Offer runs from 15 to 30 September 2026 and is eligible for travel until 30 November 2026 Back from your summer break and already thinking of your next vacation? Emirates Skywards is giving you even more reason to do so. The loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, plans on giving members a chan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has invited families and residents to attend "Floaties Festival," a community event set to take place at 974 Beach on Friday, September 18. In a social media post, the ministry described the event as a special beach day featuring a variety of fun and recrea»»»

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil sued Columbia University on Monday, alleging it failed to address harassment against him and other members of a pro-Palestinian campus group and retaliated against them when they reported it. The university's "deliberate indifference" led to the doxing of multipl»»»

Saudi Arabia's closure of a major oil pipeline after a recent attack is raising fears that global energy markets in crisis because of the war with Iran could face even starker shortages, pushing prices higher for fuel and other essentials. The largest oil producer in the Middle East closed its East»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe in the middle of a trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking a deeper relationship with the European Union that could give Canadians greater freedom to work and study there. Canada will seek an arrangement that would allow Canadians»»»

Two deadlines are looming for Iraq at the end of the month: the end of a decades-long U.S. military presence and the disarmament of non-state armed groups. The U.S. withdrawal is underway, and officials say the hundreds of troops remaining in northern Iraq will be out by the Sept. 30 deadline. The »»»

The average price of diesel in Bulgaria has reached €1.90 per liter for the first time, according to data from the Fuelo platform, with some gas stations already charging more than that. Diesel has risen by 4 euro cents in just the past week. On September 8, the average price stood at €1.86 per lit»»»

Bus collides with truck on Cairo-Ismailia desert road before bursting into flames Dubai: Three people were killed and 11 others injured on Tuesday morning when a bus collided with a truck on Egypt’s Cairo-Ismailia desert road before catching fire, local authorities said. The crash occurred near the»»»

A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack will be mostly out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired, two regional officials said Monday, as Yemen's Houthi rebels seized more islands along Red Sea shipping routes in a new blow to Saudi Arabia's oil exports. Oil prices gained »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Education Ministry condemns Israeli destruction of Public School in Kfar Tibnit in southern Lebanon, urges international community»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday of heavy reprisals on Israel's enemies if they attacked, as he lauded the recent demolition of a Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu said Israel's destruction of Hezbollah positions at the Beaufort and Ali al-Taher ridges was a »»»

Viral experiment passed 200 squats and left the New York mother sore for days How many times does a young child say “Mom” in a day? One mother decided to find out — and turned the answer into an unexpectedly brutal workout. Jess Sharp, a 34-year-old mother from upstate New York, challenged herself »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Advisory Board of Dar Al Sharikat H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani yesterday inaugurated "Dar Al Sharikat," the entity responsible for registering and licensing companies in the country's economic zones, with the aim »»»

One of only seven known copies records journeys through the Hejaz and Gulf Abu Dhabi: Nearly seven centuries after Ibn Battuta chronicled an epic journey that took him across the Hejaz and the Gulf, a rare manuscript of his famed Rihla has fetched close to Dh1 million at the 35th Abu Dhabi Internat»»»

Lagos, Nigeria: Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote yesterday launched what is slated as Africa’s biggest initial public offering (IPO), which aims to raise $1.6bn to expand his mega oil refinery to become the world’s largest. The Lagos-based refinery, which began operations in 2024, has a capacity »»»

The incentive for attracting foreign tourists to Romania, known as the incoming tourism incentive, should be reintroduced in 2027, depending on budgetary constraints, as the state funds allocated for this purpose are 'very well invested,' interim Tourism Minister Irineu Darau said Monday.'As concre»»»

Latin America, including Central and South America, can be a gateway for Romanian investments, and cultural proximity is a great advantage that should be explored, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR) Mihai Daraban said at a recent meeting with the Mexican ambassador t»»»

The stock of foreign direct investment (FDI) from China stood at 1.95 billion euros at the end of 2024, according to data from the National Bank of Romania (BNR), calculated in accordance with the Ultimate Investing Country (UIC) principle (the country of ultimate origin of the capital, not merely »»»

Arrears in the general consolidated budget fell by 3.57% in July 2026, to 614.1 million lei, from 636.8 million lei in the previous month, according to data available on the website of the Ministry of Finance (MF).Arrears outstanding for more than 90 days fell by 5%, to 100.2 million lei, from 105.»»»

The printing house of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) is ready to print euro banknotes as well, when necessary as Romania meets the conditions, the BNR Governor, Mugur Isarescu, said on Monday.He participated on Tuesday in the release for numismatic purposes of an anniversary banknote for collec»»»

The existence of serious problems regarding the provision of the funds necessary for the functioning of some state entities throughout the year, especially in the field of healthcare and, in particular, in terms of emergency care units, highlights the need to pass as soon as possible a budget revis»»»

The Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) allocated political parties subsidies totalling 15,470,004 lei in September.According to an AEP press release issued on Monday, 5,132,818 lei was transferred to the Social Democratic Party (PSD), while the National Liberal Party (PNL) received 2,794,483 lei.T»»»

The leader of the Social’Democrat Party (PSD), Daniel Zamfir stated on Monday that the proposal of the interim premier, Ilie Bolojan for a technocratic government ‘ is not a serious option’, saying that PSD wants a political government around the party, either with a premier chosen by PSD, Sorin Gr»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan could remain in an acting capacity for a long time to come, says the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) President Kelemen Hunor, who also maintains that the option of early elections "must be seriously considered.""Indeed, if a government were to fall, we w»»»

Immigration police have registered more than 223,000 beneficiaries of temporary protection nationwide since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and up to 31 August, the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) said on Monday.According to IGI, residence permits have been issued or reissued to these»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Monday, in an interview with Euronews Romania, that he will designate Romania's prime minister most likely before next week.The President participated in the European Arctic Summit in Finland.He referred to the debates between political parties on the appointment of a »»»

Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu participated in a working meeting with the heads of missions of the EU member states accredited in Romania organised by the Embassy of Ireland in Bucharest, context in which she also discussed the European Union's future multiannual budget, the Ministry of»»»

Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu is leading Romania's delegation at the 70th Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference, taking place in Vienna from September 14 to 18, with her participation focusing on the day of national statements, the Ministry of Fore»»»

On September 15, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Najy Benhassine, the World Bank Division Director for Central Asia. The parties discussed cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank, the implementation of joint projects, and future plans. Accord»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia has issued a warning through its National Early Warning Platform in Khamis Mushait and Abha City to alert of potential danger on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense in a social media post also issued a set of instructions to be follo»»»

New rules safeguard financial services from system failures and cyberattacks The UAE Central Bank’s new Operational Risk Management Regulation came into force yesterday, September 14, 2026, establishing a more stringent framework to safeguard the continuity of services provided by banks and license»»»

The Fidesz parliamentary group has rejected the government’s statements about the earlier commissioning of the operation of the M6 motorway, accusing the Tisza Party of handing Hungary’s strategic sectors over to foreign economic interests. The opposition party’s parliamentary group issued a statem»»»

Doha, Qatar: During high school years in Model United Nations, Dahlia Al-Ansari learned to argue on behalf of a country she was assigned to represent. But when Doha Debates invited her to join a town hall debate in Toronto this July, she faced an unfamiliar challenge: sharing her own beliefs about »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will send a strong 28-member shooting and archery contingent to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, aiming to build on a long record of continental and international success. The squad features experienced shooters including Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah, Rashid Saleh Al-Athba, Mohammed Ahme»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) signed a cooperation agreement with the Ajnee Institute for Training and Innovation, aimed at strengthening collaboration in providing free training courses for QU students. The agreement was signed by Dr. Mohammad Diab, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Dr.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has received a new cash endowment worth QR2m from a philanthropist for the ‘Waqf Al Wuqoof’ endowment under the Waqf for Righteousness and Piety fund. The endowment is subject to a condition that its ret»»»

A Venezuelan delegation will join G20 energy talks in Houston this week as soaring oil prices and disruption from the Middle East war put global energy supplies under pressure. The meeting comes as the Trump administration deepens energy ties with Caracas and seeks to boost Venezuelan oil output. A»»»

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has clarified entry procedures for Kyrgyz citizens traveling to Kazakhstan amid reports about new migration rules. The ministry said the QazETA system is currently operating in pilot mode, so its use is not mandatory for citizens of Kyrgyzstan at this s»»»

The rental property market is officially entering its busiest period of the year, driven by the wave of students looking for a home in big cities before the start of the new academic year, with the capital being the most expensive city in the country for renters this fall, according to an analysis »»»

Wooden churches included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, as well as those forming part of the Transylvanian church trail, were among the county's most visited tourist attractions during the summer season, Livia Sima, president of the Maramures branch of the National Association for Rural, Ecolog»»»

The number of cattle and pigs slaughtered increased in July compared with the same period in 2025, while decreases were reported for poultry, sheep and goats, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Thursday.According to the quoted source, 44,000 cattle were slaugh»»»

Productivity in the Romanian agricultural sector has been good this year, and the outlook for harvests has remained relatively favorable compared to other European markets, Agricover Holding CEO Liviu Dobre said in a press conference.The first half of 2026 brought a mixed evolution for Romanian agr»»»

Romania's electric vehicle fleet reached an estimated 74,541 active "green" vehicles, according to a specialised analysis published Friday.Official statistics consulted by Lektri.Co show that in August 2026, 1,278 electric vehicles were registered - 1,162 passenger cars and 116 vans. Out of a total»»»

New passenger car registrations in Romania fell by 37% in August compared with the same month of 2025, while registrations of "green" cars declined by 31%, according to an analysis by the Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Importers (APIA), based on data published by the Directorate Genera»»»

The management of the Brasov-Ghimbav International Airport recently signed the first financing contract for an investment to be carried out with non-reimbursable European funds - its own photovoltaic park, aimed at reducing dependence on energy purchased from the grid.The total value of the project»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar U-23 coach Jose Angel Lacunza believes his young side can use the Asian Games football competition as an opportunity to gain valuable experience when they face Republic of Korea in their Group D opener at Mizuho Park Stadium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today. Lacunza acknowledged the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, recognised the outstanding academic performance of 164 students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. The Dean’s List ceremony is held twice each academic year to celebrat»»»

Doha: Vodafone Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting sports and community initiatives as the exclusive telecommunications partner of the Seashore Phoenix Games, marking the second year of its five-year strategic partnership with the event. The partnership reflects a shared commitment by»»»

Doha, Qatar: Esteghlal FC took advantage of their chances to overcome Qatar’s Al Sadd SC 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite opener at the Basra International Stadium in Basra yesterday. Jasir Asani capitalised on a defensive error to fire the Iran outfit ahead in the ninth minute before Saeid »»»