Abu Dhabi: New community markets are set to come up in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, as authorities launch a public tender inviting Emirati businesses to develop and operate neighbourhood retail hubs. The initiative has been launched by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) in partnership with the Departm»»»

The investment platform in which victims from Plovdiv and Pazardzhik invested over EUR 415,000 is registered in the United Kingdom, but the individuals running it are believed to be of Ukrainian or Russian origin, Plovdiv Deputy District Prosecutor Plamen Pantov told reporters here Friday. The man »»»

An Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early Friday, which Israel has repeatedly struck since war erupted on March 2. AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing from the area after the raid. The National News Agency reported that "enemy aircraft" carried out a raid on Tahwitat al-Ghadir in the s»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated on Thursday the need for the state to impose its authority throughout its territories and impose monopoly over weapons as part of an initiative to launch direct negotiations with Israel to end the war. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said that his »»»

Doha: Health experts are urging greater awareness of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a widespread hormonal condition affecting women, highlighting that timely diagnosis and appropriate care can significantly ease symptoms and safeguard long-term wellbeing. A specialist at Sidra Medicine emphasi»»»

Cairo: The Qatar Foundation for Social Work won the Family-Friendly Institutions Award for 2025, granted by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, in recognition of its efforts in technological innovation supporting families and in developing services to enhance their efficiency and »»»

Doha: Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities has announced the completion of all preparations for the resumption of full operations for staff and beneficiaries, paving the way for the restart of educational and rehabilitation services next week. The center stated that preparations were carr»»»

Tobacco exports from Romania are among the most important, and in the relation with Japan they are in first place, with 70% of Romania's exports to Japan being represented by tobacco and tobacco products, Radu Oprea, the Secretary General of the Government, told Thursday's conference in which JTI R»»»

Franchise rights are regulated by a European regulation that applies directly in Romania and is not taken over by internal regulations, declared Daniela Badila, general director at the Competition Council, at a specialized event on Thursday."Franchise rights are regulated by a European regulation t»»»

The per capita direct foreign investment stock doubled over a decade, from 3,000 euros in 2013 to over 6,500 euros in 2024. Romania is still below its potential, reported to other countries in Central and Eastern Europe, where it exceeds10,000-20,000 euros, said Daniel Anghel, vicepresident of the »»»

Premier Ilie Bolojan stated on Tuesday when referring to the situation where PSD asks for his replacement from his position, that it is every party’s right to decide its own approach, to initiate different political actions, to lodge a censure motion, to withdraw its ministers, mentioning that as l»»»

President Nicusor Dan stated on Thursday that, after receiving the Constitutional Court's reasoning, he will promulgate the 2026 budget law."The Constitution obliges me to receive the Constitutional Court's reasoning. It had not reached us when I left Cotroceni. The second the Constitutional Court'»»»

Romania is subject to an "information war" orchestrated by Russia, which is also affecting people's trust in doctors, said President Nicusor Dan on Thursday at the Gala of the Romanian College of Physicians - "A Doctor for Romania. Medical Romania Matters"."The information war affects your professi»»»

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President Donald Trump's signature will soon appear on all new US paper currency, the first time in history that a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department announced Thursday. The move is just the latest example of Trump pushing his name and likeness on US institutions.&»»»

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would order the immediate payment of TSA agents as Congress struggles to end a 41-day funding shutdown that has snarled airports, left workers unpaid and forced officials to consider emergency measures, including shifting money or invoking a national emergenc»»»

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Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE today are being urged to check their flight status and leave extra time for their journey, as heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds disrupt operations across the country. Unstable weather swept across the UAE overnight, bringing lightning, reduced visibili»»»

Abu Dhabi: Various areas across the UAE witnessed rainfall ranging from moderate to heavy yesterday as the country was affected by unstable weather conditions. The National Centre of Meteorology said in a statement that Shoukah in Ras Al Khaimah recorded the highest rainfall in the country at 77.5 »»»

Doha: The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Arbitration Affairs Department, participated virtually in the “Institutions Symposium: Asia-Middle East Arbitration Corridor,” held as part of Paris Arbitration Week 2026, where it highlighted key legislative and regulatory developments in Qatar’s a»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality affirmed its continued readiness for the rainy season, noting that water tankers are operating at full capacity. Municipalities are also closely monitoring the situation through the Unified Operations Center. In a post on X published yesterday, the ministry explai»»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said it has cleared about 85% of the 770 rainwater accumulation reports recorded during the current weather conditions, with operations continuing to address the remainder. Ashghal affirmed that its field teams remain on round-the-clock standby to ensure r»»»

The assassination of the top Iranian regime's naval commander in Bandar Abbas has cast a long shadow over the ongoing Middle East conflict. As the world watches the war front with bated breath, one measure is beginning to stand above the noise: how many ships are willing to pass through the Strait »»»

Dubai: Filipinos in the Middle East can continue accessing social security benefits without disruption, as the Philippine state-run Social Security System (SSS) has reassured members that its online platforms remain fully functional despite the current geopolitical situation in the region. In a sta»»»

Germany's foreign minister said on Friday that the United States and Iran ‌have ‌had indirect negotiations ‌and ⁠that representatives from ⁠both sides plan to meet shortly in ⁠Pakistan. "Based on ‌my information ‌there have ‌been ‌indirect contacts, and preparations have been made ‌to meet directly»»»

A package of bills on the protection, development, and state support of the national drink kumys has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The documents propose comprehensive changes to several laws, including the Tax Code, the Code of Offenses, and laws on public procurement, tourism»»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pope in nearly five centuries to visit the glitzy Mediterranean enclave and highlighting how small states can punch above their weight on the global stage. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the visit »»»

Oil prices fell Friday after Donald Trump again pushed back a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though most equities also dropped as traders shrugged at the news following a series of conflicting messaging from the White House. The US president had warned last Saturday he would obli»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced near real-time funding for brokerage accounts, allowing UAE investors to move money into trading platforms faster and respond more quickly to market opportunities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bank confirmed that International »»»

New Delhi: India has reduced taxes on diesel and petrol, the government announced Friday, as the Middle East war continues to disrupt global energy supplies. "In view of the West Asia crisis, the central excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption has been reduced", Finance Minister N»»»

Iraq on Thursday condemned the targeting of the Gulf states and Jordan, a day after these countries issued a joint statement demanding Baghdad act to prevent attacks from its territory. The Iraqi foreign ministry "affirms the government's categorical condemnation of any aggression or targeting of t»»»

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Dubai: In a display of nature’s power, Burj Khalifa has been struck by lightning during the recent evening storm, as heavy rains have swept across the UAE this week. The moment has lit up the skyline, leaving residents both in awe and at the same time reassured of the tower’s advanced safety design»»»

The US Treasury Department has said that President Donald Trump’s signature will appear on future American paper currency, marking a historic first for a sitting president. The move is part of preparations for the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations. In a statement released on Thursday, the Tr»»»

In the dry-season heat of northern Thailand, Hmong villagers zip through forested slopes, blasting tinder with leaf blowers and cutting through brush with machetes, while others scan for smoke on live feeds from their phones. Across about a dozen villages in the hills of Doi Suthep-Pui National Par»»»

Nizhny Novgorod Oblast of Russia will ship 198 tons of peat soil to Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) reported. According to the service, inspectors have issued export certificates for peat soil with a total weight o»»»

Following the recent unveiling of details regarding the 600-metre-plus megatall skyscraper in the Uptown Dubai district, a clearer picture of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)’s unique development philosophy is emerging. At a time when global real estate markets often fluctuate with geopolitica»»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (L) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) shake hands on Thursday during a meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this handout photo from the Belarusian presidential press service. Photo by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service/EPA SEOUL, March 27 (UPI) -»»»

The State Agency for Civil Service and Local Government Affairs submitted for public discussion a draft law proposing to suspend the provision allowing cremation in Kyrgyzstan. The initiative concerns Article 24 of the Law «On Burial and Funeral Affairs,» which permits the construction of crematori»»»

The Ras Al Khaimah Civil Defence Department has shared videos showing their teams rescuing residents trapped by floodwaters amid ongoing heavy rains in the emirate. Specialised field teams were deployed across multiple locations, using rescue vehicles and equipment to ensure swift assistance and sa»»»

At Thursday’s Government Info press briefing, Gergely Gulyás outlined the government’s position on an unfolding espionage case, linking Ukrainian intelligence activity to individuals connected with the Tisza Party. Opening the briefing, Minister Gulyás stated that recent developments have placed al»»»

A banner highlighting "Heroes in American Education" hangs from the Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, March 1, 2026. On Thursday, it was announced the department would be relocating. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- The Department of Educ»»»

The UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Artemis programme and its partnership with NASA following the agency’s decision to pause the Lunar Gateway project, highlighting the country’s continued focus on advancing its lunar capabilities. MBRSC emphasise»»»

New Delhi: The Indian government has dismissed rumours suggesting a possible nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Iran conflict, calling the claims “completely false”. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said there is no proposal under consideration for any such restrictions, urging the public not »»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Friday morning, reversing part of the previous day’s decline and drawing renewed attention from buyers tracking short-term swings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9:22 am, 24-karat gold was priced at Dh535.50 per gram, up fro»»»

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky said the US is conditioning post-war security guarantees on Kyiv ceding the Russian-occupied Donbas, as Washington pushes for a swift end to the war. Zelensky warned such terms would weaken Ukraine’s defences and embolden Moscow, amid uncertainty over future U»»»

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a proposed reform that would allow member states to deport migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected to offshore detention facilities outside EU borders. Migrant arrivals to Europe have declined in recent years, shifting the focus to repatria»»»

Restrictions that had left Moscow residents without mobile internet for three weeks – with the Kremlin citing “security” – were lifted on Wednesday while St Petersburg endured a third consecutive day of outages. Some fear an attempt to isolate Russians from information from the outsi»»»

The debate among Iranian hardliners over whether Tehran should seek a nuclear bomb in defiance of an escalating US-Israeli attack is getting louder, more public and more insistent, sources in the country say. With the Revolutionary Guards now dominant following the killing of veteran Supreme Leader»»»

Lebanese media reported an Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs early Friday, as AFP correspondents heard several explosions from the Hezbollah stronghold that Israel has repeatedly struck since war erupted this month. AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing from the area after the raid. Leban»»»