The UAE has strongly condemned the destabilising terrorist plot that targeted the State of Kuwait, commending the vigilance and effectiveness of its security services, which successfully dismantled a Hezbollah-affiliated terrorist cell that was planning to undermine security and stability and recru»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Why gold prices are not soaringDirk KaufmannGold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war in Iran, the price is steady. What's driving the stability? https://p.dw.com/p/5AULKGold is likely to remai»»»

Dubai: Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for the month of March has brought excitement to four lucky participants from the United Kingdom and India, each walking away with a 200-gram, 24-karat gold bar. Among them is a Kerala expat who has now bagged gold twice. Thirty-five-year-old Lijin Thomas has»»»

Dubai: A 43-year-old expatriate from Kerala, India has struck it lucky in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for the month of March. Shajil Sulaiman has brought joy not just to himself but to a close-knit group of 10 participants who have been trying their luck together for years. He has lived and wo»»»

Sharjah: A moderate fire that broke out at a commercial centre in Industrial Area 6 on Tuesday was swiftly contained by emergency response teams, authorities said. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app now - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here for Andro»»»

Dubai: Meet Arun Kannattu, a 64-year-old banker from Kerala, India who has taken home a 200-gram, 24-karat gold bar during the first weekly e-draw of Big Ticket this month. Kannattu worked in Sharjah in 2004 where he discovered the draw. Even after returning to his home country, he has continued to»»»

Falling debris from missile interceptions killed one person on Tuesday in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi and injured two medical staff in Kuwait, authorities said, as Iran pressed its attacks against Gulf countries. The oil-rich Gulf has borne the brunt of Iran's reprisals for U.S.-Israeli strike»»»

The Ajman Government Human Resources Department announced that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for all public entities, departments, and institutions will commence on Thursday, 19 March, and continue until Sunday, 22 March, with official work resuming on Monday, 23 March. Khitam Al AmirChief News EditorWit»»»

In practice, investment screening has become a nearly unavoidable phase in the structure of transactions in strategic sectors. Romania’s foreign direct investments (FDI) screening regime is entering a stage of maturation following the amendments introduced by the Romanian Government on 13 March. By»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWho holds the biggest strategic oil reserves?Nik MartinIran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed dozens of countries to tap their emergency oil stockpiles. But what exactly are strategic reserves, and who holds the world's biggest crisis-ready supplies? https»»»

The competent authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah have apprehended an individual (an Arab national) after he trespassed and carried out filming in restricted areas without obtaining the necessary official permits, in clear violation of the laws and regulations in force in the country. Stay updat»»»

A federal judge on Monday blocked the US government from making sweeping changes to childhood immunisations, in a blow to Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr's agenda. Since taking office a year ago, Kennedy has sought to change and loosen vaccine regulations, including slashing the number of reco»»»

What began as a one-man operation in a Stuttgart workshop in 1926 has since become a global standard for battery- and gasoline-powered equipment in forestry, landscaping and residential use. The family-owned company STIHL, rooted in the tradition of gasoline-powered products, consciously pursues a »»»

Dubai: Flights across the UAE resumed almost immediately after a brief airspace closure earlier in the day, as authorities moved swiftly to restore operations following heightened regional tensions. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely free. Click h»»»

Discussion around the admission of third-country workers to the Bulgarian labor market has intensified, often with emotions running high. To make informed decisions, however, it is necessary to rely on data rather than rhetoric. Understanding the approximate size of this workforce provides a founda»»»

Youssef Assaf was in a Lebanese Red Cross ambulance when it was targeted by an Israeli strike near Tyre, in southern Lebanon. The 35-year-old paramedic died of his wounds two days later. "I was called around 10:30 pm and told that he was wounded and in the hospital," his wife, Jeanne d'Arc Boutros,»»»

When war forces people to flee their homes, the world rightly focuses on human suffering. Evacuation flights, border crossings, and displaced families dominate the headlines. Yet amid this chaos, another tragedy unfolds quietly and painfully: pets are being abandoned. These loyal companions, who on»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic received on Tuesday a Venice Commission delegation that is on a two-day visit to Belgrade. "The common goal of both sides is the same - a judiciary independent of any kind of pressure and influence, but not independent of the Constitution and the la»»»

The head of Norwegian NGO Aegean Boat Report has been arrested in Norway following a warrant issued by Greek authorities accusing him of facilitating illegal immigration and participating in a criminal organization. Tommy Olsen was detained by police in Troms, northern Norway, on a warrant issued b»»»

Video footage from the State Tax Service’s investigation, titled «Oil for Insiders: How Kyrgyzneftegaz was Ruined,» has been published in the media. It contains information about possible illegal actions by officials at the OJSC. The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz R»»»

With airstrikes rocking Beirut and Israeli troops trying to advance against Hezbollah, Lebanon's government has broken a taboo by proposing the first direct talks with Israel in decades. But Lebanese officials say they want the fighting to end first — and it might be too late for that. Hezbollah's »»»

Berlin: Germany said Tuesday its competition watchdog will soon get more powers to target energy firms over concerns they are unfairly hiking petrol prices to profit from the wartime oil shock. Global oil prices have surged as the Middle East conflict has led to the near total closure of the Strait»»»

Other countries have either pushed back or remained cautious on President Donald Trump's request for countries to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial oil route under near-blockade by Iran during the war in the Middle East. Trump has said the US will keep bombing the shoreline and Irania»»»

The 28th 300-strong Cheonghae Unit departs for the Gulf of Aden to combat piracy off Somalia aboard the 4,400-ton ship. Photo by YONHAP / EPA March 16 (Asia Today) -- Military experts say South Korea would need a layered anti-drone defense system if the Cheonghae Unit is deployed near the Strait of»»»

In a very informative session, titled “How can we grow the Egyptian economy now”, the American University in Cairo, hosted Dr. Noha Bakr, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Political Science, AUC, and Mr. Aly Wali, Senior Director of Logic Management Consultant to address the key potentials of developi»»»

Oil tankers are crossing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's actions to choke traffic through the shipping route have not hurt the US economy, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told CNBC on Tuesday, reiterating the Trump administration's position that the war should be over in weeks, not month»»»

Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer renowned for its luxury projects, has recorded Dh6 billion in sales within 72 hours for Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, a gated waterfront community located along Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi, setting a new sales record in the emirate’s real»»»

Dubai Municipality has announced adjusted working hours for abattoirs across the emirate during the Eid Al Fitr holiday, aimed at improving service delivery and facilitating customer transactions. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app now - it's completely free. Click»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhat does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?Arthur SullivanUS defense companies are being called on to ramp up production to meet fresh demand from the war in Iran. It opens up an existing rift between them and the Trump administration. https://p.dw.com/p/5»»»

A Russian airborne assault targeting eastern and southern Ukraine with attack drones, bombs and artillery on Tueaday and overnight left 11 people dead and more than 50 injured. File Photo by Sergey Kozlov/EPA March 17 (UPI) -- Russian attacks on eastern and southern Ukraine, including almost 180 in»»»

Dubai: During the holy month of Ramadan, the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) strengthened its commitment to community service, reaching thousands of families and individuals across the UAE through a wide range of welfare initiatives. As part of its Ramadan welfare programme, PAD distributed 600 fo»»»

Global losses related to financial fraud in 2025 alone have been estimated at $442 billion, according to the 2026 INTERPOL Global Financial Fraud Threat Assessment. INTERPOL assesses the overall global risk related to financial fraud as High and expects the scale of offending to escalate significan»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted 10 Iranian ballistic missiles and 45 drones today, March 17, according to the Ministry of Defence. The ministry said the interceptions form part of ongoing operations to counter what it described as continuing attacks targeting the country. Since»»»

The escalating war with Iran is pushing parts of the world into energy triage, forcing governments to choose where to cut demand or absorb costs, while prioritizing dwindling supplies. Asia is the most exposed since it relies heavily on imported fuel, much of it shipped through the now-blocked Stra»»»

Dubai: Airlines across the UAE and wider Gulf are steadily rebuilding operations, with flights resuming almost immediately after recent disruptions, signalling early resilience in one of the world’s most connected aviation hubs. An extraordinary 1.4 million passengers have been served through the U»»»

Dubai: Even as geopolitical tensions and global crises create uncertainty in many parts of the world, the UAE continues to provide a secure and safe environment for residents and visitors. Gulf News has spoken to mental health specialists and they have noted that the country’s strong institutions, »»»

Dubai: When Israeli and US strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the outset of the Middle East war, one man quickly stepped into the vacuum: Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani — more powerful, and more visible, than at any point in his decades-long career. Now, even that figure may be gone.»»»

Dubai: Labour violations in the UAE dropped by 13 per cent in 2025, even as authorities significantly expanded inspection drives and enforcement, underscoring the growing impact of AI-powered governance systems on market compliance. Fresh data from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation »»»

The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any justifications put forward by the Iranian government regarding the hostile escalation against countries in the region, stressing that such claims are merely attempts to mislead the international community in an effort to justify its unprovoked and»»»

NATO has raised its missile defense alert to the highest level, and the readiness of air defense and missile defense systems across the Eastern Flank has been significantly strengthened, Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov announced during the 75th anniversary celebration of the Third Air Base»»»

Markus BöhnischColombia is becoming a rising economic force in South America, yet new US tariffs have strained its traditionally close ties with Washington. The Valle del Cauca region is showing how businesses are adapting. https://p.dw.com/p/5ASV8AdvertisementColombia's top export, coffee, is gene»»»

Dubai: NKEY Architects, the international full-cycle architecture and design company, is building on its Dubai-headquartered growth trajectory with more than 250 active projects across the UAE and over 60 completed to date. As regional attention turns to resilience, continuity, and long-term confid»»»

The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has urged Muslims in Qatar to sight the crescent moon marking the start of Shawwal on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Also Read: Eid Al Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia urges Muslims to sight Shawwal crescent moon on Wednes»»»

AKCEL Holding, a Dubai-based diversified conglomerate, has signed a strategic development agreement with XRange Golf Entertainment to develop a network of next-generation golf entertainment venues across the UAE, in a project valued at more than Dh1 billion. The initiative will introduce technology»»»

When Israeli and US strikes killed Ali Khamenei at the start of the Middle East war, Iran's security chief Ali Larijani became even more powerful than he had been for decades. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Larijani had been killed, though Iran's authorities have not con»»»

The Environment and Water Ministry said on Tuesday it wants expert dialogue on the introduction of a deposit system for packaging in Bulgaria to resume with representatives of industry, trade and the recycling sector. The position is related to the implementation of the EU Regulation on packaging a»»»

POLITICS Capital: The Progressive Bulgaria coalition, associated with former president Rumen Radev, announced the leaders of its parliamentary candidate lists one day before the registration deadline for the upcoming elections, confirming expectations that many nominees would come from his former c»»»

Jakarta: Tens of millions of Indonesians are travelling by motorcycle, car, plane or boat to their hometowns in an annual exodus for the Eid holiday that begins in the world's largest Muslim-majority country on Wednesday. Like China's Lunar New Year holiday or Christmas elsewhere, the mass movement»»»

Social work is a living form of protecting human rights, Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva said during the IV World Social Work Day Forum here on Tuesday. Every conversation, every consultation or home visit is a defence of the right to a dignified life, health, education and social security, she noted.»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has launched a long-term national plan for energy efficiency and demand management extending to 2050, as part of broader efforts to optimise resource use and support sustainable economic growth. The strategy includes 34 national initiative»»»