Arab Finance: The consolidated net losses attributable to the shareholders of Rowad Tourism (Al Rowad) deepened by 528.11% year-on-year (YoY) to EGP 8.668 million in the first half (H1) of 2026, according to the financial results. The reported losses were compared with the loss of EGP 1.380 million»»»

The new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) should be elected by mid-November, and a prosecutor general should be appointed by early spring 2027, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said on Bulgarian National Television on Thursday. "By mid-November, the new SJC members should be elected from both quotas »»»

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States may target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain fortified site near its damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, warning Tehran "not to get cute". He also commented that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come do»»»

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged his supporters to pretend he was on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections in November, even saying he would give $5,000 to each American adult if the right-wing Republicans maintain control of Congress. Trump is struggling with low opinion ratings»»»

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu sect at the heart of the Eiffel Tower strike made headlines in France during the inauguration of its latest temple near Paris. In the US, BAPS came under the spotlight when Indian stone workers were rescued from a temple con»»»

Ankara, Sept. 10 (SANA) The Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed deep sorrow over the casualties caused by an explosion at an ammunition depot in Idlib province. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the ministry said it had received with deep sadness the news of the casualties resulting from the »»»

Rented bank accounts, fake firms and bogus deals are putting residents at risk Sharjah: Renting out a bank account, setting up a fake company, issuing forged invoices, responding to suspicious social media offers or moving money for someone else may seem like harmless ways to make quick cash — but »»»

Estremoz, Portugal: Equipped with headlamps and pruning shears, a team of farm workers navigate pitch-black darkness during a nocturnal grape harvest that shields them from Portugal's increasingly oppressive summer heat. "At night, it's much cooler, and with this light we see the bunches of grapes »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Music Affairs Centre at the Ministry of Culture is continuing to develop its “Maqam” Choir, bringing together local vocal talents in a distinctive musical project that explores the expressive potential of the human voice while presenting Arab musical heritage through a contemporary»»»

The European Commission on Wednesday approved the registration of Romania's "Branza framantata de Teaca" as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), according to a statement by the EU executive."Branza framantata de Teaca" is a traditional kneaded cheese from Teaca, a village in northern Romania.»»»

More than 3.45 million tonnes of food are thrown away every year, while more than 27% of Romania's population is at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to the Federation of Food Banks in Romania (FBAR) data published on Wednesday."September is recognised globally as a month dedicated to »»»

Nearly a quarter (22%) of Romanian companies with the highest level of cybersecurity preparedness reported at least one incident in 2025, according to the results of a specialist study released on Wednesday.According to the Fort study, more than 80% of participating organisations use antivirus and »»»

Romania's FOB/CIF trade balance deficit in the first seven months of 2026 was EUR 19.276 billion, down EUR 214.7 million or 1.1% year-on-year, according to data with the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Wednesday.In July 2026, FOB exports amounted to EUR 9247.4 million as CIF imp»»»

A survey made by INSCOP at the beginning of September illustrates that almost two thirds of the Romanians consider that it is important that the parties reach agreement as soon as possible for the formation of a full-fledged government. The INSCOP Barometer, conducted between 1 and 7 September 2026»»»

President Nicusor Dan promulgated, on Wednesday, the Law for the ratification of the Loan Agreement (First Loan for Development Policies in the Fiscal and Economic Growth Field) between Romania and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), signed in Washington, on April 16, »»»

The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Bucharest is calling on all stakeholders - governments, international organisations, humanitarian and development partners, civil society and communities - to join forces to ensure that education can continue even under the most difficult conditions.The message »»»

Members of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the EU are coming to Bucharest between 26-28 October, announced Georgiana Teodorescu, member of the HOUS Commission and the only Romanian MEP directly involved in political negotiations on the file of housing crisis fro»»»

European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib will arrive in Bucharest on Thursday, 10 September, for discussions with President Nicusor Dan, acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, and Secretary of State Raed Arafat on Europe's crisis-preparedness agenda and Roman»»»

Secretary of State for European Affairs, Middle East and Africa Clara Staicu on Wednesday opened in Bucharest the meeting of the Political Directors' Committee of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) - the first official event hosted under Romania's chairmanship-in-office (1 July 202»»»

The development of cooperation between the Romanian Army and the US National Guard was among the topics discussed at a meeting between Romania's Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gheorghita Vlad, and visiting US officials.Gen. Gheorghita Vlad met Tuesday at the headquarters of the National Defence Minis»»»

Primark will open in Riyadh after a strong Dubai debut, with Bahrain and Qatar next Dubai: Irish fashion retail giant Primark is heading to Saudi Arabia, with its first store in the Kingdom set to open in Riyadh in March 2027 as the brand accelerates its expansion across the Gulf following a strong»»»

A leaked intelligence assessment prepared for Australia’s secret service claims that former Western special forces personnel were recruited to train Russian citizens, including active-duty servicemen, at private training centers in Bulgaria and Serbia, according to The Telegraph, which obtained a c»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 20th Asian Games 2026 gets underway on 10 September in the Japanese city of Nagoya and the wider Aichi region – and beIN Sports (“beIN”), the leading sports broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), will deliver more than 1,700 hours of live, exclusive coverage across»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Under-23 national football team is stepping up preparations for their Asian Games campaign, with coach Jose Angel Lacunza also using domestic competition to give his young players valuable match experience. Qatar will open their Asian Games campaign against Republic of Korea on»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s fencing team is heading to the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a clear goal: win the country’s first-ever medal in the sport at the Games. The event runs from September 19 to October 4. Nine fencers will represent Qatar: Ali Turki Awida, Khalid Arif Hussein, Abdul»»»

The Zhogorku Kenesh will consider the issue of scheduling the presidential election on September 24. Tynchtyk Shaynazarov, Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums (CEC), said to 24.kg news agency. «Under the law, presidential elections are appointed by parliament, which ado»»»

The rapid rise in Budapest property prices appears to be losing steam. Annual house price growth in the capital has slowed to just 6.7%, down from 21% a year ago, while prices edged down slightly in August compared with July. Experts say the trend could make the market more favourable for buyers. B»»»

Trevor Noah, Bolshoi Theatre and Queen tributes headline a packed 2026-27 lineup Dubai: The UAE's landmark Downtown venue Dubai Opera is turning 10 and it is marking the milestone with a season that promises plenty of spectacle. At a press conference held at the venue today, the 2026-27 programme w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Al Sadd will look to maintain their perfect start to the Qatar Stars League when they face bottom side Al Sailiya at Lusail Stadium today, with another busy spell awaiting them after the league fixture. Al Sadd have collected nine points from their opening three mat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cyberattacks, extreme weather, geopolitical conflict, shipping disruptions and fragile supply chains are exposing vulnerabilities across the global energy system. As these threats become increasingly interconnected, energy security can no longer be measured solely by the availability o»»»

The St. Petersburg Pasteur Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology of Russia’s Federal Service for Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare has announced a tender for services to organize and conduct population studies, including in Central Asian countries. The aim of the project is»»»

Sofia has reached the final of the European Capital of Tourism 2027 competition, becoming one of eight cities shortlisted after an independent assessment of 43 applications from 18 countries. The Bulgarian capital is one of only two national capitals to make the final in the category for cities wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, will be presenting an exhibition titled Alternative Frequencies at the Ars Electronica Festival 2026 in Linz, Austria, from September 9 to September 13, 2026. The Ars Electronica Festival,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Agricultural Affairs Department, organised an event entitled “Darb wa Athar” (“Path and Legacy”) to mark Arab Agricultural Engineer Day, observed annually on September 9. The event was attended by Director of the Agricultural Affairs Dep»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library brought together educators and technologists to examine the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the modern classroom during the latest edition of the Science Book Forum, yesterday. Titled “AI in Education: How AI Changes the Way We Learn,” the event too»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Sports for All Federation, operating under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has resumed its weekly school tours at boys’ and girls’ schools to coincide with the start of the new academic year. The initiative aims to encourage students to take part in sports a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative is preparing for the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026, taking place on September 19-20 at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha under the theme “With Our Ideas, We Build.” The theme reflects BilAraby’s belief that change can begin with a s»»»

Senators’ sudden departure abroad raises questions over scandals, accountability MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and his sister, Senator Pia Cayetano, have officially left the Philippines, sparking a wave of online speculation and viral social media buzz. The Bureau»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has strengthened the readiness of its educational workforce for the “Rawda 1” (Kindergarten 1) stage as part of a strategic project to expand the capacity of government kindergartens and increase access to early childhood education. The Mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: A solemn United Nations session has paid rich tribute to the memory and enduring legacy of late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, highlighting his role in transforming Qatar into a modern state and strengthening its position as a leading international partner in diplom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, marks the International Day to Protect Education from Attack yesterday. Observed annually on 9 September, the day highlights the urgent importance of safeguarding students, teachers, schools, unive»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has launched a new campaign inviting fans to discover Qatar through the eyes of drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. The campaign forms part of Visit Qatar’s principal partnership with Audi Revolut F1 Team. The campaign video sees the two drivers step away from th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host its 6th Paediatric Neuroscience Conference (PNC 2026) from October 29 to 31, 2026. PNC 2026 will be held in conjunction with the 3rd GCC paediatric Neurology Conference. The three-day programme will cover the diagnosis and treatme»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Joint Committee for Selecting Candidates for Officer and Other Ranks in Military Entities, established under the Permanent Unified Committee for the Selection of Officer Candidates for Military Entities, is continuing its efforts to attract qualified Qatari women and provide opport»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar rapidly advances its smart transportation infrastructure and autonomous vehicle deployments in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, digital infrastructure security has emerged as a paramount priority for urban planners and automotive technology developers. During the seco»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has issued the guidelines for productive families in the State of Qatar, providing a comprehensive reference that outlines registration pathways, available services and opportunities for families and owners of productive enterprises,»»»

Ex-Speaker Romualdez faces non-bailable ₱7.4b plunder case, jail transfer looming MANILA: An anti-graft court on Thursday (Sept. 10, 2026) ordered the formal "commitment" of former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez to a regular detention facility in Quezon City. This strips the high-profile »»»

Brazil's Supreme Court chief justice stepped in Wednesday to halt conflicting rulings by two fellow judges as a dispute over alleged links between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and a fraud-accused banker deepened. The clash has spilled into the campaign for next month's presidential election, adding »»»

Doha, Qatar: The “Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg”, held in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, yesterday announced the first release of speakers for QEF: UNGA Special Edition 2026, an exclusive leadership gathering taking place in New York on September 20 along»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have unveiled comprehensive operational readiness plans as the airline prepares for a high-demand winter season. During a media tour held yesterday at HIA, officials noted that with operations spanning more than 170 destinations world»»»