Dubai: Businesses in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pressing ahead with international expansion plans despite regional volatility, with 97% saying they still see room to grow globally. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.That confidence is holding even as companies navigate »»»

Dubai: India’s biggest airline, IndiGo, has launched a four-day summer getaway flash sale, offering up to 10% off domestic and international flights, including routes popular with UAE travellers heading to India during the summer break. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

Global technology company Lenovo has inaugurated its regional headquarters in Riyadh, after investing more than 2 billion riyals ($532 million) in the Saudi economy, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing role as a regional technology and industrial hub. The move goes beyond establishing an administrat»»»

Dubai: LahKee is the kind of place you hear about from a friend who says, “Trust me, just go.” Tucked away and quietly buzzing, the hole-in-the-wall spot has built a loyal following in Dubai, not through hype, but through heart and seriously good food. Step inside and you’ll find an open kitchen, a»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s push toward smarter, more seamless urban mobility received a boost as Parkin announced a new partnership with leading property developer Binghatti to expand its managed parking footprint across the emirate. Parkin Company PJSC, Dubai’s largest provider of paid public parking services»»»

The opening of the JEREMIE Bulgaria: New Opportunities forum in Sofia will showcase the fund’s new investment strategy in Bulgaria, caretaker PM Andrey Gurov said on Tuesday. Organized by the European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, in partnership with the M»»»

Federal prosecutors on Monday charged a 20-year-old man for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Image courtesy Justice Department/Criminal Complaint April 14 (UPI) -- Federal authorities have charged the 20-year-old Texas man who police arrested»»»

On April 14, 1775, the first slavery abolition society in North America -- the Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage -- was founded by Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush in Philadelphia. 1 of 5 | A sculpture of Benjamin Franklin from the workshop of Jean-Antoine Houdon »»»

Doha, Qatar: Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers Doha unveiled its exclusive long-term stay offering, designed for guests seeking luxury, flexibility, and comfort in the heart of West Bay. Starting from April 1, 2026, Swissôtel is offering specially curated monthly and weekly rates, perfect for business»»»

Pakistan is considering Eurobonds, loans from other countries and commercial debt to replace a $3.5 billion facility from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and manage its foreign reserves, its finance minister said. Muhammad Aurangzeb also told Reuters the shock from the ongoing war in the Middle East»»»

Doha, Qatar: City University Qatar and beIN Medic Group ‘beIN’ have formed a strategic partnership that underscores their shared commitment to developing talent, strengthening academic-industry collaboration, and driving innovation across the region. The agreement was signed yesterday at City Unive»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy student-athlete Hassan Waly, playing alongside Spain’s Javier Bolumar, won the under-18 title at the FIP Promises Oeiras event in Portugal. This is not only Waly’s first FIP Promises title but also the first for a Qatari player at a European event. FIP Promises events ar»»»

The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The Centre for Indian Community Qatar (CIC) Rayyan Zone honoured the winners of various Qur’an competitions and contests during the recent Ramadan, in a special award ceremony. The event recognised winners of multiple competitions including the Surah Adh-Dhariyat Hifz Cha»»»

Saudi Arabian officials are warning the US that its move to impose a blockade on Iranian ports following failed negotiations could backfire, triggering even wider global energy disruption, according to media reports. Trump aims to pressure Iran into loosening its grip over the Strait of Hormuz, but»»»

The practice of selling government positions will no longer exist in Kyrgyzstan. President Sadyr Japarov announced this in an interview with journalist Ydyrys Isakov. He called personnel policy in the Kyrgyz Republic «very complex» and added that for the past 30 years, appointments in the country h»»»

Chinese investor interest in Romania is reflected in the 14,562 companies with Chinese capital currently active on the local market, and the next step is to turn this commercial presence into concrete investments and production capacity on Romanian soil, the president of the Chamber of Commerce and»»»

Revitalizing Romania's goal and strategy for joining the Eurozone can act as a credible anchor for maintaining a coherent macroeconomic adjustment path, argues National Bank of Romania (BNR) first deputy governor Leonardo Badea."In a context characterized by numerous constraints and high volatility»»»

Romania's economy grew 0.7% in real terms last year compared with 2024, but in the final quarter of 2025 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 1.8% lower than in the previous quarter, according to provisional data II the National Institute of Statistics ((NS) published on Thursday.Previously, in the pro»»»

The trade balance deficit (FOB/CIF) in January-February 2026 stood at 4.76 billion euro, down 15.6% (878.6 million euro) compared with the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Between 1 January and 28 February 2026, FOB exports totalled 14.87 billio»»»

The government approved on Thursday Romania's annual contribution to the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCPIL) for the financial year July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.According to the Executive, the contribution equals EUR 23,791.26, paid in RON at the National Bank of Romania's exchang»»»

Romania will receive a response from the European Commission by the end of April regarding payment requests 3 and 4 of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru, informed Romania will receive a response from the European Comm»»»

The decrees regarding appointments to major prosecutor’s offices signed by President Nicusor Dan were published on Thursday in the Official Gazette of Romania. In a press conference held at the Cotroceni Palace, president Nicusor Dan announced on Wednesday night that he signed decrees for the follo»»»

Romania and Poland are speaking more and more clearly with a common voice in defense of a strong Cohesion Policy, capable of remaining the main investment instrument of the European Union after 2027, declared the Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru, in a post on his Facebo»»»

National Defense Minister Radu Miruta and Chief of the Defense Staff, General Gheorghita Vlad, were on a working visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Friday, in the context of Romania's participation in the EUFOR Althea mission.According to a release by the Ministry of National Defense, th»»»

Romania's Foreign Affairs Minister, Oana Toiu, held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Hungary's incoming Foreign Minister, Anita Orban, focusing on a new approach to Hungarian foreign policy "based on mutual respect and a shared ambition to improve the quality of life of our citizens"."I call»»»

President Nicusor Dan and his Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki, will co-chair the Bucharest Nine (B9) and Nordic Summit on May 13 at the Cotroceni Palace, an event themed "Delivering More for Transatlantic Security", the Presidential Administration announced.The Bucharest 9 format, launched in 20»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan congratulated Peter Magyar on Monday on his victory in Hungary's parliamentary elections, stressing that he looks forward to further strengthening the strategic partnership with a focus on economic and sectoral cooperation."Warm congratulations to Magyar Peter on your el»»»

President Nicusor Dan congratulated Peter Magyar on Sunday evening on his victory in the Hungarian parliamentary elections, stressing that "the Hungarian people have spoken with a clear and powerful voice" in the ballot."Congratulations Magyar Peter and Tisza Party on your landmark victory! The Hun»»»

People in the north of Tulcea County received, on the night from Monday to Tuesday, a new RO-ALERT message against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, and two F-16 aircraft monitored drones flying near Romanian airspace.In the message sent at 3:48, the population was warned about the possibility of»»»

Dubai based hoopoe holding has introduced a governance framework designed to help healthcare leaders identify emerging system pressure earlier, as healthcare systems across the UAE continue to expand in both scale and complexity. Developed under the leadership of Founder and CEO Shahriar Shahir Bar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) celebrates Qatar Family Day on April 15 each year, a national occasion that reflects growing attention to the family as the fundamental building block of society and the cornerstone of its stability and cohesion. This occasion highlights the i»»»

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian Champions League is set to expand from 24 to 32 teams, the region's governing body for football said Tuesday, adding it will "promote inclusivity and excellence". The move will take effect from next season once it is signed off by the Asian Football Confederation's»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has honoured first and second-grade primary students at The First Assalam School as part of its ongoing efforts to promote educational values and motivate students toward academic excellence. This comes »»»

When Iran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz, it did not physically seal the waterway — for example, by fully mining it. Instead, it barred ships and oil tankers belonging to Gulf littoral states, as well as vessels from countries it considers adversaries, chiefly the United States and Israel, fro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) signed a joint cooperation agreement with the Yunus Emre Institute to introduce Turkish language education within its academic offerings and strengthen cultural and scholarly exchange between the two institutions in ways that enrich student learning»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Pavilion of Qatar has revealed details of its presentation for the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, running from May 9 to November 22, 2026. Commissioned by Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Centre has reinforced its role as a key platform for introducing Islam and fostering cross-cultural dialogue, delivering wide-ranging programmes in 2025 aimed particularly at non-Arabic speakers within and beyond Qatar. Operating»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director General of Cultural Village (Katara) Professor Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, officially opened the Elite Exhibition 2026 yesterday at Building 13, the headquarters of the Qatari Association for Fine Arts in Katara. The much-anticipated exhibition brings together an elite »»»

Dubai: More than 13,600 CBSE Grade 10 students in the UAE are about to receive their long-awaited results but there is a crucial catch. The scores coming out are not final, and the student sitting at the top of the class today may not hold that position a month from now. Schools and educators acros»»»

Bulgaria’s tourism sector has never been stronger and has been achieving steady growth for the past few years. The industry has been adjusting to new changes in the market, that of the digital traveller. It is nothing new to say that tourism is shaped by technology, but its influence has grown even»»»

Germany has agreed to extend a new €200mn ($234mn) concessional climate loan to South Africa to help finance grid upgrades and renewable energy investment, foreign minister Ronald Lamola said on April 13 after talks with German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Berlin. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank is pleased to announce that Ahmed AlFateh Mohamed has won QR1,000,000 in the first million‑riyal draw of the 2026 Thara’a campaign. The winner was selected through an electronic draw, conducted under the supervision and in the presence of a representative from the Ministry »»»

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday a "major" defense partnership with Indonesia following a meeting with the Southeast Asian nation's defense minister at the Pentagon. "We are elevating our relationship to a Major Defense Cooperation Partnership, in recognition of the strength and p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from His Excellency Dr. Ayman Al Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Du»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced yesterday its financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2026. The Group reported Net Profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR538.3m for Q1 2026. The year-on-year movement in profit was supported by resilient operati»»»

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Brussels next week will present plans to tackle high energy costs caused by the Iran war and before the summer will unveil a broader package to boost Europe's electrification, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday.The energy crisis has already cost the 27-nation bloc more th»»»

LONDON — Oil prices surged and stock markets broadly fell Monday after US-Iran peace talks broke down and President Donald Trump announced a plan to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, ratcheting up fears for Middle East energy supplies.The news dealt a blow to hopes for an end to the six-week co»»»

North Korea test-fired strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon, state media reported Tuesday. The missile test, as seen in this image, took place Sunday from an undisclosed location. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, April 14 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) organised a roundtable on strengthening social cohesion and building community resilience in times of crisis, in partnership with the Cultural Village Foundation - Katara and in cooperation with the “Qatar Minna wa Nahnu Min»»»

A Chinese tanker sanctioned by the United ​States passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, shipping data ​showed, hours after US President Donald Trump vowed to block the chokepoint entirely. Earlier, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah urged Lebanon to pull out of direct »»»