First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise belongs to Allah, the Strong and Firm. Allah says: “Indeed Allah does not love the transgressors.” (Qurʾān 2:190) And He says: “Allah does not rectify the work of the corrupters.” (Qurʾān 10:81) We bear witness that there is no god except Allah, the Lord of all »»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree introducing a new state monthly allowance for children under the age of three in Kyrgyzstan, the presidential press service reported. According to the decree, the allowance will be provided to every child under the age of three regardless of the family’s inco»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Ramadan spirit is still going strong. Despite it all the holy month is in full swing and Dubai is delivering. From waterfront Iftars to buzzing night markets, here are some of the best experiences still running right now. Hai RamadanTwo ways to break your fast under the iconic Al Was»»»

Dubai: Schools across the UAE have rallied behind the government's decision to advance the spring break amid blatant Iran aggression on the country, with principals and education leaders describing the move as responsible and necessary. The education authorities in the country decided to advance th»»»

President Donald Trump has nominated Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to serve as the next US Secretary of Homeland Security, turning to one of his fiercest political defenders to lead the department responsible for border security, immigration enforcement and domestic protection. Mu»»»

Doha, Qatar: International players in Qatar’s top football league say they feel safe in the country despite recent regional tensions that have led to the postponement of the Qatar Stars League (QSL) until further notice. Al Sadd’s Spanish forward Rafa Mujica said on X that the club and the authorit»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s property market remains resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty, according to Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties, who said investor confidence in the emirate continues to strengthen after years of consistent policy and economic stability. Sign »»»

Dubai: Airports in Dubai have facilitated more than 1,140 flights in the past 84 hours, as authorities work to restore connectivity and help travellers continue their journeys. Also Read: Emirates to operate limited flights until further notice; 100 flights to depart Dubai on March 5-6In an update »»»

Kristi Noem is being removed as homeland security secretary after months of controversy and bipartisan criticism. She was the official in charge of delivering on President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda. Noem boosted deportations to 675,000 in the president's first year, though that fell be»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of distance learning, emphasising that remote education is a shared responsibility among students, schools, and families. The Ministry stressed »»»

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday confirmed the deaths of two pilots after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district during a routine training mission. The pilots — Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar — sustained fatal injuries in the cr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education affirmed the regular continuation of distance learning in line with approved business continuity plans during the fifth meeting of the Institutional Risk Management and Business Continuity Committee. The meeting held yesterday under the ch»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways said Friday morning it has resumed a limited flight schedule from Abu Dhabi, with services now operating to 70 destinations worldwide, according to its latest operational update. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier said the flights will run between March 6 and March 19, as operati»»»

Dubai: The Vatican has warned that advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to risks of “social control and manipulation,” urging societies to strengthen human relationships to counter the “tragic consequence” of the artificial world. In a new document titled “Quo vadis, humanitas?”, whi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Residents across Qatar are steadily adjusting to their day-to-day routines as the country continues to navigate the impact of extraordinary circumastances developed by Iran’s attacks, with many expressing confidence in the nation’s preparedness, safety measures, and strong public servi»»»

Dubai: Heavy overnight Israeli air strikes have left widespread destruction across the southern suburbs of Beirut, with images showing rubble-strewn streets, damaged buildings, and smoke rising from several neighbourhoods. The area, widely considered a stronghold of Hezbollah, was targeted after Is»»»

Dubai: Meet Satheesh Kumar, a Dubai resident since 2002. Although he adheres to Hinduism, Kumar has been observing the fast during the holy month of Ramadan for the past 23 years while living in the UAE. For him, Ramadan is a time to be one with the community in sharing and living out good deeds. H»»»

Speaking at the Macronomx Economic Year Opening event, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a stark warning about the direction of Europe’s economy, arguing that while many economic forecasts assume a peaceful environment, the reality discussed among European leaders is very different. According t»»»

Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, announced on March 6 that two citizens of Japan are presently in Iranian custody, Kyodo Times reports. The Japanese administration has demanded the immediate release o»»»

Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, announced on March 6 that two citizens of Japan are presently in Iranian custody, Kyodo Times reports. The Japanese administration has demanded the immediate release o»»»

Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese Foreign Minister, announced on March 6 that two citizens of Japan are presently in Iranian custody, Kyodo Times reports. The Japanese administration has demanded the immediate release o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its multi-sector response to the floods in Sudan, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiated distribution of shelter tents to affected families in River Nile, North Kordofan, and White Nile States, with 866 family tents delivered, out of a total of 1,066 te»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Despite exceptional circumstances, Qatar Charity (QC) continues, with the support of benevolent donors and Qatari embassies, to implement its Ramadan projects around the world as part of its campaign ‘Good Starts With You’. Thousands of Ramadan food baskets have been distr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha HOPE Qatar Centre for Persons with Disabilities has launched a fully online programme for its students with intellectual and physical disabilities, in accordance with the directives issued by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). In response to the curren»»»

What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»

What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»

What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»

What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»

What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»

Life in Tehran has changed since the war began. Tehran is a city where services and amenities are concentrated in the centre or in specific commercial and administrative districts, a pattern that in peacetime produces severe overcrowding and heavy traffic throughout the day. But since the start of »»»

What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»

The US has made an outreach to Iranian Kurdish dissident groups as "Operation Epic Fury" rattles the pieces of the Middle East geostrategic chess game. The Kurds in other countries have a history of being pawns in Washington’s games and have at times used their leverage to their advantage. But unde»»»

Rights groups warned this week that prisoners in Iran – thousands of whom were detained during recent anti-government protests – are being refused shelter during US and Israeli strikes and face increased risk of forced disappearance and execution due to a nationwide internet blackout. In the Irania»»»

Italy, France, Spain and the Netherlands will send naval assets to Cyprus after an Iranian-made drone struck a British base there, Italy's defence minister said Thursday. France also said it would allow US aircraft to access some of its bases in the Middle East during the conflict with Iran. Italy,»»»

QNA & Agencies Bangkok Global economic resilience is once again being tested as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pose potential risks to energy markets, investor confidence, and global growth, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at the Asia in 205»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) held its fifth meeting of the ‘Institutional Risk Management and Business Continuity Committee’ on Thursday, with the participation of senior ministry officials, to review the progress of the educational process and to follow-up on the»»»

Best-selling romantasy author Sarah J Maas, who has sold more than 75 million books worldwide, has announced two new novels in her A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. The 40-year-old American author announced the publishing of her two new books on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast on We»»»

A sense of normality is slowly returning to Israel, even as large-scale Israeli-American attacks on Iran show no sign of abating, and as Israel expands its offensive in Lebanon against the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah. Six days on, as the intensity of the Iranian retaliation has diminished, mea»»»

One of the top officials overseeing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, will leave her role, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, a major staffing move that raises questions about the direction of the Republican president's immigration »»»

The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai is engaging with senior citizens and People of Determination to check on their well-being and reaffirm its support for them. The initiative reflects the authority’s human-centred approach, which prioritises close connection with the community, stre»»»

Warning: this story contains details which some readers might find distressing ​​Satellite imagery analysis reveals multiple strikes and burn marks around a school in southern Tehran, suggesting it was hit more than once, in an attack Iranian authorities say killed 168 people on Saturday. Verified »»»

The Republic of Ireland's domestic economy grew by almost 5% in 2025, official figures suggest. Irish domestic output is estimated using a measurement called modified domestic demand (MDD). The economic performance of most countries is measured using gross domestic product (GDP), but Irish GDP is h»»»

TUNIS, March 5, 2026 (TAP) – The Acting Chargé d’Affaires at the Tunisian Embassy in Manama, Bahrain met, on Wednesday, with Tunisian expatriates to check on them and inquire about the safety of their families amid the current developments in the...»»»

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) on Thursday announced an early spring break for private schools in Dubai. The Spring Break for students, as well as teaching and administrative staff in all private educational institutions in Dubai will begin on Monday, March 9, and continue unt»»»

Lebanon's defaulted sovereign bonds scaled fresh six-year highs on Thursday as the widening conflict in the Middle East fuelled hopes that a weakened Hezbollah could pave the way for the country to emerge from its years-long crisis. The war-torn nation's longer-dated bonds have added as much as 2 c»»»

Dubai: Some UAE residents say their grocery bills have risen in recent days, particularly for fruits and vegetables, with shoppers reporting noticeable price increases at supermarkets across the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Several shoppers told Gulf News t»»»

Dubai: Schools and universities across the UAE will begin an early spring break from Monday, March 9, after the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced a revised holiday schedule on Wednesday. The break, which runs until Sunday, March 22, applies»»»

Dubai: As a kid, Kevin Alexander loved to pull things apart, figure out how they worked, and piece them back together. He went on to study mechanical engineering in Dubai — no surprises there. Today, Alexander leads Design Cave 3D, a Dubai-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing hub launched i»»»

OVERVIEW Thursday's media is dominated by security and defence concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the threat posed by Iran's long-range ballistic missiles. Coverage focuses on Bulgaria's preparedness, NATO's collective defence, and potential regional risks includ»»»

Auchan Retail România has expanded its ATAC network with the opening of the first Super Discount supermarket format, the tenth ATAC store nationwide and the second in Bucharest, located in the Drumul Taberei neighbourhood. ATAC Super Discount, at 23C Str. Brașov – opposite Drumul Taberei Park and t»»»