The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that total international reserves rose to US$ 57.214 billion at the end of August 2026, compared to $ 56.293 billion at the end of the preceding month of July. Foreign currency reserves increased by $921 million during August 2026, representing a monthly gr»»»

Businesses will learn how to use Agentic AI for productivity, decisions and growth Dubai: More than 14,000 private sector companies in Dubai will receive specialised training on Agentic AI, with businesses being taught how to apply the technology across operations, productivity and decision-making.»»»

Marseille, France: Two thieves Tuesday broke into a museum dedicated to French impressionist painter Auguste Renoir, stealing "four works of art", dropping one as they fled, the local mayor said. "Spotted thanks to the town's video surveillance cameras, the two individuals fled, abandoning one of t»»»

The money she had saved to finally return home instead went to flood victims Dubai: A Dubai-based Nepali expatriate has given up her long-awaited trip home and donated the money she had saved for her air ticket to help people affected by the devastating floods in Nepal. Shanti Kumari Bhandari, 43, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday with founders, chairpersons, and executives of a number of Chinese companies on the sidelines of his visit to the People's Republic of China.The meetings discussed coope»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces carried out a massive strike on Ukraine's defense industry complex, including in Kiev and the Kiev region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Tonight, the Russian armed forces carried out a massive strike using high‑precision weapons of ground»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Trade between China and Russia increased by 28.4% in the first eight months of this year compared to the same period in 2025, reaching $185.047 billion, the Chinese General Administration of Customs said on Tuesday. China exported $84.675 billion worth of goods to Russia in the »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Moldovan citizen, recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services, has been detained for his involvement in an assassination attempt on a senior Russian Defense Ministry officer, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said. "The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federati»»»

London, Sept 08 (SANA) Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday as growing risks of prolonged tensions in the Middle East raised concerns over possible disruptions to crude supplies. Reuters reported that Brent crude futures rose 34 cents, or 0.35 percent, to $97.34 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas»»»

A wave of Houthi attacks Tuesday on Saudi Arabia wounded more than 70 people and ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom's southern region, authorities said, a major escalation in the renewed conflict between an important U.S. ally and the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen»»»

Iran state media has said a ballistic missile with improved capabilities was demonstrating a new doctrine: Tehran "will take action against any threat, even before it is carried out." The report by Iran's state news agency repeatedly cited comments aired on state TV the day before by the head of Ir»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Quds Governorate: Approximately 100 people arrested since Israeli occupation forces launched ongoing raids, siege of Anata and Shaafat 0»»»

Temperatures soar above 40°C as blowing dust affects much of the country Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing hazy, dust-filled skies this morning, with the National Center of Meteorology attributing the conditions to a weak surface low-pressure system extending from the east, paired with an upper air lo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former Olympic champion Fares Ibrahim and rising talent Ouisal Ikhlef will spearhead Qatar’s medal bid in weightlifting at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, as the duo targets medals in Japan from September 19 to October 4. Fares, who won silver at the Jakarta-Palembang 2018 Asian Gam»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha will host the ISSF World Championship Doha 2026 at the Lusail Shooting Complex from November 1 to 14, with the world’s leading shooters competing for 36 direct qualification places for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The prestigious championship will feature competitions in sk»»»

A wave of Houthi attacks Tuesday on Saudi Arabia wounded more than 70 people and ignited fires at several oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom's southern region, authorities said, a major escalation in the renewed conflict between an important U.S. ally and the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces open machine-gun fire towards the outskirts of Ayta Al-Jabal: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon 08-09-2026 09»»»

A dance performed during the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games is gaining popularity on social media. Users are recreating the choreography and posting their own versions of the dance online. The choreography was created by dancer Keone Madrid, who has worked with Justin Bieber, Billie »»»

Israel conducted a wave of airstrikes in south Lebanon, killing 13 people including women and children, the Lebanese health ministry said on Monday, in an intensification of violence after a weeks-long lull. Israel's military vowed to continue targeting Hezbollah, accusing the Iran-backed militants»»»

As the expiration deadline for old lease contracts approaches for legal entities, interest amongst landlords and tenants alike has risen regarding when exactly these contracts will expire. The Decisive Date Old lease contracts are subject to the provisions of Law #10 of 2022, which regulates the re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency participated in a forum on digital divide between generations and technocogical transformations in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), held in Salalah, Sultanate of Oman, from September 6 to 7, 2026. The Agency presented Qatar’s experience in pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) commemorated Pakistan Defence Day and the spirit of Banyan-Al-Marsoos with a dignified and inspiring ceremony held on September 6, 2026 at the PISQ Auditorium. The event brought together students, teachers, school leadership and members of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar’s Hiwar Scholars Seminar returns this fall for its third annual instalment, bringing scholars, journalists and researchers together to discuss issues shaping the region and the wider world. Running from August 30 to November 22, the series features 11 s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted a joint meeting between its Industry Committee and the Economic Zones Company 'Manateq'. The meeting was chaired by Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, and Chairman and CEO of Manateq, Eng. Khalid bin Ahmad Al Obaid»»»

The total amount of arrears owed by Romanian companies to the state budget and social security funds has reached 77.6 billion lei, up from the 77 billion lei reported in the first quarter of the year, according to data from the financial analysis platform RisCo.ro. At the same time, the number of c»»»

The data published on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first half of the year show an economy that has lost a significant part of its traditional growth drivers, as consumption is falling, industry is contracting, while trade, transport and the HoReCa sector are seeing a decline in activity, Flo»»»

The uniform public pay law has strained the political dialogue and has reached an impasse, and the loss of EUR 770 million is a cost for the budget, but it cannot in itself cause a slippage, says Chairman of the Fiscal Council Daniel Daianu.In the introductory chapter of the Fiscal Council's 2025 R»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Monday that it would be "very healthy" for Romania to adopt a new public-sector pay law this year, preferably alongside the 2027 state budget law.The president made the remarks during a visit to School No. 1 in Curcani, Calarasi County, to mark the start of the new sch»»»

Romania has officially entered stagflation, with economic activity stagnating in 2026 and inflation continuing to have a strong impact on consumption and economic competitiveness, according to a specialist analysis published on Monday.'Estimates of energy price increases this autumn (electricity, g»»»

Four months after the fall of the Bolojan Government, the President is making thought preparations for a new application. The nomination will follow further consultations with the parties. It may be this week, or it may not. What is certain is that it would not go down well at all if S&P’s credit r»»»

Romania's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased in H1 2026 by 0.7% unadjusted and by 1.6% seasonally adjusted, both year-on-year, according to provisional data published on Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).As against Q2 2025, GDP was down 0.4% unadjusted and 2% seasonally adjus»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said Romania urgently needs a government capable of consolidating the progress made so far, continuing the shift in the economic model from consumption towards investment, keeping public spending under control and collecting revenue efficiently so that the econom»»»

The parliamentary groups of the National Liberal Party (PNL) and Save Romania Union (USR) signed on Monday a parliamentary collaboration agreement for the sessions of this legislature, establishing among the priorities the reform of the administration, the electoral reform and the elimination of th»»»

The leaders of the PNL and USR deputies, Gabriel Andronache and Diana Stoica, reaffirmed on Monday that they would not vote for a government led by the PSD or one that includes the PSD.They made this clarification at Parliament after being asked whether teamwork was an option?specifically, whether »»»

The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) has announced that it will participate in the inter-institutional search and rescue exercise at sea SAREX 2026, which will take place on Tuesday, organised and coordinated by the Romanian Navy Authority, through the Maritime Coordination Centre - MRCC Constan»»»

Strengthening the US military posture in our country represents a strategic investment in Romania's security, the Presidential Administration announced following the meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT)."As the United States is in the process of reviewing its military posture i»»»

Sheikh Mohamed wished newly appointed ambassadors success in their diplomatic roles Abu Dhabi: Newly appointed UAE ambassadors took the oath of office before UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the presence of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy »»»

Tashkent: The State of Qatar participated in the International Conference on ‘Islamic Cultural Heritage in Uzbekistan and Its Role in Global Science’, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from September 7-9, with the aim of developing Oriental and cultural studies through scientific and cultural interacti»»»

Cairo, Egypt: The State of Qatar has won the presidency of the Permanent Arab Committee on International Humanitarian Law, becoming the first country to hold the position since the committee’s establishment in 2025. The Ministry of Justice said in a statement yesterday that Undersecretary of the Mi»»»

Doha, Qatar Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is organising an awareness event on Thursday, September 10 from 8am to 1pm, at Al Rumailah Hospital to mark World Alzheimer’s Month. The event will provide the opportunity for direct interaction between the public and a multidisciplinary medical team to h»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the third cohort of the Qatari Teachers Fellowship Programme “Khibrat,” an initiative aimed at strengthening the professional and educational skills of Qatari teachers through exposure to leading regional and international tea»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with The View Hospital and Korean Medical Center (KMC), owned and operated by Apex Health, strengthening the University’s network of healthcare collaborations and expanding oppor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a three-year funding agreement with Al Noor Centre, covering 2026-2028, to support the purchase of specialized equipment and the provision of a medical device for the centre’s vision clinic. Under the agreement, DAAM will provide»»»

Doha, Qatar: A high-level delegation from Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) visited Syria to sign a strategic cooperation agreement with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS) and open a QRCS representation office in Damascus. This step is aimed at scaling up bilateral humanitarian partnershi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has stressed the importance of dialogue, mediation and humanitarian diplomacy in ensuring conflict-hit children can access essential aid and services. Speaking at the opening of a workshop in Doha, Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Administration of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has registered a new will from a benefactor who pledged one-third of her estate as a charitable endowment, covering real estate, shares and financial assets. The endowment will be administered by the »»»

As part of the main phase of Tilekteshtik-2026 — Kyrgyzstan border operation, units from security agencies and cooperating government bodies gathered in Batken region for formation and deployment. The office of Presidential Envoy to the region reported. Participants were shown specialized vehicles,»»»

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei says Washington has received a clear warning from new missiles of the Islamic Republic. “In recent days, Washington has received a clear warning from Iran’s new missiles,” Rezaei wrote on his X account on Tuesday. “Ec»»»

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari engaged yesterday in the plenary session at the third edition of the Hili Forum 2026, convened in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Gulf at Crossroads: Conflict, Con»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change recorded strong institutional and operational performance during the second quarter of 2026, marked by expanded environmental inspections, faster response to public inquiries, progress in strategic projects and continued stability of its d»»»