Doha, Qatar: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has updated the zakat share ratios for 32 companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange for the financial year ending 2025. The updated ratios are now available through the department’s smart application and offic»»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Damascus, March 3 (SANA) Syria’s central bank governor said the reopening of the bank’s account at the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York marks a key step toward restoring financial stability and reconnecting the country to the global financial system. Governor Abdulkader Husarieh said the move »»»

Russia’s stock market has shrugged off the outbreak of war in the Middle East with stocks of the leading oil companies ending in the green on March 2. Russian energy producers led the gains on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) as oil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Citizens and residents throughout Qatar are exhibiting a strong adherence to the official safety directives issued by the Ministry of Interior (MoI), following guidance intended to safeguard lives and uphold public order amid evolving regional security developments. In a series of publ»»»

US Central Command said the Strait of ‌Hormuz, ‌a key ‌shipping ⁠route for the ⁠world's oil supply, is ⁠not ‌closed ‌despite statements ‌by Iranian officials, ‌Fox News reported ‌on Monday. CENTCOM did not immediately respond to a request for comment, according to Reuters. The strait lies between O»»»

A private collection of antique grandfather clocks - which have been assembled over the course of 35 years - is to go on sale. They come from town such as Devizes, Royal Wootton Bassett and Calne in Wiltshire and currently belong to Paul and Jan Succony, according to BBC. The couple want to see the»»»

During a working visit to Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, Health Minister of Kyrgyzstan Damirbek Osmonov inspected the functioning of the electronic database of medicines and medical devices, including the traceability module. According to the Ministry of Health’s press center, during an inspection at »»»

An increase in chicken egg prices is registered in Kyrgyzstan, with a dozen now costing 160–170 soms in supermarkets. Social media users have noticed the sharp change in price tags and are discussing the reasons behind the spike. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar ports (Hamad, Ruwais and Doha) witnessed a robust surge in handling of container and cargo volumes in February this year compared to the same period last year. Mwani Qatar stated in a post on its X platform, yesterday the ports performance saw a strong growth in February, handlin»»»

Dooha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar held its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting virtually on Sunday, March 1, 2026 chaired by Vodafone Qatar Chief Executive Officer, Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jassim Al Thani. The outcome of the Ordinary General Assembly Meeting was the approval of all resolutions on the agenda »»»

Europe is not a main drug market for the Mexican cartels, experts seem to agree. But those cartels are actively seeking to buy weapons in Europe and, sometimes, they pay local middlemen with drugs instead of cash. And the middlemen, in turn, sell the drugs to make a profit. Anastacio Soto Vega, a S»»»

The price of flights between Asia and Europe has soared after the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs due to the US-Israel war against Iran, with airline websites showing tickets on many popular routes booked out for days. Major Gulf hubs remained closed for a fourth day on Tuesday, slashing capacit»»»

Dubai: Gold buyers in Dubai woke up to the highest prices in a month on Tuesday morning, with the 24-karat rate climbing to Dh646.50 per gram at 9.24am, up from Dh641 a day earlier, while 22-karat rose to Dh598.75 from Dh593.50. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The move»»»

Sharjah: Authorities have affirmed that the overall situation across the emirate remains stable, with all federal and local entities operating under a unified national framework to ensure preparedness and rapid response to any developments. Brigadier Dr Jassim Bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Deputy Director »»»

Remaining regime forces have blocked the Strait of Hormuz after the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on Saturday morning. An aerial view, taken with a drone, shows a crowd holding a flag during a march and rallyin support of regime change in the Middle Eastern nation. Photo by T»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector lost a touch of speed in February, yet companies continued to hire aggressively and raise wages at the fastest pace since records began, signalling confidence that domestic demand remains intact. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balan»»»

Iran says it will "set fire" to any ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping channel. Usually, about 20% of global oil and gas passes through the narrow shipping lane in the Gulf. But Iran's General Sardar Jabbari said that Tehran will now "not let a singl»»»

India and Canada on Monday agreed to a number of key trade accords that included cooperation on critical minerals and a "landmark" uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries' leaders said in New Delhi. India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical minera»»»

Light at the end of the tunnel is seen in the data gathered for the February edition of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Manufacturers’ Index (PMI). The headline PMI posted 49.3 in February»»»

Light at the end of the tunnel is seen in the data gathered for the February edition of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing Purchasing Manufacturers’ Index (PMI). The headline PMI posted 49.3 in February»»»

Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»

Indonesia has long been viewed as a geothermal powerhouse in waiting. Sitting atop roughly 40% of the world’s total volcanic energy resources, the country appears uniquely positioned to anchor its much needed energy transition to underground heat rather than fossil fuels, as Indonesia Business Post»»»

Volume growth of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India is expected to slow 12–13% in FY2026 from approximately 22% last year due to short-term supply-side disruptions and shifting price dynamics weighing on momentum, a report by Crisil Rating said. A shortage of rare-earth magnets, a vital com»»»

Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»

India and Canada are elevating their bilateral relations across domains as announced during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India from February 27 to March 2 2026. The visit has highlighted a comprehensive a»»»

Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»

Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks. WH»»»

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»

Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»

Russia’s expanding military support for Iran reflects a growing strategic alignment between the two countries, even if the weapons supplied are unlikely to shield Tehran from US or Israeli air power, according to Nikita Smagin of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. »»»

The economic impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East will be concentrated in the Gulf, with global spillovers largely confined to higher energy prices, according to Ryan Sweet, Chief Global Economist at Oxford Economics. Tourism has grown in recent years, but the expected reduction in »»»

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

The decisive factor in any confrontation between the US and Iran in the Gulf is not the number of American warships deployed, but the geography of the theatre itself and the asymmetric capabilities Tehran has built to exploit it, according to bne IntelliNews military analysts Patricia Marins. »»»

The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»