Nahyan bin Mubarak visits Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026
Minister of Tolerance highlights ADIHEX as a bridge for global cultural exchange Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) on Saturday. Held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘A »»»
Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition
Visit highlights ADIHEX role in preserving Emirati heritage and traditions Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, has visited the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), taking place at ADNEC Cen»»»
US midterms start with North Carolina distributing mail-voting ballots
North Carolina on Friday became the first state authorised to begin sending out ballots, formally launching the 2026 US midterms as President Donald Trump’s administration fights to impose sweeping restrictions on the practice. America's midterm elections opened Friday in a fog of confusion over ma»»»
Value of certificates of origin reaches JD1.031b in first 8 months —ACC
AMMAN — The value of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) reached JD1.031 billion during the first eight months of 2026, marking a 20.7 per cent increase compared with JD854 million recorded in the same period of 2025.According to statistical data released by the cha»»»
Sever Bay Terminal to Become Largest Northern Oil Port - Putin
New Sever Bay terminal will become the largest northern oil port in the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. “Sever Bay will eventually become the largest northern oil port in the world,” Putin said during a videoconference marking the launch of the Vostok Oil project.Vostok Oi»»»
Hezbollah: Lebanese Authorities’ Shameful Insistence on Misguided Choices Encourages Israeli Crimes
Hezbollah issued a statement to comment on the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon, stressing that the authorities’ claims that their fruitless direct negotiations and the ill-fated framework agreement with the enemy are achieving gains are refuted and rendered meaningless by the continuatio»»»
UAE emerges as hub for satellite connectivity
Starlink licence opens up market spanning consumers, businesses and government entities The UAE market is gaining significant commercial and strategic importance for Starlink following its receipt of a General Space Services Licence from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Auth»»»
US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know this evening, September 5
Airport disruptions, long-haul suspensions and evolving UN diplomacy explained As Saturday draws to a close, the six-month-old US-Iran conflict shows no sign of easing, with fresh violence in Yemen, disputed reports of new strikes near Iran's Kharg Island, and a mounting diplomatic push at the Unit»»»
Russell on top ahead of Hamilton in final Italian GP practice
Monza: Title-chasing George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Saturday's third and final free practice at the Italian Grand Prix. The two Britons, who lie second and third in the championship 59 points adrift of leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, finished th»»»
Poland becoming more attractive to foreign capital
Poland is attracting growing interest from foreign investors following S&P Dow Jones Indices’ decision to reclassify the country from an emerging to a developed market from September 2027. The move could broaden Poland’s investor base as index funds adjust their portfolios. Polish equities also rem»»»
Saxo Bank records record profits
Saxo Bank reported the strongest half-year financial results in its history for H1 2026, driven by a growing client base, higher assets, and strong trading activity. Net profit rose 18.3% y/y to EUR 87 mln, while total revenue increased 11.9% to EUR 375 mln. Client assets climbed nearly 30% to EUR »»»
Bulgaria's PM Proposes ‘Industrial Cohesion’ Without a Mechanism
Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s proposal for so-called “industrial cohesion” remains largely a political concept rather than a detailed policy mechanism, with no specific funding formula, eligibility rules or implementation plan presented so far. Speaking to the National Assembly, Radev argued that Bu»»»
Digital som launch: Key topics discussed at Council meeting - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov chaired the third meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies in Cholpon-Ata. Participants discussed the development of the virtual asset market and blockchain infrastructure, the digital economy, international cooperatio»»»
Kyrgyzstan steps up crypto market oversight over sanctions risks - | 24.KG
The development of the crypto asset market in Kyrgyzstan must be accompanied by strict monitoring of sanctions risks, Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov said at a meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies in Issyk-Kul region. «Sanc»»»
Qatar Chamber explores trade and investment cooperation with Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce
DOHA: Qatar Chamber held a virtual meeting with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC), attended by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member and Vice President of the ABLCC; Philippe Dessoy, President of the ABLCC; and Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the ABLCC.»»»
Qatar Chamber explores trade and investment cooperation with Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce
Doha: Qatar Chamber held a virtual meeting with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC), attended by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member and Vice President of the ABLCC; Philippe Dessoy, President of the ABLCC; and Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the ABLCC.»»»
Gold prices fall in Syrian market
Damascus, Sept 5 (SANA) The price of the 21-karat gold in the Syrian market fell by 250 Syrian pounds for 1 gram on Saturday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals’ Management. The authority set the selling price at 16,150 Syrian pounds ($132.38) per gram and the buying price at 15»»»
Bulgaria-China Economic Commission to Meet in Beijing on September 10
An official Bulgarian delegation will travel to Beijing for the 19th session of the Bulgaria-China Intergovernmental Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation. The delegation will be led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev, who co-chairs the C»»»
Yemen on edge: Houthis and government forces battle near key Red Sea chokepoint
Government forces launched counteroffensive as Houthi attacks spread across Taiz, Hodeida Dubai: Fighting intensified across western Yemen on Saturday as government forces launched counterattacks against the Iran-backed Houthis, who are pressing towards areas overlooking the strategic Bab Al Mandab»»»
Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16
New York, USA: Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka sailed into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday as tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams suffered an agonising defeat on their long-awaited return to Grand Slam doubles. Alcaraz, coming off a four-month injury absence, »»»
EU strongly condemns Iranian attacks on countries in region
Brussels calls for restraint, civilian protection amid rising Gulf tensions The European Union has strongly condemned the latest wave of Iranian attacks against the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, expressing alarm at the latest military escalation in the Middle East. In a st»»»
Could Hungary back EU Rwanda plan amid migrant crisis?
A plan to send migrants with no legal right to remain in the European Union to “return hubs” outside the bloc is rapidly moving from theory towards policy. Rwanda is emerging as a possible destination, raising a particularly interesting question for Hungary: would Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s new »»»
GAFI chief: Egypt seeks to turn partnership with Italy into joint projects, investments
nathanh100 - Flickr CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Mohamed Awad said Egypt seeks to translate its strategic partnership with Italy into tangible joint projects, investments, and commercial and industrial partnerships, further strengthening economic ties and advanc»»»
Saudi Arabia and Serbia sign visa-waiver deal for diplomatic and official passport holders
The agreement removes short-stay visa requirements for diplomatic and official passports Dubai: Saudi Arabia and Serbia have signed an agreement providing mutual exemption from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports, in a move aimed at strengthening ti»»»
No visible presence for Israel on Ali al-Taher as Lebanese official says Hezbollah, US talking
An Associated Press photographer who visited the village of Kfar Rumman on Friday saw no sign of Israeli military presence on the strategic Ali al-Taher hill, a day after Israel announced seizing "operational control" of the ridge. The hill, topped with a shrine to a Muslim scholar, sits north of t»»»
Who Are Gyurov and Kandev? The New Presidential Ticket in Bulgaria
Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev are entering Bulgaria’s presidential race as a team built around two different political profiles: an economist and former caretaker prime minister on one side, and a career police officer on the other. Their candidacies were officially announced on September 1 in Go»»»
Social Affairs Minister Predicts EUR 40-50 Rise in Minimum Wage Next Year
In 2027, the minimum monthly wage in Bulgaria can be increased by between EUR 40 and EUR 50 from the current amount of EUR 620.20, which is the most realistic scenario. It will depend on the budget law package for next year, and the figure will be set by a final decision of the government, said Lab»»»
Russia-US Dialogue Source of Irritation for EU, Zelensky - Russian Diplomat
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Contacts and the dialogue between Moscow and Washington are a source of irritation for Europe and Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large on Ukraine's crimes Rodion Miroshnik said. US President Donald Trump said on Friday that US special envoy Steve Witko»»»
UK’s new government faces balancing act to spur growth while containing inflation: QNB
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) expected the Bank of England (BoE) to maintain a cautious, data-dependent stance, keeping policy restrictive enough to guide inflation back to target without unnecessarily choking off a fragile recovery. QNB noted that the UK government faces a difficult balan»»»
Saudi citizen stabbed during attempted robbery in London’s Mayfair
The victim was attacked in Berkeley Square during an attempted theft of valuables London: A Saudi citizen was stabbed during an attempted robbery targeting valuables, including a luxury watch, in London’s Mayfair district, according to Saudi newspaper Okaz. The attack took place in Berkeley Square »»»
Missile War Monitor: Russian oil firms miss 60% of gasoline contracts as Ukraine's drone campaign bites
Russian oil companies failed to fulfil about 60% of gasoline supply contracts on the St Petersburg exchange between May and September, industry sources told Kommersant on September 3 as a result of Ukraine’s sustained attacks on Russia’s oil refineries. About 20% of the deals fell through entirely,»»»
Binance founder urges Kyrgyzstan not to tighten crypto market regulation - | 24.KG
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao believes Kyrgyzstan should maintain the pace of development of its virtual asset market and create clear conditions for businesses. Zhao is taking part in a meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies in Issyk-Kul »»»
Putin adviser claims Ukraine could lose Transcarpathia, calls Western Ukraine a ‘den of evil’
A senior adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin has made an interesting claim about the future of Ukraine’s western territories, including Zakarpattia, saying Ukraine will eventually lose regions that once belonged to Hungary, Poland and Romania. Anton Kobyakov, Putin’s adviser and executive s»»»
Sadyr Japarov: Kyrgyzstan should become a regional hub for virtual assets - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov announced the need to transform Kyrgyzstan into a regional hub for virtual assets and blockchain technologies. He made the statement at a meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies, held in Issyk-Kul region. According to»»»
Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles
New York, USA: Serena and Venus Williams electrified Arthur Ashe Stadium but fell to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in three thrilling sets in their return to the US Open women's doubles on Friday. The superstar sisters, whose 14 Grand Slam doubles titles include two US Opens, rallied from a break d»»»
Flying from the UAE? These airlines are delaying, cancelling or suspending flights
Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh flight suspension as regional tensions persist Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of uneven flight operations as airlines continue to navigate the fallout from the US-Iran conflict. Delays have been reported at both Dubai International Airport and Zayed I»»»
Israel's West Bank camp displacements could be crime against humanity, UN says
The Israeli government's forced displacement of the entire populations of three West Bank refugee camps in January 2025 could amount to crimes against humanity, a UN report warned Friday. More than 33,000 Palestinians forced out of the Jenin, Nur Shams and Tulkarm camps have not been permitted to r»»»
Start of academic year at vocational schools in Kyrgyzstan to be set separately - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the regulations governing the operation of primary vocational education institutions. Under the resolution, the dates for the beginning and end of the academic year at vocational schools will now be determined by the authorized state body responsib»»»
Missile War Monitor: Russian oil firms miss 60% of gasoline contracts as Ukraine's drone campaign bites
Russian oil companies failed to fulfil about 60% of gasoline supply contracts on the St Petersburg exchange between May and September, industry sources told Kommersant on September 3 as a result of Ukraine’s sustained attacks on Russia’s oil refineries. About 20% of the deals fell through entirely,»»»
US approves $5b sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia
US move aims to bolster Saudi defenses amid escalating Iran-linked attacks Washington: The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $5 billion sale of bombs, guidance kits and other equipment to Saudi Arabia, which has been repeatedly attacked during the US-Israeli war against Iran. "The»»»
The coffee once served in Sheikh Zayed's majlis, and the story behind every finjan of gahwa in UAE
The Founder's Office brings Sheikh Zayed's storied gahwa and Emirati hospitality to ADIHEX Dubai: The smell of cloves and freshly roasted beans has a way of announcing itself before anything else does. It was that same scent that once filled the majlis of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,»»»
India’s Kyiv outreach contrasts with lower level Russia forum presence
India’s high level diplomatic outreach to Ukraine has contrasted sharply with its low level representation at Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, with the two engagements taking place over overlapping dates between September 2-4 2026. While India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar»»»
Talking Europe - Strengthening Africa is an investment in Europe's future: EU Commissioner Jozef Sikela
Are great-power politics back, at the expense of smaller countries? In an age of strongmen, is multilateralism in retreat? Not according to Jozef Sikela. The EU Commissioner in charge of International Partnerships insists that traditional multilateralism is alive and well, especially in the EU's ap»»»
Starovic: Serbia remains firmly committed to EU membership but wants clear rules
DUBLIN - Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic said on Friday Serbia remained firmly committed to EU membership but that the credibility of the enlargement policy depended on the principle of merit and a clear link between implemented reforms and progress in the accession proces»»»
Elderly outnumber young children globally for first time in history – census
The world’s elderly population has overtaken the number of young children for the first time in human history, according to a new US Census Bureau report. Europe, already the world’s oldest region, is at the forefront of the trend. People aged 65 and over accounted for 10.5% of the global populatio»»»
Sunny Beach Infrastructure Set for State-Backed OverhaulOpinions
The Bulgarian government is seeking to resolve the long-running dispute over Sunny Beach by transferring the resort's infrastructure to the municipality and the Water and Sewerage Company, Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov said. Shishkov argued that the current situation surrounding Sunny Beach AD ha»»»
Qatar's Cherif Younousse, Ahmed Tijan reach quarterfinals of Asian Beach Volleyball Championship
BEIJING: Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Championship, currently underway in Shangluo, China, after defeating Kazakhstan's Bogatov and Gurin in straight sets in the round of 16. The Qatari duo s»»»
India Unveils Its First Privately Developed Prototype Fusion Reactor
Pranos Fusion's "Pragya" tokamak is an experimental platform designed to study and control plasma, the superheated matter essential for achieving fusion energy. It will run about 3,000 experiments annually for up to 20 years, generating critical data on plasma behavior and control systemsThe reacto»»»
Hungary Airlines loses its giant plane – But a much bigger one has just arrived
Hungary Airlines is reshaping its cargo fleet, with one Airbus A330 set to leave the airline’s operation while a Boeing 777 freighter has joined its rapidly expanding network. The carrier is also preparing to launch live-animal and temperature-sensitive cargo services later this year. Airbus A330 t»»»