Amira El-Sallab, a cultural entrepreneur and social advocate, has launched Seba, a new social foundation dedicated to promoting the concept and culture of social peace, coinciding with the annual observance of the International Day of Peace on September 21. El-Sallab said peace is the foundation of»»»

BREAKING NEWSDh3.5 billion project to link Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, with 12-lane road, bridges and tunnels Dubai: Dubai has approved the implementation of a new 80km Fourth Corridor that will strengthen road links between the emirates and cut journey times by up to 60 per cent. Approved by Sheikh Hamdan»»»

DOHA: In cooperation with Qatar Television, the Ministry of Justice launched a programme under the title of 'Rule of Law', as part of a partnership aimed at enhancing legal culture and spreading awareness of rights, duties, and legal procedures related to the daily lives of citizens and residents. »»»

London: Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United. Erling Haaland scored a controversial winner in the 60th minute at Old Trafford on Sunday to make it four wins out of f»»»

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Gaza authorities said Wednesday that at least 20 people including five children had died and dozens more were missing after an apartment building collapsed from damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes. The six-storey building, which had four apartments per fl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 2027 Formula 1 calendar has been officially confirmed, marking the return of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix to Lusail International Circuit (LIC) on December 3 to 5. Being the 23rd round, the Qatar Grand Prix will once again be the penultimate race of the season, as F»»»

Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday said they targeted an Aramco facility in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu as well as an air base in southern Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes. Military spokesman Yahya Saree said Saudi Arabia had launched more than 450 air strikes this week, and that in respon»»»

BELGRADE- EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS) President Marko Cadez signed on Wednesday in Belgrade a contract on the PKS's participation in the specialised expo. The contract, signed at the Belgrade Fair, will enable the implementation of further »»»

Police are now trying to establish whose body was recovered from a canal in 2014 A woman believed to have been murdered 12 years ago — a case that led to the arrest of her husband and members of his family — has been found alive in a neighbouring Indian state. The extraordinary discovery has reopen»»»

L'IMAD ownership in AD Ports Group goes beyond 98.5% once settlement closes next month L'IMAD, the sovereign investor owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, has concluded the statutory window for its voluntary tender offer for Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC (AD Ports Group), with the process closing o»»»

The opposition Democratic Bulgaria (DB) Wednesday slammed the release of personal data of vulnerable people in the Petrohan killings case. "It is particularly problematic that data and names of vulnerable people have been disclosed," DB MP Bozhidar Bozhanov told reporters in the parliamentary lobby»»»

New MoU boosts Dubai’s bid to become a top global hub for international students Emirates and the Knowledge and Dubai’s Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on key initiatives advancing Dubai's ambition to become a leading global destination »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's national electoral commission approved on Tuesday a students-backed list of candidates for the October 25 early parliamentary elections in the country. Commission member Marija Jovanovic said the list, named Student List - The Students Will Win, had been submitted by Petar Zivko»»»

Ursula von der Leyen says Canada and the EU would build broader ‘Alliance for the Future’ Strasbourg: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as US President Donald Trump’s threats drive »»»

Authorities found 10 Chinese guest workers and 37 metal bunk beds at a former restaurant in Szeged during inspections in late July. Officials subsequently determined that the building, in its current condition, was not suitable for use as accommodation. Guest workers from China found in a dilapidat»»»

A flotilla from Russia’s Northern Fleet has engaged in an exercise that included the simulated conquest of the remote New Siberian Islands archipelago. The flotilla, which set out from Severomorsk on the Kola Peninsula in early September, conducted training with forces in Kotelny, a military base o»»»

Economy Ministry also unveils UAE Grand Tour platform offering 14 day trips Dubai: The UAE has launched its first unified national tourism brand, “Visit UAE”, bringing the seven emirates under a single federal tourism identity as the country seeks to strengthen its global appeal, attract more inter»»»

Culture remains at the heart of Sharjah’s tourism strategy as it develops new experiences Dubai: Sharjah is entering a new phase of tourism growth, with major developments across its Central Region and East Coast expected to broaden the emirate’s appeal to visitors from the UAE and around the world»»»

Washington, United States: Several Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain hit by drone strikes in March cannot be reactivated, the company's cloud arm said on Tuesday. Amazon Web Services (AWS) said it was unable to restart several sites in Bahrain and one in the UAE. AWS has t»»»

Starting October 1, Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Justice will launch a new stage of digitalization in the notary sector, expanding the range of remote services available through the Electronic Notary mobile app. The initiative is aimed at improving access to notarial services, reducing queues at notary»»»

Pontianak, Indonesia: Struggling to breathe through the acrid haze emanating from wildfires on Indonesia's Borneo island, residents told AFP on Wednesday they feared for their health but had little to do but wait out the foul-smelling hazard. Indonesia, which shares Borneo with Malaysia and Brunei,»»»

The Government is preparing a package of measures to support public transport, emergency medical services, school transport and Bulgarian citizens most vulnerable to rising fuel prices, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during a briefing he held with his visiting Czech Czech counterpart Andrej Babis.»»»

Bulgarian teachers can now use a new intelligent test generator developed by Prosveta Publishing House, the publisher said Wednesday. TestUM offers a bank of verified questions covering all general education subjects from second to twelfth grade. Each question is aligned with the curriculum, has an»»»

Panel weighs new names as BJP government reviews roads linked to Communist icons Dubai: Kolkata could soon lose some of its most distinctive political street names, with West Bengal’s new BJP government considering proposals to rename roads honouring Communist icons Vladimir Lenin, Karl Marx and Vi»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and his Czech counterpart Andrej Babis held a one-on-one meeting here on Wednesday as part of Babis' official visit to Sofia. At a joint news conference after the meeting, Radev said Bulgaria and Czechia share the conviction that the energy sector is the foundat»»»

To help cut energy costs, save water, reduce carbon emissions and improve indoor comfort Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched a new Existing Buildings Greening Guide across the emirate, giving building owners, operators and investors a practical roadmap to make their properties more sustainable a»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will make a public address at 6.30 pm on Wednesday in the wake of rulings in a trial of four former leaders of the so-called "Kosovo Liberation Army" ("KLA"), Tanjug learns. Earlier in the day, the Hague-based Kosovo Specialist Chambers sentenced Hasim »»»

YEKATERINBURG (Sputnik) - Russia does not intend to attack Europe, but if it attacks Russia, the war will be short, as Russian President Vladimir Putin warned, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. "I would like to emphasize that we have no interest in engaging in this [attackin»»»

The Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has approved a concept and roadmap for the development of supervisory technologies (SupTech) for 2026–2031. The program includes a range of initiatives to automate regulatory processes and introduce digital tools based on artificial intelligence, machine»»»

GERB-UDF will alert competent EU and international institutions and organizations regarding government pressure on the National Audit Office. "We will refer the matter to the competent European and national institutions regarding possible political pressure from the executive branch and an attempt »»»

Half of the 12th-grade graduates from Romania Education Alliance (REA) partner schools in the Class of 2026 have been admitted to universities across Europe, Asia, and Australia, according to an analysis conducted by the network. The other half will continue their studies at universities in Romania»»»

Drivers warned that a moment of haste could put children in danger Sharjah: Police have urged motorists to stop for school buses, warning that a few seconds of impatience could put children's lives at risk. Major Saud Al Shaiba, Head of the Awareness Department at Sharjah Police, said drivers must »»»

L'IMAD ownership in AD Ports Group goes beyond 98.5% once settlement closes next month L'IMAD, the sovereign investor owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, has concluded the statutory window for its voluntary tender offer for Abu Dhabi Ports Company PJSC (AD Ports Group), with the process closing o»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is currently no dialogue between Russia and the United States on strategic stability, and its resumption depends on whether the US recognizes the need to improve relations with Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday. On Russia-US Relations"»»»

The German Defense Ministry has a secretive military unit dedicated solely to facilitating cooperation between Berlin and Kiev, including meeting Ukraine’s weapons demands, the Financial Times has reported. Dubbed Sonderstab Ukraine (Special Staff Ukraine), the unit processes arms procurement contr»»»

An “Innovations in Vineyards” demonstration day was held at the Agricultural University of Plovdiv’s experimental farm in Brestnik on Wednesday. Participants saw innovative specialized machinery and practical demonstrations by leading Bulgarian and international companies. Welcoming participants, U»»»

DOHA: Qatar Charity announced the launch of an emergency humanitarian response and the allocation of US$1 million as an initial contribution to support thousands of Yemeni refugees who recently fled the fighting in Yemen, seeking safety and security in the Republic of Djibouti. Qatar Charity's urge»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian corvette Soobrazitelny has fired two signal flares due to the approach of a Danish Air Force helicopter in the Baltic Sea to avoid provocation, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. On Monday, the corvette was carrying out missions in neutral waters in the south»»»

Asgar Ali met Modi on September 8, raising his long-running dispute over Navghar land An 81-year-old former schoolmate of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received relief in a long-running land dispute in Maharashtra’s Mira-Bhayandar, days after meeting the Prime Minister and seeking his int»»»

Hungary is offering special public transport discounts during this year’s European Mobility Week, including free bicycle transport on intercity trains and nationwide travel for just HUF 999 on Car-Free Day. Free bicycle transport for a week Dávid Vitézy, Minister for Transport and Investment, annou»»»

Officers from the Vidin Border Police Directorate and Romanian border police officers have detained 12 migrants who were hiding in a truck, Border Police reported Wednesday. On September 14, at approximately 4:00 a.m., a Turkish truck driven by a 36-year-old Turkish citizen arrived at the Vidin bor»»»

A scorching summer that dried up rivers and killed tens of thousands across the European Union from Portugal to Hungary has shown that the bloc needs to develop new tools to meet a worsening climate, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday. She said that this instability l»»»

The airline continues to welcome Arabian Travel Market attendees to its interactive pavilion, featuring Qsuite Next Gen, ‘Qverse Island’ in Fortnite, ‘Infinite Awards’, and ‘Q Search’ The national carrier of the State of Qatar is strengthening global tourism through new Memoranda of Understanding w»»»

Sydney, Australia: Losing muscle mass as people age could be an important warning sign for dementia risk, new Australian-led research has found. Researchers analyzed more than 80 studies examining links between body weight, body fat, muscle health and dementia, finding that people with sarcopenia h»»»

At least 20 people, including five children, died, and dozens remained missing on Wednesday after a Gaza apartment building collapsed from damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes, the territory's civil defense agency said, giving an updated toll. The bodies of "20 martyrs have been recovered fr»»»

Israel's defense minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before Israel resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million Palestinians. Israel Katz, who is known for outspoken remarks, was responding to criticism from another right-wing contender ahead of October 27 »»»

Hashim Thaci, the former leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), has been found responsible for war crimes committed by the militant group during its NATO-backed campaign to break away from Serbia in the 1990s. The ethnic Albanian, who served as the first president of the self-proclaimed Republ»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Trump's tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have push»»»

Inflation in the United Kingdom rose to a five-month high as the aftershocks of the Iran war continued to ratchet up fuel prices, official figures showed Wednesday, an increase that will pressure the Bank of England to hike interest rates again over coming months. The Office for National Statistics»»»

Hong Kong's leader on Wednesday unveiled the city's first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that echoes Beijing's approach to development, pushing to broaden Hong Kong's identity beyond international finance to also encompass technology and higher education. In a speech to the legislatu»»»