Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed will represent UAE President at New Delhi visit On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will lead the UAE delegation at the 18th BRICS Summit in»»»

Dubai bets on long-term growth, global connectivity and ATM to rebuild travel momentum Dubai: The emirate is confident of a tourism rebound as the city prepares to host Arabian Travel Market (ATM) next week, with the emirate banking on its long-term strategy, global connectivity and close public-pr»»»

More than 200 artists, writers, academics, former ministers and other public figures have joined the Initiative Committee backing Andrey Gyurov for president and Georgi Kandev for vice president. The committee was formally established Thursday at the Toplotsentrala cultural center in Sofia, 45 days»»»

People’s views of 9/11 and its aftermath have also been shaped by policies later New York: When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on that sunny September morning 25 years ago, the shock waves of dismay and grief went far past downtown New York City, rural western Pennsylvania and just outsi»»»

More than 30% of the HVAC equipment currently in operation in Romania is over 15 years old and, over the coming years, will undergo an extensive process of modernization or replacement. The market is estimated at approximately EUR 3.3 billion, with the commercial and office building segments accoun»»»

The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war. The decision was supported by a stronger-than-expected economy that suggests businesses can weather the higher borrowing costs. The central bank for the 21 EU member co»»»

Leaders focus on strategic partnership, peace efforts and regional stability Berlin: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, today discussed ways to build on the longstanding ties between»»»

BusinessEuropeECB raises interest rates to fight off inflation jumpEmilio Reynoso with AP, AFPThe European Central Bank raised borrowing costs and warned that inflation could remain high for an extended period. Energy markets and geopolitical tensions are still major concerns. https://p.dw.com/p/5M»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are no substantive talks about the possibility of an energy truce with Ukraine right now, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "There are no substantive discussions," Peskov told reporters when asked if the Kremlin was currently considering the possibility of c»»»

New York, Sept. 10 (SANA) Global shipping is facing an unprecedented convergence of security threats across some of the world’s busiest waterways, with vessels and seafarers increasingly caught up in geopolitical conflicts, a senior International Maritime Organization (IMO) official said Thursday. »»»

Washington, Sept. 10 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the war with Iran to end after November’s midterm elections, even as renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and escalating fighting in Yemen raise concerns over regional security and global energy supplies. Trump told report»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Director of the Department of School and Student Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Fatima Yousuf Al Obaidli affirmed the pivotal role of teachers in the country's education system, considering the launch of the Student Behavior Management Policy and it»»»

Security and screening procedures air travellers encounter today were built layer by layer Taking a commercial flight from a US airport generally requires a boarding pass to get anywhere near a gate, security screening controlled by the federal government and careful attention to the contents of ca»»»

DOHA: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) has unveiled the new identity of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 as preparations are completed for the fourth edition of the event, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin »»»

Arab Finance: Gulf investments in Egypt remain long-term and are continuing, supported by confidence in the country’s growth prospects and resilience to regional developments, Tarek El Shazly, CEO of Gulf Egypt for Hotels and Tourism, said. Speaking at the Cityscape 2026 summit, El Shazly noted tha»»»

According to internal sources, Péter Szijjártó was never particularly fond of career diplomats — some say because he himself was a political appointee, installed without any diplomatic training. Rather than the slow, convoluted machinery of traditional diplomacy, he preferred direct, results-driven»»»

Bin Touq says Madhya Pradesh offers opportunities for UAE companies in key sectors Dubai: The UAE and India are seeking to deepen investment and business ties in sectors including the new economy, tourism, entrepreneurship, food industries, agriculture and logistics as their strategic economic part»»»

Paris, France: France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday. The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, Italy, Sco»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Thursday. "As usual, when such multilateral events are held, they are used to hold bilateral meetings. This time, too, we»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and the United States are discussing a framework agreement that would reduce tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods on each side, Huang Ling, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, said on Thursday. "The trade and economic teams of China and the US are faithfu»»»

The Constitutional Council on Thursday issued a decision suspending the effect of the general amnesty law that was recently approved by parliament, after an appeal was filed against the law by the Free Patriotic Movement-led Strong Lebanon bloc. The law will remain suspended until the council issue»»»

Paul Griffiths says DXB traffic rebounded sharply after an period of disruption Dubai: Dubai Airports withstood 111 threat alerts and 17 missile strikes during the regional conflict this year, with most causing minimal damage and all those injured now fully recovered, its CEO Paul Griffiths said du»»»

Dubai, Sept. 10 (SANA) Dubai Airports expects passenger traffic to reach 70 million by the end of 2026, sharply below an earlier forecast of 100 million after nearly two months of travel disruption caused by the war between the United States and Iran and the closure of Gulf airspace. Dubai Airports»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker PM Djuro Macut opened a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Executive Committee meeting at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade on Thursday. Macut noted that hosting the important gathering in Belgrade was a major recognition for the country and its sports system. He said it w»»»

Two homes, one bond: expats in fields from HR to horse and camel coaching reflect on ties Dubai: From building thriving businesses to raising families in a new culture, German expats in the UAE say the country has given them far more than they expected when they first arrived. This week, as UAE Pre»»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct, and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5 pct and 7.0 pct, respectively, the NBS said in a statement. "In making this decision, the Executiv»»»

Iran and Ukraine wars loom large as expanded 11-member bloc struggles to bridge divisions Dubai: India will host some of the world’s most powerful leaders this weekend as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian converge on New Delhi for»»»

Continue the Change (CC) submitted a request for a parliamentary hearing of Bulgarian National Television (BNT) Director General Milena Milotinova and Council for Electronic Media (CEM) Chair Gabriela Naplatanova over the removal of long-serving journalist and TV anchor Georgi Angelov from its prog»»»

Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth daily on Wednesday quoted a senior Lebanese official as telling it that Lebanon may be facing its “last chance” to achieve peace with Israel, urging the Israelis to give the Lebanese government time and political space to weaken Hezbollah and warning that continued Israeli»»»

Tokyo: Japan said on Thursday it had asked for the revision of a new world map adopted by the United Nations because it made the disputed Kuril islands appear to belong to Russia. The UN General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt the new map, which makes the African continent larger while also shrin»»»

The 9/11 attacks killed 2,977 people from 90 countries and changed the world forever On September 11, 2001, 19 Islamist Al Qaida terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger planes in a coordinated attack that changed the course of modern history. Two aircraft were deliberately flown into the Nort»»»

National Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has sent a recommendation to Energy Minister Iva Petrova, proposing changes in the regulatory framework on heat energy cost allocation and financial support for low-income households, the Ombudsman’s Office said Thursday. The proposal follows complaints from ci»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 10: US papers react to the first night of the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas. Also: five baby orangutans from Southeast Asia have been found in a forest in India. Then some dystopian science news. Finally, perhaps we don't need to do as much sport as we»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for the "shared governance" of space in a speech delivered at the two-day International Space Summit held in Paris. He also called on Europe to develop its own crewed spaceflight capability as part of the broader push to strengthen the continent's»»»

Milestone highlights decades of innovation in metabolic surgery and patient outcomes Al Taie Center for Laparoscopic and Obesity Surgery has announced a significant milestone in its journey of advancing obesity treatment in the UAE. The founder, Dr. Abdulsalam Al Taie, has now completed over 75,000»»»

Vienna, Sept. 10 (SANA) The United States welcomed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors’ decision to close Syria’s non-compliance file, saying the Syrian government had set an example in meeting its international nuclear non-proliferation obligations. Preston Wells Griff»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov said presidential candidates Andrey Gyurov and Kandev cannot win over GERB voters, while describing presidential candidate Iliana Yotova as an ideological opponent of his party. Borissov made the comments in Vidin during his first public appearance after GERB decided not »»»

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi visited Sofia on Wednesday for talks focused on Moldova’s European integration, the Bulgarian community in the Taraclia region and the further development of bilateral relations. Popsoi was in Bulgaria at the invitation of Bulgarian »»»

Key figures from Europe’s space industry and other international players have converged on Paris to discuss how to advance the continent’s ambitions in a global market dominated by the United States. The two-day International Space Summit that started Wednesday gathers officials, astronauts, resear»»»

Parliament on Thursday passed on first reading amendments to the Civil Procedure Code submitted by the Council of Ministers. The bill transposes the requirements of an EU directive aimed at protecting people engaged in public participation from manifestly unfounded claims or abusive court proceedin»»»

Creators, artists, writers, university lecturers, and scientists are among the founders of the Nomination Committee to back Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev as candidates for president and vice president in the October 25 elections. The founding meeting took place at the Toplocentrala Centre for Con»»»

Consolidated results: operating profit up 36% The Group’s operating profit reached RON 100.1 million in the first half of 2026, up 36% compared with the same period last year. Consolidated net profit stood at RON 81.2 million, 30% higher than the figure reported in H1 2025. This growth was driven b»»»

BusinessIndia looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turnArthur SullivanThe BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded bloc united? https://p.dw.com/p/5MIIUThis year's BRICS host India has to balance w»»»

The Justice for Georgi Kuzev initiative committee proposes discussing amendments to Article 63 of the Penal Code to allow for minors to be sentenced to effective imprisonment terms ranging from eight to 15 years. This was announced by lawyer Atanas Boyadzhiev, a member of the committee, at a BTA-ho»»»

President Donald Trump claims that the US has already taken out “about nine” Iranian oil tankers and threatened to attack “a lot more,” as the two countries trade strikes on commercial and military vessels around the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command has confirmed that it destroyed eight Iranian»»»

DRI is a subsidiary of DTEK Group, Ukraine’s largest private investor and a leading energy company. The business is focused on accelerating the energy transition across Central, Eastern and Southern Europe through the development of renewable energy and battery storage projects that support countri»»»

Egypt on Wednesday condemned missile attacks targeting Jordan and called for an immediate halt to the escalation, as Egyptian officials stepped up regional contacts aimed at preventing a wider confrontation. The Foreign Ministry said Egypt strongly condemned the attacks on Jordanian territory and e»»»

Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, said proactive planning and continued coordination between the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy had enabled Egypt to efficiently manage unprecedented increases in energy demand»»»

Egypt and seven other countries have welcomed UK’s decision to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and restrict services linked to them, calling on other countries to take similar measures. The foreign ministers of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, the United A»»»

Five Egyptian companies are participating in the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), seeking to expand exports, attract investment and strengthen economic partnerships between Egypt and Greece. The Egyptian Commercial Service, through its office in Athens, is supporting Egypt’s participatio»»»