Qatar’s payments market set for rapid growth as digital transactions accelerate
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s payments sector is poised for significant expansion as digital transactions, real-time payment systems, and mobile wallets continue to reshape the country’s financial landscape, stated Mordor Intelligence in its latest report. The data projects that the Qatar payments market wi»»»
Awqaf Ministry receives endowment of 24,490 shares in Mesaieed Petrochemical Company
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has received a new investment endowment consisting of 24,490 shares in Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company, donated by a benefactor under the supervision of the directorate. The returns from the share»»»
Strike Blamed on US Kills Four Iran-backed Fighters in Iraq
Four fighters from the Tehran-backed Kataeb Imam Ali group were killed on Tuesday in air strikes blamed on the US in northern Iraq, the armed faction announced. The group said its fighters were killed in an "American aggression" on their position in the Debs district in Kirkuk province, Reuters sai»»»
Barwa Real Estate AGM approves all agenda items, ratifies distribution of cash dividends
Doha, Qatar: Following the completion of the legally required quorum, representing (76.81%), Barwa Real Estate Group held the meeting of the Company’s Ordinary General Assembly this evening. H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Chairman of the Board, members of the Board of Directors, th»»»
How to spot false information, avoid spread amid crisis
Dubai: In times of crisis, finding reliable information can be challenging. The internet, particularly social media, can become a platform where users are exposed to an overwhelming amount of content. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the online world is “clutt»»»
How Filipinos in the Middle East can get free calls back home
Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East can now call their families back home for free through the “Libreng Tawag” or free call programme by the Philippine government. In light of the ongoing regional tensions, Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed telecommunicat»»»
Iran Vows to Fight ‘As Long as Needed’ as Trump Says War Will End ‘Soon’
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday his country would keep fighting as long as necessary, casting doubt on US President Donald Trump's insistence that the conflict would be over "soon." The remarks from one of Iran's top leaders, who also ruled out negotiations with Washington, came»»»
Timely alerts and guidelines help public stay prepared during heightened tensions
Doha, Qatar: Residents in Qatar have expressed appreciation for the timely alerts and safety guidelines issued by authorities amid heightened regional tensions, noting that these measures help them stay prepared and calm in uncertain situations. As part of precautionary measures to safeguard the pu»»»
FIBA Asia praises QBF for support during qualifiers
Doha, Qatar: FIBA Asia has praised the Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) for its cooperation and support during the recent Asian Qualifiers window for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. In an official letter addressed to QBF President Mohammed bin Saad Al-Mughaiseeb and Secretary General Saadoun S»»»
QSL set to resume as Al Sadd lead tight title race
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) will resume on Thursday after a brief suspension due to regional unrest, with the title race entering a decisive phase. The league confirmed yesterday that Round 18 will feature three matches each on Thursday and Friday, with Ramadan kick-off times of 9:30p»»»
Mother remanded in custody after domestic incident in Halandri
A woman was remanded in custody after a domestic incident involving her former spouse in Halandri, Athens, on Sunday afternoon, authorities said in a relevant announcement on Monday. Both individuals filed complaints against each other, leading officers to arrest the father for making threats and a»»»
When oil trembles, nations prepare: The quiet reserves of America, Japan and Europe — What you need to know
Oil is the force that turns the wheels of our present age. This treasure beneath the earth — called by many “black gold” — moves ships across oceans, lifts aircraft into the sky, and carries the daily commerce of nations upon its unseen tide. Yet it is also among the most restless of commodities, q»»»
Iran targets Gulf energy installations as oil prices surge
MANAMA — Iran launched fresh strikes on energy installations in the Gulf on Monday, including a petroleum complex in Bahrain, as oil prices soared on fears over supply disruptions due to the Middle East war.Bahrain's sprawling Al Ma'ameer oil facility was hit, causing a fire and damage, with the co»»»
Crude Plunges, Stocks Rally as Trump Says War 'Pretty Much' Complete
Oil prices tanked and equities rallied Tuesday following a wild day of swings that came after Donald Trump said the US-Israel war on Iran would be ending earlier than thought. As the crisis in the crude-rich Middle East continued into a second week, with seemingly little sign of a conclusion on the»»»
Gold surges again as global turmoil fuels safe haven demand
Dubai: Dubai gold prices jumped sharply on Tuesday morning, pushing retail rates higher after several days of volatile trading driven by global geopolitical developments and currency movements. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.25 am, the price of 24K gold in Dubai »»»
Syria Accuses Hezbollah of Firing Shells into Its Territory
Syria said Iran-backed Hezbollah had fired artillery shells into its territory from Lebanon overnight, state media reported on Tuesday, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Lebanese movement. Syrian army officials said artillery shells fired from Lebanon landed near the town of Serghaya»»»
Iran’s defiant regime picks a new supreme leader
For a week Iran had functioned surprisingly smoothly under American and Israeli bombardment. Preparations ordered by the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, before his assassination on 28 February, proceeded as planned. The first wave of air strikes killed fewer among Iran’s leadership than was»»»
Trump Says Iran War Could Be Over Soon, but Oil Disruption Would Trigger Harsher US Strikes
US President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by Tehran, which chose a new hard-line supreme leader. Oil prices briefly shot to their highest level since 2022 a»»»
Iran's justifications for attacks on Qatar, other countries are 'totally rejected': PM
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar and other Gulf countries, saying the justifications provided by Tehran are “totally rejected.” In an interview with Sky New»»»
Kim Yo Jong warns of ‘terrible consequences’ over U.S.-South Korea military drills - UPI.com
Kim Yo Jong warned Tuesday that the U.S.-South Korea Freedom Shield joint military exercise could lead to “unimaginably terrible consequences.” She is seen here at a wreath-laying ceremony in Vietnam in 2020. File Pool Photo by Jorge Silva/EPA-EFE SEOUL, March 10 (UPI) -- Kim Yo Jong, the powerful »»»
South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival
South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»
South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival
South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»
South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival
South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»
Trump Threatens to ‘Hit’ Iran ‘Twenty Times Harder’ Over Strait of Hormuz Oil Flows
US President Donald Trump warned Iran against disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington would respond with far stronger military action. “If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWE»»»
Trump says Iran war could end 'soon' as Middle East conflict rattles markets
US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested the war with Iran could end soon but gave no clear timeline for halting attacks that have rattled the Middle East and global markets. Stocks rose after he told CBS the US-Israeli assault was “very complete,” though later remarks offered mixed signals. P»»»
Middle East war: Fuel prices surge in France amid margin concerns
Motorists in Lille and across northern France have seen petrol and diesel prices jump sharply in recent days, with some stations reporting increases of up to 20 cents per litre. The sudden rise has prompted scrutiny from the government, with the economy minister summoning fuel industry representati»»»
Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women’s team players who fled while visiting for Asian Cup
Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s national football team. The five had earlier fled the squad during the ongoing AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia after being accused of “treason” amid rising political tensions in their home country. On Tuesday (March 10, 2026), A»»»
One of Bishkek’s residential areas to have no water on March 11 - | 24.KG
Drinking water supply will be suspended in Ala-Archa-3 residential area on March 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The City Hall’s press service reported. There will be no water in residential buildings, schools, preschools, healthcare and other social and industrial facilities. The water outage is due to e»»»
President orders creation of conditions for Kyrgyz banks to operate abroad - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree introducing measures to create legal conditions for banks of the Kyrgyz Republic to operate in foreign countries. The document aims to develop the country’s banking sector and enhance its competitiveness in international financial markets. According to the de»»»
Europe rallies around Cyprus after Iranian strikes
French President Emmanuel Macron travelled to Cyprus on March 9, days after dispatching a warship to the east Mediterranean island nation, where a Shahed drone struck a British air base on its southern coast last week during the Iran war. The goal is to show the 'French military might' to defend pa»»»
Replay: Emmanuel Macron addresses Iran threat to EU member Cyprus
Rewatch as French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the threat posed by Iran to Cyprus, an EU member.»»»
Bahrain- Pakistan travel: Gulf Air opens special Dammam–Karachi flight
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has opened registration for a special flight between King Fahad International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia (DMM), and Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan (KHI) on March 10. The flight allows passengers to travel during the temporary closure of »»»
G7 weighs coordinated oil reserve release on back of price surge
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations have discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves. The discussion was held as part of an online meeting on March 9 and also involved the International Energy Agency, Kyodo News reports. The meeting came about as crude prices have surged »»»
G7 weighs coordinated oil reserve release on back of price surge
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations have discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves. The discussion was held as part of an online meeting on March 9 and also involved the International Energy Agency, Kyodo News reports. The meeting came about as crude prices have surged »»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»
G7 weighs coordinated oil reserve release on back of price surge
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations have discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves. The discussion was held as part of an online meeting on March 9 and also involved the International Energy Agency, Kyodo News reports. The meeting came about as crude prices have surged »»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»
G7 weighs coordinated oil reserve release on back of price surge
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations have discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves. The discussion was held as part of an online meeting on March 9 and also involved the International Energy Agency, Kyodo News reports. The meeting came about as crude prices have surged »»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»
G7 weighs coordinated oil reserve release on back of price surge
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations have discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves. The discussion was held as part of an online meeting on March 9 and also involved the International Energy Agency, Kyodo News reports. The meeting came about as crude prices have surged »»»
G7 weighs coordinated oil reserve release on back of price surge
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations have discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves. The discussion was held as part of an online meeting on March 9 and also involved the International Energy Agency, Kyodo News reports. The meeting came about as crude prices have surged »»»
COMMENT: Oil at or above $100 per barrel threatens Indonesia’s Eid spending
Indonesia is heading towards the end of Ramadan, and Eid this year, under a massive cloud of economic stress. The real trouble started in the global energy markets, where crude oil recently blew past $100 per barrel. »»»
Scientists confirm 2025 as third-hottest year on record
Global temperatures in 2025 ranked as the third-highest on record, according to analyses released by three major climate monitoring agencies, highlighting the continued acceleration of human-driven warming despite cooling influences from natural climate cycles, Bloomberg reports. »»»
G7 weighs coordinated oil reserve release on back of price surge
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations have discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves. The discussion was held as part of an online meeting on March 9 and also involved the International Energy Agency, Kyodo News reports. The meeting came about as crude prices have surged »»»
India’s quick commerce boom reshapes retail landscape
India’s retail industry is witnessing a major change as quick commerce — the ultra-fast delivery of daily household items through digital platforms — impacts how consumers shop. Not so long ago, this was a niche experiment. But this has quickly evolved into a vital retail channel, boosted by wide p»»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»
G7 weighs coordinated oil reserve release on back of price surge
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations have discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves. The discussion was held as part of an online meeting on March 9 and also involved the International Energy Agency, Kyodo News reports. The meeting came about as crude prices have surged »»»
Scientists confirm 2025 as third-hottest year on record
Global temperatures in 2025 ranked as the third-highest on record, according to analyses released by three major climate monitoring agencies, highlighting the continued acceleration of human-driven warming despite cooling influences from natural climate cycles, Bloomberg reports. »»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»