Dubai World Trade Centre Q4 2026 events calendar: DEC expansion advances with Dh10b investment
More than 100 events are set for DWTC venues as DEC expansion progresses towards 2031 Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is gearing up for a busy final quarter of 2026, with more than 100 exhibitions, conferences and business events scheduled across its two Dubai venues through the end of the y»»»
Level of Gas Prices on Europe's Stock Exchange Yet to Hit Maximum - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The level of gas prices on the stock exchange in Europe has not yet reached its peak, new records will be broken, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "The current level of gas prices on the exchange is not a record. Records will be set further, and Europeans are we»»»
Taraclia to Retain Separate Administrative Status, Moldovan Foreign Minister Popsoi Says
Taraclia will retain its separate administrative status and become a municipality, Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi said on Wednesday. He described this as extremely important after meeting Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova to discuss Moldova’s administrat»»»
Oil rises past $100 a barrel after latest wave of Middle East attacks
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in almost six weeks after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain. The most heavily traded contract for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, settled a»»»
What's new at Abu Dhabi Book Fair 2026 for Emirati writers?
The Ministry will also announce new cultural projects and agreements during the fair Two new initiatives aimed at supporting reading and Emirati writers will be launched during the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2026, which opens on September 13 with around 1,500 events and exhibitors from 95 co»»»
Hungary releases classified government decisions from the past 16 years
The Hungarian government has begun publishing previously classified government decisions dating back 16 years, with the first batch revealing billions of forints in state-funded research, polling and media analysis linked to the pro-government Századvég group. Around 100 classified decisions are ex»»»
Qatar steps up national fight against human trafficking
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is stepping up its efforts to detect, investigate, prevent and combat human trafficking through a coordinated national framework focused on prevention, victim protection, prosecution and stronger cooperation between government institutions and international partners. An official »»»
CEC increases maximum number of voters per polling station to 4,000 - | 24.KG
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) amended its resolution of July 28, 2025, No. 41, «On Approval of the Regulations on Managing the Schemes and Boundaries of Electoral Districts and Polling Stations.» Under the approved regulations, the maximum number of voters»»»
Moscow Medical Technologies Showcased at Exhibition in New Delhi
Moscow-based industrial companies are taking part in the international Pharma MachTech LabNext Expo 2026 exhibition, where the capital is presenting products from leading medical enterprises at the Made in Moscow pavilion, Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov said. Among th»»»
MFA: Konakovic's decision unconstructive move, we will assess potential consequences
BELGRADE - The Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday evening a decision by Bosnia and Herzegovina FM Elmedin Konakovic to expel two diplomats serving at the Serbian embassy in Sarajevo represented another unconstructive move that was not conducive to good-neighborly relations, regiona»»»
Geagea: Duty of Lebanese to stand with KSA in face of heinous attacks
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Wednesday stated that “just as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has always stood by Lebanon during every crisis it has faced, it is our duty, as Lebanese people, to stand united with the Kingdom as it faces heinous and bloody attacks." Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi re»»»
Parliament Approves Crypto-Asset User Data Reporting Rules
Parliament approved at second reading Wednesday amendments giving tax officials access to crypto-asset user data, with 149 votes in favour, none against and 10 abstentions. The Council of Ministers’ bill amends the Tax and Social Insurance Procedure Code to transpose European Union (EU) directives »»»
UAE corporate tax audits put transfer pricing records under the microscope
Businesses face closer scrutiny of related-party deals, records and tax evidence In the UAE, corporate tax and transfer pricing are no longer back-office filing matters. The Federal Tax Authority has placed clear emphasis on arm’s length pricing, related-party and connected person transactions, and»»»
UAE unveils new higher education rules and licensing framework
UAE ministry holds forum to explain new higher education rules and strengthen its sector Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research today held the first forum in its Future of Higher Education Dialogues series in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 200 officials and»»»
Dubai Holding awards Dh5 billion construction contracts for new HQ, Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers
New headquarters and 754 luxury residences are set to transform a prime Dubai address Dubai: Dubai Holding has awarded a Dh5 billion construction contract to China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME) to build its new headquarters and Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers»»»
Qatar strongly condemns renewed Iranian attacks against Jordan
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the renewed attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, considering them a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a blatant breach of international law, the Charter of the United Na»»»
Cybersecurity risk shifts to identities, privileges and AI agents
Compromised credentials can turn a device breach into a wider business crisis The foundation for almost all cybersecurity strategies focuses heavily on protecting devices. Organizations inventory laptops, patch servers, deploy endpoint protection, manage smartphones, configure firewalls, and monito»»»
15 tips for Dubai parents from KHDA's webinar on positive parenting
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children’s expert offers tips for making kids resilient Dubai: Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), working with the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC), hosted a webinar on positive parenting, led by clinical and rehabilitation psycho»»»
Municipality ministry approves standardization, reduction of minimum plot size for subdividing private residential villa land
DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality has approved a decision to standardize and reduce the minimum plot size for subdividing private residential villa lots across the country to 400 square meters. This move aims to enhance land-use efficiency, maximize the utilization of existing infrastructure and s»»»
Radev Unveils Major Road Safety Reform in Bulgaria
Bulgaria will adopt a road safety reform plan that will bring road information and control functions under a single national structure, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the beginning of Wednesday’s Council of Ministers meeting. Radev said improving road safety requires more than prevention and co»»»
Travellers in UK face ongoing disruption after air traffic control glitch
Flights from British airports began to resume Wednesday after a glitch in the country's air traffic control service left hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded. Authorities warned that travellers would continue to experience delays as airlines scrambled to recover from the outage. UK travelle»»»
Egypt discovers 4,300-year-old tomb of ancient judge at Saqqara necropolis
Tomb of official Yunmen contains vivid reliefs still preserving original colours Dubai: An Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission has uncovered a 4,300-year-old tomb at the Saqqara necropolis belonging to an ancient Egyptian judge responsible for hearing public grievances during the reign of Fifth»»»
Iran-US conflict enters dangerous new phase: How close is the region to wider war?
Tankers hit, US warships targeted,missiles fired at bases as risk of miscalculation grows Dubai: Six months into the US-Iran war, the confrontation is entering one of its most dangerous phases yet — with Tehran attacking American vessels and bases, Washington destroying Iranian oil tankers and the »»»
Shiites need guarantees to disarm, al-Khatib reportedly told Issa
The Head of the Higher Islamic Shiite Council, Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, told U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa that Lebanon's Shiite community did not take up arms by choice, but out of necessity to confront Israeli occupation, Al-Liwaa newspaper reported Wednesday. During their Tuesday meeting, Khatib reje»»»
Parliament Backs Changes Expanding Eligibility for Private Security Work at First Reading
Parliament passed at first reading amendments to the Private Security Activities Act, expanding the range of people eligible to engage in private security activities. The bill, submitted by the Council of Ministers, was approved by 132 votes to none, with 17 abstentions. The amendments remove the r»»»
Ministry of Labour launches phase one of 'Moawen' platform for domestic worker recruitment
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour today launched the first phase of the 'Moawen' Platform for Domestic Worker Recruitment, a major digital initiative aimed at bringing greater transparency, efficiency and oversight to the domestic worker recruitment sector. By harnessing advanced digital solution»»»
Bulgarian Arrested for Thassos Ferry Ticket RobberiesOpinions
A 40-year-old Bulgarian man has been arrested on the Greek island of Thassos on suspicion of stealing from three ferry company ticket offices in a single morning. The ticket offices are located in the island’s land transport area and are monitored by security cameras, according to police. An invest»»»
CCTV row turns deadly as Kanpur woman held over father-in-law’s murder
Woman accused of hiring killers over CCTV surveillance at home Police in Kanpur have arrested a woman accused of orchestrating the murder of her father-in-law after tensions over CCTV surveillance, household finances and restrictions at home. Shalu Minocha, 30, allegedly hired a former family emplo»»»
Media Review: September 9
Discussions on the candidates in the October 25 presidential elections dominate the media on Wednesday. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS On Nova Television’s morning show, Prof. Georgi Lozanov, a member of Gurov and Kandev’s initiative committee, and cultural studies and media expert Prof. Lyubomir Stoykov d»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes raided Wadi Al-Saluki - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes raided Wadi Al-Saluki 09-09-2026 12:47 PM Latest News Urgent News Gaza: A Palestinian woman has bee»»»
Russian Forces Liberate Ozernoye Settlement in Kharkov Region - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Ozernoye in the Kharkov region, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. "As a result of active operations, the settlement of Ozernoye in the Kharkov region has come under the control of Russian troops," t»»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (September 10-12, 2026)
Doha, Qatar: Explore Doha this weekend, with the city packed with events and activities to see and do such as live shows and family-friendly activities to cultural experiences, entertainment and more. Gather your friends and family, head out and make the most of the weekend in Doha. S'hail - Katara»»»
MoPH reports high compliance with food safety requirements in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health announced the results of implementing the National Food Monitoring and Surveillance Plan for the first half of 2026, which aims to enhance food safety and protect consumers’ health in the State of Qatar through ongoing surveillance and laboratory analysis »»»
Djuric meets with Uzbek FM
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Tuesday with Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov, who was in Belgrade as a member of a delegation accompanying Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on an official visit to Serbia. Djuric and Saidov agreed the visit represented a significant impetus to "further»»»
Parliament Approves Clean Ambient Air Act Amendments at First Reading
Parliament approved at first reading Wednesday amendments to the Clean Ambient Air Act submitted by the Council of Ministers. The bill received 146 votes in favour and none against, with 18 abstentions: 10 from Vazrazhdane, one from GERB-UDF and seven from Continue the Change. According to the bill»»»
Croatia invests €5.2bn in water management as climate risks grow
Croatia has invested €5.2bn in water management since 2016 as climate change brings more frequent droughts and floods and increases pressure on water resources, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said on September 8. Plenković said climate change was changing the country's approach to water management»»»
North Macedonia’s annual inflation accelerates to 2.6% in August
North Macedonia’s annual inflation accelerated to 2.6% in August from 2.3% in July (chart), the state statistical office said on September 7. Measured by the consumer price index (CPI), consumer prices rose 0.4% month-on-month in August, while cumulative inflation in the first eight months of 2026 »»»
Diesel Hits €1.93 per Liter in SofiaOpinions
The average price of diesel in Bulgaria continued to climb on Wednesday, reaching €1.86 per liter, while motorists in Sofia are paying as much as €1.93 per liter at the pumps of the largest gas station chains. The price of diesel+ has also moved above €2 per liter, BGNES reported. Data from the Fue»»»
Russia, Vietnam Exchange 4 Agreements on Scientific Cooperation at Joint Forum
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Vietnam have exchanged four agreements on cooperation in science and education at a joint scientific and technological forum, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday. The Russian-Vietnamese Scientific and Technological Forum "Cooperation in Strategic Technologies»»»
Iran Seizes $1M+ Advanced US Navy Underwater Drone in Hormuz, Developer Confirms Loss
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Anduril Dive-LD, the US manufacturer of a military unmanned underwater vehicle captured by Iran, has confirmed the loss of one drone, the TWZ news portal reported on Wednesday. "Dive-LD… is designed from the outset to operate in dangerous environments where loss of the vehicle is»»»
Ahmedabad woman killed by father, brother; murder staged as road accident
Police say viral video led to ‘honour killing’ plot that was uncovered a month later Dubai: A 22-year-old woman’s death, initially reported as a hit-and-run accident, has turned into an alleged “honour killing” after police said her father and brother murdered her with a hammer and staged a road cr»»»
OpenAI says its models solved one of math's hardest problems as researchers cry foul
US tech giant OpenAI on Tuesday said it had solved one of the hardest problems in mathematics with an unreleased artificial intelligence model after just 88 hours – and millions of dollars' worth of computing power. But a US mathematician and a researcher at rival Anthropic allege that OpenAI only »»»
Business - Canada PM stands his ground as Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on US goods take effect
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said it was a shame that trade talks with the US collapsed but that he would continue to fight to protect Canada's sovereignty, as his government's promised counter-tariffs on $20 billion worth of US exports took effect. Also in the segment, Cuba says economic da»»»
A surprise exception for Hungary: US gives Hungarians visa priority
The United States has resumed processing immigrant visa applications from Hungary and Poland, while applicants from dozens of other countries remain affected by a temporary pause. The unusual move reportedly came directly from the White House. Hungary and Poland given priority In an unexpected deve»»»
Vucic: Elections to be held on October 25
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday evening he would on Wednesday at 12 pm announce decisions to dissolve the national parliament and call early parliamentary elections, to be held on October 25. In an appearance on the RTS, Vucic said he had received a formal government p»»»
Retired servicemen block roads protesting 2027 state budget
Retired military personnel on Wednesday staged protests at the Riad Al-Solh Square, near the entrance to Parliament, and in other locations in the country to reject the 2027 draft state budget, which failed to include any adjustment to ranks and salaries. They criticized authorities for overlooking»»»
Vazrazhdane Says Progressive Bulgaria, GERB and MRF Did Not Back Ministerial Hearing on Food Prices
Progressive Bulgaria, GERB and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) did not support Vazrazhdane’s request for a ministerial hearing on measures to curb rising food prices, party MP Petar Petrov told reporters in Parliament on Wednesday. The party sought to hear Deputy Prime Minister and Minis»»»
Egypt, Dubai chambers discuss boosting joint investments
CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Mohamed Awad, and CEO of Dubai Chambers Mohamed Ali Rashed Lootah discussed on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, ways to enhance economic and investment cooperation and support partnerships between Egypt and the UAE. The meeting, attended »»»
Etihad unveils new wellbeing push with quieter cabins and better sleep
From quieter cabins to better sleep and healthier meals, Etihad is putting wellbeing first Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has launched a programme bringing together wellness-related services across its airport lounges and aircraft, as the UAE carrier seeks to strengthen its premium travel offering. Sign»»»
Municipality Ministry approves standardization, reduction of minimum plot size for subdividing private residential villa land
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has approved a decision to standardize and reduce the minimum plot size for subdividing private residential villa lots across the country to 400 square meters. This move aims to enhance land-use efficiency, maximize the utilization of existing infrastructur»»»