Flying from UAE today? Delays expected – check weather and flight updates
Passengers flying out of the UAE this week are being advised to allow extra time for travel, as airlines warn of potential delays due to unstable weather. Between March 23 and 27, travellers should plan ahead amid reduced visibility and challenging driving conditions caused by rain and strong winds»»»
Australia and EU strike free trade deal
TradeAustraliaAustralia and EU strike free trade dealKate Hairsine with AFP, ReutersThe European Union and Australia have agreed on a sweeping new trade deal, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade. https://p.dw.com/p/5AyHHAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albane»»»
Empowering women: Why environment matters more than intent
Women have always played a central role in shaping communities, strengthening families, and advancing social and economic progress. Yet the critical question is not whether women contribute to development, but whether the environments around them allow their full potential to flourish. Empowerment »»»
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
The owner of OnlyFans, a site known for its adult content that is credited with revolutionising the online porn industry, has died at the age of 43. Leonid Radvinsky, who was born in Ukraine and grew up in Chicago, had purchased the company in 2018 from its two UK-based founders, OnlyFans said. The»»»
Airfares to stay up globally as Iran war disrupts flights, drives up fuel costs
Dubai: The war in the Middle East has been pushing up travel costs worldwide, as surging fuel prices and airline disruptions push airfares higher and reduce availability on key international routes. What started as an energy market shock is now feeding directly into airline pricing decisions across»»»
IndiGo gets former Air India Express CEO to lead strategy after Elbers' exit
Dubai: India’s largest airline, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), has appointed aviation veteran Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer, weeks after its chief executive resigned with immediate effect. The board approved the new appointment on Monday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»
Seven jailed over international cocaine smuggling operation
Seven men who conspired to import more than 600kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of €42m (£36.2m) have all been jailed for between 10 and 12 years in the Republic of Ireland. Three of the men on board a ship containing the drugs that travelled from the Amazon and docked off the coast of »»»
Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing
Slovenia has become the first EU member state to implement fuel rationing to tackle disruptions caused by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and its retaliation on their allies in the Gulf - most major players in world energy markets. Many countries have been experiencing steep hikes in fuel prices. In»»»
Aviation sector under full operational control in Qatar: Official
Doha, Qatar: Mohamed bin Faleh Al Hajri, In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), affirmed that the situation in Qatar’s civil aviation sector is under full operational control and is being managed according to the highest standards of safety and efficiency, despite the challeng»»»
Pharmena establishes Synerixa platform to focus on development of local products
Pharmena has launched a new R&D platform, Synerixa, focused on developing innovative topical products. The platform enables parallel development of multiple projects at different stages and supports building a scalable portfolio in selected medical and specialist areas. Currently, two main projects»»»
New Measles Cases Registered in Byala Slatina Municipality - Health Ministry
New cases of measles have been registered in Byala Slatina Municipality in Vratsa Region (Northwest Bulgaria), the Ministry of Health's press centre reported here on Monday. A total of 17 children have currently contracted measles. Since last week, nine cases have been laboratory-confirmed, while c»»»
How low entry costs are influencing consumer spending habits
Minimum thresholds have always influenced whether someone tries a product or walks away. What’s changed is how aggressively digital companies now use low entry points as a growth engine, not just a pricing strategy. The shift from high upfront costs to incremental, accessible models is fundamentall»»»
Former US Congresswoman Calls Senator Graham Psychopath for His Kharg Island Remarks
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former congresswoman and former ally of US President Donald Trump Marjorie Taylor Greene called Senator Lindsey Graham* a psychopath for his remarks about the possible seizure of Iran's Kharg Island. On Sunday, Graham told Fox News that if the United States managed to capture»»»
From charity to legacy: How the UAE is redefining giving
The UAE’s humanitarian approach has long been rooted in compassion, solidarity and a deep sense of responsibility towards those in need. Over the years, the country has developed a broad range of initiatives that address both urgent humanitarian needs and long-term social development, reflecting a »»»
Vucic becomes first European leader to visit UAE since outbreak of Middle East conflict
ABU DHABI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic paid a surprise visit to the UAE on Sunday, becoming the first European and the third world leader to visit the country following visits by Jordanian King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. During the visit, Vucic met with UAE Pre»»»
Vucic becomes first European leader to visit UAE since outbreak of M East conflict
ABU DHABI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic paid a surprise visit to the UAE on Sunday, becoming the first European and the third world leader to visit the country following visits by Jordanian King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. During the visit, Vucic met with UAE Pre»»»
Survey: Nearly half of the companies operating in Romania expect their employees to come into the office 3–4 days a week
Almost half of the companies in Romania expect that their employees come into the office 3-4 days a week, in 2026, as the hybrid working model becomes better structured, shows a survey made by a real estate consultancy and investment management company.According to the data analysed by Colliers, ap»»»
ESCWA: Conflict Could Cut Arab Economic Output by $150 Billion in 1 Month
The regional war is imposing heavy economic costs across the Arab region, with preliminary estimates pointing to about $63 billion in regional losses within two weeks, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) warned in a recently issued policy brief. Under the titl»»»
Qatar accelerates AI deployment with focus on autonomous agents
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is entering a new phase, with businesses and institutions moving beyond experimentation toward practical, problem-solving applications. Industry leaders say the market is shifting from fast-paced initial adoption to a mor»»»
White House border czar Tom Homan confirms ICE deployment to airports Monday - UPI.com
Travelers wait on long wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, in New York City. A massive TSA screening line at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B stretched into the parking garage Sunday afternoon as roughly 50,000 TSA employees continue to work without pay during the ongoing»»»
French voters to choose mayors in key cities including Paris and Marseille
Voters across France head to the polls Sunday for mayoral runoffs in major cities including Paris and Marseille, with the left fighting to hold key strongholds and the far right seeking gains in a closely watched test ahead of next year’s presidential election. Voters began casting their ballots fo»»»
Italy’s justice referendum becomes key test for PM Meloni’s leadership
Italy’s two-day referendum on whether or not to overhaul the country’s justice system has become a key test for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. If the “No” side wins, analysts say it will send a strong political signal and weaken her leadership. Accused by her opponents of threatening the judiciary'»»»
Iran is creating a “safe” oil shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz for select nations
Iran has signaled that it is ready to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz to vessels from certain countries. Media reports and tracker data also suggest that a handful of pre-vetted tankers have already sailed smoothly through the “safe” corridor, with at least one shipping company allegedly»»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
US spends more on Iran war in two weeks than four years on Ukraine war
\The US has spent more on just two weeks of Operation Epic Fury than it has done in four years of supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia. As bne IntelliNews reported in the feature, Command of the Reload, the cost of re»»»
US spends more on Iran war in two weeks than four years on Ukraine war
\The US has spent more on just two weeks of Operation Epic Fury than it has done in four years of supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia. As bne IntelliNews reported in the feature, Command of the Reload, the cost of re»»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
Ex-FBI director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies aged 81
Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has die»»»
Iran strikes Israeli nuclear town in retaliation for Natanz attack amid escalating conflict
An Iranian missile struck the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, injuring dozens in what Tehran said was retaliation for strikes on its Natanz nuclear site. The attack comes amid escalating regional tensions, including two failed Iranian missile strikes on the US‑UK base Diego Garc»»»
Displaced in Lebanon sleep on streets as situation turns “catastrophic”
Displaced people in Lebanon are increasingly being forced to sleep on the streets as housing becomes unaffordable amid soaring prices, according to Matthieu Karam, editor and photographer at L’Orient-Le Jour. He added that many Lebanese have grown suspicious of those sleeping rough, fearing that me»»»
French far right wins towns, loses in cities as mayoral vote kicks off race to succeed Macron
Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally won second-round runoffs in several French towns on Sunday but fell short in Marseille, Toulon and Nîmes, three of its prime targets in nationwide municipal elections that exposed the strengths and weaknesses of France's fractious political parties a ye»»»
UAE flight updates March 23: Weather advisory, latest schedule and travel guidance
UAE airlines are running a limited flight schedule to key destinations as weather disruptions and regional conditions continue to affect operations. Passengers are advised to check flight status before travelling, follow official airline updates, and only go to airports with confirmed bookings. Adv»»»