UAE reviews Dh6 billion highway and mass transit plans linking Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman
Dubai: The UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council has reviewed major transport and infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening connectivity between emirates and supporting future urban growth, during its first meeting of 2026 chaired by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Inf»»»
Kyrgyzstan undergoes AFC inspection as candidate to host U23 Asian Cup - | 24.KG
The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) has officially submitted its candidacy to host the 2028 Asian Cup for Olympic teams (U23). As part of this process, representatives of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) visited the Kyrgyz Republic to assess the country’s readiness for a tournament of this leve»»»
Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Shams,’ 1st Arab Satellite to Monitor Space Weather from Distant Orbit
The Saudi Space Agency announced the successful launch of its new satellite, Shams, and established contact with it as part of the Artemis II mission, marking the Kingdom’s emergence as both the leading Arab partner in the program and the first to deploy a dedicated national mission to study space »»»
Majority of Romanian companies unprepared for June pay transparency deadline – study
Most Romanian companies are unprepared for the EU pay transparency directive, with approximately 75% of organisations risking non-compliance just two months ahead of the 7 June 2026 implementation deadline. According to a study conducted by Mirro across 150 companies in multiple industries, there i»»»
Oil pares gains as shares rise in Tokyo, Seoul
Tokyo: Oil prices pared gains Monday after a spike following fresh threats in the war in the Middle East, while Tokyo and Seoul shares closed higher. Many markets in Asia and Europe were closed for holidays on Easter Monday, which coincides with China's Qingming Festival. Crude oil contracts had su»»»
Indonesia raises aviation fuel surcharge, flight ticket prices
Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia on Monday announced a 28-percentage point rise in the surcharge on aviation fuel, and said it would allow airlines to raise the domestic ticket price, which the government caps, by up to 13 percent. As global oil prices soar on the back of the Middle East war, Economy »»»
Abu Dhabi reinforces supply chain resilience and business continuity at Traders–Decision Makers Forum
Government officials reaffirmed, during the Traders–Decision Makers Forum recently organized by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the emirate’s ongoing efforts to support business continuity, strengthen supply chains and the flow of goods, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s ability to navigate»»»
War’s widening cost: How conflict is reshaping the global economy
The US-Israel-Iran war has now entered its second month of reciprocal attacks, alongside Iranian strikes on neighboring Gulf states. Its trajectory remains uncertain, caught between a fragile de-escalation that appears difficult to achieve and a new, unpredictable phase. Against this backdrop, the »»»
Israeli Strikes Pound South, Bekaa as Dahiyeh Threats Resurface
Israeli air and artillery strikes intensified on Monday across southern Lebanon and the Western Bekaa, hitting multiple towns north and south of the Litani River and causing casualties, as renewed threats loomed over Beirut’s southern suburb, Dahiyeh, a day after a deadly raid on a residential area»»»
UAE private schools move enrolment fully online for next academic year
Dubai: Private schools across the UAE have confirmed that enrolment for the upcoming academic year is continuing smoothly through fully digital registration systems, allowing parents to complete applications, assessments and seat reservations online. School administrators said registration is being»»»
Varoufakis slams ‘crimes against logic’ at Moscow forum
Leader of the Democracy in Europe Movement, and former Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, condemned Europe’s mishandling of Russia and Ukraine as a ‘crime against logic’ during the TOLK.PRO forum in Moscow. “The situation with Russia, with Ukraine, and in this region—it has devastating conse»»»
US lost two jets during strikes on Iran, with rescue efforts ongoing
Two US military aircraft were shot down by Iranian fire on Friday, as the US and Israel continue their strikes. The incident resulted in a successful high-risk search-and-rescue mission deep inside Iranian territory. The losses occurred less than 48 hours after US President Donald Trump announced t»»»
Bulgarian Prosecutors Warn of Rising Synthetic Drug Threat Amid Legislative Gaps
A worrying trend is being observed in the spread of new synthetic substances, along with a lack of up-to-date legislation to address them, the Sofia Regional Prosecution Office (SRPO) said here on Monday. Following the first court case involving possession of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), prosecutor»»»
Oil prices rise as Brent tops $110 amid Middle East tensions
Tokyo, April 6 (SANA) Oil prices climbed in early Monday trading, with Brent crude exceeding $110 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rising above $113, as tensions in the Middle East disrupted global energy supply routes. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased by 1.86 per»»»
Chingiz Aidarbekov appeals to President with complaint about CEC actions - | 24.KG
Chingiz Aidarbekov, a candidate for the Zhogorku Kenesh in constituency No. 21, appealed to President Sadyr Japarov with a complaint about the actions of the Central Election Commission (CEC). The candidate’s authorized representative, Nurlan Kursanbekov, said. According to him, the MP appealed to »»»
Issyk-Kul receding from shores: Residents raise alarm over lake’s shrinking - | 24.KG
Residents of the coastal areas of Issyk-Kul report a noticeable drop in the lake’s water level. According to them, the changes have become especially visible in recent months. People are expressing concern about potential environmental consequences. Local residents are calling on authorities and th»»»
Ukraine Regains Control of Frontline Areas in Southeast and East, Army Chief Says
Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said, adding that Russia was continuing its spring offensive. After visiting the frontline, Syrskyi said that Ukraine had »»»
BASF Agricultural Solutions to hire 50+ people for global corporate and governance roles in Bucharest
BASF Agricultural Solutions has announced an expansion of its presence in Romania, with more than 50 new global corporate and governance roles to be established in Bucharest. The initiative supports the company’s transformation towards becoming a standalone agricultural business and achieving IPO r»»»
ICAP People Solutions expands international presence with new offices in Romania
ICAP People Solutions, a member of ICAP Outsourcing Solutions Group, one of the leading providers of integrated Human Resources solutions in Southeastern Europe, announces the launch of its new offices in Romania, further strengthening its international footprint and supporting business growth in o»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Hostile missile, drone attacks from Iran continues across GCC
Doha, Qatar: While tensions escalate with threats being traded by US and Iran, countries in the GCC were targeted with missile and drone attacks, that left six injured in Kuwait and one in UAE from falling debris. Stay tuned for more updates: 10:45am Doha Time Six injured in Iranian attack on north»»»
QSE index opens higher
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Monday, gaining 39.89 points, or 0.39%, to reach 10,200 points, compared to the previous session's close, supported by all sectors. Market data showed gains in the Industrials sector by 0.68%, Telecoms (+0.67%), Real Estate »»»
Why did Janhvi Kapoor slam Indian paparazzi and why she claims she has never sought their attention
Dubai: Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, in a recent podcast, called out the constant over-sexualisation she faces by the Indian paparazzi. She says it's invasive and there's never any consent in how images of women are captured and circulated. In a candid conversation on the Raj Shamani Podcast, Ka»»»
Abu Dhabi draws 26.6m visitors in 2025; hotel revenues climb to Dh9.1 billion
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi welcomed 26.6 million visitors in 2025, with hotel revenues rising to Dh9.1 billion, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. The figures, released as part of the emirate’s 2025 performance review, show a 19.5 per cent year-on-year increase in hotel reven»»»
Gaza Factions Expect Intensified Israeli Attacks after Seeking Changes to Disarmament Plan
Major Palestinian factions in Gaza expect Israel to step up its military operations in the enclave after they, through Hamas, sought amendments to a proposed disarmament plan, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. Three Hamas sources inside Gaza said there were field indications of a broader Israeli escala»»»
Max-Hervé George leads SWI Group IPO on Euronext Amsterdam through SWI Capital Holding
SWI Capital Holding Ltd., the parent company of SWI Group, has completed its IPO on Euronext Amsterdam, with shares trading under the ticker symbol “SWICH.” The IPO marks the entry of SWI Capital Holding into European public markets, formalising a listed holding structure for SWI Group’s diversifie»»»
Head of IRGC's Intelligence Organization Khademi Killed in Attack by US, Israel - IRGC
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The head of the intelligence organization of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Majid Khademi has been killed in an attack by the United States and Israel, the IRGC said on Monday. "The head of the IRGC's intelligence organization, Majid Khademi, died this morning as»»»
US-Israeli Strikes Kill Iran Guards Intelligence Chief
US-Israeli strikes killed on Monday the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the Guards said. "Major General Majid Khademi, the powerful and educated head of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was martyred in the criminal terrorist attack by the Am»»»
Middle East war live: Iran Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence chief Khademi killed in strikes
The head of the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence organisation, Majid Khademi, was on Monday killed in US-Israeli air strikes. Khademi “was martyred in the criminal terrorist attack by the American-Zionist enemy ... at dawn today", the Guards announced in a post on their Telegram chann»»»
AICPA & CIMA and PLM Financial Advisory launch Finance Emiratisation Think Tank to support Emirati Finance Academy
AICPA & CIMA and UAE-based PLM Financial Advisory have announced the formation of the Finance Emiratisation Think Tank, a practitioner-led advisory board established to direct and govern the rollout of the Emirati Finance Academy Powered by CIMA across the UAE. The Think Tank held its inaugural boa»»»
Fifteen Vessels Pass Through Strait of Hormuz Over Past 24 Hours - Reports
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Over the past 24 hours, 15 vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's permission, the Fars news agency reported on Monday. Meanwhile, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is 90% less than it was before the start of the US and Israeli operation against Iran, the»»»
South Korea's Lee Says Country Must Balance Risk as Hormuz Disruptions Threaten Oil Supplies
South Korea must accept a degree of risk in importing crude oil from the Middle East amid blockages of the Strait of Hormuz, President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday. "There are not many alternative routes, and if shipments are cut off altogether because of heightened risk, it could have a serious im»»»
Six injured after projectile shrapnel hits Kuwait residential neighborhood
Dubai: The Ministry of Health said Monday that medical teams treated six people injured in a northern residential area after projectiles and shrapnel fell on the neighborhood, with all cases reported in stable condition. Dr. Abdullah Al Sanad, the ministry's official spokesperson, said the central »»»
Iran, US Receive Pakistan-Brokered Plan for Immediate Ceasefire: Reuters
Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters quoted a source aware of the proposals as saying on Monday. A framework to end hostilities has been put together by Pakistan and exchanged with Iran an»»»
Artemis II enters moon's sphere of influence ahead of lunar flyby - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Earth is illuminated against the blackness of space in this photo taken by an Artemis II crew member through an Orion spacecraft window. The Orion spacecraft is expected to perform a flyby of the moon on Monday. Photo by NASA/UPI | License Photo April 6 (UPI) -- The four crew members of th»»»
Iraq’s SOMO Urges Customers to Send Oil Loading Plans after Hormuz Exemption
Iraq's state oil marketer SOMO has asked its customers to submit crude oil lifting schedules within 24 hours, a document reviewed by Reuters showed, following media reports that Iran has exempted Iraq from any restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz. "In light of the above, and to ensu»»»
South Korea Says ‘Credible Intelligence’ Indicates North Korean Leader’s Daughter Is Successor
South Korea's spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, lawmakers said on Monday, citing a recent public display of her driving a tank that was likely intended to dispel any doubts. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) told l»»»
Pessimism Grows over Iraq’s Prospects for Resuming Oil Exports
A growing number of Iraqi oil and economic experts are voicing pessimism about the country’s ability to resume crude exports via the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran’s announcement of an “exception” allowing Iraqi shipments to pass as those of a “friendly country”. Iraq has suffered a sh»»»
Jassim and Hamad bin Jassim Charitable Foundation’s projects reach 342,973 beneficiaries in 2025
- Sheikh Jabor bin Yousuf bin Jassim Al Thani: Charitable work is a noble mission and a responsibility that requires innovation and sustainability - Saeed Mudhkir Al Hajri: Sustainability reflects the importance of the foundation’s initiatives at both civilizational and humanitarian levels - 342,97»»»
New tourism boost coming soon, UAE minister says
Dubai: Support for the UAE’s tourism sector is being stepped up, with authorities preparing a fresh package aimed at easing pressure on an industry facing disruption from regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“We are supporting the tourism sector, we are s»»»
Drive EV launches the UAE’s first AI-powered buyer intelligence platform for EVs
Dubai: UAE-based platform designed to simplify one of the most complex decisions in today’s automotive market – buying an electric vehicle – has officially launched. Drive EV uses artificial intelligence and structured decision logic to match prospective buyers with the right electric or hybrid veh»»»
Turkic Forensic Science Network established in Baku - | 24.KG
In Baku, Azerbaijan, representatives of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of forensic science and announced the establishment of the Turkic Forensic Science Network, the press service of the Forensic Service under the Minist»»»
Child swept away by current: Search continues in Naryn - | 24.KG
The search for a child who fell into Naryn River continues in Naryn region, the regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. Search operations resumed early this morning. Ninety-six people, including rescuers, police officers, and local residents, are involved in the operat»»»
QU marks World Autism Awareness Day, highlights technological innovation
Doha, Qatar: In celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on the second of April under the theme, ‘Autism and Humanity – Every Life Matters,’ Qatar University (QU) marked the occasion by highlighting its academic and research efforts aimed at supporting individuals with autism sp»»»
Rila Hotel Borovets Expands Services with New Children’s Pool Using Salt Electrolysis
The Rila Hotel in Borovets resort is expanding its wellness and relaxation programme, combining first-class spa services, thermal area with several saunas, steam and Turkish baths, an indoor pool and jacuzzies, the hotel management told BTA. The hotel’s spa centre offers a variety of rejuvenation a»»»
Qatari Society of Al Gannas participates in 8th Ethnosport Forum in Turkiye
Ankara: The Qatari Society of Al Gannas participated in the 8th Ethnosport Forum, held in Antalya, the Republic of Turkey, from April 3 to 5, under the theme "Ethnosports 2027: Local to Globe." The Society was represented by Ali bin Khatem Al Mahshadi, President of the Qatari Society of Al Gannas a»»»
QU president visits Smart Classrooms developed in collaboration with Huawei
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University’s (QU) President, Dr. Omar Al-Ansari, visited the recently launched Smart Classrooms, alongside a number of senior officials from QU. The classrooms represent a strategic step towards developing an advanced digital learning environment built on cutting-edge communicati»»»
Qatar showing institutional readiness, stability amid regional uncertainty: QRDI
Doha, Qatar: QRDI Council has said that during this period of regional uncertainty Qatar continues strong institutional readiness and stability in responding to evolving developments. QRDI Council underpins its work in advancing Qatar’s innovation and scientific research agenda and supporting natio»»»
Bulgaria Hit by Fuel Shock as Diesel Prices Surge 37% Since Iran War Began
Bulgaria’s fuel market has recorded a sharp upward shift since the outbreak of the war in Iran, with diesel and petrol prices rising significantly across the country. According to National Revenue Agency data, diesel has increased by around 3 euro cents in a single day and by roughly 0.45 euro cent»»»
Israeli Rescuers Search for Missing in Building Strike, Two Dead
Israeli firefighters were searching for two missing people in the rubble of a residential building in the northern city of Haifa after it was struck by an Iranian missile that killed two others, authorities said Monday. The direct hit on a seven-storey building tore through sections of the structur»»»
Katara’s new murals weave global tales of unity and heritage
Doha, Qatar: In a vibrant celebration of cultural dialogue, Katara Cultural Village has unveiled a striking series of international murals that transform its buildings into living canvases, telling stories from across the world while reinforcing Qatar’s role as a global meeting point of civilisatio»»»