How is AI being used to navigate the changing times RISE Summit 2026 was held at Dubai World Trade Centre on October 14, under the theme ‘Recharging Momentum in Global Economies’. The summit brought together investors, policymakers, developers and industry decision-makers to explore how investment »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will attend the regular European Council meeting in Brussels on October 15 and 16, 2026, the government press service said here on Wednesday. European leaders will discuss challenges to European competitiveness, including energy prices. The agenda will also focus on the 2»»»

LONDON: Rescue teams in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Wednesday recovered the bodies of six people, including three children, from the rubble of a collapsed building after a 24-hour search. Seven others, including a child, were taken to Al-Zaitoun Hospital with injuries, the Egyptian newspaper Ah»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s political and economic leaders, and figures from the country’s wider business community, condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom following the strikes against civilian infrastructure. The president, Joseph Aoun, spoke by telephone»»»

BREAKING NEWSEmaar founder shares first glimpse of development as Dubai Mall expansion progresses Dubai: Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar has shared a preview of a development called Dubai Mall Plaza and Hotel, signalling that another project is on the way in the Downtown Dubai shopping district. In a»»»

BANGKOK: A failure by the United States and Iran to agree within weeks on a UN-backed plan for moving fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz could cause a food security crisis in parts of Asia and Africa, an official overseeing the proposed scheme said on Wednesday. The United Nations set up a tas»»»

India’s Riyadh embassy issues fresh travel advisory, airline update The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has urged Indian nationals to follow local authorities’ instructions, stay indoors in the event of an aerial attack and avoid circulating videos or news related to ongoing events. In an update pos»»»

Riyadh: One person has been injured and minor property damage reported in Riyadh after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell on a residential house and a vehicle, Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense said on Wednesday. An official Civil Defense spokesperson said the missile, launched by Yemen's»»»

LONDON: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh arrived in Beirut on Wednesday with a diplomatic delegation amid heightened regional tensions, Lebanese media reported. An Amal Movement delegation led by Khalil Hamdan, a member of the group’s leadership, received Khatibzadeh at Beirut Inte»»»

Indian carriers have suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17, 2026 The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has urged Indian nationals to follow local authorities’ instructions, stay indoors in the event of an aerial attack and avoid circulating videos or news related to ongoing event»»»

Iran escalates threats to shipping through Hormuz The Middle East conflict intensified on Wednesday as Yemen's Houthis threatened further attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities, while Iran signalled a tougher campaign against vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz. With Riyadh airport still cl»»»

DOHA: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced the onboarding of Google Cloud as a new member of the Qatar Internet Exchange (QIX), marking a significant milestone in the expansion of Qatar's national internet infrastructure. QIX is a government-supported, non-profit initiative that »»»

DUBAI: Young leaders are calling for a greater role in shaping the region’s future as artificial intelligence investment accelerates across the Middle East, discussions at the World Economic Forum in Dubai highlighted. According to the latest WEF report, AI could unlock more than one trillion dolla»»»

RTA plans futuristic underground transport, Metro lines and flying taxis to ease traffic Dubai: Imagine a future Dubai where passengers travel through high-speed underground tunnels, goods and services move beneath busy streets, driverless vehicles navigate roads above, and flying taxis carry commu»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), through its Administration of Private Schools and Kindergartens and School Licensing Department, has held a recognition ceremony to honour 207 private schools and kindergartens under its 'My White Flag' shield initiative, including 63 in»»»

European regions and cities demand clear rules and solid financial backing to help Europe’s ailing car industry through the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). This story was produced by the European Newsroom (enr), which Tanjug is a member of, in cooperation with the European Committee of the Region»»»

Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev said on Wednesday he expects the first diesel fuel contracts with the United States to be signed in the coming days. "We are in very active, hourl»»»

Mercedes‑Benz has started production of the new Marco Polo at its Ludwigsfelde plant. For the first time in its more than 40-year history, the Marco Polo is being manufactured entirely within the Mercedes‑Benz production network. This underlines the strategic importance of the motorhome business fo»»»

Hilton Garden Inn Brasov celebrated its Grand Opening on 8 October, a few months after opening on 14 July. The event marked a new stage for the first Hilton hotel in Brașov, following its first months of operations. Approximately 300 guests attended the Grand Opening, including representatives of H»»»

BELGRADE - Once it receives a US licence in mid-November, Telekom Srbija will start operating on the US market on December 1, and its priorities are to continue to develop a 5G network, expand its operations in Europe and collaborate with US firms in the AI sector, Telekom Srbija CEO Vladimir Lucic»»»

Diplomat Business Club forum draws participants to explore investment and collaboration Dubai: Business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and diplomats from more than 30 countries gathered in Dubai for the ‘Proud of UAE’ Business Forum, highlighting the country’s growing appeal as a global destinat»»»

SOFIA: Bulgaria on Wednesday said Russia was likely behind drone attacks that struck four ships in the Black Sea in the past week, sinking two, but there was no way of proving Moscow’s culpability. Rescuers are still searching for 11 crew members missing after drone strikes on Tuesday sank two ship»»»

China's exports surged 36.3% in September from a year earlier, its customs agency said Wednesday, bringing it on track to exceed last year's record trade surplus as pressure ramped up from its trading partners, including the European Union, to rebalance trade. The exports data, which was better tha»»»

Arab Finance: Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) has signed a partnership agreement with insurer AXA Egypt to provide integrated insurance solutions for unit owners at The Spine, including medical coverage for 10 years from the handover date, as per an emailed press release. As the first-o»»»

Nairobi: Kenya hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships will help combat the endemic doping problem among its athletes, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said on a visit to Nairobi on Wednesday. The east African nation is a global athletics powerhouse, particularly in long-distance and »»»

UAE says years of investment in alternative routes are being tested by the crisis Dubai: The disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is exposing just how vulnerable global trade remains to a single chokepoint, with businesses now being forced to find costly alternatives as geopolitical tensions resh»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron will join foreign leaders in Budapest for Hungary’s 23 October commemorations, Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced. The government is planning a full day of events across the country, with major programmes in the capital, a special performance at the Hungarian»»»

Damascus, Oct. 14 (SANA) Stabilizing the Syrian pound will require stronger domestic production and exports, tighter control of inflation and the money supply, and increased foreign currency inflows through official channels, economists told SANA, warning that exchange rate measures alone cannot en»»»

UAE-WEF partnership launch AI challenge, an opportunities centre, young leaders programme Dubai: The UAE has launched three initiatives with the World Economic Forum (WEF), including a $1 million Global Innovation Challenge focused on agentic artificial intelligence, a centre to turn emerging techn»»»

Initiative helps advance vision to build AI innovations from the UAE for a global audience Businesses, entrepreneurs and first-time builders can now turn ideas into working software, automate everyday operations and build AI-powered solutions without needing extensive technical expertise. With this»»»

Ukrainian forces encircled in the Kharkov region lost up to 40 troops over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. “Fighting continues for Nikolayevka and Varvarovka within the encircled area. The encircled Ukrainian forces lost up to 40 servicemen over the past 24 hours,” the min»»»

The diesel deal between Russia and the US benefits both countries and the global market, Kirill Dmitriev, Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, told journalists on the sidelines of the International Russian Energy Week forum. Russia will continue its ec»»»

RIYADH: Syria is seeking to build on $493 million in World Bank grants already received to support electricity, healthcare, and water, as well as education, public finances and the financial sector. Finance Minister Mohammed Barnieh discussed the funding with officials from the World Bank, Arab Mon»»»

The Bulgarian Pharmaceutical Union (BPhU), the Association of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Association for the Development of Parallel Trade in Medicines, the Bulgarian Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Retailers, and the Bulgarian Generic Pharm»»»

The airline's debut financing in Japan, structured as a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option, covers three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Group has marked a major milestone in aircraft financing with the signing of its inaugural Japanese Operating Lease with Call O»»»

Damascus, Oct. 14 (SANA) Syria’s first letter of credit in 14 years could open a formal channel for financing strategic imports, but its broader economic impact will depend on whether the transaction can be repeated and extended to other sectors, economists say.The Central Bank of Syria announced o»»»

The Commission for Consumer Protection (CPCo) will fine retailers between €10,000 and €50,000 for each product found to have an unjustified price increase, its chairwoman, Maya Manolova, said on Nova TV. The inspections focus on food prices, with the commission seeking to bring down costs for consu»»»

Bangkok, Oct. 14 (SANA) Syria’s finance minister and central bank governor discussed ways to strengthen the country’s economic management capacity with an official from the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday, focusing on training programs, economic forecasting and statistical development. Fin»»»

Leadership Redefined by InsuranceMarket.ae and Gulf News will take place on 22 October The UAE workplace has never been so mixed. Traditionalists, baby boomers, Gen X, millennials and Gen Z now work side by side, each shaped by different experiences and carrying different expectations of what good »»»

Trustees clash over Tata Sons listing, board decisions, appointments as inquiry continues Dubai: A dispute over the management of Tata Trusts and the future of Tata Sons has taken a new legal turn, with Noel Tata filing a caveat in the Bombay High Court as trustees clash over appointments, decision»»»

By signing this agreement, the National Bank of Romania is sending a key message, fully in line with its mission to contribute to financial stability: fintech innovation is not only a driver of modernization in the financial sector but also a strategic opportunity that deserves to be encouraged and»»»

After a two-year pause, classroom standards and teaching practices face fresh scrutiny Dubai: School inspections are set to resume after a two-year pause, Dubai's private school principals are preparing for a significant change - inspectors could arrive with as little as 24 hours' notice, leaving l»»»

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the Administration of Private Schools and Kindergartens and the School Licensing Administration, honored 63 private schools and kindergartens that received the cup at the third and highest level of the "My Right is White" Award, which i»»»

Fear and convenience drive record rise in Abu Dhabi's cancer screenings Abu Dhabi: Far more women in Abu Dhabi are getting screened for breast cancer. Health authorities say a campaign built around fear, everyday life and easy access is behind the rise. In October 2025, 5,983 women aged 40 and abov»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The work on the Ukrainian settlement is being carried out in a discrete manner, and it will continue in this way, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "This work [on the Ukrainian settlement] is being conducted in a discrete mode, and it will continue in a discrete »»»

Seven injured as rescuers search rubble for missing people in Hadayek El Qobba district Dubai: At least six people, including three children, were killed and seven others injured when an occupied residential building collapsed in Cairo early on Wednesday, Egyptian media reported. The five-storey bu»»»

Bucharest attracted approximately EUR 190 million in commercial real estate investment between January and September 2026, accounting for just 29% of the nationwide total, according to an analysis by Crosspoint Real Estate. The capital’s share was significantly below the level of over 50% typically»»»

There was a time when a remarkable brand easily made its voice heard, loud and clear, and a time when the market could easily accommodate a newcomer. Today, the key words are different: dynamism, agility, resilience and, sure enough, innovation. Against this backdrop, the 12th edition of the Superb»»»

Paris, France: Demand for diesel fuel will remain unusually high into 2027 because of reduced supply from Gulf producers stemming from the US war against Iran, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. "The gasoil market balance will remain tight well into 2027 and is dependent on a recovery »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) announced that the Canadian firm Fiera Capital has joined its platform and established a local office in Qatar. In a statement issued on Wednesday, QFC described Fiera Capital as a leading independent asset management firm with approximately USD 115 bil»»»