Gulf News 7m

Dubai 24K gold dips below Dh600, weakest in a month

Dubai: Gold prices fell below the Dh600 mark on Wednesday afternoon, with the 24K rate dropping to Dh597 per gram at 3.40 pm from Dh601 in the morning, while 22K declined to Dh552.75 from Dh556.50, tracking a broader pullback in global markets. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices i»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 34m

Eid Al Fitr: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi approves Dh4.21b housing benefits package for citizens

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a housing benefits package wor»»»

gulfnews.com
The Peninsula 42m

Qatar activates exceptional package of facilitations in port tariffs to support logistics sector

Doha, Qatar: Mwani Qatar has activated an exceptional package of facilitations in port tariffs, aimed at supporting the logistics sector and facilitating operational activities in the country. It announced amendments to certain provisions of the port tariffs, in view of the exceptional circumstance»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Business-review 55m

Romania-born alternative social media platform eYou Secures €300,000, moves into pre-launch phase

The startup eYou Social has announced the pre-launch of eYou, a new social media application born in Romania, with the ambition of becoming a credible European alternative in a market dominated by global players. The project is backed by an initial €300,000 investment and aims to introduce a new mo»»»

business-review.eu
Business-review 59m

When code becomes collective: A practical reflection on classifying software under Romanian copyright law

In technology-driven transactions, some of the most decisive legal questions are not always the most visible ones. A seemingly technical issue, such as the classification of software under copyright law, can ultimately determine whether a deal moves forward or stalls. This became particularly clear»»»

business-review.eu
Middle East Observer 1h

MOPCO: A Key Player in Egypt’s Green Ammonia Revolution

In a significant stride towards sustainable energy, John Cockerill, a leading global company, has announced a collaboration with Scatec and other key players to develop an ambitious green ammonia production facility in Damietta, Egypt. This project, which represents an investment of over $900 milli»»»

24 News Agency 1h

Over 80 percent of deaths in Kyrgyzstan assocated with noncommunicable diseases - | 24.KG

More than 80 percent of deaths in Kyrgyzstan are associated with chronic noncommunicable diseases, with key risk factors including tobacco and alcohol use, unhealthy diets, and low physical activity, Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev said. According to him, these diseases remain one of »»»

24.kg
24 News Agency 1h

Agriculture Ministry: No grounds for restricting potato imports from China - | 24.KG

There are no grounds for restricting potato imports from China, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported following potato market monitoring. According to the ministry, the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control Service monitored the situation with p»»»

24.kg
Al Awsat 1h

UAE Bank Stocks Jump after Central Bank Launches Resilience Package

The United Arab Emirates central bank (CBUAE) on Tuesday unveiled a package to help bolster banks' liquidity, marking its most significant policy move since the pandemic, as Gulf economies move to weather the impact of the Iran crisis. UAE banks, whose stocks have seen double-digit losses since the»»»

english.aawsat.com
24 News Agency 1h

CEC of Kyrgyzstan to hand over four parliamentary mandates to new deputies - | 24.KG

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic (CEC) will hand over four mandates to new members of Parliament at its meeting today. Thus, Ulukbek Ormonov will receive a mandate in place of Kurmankul Zulushev, Mavlyuda Kalberdieva will replace Shairbek Tashiev, Baktybek»»»

24.kg
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: March 18

OVERVIEW The upcoming early parliamentary elections are the topic present in all media outlets. POLITICS According to a poll commissioned by bTV, conducted by Market Links and published by Trud, the Bulgarian Nartional Radio (BNR), and Dnevnik.bg, five political formations will gain the necessary 4»»»

bta.bg
Middle East Observer 1h

S&P Affirms Saudi Arabia’s A+ Rating with Stable Outlook

Credit rating agency S&P Global has reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s sovereign credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook, citing the Kingdom’s strong policy flexibility, fiscal buffers and ongoing economic diversification. In its latest assessment, S&P highlighted Saudi Arabia’s ability to redirect crude »»»

Middle East Observer 1h

Volkswagen Regains Lead in China Car Sales as Market Dynamics Shift

Volkswagen has regained the top position in China’s auto market, overtaking domestic electric-vehicle champion BYD as changing policy incentives reshape the world’s largest car market. According to industry data for early 2026, the German automaker captured roughly 13.9% market share, placing it ah»»»

Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt Pivots to Bank IPOs as Privatisation Drive Regains Momentum

Egypt is accelerating its privatisation programme, with authorities preparing to list stakes in state-owned banks as part of a renewed effort to attract foreign investment and deepen capital markets. A potential initial public offering of Banque du Caire could take place as early as the second quar»»»

Middle East Observer 1h

Paradise Textiles to Invest $102m in Egypt

CAIRO — Paradise Textiles, part of Alpine Group, has announced plans to invest $102m in an integrated fabric manufacturing facility in Amreya Free Zone, positioning Egypt as a growing hub for sustainable textile production. The project, company-announced, is expected to create around 1,200 jobs and»»»

Middle East Observer 1h

SCZone Positions Sokhna as Regional Manufacturing and Logistics Hub

Egypt is accelerating the development of fully serviced industrial clusters within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), as part of a broader strategy to attract foreign investment and deepen industrialisation, according to official statements following a high-level government review. During a mee»»»

BBC 1h

Irish PM boxes clever as Trump doubles down on Starmer 'disappointment'

Ireland's Taoiseach (prime minister) Micheál Martin prides himself on his boxing skills from the years he spent as an amateur in the ring and those skills came in handy in Washington on Tuesday. His opponent? President Donald Trump. The venue? The Oval Office, home territory for the US leader. And »»»

bbc.com
Egypt Independent 1h

Agriculture min. witnesses inking of MoU to boost innovation in farming sector

Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk witnessed, Tuesday, March 17, the signing of a memorandum of understanding to promote agricultural innovation and translate research into scalable solutions. The MoU was inked between the Agricultural Research Center and the Alliance of Biove»»»

egyptindependent.com
Gulf News 1h

UAE ensures labour market stability with new measures to support business continuity

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has confirmed that the UAE labour market continues to operate with stability and efficiency, despite ongoing regional developments. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app now - it's completely free. Click here fo»»»

gulfnews.com
24 News Agency 1h

Kasymaliev gives interview to Mir ITRC on economic growth, tourism, and fishing - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev gave an exclusive interview to the Interstate Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (ITRC) Mir. It was timed to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Independent States. In a conversation with Iri»»»

24.kg
Gulf News 2h

ICICI Prudential AMC expands global reach with new DIFC Branch in Dubai

Dubai: ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited (ICICI Prudential AMC), one of India’s largest asset management company, today inaugurated its branch in Dubai International Financial Centre (‘DIFC’), marking a significant step in its overseas expansion strategy and reinforcing its commitme»»»

gulfnews.com
The Peninsula 2h

Minister of State for Energy Affairs meets Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry

Doha, Qatar: His Excellency Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, met today with His Excellency Mr. Ryosei Akazawa, the Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan. Discussions during the meeting, which was held virtually, dealt with the impact of the ongoing region»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
24 News Agency 2h

Tax Service calls on businesses, government to find middle ground in taxation - | 24.KG

The Chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, met with entrepreneurs in Osh, the State Tax Service reported. According to the agency, the meeting was held in a question-and-answer format. «The business community was briefed on the modern tools being introduced to identi»»»

24.kg
Business-review 2h

BR Analysis | Media agency model adapts to shifting market expectations

2025 brought massive consolidation in the media industry through Omnicom’s acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG). Following the mega-merger, Omnicom became the world’s largest advertising holding company, leading to significant restructuring, the retirement of legacy agency networks DDB, FCB, and »»»

business-review.eu
Gulf News 2h

We will bounce back very, very quickly, says Dubai Airports CEO

Dubai: Dubai Airports has facilitated the journeys of over one million passengers in the past 17 days, even as airspace closures and regional tensions disrupted operations, CEO Paul Griffiths told CNN’s Becky Anderson. Griffiths said Dubai International Airport (DXB) has handled over one million pa»»»

gulfnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Caretaker Government Approves Compensations to Households for Rising Fuel Prices

The caretaker government has approved a decision to provide additional funding to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of Bulgaria to introduce a temporary programme compensating households for rising fuel prices, caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov and caretaker Finance Mi»»»

bta.bg
Gulf News 2h