Gulf News 38m

Filipino workers in UAE can now send money faster with du-GCash tie up

Dubai: Sending money home could soon become faster and more flexible for thousands of Filipinos living in the UAE. Digital wallet platform du Pay has partnered with GCash to improve cross-border transfers, aiming to make it easier for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to support families back home. »»»

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Gulf News 52m

Gulf News Edufair returns to Abu Dhabi with expanded academic and career pathways

After drawing more than 8,000 visitors across its May and October editions last year, Gulf News Edufair returns to Abu Dhabi on May 16-17 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, bringing together a broader mix of universities and education providers. More than 25 higher education in»»»

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Gulf News 59m

How Japan’s new shared custody law affects migrant lives

Dubai: Japan has introduced a major reform to its family law, allowing divorced couples to share custody of their children for the first time. The amendment to its Civil Code, which took effect starting this April, has marked a step away from the system that granted custody to only one parent after»»»

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Business-review 1h

King Charles III House in Viscri opens “Marie of Romania: Artist Queen. A Floral Conversation” exhibition

The King Charles III House in Viscri brings to Romania the exhibition of the Romanian Cultural Institute in London, ‘Marie of Romania: Artist Queen. A Floral Conversation,’ dedicated to the artistic universe of Queen Marie of Romania and her fascination with the flora of her adopted country. After »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Mecca airport, metro plans move forward, says Saudi official

Dubai: Plans to develop a new airport and metro system in Mecca are progressing, Saleh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission for Mecca City and the Holy Sites, said in an interview with Harvard Business Review Arabia on March 25. He said detailed studies for a world-class airport in the holy city»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai’s KHDA issues distance learning guidelines, asks schools to review system in two weeks

Dubai: Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has published a comprehensive framework setting out minimum quality standards that private K-12 schools must meet during periods of distance and online learning. The guidelines, titled Quality Expectations for Effective Distance Learni»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Vazrazhdane MP Candidate Calls for Preservation of Maritsa East 3 Thermal Power Plant

The preservation of the Maritsa East 3 Thermal Power Plant (TPP) is key to the economy of Haskovo Region, said Vazrazhdane's top-of-the-list candidate in Haskovo Georgi Georgiev, as quoted by the party's press centre on Thursday. Energy is a matter of national security and must be safeguarded throu»»»

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Gulf News 3h

How to convert money transfers into wealth-building assets

Dubai: The Philippine government has encouraged overseas Filipinos to rethink traditional remittance habits and explore investment opportunities as a way to protect their income against global economic volatility. In its “Peso Sense” financial literacy campaign, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Hope rises again: Dubai’s clergy share Easter messages of renewal and faith

Dubai: As Easter approaches, Christian communities across Dubai are reflecting on the timeless message of the resurrection, reminding the faithful that hope and light can rise even in the darkest moments. Gulf News has reached out to clergies from several churches across the emirate to gather their»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Rethinking autism – and our role in understanding it

April is World Autism Acceptance Month. It is a moment that has shifted from awareness to acceptance – a distinction worth pausing on. Awareness tells us something exists. Acceptance asks us what we do about it. Walk into almost any school staffroom, workplace, or family gathering and ask what peop»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

How to cut your bill in Qatar without changing what you buy

Doha, Qatar: For many households in Qatar, the problem is not buying more. It is paying more for the same basket. You go out for essentials, stick to your usual products, avoid unnecessary extras, and still come back wondering how the total increased again. That is exactly why so many shoppers feel»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Airfares soar as war disrupts jet fuel supply

Dubai: In just over a month, the global aviation industry has undergone a dramatic shift, with airfares climbing sharply across major routes, including from the UAE. What was once a relatively stable pricing environment has become volatile, as airlines grapple with rising fuel costs, reduced capaci»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

MoPH marks World Autism Awareness Day, reinforces commitment to inclusion

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2. This year’s observance is held under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every life Has Value,” as designated by the United Nations. The observance highlights the»»»

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Novinite 5h

Sofia Heating Price Hike Near 30% Sparks Backlash Over Household Costs

The Ombudswoman institution has voiced strong opposition to the proposed increase in heating prices in Sofia, which is expected to approach nearly 30 percent. According to the position sent by Ombudswoman Velislava Delcheva to the Chair of the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC), Plamen M»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar Reads returns with family reading booth

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across Qatar, is hosting an interactive booth at Doha Festival City, from April 1 to April 22. The activation aims to deepen engagement with the Family Reading Programme (FRP), a structu»»»

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The Barents Observer 6h

Northern Fleet soldiers killed in plane crash in occupied Crimea

A military An-26 aircraft crashed into rocky terrain east of Sevastopol, killing seven crew members and 23 personnel on board. The Soviet-built turboprop aircraft went down at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, 31 March, Russia’s Ministry of Defence said, citing a technical malfunction as the preliminary ca»»»

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UPI 6h

Democrats assail, Republicans praise Trump's Iran war addresss - UPI.com

Democrats criticized while Republicans praised President Donald Trump's Wednesday night address to the nation on the war in Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 2 (UPI) -- Democrats late Wednesday lambasted President Donald Trump's Iran war address to the nation for shifting ti»»»

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The Budapest Times 9h

Orbán: If we do not want Hungary to be stripped of its resources, we need a national government

At a campaign rally in Szentes, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the upcoming election will decide whether Hungary keeps a national government or ends up with a pro-Ukrainian one, arguing that the real question is whether Hungarians’ money stays in Hungary or is sent to finance the war. Opening the»»»

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Gulf News 10h

‘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»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Indian schools in Dubai home deliver books to students ahead of online reopening

Dubai/Sharjah: As Dubai's Indian schools prepare to begin Academic Year 2026–27 online, several institutions are going the extra mile, quite literally, by delivering textbooks and other school supplies straight to students' doorsteps Dubai's Indian schools are scheduled to reopen online on April 6,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

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»»»

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Jordan Times 15h

Germany growth forecasts slashed as Mideast war hits economy


BERLIN — Leading economic institutes more than halved their growth forecasts for Germany on Wednesday, warning that the energy shock caused by the Middle East war would hit Europe's top economy hard.

A group of leading institutes slashed their joint growth forecast for 2026 to 0.6 per cent, down »»»

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The Peninsula 15h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 18h

Houthi Schools in Yemen Turned into Early Recruitment Camps

Since rising to power in 2014, Yemen’s Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, has systematically entrenched itself within the education system, rewriting curricula, renaming schools, and embedding ideological programs. Classrooms have become a frontline in a broader struggle over identity and influence, and»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 20h

Polish deficit greater than during pandemic

Poland has entered a fiscal shock with a public finance deficit exceeding pandemic levels despite solid economic growth. In 2025, the deficit reached 7.2% of GDP and public debt rose to 59.7%, nearing the critical 60% threshold. Unlike during COVID-19, the deficit is not driven by crisis support bu»»»

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UPI 20h

Bolivia alleges fuel sabotage tied to international criminal network - UPI.com

Bilivan consumers have felt the impact of contaminated gasoline. More than 10,000 vehicle owners, including long-distance transport operators and private drivers, have reported severe engine damage. File Photo by Luis Gandarilas/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Bolivia's government, led by President Rodrigo Pa»»»

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Gulf News 20h

Dubai rolls out transport fee exemptions and discounts for key groups

Dubai has introduced a package of transport-related incentives, including fee exemptions and discounts, aimed at supporting families and enhancing quality of life, authorities said. The initiative, aligned with the National Family Growth Agenda 2031, follows an agreement between the Ministry of Fam»»»

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Qatar Tribune 21h

MoPH participates in World Autism Awareness Day celebration

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is participating in the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2. This year's observance is held under the theme 'Autism and Humanity – Every life Has Value', as designated by the United Nations. The observance highlights the»»»

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Gulf News 22h

India’s IndiGo hikes airfares with revised fuel surcharge from April 2

Dubai: Airfares between the UAE and India are likely to come under upward pressure after Indian carrier IndiGo announced a revision in fuel charges, driven by a sharp rise in jet fuel prices. The airline confirmed that updated fuel surcharges will apply to all new bookings made from 1 am on April 2»»»

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Gulf News 22h

American University of Sharjah announces distance learning till end of semester

Sharjah: The American University of Sharjah (AUS) on Wednesday announced extension of online learning for the remainder of the semester. In a heartfelt message to the AUS community, Chancellor Dr Tod Laursen acknowledged the toll the uncertainty had taken and said the university had heard its stude»»»

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Al Awsat 22h

Germany Growth Forecasts Slashed as Mideast War Hits Economy

Leading economic institutes more than halved their growth forecast for Germany on Wednesday, warning that the energy shock caused by the Middle East war would hit Europe's top economy hard. A group of leading institutes slashed their joint GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 0.6 percent, down from a Se»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 22h

Silistra MP Candidate Bogomil Petkov, CC-DB Deputy Leader Nikolay Denkov Meet Business Representatives in Silistra

The leader of the coalition Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria list in Silistra 20th constituency, Bogomil Petkov, and the deputy leader of Continue the Change, Nikolay Denkov, meet with representatives of local businesses. At the event, serious structural problems and corrupt practices in B»»»

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Gulf News 22h

Iran attacks threaten global aviation, UN aviation body ICAO says

Dubai: UN aviation watchdog International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has issued a strong condemnation of attacks attributed to Iran, describing them as unlawful acts that pose a direct threat to the safety of international civil aviation. At its 237th session in Montreal on April 1, the ICA»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 22h

Slistra MP Candidate Bogomil Petkov, CC-DB Deputy Leader Nikolay Denkov Meet Business Representatives in Silistra

The leader of the coalition Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria list in the 20th constituency of Silistra, Bogomil Petkov, and the deputy leader of Continue the Change, Nikolay Denkov, meet with representatives of local businesses. At the event, serious structural problems and corrupt practic»»»

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Gulf News 23h

Emiratis express unity and confidence in leadership amid regional tensions

Dubai: As tensions continue to unfold across the region, many Emiratis say their sense of security and trust in the nation’s leadership remains unwavering. Across the UAE, citizens describe a climate of calm resilience, with daily life continuing as normal and communities standing firmly united beh»»»

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Gulf News 23h

What happened to Middle East air travel in just 33 days?

Dubai: The regional aviation map has changed completely in just over a month. Airspace restrictions, temporary closures, and safety-driven rerouting have forced airlines to suspend some flights, reduce schedules, and reroute many services along longer corridors to avoid affected zones. The UAE’s Ge»»»

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Gulf News 23h

The power behind the crown: Why beauty pageants captivate Southeast Asians

Dubai: Beauty pageants have long been more than just a display of physical beauty. In Southeast Asia, they are a cultural phenomenon that carries deep significance for communities both at home and abroad. For many Filipinos, Thais, and Vietnamese among others, pageants are closely tied to national »»»

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Al Awsat 23h

NASA Counts Down for First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half a Century

NASA is set to launch four astronauts as soon as Wednesday evening on a 10-day flight around the moon, marking the most ambitious US space mission in decades and a major step toward returning humans to the lunar surface before China's first crewed landing. NASA mission managers on Monday polled "go»»»

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Gulf News 1d

Sharjah allows remote work for mums in government sector

Sharjah has introduced remote working for employed mothers in the government sector, aiming to support work-life balance and family stability, officials said. Hesham Suhail Al Qahtani, Director of HR Systems at the Sharjah Department of Human Resources, said the new policy allows working mothers wi»»»

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Gulf News 1d

Dubai’s timely stimulus sends strong signal of confidence

At a time when regional tensions are casting a shadow over global markets, Dubai’s latest economic stimulus could not have come at a better moment. The approval of Dh1 billion in incentives by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe»»»

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Gulf News 01.04. 13:39

STS offers refund as more UAE school groups waive transport fee during distance learning

Dubai: The number of UAE school groups suspending or refunding transport fees during the ongoing period of distance learning is growing, with School Transport Services (STS), one of the largest school transport providers in the country, also offering parents a pro-rata refund or credit on April fee»»»

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Gulf News 01.04. 13:20

Is the war ending soon? Investors are convinced it is

Dubai: Global markets have already moved ahead of the facts. Investors are increasingly betting that the conflict between the US and Iran could end within weeks, a shift driven largely by comments from Donald Trump that the military campaign may be wrapped up in “two to three weeks.” That expectati»»»

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Al Awsat 01.04. 12:36

Eurozone Manufacturing Growth Reaches 4-Year High

Euro zone manufacturers faced soaring input costs and supply chain disruptions in March due to the Iran war, even as underlying tepid demand threatened to undermine the sector's fragile recovery, a survey showed. The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global logistics networks, causing deliv»»»

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Gulf News 01.04. 12:16

War of endurance — who breaks first: Markets, Iran or the US?

Dubai: The war is raging. The real question isn’t who wins — it’s who breaks first. As the war enters its second month, pressure is no longer building quietly — it is beginning to show cracks across markets, governments and economies. At the centre of it all lies the Strait of Hormuz. Also Read: US»»»

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Gulf News 01.04. 11:58

What the newly licensed Foster Families Association means for child welfare in Abu Dhabi

Dubai: A new step to strengthen the foster care system has been taken as the Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has granted a licence to the Foster Families Association. The public benefit organisation has been set to operate as a community-driven entity, promoting a culture of »»»

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Business-review 01.04. 11:45

Several EU countries cuts taxes to offset rising fuel prices. Romania is still considering options

Italy implemented the most substantial excise tax reduction, cutting rates by 30% for both gasoline and diesel—or 20 euro cents per liter (equivalent to 1 leu per liter)— while Portugal lowered excise taxes by 21% for diesel (a reduction of 7.6 euro cents per liter), falling below the minimum thres»»»

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Al Awsat 01.04. 11:37

India has Begun its Long-delayed Population Census

India has begun the world’s largest national population count, which could reshape welfare programs and political representation across the country. The previous census in 2011 recorded a population of 1.21 billion. It's now estimated to be more than 1.4 billion, making India the most populous nati»»»

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