Dubai: The number of UAE school groups suspending or refunding transport fees during the ongoing period of distance learning is growing, with School Transport Services (STS), one of the largest school transport providers in the country, also offering parents a pro-rata refund or credit on April fee»»»

Dubai: ADNOC has reinforced its business continuity framework to ensure stable energy supply, with senior leadership reviewing preparedness measures amid ongoing regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Pri»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday that air defense systems engaged 5 ballistic missiles and 35 drones originating from Iran. Since the start of Iran's attacks, the UAE Air Defenses have engaged 438 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles, and 2012 drones. The attacks have resulted in cas»»»

Tunis, April 1, 2026 (TAP) – The Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation announced on Wednesday the launch of a call for projects for private companies, public organizations, and non-profit bodies to receive co-financing grants. This...»»»

Tunis, April 1 (TAP) - The Exports Promotion Centre (CEPEX) and Tunisia's embassy in Poland is organising B2B meetings for agribusiness enterprises on April 14-15 in Tunis. The event is intended to increase Tunisian food exports to Poland by means...»»»

After days of steady gains by the Libyan dinar on the black-market foreign exchange from a high two weeks ago of around LD 10.50 per dollar to a low of LD 8.22 at one point yesterday, the dinar lost value on opening today (to LD 9.18) after Belgasem Khalifa Hafter announced he would not adhere to a»»»

On Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved EUR 126,000 in funding for the Ministry of Health for 2026 to support the Bulgarian Red Cross in implementing the Programme for humanitarian support and integration of displaced persons from Ukraine who have been granted temporary protection in Bulgar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family has announced the launch of a unified digital platform for all its public services, marking a significant step in its digital transformation efforts and commitment to improving accessibility and efficiency. The new platform consolidates the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the regular meeting of the Cabinet, held at its headquarters in the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026. Following the meeting, the Minister of Justice and Mini»»»

Dubai’s real estate market has recorded a landmark transaction with the sale of a granted land plot at the Royal Amwaj project in Palm Jumeirah for more than Dh1 billion, despite regional tensions, according to official data. Figures from the Dubai Land Department’s “Dubai REST” app showed the comm»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters fired barrages of rockets targeting Israeli settlement of Yir’on, Nimra base west of Lake Tiberias and Ramot Na»»»

The Council of Ministers has designated the Energy Minister as Bulgaria’s competent authority under Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector, the Government Information Service said on Wednesday. The State Agency for Metrological and Technical Surveillanc»»»

The investigation into a tragedy involving six violent deaths in two mountain areas in Bulgaria's Northwest is still in progress, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said here on Wednesday. He spoke during a hearing at an extraordinary sitting of the National Assembly, prompted by "further dism»»»

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the caretaker Council of Ministers appointed Deputy Prime Minister for European Funding Maria Nedina as Chair of the Council for Administrative Reform, the Government Press Service reported. The Council is an advisory body under the Council of Ministers, tasked »»»

Dubai: Global markets have already moved ahead of the facts. Investors are increasingly betting that the conflict between the US and Iran could end within weeks, a shift driven largely by comments from Donald Trump that the military campaign may be wrapped up in “two to three weeks.” That expectati»»»

BELGRADE - As part of a preliminary investigation aimed at determining safety omissions at the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade following the death of a 25-year-old girl at the faculty building, pyrotechnics, sprays, syringes, needles, cannulas, infusion sets, megaphones, radio stations, walkie-ta»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The exterior of the new Start-1M light-class conversion rocket system, based on the Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), was presented for the first time at an exhibition in Russia's Federation Council on Wednesday, a Sputnik correspondent reported. The mock-up feat»»»

Tesla has stopped Premium Connectivity services for vehicles in Bulgaria, leaving owners without access to several core online functions. The information was confirmed to BGNES by Eng. Nevelin Todorov from the Tesla Doctors team, following an official email sent from VehicleSupportEMEA to Tesla Ser»»»

A newly released industry analysis has found that Dubai now leads the UAE in luxury-coded residential positioning, with 88 per cent of developments using premium narrative frameworks, highlighting a growing shift in how real estate projects are marketed across the country. The report, “Luxury Samen»»»

Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company announced Wednesday the launch of fully driverless commercial ride-hailing services — a day after the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed the rollout of autonomous taxis in parts of the city. On March 31, RTA announced the launch of commercial autonomous taxi ope»»»

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. forces would be out of Iran "soon" with military operations ending in as little as two or three weeks. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said the United States would be out of Iran "soon" with military o»»»

Dubai: The number of travellers arriving in Dubai continues to exceed departures, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global destination for living, working and long-term residence, a senior official has said. Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General D»»»

Abu Dhabi: Creative Media Authority’s youth arm, Creative Lab, has organised a series of online workshops during the spring break to introduce young students to storytelling and digital content creation. The initiative engaged 38 students aged 9 to 12 from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, offering »»»

The Israeli enemy has admitted that 48 officers and soldiers were wounded in clashes along the southern Lebanese border over the past day. In a statement, the enemy army said the total number of its wounded since the start of the ground offensive with Hezbollah has now risen to 309. Source: Al-Mana»»»

The caretaker Council of Ministers decided on Wednesday to establish a crisis task force to monitor and control prices of goods and fuels in response to the conflict in the Middle East, the Government Press Service reported. The task force will request information on the state and dynamics of price»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the regular Cabinet meeting held at its headquarters in the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HEIbrahim bin Ali Al Moha»»»

Skopje, 26 March 2026 (MIA) - Retail prices of Eurosuper BS-95 and Eurosuper BS-98 gasoline fuels are set to drop by Mden 2.5-3 as of Monday midnight, while that of Eurodiesel remains unchanged, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has said. A liter of Eurosuper BS-95 will cost Mden 84, Eurosuper»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, met with H E Nikolaos Georgios Dendias, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Greece, during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides »»»

Doha: The General Authority of Customs has called on shipping companies to register in the International Road Transport (TIR) system, highlighting its role in improving operational efficiency and expediting cross-border procedures. In a statement, the authority said the TIR system enhances the move»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Autism Center (DAC) has introduced a pioneering “dynamic approach” to education and rehabilitation, becoming the first specialised institution in the Middle East to implement such a model. The move signals a shift away from conventional support systems towards a more responsive fra»»»

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, visited Grand Mills, a leading national food manufacturing company, to review local flour production, distribution operations and the UAE’s strategic food reserves, officials said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News ap»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Israeli gatherings in Al-Qantara and Taybe towns with guided missile, artillery rounds and»»»

The Lebanese health ministry said Wednesday that Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and a nearby town killed at least seven people, as Israel's military said it had targeted senior Hezbollah members. A Lebanese security source said four parked cars were hit. The strike in the Jnah area ki»»»

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the caretaker Council of Ministers adopted a decision approving funding for the Interior Ministry for 2026. The financing in the amount of EUR 4,500,000 has been approved to ensure the needed urgent repair and restoration work on the fence, a preventive engineer»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

The Israeli military carried out intensive air strikes across Lebanon on April 1, killing a family of four in the southern town of Houmine al-Tahta in the Nabatieh district and striking Beirut's southern suburbs overnight, Lebanon 24 reported. »»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Qatar's Ministry of Defence said three Iranian cruise missiles were fired at the country on April 1, with armed forces intercepting two but a third striking an oil tanker leased to Qatar Energy in the country's territorial waters. »»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Qatar's Ministry of Defence said three Iranian cruise missiles were fired at the country on April 1, with armed forces intercepting two but a third striking an oil tanker leased to Qatar Energy in the country's territorial waters. »»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on April 1 that Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper would host a meeting this week aimed at building an international coalition to restore maritime security in the Persian Gulf, with military planners tasked with drawing up options for making the Strait of »»»

The Israeli military carried out intensive air strikes across Lebanon on April 1, killing a family of four in the southern town of Houmine al-Tahta in the Nabatieh district and striking Beirut's southern suburbs overnight, Lebanon 24 reported. »»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

The Israeli military carried out intensive air strikes across Lebanon on April 1, killing a family of four in the southern town of Houmine al-Tahta in the Nabatieh district and striking Beirut's southern suburbs overnight, Lebanon 24 reported. »»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on April 1 that Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper would host a meeting this week aimed at building an international coalition to restore maritime security in the Persian Gulf, with military planners tasked with drawing up options for making the Strait of »»»

Qatar's Ministry of Defence said three Iranian cruise missiles were fired at the country on April 1, with armed forces intercepting two but a third striking an oil tanker leased to Qatar Energy in the country's territorial waters. »»»