The government will start by issuing $2 billion to $2.5 billion, A marketing roadshow will run beginning on January 17, the government eyeing to $6 billion of sales in 2017. Egypt has been paying yields of about 20 percent on domestic T-bonds and T-bills since the central bank raised interest rates»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the operating hours for all services during the New Year holiday on 1st January 2026. The announced timings cover Customer Happiness Centres, paid public parking facilities, public bus services, Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram services, ma»»»

The upcoming year promises to be decisive for Bulgaria’s energy sector, determining whether the country will secure a strong position within Europe’s evolving energy and industrial framework or remain on the periphery, reliant on outdated systems and external influences. This perspective is highlig»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Court of Cassation has ruled that equality must be observed in gifts and similar dispositions made to children and wives, unless a legitimate interest justifies differentiation. The landmark ruling was issued following an appeal filed by the Dubai Attorney General in the interest o»»»

US President Donald Trump will turn his focus to the Middle East on Monday, as he hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida for talks that are expected to cover Gaza and a range of other pressing issues. Any decisions made could have a potentially momentous impact on questions that»»»

Even the most dedicated doomscrollers smile once in a while. Here’s a look back at some of the stories that captured attention around the world and provided moments of brightness throughout 2025: Art and intrigueThe brazen heist at the world’s most visited museum in November wasn’t just a whodunit,»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday evening early parliamentary elections in Serbia were due in late 2026 but might be held earlier. "I am hoping they will be held at the end of the year, but they may also be held earlier. We may be even more accommodating (to political opp»»»

Economist Stoyan Panchev from the Expert Club for Economics and Politics told Bulgarian National Radio that while the immediate technical issues of converting the lev to the euro are manageable, the bigger concern lies in structural, long-term inflation. Drawing from Croatia’s experience, Panchev p»»»

Dubai: A 12-year-old boy was killed and another seriously injured after a cache of firecrackers they found on a street in Tondo, Manila, exploded on Sunday evening. The Manila Police District (MPD) confirmed that the incident occurred at approximately 8.23 pm on December 28 at the corner of Lorenzo»»»

Kyrgyzstan and Thailand are introducing visa-free travel for diplomatic staff. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. An agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of Thailand on a mutual visa-free regime for holders of diplomatic an»»»

Walk down any skincare aisle, and you’ll see vitamin C and vitamin E everywhere—serums, oils, moisturizers, you name it. They’re both often credited for helping skin look its best, but when it comes to choosing vitamin C vs. vitamin E, which is better for your skin? Dermatologists and nutritionists»»»

Dubai: 2025 may have been emotionally chaotic, but the music was anything but. While news headlines swung between highs and lows, music artists delivered a steady stream of hits that felt escapist, emotional and occasionally unhinged in the best possible way. From viral pop moments to quietly devas»»»

Monday's news media are dominated by reports of strong winds causing damage across the country, expected challenges surrounding the upcoming euro changeover, and the recent visit of Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, among other topics. PATRIARCH DANIIL'S ISTANBUL VISIT Spea»»»

Dubai: From January 1, 2026, the price of a soft drink in the UAE will depend on how sweet it is. The country is replacing its long-standing flat 50% excise duty with a new tiered tax system linked to sugar content, a shift that aims to drive healthier choices, encourage product reformulation, and »»»

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Thailand's army has accused Cambodia of breaching a newly-signed ceasefire deal reached after weeks of deadly clashes that forced nearly one million people from their homes. In a statement, the Thai army said than more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected flying from the Cambodian»»»

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Monday put in abeyance its earlier order accepting a revised definition of the Aravalli Hills, after mounting concerns that the move could open large swathes of the ecologically sensitive range to mining activity. A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice »»»

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has detained a citizen of Kyrgyzstan who was posing as an officer of the agency, the security services reported. According to the SCNS, within the framework of a criminal fraud case, citizen B.K.B., who previously worked at institution No. 21 of the »»»

FEBRUARY 14, 2017 Egypt’s economy is being overhauled. It has floated the pound, raised interest rates and cut subsidies, securing a US$12 billion IMF loan in November. Foreign inflows to Egypt’s stock market have reached the most since the 2011 uprising, with investors betting on an earnings recov»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to ring in 2026 with a crisp, wintery atmosphere as a significant weather shift moves across the region. While residents and tourists prepare to gather at iconic landmarks for fireworks and festivities, the latest weather forecast indicates that the transition from 2025 to 202»»»

North Korea said Monday it fired long-range strategic cruise missiles into the sea to test the country’s nuclear deterrence, days after it showed apparent progress in the construction of its first nuclear-powered submarine. Sunday’s launches were the latest weapons display by North Korea ahead of i»»»

The announcement by the Government of Punjab allowing the celebration of Basant in February 2026 marks the return of a festival that has long been woven into the cultural fabric of the region. For centuries, Basant was not merely an event — it was a symbol of joy, artistic expression, and communal »»»

Egypt’s stock market closed the week ending Thursday, 25 December, in negative territory, with broad-based declines reflecting continued local profit-taking and year-end portfolio adjustments. Despite the losses, sustained buying by non-Arab foreign investors offered a partial buffer, reinforcing t»»»

The moon and sun share top billing in 2026. Kicking off the year’s cosmic wonders is the moon, drawing the first astronauts to visit in more than 50 years as well as a caravan of robotic lunar landers including Jeff Bezos’ new supersized Blue Moon. A supermoon looms on Jan. 3 and an astronomical bl»»»

Bulgarian banks, businesses and shoppers were preparing this week to say goodbye to ​the lev currency ahead of a move to adopt the euro on January 1, a long-awaited milestone met with excitement, skepticism and, in some corners, anger. Bulgaria, a Black Sea country on the European Union's southeast»»»

The second term of the 2025-2026 school year begins on February 3 for all students from first to 12th grade in the country, according to the schedule for the current academic year published on the website of the Ministry of Education and Science. The break between the two terms will last three days»»»

Alex Skouras and Leonidas Anastasopoulos, co-founders & managing partners of Alesonor, talked to Business Review about the company’s strategy to focus on delivering high-end, sustainable real estate projects on the local market and building resilient communities around them. By Anda Sebesi What wer»»»

2025 brought strategic expansion for SPEEDWELL Development, both in Romania and abroad. Country Manager Yannick Van de Parre tells Business Review about how the company navigated a volatile fiscal environment, transforming market challenges into opportunities through a focus on high sustainability »»»

Fighting has eased but not stopped following the October 10, 2025 ceasefire: more than 400 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since then, according to Gaza officials. US President Donald Trump is expected to "push for progress" during Monday's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benja»»»

Dubai: People who drink bottled water every day may be ingesting an extra 90,000 microplastic particles annually, according to a new review of scientific research by researchers from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. The review analysed more than 140 scientific studies and found that, on av»»»

Oil prices rose on Monday as investors weighed the outcome of talks between the US and Ukrainian presidents on a potential ​deal to end the war in Ukraine, as well as Middle East tensions that could disrupt supply. Brent crude futures rose 67 cents, or 1.1%, to $61.31 per barrel at 0751 GMT, while »»»

Bulgaria will enter 2026 with mostly stable winter weather, marked by sunshine, wind and low temperatures in the opening days of the new year. During the first half of New Year’s week, conditions will be largely calm and bright, with limited atmospheric disturbances. Monday and Tuesday will bring p»»»

Dubai: People who drink bottled water every day may be ingesting an extra 90,000 microplastic particles annually, according to a new review of scientific research by researchers from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. The review analysed more than 140 scientific studies and found that, on av»»»

Ahead of the New Year, Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Dzhunushaliev presented official vehicles to the Municipal Inspectorate and district administrations. The municipality’s press service reported. Handing over the vehicles, the mayor expressed gratitude to the municipal inspectorate staff for their achie»»»

A total of 11,747 traffic accidents were recorded on Fujairah roads from the beginning of the year until the end of November, resulting in seven deaths and 201 injuries of varying severity, according to a traffic statistics report. The report showed that one fatality was recorded in each of Februar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Represented by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, is organising an Umrah trip for twenty outstanding Qatari students from private schools. This in»»»

A draft resolution by the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan introducing a temporary ban on the export of mineral fertilizers beyond the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has been submitted for public discussion. The document proposes imposing a six-month temporary ban on the »»»

Dubai: Temperatures are set to fall sharply across parts of Saudi Arabia as a third winter cold wave grips the Kingdom on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the cold spell will affect several regions, including Al Jouf, the Northern Borders, »»»

Yemen's eastern provinces of Hadhramaut and Al-Mahra are passing through a critical phase amid the unprecedented unilateral military escalation carried out by the Southern Transitional Council (STC) that has been met with widespread regional and international condemnation. Observers have said the S»»»

The pull of home can be strong – even when it is a place you can't remember. That is how it is for Ahmed, 18. He emerges from a mosque in the heart of Gaziantep in south-east Turkey - not far from the Syrian border - wearing a black T-shirt with "Syria" written on the front. His family fled his hom»»»

Twenty-six MPs from the 51st National Assembly, or around 11% of the total 240, have been reprimanded in 2025. Three of those 26 have also received censure, according to data from the National Assembly website. According to article 154 of the Rules of Organization and Procedure of the National Asse»»»

Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain were honoured at the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony, held annually in Dubai yesterday. With seven awards won, the entire Parisian team was recognised, reflecting the work carried out at all levels throughout this historic year. Less than two weeks ago, Paris Saint-Ger»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour (MoL), and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), launched yesterday the Winter Edition of its job-shadowing program ‘My Career – My Future,’ at Multa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Childhood obesity in the region, including Qatar, is widely misunderstood as a matter of individual discipline or quick policy solutions, according to a Doha-based health expert. However, it is a long-term challenge shaped by biology, economics, urban design, and social norms, one that»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange’s general index surpassed the 3,600-point threshold, reaching its highest level since 2008, marking a significant milestone for the market.The historic rise reflects improved market performance and increased trading activity, supported by higher trading volumes and »»»

Niger's military junta has declared a general mobilisation and requisition of people and resources to combat jihadist insurgents, a government statement said Saturday. The measure requires citizens to comply with call-up orders to contribute to national defense as the junta faces growing militant a»»»

Hybrid-warfare operations dominated European headlines in 2025 – be it sabotage, drone incursions or assassination attempts – even though the number of incidents fell compared to the previous year. Does the drop signal that the Kremlin is taking a tactical pause or just changing strategy ahead of 2»»»

A fresh major corruption scandal has erupted in Kyiv, putting more pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, just as he arrives in Mar-a-Lago for crucial peace deal negotiations with US President Donald Trump on December 28. »»»

A fresh major corruption scandal has erupted in Kyiv, putting more pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, just as he arrives in Mar-a-Lago for crucial peace deal negotiations with US President Donald Trump on December 28. »»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience unsettled weather conditions on Monday, with cloud cover, gusty winds and a chance of rainfall in parts of the country, according to the National Center of Meteorology. In its daily weather bulletin, the centre said conditions are being influenced by an extension»»»