Gulf News 7h

From 171 countries to 192,000 messages: The world says ‘Thank You UAE’

More than 192,000 messages celebrate the UAE’s security, tolerance and quality of life Dubai: More than 192,000 messages of gratitude have been submitted to the “Thank You UAE” campaign, with participants from 171 nationalities across 171 countries, as the initiative expands into a global platform »»»

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Sputnik 10h

First Vietnamese NPP to Boost Cooperation With Russia – Russian Deputy Prime Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The construction of Vietnam's first nuclear power plant (NPP), Ninh Thuan 1, will provide a major boost to cooperation between Vietnam and Russia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said on Wednesday. "An intergovernmental agreement was signed in March this year on»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 14h

A surprise exception for Hungary: US gives Hungarians visa priority

The United States has resumed processing immigrant visa applications from Hungary and Poland, while applicants from dozens of other countries remain affected by a temporary pause. The unusual move reportedly came directly from the White House. Hungary and Poland given priority In an unexpected deve»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

QRCS launches ophthalmology project for people in Bangladesh

Doha, Qatar: In partnership with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), the representation mission of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Bangladesh has launched an ophthalmology project for the benefit of Rohingya refugees and the host community in Cox’s Bazar. Implemented as part of the medica»»»

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The Peninsula 20h

Bangladesh's Purchasing Managers' Index falls to 49.9 in August

Dhaka: Bangladesh's August reading of the Purchasing Managers' Index dropped 7.9 points to 49.9, signaling marginal economic contraction According to the latest report released on Tuesday, the decline was driven mainly by a slowdown in manufacturing and services, both posting marginal contraction r»»»

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Qatar Tribune 08.09. 23:59

QRCS ophthalmology project benefits vulnerable people in Bangladesh

Tribune News Network Doha In partnership with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), the representation mission of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Bangladesh has launched an ophthalmology project for the benefit of Rohingya refugees and the host community in Cox’s Bazar. Implemented as part »»»

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Qatar Tribune 08.09. 00:10

QC delivers social housing and livelihood projects in Bangladesh

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to provide decent housing and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable communities, Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated a new social housing project for landless and homeless families in Kohela Village under Mirzapur Upazila of Tangail District,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 06.09. 12:54

International Day of Charity: Qatar strengthens humanitarian presence, shifts charitable work toward sustainable impact

DOHA: The International Day of Charity, observed annually on September 5, has grown in importance as humanitarian needs continue to expand and crises stemming from conflict, natural disasters, climate change, poverty, and inequality proliferate. This makes charitable work a vital component of human»»»

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Gulf News 05.09. 09:50

Bangladesh measles outbreak nears 1,000 child fatalities

Delayed immunisation campaigns blamed as measles spreads among vulnerable kids Dhaka: Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades is nearing the grim milestone of 1,000 child deaths, as a devastating epidemic sweeps through the country and crowded hospital wards fill with struggling babies. »»»

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Gulf News 04.09. 15:52

International Day of Charity: How UAE aid reached 190 countries

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

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Gulf News 04.09. 15:27

International Day of Charity: How UAE aid reached 190 countries

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

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Gulf News 04.09. 14:00

Detained for deportation, pregnant woman finds unexpected help from Bengaluru police

Officers arrange prenatal care and escort mother and nine-day-old newborn to West Bengal When Bengaluru police detained a 22-year-old Bangladeshi woman for allegedly living illegally in India, they expected the case to follow the usual deportation process. But officers soon discovered that she was »»»

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The Peninsula 04.09. 08:03

20 contestants advance through second day of Rofaqa Global Orphans Quran finals

DOHA: The second day of the final in-person competitions of the inaugural Rofaqa Global Orphans Branch of the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition continued at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque in Doha, with 20 participants competing in the categories for memorisin»»»

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Gulf News 03.09. 18:50

Pakistani national wins life-changing Dh15m Big Ticket grand prize

Pakistani resident crowned as UAE's latest millionaire during live draw series 290 Dubai: A Pakistani national is celebrating a life-changing windfall after securing the Dh15 million grand prize in Big Ticket’s Series 290 live draw in Abu Dhabi. Shaukat Aftab, from Pakistan, has emerged as the gran»»»

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RT 03.09. 15:12

Nearly half of world’s farmers face pesticide poisoning each year – study

Nearly half of the world’s estimated 934 million farmers suffer unintentional pesticide poisoning each year, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Frontiers in Public Health. The study, conducted by researchers from the Pesticide Action Network (PAN), analyzed 214 publications fro»»»

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Sputnik 03.09. 15:10

Russia 'Very Important Partner' to Attain Energy Sufficiency for Bangladesh— Bangladeshi Diplomat

Russia and Bangladesh have “a flagship cooperation” on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh, which is due to be put into operation before the end of November. Bangladeshi Ambassador to Russia Nazrul Islam told Sputnik on the sidelines of the 2026 EEF in Vladivostok. “And we are a»»»

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The Peninsula 03.09. 07:54

‘Rofaqa’ orphans category kicks off at Quran competition

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs launched yesterday the final in-person stage of the first edition of the global orphans category, Rofaqa, as part of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, organised in cooperation with Qatar Charity. In a statement, t»»»

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Gulf News 01.09. 15:42

SalamAir launches first-ever direct Muscat–Sylhet flights, boosting Oman–Bangladesh air connectivity

Sylhet becomes airline’s third Bangladesh destination as it expands regional network Dubai: SalamAir has launched direct flights between Muscat and Sylhet in Bangladesh, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled services to the city, the Oman low-cost carrier said. The new route makes»»»

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The Peninsula 01.09. 08:07

Qatar hosts 30 finalists from eight countries in inaugural Rofaqa Global Orphans Quran Competition

Doha, Qatar: Thirty young Quran reciters from eight countries will gather in Doha this week to compete for the top three places in the inaugural global “Rofaqa” Orphans category of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition. The in-person final stage will take place on September 2 a»»»

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The Peninsula 01.09. 01:06

Bangladesh adds over 6 mln internet users in H1

Dhaka: Bangladesh's internet user base reached nearly 136 million at the end of June, up by 6.27 million new users in the first half of the year, according to data released by the country's telecom regulator on Monday. Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) data stated that the n»»»

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Arab News 31.08. 19:29

Asia’s top award honors Bangladesh’s Runa Khan for empowering climate-vulnerable communities

DHAKA: Bangladeshi social entrepreneur Runa Khan was named a recipient of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award on Monday, in recognition of her work in improving the lives of marginalized and climate-vulnerable communities. The founder of the grassroots development organization Friendship, Khan has for o»»»

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Gulf News 31.08. 16:25

Filipino expat in UAE for 17 years wins Dh25,000 from Big Ticket Abu Dhabi

Indian expat nurse from Kerala and two Bangladeshi expats also win in weekly E-draw Abu Dhabi: Jay Michael Peralta Gines, who has lived in Abu Dhabi for 17 years with his wife, almost missed the moment altogether when a call that he had been waiting for finally came. The 43-year-old from Luzon, Phi»»»

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The Peninsula 30.08. 08:48

Oil settles lower on clues about fed policy, rumours of Hormuz deal

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled lower on Friday and were also down for the week as traders evaluated indications regarding the US Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting policy and rumours of a possible agreement on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures settled at $89.31 a barrel,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 30.08. 00:17

AJ documentary investigates Rohingya massacres and trafficking in Myanmar

Tribune News Network Doha “They are annihilating the Rohingya race. If we can gather evidence of these killings along with the exact locations, we can show the world what is happening,” said an unnamed citizen journalist who captured rare footage from the civil war in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Using»»»

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The Peninsula 29.08. 14:47

Nepal Estimates USD 4 to 5 Billion for Flood Reconstruction Needs

Kathmandu: Nepalese authorities have estimated the cost of rebuilding areas affected by the devastating floods that struck its border regions with China last week at between USD 4 and USD 5 billion. Nepalese Finance Minister Swarnim Wagli said the current estimates are preliminary, as the process o»»»

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Arab News 28.08. 15:01

UN refugee agency scales back posts and budget for 2027, documents show

GENEVA: The UN refugee agency has scaled ​back its budget by 16 percent and lowered its official headcount by around 3,500 as it adapts to new financial constraints at a time when global displacement is forecast to climb to an all-time high next year, according to diplomats and documents seen by Re»»»

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Gulf News 27.08. 02:51

US immigration crackdown expands — now covers people entering legally

WASHINGTON (AP): The Trump administration has trained much of its immigration crackdown on people who entered the United States illegally from Mexico and elsewhere, but it is intensifying another battle, this time with people who come legally. The State Department has paused all immigrant visa appl»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27.08. 00:16

Cabinet okays steps to update Gazette system

The Cabinet also approved measures to update the Official Gazette system, including a draft law amending certain provisions of Law No. 12 of 2016 concerning the Official Gazette and a draft ministerial decision regulating its electronic publication and related services. The measures, prepared by th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26.08. 16:03

Cabinet commends significant achievements, continued gains in education sector

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi sta»»»

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The Peninsula 26.08. 15:21

Prime Minister chairs Cabinet's regular meeting at Amiri Diwan

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohann»»»

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The Peninsula 26.08. 09:56

Bangladesh searches for New Zealand teen missing at sea

Dhaka: Rescue teams were searching Wednesday for a New Zealand teenager missing after a boat carrying him and three other people capsized in Bangladesh, officials said. Albert, 16, whose surname was withheld by police, went missing after the boat overturned in rough waters on Tuesday morning near a»»»

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Arab News 26.08. 01:26

Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh camps to demand safe return to Myanmar

COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh: Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar living in dozens of camps in Bangladesh held a rally Tuesday to demand their safe return to their home state, nine years after they fled a government crackdown. The demonstrators urged the international community to ensure»»»

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