Tunis, Sept. 19 (TAP) - The second day of the German-Tunisian Business Forum continued on Saturday in the German city of Essen, featuring three workshops addressing several priority areas of cooperation between Tunisia and Germany.According to a...»»»

Tashkent, Sept. 19 (SANA) The Uzbek-Syrian Business Forum convened in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent on Saturday, with participation from a Syrian Ministry of Economy and Industry delegation alongside government officials and business sector representatives from both nations. The forum focused on ev»»»

Paris, Sept. 19 (SANA) France’s public debt is set to reach its highest level since 1995 this year, driven by a sharp budget deficit, the French Ministry of Finance stated Saturday. A ministry source, quoted by AFP, said the public debt-to-GDP ratio will reach 119.3% in 2026 and 121.7% in 2027—near»»»

A plume of smoke and flames rose near Riyadh's main international airport on Saturday and residents reported hearing loud booms hours after Saudi authorities issued the first alert for the country's capital since the latest escalation with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. An Aramco fuel tank near»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) on Saturday described the upcoming Jordan-EU Investment Conference as an “opportunity” to expand the Kingdom’s industrial base, attract investment and boost exports.The chamber said, in a statement, that the conference marks a “significant milestone” in »»»

Denmark on Saturday welcomed a deal announced by President Donald Trump that bolsters the US military presence in Greenland and limits its adversaries from investing or having a military presence on the Arctic territory. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the deal respects the "red lines"»»»

NAGOYA: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani addressed the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, reflecting on his own journey from torchbearer at Doha 2006 to leading the Council two decades later. "Japan has set the stage, now it »»»

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that sustainable security can only be achieved through dialogue, confidence-building, cooperation, and mutual respect among regional countries, while rejecting the presence and intervention of foreign military powers. Araghchi made these remarks»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), held the second roundtable for the construction, building materials and wood sectors, building on the discussions and outcomes of the inaugural roundtable held in December 2025. The roundtable forms pa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), held the second roundtable for the construction, building materials and wood sectors, building on the discussions and outcomes of the inaugural roundtable held in December 2025. The roundtable f»»»

Spielberg: Jorge Martin won Saturday's Austrian MotoGP sprint race to retake the championship lead from Marc Marquez, after Pedro Acosta crashed out with victory in sight. Martin started from pole after edging Marquez in qualifying at the Red Bull Ring, but Acosta swept past the title rivals on the»»»

Nagoya/Japan: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Main Press Centre (MPC) and the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) for the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026," accompanied by HE Chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Kirsty»»»

In Tunisia, the summer is ending, but the boating season is still in swing. The boating industry has been quietly growing, despite an overall sluggish economy. Since the sector was reorganized through a trade association in 2024, there have been numerous foreign factories set up and Tunisia has bec»»»

DOHA, QATAR: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) reaffirms its commitment to community engagement and inclusivity by delivering tailored motorsport experiences for attendees of all demographics. In alignment with this strategic initiative, LIC has announced the return of ‘F1 Family Friday’ for the F»»»

Maritime threats, UN warnings and travel advisories unsettle Gulf passengers Dubai: The regional security situation continues to shape daily life, from flight schedules to airport operations across the Gulf. Here's a round-up of today's key developments and what they mean for residents. Regional de»»»

Nagoya: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Main Press Centre (MPC) and the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) for the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026," accompanied by the Chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), HE Kirsty »»»

Pro-Houthi demonstrations erupted in Yemen after Saudi Arabia accused the military group of targeting the Muslim holy site of Mecca. Story by Elitsa Gadeva.»»»

Tokyo: Qatar's national swimming team will begin its campaign at the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" tomorrow, Sunday, with the men's individual events at the Aquatics Centre in the Japanese capital, which is hosting the swimming competitions through October 4. Qatar are represented at the con»»»

The FBI temporarily suspended some cooperation with its Canadian counterpart this month after the country’s public broadcaster instructed journalists not to refer to the 9/11 attacks as terrorism without attribution to experts or authorities, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing officials »»»

The Middle Corridor, which connects China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia with the Black Sea, could turn Bulgaria into a strategic logistics hub, Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov said during a discussion “The Next 20: A Vision for the Future,” organized by the Citizens for European Development of »»»

Flights to Dubai, Sharjah disrupted as Riyadh airport faces maximum alert Aircraft tracking website FlightRadar24 on Saturday reported major issues at the Saudi capital's Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, including cancellations and delays, after residents saw smoke and flames near the site»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, will open registration for residents and citizens wishing to perform Hajj during the 2027 season from 12 midnight on Sunday, September 20 until October 20, 2026. In a statement by the Mi»»»

In today’s corporate environment, the biggest obstacle to progress is rarely budget or technology — it is communication. Teams sit in the same meetings and use the same English words, yet often end up speaking entirely different professional languages. Project Manager Tomiris Kushakarbayeva, who ho»»»

This week, Saudi Arabia has turned to its allies for military support as Iran-backed Houthi rebels tighten their grip on Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the Bab el Mandeb shipping choke point, while drone attacks on the Kingdom’s oil infrastructure deepen an emerging energy crisis. In Russia, voters head»»»

Damascus, Sept. 19 (SANA) The price of 21 karat gold in Syria increased by 50 Syrian pounds on Saturday compared to Thursday’s rate. According to the latest bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, the price of one gram of 21 karat gold reached 16,600 Syrian pounds f»»»

“I want GERB to return to where it was. The party should return to the conservative principles on which it was founded in 2009 — zero deficit, support for entrepreneurs, and rejection of populism,” GERB leader Boyko Borisov said in Burgas, adding that in recent years GERB itself had also participat»»»

Ukraine is ready to share defense technologies developed during the war with Poland, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Donald Tusk on September 18. He highlighted opportunities for joint security and energy projects and stressed the importance of addr»»»

Inter Cars sees annual sales of €10 billion as achievable but has set no deadline, Deputy CEO Krzysztof Soszyński said. First-half revenue rose 12% in euro terms to €2.684 billion, surpassing LKQ’s €2.642 billion. However, Soszyński noted that including LKQ’s stake in Meko would change the ranking.»»»

Phyllo dough has a hold on me - its grip stems from the revelation I had as a young child biting into my first spanakopita at a Greek church festival in Queens. My beloved Aunt Linda had handed me a piece of the savory pie saying, "Would I steer you wrong?” (She never once steered me wrong.) When I»»»

Hungary has published the detailed rules for its HUF 20,000 diesel fuel subsidy, clarifying who qualifies, how payments will be made and when motorists can expect their money. The new regulation also sets out the conditions for people who acquired eligible vehicles during the year. As we previously»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) discussed with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) ways to strengthen cooperation in innovation, technology, and AI ethics, including promoting the responsible use of emerging technologies by private-sector institutions. The »»»

In tonights programme, investigation is ongoing into the death in custody of thirty-seven people, accused of illegal mining in Nigeria. Also,Tunisia is emerging as a major boat-building hub, serving both local buyers and international markets. And finally, we speak to the author of “The Moon W»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has condemned violent remarks made about him during a phone-in programme on a privately owned television channel. The controversy centres on Paláver, a political phone-in programme broadcast by Hír TV, a Hungarian commercial television channel owned by Mediaworks company»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said the Alamein Africa Forum will serve as a pan-African platform bringing together the private sector, investment and financial institutions, and representatives of various productive and service sector»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber recently participated in the 4th Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, organised by UNESCO from September 14 to 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The forum brought together prominent officials, experts, specialists, and representatives of international organisations a»»»

AI-driven roadmap to cut crashes and future-proof Dubai’s traffic network Dubai: Dubai Police has adopted a new 2040 vision for its General Department of Traffic, setting out plans to improve road safety and prepare for future challenges. The vision is aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan »»»

Explosions were heard in Riyadh early Saturday, AFP journalists reported, after Saudi authorities issued their first air raid alert in the capital since fighting returned to neighboring Yemen. The Houthis have been fighting with Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces since the country's civil war re»»»

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»»»

Atlantis The Royal remains UAE’s only Three Key hotel in 2026 Michelin list Dubai: The MICHELIN Guide has released its 2026 hotel Key selection, with the UAE featuring 82 hotels across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Of these, 58 are new additions, and 25 hotels received a MICHELIN Key. Get up»»»

Singer returns to stage amid backlash over dropped pro-Palestinian opener New York: Protesters and police were expected to greet concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday for pop superstar Ed Sheeran's first show since he became embroiled in controversy set off by his opening act's pro-Palestinian c»»»

NEW YORK: Members of the United Nations Security Council strongly condemned continued attacks by the Houthi group against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including attacks affecting civilian and energy infrastructure that have resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children. In a press s»»»

New Yas Island project blends parks, marina and leisure in one destination Abu Dhabi: A new mixed-use residential development has launched on Yas Island, carrying an estimated investment of Dh6 billion. Named THE WADI, the project occupies a plot of approximately 140,700 square metres and comprises»»»

Ladd Howell, captain of the U.S. kok-boru team, met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov at an airport in Utah. A video of the meeting was released by the presidential administration. At the 6th World Nomad Games, held in Kyrgyzstan in September, the U.S. cowboy team did not win a medal. However, it»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had reached a deal with Denmark to expand the US military presence in Greenland, while respecting Danish and Greenlandic sovereignty. Denmark said the agreement would be signed next week during the UN General Assembly but still requires parliamentary appr»»»

Standards cover airports, hotels, museums, malls and other key visitor touchpoints Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has released comprehensive Visitor Experience (VX) Guidelines to set a benchmark of excellence across 11 key visitor touchpoints. The guide»»»

New York: Protesters and police were expected to greet concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday for pop superstar Ed Sheeran's first show since he became embroiled in controversy set off by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments. Rapper Macklemore was booted from Sheeran's US Loop Tour on Monda»»»

Kyrgyzstan and Russia plan to establish joint ventures in the fishing industry. The plans were discussed during a meeting between Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Erlist Akunbekov and Russian Deputy Prime »»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security that would bar Russia and China from setting up bases in the Arctic territory. Since returning to the White House in January 2025,»»»