Indian schools in Dubai home deliver books to students ahead of online reopening
Dubai/Sharjah: As Dubai's Indian schools prepare to begin Academic Year 2026–27 online, several institutions are going the extra mile, quite literally, by delivering textbooks and other school supplies straight to students' doorsteps Dubai's Indian schools are scheduled to reopen online on April 6,»»»
Venezuela opens for business, but investors weigh promise against reality
The months since Nicolás Maduro's capture have brought Venezuela closer to the global economy than at any point in a generation. New laws, a US sanctions rollback and a resumption of international engagement have redrawn the investment landscape with striking speed. Yet for many of the large Wester»»»
Qatar’s rental market makes strong growth in 2025: Aqarat
QNA & TNN Doha Qatar’s real estate rental market has continued its upward trajectory in 2025, demonstrating strong resilience and sustained demand across the sector. According to the Public Authority for Real Estate Regulatory Affairs (Aqarat), the market has recorded notable growth in rental activ»»»
Qatar participates in 43rd sessionof Arab Interior Ministers Council
QNA Doha The State of Qatar participated in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, held on Wednesday via videoconference. Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani led the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the session»»»
Novo Nordisk Qatar announceslaunch of its ‘New Me Can’ obesity awareness campaign
Tribune News Network Doha Novo Nordisk Qatar has announced the launch of ‘New Me Can’, a nationwide disease awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness of obesity as a serious chronic disease and supporting informed public dialogue on long-term health. Obesity has emerged as a major global epidem»»»
MECC rehabilitates wild trees damaged by recent rainfall
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), through its Wildlife Development Department, has intensified efforts to rehabilitate wild trees affected by recent weather events. Field teams have stabilized partially fallen trees, reinforced surrounding soil, and repaired damaged tr»»»
MoEHE continues inspection visits to schools
Tribune News Network DOHA Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi continued his inspection visits to public and private schools after the students resumed their attendance studies. He visited Al-Kaaban Primary Secondary Secondary School for»»»
MSDF to host first Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday
QNA Doha Under the esteemed patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) will organise the first edition of the “Rawda Award” for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday to honour the winning social initiatives. The Rawda Award»»»
Spine surgery at Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital helps patient in her 50s walk again
Tribune News Network Doha The Orthopaedic Surgery team at HMC’s Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital (AAH) successfully performed a precise microsurgical spinal canal decompression on a 56-year-old patient who had suffered for years from chronic pain and severe difficulty in movement due to spinal »»»
Shafallah Center marks World Autism Awareness Day with call for inclusion
QNA Doha Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities marked World Autism Awareness Day with an event highlighting inclusion and human dignity. The event, held under the theme ‘Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value’, aimed to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder and promote greater un»»»
QU increases institutional preparedness to ensure safety of the community
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its institutional responsibility and commitment to community safety, Qatar University (QU) confirmed that it continues to implement measures aimed at strengthening institutional preparedness, in line with directives issued by the Ministry of Interior and relevan»»»
MoT moves Autonomous E-Mobility Forum from April to September 7-9
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has moved the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum to September 7-9, 2026, against the backdrop of the current regional situation. The Forum was initially scheduled this April 7-9. Organised by Just us & Otto Marketing Services, th»»»
US Embassy Warns of Possible Iran-Linked Threats in Albania, Authorities Dismiss Concerns
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana on Wednesday warned that groups linked to Iran may target entities associated with the United States or Iranian opposition members in Albania, urging American citizens to exercise increased vigilance.The Embassy said potential targets could also include public locations s»»»
Tisza needs supermajority victory in Hungarian elections to unlock EU frozen funds
Hungary’s ability to unlock billions in frozen EU funding will depend heavily on the outcome of its parliamentary election on April 12. The opposition Tisza party led by Peter Magyar will need to win a supermajority if it is to undo laws that have blocked the release of billions of euros in frozen »»»
Macron hails France-Japan ties after talks in Tokyo with PM Takaichi
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hailed his country's "historic" ties with Japan following talks in Tokyo with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, part of a three-day visit that will include a meeting with the emperor of Japan. Touching on the war in the Middle East, the two leade»»»
Russia demands France release woman arrested for suspected espionage
Moscow is demanding that Russian-French national Anna Novikova be freed after she was detained in France last year on suspicion of espionage. Novikova is suspected of trying to obtain information about French economic interests. Russia urged France on Wednesday to release Anna N»»»
Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work prepares for its inaugural ceremony
Doha: Under the gracious patronage of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has announced to organise the inaugural ceremony of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work on April 5 to honour the winning social initiatives. The “Rawda” Awa»»»
MoECC rehabilitates wild trees damaged by recent weather
DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), through its Wildlife Development Department, has intensified efforts to rehabilitate wild trees affected by recent weather events. Field teams have stabilized partially fallen trees, reinforced surrounding soil, and repaired damaged trun»»»
ADCMC, Abu Dhabi Youth Council launch new initiative
The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Youth Council, has launched the “Abu Dhabi Youth in Emergency Response” initiative. It aims to strengthen preparedness and reinforce the role of society as an active partner in the respons»»»
Japan, France agree to coordinate on reopening Strait of Hormuz as Trump says US will have ‘no role’
Japan and France agreed on Wednesday to coordinate closely on efforts to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas tankers, as US President Donald Trump said Washington would play no role in securing the vital waterway. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said after talk»»»
Trump criticizes birthright citizenship as 'stupid' after attending Supreme Court hearing - UPI.com
1 of 6 | President Donald Trump departs the U.S. Supreme Court as the justices hear oral arguments in his administration's attempt to limit birthright citizenship in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump took the unusual ste»»»
What Bulgaria and Ukraine Actually Signed in Kyiv
The political noise around the agreement signed by Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov and President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 30 in Kyiv has largely drowned out what the document actually says. The caretaker government has since published the full text, and the picture it paints is considerably »»»
WIDU.africa, new programme supporting SMEs in Tunisia
Tunis, April 1 (TAP) - The Consulate General of the Republic of Tunisia in Paris announced the launch of the "WIDU.africa" programme, aimed at supporting the creation and development of small and medium-sized enterprises, with a view to contributing...»»»
‘Iran Data’ Guides Israel to Hezbollah Leaders in Lebanon
The assassination of senior Hezbollah commander Youssef Hashem at dawn on Wednesday has laid bare signs of security breaches the group had previously said it had resolved before the latest war. It has also exposed a mix of advanced techniques and what sources describe as Israeli data originating fr»»»
How many times has the EU screwed itself over in the past year?
Hey, good news! The EU has found a new source of desperately needed gas amid the current energy crunch. The bad news? It’s in the US. So it will serve America, first. With Europe getting any sloppy seconds that Daddy Trump feels like overcharging it for when he isn’t threatening to invade. It’ll be»»»
GTA introduces excise tax warehouse licensing service
DOHA: As part of its efforts to enhance the implementation of excise tax and streamline related procedures, the General Tax Authority (GTA) launched the excise tax warehouse licensing service, with plans to expand the scope of the service at a later stage to include other eligible entities. This se»»»
Saudi Arabia: Mawani Announces Commencement of Container Terminal Operations at Jubail Port
The Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” has announced the commencement of container terminal operations at Jubail Commercial Port under a privatization contract with Saudi Global Ports (SGP), backed by private sector investments exceeding SAR2 billion ($533 million). The new move is in line with the obj»»»
Sheikh Hamdan directs Dubai government entities to integrate all services
In a landmark step in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the emirate has entered a new era in which »»»
35 years in Poland and 95 in Europe – double anniversary of the Raben Group
The Raben Group is celebrating 35 years of presence in the Polish transport and logistics market. Since launching its operations on April 1, 1991, the company has consistently developed its competencies, building a strong position as one of the leaders in the TSL sector. This anniversary coincides »»»
APIA approves 5 investment operations worth TND 9.43 million
Tunis, April 1 (TAP) - The National Benefits-Granting Committee under the Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (French: APIA) approved, on March 31, five investment operations worth TND 9.43 million. These projects will be carried out in five...»»»
King Charles invited to address Congress during visit - UPI.com
Queen Camilla, King Charles III, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose at Windsor Castle during the Trumps' state visit to England in September. Charles and Camilla will come to the United States for a state visit in late April, and Charles has been invited to address a joint mee»»»
Dubai rolls out transport fee exemptions and discounts for key groups
Dubai has introduced a package of transport-related incentives, including fee exemptions and discounts, aimed at supporting families and enhancing quality of life, authorities said. The initiative, aligned with the National Family Growth Agenda 2031, follows an agreement between the Ministry of Fam»»»
Bulgarian PM, US Ambassador to Greece Discuss Opportunities for Accelerated Development of Vertical Gas Corridor
Bulgarian Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle met on Wednesday to discuss opportunities for the accelerated development of the Vertical Gas Corridor as a key element of energy and economic security in Southeastern Europe, the government information service sai»»»
France expects green light for €70bn nuclear expansion despite EU probe
France expects its plans for a €70bn expansion of its nuclear energy industry will be a “major contributor” to the EU’s electricity production, Paris said after the EU Commission announced a state aid probe into the project on Tuesday (31 March). “France’s new nuclear energy sector will, in the com»»»
Agricover announces a net profit of RON 103.9 million, up 12% from 2024
This performance reflects the group’s ability to anticipate farmers’ needs and adapt its business model accordingly, in an increasingly volatile economic environment where access to liquidity and cost control have become essential for the continuity of agricultural operations. After two difficult y»»»
Qatar marks World Autism Awareness Day with call for inclusion
DOHA: Qatar's Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities has marked World Autism Awareness Day with an event highlighting inclusion and human dignity. The event, held under the theme 'Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value', aimed to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder and promote g»»»
Two migrants die trying to reach UK from France
Lille, France: Two migrants died Wednesday while trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French maritime authorities said. Rescue services responded to eight people in distress following an attempt to board a vessel on the northern French coast, according to the maritime prefecture for the Channel »»»
Opposition Seeks International Monitoring of Key Supreme Court Hearing
Democratic Party parliamentary group has sent an official letter to foreign embassies in Tirana, calling for close monitoring of an upcoming Supreme Court hearing scheduled for 9 April. In the letter, signed by Gazment Bardhi, opposition lawmakers express concern over a potential review of the long»»»
American University of Sharjah announces distance learning till end of semester
Sharjah: The American University of Sharjah (AUS) on Wednesday announced extension of online learning for the remainder of the semester. In a heartfelt message to the AUS community, Chancellor Dr Tod Laursen acknowledged the toll the uncertainty had taken and said the university had heard its stude»»»
Israel rejects French defense ties amid dispute over blocked ammo flight
Israel’s Defense Ministry has announced retaliatory steps against France after US President Donald Trump openly criticized the European NATO member for refusing to allow access to its airspace for arms shipments being delivered to the Middle East. Posting on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump described»»»
US–NATO rift deepens: Is Trump preparing for an exit?
The future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is under renewed scrutiny after US President Donald Trump signalled he is considering pulling Washington out of the alliance, amid growing tensions with European partners over the Iran conflict. Trump’s remarks — coupled with warnings from»»»
Qatar participates in 43rd session of Arab Interior Ministers Council
Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, held Wednesday via videoconference. Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani led the State of Qatar's delegation participating in the session. Duri»»»
Emiratis express unity and confidence in leadership amid regional tensions
Dubai: As tensions continue to unfold across the region, many Emiratis say their sense of security and trust in the nation’s leadership remains unwavering. Across the UAE, citizens describe a climate of calm resilience, with daily life continuing as normal and communities standing firmly united beh»»»
Macron says France not 'taking part' in Mideast war after Trump criticism
President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday France had not been consulted and wasn't taking part in the war against Iran, after U.S. leader Donald Trump criticized the country's overflight ban on planes carrying military supplies for the conflict. "It is absolutely true that France, which has not b»»»
Sharjah allows remote work for mums in government sector
Sharjah has introduced remote working for employed mothers in the government sector, aiming to support work-life balance and family stability, officials said. Hesham Suhail Al Qahtani, Director of HR Systems at the Sharjah Department of Human Resources, said the new policy allows working mothers wi»»»
Sharara and El Feel oil fields resume full production following completion of pipeline valve maintenance: NOC
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday the completion of comprehensive maintenance work on the crude oil export pipeline connecting the Sharara fields to the tank farm at the Zawia refinery. The pipeline had been shut down due to a fire at valve number 13 at kilometre 538 caused by »»»
Dubai’s timely stimulus sends strong signal of confidence
At a time when regional tensions are casting a shadow over global markets, Dubai’s latest economic stimulus could not have come at a better moment. The approval of Dh1 billion in incentives by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe»»»
Vazrazhdane Says It Will Alert Prosecution Service over "Cabinet's Decision to Allocate BGN 34 Mln to Ukraine"
In a declaration read from Parliament's rostrum on behalf of Vazrazhdane on Wednesday, party leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that they would alert the prosecution service over a government decision to allocate BGN 34 million to Ukraine, as well as a ten-year cooperation agreement signed with Ukrain»»»
Education Minister Ignatov: No Other European Country Matches Ukraine’s Support for Bulgarian Diaspora
No other country in Europe matches Ukraine’s support for the Bulgarian diaspora on its territory said caretaker Minister of Education Sergei Ignatov at a briefing at the Council of Ministers here on Wednesday. He was speaking regarding the signed Protocol between the Ministry of Education and Scien»»»
Green Entrepreneurship: APII launches support program in Southern regions and Kairouan with UNDP backing
Tunis, April 1, 2026 (TAP) – The Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII), in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), launched Wednesday the "THINK GREEN" program, a new initiative supporting green...»»»