Dubai: Almost exactly a month after indirect talks were followed within days by war, Washington is again speaking of negotiations with Iran — even as it weighs a risky ground operation against Kharg Island that could trigger a fresh escalation. Those earlier contacts, involving US envoys and Irania»»»

Dubai: Gulf Air has introduced a series of limited repatriation flights to key cities in the Indian subcontinent, offering a route for passengers travelling to and from Bahrain while the country’s airspace remains closed. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The flights wil»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways will resume commercial flights to and from Islamabad from April 3, operating via Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the airline announced today. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The carrier said it will operate one weekly flight every Friday, reconn»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Airport Show will now take place in October instead of May, with organisers shifting the dates to give the aviation industry more certainty and flexibility in planning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The event, which was scheduled for May 12 to 14, will»»»

Dubai: Dubai has reached its highest-ever position in the Global Financial Centres Index, climbing to seventh place worldwide and reinforcing its standing among the world’s leading financial hubs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The latest ranking places Dubai alongsid»»»

Dubai: Families are scrambling for information and medical help after a deadly bus fire in Andhra Pradesh killed at least 14 people and left more than 20 injured, prompting authorities to set up control rooms and helplines for victims. The accident, one of the deadliest in recent months in the regi»»»

Dubai: Visitors booking a stay in Abu Dhabi can now access some of the emirate’s top cultural attractions at no extra cost, with hotels rolling out a limited-period offer aimed at boosting post-Eid travel. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Guests staying at participating»»»

Dubai: Mubadala Energy has secured a new exploration block in Indonesia’s Andaman Sea, tightening its hold on one of Southeast Asia’s most closely watched deepwater gas regions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Southwest Andaman Production Sharing Contract was award»»»

Doha: Outback Steakhouse announced the grand opening of its newest branch at Tawar Mall this Eid, bringing its signature bold flavours and premium steakhouse experience closer to guests in the heart of Doha. To mark this exciting opening, Outback Steakhouse is introducing a new Limited Time Offer (»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved higher again on Thursday morning, extending a modest recovery after a sharp decline earlier this month, though the broader trend still points to a cooling phase for bullion. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain,»»»

Dubai: Mubadala Investment Company has agreed to sell its minority stake in CoolIT Systems to Ecolab in a $4.75 billion transaction led by KKR, marking a timely exit from a segment gaining traction amid rising demand for artificial intelligence. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

Dubai: Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, speaking in Washington, said tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are already translating into higher costs for households globally. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking at the Middle East Institute’s 80th anniversary gala, where he»»»

A little ice-cream doesn’t hurt anyone. Dubai-based Aayati Manchanda admits that during the first few days of crisis, she would sneak in an ice-cream along with essentials of bottled water and vegetables. “I was trying to think practically, but also I’m human. I need to comfort myself,” she notes. »»»

Dubai: The UAE’s food supply chain is holding steady amid geopolitical strain, but the real story lies in how the system is designed to adapt and not just withstand disruption. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“The UAE’s food supply chain is structurally resilient, but »»»

Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs © Ibrahim Amro, AFP U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres today called on the U.S. and Israel to end the war with Iran and pleaded with the regime in Iran to stop attacking other countries in the Middle E»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Outback Steakhouse announced the Eid grand opening of its newest branch at Tawar Mall, bringing its signature bold flavours and premium steakhouse experience closer to guests in the heart of Doha. To mark this exciting opening, Outback Steakhouse kicked-off a new Limited T»»»

Dubai: Iran’s rejection of a US-backed peace plan has underscored a familiar pattern — and a deeper reality — that in moments of crisis, the country’s hardline establishment remains firmly in control of both tone and direction. Iranian state television, citing an unidentified senior official, said »»»

A joint training mission will take place on March 26 and 27 in Bulgarian airspace (above the Novo Selo Training Area and in the Northeast of the country) as part of NATO's Neptune Strike 26-1 Enhanced Vigilance Activity, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. "Neptune »»»

Dubai: Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park is seeing steady business inflows at the start of 2026, with more than 1,200 licensing transactions recorded across the first two months of the year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The activity includes new compa»»»

Dubai: Countries across Asia are reviving Covid-era playbooks — from work-from-home policies to fuel-saving curbs and subsidies — as they scramble to respond to a deepening energy crisis triggered by the Iran war, Reuters reported. The region is at the frontline of the disruption, buying more than »»»

Dubai: DP World is scaling up operations at Jeddah Islamic Port with the addition of three new quay cranes, strengthening its ability to handle rising cargo volumes as shipping activity returns to the Red Sea. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The expansion comes at a ti»»»

Dubai: A US push for a one-month ceasefire in the Iran war is running into an immediate reality check — with Tehran publicly rejecting talks, Israel showing no sign of alignment, and growing uncertainty over whether Iran’s own leadership can even respond. The proposal — part of a broader 15-point f»»»

Dubai: A dedicated air charter between India and the UAE has been deployed to keep essential goods moving, highlighting how supply chains are adapting to rising pressure on traditional shipping routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Transworld operated a Sharjah–Mumba»»»

Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has expanded its role beyond traditional distribution. How has the company’s strategy evolved and what differentiates your approach in today’s installations market? Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has evolved from a traditional distribution model towards a »»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi authorities have launched an investigation into reports of unjustified price increases and supply shortages, stepping up oversight amid rising consumer concerns about pricing. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority has beg»»»

Dubai: Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park is seeing sustained business activity at the start of 2026, with more than 7,500 licensing transactions recorded across the first two months of the year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figure includes new com»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slipped further against the UAE dirham on Wednesday morning, adding to a steady stretch of weakness that is beginning to reshape remittance value for UAE residents. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At around 9:12 am, Dh1 was valued at 25.57, mark»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai rose on Wednesday morning, marking the first gain in over two weeks and breaking a steady downward trend that had weighed on retail sentiment. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our »»»

More than three decades ago, when Dr Ludmila Vassileva arrived in the UAE, she brought medical expertise, and something more enduring: A belief that would come to mould her life’s work. A cardiologist by training, with a PhD rooted in the complexities of heart disease, her early research led her so»»»

Dubai: The impact of the Middle East conflict is moving steadily from global markets into household budgets, with early signs already visible in fuel and transport. Pressure is expected to build in stages, spreading across food, goods and services if disruptions persist. Sign up for our daily busin»»»

Dubai: Countries are intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the war, with Pakistan emerging as a potential key mediator and offering to host talks involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Diplomatic activity has shifted into high gear after US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Iran»»»

Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces said on Tuesday that it and its allies had seized control of the town of Kurmuk on the border with Ethiopia after "fierce fighting". "Elite troops from the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) have succee»»»

Dubai: Jazeera Airways has set up an alternative supply route into Kuwait to keep essential food items flowing amid ongoing regional disruption, marking a shift in how airlines are adapting to pressure on traditional logistics channels. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States and Iran have discussed a “15-point” framework to end the war has sparked intense curiosity — and confusion — as neither Washington nor Tehran has revealed what those points actually are. Tehran has even denied that any talks are taking p»»»

Dubai: IndiGo has issued a travel advisory warning of possible changes to flight schedules amid the evolving situation in the Middle East, urging passengers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said fl»»»

New Delhi: Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia, died on Tuesday at AIIMS Delhi, marking the country’s first real-world implementation of the right to die with dignity, Indian media reports said. He was 31. Rana had been in a permanent vegetative state since 2013,»»»

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo has set up a dedicated team to handle pet transportation requests from the UAE, offering more structured support for travellers moving animals during a period of shifting flight schedules. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Pet owners, who often f»»»

Dubai: As Israeli and US strikes continue to erode Iran’s political and military leadership, one figure is increasingly moving to the centre of power in Tehran: parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf — a veteran insider now seen as a crucial link across the Islamic Republic’s fractured system. »»»

Dubai: Just days after declaring that a ceasefire made no sense while the United States was “obliterating” its adversary, President Donald Trump is now talking up the prospect of a deal with Iran — a dramatic shift that is raising hopes of de-escalation even as doubts swirl over how real the diplom»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Financial Audit Authority has launched the fourth edition of its government auditor diploma programme, deepening efforts to strengthen oversight standards and build a pipeline of skilled national talent across public sector entities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

Dubai: India’s rupee has slipped to fresh lows recently, breaching the 94 mark against the US dollar and marking its weakest level in four years. The move reflects a convergence of global and domestic pressures that are weighing on the currency at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Sign»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here during the ruling party's Ninth Congress in February, declared South Korea the "most hostile state," state-run media reported Tuesday. File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, March 24 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared South Korea the "most hostile st»»»

Dubai: Amazon has confirmed that its cloud infrastructure in Bahrain has been disrupted following drone activity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The company said its Amazon Web Services region in Bahrain was affected amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, marki»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai slipped again on Tuesday morning, extending a sharp run of declines that has kept buyers cautious and traders focused on how far the correction could run. At 8:30 am, the 24-karat rate dropped to Dh523.25, down from Dh530.75 a day earlier, while 22-karat gold fell to Dh4»»»

The show must go on. It is an unprecedented moment in the UAE, as global tensions send ripples of uncertainty through everyday life. And yet, the wedding and events industry continues to move forward, finding ways to make room for joy. As Dubai-based bride-to-be Aamna puts it, “This is meant to be »»»

Keiko Fujimori, the Popular Force party's presidential candidate, reacts during a campaign event in Lima on March 8. Fujimori holds a slight lead over former mayor Rafael Lopez Aliaga for first place in voting intentions for the April 12 elections. Photo by Renato Pajuelo/EPA March 23 (UPI) -- With»»»

Dubai: Dubai is moving to safeguard the flow of goods and cargo, with government entities and private sector leaders meeting to assess risks and ensure supply chains continue to function smoothly. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dubai Chambers brought together 100 priv»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s decision to extend his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by five days has offered a brief pause in escalating tensions — but his claim of “productive conversations” with Tehran has raised fresh questions about what is actually underway. In a post on»»»

Dubai: Passengers flying with IndiGo on March 24 are being advised to stay alert to schedule changes, even as the airline continues to operate selected flights to help travellers reach their destinations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline confirmed that fligh»»»

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