Dubai: ADNOC has reinforced its business continuity framework to ensure stable energy supply, with senior leadership reviewing preparedness measures amid ongoing regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Pri»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family has announced the launch of a unified digital platform for all its public services, marking a significant step in its digital transformation efforts and commitment to improving accessibility and efficiency. The new platform consolidates the»»»

The Council of Ministers has designated the Energy Minister as Bulgaria’s competent authority under Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector, the Government Information Service said on Wednesday. The State Agency for Metrological and Technical Surveillanc»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Autism Center (DAC) has introduced a pioneering “dynamic approach” to education and rehabilitation, becoming the first specialised institution in the Middle East to implement such a model. The move signals a shift away from conventional support systems towards a more responsive fra»»»

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, visited Grand Mills, a leading national food manufacturing company, to review local flour production, distribution operations and the UAE’s strategic food reserves, officials said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News ap»»»

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»

Paris, through its diplomatic channels and its Minister of Defense, has conveyed very serious warnings to Beirut about the deteriorating situation on the ground and its tendency towards further escalation, sources told the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper in remarks published Wednesday. The information ind»»»

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case over an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that would end birthright citizenship in the United States File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a ca»»»

Dubai: The UAE is stepping up oversight of its food supply chain, with authorities closely monitoring production, stock levels and distribution networks to ensure stable access to essential goods across the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Abdulla bin Touq Al M»»»

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the caretaker government approved funding for the Council of Ministers for 2026 in the amount of EUR 713,412 for capital expenditures, for the Bulgarian Orthodox Diocese in Western and Central Europe, in connection with the purchase of a church and an adjacent b»»»

Marek Noetzel, who officially takes the helm of NEPI Rockcastle today as CEO, has announced the new composition of the company’s Executive Committee, including the promotion of Anca Nacu to the position of Chief Investment Officer and Justyna Bartosz to the role of Group Leasing Director. These app»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hailed Europe's "predictability" in "times likes these" during a meeting with Japanese business leaders in Tokyo, appearing to contrast the continent's consistency with the erratic conduct of the US president's administration. French President Emma»»»

Dubai: A new step to strengthen the foster care system has been taken as the Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has granted a licence to the Foster Families Association. The public benefit organisation has been set to operate as a community-driven entity, promoting a culture of »»»

The news of caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov signing a ten-year security agreement with Ukraine during a Bulgarian delegation’s visit to Kyiv on Tuesday dominates Wednesday's news media. POLITICS 24 Chasa’s headline reads that President Iliana Iotova reacted strongly to the agreement’s signing»»»

A draft law proposing large-scale tightening of protections for green spaces has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The document proposes amendments to a number of legislative acts, from the Land Code to the Law on Environmental Protection. A key provision is the introduction of ma»»»

People hold placards against the death penalty law for Palestinian terrorists that was passed by the Israeli government during a protest in front of the Israeli Knesset, the Parliament, in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- The United Nations human right»»»

Bulgarian party “There Is Such a People” (TISP) has accused the caretaker government of withholding for around two weeks a diplomatic note allegedly sent by Iran to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry. According to the party, the document warned that the Islamic Republic would defend its national intere»»»

Japan and France agreed to strengthen support for rare earths supply chains on Wednesday, Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported, in the latest moves by both countries to lessen dependence on the world's dominant supplier, China. During French President Emmanuel Macron's three-day visit to Japan f»»»

Dubai: Regular savers in the UAE rose by 37% in 2025 compared to the previous year, signalling a shift towards long-term financial planning among residents. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Sharia-compliant savings and investment company said bondholders’ funds cros»»»

Israel's emergency medical service said 14 people including an 11-year-old girl were wounded during a missile attack that the military blamed on Iran and police said caused damage at several sites. The military said it had "identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State o»»»

Dubai: Mada Media, the company responsible for organising, developing, and managing the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising sector in the Emirate of Dubai, has announced the award of a strategic OOH advertising bid to Arabian Outdoor, a Choueiri Group brand. The move forms part of Mada Media’s ongoing ef»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) discussed recent legislative updates to the Commercial Companies Law during a specialised forum aimed at strengthening legal awareness and supporting the business environment. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simpl»»»

King Charles III is going ahead with a state visit to the United States despite calls for the ceremonial event to be called off due to US President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of the British government for failing to support the war in Iran. Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that the king and Qu»»»

In a sign of the profound changes reshaping Saudi Arabia’s labor market, Saudi women emerged as a key factor in keeping unemployment stable at the end of 2025, helped by higher economic participation and growing job opportunities across a range of vital sectors. The labor force participation rate f»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron praised Europe's "predictability" during a visit to Japan on Wednesday, contrasting it with countries that "could hurt you without even informing you" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump. The US president lashed out at France on Tuesday, writing on social media tha»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday arrived in Japan for a visit expected to be dominated by the economic fallout of the Middle East war. France and Japan have said they stand ready to take "all necessary measures" to ensure the stability of global energy markets. French President Emmanuel »»»

On April 1, 1924, Adolf Hitler was sent to prison for five years after failing to take over Germany by force in the unsuccessful "Beer Hall Putsch." 1 of 5 | The defendants in the Beer Hall Putsch trial pose for a photo in Munich, Germany, on the last day of the trial, April 1, 1924. From left are »»»

US President Donald Trump has attacked America's allies, particularly France and the UK, over their reluctance to get involved in the Iran war. In a post on his social media company Truth Social, Trump blamed France for being “VERY UNHELPFUL” in the killing of Iran’s then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamene»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Orthopedic 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 canal stenosi»»»

Chairman of Qatar Tourism (QT) H E Saad bin Ali Al-Kharji hosted the Ambassador of France H E Arnaud Pescheux (pictured). Meanwhile, the CEO of Visit Qatar Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi met with Ambassador of Paraguay H E Jose Aguero Avila. During the two meetings, discussions focused on strengthen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Corporate Social Service in collaboration with the Corporate Communications Department organised a ceremony honouring Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QSW) and its employees who participated in an initiative of awareness sessions for social workers at»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Tuesday that his country will stay out of the US-Israeli war against Iran unless Syria is subject to aggression and has no diplomatic solutions. "Unless Syria is targeted by any party, Syria will remain outside any conflict," the Syrian president said at an »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) has outlined the central importance of individual goals within the national performance management system “Ada’a”, reinforcing its role in driving government sector excellence and supporting Qatar National Vision 2030. In a seri»»»

With the release of a special report by the Development Programme on the economic fallout of escalating tensions in the region, Abdallah Al Dardari, Assistant Secretary-General of the UN and Director of UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Arab States said the region is facing an “accelerating economic shock»»»

Farid al-Madhan, who was known by his pseudonym “Caesar" for years, was a military employee in Syria, serving in the forensic evidence division of the Military Police in Damascus. His role consisted of photographing and documenting criminal cases upon request from the Military Public Prosecutor. Af»»»

At a campaign rally in Ócsa, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the upcoming election is not only about war and security, but also about whether Hungary can protect the money of families, pensioners, and young people from what he described as coordinated pressure from Brussels, Kyiv, and multinationa»»»

Urban construction is becoming increasingly complex as European cities grow denser and available development space becomes a premium. Engineers and developers are under mounting pressure to deliver structurally sound projects while navigating tight footprints, restricted access points, and sensitiv»»»

Emmanuel Macron arrived in Tokyo on March 31 for a visit initially intended to deepen co-operation in nuclear energy and space innovation, but now dominated by the war in the Middle East. According to AFP, the French presi»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 31: Donald Trump fumes at the Supreme Court as its judges prepare to hear arguments in a constitutional case over his 2025 executive order on birthright citizenship. Also, the Financial Times alleges that Pete Hegseth sought to make investments in defence companie»»»

The UK's King Charles III will visit the US and Bermuda in April, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday, as critics called for the trip to be cancelled due to concerns over the US's ongoing war with Iran.  King Charles III will visit the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace announce»»»

The EU said on Tuesday that Israel's plans to legalise the death penalty for Palestinians found guilty of killing Israelis are "very concerning" and "a clear step backwards".  ⁠Israel's decision ​to pass a law making death ​by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military c»»»

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a military mission to seize Iranian uranium that has been enriched to 60 percent. But while some might view such a plan as offering a quick win, others warn that it could be "one of the most risky and difficult operations the US military has under»»»

Multiple blasts hit Burundi's main city of Bujumbura on Tuesday after an electrical fire broke out at a military arsenal in the east African nation. An army spokesperson said emergency services were intervening and urged the public to remain calm after the incident sparked fears of a coup against t»»»

Periods of intense heat followed by extreme rainfall could cause structural damage to 12 million homes across France, or one in two detached houses, according to the French environment ministry. As homes deteriorate, some owners can lean on insurance for expensive repairs, but many are left with he»»»

On her 58th birthday, Céline Dion announced her return to the stage with 10 concerts in Paris this fall, marking her first major performances since pausing her career for health reasons. The news was highlighted by a Paris-wide ad campaign and a light show on the Eiffel Tower. Canadian singer Célin»»»

Ukraine is commemorating the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre, named after a town who many of its residents are thought to have been massacred by Russian invading troops in the early weeks of the war. Since, the conflict hasn't slowed down, as Russia keeps pounding the country. FRANCE 24's »»»