Dubai: Travellers heading to the Philippines’ main international gateway can now expect shorter journeys following the opening of a new access road to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The westbound off-ramp of the NAIA expressway, which leads directly to terminal 3, is expected to cut tra»»»

Dubai: The Philippine peso fell to a record low on Friday, adding fresh pressure on Filipino households and expats already dealing with rising costs linked to global oil prices. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 12:25 pm, Dh1 was equivale»»»

ARIA Verdi is designed to offer a harmonious lifestyle, based on several key concepts: a multigenerational community, distinctive and sustainable architecture, integrated amenities, and luxurious, refined finishes. Designed to BREEAM Outstanding and nZEB standards, the compound includes 865 apartme»»»

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»

Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

Dubai: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang during his first official visit to the country, where the two leaders signed a friendship and cooperation treaty aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The agreement was signed following high-level tal»»»

Japanese spacecraft startup ispace said ‌on Friday it will further delay a US government-sponsored lunar mission to 2030 and cut its global workforce, in a strategic shift after two failed lunar landings. The announcement highlights the murky outlook for the venture, as the US revamps space mission»»»

Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»

Dubai: Gulf Air has extended its temporary flight operations from Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, as regional airspace disruptions continue to affect travel plans. The Bahrain-based carrier will continue operating flights from King Fahd International Airport until April 2026, maintaining connectio»»»

Iran's veteran ‌supreme leader and a host of other top figures and Revolutionary Guards commanders have been killed in US-Israeli strikes, but the ruling system has maintained its ability to strategize and operate in the war that began on February 28. Born from a 1979 revolution, the Iranian regime»»»

The company targets restaurant sales of over RON 1.69 billion, marking a 7.6% increase compared to the previous year. This growth is supported both by higher sales in comparable restaurants and by the contribution of new units. At the same time, the Group anticipates improved profitability, with an»»»

Doha: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) yesterday conducted the draw ceremony for the 13th Qatar Cup basketball tournament, setting up blockbuster clashes as teams set their sights on silverware in the 2025-2026 season. The draw ceremony brought together federation officials, club delegates and»»»

London: Oil prices jumped and equities slid yesterday as hopes for a peace deal between the US and Iran wavered after Tehran rejected Washington’s bid to wind down the nearly four-week war. Markets had been buoyed this week by US President Donald Trump’s announcement that strikes targeting Iran’s e»»»

Abu Dhabi: New community markets are set to come up in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, as authorities launch a public tender inviting Emirati businesses to develop and operate neighbourhood retail hubs. The initiative has been launched by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) in partnership with the Departm»»»

Fathi Al-Amin Al-Turki, Chairman of Misrata Chamber of Commerce, along with Abubakr Abdulbari Shanab, the Chamber’s Director General, and in the presence of several department heads, received yesterday a visiting Italian delegation at Misrata Chamber’s headquarters. The delegation consisted of Luig»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated on Thursday the need for the state to impose its authority throughout its territories and impose monopoly over weapons as part of an initiative to launch direct negotiations with Israel to end the war. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said that his »»»

Cairo: The Qatar Foundation for Social Work won the Family-Friendly Institutions Award for 2025, granted by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, in recognition of its efforts in technological innovation supporting families and in developing services to enhance their efficiency and »»»

Doha: Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities has announced the completion of all preparations for the resumption of full operations for staff and beneficiaries, paving the way for the restart of educational and rehabilitation services next week. The center stated that preparations were carr»»»

DOHA: India continues to play a crucial role in ensuring stable and uninterrupted supply of food products to GCC countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed by Yusuffali M A, Chairman of LuLu Group, on a series of initiatives being undertaken to maintain supply continuity during the »»»

The United States has played a vital role for Romania in terms of security and the economy, and the partnership with the U.S. is a strategic priority Romania will continue to support in the coming years, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Thursday, as he attended the meeting of the General Assembl»»»

The visit to Romania by a Turkish parliamentary delegation led by Grand National Assembly Speaker Numan Kurtulmus reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening the Strategic Partnership and advancing pragmatic, results-oriented cooperation for the benefit of citizens in both countries, the Sena»»»

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola emphasized on Thursday, during a meeting in Brussels with Chamber of Deputies Speaker Sorin Grindeanu, "the need for stability and unity as we build a better Europe.""In my first meeting with the Speaker of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies Sorin »»»

Slovak premier Robert Fico will make an official visit in Romania on Friday and will have talks with premier Ilie Bolojan at Victoria Palace. According to the program announced by the government, the two premiers will have a private meeting, followed by a plenum meeting with the delegates' plenum a»»»

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would order the immediate payment of TSA agents as Congress struggles to end a 41-day funding shutdown that has snarled airports, left workers unpaid and forced officials to consider emergency measures, including shifting money or invoking a national emergenc»»»

MovieDOM, the blockchain-powered entertainment ecosystem transforming filmmaking through decentralised crowdfunding and fan ownership, has announced the appointment of acclaimed Indian filmmaker Kabir Khan as its Chief Creative Mentor. In this advisory role, Kabir Khan will evaluate scripts and pro»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the extraordinary session of the Executive Bureau of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, held yesterday via video conference, to discuss developments in the social and humanitarian situation in Palestine and Lebanon amid escalating developments »»»

Doha: Apparel Group, the global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, supported the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s 2026 Eid Gifts Campaign through an in-kind contribution valued at QR1m in clothing and footwear for Palestinian and Syrian children. The contribution was highlighted throu»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday they conducted missile and drone strikes the previous day against targets in Israel and US-linked military facilities across the Gulf. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in France for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers as Washington faces mounting critici»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a meeting with military commanders held at the defense ministry in Seoul on Friday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung said Friday South Korea will swiftly take steps for its planned retaking of wartime operational control of its military from»»»

Washington: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has held talks with United States Secretary of War HE Pete Hegseth to discuss strategic cooperation between the two countries. The meeting took place in Washington on Thursday and focus»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Arbitration Affairs Department, participated virtually in the “Institutions Symposium: Asia-Middle East Arbitration Corridor,” held as part of Paris Arbitration Week 2026, where it highlighted key legislative and regulatory developments in Qatar’s a»»»

The assassination of the top Iranian regime's naval commander in Bandar Abbas has cast a long shadow over the ongoing Middle East conflict. As the world watches the war front with bated breath, one measure is beginning to stand above the noise: how many ships are willing to pass through the Strait »»»

Dubai: Filipinos in the Middle East can continue accessing social security benefits without disruption, as the Philippine state-run Social Security System (SSS) has reassured members that its online platforms remain fully functional despite the current geopolitical situation in the region. In a sta»»»

Germany's foreign minister said on Friday that the United States and Iran ‌have ‌had indirect negotiations ‌and ⁠that representatives from ⁠both sides plan to meet shortly in ⁠Pakistan. "Based on ‌my information ‌there have ‌been ‌indirect contacts, and preparations have been made ‌to meet directly»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s delegation headed by Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al-Thani took part in the 28th extraordinary meeting of the Committee of Transport Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held via videoconference yesterday. The GCC transportation»»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pope in nearly five centuries to visit the glitzy Mediterranean enclave and highlighting how small states can punch above their weight on the global stage. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the visit »»»

Oil prices fell Friday after Donald Trump again pushed back a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though most equities also dropped as traders shrugged at the news following a series of conflicting messaging from the White House. The US president had warned last Saturday he would obli»»»

JOEL JOHNSON THE PENINSULA DOHA: Qatar’s consumer economy is poised to emerge as a key engine of growth this year, underpinned by rising household incomes, expanding retail activity, and a rapid shift toward digital commerce, as the country builds on its strong economic fundamentals and diversifica»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced near real-time funding for brokerage accounts, allowing UAE investors to move money into trading platforms faster and respond more quickly to market opportunities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bank confirmed that International »»»

New Delhi: India has reduced taxes on diesel and petrol, the government announced Friday, as the Middle East war continues to disrupt global energy supplies. "In view of the West Asia crisis, the central excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption has been reduced", Finance Minister N»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday, the State Department said, adding he expressed "gratitude" to KRG for enabling oil from Iraq, including from Iraq's Kurdistan, to reach global markets. "The secretary also expresse»»»

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Venezuela's diplomatic delegation has launched a working visit to Washington, completing its initial meetings with US State Department counterparts, Oliver Blanco, Venezuela's vice minister of Foreign Affairs for North America and Europe, said. "We are in Washington represen»»»

SHYMKENT, Kazakhstan (Sputnik) - Cuba will continue to defend its sovereignty at all costs, despite the massive negative effect of the US energy blockade, Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga said on Friday. At an expanded meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Shymkent»»»

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Dubai: In a display of nature’s power, Burj Khalifa has been struck by lightning during the recent evening storm, as heavy rains have swept across the UAE this week. The moment has lit up the skyline, leaving residents both in awe and at the same time reassured of the tower’s advanced safety design»»»

The Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, is participating in the activities of the CERAWeek conference, one of the most prominent international gatherings in the energy sector. Under the 2026 theme “Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology and Geopolitics,” th»»»