‘What did you learn today?’: How UAE parents are making distance learning work
In the beginning, her seven-year-old daughter would feel a little sleepy after switching on the laptop. This sleepiness only set in for academics; she could game for hours if she had the opportunity. Yet her mother, Dubai-based Diya Mathur, says that she slowly found a way to make her daughter conc»»»
Trump urges allies to ‘go to the Strait of Hormuz and just take it’
US President Donald Trump has urged countries that buy oil from the Middle East to unblock the Strait of Hormuz by force unless Iran reopens the vital shipping route to all vessels. He made the appeal in his first address to the nation on Wednesday, after weeks of chastising NATO members for refusi»»»
Oil prices — worst behind us now? WTI, Brent drop to under $100, Murban at $103 on war ceasefire hopes amid thin overnight trading
Fresh signals of de-escalation in the Iran conflict continued to drain the massive “war premium” that had driven prices above $110 just days earlier. WTI, the main US oil price benchmark, crashed under $100 as ceasefire hopes emerged overnight. As of 10:12 AM (Tokyo) | 1:12 AM GMT (London) on Thurs»»»
Liftoff: Nasa launches first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years
CAPE CANAVERAL: Four astronauts launched today towards the Moon aboard the Orion capsule, using the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the US state of Florida. With a thunderous roar that reverberated far beyond the launchpad, the enormous orange-and-white r»»»
Liftoff: Nasa launches first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years
CAPE CANAVERAL: Four astronauts launched today towards the Moon aboard the Orion capsule, using the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the US state of Florida. With a thunderous roar that reverberated far beyond the launchpad, the enormous orange-and-white r»»»
Gold is a $31 trillion asset. Why aren’t portfolios catching up?
Dubai: The global gold market is now valued at around $31 trillion, built on nearly 220,000 tonnes of above-ground stock accumulated over centuries, making it one of the largest and most enduring asset classes in the financial system. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.De»»»
Trump’s Nato threat rattles alliance as global economy reels from Iran's choking of Hormuz
Of all the pressure tactics in Donald Trump’s playbook, threatening to pull the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) has always been one of the most powerful—and destabilizing. Asked by The Telegraph whether he was reconsidering US membership in the Western military al»»»
It’s time to ban smartphones in schools
By this time, we are all familiar with the image of some harried schoolteacher attempting to maintain control over a classroom where the majority of students are transfixed by their smartphones instead of the dusty chalkboard. The dangers of social media for the minds of young and old alike has alr»»»
Scattered rain, morning fog expected across UAE until 6 April
ABU DHABI: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast a period of unsettled weather across the UAE, through 6 April, advising residents to prepare for shifting conditions including rain and reduced visibility. The forecast indicates a mix of fair to cloudy skies, with light to moderate r»»»
Qatar participates in 43rd sessionof Arab Interior Ministers Council
QNA Doha The State of Qatar participated in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, held on Wednesday via videoconference. Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani led the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the session»»»
Novo Nordisk Qatar announceslaunch of its ‘New Me Can’ obesity awareness campaign
Tribune News Network Doha Novo Nordisk Qatar has announced the launch of ‘New Me Can’, a nationwide disease awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness of obesity as a serious chronic disease and supporting informed public dialogue on long-term health. Obesity has emerged as a major global epidem»»»
MECC rehabilitates wild trees damaged by recent rainfall
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), through its Wildlife Development Department, has intensified efforts to rehabilitate wild trees affected by recent weather events. Field teams have stabilized partially fallen trees, reinforced surrounding soil, and repaired damaged tr»»»
MECC announces launch ofmarine turtle nesting season
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change a ( MECC) announced on Wednesday the start of the marine turtle nesting season in Qatar, which runs from April 1 to August 1. This announcement comes as part of the country’s strong commitment to protecting endangered species and monitoring ra»»»
MoEHE continues inspection visits to schools
Tribune News Network DOHA Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi continued his inspection visits to public and private schools after the students resumed their attendance studies. He visited Al-Kaaban Primary Secondary Secondary School for»»»
MSDF to host first Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday
QNA Doha Under the esteemed patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) will organise the first edition of the “Rawda Award” for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday to honour the winning social initiatives. The Rawda Award»»»
PM, Greek defence minister discuss regional issues
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of National Defence of Greece Nikolaos Georgios Dendias in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support a»»»
Amir meets Greek defence minister
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met in his office at Lusail Palace on Wednesday morning with HE Minister of National Defense of the Hellenic Republic Nikolaos Georgios Dendias. During the meeting, they reviewed developments in the region and their repercu»»»
Five unlicensed Umrah providers detected during inspections
QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Endowment (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has identified five unlicensed offices arranging Umrah, a minor Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the ministry said. The offices were discovered during routine inspection tours carried out by the Ministry’s Hajj and Umrah Affairs Departm»»»
MoPH participates in World Autism Awareness Day
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on 2 April. This year’s observance is held under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every life Has Value,” as designated by the United Nations. The observance h»»»
QC opens mosque and Qur’an centre in Côte d’Ivoire
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), with generous support from donors, has inaugurated a new project comprising a mosque and a holy Qur’an education and memorisation centre in Songon District of the Abidjan Region, in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The project aims to strengthen education»»»
Shafallah Center marks World Autism Awareness Day with call for inclusion
QNA Doha Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities marked World Autism Awareness Day with an event highlighting inclusion and human dignity. The event, held under the theme ‘Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value’, aimed to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder and promote greater un»»»
QU increases institutional preparedness to ensure safety of the community
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its institutional responsibility and commitment to community safety, Qatar University (QU) confirmed that it continues to implement measures aimed at strengthening institutional preparedness, in line with directives issued by the Ministry of Interior and relevan»»»
MoT moves Autonomous E-Mobility Forum from April to September 7-9
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has moved the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum to September 7-9, 2026, against the backdrop of the current regional situation. The Forum was initially scheduled this April 7-9. Organised by Just us & Otto Marketing Services, th»»»
Qatar Customs urges shippingcompanies to join TIR System
Tribune News Network Doha The General Authority of Customs has called on shipping companies to register in the International Road Transport (TIR) System, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate cross-border trade amid ongoing logistical challenges. In a statement, the authority high»»»
Qatar to distance itself from regional conflicts: Al Muftah
Tribune News Network Geneva Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva HE Dr Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah on Wednesday participated in an event titled ‘Diplomacy and Security: Shaping Peace in a Fragmented World’, at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy in »»»
Qatar Press Centre warns of threat to detained Palestinian journalists
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Centre has expressed deep concern over the fate of Palestinian journalists detained in Israeli prisons, warning of serious risks following the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a draft law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners. In a statement, the c»»»
War snuffs out signs of recovery in Turkish manufacturing, shows March PMI
Ill-effects of the conflict in the Middle East in March snuffed out the beginnings of a possible recovery in Turkish manufacturing, according to the latest Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released on April 1 by S&P Global. »»»
War snuffs out signs of recovery in Turkish manufacturing, shows March PMI
Ill-effects of the conflict in the Middle East in March snuffed out the beginnings of a possible recovery in Turkish manufacturing, according to the latest Istanbul Chamber of Industry Turkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released on April 1 by S&P Global. »»»
BALKAN BLOG: The connection between the Middle East conflict and Slovenia’s closely fought election
Allegations of foreign interference involving an Israeli private intelligence firm cast a shadow over Slovenia’s closely contested parliamentary election, highlighting how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are increasingly impacting domestic politics in Europe. »»»
Gulf interest, market jitters and EU delays shape Ukraine’s defence industry outlook
Ukraine’s defence sector is drawing growing interest from Gulf states even as financial pressures mount and European support faces delays, reported Ukraine Business News. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his recent tour »»»
Gulf interest, market jitters and EU delays shape Ukraine’s defence industry outlook
Ukraine’s defence sector is drawing growing interest from Gulf states even as financial pressures mount and European support faces delays, reported Ukraine Business News. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his recent tour »»»
Ust-Luga and Primorsk to their lowest levels since pre-war time
Russia has lost over $1bn in oil export revenues Ukraine’s week-long attacks on its two most important Baltic Sea ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk. Weekly shipments through both ports have fallen by two-thirds. However, as U»»»
Jordan-Syria bilateral trade rebounds to JD 334m — ACC
AMMAN — Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) data on Wednesday announced that total bilateral trade surged to JD 334 million last year, a nearly three-fold increase over the JD 116 million recorded in 2024.This significant growth trajectory aligns with recent Standard & Poor’s (S&P) assessments,»»»
Florida baby dies after being left in a car, marking first US hot car death this year - UPI.com
A baby died in Florida this week after being left in a hot car in Winter Haven, local police and safety advocates say, becoming the first child to die in a hot car this year. The infant died Tuesday after being left in a hot car in Winter Haven, Fla., according to FOX 13 and the Winter Haven Police»»»
Trump attends birthright citizenship hearing at Supreme Court in historic first
In a historic first, Donald Trump became the first US sitting president to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday as it weighed his bid to restrict birthright citizenship. During more than two hours of questioning, justices from across the ideological spectrum assessed the policy’s»»»
Focus - US public media under pressure from White House
Since the start of Donald Trump’s second term, media outlets in the United States have faced an uphill battle. Targeted verbal attacks, attempts to control information and press credentials, and financial pressure are just some of the ways the White House has sought to influence reporting –or label»»»
'Strategy of ecological terror. Desalination as a weapon of war' in the Middle East
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Christopher Low, Associate Professor of History and Director of the Middle East Center at the University of Utah. As a historian of infrastructure and environmental systems in the Middle East, his work examines how seemingly technical systems, like desal»»»
The Observers - Bedouins in Israel’s Negev desert face bomb shelter shortage
As Iranian and Hezbollah air strikes on Israel continue, tens of thousands of Bedouins living in the country’s southern Negev desert have no access to shelters. While some NGOs are attempting to install mobile shelters, they are primarily calling on the government to take action, denouncing "discri»»»
Qatar's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva participates in diplomacy and security event
Geneva: HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah took part in an event titled "Diplomacy and Security: Shaping Peace in a Fragmented World," held at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. In her remarks, Her Excellency said that in »»»
Anthropic has mistakenly leaked its own internal Claude code
AI giant Anthropic has mistakenly published its own top secret internal code, triggering a viral wave of github rewrites and inflicting potentially catastrophic commercial damage on the Amazon-backed business model. The developer of the Claude chatbot described the incident as a release issue “caus»»»
Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work prepares for its inaugural ceremony
Doha: Under the gracious patronage of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has announced to organise the inaugural ceremony of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work on April 5 to honour the winning social initiatives. The “Rawda” Awa»»»
Iran using AI clips to counter US media machine (VIDEOS)
RT has looked into how Iran has used cheap, AI-generated clips to mock US President Donald Trump and the American military, countering the multibillion-dollar US media machine during the conflict in the Middle East. Videos by Tehran address the latest developments in the war, warning that US troops»»»
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs state version of SAVE Act into law - UPI.com
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Wednesday making voters prove their citizenship. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Wednesday a state bill similar to the federal Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. The law will take ef»»»
There are more female same-sex households than male, survey finds - UPI.com
Attendees watch as participants march down 5th avenue at the 2019 New York City LGBT Pride March during Pride Week on the weekend of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City. A new Census Bureau survey showed that in 2024, there were more female same-sex households than male. Fi»»»
Iran’s President to US People: Choosing Confrontation Will Affect Future Generations
The Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian sent on Wednesday a message to the American people, stressing that the Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries. Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futi»»»
Top April Fools' Day pranks: Keebler toothpaste, Ugg umbrella - UPI.com
April Fools' Day pranks of 2026 include several manmade horrors beyond comprehension. Photo courtesy of Heinz April 1 (UPI) -- Whether we like it or not, April Fools' Day is once again upon us, and with it comes the inevitable annual parade of corporate jests, japes and jokes, including an umbrella»»»
MoECC rehabilitates wild trees damaged by recent weather
DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), through its Wildlife Development Department, has intensified efforts to rehabilitate wild trees affected by recent weather events. Field teams have stabilized partially fallen trees, reinforced surrounding soil, and repaired damaged trun»»»
Healey to Asharq Al-Awsat: UK Has More Jets Flying in the Region Than at Any Time in the Last 15 Years
British Defense Secretary John Healey revealed Wednesday that UK pilots and aircrew have flown over 1,200 hours on defensive missions across the Middle East since the conflict with Iran erupted, saying they have now had over 80 engagements together with RAF Regiment Gunners. In an interview with As»»»
Interior Minister participates remotely in 43rd session of Council of Arab Interior Ministers
Tunis, April 1 (TAP) - Minister of Interior Khaled Nouri participated remotely in the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers. He delivered a speech highlighting the importance of joint Arab security efforts in addressing the security...»»»
ADCMC, Abu Dhabi Youth Council launch new initiative
The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Youth Council, has launched the “Abu Dhabi Youth in Emergency Response” initiative. It aims to strengthen preparedness and reinforce the role of society as an active partner in the respons»»»