Why Middle East oil and gas recovery could take months despite ceasefire
Dubai: The Middle East’s oil and gas recovery is set to stretch over months — and in some cases years — even as a ceasefire opens a limited path to resume flows. Around 11 million barrels per day of oil production remain shut in across the region, with recovery dependent first on restoring shipping»»»
Sebha’s new Palm City Residential Project: 106 residential buildings with 3,000 housing units
The Hafter-controlled National Development Agency (NDA) announced yesterday the start of construction work on the “Palm City” (New Sabha) project, which it said is one of the most prominent residential projects overseen by the NDA, in a move that it says reflects a genuine transformation in urban d»»»
Agentic commerce: The quiet revolution in how we buy
Eman does not remember the last time she manually booked a flight. Her personal AI assistant, linked to her credit cards and loyalty programmes, quietly scans fares, checks her calendar, considers her seat and airline preferences, and then books the optimal option while she sleeps. By the time she »»»
Amir receives phone call from French President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from President of the French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron. During the call, they discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly the ceasefire agreement between the United States of America »»»
Al-Shaibani meets German Chargé d’Affaires, discusses boosting bilateral relations
Damascus, Apr.8 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Assad Hassan al-Shaibani, received on Wednesday the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Syria, Clemens Augustinus Hach, to bid him farewell upon the completion of his mission. During the meeting, »»»
Oil follows geopolitics - the sun does not
Whenever conflict erupts somewhere in the world, energy markets react with remarkable speed. Oil prices move within hours. Shipping routes suddenly dominate strategic discussions. Governments quietly review reserves, supply chains and vulnerabilities. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the G»»»
Sheikh Joaan reviews progress of Doha 2030 Athletes’ Village project
Doha: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 21st Asian Games – Doha 2030 H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday conducted a field visit to review the latest developments of the Athletes’ Village Project in Lusail City. H E Sheikh Joaan was ac»»»
FBI: Russia-backed Fancy Bear hackers used Wi-Fi routers to steal data - UPI.com
A Russian hacking group called Fancy Bear used poorly-protected Wi-Fi routers to hack into governments, the FBI said. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA April 8 (UPI) -- A Russian hacking group financed by the spy agency GRU managed a large-scale campaign to steal information about militaries and g»»»
Spending on construction has not led to price hikes and a rising dollar rate – spending by Libya’s two governments has: Belgasem Hafter
Speaking last Monday (6 April) during an opening ceremony of a department at Benghazi Medical Centre, the Director General of the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgasem Khalifa Hafter, said “Do not listen to the naysayers who claim that reconstruction has led to price hikes and a rise»»»
Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss boosting cooperation in emergency response
Riyadh, Apr. 8 (SANA) Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh, began an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The visit aims to cement bilateral cooperation in emergency response, disaster management, and the exchange of technical expertise between the two»»»
BP announces new offshore gas discovery in Egypt’s Eastern Mediterranean
BP has announced a new gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean, offshore Egypt, following the successful drilling of the El-Dennis West-1 exploration well in the El-Tamsah concession area. The El-Dennis West-1 discovery is located approximately 70 kilometres offshore in water depths of around 95»»»
Housing Minister meets MPs to discuss citizens’ demands, development priorities
Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Randa El-Menshawy, met with members of the House of Representatives to review citizens’ demands and discuss key development files, joined by senior ministry officials and affiliated executive bodies. The meeting reflects ongoing coordina»»»
Egypt urges global unity to confront antimicrobial resistance at One Health Summit
Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar called for stronger international cooperation to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), stressing that the challenge demands integrated action across health, environmental, and agricultural sectors. Speaking at a ministerial session of the One Health Sum»»»
Egypt’s Industry Minister discusses boosting competitiveness of handicrafts sector
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held an expanded meeting with Mohamed El-Sewedy, Chairperson of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, and members of the Handicrafts Chamber, headed by Mohamed Sakr, to discuss mechanisms to develop Egypt’s handicrafts and heritage industries and enhance their co»»»
Government addresses challenges with clarity, decisiveness: Minister of Planning
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Chitose Noguchi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Egypt, to explore opportunities for joint cooperation in energy, digital transformation, and data systems development in support of sustainab»»»
MSMEDA, Outreach partner to expand non-financial services for entrepreneurs under ‘Orange Corners’
In a move to strengthen cooperation between national development institutions and international partners, the Medium, Small, and Micro Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has signed a cooperation agreement with Outreach Egypt, the implementing partner of the Orange Corners Egypt initiative backe»»»
EDECS, MEDLOG partner to build landmark Dry Port in 10th of Ramadan City
EDECS, a leading regional engineering and contracting group, and MEDLOG, the global logistics arm of MSC Group, have signed an agreement to launch a major dry port project in 10th of Ramadan City. Spanning 189,000 square meters, the facility will be delivered under a design-and-build contract cover»»»
Global Supply Chains Reshape, Focus Shifts to Saudi Arabia
At a time when global supply chains are being reshaped by rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions to key routes, led by the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a central player in redirecting trade flows. Leveraging a unique position linking East and West, and advanced logisti»»»
CBL Governor unveils package of measures to support dinar, regulate foreign exchange market, and inject $1.5 billion
A source has informed that Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Governor Naji Issa revealed a package of new economic and monetary measures aimed at supporting the value of the Libyan dinar and regulating the foreign exchange black-market. This announcement came on the sidelines of the conclusion of Article»»»
Prime minister, Turkish foreign minister discuss regional developments
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 sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region in light of th»»»
Our Programme Focuses on Living Standards, Quality of Life, Says Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev
At a meeting with the leadership of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria on Wednesday, Progressive Bulgaria coalition leader Rumen Radev said that the coalition’s programme is focused on the standard and quality of life of Bulgarian citizens – high and stable incomes and pensio»»»
ARP Speaker meets Bahrain’s ambassador
Tunis, April 8 (TAP) - A meeting held on Wednesday at the Bardo Palace brought together Brahim Bouderbala, Speaker of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) and Bahrain’s ambassador in Tunis, Abdulaziz Mohammed Abdullah Al Eid.Discussions...»»»
To Overcome Statehood Crisis, Parliamentary Politics Must Follow Campaign Promises, Says Pavel Popov, Top-of-the-List Candidate of CC-DB for Varna 3rd Constituency
To overcome the statehood crisis, parliamentary politics must follow the commitments made during election campaigns, Pavel Popov, top-of-the-list candidate of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) for Varna’s 3rd multi-member constituency, said during a meeting with citizens and support»»»
In Pernik, 100-Plus Business Execs Discuss Challenges to Economy at Event Initiated by Blue Bulgaria Coalition
The Blue Bulgaria Coalition organized a discussion with local business executives in Pernik on Wednesday, the coalition said in a press release. Taking part in the meeting were Dr Valentin Pavlov, a leading candidate in the Pernik constituency, Blue Bulgaria Chairman Peter Moskov, economist Nikola »»»
How connectivity is shaping the future of offshore workforce sustainability
Life at sea places people under a unique form of pressure, combining physical demands, emotional strain, and prolonged separation from family. Offshore assignments often involve long rotations, confined living conditions, and limited privacy, creating an environment that places sustained physical a»»»
Resilience in real time: Lessons from gold’s volatility
Gold is often described as a safe haven, but in practice it responds just as quickly as any risk asset when conditions shift unpredictably. Over the past 12 months, this has been particularly evident: after climbing from around $2,625 per ounce to a recent peak above $5,500 — a surge of more than 1»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Draw results out – check if you’re among the winners
Dubai: In its first Wednesday show, a number of participants have walked away with cash prizes in the Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw. During Draw No. 260408, the winning numbers from the Days section were 4, 20, 17, 18, 9, and 19, while 1 was drawn as the winning number in the Months secti»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Turkish 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 sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region in »»»
Ceasefire plan published by Iran not the one agreed by US: White House
A US official said Wednesday that a 10-point ceasefire plan published by Iran is not the same set of conditions that were agreed to by the White House for pausing the war. "The document being reported by media outlets is not the working framework," the senior official said on condition of anonymity»»»
BSP Will Be Represented in Next Parliament, Says Left-Wing Leader Zarkov in Targovishte
BSP will be represented in the next parliament, said left-wing leader Krum Zarkov during a visit to Targovishte. The chair of BSP’s National Council and of the BSP – United Left coalition commented on current political issues ahead of the snap parliamentary elections on April 19. Together with parl»»»
Syrian defense ministry delegation visits Jordan to enhance military cooperation
Amman, April 8 (SANA) A delegation from the Syrian Ministry of Defense, headed by Chief of the General Staff, Major General Ali al-Naasan, visited on Wednesday the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Members of the Syrian delegation met with Chairman of the Jordanian Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Y»»»
Prime Minister holds telephone conversation with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, the latest de»»»
DOJ: Ex-AG Bondi won't give Epstein deposition to House Oversight - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Attorney General Pam Bondi attends a dinner at the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 19. Now that she's no longer attorney general, Bondi won't give a deposition to the House Oversight Committee, the Justice Department said. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI)»»»
Tight Brazil election raises concerns over U.S. influence, minerals - UPI.com
Brazil is heading toward a highly competitive presidential election, with a statistical tie between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (pictured) and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, amid concerns over possible U.S. influence and geopolitical tensions tied to critical minerals. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI»»»
PM Gurov: US-Iran Ceasefire Will Calm Markets and Prices
Bulgarian Prime Minister Andrey Gurov expressed hope the US-Iran ceasefire will be upheld, calming international markets and ensuring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which in turn should help stabilize prices, the government information service said on Wednesday. He was speaking at a mee»»»
Djedovic Handanovic meets with Azerbaijani gov't officials, SOCAR representatives
BAKU - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met on Wednesday in Baku with Azerbaijani government officials and representatives of the country's energy company SOCAR to discuss the supply of natural gas and implementation of a project to build a gas-fired power plant ne»»»
Tunisian-Rwandan cooperation: new prospects for economic partnerships
Tunis, April 8 (TAP) - Opportunities for trade cooperation and investment partnerships between Tunisia and Rwanda took centre stage at a meeting between Tunisian Ambassador to Rwanda with residence in Nairobi Anouar Ben Youssef and Vice Chairperson...»»»
Report: Iran ceasefire clouded by confusion, contradictions
The U.S., Israel and Iran agree that a ceasefire is now in effect, but they're contradicting each other and themselves in terms of what's actually been agreed and what happens now, U.S. news portal Axios reported on Wednesday. Those differences will have to be reconciled at the negotiating table, b»»»
Middle East ceasefire agreement: positive signs for global economy, energy supply
Doha: Global markets reacted quickly to the announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with oil prices falling, gold and stock prices rising, and the dollar weakening in Asian trading, raising hopes for a recovery in energy supplies, particularly those related to the Strait of»»»
From 'Stone Age' to 'Golden Age': Trump’s Iran pivot
US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on the Iran war has undergone a striking shift — from threats of overwhelming destruction to projecting a “Golden Age of the Middle East” following a fragile ceasefire agreement. As Washington and Tehran enter a two-week truce aimed at paving the way for negotia»»»
France Unveils Rearmament Boost to Face Russia Threat
France is to ramp up explosive drone stocks by up to 400 percent by 2030, draft legislation showed Wednesday, as the country seeks to accelerate rearmament to face an aggressive Russia. The military spending bill was presented after France's top commanders said the country must be ready in the next»»»
Syria, Türkiye to enhance development projects, expand economic partnership
Damascus, April 8 (SANA) Director General of the Syrian Development Fund, Safwat Raslan, discussed with representatives of Istanbul Development Agency (IDA) means of enhancing joint cooperation, supporting development projects and expanding economic partnerships. During a meeting held in Istanbul, »»»
Penelope Palace Hotel in Pomorie Reports Personalized Services As Leading Trend in Spa Sector
There is a growing trend toward offering fully personalized services that meet today’s travellers’ high expectations, Penelope Palace Apart Hotel management told BTA. This individual approach is becoming a key factor in ensuring consistent hotel occupancy rate throughout the year, they added. Inter»»»
Etihad adds Dhaka route — big boost for UAE-Bangladesh travel
Dubai: Etihad Airways will launch seasonal flights to Dhaka from June 26, strengthening travel, trade and cargo links between the UAE and Bangladesh. The four-times weekly service will run until October 24, connecting Abu Dhabi with Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, and is aimed at meeting st»»»
No Reports of Election Violations Left Unchecked, Caretaker Interior Minister Says
There are no unverified reports or facts concerning election violations, which has increased public trust in law enforcement authorities, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said during a working meeting with the leadership and staff of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Ha»»»
Ceasefire brings relief to UAE travel sector – but recovery will take time
Dubai: A fragile ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran has brought a sense of relief to the UAE’s travel and hospitality sector. Now, industry leaders are pointing to cautious optimism, steady operations and a steadfast focus on recovery. While businesses say confidence is slowly returning, mos»»»
UAE, Bahrain sign Dh20 billion currency swap agreement
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced the establishment of a Currency Swap Agreement between the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Bahraini Dinar (BHD) during a virtual signing ceremony. The agreement has a nominal value of Dh20 billion; BHD2 bi»»»
UK PM arrives in Saudi Arabia, welcomes Iran war truce
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, on the first stop of a Gulf tour aimed at bolstering the ceasefire in the Middle East war, Downing Street said. Starmer — on his first visit to the region since the US-Israeli war against Iran started on February 28 — was expect»»»
Argentina hits record oil output as Vaca Muerta drives growth - UPI.com
Argentina reached record oil production levels, with output climbing to 874,000 barrels per day, a 15.9% increase from a year earlier. File Photo by Juan Macri/EPA April 8 (UPI) -- Argentina reached record oil production levels, with output climbing to 874,000 barrels per day, a 15.9% increase from»»»
Support for Vulnerable Groups Not Provided by Political Parties, Social Policy Minister Says
Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov said on Wednesday that political parties do not provide support for vulnerable groups through hot meals, personal assistants or European Solidarity Corps programmes. Ademov was speaking in the southern town of Haskovo following reports of all»»»