Paris: As the prestigious Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend, under the long-standing sponsorship of the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC), prepares to anchor the global racing community in Paris, today’s opening fixture takes place at Saint-Cloud. The annual Purebred Arabian Horse Sale, o»»»

Copenhagen: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced yesterday that he had left the team’s training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would be dropped for their next match. Ronaldo had been due to train with his team-mates at the Parken stadium in Copenhage»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani visited the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center and running until 3 October 2026. During a tour of the exhibition, His Ex»»»

Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai met with Undersecretary of State for International Trade at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland H E Jarno Syrjälä and the accompanying delegation which included representatives of several Finnish technology»»»

State property worth 27.9 billion soms was sold in Kyrgyzstan between 2024 and 2026. Zamirbek Kenenbaev, First Deputy Director of the State Property Management Agency, announced on October 1 during a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. MP Makhabat Mavlyanova raised the issue of revenue generated from t»»»

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Edufair helps students choose the right degree and build career-ready skills The world is an eternally curious place, which means its study can take you through some of the most interesting courses there are. For most of us though, following our passions largely start on the beaten path. A bachelor»»»

Hungary’s smart retail revolution has reached supermarket scale, with Szeged opening what is being presented as the country’s first staffless supermarket. The new Coop Szeged store on Temesvári Boulevard operates as a conventional shop during staffed hours before switching to an automated mode, all»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour begins its 10th season today, with a packed opening round at the indoor arena of the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation and high hopes for another competitive campaign. The opening round runs until October 3, marking a decade of »»»

NEW YORK: Iran has denied a report that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered its delegation to the UN General Assembly to leave the US immediately after negotiations on an agreement to end the war reached an impasse. Axios reported that Rubio asked members of the Iranian delegation to leave th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the launch of its annual breast cancer awareness campaign, emphasising the vital importance of early detection. Under the new slogan, “Your strength begins with screening,” this initiative aims to encourage women across Qatar to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Aamal Company, one of the region’s leading diversified companies, announced that its subsidiary, Legend Trading and Distribution, has signed a distribution agreement with Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. to distribute Marshal tyres in Qatar. The agreement supports Legend’s strategy to diversify it»»»

It is planned to build three gerontology centers for older people in Kyrgyzstan by 2030. State Secretary Arslan Koichiev said this in a message marking the Day of Older Persons. According to him, the development of social services for older people, the creation of conditions for active ageing and t»»»

Police officials from across Asia discuss trust, prevention, policing in the digital age Dubai: Police and crime-prevention officials from across Asia gathered in Abu Dhabi to exchange ideas on community policing, public trust, and new approaches to building safer communities. The discussion has ta»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Capital, the investment banking arm of QNB Group, has won three Islamic Finance News (IFN) Deal of the Year 2025 awards, recognising its contribution to two landmark sukuk transactions in Qatar and Kuwait. The investment bank received the IFN Qatar Deal of the Year 2025 award for i»»»

Doha: Commercial Bank has been recognised with the Excellence Award for Leadership Skills Development at the first edition of the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Awards 2026, held by the Ministry of Labour to honour individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to national »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the launch of its new ‘A Year’s Salary on Us’ campaign, designed to encourage and reward customers who transfer their salaries to the Bank. Customers who transfer their salaries and obtain financing will have an exceptional opportunity to win an amount equivalent to »»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank announces that effective September 30 2026, Fahad Al Khalifa will conclude his tenure as Group Chief Executive Officer and transition to the role of Advisor to the Chairman. AlRayan Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Usman Ahmed as its new Group Chief Executive»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar added another silver medal at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday as Mohammed Al-Rumaihi and Ray Bassil finished runners-up in the mixed team trap event, while beach volleyball duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan reached the semi-finals. The silver took Team Qatar’s meda»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, is partnering with renowned New York jewellery house David Webb at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026 to support children who remain ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 2026, sustaining its growth despite the disruptions to trade routes and global supply chains resulting from regional escalation. This performance highlights the resilience of the non-hydro»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have carried out strikes at Ukraine's logistics and communications centers, as well as naval vessels used in interests of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "The Russian armed forces continue to carry out strikes a»»»

Bipartisan Bill to Block Chinese Cars Faces Post-Election Roadblock WASHINGTON: Legislation to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled out on Wednesday as senators struggled to seal an agreement, virtually guaranteeing that the bill will have to wait until after th»»»

Two foreign nationals have been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of producing and using forged documents to obtain visas, the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reports. According to the SCNS, the men, 24 and 23, were placed in the SCNS detention facility. A criminal case was opened under»»»

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The deal will boost business links, share expertise and create opportunities for companies Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Ann Arbor SPARK, a leading economic development organization in Michigan, United States, to strengthen cooperation in trade»»»

Doha, Qatar: Beijing stands ready to work with Doha to advance their strategic partnership to new heights, Ambassador of China H E Cao Xiaolin said yesterday as the Chinese Embassy marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Speaking at a reception attended by the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the People's Republic of China HE Xi Jinping on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

ARAR: A conjunction of the moon and the Pleiades star cluster could be seen in Saudi skies on Wednesday, an astronomical event traditionally associated with what is known locally as Qiran 19 and the start of the cooler Al-Wasm season. According to Saudi Press Agency reports, the alignment has long »»»

A residential building caught fire near Madina market in Bishkek’s Sverdlovsky district. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire broke out on Chynar Street. At 2:12 a.m., three firefighting units and an operational headquarters were deployed to extinguish the blaze. The fire, wh»»»

In line with an order from the President of Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services has built a new 570-seat school building in Bishkek’s Dordoi residential area, next to secondary school No. 94. With two-shift schooling, the building will accommodate m»»»

Manama: Qatar participated in the 24th meeting of the Committee of Ministers Responsible for Housing Affairs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held in Bahrain. Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of Social Development and Family H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi. T»»»

As flight FZ 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv approached the Jordanian border on Wednesday, passengers knew in an instant that something was wrong when the plane began plummeting from the sky in a rapid dive. It was like "we were having very big turbulence, but there was no turbulence", passenger Almog »»»

El Salvador will hold presidential elections on February 28, 2027, the electoral tribunal said Wednesday, opening the way for President Nayib Bukele to seek a third term after constitutional changes removed presidential term limits. Bukele has drawn praise for sharply reducing gang violence but fac»»»

Arab Finance: Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched the Poland-Egypt Express (PEX), a new weekly shipping service aimed at strengthening trade connectivity between the Baltic, Northern Europe, and Egypt, according to a statement. The new service will complement ONE’s existing Levant Express (LEX»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council hosted Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Eng. Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, for the fifth episode of Podcast AlTanmiya. The episode discussed the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen the country’s food security system and supply chains, the project»»»

Arab Finance: Timsah Shipbuilding Company, an affiliate of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), is considering establishing a specialized company for ports and marine construction in Kenya through a partnership with Kenyan firm Tunasco, according to a statement. The plan aligns with the authority’s obje»»»

Street choirs offer Russians solace amid anxiety and political repression When 20-year-old Muscovite Artyom Allabut stumbled on videos of Russian street choirs, he got goosebumps and decided to join one, finding a sense of togetherness and escapism. At a time when public gatherings in Russia are st»»»

Kyrgyz Greco-Roman wrestler Zholaman Sharshenbekov has reached the final of the Asian Games currently being held in Japan. Today, he is competing in the men’s 60kg weight category. The Kyrgyz athlete began his participation in the round of 16, securing an early victory over South Korea’s wrestler K»»»

Westerly winds are expected to strengthen in Bishkek and the Chui Valley within the next hour and throughout the day. Wind speeds may reach 15–20 meters per second, the Kyrgyzhydromet emergency weather warning issued on October 1 says. Residents and drivers are advised to exercise caution during th»»»

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Emirates and flydubai adjust operations after Israel-bound flight incident Dubai: UAE travellers are facing another morning of flight disruption, with delays and cancellations reported at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, October 1. The bigg»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) has called on beneficiaries of Eskan housing services to update their data and verify the accuracy of their registered information and documents through the Eskan platform, ahead of a deadline of October 13, 2026. The call comes»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has driven significant digital growth in Qatar, resulting in the registration of 130 startups, generating over QR178m in revenue, and more than QR316m in raised capital, according to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). The Ministry, on its X platform»»»

Japan raises income and language requirements for permanent residency seekers Japan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls. Under new rules that will come into effect in»»»

It would have been the first execution of a woman in Tennessee in more than 200 years Washington, United States: Lawyers for Christa Pike said Wednesday night the state of Tennessee "failed to carry out a lawful execution" and the 50-year-old convicted murderer was "being treated at a nearby hospit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host the sixth edition of the Recycling Towards Sustainability Conference and Exhibition 2026 on October 6 and 7 at Raffles Doha, bringing together government entities, private-sector institutions, companies, experts and specialists to discuss the latest developments in wast»»»

The sukuk carries a fixed coupon of 5.06 per cent and matures on 30 September 2031 Dubai: The UAE Federal Government's second retail treasury sukuk starts trading on Nasdaq Dubai on October 1. This will give small investors another way to buy government-backed Islamic paper from as little as Dh1,00»»»

Prosecutors expected to begin presenting bank records involving Duterte, husband MANILA: Following the resolution of the voting threshold at the Philippine Senate during the impeachment proceedings of Vice President Sara Duterte, the trial is now set to move deeper into the presentation of evidence»»»

Brazil and India aim to expand Mercosur trade pact for broader market access Milwaukee: Brazil and India are moving towards substantially expanding the existing India-Mercosur preferential trade agreement, with the two sides completing work on terms of reference that could pave the way for negotiat»»»