Several UAE universities make gradual return to campus with hybrid learning
Dubai: Several universities in the UAE began a gradual resumption of in-person learning for priority academic programmes on Monday, March 30, marking a significant shift after weeks of remote operations. The move follows Circular No. (2) of 2026 issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scient»»»
EGX pares weekly gains in holiday-shortened week as war-risk headlines whipsaw sentiment
Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended the 22–26 March 2026 week on a softer note, with the sell-off on Thursday, 26 March leaving the bourse lower overall after a brief mid-week rebound. The period was shortened by the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, with the Egyptian Exchange closed through Monday, 23 March. In»»»
Egypt Approves FY 2026/27 Budget with EGP 1.2Tn Surplus Target and Expanded Social Spending
CAIRO — Egypt has approved its state budget for fiscal year 2026/2027, outlining a more assertive fiscal consolidation path while scaling up social spending and investment incentives, in what officials describe as a calibrated response to both domestic economic needs and external risks. The cabinet»»»
Iran Says Envoy Will Remain in Beirut Despite Lebanon Order to Leave
Iran's ambassador will continue his work in Beirut, the Iranian foreign ministry said on Monday, defying instructions from the Lebanese foreign ministry last week for him to leave. The Lebanese foreign ministry last week said it had decided to withdraw accreditation for Iran's ambassador»»»
Lebanese Soldier Killed in Israeli Strike on Checkpoint
An Israeli strike has killed a Lebanese soldier at a checkpoint in the country's southern Tyre region, Lebanon's military said Monday. "An Israeli attack targeted an army checkpoint" in al-Amriyeh near Tyre, "resulting in the death of one soldier and injuries to others", the military said. A milita»»»
Plans afoot to expand list of strategic specialisations in government's scholarship programme:: Official
DOHA: Director of the Scholarship Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), Noura Mohammed Al Ansari, confirmed that the ministry is working on developing its plans to expand the list of strategic specializations within the government scholarship program, in line with th»»»
Vucic: Russian gas deal extended by three more months under very favourable terms
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday he had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the day and that Serbia's natural gas deal with Russia had been extended by three more months under very favourable terms. "We discussed literally all fields and what was extr»»»
UAE drivers warned: ‘Stop drive’ notice for select vehicles over airbag risk
Dubai: A ‘stop drive’ notice has been issued for certain vehicles in the UAE, with owners of specific models from Opel, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Jeep and RAM urged not to drive their cars until repairs are completed. Global automaker Stellantis N.V, which manages said 14 iconic car brands, said on»»»
Seoul stocks dip nearly 3 pct amid escalating Middle East conflict - UPI.com
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 161.57 points, or 2.97 percent, to 5,277.3 Monday amid the intensifying conflict in Iran. This photo shows the trading room at Hana Bank in Seoul as the market closed. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks fell nearly 3 percent Monday, led by heav»»»
New Abu Dhabi parking system: Fees, permits and how to pay via apps
Dubai: A new paid parking system will be implemented across several commercial sectors and residential villa areas in Mohamed bin Zayed City starting 6 April, Q Mobility has announced. The move is designed to streamline traffic flow and improve the overall management of vehicle movement within the »»»
AGOCO to attract advanced US technologies to boost production and treat water in Libyan oil fields
Following a series of intensive technical meetings held on the sidelines of the CERAWeek 2026 global energy conference in Houston, AGOCO reported last Saturday (28 March) that Chairman, Mohamed Ben Shatwan, explained that the company is actively working to enhance its production capacity by bringin»»»
France Probes Possible Iran Link after Bomb Attack Foiled Outside Bank of America
French authorities are investigating a suspected link to Iran after thwarting a bomb attack outside a Bank of American building in Paris on the weekend, the interior minister said Monday. The authorities suspect there could be a link to Iran due to similarities to other recent attempted attacks in »»»
Ministry lists warning signs of human trafficking, urges reporting
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has announced a set of guidelines to help identify and combat human trafficking offences. In a social media update, the Ministry said: "Recognising the indicators of human trafficking is fundamental to preventing these heinous crimes before they occur." "It is im»»»
US loses key ‘eyes in the sky’ in Iran strike at Saudi base: Why it matters in war
Dubai: The destruction of a key US airborne radar aircraft in an Iranian strike is being seen as a significant setback to Washington’s battlefield awareness and command capabilities, with analysts warning it could weaken the ability to detect and respond to threats across the region. Dramatic image»»»
Israeli strike on army checkpoint in south kills soldier, injures others
The Israeli army targeted overnight into Monday several towns and villages in south Lebanon as Hezbollah claimed attacks against soldiers in the south and targets in north Israel. A strike on a Lebanese army checkpoint in al-Amirieh near Tyre and Naqoura, killed a soldier and wounded at least four »»»
Israel military says soldier killed in south Lebanon
The Israeli military on Monday said a soldier was killed a day earlier in combat in southern Lebanon, bringing to six the number of troops killed since fighting with Hezbollah started earlier in March. "Sergeant Liran Ben Zion, aged 19, from Holon... fell during combat in southern Lebanon," the mil»»»
Resource Center on HIV and TB opened at Interior Ministry's training facility - | 24.KG
A new resource center and a specialized training module for cadets have been launched at the Republican Training Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. UNDP reported. The new facility is equipped with modern equipment and will serve as a platform for training on HIV and tuberculosis prevention»»»
Iran Shunned Islamabad Meeting to End Conflict With US - Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran did not participate in a meeting in Islamabad to end the conflict with the United States, and there were no negotiations with Washington, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday. "Pakistan's meeting with the countries of the region is the framework t»»»
US Used Brand-New Missile To Strike School in Iran - Report
During the first 24 hours of the Iran war, the US unveiled their new missile, the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), targeting a sports hall and a school in Iran’s Lamerd, the New York Times reports. The strike resulted in 21 casualties, the outlet admits, with 100 people injured.The PrSM is the US A»»»
Prolonged Middle East crisis sparks garbage bag hoarding - UPI.com
Consumers in South Korea are stockpiling garbage bags amid disruptions in naphtha supplies due to the Middle East crisis, sparking concerns of a shortage, industry sources said Monday. This photo, taken Friday, shows a notice for a purchase limit on garbage bags at a large discount store in Seoul. »»»
IENE Comment No 65 - As the Middle East War continues unabated Europe Is Confronted with Its Worst Energy Crisis, with the EU Unable to Formulate Cohesive Response
IENE Comment No 65 - As the Middle East War continues unabated Europe Is Confronted with Its Worst Energy Crisis, with the EU Unable to Formulate Cohesive Response - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsO»»»
Former political wiretapping figure sentenced to 6 years for judicial bribery
Christos Mavrikis, a former figure in a high-profile political wiretapping scandal of the early 1990s, was sentenced Monday to six years in prison and fined 20,000 euros for attempting to bribe a judge, court officials said. The Three-Member Court of Appeals for Felonies rejected a request to suspe»»»
Interior Ministry Has Received 576 Reports of Election Violations, 95 Detained
A total of 576 reports of violations of election legislation and citizens’ political rights have been received by the Interior Ministry, and 95 people have been detained, Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev told a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Monday. The information is current as of 8.3»»»
Media Review: March 30
Television and radio coverage on Monday is largely dominated by the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on Bulgaria’s economy, as well as the measures the Bulgarian Government is taking to address the price increases. In contrast, print media do not focus on a single topic; their coverage is»»»
Vazrazhdane Establishes Local Branch in Bratsigovo
A new local branch of the Vazrazhdane party was established in Bratsigovo in the presence of party leader Kostadin Kostadinov and candidates for Parliament. The event marks an important step in expanding the party's organizational presence in Pazardzhik Region, said Stoyan Taslakov, top-of-the-list»»»
Interior Ministry Deploys Across Country 200 General Directorate National Police Officers to Counteract Election-related Violations
To ensure fair and transparent elections, the Interior Ministry introduces additional measures for enhanced oversight and rapid response, acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev said in a Facebook post on Monday. As part of this, 200 officers from the General Directorate National Police (GDNP) will »»»