First-month figures, cleared backlog and wider walk-ins mark new phase for Indian expats Dubai: More than a month after Alhind Tours and Travels LLC took over Indian passport, visa and attestation services across the UAE, Indian expats are seeing a new phase in the transition, with the backlog said»»»

As regards online banking services, 51% of respondents say they use Internet Banking or Mobile Banking regularly, weekly or even more frequently. A further 21% use these services only rarely or occasionally, whilst 28% do not use such services at all. At the same time, 54% of respondents say they h»»»

Twenty ambulances sent to crash site on road between Dahab and Nuweiba Dubai: At least 16 people were killed and 28 injured when a passenger bus overturned in Egypt’s South Sinai governorate on Wednesday, the Health Ministry said. Ten Jordanians were among those killed, Jordan’s state television re»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Training and Development Center, organised an introductory workshop on its training development plan, bringing together a large number of officials and employees. Held under the slogan, 'Discover your development oppor»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has submitted draft regulations on the Faster Payment System of the Kyrgyz Republic for public discussion. The new infrastructure should allow individuals and legal entities to send money in real time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year, regardles»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have libirated the settlement of Kazachya Lopan in the Kharkov region, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. "As a result of decisive actions, units of Battlegroup Sever took control of the village of Kazachya Lopan, Kharkov region," the mini»»»

This part of DRI seizure of gold worth around Rs1 crore at Karipur International Airport The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized gold worth around Rs1 crore at Karipur International Airport in Kerala, including gold valued at Rs50 lakh reportedly concealed inside the diaper of an e»»»

The strongest growth came from the residential sector, where the volume of construction works increased by approximately 16%, and from infrastructure projects, which rose by around 14%. These include works on roads, railways and hospitals and continue to account for more than half of total activity»»»

Interest in the project exceeded the organisers’ expectations. The initial enrolment target was reached within the first 24 hours, and the number of places was increased to 200. Of those who registered, around 70 met the criteria for participation in the study and have started, or are about to star»»»

Funding for healthcare activities that are strategic for the country has been increased despite the limited resources available, said the acting Governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), Asen Medjidiev, speaking on Wednesday at a press conference where he presented the results of his w»»»

POLITICS - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev’s entry into the presidential race has reshaped the field, with their campaign seeking to unite pro-European and democratic voters while reaching beyond the traditional right-wing electorate. Coverage focuses heavily on the role of GER»»»

ANKARA: Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara, and authorities were unable to establish contact with one of the vessels and its 10 crew members, the Istanbul Governor's Office said. The collision occurred approximately 18 nautical miles south of Istanbul's Silivri di»»»

Recruiters expect companies to reopen vacancies, strengthen teams for the final quarter Dubai: September marks a shift in the UAE jobs market as companies return to full operational mode, revisit vacancies put on hold during the summer and prepare their teams for the final quarter of the year. For »»»

The figures demonstrate the potential for achieving large-scale digital distribution Tariq Mushtaq Khatri has reported a cumulative Meta advertising performance of more than 211.4 million impressions, 81.8 million people reached and 71.9 million post engagements between August 19, 2023, and April 2»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC to Iranian People: Your steadfastness inspires nations as the noose tightens around arrogant criminals 02-09-2026 11:36 AM Latest News»»»

Canada has very few similarities with Iran – to Canada’s own shame. Let’s leave aside the basic differences, such as location, demographics, weather, and cuisine, and focus on the essentials: Historically, Iran is old and firmly based on an ancient civilization; Canada, like the US, is young and a »»»

Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has suggested that opposition politician Yair Golan knew about the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack in advance, prompting him to demand an apology and threaten legal action. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 14 on Monday, Netanyahu quest»»»

From August 16 to 19, an expedition to the Adygene Research Station in Ala-Archa Gorge took place. Together with a glaciologist, the expedition studied the glaciers, took measurements, and collected data for the documentary Mongilordun Unu (The Voice of Glaciers). The expedition was organized by th»»»

Singapore, Sept. 2 (SANA) Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained sharply below recent levels on Tuesday, with just four commodity-carrying vessels transiting the key waterway compared with a 10-day average of about 13, according to ship-tracking firm Kpler.The figure was also down f»»»

One United Properties, the leading green investor and developer of residential, office and mixed-use real estate in Romania listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, has reached full leasing across the modern buildings in its office portfolio. As a result, the modern office spaces, totaling a combine»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has uncovered several violations during a six-month inspection campaign targeting ride-hailing companies, including operating without a business licence, using unlicensed apps and failing to meet required service quality standards. The campaign, conducte»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha is buzzing with an exciting lineup of events this weekend, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Expect a lively weekend across the city with everything from family activities, exhibitions, workshops and shopping events. Qatar Event Show 2026Until September 3, 2026 Doha Exhibi»»»

Funding for healthcare activities that are strategic for the country has been increased despite the limited resources available, said the acting Governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), Asen Medjidiev, speaking on Wednesday at a press conference where he presented the results of his w»»»

GERB called on the President Wednesday tp convene the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) over a Russian hybrid attack in Germany, "It is high time for the President to convene the Consultative Council for National Security so that political parties can hear what the government has to»»»

Arab Finance: Mansour Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese group Tianneng to explore investment opportunities in battery manufacturing and energy storage solutions in Egypt, according to a statement. Both sides will conduct a feasibility study for manufacturing lead-aci»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Wednesday with Chairman of the Prime Minister's Advisory Commission of the Republic of Iraq HE Dr. Yousif Khalaf Yousif, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, the »»»

A CATL subsidiary is seeking approval for a new battery repackaging and reassembly facility in Debrecen, months after Szijjártó Péter insisted that no new battery industry investment was planned for the city. CATL subsidiary behind planned Debrecen facility According to local news portal Debreciner»»»

Burgas and Varna airports have handled more than 3 million passengers combined since the beginning of 2026, marking a positive development for air travel along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. The milestone is particularly notable for Burgas Airport, which resumed operations only on May 1 after a major »»»

Father seeks answers over why surgery recommended years earlier was never performed Dubai: A 15-year-old girl who had been visiting India’s premier AIIMS hospital since she was two for a complex congenital heart defect has died — leaving her father demanding answers over why corrective surgery reco»»»

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20 had agreed to address streams of "cheap exports" that cause global economic imbalances, but said China had dissented. Bessent made his comments at the end of a two-day meeting with finance ministers and central bankers »»»

Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on US military facilities in the Gulf region after Washington resumed strikes on southern Iran, killing civilians, including children. The US military began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets near the Strait of Hormuz »»»

In Aidarken, Batken region, farmers are selling part of their apple harvest for 3 soms per kilogram. Orchardist Kanybek Parmanov told 24.kg news agency. He said this primarily concerns early apple varieties. Due to disease and stress, between 15 and 50 percent of the fruit on individual trees has f»»»

Cargo containers and ships are seen at a port in Qingdao, in China's eastern Shandong province, on Tuesday. AFP/Getty Images China’s CGTN news channel highlighted Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt on Tuesday, stating that relations between the two countries are at their best point ever.»»»

The opposition Vazrazhdane party Wednesday submitted documents to register for the presidential elections with the Central Election Commission. Тhey are expected to have their own candidate ticket. They submitted 6,619 signatures in a petition backing their resignation. Peter Petrov MP reiterated t»»»

In a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum on Wednesday, MP Kosta Stoyanov of Vazrazhdane said that a year had passed since the illegal construction in Baba Alino was confirmed, yet to this day not a single person was convicted over what happened there. "I want to ask what current President Il»»»

Progressive Bulgaria has introduced changes to the Health Act, which will allow police officers to use automated external defibrilators as they provide first aid upon arrival at the scene, the Deputy Chair of the Committee on Health, Georgi Iliev, told the press in Parliament Wednesday. "All vehicl»»»

The heart of the German economy is making and exporting the big-ticket, complex goods that make global business run: everything from cars and locomotives to factory machinery, aircraft and construction equipment. That model for growth is under serious pressure from a new competitor whose exports ca»»»

Dubai Municipality’s City Inspectors intensify inspections as schools reopen Dubai: Dubai Municipality's field teams — now recognisable in jackets branded "City Inspectors" — have fanned out across more than 500 educational institutions, widening the net of what falls under the scanner, ahead of th»»»

93% of frontline staff use AI weekly, while 58% save at least eight hours Dubai: Six in 10 frontline employees across the GCC believe AI agents could perform at least half of their current job responsibilities within the next three years. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app »»»

Strong demand from UAE and Sweden prompts Etihad to extend new route year-round Dubai: Etihad Airways will operate its new Abu Dhabi service to Gothenburg year-round, extending the route just three weeks after bookings opened after what the airline described as exceptional demand from both ends. Th»»»

An official meeting between President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took place in Bishkek. The official ceremony took place in Yntymak Ordo presidential administration building. Sadyr Japarov greeted the Pakistani Prime Minister. Following the report of the»»»

A delegation of Moscow-based high-tech companies is holding talks with government and commercial clients in Istanbul, while local enterprises have put forward their developments in Turkiye, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy Anatoly Garbuzov sa»»»

Damascus, Sept. 2 (SANA) Around 50 Saudi companies are participating in the 63rd Damascus International Fair, highlighting growing economic engagement between Syria and Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Embassy’s chargé d’affaires in Damascus said Wednesday.Abdullah al-Haris told SANA that Saudi companies pa»»»

More than 13,500 patients were treated in the Emergency Department of Burgas Hospital between June 1 and August 31, with an average of 150 patients seeking medical care each day, the hospital's press centre said on Wednesday. Over 6,000 visits were recorded at the pediatric and orthopedic clinics, »»»

The Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan on September 2 approved the release of Maksat Asanaliev from his position as Prosecutor General and his appointment as Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). The decision was unanimously approved at today’s parliamentary session. Photo Intern»»»

Damascus, Sept. 2 (SANA) Syria is expanding and rehabilitating its industrial cities to support local production and attract new investment, with development and revival plans underway in Adra, Hassia, Sheikh Najjar, Bab al-Hawa, al-Rai and Deir Ezzor. Ahmad Kurdi, Director of Industrial Cities at »»»

Bahri says deaths followed incident involving tanker Sidr during August 31 transit Dubai: Two Filipino sailors have died following an incident involving a vessel operated by Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company Bahri while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz on August 31, the company said. B»»»

The National Service for Protection (NSP) has not been instructed, nor did it restrict journalists', other citizens' or officials' access to Prime Minister Rumen Radev during his visit to the village of Strumyani on August 28, 2026, the service said in a statement distributed to the media. The vill»»»

DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Head of the Advisory Board to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Dr Yusuf Khalaf Yusuf, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation»»»

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