Tunis, Sept. 22 (TAP) - The weather will be partly cloudy on Tuesday, becoming heavily overcast at times in coastal regions with scattered showers, which may be accompanied by thunderstorms and be heavy at times in the afternoon in the far south,...»»»

NEW YORK: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE DrMohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in an event on straits used for international navigation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), on the sidelines of the 81st session of the Unit»»»

NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has participated in a coordination meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic States concerned with Gaza. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 81st sessio»»»

After three years of research, testing and international collaboration, BIGALPS – Bio Inspired Geotechnical Applications to Launch Pan-European Solutions – is approaching the completion of its EU-funded project phase. Coordinated by the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, together with partners EP»»»

New 57-minute Dubai-Abu Dhabi rail link opens bookings before launch Etihad Rail tickets for journeys between Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now on sale on the official website - eithadrail.ae, giving commuters their first chance to book seats on the new passenger rail service connecting the two emirates.»»»

MoHRE takes legal action, as violations are limited and not widespread Dubai: The UAE has detected 377 cases of fake Emiratisation involving 266 private-sector companies in the first half of 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said on Tuesday. The ministry said it had ta»»»

Doha: Ahli Bank has announced its platinum sponsorship of the QFBA Finance Researcher Award 2026, reinforcing its support for national initiatives that promote research excellence, innovation and knowledge creation across Qatar’s financial sector. Launched by Qatar Finance and Business Academy in 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) participated in the Fifth International Conference on Fiscal Policies and Economic Development in Qatar, organised by Qatar University in cooperation with the Authority, under the theme “Tax Transformation: Its Impact on Taxpayers and Tax Authorities”. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, represented by its Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department, concluded a two-day training programme on the Madrid Protocol for the international registration of trademarks. The programme was held in cooperation with the GCC Intellectual »»»

The calf’s mother reportedly reached the riverbank searching for her calf A group of fishermen rescued an exhausted elephant calf from the Teesta River in West Bengal and helped reunite it with its mother before the pair returned to the forest. The incident took place at around 8.30 am on September»»»

Spokesperson confirms suspension but gives no reason or date for shows to resume Dubai: Dubai Fountain performances have been suspended, Gulf News can confirm, with no date given for when the popular Downtown Dubai attraction will resume its shows. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

Eli Lilly and Company and Neuroaxis, Romania’s first integrated neurology and neuroimaging clinic, now part of the Regina Maria Network, have launched a partnership aimed at helping more patients in the country receive an earlier and clearer diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and access appropriate t»»»

The smart-ring maker plans to offer 50 million shares priced between $40 and $44 each Smart ring maker Oura Inc and a couple of its investors are looking to raise as much as $2.2 billion through a US initial public offering, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monda»»»

Annual investment in data centres, the infrastructure underpinning artificial intelligence systems, is expected to rise globally from an estimated USD 560 billion in 2025 to more than USD 800 billion in 2026 and USD 1.1 trillion by 2030. By 2050, annual data centre investment could reach USD 1.8 tr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Next Generation School (TNG) and ILM Education Consultants have formalised a landmark partnership to deliver a structured, high-level professional development programme in pedagogy for educators across TNG’s seven campuses. The agreement was marked at a signing ceremony held at TNG»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Journalism Program at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) organised a training workshop titled “Journalistic Sources and Interviewing” on Sunday. The workshop was delivered by former BBC journalist Dima Hamdan, who has extensive experience in journalism and media training.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, is participating in the national digital safety campaign “A Digitally Aware Family” under the slogan “Protecting Them Is Your Responsibility,” organised by the Ministry o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) participated as an Official Partner in the Qatar Economic Forum: UNGA Special Edition 2026, Powered by Bloomberg, held in New York on Sunday, 20 September 2026, alongside the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Forum ope»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector is entering a new phase of growth and transformation, with investment, technology and innovation taking centre stage as the fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 prepares to bring together leading industry figures from across the region and beyon»»»

India payments giant secures in-principle approval for two UAE licences Dubai: PhonePe has moved a step closer to launching payment services in the UAE after securing in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for two licences, marking the Indian company’s first international regulatory»»»

Doha, Qatar: QC Talks will bring together Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and President of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris Anne-Claire Legendre for a public conversation titled “Culture as Diplomat: How Cultural Institutions Shape International Relations»»»

Doha, Qatar: Siraj, an initiative under Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, participated in the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026 through an interactive workshop highlighting how educational entertainment content can be used as a resource to support Arabic language learning both inside and ou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has reaffirmed Qatar’s position in transitioning toward a sustainable, low-carbon future aligning with the goals of acheiving its strategic vision. In a series of posts on X, NPC noted that Qatar’s integrated environmental strategy includes major adv»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), through its Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, has launched a three-day series of workshops bringing together legal affairs officials from approximately 90 government agencies to identify training needs, professional gaps and priorities for legal work»»»

The great act of statehood of 1908 is a responsibility towards the present and the future, President Iliana Iotova wrote Wednesday on her official Facebook page on the occasion of Independence Day. “September 22, 1908, is a landmark date in our national calendar, reminding us that with patience, re»»»

The lives of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija and the difficult conditions in which they live are being shown on video screens mounted on trucks driving through the streets of New York during the annual session of the UN General Assembly. The trucks show footage from March 2004 during the March Pogrom»»»

Commercial air traffic in Bulgaria rose in August 2026 from a year earlier, with Eurostat data showing that the country was among 19 EU member states to record an annual increase in commercial flights. Across the European Union, airlines operated 708,980 commercial flights in August, up 2.3% from A»»»

Doha, Qatar: An immersive exhibition dedicated to the Great Mosque of Rome, Europe’s largest mosque, opened yesterday at the Museum of Islamic Art, highlighting architecture as a bridge between cultures, faiths and traditions. The world-premiere production, conceived in Doha by architect David Borr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) concluded the second edition of the AI Executive Leadership Programme, ‘AI Business Strategy & Innovation,’ held at the INSEAD Europe Centre in Fontainebleau, France, from 14 to 16 September 2026 in collaboration with Mic»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with US Assistant Secretary of War for Near Eastern and Central Asian Affairs H E Michael Dimino IV, during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides disc»»»

Doha: Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to the State of Qatar, H E Ahmed Lotfy Mohsen affirmed that the strategic partnership with the State of Qatar serves as a pivotal pillar in addressing global humanitarian crises. Speaking to the QNA, he stated that the State »»»

Not a single foreigner working in the service sector is employed legally. Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Seitek Zhumakadyr uulu, made this statement today at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration during a discussion of a draft »»»

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan discovered a large shipment of confectionery products at Ak-Tilek checkpoint, some of which had expired. During a raid inspection, tax officers checked a Scania truck carrying consolidated cargo. The vehicle contained 263 boxes of Skittles, M&M’s, Snickers, Mars »»»

EU-Philippines accord to replace GSP+ and deepen strategic links by 2027 Manila: The European Union (EU) and the Philippines have reached a “substantial agreement” on a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA), officials said Tuesday. The deal moves the two sides closer to a formal deal aimed at exp»»»

"On September 22, 1908, our forefathers proclaimed Bulgaria an independent State and returned it to the family of sovereign European states," Prime Minister Rumen Radev wrote on his official Facebook page on the occasion of Independence Day. “Having long outgrown their vassal dependence on the Otto»»»

National Geographic has published a photograph of Turgen jailoo, located among the Tien Shan mountain ranges in Kyrgyzstan, on social media. The photo was taken by photographer Anton Lindstrom. «Turgen Jailoo, nestled in the Tian Shan ranges of Kyrgyzstan, is a remote alpine valley where emerald me»»»

“On this day, we must not forget and must remember that independence must be defended every day with great wisdom, firm resolve and a great deal of effort,” Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova said in here Wednesday, where she took part in the celebrations marking the 118th anniversary of the declarat»»»

The National History Museum of Kyrgyzstan has received a donation of books from Hungary. The handover ceremony was held at the museum as part of efforts to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Poli»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s civil aviation system maintains round-the-clock operational readiness to respond to sudden airspace disruptions, with continuous training, contingency planning and coordination among state authorities, airlines and neighbouring countries forming the backbone of the country’s av»»»

Pilot could raise output and cut energy use across two Al Taweelah potlines Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium is testing a technology upgrade at its Al Taweelah smelter that could eventually lift annual hot metal production from two potlines by 67,000 tonnes while cutting energy use and associated c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces carried out a massive overnight strike, hitting enterprises in the metallurgical and chemical industries, the fuel and energy sector, and the defense industry complex of Ukraine that are involved in supporting the army, the Russian Defense Ministry said o»»»

Iranian leader promises strong stand at UN General Assembly in New York Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to "firmly defend" his country's positions before departing for New York to attend the UN General Assembly. Get it: Fast, verified news for FREE ... download the Gulf News app»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, the monthly pension supplement for mothers awarded the «Baatyr Ene» or «Mother Heroine» orders is proposed to be increased from 1,000 to 5,000 soms starting in January 2027. A draft law has been submitted for public discussion. The amendments were initiated by members of the Zhogorku»»»

Arab Finance: Gulf Egypt Hotels & Tourism, a subsidiary of United Real Estate Company - Kuwait (URC), has signed a protocol agreement with the Armed Forces Engineering Authority to begin developing a mixed-use destination in Heliopolis, as per an emailed press release. Planned for a 31,780-square-m»»»

The possibility of U.S. Citibank opening a branch in Kyrgyzstan was discussed by President Sadyr Japarov and Citibank Managing Director Stephanie von Friedeburg. According to the president’s press service, the meeting took place in New York during Sadyr Japarov’s working visit to the United States.»»»

Veliko Tarnovo will be the centre of celebrations marking the 118th anniversary of the declaration of Bulgaria’s independence on September 22, 1908. Ceremonies will also be held in Sofia, Varna, Burgas and a number of other cities across the country. In Veliko Tarnovo, the day will begin with a fes»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention opened in Doha yesterday, bringing Arab countries together to strengthen preventive measures, financial investigations, mutual legal assistance and transparency in beneficial ownership. Hosted »»»

Two people, 18, have been detained in Chui region on suspicion of distributing synthetic drugs through stashes. According to the Interior Ministry’s Service for Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking, a personal search of one of the detainees uncovered 120 packets containing a synthetic substance. His »»»

Remittances to Kyrgyzstan totaled $279.5 million in July 2026, down from the local peak of $292.1 million recorded in June, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reported. Outflows from the country also declined to $24.4 million, compared with $35.5 million in June. CIS countries accounted for the bulk o»»»

24/7 Trump TV debuts after CNN, Politico and MS NOW barred from briefings The White House has launched a 24-hour streaming channel called “Trump TV” amid an escalating confrontation with US news teams, days after President Donald Trump barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters from the White House »»»