The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region. Fresh fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government has dragge»»»

The MEA said the incident took place in international waters and caused no major damage New Delhi: India on Wednesday summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship's action at sea led to a collision with an Indian Navy unit. »»»

UAE shuts down 200 unlicensed accounts in first half of 2026 Dubai: Families looking for domestic workers in UAE through social media have been warned to check whether recruitment providers are licensed, after UAE authorities shut down around 200 accounts for promoting unlicensed domestic worker se»»»

The Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000-pound bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal, weapons that prompted such concerns about the possibility of mass casualties in Gaza that the Biden administration paused their delivery two years ago. The $2.8 billion package inc»»»

The Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad under Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration has announced the opening of online registration for the 2026 EPS-TOPIK Korean language test. The test is held as part of the Employment Permit System (EPS), which allows Kyrgyz citizens»»»

New routes to Dammam, Gwadar and southern Iran could be announced this year Dubai: Oman plans to build a new passenger terminal at Suhar Airport and expand flights to regional destinations as it seeks to strengthen air connectivity from the country’s northern industrial hub, Said bin Hamoud Al Maaw»»»

At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on Yemen's Houthi rebels — only to see them grow even stronger. Now, as the Iran-backed Houthis advance on a key maritime chokepoint and strike S»»»

Democracy in the US has fallen to its lowest levels in 50 years as a wider global decline weakens the rule of law and raises the risk of conflict, according to a new study.The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) said on Tuesday that nearly half of the»»»

The Government stated on Tuesday that it respects all citizens' legal right to peaceful protest, but noted that "the protest in Victoriei Square went beyond this scope and degenerated into regrettable acts of violence," and called "for calm and an end to the violence.""It is worth noting that no re»»»

Hungarian international Dominik Szoboszlai produced a spectacular long-range goal as Liverpool defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at Anfield and advanced to the fourth round of the English League Cup. The midfielder came off the bench before sealing the victory in stoppage time with a strike that left »»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its Aerospace Force intercepted and destroyed the 52nd US MQ-9 drone since the start of the war, bringing down the aircraft over Qeshm Island early Wednesday. “At 02:29 this morning, the 52nd MQ-9 drone belonging to the terrorist US Army was inte»»»

Paris, France: Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him. World number two Zverev downed Shelton in four sets»»»

President Sadyr Japarov has proposed establishing a joint medical center in Kyrgyzstan and exploring ways to ease the visa regime with the Republic of Korea. He raised the issues during talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul on September 16. The sides also discussed exports of Kyr»»»

Nagoya: The Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday with 2028 Olympics places up for grabs, fast-rising talents of world sport in action and thousands of athletes staying on a cruise ship in typhoon season. More than 17,000 competitors and officials are expected at the continent’s biggest sporting sp»»»

Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil shipments to Europe in the wake of a series of drone attacks which forced the shutdown of its key East-West pipeline, Reuters reported on Tuesday, adding to mounting pressure on global crude supplies as instability threatens energy infrastructure across the Middl»»»

Golden Circle upgrades open as Alex Warren joins Capaldi, Larsson and more Dubai: The hitmaker behind global smash Ordinary, Alex Warren is heading to Abu Dhabi this December, joining an already star-studded Yasalam after-race concerts as part of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. W»»»

Nagoya: The 20th Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday bringing together a bumper 17,000 athletes and officials, among them Olympic and world champions. Here’s a guide to Asia’s biggest sporting spectacle. Where? The Games mainly take place in the port city of Nagoya and the wider Aichi prefecture.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Marking 12 years of advancing precision medicine and genomics in Qatar, the MENA region and beyond, Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is set to host the Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit 2026. The Summit will be held from December 7 to 9, 2026 at t»»»

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. He argues that Marine Le Pen and the National Rally’s commanding position in early presidential polling should not be regarded as an inevitable far-right»»»

Drinking water supply will be suspended in a part of Bishkek from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on September 17, Bishkekvodokanal municipal enterprise said. The outage will affect the old airport area, Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue, and Aliaskar Toktonaliev and Tolomush Okeev streets. Residential buildings, schools, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa gave Al Hilal a tough fight before suffering a 2-1 defeat in their AFC Champions League Elite opener at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh yesterday. Seeking a fifth Asian title, Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal side got the start they wanted but not without a slow start with both sides going»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar, Principle Partner of Audi Revolut F1 Team, brought Qatari culture, food and hospitality to Madrid through “La Parada”, a three-day public activation held at Plaza de Santiago from September 9 to 11. The activation welcomed more than 7,000 visitors and featured a programme »»»

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port will return to the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 for the fifth consecutive year, taking place from September 23 to 26, and will continue its official sponsorship of the Upper Deck Lounge for the second consecutive year. The participation reflects Old Doha Port’s commitment to st»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan coach Vicente Moreno said his side are confident and in good rhythm as they prepare to open their AFC Champions League Two campaign against Jordan’s Al Faisaly at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium today. The challenge is a significant one, with Al Faisaly twice winning the competition in»»»

In an interview, Sheikh Nasser underscored that the consumer electronics industry is undergoing a period of particularly rapid transformation, with traditional distinctions between products increasingly disappearing. The rapid convergence of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer ele»»»

Damascus, Sept. 16 (SANA) Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation between Syria and the United States during a phone call on Wednesday. According to a statement by the F»»»

Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Mostafa Asal moved into the semi-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic after overcoming Egyptian compatriot Aly Abou Eleinen in 91-minute thriller at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha yesterday. Asal, chasing a maiden Qatar Classic title after finishing ru»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has joined the event as a Strategic Sponsor for the third edition of Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition & Conference (QMED 2026) Sogha Exhibitions & Conferences, the organiser of the event. The third edition of QMED 2026 will tak»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has been honoured with three awards at the Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit & Awards 2026, hosted at Rosewood Doha, underscoring its position as a regional leader in enterprise AI and data innovation. The summit brought together industry leaders to examine ho»»»

The free job rate in the second term of 2026 was EUR1% in the euro area and 2% in EU. The lowest value of this indicator was in Romania, according to Eurostat data released on Tuesday. EU member states with the highest vacant job rate were: the Netherlands, (4.1%), Belgium (3.3%), Malta (3.1%) and »»»

The European Businesswomen's Employers' Association (PEFA) on Thursday organises in Chisinau, Moldova, the second edition of the Romania-Republic of Moldova Business Forum - FERM, an event dedicated to strengthening the economic relations between the two countries and developing new investment oppo»»»

A 27-year-old man suspected of fraud and organizing an illegal lottery through a YouTube channel has been detained in Batken. According to the Internal Affairs Department of the city, several residents filed complaints with the police. They said that in June 2026, the suspect gained their trust and»»»

Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada H E Anita Anand on the sidelines of Minister Al Kuwari’s participation in the Canada Investment Summit, being held in Toronto, Canada, on September 14 and 15. The meetings focused on bilateral relations w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Borsa Diamanti d’Italia (Diamond Bourse of Italy), establishing a strategic partnership between the two bourses. The agreement was signed during the CIBJO Centenary Congress, held in Vicenza, Italy, fr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with the Department of Mosques, has concluded the first series of “Waqf Ambassadors” seminars held virtually for Imams and preachers, as part of an ongoing awareness programme aimed at pr»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, during his visit to the United Kingdom. The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest between the two sides and ways to strengthen and »»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has emphasised education and training as key pillars in promoting and protecting human rights, saying the approach is particularly important amid today’s global challenges. Addressing a high-level panel marking the 15th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Ed»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the follow-up of the implementation of development and rehabilitation projects for areas of historical and heritage value in Central Doha, President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ H E Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer inspected the progress of work on the developm»»»

Some UAE flights are cancelled as regional tensions keep airline schedules under pressure Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight cancellations and delays, with several services cancelled at Dubai International Airport and delays reported on flights arriving into Abu Dhabi. Emirates, flydu»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and First Lady Aigul Japarova visited the Memorial Tower in Seoul on September 16 as part of their official visit to the Republic of Korea. The president and his wife took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial and honored the memory of the heroes who»»»

33 Holdings and Naseem Healthcare’s Chairman and Managing Director recognized among the region’s leading healthcare founders and shareholders Mohammed Miandad VP, Chairman and Managing Director of 33 Holdings Global and Naseem Healthcare, has been recognized by Forbes Middle East among the Top Heal»»»

The National Assembly is expected to debate at first reading on Wednesday two bills amending the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, tabled by the Council of Ministers and Democratic Bulgaria (DB), according to Parliament’s draft weekly programme. The bill submitted by the Council of Minist»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in coordination with the General Tax Authority, has announced specialised job opportunities available through the unified employment and professional development platform “Kawader.” In an official statement issued yesterday, th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar smart cities market size is projected to reach $10.9bn (QR39.68bn) by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 14.14 percent from 2026 to 2034, according to a market report by IMARC Group. The report indicates that the market is currently experiencing robust expansio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the second edition of its 'Hisn' preventive project in government schools and kindergartens for the 2026-2027 academic year, as part of efforts to promote students’ mental and social health and create safe, supportive »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will meet Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who arrives in Bulgaria on Wednesday for an official visit at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, the Government Information Service said. The two prime ministers will discuss opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperat»»»

From AI tools to themes, Meta rolls out subscription tiers for UAE users Dubai: Meta is rolling out Meta One, a new subscription service offering UAE users extra features across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Meta AI — starting at Dh5.99 a month. The catch? The core versions of the apps remain f»»»

UAE accounted for 5.5% of reported inflows, ranking fourth among top remittance sources Dubai: Money sent home by Filipinos overseas continued to grow in July, with cash remittances to the Philippines rising 1.9 percent year-on-year to $3.24 billion, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sen»»»

In two cities in south-western Poland, we looked at how local leaders are trying to attract multinational companies, strengthen home-grown businesses and create an environment where people want not only to work, but also to live. As part of an eight-member international group of journalists, we vis»»»

France's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurelien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks following the di»»»