D33 and the business of scaling with confidence
Across decades of global disruption, the need for future-ready, resilient business leaders has only intensified. In moments like these, the responsibility of leaders is to prioritise stability, preparedness and long term value creation, even when short term pressures dominate. The UAE is a country »»»
Seoul shares dip 3.25 pct on tech slide; won drops - UPI.com
This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell 3.25 percent on a tech stock slump. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks closed lower Tuesday as a foreign-selling spree of major techs continued, tracking an overnight tech slump on Wall Street. The »»»
Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira Santos ReutersThe outbreak, which started in DR Congo, has also spread to neighbouring Uganda An Ebola outbreak which has killed at least 131 people in the Democratic R»»»
Dr. Michael Häfner, specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology: Stomach cancer is more common in Eastern Europe because of risk factors like H. pylori
Vienna-based gastroenterologist says modern endoscopy is transforming cancer care, allowing doctors to detect and remove early-stage tumors without major surgery, while warning that Eastern Europe continues to face higher rates of stomach cancer linked to Helicobacter pylori infections. At the Vien»»»
Vazrazhdane Party Tables Bill to Introduce Virtues and Religion as Mandatory School Subject
Vazrazhdane has tabled a bill to amend the Pre-school and School Education Act to introduce Virtues and Religion as a mandatory school subject, the party press service reported on Tuesday. The aim of the proposal is to provide systematic and consistent education focused on the development of values»»»
Planning minister: We seek economic growth between 5.2% and 5.4% in next fiscal year
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Dr. Ahmed Rostom affirmed on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, that the government is targeting economic growth between 5.2 percent and 5.4 percent in the next fiscal year, supported by the continuation of economic reform measures. He noted that growth during the »»»
EU Denounces New US Waiver of Russian Oil Sanctions
The European Union criticized Tuesday the latest US waiver of sanctions on Russian oil, announced while G7 finance ministers were meeting to reach a common response to multiple economic challenges. Washington's move aims to help lower energy prices that have skyrocketed since the US and Israel laun»»»
Trump delays ‘very major attack’ on Iran for 2–3 days
US President Donald Trump has postponed what he described as a “very major attack” on Iran, saying Gulf leaders had asked Washington to give negotiations with Tehran another “two or three days.” Trump said the strike had been scheduled for Tuesday, but that he had ordered the Pentagon to stand down»»»
Kremlin reveals details on Putin’s upcoming trip to China
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing this week with a high-level delegation for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on bilateral ties, trade, energy cooperation, and global affairs, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said. The May 19-20 visit coincides with the 25th annive»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3980
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3980 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»
Serbian MFA condemns attack on UAE nuclear power plant
BELGRADE - The Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Monday the latest drone attack on infrastructure within the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE's Al Dhafra region, as well as any act that may endanger the security of civilian and strategically important infrastru»»»
Payit partners with Rewardz, strengthening its digital financial ecosystem
Dubai: Payit, a leading digital financial platform in the UAE backed by First Abu Dhabi Bank, has partnered with Rewardz to launch its customer rewards programme. marking another milestone in Payit’s evolution into a broader digital financial ecosystem designed to help customers send, spend, save, »»»
e& UAE launches Dh200 Hajj roaming package with 50GB data
Abu Dhabi: e& UAE, in collaboration with General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf), has launched an exclusive Hajj package for customers travelling to Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage season. The telecom operator said the initiative builds on last year’s collaboration and ai»»»
Humberts completes reserve study for Tamweel Tower using SmartProperty’s Living Reserve Study platform
Humberts has completed a reserve fund study for Tamweel Tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers marking a growing industry focus on long-term capital expenditure planning across Dubai’s jointly owned properties. Commissioned by HOAM - High Rise Owners Association Management the study assessed future major r»»»
Răzvan Pascu launches NOZOMI Travel Society, a travel agency specializing in exotic tours
A key distinguishing feature of NOZOMI Travel Society is the inclusion of special experiences within its tours, such as meetings with prominent figures or businesspeople from various countries, as well as personal and business development workshops, or tours led by renowned Romanian guides who are »»»
“Prisons became graveyards of the living”: Ali Al Samoudi on a year behind Israeli bars
DUBAI: Roll calls begin at 6:00 in the morning. More than 14 heavily armed Israeli guards, equipped with tear gas and military gear, stand watch as Palestinian prisoners are forced to kneel on the floor with their hands behind their heads. Cells are routinely ransacked and the prisoners mercilessly»»»
WHO chief says 'deeply concerned' by 'scale and speed' of DR Congo Ebola outbreak
Geneva: The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday he was "deeply concerned" by an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has spilt into Uganda, believed to have killed 131 people. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday declared the outbreak a public health emergency»»»
Prime Minister receives Ethiopia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met with HE Hadera Abera Adamassu, State Minister for Political and Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on Tuesday, M»»»
“Prisons became graveyards of the living”: Ali Al Samoudi on a year behind Israeli bars
DUBAI: Roll calls begin at 6:00 in the morning. More than 14 heavily armed Israeli guards, equipped with tear gas and military gear, stand watch as Palestinian prisoners are forced to kneel on the floor with their hands behind their heads. Cells are routinely ransacked and the prisoners mercilessly»»»
Iran Prepared New Tactical Steps in Event of US Attack - Source
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran has prepared new tactical steps in the event of a new US attack, an Iranian military source told Sputnik. "We have prepared new tactical actions and approaches based on our doctrine. We have no problems in terms of weapons and defense capabilities," the source said.The US an»»»
Government to evaluate bids for Shtip, Kichevo and Tetovo hospitals next week: PM
Kichevo, 15 May 2026 (MIA) - The call for selection of a contractor for the three capital projects in the field of health - the hospitals in Shtip, Kichevo and Tetovo - has been closed and the Government will evaluate the bids in the coming week, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on Friday. "P»»»
Did your payday change in UAE? What private sector workers must know
Dubai: Private sector employees in the UAE are set to come under a stricter salary payment framework beginning June 1, 2026, after the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) introduced new wage protection rules aimed at tightening employer compliance. Get updated faster and for FREE:»»»
7 reasons women achievers and corporates shouldn’t miss Excellence Awards 2026
As Excellence Awards returns for its sixth edition, the platform is bigger, broader and more influential than ever before. Hosted by Gulf News and BeingShe, the 2026 edition will honour not only exceptional women leaders but also organisations driving meaningful change for women in the workplace. S»»»
Hezbollah MP Hasan Fadlallah: No one can imagine how far our people can go in liberating southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP Hasan Fadlallah: No one can imagine how far our people can go in liberating southern Lebanon 19-05-2026 12:19 PM Latest News U»»»
‘Massacre in Kfar Sir’: 5 Martyrs as Occupation Escalates Attacks on Southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Massacre in Kfar Sir’: 5 Martyrs as Occupation Escalates Attacks on Southern Lebanon 19-05-2026 12:07 PM Five martyrs have fallen in new I»»»
The Mall Effect Index: Romanians spend 17% more at the mall than two years ago
The Mall Effect Index (MEI) is the first initiative in Romania to longitudinally track consumer behavior in shopping centers. Developed by Generatik together with Reveal Marketing Research, this index aims to bring greater clarity to an area that has been insufficiently measured until now: real con»»»
Bosnia Herzegovina engineering company Energoinvest signs € 2.71 million contract with Libyan Iron and Steel Co to construct a power station
Several Bosnian media sources reported today that Bosnian engineering company Energoinvest has secured its return to the Libyan market after more than a decade by signing an international contract with the Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO). The deal, valued at a €2.71 million, focuses on constr»»»
Saudi CMA proposes easing capital rules for securities activities
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has proposed cutting the minimum capital requirement for securities businesses by 60 percent to SR20 million ($5.33 million), as part of broader reforms aimed at easing market entry and modernizing regulations. The proposed amendments, released by the Capital Market Authority f»»»
Cluj Business Campus in a new phase of development, with investments of half a million euros in 2026
The campus is built on the One Minute City philosophy (services for work and daily life—from sports, education, and health to relaxation—all integrated within a maximum of one minute from the office) and supports a direction that is increasingly relevant to the office market: the office as an exper»»»
Americans invest in real estate across European countries, but not yet in Romania
According to BNP Paribas Real Estate, cross-border investment in Europe reached EUR 15.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, while domestic investment, carried out by European investors in their own markets, totalled EUR 21.1 billion. “Europe is strengthening its position as the main driver of re»»»
Saudi Airports Handle 141 Million Passengers in 2025 as Aircraft Fleet Expands
Saudi Arabia’s airports handled 140.9 million passengers in 2025, marking another year of strong growth for the Kingdom’s aviation sector as the national aircraft fleet expanded by 33.8%, according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics. The number of passengers traveling through »»»
Iran ready to hand over highly enriched uranium to Russia – media
Iran is allegedly ready to hand over its highly enriched uranium stockpile to Russia, the Saudi news broadcaster Al Hadath has reported. The idea was floated as part of the latest peace proposal Tehran sent to the US via Pakistan, the outlet said on Monday, citing a leaked document it had obtained.»»»
Kuwait approves route for high-speed rail link to Saudi Capital Riyadh, boosting GCC regional connectivity
Kuwait’s Municipal Council has approved the route corridor for the Kuwaiti section of a planned high-speed railway linking the country with Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, in a project aimed at strengthening regional transport connectivity. The Kuwaiti section of the railway will extend about 85 km »»»
MSF warns aid used for ‘military objectives’ in South Sudan
NAIROBI: Medical charity Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday that aid in South Sudan was being “instrumentalized” for military and political objectives, despite the country’s dire humanitarian needs. After gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan descended into civil war and remains mired in ex»»»
WHO chief says ‘deeply concerned’ by ‘scale and speed’ of DR Congo Ebola outbreak
GENEVA: The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday he was “deeply concerned” by an Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has spilt into Uganda, believed to have killed 131 people. “Early on Sunday, I declared a public health emergency of international concern over an»»»
Lettuce introduce you to the live frog found in this grocery store salad bag
MELBOURNE: When Australian farmer Rhys Smoker announced he’d found a live frog in a bag of lettuce, his housemates didn’t believe him. Smoker had been preparing a steak and salad dinner on Saturday for the three people who share his house in Esperance in Western Australia state when he spotted the »»»
Saudi Arabia intends to issue real estate bonds worth $40bn by 2030 — minister of housing
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia plans to issue real estate bonds in global markets worth up to SR150 ($40 billion) by 2030, Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid Al-Hogail said in an interview with Asharq News. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, Al-Hogail said the K»»»
Merkel, Stubb, and Draghi suggested as potential envoys to Putin – Politico
Read more Talks with Russia ‘inevitable’ for Europe – Kremlin envoy The EU’s search for a potential negotiator with Russian President Vladimir Putin has apparently been narrowed down to three candidates: Angela Merkel, Alexander Stubb, and Mario Draghi. However, all three come with baggage that cou»»»
China Says Confident Friendship With Russia to Grow Under Leadership of Heads of States
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is confident that under the strategic leadership of the heads of China and Russia, the friendship between the countries will be further strengthened, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday. "Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin his visi»»»
US Conducts 56 Anti-Corruption Investigations in Ukraine in 1st Quarter of 2026 - Pentagon
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States conducted 56 investigations into corruption and other misuse of US aid by Ukraine in the first quarter of 2026, the Pentagon special inspector general’s report read. "As of March 31, Special IG and investigative partner agencies reported 56 open investigations a»»»
Eturia Group closes 2025 with €37 million in turnover and operational growth across all segments
At the same time, operational indicators show Romanians’ continued strong interest in complex holidays, carefully designed and supported by specialised consultancy. The number of Eturia travellers reached nearly 20,000 in 2025, representing a 20% increase compared with 2024, while the number of esc»»»
MedLife is bringing one of Romania’s most advanced robotic neurosurgery systems to Sibiu
The technological infrastructure implemented at the hospital in Sibiu functions similarly to a GPS system used in cranial and spinal surgery: doctors can visualize anatomical structures in real time and track the path of surgical instruments to the target areas with great accuracy. In the case of c»»»
Germany says to admit and treat US Ebola patient
Berlin, Germany: Germany is preparing to admit and treat a US citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the German health ministry told AFP on Tuesday. "US authorities have requested assistance from the German government in treating a US citizen who contracted Ebola in Congo»»»
Türkiye Arrests 110 on Suspicion of ISIS Ties
Turkish counter-terror police on Tuesday arrested 110 people on suspicion of activities in support of the ISIS group in an operation largely targeting Istanbul, the Anadolu state news agency said. The suspects are accused of organizing classes in illegal associations, educating young children with »»»
Ukraine Will Not Receive $3.92Bln in US Military Aid - Pentagon
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian government will not receive $3.92 billion in US military aid because the funds' allocation deadline has expired, the Pentagon special inspector general’s report read. "... and $3.92 billion that has expired, meaning the funds are no longer available for obligation,"»»»
‘A Small Drone, a Major Failure’: Israeli Fears Mount as Hezbollah Bleeds Occupation Army
Fears are escalating inside Israel over Hezbollah’s offensive capabilities, accompanied by stark warnings that the occupation army is being steadily depleted amid a war of attrition imposed by the resistance. Concerns are growing within ‘Israel’ about the increasing complexity of the confrontation »»»
Tourism : Timisoara, designated
Timisoara was designated "Destination of the Year 2026" in Romania during a gala hosted on last Thursday evening at the Constanta Casino, where the country's most appreciated cities, spa resorts, authentic villages and natural attractions were awarded."Destination of the Year 2026, now in its sixth»»»
U.S. extends temporary Russia sanctions relief for 3rd straight month - UPI.com
Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent announced Monday that the United States would be issuing a temporary waiver on the sale of Russian oil already on vessels at sea. File Photo by Shawn Thew./UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has issued temporary Russia sanctions relief f»»»
Slight temperature increase on Tuesday
Tunis, May 19 (TAP) — The weather, on Tuesday, will be partly cloudy skies across the country, according to forecasts from the National Meteorological Institute (INM).Winds will blow from the north in the northern and central regions, and from the...»»»
Thndr becomes 1st Egyptian company to top Financial Times’ fastest-growing list in Africa
In an unprecedented achievement for the Egyptian fintech sector, Thndr, a leading retail investment appliation platform, has secured the top spot in the Financial Times’ ranking of the fastest-growing companies in Africa for 2026. This recognition, achieved in collaboration with the global research»»»