International audit, tax and advisory services provider Forvis Mazars Group has released its annual C-suite barometer and outlook for businesses in the coming year. Drawing on the firm’s most comprehensive global survey to date, the C-suite study shows that business adaptability is considered the k»»»

A 62-year-old homeless British man, Scott Friday, has been living for several months in a small garage in central part of Bishkek. He was allowed to stay there by caring locals, but the conditions remain extremely harsh: the garage has no electricity and is very cold. Nevertheless, the man refuses »»»

“In 2025, the residential market continued its transformation, shifting its focus from volume to quality, location, and community. Transaction activity slowed across Romania, with a sharper correction in Bucharest metropolitan area, while the VAT changes introduced mid-year amplified volatility, ac»»»

“Law 207/2025 clarifies expectations in the market and creates a common language for authorities, buyers and banks. We go one step further and standardize, publicly, what a buyer or a financier should be able to verify quickly at any time: documents, stages, payments and delivery milestones. The ob»»»

The reaction of the official state institutions to the murders in Petrohan reveals a coordinated effort to conceal facts through the spread of rumors and insinuations, Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria co-floor leader Nikolay Denkov said in a Facebook post Friday. His comment came four days»»»

POLITICS Bulgaria will not ratify the charter of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, although the country's Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has signed it, MEP Manfred Weber told the group of the European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament, as quoted by MEP Radan Kanev in a Facebook post. Th»»»

Shell has paused investment in Kazakhstan amid wrangling between oil majors and the oil-rich Central Asian nation over legal claims that could cost the companies billions of dollars. As reported by Bloomberg on February 5,»»»

Serbia is stepping up efforts to diversify its energy supplies away from Russia and is already in talks to purchase natural gas through the European Union’s joint gas-buying mechanism, President Aleksandar Vucic said in an interview with Reuters on February 4. »»»

Romania’s retail sales volume (chart) declined by 3.6% year on year in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting subdued private consumption, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). In seaso»»»

New investors on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange rose 30% year-on-year (y/y) in January, the first month after Bulgaria joined the eurozone, as a sharp rally in blue-chip shares and a surge in trading activity revived interest in the small market, the exchange said on February 5. »»»

Ukrainian defence technology company Swarmer has filed documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to pursue an initial public offering on the Nasdaq exchange, marking the first time a Ukrainian defence firm has sought a listing on a US stock market, reported Ukraine Business News. »»»

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Chinese app developers increased their advertising investments in Russia’s domestic app store RuStore nearly fivefold in 2025 to RUB400mn ($4.5mn), becoming the largest group of foreign advertisers on the platform, according to the RBC business portal citing a RuStore spokesperson. »»»

Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has begun issuing permits early for the distribution of Iftar meals for fasting individuals, as part of preparations for Ramadan 1447 AH. Ramadan Prayer Time TableThe move comes within the department’s efforts to regulate and supp»»»

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Romania’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, fuelled by innovation and resilience. At the heart of this progress stands Bayer’s dedicated team, whose focus is on forging new paths to ensure food security and sustainability. Drawing on a wealth of international experience»»»

Dr. Teodor Holhoș, the founder of Romania’s largest eye care services network, is entering 2026 with an ambitious international outlook. After a year marked by the development of the group’s first hospital, he is now focused on expanding the network’s client base by attracting Romanians working abr»»»

Arabic fragrances for men are classic scents that carry tradition and signature notes. Whether you're looking for an Arabic cologne for daily wear, for special occasions, or for Ramadan and Eid gatherings, Arabic fragrances are an exceptional choice for men. Known for their rich oud, warm amber, an»»»

Dubai Police have renewed their warning against driving against the flow of traffic after a scooter rider was critically injured in a collision in the Naif area. The accident occurred on an internal road when the rider was travelling against traffic, colliding head-on with an oncoming vehicle. The »»»

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has partnered with Microsoft to develop AI agents that will help university students personalise their learning experiences, find jobs by navigating career pathways. The collaboration will see the two entities leverage Mic»»»

In dental distribution, growth is often pursued through portfolio expansion. GURSK chose a different path: depth over breadth, relationship over short-term rotation, and long-term predictability over rapid optimisation. That choice, made more than fifteen years ago in a small office in Brașov, cont»»»

GURSK’s approach to dentistry is grounded in responsibility, ethical choices, and long-term clinical validation, rather than rapid expansion. Here is how several members of the team see the company. By Anda Sebesi Dr. Valentin Radian, Commercial Director: “From a commercial perspective, dentistry i»»»

Dubai: Sharjah Airport Authority and Indian budget carrier SpiceJet, on Friday, announced the launch of a new flight between Ahmedabad and Sharjah. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Sharjah Airport shared on X that SpiceJet’s inaugural flight connecting the emirate with »»»

Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Thursday the island is prepared to hold dialogue with the United States, but only on equal terms and without pressure, following months of threats from President Donald Trump to cut off oil supplies and force a “deal” as the country struggles with severe fuel»»»

The energy sector in Romania is undergoing many changes, the main one being the transition to cleaner, carbon emission-free energy. One segment that has taken off in recent years is that of prosumers, i.e., people who install photovoltaic panels for their own consumption, but also feed unused energ»»»

It's not every week you get whisked away to Europe to visit a palace with an inspirational UAE leader. I was honoured to be invited to visit Portugal with His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. In the splendid surroundings of Lisbon's Pres»»»

Tiny Lebanon sits on one of the largest gold reserves in the Middle East and its government is weighing whether it can use that stockpile to restore a crippled economy while its citizens are looking at gold as a way to protect their battered assets. Lebanon’s economy hobbled into 2026 with ongoing »»»

Dubai: Filipino indie folk band Ben&Ben is returning to Dubai for another performance at Global Village. The nine-member group has built a devoted global following through emotional lyrics, gentle melodies and deeply personal storytelling. Ahead of their show, the band spoke with Gulf News about th»»»

Looking back on the first year of his second term, President Donald Trump boasts that he has resurrected the American economy by imposing big import taxes on foreign products. He made his case in a recent opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal, chiding the paper and critics, including mainstream »»»

As anticipation grows over the resumption of US–Iran negotiations in Oman, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an emergency meeting of Israel’s security cabinet on Thursday to assess scenarios in the event the talks fail and to consider the possibility of renewed military escalation.»»»

Dubai: The World Governments Summit 2026 concluded in Dubai on Wednesday after three days of policy debates, technology showcases and high-level meetings that placed everyday impact firmly in focus. The largest edition of the summit brought together more than 6,250 participants, including heads of »»»

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Tiny Lebanon sits on one of the largest gold reserves in the Middle East and its government is weighing whether it can use that stockpile to restore a crippled economy while its citizens are looking at gold as a way to protect their battered assets. Lebanon's economy hobbled into 2026 with ongoing »»»

DOHA: Confidence in liquefied natural gas markets, strong industry engagement, and a renewed focus on LNG over alternative fuels defined the closing panel of LNG Conference 2026, as senior market leaders reflected on the event’s themes and the sector’s outlook. The session, titled ‘The Future of LN»»»

Doha: The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG 2026) ended on a high note yesterday concluding four days of high-level panel discussions and interactive debates on critical topics and challenges including LNG’s role in meeting global energy demand and its compe»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended this week’s trading up 0.4 percent, adding 44.98 points to its tally, rising to the level of 11,355 points, supported by the performance of the insurance sector, which achieved the highest gains with 3.71 percent, followed by the transportation secto»»»

A senior South Korean official told reporters in Washington Thursday that he anticipates "some new progress in a few days" regarding issues with North Korea. In this photo, U.S. President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on June 30, 2019, at the DMZ. File White Hous»»»

Dubai: A Bangladeshi businessman living in Al Ain has won the Big Ticket weekly draw after six years of trying. Mohammed Alwaruddin Hajee Abu Syed has been living in Al Ain for 21 years and participating in Big Ticket for the past six years. He bought tickets monthly with a group of nine friends, n»»»

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Bulgaria is on track to potentially join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by 2027, though significant steps still need to be completed to secure full membership. This was highlighted during a meeting in Sofia between OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann and outgoin»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s financial regulator has imposed a $504,000 fine on Ark Capital Management (Dubai) Limited (ARK) after finding serious gaps in its market abuse monitoring and failures to notify authorities about a proposed change in ownership. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

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Police officers involved in illegal acts against an underage girl have been detained in Uzgen district of Osh region. The press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. According to the investigation, a senior district inspector and juvenile affairs officer»»»

Critical minerals are no longer treated as simple raw materials traded on global exchanges. Amid increasing geopolitical competition, they have become a core element of national sovereignty, nearly as strategic as oil and gas. The reality is increasingly clear: countries that secure access to these»»»

A 47-year-old resident of the village of Bistritsa has died following a violent altercation with a 20-year-old man in the village center. The incident occurred on Saturday night and was reportedly sparked by a remark made by the older man about the excessive speed at which the younger man was drivi»»»