Estithmar Holding net profit surges 122% to QAR 938 million; revenue rises 54% to QAR 6.4 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025
Doha: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The group reported a 54% increase in revenue to QAR 6.4 billion, compared with QAR 4.2 billion in 2024. Gross profit rose to QAR 2.1 billion, up from QAR 1 billion in 2024, representing growth »»»
U.S. Gas prices over $3.50 per gallon as strikes on Iran continue - UPI.com
The average price of a gallon of unleaded gas in the United States hit $3.54 on Tuesday as the Trump administration continues military action against Iran. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- The average price of a gallon of unleaded gas in the United States hit $3.54 on Tu»»»
Sheikh Hamdan meets 300 business leaders
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with 300 leaders from Dubai’s business community to accelerate the Emirate’s development journey, strengthen its econ»»»
For the first time since 2011: CBS restores financial ties with US Treasury
Washington, March 10 (SANA) The United States Department of the Treasury officially welcomed on Tuesday the reactivation of the Central Bank of Syria’s (CBS) account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This landmark development marks the first time the account has been operational since 2011, »»»
Monk, police impersonator held for fraud
A fake monk, who also appears to have occasionally posed as a policeman, has been arrested in northern Greece for allegedly fundraising on behalf of a fictitious monastery, police said Tuesday. The suspect was arrested Monday in the northwestern city of Ioanina, following a complaint by local Churc»»»
UN expresses concern over disruption of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Geneva: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) expressed concern Tuesday over the repercussions of the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on sectors such as energy and fertilisers, noting that the impact of the new reality may be severe on developing countries»»»
Death toll rises to 49 as massive floods batter Kenya
Nairobi: At least 49 people have died, thousands displaced, and property destroyed, since March 6 when heavy downpour triggered massive flooding in more than a dozen Kenyan counties, including the capital, Nairobi. As of Tuesday, flooding had killed 49 people, displaced over 2,600 families, and cla»»»
Office market entering new phase as competition for space increases, especially in Warsaw
Poland’s office market is entering a new phase marked by limited new supply, growing competition for prime locations, and the lasting impact of hybrid work. Companies now need to plan relocations years in advance as available space, especially in central Warsaw, becomes scarce. Vacancy rates in the»»»
7R looking to play important role in warehouse market for Europe
The war in the Middle East is disrupting global supply chains, increasing shipping costs and delivery times, but it may also create opportunities for Poland’s logistics and warehouse sector. According to Damian Kołata of 7R, major shipping companies have already rerouted vessels away from the Suez »»»
President and PM disagree over Polish Defense Investment Fund
Poland’s presidential office has proposed creating a Polish Defense Investment Fund financed by profits from the National Bank of Poland’s gold reserves. The plan, described as a “Polish SAFE 0 percent,” would channel gains from gold investments into a dedicated defense fund managed by the defense »»»
Airports handled 66.26 mln passengers in ‘25
Polish airports handled a record 66.26 million passengers in 2025, according to Polish Airports (PPL), growing about three times faster than the European average. Forecasts prepared by IATA indicate that traffic will rise to 73.3 million passengers in 2026. Growth is expected to accelerate in the n»»»
Polish cities are shrinking as demographic outflow continues
Polish cities are facing major demographic challenges driven by low birth rates, youth migration, and an aging population. According to the Polish Cities Association, 70 out of 1,020 cities have fertility rates so low that they could disappear within two generations. No city in Poland currently rea»»»
Polish start-up equipping European buses
AutonomyNow, a Polish deeptech startup developing AI based safety systems for commercial vehicles, reported its first profit in 2025 of over PLN 1 million, with revenue exceeding PLN 30 million, growing strongly y/y. Founded in 2020, the company has produced more than 3,000 autonomous safety system»»»
Opinion | Constructive Chaos in Its ‘Trumpian’ Version: From Tension Management to Consolidating Hegemony and Reshaping the Middle East
As the picture in the Middle East becomes clearer following the U.S. strike on Iran and Iran’s immediate, measured response, it is worth discussing the concept of “constructive chaos” and its political history. This concept provides a framework for analysing the shock tactics employed by the U.S. a»»»
Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Smoke plumes caused by oil depot and refinery strikes drifted across Tehran on Monday, satellite images show, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that attacks on oil facilities could pose serious health risks to residents. Since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran began on 28 February, we have»»»
Sudan Urges US to Designate RSF a Terrorist Group
Sudan's foreign ministry said Tuesday that the United States should designate the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces a "terrorist organization", a day after Washington slapped the same designation on the local branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. The US designation for the Brotherhood, which will come »»»
Remand warrant issued for to head of Tunis butchers’ chamber over suspected money laundering
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) – The Tunis Court of First Instance has launched a judicial inquiry over a complaint filed by the Ellouhoum Company against Ahmed Amiri, president of the Chamber of Butchers in Tunis, over suspicions of embezzlement of public...»»»
Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs, cites sink in profits - UPI.com
German automaker Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030 after announcing pre-tax profits have sunk 54%. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- German automaker Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030 after announcing pre-tax profits have sunk 54%. The job cuts are p»»»
Strong winds, high, thundery rain tonight: Department of Meteorology
Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology has warned of strong winds, high sea and thundery rain in its daily weather report on Tuesday, March 10. According to their report, weather inshore until 6am on Wednesday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered rain, which may be thundery at times, »»»
CC-DB Deputy Floor Leader Bozhanov Says Check of Voting Machines Used by MRF-New Beginning to Disrupt Process
On Tuesday, the serial numbers of 10 voting machines were randomly selected to be handed over by the Central Election Commission to the Electronic Governance Ministry for inspection as part of the compliance certification process. While this is a formal step, it was used this time by MRF – New Begi»»»
Report: US tells Lebanon to go to negotiations under fire
The U.S. administration has delivered an urgent message to President Joseph Aoun, calling for a move toward negotiations with Israel, An-Nahar newspaper said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam had previously received the same message during meetings with American and other Western officials, th»»»
Hungary's Parliament Passes Bill to Freeze Ukraine's Seized Gold, Cash
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Hungarian parliament has passed a bill to freeze gold and cash confiscated from Ukraine's Oschadbank for 60 days while their origin and purpose are investigated, as shown by the voting results. On Friday, the Hungarian National Tax and Customs Administration said that it had »»»
Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says
The deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia constitutes a crime against humanity and a war crime, the UN has said. A new report by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine says Russian authorities "at the highest level" have deported "thousands" of ch»»»
Israel Says Iran Hacked Security Cameras
Israel's cybersecurity directorate said it had identified "dozens of Iranian breaches into security cameras for espionage purposes" since the start of the war in the Middle East, urging the public to be vigilant. "The directorate is working to alert hundreds of camera owners and calls on the public»»»
Israeli Army Says Half of Iranian Missiles Have Cluster Munitions
Israel's army estimated on Tuesday that around half of the missiles being fired at the country by Iran contained cluster munitions, posing an added danger to people on the ground. "Approximately 50 percent of Iranian missiles fired toward Israel carry cluster warheads that disperse into smaller bom»»»
UN Warns Hormuz Standstill Will Hit World’s Most Vulnerable
The standstill in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the Middle East war could hammer some of the world's most vulnerable people, the United Nations warned Tuesday. The strait is the only sea passage from the Gulf towards the Indian Ocean, through which nearly a quarter of the world's seaborne oil supp»»»
Qatar sends 7th identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories
New York: The State of Qatar has sent a seventh identical letter to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March, Michael Waltz, regardi»»»
Canadian police investigate gunfire at US consulate in Toronto
Canadian police are investigating after the United States consulate in downtown Toronto was hit by gunfire early on Tuesday morning. Nobody was injured. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Chief Superintendent Chris Leather called it a national security incident and said the national police force is work»»»
Protesters in Downtown Sofia Demand Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov's Resignation
Citizens gathered outside the Palace of Justice in Sofia on Tuesday to demand the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. The protest was organized by the Justice for All initiative under the slogan “SarafOFF, You Are Fired!”. There was a heightened police presence in the area, a»»»
Saudi Aramco warns of catastrophic repercussions of regional war on oil markets
Riyadh, Mar.10 (SANA) Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Hassan al-Nasser warned on Tuesday of the catastrophic consequences of the war in the region on oil markets, stressing the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. “The longer the war continues, the more severe the consequences will be fo»»»
Beyond the 'Peak China' Narrative: Why the Economy is Reaching for a Higher Stage
Currently, China's economy is steadily advancing along the path of high-quality development, even as domestic and international circumstances become increasingly complex. Some Western media, due to misunderstanding or bias, have repeatedly questioned or even distorted China's economic development. »»»
Missile Strike Hits Bryansk, Leaving Dead and Injured – Governor
BRYANSK, Russia (Sputnik) - A missile strike has been carried out on Russia's Bryansk, there are people dead and injured, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Tuesday. "The city of Bryansk was hit by a missile attack… Unfortunately, there are dead and injured," Bogomaz said on Telegram. Priority meas»»»
Israel Not Seeking Endless War with Iran, Foreign Minister Says
Israel is not seeking an endless war with Iran and will coordinate with the United States on when to end the fighting, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday, declining to publicly state a timeline for when the conflict could end. The US-Israeli war with Iran, now in its 11th day, has engulfe»»»
Dubai issues safety guide and urges calm response to emergency alerts
Dubai: The Dubai Government Media Office has published a public safety guide, reaffirming that the emirate is safe and continues to operate at full capacity, while providing precautionary guidelines on how residents and visitors should respond if emergency alerts are issued. The guidelines are desi»»»
Israeli Strikes Hit Near Beirut as Envoy Says Disarming Hezbollah Could End War
Israel's military pounded the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs with air strikes on Tuesday and its troops pushed deeper into the country's south, as an Israeli envoy said the key to ending the war was disarming Lebanese group Hezbollah. Lebanon was pulled deep into the war in the Middle East las»»»
Iran links Strait of Hormuz passage to diplomatic stance as Trump warns of further strikes
The conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other intensified on Tuesday, as air strikes and missile attacks continued across the region, raising concerns that the war could expand further and threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Tr»»»
Egypt strengthens textile, garment quality testing to support exports
The General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) has signed a cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Chamber of Apparel and Home Textile Industries (ECAHT) to enhance testing and inspection services for textiles, ready-made garments, and technical apparel, aiming to improve product qu»»»
Probe opened into head of Tunis butchers’ chamber over suspected embezzlement of public funds
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) – The Tunis Court of First Instance has launched a judicial inquiry over a complaint filed by the Ellouhoum Company against Ahmed Amiri, president of the Chamber of Butchers in Tunis, over suspicions of embezzlement of public...»»»
Noboa backs U.S. anti-drug strategy as Petro questions global drug war - UPI.com
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has defended stronger military cooperation with the United States to combat drug trafficking, File Photo by Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa defended stronger military cooperation with the United States to combat drug traffic»»»
Etihad Rail proves resilience amid Middle East crisis
The staying power of a transit system is tested during times of crises. And over the past 11 days, while the Middle East has been at the centre of a war between US-Israel and Iran, Etihad Rail has proved its mettle. It has ferried its cargo without incident across the UAE’s national railway network»»»
OpenAI sued over Canada school shooting failure
ChatGPT owner OpenAI had knowledge that a transgender user in Canada was planning a mass shooting attack but failed to notify law enforcement, the parents of a young girl critically injured in the incident alleged in a civil lawsuit on Monday. The mother of 12‑year‑old Maya Gebala, who remains hosp»»»
Bomb attempt near NYC mayor’s residence was ‘ISIS-inspired terrorism’ – police
An attempted bomb attack during a protest outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence in Manhattan is being investigated as an “act of ISIS-inspired terrorism,” US officials have said. Two teens accused of supporting Islamic State – Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi – have been charged over »»»
Scientists complete first-ever ‘virtual brain upload’
A Silicon Valley startup has announced what it describes as the first “multi-behavior brain upload” after creating a complete digital replica of a fruit fly’s brain that controls a virtual body in a simulated environment. The achievement, unveiled last week by Eon Systems, represents a significant »»»
Moscow condemns Israeli strike on Russian cultural center
Moscow has accused Israel of an “unprovoked act of aggression” after Israeli forces struck a Russian cultural center in Lebanon. The attack on the facility in the southern city of Nabatieh was reported on Sunday by its director, Asaad Diya, who said the building was empty at the time. Rossotrudnich»»»
Brazil's Lula reneges on attending Chile's presidential inauguration - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has backed out of attending Wednesday’s presidential inauguration in Chile Photo by Andre Borges/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will not attend Wednesday's presidential inauguration in Chile despite having previously»»»
Parliamentary Forces Say Bulgaria Should Be Proud of Saving Its Jews 83 Years Ago, Clash over Deportations from Outlying Areas
Parliamentary groups in the Bulgarian National Assembly issued declarations on Tuesday as the nation marked the Day of Rescue of Bulgarian Jews and of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust and of the Crimes against Humanity. MPs said the nation should be proud of performing the extraordinary »»»
Georgia voters go to polls to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene - UPI.com
Votes are being cast in the Georgia special election to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Tuesday. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- Votes are being cast in the Georgia special election to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Tuesday. Greene»»»
Opposition Calls for Protest as Political Tensions Rise Over SPAK Immunity Dispute
Gazment Bardhi, head of the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party of Albania, has called on citizens to take part in a protest scheduled for March 12 in front of the Parliament of Albania. Speaking during a press statement from the opposition party’s headquarters, Bardhi said the protest woul»»»
What do you love about Abu Dhabi?
It’s not about the tall skyscrapers or the inventions that seem to pop up almost on the daily that keeps UAE residents happy, it’s that indescribable feeling of belonging. Over the past few months, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport went about asking people enjoying life in the »»»
Parliament approves law proposal to address distressed agricultural debts
Tunis, March 10 (TAP)- The Tunisian Parliament approved, on Tuesday, a legislative initiative aimed at settling distressed agricultural debts. The initiative, supported by 73 deputies, seeks to help small farmers and businesses in the agricultural...»»»