How Dubai is turning uncertainty into opportunity for international students
Dubai: While headlines abroad focus on regional tensions, a different story is unfolding on the ground in Dubai. For a growing number of international students, the UAE is not a place to leave during uncertain times, but one to stay, learn, and grow in. Their decisions reflect their confidence in t»»»
Ashghal clears 85% of rainwater reports, maintains 24/7 readiness
Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said it has cleared about 85% of the 770 rainwater accumulation reports recorded during the current weather conditions, with operations continuing to address the remainder. Ashghal affirmed that its field teams remain on round-the-clock standby to ensure r»»»
Alireza Tangsiri… The Supreme Leader’s Man in the Shipping Lanes
When Alireza Tangsiri took command of the naval arm of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2018, he appeared to fit squarely into the role envisioned by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei: an ideological and confrontational force operating at the frontline of daily tensions with the United States, »»»
From Beirut to San Francisco: Young Lebanese woman redefines modern technical engineer
Paula Fouad Noon, a 25-year-old born and raised in Beirut, moved to San Francisco after completing her university studies in the United States, where she established herself within a specialized team of engineers in advanced Field Engineering at Ramp. She played a foundational role in this field be»»»
NATO: All allies met defense spending target for first time last year - UPI.com
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced Thursday that all 32 member nations met their defense spending goals for last year. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- All 32 NATO nations met or exceeded the alliance's target for defense spending last year, Secretary-General»»»
Abu Dhabi emergency preparedness: Falling debris? Immediate actions to stay safe
The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre (ADCMC) is urging residents to stay alert and follow official guidance during periods of heightened sensitivity. Its second phase of the “Our Community is Prepared” campaign focuses on public safety, delivering targeted awareness mes»»»
Large Drug Haul Seized by Law Enforcement Agencies
In a joint operation by the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) and the State Agency for National Security (SANS), significant quantities of drugs were seized, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev announced in a Facebook post on Friday. Kandev stated that n»»»
Two in three Romanian employees report higher workplace stress than last year
A recent study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research (no. 211) highlights a significant rise in burnout and professional exhaustion among Romanian employees in 2026. According to the data, only 27% of employees feel happy and fulfilled at work, marking an 8% decline compared to 2025. Furthermore, »»»
Nepal’s youngest PM 'Balen' takes charge: A nation’s expectations soar
Nepal’s youngest prime minister, Balendra Shah, was sworn in on Friday after a landslide election victory, marking a dramatic political shift in the Himalayan nation. At 35, Shah — widely known as “Balen” — becomes one of the youngest leaders globally, riding a wave of public anger against corrupti»»»
Thousands of U.S. healthcare workers, researchers seek jobs in Canada - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Hundreds of U.S. doctors and nurses have moved to the Canadian province of British Columbia during the last year as part of a recruitment program aiming to leverage their unhappiness with the direction of healthcare under the Trump administration. File Photo by Sasint/Pixabay ST. PAUL, Min»»»
The real estate investment market kicks off 2026 strongly, with best first quarter for offices in 10 years
The three major transactions completed in the first quarter include the sale of the second building in the Equilibrium project, developed by Skanska, to Gránit Asset Management; the sale of the @Expo project by Atenor to Equora Capital; and the acquisition of Record Park – a mixed-use scheme with a»»»
Over 50% of Bulgarians Fear Losing Their Job Over AI
Studies show that over 50% of Bulgarian workers fear losing their jobs due to robotization and artificial intelligence (AI), said Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) President Plamen Dimitrov in a video address to participants at a conference, titled “From Social Dialogue »»»
Japan to Boost Coal-Fired Power as Middle East War Causes Energy Turmoil
Japan's government plans to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants as it seeks to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war, officials said on Friday. Officials presented the plan at a meeting of a panel of experts, who approved the proposal, the industry ministry said o»»»
Satellite Observations Offer Insight into a Tsunami’s Early Stages
Observations made by a satellite operated by the US and French space agencies shortly after a strong earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula last year are giving scientists a better understanding of how tsunamis originate and propagate. The researchers said the findings may help improve »»»
Pope Leo XIV Makes a Rare 1-day Visit to Glitzy Monaco
Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pope in nearly five centuries to visit the glitzy Mediterranean enclave and highlighting how small states can punch above their weight on the global stage. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the visit would provide »»»
Abu Dhabi strengthens emergency readiness with public awareness drive
The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre (ADCMC), established under Law No. 22 of 2019, continues to play a central role in reinforcing the Emirate’s preparedness and resilience in the face of emergencies, crises, and disasters. The Centre develops policies, strategies, and»»»
Abu Dhabi quality of life improves as happiness, safety scores rise
The Department of Community Development (DCD) has shared the results of the sixth cycle of the Quality of Life Survey, highlighting steady improvements across several social indicators in the emirate. The survey, conducted in 2025, showed increased community participation, with the number of respon»»»
Gabon Battles for Baby Sea Turtles’ Survival
Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, newly hatched sea turtles emerged on a Gabonese beach to embark on the treacherous 10-meter (33-foot) scramble across the sand to the ocean. "The survival rate for turtles is one in 1,000," Francois Boussamba, a Gabonese turtle expert and head of the NG»»»
Philippines: Crude oil supply to last until June 30
Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Friday, March 27, that the Philippines now holds enough crude oil reserves to last until the end of June 2026, easing concerns over potential fuel shortages amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Speaking during an event covered by state broadcaste»»»
Russia’s Lavrov Says US Wants to Take Over Nord Stream Gas Pipelines
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the US has been seeking control over the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, which were damaged by mysterious blast in September 2022. Explosions that destroyed the pipelines more than three years ago largely severed Russian gas transit to Europ»»»
Dollar Rides Haven Demand as Middle East Talks Ring Hollow
The dollar hovered near multi-month peaks on Friday as investors sought safety in the shadow of an intensifying Middle East war and mounting doubts over any path to de-escalation. Markets were on edge following another rollercoaster week as US President Donald Trump again extended a deadline for st»»»
Israel Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iran with No Sign of Diplomatic Breakthrough
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backing down. With stock markets reeling and economic fallout from »»»
New Manila airport off-ramp opens: What travellers need to know
Dubai: Travellers heading to the Philippines’ main international gateway can now expect shorter journeys following the opening of a new access road to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The westbound off-ramp of the NAIA expressway, which leads directly to terminal 3, is expected to cut tra»»»
Record low peso gives Filipino expats more for every dirham sent home
Dubai: The Philippine peso fell to a record low on Friday, adding fresh pressure on Filipino households and expats already dealing with rising costs linked to global oil prices. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 12:25 pm, Dh1 was equivale»»»
IMPACT Developer & Contractor announces EUR 9.75 million in reservations for ARIA Verdi
ARIA Verdi is designed to offer a harmonious lifestyle, based on several key concepts: a multigenerational community, distinctive and sustainable architecture, integrated amenities, and luxurious, refined finishes. Designed to BREEAM Outstanding and nZEB standards, the compound includes 865 apartme»»»
Bangladesh’s power sector at a crossroads
With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»
Bangladesh’s power sector at a crossroads
With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»
Bangladesh’s power sector at a crossroads
With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»
Kazakh oil export headache worsens as Ukraine targets drone attacks at Russian Baltic ports
Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»
Kazakh oil export headache worsens as Ukraine targets drone attacks at Russian Baltic ports
Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»
Bangladesh’s power sector at a crossroads
With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»
Look: Belarus’ Lukashenko presents rifle to North Korea’s Kim Jong U
Dubai: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang during his first official visit to the country, where the two leaders signed a friendship and cooperation treaty aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The agreement was signed following high-level tal»»»
Epstein Survivors Sue US Govt Over Revealed Identities
Survivors of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sued the US government and Google on Thursday over victims' identities being mistakenly revealed in a trove of documents published online by the Justice Department (DOJ). The DOJ released more than three million files in January related to the investig»»»
Kazakh oil export headache worsens as Ukraine targets drone attacks at Russian Baltic ports
Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»
Major Drug Bust in Sofia: Over 260 kg of Narcotics Seized in Coordinated Operation
Authorities in Sofia have seized a significant quantity of narcotics during a coordinated operation, according to sources cited by NOVA. The case involved the discovery of cocaine and marijuana as part of an ongoing investigation. The operation was conducted on Thursday afternoon through joint acti»»»
With Top Figures Dead, Who Is Now Running Iran?
Iran's veteran supreme leader and a host of other top figures and Revolutionary Guards commanders have been killed in US-Israeli strikes, but the ruling system has maintained its ability to strategize and operate in the war that began on February 28. Born from a 1979 revolution, the Iranian regime»»»
Sphera Franchise Group estimates opening 21 new restaurants in 2026
The company targets restaurant sales of over RON 1.69 billion, marking a 7.6% increase compared to the previous year. This growth is supported both by higher sales in comparable restaurants and by the contribution of new units. At the same time, the Group anticipates improved profitability, with an»»»
China Demands More Than Just ‘Regret’ From Japan After Embassy Break-in
Japan has expressed its "regret" over the break-in into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo by a knife-wielding Japanese military officer, but that is "far from enough", said the Chinese foreign ministry on Friday. The Japan side has still not said anything about the details of the incident, Lin Jian»»»
US jury hits Meta, Google in landmark social media addiction trial
A jury in California found Alphabet’s Google and Meta liable for $6 million in damages on Wednesday in a landmark lawsuit in which the social media giants were accused of being legally responsible for the addictive design of their platforms. Major US tech companies have faced increasing scrutiny ov»»»
Oil jumps, stocks drop on uncertainty over US-Iran talks
London: Oil prices jumped and equities slid yesterday as hopes for a peace deal between the US and Iran wavered after Tehran rejected Washington’s bid to wind down the nearly four-week war. Markets had been buoyed this week by US President Donald Trump’s announcement that strikes targeting Iran’s e»»»
MoCI reaffirms commitment to market stability and consumer protection
DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCl) is committed to maintaining market stability and protecting consumer rights. In a post on its X platform, yesterday the Ministry urged the public to report market violations to help maintain market stability and protect consumer rights. “If you not»»»
Investment Platform which Defrauded Bulgarians Found to Be Registered in UK, Operated by Russians or Ukrainians - Prosecutor
The investment platform in which victims from Plovdiv and Pazardzhik invested over EUR 415,000 is registered in the United Kingdom, but the individuals running it are believed to be of Ukrainian or Russian origin, Plovdiv Deputy District Prosecutor Plamen Pantov told reporters here Friday. The man »»»
No ‘Positive Signs’ as Israel Refuses to Tie Ending War on Lebanon to Iran
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated on Thursday the need for the state to impose its authority throughout its territories and impose monopoly over weapons as part of an initiative to launch direct negotiations with Israel to end the war. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said that his »»»
LuLu’s Yusuffali briefs Indian PM on continuous food supplies to GCC
DOHA: India continues to play a crucial role in ensuring stable and uninterrupted supply of food products to GCC countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed by Yusuffali M A, Chairman of LuLu Group, on a series of initiatives being undertaken to maintain supply continuity during the »»»
Survey:Only 27 pct of Romanian employees feel fulfilled at work; 55 pct report insufficient employer support
The share of Romanian employees who feel happy and fulfilled at work fell by 8% in 2026 compared with the previous year, reaching 27%, while more than half of workers (55%) say employers do not offer enough support measures, shows a specialist survey released on Thursday.Data from Reveal Marketing »»»
Competition Council: Franchise rights, regulated by European regulation that applies directly in Romania
Franchise rights are regulated by a European regulation that applies directly in Romania and is not taken over by internal regulations, declared Daniela Badila, general director at the Competition Council, at a specialized event on Thursday."Franchise rights are regulated by a European regulation t»»»
FIC: Stock of direct per capita foreign investments doubled to 6,500 euros in 2024
The per capita direct foreign investment stock doubled over a decade, from 3,000 euros in 2013 to over 6,500 euros in 2024. Romania is still below its potential, reported to other countries in Central and Eastern Europe, where it exceeds10,000-20,000 euros, said Daniel Anghel, vicepresident of the »»»
PM Bolojan emphasizes the United States' vital role for Romania, security- and economy-wise
The United States has played a vital role for Romania in terms of security and the economy, and the partnership with the U.S. is a strategic priority Romania will continue to support in the coming years, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Thursday, as he attended the meeting of the General Assembl»»»
Senate: Simple motion of no confidence against Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu, filed by PACE - Romania First
Ninel Peia, PACE-Intai Romania senator, announced on Wednesday in the Senate plenary the lodging of a simple motion against the minister of Environment, Diana Buzoianu.The motion entitled ‘ Diana Buzoianu, the Red-Green commissionaire of thirst and darkness. How the Bolshevik from the Environment M»»»
Iran’s Araghchi Warns Gulf Hotels Against Hosting Military Personnel - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Araghchi Warns Gulf Hotels Against Hosting Military Personnel 27-03-2026 09:50 AM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (image from a»»»