Banque du Caire The Vice Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) Mohamed Sabry said that as the receiving entity, the EGX aims to conduct initial public offerings (IPOs) for 20 state-owned companies shortly. Six of these companies have already applied for provisional listing, and the remaining comp»»»

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says global oil demand is headed for its "steepest" quarterly drop since the Covid shock, with the agency’s outlook pointing to weakening consumption in April and the second quarter as trade tensions and softer economic momentum hit fuel use. An OPEC+ report, m»»»

From his small shop in Beirut, facing a building destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, Qassem Saad said he was exhausted by repeated Israeli wars on Lebanon, and hoped negotiations could end decades of suffering. "We know that Israel will remain an enemy to us, but we are tired," 49-year-old Saad, who»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The latest operation by Islamic Resistance targeted Israeli settlement of Misgav Am with a salvo of rockets: Hezbollah Military Media state»»»

Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by a softer dollar and easing inflation fears as oil prices dropped on hopes of further US-Iran peace talks. Spot gold was up 0.8% at $4,775.20 per ounce, as of 0755 GMT. US gold futures for June delivery rose 0.7% to $4,798.40, Reuters reported. Oil prices fe»»»

Australia will boost spending on drones by up to Au$5 billion ($3.6 billion) in response to shifts in warfare seen in the Middle East, Defense Minister Richard Marles said Tuesday. Australia's vast coastline and small population have spurred a focus on developing large autonomous submarines and fig»»»

The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) has announced sweeping enhancements to the Nafis Program, following its extension through 2040. The reforms introduce expanded financial benefits, broader eligibility, and new mechanisms aimed at strengthening family stability, boosting Emirati work»»»

The Federal Supreme Court has overturned a deportation order issued against a foreign woman convicted of drug-related offences, ruling that her case must be reconsidered under a more lenient law. The woman had been convicted of consuming and possessing psychotropic substances for personal use, as w»»»

Copenhagen: Danish pharmaceuticals group Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular Ozempic and Wegovy anti-obesity drugs, announced Tuesday a "strategic partnership" with OpenAI to accelerate the development of new medications. Like other drugmakers, Novo Nordisk is banking heavily on artificial intellige»»»

Energy expert Boyan Rashev has warned that Europe could be moving toward what he described as an “energy lockdown” scenario if fuel supply pressures continue to worsen, drawing parallels with restrictions seen during the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking on Nova TV’s “Hello, Bulgaria,” he suggested that »»»

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The global economy enters a new stage of uncertainty as the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces began implementing a blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports. US President Donald Trump ordered the naval blockade after marathon peace talks with Iran in Islamabad,»»»

China's exports grew at a slower pace last month after starting the year with a surge, official data showed Tuesday, as the global economy reels from war in the Middle East. The world's second-largest economy produced a record-breaking trade surplus last year at $1.2 trillion. Booming overseas ship»»»

They may appear to be innocuous – even elegant – on the landscape as they collect power from the currents, but wind turbines have their own set of problems that environmentalists wish to ignore due to their eco-virtue-signaling. As environmentalists look at a sprawling field of wind turbines as ‘go»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Education has announced changes to the assessment method for certain subjects delivered through distance learning, confirming that the adjustments will not affect students’ final results. According to the ministry, the revised mechanism applies to subjects classified under th»»»

Tunis, April 14 (TAP) – The weather on Tuesday will be heavily cloudy with scattered rain, occasionally thundery, over the north, center, and locally the south. Rainfall will at times be heavy and in significant amounts, especially in the far...»»»

Dubai: Tucked away in one of Pakistan's most scenic pockets, the highly discreet Islamabad Serena Hotel has long been known as a quiet luxury escape. But in recent days, the five-star property (located close to the diplomatic enclave and key government institutions) has found itself at the centre o»»»

The Committee of Economic Affairs in the House of Representatives has finalized its review of the long awaited new investment law, Mohamed Khodeir, Head of General Authority for Investment (GAFI) said, noting that the committee has discussed all clauses in the law with him throughout the previous p»»»

Kyrgyzstan intends to adopt the experience of the United Arab Emirates in implementing reforms through the Government Accelerators program. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, stated during a meeting with World Bank Managing Director for Operations Anna Bjerde. According to th»»»

The Israeli military said Tuesday that a soldier had been killed in Lebanon, the first since a U.S.-Iran temporary truce came into force that Israel insisted does not include the country where it is fighting Hezbollah. "Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, aged 30, from Katzrin, a firefighting »»»

Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for U.S.-mediated talks on ending the war in Lebanon, but the prospects of an agreement appear slim. Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem called for the talks to be scrapped before they even began, describing them as "f»»»

Pakistani officials said on Tuesday that Islamabad has proposed a second round of talks between the United States and Iran, even as senior US leaders signalled cautious optimism following the latest negotiations. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to»»»

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Kyrgyzstan has recorded significant growth in its food processing industry, with production increasing by 30.1 percent in 2025. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, stated during a meeting with Vice President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia Antonella Bassani. Acco»»»

Brussels, April 14 (SANA) A European citizens’ initiative calling for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement has surpassed one million signatures, clearing the threshold required for formal review by the European Commission. Data from the European Citizens’ Initiative platform shows »»»

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan landed in Australia on Tuesday for a four-day visit with engagements covering sport, mental health and veterans' affairs. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began their trip at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, where they took part in an activity in the »»»

An uncontrolled collapse of the internal radiation shell at the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine could increase the risk of radioactivity release in the environment, Greenpeace warned on Tuesday. In 1986, while Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union, a reactor at Chernobyl exploded,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Al-Hosh, Qalawai, Burj Qalawai and Aitit 14-04-2026 10:32 AM Latest News»»»

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Iranian oil sales in recent weeks have been favorable and part of the revenue will ‌be allocated to ‌repairing damage ‌to ⁠industry caused by ⁠wartime attacks, Iran's oil minister said on Tuesday. Mohsen Paknejad said ⁠oil workers ‌had ‌maintained operations across ‌facilities during ‌the conflict,»»»

Two sales employees have been ordered to repay more than Dh1.4 million after embezzling gold entrusted to them by their employer, according to a Dubai court ruling. The pair, who worked for a gold trading company, were tasked with selling shipments of gold weighing 13.5 kilograms and collecting the»»»

When cash flow tightens, instinct often swings between panic and paralysis. But according to founders and operators on the frontlines, the difference between startups that stall and those that stabilise is what they choose to protect. Here’s a sharp, founder-led breakdown of how to rethink costs wi»»»

Three in four Romanians aged at least 16 (75.5%) say they were in very good health in 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) for World Health Day.In the same context, another 19.1% of people consider that their health was satisfactory, and 5.4% say that they»»»

The number of slaughters and meat production in Romania increased in February 2026, year-on-year, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Thus, in February 2026, the number of slaughtered cattle increased from February 2025 from 36,000 to 38,000 head, a»»»

Romania's car production fell by 4.5% in March this year compared with the same month of 2025, according to data released by the Romanian Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACAROM).In March 2026, a total of 48,175 cars were produced nationwide, down from 50,463 in the same month last year. Of th»»»

The number of passengers travelling by train in 2025 was 64.371 millions, lower by 9,1% against 2024, according to data cetralized by the National Statistics Institute. According to the mentioned source, passenger trips dropped by 10.3% last year. The volume recorded by the railway transport of goo»»»

The market share of full electric vehicles in total registrations reached 6.5% in Romania in March 2026, as against 2.8pct in the same period of 2025, according to the Association of Romania's Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Importers (APIA) based on statistics with the General Directorate of Drivi»»»

The estimated value of the Romanian car market has declined 5.3% in the first three months of 2026, year-over-year, according to data analysed and published on Thursday by an online car ads platform.According to Autovit.ro, between January 1 and March 31, 2026, the average price of a vehicle increa»»»

The number of overnight stays by Romanian tourists in Germany reached 1.47 million in 2025, up 5% from the previous year, shows recent data from the German National Tourist Board (GNTB).According to the cited source, increasingly more Romanians associate Germany with holidays that combine culture, »»»

The Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate (DSVSA) of Buzau estimates that the effects of the conflict in the Middle East on sheep exports will be felt in the period after Easter, with more than 65,000 animals delivered to dedicated centres outside the European Union in the first three months of th»»»

The volume of turnover in retail trade (excluding the trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles) decreased in the first two months of the year, compared with the period 1 January to 28 February 2025, both as a gross series, by 7.6%, and as a series adjusted for the number of working days and seasonal»»»

Two US lawmakers stepped down on Monday and two others faced possible expulsion amid scandals roiling Congress. Democrat Eric Swalwell resigned after misconduct allegations, while Republican Tony Gonzales said he would retire following pressure over an affair with a former aide, deepening turmoil i»»»

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»»»