Gulf News 10m

Watch: Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds sweep across Doha

Dubai: A powerful thunderstorm swept through the Qatari capital, Doha, bringing heavy rain, lightning and strong winds that lashed streets and reduced visibility. Dramatic scenes showed flashes of lightning lighting up the sky as rain poured across the city, affecting traffic and daily activities. »»»

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The Peninsula 12m

Apparel Group leads community impact with EAA Foundation through QR1m contribution

Doha: Apparel Group, the global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, supported the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s 2026 Eid Gifts Campaign through an in-kind contribution valued at QR1m in clothing and footwear for Palestinian and Syrian children. The contribution was highlighted throu»»»

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Al Manar 14m

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli Merkava tank on the southwestern outskirts of Al-Bayada town landing a direct hit with a guided missile: Military Media statement no. 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli Merkava tank on the southwestern outskirts of Al-Bayada town landing a direct h»»»

Gulf News 17m

Flying from UAE today? Read this before you leave home

Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE today are being urged to check their flight status and leave extra time for their journey, as heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds disrupt operations across the country. Unstable weather swept across the UAE overnight, bringing lightning, reduced visibili»»»

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Gulf News 19m

How much rain fell across the UAE? Top rainfall spot revealed

Abu Dhabi: Various areas across the UAE witnessed rainfall ranging from moderate to heavy yesterday as the country was affected by unstable weather conditions. The National Centre of Meteorology said in a statement that Shoukah in Ras Al Khaimah recorded the highest rainfall in the country at 77.5 »»»

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Gulf News 22m

Strait of Hormuz: What's happening now, progress made so far

The assassination of the top Iranian regime's naval commander in Bandar Abbas has cast a long shadow over the ongoing Middle East conflict. As the world watches the war front with bated breath, one measure is beginning to stand above the noise: how many ships are willing to pass through the Strait »»»

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Gulf News 22m

How Filipinos in the Middle East can access social security benefits amid tensions

Dubai: Filipinos in the Middle East can continue accessing social security benefits without disruption, as the Philippine state-run Social Security System (SSS) has reassured members that its online platforms remain fully functional despite the current geopolitical situation in the region. In a sta»»»

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Al Manar 26m

Iran files UN complaint against UAE over facilitating US-Israeli attacks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran files UN complaint against UAE over facilitating US-Israeli attacks 27-03-2026 07:26 AM Latest News Urgent News Iran files UN complain»»»

Gulf News 34m

Pope Leo XIV makes a rare 1-day visit to glitzy Monaco

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pope in nearly five centuries to visit the glitzy Mediterranean enclave and highlighting how small states can punch above their weight on the global stage. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the visit »»»

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Gulf News 41m

Emirates NBD enables instant trading top-ups for UAE investors

Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced near real-time funding for brokerage accounts, allowing UAE investors to move money into trading platforms faster and respond more quickly to market opportunities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bank confirmed that International »»»

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Gulf News 43m

Look: UAE residents share striking rain and lightning moments

1/29Ratul Goswami captures lightning lighting up the skies over Dubai.Ratul Goswami 2/29A flash of lightning over Expo Centre, Al Taawun, Sharjah, captured by Resmi Manojkumar.Resmi Manojkumar3/29Lightning lights up Sheikh Zayed Road in this shot by Vidushi Somani.Vidushi Somani4/29Water flows thro»»»

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Gulf News 55m

Lightning strikes Burj Khalifa: Here’s how it stays safe

Dubai: In a display of nature’s power, Burj Khalifa has been struck by lightning during the recent evening storm, as heavy rains have swept across the UAE this week. The moment has lit up the skyline, leaving residents both in awe and at the same time reassured of the tower’s advanced safety design»»»

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Gulf News 1h

DMCC: A self-funded blueprint for Dubai’s growth

Following the recent unveiling of details regarding the 600-metre-plus megatall skyscraper in the Uptown Dubai district, a clearer picture of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)’s unique development philosophy is emerging. At a time when global real estate markets often fluctuate with geopolitica»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Cryptocurrencies Aiding Iran during War

Since the start of the Middle East conflict, Iran has witnessed massive cryptocurrency flows. Experts say they are being used to circumvent sanctions placed on Iran's Revolutionary Guards as well as a financial safe haven by civilians hit by soaring inflation. AFP examines how exactly digital curre»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Watch how RAK teams rescued residents stuck amid heavy rain

The Ras Al Khaimah Civil Defence Department has shared videos showing their teams rescuing residents trapped by floodwaters amid ongoing heavy rains in the emirate. Specialised field teams were deployed across multiple locations, using rescue vehicles and equipment to ensure swift assistance and sa»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE MBRSC reaffirms role after NASA halts Lunar Gateway

The UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Artemis programme and its partnership with NASA following the agency’s decision to pause the Lunar Gateway project, highlighting the country’s continued focus on advancing its lunar capabilities. MBRSC emphasise»»»

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Gulf News 1h

India shuts down lockdown rumours amid Iran war fears

New Delhi: The Indian government has dismissed rumours suggesting a possible nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Iran conflict, calling the claims “completely false”. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said there is no proposal under consideration for any such restrictions, urging the public not »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai gold jumps after dip as buyers rush back into the market

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Friday morning, reversing part of the previous day’s decline and drawing renewed attention from buyers tracking short-term swings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9:22 am, 24-karat gold was priced at Dh535.50 per gram, up fro»»»

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France24 2h

US ties Ukraine security guarantees to Donbas withdrawal, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky said the US is conditioning post-war security guarantees on Kyiv ceding the Russian-occupied Donbas, as Washington pushes for a swift end to the war. Zelensky warned such terms would weaken Ukraine’s defences and embolden Moscow, amid uncertainty over future U»»»

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France24 2h

Turkey-operated tanker carrying Russian oil struck by naval drone in Black Sea

A crude oil tanker sailing from the Russian port of Novorossiysk to Istanbul was hit by a naval drone near Istanbul's Bosphorus strait Thursday morning, Turkey's Transportation Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said. No one was injured in the attack, which Uraloglu said had targeted the s»»»

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France24 2h

'Return hubs': EU parliament clears the way for offshore migrant detention centres

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a proposed reform that would allow member states to deport migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected to offshore detention facilities outside EU borders. Migrant arrivals to Europe have declined in recent years, shifting the focus to repatria»»»

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France24 2h

Moscow and St Petersburg internet blackouts raise fears of Kremlin surveillance

Restrictions that had left Moscow residents without mobile internet for three weeks – with the Kremlin citing “security” – were lifted on Wednesday while St Petersburg endured a third consecutive day of outages. Some fear an attempt to isolate Russians from information from the outsi»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Report: Iran Hardliners Ramp up Calls for a Nuclear Bomb

The debate among Iranian hardliners over whether Tehran should seek a nuclear bomb in defiance of an escalating US-Israeli attack is getting louder, more public and more insistent, sources in the country say. With the Revolutionary Guards now dominant following the killing of veteran Supreme Leader»»»

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France24 2h

Business - Iran war is starting to disrupt global value chains

Concern that the Iran war could plunge the world into stagflation is rising as hostilities in the Middle East continue with no end in sight. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s chief economist Beata Javorcik tells France 24's Yuka Royer that while the world is not yet»»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East conflict fallout to slow growth, push up inflation in Emerging Europe and Mediterranean region, EBRD says

Rising energy and fertiliser prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are expected to push up inflation and dampen economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD’s) regions of operations, the development bank said in a new assessment released on March»»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East conflict fallout to slow growth, push up inflation in Emerging Europe and Mediterranean region, EBRD says

Rising energy and fertiliser prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are expected to push up inflation and dampen economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD’s) regions of operations, the development bank said in a new assessment released on March»»»

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BNE 2h

Extreme heat will kill more people in poor countries than the rich

Poorer countries are projected to suffer sharply higher mortality from the increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves than wealthier nations, with death rates potentially rising by as much as tenfold, according to new analysis by Climate Impact Lab, Bloomberg reported on March 26. »»»

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BNE 2h

Mexico risks Beijing trade retaliation in bid to curry favour in Washington

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) delivered its most pointed rebuke yet of Mexican trade policy on March 25, capping a six-month investigation by formally designating Mexico's recently enacted import tariffs as barriers to trade and investment. And, most crucially, reserving the right to impose»»»

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BNE 2h

Extreme heat will kill more people in poor countries than the rich

Poorer countries are projected to suffer sharply higher mortality from the increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves than wealthier nations, with death rates potentially rising by as much as tenfold, according to new analysis by Climate Impact Lab, Bloomberg reported on March 26. »»»

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BNE 2h

Mexico risks Beijing trade retaliation in bid to curry favour in Washington

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) delivered its most pointed rebuke yet of Mexican trade policy on March 25, capping a six-month investigation by formally designating Mexico's recently enacted import tariffs as barriers to trade and investment. And, most crucially, reserving the right to impose»»»

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BNE 2h

Mexico risks Beijing trade retaliation in bid to curry favour in Washington

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) delivered its most pointed rebuke yet of Mexican trade policy on March 25, capping a six-month investigation by formally designating Mexico's recently enacted import tariffs as barriers to trade and investment. And, most crucially, reserving the right to impose»»»

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BNE 2h

Extreme heat will kill more people in poor countries than the rich

Poorer countries are projected to suffer sharply higher mortality from the increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves than wealthier nations, with death rates potentially rising by as much as tenfold, according to new analysis by Climate Impact Lab, Bloomberg reported on March 26. »»»

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BNE 2h

Extreme heat will kill more people in poor countries than the rich

Poorer countries are projected to suffer sharply higher mortality from the increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves than wealthier nations, with death rates potentially rising by as much as tenfold, according to new analysis by Climate Impact Lab, Bloomberg reported on March 26. »»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East conflict fallout to slow growth, push up inflation in Emerging Europe and Mediterranean region, EBRD says

Rising energy and fertiliser prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are expected to push up inflation and dampen economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD’s) regions of operations, the development bank said in a new assessment released on March»»»

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BNE 2h

Iran drives US military out of all thirteen of its gulf military bases

Iran has driven the US military out of all thirteen of its Gulf military bases, The New York Times (NYT) reported on March 25. “Many of the 13 military bases in the region used by American troops are all but uninhabitable…»»»

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BNE 2h

Middle East conflict fallout to slow growth, push up inflation in Emerging Europe and Mediterranean region, EBRD says

Rising energy and fertiliser prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are expected to push up inflation and dampen economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD’s) regions of operations, the development bank said in a new assessment released on March»»»

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BNE 2h

UAE advances alternative trade route to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates is accelerating efforts to establish a new trade corridor linking its eastern seaboard to Saudi Arabia, to bypass the Strait of Hormuz bottleneck. Officials and regional observers say the initiativ»»»

BNE 2h

Iran drives US military out of all thirteen of its gulf military bases

Iran has driven the US military out of all thirteen of its Gulf military bases, The New York Times (NYT) reported on March 25. “Many of the 13 military bases in the region used by American troops are all but uninhabitable…»»»

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BNE 2h

UAE advances alternative trade route to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates is accelerating efforts to establish a new trade corridor linking its eastern seaboard to Saudi Arabia, to bypass the Strait of Hormuz bottleneck. Officials and regional observers say the initiativ»»»

BNE 2h

Iran drives US military out of all thirteen of its gulf military bases

Iran has driven the US military out of all thirteen of its Gulf military bases, The New York Times (NYT) reported on March 25. “Many of the 13 military bases in the region used by American troops are all but uninhabitable…»»»

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BNE 2h

UAE advances alternative trade route to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates is accelerating efforts to establish a new trade corridor linking its eastern seaboard to Saudi Arabia, to bypass the Strait of Hormuz bottleneck. Officials and regional observers say the initiativ»»»

BNE 2h

Iran drives US military out of all thirteen of its gulf military bases

Iran has driven the US military out of all thirteen of its Gulf military bases, The New York Times (NYT) reported on March 25. “Many of the 13 military bases in the region used by American troops are all but uninhabitable…»»»

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BNE 2h

UAE advances alternative trade route to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates is accelerating efforts to establish a new trade corridor linking its eastern seaboard to Saudi Arabia, to bypass the Strait of Hormuz bottleneck. Officials and regional observers say the initiativ»»»

BNE 2h

Iran drives US military out of all thirteen of its gulf military bases

Iran has driven the US military out of all thirteen of its Gulf military bases, The New York Times (NYT) reported on March 25. “Many of the 13 military bases in the region used by American troops are all but uninhabitable…»»»

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BNE 2h

UAE advances alternative trade route to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates is accelerating efforts to establish a new trade corridor linking its eastern seaboard to Saudi Arabia, to bypass the Strait of Hormuz bottleneck. Officials and regional observers say the initiativ»»»

BNE 2h

Iran drives US military out of all thirteen of its gulf military bases

Iran has driven the US military out of all thirteen of its Gulf military bases, The New York Times (NYT) reported on March 25. “Many of the 13 military bases in the region used by American troops are all but uninhabitable…»»»

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BNE 2h

UAE advances alternative trade route to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates is accelerating efforts to establish a new trade corridor linking its eastern seaboard to Saudi Arabia, to bypass the Strait of Hormuz bottleneck. Officials and regional observers say the initiativ»»»

BNE 2h

Iran drives US military out of all thirteen of its gulf military bases

Iran has driven the US military out of all thirteen of its Gulf military bases, The New York Times (NYT) reported on March 25. “Many of the 13 military bases in the region used by American troops are all but uninhabitable…»»»

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BNE 2h

UAE advances alternative trade route to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates is accelerating efforts to establish a new trade corridor linking its eastern seaboard to Saudi Arabia, to bypass the Strait of Hormuz bottleneck. Officials and regional observers say the initiativ»»»

BNE 2h

Iran drives US military out of all thirteen of its gulf military bases

Iran has driven the US military out of all thirteen of its Gulf military bases, The New York Times (NYT) reported on March 25. “Many of the 13 military bases in the region used by American troops are all but uninhabitable…»»»

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