Dubai SMEs offered free Canva Business for one year
Eligible firms can add up to 50 employees and use Canva’s AI-powered tools for one year Dubai: Eligible small and medium-sized businesses in Dubai can now access Canva Business free for one year through the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy’s Business in Dubai platform. Sign up for our daily busines»»»
Why Al Zeyoudi says the UAE is where global investors should be looking next
UAE seeks investment bringing capital, technology, jobs and access to global markets Dubai: Global investors are increasingly looking beyond simply low costs and towards markets that offer security, scalability, flexibility, efficiency and access to consumers, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani»»»
Kyrgyzstan seeks to speed up trademark registration - | 24.KG
A draft law has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan proposing changes to the procedure for registering trademarks, geographical indications and appellations of origin. At the same time, the draft provides protection for earlier priority rights. If, following an expedited registration»»»
Ending Ukrainian Conflict Means Ending Nazism in Europe - Lavrov
The conflict in Ukraine must be ended in such a way that there is no more Nazism in Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. "Our position has repeatedly made it possible to end this war already on fair terms, which the President put forward back in 2024. To end it so that the»»»
Residents live in constant anxiety as Israel escalates strikes on Nabatieh region
Israel's air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least 11 people and wounding others, including women, children and medics, Lebanon's Health Ministry said. Monday's strikes came amid a new round of escalation between Israel and Hezbollah despite »»»
Nassar says port blast indictment expected in October
Justice Minister Adel Nassar announced Monday that Beirut port blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar has concluded his investigations and referred the file to the Public Prosecutor's Office for its review, paving the way for the indictment. “We expect this stage to be completed during or towards the»»»
Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss expanding air links, modernizing civil aviation
Riyadh, Sept. 7 (SANA) Syria and Saudi Arabia are seeking to expand air links and deepen cooperation on modernizing Syria’s civil aviation sector, the head of Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation, Omar Hosari, said. Hosari told SANA that talks with Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation P»»»
Amir receives phone call from UK Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call today from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Andy Burnham. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them in various fields, in addition to »»»
Wildfires, heatwaves endanger air quality, health: UN
Geneva: Wildfires and heatwaves, which generate microscopic airborne pollutants, risk undermining international efforts to improve air quality, protect human health and safeguard nature, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday. The United Nations' weather and climate agency under»»»
Letter of 75: Prosecution still seeks 9-year prison terms for all defendants - | 24.KG
The Bishkek City Court continues to hear the appeal in the Letter of 75 case. The proceedings have reached the stage of closing arguments, with Bekbolot Talgarbekov and Kursan Asanov already having presented their statements. Prosecutors have requested nine-year prison sentences for all defendants »»»
Iran-Oman Talks on Temporary Strait of Hormuz Route in Final Stage - Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Negotiations between Iran and Oman on a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz are in the final stage, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday. "It can be said that Iran-Oman negotiations have reached the final stage. It is likely that in »»»
Far-right AfD poised to lead first state government since Nazi era as Merz reels from Saxony-Anhalt landslide
AfD fell just short of majority in Sunday’s election in eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was facing pressure Monday after his party was crushed by the Alternative for Germany party in a regional election that could result in it leading the first far-right stat»»»
Israel accuses Hezbollah of repeatedly violating ceasefire agreement
Israel on Monday accused Hezbollah of repeatedly violating a ceasefire agreement in recent days, as Lebanese state media reported 11 killed in overnight Israeli strikes in a southern village. "Repeated drone attacks. Weapons storage. Terror infrastructure. Command centers embedded in civilian areas»»»
Emaar's Alabbar just gave his clearest signal yet on where Dubai property prices are headed in 2027
Emaar founder predicts market balance in 2027 as new supply arrives, rules out discounts Dubai: Dubai property prices could see a more balanced market in 2027 as a wave of new housing supply comes through, Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties, said, while stressing that his company is resis»»»
Magyar government targets thousands of billions in Orbán-era private equity deals
Hungary’s new government is reviewing state contracts worth thousands of billions of forints involving companies owned through private equity funds, potentially putting some of the biggest business deals of the previous era under scrutiny. The Tisza government has begun examining contracts signed u»»»
Israeli strikes kill 11 including infants in Kfar Rumman as Hezbollah accused of launching drone
Israeli airstrikes overnight killed 11 people in a south Lebanon village, including two infants, Lebanese state media said Monday, a day after separate raids left seven dead. Israel has been intensifying strikes in the southern Nabatieh area after it said Thursday it had seized the strategic Ali al»»»
Syria, Uzbekistan discuss stronger ties, economic cooperation
Damascus, Sept. 7 (SANA) Syria and Uzbekistan discussed Monday ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. Nada al-Aswad, Director of the Afro-Asian and Oceanian Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate»»»
Street Value of Drugs Seized in Burgas May be EUR 15 Mln-Plus
A joint press conference held by the prosecution service and the General Directorate Border Police here on Monday reported that the shipment of drugs that was seized on September 4 may be worth more than EUR 15 million. The shipment was comprised of about 110 kg of a powdery substance that tested p»»»
UN urges 'accountability' after 23 die in US immigration custody in 2026
Geneva: The United Nations rights chief demanded Monday accountability for swelling numbers of deaths in US immigration custody, and urged Washington to halt deportations to places where people face "irreparable harm". "Four more people have died in US immigration custody since (June), for a total »»»
AI could pose 'existential risk to humanity': UN rights chief
Geneva: The United Nations rights chief warned Monday that artificial intelligence could pose an "existential threat to humanity", demanding immediate action to reduce the risks. Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council, Volker Turk warned that humans currently faced "unfamiliar, even unpreceden»»»
Al Fahim Group member Al Fahim Motors launches Li Auto in the UAE with the all-new Li L9 Livis, advancing smart electrified mobility
Reflects group commitment to partner with global brands delivering meaningful innovation Al Fahim Motors has officially launched the All-New Li L9 Livis, introducing the flagship intelligent EREV SUV to the UAE market. As the authorised distributor of Li Auto in the United Arab Emirates, Al Fahim M»»»
Gulf News and BeingShe launch She Means Business
October 23 event to see women entrepreneurs, changemakers connect, collaboration Gulf News, in association with BeingShe, is set to host She Means Business on October 23, 2026, bringing together some of the UAE’s leading women entrepreneurs, founders, executives and changemakers for a day of conver»»»
Ramy Sabry is coming to Abu Dhabi: Dates, tickets and more info
The Egyptian singer is set to take the stage at Etihad Arena on November 28 Abu Dhabi is getting ready for a night of Egyptian pop as Ramy Sabry heads to Etihad Arena this November. The singer will perform live on November 28, giving fans in the UAE a chance to see him take the stage for a highly a»»»
Yemen's Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of air raids, missile strikes
Yemen's Houthis on Monday accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out airstrikes on various areas of Yemen as the rebels push on with an offensive to seize territory bordering the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait. "The Saudi enemy targeted the provinces of Jawf, al-Bayda, Marib and Taiz with several airstri»»»
UAE and Germany deepen ties across energy, trade and technology
Strategic partnership drives record trade, energy and industrial investment Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Germany share strong and diverse relations that have continued to grow over 54 years of cooperation across politics, economy, investment, energy, industry, technology, innovation, education, culture a»»»
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Baghaei: Regional countries should not be distracted from the real enemy, which is the Israeli enemy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Baghaei: Regional countries should not be distracted from the real enemy, which is the Israeli enemy 07-»»»
Iran’s Baghaei: Security breakdown in Hormuz a result of US aggression in the region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russian Forces Unleash Barrage on Ukraine's UAV Infrastructure and Mercenary Bases
The Russian Armed Forces have struck Ukrainian storage sites for unmanned aerial vehicles and components for them, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Monday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops and artillery of the troop groupings of the Russian »»»
Marine fuel supply tightens as Hormuz traffic slumps
London, Sept. 7 (SANA) Marine fuel markets are heading toward a supply shortage in the third quarter as disrupted tanker traffic and refinery damage from wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe prompt refiners to prioritize diesel, gasoline and jet fuel over fuel oil. Reuters reported Monday, ci»»»
Saudi Arabia’s PayTabs to acquire Amazon Payment Services’ MENA operations for over $100M Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Saudi Arabia-based PayTabs Group has agreed to acquire Amazon Payment Services’ operations in the Middle East and North Africa in a deal valued at more than $100 million, as per an emailed press release. Under the agreement, PayTabs will integrate Amazon Payment Services’ MENA operati»»»
Police probe fire at Berlin electricity substation
Berlin: A fire caused damage at an electricity substation in Berlin Monday and authorities were investigating whether it was caused by sabotage or a technical fault, German police said. It comes as authorities hunt a suspected militant climate activist accused of a string of attacks on substations »»»
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid shares lessons on justice, compassion and leadership with Sheikh Hamdan
Sheikh Mohammed shares lessons from six decades of leadership in message to his son Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has written a deeply personal message to his son, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al »»»
Traffic restrictions on Gandhi Street in Bishkek starting September 8 - | 24.KG
Starting September 8, traffic will be temporarily restricted on a section of Gandhi Street (formerly Muromskaya Street) in Bishkek. The restrictions are being introduced due to repair work on a section between Akhunbaev Street and Gagarin Street. Residents and visitors to the capital are advised to»»»
Spotlight - 'Ready to talk': German far right celebrates victory in Saxony-Anhalt
"Everything is possible" was the campaign slogan of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right party has won a landslide election victory, although they appear short of a majority in the state parliament. Ulrich Siegmund, who is in pole position to become the state lead»»»
Live: Victory of Germany's far-right AfD in state election 'very worrying', says Polish FM
Poland's foreign minister on Monday called Germany's far-right AfD party's victory "a very worrying sign" after the anti-migration party surged into first place in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections. However, it was not immediately clear whether the Russia-friendly party would be able to for»»»
Financial Supervisory Authority president : Romania needs more strong companies listed on stock exchange
Romania needs more strong companies listed on the stock exchange, more domestic capital channelled into the economy and a broader investor base, Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) President Alexandru Petrescu said in a message marking 25 years since OMV Petrom listed on the Bucharest Stock ...»»»
Mandatory private pension funds held assets worth 246.8 billion lei at the end of July
Privately managed mandatory pension funds had assets worth 246.8 billion lei at the end of July 2026, up 39% compared with the level recorded on the same date last year, according to statistics published by the Financial Supervisory ...»»»
International reserves – August 2026
On 31 August 2026, the National Bank of Romania’s foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 64,865 million, compared to EUR 63,230 million on 31 July ...»»»
Harry Potter lands at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi: What’s confirmed, from Diagon Alley to Hogwarts
Hogwarts, Diagon Alley and Forbidden Forest teased for Yas Island expansion Somewhere, a Hogwarts letter is being drafted with a Yas Island address on it. Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences have confirmed what Potterheads across the region have been not-so-quietly hoping for: Three»»»
International experts to help introduce AI in Kyrgyzstan's tax administration - | 24.KG
Almambet Shykmamatov, Chairman of the State Tax Service (STS) of Kyrgyzstan, held a working meeting with representatives of Sign—a digital infrastructure developer backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs). According to the STS press service, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the »»»
New Russia-North Korea Bridge Will Give Impetus to Bilateral Ties — Cabinet of Ministers Chaiman
The opening of the automobile bridge across the Tumen River will give new impetus to relations between Russia and the DPRK, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the DPRK Pak Thae Song said. The ceremony marking the completion of construction of the automobile bridge on the border with the DP»»»
Gold falls in Syria as global bullion slips on rate-hike bets
Damascus, Sept. 7 (SANA) The price of 21-karat gold in Syria fell by 50 Syrian pounds per gram on Monday compared with Sunday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s daily bulletin put the selling price of 21-karat gold at 16,100 Syrian pounds ($131.97) p»»»
Avalanche kills 11 climbers in Caucasus: Russian rescue service
Moscow, Russia: An avalanche in Russia's rugged Caucasus mountains has killed 11 climbers, with six more missing, rescue services said on Monday. The avalanche tore down a mountainside in the Bezengi Gorge on Sunday and struck a group of 33 alpinists, Russia's emergencies ministry said. "Unfortunat»»»
UAE issues safety warning as volcanic ash affects Jakarta and surrounding areas
Emirati travellers urged to exercise caution and follow local safety instructions Dubai: The UAE has urged its citizens in Indonesia to exercise caution as volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau affects Jakarta and surrounding areas, disrupting flights and forcing the closure of several airports. Th»»»
Oman urges public to exchange old banknotes before September 21 deadline
Central Bank says no claims for withdrawn notes will be accepted after the cut-off Dubai: Oman’s central bank has given the public until the end of business hours on September 21 to exchange old banknotes, warning that no claims for their replacement will be accepted after the deadline. The Central»»»
Bulgaria Posts One of EU's Strongest Retail Growth RatesOpinions
Bulgaria continued to record one of the strongest increases in retail trade in the European Union in July, despite a slight monthly decline. Eurostat data show that the volume of retail sales in the country was 5.6% higher than in July 2025. The result puts Bulgaria well ahead of the EU average, wh»»»
Israeli forces open machine gun fire towards Byout Al-Seyyad village in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli forces open machine gun fire towards Byout Al-Seyyad village in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent 07-09-2026 11:05 AM Latest»»»
Russia-North Korea Relations Reach Unprecedentedly High Level - Russian Prime Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Relations between Russia and North Korea are at an unprecedentedly high level, with Russia and North Korea cooperating in virtually all areas, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at a ceremony on Monday that marked the end of construction of a cross-border road bridge. »»»
US Placing Missiles in Europe to Cancel Strategic Stability Talks Prerequisites - Russian MFA
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The deployment of US ground‑based US intermediate-range and shorter-range missile systems in Europe, in particular in Norway, will nullify the prerequisites for a constructive dialogue with the United States on strategic stability, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakha»»»
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Slumps to Lowest Since May Amid US-Iran Ship Strikes
Shipping data on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz showed on Monday that vessel movements remained sharply reduced, with only a handful of ships transiting the strategic waterway amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. An average of 10 commodity ships transited the strait pe»»»