The Peninsula 1h

Kuwait's Capital markets resume trading after temporary suspension

Kuwait City: The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority announced on Sunday that trading on the Kuwait Stock Exchange will resume on Monday. In a statement, the authority said the decision to reopen the market was made in the public interest and in line with its regulatory and legislative responsibilitie»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

UAE suspends capital markets trading until further notice

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has announced the closure of its capital markets from Monday until further notice. In a statement carried by the Emirates News Agency, the Securities and Commodities Authority said trading would be suspended across the country's exchanges, including the Abu Dhabi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Remote working arrangements in private sector extended

DOHA: In light of current circumstances and in line with the ongoing commitment to safeguard public wellbeing and ensure smooth business operations, the Ministry of Labour, in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, recommendedthat all private-sector entities, wherever the nature o»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Paris conference to support Lebanon’s army postponed amid regional tensions – Ya Libnan

Share: A file photo shows Lebanese army soldiers marching during a military parade commemorating the 76th anniversary of Lebanese independence from France at the Defence Ministry headquarters in Yarze. (AFP) BEIRUT: A planned international conference in Paris to support the Lebanese Armed Forces ha»»»

Sana 3h

Syria, Cyprus discuss activating search and rescue agreement, transport cooperation

Damascus, Mar. 1 (SANA) – Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr discussed Sunday with Cyprus’ Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus, Michalis Hadjikyrou, ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector. Talks held at the ministry’s headquarters focused on activating the 2007 Syria-Cyprus searc»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE shuts Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets for two days

Abu Dhabi: The Capital Market Authority has announced that the country’s stock markets will be closed on Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, including the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market. The authority said the decision was taken in line with its regulatory and super»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

MG Developments launches VALO Hospitality, plans EGP 2bn investment over 5 years

MG Developments has launched VALO Hospitality, a dedicated hospitality management arm, as part of a broader expansion strategy aimed at integrating real estate development with professional hotel operations and enhancing long-term asset value. Chairperson Mohamed Motawea said the launch forms part »»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE flight cancellations: A guide for tourists stranded in the UAE

Dubai: A few thousand tourists stranded in the UAE are facing uncertainty as airspace closures continue to disrupt flights in and out of the country. UAE airports continue to remain closed amid the ongoing US-Israel offensive on Iran. The UAE was targeted by Iranians for a second day as authorities»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Public Procurements for Cancer Screening Tests to Be Investigated for Overpricing

In an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio aired on Sunday, caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski said that the public procurements for cervical and colorectal cancer screening tests will be investigated. Earlier this week, Okoliyski reported that significant overpricing had been ide»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE tells hotels to extend stays for guests unable to leave

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have directed hotels to extend stays for guests unable to depart due to current exceptional circumstances, in a coordinated move to protect international visitors affected by travel disruptions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Gold poised for a sharp jump as markets reopen, key levels ahead

Dubai: Gold is expected to start the new trading week with a sharp move higher when Asian markets open, with investors leaning into defensive positions after a weekend of heightened geopolitical risk that has pushed traders to reassess where protection sits in portfolios. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

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BBC 7h

Tanker hit off Iran coast while fears of oil price rises grow

A ship has been struck by an "unknown projectile" off the Iranian coast, the UK Maritime Trade Organisation has said, amid fears strikes in the Middle East could drive up global oil prices. The British agency that oversees trade routes said a vessel sailing north of Oman and east of the Strait of H»»»

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Gulf News 7h

India–UAE flights: Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express extend suspension

Dubai: Passengers travelling between India and the UAE face continued disruption as major Indian carriers extend flight suspensions and flexibility measures amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at »»»

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BBC 8h

'Not the Dubai we know': people stuck in the Emirate react to Iran attacks

Thousands of people are stranded across the Middle East as Iran launched attacks across the region in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. In Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, two luxury hotels and its main airport - the world's busiest by passenger traffic - »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Oil markets brace for a sharp opening surge amid supply fears

Dubai: Global oil markets are expected to open with sharp gains when trading resumes, with analysts warning that traders are shifting rapidly into a supply-risk mindset following escalating tensions in the Middle East that threaten one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Sign up for our »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Ajith Kumar reassures fans after returning from airport amid flight cancellations in the region

Dubai: Tamil actor Ajith Kumar is safe in Dubai after his travel plans were briefly disrupted due to flight cancellations linked to airspace restrictions in parts of the Middle East. On March 1, Ajith’s manager Suresh confirmed that the actor had returned from the airport after being unable to fly »»»

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Gulf News 8h

‘Someone is looking out for them’: The Dubai business offering free accommodation to thousands of stranded travellers

Dubai: The unprecedented situation unfolding across the region since Saturday, marked by Iranian missile attacks and subsequent airspace closures across the Gulf has resulted in widespread flight cancellations, leaving thousands of visitors and tourists stranded in the UAE. Amid the uncertainty, on»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Global Village, Jebel Jais among destinations closed

Authorities across the UAE have announced a series of precautionary measures to safeguard residents, workers, and tourists amid ongoing regional developments. These include temporary closures of major attractions, remote working recommendations for private sector companies, and operational adjustme»»»

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Sputnik 9h

Hormuz Strait’s Closure Could Trigger Collapse of Fiat Money - Expert

The US and Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory closure of the narrow choke point exit from the Persian Gulf may have “cascading consequences for the global economy,” culminating in severe blows to the US dollar and other fiat currencies, says energy economist Dr. Kazi Sohag. “»»»

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Libya Herald 9h

LIA announces 2025 Direct Financial Assets results at US$ 41.7 billion - generating returns of US$ 2 billion / 4.79%

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) announce last Tuesday (26 February) the 2025 financial performance results for its direct investment portfolio. It reported that the market value of directly managed financial assets reached US$ 41.7 billion. It said these assets are available for investment bu»»»

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Gulf News 10h

NCEMA praises UAE community for cooperation and calm

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) has praised the awareness and cooperation of UAE community members, noting it as a key factor in effectively managing various situations. Officials highlighted that residents’ commitment to following official directives, along»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Central Election Commission: No Problem with Voting Machines or Their Certification

There is no problem with the voting machines or their certification, Central Election Commission (CEC) Chair Kameliya Neykova told the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. The state has 12,837 voting machines. The warranty period has expired for some of them, but this does not mean they are not func»»»

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Gulf News 11h

US-Israel war on Iran: Latest update on UAE airlines flight suspensions

Dubai: UAE airlines have issued fresh updates this afternoon confirming extended flight suspensions due to multiple regional airspace closures. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at short notice. Passengers are urged to follow official source»»»

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BBC 12h

One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region

One person has been killed and 11 injured at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as Iran launched attacks across the Middle East in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. Authorities in Abu Dhabi confirmed a drone targeting Zayed International Airport (AUH) was inter»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12h

Caretaker Cabinet, PM Publish Information to Assist Bulgarians in Middle East

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov published information on his Facebook profile to assist Bulgarians in the Middle East region. The Council of Ministers published the same information in a press release earlier on Sunday. "I know that many Bulgarians in the Middle East are currently at the epic»»»

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Gulf News 13h

US-Israel war on Iran: Air Arabia suspends UAE flights amid airspace closures

Sharjah: Air Arabia has temporarily suspended flights to and from the UAE due to multiple airspace closures, it announced Sunday, March 1. In a travel update, the airline said customers with flights scheduled within the next 24 hours will be notified directly by email and SMS regarding alternative »»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Indian education board CBSE postpones March 2 Class 10 and 12 exams in Middle East

Doha, Qatar: The Central Board of Secondary Education clarified in a circular that the class 10 and class 12 board exams scheduled for March 2, 2026, in the Middle East have been postponed. The new dates shall be announced at a later time. Meanwhile, it added that the board will review the situatio»»»

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BNE 13h

Israel bombarded with missile barrage as Iran plans Khamenei succession

Israel was hit by a barrage of missiles on the morning of March 1, with alerts sounding across Jerusalem, central, and southern regions. This comes after the IRGC swore revenge following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint Israel-US strikes on Tehran on February 28. »»»

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Gulf News 14h

Air Arabia suspends UAE flights as US, Israel war on Iran continues

Sharjah: Air Arabia said on Sunday that all flights to and from the UAE have been temporarily suspended due to multiple regional airspace closures. In a travel update, the airline said customers with flights scheduled within the next 24 hours will be notified directly by email and SMS about alterna»»»

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Kuna 14h

KPC announces LPG prices for March

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced on Sunday the new prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), propane and butane, for the current month of March.In a statement to KUNA, KPC said that the price of propane will be USD 545 per metric ton during March, while butane w»»»

The Peninsula 15h

Winners of Minamata Convention on Mercury Competition honoured

Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of Qatar Environment Day, Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured the winners of the awareness poster design competition on the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The ceremony was organized by the Ministry at B»»»

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Gulf News 15h

US-Israel war on Iran: Qatar Airways suspends flights as Qatari airspace remains closed

Doha: Flight operations at Qatar Airways remain temporarily suspended following the closure of Qatari airspace. In an operational update, the airline confirmed that services will resume only once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of the country’s airspace. “Qatar Airwa»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Etihad suspends flights until 2am Monday amid US, Israel war on Iran

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi have been suspended until 02:00 (UAE time) on Monday, March 2, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. The airline advised passengers scheduled to travel to check their flight status on its official website before hea»»»

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Gulf News 15h

UAE’s Etihad, Emirates, flydubai, Air Arabia flight status update: All you need to know

Dubai: Major UAE airlines have suspended operations as regional airspace closures continue to disrupt aviation across the country. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at short notice. Passengers are urged to follow official sources and airline»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Emirates suspends Dubai flights until 3pm today as US, Israel war on Iran continues

Dubai: Emirates has announced that all operations to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, due to multiple regional airspace closures. The airline said passengers scheduled to travel within the next 72 hours can either rebook on an alternative fli»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Air India cancels multiple international flights amid Middle East tensions

Air India has announced the cancellation of several international flights scheduled for 1 March, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. The airline stressed that the safety and security of passengers and crew remain the highest priority. Affected services include flights between Delhi an»»»

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BNE 19h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 19h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 19h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 19h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 19h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 19h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 19h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 19h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 19h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 19h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 19h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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Gulf News 20h

Understanding the power of connection: Why strengthening family bonds can’t wait

For decades, the warning signs of climate change were visible but convenient to overlook. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, shrinking biodiversity were discussed, deliberated, and deferred. Only when the consequences became impossible to ignore did environmental, social, and governance»»»

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Qatar Tribune 23h

MoCI continues inspection campaigns to ensure market stability, availability of goods

Tribune News Network Doha The inspection teams of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) continue their intensive field visits to retail outlets and markets to monitor supply levels, ensure that suppliers are providing essential goods, and identify any violations, taking immediate legal actio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 23h

QC hosts iftar for its sponsored students in Somalia

Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from Qatari donors and as part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts with You’ Qatar Charity (QC) organised a group iftar in the Somali capital, Mogadishu for 250 male and female university students under its sponsorship. The initiative aimed to streng»»»

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