The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood has launched the Emirati Children’s Day Guide 2026, outlining this year’s theme, “The Right to Digital Knowledge,” as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to empower children and strengthen their protection in an increasingly digital world. Observed ann»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced the deployment of a cutting-edge beach safety system that combines advanced aquatic rescue robots with aerial water-rescue drones, strengthening the city’s reputation as a global leader in smart coastal safety. The initiative, a regional first, reflects a mov»»»

DOHA: The Local Organising Committee, in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, has taken the decision to cancel the Qatar Football Festival 2026. As a result, the planned programme of events in Qatar, including the Finalissima Qatar 2026match between Argentina and Spain at Lusail Stadium, will no lon»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a telephone call on Sunday from the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue, HE Zhai Jun. During the call, they discussed the developments of »»»

A new optical telescope for night observations, featuring an 80-centimetre mirror, will be inaugurated in April at the Rozhen National Astronomical Observatory, the observatory’s Director Nikola Petrov told BTA. The new instrument has been installed in one of the towers and replaces a telescope tha»»»

1 of 2 | Iranians stand inside their damaged residential building in southern Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA March 15 (UPI) -- Israel said it launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday as Iran carried out its own attacks on U.S. military sites and against U.S. allies»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Sunday in Doha HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the meeting, they reviewed the»»»

Kyiv: The Ukrainian air defenses shot down 90 of 97 drones Russia launched overnight from Bryansk, Kursk, Oryol, Millerovo (Russia), and Hvardiiske (Crimea) toward Ukrainian territory, the Ukrainian forces announced in a statement Sunday. The statement added that the Russian offensive was thwarted »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a message from HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt concerning developments in the region, particularly the recent events following the brutal Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar and other countr»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran is ready to defend itself for as long as necessary and has not requested either a ceasefire or negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. "We never asked for a cease fire, and we have never asked even for negotiation. We are ready to defend ourselv»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Doha has announced that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled all Class XII examinations scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, for students in several countries in the region. In a press release posted on its official X account o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee, in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, has announced the cancellation of the Qatar Football Festival 2026. As a result, the planned programme of events in Qatar, including the Finalissima Qatar 2026 match between Argentina and Spain at Lusail Stadium, wi»»»

Students nationwide will enhance their financial literacy during Global Money Week, taking place from March 16 to 22. This year’s initiative focuses on personal finances, informed decision-making, and developing sustainable financial habits among young people, said the Ministry of Education and Sci»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes struck the town of Sinay in southern Lebanon 15-03-2026 16:26 PM Latest News Urgent News Commande»»»

As we celebrate of Emirati Children’s Day, which falls of March 15 each year, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has found a unique way to celebrate – through the issuance of a special coin. One side of said silver coin features the nominal value of “15 dirhams” as a symbolic refe»»»

Daily contacts are taking place between Israel and Lebanon with U.S. and French mediation, the Israel Hayom newspaper has reported. "As part of those contacts, a three-way conversation was held in recent days among three senior officials -- one Israeli, one Lebanese and one American -- in an attemp»»»

Manama: The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force announced that the air defense systems had successfully intercepted and destroyed 211 drones and 125 projectiles since the start of the Iranian aggression against Bahrain. The command further reaffirmed that using ballistic missiles and drone»»»

Doha, Qatar: UEFA has announced the cancellation of the 2026 Finalissima in Qatar, citing the current political situation in the region and scheduling constraints that made the match impossible to reschedule. The Finalissima 2026 was supposed to be held at the iconic Lusail Stadium on March 27, whe»»»

Dubai: US intelligence assessments shared with President Donald Trump suggest that Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had serious reservations about his son Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei succeeding him, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The intelligence, circulat»»»

“We share common ground with any party that defends traditional relations between men and women, love for children, the fight against illegal migration, and the principle that the state should spend only what it earns and avoid sinking into debt,” There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Y»»»

On the seventh anniversary of the heinous terrorist attack that occurred in Christchurch, New Zealand on 15 March 2019, we commemorate the 51 victims, including one Turkish citizen, who lost their lives in the attack, and wish Allah’s mercy upon them. It is important for the international community»»»

Manama: The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced Sunday that five individuals had been busted, while the sixth is still on the run outside the country, for engaging in collecting and passing over sensitive and accurate information to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In a statement, »»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told journalists that seven pre-trial proceedings have so far been initiated over violations of citizens’ electoral rights. “There are many conspiracies, speculations and noise being introduced into the system with the aim of diverting the attention of the care»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told his European allies that pressure to re-open the Druzhba oil pipeline carrying Russian supplies was like "blackmail", he said in remarks released Sunday. The Soviet-era pipeline that crosses Ukraine was damaged in a Russian strike in January, Kyiv says. U»»»

Doha, Qatar: The UAE's air defence systems engaged with 4 ballistic missiles and 6 UAVs from Iran today, March 15, 2026. This was announced by UAE's Ministry of Defence, stating that since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise miss»»»

Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace in the Middle East on Sunday, calling for an end to the war and reopening of dialogue. "Dear brothers and sisters, for two weeks the peoples of the Middle East have suffered the atrocious violence of war," the US pontiff said at his weekly Angelus prayer at»»»

Four U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers are parked at Ben Gurion international airport in Lod, Israel, outside Tel Aviv, on February 25. The U.S. Department of Defense on Saturday identified six service members killed when one of the refueling tankers crashed in Iraq. Photo by Jim Hollander»»»

DOHA: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has embarked on implementing its annual plan to funnel Zakat Al Fitr contributions to eligible recipients in a timely manner, according to the guidelines put out in Islamic Sharia, and ultimately to materia»»»

A US federal judge, James Boasberg, has quashed subpoenas issued by the Justice Department against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to court documents unsealed on Friday. The ruling is a major blow to US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized Powell for not lowering int»»»

Dubai: A Dubai civil court has rejected a lawsuit filed by a man seeking to invalidate a villa gift he granted in 2006 to his second wife and their two daughters, or alternatively to rescind the contract and recover the property or its value. The claimant filed the case in January, stating that he »»»