Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fifth-largest retail jewellery group and a responsible jewellery brand, has today announced their CSR initiatives worth $24 million for the financial year 2026-27 held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi in the presence of Shri Piyush Goyal, India U»»»

On March 26, 2020, new unemployment claims in the United States surged to 3.3. million, the largest weekly increase in U.S. history to date amid job losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 of 3 | Union Station is largely empty amid lockdowns and social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic Apr»»»

Dubai: The Philippine Embassy in the UAE has announced that it will be closed on select dates in April in observance of Philippine national holidays, while assuring residents that emergency support will remain uninterrupted. In an advisory, the embassy has noted that it would temporarily suspend it»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Legal and Judicial Studies Centre at the Ministry of Justice has resumed its series of specialised remote training programmes for legal professionals in government entities. The virtual courses, delivered via Microsoft Teams, aim to enhance the skills of lawyers and legal staff acr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has called on winter camp owners across the country to adhere to safety guidelines amid forecasts of unstable weather conditions, including thunderstorms and active winds in the coming period. In a post published yesterday on the X »»»

Doha: Outback Steakhouse announced the grand opening of its newest branch at Tawar Mall this Eid, bringing its signature bold flavours and premium steakhouse experience closer to guests in the heart of Doha. To mark this exciting opening, Outback Steakhouse is introducing a new Limited Time Offer (»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced the official working hours for its various service and security departments to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery to the public. The General Directorate of Passports & Nationality and Travel Documents Department at headquarters wil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Academy Msheireb, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, continues to strengthen its innovation-driven approach to education by launching digital initiatives that support learning beyond the classroom. The school has introduced two digital initiatives: the virtual l»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved higher again on Thursday morning, extending a modest recovery after a sharp decline earlier this month, though the broader trend still points to a cooling phase for bullion. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain,»»»

Dubai: Atlantis Dubai has renewed its accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), reaffirming its continued commitment to world-class standards in animal care, conservation, and education. Initially awarded in March 2020, the destination remains the first and longest-standing AZ»»»

The veterinary staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is getting help from space to monitor the animals they have rehabilitated. They're particularly interested in amputees. Using satellite tracking devices in a collaboration between the Loggerhead Marinelife Center and the Smithsonian Conservation»»»

Brazil yesterday unveiled the first supersonic fighter jet to be produced locally, placing it among a small group of countries able to build such advanced aircraft. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva christened the F-39E Gripen fighter jet from the Swedish group Saab during a high-profile ceremony»»»

Doha, Qatar: The shares in Qatar’s stock market witnessed a notable bounce-bank as the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index surged 139.59 points or 1.38 percent, yesterday to close at 10,290.29 points helped by strong buying interest from investors. The QSE general index declined at the end of trading »»»

Former Zhogorku Kenesh deputy Shairbek Tashiev was summoned again for questioning by the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Investigative Department, sources reported. According to sources, Shairbek Tashiev is a witness in a case. The specific case under investigation has not yet been specified. An audi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026 promises to deliver a thrilling spectacle after the conclusion of the Knockout Stage draw, which took place yesterday in Kuala Lumpur. The centralised Finals will run from April 16 to 25, 2026, with the last eight teams set to battle it»»»

Dogs have been loyal companions to people since we made them our first domesticated animals, descending long ago from gray wolves - though precisely when, where and why have remained unanswered. New genetic research now is offering valuable insight, including identifying the earliest-known dog, dat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), represented by its Department of Talent Management and National Human Resources Development, yesterday held the 13th virtual awareness workshop for ambassadors of the national performance management system “Adaa”. According to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles will return to Golden Gala Pietro Mennea in Rome in June as part of his bid for a seventh Diamond League title. US sprint superstar Noah Lyles will race the men’s 100m at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea on June 4, as he bids for a record seventh Diamond L»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) men’s Qatar Basketball League 2025–2026 semi-finals resume today with second-round clashes at Al Gharafa Hall, where finalists could be decided. Al Sadd face Al Arabi at 6:00 pm, followed by Al Ahli against Al Rayyan at 8:00 pm. In Monday’s opening»»»

Miami: Jannik Sinner powered into the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, defeating unseeded American Alex Michelsen in straight sets to stay on course for the “Sunshine Double”. Italian second seed Sinner, who is bidding to follow up his triumph at Indian Wells with victory in Miami, bided his t»»»

A roundtable on countering international terrorism and religious extremism was held at the Academy of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS). The discussion brought together representatives of the Anti-Terrorism Center of the Kyrgyz Republic, relevant departments of»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance Hits More Merkva Tanks in South Lebanon, Targets Israeli Helicopters to Prevent Intervention: Military Media 26-03-2026 »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a Merkava tank near the town of Qantara with a guided missile, achieving a confirmed hit. This br»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) resumed yesterday with Al Shaqab Cup, while the Qatar Equestrian Federation Cup will be held from April 2 to 4. The competitions, which is being held at Al Shaqab Arena, feature elite international riders alongside competitors from across the region and Q»»»

Doha, Qatar: In line with its mission to serve the Holy Quran and instill its values across society, Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, implemented a comprehensive package of Quranic programmes during the holy month of Rama»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has announced that the twelfth edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Novel received 2,610 submissions, marking the highest number of submissions since the prize’s inception in 2014. The previous record was 2,321 submissions in the seventh edition»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday named veteran French diplomat Jean Arnault as his personal envoy to support efforts to end the Middle East conflict, saying the “world is staring down the barrel of a wider war.” Guterres told reporters that he had been in close contact with many i»»»

Doha: Fadi Yehia El Attar has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Building Engineering Company (QBEC), following a decision by Chairman Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal bin Thani Al-Thani on January 21, 2026. He succeeds the company’s founder, his late father, Yehia Jomaa El Attar, who»»»

Doha, Qatar: Marc Saez emerged as the star scoring a brace and providing an assist as Muaither staged a dramatic comeback from two goals down to edge Al Markhiya 3-2 and book a place in the QSL Cup semi-finals at Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. In the other quarter-final, Pablo Sarabia came off»»»

Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud offered his condolences at the Embassy of Turkiye in Doha, yesterday, for the martyrs of the Qatari-Turkish joint forces, praying to Almighty Allah to envelop them in His mercy, grant them a place in His spacious paradise, and be»»»

Kyrgyzstan and Belarus have identified ways to intensify military cooperation. The issue was discussed in Minsk during talks between Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin and Kyrgyz Defense Minister Ruslan Mukambetov. The press service of the Belarusian Defense Ministry reported. The parties a»»»

On March 24, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Erlist Akunbekov held a working meeting on the implementation of China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan railway project. According to the Cabinet of Ministers, the main design materials have already been prepared, and refinement of the»»»

Dubai: Mubadala Investment Company has agreed to sell its minority stake in CoolIT Systems to Ecolab in a $4.75 billion transaction led by KKR, marking a timely exit from a segment gaining traction amid rising demand for artificial intelligence. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

Manila: A ship carrying more than 700,000 barrels of Russian crude oil has arrived in the Philippines, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP Thursday, days after the country declared a national energy emergency over the Middle East war. The Sierra Leone-flagged Sara Sky, bearing high-quali»»»

Sarah Mullally has begun her public ministry as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic moment for the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion. The 63-year-old former nurse and midwife was formally enthroned at Canterbury Cathedral, becoming the 106th holder of the»»»

A relative lull hangs over efforts to shape Gaza’s future, as global and regional attention shifts to the US-Israeli war against Iran. Still, Israel has continued targeting commanders from Hamas’ armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, using intelligence from collaborators and surveillance devices. One»»»

Lebanon’s cabinet meets on Thursday in a first test of a deepening political crisis, after a sharp split between the “Shiite duo” of Hezbollah and Amal Movement and other factions over a decision to declare Iran’s ambassador, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, persona non grata. The government will convene at»»»

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan held an extended working meeting with the rectors of higher education institutions. According to the ministry’s press service, the meeting was attended by deputy ministers responsible for the areas they oversee and representati»»»

Dubai: Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, speaking in Washington, said tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are already translating into higher costs for households globally. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking at the Middle East Institute’s 80th anniversary gala, where he»»»

Dubai: Dubai recorded strong growth across its construction sector in the first quarter of 2026, with more than 10,700 building permits issued and a sharp rise in total built-up area, according to Dubai Municipality. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The municipality iss»»»

DHAKA, Bangladesh: A bus carrying about 50 people plunged into a major river in central Bangladesh as it was driving onto a ferry, leaving at least 18 people dead, authorities said on Thursday. The bus plunged into the River Padma Wednesday afternoon in Rajbari district, about 84 kilometers (52 mil»»»

Only weeks after Iranian diplomat Mohammad Reza Sheibani returned to Beirut as ambassador, his name has become the focus of a diplomatic crisis. Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry withdrew its approval and declared him “persona non grata”, reflecting rising tensions between Beirut and Tehran and drawing re»»»

Geneva: The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) condemned yesterday Iran’s attacks on its Gulf neighbors, urging it to quickly provide compensation to all its victims. The 47-member council endorsed a resolution put forward by the six GCC states and Jordan condemning Iran’s moves to close the Strait of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has announced the resumption of operations at local agricultural produce markets, providing residents with renewed access to fresh, high-quality Qatari farm products. According to the Ministry, Al Mazrouah Market at Umm Salal Central Market will operate dai»»»

Doha, Qatar: The attendance statistics for the period following the resumption of in-person classes showed an outstanding level of commitment among students and faculty members, who have resumed their academic and administrative duties, which reflects the strength of the educational system and the »»»

A Los Angeles County jury on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable in a social media addition case. File Photo by Adam Vaughn/EPA March 26 (UPI) -- A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for negligently designing addictive social media platforms that harm children, in a landmark verd»»»

The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT), part of the St Kliment Ohridski Sofia University, will present a next generation AI model for all Bulgarians on Thursday, the Education and Science Ministry announced. BgGPT 3.0, designed to act as a state-of-the-a»»»

The discovery of the oldest ever dog DNA suggests they have been our best friends for nearly 16,000 years -- 5,000 years earlier than had previously been thought, new research said Wednesday. Despite being ubiquitous in the homes, backyards and hearts of people across the world, surprisingly little»»»

The prosecutor’s office of Issyk-Kul district uncovered large-scale violations of land and forestry laws in Toru-Aigyr-Tamchi aiyl okmotu and the local forestry enterprise. The oversight agency’s press service reported. Prosecutors found that responsible individuals failed to pay compensation in a »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree introducing restrictions on the export of cash rubles to EAEU member states. The document was published on the legal information portal. Starting April 1, individuals will be able to export amounts over $100,000 in cash rubles only through airport ch»»»