Abu Dhabi Police warn against misuse of home cameras
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with the Monitoring and Control Centre, have urged residents to comply with regulations governing the installation and use of home surveillance cameras, as part of a public awareness campaign launched under the slogan “Be Reassured.” The capital police sa»»»
South Pars strike marks major escalation in Iran war: What it is, why it matters
Dubai: An Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field has pushed the Middle East conflict into dangerous new territory, raising concerns over global energy supplies and regional escalation. But what exactly is South Pars, and why is it so critical? World’s largest gas reserveSouth Pars is part of»»»
Poultry Investment accelerates its regional integrated development
Poultry Investment is consolidating its position in the local poultry industry, following investments in the vertical integration of its operations, production capacities, and the development of higher-value-added segments. The group operates in four counties in Transylvania and has a complete vert»»»
BNPL payments are growing rapidly amid declining consumer spending
Evomag data indicates a clear shift in purchasing behavior, where payment flexibility is becoming a direct factor in the decision to buy. Currently, BNPL accounts for 6.4% of all evomag orders, and its growth rate has significantly outpaced that of other payment methods. In contrast to this segment»»»
Eid amid ‘digital debris’: Why responsibility is the real celebration this year
Dubai: As the UAE prepares to welcome the first day of Eid Al Fitr this Friday, March 20, the familiar sense of joy and anticipation is unmistakable. Across the seven emirates, the rhythms of preparation are in full swing: malls are bustling with families seeking new clothes, homes are being scente»»»
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia. An ardent Ukraine-supported, he said the EU may soon need to reopen political dialogue with »»»
Twin fiscal deficits: How much could Romania reduce its budget deficit if tax collection reached the EU average
An analysis by Alex Milcev, Partner and Head of the Tax and Legal Services Department, EY Romania While the government seeks solutions to reduce the budget deficit with an emphasis on tax hikes, more efficient tax collection would contribute significantly to reducing it, without the need for drasti»»»
UAE air defences intercept 7 ballistic missiles, 15 UAVs
UAE air defence systems intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 15 drones on 19th March 2026 coming from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 334 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,714 UAVs.»»»
Abu Dhabi court rejects Dh100,000 claim after ruling cheque was issued as guarantee
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Family and Administrative Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a farm seller seeking Dh100,000 from a buyer over a cheque that the court ruled had been issued as a guarantee rather than as a payment instrument. The court said the cheque in question was a security ch»»»
UAE denies capital control rumours, reaffirms free flow of funds
Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has dismissed rumours about restrictions on capital movement in the country, warning against the spread of misinformation during times of regional tension. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a post o»»»
Oman condemns targeting of energy facilities in Qatar, UAE, and attacks on Saudi Arabia
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman condemned the attacks targeting energy facilities in the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as other attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued today, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to adhere to internat»»»
IRGC Strikes 80 Israeli Sites, Four US Bases in Major Operation
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday that it has successfully targeted 80 military sites across occupied Palestine, along with four American bases in the Persian Gulf region, in a large-scale offensive utilizing precision-guided missiles and drones. Iranian missile soa»»»
‘Hollywood-Style’ Narrative in Assassination Campaign Against Iranian Leaders
Israeli officials are casting a series of alleged operations against senior Iranian figures as precise, intelligence-driven strikes, while analysts warn the narrative risks overstating their strategic impact and fueling a “false sense of victory.” Among those cited in Israeli accounts are Ali Larij»»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Turkish plastics industry hit by Middle East conflict as supply chains break down
The military conflict in the Middle East has reportedy disrupted supply chains to the point where production stoppages have been triggered across Turkey’s plastics sector. Factories in many cities, including Istanbul, Gazi»»»
Thousands attend “Free Imamoglu” rally in Istanbul 12 months after jailing
Thousands of Turks gathered in central Istanbul on March 18 for a protest held exactly 12 months after Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s chief political rival, was jailed after a dawn police raid on his home. »»»
Turkish plastics industry hit by Middle East conflict as supply chains break down
The military conflict in the Middle East has reportedy disrupted supply chains to the point where production stoppages have been triggered across Turkey’s plastics sector. Factories in many cities, including Istanbul, Gazi»»»
Media Review: March 19
POLITICS According to an analysis in mediapool.bg, which has perused relevant public documents, it is highly unlikely that Bulgaria's Constitutional Court will be able to determine explicitly whether a Judicial System Act amendment that limited the term in office of an acting prosecutor general to »»»
Eid Al Fitr 2026: Which countries will sight the Shawwal crescent today?
While a number of countries are getting ready to sight the moon and declare the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday (Mar 18, 2026), some nations will hold their moon-sighting moments a day later, on Mar 19. In many countries, the 29th of Ramadan will fall tomorrow and so Eid will fall on Friday o»»»
US-Israel war with Iran: UAE business leaders stand united amid regional tensions
Dubai: In the wake of recent regional developments involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, UAE business leaders have expressed steadfast confidence in the nation’s leadership, resilience, and long-term stability, underscoring the theme of “Unity in Strength.” Since February 28, parts of the »»»
The Middle East conflict is reshaping the landscape of global economic risks
The length of the blockade remains the decisive factor The duration of the disruption to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains the decisive factor in assessing the economic impact. Allianz Trade analysts estimate that a disruption of up to two months in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—w»»»
US intelligence chief says Iran's regime 'intact' but 'degraded'
The top intelligence official in the US said on Wednesday that the Iranian regime was "intact" but "largely degraded". Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and other top Trump administration officials testified at a congressional hearing for more than two hours about worldwide threats to»»»
Eid in the UAE: Expats share how they celebrate across cultures
Dubai: In the UAE, where people from cultures across the world come together, Eid is no longer just a religious celebration, it’s a shared social moment. While the festival marks the end of Ramadan for Muslims, its spirit of generosity, food, and togetherness extends far beyond faith. From neighbou»»»
Bulgaria’s Balkan Stream Earns 286 Million Euros Profit in 2025, Says Energy Minister
The "Balkan Stream" gas pipeline generated a profit of 560 million leva, or 286 million euros, in 2025, Energy Minister Traycho Traykov announced. Reported total revenues for the year reached 570 million leva, equivalent to 291 million euros. Minister Traykov explained that the revenue stems from t»»»
Finnish president suggests he’ll back Trump’s Iran war in exchange for Ukraine aid
Despite generic calls for dialogue and restraint, some EU leaders are looking for opportunities to involve themselves in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Finland’s Alexander Stubb has emerged as the leader of a small, pro-war bloc in Europe. The EU’s position on the war thus far has been one of detachme»»»
Long war may undercut global economy, analysts warn
PARIS, France — Almost three weeks into the Middle East war, analysts fear that a long-drawn out conflict and the associated disruption to oil trade may undermine the global economy.Economists are contemplating a gloomy combination of prices rising across the board and growth stalling.The conflict,»»»
Iraq's gas imports from Iran halted due to war
BAGHDAD — Iraq's gas imports from Iran were completely halted on Wednesday, authorities said, the latest blow to the country's battered economy reeling from the impact of the Middle East war.The country has been unwillingly drawn into the conflict triggered by the US-Israel attack on its neighbour »»»
Arab-Islamic bloc condemns Iran strikes on Gulf states as Saudi Arabia signals military option
RIYADH: Arab and Islamic foreign ministers issued a unified condemnation of Iran’s missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Thursday, warning that the strikes on civilian infrastructure “cannot be justified under any circumstances” and urging Tehran to immediately halt its escalation. Meeting i»»»
Saudi Arabia says reserves 'right to take military actions' over Iran attacks
Saudi Arabia has not ruled out military action in response to repeated missile and drone attacks from Iran, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters following a meeting in Riyadh of foreign ministers from the region, Prince Faisal said that Iran "tries to pr»»»
Trump threatens to strike world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again
U.S. President Donald Trump pledged the U.S. would "massively blow up the entirety" of the world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again. Trump made his threat on social media Wednesday night against Iran's South Pars natural gas field after Iranian missiles hit Qatar. The Iranian attack wa»»»
As Israel Expands Strikes on Beirut, Delivery Drivers Steer Clear of Danger
Lebanese food courier Hamza Hareb now keeps his distance if he spots a car with tinted windows while on a delivery run in Beirut. Hezbollah is rumored to use such cars, and Hareb wants to steer clear of any Israeli strikes targeting the armed group. Israel has expanded its air campaign to new parts»»»
Bonapp and Carrefour partner up to tackle food waste in Romania
Bonapp, Romania’s leading food-saving app, has announced a strategic partnership with Carrefour Romania, one of the country’s largest food retailers, with a network of over 470 stores. The partnership launches across 15 Carrefour stores in Bucharest, marking the beginning of a long-term collaborati»»»
Vazrazhdane's Kostadinov: CEC Has Decided Not to Apply European Commission Regulation on Political Parties' Campaign Materials Financing
Speaking to reporters in the Parliament's lobby on Thursday, Vazrazhdane Chair Kostadin Kostadinov said that on Wednesday the Central Election Commission (CEC) has taken the unprecedented decision not to apply a European Commission (EC) regulation on the financing of political parties’ campaign mat»»»