The UAE Safety and Emergency Security Association has appointed Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi as its Honorary President, in recognition of his extensive national service and leadership across government, infrastructure and sustainability sectors. The Association’s Board of Directors s»»»

The UAE Government’s Cybersecurity Council has warned of the growing risks associated with email fraud, noting that 75% of cyberattacks originate from fraudulent phishing emails. The Council emphasized the importance of exercising caution when dealing with deceptive or fake emails used by cybercrim»»»

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that 2,709 new companies joined the chamber during March 2026. The steady growth in membership reflects Dubai’s continuing strong appeal among investors amid all market conditions. The»»»

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk called for strengthening direct online communication with taxpayers through chatbot, call centers and customer service platforms to ensure rapid responses and provide immediate support for them. Kouchouk made the remarks on Sunday, April 5, 2026, during a field tour »»»

Amman, Jordan: The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) launched a package of proactive precautionary measures on April 5, 2026, aimed at strengthening the resilience of the national economy in light of regional and international developments, with a total value of approximately USD 1.07 billion. The bank »»»

Dubai: Dubai has approved a new set of economic measures allowing hotels and businesses to defer key fees for three months, as authorities move to ease short-term cost pressures across the economy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The measures, ann»»»

Two motorists were arrested in southern Athens over the weekend for allegedly racing each other, hitting speeds of over 150 kilometers an hour and manoeuvring dangerously, authorities said. A police statement said traffic police patrolling the Vouliagmeni area for racers pursued the speeding cars “»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Jabalain City Hospital in White Nile State in the Republic of Sudan, which resulted in the killing and injuring of civilians, including medical personnel. The Ministry o»»»

“The rise of political extremism in the US military is completely natural,” because people risking death “require a supernatural justification for that death, not to mention the moral and physical suffering they will face in war,” says Biblical scholar Arkady Maler. In that context, a religious jus»»»

Dubai: Dubai has introduced a detailed customs framework to reroute cargo through Oman, formalising procedures for a temporary land-based corridor aimed at easing pressure on disrupted sea and air routes. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The direct»»»

Gaza: The United Arab Emirates continues its humanitarian efforts to address the catastrophic conditions facing the healthcare sector in the Gaza Strip, through the delivery of a shipment of medicines and medical supplies, with generous support from Sheikha Mouza bint Suhail Al Khaili, in response »»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "miraculous" and "one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US History". Iranian media reported five people were killed in strikes during the rescue operation. Pres»»»

When the first US and Israeli missiles hit Iran more than a month ago, an oil price of $150 per barrel was considered a doomsday prediction. But the price of physical Brent crude is already a hair’s breadth from $150, while the futures price hasn’t caught up yet. The Brent front-month futures price»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, discussed the latest regional developments and their serious implications for security and stability, as well as their impact on maritime security, energy supplies, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the targeting by the Rapid Support Forces of Jabalain City Hospital in White Nile State in the sisterly Republic of Sudan, which resulted in casualties and injuries, including medical personnel. The Ministry of Foreign A»»»

Two petrochemical and energy facilities in Bahrain were hit by Iranian drones early Sunday, sparking fires at operational units and storage tanks. Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) confirmed that several of its units were affected. All fires have now been extinguished, and the situation »»»

About 50,900 applications have been submitted for the EUR 20 compensation for the increased fuel prices, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov said on Nova TV on Sunday. More applications are expected through the Ministry of E-Governance, which means that just over 60,000 applications w»»»

Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s largest provider of public paid parking facilities, has issued nine key guidelines aimed at helping motorists avoid parking fines, as the emirate expands the use of smart monitoring technologies to regulate parking more efficiently. The company said Dubai’s globally recognise»»»

Israel is prepared for another two weeks of war with Iran and has planned a list of targets for attacks, including infrastructure and economic facilities, while continuing to hit Iran's defense industries. “The Iranian economy would be Israel’s next target,” the Kan public broadcaster reported. Sec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait government officials confirmed that two power and water desalination plants were targeted, and another oil complex in south was also hit. Abu Dhabi also confirmed that they were responding to several fires at the Borouge petrochemical plant due to falling debris from an intercep»»»

Finance officials and the Bulgarian National Bank have issued a series of warnings about Bulgaria’s fiscal and economic outlook for 2026, highlighting rising pressure on public finances, slower growth, and higher inflation. Speaking at an American Chamber of Commerce event in Bulgaria dedicated to »»»

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with ‌US Envoy ‌Steve Witkoff ‌and ⁠regional counterparts including Iranian ⁠Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, the ministry said in a ⁠statement on ‌Sunday. Egypt, ‌Türkiye and ‌Pakistan have ‌»»»

Doha, Qatar: At the invitation of the Qatar Chamber (QC), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) recently organised a webinar titled 'Middle East Security Situation: Managing Legal, Insurance, and Operational Risks in Times of Disruption.' The webinar reviewed the i»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for the development of three integrated truck rest areas in partnership with the private sector. The facilities will cover a total of over 210,000 square metres and accommodate up to 490 trucks and heavy vehicles. The new rest areas»»»

A corruption trial of a former right-hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins on Tuesday, a politically explosive case that has threatened to topple the Socialist-led minority government. Jose Luis Abalos is a disgraced ex-Socialist heavyweight, a former transport minister who helped»»»

US special operations forces have staged a daring rescue of an airman caught behind enemy lines after Iran shot down his F-15 fighter jet, officials said on Sunday, resolving a major crisis for President Donald Trump as he weighs whether to escalate the five-week-old war on Iran. "Over the past sev»»»

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday resumed Article IV consultations with the Yemeni legitimate government after 11 years. Reflecting the country’s improved institutional performance, this development is an important indicator of restoring channels of cooperatio»»»

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»»»

Kuwait has reported multiple Iranian drone attacks targeting key government and infrastructure facilities, including the Ministries Complex and power and water plants, causing significant material damage but no reported injuries. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said that the Ministries Complex was st»»»

German men who remain abroad for more than three months without prior approval may start facing penalties under a military-related legal requirement, according to the Berliner Zeitung. The rule obliges men between the ages of 17 and 45 to obtain permission before extended stays abroad. It came into»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Training and Development Center at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education continues to enhance its operational readiness to receive trainees in in-person training programmes at its headquarters, as part of its commitment to ensuring the continuity of training processes with»»»

Iranian authorities on Sunday executed two men convicted of acting on behalf of Israel and the United States during a wave of anti-government protests earlier this year, the judiciary said. "Mohammad-Amin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast... were hanged after the case was reviewed and the final verdic»»»

Egypt's non-oil private ‌sector deteriorated at its sharpest pace in almost two years in March, as the Middle East war drove up costs and dampened client demand, a closely watched business survey showed on Sunday. The headline S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers' Index fell for a fourth consecutiv»»»

Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions of people around the world in need, and that the suffering will deepen if the violence continues. Not only has the conflict cut off vital shipping routes, creating a global energy c»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has successfully digitized nearly 90% of its services, while offering more than 200 integrated legal services accessible through its website and mobile applications. This comprehensive digital overhaul goes beyond technology, it reflects a strong commitmen»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode America’s support for Ukraine as Washington’s global priorities shift and Kyiv braces for reduced deliveries of critically needed Patriot air defense missiles. Ukraine desperately n»»»

MEXICO (Sputnik) - Cuba has completed the unloading of a Russian tanker carrying 100,000 tonnes of humanitarian oil cargo, the state Union Cuba-Petroleo (CUPET) oil and gas company said on Saturday. On Monday, the Russian Transport Ministry said that the Anatoly Kolodkin tanker carrying 100,000 ton»»»

The war in Iran has triggered a potential step change in the rate that China is selling off its US Treasury bill holdings. T-bill holdings are a good barometer for geopolitical tensions and the rate that China and BRICS countries were selling had already accelerated before the Iran war. »»»

The war in Iran has triggered a potential step change in the rate that China is selling off its US Treasury bill holdings. T-bill holdings are a good barometer for geopolitical tensions and the rate that China and BRICS countries were selling had already accelerated before the Iran war. »»»

The US and Israel struck Iran’s major petrochemical complex on April 4, damaging multiple facilities in the southern Mahshahr region and raising concerns over global supply disruptions in plastics and fertilisers. Various »»»

World food commodity prices rose for a second consecutive month in March, supported by higher energy costs linked to escalating conflict in the Near East, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on April 3. The FA»»»

The US and Israel struck Iran’s major petrochemical complex on April 4, damaging multiple facilities in the southern Mahshahr region and raising concerns over global supply disruptions in plastics and fertilisers. Various »»»

The US and Israel struck Iran’s major petrochemical complex on April 4, damaging multiple facilities in the southern Mahshahr region and raising concerns over global supply disruptions in plastics and fertilisers. Various »»»

The US and Israel struck Iran’s major petrochemical complex on April 4, damaging multiple facilities in the southern Mahshahr region and raising concerns over global supply disruptions in plastics and fertilisers. Various »»»

The US and Israel struck Iran’s major petrochemical complex on April 4, damaging multiple facilities in the southern Mahshahr region and raising concerns over global supply disruptions in plastics and fertilisers. Various »»»

The US and Israel struck Iran’s major petrochemical complex on April 4, damaging multiple facilities in the southern Mahshahr region and raising concerns over global supply disruptions in plastics and fertilisers. Various »»»

World food commodity prices rose for a second consecutive month in March, supported by higher energy costs linked to escalating conflict in the Near East, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on April 3. The FA»»»

The US and Israel struck Iran’s major petrochemical complex on April 4, damaging multiple facilities in the southern Mahshahr region and raising concerns over global supply disruptions in plastics and fertilisers. Various »»»