Egypt, South Africa explore deeper automotive manufacturing ties Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egyptian Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem and South African Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau discussed expanding industrial cooperation, focusing on automotive manufacturing and components, according to a statement. Building on the results of the African Automotiv»»»
AlUla marks World Space Week with stargazing, astronomy experiences
ALULA: The AlUla Manara team, part of the Royal Commission for AlUla, launched World Space Week activities on Monday, providing visitors with a series of educational and cultural programs exploring astronomy and space science. The program gives visitors and astronomy enthusiasts opportunities to le»»»
Saudi crown prince meets US Senator Chris Murphy in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US Senator Chris Murphy in Riyadh on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Murphy, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations committees, was accompanied by a delegation during the meeting. The two sides discussed Saudi-US relation»»»
Enok: Serbia among leaders in terms of oil supplies and preparedness for energy crisis
VIENNA - Preparedness for the energy crisis is more than having emergency oil stocks - Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia are the leaders in this regard as they already have the legislation in place and have already established physical stocks with decent volumes in terms of days of stocks, say»»»
PayPo, 4 years of BNPL in Romania: Nearly 300,000 users and over 1,000 merchants in the network
Romania was the first market into which PayPo expanded outside Poland, with the company launching its regional expansion in 2022. In the four years since it established a local presence, the number of users has increased approximately 12-fold, whilst the merchant network exceeded the 1,000 mark by »»»
UAE launches nationwide survey to measure social cohesion
Survey to measure trust, belonging, and harmony across UAE communities The UAE has launched a nationwide survey to measure social cohesion and monitor the factors influencing it. The survey will provide national data to support policies and initiatives aimed at strengthening social stability and qu»»»
Dubai Police seize 408 scooters, bikes in gold souk crackdown
Police target unsafe e-scooter and bicycle violations Dubai: Dubai Police have seized 408 electric scooters, e-bikes and bicycles during a road safety campaign in the Gold Souk area aimed at curbing unsafe riding practices and improving compliance with traffic regulations. The campaign, carried out»»»
Iraq approves $2.7b financing package to stimulate economy
RIYADH: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi has directed a financing package and measures totaling 3.5 trillion Iraqi dinars ($2.7 billion), aimed at stimulating the economy, financing projects, supporting the real estate, industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as settling dues owed to co»»»
TABC leads multi-sectoral business mission to Guinea, Oct.6-11
Tunis, Oct.5 (TAP) - Some 30 Tunisian business leaders representing the infrastructure and construction, energy, electrical, pharmaceutical, agri-food, higher education, tourism, technology, healthcare and services sectors will partake on October...»»»
Berri, Salam Discuss Political, Economic Developments and Electricity Sector Solutions - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Berri, Salam Discuss Political, Economic Developments and Electricity Sector Solutions 05-10-2026 15:23 PM Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri r»»»
Egypt condemns Israeli occupation’s work on so-called “Sufa 53 line” in Quneitra
Cairo, Oct. 5 (SANA) Egypt condemned the Israeli occupation’s completion of work on the so-called “Sufa 53 line” in Quneitra province, saying continued military construction and incursions into south Syria violate Syrian sovereignty and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.The Egyptian Foreign Ministry»»»
Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, North Macedonia May Hold Bilateral Meeting on Thursday - Foreign Ministry
The Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria and North Macedonia, Velislava Petrova and Timco Mucunski, will have an opportunity to meet on the sidelines of a forum on Thursday, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry the Bulgarian News Agency in response to an inquiry. An international ministerial conference on Pan-Euro»»»
German intel service warns of risks from Chinese tech
Berlin: German intelligence services warned Monday that Chinese high-tech goods could pose security risks due to the potential for data to be collected and passed on to "state agencies". Concerns are mounting in Germany about the threat from an overreliance on Chinese technology as sales grow of eq»»»
China says Philippine plane 'intruded' airspace over disputed waters
Beijing: Beijing warned Manila on Monday against "provocative acts" in the disputed South China Sea, accusing a Philippine aircraft of an airspace violation over the weekend. Beijing claims most of the sea, despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis, and confrontations ha»»»
Ilir Panda elected new head of Albania’s Supreme Court
Ilir Panda has been elected as the new President of Albania’s Supreme Court, following a unanimous vote by the court’s General Meeting of Judges. Panda’s candidacy was approved with 14 votes in favor and none against, according to the decision taken by the General Meeting of Judges of the Supreme C»»»
Hungarian FM: Viktor Orbán’s influence still entrenched as government dismantles former system
Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Anita Orbán says Hungary is undergoing a profound transformation, but the legacy of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán remains deeply rooted in the economy, institutions and society. FM Orbán gave an interview Hungary is undergoing a major political transf»»»
Ukraine’s Public Debt has Quadrupled under Zelensky
Ukraine's public debt had climbed to $215.55B by the end of August 2026, compared with $47.1B when Vladimir Zelensky assumed office in May 2019, according to data from Ukraine's Finance Ministry and Sputnik's calculations. International financial institutions and foreign governments now supply the »»»
Russian officials say ‘situation under control’ after plague reports
Officials say post-mortem tests had not found traces of the disease in lab technician Moscow: Russian officials on Monday downplayed reports that a laboratory technician in Siberia had died of plague, insisting the situation was under control and that post-mortem tests had not found traces of the d»»»
Anytime Romania announces EUR 30 million investments in the next 5 years
Since the start of operations, more than two million insurance quotes have been generated through Anytime, including via its digital channels and insurance aggregators, reflecting strong consumer interest in simple and accessible ways to explore and purchase motor insurance. “The results achieved s»»»
Sheikh Hamdan chairs third Defence Council Meeting of 2026
Key defence programmes and future projects discussed in Dubai meeting Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, chaired the third Defence Council meeting of 2026. The meeting reviewed updates on key pro»»»
Fisheries Agency Staff Protest Proposed Merger with Forest Agency
Employees of Bulgaria’s Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture (EAFA) gathered outside the Regional Administration in Burgas on Monday to protest against a proposed merger with the Executive Forest Agency. They called for EAFA to remain independent, citing differences in their functions and»»»
Education Ministry Unveils New Platform Giving All Schools Free Access to Ready-Made Projects, Lessons and Resources
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Education and Science on Monday unveiled a new platform giving all schools free access to ready-made educational projects, lessons and resources under Intel’s globally recognised programmes “Skills for Innovation” and “Artificial Intelligence for Youth”. The event was held at»»»
At Oct 7 memorial, Netanyahu says will be no Hamas rule in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza as he attended a memorial event marking three years since the militant group’s October 7, 2023 attack. Monday is a national day of remembrance for the deadliest day in Israel’s history, with flags lowered»»»
Israeli forces preparing for 'harsh Lebanese winter'
The occupying Israeli forces are preparing for the harsh winter days in southern Lebanon, conducting exercises and improving key positions from which they will be able to control observation and fire on possible targets deep in the area, an Israeli report said, indicating that the Israeli army is n»»»
Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Norwegian Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Monday with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to the State of Qatar (non-resident), HE Olav Myklebust. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries an»»»
Afghans yet to receive ‘genuine justice’ for Western coalition abuses: HRW
LONDON: Afghans subjected to war crimes and human rights abuses by US-led coalition forces in the country have not received “genuine justice,” Human Rights Watch has said. The organization cited “beatings, humiliation, waterboarding, prolonged sleep deprivation, and mock executions” among numerous »»»
Ukraine Attacks Thermal Power Plant Critical to Zaporozhye Power Plant's Safety - Rosatom CEO
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces have been shelling the territory of the Zaporozhye Thermal Power Plant, on which the safety of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) depends, over the past two weeks, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Monday. "Ove»»»
Aramco CEO says oil inventories could take two years to rebuild
London, Oct. 5 (SANA) Global oil inventories could take as long as two years to rebuild even after the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser said on Monday, warning that the world’s oil supply buffer had become dangerously thin. “The system is already under strain»»»
President Says Technological Sovereignty Should Be Priority for Bulgaria
Technological sovereignty should be a priority for Bulgaria as a member of the European Union, President Iliana Iotova said on Monday in Varna, on the Black Sea, where she officially opened the international Black Sea Technology Forum. Iotova said technological sovereignty does not mean that Europe»»»
ISO unveils new international quality management standard in Arabic
Riyadh: The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has unveiled the new international quality management system standard, ISO 9001:2026, including the Arabic edition released alongside the international edition. The move expands access to international standards in Arabic, supports or»»»
Ex-prince Andrew seeks to ‘quash’ Epstein search warrants
Andrew was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office London: Disgraced ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched a legal challenge over search warrants for his royal homes issued before his February arrest, Britain’s judiciary confirmed Monday, in an unprecedented »»»
Inflation rate stands at 5.6% in Sept.2026
Tunis, Oct.5 (TAP) - The inflation rate reached 5.6% in September 2026, the Consumer Price Index published Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) shows. This rate is attributable to higher pace in prise increases in the "Food and...»»»
Yemen’s Rashad Al-Alimi announces all-out military campaign to retake Houthi-held areas
AL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi on Sunday announced the launch of military operations to retake all Yemeni territory controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis, as government forces engaged in fierce fighting with the group around the strategic city of Taiz. »»»
Undersecretary of Ministry of Justice meets Arab League Secretary-General
Cairo: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, Chairman of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law, and Chair of the Arab Permanent Committee for International Humanitarian Law HE Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi met with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States HE Nabil Fah»»»
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi makes Global List for first time
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi ranks top in five medical fields in UAE When it comes to specialised care in the UAE, one hospital now stands out from the rest. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has been named the best in the country in five medical fields: cardiac surgery, cardiology, nephrology, neurology an»»»
UAE, Kuwait PMI holds firm as Egypt, Qatar private sectors weaken
RIYADH: Non-oil private-sector conditions diverged across the Middle East in September, with the UAE holding at a 20-month high and Kuwait extending its expansion for a third month, while Egypt and Qatar remained in contraction. According to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index reports by S&P Glob»»»
International Astronautical Congress Begins in Turkiye
Ankara: The 77th International Astronautical Congress kicked off in Antalya, Turkiye, on Monday with the participation of specialists and officials from the astronautical sector across the globe. Organized by the International Astronautical Federation in coordination with the Turkish Ministry of In»»»
Yemeni forces gain control of Bab al-Mandab in operation targeting Houthis: spokesperson
DUBAI: Yemeni government forces claim to have seized control of the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait in a military operation targeting Houthi personnel and capabilities, their spokesperson said on Monday. The spokesperson said the Giants Brigades and Nation’s Shield Forces had taken control of the ar»»»
Alcaraz advances to Japan Open final
Tokyo: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Monday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar in Tokyo. The world number three clinched the win despite struggling with mistakes, particularly near the end of the first s»»»
Minister of Environment meets Turkish Ambassador
Doha: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met on Monday with Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar HE Yakup Caymazoglu. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of»»»
The end of ERP software as we know it: Why agentic AI ERP is the most practical evolution
Intelligence, automation and adaptability are layered on top of the existing ERP system On average, large enterprises now manage more than 660 software applications, and ERP (enterprise resource planning) software remains tightly coupled to proprietary ecosystems. According to Deloitte, nearly half»»»
Environment minister, Turkish envoy discuss bilateral cooperation
DOHA: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar HE Yakup Caymazoglu. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of environmen»»»
Japan’s Nikkei jumps more than 2% to three-month high
Tokyo, Oct. 5 (SANA) Japan’s Nikkei share average jumped more than 2% to a three-month high on Monday, led by gains in AI and chip-related stocks after a strong finish on Wall Street. The Nikkei rose 2.53% to 70,037.61 by the midday break, its highest level since early July, while the broader Topix»»»
Ministry of Justice Undersecretary meets with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States
Cairo: HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, Chairman of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law and Chairman of the Arab Standing Committee on International Humanitarian Law, met with HE Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Nabil Fahmy, on the sidelines of the w»»»
Netanyahu vows to keep striking Hezbollah to 'create opportunity for peace' with Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed to keep striking Hezbollah to "create an opportunity for peace” with Lebanon. Netanyahu added that the Lebanese people, “for the most part, want peace” with Israel. The Israeli premier voiced his remarks at a memorial event marking three yea»»»
US-German trio win medicine Nobel for work on optogenetics
Stockholm: The Nobel medicine prize was awarded Monday to US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their work in the field of optogenetics. The field helps researchers understand how specific cell types contribute to behaviours lik»»»
British Jewish support for Zionism up since Oct. 7 attack: Study
LONDON: Two-thirds of British Jews identified as Zionists as of June 2025, up 7 percent from before the Hamas attack of Oct. 7, 2023, according to a study by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research. Meanwhile, the number of British Jews who believe antisemitism to be a “very big problem” in the UK»»»
OK, comrade: The American AI dream sounds a lot like digital communism
Donald Trump and major tech leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, SpaceX, Meta and other tech companies gathered for a meeting at the White House to reach a deal on what Trump described as an “AI constitution” to ensure that frontier models do not pose catastrophic, unintended risks. In the cours»»»
Paris protest against Ukraine aid draws hundreds
Hundreds of anti-government protesters took to the streets of Paris on Saturday to rally against continued aid to Ukraine as part of a nationwide protest organized by former MEP Florian Philippot, who is running in France’s 2027 presidential election. The protesters called on French President Emman»»»
Türkiye’s inflation falls below 30% for first time since 2021
Ankara, Oct. 5 (SANA) Türkiye’s annual consumer inflation fell to 29.73% in September from 31.51% in August, official data showed Monday, dropping below 30% for the first time since November 2021.According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, or TurkStat, carried by Anadolu Agency, consu»»»