Qatar's mediation continues as oil rises and UAE travellers face flight disruption The diplomatic push to end the US-Iran war has entered a potentially important new phase, with Tehran confirming it has received Washington’s response to its proposal for a seven-day process that could reopen the Str»»»

In an address marking the second anniversary of the martyrdom of the Master of the Ummah’s Martyrs Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and the Hashemite Martyr Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, Lebanese Member of Parliament Mohammad Raad delivered a speech centered on honoring the families of martyred fighters and rein»»»

Vice-presidential candidate Georgi Kandev opened an election campaign office of the Andrey Gurov-Georgi Kandev presidential ticket in Ruse on Wednesday. Kandev said: "Welcome to the opening of our campaign headquarters. You know where I come from, you know my background, which is why I call it a he»»»

Tunnel boring machine assembly and concrete segment casting are now under way Dubai: Dubai Loop is moving into its next stage, with preliminary work and project delivery advancing since an agreement was signed in February, as several technical and engineering workstreams progress in parallel. Sign »»»

Maritime hub, sustainability drive and decarbonisation push anchor long-term vision Abu Dhabi-Abu Dhabi will begin work on its 2031 Maritime Plan from 2027, officials said at LIVEX 2026, as the emirate, which rose to number 22 in maritime city rankings in 2024, sets its sights on a top-20 finish in»»»

DUBAI: The UAE’s 1 Billion Followers Summit is launching two new awards as part of its ambitious push to cement the Emirates as the global capital of content creation. The 1 Billion Followers Summit is the largest expo for content creators to share their expertise, network and showcase content. Cha»»»

Visual content has become part of everyday business communication. Product pages, newsletters, social posts, sales presentations, recruitment campaigns, and internal reports all depend on images that look consistent and purposeful. Yet many teams still approach photo editing as a series of isolated»»»

It appears that the political leaderships of Hezbollah and the Free Patriotic Movement have intervened to “contain the fallout and prevent a deeper rift,” following the latest war of words between the two parties, Asharq al-Awsat newspaper has reported. Sources close to Hezbollah told the daily tha»»»

The Lebanese military said on Wednesday that the explosion of an unknown object wounded a soldier and three civilians, after initially saying it was an Israeli strike. "A soldier and three civilians were wounded in the Nabatieh al-Fawqa area as a result of an explosion while the army was escorting »»»

Jobs, borrowing and household spending can offer clearer clues than market headlines Dubai: Talk of a US recession has returned amid the Middle East conflict, higher energy costs and renewed inflation pressure, but the economic data does not currently point to an imminent downturn, according to ana»»»

LONDON: Purported arms sales, military training and growing contacts between Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis and Somalia’s Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabab are raising alarm over a partnership that could strengthen both groups and widen the threat to international shipping. US Africa Command has warned th»»»

Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said the belief that has always guided her work is "to seek what brings us together, rather than what divides us. I am a person of dialogue, reason, wisdom and consensus". She was speaking at an election campaign meeting in Lovech, accompanied by vice-presidenti»»»

First female lawyer from Hazara community honoured for defending minorities Dubai: Pakistani human rights lawyer Jalila Haider, who has spent more than a decade defending some of the country’s most vulnerable communities despite death threats has won the 2026 Right Livelihood Award, widely known as»»»

Damascus, Sept. 30 (SANA) Syria is expanding efforts to recycle an estimated 50 million cubic meters of rubble into construction materials, seeking to turn one of the most visible legacies of more than 14 years of war into a resource for rebuilding damaged cities and creating jobs. Minister of Emer»»»

Doha, Qatar: A tiebreaker was required to determine the fate of Oman and Iraq, who finished level on points, goal difference and goals scored in the Gulf Cup 2026 group stage on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. As Saudi Arabia defeated Iraq 2-0 to secure top spot in Group A, Oman, which beat Kuwait 3-1»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) submitted amendments to the Civil Registration Act aimed at addressing what the formation described as a long-standing problem of excessive administrative burden on Bulgarian citizens whose names were forcibly changed during the so-called "Revival Process", DB’s press offic»»»

Vice-presidential candidate Georgi Kandev opened a campaign office on Wednesday in Ruse, on the Danube, for the Gurov-Kandev presidential ticket. "Welcome to the opening of our campaign headquarters. You know where I come from and you know my background; that is why I call it a 'headquarters' rathe»»»

At least four people, including a Lebanese soldier, were injured on Wednesday in an Israeli strike targeting an army vehicle in southern Lebanon, according to official sources. Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reported the strike by an Israeli drone on Nabatieh Al-Fawqah. Casualties were »»»

No single topic dominates Wednesday’s print media. The top news in online media and TV morning shows is that a businessman has been shot dead in Plovdiv (South Central Bulgaria), as well as that Greece will return the remains of Bulgaria's Tsar Samuel to Sofia. HOME AFFAIRS Segabg.com reports that »»»

BusinessUnited States of America'Super Intelligence': Is Trump right to rename AI?Nik MartinDonald Trump thinks the name artificial intelligence sounds "fake" and has ordered US agencies to use "Super Intelligence" instead. Yet, tech firms and researchers have little reason to play along. https://p»»»

Romanian households continued to accumulate financial assets in 2025, but inflation and losses on securities significantly weakened the result, according to the Allianz Global Wealth Report 2026. Gross financial assets held by Romanian households rose by 5.4% to EUR 268.6 billion, down sharply from»»»

One took the train while the other drove. The train arrived about four minutes earlier. Abu Dhabi: Same start point. Same end destination. Two ways to get there. Two friends set out from Dubai to Abu Dhabi to put Etihad Rail's new passenger service to the test. Dmitrii Mednikov took the car, and hi»»»

US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former president Joe Biden as fears grow over the security vacuum it could leave. Iraqi officials and analysts warn the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias and give Islamic State g»»»

Bulgaria is moving toward a tourism model focused on quality rather than low prices, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said, citing positive signals from several important markets. Dimitrov pointed to a sharp increase in interest from Poland, expectations that Germany will add about 150,000 airline se»»»

The country must exit the EU’s excessive deficit procedure by 2030 to meet its eurozone target, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare says Romania plans to join the eurozone by 2035, but achieving this goal will require the country to leave the European Union’s excessive deficit procedure no later than»»»

Iotova–Valchev ticket leads with 41.4%, while more than one in five voters remain undecided The first Market LINKS poll ahead of Bulgaria’s presidential election on October 25 shows a clear lead for the ticket of Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev, while a significant share of voters have yet to decid»»»

Vice President urges youth to embrace AI while preserving values, identity and humanity Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has addressed a deeply personal letter to the new generation that will lead change, mak»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and the UAE renew their eagerly-awaited football rivalry tonight when they meet in their final Group B match of the Arabian Gulf Cup at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, with the group leadership at stake. The match kicks off at 8:30pm, with both teams already assured »»»

The Lebanese military said on Wednesday that an Israeli strike on southern Lebanon wounded a soldier and three civilians, as the implementation of a deal between the two countries has stalled. "A soldier was seriously wounded as the result of an Israeli targeting of an army vehicle" in Nabatieh al-»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation is preparing to welcome audiences to “Showtime! 2026: The Secret of the Garden,” which will run from October 7–10 at the Pre-University Education Theater in Education City, with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) performing live alongside the students. The musical »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar enjoyed a productive day at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday, collecting five medals as the men’s team trap shooters, 4x400m relay team and handball side won silver, while Abubaker Abdalla and Ouisal Ikhlef claimed bronze medals. The haul took Qatar’s medal tally to 12»»»

Doha, Qatar: Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform how people engage with Qatar’s government and cultural institutions, enabling faster, simpler, and more personalised services as complex tasks are managed more efficiently, according to market experts. Speaking at a panel session during the r»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Finland are exploring new opportunities to strengthen cooperation in technology, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and satellite technologies, as both countries seek to expand partnerships between their business and innovation ecosystems. Speaking to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that Qatar continues its meetings and exchange of messages between the US and Iran to build common ground that brings their positions closer and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s leadership is determined to remain actively engaged in efforts to resolve regional conflicts, with mediation forming a key pillar of the country’s foreign policy, despite the challenges and attacks it has faced, said Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Moh»»»

Hormuz remains the key flashpoint as Gulf oil continues moving, diplomacy stays alive As US-Iran conflict enters its 215th Day, the two rivals remain locked between military pressure and diplomacy. The latest data show that the Strait of Hormuz is carrying substantially more oil than feared, helped»»»

QNA Toronto Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has reiterated Qatar’s support for all international efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis through dialogue and diplomatic means. She emphasised Qatar’s continued convi»»»

Skyra Consultancy and Tourism, a newly established travel and tourism company, was officially inaugurated in Doha on September 26, marking its entry into Qatar’s expanding travel and tourism sector. Osama Idrees, Community Welfare Attaché at the Embassy of Pakistan, attended the ceremony as Chief G»»»

Inclusive design drive boosts children’s play, cuts screen time across Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi is working to make inclusion part of how the city plans public spaces and delivers services, officials said during a panel discussion on inclusive cities at LIVEX 2026. The UAE’s minister of famili»»»

During his visit to Washington last week, Chinese leader Xi Jinping tried to step outside his usual diplomatic style and bring a more personal note to his relationship with US President Donald Trump, who is known for prioritising image and political optics. In Beijing, leaders also use symbolism an»»»

Share: PHOTO- Turkey seizes jet from Iran’s Caspian Airlines over unpaid debt after passengers had already boarded HERE IS THE LATEST: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said he expects a formal response Tuesday from the U.S. to Tehran’s latest proposal for a ceasefire and the phased reope»»»

Technology can transform learning, but it cannot replace the human connection Every generation carries a responsibility that cannot be outsourced: to prepare the next generation for the world that awaits them. Few professions carry greater significance in fulfilling that responsibility than teachin»»»

Egypt reaffirms unwavering support for Gulf security and regional stability CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed that supporting and safeguarding the security and stability of the Arab Gulf states is one of the constants of Egypt’s foreign policy, stressing the need to maintain f»»»

From shawarma cravings to global dreams, Miss Universe India comes home to Abu Dhabi Dubai: When I arranged to meet Miss Universe India Kaziah Liz Mejo during her homecoming in UAE, the choice was between a coffee shop and a salad bar in Dubai Media City. I chose the latter, imagining that a beauty»»»

Military escorts and rerouted tankers sustain Hormuz oil lifeline amid Iran pressure Gulf oil producers are moving far more crude through the Strait of Hormuz than many expected possible, using US Navy-backed workarounds to keep one of the world’s most important energy corridors operating despite I»»»

Stocks slip as surging Treasury yields overshadow retreat in oil prices US and European stocks traded mainly lower Tuesday despite oil prices retreating from a recent surge, as bond yields pushed higher and investors waited for key inflation data. The US 30-year Treasury yield touched 5.62 percent,»»»

Dr Al Ansari urged Iranian officials to take steps to distance themselves and the region from the conflict, stressing that the attacks constituted aggression against sovereign states. He said GCC states and other countries in the region had long called for a solution based on dialogue. “Qatar seeks»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) is preparing to welcome audiences to “Showtime! 2026: The Secret of the Garden’’, which will run from October 7 to 10 at the Pre-University Education Theater in Education City, with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) performing live alongside the »»»

Tribune News Network Paris For the fifth consecutive season, Qatar Airways and Paris Saint-Germain are once again rallying the entire Rouge & Bleu community in support of Pink October. Athletes, employees, supporters, and partners will join forces to raise awareness of breast cancer screening and t»»»

NEW YORK: Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage concerns from critics who see his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic. The strategy includes increased security funding for sy»»»