Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index opened Tuesday's trading session down 50.77 points, or 0.54%, to reach 9359 points, weighed by five sectors. QSE data showed a positive performance for Consumer Goods and Services (+0.36%), and Real Estate (+0.26 %). Meanwhile, performance was negat»»»

Alena Zhabina TallinnEstonia has more start-up unicorns per capita than almost any country in Europe. Yet for young people here, landing a first job is harder than ever — one in five remains unemployed. https://p.dw.com/p/5NPm8AdvertisementAs youth unemployment in Estonia climbs above 20%, many you»»»

In the transport sector, the transformation is taking on an even more advanced dimension Under the concept of the “smart city” adopted by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi, a new philosophy of urban planning is emerging: urban growth is no longer measured by the numb»»»

Kerala man with no other illness saved after 10 minutes of CPR and 30-minute angioplasty Abu Dhabi: Rajesh Rajendran thought it was just gas or acidity. The 27-year-old Indian expat from Kerala, who has worked in the UAE for the past four years, was on his way to LLH Hospital, Musaffah, with chest »»»

Better interpretation of results is key to prevention: Thailand’s BDMS Wellness Clinic A comprehensive health check-up can tell you a great deal: cholesterol levels, hormone markers, organ function, inherited risk. What it rarely tells you, on its own, is what to actually do next. That gap – betwee»»»

The number of dwellings completed nationwide rose to 31,958 units in the first six months of this year, compared with 24,609 in the same period of 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data.By area of residence, most dwellings were completed in urban areas in the first half »»»

Romania is already a very important market for Thessaloniki, with Romanian tourists generating 92,955 overnight stays in the city in 2025, putting Romania in sixth place among the city's international markets, Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis said while visiting Bucharest. 'Romania is already »»»

London, Sept. 29 (SANA) Oil prices rose for a second straight session on Tuesday as persistent concerns over potential supply disruptions from the Middle East outweighed signs of a recovery in the region’s crude exports.Reuters reported that Brent crude futures rose 63 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $10»»»

General Manager Lucas Xie shares how Keeta expanded across all 7 emirates in just one year As Keeta UAE completes its first year of operations, we sit down with General Manager, Lucas Xie, to discuss the growth and expansion of the global on-demand food delivery platform from Chinese technology lea»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday called for the further implementation of a framework agreement with Israel in his meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. Hezbollah attacked Israel in March this year, the latter responded with massive airstrikes and a ground invasion tha»»»

Hublot and Jeff Koons, two visionary forces renowned for transforming the ordinary, unveil a revolutionary collaboration that seamlessly merges watchmaking art with contemporary art; objects, time and symbols, transforming them into cultural icons. Available in three editions – mirror-polished stai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bassem Hemeida lived up to expectations by winning the 400m hurdles gold while Zakaria Ibrahim claimed bronze in the 3,000m steeplechase as Qatar’s athletics campaign produced two medals at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday. The two athletics medals took Qatar’s tally to seve»»»

Doha, Qatar: First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari received a delegation from the Port City Colombo Economic Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, headed by Harsha Amarasekera, Chairman of the Commission. Also attending the session w»»»

Doha, Qatar: In recognition of World Heart Day, Sidra Medicine is highlighting a recent milestone in complex congenital heart surgery following the successful treatment of three-year-old Dana, who was born with an exceptionally complex heart condition. Dana was referred to Sidra Medicine with a con»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari underscored the importance of scaling up climate finance to support resilient and sustainable growth, highlighting the need for stronger policy frameworks, risk-sharing mechanisms and greater mobilisation of private sector investment. Mini»»»

Doha, Qatar: From a growing rental market to new ways of investing in property, Cityscape Qatar 2026 will give buyers and investors a first-hand view of where the country’s real estate market is heading. Taking place from 27–29 October at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC), the event wi»»»

Talks focus on cooperation, mutual interests and stability across the Middle East Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye. During the meeting, His Excellency conveyed t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, has been recognised at the inaugural Himmah: Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award as the recipient of the ‘Leading Entity in Nationalisation’ Award »»»

Doha, Qatar: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation, has announced the opening of applications for the 2026–2027 cycle of the WISE EdTech Accelerator, inviting early-stage education technology startups from Qatar and around the world to apply. Appl»»»

Air Canada extends Dubai flight cancellations to March 2027 Dubai: UAE travellers are facing some flight delays and cancellations on Tuesday. In some cases, regional geopolitical tensions continue to affect schedules at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi.»»»

Doha: Foremost Qatari jewellery designer Sameera Al Mulla is marking another significant milestone for her brand Hessa Jewels at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026, where she is once again presenting her collections from an independent booth. Having evolved from participating alo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, today announced details about ‘What Lingers in the Artist Mind: Experiments and Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group’, a major exhibition at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art exploring the history, legacy,»»»

DFSA-regulated platform offers fast execution, Shariah options and AI-powered tools Dubai: Sahm Financial Limited has announced the availability of its investment services to investors in the UAE. As a UAE-based financial services firm regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) (Ref»»»

UAE has more than 23,000 rooms coming, while Dubai accounts for 11,180 Dubai: Nearly 126,000 new hotel rooms are set to open across the Gulf by 2030, lifting total supply in the six GCC countries to about 616,000 rooms, according to new research from Cavendish Maxwell. Sign up for our daily busines»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) commenced its 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors yesterday in Doha under the theme “Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation.” The event was held in the presence of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E She»»»

Concerns over dog theft are growing in Budapest after a small dog was stolen outside the Westend shopping centre, while animal-welfare advocates warn that existing rules may leave unattended pets particularly vulnerable. The dog was taken from the shopping centre’s Lehel Square entrance after its o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, today announced details of What Lingers in the Artist Mind: Experiments and Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group, a major exhibition at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art exploring the history,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation, has announced the opening of applications for the 2026–2027 cycle of the WISE EdTech Accelerator, inviting early-stage education technology startups from Qatar and around the world t»»»

LUMUT: Malaysia began sending back around 1,500 Myanmar nationals Tuesday, AFP journalists saw, launching a scheme rights groups say may endanger migrants by returning them to the war-torn country. The batch is the first of 5,000 Myanmar citizens Kuala Lumpur says agreed to “voluntary” repatriation»»»

Negotiations back on the table, but no deal yet: Hormuz remains tense As of Tuesday (Sept. 29, 2026), the US-Iran conflict remains unresolved, with military threats, restrictions on shipping and aviation disruptions continuing alongside diplomatic efforts. President Donald Trump said that US offici»»»

The government has decided to continue the second phase of the M49 motorway up to the Romanian border, meaning the dual two-lane expressway will be built all the way to Satu Mare — the Minister of Transport and Investment announced on Sunday on his Facebook page. In his post, Dávid Vitézy highlight»»»

Jackie Chan, whose real name is Fang Shilong, is alive and active. Dubai: A bizarre social media hoax claiming legendary Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan has died has gone viral, prompting renewed questions about the actor’s wellbeing. Posts featuring a black-and-white image of Chan alongside the »»»

Dual chokepoint disruptions force costly detours, boosting global energy prices Oil prices climbed on Tuesday (Sept. 29, 2026) as President Donald Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz kept supply risks elevated, with Brent up 1.4% near $106.80 and U.S. WTI gaining»»»

Human-in-the-loop AI underpins UAE’s next phase of financial crime defence Abu Dhabi: Drones over ships. Algorithms reading invoices. Police tracing crypto. AI screening more than 25,000 entities. In the UAE, AI is no longer an experiment in safeguarding the financial system. The question is moving»»»

Travellers can still find fares below Dh1,500, but agents expect prices to rise in October Dubai: UAE-based Indian travellers planning to fly home for Dussehra and Diwali can still find relatively affordable airfares, with demand beginning to pick up ahead of the festive season and travel agents ex»»»

Eviction outcry lets 87-year-old return home as Spain confronts housing crisis A Madrid pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests that have piled pressure on the government to resolve Spain's housing crisis can return home after a deal with the property's owners, her lawyer said on Monda»»»

London scrambles for contingency plans as US weighs diesel export curbs The United Kingdom is holding urgent talks with US authorities over President Donald Trump’s threat to halt American diesel exports, as London prepares contingency measures to cushion a potential supply shock, Chancellor John H»»»

AMMAN — Saudi venture capital firm Vision Ventures on Monday held an entrepreneurship event in Amman titled “Building a $1 Billion Startup from Jordan,” bringing together local entrepreneurs, technology leaders and investment experts.Organised in collaboration with the Innovative Startups and SMEs »»»

HONG KONG — Oil prices spiked with bond yields Monday as Donald Trump's rejection of an Iranian offer of a seven-day truce stoked inflation concerns, while stocks were mixed as traders look ahead to the release of key US data.Tehran last week set out a plan at the UN General Assembly for a halt in »»»

There's a new Pope in town and he's got very different ideas on what France's far-right calls the defense of Christian civilization. Leo the 14th concluding his trip to France in the eastern city of Metz, hometown of a founding father of present-day European federalism Maurice Schumann. There,»»»

The CIA has reportedly warned several countries that Russia is preparing to launch hybrid operations across the Mediterranean Sea. But is the risk real, or is it a form of cyber warfare? Several countries across the Mediterranean have reportedly been informed by the CIA of a possible immi»»»

Five men arrested over a suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford have been released on bail as investigations continue. Meanwhile, AI-enhanced images purporting to show their faces have gone viral, with some users claiming it ‘proves’ the men are Muslim. SynthID confirms the sharpened images were creat»»»

PARIS: As the United States celebrates the success of its sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector, Iran in turn boasts that it continues to serve some 30 international destinations from Tehran alone. Here is what we know about the situation: ‘SHUT DOWN’ In early September, the US imposed sanctions on I»»»

US, South Korean, Singaporean, Taiwanese investors courted for New Clark City Manila: The Philippines is preparing to court some of the world’s biggest technology companies — including Apple, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Qualcomm — to locate advanced manufacturing operations a»»»

Continued from page 1  Al Kharji noted that as Qatar continues to strengthen tourism as a key contributor to economic diversification, the country remains focused on developing distinctive, high-value tourism experiences that draw on its unique strengths and generate sustainable economic impact. H»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, has been recognised at the inaugural Himmah: Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award as the recipient of the ‘Leading Entity in Nationalis»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council (MPC), in collaboration with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, held its periodic Planning, Quality and Innovation Forum on Monday, providing a platform for directors of planning, quality and innovation departments across gov»»»

MADRID: The Spanish octogenarian whose eviction last week has triggered nationwide protests ​over Spain’s housing crisis will be able to return to her Madrid house after reaching an agreement with her landlord, her lawyer said on Tuesday. Protesters camped outside the Madrid regional government’s h»»»

Doha: HE Minister of Finance and Chair of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for 2026 Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari affirmed that the success of climate finance depends on translating political commitments into investments that generate growth and align commercial i»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi property developer RUA AlHaram AlMakki and Malaysia’s MRCB International on Monday signed an agreement to explore a transport-oriented mixed-use development at King Salman Gate in Makkah with an indicative gross development value of about SR21 billion ($5.5 billion). The collabo»»»