Doha, Qatar: The government service centre at The Pearl has been ranked the best government service centre in Qatar for the first half of 2026, achieving an overall score of 92.9 percent, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) announced on Sunday. The ranking forms part of ongoin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education has announced the opening of registration for the 2027 edition of its Akhlaquna initiative. Applications can be submitted on www.akhlaquna.qa and will be accepted until December 17, 2026. This year’s edition welcomes entries across four »»»

The US-Iran conflict entered a sharper economic phase on Monday as Washington announced sweeping new sanctions designed to cut Tehran off from international trade and finance, while Iran tightened its own restrictions over the Strait of Hormuz. For UAE residents, the immediate concerns remain marit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Social Protection and Rehabilitation Center (Aman) to support the Rehabilitation Program for Victims of Violence and Family Breakdown, and the Support Program for Children with Disabilities who are Vi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has registered a new investment endowment comprising 58,988 shares in several companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange, donated by a benefactor under the directorate’s supervision in favour of the “W»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of its first scheduled freighter services from Helsinki, Finland, effective 2 September 2026. Operating once weekly with a Boeing 777 freighter on the Doha – Budapest – Helsinki – Doha route, the new service will provide 100 tonnes of export»»»

Abu Dhabi City Municipality has provided three air-conditioned walking facilities, enabling residents and visitors to stay physically active and make use of outdoor spaces during the summer in greater comfort. The initiative reflects Abu Dhabi’s approach to developing urban facilities that take the»»»

Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai are operating a mix of scheduled, delayed and cancelled services on Tuesday, August 25, as airlines continue to adjust operations amid heightened regional security concerns. While several UAE carrier services to Bahrain and»»»

Prominent historians and specialists are among the latest nominees for key ambassadorial and consular posts. Hungary’s Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has announced several new nominees for ambassadorial and consular positions, including historians selected for key posts in Paris and Warsaw. Speaking »»»

MAIDUGURI, ​Nigeria: An armed group has posted a video showing what residents said were about 600 women, children and older people abducted in an attack on a mosque in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State last week. The video, posted on Sunday on Facebook and WhatsApp, showed large groups of people »»»

Asian stocks fluctuated Tuesday while oil edged up as investors assess a US plan for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, while tech firms struggled following another down day on Wall Street and ahead of earnings from chip titan Nvidia. With the war against Tehran now in its sixth month, Treasury S»»»

Iranian Economy Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh hit back at US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s new sanctions threats, saying US economic war against Iran is nothing new. He said Iran’s enemies first tried to use military force to question the country’s existence, partition Iran, destroy its polit»»»

President Sadyr Japarov urged Kyrgyzstan’s youth to maintain unity and not repeat the mistakes of politicians and officials of previous years. He made the remarks at the opening of Yrys Ordo Congress Hall. According to the head of state, representatives of different generations who had been involve»»»

At this point, you might just believe that ageing is sold in bottles. A pharmacy can almost feel like a enchanted apothecary, with colourful bottles promising to reverse your biological clock. Hello boosters, powders, supplements and everything that sounds like it belongs on a chemist’s roster. It »»»

EU gas storage will be about 77% full when the heating season opens on November 1, 12 points below the fifteen-year norm and short of the 90% target. What happens after that will dependend heavily on the weather. Is a repeat of the 2022 gas crisis on the cards? Not necessarily. An IntelliNews Lamb»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said the new Yrys Ordo Congress Hall will be used not only for government events but also made available to private individuals. He made the remarks on August 24 at the opening of the complex. The president noted that the congress center was built entirely with»»»

The laboratory of the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) inspected plastic pencil cases, decorative pencil- and pen-tip attachments, wax crayons, and modelling clay — all tested products met product safety requirements, the authority informed MTI on Monday. The NKFH, together w»»»

It is important for a nation to know its past, its values, and to be able to see itself through the eyes of others, the President of the Republic said at the University of Miskolc at the ceremonial opening of the 9th International Hungarological Congress on Monday. In his address, András Baka highl»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has warned expatriates against working for their own account, saying repeat offenders could face fines of up to SR50,000, six months in prison and deportation as authorities intensify enforcement of residency and labour regulations. The Ministry of Interior said self-employment »»»

Feeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans. The phonebooth-sized machine, where jets of chilled air ensure ice-cold comfort, only launched this year but has pro»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkey’s Ministry of Trade said that the country’s exports to the 57 member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) reached $41.5 billion in the January–July 2026 period, marking an increase of $345.7 million on a year-on-year basis. Total foreign trade volume between Turk»»»

Like many Kuwaitis, Salem Al-Ghanem still vividly remembers Iraqi tanks rolling through his hometown when his small Gulf state faced extinction had US troops not liberated it from invasion. Now, decades later and six months into the US-Iran war, some are seeing those same American troops as more of»»»

The massive influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has shown that Germany would be better off outside the Schengen zone, Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-chair Alice Weidel has said. The EU’s “borderless” travel system poses a threat to Germany as long as the bloc’s external borders r»»»

As more than 21,000 participants from some 165 countries gather in Dubai for the 22nd Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition, the scale of DIHAD 2026 reflects the urgency of the moment. Under the theme “Humanitarianism in Transition: Shaping the Future of Hum»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to about $17 billion, strengthening its ability to meet overseas payments and withstand external shocks as lower borrowing costs ease pressure on government finances. The improvement prompted Moody’s Ratings to upgrade Pakistan’s local and fo»»»

Paris: An international team of scientists from Britain, Sweden and France has identified a new mechanism involved in blood clot formation, challenging decades-old understanding of how molecules of the fibrinogen protein are arranged, a key component in the blood clotting process. Experiments condu»»»

The Supreme Court of the United States is seen in June. The court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump and his administration can start carrying out part of an executive order to restrict mail-in voting. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday »»»

ALULA: Villa Hegra, the first joint Saudi-French cultural institution, has expanded its programming in 2026 with new residencies in scriptwriting and tableware design. Villa Hegra was officially launched in October 2025 in AlUla and was inaugurated by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, mi»»»

Hormuz vessel traffic holds "steady". That count, however, may also mask an undersireable situation: a weaker flow of oil through the chokepoint. MarineTraffic’s latest weekly snapshot (posted August 24, 2026) shows vessel crossings through two critical Middle East chokepoints — the Strait of Hormu»»»

Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle destination, has launched its back-to-school campaign, Festival Academy, transforming the retail and leisure destination into an interactive learning and entertainment hub for children and families. Running until September 12 under »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MoSDF) has launched the “Walk Your Kids to School” (“Wassel Eyalak”) campaign ahead of the new school year as part of its “Back to School” activities. The campaign intends to strengthen parental involvement in children’s lives and reinforce th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha HOPE Qatar Centre for Persons with Disabilities successfully concluded its two-month-long “Echoes of Abilities” Summer Camp 2026 with a vibrant and memorable Grand Finale on August 22. The celebration brought together students, parents, staff, volunteers and distinguished »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, has published a pioneering clinical study showing that oral diseases are highly prevalent among elite national-team footballers and may be linked to pain and an increased risk of injury on the pitch. Conducted duri»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation is organising the second edition of the QIYADA conference, themed “Guided by Faith: Thriving in a Changing World”, on September 25 and 26 that will once again bring Muslim youth aged 17 to 24 from across Qatar alongside scholars, thought leaders and inspir»»»

QNA Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Social Protection and Rehabilitation Centre (Aman) to support the Rehabilitation Programme for Victims of Violence and Family Breakdown, and the Support Programme for Children with Disabilities who are Vi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education has announced the opening of registration for the 2027 edition of its Akhlaquna initiative. Applications can be submitted on www.akhlaquna.qa and will be accepted until December 17, 2026. This year’s edition welcomes entries»»»

PARIS: Saudi-French economic ties are evolving from a relationship centered largely on French investment in the Kingdom into an increasingly reciprocal partnership, as Saudi capital and expertise find new opportunities in France. The transformation comes as the two countries mark a century of diplo»»»

A property sale can fall through even after a buyer and seller agree on the price if the bank values the property at a lower amount. With mortgage-financed purchases, banks base lending limits on the value they accept as collateral, not simply the agreed transaction price. For example, if a home co»»»

Poland has signed a framework agreement for the procurement of several thousand Piorun man-portable air-defense systems for the armed forces of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Norway. More than 80% of the systems are expected to go to the Polish military. The agreement, signed at Mesko’s plant in Ska»»»

PARIS: French investment in Saudi Arabia is expanding beyond traditional sectors such as energy and manufacturing into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, culture, financial services and gaming, according to a briefing on the investment relationship between the two countries. A report »»»

PARIS: For French companies looking at Saudi Arabia, the investment proposition is increasingly extending beyond access to the Kingdom’s domestic market. Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a manufacturing, technology and logistics base from which international companies can serve markets across »»»

On the eve of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, I find myself wondering whether my country will still exist in another 35 years. Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion, the rollback of democracy, a severely damaged market economy, and the degradation of every social system compel me, as»»»

Ukraine has opened a Pandora's box by attacking Russia's retail sector and should now expect the same treatment but worse, President Vladimir Putin said in an interview on August 22. “The Kyiv regime set out to damage our economy. What did it do? It opened this Pandora's box itself. Well then, expe»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Arabia strongly condemned recent attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces against civilians in Sudan, including women and children, as he called on all parties involved in the civil war to honor their humanitarian obligations and work toward a permanent ceasefire agreem»»»

Wealthy Poles are increasingly buying property abroad as part of long-term wealth management rather than simply for vacations or short-term rental income. Spain remains the most popular destination, with Poles purchasing 2,269 properties there in the first half of 2026, up nearly 9% y/y. Interest i»»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, expanding Washington's secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign. The announcement comes almost six months into a war on Iran that has»»»

LONDON: Hunger is worsening in the Syrian Arab Republic, where more than half the population cannot reliably obtain enough food, the World Food Programme warned on Sunday as funding shortages force the UN agency to reduce aid. Of Syria’s estimated 24.4 million people, 13.3 million are food insecure»»»

As Ukraine and Russia hammer each other’s Black Sea ports, the amount of grain being shipped through the crucial waterway has slowed to a crawl. For Ukraine’s farmers, the Black Sea blockade could hardly have come at a worse time.   The fields are white for harvest, but the way through the Bla»»»

Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, is preparing to reduce output. The case of Escondida, situated in the Atacama Desert, is particularly significant because the projected decline in production comes despite operational improvements at the mine. File Photo by Pedro Tapia SANTIAGO, Chile, Au»»»

The United States on Monday delisted Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that had severely impeded investment. The US Department of State also revoked its designation of al-Nusrah Front -- also known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) -- as a global terrorist org»»»