100 US advisers, no air cover: How Houthis seized Mocha and Perim Island in 36 hours
US advisers provided intelligence, but promised air cover never came as militants advance Dubai: More than 100 US military advisers were helping Saudi Arabia with intelligence and targeting. Senior commanders with Yemen’s UN-backed government repeatedly warned that a major Houthi assault was coming»»»
Film alleging Israel used AI to kill Palestinians gets record ovation
A new documentary alleging that Israel relied on powerful AI tools to kill thousands in Gaza has sent shockwaves through the Venice Film Festival, with one of the film’s insiders describing planning airstrikes as “insanely fun.” The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has categorically rejected the film’s »»»
Al Gannas chief: S’hail brings falconry geritage closer to the public
QNA Doha The State of Qatar has made substantial contributions to protecting and preserving falconry heritage at both the domestic and international levels through foremost efforts. These efforts culminated in UNESCO’s approval, in November 2010, of the inscription of falconry as a living human her»»»
Nigel Farage's Reform UK secures £36m donation from Crypto billionaire
London: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party secured an another £36 million ($49 million) donation after a second crypto tycoon matched a previous record-breaking donation of the same figure on Saturday. The twin donations come despite anti-immigration Reform being mired in several funding scandals, incl»»»
Vodafone Qatar introduces Ahli family mobile portfolio
Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has launched Ahli, a new family mobile portfolio featuring four plans designed to provide greater flexibility, convenience and amazing value for families. Tailored to the connectivity needs of each family member, every line within an Ahli plan comes with its»»»
How India has become Russia's trade lifeline
Marta GrudzinskaThe war in Ukraine reshaped trade between India and Russia. Oil still dominates, but Indian companies are gaining ground in a wider range of sectors. https://p.dw.com/p/5M5O6AdvertisementIndia and Russia are strengthening their economic partnership despite Western sanctions and glob»»»
CAF Champions League: Sudan's Al Hilal, Al Merreikh advance
African Capitals: Sudanese clubs Al Hilal and Al Merreikh advanced to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after beating Burundi's Aigle Noir and Zambia's Power Dynamos, respectively, in the second legs of the first preliminary round on Saturday. Al Hilal defeated visiting Aigle»»»
Hisham Talaat Moustafa: Egypt’s real estate market returning to normal after exceptional 2023–2024
TMG CEO says major developers maintain strong collection rates, while secondary-market slowdown reflects tighter liquidity and monetary policy Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO and Managing Director of Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding), said Egypt’s real estate market is operating at normal lev»»»
TMG launches ‘Nour Nawaret’ campaign as over 4,000 units enter delivery phase
Campaign coincides with first-phase handovers as Nour moves from development to operational stage Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) has launched its “Nour Nawaret” campaign as more than 4,000 units in the first phase of its Nour development in East Cairo enter the delivery stage, marking »»»
US inflation remains at 3.4% as fuel prices surge
Washington, Sept. 12 (SANA) US consumer prices accelerated in August as gasoline and other fuel costs surged, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its policy meeting next week. The Consumer Price Index rose according to Reuters 0.4% from July, when it inc»»»
Bengal cash-for-school job scam: Accused businessman to turn state witness
He has asked for protection for himself and his family in exchange Santu Gangopadhyay, a Kolkata-based businessman and an accused in the multi-million cash-for-school-job case in West Bengal, on Saturday wrote a letter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) requesting he become a state witnes»»»
Al-Sisi calls for expanded concessional BRICS financing, says Egypt seeks presidency
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called on BRICS leaders to expand access to innovative and concessional financing and strengthen the New Development Bank, while saying Egypt was looking to assume the group’s presidency in the near future. Speaking at a closed session of the BRICS summit in N»»»
FRA comprehensively updates real estate valuation standards after 11 years
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued the second edition of the Egyptian Real Estate Valuation Standards, more than 11 years after the first edition, in a new step aimed at improving the efficiency of non-bank financial markets and enhancing the quality and reliability of valuation wo»»»
Egypt, Iraq business groups discuss expanding trade, industrial cooperation
The Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) office in Baghdad held talks with the Federation of Iraqi Businessmen on September 7, 2026, to explore ways to strengthen trade, investment, and industrial cooperation between Egypt and Iraq. The meeting was held under the directives of Mohamed Farid Saleh, Min»»»
Canadian boycott of US goods reshapes grocery supply chains
Toronto, Sept. 12 (SANA) A growing consumer campaign to buy Canadian and boycott US products is reshaping supermarket shelves across Canada, prompting grocers to improve country-of-origin labeling and seek alternative suppliers. The “Buy Canadian” movement began after US President Donald Trump impo»»»
AirTag, home intrusion, copied key, restraining order: Stalker kills Indian woman in California
Months of stalking escalated from secret tracking and home intrusion to a fatal shooting Dubai: An Indian-origin woman who had endured months of escalating stalking — including being secretly tracked with an Apple AirTag and finding the alleged stalker inside her home — was shot dead outside her wo»»»
Falconry is a time-honored heritage, S'hail brings it to the public: Al Gannas Society Chief
Doha: The State of Qatar has made substantial contributions to protecting and preserving falconry heritage at both the domestic and international levels through foremost efforts. These efforts culminated in UNESCO's approval, in November 2010, of the inscription of falconry as a living human herita»»»
Hull hold Chelsea, Liverpool fail to beat Fulham in Premier League
London: Hull held free-scoring Chelsea 2-2 at Stamford Bridge to go third in the Premier League as Liverpool failed to find a way past struggling Fulham in a 0-0 draw on Saturday. It was a familiar tale for Chelsea as the front three of Morgan Rogers, Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer dazzled, but the Blu»»»
INTERBUILD Near East concludes 17th edition with focus on green building, expanding world pavilion
AMMAN — The 17th edition of INTERBUILD Near East concluded on Thursday, with organisers pointing to an expanded international pavilion and a deepening green-building focus as what set this year's edition.The exhibition, held under the patronage of Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah,»»»
ASEZA, RJ launch twice-weekly direct Riyadh-Aqaba flights
AMMAN — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), in cooperation with Royal Jordanian (RJ), has launched on Saturday an extensive promotional tour in Riyadh to highlight regional tourism and investment opportunities.The initiative activates the strategic cooperation agreement signed betwee»»»
United Bank launches range of savings, investment products
United Bank has launched a new range of savings and investment products, as well as Sharia-compliant sukuk, offering customers a variety of returns and payment frequencies. The bank has been working to develop its products and provide competitive banking solutions that meet the needs of different c»»»
Banque du Caire raises returns on Mega Savings, Daily Current Account
Banque du Caire has raised interest rates on several of its savings products as part of its strategy to enhance the competitiveness of its products and provide flexible savings solutions. The annual interest rate on the Mega Savings account has increased to 18.5% for annual interest payments, 18.25»»»
IDB, Urban Development Fund sign protocol to expand homeownership financing
The Industrial Development Bank (IDB) and the Urban Development Fund (UDF) have signed a cooperation protocol covering the sale of units in urban development projects in governorates’ capitals and major cities, opening up broader opportunities for citizens seeking to purchase units offered under th»»»
President Aoun visits Nabatieh, South Lebanon hails its resilience as a ‘national badge of honor’ – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Saturday that the resilience of residents of South Lebanon, particularly those in Nabatieh, represents a source of national pride and a powerful message to the world that Lebanese society can recover and remain standing despite war. “The resilience of the »»»
Arabian Travel Market 2026: GDRFA Dubai to showcase biometric travel, flexible visas
Five-year tourist visa and ALSAADA benefits among key services on display Dubai: Visitors to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will get a closer look at how Dubai is using biometric technology, flexible visa schemes and digital services to streamline the travel experience from arrival to departure. »»»
Emerging markets face both promise and disruption from artificial intelligence: QNB
Doha: Artificial intelligence (AI) offers emerging markets significant opportunities, but also poses serious risks, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said, highlighting the need to seize these opportunities to avoid relegation to the margins of the future global AI-enabled economy. In its weekly commentary»»»
President Aoun Visits Nabatieh, Praises Resilience of Residents and Hospital Staff
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visited the city of Nabatieh on an inspection tour of institutions and facilities damaged by Israeli attacks, accompanied by Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal and security agency chiefs. President Aoun began his tour by inspecting the Nabatieh Serail, which sustai»»»
BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' as Middle East tensions rise
UPDATEXi, Putin, Modi and Pezeshkian back a joint statement urging maximum restraint New Delhi: Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint stateme»»»
Philippine ferry fire death toll climbs to 76 as identification process begins
Coast guard recovers more bodies from burned ferry as DNA identification starts Coron: The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire jumped to 76 on Saturday after the coast guard confirmed the discovery of 41 more bodies aboard the burnt-out vessel. The remains will be transported to a port in Coron»»»
EMCO: Incident at Ammunition Depot Is No Exception to Series of Acts of Sabotage against Bulgarian Defence Industry
The September 11 incident at the EMCO ammunition depot near Gorni Varpishte (North Central Bulgaria) is no exception to the series of acts of sabotage against the Bulgarian defence industry, the company said in a statement to the media on Saturday. The specific purpose of this depot completely rule»»»
Flexible leases blur traditional boundaries in residential market
A new segment is emerging in Poland’s living market: professionally managed flexible rentals combining short-, medium- and long-term stays within one property. Michał Zalewski of INA Management says demand is growing for serviced apartments, corporate housing and other formats positioned between ho»»»
England survive scare to seal 3-0 sweep against Pakistan
Birmingham, United Kingdom: England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the first over»»»
PM Modi launches two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of BRICS
BRICS has emerged as an important platform for coordination among major emerging economies Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of BRICS at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi The launch came as India hosted the summit under its 2026 chai»»»
Warehouse market tightening as developers slow down
Poland’s warehouse market strengthened in the first half of 2026 as leasing activity rose 21.3% y/y to 3.51 mln sq m and the vacancy rate fell to a three-year low of 6.6%. New leases accounted for 63.5% of transactions, showing that companies are expanding logistics networks rather than simply rene»»»
India becomes world’s 4th largest forex holder
Record inflows push reserves to $785.7 billion, overtaking Russia to claim No. 4 spot Mumbai: India has become the fourth largest holder of foreign exchange reserves in the world after the record surge in dollar inflows triggered by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) foreign currency non-resident »»»
Gold prices hold steady in Syrian Market
Damascus, Sept. 12 (SANA) Gold prices remained stable in the Syrian market on Saturday, maintaining the same levels recorded on Thursday. According to the latest bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, the price of one gram of 21 karat gold stood at 16,000 Syrian po»»»
'Attack on CPI-M, not me': Pinarayi Vijayan breaks silence on ED move
Ex-Kerala CM questions ED’s CMRL-Exalogic narrative, vows legal, political fight Kozhikode: Kerala's Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday broke his silence on the Enforcement Directorate’s move seeking registration of a corruption case against him, his daughte»»»
President opens bean processing plant in Talas region - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov attended the opening of a bean processing plant in Bakai-Ata district during his working trip to Talas region. At the same time, 60 industrial facilities were launched online across the country. The plant’s construction attracted an investment of 200 million so»»»
China, Russia, Iran leaders gather in India as BRICS nations seek common ground
New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping joined the leaders of Russia, Iran, India and other BRICS nations in New Delhi on Saturday, seeking common ground on the Middle East war as deep divisions test the 11-member bloc. Xi told the summit that the Middle East war "does not serve the common interest»»»
Italy's Emma Bonino, champion of battles to legalise abortion and divorce, dies at 78
Veteran feminist activist Emma Bonino, who rose to political prominence in the 1970s as a leader of campaigns to legalise abortion and divorce in heavily Roman Catholic Italy over the objections of the Vatican, has died aged 78. Bonino, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015, served as for»»»
Committee Backing Elin Pelin Mayor Simeonov's Presidential Bid Files for Registration
A committee backing Elin Pelin Mayor Ivaylo Simeonov's independent presidential bid filed for registration with the Central Election Commission (CEC) on Saturday. Independent vice-presidential candidate Kosyo Stoychev is Simeonov's running mate. The nomination committee is represented by Teodor Hri»»»
Only 17% of patented innovation created in higher education system are commercialized
Polish scientists are seeking more commercial partners, but many companies remain cautious about the risks of adopting academic innovations. As a result, businesses often buy ready-made systems and equipment, frequently from foreign suppliers, while Polish technologies may find greater use abroad t»»»
From Damascus to Jeddah: Syrian products expand presence in foreign markets
Damascus, Sept. 12 (SANA) Syrian industry is moving to expand its exports and enter new markets as companies increasingly participate in international exhibitions, foremost among them the Syrian Industries Exhibition (SYREX Jeddah 2026). The exhibition opened in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Sept. 8 »»»
Stock market extends downward slide in spite of overall solid semi-annual corporate results
Tunis,12 sept. (TAP)- The stock market extended its downward slide in spite of overall solid semi-annual corporate results beyond the expectations of analysts.Tunindex shrank 2.6% in the week of September 7–11 well under the threshold of 19,000...»»»
Bulgarian Authorities Plans 100% Increase in Property Tax AssessmentsOpinions
Property tax assessments in Bulgaria are set to increase by a total of 100% by the end of 2029 under a plan being prepared by the ruling Progressive Bulgaria coalition. The increase would be introduced in stages, with tax assessments expected to rise by 30% next year, followed by two additional inc»»»
‘No substitute for realistic assessment’: Gargash on politics in the social media age
Coordinated online groups can distort the picture facing decision-makers, Gargash says Abu Dhabi: Social media, despite its reach and influence, cannot replace effective policies or objective measures of their results, Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said. Wr»»»
Doha to host 6th World Conference on International Arbitration in November
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Doha will host the 6th World Conference on International Arbitration on November 3-4. The conference, organized by the Qatar International Center for Conciliati»»»
Life in Abu Dhabi: How this German expat found success and home
Abu Dhabi has given her a home built around family, nature, culture, sport, community Dubai: For Sabrina Spillner, home is not defined by one address or a single favourite place. It is a walk along Saadiyat Beach with her children. A run along the Corniche. A morning on Hudayriyat Island. Exploring»»»
First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll hits 35
Coron, Philippines: The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan on Saturday morning, as the country's coast guard warned the death toll of 35 would grow. AFP watched tents being set up to accept 30 bodies brought from »»»
Russia Launches Massive Overnight Strike on Ukrainian Military-Linked Facilities — MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces carried out a massive strike overnight, hitting metallurgical plants in Zaporozhye, Dnepropetrovsk and Krivoy Rog that supply Ukrainian forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "Overnight, the Russian armed forces launched a massive strike u»»»