The Peninsula 2m

Zakat share ratio for 32 listed companies in 2025 updated

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»»»

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BNE 7m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

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BNE 7m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

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BNE 7m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

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BNE 7m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

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BNE 7m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

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BNE 7m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 7m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

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Sana 9m

Syria’ Central Bank’ chief says Fed account reopening supports financial stability

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 »»»

sana.sy
BNE 13m

Russian stocks shrug off Iran war, oil companies out-perform

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»»»

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The Peninsula 14m

Public heeds MoI warnings amid tensions

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»»»

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Al Awsat 16m

US Central Command: Strait of Hormuz Is Not Closed

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»»»

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Al Awsat 28m

Scores of Grandfather Clocks to be Sold at Auction in the UK

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»»»

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24 News Agency 39m

Health Minister inspects implementation of electronic database of medicines - | 24.KG

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 »»»

24.kg
24 News Agency 51m

Egg prices rise in Kyrgyzstan, Agriculture Ministry explains reasons - | 24.KG

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar ports record 5 percent jump in container traffic, 2 percent rise in cargo

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Vodafone Qatar general assembly meeting approves distribution of 12 percent cash dividend

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 »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Mexican drug cartels seek to buy weapons in Europe

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Airline Ticket Prices Soar on Asia-Europe Routes after Gulf Airport Closures

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Gold surges in Dubai as investors seek safety amid regional conflict

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Sharjah is maintaining stability through advanced monitoring

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 »»»

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UPI 1h

Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, taking hit at global shipping - UPI.com

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Record wage surge signals confidence in Saudi non-oil economy

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»»»

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BBC 1h

Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

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»»»

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France24 1h

India and Canada strike 'landmark' uranium supply deal

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»»»

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BNE 1h

Light at end of tunnel seen in Turkish manufacturing PMI data for 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»»»

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BNE 1h

Light at end of tunnel seen in Turkish manufacturing PMI data for 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»»»

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BNE 1h

Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk

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»»»

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BNE 1h

Indonesia’s geothermal quest: where massive potential meets structural reality

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»»»

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BNE 1h

Indian electric two-wheelers growth to slow to 12–13% in FY2026 on magnet shortage

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»»»

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BNE 1h

Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk

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»»»

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BNE 1h

India and Canada chart new partnership

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»»»

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BNE 1h

Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk

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»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk

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»»»

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BNE 1h

COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

What arms can Russia supply Iran with?

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. »»»

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BNE 1h

MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

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. »»»

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BNE 1h

COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

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 »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

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. »»»

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BNE 1h

COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East

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? »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

What arms can Russia supply Iran with?

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. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

COMMENT: Gulf economies face tourism shock due war disruption, but global effects are manageable

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 »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

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. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

MARINS: The Gulf’s geography tilts the battlefield against the US

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. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East

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? »»»

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