Gulf News 1h

Resident families in UAE to get free Fazaa membership for Year of the Family

Fazaa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, has announced the launch of a community initiative granting free Fazaa discount memberships to resident families in the United Arab Emirates, coinciding with the “Year of the Family 2026.” The initiative stems from the vision of the UAE governmen»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Chambers’ Building Materials Group hosts ‘Solidarity Suhoor’ expressing unity, gratitude in UAE leadership

Dubai: Building materials businessmen, industry executives, and prominent Emirati figures have gathered in Dubai for a “Solidarity Suhoor” to express gratitude, trust, love, and faith for the UAE leadership and reaffirm their confidence in the country’s stability and future growth. The gathering, h»»»

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BBC 2h

My letter to my dead daughter - after forgiving the man who killed her

Ann Grosmaire was shot dead by her boyfriend not long after turning 19. Nearly 16 years on, Ann's mother Kate says she's forgiven the man who took her daughter's life. "Forgiveness allowed us to move forward and heal," she says. "Do we continue to feel grief? "Of course we do. But we aren't impriso»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Digital knowledge is a child’s right and a national responsibility

Every generation grows up in a world shaped by the tools and knowledge of its time. Today’s children are growing up in a digital world that influences how they learn, how they communicate and how they understand the realities around them. If we recognise education as a fundamental right of every ch»»»

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BBC 2h

Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win

Hollywood stars are gearing up for Sunday night's Oscars, in an exciting year for the awards race where several categories are too close to call. Political thriller One Battle After Another is the favourite to win best picture, but it faces tough competition from vampire horror Sinners, which has a»»»

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Sana 3h

Damascus hosts “Al-Khair Festival” with broad consumer discounts ahead of Eid al-Fitr

DAMASCUS, Mar.15 (SANA) The Al-Khair Festival kicked off on Saturday at the Syrian Trade Hall in the Old Zahera district of Damascus, bringing together more than 80 national companies, under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Economy and Industry. The festival features a wide range of consumer prod»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Dubai property demand holds steady despite Middle East conflict

Dubai: Regional geopolitical tensions often raise concerns about economic stability and capital flows. Dubai’s property market has repeatedly demonstrated that uncertainty elsewhere can reinforce the emirate’s position as a destination for global capital. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Several insurers are bracing for losses from escalating Iran-US war

Dubai: Insurers covering ships, aircraft and political violence risks are facing rising exposure from the Iran-U.S. conflict, though losses are expected to remain manageable for large global players, according to a new report by Moody’s Ratings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QC set to launch ‘27th Night Challenge’ today

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts With You’, Qatar Charity (QC) will launch the ‘27th Night Challenge’ on Sunday evening under the theme ‘Warding off Calamity’, in what is expected to be the largest fundraising event on YouTube dedicated to life-saving medical i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Security situation is stable: Minister

QNA Doha Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has affirmed that the security situation in Qatar is stable and that relevant authorities are closely monitoring regional de»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Philippines, Qatar step up support for Filipinos as regional tensions rise

Darlene Regis As tensions in the region continue following Iranian strikes affecting parts of the Gulf since February 28, the governments of the Philippines and Qatar have taken measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the Filipino community in Qatar. The Philippine Embassy in Qatar announced o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

MoPH issues autism support guide to help families cope

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a safety guide for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder under the current situation, which includes key guidelines to support them and outlines the preventive preparations that should be taken in advance. The guide also included instruction»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Efforts to put out fire at UAE’s Fujairah after drone interception ongoing, one injured

The Fujairah Media Office says efforts are ongoing to put out a fire at the port of Fujairah caused by fallen debris following the interception of a drone. It also said that a Jordanian citizen had been lightly injured in the incident. The port of Fujairah is situated just outside the Strait of Hor»»»

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Jordan Times 7h

How is the Mideast war impacting Iraq's oil industry?

BAGHDAD — Iraq's economy depends almost entirely on its crude oil sales, now seriously threatened by the Middle East war with Iran choking the crucial Strait of Hormuz.Oil exports and production have nearly come to a standstill with the waterway all but shut by Iran's attacks and threats against sh»»»

TAP 7h

Procedural guide for rent-to-own housing projects in Tunisia unveiled

Tunis, March 14 (TAP) – A procedural guide for implementing housing projects under the rent-to-own or installment-sale schemes was presented on Friday, as part of efforts to streamline procedures and shorten processing deadlines. This took place...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Former President Radev on Board of Peace: Bulgaria Should Support Conflict Resolution Initiatives but Based on International Law

Approached by journalists here on Saturday, former president Rumen Radev (2017-2026) said that Bulgaria must support all initiatives aimed at preventing and resolving conflicts, but this must be based on a clear analysis of the country's responsibilities and commitments, and above all on internatio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

International Conference on Institutional, Clinical Solutions One Year after Kocani Fire Held in Skopje

An international conference on the institutional and clinical aspects and solutions a year after the Kocani nightclub fire was held in Skopje on Saturday. Participating were high-ranking government officials, international experts, and medical professionals from North Macedonia and other European c»»»

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Sputnik 8h

US Could Seek to Stake Claim in Gulf Oil Trade With Kharg Island Attack – Iran Affairs Expert

Given the fact that Iran’s Kharg Island is a vital part of oil trade in the region, any attack upon it could be regarded as an attempt to seize control over a strategic spot in the Persian Gulf, Vladimir Yurtaev, member of the European Society of Experts on Iran Affairs, tells Sputnik. While the ex»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Fitch Affirms ‘AA’ Credit Rating for Qatar

Fitch Ratings affirmed Qatar's long-term foreign-currency rating at "AA" and a "stable" outlook on Friday, saying its strong balance sheet and plans to sharply increase LNG output should help cushion the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict. The US-Israel war with Iran has disrupted shipme»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Sources: Trump Rejects Efforts to Launch Iran Ceasefire Talks

President Donald Trump's administration has rebuffed efforts by Middle Eastern allies to start diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the Iran war that started two weeks ago with a massive US-Israeli air assault, according to three sources familiar with the efforts. Iran, for its part, has rejecte»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

VIDEO: Qatar’s Interior Ministry urges public to report suspicious activities through official channels

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior on Saturday urged the public to report any suspicious movements or unusual behavior through its official communication channels. In a video posted on social media, the ministry called on residents to immediately report any suspicious activity observed in their sur»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

MSMEDA injects EGP 3.1bn in financing in Fayoum in 2025: CEO

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has injected EGP 3.1bn in financing to support 133,900 projects in Fayoum between July 2014 and December 2025, according to Bassel Rahmy, CEO of the agency. Rahmy said the financed projects have generated approximately 184,900 job o»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Cyber Security Council warns against downloading, using fake applications

Abu Dhabi: As part of the weekly awareness campaign of the Cyber Pulse initiative launched by the Cyber Security Council (CSC), the council warned against fake applications and the risks of downloading them onto users’ devices, noting that such applications may serve as gateways for data theft, fra»»»

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France24 9h

US judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's probe of Fed chair Powell

A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, dealing a fresh blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism on Capitol Hill. A US federal judge has quashed subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve as part of an investi»»»

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UPI 9h

Google Doodle shows Pi Day some love - UPI.com

Saturday's Google Doodle shows how the mathematical constant pi is useful for easily calculating the area of a circle, the formula for which is A=πr2. Image courtesy Google March 14 (UPI) -- Saturday's Google Doodle celebrates everyone's favorite math holiday, Pi Day. The Doodle features an animate»»»

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France24 9h

Shark nets planned for €100 million Club Med resort threaten endangered species in South Africa

Scientists warn that proposed shark nets for protecting swimmers near a new €100 million Club Med resort in South Africa could threaten a host of endangered species, calling for a full environmental impact assessment to prevent endangered marine life from becoming casualties of the luxury resort pr»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Two weeks into Iran war: Hormuz oil route at centre of escalating crisis

Dubai: Two weeks after launching a war against Iran that was meant to be swift and decisive, US President Donald Trump is grappling with an escalating conflict, global economic shock and growing questions about Washington’s strategy. What the White House initially envisioned as a focused military c»»»

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BNE 10h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 10h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 10h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 10h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 10h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 10h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 10h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 10h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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BNE 10h

US bombs Kharg Island, prepares for possible ground invasion

The US has bombed military installations on Iran’s critical Kharg island that is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is moving thousands of troops into the Gulf in preparation for a possible ground invasion to take control of the Straits of Hormuz. »»»

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Gulf News 10h

Abu Dhabi steps up drive to prepare residents for emergencies

Abu Dhabi authorities have stepped up efforts to strengthen public awareness of emergency response procedures as part of a wider initiative aimed at improving community preparedness. The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) is currently implementing the second phase»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Mohammed bin Salman in Nine Years: Domestic Growth and Global Engagement

Nine years have passed since the royal decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, appointing Prince Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince. The prince’s presence in a leadership role that reflects the pulse and ambitions of Saudi youth, alongside the guidance of»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Have trouble falling or staying asleep? Try cognitive shuffling

When Luc Beaudoin was in college, he was having trouble falling asleep. Beaudoin was studying cognitive science and psychology, so he started experimenting on himself, and he developed a method that consciously copies what the brain seems to do naturally as we doze off. "If you wake people up as th»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Trump urges other nations to send ships to secure Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged other nations to send ships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint for global oil supplies disrupted by the Mideast war. Trump, who has said the United States will soon start escorting tankers through the strait, posted on Truth Soci»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Trump Urges other Nations to Send Ships to Secure Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged other nations to send ships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint for global oil supplies disrupted by the Mideast war. Trump, who has said the United States will soon start escorting tankers through the strait, posted on Truth Soci»»»

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Naharnet 12h

Report: Israel changes stance on Lebanon talks after US request

The file of negotiations with Lebanon has made some progress, with the U.S. administration asking Israel to positively respond to Lebanon's negotiations overture and to explore the Lebanese proposal for halting the war, LBCI's correspondent in Israel, Amal Shehadeh, said on Saturday. Shehadeh added»»»

The Peninsula 12h

Egypt, France stress importance of combined efforts to prevent regional war

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdeltty discussed the importance of combined efforts to spare the region an all-out war in a telephone call on Saturday with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot. The two ministers shared perspectives on methods of handling the current developments and prev»»»

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TAP 12h

Tunisia wins second prize for Best Pavilion at International Tourism Fair in Prague

Tunis, March 14, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia won second place for Best Pavilion at the International Tourism Fair held in Prague, Czech Republic, from March 12 to 14, 2026. This achievement highlights the effectiveness of Tunisia’s promotional efforts in...»»»

Qatar Tribune 12h

Qatar strongly condemns second attack targeting UAE consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted, for the second time, the Consulate General of the sisterly United Arab Emirates in Iraqi Kurdistan. Qatar considered the attack a reprehensible act that constitutes a flagrant violation of inter»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Middle East turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling

Oslo:Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, Norway is hoping to use the Middle East war to get European Union blessing to drill in the Arctic. The European Commission is revising its Arctic strategy, which has since 2021 committed the EU to work»»»

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RT 12h

Cuba confirms talks with US amid energy crisis

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has confirmed that officials in Havana are holding talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, as the island grapples with a deepening energy crisis and widespread blackouts. The contacts come amid mounting economic pressure on the Caribbean nation,»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Qatar strongly condemns second attack targeting UAE Consulate in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted the Consulate General of the sisterly United Arab Emirates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for the second time. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, said that Qatar considered »»»

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Al Majalla 13h

How war in Iran is impacting Armenia and Azerbaijan

The launch of US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran on 28 February led to a response by the Islamic Republic that has drawn in more than a dozen countries. Less than a week into the conflict, Azerbaijan became one of them. Iran and Azerbaijan share a border, and Azerbaijan has good relations with the »»»

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Gulf News 13h

Anwar Gargash says attacks on Gulf states expose Iran’s weakness and deepening isolation

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, stressed that Iran’s attempts to target Gulf countries in response to American and Israeli strikes reflect the military weakness, moral bankruptcy and growing political isolation. Also Read: Anwar Gargash: UAE acting in self-defe»»»

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