Abu Dhabi: Qatar expressed its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the UAE following the death of two members of the Armed Forces while on duty. Also Read: Two UAE Armed Forces personnel martyred in helicopter crashIn a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresse»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants to bar Internet casinos to protect families from debt. Photo by janeb13/Pixabay March 9 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced in a YouTube video he will push for a ban on digital casinos to curb online gambling addiction»»»

Innovations in the real estate development sector increasingly shape how customers perceive a brand. According to Piotr Wieczorek from Canon, professional photography, video, VR and virtual tours help present properties realistically and attractively, strengthening trust in developers. High quality»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) announced that its land freight operations are continuing uninterrupted via Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. The Company stated that all shipments and deliveries are proceeding according to schedule, and that its field»»»

Dubai’s real estate brokerage sector witnessed a notable transformation in scale and impact in 2025, reaffirming its position as a key regulatory and economic driver within the real estate ecosystem. This development was driven by higher levels of activity and the expansion of the broker base, alon»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has joined the International Bus Benchmarking Group (IBBG), becoming the first public bus operator in the Middle East to be part of the global network. The group brings together leading bus operators and transport authorities from different countries to »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the death of two members of the Armed Forces while on duty. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs carried the State of Qatar's full solida»»»

Dubai: HSBC remains confident in the long-term prospects of Gulf economies despite escalating conflict across the Middle East, Group Chief Executive Georges Elhedery said in a statement to Gulf News on Monday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“Our thoughts are with all »»»

Dubai has retained its position as the world’s cleanest city for the sixth consecutive year, according to the Global Power City Index (GPCI) issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies at Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation, reinforcing the emirate’s global leadership in quality of life, sustainabili»»»

Share: Photo- Israeli strike targets a building adjacent to Hezbollah’s Qard al-Hassan bank in Beirut on Monday Turkey, the UAE and Qatar all say they have intercepted Iranian missiles on Monday, while Israel says it has detected more attacksIsrael says it’s carrying out attacks on three parts of I»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s emergency management authorities say the situation across the emirate remains stable as they continue to monitor regional developments through daily coordination meetings with government entities and key service providers. The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Manag»»»

In the initial phases of the testing series commencing now, the pipeline will not operate at full capacity throughout the entire month, as although Slovnaft’s Bratislava refinery is operating at 100%, the Danube Refinery is currently running with limited production capacity. The test of the daily p»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash stressed that the sacrifices of the UAE’s martyrs will remain a lasting source of pride and honour for the nation. In a post on X, Gargash said: “May God have mercy on the martyrs of the nation, the loyal falcons of our armed forces who fell while carrying out their nat»»»

Iraq’s Kurds are against joining the US attacks on Iran, and have voiced concerns about being left facing Iranian retaliation with no ground or air defense support, Axios reported on Saturday. The CIA began working to arm Kurdish forces hostile to the Islamic Republic after the US and Israel launch»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the sisterly United Arab Emirates, its government and people, over the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duties. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the State of Qata»»»

Iran's security chief Ali Larijani said Monday that security in the strategic Strait of Hormuz cannot be restored as long as the war with the United States and Israel continues, AFP reported. "It is unlikely that any security can be achieved in the Strait of Hormuz amid the fires ignited by the Uni»»»

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Hundreds of teenage Croatians have reported for compulsory military service – for the first time since their country scrapped the requirement in 2008. Training will take place at barracks in three locations around Croatia, with recruits expected to report to the facility nearest to their homes. The»»»

PoliticsKenyaWhy Kenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows Andrew Wasike in NairobiNew budget allocation for Kenya's State House shows it has surpassed that of many other countries. While there's a caveat to the increase, economists urge stronger accountability and prioritization. https:»»»

Twenty-three people have been rescued by helicopter crews in Ontario, Canada, after the ice shelf they were standing on broke, sending the group floating into Lake Huron. Ontario Provincial Police said on social media that the rescue began around noon (16:00 GMT) on Sunday after "winds and current »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani spoke about the cascading effects of Iranian aggression not only on the region but on the entire world. Speaking in an interview with Sky News, HE the Prime Minister said that what is»»»

Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, 55, is among 400 current and former Istanbul city employees on trial in Turkey. He was arrested last year after announcing he planned to run for president. File Photo by Sedat Suna/EPA-EFE March 9 (UPI) -- Istanbul's mayor, a political opponent to Turkish President »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates announced the martyrdom of two members of the Armed Forces following a helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction while performing their national duty today, Monday, March 9, 2026. "The Ministry of Defence extends its deepest con»»»

As the US–Israel–Iran conflict enters its tenth day, authorities across the UAE are continuing to roll out precautionary measures designed to keep residents informed, protected and prepared. While the regional situation remains closely monitored, many updates are simply temporary adjustments — from»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence announces the martyrdom of two members of the Armed Forces following a helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction while performing their national duty in the country today, Monday, March 9, 2026. The Ministry of Defence extends its deepest condolences and»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity International has begun receiving donations from benefactors to support its Eid clothing project, launched as part of the association’s Ramadan campaign “Jood.” The initiative aims to bring joy to underprivileged families as Eid Al Fitr approaches. This year, the projec»»»

Dubai: Bollywood singer Shweta Subram, who lives in a Dubai Marina tower affected by debris from a successful air interception, has praised the city’s authorities for their swift response and solid safety measures. “It was impressive how quickly this city's emergency and civil defense services brou»»»

Dubai: The National Center of Meteorology has forecast rainfall across parts of the United Arab Emirates until 12 March, as cloud systems move into the country from the west. The authority said periods of cloud cover are expected over the coming days, bringing light to moderate rainfall in scattere»»»

Iran’s drone attacks on data centers operated by Amazon Web Services (AWS) has laid bare the Pentagon’s lack of strategic foresight, military expert Alexander Stepanov from the Institute of Law and National Security, RANEPA, tells Sputnik. "It is striking that such critical facilities as data cente»»»

Dubai: India’s CBSE on Monday postponed more Class 12 Board exams in parts of the Middle East. “After a critical review of the current situation in parts of the Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE), mental agony of the students and the prevailing uncertainties,»»»

A nationally representative survey by Gallup International Balkan, published on Monday, indicates a new parliamentary configuration and a redistribution of the vote, with around 51% of respondents declaring readiness to take part in the early parliamentary elections on April 19. The findings show t»»»

Dubai: Several major Dubai attractions will remain closed on March 9 as a precautionary safety measure in line with official guidance amid ongoing regional developments. In separate announcements, Global Village, Ain Dubai and Dubai Parks and Resorts confirmed that operations will be temporarily su»»»

Manila: Metro Manila’s housing shortage is one of the most visible signs of rapid urbanisation. Informal settlements in this city of 14.8 million people account for roughly 3 million people, or about one in four residents. They have grown along riverbanks, railways, and unused government land for d»»»

Dubai: Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has weighed in on the intense public scrutiny surrounding South Indian actors Vijay and Trisha Krishnan, urging people to respect their personal lives even as rumours about their dating lives persist. The speculation intensified after Vijay and Trisha were recently see»»»

A new national survey by Gallup International Balkan suggests that if elections in Bulgaria were held today, voter turnout would reach around 51%, while no political force would secure enough support to form a single-party government. The findings are based on a representative poll conducted betwee»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones detected on Monday. According to the ministry, air defences monitored 15 ballistic missiles, destroying 12 of them, while three fell into the sea. Authorities also detect»»»

At least 14 migrants drowned on Monday after a boat carrying them collided with a coast guard boat off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast during a chase, officials said. The incident occurred near the coast of Demre, in Antalya province, as the vessel carrying Afghans ignored calls to stop and attempted »»»

Air passenger traffic in Romania increased by 9.5% in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching 28,477,600 passengers, up from 26,000,800, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) cited by Agerpres. The largest shares of passenger traffic were recorded at Henri Coandă Bu»»»

In a step that reinforces its strong commitment to humanitarian causes, UAE-headquartered Response Plus and subsidiaries ICATT Response Plus and Prometheus Medical International have completed the repatriation of European citizens from the UAE amidst the current global airline disruption. The coord»»»

According to data from the Situation Centre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, assistance has been provided and continues to be provided to more than 2,600 Bulgarian citizens who have left countries in the Middle East region and Iran, the Ministry said here on Monday. The figures are as of 9:30 a.»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), on Monday, announced the completion and phased handover of DIFC Square, a new commercial office development delivered ahead of schedule. This comes as demand for office space in the district continues to rise. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

Deloitte and conversational AI agent platform developer ElevenLabs partner in order to support enterprises in their transformation of customer experience using agentic AI. The co-operation, making ElevenLabs’ first partnership with a Big Four firm, is designed to deliver more natural, reliable, mul»»»

Envisia and the Romanian-American University have announced the launch the 12th cohort of the postgraduate program “Corporate Governance that Creates Value – Corporate Governance in Practice,” the only accredited academic program in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to the professionalization of»»»

Dubai Duty Free has joined a growing list of contributors to the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger with a donation of Dh7 million. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE»»»

Gisèle Pelicot joined tens of thousands of protesters in the French capital on Sunday as women across the world marked International Women's Day with rallies for equal rights, female empowerment and an end to gender-based discrimination. Many events also denounced the war in the Middle East sparked»»»

Dubai: “We don’t eat a lot while ending our fast during Ramadan,” says Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja, reaching for a single date and a glass of water on her table. “You start with something small and then you go pray. After that, we come back for the main meal.” It is a moment of quiet simplicit»»»

Dubai: Pakistan Consul General in Dubai, Hussain Muhammad, visited injured Pakistani nationals at Rashid Hospital following an incident in which falling debris caused injuries after Iranian missiles were intercepted over the emirate. The injuries occurred when defensive systems intercepted incoming»»»

Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged to $119.50 per barrel early in the day but»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued a stern warning to motorists against stopping on road shoulders unnecessarily, urging drivers to move vehicles to the nearest safe parking area during breakdowns or emergencies. Authorities emphasised that unjustified stopping on the shoulder is a serious traffic vio»»»

Dubai: Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said ensuring food availability for the public and protecting consumer rights remain a “red line” for the UAE, warning that authorities will not tolerate any unfair commercial practices that could disrupt market stability. The mini»»»