The Peninsula 1m

QRCS launches HAKEEM digital health platform and mobile app

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to support the health sector in Qatar towards the goals of the National Health Strategy 2024-2030, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has recently launched the HAKEEM digital health platform and mobile app (for both iOS and Android), inspired by an ambitio»»»

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The Peninsula 1m

MoCI announces recall of BMW 520i, 735i, 740i, i5 eDrive 760i xDrive, M5, i7 2022-2025 models

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Alfardan Automobiles, Qatar’s BMW dealership, has announced the recall of BMW 520i - 735i - 740i - i5 eDrive 760i xDrive - M5 - i7 2022-2025 models. The recall is due to the possibility the damaged vehicle cockpit wiring»»»

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The Peninsula 1m

Qatar’s Ambassador participates in Uzbek First Deputy Foreign Minister’s meeting with GCC envoys

Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Uzbekistan H E Hassan bin Hamza Hashim participated on Monday in a meeting of First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan H E Bakhromjon Aloyev with Their Excellencies heads of diplomatic missions of Qatar, Saudi Arabia,»»»

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Business-review 1m

Groupama: Building trust through consistency and care

Trust sits at the core of the insurance business, especially in moments when customers face uncertainty. For Groupama, this role has translated into a long-term focus on reliability, simplicity, and customer-centric services—an approach recognised through the Excellence in Insurance Services award »»»

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The Peninsula 3m

DFI moves Qumra 2026 online, supports 49 projects from 39 countries

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced that the 12th edition of Qumra will be held online from March 27 to April 8, 2026, ensuring the continuity of one of the region’s leading film industry platforms amid current regional developments. The decision underscores Qatar’s commitment »»»

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Al Awsat 3m

Mouse Study Shows Repeated Cloning Causes Grave Genetic Mutations

Revealing the limitations of cloning, researchers who repeatedly cloned mice for two decades have discovered that such serial duplication triggers grave genetic mutations that accumulate over the generations and ultimately become fatal. A total of 1,206 cloned laboratory mice were generated by the »»»

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Actmedia 3m

Analysis:Romanians spend more going to cinema: EUR 63 million in 2025, up 16pct

Cinema halls in Romania have reported a record income of about EUR 63 million in 2025, up 16% (in U.S. dollar terms) from 2024 and about 10% above the pre-pandemic average, while consumers, affected by economic pressures, reduce spending on goods.According to an analysis by Colliers, the evolution »»»

Actmedia 3m

Pilot project underway to map geothermal potential of shallow groundwater in Crisuri basin

The Crisuri Water Basin Administration (ABA Crisuri) is implementing a pilot project that is unique in Romania, aimed at assessing the geothermal potential of shallow groundwater in the Crisuri basin and using it as a sustainable energy source for local administrations and industrial parks.Accordin»»»

Actmedia 3m

CCIR: 1.4% of companies achieve 54% of turnover; industry, leader in profit

Approximately 1.4% of companies in Romania concentrate 54% of the total turnover, while industry generates the largest share of profit, almost 39%, said on Tuesday the president of the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIR), Mihai Daraban, at a specialized conference."At the end of autumn»»»

Actmedia 3m

Deposits of non-government resident customers up 0.7% in February

In February 2026 compared to the previous month, deposits of non-government resident customers rose by 0.7 percent to RON 668,718.2 million, while the annual growth rate was 6.7 percent (-2.4 percent in real terms), the National Bank of Romania (BNR) informed on Tuesday.RON-denominated deposits of »»»

Actmedia 3m

Loans to non-government sector advance 0.6pct in Feb 2026

At end-February 2026, loans to non-government sector granted by credit institutions increased 0.6% (with no change in real terms) from January 2026 to RON 449,017.0 million, according to data released by the National Bank of Romania on Tuesday.RON-denominated loans, representing 67.8% of total volu»»»

Actmedia 3m

First Lady Gradinaru meets American Councils for International Education leadership in Washington

First Lady Mirabela Gradinaru of Romania on March 24 met Lisa Choate, president of the American Councils for International Education, an organisation that runs educational exchange programmes - FLEX and FLEX Abroad, as well as professional development initiatives for the public and private sectors,»»»

Actmedia 3m

Sustainable Development Advisory Council expert: Romania in a three-year energy crisis, with a distorted market

Romania has been in a deep energy crisis for nearly three years now, driven by a distorted market and a lack of effective government decisions, while prices have risen sharply, Calin Vilt, member of the Sustainable Development Advisory Council, said on Tuesday."We have been in a deep energy crisis »»»

Actmedia 3m

Abrudean:It is important that all parties, including PSD, respect coalition agreement

Senate President Mircea Abrudean said on Tuesday that tensions in the coalition are weakening the Government's ability to focus on people's priorities, noting that it is important that all parties, including PSD, respect the coalition agreement and, if someone provokes a government crisis, they mus»»»

Actmedia 3m

TransportMin Serban: France is a major trading partner for Romania; interest of French investors is growing

France represents a major trading partner for Romania and the interest of French investors is growing, especially in areas such as infrastructure and transport, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Ciprian Serban posted on Tuesday on his Facebook page.The Transport minister met on Tuesday with Fra»»»

Actmedia 3m

PM Bolojan and new Moldovan Ambassador Mitu discuss progress achieved in joint interconnection projects

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan welcomed on Tuesday, at the Victoria Palace, the new Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Mitu, occasion on which they analysed the progress achieved in joint interconnection projects, the improvements in conditions at the border crossing points, as well as the c»»»

Actmedia 3m

Secretary of State Staicu highlights strategic importance of the Republic of Moldova at Conference on Black Sea

The Secretary of State for European Affairs, the Middle East and Africa, Clara Staicu, participated on Monday, March 23, in Chisinau, in the third edition of the Black Sea Security Conference, organised under the auspices of the International Crimea Platform. On this occasion, she emphasised the st»»»

Actmedia 3m

Romanian Embassy in Republic of Moldova: Russia's actions are not abstract or distant, affects everyday life

Russia's actions are not abstract or distant, but concretely affect the daily lives of Moldovan citizens - from light and heat to access to safe water, the Romanian Embassy in the Republic of Moldova announced on Tuesday.In the last 24 hours, the diplomatic mission stated on Facebook, Romania has o»»»

Actmedia 3m

Moldova Republic: Isaccea-Vulcanesti electric line disconnected following attacks on power infrastructure in south Ukraine

The Isaccea-Vulcanesti electric line has been disconnected on Monday, following a drone attack during the night on the power infrastructure in southern Ukraine, the Energy Ministry of Moldova announced in a press release. In order to maintain electricity supply in Moldova during the night, Moldoele»»»

Actmedia 3m

Conference on Ukraine reconstruction at Victoria Palace

The government, in partnership with the World Bank Group, organized on Tuesday, at Victoria Palace, the conference “Consolidating Romania's role in Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction”, next to representatives of the government and the business community in Romania. According to a government pres»»»

Actmedia 3m

Abrudean is taking part in the Three Seas Initiative (I3M) Parliamentary Summit in Zagreb

Romania and Croatia have always had "excellent" bilateral relations and similar positions in the EU and NATO, highlighted on Tuesday the President of the Senate, Mircea Abrudean, who was visiting Zagreb, during a meeting with the President of the Parliament, Gordan Jandrokovic."I am in Croatia. Tom»»»

MIA 8m

National Bank hosts conference “Central Banking Amid Persistent Global Shifts: Fostering Stability, Innovation, and Resilience”

Skopje, 24 March 2026 (MIA) - The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia is hosting Tuesday a high-level conference “Central Banking Amid Persistent Global Shifts: Fostering Stability, Innovation, and Resilience”, in cooperation with SUERF - The European Money and Finance Forum. National »»»

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Business-review 9m

Garanti BBVA: Investing in communities, creating long-term value

Community investment has long been a core pillar of Garanti BBVA’s activity in Romania, reflected in sustained support for cultural, educational, environmental, and social initiatives across the country. This approach was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where the bank received the Ex»»»

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France24 11m

Middle East live: Israeli strikes on South Lebanon leave nine dead

In Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed at least six people in a town and a Palestinian refugee camp in the southern Sidon area, and three more in another town. This comes as US President Donald Trump expresses optimism at ending the war, after sending a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran. Follow»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Qatar’s envoy participates in Polish Deputy PM's meeting with Arab Ambassadors

Ambassador of Qatar to Poland H E Saoud bin Abdullah Zaid Al Mahmoud participated in a meeting convened by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland H E Radoslaw Sikorski with several of Their Excellencies Arab ambassadors accredited to Warsaw. The meeting disc»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

AI reshaping jobs, but human skills remain key, says expert

Doha, Qatar: Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the modern workplace, driving both unprecedented efficiency and complex challenges, according to Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Teaching Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a member of Qatar F»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Israeli Strikes Kill 9 in South Lebanon

Israeli strikes killed at least six people in a town and a Palestinian refugee camp in the southern Sidon area, and three more in another town, Lebanese state media, NNA, reported on Wednesday. Citing the health ministry, NNA said four people were killed in an "Israeli enemy raid" on the town of Ad»»»

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Sputnik 16m

US Operation Against Iran Continues, Despite Opportunities for Diplomacy - White House

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US military operation against Iran continues, despite opportunities for contacts between the parties, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday. "As President [of the US Donald] Trump and his negotiators explore this newfound possibility of diplomacy,»»»

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Kathimerini 24m

Greece marks Independence Day with ceremonies, military parade in Athens

Greece marked the start of celebrations for its March 25, 1821 independence anniversary on Wednesday with early morning ceremonies in Athens, commemorating the outbreak of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The day began at 6.21 a.m. with a 21-gun salute from Lycabettus Hill »»»

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BNE 26m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 26m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 26m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 26m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 26m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 26m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 26m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 26m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 26m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 26m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 26m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

BNE 26m

ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»

Sputnik 28m

Cost of US Operation Against Iran Exceeds $30Bln - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The cost of the US operation against Iran has exceeded $30 billion, according to the Iran War Cost Tracker. The portal updates data in real time and calculates the funds required to maintain personnel, ships deployed to the region, and other related expenses. The calculation meth»»»

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Sputnik 28m

Hormuz Strait Blockade May Push US to Continue License on Russian Oil – Investor

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The blockade of the Hormuz Strait may push the United States to continue its license-easing sanction regime against Russian oil, Director of the Navigator Principal Investors company Kyle Shostak told Sputnik. The United States has authorized the sale of Russian crude oil and»»»

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UPI 33m

Senate Republicans again block Democrats' effort to stop Trump's Iran war - UPI.com

Senate Republicans on Tuesday evening blocked the Democrats from reining in President Donald Trump's ability to go to war with Iran. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- Republican senators have again backed President Donald Trump's war against Iran, blocking a Democrati»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Qatar’s Ambassador participates in Turkiye FM’s meeting with GCC Ambassadors

Ambassador of Qatar to the Republic of H E Turkiye Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab participated yesterday in a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye H E Hakan Fidan and Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Ambassador of Jordan to the Republ»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Qatar National Library reopens to public, resumes full services

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Library reopened its facilities to the public yesterday, marking the resumption of full operations and services following a temporary closure. The move comes as part of a broader return to normalcy across the country, with the library once again welcoming students, r»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Early cherry blossom bloom draws crowds in Tokyo

Dubai: Tokyo’s cherry blossom season is nearing its peak, drawing large crowds of locals and tourists eager to witness the city’s iconic spring spectacle. Parks and popular viewing spots are filling up as delicate pink and white blooms transform the capital’s landscape. According to Japan’s weather»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Tehran Rejects Trump's Talk of Negotiation, as Israel and Iran Launch Airstrikes

Israel and Iran exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday, as Iran's military rejected President Donald Trump's claim Washington was in negotiations to end to the war, saying the US is negotiating with itself. The rejection of negotiations by the unified command of the Iranian Armed Forces, which is domina»»»

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Novinite 40m

Airlines Cut Flights Over Fuel Costs

Rising fuel costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East have forced several airlines to scale back their operations. New Zealand’s Jetstar has suspended a portion of its domestic flights as well as services connecting Australia and New Zealand. According to the company, around 12% of it»»»

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