Gulf News 19m

UAE business community see ceasefire stabilising trade, investment

Dubai: A ceasefire in the region is prompting cautious optimism among UAE business leaders, who say the development could help stabilise markets, restore investor confidence and ease pressure on trade flows after a period of uncertainty. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app n»»»

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MIA 19m

Mickoski: Expecting strong strategic dialogue with U.S., new investments

Skopje, 7 April 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said the second session of the Strategic Dialogue between North Macedonia and the U.S., held Tuesday in Washington, will be a productive day and is expected to end with a joint statement. He expects an investment in a major antimony pro»»»

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Novinite 23m

Boris Azarenko: Profile of a Vesper Co-Founder

Boris Azarenko is an entrepreneur whose professional background lies in banking and finance and who later founded major property development businesses. Boris Azarenko biography: educational path and early career Born in Moscow on 21 April 1977, Boris Nikolayevich Azarenko studied Finance at the Fi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 25m

Qatari citizens exempted from visa entry to Albania from April 15 until December 31

DOHA: Qatari citizens will not require a visa to travel to Albania from April 15 until December 31, 2026. An official source in the Department of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Qatari citizens are exempt from entry visa requirements to the Republic of Albania, dur»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 30m

Bulgaria Approves EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement

Bulgaria's caretaker government has decided to endorse the Partnership Agreement between the EU and four Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay), the government information service said. Relations between the EU and Mercosur countries have so far been governed by the 1995 Inter»»»

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The Peninsula 31m

BAFTA racial slur was breach of BBC editorial standards: internal probe

BAFTA racial slur was breach of BBC editorial standards: internal probe London: The BBC breached its own editorial standards by broadcasting a racial slur during the BAFTA awards ceremony, an internal probe found Wednesday. The finding follows a "fast-tracked" investigation ordered by former Direct»»»

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Gulf News 32m

Missed Dubai Mall? Primark opens second store in Dubai tomorrow

Dubai: Just weeks after its much-hyped debut, Primark is opening its second store in Dubai on April 9, this time at City Centre Mirdif, Gulf News can reveal. The new Primark store is located on the Ground Floor (P1 – Entrance C) at City Centre Mirdif and will open at 10 am on Tuesday, according to »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 44m

Brentas SPA Resort Offers Variety of Spa Facilities and Relaxation in Rhodope Mountains

Brentas SPA Resort in Tsigov Chark offers facilities for tourism and relaxation, combining modern comfort with the natural environment of the Rhodope Mountains. Spa centre with a variety of services is available to guests, Maya Uteva from the hotel’s marketing department told BTA. Services include »»»

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The Peninsula 45m

Doha Diamond League meet postponed until June 19

Paris, France: The Diamond League athletics meeting in Doha has been postponed for six weeks and will now take place on June 19 due to the war in the Middle East, organisers announced Wednesday. The United States and Iran agreed on Tuesday a two-week ceasefire to the war that has killed thousands a»»»

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Sana 52m

Syria seeks rainwater harvesting to tackle water scarcity challenges

Damascus, April 8 (SANA) Syria is stepping up efforts to promote rainwater harvesting as part of broader measures to improve water management and strengthen agricultural resilience amid growing climate pressures. At a two-day workshop organized by the General Commission for Agricultural Scientific »»»

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UPI 1h

Alleged Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann set to plead guilty - UPI.com

Rex Heuermann, of Massapequa Park, Long Island, is expected to plead guilty Wednesday to the killing of seven women. File Photo courtesy of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office April 8 (UPI) -- A man who allegedly killed seven women and discarded their bodies in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island i»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Weather alert: UAE to see scattered rain from tomorrow to Monday

Abu Dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast scattered rainfall across the UAE from early tomorrow until Monday, as unsettled weather is expected in several areas. In its latest update, the NCM said rain is likely to fall at intervals from tomorrow morning, affecting various par»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Institutions Prepare for Early Parliamentary Elections with Focus on Transparency, Security, Voting Abroad

Bulgaria is intensifying preparations for the early parliamentary elections on April 19, with authorities emphasizing fairness, technical readiness, and the prevention of electoral violations both domestically and abroad. “It is extremely important to see whether we have fulfilled our promise to co»»»

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Business-review 1h

PIFM strongly protests the new draft emergency ordinance: “An unprecedented aggression against the economic environment”

The Employer’s Association of Labor Importers (PIFM), a member of the National Council of SMEs in Romania, is raising a critical alarm regarding the latest version of the Draft Emergency Ordinance (OUG) concerning the registration and obligations of foreign employers, released today for public cons»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

e-Government Minister Details Measures for Election Monitoring and Voting Machine Security

After the close of polls on April 19, section election commissions (SECs) will be checked to ensure that the live online video broadcast of ballot counting and tally sheet completion has been activated, caretaker Minister of e-Government George Sharkov said during a meeting with President Iliana Io»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah welcomes a new residential Community Built Around Everyday Wellbeing

Sharjah: Construction has officially begun on a groundbreaking residential project in Sharjah designed around daily well-being rather than weekend escapes. Sanzen Developments’ Sukoon project will feature 859 villas and town houses across four thoughtfully designed phases, offering a lifestyle buil»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Caretaker e-Government Minister Details Measures for Election Monitoring and Voting Machine Security

After the close of polls on April 19, section election commissions (SECs) will be checked to ensure that the live online video broadcast of ballot counting and tally sheet completion has been activated, caretaker Minister of e-Government George Sharkov said during a meeting with President Iliana Io»»»

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TAP 1h

CEED Tunisia releases operational guide to help exporters comply with EU Green Deal requirements

Tunis, April 8, 2026 (TAP) – Amid tightening environmental standards imposed by the European Union under the Green Deal, Tunisian exporting companies risk seeing their access to the EU market jeopardised. To help them anticipate this regulatory...»»»

UPI 1h

Watch: Woman rescued from Florida canal after trying to rescue dog - UPI.com

April 7 (UPI) -- A woman who jumped into the water to rescue her dog in Florida ended up needing to be rescued alongside the canine. Body camera footage released by the Hallandale Beach Police Department shows police and Broward Fire Rescue personnel lowering a ladder from the Intracoastal Waterway»»»

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UPI 1h

Passenger gives birth aboard flight from Jamaica to New York - UPI.com

Caribbean Airlines confirmed a passenger on a flight from Jamaica to New York gave birth just as the flight was landing at John F. Kennedy Airport. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 7 (UPI) -- Caribbean Airlines confirmed a passenger on a flight from Jamaica to New York gave bi»»»

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UPI 1h

British woman amasses largest collection of 'Tomb Raider' games - UPI.com

Amy Dyson earned the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Tomb Raider games. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records April 7 (UPI) -- A British woman showed her love of her favorite video game series by earning the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Tomb Raider game»»»

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Business-review 2h

Giuseppe Carella appointed as Country Manager of Nestlé Romania

Giuseppe Carella, with more than 25 years of international business experience, assumes the position of Country Manager of Nestlé Romania on April 1, 2026. Over the course of his career, Giuseppe has built a strong track record in bringing Nestlé’s mission to life, driving innovations for local con»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Kamengrad Hotel & SPA Offers 51C Mineral Water Treatment, Reports Increase in Overnight Stays

Overnight stays at the Kamengrad Hotel in Panagyurishte have tripled – from about 20,000 to 60,000 per year, Nikolay Ivanov, manager of Thracian Hoteliers chain, which the Kamengrad Hotel is part of, told BTA. He said that apart from tourists, one of the main target groups are corporate clients, wh»»»

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UPI 2h

Oil prices plunge after cease-fire, Hormuz Strait reopening announced - UPI.com

A gas station in London, England, displays the latest price for a liter of regular unleaded on Wednesday morning hours after crude oil prices fell sharply on news disruption to the global supply of oil caused by the Iran war may be about to ease. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA April 8 (UPI) -- Global oil p»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Criminal case opened in Naryn region following death of schoolboy - | 24.KG

A criminal case under the article «Incitement to suicide» has been opened in Naryn region following the death of a seventh-grade student. The regional police department reported. According to law enforcement agencies, the teenager’s body was found in a shed. A forensic examination has been ordered »»»

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Novinite 2h

Boris Azarenko: profile of a Vesper co-founder

Boris Azarenko is an entrepreneur whose professional background lies in banking and finance and who later founded major property development businesses. Boris Azarenko biography: educational path and early career Born in Moscow on 21 April 1977, Boris Nikolayevich Azarenko studied Finance at the Fi»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Zenith Multi Trading bets on next-gen aerospace technology

Zenith Multi Trading DMCC has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Singular Aircraft S.L., a Barcelona-based aerospace technology company specialising in light aircraft and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The agreement marks a decisive and deliberate entry by the Dubai-based investment platform into»»»

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Gulf News 3h

All eyes on Hormuz Strait: Marine traffic starting to move as two-week ceasefire kicks in

Major shipping companies and tanker operators have began moving vessels more freely once the risk of attack diminished following the two-week ceasefire declared by Iran-US ceasefire. While the ceasefire remains fragile, marine traffic has started moving, though it remains far below pre-crisis level»»»

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Business-review 3h

Schools upgraded to nZEB standards under România Eficientă program cut energy use by 60%

The România Eficientă program, implemented by Energy Policy Group (EPG) and supported by OMV Petrom with EUR 15 million, has led to an average 60% reduction in energy consumption across five educational units modernised to nZEB standards. “Education is essential to the development of society, and e»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Bioenergetic Massage with Silver Thread Gloves Is among Latest Spa Procedures at Olymp Spa Hotel

The spa centre at the Olymp Spa Hotel in Velingrad is the only one in the city to offer bioenergetic massage with silver thread gloves, spa centre manager Gergana Popova told BTA. She said that this is a new technology combined with traditional Chinese medicine that has a beneficial effect on inter»»»

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Business-review 3h

Electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for 65% of Romania’s passenger car registrations in March

The market share of fully electric cars in total registrations in Romania reached 6.5% in March this year, up from 2.8% in the same period of 2025, according to an analysis by the Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Importers (APIA) cited by Agerpres. Electrified cars, including fully elect»»»

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Business-review 3h

Change fatigue eroding employee wellbeing amid accelerating business shifts – Deloitte study

Change fatigue is becoming a significant challenge for employees at the global level, with one in three reporting that they have gone through more than 15 major changes in the past year alone, driven either by evolving customer expectations or shifts in business strategy and operating models, accor»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Police seize 26,000 illegal fireworks on Kos

A massive 26,000 fireworks found in the possession of a shop owner on the southeastern Aegean Sea island of Kos have been confiscated, police said Wednesday, amid an intensified crackdown ahead of Orthodox Easter. While letting off fireworks is traditional in Greece at Easter, it is against the law»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Sofia Space Institute Marks International Space Day with Open House

The Institute of Space Research and Technology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia held an Open House to mark the International Day of Aviation and Cosmonautics on April 12. The event also celebrated the 65th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s first spaceflight and the 45th anniversary of Bulg»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Now you can buy gold in Dubai and get it delivered home

Dubai: Now, you can even get gold delivered home to you. The Dubai Gold District rolled out a new home-delivery service on Wednesday, allowing buyers to browse, select, and purchase gold without visiting the market. Under the new service, buyers can arrange private consultations with participating »»»

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UPI 4h

Ex-Trump official predicts Trump-Kim summit could take place this fall - UPI.com

Fred Fleitz, former chief of staff of the NSC, predicted Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump could meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for a summit sometime this fall. Fleitz made the comment at the Asan Plenum in Seoul. Photo courtesy of Asan Institute of Policy Studies A former Trump»»»

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Gulf News 4h

How UAE families are saving money and cutting back in uncertain times

Times have been a bit tough, of late. But chin up, chin up, as Dubai-based Shraddha Mishra, a homemaker insists on telling her children. "There's always a way forward, and that's what we do." Indeed, in the past one month, she along with other residents have looked to make changes in their lives, c»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Media Review: April 8

OVERVIEW No single topic dominates all media on Wednesday. POLITICS An op-ed by economist Boyan Durankev published by Trud lists the strategies implemented by the various political forces that have nominated candidates for the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19. The text reads: "Th»»»

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UPI 4h

Seoul stocks jump nearly 7 pct as U.S., Iran agree on 2-week ceasefire - UPI.com

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks jumped nearly 7 percent after the United States and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks spiked nearly 7 percent after the United States and Iran agreed on a »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Airlines under pressure, but no collapse yet: What it means for UAE travel

Dubai: Airlines are facing rising fuel costs, supply risks and operational pressure, but the global aviation sector is holding steady for now, with strong travel demand helping offset the crisis, said IATA Director General Willie Walsh. Carriers are increasing fares and cutting capacity as oil pric»»»

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UPI 4h

Britain's Starmer heads to Gulf after U.S.-Iran cease-fire - UPI.com

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, seen here leaving No. 10 Downing Street in London in January, is leaving for the Gulf on Wednesday following the announcement of a cease-fire in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Keir S»»»

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BNE 4h

Romania keeps policy rate, signals higher inflation in Q2 on Middle East effects

Romania’s central bank, the National Bank of Romania (BNR), decided to keep the monetary policy rate unchanged at 6.5% at its April 7 board meeting, opting for caution amid a rapidly shifting macroeconomic environment shaped by both domestic fiscal uncertainties and external shocks stemming from th»»»

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Novinite 5h

Man Remanded in Custody After Fatal Stabbing in Bulgarian Village

A premeditated murder investigation is underway after a violent incident in the village of Kokalyane near Sofia, where a man is accused of fatally stabbing another person inside a garage that had been adapted for living. According to the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office, the attack took place on Apri»»»

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Business-review 5h

Leonardo Badea (BNR): On the macroprudential role of international reserves

In the current context in Romania, it is becoming increasingly clear that we need strong anchors. These strategic directions have a common element: the need to strengthen the economy’s resilience in the face of external shocks and structural uncertainties. Opinion by Leonardo Badea, First Deputy Go»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Ambassador Theon Ali introduces the Antigua Racing Cup as Antigua and Barbuda celebrates its sailing heritage

Antigua and Barbuda has long held a prominent place in Caribbean sailing thanks to steady trade winds, historic harbours, and a maritime society that convenes throughout the year. From the renowned Antigua Sailing Week to classic yacht celebrations in English Harbour, the island regularly welcomes »»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE expands fast-track degree recognition to 38 universities

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has added five more universities to its automatic recognition scheme for domestic higher education qualifications, bringing the total number of participating institutions to 38 as part of efforts to streamline procedures and reduce»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Why oil prices are expected to stay high even after temporary Iran-US ceasefire

Dubai: Oil markets are signalling that prices will remain elevated despite a sharp pullback recorded on Wednesday, as a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran eases immediate fears but leaves deeper supply risks unresolved. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE supports creative Emiratis to develop cultural projects

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Culture has launched the fifth edition of the National Grant Programme for Culture and Creativity, one of the UAE’s flagship national initiatives dedicated to supporting creative Emiratis and enabling them to develop impactful cultural and creative projects. The launch re»»»

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BNE 5h

Nigeria’s NNPCL begins exporting new Cawthorne crude grade to Europe

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has commenced exports of a new crude oil grade, Cawthorne, as it seeks to boost production and strengthen its position in global markets. The maiden cargo of the new »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Ajman Bank donates Dh1.6 million to charities and community projects

Ajman: Ajman Bank has allocated Dh1.6 million in charitable contributions to support humanitarian, educational and community initiatives across the UAE. The funds will be distributed to several organisations, including Al Ihsan Charity Association, Beit Al Khair Society, International Charity Organ»»»

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