In January 2026, the average number of employed persons aged 15–74 was 4 million 609 thousand. The number of unemployed persons was 225 thousand and the unemployment rate was 4.6% In the period November 2025–January 2026, the average number of employed persons aged 15–74 was 4 million 628 thousand,»»»

A fee will be charged from pilgrims under a decision adopted by the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. The muftiyat commented on the new measure. It is noted that during the People’s Kurultai held in December 2024, participants appealed to the president to consider raising salaries for»»»

Hungarian researchers have achieved a breakthrough in battery technology with a patented product that is now ready for scaled-up manufacturing, former president Janos Ader announced at a conference on February 26. The technology, dubbed ONLi, developed by Hungarian startup Edortech Ltd., »»»

Following the US attack, US President Donald Trump announced that he had three candidates in mind to lead Iran. "I have three very good choices." the New York Times quoted the US leader as saying. He declined to reveal whom he had in mind. "I won’t be revealing them now. Let’s get the job done firs»»»

NEW YORK: Eight countries that are part of the OPEC+ announced Sunday they will boost production of crude as US and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Iran and the country responded with retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military installations around the Gulf, disrupting oil shipment»»»

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett listen as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union last Tuesday. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 1 (UPI) »»»

In the clear blue skies above Abu Dhabi, white contrails streak high above the sand-coloured villas and well-watered gardens. These are no incoming Dreamliners or Airbuses bringing in the next manifest of tourists and guest workers. They are incoming ballistic missiles, launched by the Emirates' gi»»»

Agencies The giant Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade fair for telecoms kicks off for its 20th annual edition in Barcelona on Monday, with firms racing to pump AI into their systems even as debate rages over the technology’s regulation. Around 109,000 business attendees will walk the halls of the co»»»

Since the start of Operation Epic Fury early Saturday, the United States and Israel have targeted dozens of military storage sites, command and control facilities, and naval vessels in Iran, including the missile storage site targeted above. Screenshot courtesy U.S. Central Command/X March 1 (UPI) »»»

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, pictured in February at the White House, announced in a memo that the Defense Department is ending its senior officer fellowship programs with 22 institutions -- including Ivy League schools -- after alleging that they do not measure up the armed forces' requireme»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran's new leadership wants to talk to him and that he has agreed, according to an interview with the Atlantic magazine. "They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to ‌them. They ‌should have done it ‌sooner. ⁠They should have g»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday that it had launched missile strikes against three US ans UK tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. "In continuation of attacks on enemy naval targets, three violating tankers of the United States and t»»»

BUILDEX Developments outlined its strategy for 2026, which centers on advancing construction at its main project and assessing potential expansion opportunities in West Cairo. The company said that it achieved its targeted sales and investment plan for 2025, pointing to progress in sales performanc»»»

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Dubai: Passengers travelling between India and the UAE face continued disruption as major Indian carriers extend flight suspensions and flexibility measures amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at »»»

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Thousands of people are stranded across the Middle East as Iran launched attacks across the region in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. In Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, two luxury hotels and its main airport - the world's busiest by passenger traffic - »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call today from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy H E Antonio Tajani. During the call, they reviewed the de»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call today from Prime Minister of Sudan H E Dr. Kamil Al-Tayeb Idris. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its»»»

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MUSCAT Iran expanded its retaliation campaign across the Gulf on Sunday, striking Oman for the first time since the conflict began and targeting an oil tanker off its coast, in a dramatic escalation that threatens to widen the regional war. The attack on Duqm commercial port marks the first direct »»»

Authorities across the UAE have announced a series of precautionary measures to safeguard residents, workers, and tourists amid ongoing regional developments. These include temporary closures of major attractions, remote working recommendations for private sector companies, and operational adjustme»»»

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) has praised the awareness and cooperation of UAE community members, noting it as a key factor in effectively managing various situations. Officials highlighted that residents’ commitment to following official directives, along»»»

North Korea condemned on Sunday the ongoing United States and Israeli attack on Iran as an "illegal act of aggression", claiming it had shown Washington's "gangster-like" nature. The military campaigns against Iran by the two states "constitute a thoroughly illegal act of aggression and the most vi»»»

Britain's defense secretary said Sunday that "Iranian indiscriminate retaliatory attacks" to US-Israeli strikes included "two ballistic missiles fired in the direction of Cyprus", but which were likely not "targeted" at the Mediterranean island. "We had two ballistic missiles fired in the direction»»»

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority has issued guidance to its community in light of ongoing regional uncertainties, urging residents, businesses, and clients to follow official instructions issued by the Dubai and UAE Government. Authorities advise individuals to remain indoo»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police’s mobile iftar cannon, Al Rahal, will head to Atlantis Hotel on Monday as part of its Ramadan tour across the emirate, giving residents and visitors an opportunity to experience one of the UAE’s most cherished traditions. The cannon will be stationed at Atlantis Hotel for two da»»»

There is no problem with the voting machines or their certification, Central Election Commission (CEC) Chair Kameliya Neykova told the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. The state has 12,837 voting machines. The warranty period has expired for some of them, but this does not mean they are not func»»»

Dubai: UAE airlines have issued fresh updates this afternoon confirming extended flight suspensions due to multiple regional airspace closures. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at short notice. Passengers are urged to follow official source»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed deep condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family, Kremlin Spokesman Dmtry Peskov said. Putin said the assassination was carried out with a cynical disregard for human »»»

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) - Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah visited Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital of the Armed Forces on Sunday, personally checking on the health and recovery of individuals who had been injured due to falling debris during Air Defense operations.In a pres»»»

Hamas on Sunday mourned Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei after his death in what it described as a "heinous" US-Israeli attack. "We in Hamas mourn the passing of Ali Khamenei. He provided all forms of political, diplomatic and military support to our people, our cause, and our resistance," the Pa»»»

Dubai: Oman’s Maritime Security Centre has announced that the oil tanker Skylight, sailing under the flag of the Republic of Palau, was targeted five nautical miles north of Khasab Port in Musandam Governorate. Also Read: US, Israel war on Iran escalates: UAE airlines extend flight cancellationsAll»»»

Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric on Sunday urged Iranians to remain united as Iraqis mourned supreme leader Ali Khamenei following his death in US and Israeli strikes. Baghdad announced a three-day mourning period for Khamenei, who had been Iran's hardline spiritual guide and top political authority»»»

Dubai: India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially postponed all Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, across seven Middle East countries citing the current situation in the region. More to follow...»»»

In one of his final public displays of power, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four-decade rule to crush nationwide protests in which people dared to shout “Death to Khamenei.” Now a US or Israeli military strike has sent Iran spinning into the unkn»»»

Dubai: India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an urgent warning after a fake circular falsely claiming the cancellation of select Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations began circulating among students and parents in the Middle East. "Important alert! This is a fake circul»»»

Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled in the biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic as airlines suspend services to the Middle East following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced a»»»

Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of Qatar Environment Day, Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured the winners of the awareness poster design competition on the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The ceremony was organized by the Ministry at B»»»

Afghanistan said it was firing at Pakistani jets in Kabul after blasts and gunfire rocked the capital on Sunday, compounding instability in a region rattled by US–Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on US targets in Gulf states. The Taliban-ruled state has suffered Pakistani strikes aga»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi have been suspended until 02:00 (UAE time) on Monday, March 2, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. The airline advised passengers scheduled to travel to check their flight status on its official website before hea»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has announced that it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirms the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. It added that a further update will be provided on March 02 by 9am Doha time (06:00 UTC). The national carrier advised passengers to monito»»»

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has expressed its condemnation in the strongest terms of the nefarious and blatant Iranian missile attacks on the territories of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, in a flagrant violation of their sovereignty. In a statement issu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured the winners of the “Buthra” Platform Awards for the 2025–2026 cycle during a ceremony organised by the Ministry on the occasion of Qatar Environment Day 2026. The recognition comes in»»»

Dubai: Emirates has announced that all operations to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, due to multiple regional airspace closures. The airline said passengers scheduled to travel within the next 72 hours can either rebook on an alternative fli»»»

Dubai: All flydubai flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in light of the ongoing developments in the region, the airline said. The spokesperson added in a statement issued this morning: “We are closely monitoring the situation and working in»»»

Smoke rises above the American military installation in Iraqi Kurdistan following a reported strike. TEHRAN, March 1 (Sputnik) - The US military base in Erbil, located in Iraqi Kurdistan, was attacked, the Iranian news agency Tasnim reported.The United States and Israel launched a series of strikes»»»

A hot air balloon crashed and became snagged on a cell phone tower Saturday morning in Longview, Texas. Photo courtesy the Longview Fire Department Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Firefighters in East Texas rescued two people after the hot air balloon they were traveling in struck a cell phone tower and left them»»»

US military bases in several Gulf states were targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday, following Tehran’s vow to retaliate in the wake of American and Israeli strikes. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan, all of which have a US military presence, have said they were able to intercept Iranian missil»»»