Dubai: Airlines across Europe and other international markets are cancelling flights, raising fares and cutting routes as a worsening jet fuel crisis begins to disrupt global aviation. The crisis is being driven by a sharp drop in oil supply linked to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, which has si»»»

ABU DHABI: ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries (collectively “ADNOC Gas” or the “Company”) confirmed shareholder approval of all agenda items at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), including a record $3.584 billion dividend for 2025, with a final dividend of $896 million payable in May. ADNOC Gas re»»»

Taiwan's main opposition leader will travel to China on Tuesday for a rare visit aimed at building cross-strait "peace", but the goverment warns Beijing will seek to stop US arms sales to the democratic island. Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, who will become the party's first leader to vi»»»

Many of us will live to 100. And most of us will need to work well into our 70s — perhaps even beyond. Ten years ago, when Professor Andrew J Scott and I were writing The 100-Year Life, we began with a simple question: ‘What happens when this becomes normal?’ What we saw was that in the face of lon»»»

SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has stated that Khorfakkan has the natural features needed for a number of impressive and beautiful development projects that are currently being worked on to improve the lives of residents a»»»

Dubai: Companies across the UAE are recalibrating how they manage their workforce, shifting away from broad cost-cutting towards targeted decisions that protect critical roles while controlling expenses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The focus has moved to preserving»»»

NEW YORK: The United Nations has renewed its call for all parties to the conflict in the Middle East to comply with international law regarding the conduct of hostilities, emphasising that civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric urged all parties on Monday to»»»

Samsung announced that it is ending its Samsung Messages texting app in July when it will stop working and become unavailable for download, and is encouraging users to switch to Google Messages for their texting purposes. File Photo by Erdem Sahin/EPA-EFE April 6 (UPI) -- Samsung said on Monday tha»»»

QNA Amman An official source at the Jordanian Ministry of Energy confirmed that the current regional escalation poses direct challenges to the reliability of energy supplies and routes in the region, given the uncertainty in the markets and the high level of geopolitical risks. In a statement to Qa»»»

QNA Doha The draw for the quarter-finals stage of Amir Cup Volleyball Championship 2025-26 was held at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters on Monday. The draw resulted in balanced matches that reflect the close technical levels of all the clubs, with Al Rayyan meeting Qatar SC, Al Wakrah facin»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India in Qatar has urged members of the Indian community to continue adhering to advisories and guidelines issued by Qatari authorities, emphasising the importance of shared responsibility in maintaining societal security and stability. In an advisory releas»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Center (QPC), in collaboration with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, hosted an online panel discussion on Monday titled “Media Coverage of the Iran War in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” bringing together leading academics and media professio»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s Orphan Care Center (Dreama) has launched its 2026–2030 strategy, aimed at strengthening care and empowerment programmes for orphans. The launch event was held under the patronage of Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, and attended by se»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on the second of April under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Matters,” Qatar University (QU) marked the occasion by highlighting its academic and research efforts aimed at supporting individuals wi»»»

QNA Doha The Ministries of Justice and Labour, and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) have launched the “legal path to the labour market” initiative during a meeting organised with the participation of a number of job seekers who recently graduated in the legal field, as part»»»

Tribune News Network Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) for winning the “Rawda” Award for Excellence in Social Work in the Non-Profit Organizations category, in recognition of its “Wayyakum” platform. The award was or»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, chairman of the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking (NCCHT), chaired the Committee’s periodic meeting on Monday. The meeting reviewed progress on the National Plan to Combat Human Trafficking (2024-2026), which aims to unify»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has been awarded the “Rawda” Award for Excellence in Social Work, marking a national achievement that reflects its strong commitment to creating positive and sustainable social impact through meaningful initiati»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has launched a new portfolio of Business Mobile and Fixed plans, designed to support organisations across Qatar with reliable connectivity, greater flexibility, and affordable, simplified choices. The new portfolio introduces Business Postpaid, Business Unli»»»

Tribune News Network Doha To mark World Health Day on April 7, Sidra Medicine has reinforced its role as a research-driven, patient-centred healthcare organisation by announcing its latest service launches and expansion plans for 2026. Prof. Ibrahim Janahi, chief medical officer at Sidra Medicine, »»»

In a separate statement, the Shura Council denounced Israeli legislation concerning the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law and urging global parliamentary action. During the session, Minister of Sports and Youth HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khal»»»

QNA DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a series of phone calls with French President HE Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister HE Pedro Sanchez, and Guyanese President HE Mohamed Irfaan Ali to discuss regional developments and the implications of »»»

Damascus, Apr.6 (SANA) The Director-General of the Syrian Federation of Chambers of Commerce , Amer al-Homsi, held talks with a delegation from the General Assembly of the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD), headed by its Ankara representative Baris Orhan, ways to enhance economic a»»»

On April 7, Rwanda will mark 32 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi. “Kwibuka”, which means to remember, is an annual period of solemn reflection when we come together to honour the victims, unite in our collective grief and renew our commitment to continue to build a better future for all R»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said that “Tuesday is Iran’s deadline,” adding that the conflict could end “very quickly” if Tehran complies with U.S. demands, while reiterating that the central objective remains preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Trump noted that U.S. officials, includin»»»

Egypt is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to prevent the region from sliding into “comprehensive chaos” and instability, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Monday during high-level discussions with counterparts from Germany, Canada, and Estonia. In separate phone calls with German Foreign M»»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and Chair of the National Investment Bank (NIB), chaired a meeting of the Bank’s Board of Directors to review progress on its ongoing restructuring, aimed at strengthening its role as the government’s development and investment arm. The me»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Monday called for sustained efforts to curb inflation and maintain a flexible, unified exchange rate, while ensuring sufficient foreign currency availability to support economic activity. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Central Ba»»»

The Egyptian government on Monday launched the fourth phase of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects (NISGP), as part of ongoing efforts to support the transition to a green economy and strengthen climate action at the local level. The ministries of local development, higher education an»»»

Tunis, April 6 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing Slah Zouari met on Monday head of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat sub-regional office for the Maghreb, Aida Robbana. The meeting, held at the ministry...»»»

The Engineering Export Council of Egypt has launched a trade mission to Tunisia, bringing together 16 Egyptian companies as part of efforts to expand the global footprint of Egypt’s engineering exports. In a statement on Monday, the council said the mission is being organised in cooperation with th»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, held talks with Ahmed El Bouari, Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across the agricultural sector. The meeting took place»»»

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held an extensive meeting with Mohamed El-Sewedy, Chairperson of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, and members of the Petroleum and Mining Chamber, led by Tamer Abdel Hamid Abu Bakr, to explore ways to maximise the value of Egypt’s mineral resources and deepe»»»

Mideast Communication Systems (MCS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and develop skilled human capital across the petroleum sector, as part of broader efforts to support digital transformation in »»»

Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday accused some television networks of harming hotel and restaurant businesses in the state of Veracruz. File Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA April 6 (UPI) -- Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday accused some television networks of harming hotel»»»

Damascus, Apr.6 (SANA) Germany’s Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus Clemens Hach, said that President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s recent visit to Germany was “historic,” marking the first visit by a Syrian president in nearly five decades, and reflects Germany’s support for Syria in its post-liberation phase towa»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Al Safadi, who is visiting the country. The meeting di»»»

Minister of Transport Mohammed Al-Shahoubi held a meeting yesterday with Taher Al-Baour, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and others, to follow up on the latest developments regarding the tanker “Badr,” which is being held in the port of Burgas, Bulgaria. The at»»»

National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, revealed a remarkable improvement in crude oil production rates, reaching about 1.43 million barrels per day, the highest level recorded in more than ten years. The revelations came out of Masoud’s meeting yesterday with Tripoli Prime Minist»»»

On April 7, Rwanda will mark 32 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi. “Kwibuka”, which means to remember, is an annual period of solemn reflection when we come together to honour the victims, unite in our collective grief and renew our commitment to continue to build a better future for all R»»»

The Libyan dinar gained value at close of business tonight on the black-market foreign exchange to about LD 8.33 per dollar, up from yesterday’s LD 8.80, as the CBL continued its off-record media briefings in its attempt to drive the dinar down to below the LD 7 mark. Briefing to Libyan media tonig»»»

LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo (L) inspects the factory of the conglomerate’s U.S. affiliate, LG Energy Solution Vertech, in Massachusetts on Monday. Photo by LG Group SEOUL, April 3 (UPI) -- South Korea's LG Group said Thursday that its chairman, Koo Kwang-mo, visited the conglomerate's U.S. affil»»»

Tunis, April 6 (TAP) – Strengthening parliamentary cooperation, by intensifying meetings and exchanging visits, was the focus of a meeting held Monday at the Bardo Palace between Speaker of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) Brahim...»»»

Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gamblat met with Bassel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), to discuss expanding cooperation across a range of manufacturing sectors. The Monday meeting comes as part of broader government efforts to creat»»»

Damascus, April 6 (SANA) – Director General of the Syrian Investment Authority Talal al-Hilali said Syria’s openness to internationally recognized arbitration mechanisms will help strengthen the country’s business environment and attract foreign capital. Al-Hilali made the remarks following Syria’s»»»

Riyadh, April 6 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi reaffirmed on Monday their countries’ support for Syria’s security, stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity. According to Petra news agency, the two ministers stressed during t»»»

Nicosia, Cyprus: The Qatar Chess Association has participated in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) meeting held in Cyprus, on the sidelines of the Candidates Tournament, which features eight male and eight female players. The winners of both tournaments will qualify for the World Chess Cham»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday accused Israel of undermining all efforts to halt the war in the Middle East, but said Ankara would continue to pursue any opportunity to advance a ceasefire. "The Israeli government has continued to undermine all initiatives aimed at ending the war,»»»

Cairo, Egypt: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez discussed current regional developments over the phone on Monday April 6, 2026. In its statement, Egypt's presidency said that the two sides also focused on boosting bilateral cooperation and agreed to enh»»»

Gulf energy markets faced widespread disruption on Sunday as Saudi Arabia applied record oil premiums and Qatar declared Force Majeure on a portion of its gas exports following Iranian attacks that also damaged infrastructure in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, even as Iraq attempted to resume »»»