Artificial intelligence could lift European productivity by around 1% over the next five years, but its benefits and costs are likely to be distributed unevenly across countries, regions and workers, according to an International Monetary Fund background note prepared for an informal meeting of EU »»»

BusinessGermanyGermany's auto crisis: Will the 35-hour workweek survive?Srinivas MazumdaruGerman carmakers want employees to work 40 hours instead of the current 35 without extra pay, arguing it would improve competitiveness. Unions strongly oppose the proposal and view it as an attack on workers' »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Armenia HE Vahagn Khachaturyan, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Digital listings must show a valid DCT Abu Dhabi licence as the sector expands rapidly Dubai: Anyone booking a holiday home in Abu Dhabi can now look for a clear sign that the property operates within the emirate’s regulatory framework: a valid licence number displayed on its online listing. Under »»»

Tokyo: Japan's weather agency warned of heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and landslides as a large and powerful typhoon moves toward the country's eastern Pacific coast on Monday. As of 10am local time, Typhoon Dujuan, located about 100 km west-southwest of Hachijo Island in the Izu Island chain »»»

Seoul: Three South Korean military officers were injured in an explosion during an operation near the heavily mined border with North Korea, Seoul's military said Monday. The incident occurred south of the Military Demarcation Line inside the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), one of the world's most heavil»»»

NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in a coordination meeting of the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations Genera»»»

NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in a high-level ministerial dinner organised by the State of Qatar in cooperation with the International Peace Institute, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United N»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Malta HE Myriam Spiteri Debono, on the occasion of her country's Independence Day.»»»

Since January 2025, the Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 people to so-called “third countries” – places that are not their countries of origin. Working with a team of 26 international media outlets, Forbidden Stories and FRANCE 24 have used information gathered by NGOs and op»»»

Hungary’s change of government is increasingly being felt inside the country’s national security apparatus. After the replacement of four intelligence chiefs in June, a new report suggests that the overhaul of the Hungarian intelligence services is reaching deeper into the organisations, including »»»

Nagoya, Japan: Sumit Kundu had to quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury on his return to the sport -- but the Indian could cap a remarkable comeback at the Asian Games. "I will win a medal for my family," the light middleweight told AFP after scoring a una»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian martyred by Israeli occupation fire in Mawasi Rafah, in southern Gaza Strip: Al-Manar reporter 21-09-2026 10:36 AM Latest News »»»

Ukraine made a “huge mistake” by caving in to its Western backers and walking away from a potential peace deal with Russia in 2022, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. He also argued that years of Western military backing have failed to defeat Russia and are now raising the risk of a direct»»»

The Ruler's Court announced a 10-day period of official mourning in Dubai Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler, died on Monday morning, the Ruler’s Court announced, declaring 10 days of official mourning across the emirate. Flags will fly at half-mast thro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Armenia HE Vahagn Khachaturyan on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Malta HE Myriam Spiteri Debono on the occasion of her country's Independence Day.»»»

New carrier starts daily services to Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah from Dammam Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s new national budget carrier, led by an Air Arabia consortium, has started operations from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, opening with domestic flights to Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah. Sign up»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first sinc»»»

The Ruler's Court announced a 10-day period of official mourning in Dubai Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler, died on Monday morning, the Ruler’s Court announced, declaring 10 days of official mourning across the emirate. Flags will fly at half-mast thro»»»

New 7,200 sqm hub will support faster boutique restocking and UAE e-commerce Dubai: Dior has opened a new Middle East distribution centre in Dubai South, bringing inventory closer to regional markets in a move aimed at improving product availability, speeding up boutique replenishment and supportin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) participated in the 115th session of the Executive Council of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), held in Hammamet, Tunisia, prior to the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival. Director of Qatar TV, Ali bin Saleh Al Sada headed the QMC’s deleg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani affirmed that the well-established and expanding strategic partnership between the State of Qatar and the United Nations stems from Qatar’s commitment to active participation a»»»

Cairo: The Shura Council participated in the 43rd session of the Executive Committee of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, held Sunday in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. The Shura Council was represented at the session by HE Dr. Sultan bin Hassan Al Dhabit Al Dosari, Member of the Council and member »»»

Speakers rallied in support of the House of Terror Museum at a Sunday demonstration held in front of the Budapest institution. The protest was announced after Zoltán Tarr, the minister responsible for social affairs and culture, announced that the House of Terror Museum had been temporarily closed,»»»

Seoul, Sept. 21 (SANA) South Korea’s exports rose 78 percent year-on-year in the first 20 days of September, supported by a significant increase in semiconductor shipments, according to customs data released Monday. Figures cited by South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency showed that exports reached $71.4»»»

Rashid Hospital is first in the rollout, with free parking continuing for patients Dubai: Dubai Health is introducing a new smart parking management system across its facilities, with patients continuing to receive free parking during their visits and Rashid Hospital becoming the first location to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shaqab is set to host the fourth edition of the Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show, supported by the Social & Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM), from November 4-7 at Al Shaqab’s Outdoor Arena. Held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qat»»»

New York, USA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with the Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme HE Carl Skau, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting reviewed cooperation b»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the University of Geneva’s Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies launched today morning a workshop titled “Health Humanitarian Diplomacy: Reconstructing health systems after war in the Arab World”. The five-day event serves as a platform for a sele»»»

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has introduced a new merit-based scholarship for outstanding students applying for the 2027-2028 academic year. Intended for new incoming undergraduates, the Merit Scholars»»»

Doha, Qatar: Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ), held its prize distribution ceremony 2026 on September 17, 2026, at Arbab Hall, celebrating the academic achievements and accomplishments of high-performing students from the KG, Primary, Girls, Boys, and Cambridge Wings, along with the schoo»»»

Madrid, Spain: Qatar Tourism and Old Doha Port participated in Seatrade Cruise Med 2026, held at Las Palmas Cruise Port in Gran Canaria, Spain, on September 16-17, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Qatar’s position on global cruise itineraries and support the continued growth of the sector. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar by QMMF and HRT Performance completed an impressive 2026 Michelin 24H Series European campaign by finishing second in the 992-AM class at in Barcelona, the fifth and final round of the championship, and officially securing second place in the overall 992-AM European Series s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment, in cooperation with the Supreme Judiciary Council, represented by the Enforcement Court, yesterday launched auctions for abandoned vehicles and equipment thr»»»

Renewable energy sources accounted for 54.1% of electricity generated in the European Union in the second quarter of 2026, according to Eurostat data released September 18. The share was slightly lower than in the same period of 2025, when renewables accounted for 54.3% of EU electricity generation»»»

Demonstrators gathered outside Budapest’s House of Terror Museum on Sunday to protest its temporary closure and the dismissal of long-serving director Mária Schmidt. Speakers, including Zsolt Bayer and opposition Fidesz politician Tamás Menczer, accused Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government of t»»»

From shaded walkways to pet parks, everyday comfort shapes the emirate’s growth Abu Dhabi has firmly established itself as a people-centric city, with an urban development model that goes beyond building infrastructure to focus on the details of everyday life — from roads and integrated mobility ne»»»

Beneath the Mediterranean waters off the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, divers swim past stone walls, ancient structures and a submerged road — remnants of parts of a city that once stood above the water. With a shaky ceasefire in place after the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, visitors are returning»»»

Doha: The car keys for the six winners of the final draw of Safari Hypermarket’s ‘Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars’ mega promotion were handed over by the management representatives of Safari Group of Companies to the winners: Saneesh Mathews, Abdallah Mohammed Deeb Zourob, Jennifer Magcalas, Pra»»»

New York, USA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated today in a high-level ministerial dinner organized by the State of Qatar in cooperation with the International Peace Institute, on the sidelines of the 81st session of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director-General of Public Security Major General Mohammed Jassim Al Sulaiti met with Head of the Central Authority for Supervision and Inspection of Syria, Amer Al Ali. The meeting discussed a number of issues of common interest and reviewed ways to enhance cooperation and exchange ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) held an event for the children of its employees who participated in the Back-to-School Competition, launched by the company to coincide with the start of the new academic year, as part of its initiatives aimed at enhancing community awareness and pro»»»

Following the approval of a new procedure for registration of foreigners and stateless persons in Kyrgyzstan, authorized territorial offices must follow the updated rules when carrying out registration procedures, the press service of Kyzmat state institution reported. The new procedure is aimed at»»»

Dastan Kanybek uulu has won Kyrgyzstan’s first medal at the Asian Games currently underway in Japan. The MMA semifinals are being held today as part of the Games. Photo Media The Kyrgyz athlete competed in the 60kg weight category. Dastan Kanybek uulu began his participation on Sunday. In his openi»»»

The National Expert Council has approved the detailed development plan for Sofia Ring Road's last unfinished section after a wait of more than two decades, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev said on Monday. "The plan's approval is not a gift to Sofia. It fulfils a commitment and marks an important step in j»»»

Doha, Qatar: Abdulrahman Abdulhamid yesterday secured Qatar’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, winning silver in the men’s kumite under-60kg category at Toyohashi Gymnasium at Toyohashi Total Sports Park in Aichi Prefecture. Qatar’s handball team launched their hunt for a four»»»

THE PENINSULA Doha, Qatar: As part of implementing the strategy and action plan of the Wellness Section within the Preventive Health Department to adopt healthy lifestyles, behaviours and habits for disease prevention, the Wellness Section at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), in collabora»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution, represented by the Criminal Studies Institute, has organised a specialised training course on juvenile justice in light of international standards, in cooperation with the Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights in Italy. Held at t»»»

Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani met Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar H E Arnaud Pescheux. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in the cultural field.»»»