President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, has visited a residential project under the presidential “Housing for All Egyptians” initiative in 10th of Ramadan City. During the tour, Banga inspected a model housing unit that has been delivered to beneficiaries and held extended discussions with s»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, has held his first expanded meeting with the Board of Directors of the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), chaired by Mohamed El Sewedy, alongside heads of industrial chambers, as part of efforts to deepen engagement with manufacturers and address p»»»

The value of mortgage loan applications in Poland rose 49.0% y/y in February, according to the Credit Information Bureau (BIK). A total of 44,490 individuals applied for a housing loan, up 34.5% y/y and 22.6% m/m compared with January 2026. The average requested mortgage amount reached PLN 497,060,»»»

Poland’s National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) has launched two new calls under the EU’s STEP initiative, allocating PLN 300 million for R&D projects in digital and deep technologies. Funded through the European Funds for a Modern Economy program, the grants support breakthrough innov»»»

Polish tourists are stranded in the Persian Gulf as airlines reorganize routes and travel agencies focus on evacuations. Airspace over Iran has been closed, forcing carriers to reroute flights. Wizz Air suspended connections to Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Jordan, while LOT canceled selected Middl»»»

The move marks the beginning of a new expansion phase focused on scaling renewable generation capacity, energy storage, digital energy services and regional market integration across Southeast Europe. Alive Capital operates a fully integrated energy platform covering generation, supply, aggregation»»»

Bulgaria’s response on Tuesday to the escalating Middle East crisis focused on the single practical goal of protecting Bulgarian citizens while drawing up workable evacuation plans amid rapidly changing airspace restrictions, security risks, and limited flight slots. The Foreign Ministry set the in»»»

Israel stepped up airstrikes against Iranian missile launchers and factories Tuesday, and Iran retaliated across the Gulf region, disrupting energy supplies and travel. As explosions rang out in Tehran and in Lebanon — where Israel said it struck Hezbollah militants — the American embassy in Saudi »»»

Damascus, March. 3 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nidal al-Shaar, met on Tuesday with Raqqa Governor, Abdulrahman Salamah to review the current state of the industrial and artisanal sectors in the governorate and explore ways to develop them.During the meeting held at the ministry»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for unsettled weather tomorrow, with the National Centre of Meteorology forecasting partly cloudy to cloudy skies and a chance of rainfall across scattered areas, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, freshening at ti»»»

Thousands of newly built apartments in Poland remain unsold, creating favorable conditions for buyers. If you are considering purchasing your first home, upgrading, or investing, current market conditions could benefit your finances—but the window may not last. Unlike typical pre-construction purch»»»

1 of 2 | Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, speaks to reporters after a House Oversight Committee closed-door virtual deposition with Ghislaine Maxwell in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 9. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI)»»»

1 of 2 | Colt Gray, the 14-year-old charged with the murder of four people at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., on Sept. 4, 2024, is pictured in his booking photo. A jury began deliberations Tuesday in the case against his father, Colin Gray, who bought him the gun he allegedly used in the shoo»»»

European leaders have been carefully drafting cautious statements urging ‘de-escalation’, ‘respect for international law’ and ‘solidarity’ with those affected by the new and growing regional war in the Middle East over the last few days. But one voice has sounded different. And it speaks Spanish. O»»»

Port Said for Engineering Works, a subsidiary of the Suez Canal Authority, has announced a strategic partnership with an undisclosed Chinese investor to establish an $80 million aluminum foil manufacturing facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). This development marks a significant step »»»

Egypt has commenced crude oil production from the Belayim Offshore 133 well in the Sinai fields, with an initial output of approximately 1,500 barrels per day, according to a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The well was drilled and brought online by Petrobel, a joint v»»»

Tunis, March 3 (TAP) — Direct flights from Tunisia to Saudi Arabia are currently operating normally and on schedule, with no cancellations reported so far, the Tunisian Federation of Travel and Tourism Agencies (FTAV) said on Tuesday.The...»»»

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the reopening of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Wednesday, Mar 4 at 10am GST. Nasdaq Dubai is the international financial exchange »»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Department of Immigration & Emigration has announced a temporary measure to assist passengers affected by the cancellation of Middle East–bound flights effective from February 28, 2026. The Department further announced that authorities have decided to grant a free 14-day visa e»»»

Token Financial Technologies (TOKEN), provider of digital payment solutions, part of the Koç Group, Turkey’s largest private holding company, and fintech company authorised by the National Bank of Romania as payment institution, appointed last year Raluca Micu, seasoned professional within the fina»»»

A first case of sheep and goat pox has been confirmed in Epirus, northwestern Greece, heightening concern among veterinary authorities just weeks before Easter. The case was detected in a herd of 40 animals in Valanidorachi, in the municipality of Parga. Until now, Epirus had remained unaffected by»»»

BusinessMiddle EastIran attacks on Gulf oil and gas sites trigger energy fearsAshutosh PandeyIranian attacks on regional refineries and gas plants, and oil tankers are increasing global energy supply fears, risking major economic fallouts from Asia to Europe and forcing consumers to tighten their b»»»

The Libyan Embassy in France reported yesterday that its Chargé d’affaires met Philippe Gautier, the Director General of France’s leading business group, MEDEF International, in a productive meeting aimed at supporting economic diplomacy and strengthening economic cooperation between Libya and Fran»»»

The UK government is considering whether to send a Royal Navy warship to the Mediterranean to increase security around RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. HMS Duncan, a Type 45 Destroyer, could be dispatched to the region after criticism from the Cypriot government about a lack of air defence as the Middle Eas»»»

DOHA: Qatar has reaffirmed its full military and strategic readiness in the wake of what officials described as a grave and unprecedented escalation involving missile and aerial attacks targeting multiple locations across the country. Authorities warned that any breach of national sovereignty will »»»

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba made two new ministerial appointments yesterday, filling gaps due to suspensions / resignations. – Salem Mustafa Hussein Al-Alam is the new Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development – Mohamed Abdel Salam Al-Grew is the new Minister of E»»»

The US State Department has issued an urgent warning for American citizens to immediately leave over a dozen countries across the Middle East, citing “serious safety risks” as Iran’s retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli targets continue to escalate. In a post on X on Tuesday, Assistant Secret»»»

Dubai: Regional airspace disruptions have left thousands of travellers stranded across the Gulf, searching for accommodation while awaiting confirmation on when flights will resume. As of March 2, a limited number of services have gradually resumed. In the meantime, communities across the UAE have »»»

ArcelorMittal Poland has begun work to prepare Blast Furnace No. 3 for restart once market conditions allow. The total cost of the project is nearly PLN 60 million. The installation was shut down in September of last year due to difficult market conditions. “We have started work on Blast Furnace No»»»

British citizens currently stuck in the Middle East have told the BBC there has been a lack of information about available routes to travel home as Iran's retaliatory strikes across the region continue. Teigan McFadden's flight home from Dubai on Tuesday was cancelled and the 21-year-old says she i»»»

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, announced that the UAE’s strategic stockpile of essential commodities is sufficient to meet market needs for a period ranging between four and six months, thereby ensuring the continued availability of basic goods and price stability even »»»

President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the war in the Middle East could leave Ukraine struggling to source air defence missiles. He also said there was "a risk" Ukraine's allies could be distracted by the conflict, and forget his country's defence against Russia's full-scale invasion. "We cou»»»

Damascus, March 3 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Tourism, Mazen al-Salhani, met Tuesday with the chargé d’affaires of the Cypriot Embassy in Damascus, Michalis Hadjikyrou, to discuss ways to revitalize tourism cooperation and strengthen coordination between the two countries. During the meeting in Dama»»»

Dubai: Regional airspace disruptions have left thousands of travellers stranded across the Gulf, searching for accommodation while awaiting confirmation on when flights will resume. As of March 2, a limited number of services have gradually resumed. In the meantime, communities across the UAE have »»»

Dubai: As the spirit of Ramadan gathers communities together across the UAE, Landmark Leisure has announced the revival of its much-loved campaign to spread happiness among children in need. In partnership with the Emirates Red Crescent and the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department (IA»»»

By Wojciech Jurga, Managing Partner at Scallier The retail real estate boom currently observed in Poland is driven primarily by investments in retail parks. Over the last five years, retail parks have evolved from a market niche into the leading format within the retail sector, doubling their numbe»»»

Tunis, March 3 (TAP) - The stock market on Tuesday posted a second consecutive session in negative territory. The benchmark index slipped -0.5% to 14,968.91 points, on modest volume of TND 4.2 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie...»»»

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has completed travel procedures for 30,913 passengers across the country’s airports, working in coordination with relevant authorities to manage the impact of temporary flight suspensions. The passengers were processe»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has opened safe air corridors in coordination with Gulf countries, with a current handling capacity of 48 flights per hour, as part of measures to ensure continuity of economic and tourism activity amid ongoing regional developments, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy»»»

Dubai: flydubai’s schedule has partially resumed on March 3, with limited flights operating from Terminals 2 and 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The airline said it is prioritising customers who are affected by the disruption. “This is an evolving situation, which we continue to monitor clo»»»

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announced that, in coordination with the relevant authorities across the country, it has successfully completed travel procedures—through the issuance of visas and the processing of travel transactions—for approximately 30,9»»»

In a video statement published late last night / early this morning from its Benghazi headquarters, around 50 Members of Libya’s Parliament (House of Representatives – HoR) rejected the newly introduced and controversial import taxes as invalid, declaring them null and void. The statement by the ga»»»

Washington: Former President Bill Clinton distanced himself from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in closed-door depositions with lawmakers, according to videos that were released Monday by a House committee. The recordings of the depositions, which spanned hours over two days last week, show»»»

There is no change in the activities of the Bulgarian Air Force and in the presence of US forces in Bulgaria, as the country is not participating in operations related to the tension between Israel, the US, and Iran, said caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov during a briefing at the Council »»»

A tanker anchored in the Persian Gulf off coast of Dubai, one of scores halted on either side of Strait of Hormuz after it was effectively closed due to threats against shipping made by the regime in Tehran that have sent global energy prices soaring. Photo by Stringer/EPA March 3 (UPI) -- The pric»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s taxi and limousine sectors recorded remarkable growth in 2025, reflecting the city’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and passenger-centric mobility. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported that taxi ridership rose 4.2% to 209 million passengers, while the E-hail li»»»

Dubai: European natural gas prices are surging after Qatar halted production at the world’s largest liquefied natural gas plant following Iranian drone attacks, raising concerns over global supply security tied to Gulf exports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Benchmark»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, said during a press conference that the crews of the two Iranian aircraft shot down on Monday, March 2, 2025, remain missing. Providing details about the incide»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, in a press conference, today gave further details on the key energy and industrial facilities that were targeted during the Iran attacks yesterday. He said, "In»»»

The safety of Bulgarian citizens is the leading priority in organizing their evacuation from the Middle East region, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said during a briefing at the Council of Ministers here on Tuesday. Gurov noted that the situation in the Middle East is dynamic and changing da»»»