Half a century of sweetness: How a 74-year-old kunafa maker helped shape Abu Dhabi’s story
How one man’s lifelong kunafa craft became part of Abu Dhabi’s cultural fabric Abu Dhabi: Try to find something in Abu Dhabi that has not changed in fifty years. Naeem Mohammad Youssef Shneik will hand you a piece of kunafa and tell you to taste it. He is 74, Jordanian, and has been making it the s»»»
Baka digs in: no new candidate despite Tisza rejection
The Communications Directorate of Sándor Palace responded on Tuesday to MTI's question of whether András Baka would nominate a new candidate for the position of Prosecutor General — after it emerged that Tisza's parliamentary group does not support the election of Zoltán Szathmáry — by stating that»»»
10,190 orphans, 34 heart surgeries: Sharjah charity’s Egypt mission
10,190 orphans receive school bags as 200 mothers get income-generating tools Sharjah: For children in Egypt facing serious heart conditions and mothers caring for orphaned children, a recent humanitarian mission by Sharjah Charity International (SCI) brought help ranging from specialised medical t»»»
How UAE families of determination navigate everyday life
Parents say greater awareness makes life more accessible for children of determination Dubai: For families raising children with autism, everyday activities require planning, from visiting a doctor or restaurant to navigating an airport or simply spending time in a busy public space. Parents of peo»»»
UAE Child Safety: Ras Al Khaimah Police trains officers for faster, specialised response
Police personnel trained for faster, specialised response to child safety cases Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police is participating in a specialist child protection programme designed to strengthen the ability of police personnel to respond quickly and effectively to cases involving children who»»»
Saudi Arabia loads nearly 12 million barrels in one day as Hormuz tanker traffic adapts
Saudi ramps up Ras Tanura shipments as pipeline outage shifts barrels back to Gulf Saudi Arabia’s main Gulf export terminals recorded their busiest crude-loading day since before the war, with six supertankers taking on nearly 12 million barrels at Ras Tanura and Juaymah on Sept. 21, shipping-data »»»
Germany, Netherlands highlight fintech role in MSME growth, financial inclusion
DEAD SEA — Germany and The Netherlands have reaffirmed their support for Jordan’s fintech ecosystem, highlighting financial technology as a tool to expand access to finance, support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), advance green investment and connect Jordanian companies with inte»»»
Truth or Fake - Viral NATO video falsely framed as ‘war propaganda’ against Russia
A viral NATO video is being falsely framed online as “war propaganda”, with users accusing the Alliance of sharing a “promotional video” designed to prepare the public for imminent war with Russia. But the footage is not new: NATO published it in July 2024 for its 75th anniversary, and it’s been st»»»
How the Year of Family is redefining the future of real estate
When a home protects wellbeing, real estate becomes part of building the human being The success of the 22nd International Property Show (IPS 2026), held from September 7 to 9 at Dubai World Trade Centre in strategic partnership with Dubai Land Department, reflected more than the strength of Dubai’»»»
New UPI charges from October 15: What UAE NRIs need to know before paying
Personal transfers stay free as eligible Indian merchants begin paying processing fees Dubai: UAE-based Indians will continue using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) without paying transaction fees when India’s new Merchant Discount Rate takes effect on October 15, 2026. Get updated faster and f»»»
Will UAE parents have to pay extra for GEMS Education’s AI teacher avatars? Here's the answer
Group clarifies costs, access and safeguards around its new digital twins of teachers Dubai: As GEMS Education prepares to trial AI-powered "digital twins" of its teachers, one question is likely on every parent's mind: will this come with an extra bill? As reported by Gulf News on Tuesday, the UAE»»»
UAE’s new 5.06% sukuk: What your Dh1,000, Dh10,000 could earn
Five-year government-backed investment pays profits twice a year; here's how it works Dubai: The UAE has now put a number on the return from its second retail T-Sukuk: 5.06 per cent a year for five years. For residents looking at the investment for the first time, the basic idea is fairly simple. Y»»»
GEMS School of Research and Innovation's next phase: New principal outlines his priorities
New SRI principal Richard Jones vows to listen first, then lead change When Richard Jones takes over as principal of GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI) in January 2027, he will be stepping into a school that has just completed its first year, but he does not plan to arrive with a long lis»»»
WEF's Chief Economists expect global economy to stabilise
Economists see steadier growth amid rising geopolitical and AI-driven risks NEW YORK: The global economy is stabilising, but the fiscal support that cushioned successive shocks since 2020 is unlikely to play the same role in the year ahead, according to the World Economic Forum's Chief Economists' »»»
QC seeks to enhace trade ties with Kuwait and Sweden
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber Chairman HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani received Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar HE Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. The two sides discussed economic and trade cooperation between Qatar and Kuwait and ways to strengthen it, as well as opportuni»»»
Sheikh Joaan meets with various Olympic committee officials
His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), on Tuesday met with Ser Miang Ng, Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Keith Joseph, President of the Association of Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), and Must»»»
YoC, QM and Katara bring Qatar, Japan and Indonesia together at ‘Dialogue of Papers’
Tribune News Network DOHA Years of Culture (YoC), in collaboration with Qatar Museums (QM) and Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), kicked off Dialogue of Papers exhibition at Katara. The opening was attended by HE Syahda Guruh Langkah Samudera, Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar; Sheikh Abdulaziz A»»»
Minister honours firms for digital transformation feats
Tribune News Network DOHA The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) participated in the third edition of Google Cloud Summit Doha 2026, held at the Qatar National Convention Centre, coinciding with the third anniversary of the launch of the Google Cloud region in Doha. MCIT’s»»»
QRCS’s Sudan office launches environmental sanitation campaigns
Tribune News Network Doha In coordination with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Khartoum Cleaning Corporation (KCC), the representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Sudan has launched an environmental sanitation campaign in the Khartoum East Locality, as part of a large-scale, thr»»»
Vodafone announces digitisation milestone with Google Cloud
Tribune News Network DOHA Vodafone Qatar recently announced significant progress in its collaboration with Google Cloud at the Google Cloud Summit Doha to help accelerate Qatar’s digital transformation. Building on the joint agreement signed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Doha in November 20»»»
QC provides food aid to 12,500 in Nigeria
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its humanitarian response to food insecurity in Nigeria, Qatar Charity (QC) distributed 2,298 food baskets to highly vulnerable households across Borno, Yobe, Kogi and Niger states, benefiting approximately 12,575 displaced and vulnerable people. The interventio»»»
Msheireb Museums, Sidra host Science Café on medications, supplements
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted the fourth session of the 2026 Science Café series at Bin Jelmood House on Monday, under the title “Beyond the Label: Medications and Supplements”. The session drew a wide range of participants and examined the safety and everyday»»»
WCM-Q medical students build AI model for cardiac monitoring
Tribune News Network Doha A Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) medical student and an alumna have presented research exploring the potential of artificial intelligence and wearable technology to support early detection of cardiac abnormalities outside the hospital setting. Dounia Baroudi and Dr. »»»
UAE startups are moving past the era of growth at any cost
Sheraa says the focus is shifting from fast fundraising to stronger, lasting businesses Sharjah: In the UAE, startup founders are being pushed to look beyond fast fundraising and rapid growth, with more attention now on whether customers return, whether the numbers add up and whether the business c»»»
US military power is a ‘Wizard of Oz’ illusion – ex-CIA analyst Larry Johnson
US military might has turned out to be an illusion in the style of ‘The Wizard of Oz’, former CIA analyst Larry Johnson has said. The myth of American dominance in the defense sector was shattered by the Ukraine and Iran conflicts, Johnson said in an interview with RT’s Sanchez Effect on Monday. Be»»»
Trump tells UK’s Burnham: ‘We can do business’ — but blasts ‘terrible’ Chagos deal
US president praises new British PM after UN meeting, but warns about Diego Garcia US President Donald Trump said he believes he can “do business” with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham after their first face-to-face meeting at the United Nations, but immediately highlighted a major point of disa»»»
Amir, Turkish president review strategic relations, regional developments
NEW YORK: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the sidelines of the meetings of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, held at the organisation’s headquarters in New Yo»»»
HH the Amir: Qatar always seeks peace, facilitates dialogue between parties to conflicts
New York: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani stressed that the State of Qatar always seeks and facilitates peace, noting that the country not only mediates and facilitates dialogue between parties to conflicts in an effort to reach peaceful solutions, but also works to address the humanita»»»
HH the Amir: No talk of just international order so long Palestine remains blind spot
New York: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that there can be no talk of a just international order so long as Palestine remains a blind spot within it, stressing that what has happened in Gaza is genocide in every sense of the word, and a stain of shame on the conscience of huma»»»
QFFD and IsDB advance coordinated support for Syria's financial-sector transformation
NEW YORK: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) convened a high-level roundtable on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly to advance coordinated international support for the transformation and recovery of Syria's financial sector»»»
Business - Paramount, US states settle antitrust lawsuit over Warner Bros. acquisition
Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit with a dozen US states that sought to block its acquisition of Warner Brothers, as well as with the Writers Guild of America. California's attorney general said that while the settlement addressed concerns over competition and protection, it did not mea»»»
The revenge of the East: The end of West Germany has finally come
Occasionally, history does dish out poetic justice. It can also be exceedingly funny, if in a merciless way. Germany’s well-known tragedy – or let’s say, one of them – is that it suffers from a chronic deficiency of irony, so many Germans will fail to see the funny side of what has just happened. A»»»
Core of current dangerous situation Is absence of regional collective security system: Amir
New York: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani stressed that the core of the dangerous situation facing the region is the absence of a regional collective security system, one that respects the sovereignty, integrity, and territorial unity of states, and encourages the resolution of disputes»»»
Qatar participates in OIC Ministerial Contact Group on Afghanistan
New York: The State of Qatar participated in a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Contact Group on Afghanistan, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Min»»»
War with Russia becoming Europe’s Plan A – Rachel Marsden (VIDEO)
Europe’s accelerated moves to deter conflict with Russia could end up provoking one, RT contributor Rachel Marsden has said. Russian officials have repeatedly rejected claims that they have aggressive designs against the EU and NATO, saying that they are contrived by Western politicians to scare th»»»
First conference on technological development and defence manufacturing opens
Tunis, Sept. 22 (TAP) - Tunisia needs to mobilise its human and technological resources and strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors to support economic diversification and develop a domestic defence industry, Defence Minister...»»»
City Edge signs nine-year deal to lease, operate Mazarine Boulevard in New Alamein
City Edge Developments has signed a nine-year agreement with a consortium comprising Al Ashraaf Developments, SAM Developments, and AWG to lease and operate Mazarine Boulevard in New Alamein City. The agreement is part of City Edge’s strategy to enhance the operational and investment value of its p»»»
Egypt moves to strengthen cybersecurity across industrial sector
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem and Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi witnessed the signing of a cooperation protocol between the Industrial Modernisation Centre (IMC) and Middle East Communication Systems (MCS) to strengthen digital transformation and cybersecur»»»
NVIDIA highlights growth of Egypt’s AI startup ecosystem
NVIDIA, American multinational technology company, brought together technology companies, startups, developers, investors, and academia in Cairo to discuss the development of Egypt’s artificial intelligence ecosystem and opportunities to deploy AI across various sectors. The NVIDIA AI Ecosystem Rec»»»
Sharjah Police wins global recognition for social impact
Certification recognises efforts in community engagement and sustainable development Sharjah: Sharjah Police has secured the ISO 26000 international standard for social responsibility, recognising its efforts to integrate social responsibility into policing and apply it across governance, human rig»»»
Qatar’s Emir: We stand with Syria, support its territorial integrity
New York, Sept. 22 (SANA) Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani affirmed Tuesday that his country stands with Syria during its recovery, reiterating support for its sovereignty, independence and unity. In his address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sheikh Tamim sa»»»
Amir participates in opening session of UN General Assembly
New York: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the opening session of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, held on Tuesday morning in New York. The session was attended by Their Majesties, Highnesses, and Excellencies heads of state and government, delegations, and repre»»»
Sri Lanka hands 220-year jail terms to 15 convicted of Easter bombings
The court also ordered that all property and other assets of the convicts be confiscated Sri Lanka’s High Court on Tuesday handed 220-year jail terms to 15 men convicted of direct involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people. The three-judge bench found that 14 of the acc»»»
Amir meets UN Secretary-General
New York: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Tuesday with HE United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN's headquarters in New York. The meeting addressed key regional and international developments, particularly ways to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, as we»»»
Viral AI 80s photo trend: Police warns ‘nostalgia’ could be a trap
Nostalgic 80s-style AI portraits raise red flags over identity theft and fraud Delhi Police has warned social media users about the security risks of the viral AI trend that turns current selfies into glamorous-looking 1980s portraits. The trend has spread rapidly across Instagram and X, with users»»»
Amir calls for diplomatic solution to Gulf crisis, reopening of Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in the opening session of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, held on Tuesday morning in New York. The session was attended by Their Majesties, Highnesses, and Excellencies, heads of state and g»»»
EFG Holding secures $40m EBRD loan to expand MSME financing in Egypt
EFG Holding said on Tuesday it had secured a $40m four-year term loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to support the expansion of financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Egypt. EFG Holding, a financial institution with a universal bank in Egypt and the l»»»
Eight Muslim countries urge Israel to fulfil Gaza plan commitments
The foreign ministers of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia called on Israel to fulfil its obligations under the first phase of a comprehensive Gaza plan, including allowing humanitarian and early-recovery supplies to enter safely and with»»»
DALTEX partners with China’s Irritech to expand advanced irrigation solutions across Egypt, Algeria and Libya
DALTEX Corporation, a leading Egyptian agribusiness with an integrated portfolio spanning agricultural production, fresh produce and irrigation solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with China-based Irritech, a specialist in large-scale irrigation systems. Under the agreement, DALTEX »»»
Egypt targets $3bn in new fertilizer investments, production to rise by up to 3 million tonnes annually
Egypt is targeting around $3bn in new investments in the fertilizer industry, with five major projects expected to increase domestic production by between 2 million and 3 million tonnes annually over the next three years, according to Mostafa Sherif El-Gabaly, Deputy Chairperson of the Chemical and»»»