Women should not have to prove how much they can endure
Real progress means removing barriers, not simply celebrating women for overcoming them During my years in humanitarian and development work, I learned that strength rarely reveals itself through grand gestures. More often, it is found in the quiet decisions women make every day: to rebuild after u»»»
Poland targets regional AI infrastructure leadership
Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański said Poland will develop domestic data-center capacity as the government seeks to make the country at least a regional leader in artificial intelligence capabilities. Speaking after a meeting of the Future Council, Domański said investment in AI infrast»»»
Ferrari sees Middle East driving habits working in favour of first EV
Young buyers, shorter drives and appetite for tech could work in Ferrari Luce’s favour Dubai: Ferrari believes the Middle East could prove particularly well suited to its first fully electric car, with shorter everyday journeys reducing one of the biggest concerns buyers typically associate with EV»»»
Trump demands 1% US interest rate after Fed delivers first hike in three years
US president says America has world's strongest credit as Fed raises rates to 3.75%-4% US President Donald Trump has renewed his demand for dramatically lower interest rates, saying the Federal Reserve should cut its benchmark rate to 1% or less, hours after the central bank raised borrowing costs »»»
Journalist Valeria Veleva Leaves Iotova-Valchev Nomination Committee over Petrohan Case Data Controversy
Journalist Valeria Veleva announced on Facebook that she was leaving the Nomination Committee of the Iliana Iotova - Kiril Valchev presidential ticket on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Democratic Bulgaria (DB) slammed the release of personal data of vulnerable people in the Petrohan killings case. »»»
AI helps Japan's convenience stores create new dessert flavours
Tokyo: Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose -- developing never-before-seen convenience store desserts. For customers tired of the usual egg sandwiches and rice balls, maj»»»
Why rare earths are becoming the 'new oil' — but with a huge difference
China’s factory edge turns rare earths into a new geopolitical choke point The global race to secure rare earths is accelerating after Chinese suppliers halted some shipments to US customers, underscoring a vulnerability that governments have spent years trying to eliminate. Some Chinese rare-earth»»»
Property Forum 2026: The Polish Real Estate Market at a Strategic Turning Point
Poland’s real estate market is entering a period in which investment decisions are increasingly shaped by capital availability, changing user needs, technology, energy costs and wider economic trends. These issues will take centre stage at Property Forum 2026, taking place on 28–29 September at She»»»
CNN Creators debuts new flexible, state-of-the-art Doha studio this week
Tribune News Network Doha CNN’s multiplatform programming initiative, CNN Creators, will this week unveil its state-of-the-art facility within Media City Qatar, in Doha. The new space will open up the full range of production capabilities for CNN Creators, which has been broadcast from a temporary »»»
Spanish gastronomy second edition to begin on Sept. 20
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Doha, together with ICEX Spain Trade & Investment, is bringing ‘Eat Spain, Drink Spain’ back to Qatar for a second year from September 20 to October 4, 2026. The campaign returns after a successful first edition, which helped intro»»»
Qatar Airways exhibits innovation, onboard connectivity at ATM 2026
Tribune News Network DUBAI, UAE Qatar Airways marked its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, with a showcase of its latest advancements in premium travel and digital innovations. Visitors of Qatar Airways’ immersive pavilion were offered a close»»»
QCS launches ‘Let’s Draw a Smile’ drive to support children with cancer
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) launched “Let’s Draw a Smile” campaign this September to raise awareness of childhood cancers, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote health awareness across the community, emphasise the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles, and support c»»»
Al Muraikhi, Singapore’s FM co-chair high-level joint committee meeting
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan co-chaired the meeting of the implementation monitoring mechanism of the High-Level Joint Committee between Qatar and Singapore, held in Doha on Wednesd»»»
ASEAN-Qatar partnership enters new phase as trade nears $15bn
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha ASEAN and Qatar are entering a new phase of cooperation with annual bilateral trade approaching $15 billion and growing opportunities emerging across energy, aviation, agribusiness, healthcare, hospitality, telecommunications, fintech, digital innovation and investment. The Cha»»»
John Mearsheimer: Ukraine War Will Be Settled on the Battlefield
American political scientist John Mearsheimer has claimed that the Ukraine conflict can’t be resolved diplomatically because the two sides’ goals remain irreconcilable and it will ultimately be settled on the battlefield. Mearsheimer made the remarks during a visit to Moscow in an interview with Fy»»»
MoCI unveils digital services to drive more efficient, competitive business environment
DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has launched a range of advanced digital services and solutions in a new step toward a more efficient and competitive business environment, helping improve the investor experience, streamline business formation and operations, facilitate access to »»»
Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé falsely accused of lying about his age
During a Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton, social media users started spreading rumours that 20-year-old Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé is older than he claims to be. The rumours gained such proportion that the youth club where he trained decided to post photos of Yalcouyé thro»»»
SC managing director participates in high-level panel discussion during Qatar Calendar launch event
DOHA: Managing Director of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Hassan Al Thawadi participated in the Visit Qatar 2026-2027 Qatar Calendar launch event, which unveiled the country's upcoming roster of events spanning sport, culture and entertainment. During the event, Al Thawadi took pa»»»
Egypt, Sudan discuss joint agricultural projects on Sudanese land
Egypt and Sudan discussed developing joint agricultural projects on Sudanese land and cooperating on the production and supply of strategic crops as the two countries seek to strengthen food security and deepen agricultural integration. The talks brought together Egyptian Minister of Water Resource»»»
UAE interest rates rise to 3.9%. What it means for mortgages, loans and savings
Higher rates may affect mortgages, new loans and savings, depending on your bank Dubai: Interest rates are moving higher again in the UAE after the Central Bank raised its base rate by 25 basis points to 3.9%, following the US Federal Reserve’s first rate increase since 2023. Get updated faster and»»»
Enlargement Commissioner Kos Calls Bulgaria "Europe's Connectivity Gateway"
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said that Bulgaria is Europe's connectivity gateway and expressed confidence that the country would successfully host a summit on international connectivity. She was speaking on the sidelines of Wednesday's sitting of the European Parliament in Strasb»»»
US Fed makes quarter-point rate hike over high inflation
Washington, United States: The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points Wednesday, its first hike in three years as the central bank battles high inflation with a move sure to anger President Donald Trump. The Fed's Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise rates t»»»
President Iotova Discusses European Issues, Human Rights and Security with Council of Europe, EU Officials in Strasbourg
Visiting Strasbourg on Wednesday, Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova held meetings with senior officials of the Council of Europe and the European Union, discussing the reform of the Council of Europe, human rights, the EU's future budget, security, migration and European connectivity. Iotova held m»»»
Abeer Sabry: I seek roles that leave a lasting impression on audiences
Against the backdrop of the Hurghada Youth Film Festival, Egyptian actress Abeer Sabry – who was a member of the jury for its fourth edition – spoke to Daily News Egypt about her latest projects, artistic ambitions, and enduring dreams. In an extensive interview, she discussed her vision of cinema,»»»
UAE Central Bank raises base rate to 3.9% after US Fed rate hike
CBUAE lifts its base rate by 25 basis points to 3.9%, effective September 17 Dubai: The UAE Central Bank has raised its base rate by 25 basis points to 3.9%, following a similar increase by the US Federal Reserve. The Central Bank of the UAE said on Wednesday that the Base Rate applicable to its Ov»»»
Agriculture minister, Lebanese counterpart discuss boosting agricultural trade, cooperation
AMMAN — Agriculture Minister Saeb Khreisat and his Lebanese counterpart Nizar Hani on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen agricultural cooperation and expand agricultural trade between Jordan and Lebanon.The two ministers stressed the importance of closer coordination in the agricultural sector »»»
Jordan participates in Arabian Travel Market in Dubai
AMMAN — Jordan is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai from Sept. 14 to 17 through a national pavilion organised by the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB).The pavilion will bring together representatives from the Jordanian Consulate in Dubai, travel agencies, hotels, the Aqaba Special »»»
Parliament Chair Dotsova, Czech PM Babis Discuss Expanding Bilateral Parliamentary, Economic Cooperation
Bulgaria's National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis have discussed opportunities to expand bilateral parliamentary and economic cooperation, Parliament's press centre said on Wednesday. Babis is on an official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of Prime Ministe»»»
Babis: Europe Is Falling Behind on Competitiveness and Needs to Wake Up
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis warned on Wednesday that Europe is falling behind in competitiveness and urgently needs to "wake up". "Europe is losing, Europe is not competitive and Europe needs to wake up," he said during a reception at the Hyatt Hotel in the Bulgarian capital Sofia organized t»»»
Radev: Bulgaria Can Support Czech Energy Diversification, while Czechia Can Help Modernize Bulgarian Economy
With joint efforts, Bulgaria and Czechia can achieve a brighter future, with Bulgaria able to assist Czechia with energy diversification and price stability, while Czechia can help modernize and increase the competitiveness of Bulgaria's economy, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Wednesd»»»
Sheikh Hamdan meets first graduates of Dh1.1 billion scholarship, hails Emirati future leaders
New Emirati graduates poised to power Dubai’s knowledge economy and D33 agenda Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, met with the first cohort of graduates fr»»»
Featuring more than 560 events, Qatar Tourism launches Qatar Calendar 2026-2027
DOHA: Qatar Tourism announced the launch of the Qatar Calendar 2026-2027, which includes more than 560 events, with the participation of about 780 partners, and offers a comprehensive package of diverse events and activities that meet all interests, and bring together families and friends from all »»»
Journalist Valeria Veleva Leaves Iotova - Valchev Initiative Committee over Petrohan Case Data Controversy
Journalist Valeria Veleva announced on Facebook that she was leaving the Initiative Committee of the Iliana Iotova - Kiril Valchev presidential ticket on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Democratic Bulgaria (DB) slammed the release of personal data of vulnerable people in the Petrohan killings case. »»»
Enlargement Commissioner Kos Says Bulgaria Well Placed to Host Connectivity Summit
Interviewed by BTA, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said she believed that Bulgaria would successfully host a summit on international connectivity. She was speaking on the sidelines of Wednesday's sitting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Earlier in the day, European Commiss»»»
Man allegedly attacks grandmother after she refuses iPhone and Rs300,000 demand
Family says young man had recently been given a new motorcycle before making fresh demands A young man allegedly assaulted his elderly grandmother and aunt after they refused his demands for an expensive iPhone and Rs300,000, in a disturbing family dispute captured on video in northern India. The i»»»
Von der Leyen’s ‘European values,’ paid for by private equity, powered by Claude
We’re now living in an “openly hostile world”, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs in her State of the Union speech. “Old relationships have frayed”, war rages on the continent, European industries face pressure from “global competitors”, while “ultranationalists, anti-Euro»»»
16-year-old Hungarian boy discussed mass violence with AI chatbot, FBI alerts Hungarian authorities – Video
A 16-year-old boy from Győr made statements about violent acts while communicating with an artificial intelligence chatbot. According to Hungarian police, his conversations included threats against groups and individuals, discussions about preparations for attacks and references to weapons that cou»»»
Rivals cry foul as French oil giant TotalEnergies keeps gas prices capped below national average
French motorists are flocking to gas stations operated by TotalEnergies, where gasoline prices are capped, but its rivals are accusing the oil giant of unfair competition with the government's support. French motorists are clogging TotalEnergies service stations to fill up with discount gasoline bu»»»
Ursula von der Leyen points to Hungary as proof democratic decline can be reversed
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pointed to Hungary as an example of how democratic backsliding can be reversed, saying the country has returned to the “heart of the European Union” following its April election. A positive example Speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbo»»»
How Asset Data Can Help Operations Teams Right-Size Equipment Fleets
Buying another forklift can feel like the obvious answer when operators regularly wait for equipment. Yet the shortage may exist only during one shift, in one zone, or at a particular point in the workflow. Elsewhere in the same facility, another vehicle could spend long periods unused. That distin»»»
GCC tourism sector urges confidence as destinations prepare for stronger recovery
The region must tell a stronger story, adapt to demand, keep investing in experiences Dubai: The GCC’s tourism industry needs to speak with greater confidence about the region’s safety, attractions, and growing range of experiences as international travel continues to recover, according to industry»»»
Office Lease or Flexible Workspace? What Growing Businesses Should Consider
Every growing business in Australia hits this fork in the road eventually: sign a traditional office lease, or move into a flexible workspace arrangement. There’s no clean universal answer. It depends far more on your growth stage, cash flow position, and headcount projections than most advisors wi»»»
QSE Index closes lower
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index lost 135.99 points, or 1.39 percent, to close Wednesday's trading session at 9,637.76 points. A total of 148,534,234 shares were traded during the session, with a combined value of QAR 359,708,124.974 via 22,232 transactions across all sectors. Shares of s»»»
Why Bookkeeper360 Is the Best Fractional CFO Partner for Growing Businesses
Small and mid-sized businesses often reach a point where basic bookkeeping is no longer enough to guide major decisions. Revenue is growing, hiring needs are expanding, and pricing questions are getting more complicated, but the company is not yet ready to bring on a full-time chief financial offic»»»
Qatar, Singapore review progress in bilateral cooperation
DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Sultan bin Saad Al Murikhi and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore HE Dr Vivian Balakrishnan co-chaired the meeting of the Implementation Monitoring Mechanism under the Joint Supreme Committee between Qatar and Singapore, h»»»
Opposition Parties in Bulgaria Demand Fuel Compensation as Prices Surge
Opposition lawmakers have called for government action to address soaring fuel prices, with Democratic Bulgaria (DB) proposing a universal compensation of €0.20 per liter and We Continue the Change (PP) warning that rising energy and commodity costs could trigger a serious inflationary shock. Ivayl»»»
Petrohan Investigation: Minor's Abuse Report Emerged as Key TriggerOpinions
Contacts between a minor girl and members of Ivaylo Kalushev's group, including a report that she had been sexually abused, emerged as a key factor behind the events that culminated in the deaths of six people at a mountain hut in the Petrohan area and near Okolchitsa Peak, according to findings fr»»»
Romanian AI startup Veridion raises $20 million to accelerate further expansion
Romanian-founded global business intelligence startup Veridion has raised $20 million in Series A funding to accelerate international expansion after quietly becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing providers of business intelligence data, with customers representing almost $2 trillion in combin»»»
Lebanese, Israeli ambassadors meet in Washington as Issa visits south
Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter held a meeting overnight in the presence of U.S. State Department Counselor Daniel Holler. The meeting comes after a ninth round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon was delayed until October»»»
Cabinet reiterates Qatar's strongest condemnation of Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi said t»»»