The House of Terror Museum will reopen on Tuesday and will be free to visit for one week, the minister responsible for social affairs and culture announced on Wednesday. In a post published on Facebook, Zoltán Tarr emphasised that the primary task of the institution, which documents the crimes of o»»»

Damascus, Sept. 17 (SANA) The IMAR 2026 international reconstruction exhibition concluded in Damascus on Wednesday after generating 3,200 contracts worth more than $1.756 billion during the four-day event, organizer Effect Plus said. The company said in a statement received by SANA that 412 memoran»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has launched a number of advanced digital services and solutions, marking a new step towards a more efficient and competitive business environment. These initiatives contribute to enhancing the investor journey, simplifying business establis»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari participated in the Canada Investment Summit, held in Toronto, Canada, on 14 and 15 September 2026, with the participation of a number of officials, policymakers, investors, and representatives of financial and economic institutions. Mini»»»

Hourly labour costs across the economy rose by 3.1 per cent in the euro area and by 3.2 per cent in the EU in the second quarter of this year, compared with the same period in 2025, but among the Member States, the smallest increase was recorded in Romania (1.8 per cent), according to data publishe»»»

Car producers may choose other countries for production if Romania fails to offer competitive conditions, as companies make strategic decisions based on competitiveness and efficiency, Managing Director Dacia Brand South Eastern Europe and Country Head Romania Mihai Bordeanu said on Wednesday."Let'»»»

The lease agreement for Sadu II was signed on Tuesday and a modern production facility for 155 mm NATO-standard ammunition is to be developed on the site, with the potential to create hundreds of jobs and opportunities for the Gorj economy, interim Economy Minister Irineu Darau announced."Romania a»»»

Romania's Foreign Ministry (MAE) welcomes the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighbourly Relations between Romania and Hungary and underlines that the protection of the rights of persons belonging to national minorities "remains a benchmark of a»»»

The invitation extended on Wednesday in Strasbourg by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her State of the Union address, proposing that Canada become the European Union's first "associate member", serves as a catalyst for the bilateral relationship between Romania and Canada,»»»

Romania's Defence Minister Radu Miruta on Wednesday welcomed his Spanish counterpart Margarita Robles at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base to discuss the latest developments in regional security.According to Romania's Defence Ministry (MApN), also attending the meeting was Romania's Chief of Defence»»»

The PNL will participate on Thursday, at Cotroceni Palace, in the consultations convened by President Nicusor Dan regarding the nomination of a candidate for the office of Prime Minister, the political party announced on Wednesday."The PNL delegation will be led by President Ilie Bolojan. Dan Motre»»»

UDMR (Democratic Union of Hungarians of Romania) leader Kelemen Hunor believes there could be several options for a new government, one of them being a government made up of experienced civil servants who have worked with all political parties.'It remains to be seen today. We are talking about a po»»»

President Nicusor Dan is inviting the leaders and representatives of the political parties and groups in the Romanian Parliament to Cotroceni Palace on Thursday for consultations regarding the nomination of a candidate for the office of Prime Minister, the Presidential Administration announced. The»»»

The Service for Regulation and Supervision of Compliance with Antimonopoly Legislation of Kyrgyzstan set fixed meat prices as part of measures to stabilize the market. The service analyzed all costs, from livestock keeping to the sale of meat at markets, and set the prices accordingly. In Bishkek, »»»

Full-time employees’ average gross earnings were HUF 745,500 and average net earnings reached HUF 523,300 in July 2026. Average gross earnings grew by 7.5%, net average earnings increased by 9.1% and real earnings were 7.8% higher than a year earlier. The increase in net average earnings exceeded t»»»

Arab Finance: The Suez Canal witnessed the first transit by Cosco Shipping Lines since tensions in the Red Sea and Bab El-Mandeb, announced Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). The OOCL Portugal vessel was sailing from Belgium to China. It is around 400 m»»»

When actresses become images, not women allowed to change Katrina Kaif arrived for Ganesh Chaturthi at the Ambani residence last week, roughly a year after giving birth to her son. Within hours, commentary online had settled on a familiar verdict: she had not "bounced back." The phrase itself deser»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle destination, will host RunFest 2026, an indoor running festival for participants of all ages and fitness levels, on Friday, 25 September. RunFest 2026 underscores the mall’s long-standing commitment to fostering communi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Forbes Middle East has named Founder and President of Abeer Medical Group Mohammed Alungal, (pictured) to its prestigious “Top Healthcare Leaders 2026” list, celebrating his transformative vision and enduring contributions to the region’s medical landscape. Since its inception, Alungal»»»

DOHA: More than 75 students are benefiting from Arabic language courses organised by the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Cultural Islamic Centre in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Tatarstan, as part of Qatar’s efforts to promote Arabic internationally and strengthen cultural and civilisational under»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement will return on 20 October 2026, bringing together more than 300 senior executives, policymakers, diplomats and thought leaders at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. Organised by the A»»»

Visit aims to deepen economic cooperation and advance joint development goals Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed welcom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) hosted Minister of Social Development and Family H E Buthaina bint Ali Al-Jabr Al-Nuaimi to discuss Qatar’s strategic roadmap for social development and its role in building a resilient and empowered society. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partn»»»

As of September 1, the mandatory use of electronic waybills has been abolished in Kyrgyzstan for all goods except oil and petroleum products. The State Tax Service reported. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan has put its goods traceability system into full operation. For certain categories, the functions»»»

UAE airports see mixed operations as airlines restore some routes but suspensions remain Dubai: UAE travellers face a mixed picture on Thursday, with some flight delays reported at Dubai International Airport while cancellations are also affecting some Dubai and Sharjah services. The latest disrupt»»»

A channel for supply of psychotropic substances from Russia to Kyrgyzstan has been disrupted in Bishkek. According to the Interior Ministry’s Service for Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking, a Russian citizen, 18, was detained while receiving a package. Officers found 506 grams of alpha-PVP, electro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s decision to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was driven by a long-term vision that extended well beyond the month-long tournament, with more than 12 years of preparation laying the foundation for lasting development and growth, Managing Director of the Supreme Committee for D»»»

CEO of the Qatar Media Corporation H E Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met yesterday with Director-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Joint Program Production Institution (GCCJPPI) H E Sheikh Mubarak Fahad Al Jaber Al-Sabah. The meeting discussed aspects of media cooperation an»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore H E Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan co-chaired the meeting of the implementation monitoring mechanism of the High-Level Joint Committee between the State of Qatar and the»»»

The national premiere of the historical feature filmZhusup took place at Manas cinema in Bishkek on September 16. The film was released to mark the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s independence, the 125th anniversary of birth of state figure Zhusup Abdrakhmanov and the 100th anniversary of the esta»»»

Gabrovo will host the annual meeting of the Crafts and Folk Art sub-network of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, which begins Thursday and will run through September 20, the local administration said. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Building a Peaceful World through Human Creativity” The for»»»

Metac will build seven Bay Grove buildings, with main works due in late 2028 Dubai: Construction of 537 homes at the sold-out Bay Grove Residences on Dubai Islands is moving ahead after Nakheel awarded a main construction contract worth more than Dh800 million to Metac General Contracting Co. Get u»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Culture has achieved a new institutional milestone, with the This Is Qatar encyclopedia receiving Innovation Endorsement - Tier 3 accreditation from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), the third and highest level of endorsement. The recognition reflects the encyclopedia’s »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar marked World Ozone Day 2026 yesterday with a focus on youth engagement, sustainable cooling and collective action to protect the ozone layer, as the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change honoured students who showcased their creativity and research on key environmental issue»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mexico’s 216th Independence Day was celebrated in Doha on Tuesday with a gathering of Qatari officials, diplomats and members of the Mexican community, highlighting the growing friendship and cooperation between Mexico and Qatar. Minister of Communications and Information Technology H »»»

The World Summit on Children’s Well-Being and Future will be held in Samarkand on October 21–22. The event will bring together political leaders, ministers, representatives of international organizations, experts, as well as children and adolescents from more than 100 countries. The program include»»»

Two more officers have been fired from London’s Metropolitan Police for misconduct involving offensive comments, the force said on Tuesday, bringing the number of serving officers dismissed in a wider probe into Charing Cross police station to 13. One was dismissed after a disciplinary hearing foun»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar yesterday unveiled its 2026-2027 Qatar Calendar, presenting an extensive programme of over 560 sporting, cultural, entertainment, and family events designed to offer residents and visitors a diverse range of experiences throughout the new season under one unified national p»»»

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Kyrgyzstan’s First Lady Aigul Japarova took part in a cultural program in Seoul. Social media report. The event was held at Cheong Wa Dae residence as part of the first Central Asia—Republic of Korea Summit. First ladies Kim Hye Kyung of the Republic of Korea and Ziroat Mirziyoyeva of Uzbekistan al»»»

24-karat gold trades at Dh515.75 whereas, 22-karat trades at Dh477.50 Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have risen on September 17, in cue with global bullion prices which rose as much as 1.3 per cent to nearly $4,320 an ounce, before paring gains. 24-karat gold is trading at Dh515.75 versus the previo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar flag was raised at a ceremony at the Athletes’ Village in Nagoya, Japan, yesterday, with members of the Qatar delegation attending, ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Qatar will be represented by 243 athletes, including 184 men and 59 women, at the 20th edition of th»»»

President Sadyr Japarov proposed speeding up the completion of negotiations on a pension agreement between Kyrgyzstan and South Korea and preparing the document for signing. He made the statement during talks in Seoul. The head of state noted that the number of citizens of Kyrgyzstan working in Sou»»»

Geneva: The planet's water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic, swinging between too little and too much, the United Nations warned Thursday, with an unprecedented El Nino expected to exacerbate the long-term trend. Last year was among the driest for the world's rivers in over three decades, the»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, authorities are proposing to fund university tuition each year for at least five graduates from each district. After receiving their degrees, participants in the program would be required to return to their home region and work there for at least three years. A draft resolution appro»»»

An English school trip ended in controversy for eight students from a Hungarian-language secondary school in Šahy, southern Slovakia, after they were left in France with a teacher while the rest of the group travelled home. The six girls and two boys, aged between 15 and 17, were left behind in the»»»

An acute shortage of spare parts has reduced the combat readiness of US B-52 bombers, causing a backlog of aircraft at repair facilities and forcing the dismantling of some planes for parts, Gen. Stephen Davis, Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, said. "We found we had about 17 bombers th»»»

The Federal Open Market Committee of the US Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that it expects the country's interest rate to be in the range of 4% to 4.25% by the end of 2026. Earlier in the day, the Fed decided to increase the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 3.75%-4%. Of the 18 meeting»»»

The US House of Representatives has passed the Lindsey O. Graham* Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, following prior approval in the Senate. The legislation targets Russia with sanctions and potential tariffs, and also takes aim at Iran. The bill now goes to President Donald Trump for his sig»»»