Dubai: V Perfumes is proud to conclude a successful Name Day celebration dedicated to the name Hind. On March 22nd, 2026, V Perfumes invited every person named Hind to visit any of its stores across the UAE to receive a complimentary gift of the Hind perfume. The campaign was a success with many in»»»

Dubai: A jury in New Mexico, United States, has ordered Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp parent, Meta to pay $375 million, roughly Dh1.38 billion based on current exchange rates. in civil penalties after finding the company misled consumers about the safety of its platforms and endangered children. It»»»

Skopje, 24 March 2026 (MIA) – Central banks have successfully managed exceptionally difficult circumstances over the past five years. We are now in the final phase of reducing inflation and have created substantial policy space to address future shocks. Yet, with stability still out of reach, conti»»»

Dubai: UAE residents experienced one of the most active weather spells in recent memory this week, as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air low-pressure trough moved across the region. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the combination increased cloud formation and the»»»

Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library Director Kalina Ivanova said that the National Library of Bulgaria preserves the literary heritage of the sacred language of our ancestors. She was speaking at the opening of the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled "Cultural Heritage in the Digital Ag»»»

Oil prices fell more than 5% and world shares gained on Wednesday over the possibility of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran. US futures were up 0.9%. In early European trading, Britain's FTSE 100 rose 1% to 10,072.60. France's CAC 40 was up 1.4% to »»»

A modern wastewater treatment plant is scheduled to be opened in Karakol in August 2026, the press service of the regional center reported. According to the press service, the plant’s first phase capacity will be 12,000 cubic meters per day. This is sufficient to serve approximately 75,000 resident»»»

In Osh, residents whose homes and commercial properties were demolished during street widening projects will not receive monetary compensation. The City Hall reported. The municipality previously offered relocation to Ene-Sai housing complex with the provision of houses and land plots. Some familie»»»

Dubai: A dedicated air charter between India and the UAE has been deployed to keep essential goods moving, highlighting how supply chains are adapting to rising pressure on traditional shipping routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Transworld operated a Sharjah–Mumba»»»

The majority of Bulgarians see a real threat to their country from the Middle East conflict, but they do not seem to feel personal danger, according to a survey by the Myara polling agency published on Wednesday. The data comes from an independent survey from the regular research programme of the p»»»

According to Victor Dima, Treasury Manager at Tavex Romania, the decline is less about the conflict itself and more about its impact on key global resources and the resulting need for liquidity. “The Middle East plays a critical role in global trade,” Dima explained. “Through the Strait of Hormuz a»»»

Yanbu Port on the Red Sea has emerged as a vital hub for international trade, stepping in to stabilize global energy and commodity supplies amid the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran conflict and ongoing military tensions. In a move underscoring Saudi Arabia’s infrastructur»»»

The situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant continues to develop along a worst-case scenario, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, Alexei Likhachev, said on Wednesday. The International Atomic ‌Energy Agency ‌on Tuesday said ‌it had ⁠been informed by ⁠Iran that a projecti»»»

Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has expanded its role beyond traditional distribution. How has the company’s strategy evolved and what differentiates your approach in today’s installations market? Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has evolved from a traditional distribution model towards a »»»

U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division arrive at Ali Al..Salem Air Base, Kuwait, in January 2020. It was reported Tuesday that the Pentagon was to send a contingent of paratroopers from the division to the Middle East. File Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martinez/U.S. Air Force/UPI Marc»»»

Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his residence. The president had endorsed Gregory’s rival, Jon Maples. In a social media post Monday, he ur»»»

Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for ceasefire and has urged leaders to pursue peace through dialogue, amid escalating violence in several parts of the world. In a statement, the Pope has stressed the need to shift away from armed confrontation and towards negotiations. “I wish to renew t»»»

Pet lovers eagerly gathered around a container to snap photos of meerkats at a Beijing animal fair, each selling for $320, while nearby a raccoon nervously paced in a cage only slightly bigger than itself. Throngs of people from across China packed into the cavernous exhibition halls for the annual»»»

Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr was not an unfamiliar figure when he was appointed on Tuesday as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. One week after the killing of Ali Larijani, and amid a war that has thinned the ranks of Iran’s top leadership, authorities turned to a man shaped within o»»»

Europe’s mounting problems threaten Ukraine’s macro-financial stability, which is facing a macroeconomic collapse at the end of this quarter if the €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed on December 19 fiasco is not resolved. »»»

For over two decades, Le Manoir has built its reputation around a simple idea: that gastronomy is not just about food, but about experience, culture, and the way people connect. This vision was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where Le Manoir received the Excellence in Gastronomy awar»»»

Dubai: “I honestly wake up every day thinking, it’s going to be okay,” says Eisha Kalinani, the founder of a homegrown Dubai jewelry brand. “There’s no panic. Never once did I call my parents or even my brother wondering if we’d have food to eat. We just know we’d bounce back.” It’s that quiet opti»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Unleashes 80th Wave of Op. True Promise 4: Key Israeli Military Targets Hit 25-03-2026 11:04 AM A missile exhibited beneath Iranian fl»»»

Over 60,000 Bulgarian nationals in 68 countries have applied to vote abroad in the April 19 parliamentary elections, according to data published on the Central Election Commission (CEC) website. The deadline for submitting applications for voting abroad expired on Tuesday. A total of 60,897 applica»»»

Russian attacks damaged two energy facilities in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv region, leaving close to 212,000 consumers without power, a regional electricity distribution company said on Wednesday. Chernihivoblenergo said nearly 150,000 consumers in the city of Chernihiv and the surrounding distri»»»

Construction of Barskoon — Bedel road in Kyrgyzstan continues. Survey work for the project has been completed, and the design is in the final stages. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, approvals are currently being sought from government agencies. The contractor has delivere»»»

Europe’s mounting problems threaten Ukraine’s macro-financial stability, which is facing a macroeconomic collapse at the end of this quarter if the €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed on December 19 fiasco is not resolved. »»»

Washington: President Donald Trump has listed five objectives that the US wants to achieve before ending its war with Iran. Now, as he suggests the US may soon be “winding down” the operation after three and a half weeks, some of his key aims remain undefined or unfulfilled. Trump most recently out»»»

Manila: An initial 500 taxi units, all electric vehicles (EVs), have been flagged off on Tuesday (March 24), as part of a 2,500-unit phased rollout of electric EVs as part of a raft of measures to cushion the knock-on effects of the current global oil supply crunch. Green Xentro CEO Noel Ignacio sa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia have intercepted missiles and drones on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as the Middle East turmoil enter 26th day. Stay tuned for more live updates: 11:30am Doha Time Gold gains as dollar weakens, rate hike fears ease Gold rose more than 2% on Wednesday, buoyed by a sof»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "seeks to inflict the same level of damage and destruction" on Lebanon as Israeli ‌forces had ‌wrought on ‌the Gaza ⁠Strip, Spanish Prime ⁠Minister Pedro Sanchez told lawmakers on Wednesday. Sanchez, who appeared before the ⁠lower house ‌to ‌explain his gov»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: 5 drones spotted roaming the skies over the north, efforts to intercept them ongoing 25-03-2026 10:29 AM Latest News Urgent »»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi authorities have launched an investigation into reports of unjustified price increases and supply shortages, stepping up oversight amid rising consumer concerns about pricing. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority has beg»»»

Diplomatic relations between Lebanon and Iran have entered a new phase with Beirut’s unprecedented withdrawal on Tuesday of its approval of the accreditation of Tehran’s new ambassador Mohammad Reza Sheibani. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it had summoned the Iranian charge d'affaire»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Very loud explosions have been heard in the Zionist settlements in occupied West Bank: reports 25-03-2026 00:02 AM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound in Galilee Panhandle over suspected drone infiltration: Israeli media 25-03-2026 10:19 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli medi»»»

Romania’s cinema market reached a new milestone in 2025, with revenues climbing to approximately EUR 63 million, marking a 16 percent increase compared to 2024 and exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to data analyzed by Colliers. The growth reflects a broader shift in consumer behavior, as Rom»»»

Ukraine has hit Russia's largest Baltic export oil terminal at Primorsk and set it on fire in an effort to prevent the Kremlin from capitalizing on sky high oil prices due to the war in Iran. Primorsk and Ust-Luga, another»»»

Ukraine has hit Russia's largest Baltic export oil terminal at Primorsk and set it on fire in an effort to prevent the Kremlin from capitalizing on sky high oil prices due to the war in Iran. Primorsk and Ust-Luga, another»»»

Dubai: Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park is seeing sustained business activity at the start of 2026, with more than 7,500 licensing transactions recorded across the first two months of the year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figure includes new com»»»

The number of Bulgarians living abroad who have applied to vote in the early parliamentary elections on April 19 has nearly doubled compared with the last vote in October 2024. By the March 24 midnight deadline, a total of 60,897 electronic applications had been submitted, according to the Central »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has said that government entities in Qatar are continuing to expand and enhance digital services, allowing individuals and businesses to complete transactions efficiently and securely through advanced online platforms and mobile applications. »»»

British consumer price inflation held at an annual rate of 3.0% in February, unchanged from January's rate, official figures showed on Wednesday, ahead of a likely upward lurch as war in the Middle East pushes up prices. Economists polled by Reuters had expected inflation to remain at 3.0%, its low»»»

In 2025, about 5,500 citizens of Kyrgyzstan left for work abroad through the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad, while other 19,500 were employed via private recruitment agencies. Esenbek Ergeshov, head of the Labor Migration Department at the center, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him,»»»

Iran is not engaged in negotiations with the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated. “There are no negotiations between Iran and the United States, just as there have been none over the past 25 days since the start of the illegal war against Iran,” Baqaei said, as q»»»

The National Bank of North Macedonia decided on March 24 to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 4% (chart), citing heightened global uncertainty linked to geopolitical tensions. At the upcoming treasury bill auction on»»»

Russia began selling physical gold from its central bank reserves for the first time in 25 years, as the government seeks to plug a widening budget deficit driven by sustained military spending. From 2022 to 2025, sales of»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»