Gulf News 10m

Strong global investor demand drives Yas Park Place success

The “Yas Park Place” project has recorded a notable milestone in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market, as Aldar Properties announced today that 80% of the units released within the new residential development—featuring mid-rise buildings in the heart of Yas Island—have been sold, generating more than Dh8»»»

gulfnews.com
The Peninsula 14m

UN leadership hopefuls stress need for peace and restoring confidence

United Nations: Contenders for next UN secretary-general made their case this week for a United Nations more invested in peace, but avoided taking positions that could antagonize the member states who will choose the world body's next chief. Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Cos»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Business-review 17m

One United Properties reports total residential transactions of EUR 60.4 million in Q1 2026

One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading Romanian green developer of residential, mixed-use, and office properties, recorded total residential transactions of EUR 60.4 million in Q1 2026, including sales, pre-sales and reservations, corresponding to 144 residential and commercial units, as wel»»»

business-review.eu
Naharnet 20m

Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire

In areas of southern Lebanon it has occupied since agreeing last week to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, the Israeli army has been destroying homes it says were used as outposts by the Iran-backed militant group. But the demolitions are happening on such a wide scale that residents, Lebanese officials »»»

Arab News 20m

UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team to compete in 2026 Paris Open Grand Prix

ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Co., is preparing to compete from April 24 to 26 at the 2026 Paris Open Grand Prix, one of the world’s leading international competitions. Official weigh-ins are scheduled for April 24, followed by preliminary and semifina»»»

arabnews.com
Arab News 20m

UN leadership hopefuls stress need for peace and restoring confidence

US: Contenders for next UN secretary-general made their case this week for a United Nations more invested in peace, but avoided taking positions that could antagonize the member states who will choose the world body’s next chief. Chile’s Michelle Bachelet, Argentina’s Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica’s Re»»»

arabnews.com
Arab News 20m

Recipes for Success: Chef Francesco Torcasio, executive chef of Chic Nonna, offers advice

DUBAI: Francesco Torcasio was barely a teenager when he first stepped into a professional kitchen. Aged 15, he took a job in his hometown of Calabria, in southern Italy, at a pastry shop, where he got his first taste of the precision and technique professional cooking demands. Cut to 2017, when he »»»

arabnews.com
The Peninsula 33m

QSTP brings global tech community to Doha as part of SYNC Spring 2026

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, hosted founders, operators, and community members at its Doha campus as part of SYNC Spring 2026. The initiative connects Syrian technologists, founders, and ecosystem partners across the diaspora through distributed»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 34m

Emirates NBD profit rises as strong income growth offsets geopolitical uncertainty

Dubai: Emirates NBD reported higher first-quarter earnings, supported by strong lending growth and record non-funded income, as it navigated a period of geopolitical uncertainty. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Total income rose 21% year-on-year t»»»

gulfnews.com
BNE 34m

Fireworks factory blast kills 13 in southern India

In the second such incident in the country in recent days, an explosion at a fireworks factory in the southern Indian state of Kerala, killed at least 13 people and injured more than 40 on April 21, 2026, Deccan Herald reported. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Currency strain forces Bank Indonesia to delay rate cuts

Bank Indonesia (BI) opted for stability over stimulus during its April 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the 7-day Reverse Repo Rate at 4.75%, Capital Economics reveals. The decision, while unanimous among market observers, underscores a delicate balancing act: Governor Perry Warjiyo is currently tr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 34m

Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 35m

Trump's blockade of Hormuz fails as dozens of tankers pass through - FT

The Trump administration naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz failed after at least 34 tankers with links to Iran passed through the narrow waterway and exited the Persian Gulf in defiance of the US warships attempts to halt Iran’s oil exports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 35m

Currency strain forces Bank Indonesia to delay rate cuts

Bank Indonesia (BI) opted for stability over stimulus during its April 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the 7-day Reverse Repo Rate at 4.75%, Capital Economics reveals. The decision, while unanimous among market observers, underscores a delicate balancing act: Governor Perry Warjiyo is currently tr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 35m

Currency strain forces Bank Indonesia to delay rate cuts

Bank Indonesia (BI) opted for stability over stimulus during its April 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the 7-day Reverse Repo Rate at 4.75%, Capital Economics reveals. The decision, while unanimous among market observers, underscores a delicate balancing act: Governor Perry Warjiyo is currently tr»»»

intellinews.com
Gulf News 46m

FAB profit rises in Q1 as regional tensions dent client activity late in quarter

Dubai: First Abu Dhabi Bank reported a rise in first-quarter earnings, supported by lending growth and diversified income, even as regional tensions weighed on client activity toward the end of the period. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Operating»»»

gulfnews.com
Arab News 56m

Riyadh’s Black Gold Museum uses art to explores the impact of oil on humanity 

RIYADH: The newly opened Black Gold Museum in Riyadh showcases artistic interpretations of oil’s impact on human life and development. Located in a landmark contemporary building designed by Zaha Hadid, the museum features more than 350 works from Saudi and international artists from around 30 coun»»»

arabnews.com
Al Awsat 57m

Asian Elephant Calf Makes her Public Debut at DC's National Zoo

The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai, who made her public debut Wednesday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. She is the first elephant calf born at the zoo in 25 years. Mother elephant Nhi Linh gave birth to Linh Mai on Feb. 2 after nearly two years of preg»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 1h

Gibraltar's Monkeys Find Clever Way to Avoid Junk Food Bellyache

On the tourist-packed Rock of Gibraltar, one of the most common sights is monkeys begging for food - and sometimes stealing sweet and salty snacks from unsuspecting visitors. Scientists now have documented an unusual behavior among these macaques that may help them ward off a bellyache from all thi»»»

english.aawsat.com
RT 1h

Europe’s jet fuel crisis: will flight cuts disrupt your summer holiday?

Europe’s summer getaway is under threat as airlines slash thousands of flights amid a deepening jet fuel crunch, raising alarm among holidaymakers. Lufthansa alone is scrapping 20,000 services through October to conserve fuel, the carrier announced on Tuesday, while airlines across the continent tr»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 1h

The cats of Al Quoz: How a Dubai Talabat rider and caretaker feed over 70 strays through night rounds

Kaleem Gul’s workday looks a little different from most. By day, he works across Dubai as a Talabat delivery rider; by evening, he returns to a different responsibility, caring for more than 70 stray cats near his home in the Al Quoz Industrial Area. It is a routine that doesn't stop. The cats depe»»»

gulfnews.com
Arab News 1h

Nuclear energy is having a global revival 40 years after Chernobyl

The 1986 Chernobyl disaster fueled global fears about nuclear power and slowed its development in Europe and elsewhere. Four decades later, however, there’s a revival around the world, a trend that has been given a big boost by war in the Middle East. Over 400 nuclear reactors are operational in 31»»»

arabnews.com
The Peninsula 1h

Qatar targets strategic FDI as global competition intensifies

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is positioning itself to attract strategic, long-term foreign direct investment as global competition intensifies, reinforcing its standing as a resilient and forward-looking business hub. According to Fahad Ali Al-Kuwari, Chief Investment Development Officer at Invest Qatar, the»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 1h

Military Planners Discuss in London Reopening of Hormuz

Military planners from more than 30 countries held two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed plans, the British government said. More than a dozen countries said last week they were willing to join an international mission, led b»»»

english.aawsat.com
24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan imports nearly 26,000 vehicles since beginning of 2026 - | 24.KG

In January — February 2026, a colossal gap between the volume of imported and exported vehicles was recorded in the Kyrgyzstan’s automobile market. The main import flow comes from Asian countries, while exports (primarily re-exports) are targeted at the Russian market. Data from the National Statis»»»

24.kg
Gulf News 2h

Lyrid meteor shower 2026: How stargazers in UAE can catch April’s shooting stars

Want to catch some “shooting stars”? Tonight (April 24, 2026) may be your best chance. That's when the Lyrid meteor shower, the springtime celestial event, turns up. They can be seen from skies above the UAE, though visibility depends heavily on atmospheric conditions. Each year in mid-April, Earth»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 2h

Kuwait probes worker gathering, flags possible trafficking and labour violations

Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower has launched an urgent investigation into a group of workers who gathered outside its headquarters, referring the case to the General Department of Criminal Investigation amid indications of possible human trafficking and labour violations. In a statement, the»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 2h

Saudi Arabia limits Mecca entry to permit holders, six groups eligible via Absher

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has announced that six categories of eligible individuals can obtain permits to enter Mecca during the Hajj season through the Absher Individuals platform. The categories include Premium Residency holders, investors, GCC citizens, non-Saudi mothers of»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 2h

SFDA warns of jail and SR10m fines for food violations during Hajj

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has reinforced a strict ban on manufacturing or storing food products without proper licensing during the 2026 Hajj season, warning that violators could face up to 10 years in prison and fines of SR10 million. In a statement, the authority said all food fact»»»

gulfnews.com
BNE 3h

China quietly tightens its regional grip across Southeast Asia

Beijing and Hanoi are stepping up co-operation centred on internal security, in the process offering a preview of how China may deepen ties across south-east Asia despite longstanding differences with several countries in the region. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

China quietly tightens its regional grip across Southeast Asia

Beijing and Hanoi are stepping up co-operation centred on internal security, in the process offering a preview of how China may deepen ties across south-east Asia despite longstanding differences with several countries in the region. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

China quietly tightens its regional grip across Southeast Asia

Beijing and Hanoi are stepping up co-operation centred on internal security, in the process offering a preview of how China may deepen ties across south-east Asia despite longstanding differences with several countries in the region. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

China quietly tightens its regional grip across Southeast Asia

Beijing and Hanoi are stepping up co-operation centred on internal security, in the process offering a preview of how China may deepen ties across south-east Asia despite longstanding differences with several countries in the region. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

China quietly tightens its regional grip across Southeast Asia

Beijing and Hanoi are stepping up co-operation centred on internal security, in the process offering a preview of how China may deepen ties across south-east Asia despite longstanding differences with several countries in the region. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

China quietly tightens its regional grip across Southeast Asia

Beijing and Hanoi are stepping up co-operation centred on internal security, in the process offering a preview of how China may deepen ties across south-east Asia despite longstanding differences with several countries in the region. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

China quietly tightens its regional grip across Southeast Asia

Beijing and Hanoi are stepping up co-operation centred on internal security, in the process offering a preview of how China may deepen ties across south-east Asia despite longstanding differences with several countries in the region. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

China quietly tightens its regional grip across Southeast Asia

Beijing and Hanoi are stepping up co-operation centred on internal security, in the process offering a preview of how China may deepen ties across south-east Asia despite longstanding differences with several countries in the region. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

China quietly tightens its regional grip across Southeast Asia

Beijing and Hanoi are stepping up co-operation centred on internal security, in the process offering a preview of how China may deepen ties across south-east Asia despite longstanding differences with several countries in the region. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

China quietly tightens its regional grip across Southeast Asia

Beijing and Hanoi are stepping up co-operation centred on internal security, in the process offering a preview of how China may deepen ties across south-east Asia despite longstanding differences with several countries in the region. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 3h

China quietly tightens its regional grip across Southeast Asia

Beijing and Hanoi are stepping up co-operation centred on internal security, in the process offering a preview of how China may deepen ties across south-east Asia despite longstanding differences with several countries in the region. »»»

intellinews.com