Everything you need to know about the NBE’s 2026 Platinum triple savings certificate
The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) announced a new adjustment to interest rates on its three-year Platinum Certificate – one of the most prominent savings instruments in Egypt. This move reflects the banking sector’s efforts to keep pace with economic changes. The new rate adjustment offers customers»»»
Will Iran war reshape global trade more than COVID?
TradeGlobal issuesWill Iran war reshape global trade more than COVID?Nik MartinAs the Iran war simmers, trade experts wonder if this conflict will reshape supply chains more than the pandemic. Companies are already rethinking strategies to future-proof revenues from other geopolitical risks. https:»»»
PIF Anchors State Street’s Newly Launched Saudi Equity ETF
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and State Street Investment Management (State Street IM), one of the world’s largest asset managers, launched on Thursday the State Street Saudi Arabia Enhanced Active Equity (SAQL) with PIF as anchor investor. The fund actively invests in equities of companie»»»
InRento enters Romania with a new financing solution for real estate project owners
InRento is a pan-European investment platform launched in 2020 in Lithuania, to provide financing for real estate developers who need speed, simplicity, and certainty. The FinTech company has already financed more than €90 million in investments and has returned over €28 million to more than 4.400 »»»
Pakistan's capital holds its breath with US-Iran talks in limbo
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's capital was still locked in gear on Wednesday to host high-stakes US-Iran talks that were pushed back at the last minute overnight, but many residents began to tire of the heavy personal and economic toll of tight security restrictions. Markets were quiet, government»»»
Sakib Hussain: IPL quick whose mum sold her jewellery to fund cricket dream
New Delhi: Sakib Hussain's father is a labourer from India's poorest state and his mother sold her jewellery to buy him bowling boots. Their sacrifices -- and his tears -- paid off after the 21-year-old fast bowler made an instant impact in the Indian Premier League. He claimed 4-24 for Sunrisers H»»»
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights to save jet fuel costs – What's next for European airlines
Dubai: Lufthansa Group has slashed 20,000 flights from its summer schedule in a bid to cut jet fuel costs as the Iran conflict pushes jet fuel prices sharply higher, the airline announced late Tuesday. The move by the German aviation giant is now setting the tone for what could be a turbulent seaso»»»
Media Review: April 22
The topic of how the new parliament will look like after the elections dominates Wednesday’s news media. POLITICS 24 Chasa’s front-page article presents the governance programme of Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria, which won the April 19 elections under the headline, “Life according to Radev: Sta»»»
Strait of Hormuz Blockade Drives up Costs at Panama Canal
The war in the Middle East has boosted demand to move vital cargo through the Panama Canal to such an extent that one vessel carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) paid $4 million to skip the line and avoid a wait that can take up to five days, according to an official report. A surge in such payment»»»
UAE fuel prices for May 2026: Will you see a sharp drop next month with Iran ceasefire?
Dubai: UAE motorists are unlikely to see a sharp drop in fuel prices in May, even as global oil markets ease from March’s peak. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Crude has pulled back—but not enough to signal a full correction. Brent crude is now tr»»»
Saudi Arabia has strong financial buffers to confront Iran war impact: IMF Middle East director
RIYADH: “This is a multidimensional shock.” That is how Jihad Azour, director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund, summed up the bleak outlook gripping the region, describing the current war as an earthquake not seen in geopolitics and economics for fiv»»»
Israel FM calls on Lebanon to 'work together' with Israel against Hezbollah
Israel's foreign minister on Wednesday urged Beirut to make joint efforts with Israel to counter the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, ahead of talks between the countries set to resume in Washington. "Tomorrow the direct talks between Israel and Lebanon will resume in Washington DC. I call on the go»»»
Bucharest set to receive EIB loan tranche of almost €266 million to upgrade tram network
Bucharest is set to receive a loan tranche of almost €266 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to upgrade the urban tram network. The city will use the financing to renovate around 50 kilometres of tram tracks. It will also introduce new tram vehicles and upgrade depots to increase speed»»»
Manila bets on chips, AI and critical minerals in 'hub' strategy — what it promises
Manila: The global race for microchips and AI hardware is reshaping Southeast Asia. Manila’s move to join "Pax Silica" and help build a 16.2-km2 "free zone" in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) forms part of a catch-up industrial strategy. The plan: Align the country towards advanced supply chains »»»
Bin Talal sells stake in Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox
Saudi billionaire Al-Waleed bin Talal has sold his remaining stake in Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox Inc., according to Bloomberg. Bin Talal had been a shareholder in Murdoch’s companies for about 20 years, the news agency added. The Saudi prince began investing in Fox News in 1997 and was one o»»»
How farmers are rising to a fertilizer shortfall
Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesHow farmers are rising to a fertilizer shortfallJosh AxelrodThe war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops? https://p.dw.com/p/5BqbIWhat can farmers do when fer»»»
Hormuz crisis forces Japan, South Korea to rethink strategy
ConflictsJapanHormuz crisis forces Japan, South Korea to rethink strategyJulian Ryall in TokyoThe Strait of Hormuz blockade has shaken Tokyo and Seoul, highlighting their dependence on maritime trade for essential goods including food and fuel. https://p.dw.com/p/5CaNZJapan gets more than 90% of it»»»
Delivery firm fined QR10,000 for unauthorised discount
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recorded a violation by a delivery company for advertising discounts without obtaining prior authorization. In a social media post, the Ministry stated that the company announced discounts without obtaining prior approval from the Department of»»»
Military Equipment to Move Along National Road for Exercises on April 22-23
Military personnel and equipment from the 61st Stryama Mechanized Brigade of the Bulgarian Land Forces, along with Italian troops from the Multinational Battlegroup, will travel on April 22 and 23 along the national road network to take part in a planned exercise, the Ministry of Defence reported. »»»
Council of Rectors Outlines Priority Policies for New Government
The Chair of the Council of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions in Bulgaria, Prof. Dr. Miglena Temelkova, sent an official letter on Wednesday to the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, congratulating it on its convincing election victory and expressing the readiness of the rectors for a construct»»»
HIA updates FAQs on airline partners, airport operations in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: As additional flights are being introduced and airline partners make gradual return to Qatar's airspace, Hamad International Airport (HIA) has compiled a list of most common questions to provide passengers with latest information. The list compiled on April 21, 2026, gives information »»»
Saudi construction costs rise 2% as equipment, labor drive gains
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Construction Cost Index recorded a 2 percent year-on-year increase in March, driven largely by higher equipment rental and labor expenses, with both residential and non-residential segments posting gains. According to a report released by the General Authority for Statistics,»»»
Indonesia signs contract to import 200,000 litres of Libyan olive oil
The Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA) revealed last Monday (20 April) that the Indonesian Exporters Association signed a contract to import 200,000 litres of Libyan olive oil. The contract was signed on the sidelines of the 52nd Tripoli International Fair taking place in Tripoli from 16 to»»»
UK inflation rises in March as prices at pump spike higher after Iran war
Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the pump in the wake of the disruption to energy supplies caused by the Iran war, official figures showed Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics said the annual consumer price inflation rate increased to a three-month hig»»»
Economy Ministry prohibits export of all types of fish for three months
The Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, issued a decision yesterday to prohibit the export and re-export of fish of all kinds and forms. This included molluscs, crustaceans, and coral reefs in all their forms, whether alive or dead, or parts thereof, or products or»»»
DMCC bets big on Uptown Dubai with new twin office towers
Dubai: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced the launch of new commercial towers in Uptown Dubai, adding more than 560,000 square feet of luxury office space as demand from finance and technology firms gathers pace. The twin developments — One Uptown Place and Two Uptown Place — will take»»»
Global Village Dubai reopens: What’s new, what’s back, and what to eat and ride
There are few places in Dubai where you can still eat luqaimat under fairy lights and enjoy Thai noodles from a floating boat, all in one evening, all without emptying your wallet. And after its closure during the Iran–Israel–US conflict, Global Village is finally open again. It's almost the same a»»»
Charting a Course Through the US Tariffs Ripple Effect
As the dust settles from the latest economic upheaval triggered by the US under President Trump’s administration, the world finds itself grappling with unprecedented market volatility and investor panic. The sweeping tariffs on imports from over 180 countries have set off a chain reaction of econom»»»
Khalifa Fund launches on-the-spot funding for entrepreneurs
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development is taking part in the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival, where it launched a new initiative aimed at supporting business owners with faster access to funding. The event, held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center from April 20 to 22, br»»»
Iran’s Armed Forces ‘Have Hands on Trigger’ to Respond to Any Attack
The spokesman of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that the country’s armed forces have their hands on the trigger, fully prepared to immediately strike predetermined targets if the United States or ‘Israel’ commits any aggression. In a statement issued early on Wednesday, the»»»
VCUarts Qatar to showcase 'Aghrab Idrāk: Thresholds of Perception' at Biennale Arte
Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university and branch campus of Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond, Virginia (US), will showcase Aghrab Idrāk: Thresholds of Perception, a Collateral Ev»»»
Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate
President Donald Trump extended the U.S. ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Iran's "fractu»»»
On This Day, April 22: Zacarias Moussaoui pleads guilty to Sept. 11, 2001, attacks - UPI.com
On April 22, 2005, Zacarias Moussaoui, the only man charged in the United States in connection with the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. 1 of 8 | Courtroom artist Andrea Shepard leaves the courtroom after Zacarias Moussaoui pleaded guilty to co»»»
LBC signs MoU with Indonesian Business Council
The Libyan Business Council (LBC) signed a cooperation agreement last Monday (20 April) with the Indonesian Business Council today, under the auspices of the Indonesian Embassy in Libya and in cooperation with the Jakarta Chamber of Commerce. The signing took place during an official event held on »»»
Jumbo Electronics announces partnership with NSquare Xperts to accelerate enterprise digital transformation
Doha, Qatar: Jumbo Electronics, a leading technology and enterprise solutions provider in the region, has announced a strategic partnership with NSquare Xperts, a global digital transformation and enterprise modernisation specialist. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in Jumbo»»»
Macedonia and Kazakhstan sign two agreements on strengthening economic cooperation
Skopje, 20 April 2026 (MIA) - Macedonia and Kazakhstan signed Monday an agreement on setting up a bilateral business council and a memorandum for promotion of trade and economic cooperation, aimed at strengthening economic ties and increasing trade exchange. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and F»»»
Oil prices barely moved as investors assess outlook for US-Iran peace talks
TOKYO: Oil prices were largely flat on Wednesday after rising about $1 at the start of Asian trading, with investors assessing the outlook for US-Iran peace talks following the US extension of a ceasefire. Brent crude futures were up 3 cents, or 0.02 percent, at $98.51 a barrel at 07:38 a.m. Saud»»»
UDC posts QR71m net profit on revenues of QR459m in Q1
Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting net profit of QR71m on revenues of QR459m. The net profit attributable to the»»»
GWC Group closes Q1 with QR33.7m net profit in full delivery of plan
Doha, Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated logistics solutions, released its financial performance data for the first quarter of 2026 following a Board of Directors meeting held yesterday and chaired by GWC G»»»
The 5th edition of the Solar Energy Bucharest Summit takes place in Bucharest on Wednesday
The Employers' Organisation of Renewable Energy Producers in Romania (PATRES) and Creative Communications are organising the 5th edition of the Solar Energy Bucharest Summit, at the Palace of Parliament, on April 22-23.According to the organisers, the B2B event dedicated to solar energy in Romania »»»
PM Bolojan: It would be advisable to have SAFE Program approved by end-May
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday that the SAFE Program should be completed by the end of May, noting that negotiations are underway and that Romania stands to benefit from access to financing under more advantageous conditions than those available on the market."We are in the full proces»»»
Over 20 Romanian companies showcased innovative defence solutions at Romanian Industry Days at NATO HQ in Brussels
'More than 20 Romanian companies have presented innovative defence solutions to NATO agencies and, as of today, have open doors to a market worth billions of euros,' said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, at the Romanian Industry Days event held at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, the M»»»
Stock market down over 2pct as 10-year government bond yields up 50 basis points
The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) continued its decline in Tuesday's trading session, which closed with a total turnover of approximately 121.7 million lei (23.9 million euros), up from 88 million lei (17.26 million euros) in the previous session.The main index of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, BET»»»
Kapitány outlines measures to boost business efficiency
A Tisza government is committed to improving the business environment for enterprises and will increase economic productivity and the efficiency of the domestic SME sector through a comprehensive series of measures, István Kapitány, the Tisza Party’s nominee for minister of economy and energy, wrot»»»
Child protection law struck down by EU court
The European Court of Justice has officially declared Hungary’s child protection law unlawful due to discrimination and stigmatization. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) annulled the law on protection against paedophiles and the protection of childr»»»
Oman announces artist, concept for Venice Biennale
DUBAI: Haitham Al-Busafi will represent Oman at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia — which runs from May 9 until Nov. 22 — and he will also serve as its curator. Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, and located in the Arsenale Artiglierie, “Zinah” »»»
Education Ministry launches expanded 2026-27 scholarship plan
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026–2027 academic year, introducing a range of qualitative programs and benefits aimed at enhancing human capital and aligning higher education outcomes with the strategic needs of »»»
Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on financial fraud charges - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel hold a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 22 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors Tuesday even»»»
Arab Foreign Ministers Condemn Hormuz Closure, Demand Iran Pay Reparations
Arab foreign ministers have condemned Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and disrupt international navigation, demanding, in a virtual meeting they held on Tuesday, that Tehran be compelled to compensate and make amends for the economic losses resulting from these threats. The Secretary-G»»»
“I wasn’t trying to go viral”: Kritika Kamra on her wedding buzz and real ambitions
Dubai: “I am not going to give in to the algorithm and the populist,” says Kritika Kamra, Bollywood actress and new bride, with a clarity that feels deliberate rather than performative. The comment comes soon after her intimate March 11th Mumbai wedding quietly turned into a social media storm. Wha»»»