Moroccan Prime Minister arrives in Cairo for first session of joint coordination committee
Egypt and Morocco on Sunday launched the first session of a joint coordination and follow-up committee, a move officials said establishes a new stage of bilateral relations aimed at achieving full economic integration. Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch arrived at Cairo International Airport o»»»
France planning a 400% surge in drone stocks as it moves toward ‘war economy’ – Politico
France is seeking to quadruple its stockpile of kamikaze drones and drastically expand missile arsenals by the end of the decade, Politico reported on Friday, citing a draft military planning law which describes the push as preparations for a “war economy.” According to the 64-page-long document se»»»
Saudi Market Edges Higher on Insurance and Basic Materials Support
Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) edged up 0.03 percent to 11,272 points on Sunday, supported by insurance and basic materials stocks. Total traded value reached SAR 4.27 billion ($1.1 billion). Shares of Petro Rabigh and The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) r»»»
Air quality in mall parking areas meets safety standards
Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) confirmed Friday the air quality safety in shopping mall parking lots. It noted that the results of air quality monitoring operations in these parking areas (both enclosed and semi-enclosed) showed that all readings were within permissibl»»»
Energy Minister Holds Talks with French Ambassador to Bulgaria
Energy Minister Traicho Traikov met with French Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin to discuss key energy challenges, including electricity prices, energy connectivity, and EU policies, the Ministry said on Sunday. During the meeting, Traikov said that the most viable option for reducing prices a»»»
Filmmakers hail Qumra for empowering emerging voices
Doha, Qatar: Arab and international filmmakers taking part in the 12th edition of Qumra, organised by the Doha Film Institute, have praised the platform for its vital role in nurturing new talent and supporting projects through every stage of development, from script to screen. During a virtual gat»»»
Spotlight - NATO anniversary overshadowed by Trump’s threats
On this day, April 4th, 1949, NATO was founded, marking a pivotal moment in global security. Nearly 80 years later, however, the alliance's future is being questioned by its most powerful member, the United States. To understand the significance of NATO's formation, it’s worth revisiting the origin»»»
Investments in Qatar poised for growth despite regional uncertainty
JOEL JOHNSON THE PENINSULA DOHA: Qatar’s investment market is expected to expand steadily in 2026, defying broader regional disruptions as strong economic fundamentals, ongoing state-backed projects, and investor-friendly reforms continue to attract both local and international capital. According t»»»
Arched brows as Turkey releases official inflation at 2% m/m despite war effects
Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially edged down to 30.87% y/y in March from 31.53% in February, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on April 3. “TUIK inflation” (the reader famili»»»
Arched brows as Turkey releases official inflation at 2% m/m despite war effects
Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially edged down to 30.87% y/y in March from 31.53% in February, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on April 3. “TUIK inflation” (the reader famili»»»
US Rescues Second Pilot of Downed F-15E Jet in Iran - Trump
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said the co-pilot of the F-15E jet shot down in Iran was safe, and that "one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US history" had been conducted to rescue him. Earlier, US media claimed that one of the pilots had been rescued and evacuated »»»
ZGC-GCC Innovation Partners Programme, Licorne Gulf Holding bring Chinese Sci-Tech Enterprises to Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The “ZhongGuanCun-Gulf Cooperation Council States Innovation Incubation Service” (ZGC-GCC Innovation Partners Programme) recently organised the ZGC-Gulf Conference for AI Industry in Beijing.During the Conference, ZGC-GCC Innovation Partners Programme signed a cooperation »»»
Innovation Minister: External Crises Might Slow Economic Growth Down but Bulgarian Economy Remains Relatively Stable
Economic growth may slow down due to external crises, but the Bulgarian economy remains relatively stable, caretaker Minister of Innovation and Growth Irena Mladenova told Nova News on Saturday. She noted that the conflict in the Persian Gulf and the risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz w»»»
CC-DB Top-of-the-List Candidate Dzhipo Dzhipov in Razgrad: Do Not Wait for Saviour, Together We Can Change Bulgaria
Meeting with citizens and business representatives here on Saturday, Dzhipo Dzhipov, top-of-the-list candidate of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) in Razgrad, called on people not to wait for a saviour. "Together we are strong, and together we can change Bulgaria," he said, as quot»»»
MOI enables financial claim payment via Metrash
Doha, Qatar: The Search and Follow Up Department of Ministry of Interior provides a financial claims payment service through the Metrash App. The Ministry of Interior explained this in a social media post, adding that the 'Financial Claims Payment' service can be accessed in three easy steps. The s»»»
Middle East war: Global economic fallout
Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war: - More ships pass Hormuz - A French-owned and a Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of ships to have transited the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday. The passage, a vital route for oil and liquified natu»»»
Houthis Threaten ‘Gradual Escalation’ after Fourth Attack on Israel
Yemen’s Houthi group has threatened “gradual escalation” after claiming a fourth attack on Israel, about a week after entering the war alongside Iran as part of the Tehran-led “axis of resistance.” The move comes as Yemen’s internationally recognized government steps up rhetoric, saying a decisive »»»
French, Japanese Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz in First Since War
One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday. The passage, a vital maritime route for oil and liquified natural gas, has been virtually blocked by Iran since the start of the war, sai»»»
On This Day, April 4: Gates, Allen found Microsoft - UPI.com
On April 4, 1975, Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. 1 of 8 | Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates attends the NBA Finals game on June 10, 1996, in Seattle. On April 4, 1975, Microsoft was founded by Gates and Paul Allen. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo April 4 (UPI) -- On th»»»
Chile joins regional debate to regulate surrogate motherhood - UPI.com
The Chilean The Family Committee of the Chamber of Deputies began this week to discuss a bill supported by all political parties that would prohibit and penalize the practice of surrogate motherhood. Photo by widephish/Pixabay SANTIAGO, Chile, April 3 (UPI) -- Chile has joined other Latin American »»»
Ethiopia secures $13.1bn in deals led by $10bn Ming Yang investment into green ammonia project
Ethiopia has signed investment agreements and memoranda of understanding worth $13.1bn at the Invest in Ethiopia 2026 forum, with the Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia describing the outcome as a boost to investor sentiment, although most commitments remain at an early stage. »»»
Ethiopia secures $13.1bn in deals led by $10bn Ming Yang investment into green ammonia project
Ethiopia has signed investment agreements and memoranda of understanding worth $13.1bn at the Invest in Ethiopia 2026 forum, with the Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia describing the outcome as a boost to investor sentiment, although most commitments remain at an early stage. »»»
Dubai-born hotel group expands to Morocco with Casablanca launch
Dubai: Dubai-born Leva Hotels has announced its entry into North Africa with a new project in Casablanca. The brand will launch Leva Casablanca this summer through a management agreement with Ismail Oukrid, COO of the Group, Ares Invest, Oukrid Family Office. The property, formerly known as the Was»»»
CruiseHub: Cruise vacations, the safest option, especially in unpredictable times
Market data and booking behavior observed by CruiseHub specialists clearly highlight this shift: Romanian tourists are no longer just looking for a destination, but for a worry-free, well-organized vacation, where they can visit multiple places in a short time without having to manage every detail »»»
Reţele Electrice România invested RON 1.4 billion in 2025 in electric distribution networks
Key projects were implemented in Muntenia, Banat and Dobrogea regions and involved the modernization of existing primary stations and secondary stations, along with works for the modernization and extension of underground and overhead power lines. In 2026, the company will continue its investment p»»»
How Does US Exercise ‘Predatory Hegemony,’ Extract Resources, Money and Influence?
Weeks have passed since the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran on February 28. The US government, although it had told US media on March 11 that the military operation would end "soon," later announced air raids on multiple Iranian targets, including its oil hub Kharg Island, repor»»»
How UAE community helped raise millions for captains through Careem’s tip-matching campaign
Dubai: In a powerful example of community giving, the UAE public have helped raise nearly Dh6 million for delivery riders, drivers, and taxi captains through a Ramadan campaign launched by Careem. Called "Tip Matching" initiative, the Everything application has maximised customer contributions by m»»»
Bangladesh cuts office hours, turns off wedding lights to save energy
Dhaka: Bangladesh cut office, shop hours and banned decorative lighting at weddings starting on Friday as it seeks to conserve energy stocks after global price hikes due to the Middle East war. Bangladesh imports 95 percent of its oil and gas needs, mostly from the Middle East and said that, while »»»
Aldabaiba instructs CBL to terminate Arkenu Oil Company’s oil sales agreement
The Tripoli based Libyan government, led by Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, issued a directive yesterday, leaked to local media, instructing the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) to terminate the development agreement signed between the Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) and the controversial Arkenu Oil Company. Th»»»
Emirates Environmental Group honours 52 entities as UAE deepens net zero and circular economy drive
Dubai: The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) hosted its 29th Annual Corporate Gala Dinner, a distinguished evening dedicated to recognising sustainability leadership, strengthening partnerships and reaffirming the UAE’s steadfast commitment to environmental progress. Held under the gracious patron»»»