Dubai Quran Award’s 29th edition draws 20,535 entries from 135 nationalities The Dubai International Holy Quran Award announced that 424 contestants representing 46 nationalities have advanced to the second stage of the award’s 29th edition for 2027. The event will run between September 1 and 14 th»»»

Péter Magyar says Hungary’s governing Tisza Party will be ready to join the European People’s Party (EPP) once the EU’s Article 7 procedure against Hungary has been closed. Magyar, who became Hungary’s prime minister after Tisza’s election victory in April, made the announcement after meeting Manfr»»»

ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkiye considers it possible to bring relations with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to a higher level, but this does not mean a separation from the West, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. "From our point of view, it is quite possible to bring»»»

Have you or someone you know been affected by the situation in Nepal? Tell us your story Dubai: As the situation in Nepal continues to affect communities across the country, many people in the UAE are following developments closely, with family, friends and loved ones in the country. Gulf News woul»»»

The Lebanese Army noted Wednesday that “recently, claims attributed to hostile Israeli media outlets have emerged regarding the army’s positions and missions in the south, as well as other fabricated news.” In a statement, the army affirmed that “the institution’s personnel are committed to its dir»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined Russia’s accelerating battlefield gains in Ukraine, denounced Kiev’s increasingly desperate threats to civilian airlines as “state terrorism,” and warned that UK military facilities on Ukrainian soil would be legitimate targets. Speaking to reporters in»»»

The US killed multiple civilians in southern Iran using new “precision” missiles with a wide damage radius, conflict monitoring group Airwars has found. Tehran has repeatedly accused Washington of war crimes since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran which has killed up to 3,000 civilians. In a»»»

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia ranks third in the world in gold reserves and second in gold production, Russian Federal Agency for Mineral Resources (Rosnedra) deputy head Aslambek Germakhanov said on Wednesday. "The Russian Federation ranks third in reserves and second in production [of go»»»

Almost half of European CFOs (48%) say they are less optimistic about their companies’ financial prospects than three months earlier, compared to just 25% in autumn 2025. This is the highest level of pessimism recorded by the survey since the energy crisis and supply chain disruptions stemming from»»»

Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov said Wednesday that as a Member State of both the European Union and NATO, Bulgaria has no reason to doubt or distrust the German Government and stands in solidarity with it regarding any hybrid attacks "but there are still only suspicions, and I woul»»»

Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Wednesday, Yes, Bulgaria co-leader and Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev called for the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) to be convened, a clear government position and an end to bowing to Russia and Putin. The statement comes after»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has concluded a six-month inspection campaign targeting ride-hailing companies, examining 987 vehicles and recording a 10% violation rate. Legal action was taken against offenders in line with existing laws. The campaign was conducted in partnership with the Mi»»»

The company projects up to 10,000 humanoid robots annually No Competition Infinity Gaming Development Services has signed a strategic five-year agreement with China's Jiangsu Yunmu Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., focused on developing and deploying solutions that integrate artificial inte»»»

Southern Lebanon has come under at least 655 Israeli attacks in the 67 days since the signing of the US-sponsored “Framework Agreement” on June 26, according to field statistics compiled by Al-Akhbar, highlighting the scale of destruction as Lebanese authorities remain unable to halt the attacks. F»»»

A Chinese flag flies in front of the Great Wall of China, located north of Beijing August 18, 2007. REUTERS/David Gray The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) revealed a significant surge in Egyptian exports to China, reaching 199.8 percent during the first half of 2026. »»»

GERB-UDF called on the President Wednesday to convene the Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) over a Russian hybrid attack in Germany, "It is high time for the President to convene the Consultative Council for National Security so that political parties can hear what the government ha»»»

Young aviation enthusiast gets hands-on taste of Emirates crew duties Dubai: For 13-year-old Mahra, a special wish took flight when she stepped into the world of Emirates cabin crew for a day, experiencing the role she had dreamed of in a memorable visit arranged by Make-A-Wish UAE and Emirates. Ma»»»

One of the most vibrant parts of the program of the VI World Nomad Games has unfolded at Kyrchyn venue. Traditional culture came alive before thousands of spectators, from yurts and national clothing to equestrian processions, music, crafts and theatrical performances. Guests were welcomed in an et»»»

Damascus, Sept. 2 (SANA) The price of a gram of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market remained unchanged Wednesday from Tuesday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority set the selling price at 15,800 Syrian pounds ($129.51) per gram and the buying price at 15,»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar HE Dr Mehmet Mustafa Goksu, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs extended thanks to the ambassador for his e»»»

Tickets, timings, guests, parking and the Dubai shuttle deadline for 11 to 13 September Dubai: Middle East Film & Comic Con lands at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 11 to 13 September, and if you've been sitting on the fence, the fence is getting narrower. VIP tickets are sold out. Standard tickets are»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Wednesday exact information on when elections would be called in the country was due in the next few days. "I will discuss that with the president, but that is perhaps less important. I think it is much more important that we prepare our society for that ev»»»

Caracas, Sept. 2 (SANA) Venezuela’s oil production could more than double over the next few years under a series of energy agreements involving U.S. and international companies, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday. Wright, speaking to reporters after arriving in Caracas, said investment»»»

Parliament rejected on Wednesday a draft resolution submitted by Vazrazhdane, which would task the Council of Ministers with requesting from the European Commission, within one week, an exemption from the ban on the import and purchase of crude oil and petroleum products originating from Russia or »»»

Parliament on Wednesday extended from 12 to 36 months the deadline for companies to convert their capital from leva into euro following Bulgaria's adoption of the single currency at the beginning of 2026. The amendments to the Introduction of the Euro in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, sponsored by P»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Wednesday a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the State of Qatar HE Pensom Lertsithichai. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished HE the Ambassador success in her »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar HE Dr. Mehmet Mustafa Goksu, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs extended thanks to HE t»»»

On September 2, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Ala-Archa State Nature Park, where an ethnocultural program was prepared for the guests. An exhibition complex Kyrgyz Aiyly was set up in the park, styled after medieval nomadic culture. The heads»»»

A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that a new ballot-processing system ordered by President Donald Trump and due to launch Tuesday could prevent millions of Americans from receiving mail ballots ahead of November's midterm elections. A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that milli»»»

Investment in the new building which will complete the existing development with approximately, 108 new apartments and around 1,200 sqm of retail and service areas, totaling approximately 24 million euros. This new development will contribute to the expansion of green spaces and pedestrian areas, w»»»

Hungary’s forint has suffered a sharp sell-off, briefly falling beyond the psychologically important level of HUF 370 to the euro on Wednesday morning. The currency has not been this weak since the days immediately preceding April’s parliamentary election. The forint had been trading at around HUF »»»

Doha, Qatar: Residents and citizens have been urged to know the details on their residential blue address plates and remain calm when calling the 999 emergency service to help authorities respond quickly and efficiently. The advice was given today during a Ministry of Interior webinar titled “Servi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Wednesday a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the State of Qatar HE Artem Kozhin. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished HE the Ambassador success in his duties, e»»»

SIFF 2026 will run from October 25 to November 1, with Italy named country of honour Dubai: Young film fans across the UAE can start marking their calendars as the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) returns this October for its 13th edition. The festival will take pla»»»

Jonathan Rigg takes charge as the UAE-based crypto platform targets next growth phase Dubai: BitOasis co-founder Ola Doudin has stepped down as chief executive, with Jonathan Rigg appointed as the new CEO as the UAE-based digital asset platform enters its next phase of growth. Get updated faster an»»»

During his official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held talks with President Sadyr Japarov. The parties discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation, including political dialogue, trade and economic ties, transport, energy, a»»»

UPDATETwenty ambulances sent to crash site on road between Dahab and Nuweiba Dubai: At least 21 people were killed and 29 injured when a passenger bus overturned in Egypt’s South Sinai governorate on Wednesday, the Health Ministry said. Ten Jordanians were among those killed, Jordan’s state televis»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Wednesday a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the State of Qatar HE Marta Huskova. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished HE the Ambassador success in her duties, emph»»»

Initiative inspired by Sheikha Fatima’s vision to strengthen women’s leadership Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Mother»»»

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong on Wednesday pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign powers in a trial that could see the 29-year-old spend the rest of his life behind bars. Wong rose to international prominence for his involvement in the 2014 Umbrella Movement and the mass protests against Beijing»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3490 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»

TARANTO - Serbian rowers Martin Mackovic and Nikolaj Pimenov won the gold in the men's double scull event at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, on Wednesday, finishing in 6:25.37 in the final. The Italian duo of Marco Prati and Josef Giorgio Marvucic (6:28.57) won the silver medal, while Gr»»»

Noreen rejects the hero label, saying she acted on the instinct of a nurse and mother Dubai: Eight seconds were enough for Razia Noreen to save one life — and leave her haunted by the 14 she could not reach. When flames erupted inside the newborn nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Science»»»

“Looking back over Heinner’s 15 years, I believe one of our most significant achievements is that we have grown steadily, without losing sight of what our customers expect from us. We started out in a market where there were already very well-known brands, and today we have a significant presence b»»»

Between September 16-24, 2026, the Caravan will arrive in Alba Iulia, Deva, Timișoara, Târgu Jiu, Craiova, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Pitești, where it will bring together entrepreneurs, managers, representatives of public institutions, employers’ structures, strategic partners, professionals and relevant »»»

Arab Finance: The General Authority for Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) signed a letter of intent (LoI) with China’s Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) to establish an integrated tire manufacturing complex in the Sokhna Industrial Zone. With planned investments of approximately $500 million, the co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Wednesday a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the State of Qatar, HE Antonino Maggiore. HE the Minister of State wished HE the Ambassador success in carrying out his dutie»»»

Taxable Persons with a December 31 year-end must file and pay by September 30 Abu Dhabi: Taxable Persons in the UAE whose financial year ended on December 31, 2025 must file their Corporate Tax Returns and pay the Corporate Tax due no later than September 30, 2026, the Federal Tax Authority said. G»»»