Kuwait firms win more business but struggle to keep pace
Dubai: Kuwait’s non-oil private sector gathered fresh momentum in February, with new orders expanding at the fastest pace in 15 months and output growth accelerating in response to stronger demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The S&P Global Kuwait Purchasing Manage»»»
Tourism : Nine destinations in Neamt County competing for
Nine dream destinations in Neamt County are on the list of those competing in the "Destination of the Year 2026" competition, according to an announcement made by President of the Neamt County Council Daniel Vasilica Harpa.The destinations cover adventure, ecumenical and historical tourism areas fr»»»
Parkonic announces new paid parking at neighbourhood mall
Dubai: Parkonic has activated paid parking at The Ribbon Mall in Al Hebiah First, Dubai Motor City. Visitors can park free for the first two hours, after which charges apply at Dh10 per hour. The rollout adds to Parkonic’s growing network across the city. The company recently introduced paid parkin»»»
UAE President, Canada PM discuss regional escalation
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, during which they discussed the serious escalation unfolding in the region and its implications for regional security and stability. During the call, the »»»
No fees. No aadditional pplications. Just one extra month: Qatar’s new visa move explained
The Ministry of Interior in Qatar has extended all categories of entry visas that have expired or are nearing expiration for one month, effective from Saturday, February 28, 2026, with the possibility of further extensions depending on developments. The extension will be processed automatically thr»»»
Government Communications Office issues fact check on reports shared online
Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has shared another fact check report debunking false information circulating on social media regarding the current events in the country. In a infograph, GCO picked two false piece of misinformation being widely shared online. It stated that r»»»
Historic first: Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council
Dubai: United States First Lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Monday, marking the first time a US First Lady has chaired the powerful 15-member body. The session focused on children and education in conflict zones and was convened as the United»»»
Philippine crisis alert levels: What overseas Filipinos need to know
Dubai: Amid the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has stepped up coordination with its foreign posts across the Middle East to safeguard overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The DFA has noted that its embassies and consulates in the region»»»
No fees. No aadditional pplications. Just one extra month: Qatar’s new visa move explained
The Ministry of Interior in Qatar has extended all categories of entry visas that have expired or are nearing expiration for one month, effective from Saturday, February 28, 2026, with the possibility of further extensions depending on developments. The extension will be processed automatically thr»»»
Construction Ministry conducts rotation of department heads - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic has conducted a personnel rotation at the department head level. The corresponding order was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev. The Ministry of Con»»»
MECh Leader Vassilev: Liberation Day Marks the Triumph of Bulgarian National Consciousness
"Today marks the day when Bulgarian national consciousness achieved its triumph - Liberation Day, MECh leader Radostin Vassilev wrote in a Facebook post marking the national holiday. Exactly 148 years ago, Bulgaria was liberated from five centuries of Ottoman rule, and today it is important to reme»»»
Russian Forces Liberate Bobylevka Settlement of in Sumy Region - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian army took control of the Bobylevka settlement in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "As a result of the active and decisive actions of the units of the Sever (North) group, control has been established over the settlement of Bobylevka, Sumy»»»
Drones hit U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia; non-emergency staff ordered out of Bahrain, Kuwait - UPI.com
March 3 (UPI) -- Suspected Iranian drones have struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said early Tuesday, as the United States orders all non-emergency personnel to evacuate Bahrain and Kuwait amid Tehran's continued retaliation strikes targeting U.S. assets and Israe»»»
UAE flight disruptions: A hotel in Dubai is promising free stay for stranded travellers
Dubai: UAE travellers facing unexpected flight delays can now get temporary support in Dubai. Palazzo Versace Dubai has announced it is offering a complimentary stay, including breakfast, to stranded travellers. This is subject to availability and confirmation of travel status. The move comes as fl»»»
UK still working closely with US, minister insists after Trump criticism
The UK is still working closely with the US, a cabinet minister has insisted, after President Donald Trump said the relationship was "obviously not what it was". Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, said he understood the president had not been satisfied that the UK was not invo»»»
Pakistan announces partial closure of commercial airspace for March
The Pakistan Airports Authority has announced the partial closure of its airspace for commercial flights until the end of March, amid widescale regional air disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East. Al Jazeera says more than 150 international flights between Pakistani cities and Middle Ea»»»
TISP Leader Trifonov Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes in National Day Message
“Bow and gratitude to all those human beings who died for our freedom,” There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov said in a Facebook post marking Bulgaria’s National Day. He recalled the efforts to liberate the northern city of Pleven during the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) and the more »»»
Demand Remained Strong in Saudi Arabia's Non-oil Business in February, PMI Shows
Growth in Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector slowed slightly in February, a survey showed on Tuesday, although demand remained strong. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slipped to a reading of 56.1 in February from January's 56.3, but remained well »»»
China Calls for Ensuring Safety of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz - Foreign Ministry
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China calls on all parties to ensure the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and prevent a negative impact on the global economy, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday. Bloomberg news agency has reported, citing sources, that the heads of gas com»»»
Seoul shares plummet over 7 pct on Middle East conflict fears; won sharply down - UPI.com
This photo taken on Tuesday shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index down 7 percent to close below the 5,800-point mark. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks plunged more than 7 percent Tuesday to close below the 5,800-point mark as i»»»
Gov't to secure oil supplies from outside Middle East amid de facto closure of Hormuz strait - UPI.com
First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il (C) and Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina (R) attend an emergency government meeting on the Iran crisis held at the government complex in Seoul Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap The government said Tuesday it will push for securing oil supplies from outside the »»»
Markets react cautiously to Middle East conflict, biggest risk seen in Hormuz disruption – Ebury analysis
Financial markets are entering a risk-off phase following the US and Israeli bombardments of Iran, although the immediate impact appears contained, according to an analysis by global financial services firm Ebury. Although the timing and scale of the US-Israeli military action against Iran took man»»»
Drones targeting UK base in Cyprus were launched from Lebanon, Cypriot says
A Cypriot government source told AFP on Monday that Iranian-made drones that targeted a British military base in Cyprus had been launched from nearby Lebanon, probably by Hezbollah. The source said "it has been confirmed" the drones -- one of which struck a runway -- had set off from Lebanon. When »»»
Lebanon President Joseph Aoun meets envoys of Quintet Committee - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon President Joseph Aoun meets envoys of Quintet Committee 03-03-2026 10:55 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar correspondent says Leb»»»
Al-Manar correspondent says Lebanese Army withdrawal paved the way for Israeli ground incursions into Lebanese territories, most notably in Ayta Al-Shaab, Yaroun and Tal Al-Nahhas - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent says Lebanese Army withdrawal paved the way for Israeli ground incursions into Lebanese territories, most notably in»»»