Bulgaria to Host TUI Group Senior Leadership Team Meeting in September
Bulgaria's Golden Sands Resort will host the Senior Leadership Team Meeting of TUI Group, one of the world's leading tour operators, from September 24 to 26, the Tourism Ministry reported Tuesday. A total of 155 TUI senior managers are expected to attend. Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov held an onli»»»
Qatar concludes participation in Fanatics Fest NYC
Doha, Qatar: Qatar concluded its successful participation in Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, marking its second consecutive year at the event with an expanded presence, as Qatar Airways joined Visit Qatar in delivering an exclusive lounge experience, reflecting the country’s efforts to deepen global partne»»»
UDST recognises graduates of IMO-certified STCW Instructor Training Course
Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) recognized 12 participants who successfully completed the Training Course for Instructors, based on the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) and International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Model Course 6.09, dur»»»
Awqaf registers new will allocating one-third of estate to charity
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has registered a new charitable will from a benefactor allocating one-third of her estate to the Waqf Fund for Righteousness and Piety, under the supervision of the General Directorate of Endowments. The»»»
DAAM signs funding deal with Qatar Social Work Foundation
Doha: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Qatar Social Work Foundation to support the Social Researcher Award. Under the agreement, DAAM will provide financial support for the organisation and launch of the award, which aims to promote a culture of »»»
Dubai South Sky Support Complex set for Q3 2026 completion
Dubai: Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub is on track to complete its Sky Support Complex by the end of the third quarter of 2026, adding new warehouse, office and commercial space for aviation companies operating in Dubai South. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The land»»»
UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and demolitions in Lebanon
The United Nations' human rights chief has said that Israel must end its occupation of large areas of southern Lebanon and halt the demolition of homes, days before Lebanese and Israeli officials are set to hold another round of direct talks. Volker Türk spoke to The Associated Press as he wrapped »»»
Chad announces withdrawal from International Criminal Court - UPI.com
An exterior view of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, The Netherlands, on March 11, 2025. Chad on Monday announced its formal withdrawal from The Hague. File Photo Robin Utrecht/EPA-EFE July 28 (UPI) -- Chad has announced it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, d»»»
Temperatures to peak between 29°C and 44°C
Tunis, July 28 (TAP) – The weather, on Tuesday, will be partly cloudy across the country.Winds will blow from the north over the northern and central regions and from the east in the south. They will be relatively strong along the eastern coastline,...»»»
Iranian government spokesperson: 350 public sector employees martyred while performing their duties during the war with the US - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian government spokesperson: 350 public sector employees martyred while performing their duties during the war with the US 28-07-2026 1»»»
Clubs finalise coaching line-ups before QSL season kick-off
Doha, Qatar: The 2026-27 Qatar Stars League (QSL) season is set to unveil a fresh chapter, with clubs finalizing their coaching line-ups and intensifying pre-season preparations ahead of the August 20 kick-off. While most clubs have opted for continuity by retaining their head coaches, three teams »»»
DIFC reaches 10,018 companies in H1 2026 as AI and FinTech firms grow 39%
Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre has crossed 10,000 active companies for the first time, while its plan to become an AI-native financial centre is expected to generate 25,000 jobs and add Dh12.9 billion in economic value. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The »»»
Acts on Public Social Insurance Budget, Health Insurance Fund Budget for 2026 Gazetted
The 2026 Public Social Insurance Budget Act and the 2026 National Health Insurance Budget Act were gazetted on Tuesday. They were adopted by Parliament on July 22. The total amount of revenues and transfers received under the public social insurance budget for 2026 is EUR 15.265 billion, including »»»
Another company awaiting Borsa Istanbul IPO files for bankruptcy protection
Infinia Advanced Elektronik has become the latest company in the queue for a Borsa Istanbul initial public offering (IPO) to file for bankruptcy protection, according to local media reports. The engineering company, previously known as Infinia Muhendislik, received the court ruling for the process »»»
Qatar's Scalzone wins silver at ISSF World Cup
Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Angelo Scalzone secured a silver medal in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026 yesterday, finishing runner-up after a closely contested final against American William Hinton. Scalzone produced an outstanding performance throughout the final, staying level wi»»»
EU weighs smaller sanctions packages to dodge national vetoes
The EU is considering abandoning its practice of bundling Russia sanctions into large, all-or-nothing packages in favour of smaller, thematic ones, the Financial Times reported, after Greece’s veto delayed the bloc’s 21st sanctions package and left it weaker than before. The sanctions are becoming »»»
Trade: Value of sales reported by online stores in Romania advances 4pct in H1 2026
The value of sales reported by online stores in Romania increased by 4% in the first six months of 2026 year-on-year, while the number of orders remained constant, according to a specialised survey published on Tuesday.MerchantPro data show that sales of electronics, gadgets and accessories are up »»»
Acting AgriMin Barna: I ask Commission for flexibility regarding conditions for exporting sheep on European market
The acting Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Tanczos Barna, asked the European Commissioner for Animal Health and Welfare, Oliver Varhelyi, for flexibility in applying the conditions for the export of sheep, in order to facilitate the transition period and Romania's gradual return to t»»»
Chinese EV Brand GAC AION Enters Romanian Market
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer GAC AION, a brand owned by Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), has officially entered the Romanian market. Inchcape Romania, the local distributor of Toyota and Lexus, will serve as the official importer of GAC AION vehicles. According to representatives of»»»
Agriculture : Moderate to extreme soil drought to affect Romania's agricultural regions
Moderate, strong and extreme soil drought will affect corn crops in several agricultural regions of Romania especially in the provinces of Maramures, Crisana and Banat, while the soil water reserve will remain within satisfactory limits and close to optimal in most of Moldavia, Transylvania, Olteni»»»
Cars: Turnover in motor vehicle and motorcycle trade increased by 1.9% in the first five months
The turnover volume in the trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles increased in the first five months of the year, both as a gross series, by 0.8%, and as an adjusted series depending on the number of business days and seasonality, by 1.9%, compared with the same period in 2025, according to data p»»»
Real Estate: Deloitte: 80% of Young Romanians Can’t Afford a Home
Young Romanians (78% of Generation Z representatives and 85% of Millennials) said they cannot afford to own a home, significantly above the global averages of 51% and 40%, respectively, a challenge that is substantially shaping their career path, according to ...»»»
Bucharest region residential sector faces supply surge this year
The Romanian residential market is undergoing a profound structural rebalancing in 2026 as a projected 18.5% surge in supply collides with cautious, highly selective demand. Following an 8.5% sales contraction in 2025, developers are slated to deliver over 20,500 new homes across Bucharest and its »»»
Survey: Three out of four Romanians choose domestic holidays: short breaks organised independently
Most Romanians choose to spend their holidays in Romania, typically on breaks lasting three to four days, and prefer to organise their trips themselves rather than use travel agencies, according to a survey conducted by CEC Bank in partnership with banking comparison website FinZoom.ro and publishe»»»
Tourism : Minister Darau:Tourism and HoReCa industries should not have to bear full brunt of drop in consumption
Romania's tourism and HoReCa sectors should not have to bear the full brunt of the drop in consumption, and I hope that next year we will once again grant the incoming tourism bonus, Irineu Darau?the interim Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism?stated on Wednesday duri»»»
'Avram Iancu' International Airport in Cluj-Napoca reaches two million passengers in 2026
The 'Avram Iancu' International Airport in Cluj-Napoca reached, on Wednesday, the figure of two million passengers since the beginning of the current year, an increase compared to the similar period last year.The director of the Cluj airport, David Ciceo, declared, on the occasion of an anniversary»»»