MoEHE: 70% student attendance recorded on distance learning platforms in private schools
QNA Doha Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama, has affirmed that the educational process in private schools continues to run smoothly through electronic learning platforms. He revealed that student »»»
Qatar Airways to operate limited flights to Doha
QNA Doha Qatar Airways (QA) announced that it plans to operate a limited number of flights to Hamad International Airport on March 8 following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a safe operating corridor. In a press release issued on Saturday, the national ca»»»
UK stands with Qatar: Envoy
Tribune News Network Doha British Ambassador to the State of Qatar HE Neerav Patel has reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s strong support for Qatar during the current security situation, emphasising the importance of partnership and cooperation in times of uncertainty. In a statement, Ambassador Patel »»»
Vintage Beauties: Classic Cars Steal the Show
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha As the sun slowly descended toward the horizon and the final moments before the Maghrib call to prayer approached, the engines of hundreds of cars echoed along the wide Lusail Boulevards and the coastal areas of Katara. Chrome grills glistened under the fading light, vintage »»»
PICE Qatar launches 2026 term with Leadership Induction and Technical Summit
Darlene Regis The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Qatar Chapter officially kicked off its 2026 term with a Leadership Induction and Technical Summit, bringing together members, industry partners, and guests to celebrate participation, continuity, and contributions across the organiza»»»
MoJ discusses objectives of UNSC letters about Iranian attacks on Qatar
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice on Saturday discussed the objectives and legal procedures associated with the letters sent by Qatar to the United Nations Security Council regarding developments related to the Iranian attack on the country’s territory, affirming that the letters fall within the fra»»»
UK stands with Qatar: British ambassador
DOHA: British Ambassador to the State of Qatar HE Neerav Patel has reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s strong support for Qatar during the current security situation, emphasising the importance of partnership and cooperation in times of uncertainty. In a statement, Ambassador Patel described the situat»»»
Rahul Gandhi warns of threat to India’s farmers, data and energy security
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “succumbing” to pressure from former US President Donald Trump, alleging that recent commitments made to the United States had compromised India’s farmers, energy independence, and data sovere»»»
Dubai’s ‘Most Noble Number’ charity auction kicks off, DD 999 plate sells for Dh5.1 million
Dubai: The “Most Noble Number” charity auction for distinctive vehicle plate and mobile numbers began today at the Armani Hotel Dubai in the Burj Khalifa, bringing together philanthropists and donors eager to support a humanitarian campaign aimed at saving millions of children from hunger. The auct»»»
Qatar Tourism offers hotel stay extensions for stranded visitors: Who is eligible and what is covered?
Doha, Qatar: Visitors currently in Qatar who are unable to depart due to travel disruptions may benefit from temporary hotel stay extensions supported by Qatar Tourism, according to a Qatar Tourism post on X. The initiative aims to assist travelers whose departure flights were canceled or disrupted»»»
UK to charter flight for British nationals out of Dubai
The UK government will charter a flight from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region, subject to the situation on the ground. The commercial flight, to leave from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be available for a charge. British nationals, their spouse or partn»»»
UAE food supplies stable, fruit and vegetable prices decline, minister says
Dubai: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed the stability of food supplies in the UAE, noting that fruit and vegetable markets are witnessing a significant abundance of products alongside a noticeable decline in prices. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by download»»»
UAE air defences respond to incoming Iranian missile and drone threats
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, confirming that interception operations are underway across the country. In a public advisory shared by the ministry, authorities said the sounds heard in di»»»
FRA approves Egypt’s first private equity fund specialising in agriculture
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved the establishment of Al Ahly Green Agricultural Investment Fund Company, making it the first private equity investment fund in the Egyptian market dedicated to investment in the agricultural sector. The fund may also engage in venture capital ac»»»
Shop responsibly and avoid panic buying: MoCI
DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has called on residents to shop responsibly and avoid excessive stockpiling, reaffirming that goods and essential products remain widely available across retail outlets in the country. In an advisory issued to the public, the ministry confirmed the»»»
Failed Israeli Commando Operation to Find Airman Remains Kills 41 in Lebanon
An Israeli special forces operation that failed to find the remains of airman Ron Arad, captured in Lebanon in 1986, killed 41 people and wounded 40 in eastern Lebanon. Gutted buildings, torn-off roofs, munitions scattered on the ground surrounded a large crater in Nabi Sheet, the town that witness»»»
AUC students assemble 6,000 Ramadan food packs for families in need
Students at The American University in Cairo (AUC) organized one of the largest student-led community service efforts on campus this year, assembling 6,000 Ramadan food packs for families in need. The initiative, coordinated by AUC’s Office of Student Life in collaboration with 42 student organizat»»»
Women, girls pay heavy price as conflict escalates in Lebanon: UNFPA
The lives of women and girls in Lebanon have been dramatically disrupted as violence escalates once again across the country. A recent wave of intensive airstrikes targeting Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley has forced 83,800 people from their homes since 2 March, including 970 pregnan»»»
Spain calls for de-escalation, return to diplomacy in Middle East: Ambassador
Sergio Román Carranza Förster, Spain’s ambassador to Egypt, stressed that Madrid firmly rejects military escalation in the Middle East and is calling for renewed diplomacy, while also highlighting the growing strategic partnership between Spain and Egypt. The ambassador said Spain opposes military »»»
Qatar’s private schools record 70% student attendance on distance learning platforms
Doha, Qatar: Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama affirmed that the educational process in private schools continues to run smoothly through electronic learning platforms. He revealed that student a»»»
UK enhances Middle East defences as US-led coalition tightens vs Iran
In a significant escalation of British involvement in the Middle East, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday that the United States has begun utilising British bases for targeted defensive operations. This move aims to thwart Iranian missile launches threatening regional stability and pu»»»
7R enters German real estate to build warehouses
Polish logistics developer 7R has entered the German market after signing a binding agreement for its first investment and forming a partnership with investor SMA to allocate EUR 200 mln to warehouse projects. The company plans to develop modern logistics properties in Germany’s major BIG 7 cities:»»»
More and more real estate developers diversifying financing abroad
More developers operating in Poland are diversifying financing sources and increasingly seeking capital abroad. While bank loans remain available, they have become more selective and often require strict conditions such as strong project locations, experienced developers, pre leasing and ESG compli»»»
Signs of panic in energy and bond markets in Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary
Polish government bonds experienced their biggest sell off since November 2022 as rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered market panic. Investors fear that instability in the Persian Gulf, which supplies about one fifth of global energy resources, could push infl»»»
CIB signs MoU with OtroVato to boost domestic, cross-border trade
Commercial International Bank (CIB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with OtroVato, a subsidiary of Orascom Investment Holding, to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting exporters, buyers, suppliers and distributors through integrated trade and banking solutions, with a par»»»
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation cuts down crude oil production
Doha, Qatar: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business continuity strategy. This comes in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, including Ira»»»
SDMK plans to impose restrictions on Umrah trips due to situation in Middle East - | 24.KG
The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) held a meeting to discuss the safety of citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Saudi Arabia. According to the muftiyat, the meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign A»»»
SDMK plans to impose restrictions on Umrah due to situation in Middle East - | 24.KG
The Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) held a meeting to discuss the safety of citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Saudi Arabia. According to the muftiyat, the meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign A»»»
US-Iran war: aviation industry hits turbulence
The effects of the war unfolding between the United States, Israel, and Iran have found their way to the global aviation industry. Within hours of the first bombs, airspace closed, key Arab Gulf airports suspended operations, flights were cancelled, passengers were stranded, airline share prices fe»»»
Weather update: Rains expected in parts of UAE on Sunday
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Sunday, with a chance of light rainfall in some western, coastal and island areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its daily forecast, the NCM said winds will be light to moderate, freshenin»»»
Shop responsibly, avoid excessive stockpiling, urges Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar has released a set of guidelines for responsible shopping, urging the community to avoid excessive stockpiling. In a social media announcement, the Ministry confirmed the continued availability of goods and products across various retail o»»»
Syrian OMRAN Company receives clinker shipments from Egypt to support cement production
Damascus, Mar. 7 (SANA) The General Company for Cement and Building Materials Industry and Marketing (OMRAN) received shipments of clinker, the raw material for cement production before grinding, from the Egyptian company Cisco on Saturday. The delivery follows a memorandum of understanding signed »»»
Hungary to Decide Fate of Money Seized From Ukrainians Once Ownership Is Clear - Orban
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary will keep the money confiscated from Ukrainians until its ownership is cleared up, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday. "We will decide the fate of this confiscated money when we find out what it is... [Until then, it will] lie quietly here," Orban said»»»
Limited Air Arabia flights now operating from UAE
Dubai: Air Arabia has announced that it has resumed a limited number of flights to and from the UAE, starting Saturday, 7 March. Passengers are advised to check the current flight schedule on the airline’s Travel Update page before making any travel plans. Customers whose flights were previously ca»»»
Public transport services disrupted for Athens Half Marathon on Sunday
Temporary changes to bus, trolleybus, and tram routes will be in effect on Sunday in central Athens on Sunday, to make way for the Athens Half Marathon 2026. Traffic will be interrupted gradually from 5.30 a.m. according to the needs and instructions of the traffic police, to facilitate the event a»»»
Etihad Airways updates flight schedule: Check your booking for latest changes
Etihad Airways has released an updated flight schedule for the coming days as operations gradually resume. The airline said guests with existing bookings will be accommodated on available flights as soon as possible, with tickets also available via its official website. Also Read: Emirates, flyduba»»»
Lebanese Army Says Soldier Wounded by Gunfire from Syria
Lebanon's military said on Saturday that a soldier was moderately wounded by gunfire coming from Syria a day prior in the country's northeast. "A Lebanese soldier sustained moderate injuries as a result of gunfire from the Syrian side targeting a Lebanese army post in the Qasr-Hermel area," the mil»»»
Migrant surge this week
Nearly 1,000 migrants reached the island of Crete and the remote island of Gavdos within 48 hours this week, arriving from Libya in what authorities describe as a significant surge in crossings. Greek coast guard units responded to 15 separate rescue incidents involving vessels in distress south of»»»
Safe and unsafe indoor locations to seek shelter: MOI
Doha, Qatar: Through its National Emergency Alert, social media posts and video messages, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has frequently alerted citizens, residents and visitors on the importance of staying indoors or in a safe location when they hear sounds of interceptions. In a latest post on its»»»
Tourism Ministry Expects Good Summer Season, Minister Georgieva Says
Tourism Ministry expects a good summer season, caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva said in an interview for the Darik Radio on Saturday. Georgieva noted that several factors need to be coordinated by the administration in preparation for the season. In this regard, she said she held meetings»»»
UK stands with Qatar: British Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: British Ambassador to Qatar, HE Neerav Patel, has hailed the strong partnerships and steady leadership demonstrated by Qatar, saying these matter most in uncertain times such as those currently facing the country. The Ambassador said in a press statement, “This is a difficult and uncer»»»
Ranked: The 2050 global economy — who will be the richest nations? Where India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Egypt, Nigeria may rank
In the long journey of nations, there come moments when the balance of industry and wealth shifts as the tide shifts upon the sea. So it may be with the world economy in the years ahead. Figures drawn from the estimations of Goldman Sachs suggest that by the middle of this century, around 2050, the»»»
Silistra Residents Block Border Crossing with Romania in Protest over High Electricity Bills
Residents of Silistra blocked the road leading to the border checkpoint with Romania in protest against high electricity bills. Some of the demonstrators waved Bulgarian flags and carried banners with messages such as “No to monopolies!”, “Stop robbing the people”, and “No to the energy mafia”. The»»»
UAE private sector operating at full capacity: MoHRE
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has affirmed that the labour market in the United Arab Emirates continues to perform with efficiency and stability despite global and regional developments. The ministry noted that companies across all economic sectors in the country are ope»»»
Abu Dhabi hotels and attractions open as usual, travel guidance for visitors
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has confirmed that hotels, attractions, cultural sites, museums, and experiences are fully operational. Public services, transport networks, and cultural attractions continue to operate normally. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by dow»»»
Foreign investors withdraw $2 billion from Egyptian markets amid regional tensions
Foreign investments in Egyptian market Foreign investors have sold off a massive amount of Egyptian government debt (bonds and treasury bills). In just four days of trading, they withdrew more than LE 102.3 billion, which is roughly $2.046 billion. While the stock market also saw foreigners leaving»»»
Oman Air cancels flights to Dubai, Doha and Gulf cities
Dubai: Oman Air has cancelled several regional and international flights between March 9 and March 11 as continuing airspace closures linked to regional tensions disrupt aviation across parts of the Middle East. In a travel advisory issued on Saturday, the airline said services to and from a number»»»
Kyrgyzstani Denis Petrashov wins gold at Swimming Tournament in USA - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstani Denis Petrashov won a gold medal at the International Swimming Tournament in the USA. A Pro Swim Series event is taking place in Illinois. SwimSwam portal reports. The final 100-meter breaststroke race took place on the morning of March 7. Petrashov swam the distance in 59.7 seconds, ta»»»
Qatar Airways to operate limited flights to Doha
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced the scheduled flight operations will remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline said it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe full reopening of Qatari airspace In a statement on X, »»»
Peaceful rally for women’s rights to be held in Bishkek on March 8 - | 24.KG
The traditional annual march in Bishkek, timed to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, has been cancelled this year due to security concerns. Instead, a peaceful rally will take place in Gorky Park from 12 to 1 p.m. Permission for holding the event was issued by the City Hall. Aigul »»»