Five-year government-backed investment pays profits twice a year; here's how it works Dubai: The UAE has now put a number on the return from its second retail T-Sukuk: 5.06 per cent a year for five years. For residents looking at the investment for the first time, the basic idea is fairly simple. Y»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that the path to peace and stability in the region lies in dialogue, negotiation, and just solutions derived from international law, as well as respect for the sovereignty of states and the rights of peoples. In a post on his official accou»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qartar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani affirmed that the path to peace and stability in the region lies in dialogue, negotiation, and just solutions, stemming from international law and respect for the sovereignty of states and the rights of peoples. In a»»»

Digital twins of teachers to provide UAE students with after-school learning access Dubai: GEMS Education is preparing to introduce AI-powered digital twins of its teachers, giving students access to personalised support and subject expertise well beyond the school day. The initiative will see the »»»

MAGA activist’s call targeting 90-foot Texas statue draws Hindu American backlash Dubai: A 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman, a revered Hindu deity, in Texas has become the centre of a fresh religious and political row after a conservative YouTuber declared that it would be torn down “when we win”, dr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemn in the strongest possible terms the Houthi group's targeting of Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a ballistic missile, as well as its attempted targeting of civilians and civilian assets in the cities of Bish, Taif, Farasan and Yanbu. T»»»

Hungary’s Great Plain is facing an increasingly severe water crisis, threatening the livelihoods of farmers across the region. A new documentary explores how changing agricultural practices and restoring the landscape’s ability to retain water could help communities adapt to prolonged drought. The »»»

Tokyo: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, has affirmed that the much-anticipated 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" will inspire the peoples of Asia throughout the days ahead. His Excellency noted t»»»

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend This weekend, the UAE and the region saw a mix of major developments, travel updates and stories making headlines. Vijay Sethupathi’s ‘Maharaja’ is set for a Hollywood remake, while Pakistan’s passport has slipped to 183r»»»

Young entrepreneurs reveal the lessons they are learning about money and independence Dubai: At just three years old, Zia Amanda Treyes is already discovering the excitement of making a sale. “Mommy, can we do it again? I love selling my dresses!” she told her mother after taking part in a communit»»»

Marathi community keeps tradition alive in Karachi A Marathi-speaking community in Karachi has continued its long-standing Ganesh Chaturthi tradition, bringing prayers, cultural rituals and a traditional procession to parts of the Pakistani city. Nearly 700 Marathi-speaking Pakistani nationals took»»»

UAE absorbed 35% of all Gulf cyberattacks in H1 2026, report finds The UAE and Saudi Arabia together absorbed roughly half of all cyberattacks recorded across the Gulf region in the first half of 2026, this was among the many finds of a recent study by cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies, that»»»

Experts say mismanaged access, weak recovery plans drive most UAE cyber breaches 96% of UAE executives don't fully understand their AI dependencies across the web of vendors, models and infrastructure, while 74% struggle with data residency and sovereignty requirements when moving data across borde»»»

The international Temple of Thought project arrives in Romania for the first time with “The Flower of the Mind”, an installation created by TESSERACT ARCHITECTURE, Romania’s only architecture studio specializing exclusively in healthcare architecture, at the invitation of the international studio o»»»

Hindu group complained over Islamic greetings in inspirational video New Delhi: An inspirational video by an Indian Police Service officer about her journey into the civil services has triggered a controversy in West Bengal after Hindu groups objected to her use of Islamic greetings — and she was t»»»

Al Kuwaiti urges citizens, firms to form first line of defence against cyber threats Dubai – The United Arab Emirates is doubling down on its ambition to become an “AI nation,” but it will only succeed if the world stands together against the sophisticated cyber threats, the country’s top cybersecu»»»

In an interview, Sheikh Nasser underscored that the consumer electronics industry is undergoing a period of particularly rapid transformation, with traditional distinctions between products increasingly disappearing. The rapid convergence of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer ele»»»

Recognition highlights excellence in patient safety and quality care Abu Dhabi: National Ambulance has won the Global Recognition Award 2026 for excellence in emergency medical services, clinical governance, quality of care and patient safety. The recognition, which covers outstanding organisations»»»

The actor and cinematographer, who have known each other for a decade, are now married Dubai: After weeks of speculation surrounding their relationship and wedding plans, YouTuber-actor Ahaana Krishna and cinematographer Nimish Ravi have made it official. The couple, who have known each other for a»»»

Tunisia: The Arab League affirmed the necessity of providing protection for Palestinian children and safeguarding their right to education, as well as providing psychological and social care to children who have been exposed to war, displacement, and loss, and protecting Palestinian identity, memor»»»

Ras Al Khaimah is expanding Jebel Jais trails with an 80km loop and Via Ferrata Ras Al Khaimah: Good news for hiking enthusiasts. UAE's highest peak, Jebel Jais, is set to get a major expansion of its hiking and climbing network, including an 80-kilometre Grand Loop and a five-day Via Ferrata, or i»»»

Beijing: From a distance, it looks as though a giant spaceship has just landed in the palm tree-dotted streets near downtown Los Angeles. It could also be a wide-canopied tree or a low passing cloud -- but for its Chinese architect Ma Yansong, as long as the building "sparks curiosity", he's achiev»»»

E20 Investment, a UAE-based investment group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EDAFA Venture, a regional venture capital company, to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in agriculture, aquaculture, food security, and related technologies, while supporting startups de»»»

Non-compliance may result in appropriate legal action, devotees told in safety guidelines Dubai: Hindu Temple Dubai has issued a set of compliance and safety guidelines for Indian expat devotees celebrating Ganesha Chaturthi 2026, urging them to keep celebrations eco-friendly, safe and considerate »»»

Amit Shah sets 2029 target as debate grows over marriage, divorce and inheritance laws Dubai: India’s ruling alliance plans to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all 21 states it governs before the next national election in 2029, Home Minister Amit Shah has said, signalling a major expansion»»»

Occupied Jerusalem: The Jerusalem Governorate has warned of attempts by the so-called "Temple" groups to establish a "new Jewish religious foothold" in the vicinity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and to Judaize the "Gate of Mercy" as occurred with the Western Wall. It considered that the rituals carried ou»»»

Presidential adviser says nations build their standing through achievements, not arguments Dubai: The UAE will remain steadfast in its approach based on political stability, economic achievement and social and religious tolerance despite regional noise and misinformation, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash,»»»

Ajman-based chef, 29, watches silt-swallowed home resurface, salvages just three items Ajman: The house Paribartan Nepal, an Ajman-based chef, built brick by brick with years of savings from the UAE is now barely visible. The single-storey structure, swallowed by piles of silt and mud in the August»»»

Police said the accused was identified with the help of CCTV footage Rajasthan Police have arrested Rahul Jha (45), who allegedly fled after murdering his wife and three daughters in Jaipur. According to police sources, he was apprehended in the Reengus area of Sikar after a special team tracked hi»»»

Saptari, Nepal: For 10 days, Nepali hydropower worker Sanjay Sah survived in darkness inside a flooded tunnel, drinking muddy water and losing all sense of time as he desperately prayed for rescue. When a disaster response team finally pulled him to safety on September 4, Sah's first question showe»»»

Nepali hydropower worker Sanjay Sah survived in total darkness inside a tunnel flooded by the deadly flash flood that struck the China-Nepal border on August 26, drinking muddy water and praying that rescuers would find him. The survivor, who was rescued on September 4, recalls the 10 days he spent»»»

Trapped 10 days in a flooded tunnel, a hydropower worker clings to faith and hope For 10 days, Nepali hydropower worker Sanjay Sah survived in darkness inside a flooded tunnel, drinking muddy water and losing all sense of time as he desperately prayed for rescue. When a disaster response team final»»»

Occupied Jerusalem: Palestinian National Council President Rawhi Fattouh said the escalating calls to march into Al-Aqsa Mosque during Jewish holidays, impose religious rituals inside its compound, and promote plans to establish what is being dubbed the "Third Temple" on its ruins represent a dange»»»

Damascus, Sep.12 ( SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minster Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said that With the attendance and support of more than 40 states from around the world, Syria spoke clearly and responsibly before UN Security Council, rejecting the violation of its sovereignty and Israeli Prime Mini»»»

Exhibitors from 95 countries, 1,500 events, Balkan Culture as Guest of Honour Thirty-five years have passed since the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was first launched at the Cultural Foundation, evolving today into one of the leading cultural and knowledge platforms on the international book-fa»»»

On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian-language edition of the ancient Indian philosophical text Thirukkural. Over the years, Vladimir Putin has also received a range of unusual and symbolic gi»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar affirmed that the right to development is a fundamental human right, crowned by the adoption of the Declaration on the Right to Development in 1986, noting that forty years after the adoption of this Declaration, the principles and standards contained therein continue to »»»

Occupied Jerusalem: Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers at the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite the heightened security measures and restrictions imposed by Israeli occupation forces on worshippers. The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem said that tens of thousands of worshi»»»

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, despite the restrictions imposed by Israeli occupation forces on worshippers. The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem reported that tens of thousands of worshippers attended Friday prayer»»»

Non-oil trade with BRICS members reached $312b in 2025, up from $243b a year earlier Abu Dhabi: The UAE is participating in the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted in the Indian capital, New Delhi, on 12th and 13th September, as a full member of the group since January 2024. Its membership supports the count»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar affirmed that protecting the dignity, humanity and rights of older persons remains a longstanding priority, regardless of age or changes in their health and cognitive abilities. Delivering Qatar’s statement during the interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on th»»»

France got a crash course on BAPS, the Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it comes too late. The sect came under scrutiny in the US more than five years ago. Now French public opin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Director of the Department of School and Student Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Fatima Yousuf Al Obaidli affirmed the pivotal role of teachers in the country's education system, considering the launch of the Student Behavior Management Policy and it»»»

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu sect at the heart of the Eiffel Tower strike made headlines in France during the inauguration of its latest temple near Paris. In the US, BAPS came under the spotlight when Indian stone workers were rescued from a temple con»»»

Vienna: The IAEA Board of Governors Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution to remove the item concerning Syria's "non-compliance" from its agenda, thereby completing all comprehensive technical and legal requirements. The Board decided to close the case concerning Syria's failure to fulfill its»»»

UAE, Germany eye deeper partnership in AI, energy, healthcare and agritech Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and the UAE’s Special Envoy to Germany, said on Wednesday that the UAE views Germany as a key location for industry and technology, proposing the est»»»

GENEVA: The State of Qatar affirmed that protecting the dignity, humanity and rights of older persons remains a longstanding priority, regardless of age or changes in their health and cognitive abilities. Delivering Qatar's statement during the interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on th»»»

Damascus, Sep. 9 ( SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic welcomed a decision adopted unanimously by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to close the outstanding issues related to Syria’s nuclear file and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty safeguards agreement, and to »»»

US President Donald Trump will take the stage at the American Airlines Centre in Dallas today, less than two months before the crucial midterm elections. His appearance will be more than another partisan gathering with familiar campaign rituals. Behind the glitz and glamour, the Republican Party wi»»»

China’s ambassador to Budapest, Gong Tao, says Beijing remains confident in the long-term development of Hungary-China relations under Prime Minister Péter Magyar, while signalling opportunities for deeper cooperation in robotics, artificial intelligence and other high-tech industries. In an exclus»»»