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UAE students, schools react to CBSE Class 12 evaluation scheme: Will internal marks reflect true potential?

Dubai: More than 10,000 CBSE Class 12 students in the UAE are processing a mix of relief and unease after India's Central Board of Secondary Education announced an alternative assessment scheme to replace board examinations cancelled across seven Middle Eastern countries due to the ongoing regional»»»

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Private markets draw more Middle East money as investors seek returns

Dubai: Private markets are taking a larger share of investor attention, with more capital moving into assets outside traditional stock and bond markets. A growing number of companies are choosing to remain private for longer, which is changing where and how value is created. Sign up for our daily b»»»

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Egypt enacts energy saving measures as Iran war affects import costs - UPI.com

The African country's import bill for oil doubled since January and its natural gas bill has tripled, officials said. March 29 (UPI) -- Egypt is ordering stores and malls to close early, asking people to work from home and dimming street lights as energy costs have skyrocketed since since January. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Billionaire Naguib Sawiris spotlights the UAE’s strength

In a world often clouded by geopolitical uncertainties, stories of forward-thinking leaders who see opportunity amid challenges shine like beacons of hope. One such inspiring moment comes from Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, a towering figure in global business, who recently highlighted the re»»»

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Abdullah bin Zayed condemns targeting of civilian infrastructure, civilian facilities in region

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of, and threats to target, civilian infrastructure and civilian facilities in the region, including schools, universities, hospitals, desalination pl»»»

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Arab League Council renews condemnation of Iran's deliberate, unprovoked attacks on several Arab states

CAIRO: The Council of the League of Arab States, at the level of Foreign Ministers, has renewed its full and strongest condemnation of Iran's deliberate and unprovoked attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoEHE launches psychological and behavioural health programme under government scholarship

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the Psychological Counselling and Behavioural Health Programme as part of the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. The programme intends to prepare qualified Qatari professionals specializing in Cli»»»

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Qatar’s classrooms reawaken as nation restarts in-person learning with renewed assurance

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Classrooms across Qatar came back to life on Sunday as nearly 417,000 students returned to in-person learning, marking a significant milestone in the steady normalisation of daily life and reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining educational continuity under all ci»»»

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DFC reports 18% Ramadan and Eid footfall growth

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded an 18 percent year-on-year increase in footfall month-to-date in March, alongside a 7.5 percent uplift during the Eid period, reflecting continu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar participates in Arab League Council sessions

QNA Doha Qatar participated in the 165th session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, held virtually on Sunday. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi led Qatar’s delegation. The meeting discussed the targeting of the sovereignty and te»»»

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Vodafone Qatar marks Earth Hour 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar participated in Earth Hour, switching off non-essential lights across its facilities, in line with the national call to action led by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The participation reflects Vodafone Qatar’s ongoing commitment to sustainabi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

AL MISNAD, INDIAN AMBASSADOR DISCUSS TIES

Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul on Sunday. Discussions during the meeting centred on the bilateral relations between the two nations, as well as on a variety of issues of shared concern. Al Misnad»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar University opens applications for CCQ Summer 2026 courses

QNA Doha Qatar University (QU) announced the opening of applications for students to enrol in courses at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) for Summer 2026, as well as at accredited external universities for Summer and Fall 2026. These two academic services provide students with the opportunity t»»»

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Qatar takes part in meetings of IMO FAL 50 in London

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), took part in the meetings of the 50th Session of the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 50), held at the IMO in London from on March 23-17, 2026. Key topics discussed includ»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Shura speaker, Italian envoy stress need to de-escalate & reduce regional tensions

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador of Italy to Qatar HE Paolo Toschi on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between Qatar and Italy, particularly parliamentary cooperation and ways to support and develop it. The meeting also d»»»

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Al Ghanim meets African envoys, condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has confirmed the State of Qatar’s enduring position rejecting the Iranian attacks that compromise its security and sovereignty, as well as those of regional nations. He stressed that the international community and its institut»»»

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NPC & DIFI sign demographic, social issues research collaboration MoU

QNA Doha The National Planning Council (NPC) and the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding research collaboration on demographic and social issues, with the aim of exchanging expertise and enhancing cooper»»»

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Sana 4h

New wealthy class gains influence in U.S. economy

Washington, March 29 (SANA) – A growing group of ultra-wealthy Americans is emerging as a powerful force shaping consumption and investment trends in the United States, driven largely by strong stock market gains and rising valuations of private companies, according to recent official data and medi»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

GCC Secretary-General, Canadian Foreign Minister discuss regional developments

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand discussed Iranian attacks on GCC states and their impact on regional and international security in a meeting on Sunday. During the meeting, Albudaiwi reaffirm»»»

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Al Manar 5h

“No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* 29-03-2026 23:38 PM Millions of people took to the streets ac»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Four-way meeting in Islamabad urges de-escalation, renewed US-Iran talks

Egypt, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have called for prioritising diplomacy and launching a negotiation track between the United States and Iran to contain escalating military tensions, warning of serious repercussions for the global economy, energy security, and supply chains. The call came d»»»

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Gold edges higher locally as 21-karat gram closes at EGP 6,925

Gold prices posted modest gains in Egypt’s local market during last week’s trading, even as global prices declined sharply amid heightened volatility driven by US dollar strength and escalating geopolitical tensions, according to a report by iSagha. Saeed Imbabi, Executive Director of the platform,»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt explores expanding SAP investments, digital skills programmes

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindy, met on Sunday with Augusta Spinelli, Regional President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at SAP, to discuss expanding the company’s investments in Egypt and scaling up its outsourcing operations. The meeting »»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Regional escalation intensifies with cross-border strikes

A sharp military escalation is unfolding across the Middle East, marked by cross-border attacks, interceptions, and increasingly hardline rhetoric as hostilities expand across multiple fronts. In Qatar, the Ministry of Defence said its armed forces intercepted an Iranian drone attack. Meanwhile, Ir»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

PM Madbouly reviews strategic medicine stocks, raw material supply

Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to review the availability of pharmaceutical products and active raw materials in the domestic medicine market. The meeting, attended by relevant ministers and officials, focused on ensuring the adequacy of Egypt’s str»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt integrates environmental considerations into local development plans

Egypt is moving to embed environmental considerations into its local development framework as part of a broader effort to improve resource efficiency and advance sustainable development across governorates, Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad said. In a statement, the ministry »»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

Lebanon insists that Iran’s ambassador is persona non grata and should leave despite opposition by Hezbollah and allies – Ya Libnan

Share: Lebanon insists that Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon is a persona non grata and ordered him to leave despite opposition by Hezbollah and its allies especially speaker Nabih Berri None of the four ministers nominated by the two parties – Iran-backed Hezbollah and its ally the Amal Movement, whic»»»

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Dubai gold drops Dh100 per gram in March — will prices fall again in April?

Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have shifted sharply over the past month, moving from early March highs to significantly lower levels that are now drawing renewed interest from buyers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At the start of the month, 24-karat gold was trading a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Smolyan Candidates of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Meet Residents of Dospat, Borino and Devin Municipalities

Candidates from the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) list in Smolyan - Mihal Kambarev, Filip Marinov and Vladimir Deliev, visited the Rhodope villages of Zmeitsa, Borino, Grohotno and Lyaskovo, the coalition's Smolyan organisation said on Sunday. The tour across settlements in the »»»

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Sana 7h

Four-nation meeting in Pakistan calls for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions

Islamabad, March 29 (SANA) – Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt met in Islamabad on Sunday to discuss regional developments amid escalating tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli–Iranian war. According to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, the meeting focused on coordinating regio»»»

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Sputnik 7h

Pakistan to Host US-Iran Talks

US-Iran talks may take place in Islamabad in the coming days, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. All parties have expressed confidence in Pakistan’s mediating role, he added, noting that China “fully supports” the initiative.Earlier on Sunday, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, »»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE President and US Senator Joni Ernst discuss regional developments

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a virtual meeting with US Senator Joni Ernst, during which they discussed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the US and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties in a way that serves their mutual interests and ben»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

MoEHE launches Psychological and Behavioral Health Program under Government Scholarship

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the Psychological Counseling and Behavioral Health Program as part of the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program intends to prepare qualified Qatari professionals specializing in Clini»»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

Grounds Developments enters Red Sea market with Tamaraya project in South Hurghada

Grounds Developments has announced its entry into Egypt’s Red Sea market with the launch of its first coastal project, Tamaraya, located in South Hurghada. The company, founded by Youssef Fekry and led by industrialist Ali Fekry, operates in real estate development and investment, leveraging experi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Writer Philippe Sands to Visit Sofia for Lecture and Public Discussion

Professor Philippe Sands will deliver a lecture in Sofia titled "Is International Law Still Our Shared System of Values?", Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski said on Sunday. The event, organized jointly with the French Institute, will take place on April 2. Sands will address topics such as the »»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE and Congolese Presidents discuss regional developments and bilateral ties

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, to discuss the latest developments in the region and their implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their im»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

A confident return: Qatar’s classrooms reawaken as nation restarts in-person learning

DOHA: Classrooms across Qatar came back to life on Sunday as nearly 417,000 students returned to in-person learning, marking a significant milestone in the steady normalization of daily life and reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining educational continuity under all circumstances. The »»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Prime minister, Panama's foreign minister discuss military escalation in the region

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama HE Javier Martinez-Acha. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the region, parti»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Arab League Council at ministerial level approves nomination of Ambassador Nabil Fahmy as Secretary-General

Cairo: The Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, during its 165th ordinary session held today via videoconferencing, unanimously approved the nomination of Ambassador Nabil Fahmy, the Arab Republic of Egypt's candidate, for the position of Secretary-General of the League to»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Panama's Minister of Foreign Affairs

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama HE Javier Martinez Acha. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation»»»

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Libya Herald 9h

Minister of Housing & Construction discusses PPP investment projects with Libyan Egyptian Joint Venture private company

The Ministry of Housing and Construction reported last Thursday (26 March) that as part of its efforts to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and attract major companies to invest in housing and economic development, the Minister of Housing and Construction, Essam Al-Tamouni, held a mee»»»

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Libya Herald 9h

30 Egyptian food and packaging companies to be hosted by Misrata Chamber of Commerce at its headquarters tomorrow

Misrata Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a delegation of 30 Egyptian companies in the food and packaging industries at its Misrata headquarters tomorrow. Misrata Chamber says the visit aims to strengthen cooperation, open new avenues for investment partnerships, and explore the latest technologi»»»

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Libya Herald 9h

NDA’s 350-hectare Sirte Agricultural Project No. 87 reaches 80% completion - supporting food security and reducing dependence on imports

The National Development Agency (NDA), controlled by the Hafter family, reported last Friday (27 March) that its Sirte Agricultural Project number 87 has reached 80 percent completion. The project focuses on cultivating strategic grains, primarily wheat and barley, across an area of ​​350 hectares.»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

‘JD or Marco?’: Iran War Raises 2028 Stakes as Trump Weighs Vance vs. Rubio

As the war in Iran threatens to imperil President Donald Trump's legacy, the political stakes also are rising for two of his top lieutenants: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The pair, widely viewed as potential successors to Trump, have been thrust into still-developing »»»

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Al Awsat 9h

France Condemns Houthis for Entering Middle East War

France condemned on Sunday two attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants on Israeli targets, accusing them of escalating tension in the Middle East by entering the regional war. A Houthi spokesman said on Saturday the Iranian-backed group had fired missiles and drones towards "several vital and military »»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Netherlands’ Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Tom Berendsen. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalatio»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Iran Accuses US of Ground Assault Plans as Pakistan Hosts Regional Talks

Iran said it was ready to respond to a US ground attack, accusing Washington on Sunday of preparing a land assault even as the Trump administration sought talks and as regional powers met in Pakistan to try to end the conflict. The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt met »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Improving People's Standard of Living among GERB-UDF's Priorities, Coalition's Top-of-the-List Candidate in Razgrad Says

One of the main priorities GERB-UDF is setting in the campaign is improving the standard of living of the population, Krasimir Valchev, GERB-UDF's top-of-the-list candidate in Razgrad, said at the opening of an election campaign headquarters in Isperih, the party’s press centre in Razgrad reported »»»

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Sana 10h

Strait of Hormuz shutdown sends global shipping and insurance costs soaring

London, March 29 (SANA) The Strait of Hormuz has become a major choke point in the global economy amid the ongoing U.S.–Israeli war on Iran, as its closure by Tehran has triggered a sharp surge in maritime insurance costs and caused near paralysis in shipping through one of the world’s most strateg»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Pakistan Hosts Saudi, Türkiye, Egypt FMs for Talks on Middle East War

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye on Sunday held talks about trying to end the war in the Middle East, as Islamabad acts as a go-between between the United States and Iran. The four-way meeting between the top diplomats of the Muslim nations lasted several hours in the Pakistani capital, Is»»»

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