Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has not cut jobs despite fluctuations in demand linked to the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, which has disrupted regional travel and mobility patterns. The DFM-listed company’s chief executive told Gulf News that business has remained “f»»»

Dubai: When you use your Visa card in the UAE—whether ordering food, booking a ride, or shopping online—the speed and reliability of that payment is set to improve. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Visa has appointed Emirates NBD as its National Ne»»»

Amid fresh transatlantic tensions surrounding Iran, NATO, and US troops in Germany, Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Dr Christopher Featherstone, Associate Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of York. Dr Featherstone sees a strained alliance caught between perform»»»

Dubai: Dubai has launched a new support portfolio for its creative sector, giving artists, cultural institutions and small businesses access to workspaces, grants, training, exhibition opportunities and wider public visibility. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Creat»»»

CAIRO — Egypt has secured a significant new industrial investment as Alpha Smart signed an agreement with the Suez Canal Economic Zone to develop an integrated ready-factories complex in the Sokhna industrial zone, according to an official statement issued by the authority. The signing ceremony, he»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have called on residents to strengthen the security of home surveillance systems and internet-connected devices, warning that weak settings can expose users to hacking, privacy breaches and cyber extortion. The alert comes as part of ongoing awareness campaigns by the General De»»»

April 29 (UPI) -- An Indiana sheriff's deputy responding to call about an animal in a roadway arrived to find an entire escaped farm -- including chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and goats. The Grant County Sheriff's Office said Deputy Korporal responded last week to a report of an animal in traffic»»»

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has begun deploying mobile counter devices across international entry points to facilitate the smooth arrival of pilgrims for the upcoming Hajj season. The authority said the initiative covers airports, land crossings and seaports, using advanced tech»»»

Police in central Australia announced Thursday that a body has been found that they believe belongs to 5-year-old Kumanjai Little Baby. Photo courtesy Northern Territory Police Force/Release April 30 (UPI) -- Authorities searching for a missing 5-year-old girl in central Australia believe they have»»»

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has expressed grave concern over alleged violations of international law arising from the recent escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, while cautiously noting that diplomatic developments following high-level discussions held at th»»»

Vienna, April 30 (SANA) The OPEC Fund for International Development has launched a $1.5 billion initiative to support economic stability, trade and resilience in developing countries amid rising global pressures. The initiative, titled the Economic Stability, Trade and Resilience Initiative (E-STAR»»»

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Wednesday that all its representatives who held the positions of state secretary, deputy state secretary, prefect or deputy prefect have resigned following the party's decision to table a motion of no confidence to dismiss Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan."»»»

An appeals court on Wednesday denied President Donald Trump's request to rehear his appeal of writer E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 30 (UPI) -- A full federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's request to rehear his appeal of an $83.3»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has continued a series of high-level consultative sessions aimed at shaping its National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), with a strong emphasis on judicial reform and alignment with international standards. The sessions are being presided over by Minister of State for Inter»»»

TOKYO: The Japan-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship League convened a high-level general meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday, bringing together Saudi Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, former Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry NISHIMURA Yasutoshi, 21 parliamentarians including SASAKI, Secretar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani crowned the winners of the concluding Al Hail and Al Zamoul open rounds of the Annual Purebred Arabian Camel Racing Festival for the Sword of H H the Amir Shei»»»

1 of 3 | Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget request at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. The Pentagon gave its first estimate of the cost of the U.S. conflict with Iran a»»»

AMMAN — Jordanian information and communications technology companies are well positioned to expand their footprint in the Syrian market, as the sector undergoes “rapid” transformation and modernisation, according to Haitham Rawajbeh, representative of the ICT sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commer»»»

👑During his visit to the United States, the UK’s #King #Charles III punctuated serious speeches with a series of #jokes delivered in his own distinctive style, prompting laughter from #US President Donald #Trump and the audience. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani troops targeted and destroyed several Afghan Taliban posts in a remote southwestern region on Wednesday in what officials described as a response to “unprovoked aggression,” signaling rising tensions between the neighbors. Two security officials said Pakistan also struck hideou»»»

Wednesday marks the 100th birth anniversary of Bulgarian writer, translator and art critic and historian Vladimir Svintila. Born Vladimir Nikolov in Ihtiman (Southwestern Bulgaria) on April 29, 1926, he inherited his pseudonym "Svintila" (meaning "light" in Sanskrit) from his father, lawyer and ess»»»

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway, calling it a “new lifeline” for Uttar Pradesh. Designed for speeds of up to 120 kmph, the six-lane (expandable to eight) access-controlled corridor will cut travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj from 10–12 »»»

A memorandum of cooperation between the State Kyrgyz Export Center and Ozon marketplace was signed in Bishkek. The memorandum is aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses. The press service of the Center for Export Development and Promotion reported. According to the press service, the »»»

Vazrazhdane will nominate a candidate for Chair and a candidate for Deputy Chair of the 52nd National Assembly, the party’s Deputy Chair Tsoncho Ganev told journalists ahead of the first sitting of newly-elected Parliament, convened for Thursday by decree of President Iliana Iotova. Ganev said that»»»

Beijing: China will ban the sale of drones in Beijing and require users to apply for permission for all flights in the capital under strict regulations that enter force on Friday. Officials have cited public security for the new rules, which also forbid bringing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or t»»»

JEDDAH: Two fintech firms have entered Saudi Arabia’s consumer finance market after securing licenses from the central bank, marking a further step in expanding digital lending and financial inclusion in the Kingdom. The Saudi Central Bank, known as SAMA, licensed Dufaa Co. for Financing to provide»»»

Infinite IT Solutions, a leading provider of enterprise e-invoicing and automation solutions in the Gulf region, today announced it has received pre-approval as an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) under the UAE's upcoming e-invoicing mandate. This accreditation positions Infinite as one of the fir»»»

Iran’s ruling system, built over 47 years since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, is showing signs of deepening strain, analysts and a US think-tank reported Wednesday. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), based in Washington DC, stated that economic hardship, internal rivalries, international pres»»»

1 of 2 | South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission on Wednesday designated Kim Bom, the founder of U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang, as the company’s controlling entity. In this December photo, a Coupang sign is seen on an office building near a distribution center in the Ttukseom area of Seoul. Phot»»»

At a dusty lot an hour outside Beijing, a steady stream of vehicles come and go for a quick battery charge -- just one node in China's rapidly expanding network of electric trucks. While the country's prowess in electric passenger vehicles has long been known globally, electric trucks have only rec»»»

The Kremlin has announced that it will end a three-year old deal to deliver “Kazakh” oil to Berlin from the start of May, plunging Berlin into a fresh energy shortfall crisis as it scrambles to find an alternative source of crude to keep its fancy cars on the road. »»»

The Kremlin has announced that it will end a three-year old deal to deliver “Kazakh” oil to Berlin from the start of May, plunging Berlin into a fresh energy shortfall crisis as it scrambles to find an alternative source of crude to keep its fancy cars on the road. »»»

Moscow State University or MGU on April 21 opened a new artificial intelligence faculty, completing what investigators described as a unified AI ecosystem built over several years under Katerina Tikhonova, director of the university’s AI Institute and reportedly President Vladimir Putin’s daughter,»»»

Iran has condemned the US seizure of two tankers carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean, calling the confiscation of 3.8mn barrels of crude an example of “US addiction to lawlessness” and the “outright legalisation of piracy” as Washington presses ahead with its naval blockade, IRNA rep»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry organized a celebration marking World Intellectual Property Day under the theme “Intellectual Property and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate,” held at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of i»»»

Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad chaired yesterday a consultative session on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), focusing on key social protections. The session was held in the presence of Minister of Social Development and »»»

Dubai: “When I was working on my documentary, somebody said you’ll always be 10 times less than me,” says Michelin-starred chef, filmmaker, and cookbook writer Vikas Khanna. “And I’m like, I don’t want to be equal. I want to be 11 times better than you." When asked if the person he was referring to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port yesterday officially launched the Qatar Boat Show 2026 campaign, unveiling the slogan “Crafting Wonderful” at a premiere event. Media professionals, industry partners, and key stakeholders gathered to witness the debut of the campaign’s brand film, marking the beginning o»»»

A federal court on Tuesday sentenced Purdue Pharma to pay more than $5.5 billion in criminal penalties. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE April 28 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Purdue Pharma to pay more than $5 billion in criminal penalties, clearing the way for the OxyContin maker »»»

India has recently told the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) to reduce, remove, or avoid greenhouse gas emissions in the Indian economy by pricing such emissions through the trading of Carbon Credit Certificates (CCCs). »»»

Russia's intensified blocking of virtual private networks (VPNs) is causing widespread collateral disruption to legal banking, e-commerce, government and healthcare services, with Novosibirsk among the worst-hit regions, Russian media reported on April 28, citing IT-Balance specialist Lolita Piven.»»»

India has recently told the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) to reduce, remove, or avoid greenhouse gas emissions in the Indian economy by pricing such emissions through the trading of Carbon Credit Certificates (CCCs). »»»

India has recently told the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) to reduce, remove, or avoid greenhouse gas emissions in the Indian economy by pricing such emissions through the trading of Carbon Credit Certificates (CCCs). »»»

Russia's intensified blocking of virtual private networks (VPNs) is causing widespread collateral disruption to legal banking, e-commerce, government and healthcare services, with Novosibirsk among the worst-hit regions, Russian media reported on April 28, citing IT-Balance specialist Lolita Piven.»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the GCC H E Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi has said that Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC member states, affirmed during the 19th Consultative Meeting of GCC Leaders held yesterday in Jeddah their right to self-defense, individually or collectively, in»»»

Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), witnessed the signing of a landmark agreement with Alpha Smart, a company specializing in investment and industrial development, to establish a fully integrated complex of ready-made factories in the Sokhna Industrial Zone. T»»»

African migrants warned to close shops during South Africa anti-migrant march 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa Khalil BBC / Thuthuka ZondiHundreds took to the streets of Pretoria to protest against immigration African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, were urged »»»

Cornell University in the United States and the University of British Columbia in Canada have added the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language to their digital libraries. Both universities place high on widely recognized global university rankings. Cornell University, which ranks 16th gl»»»

Egypt has taken a significant step in advancing its digital economy and logistics capabilities with the inauguration of the Middle East and North Africa’s largest quick-commerce fulfilment centre, developed by Talabat Egypt. Representing the Prime Minister, Minister of Communications and Informatio»»»

Egypt’s Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) conducted 1,358 nationwide campaigns between 1 March and 28 April, seizing 3,475 violations and over 290 tonnes of unfit or untraceable goods as part of a government mandate to curb price manipulation and ensure the availability of strategic commodities. The»»»