July 2026, while compared with August 2025 they rose 11.8%, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Friday.On the ...»»»
Strong depreciation of the leu against the euro and the US dollar; the European currency was quoted at 5.3447 lei
Leu depreciated significantly on Friday, against the euro which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at 5.3447 lei, up by 6.7 bani (+1.27%) against the previous quotation of 5.2777 lei, the European currency reaching a new historic maximum against the national ...»»»
Gov't spokesperson: PM Bolojan heard at DNA Iasi as witness
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was questioned as a witness by the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) in Iasi on Friday in the case concerning Vaslui businessman Fanel Bogos, Government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu said in response to questions from accredited journalists at Victoria Palace»»»
USR is not entering government with PSD
USR remains consistent: it will not enter government alongside PSD ministers and will not vote for any government that serves as a "front" for the Social Democrats, USR chairman Dominic Fritz stated on Friday, noting that early elections are the solution to resolving the ...»»»
President Dan to hold consultations on Monday for new PM nomination
President Nicusor Dan is inviting the presidents and representatives of the political parties and groups in the Romanian Parliament to the Cotroceni Palace on Monday for consultations regarding the nomination of a candidate for the office of Prime ...»»»
30th anniversary of good neighbourliness treaty between Romania, Hungary celebrated in Budapest
The Department of European Law of the Faculty of Law and Political Science of the Pazmany Peter Catholic University of Budapest/PPKE - Pazmany Peter Katolikus Egyetem, the Office of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights (Office for the Rights of National Minorities) and the Embassy of Romania in »»»
Siegfried Muresan: Cohesion policy remains just as relevant, even in the context of EU's new challenges
Cohesion policy remains just as relevant in the context of the European Union's new challenges regarding security, defense, and competitiveness, and can help Member States strengthen their position in these areas, stated MEP Siegfried Muresan, Vice-Chair of the EPP Group, on Friday during a debate »»»
President Dan on future EU budget: We aim to keep funding for agriculture and cohesion
The Friends of Cohesion group, which comprises 17 EU member states, has sent a joint letter to Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, in its capacity as head of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, calling for agriculture and cohesion to be preserved as central priorities in »»»
Negrescu:Romania's rating affirmed at recommended investment category is a breath of fresh air, not a moment to overjoy
Romania's sovereign rating having been affirmed at the recommended investment grade is a breath of fresh air in a sea of problems facing Romania, economic consultant Adrian Negrescu said on Saturday, adding that "this is not a ...»»»
Nicusor Dan met Donald Trump in New York: U.S. can count on Romania
The United States can count on Romania, President Nicusor Dan said Friday in a message posted on X, and accompanied by a photo showing Nicusor Dan and his partner, Mirabela Gradinaru, alongside US President Donald Trump at a reception hosted by Trump in New York in September on the sidelines of the»»»
Standard & Poor's affirms Romania 'BBB-/A-3' ratings, outlook negative
On October 2, 2026, Standard&Poor Global Ratings (S&P) affirmed its 'BBB-/A-3' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Romania, as the outlook remains negative.The negative ...»»»
Shaping the Future: Inside Northwestern University Qatar's Class of 2030
Doha, Qatar: For the Class of 2030 at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), the start of university marks more than a new academic chapter. For many students, it is an opportunity to bring together experiences, interests, and ambitions shaped across different countries, communities, and discipli»»»
Qatar takes part in Cairo workshop on IHL implementation
Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar participated in a workshop on implementing international humanitarian law (IHL) at the national level, held in Cairo. The event brings together heads and members of national committees on international humanitarian law from Arab countries, along with representatives»»»
Social Development Minister visits Kibar Al Qadr Majlis, Ehsan Club on World Older Persons Day
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Social Development and Family and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi visited Kibar Al Qadr Majlis (Valued Elderly Majlis) at Katara Cultural Village and Ehsan Club in Al Azghawa yesterday, as»»»
Doha Debates Town Hall asks: Should AI be shaped by faith?
Doha, Qatar: As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes how people live, learn and make decisions, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates is asking whether faith-based traditions should play a role in its development, or whether it’s best left to the secular world. On October 15 at the Education Cit»»»
Safari launches sale offering up to 50% discounts until October 25
Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, Qatar’s leading retail chain, has announced massive discounts of up to 50% with the launch of its “Sale Up To 50% Off” promotion starting today (October 5). Safari has introduced this promotion for its customers by offering a wide range of selected items at affordab»»»