Industry specialists say these cost increases could lead companies to reassess their fit-out budgets, which in practice translates into postponing new projects or reducing their scale. At the same time, more and more companies are turning to optimized solutions—reusing existing furniture, phased pu»»»

Dubai: A luxury off-plan apartment on Palm Jumeirah has been sold for Dh65.4 million, underlining continued strong demand for high-end property in the emirate despite wider regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.According to data from the Dubai Land Departm»»»

The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq announced on Tuesday the martyrdom of one of its fighters from the 45th Brigade, martyred in a Zionist-American attack that took place at 4:00 AM in the Jazeera Operations Command area of the Qaim district in Anbar province. The PMF affirmed that its fo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Democratic Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari said that she plans to launch impeachment proceedings against US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over his handling of the Iran operation. Democratic senators had previously highlighted Hegseth's overtly dismissive attitude on the use of f»»»

Iran showed no sign of backing down Tuesday as a U.S. deadline loomed for it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, defying threats by President Donald Trump to "decimate" the country's civilian infrastructure. The Iranian army dismissed what they called Trump's "arrogant rhetoric and baseless threats", s»»»

Iraq could restore crude oil exports to around 3.4 million barrels per day within a week provided the Iran war ends and the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the head of the country’s state-run Basra Oil Company said. Among Gulf oil producers, Iraq has suffered the biggest drop in oil revenue as a result o»»»

An Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday as Israel's army said it was targeting Hezbollah, with the raid sending a large plume of smoke billowing across the skyline. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported the strike on the area, considered a Hezbollah stronghold, which h»»»

Iran has rejected a proposed truce in its war with the United States and Israel, state media reported, despite a stark threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to destroy its vital infrastructure. "Iran has conveyed to Pakistan its response to the American proposal to end the war," the news agency IRN»»»

1 of 4 | The Artemis II crew (from left): NASA Astronaut Victor Glover, Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, NASA Astronauts Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman, who is seen on Flight Day 5 presenting Hansen with his Gold Wings signifying his first flight into space. Photo by NASA/UPI | Licen»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released a new guide to help parents support their children during distance learning. The Parent Guide to Supporting Your Child During Distance Learning provides clear, practical advice to help families manage learning at home, the»»»

US-Israeli strikes early on Tuesday "completely destroyed" a synagogue in Tehran, Iran's Mehr news agency and the Shargh newspaper reported. "According to preliminary information, the Rafi-Nia Synagogue... was completely destroyed in this morning's attacks," Shargh wrote. Judaism is one of Iran's l»»»

Headquartered in Amsterdam, the management and technology consulting firm has 46 offices in 24 countries. BearingPoint has been present in Romania since 2007 and has achieved consistent and significant growth over its 19 years of activity. It now has a team of more than 850 employees in six offices»»»

New York/London, 6 April 2026 (dpa/MIA) - Oil prices rose at the start of the week after US President Donald Trump threatened further military action against Iran, heightening fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude for delivery in June climbed above $111 a barrel, nearly $40 higher than before th»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers, an official said Tuesday, a long-running racket threatening the country's vital tourism industry. The Himalayan nation, home to eight of the world's 1»»»

Three civilians were martyred and others wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a house in the town of Maraka in southern Lebanon, according to the National News Agency. The agency added that nine civilians were wounded in ten separate Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Sarira and Qatrani in the Jezzin»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices continued to rise as trading sessions opened in Asian markets on Tuesday. Brent crude futures rose 57 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $110.34 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also climbed $1.26, or 1.1 percent, to $113.67 a barrel.»»»

In the first three months of 2026, Romanian M&A recorded 67 transactions, representing a notable 29% increase in activity compared to the same quarter last year, when 52 deals were announced, according to an analysis by EY Parthenon. This growth was driven by a much stronger January, while February»»»

Airlines across Asia are cutting flights, carrying extra fuel from home airports and adding refueling stops as the Middle East conflict squeezes jet fuel supply in some countries, adding to pressure on an industry already hit by a sharp jump in fuel costs. European carriers are bracing for similar »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerated planning and construction of a new energy system to safeguard the country's energy security, weeks into the Iran war that has triggered global energy shocks. The leader of the world's second-largest economy also emphasized hydropower developme»»»

Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump to agree to his demands or get "taken out." But in what could be a sign of progress, the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan sa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Iranian missile makes impact in Ramat Hasharon, Tel Aviv 07-04-2026 10:16 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: Iranian »»»

Washington, United States: Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons was at the heart of NASA's control room in Houston on Monday, supporting her Artemis II crewmates remotely during their flight around the Moon. As the backup astronaut for the mission, Gibbons trained alongside Americans Christina Koch, Vi»»»

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he was “not at all” concerned about the risk of committing war crimes in Iran if he targets Iranian bridges and power plants, given that key infrastructure is usually off-limits even during wartime. Trump warned the country could be “taken out in one »»»

Dubai: The UAE has sufficient and diversified energy sources to meet all of its domestic needs, even amid regional tensions, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said, stressing that the country is well positioned to safeguard energy security for residents and businesses. Spea»»»

Damascus, April 7 (SANA) Minister of Energy Mohammad al-Bashir said newly issued presidential decrees establishing holding companies in the energy sector mark a strategic step toward restructuring governance and improving institutional performance amid global shifts. In a post on X, al-Bashir descr»»»

Majid Khademi’s rise to the top of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence apparatus was as abrupt as his fall. During the 12-day war in June 2025, Khademi was appointed head of the IRGC Intelligence Organization following the killing of his predecessor, Mohammad Kazemi, at a time when»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters launched successive barrages targeting Israeli settlments of Metula, Shlomi and Even Menachem: Hezbollah Milita»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters fired barrages of rockets targeting Israeli settlements of Metula and Kfar Yuval as part of earlier warning to »»»

Removal of construction materials at Kaminia on the idyllic island of Milos began only days ago, despite a missed Environment Ministry deadline and delays approved by local planning authorities. Meanwhile, two illegal structures have expanded along a recently opened illegal road linked to the hotel»»»

Italian authorities have launched an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the illegal export of hazardous waste to Eastern Europe, with five Bulgarian nationals among those under scrutiny. The case centers on an Italian company accused of mislabeling waste shipments bound for Bulgaria »»»

Verdant Partners, a Dubai-headquartered strategic advisory firm, has announced the expansion of its platform to support international businesses with market entry, capital structuring, and cross-border execution across the Middle East. The firm has worked across mergers and acquisitions, capital ra»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the UAE’s firm stance against Iranian aggression, saying the country’s clear and principled position has been widely appreciated across the Gulf. In a post on X, Gargash described Iran as an untrustworthy actor tha»»»

The national hockey team of Kyrgyzstan defeated Bulgaria at the IIHF World Championship in Division II (Group B), stats.iihf.com reports. The score was 5-3. Mamed Seifulov scored two goals, while Dmitry Popov, Alexander Titov, and Abdumalik Sapitov each scored one. After the first round, the Kyrgyz»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles and over 18 drones in recent hours as was confirmed by the country's military spokesperson. Stay tuned for more updates: 9:30am Doha Time Bridge connecting Saudi Arabia, Bahrain temporarily closed: authorities The major tr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondents across south Lebanon report Israeli shelling of a number of towns including Shebaa, Sidiqine, Wadi Al-Hujeir, Touli»»»

Political sources in Tel Aviv revealed that Washington stopped Israel from striking the Masnaa border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, as well as a plan to drag Damascus into the war against Hezbollah. Israel radio said that the American administration stopped Israel from bombing the crossing sh»»»

In a Facebook post on the occasion of World Health Day, President Iliyana Iotova wrote, "Today is a special day, the celebration of people in white coats, the people with pure souls, who have devoted themselves to our health." "They are our strongest shield in the fight against illness, in whose ey»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index surged 185.84 points or 1.83% to close at 10,346.22 points yesterday helped by interest from investors. The index concluded Sunday’s trading at 10,160.38 points. During yesterday’s session the volume of shares traded stood at 185,316,100 from 77,047»»»

The ski zone above Bansko is set to welcome visitors during the Easter holidays with exceptional late-season conditions, as snow cover near Todorka Peak has reached close to three meters. The resort will operate at full capacity, with all slopes and lifts open, offering favorable conditions for bot»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi secured the Qatar Handball Cup for the 2025-2026 season with a hard-fought 31-29 victory over Al Duhail in the final at Al Duhail Sports Hall yesterday. Trailing 13-15 at halftime, Al Arabi staged a second-half comeback to overturn the deficit and claim the two-goal win. Secon»»»

Caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski greeted medical professionals on World Health Day, April 7, wishing them strength and confidence in their most humane mission. The motto of this year's World Health Day is "Together for health. Stand with science”. "It brings together the key factors f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The QSL Cup final between Al Rayyan and Muaither will now be played on April 16 at Stadium 974, with kick-off set for 7pm, the Qatar Stars League announced yesterday. The title clash was originally scheduled for April 17. Al Rayyan, who topped the league stage of the competition, booke»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following a series of surprising results in the previous round, Al Shamal have moved into a realistic position to challenge for their maiden Qatar Stars League (QSL) title. With a game in hand, Al Shamal know that if they win all three of their remaining matches, they will secure the F»»»

Nature and EnvironmentGlobal issuesSolar is winning the energy raceGero RueterThe world's cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside. https://p.dw.com/p/5B3i8Solar power has not only become cheaper, but has been scaled up to create vast sun-driven energy par»»»

Dubai: Health Magazine, in partnership with Thumbay Media, has officially opened nominations for the Annual Health Awards 2026 — widely recognised as one of the UAE’s most influential healthcare recognition platforms. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s awards raise the bar ag»»»

Video shows that ICE agents were lying about the shooting of a person in Minneapolis during a Department of Homeland Security operation in that city seeking to crack down on illegal immigration. File Photo by Craig Lassig/EPA April 7 (UPI) -- Video evidence released Monday shows the lead-up to an I»»»

Dubai: “I never mentioned a name! If someone assumes I’m speaking about them, that’s their problem.” At his villa in Jumeirah, seated at his dining table, Dubai Bling reality show star and UAE businessman Ebraheem Al Samadi is exactly what you expect: larger-than-life, disarmingly warm, and entirel»»»

Riyadh: The major traffic artery connecting Saudi Arabia and the island nation of Bahrain was temporarily closed as a precaution, authorities said Tuesday, following the issuance of security alerts in the area. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here."The»»»

Instead of denouncing the Israeli aggression on an apartment in Ain Saadeh area, Metn, some Lebanese political factions and media outlets got involved in creating and spreading scenarios which claimed that the attack targeted a person who recently hired the apartment. The Lebanese Army issued a sta»»»