Mohammed bin Rashid: Dubai beach projects advancing with no slowdown
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said Dubai is pressing ahead with a Dh3 billion beach development plan aimed at transforming the emirate into the world’s best city to live in by 2040, with work progressing without »»»
Mbank announces new board of directors to strengthen governance and accelerate growth in digital banking services
Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the UAE’s first fully integrated digital bank, has announced the appointment of its newly formed Board of Directors in a strategic move that reflects the bank’s strong commitment to implementing the highest standards of corporate governance and accelerating its gro»»»
Islamic syndicated financing to maintain momentum on post-war market sentiments: Fitch
RIYADH: Islamic syndicated financing is expected to maintain strong growth momentum this year, driven by issuers’ preference to largely avoid public US dollar sukuk and bond markets amid geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran war, according to Fitch Ratings. In its latest report, the agency said »»»
Police seek arrest warrant for Hybe chairman over alleged unfair stock trading - UPI.com
Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk speaks to reporters as he arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Sept. 15, 2025, for questioning over unfair stock trading allegations. File Photo by Yonhap Police said Tuesday they have filed for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman and founder of»»»
Aldar, Mubadala acquire Masdar City asset ‘The Link’ for Dh654 million
Dubai: Aldar Properties and Mubadala Investment Company have acquired “The Link” at Masdar City for Dh654 million, expanding their joint real estate portfolio in Abu Dhabi. The acquisition was completed through a joint venture established in 2024 and adds a fully leased, income-generating asset wit»»»
Tunis Air to resume flights to Libya ‘‘in coming weeks’’ – new sea lines to be launched soon linking Italy, Tunisia and Libya
During the plenary session of the Tunisian parliament held yesterday to answer questions from MPs, Tunisia’s Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, confirmed that Tunis Air will resume its flights to Libya ‘‘in the coming weeks’’. Minister of Transport Rachid al-Ameri also revealed that his ministry»»»
Qatar Ambassador participates in Cote d'Ivoire's Foreign Minister meeting with GCC Ambassadors
Abidjan: HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire Mubarak bin Hussein Al Marri participated in the meeting of HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire Niale Kaba, with Their Excellencies Ambassadors of the GCC countrie»»»
Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO after 15-year run
San Francisco, United States: Apple's Tim Cook will step down as the California tech giant's chief executive this year, handing the top job to a company veteran as it navigates a technology landscape being upended by AI. The 65-year-old Cook, who ran Apple for 15 years after taking the reins from i»»»
BREAKING: Iranian aircraft tracked heading towards Pakistan as talks set to resume
Two Iranian aircraft have been tracked in Iranian airspace on April 21 heading east towards Pakistan, in what appeared to be the delegation flight for the second round of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, IntelliNews has established. »»»
BREAKING: Iranian aircraft tracked heading towards Pakistan as talks set to resume
Two Iranian aircraft have been tracked in Iranian airspace on April 21 heading east towards Pakistan, in what appeared to be the delegation flight for the second round of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, IntelliNews has established. »»»
BREAKING: Iranian aircraft tracked heading towards Pakistan as talks set to resume
Two Iranian aircraft have been tracked in Iranian airspace on April 21 heading east towards Pakistan, in what appeared to be the delegation flight for the second round of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, IntelliNews has established. »»»
BREAKING: Iranian aircraft tracked heading towards Pakistan as talks set to resume
Two Iranian aircraft have been tracked in Iranian airspace on April 21 heading east towards Pakistan, in what appeared to be the delegation flight for the second round of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, IntelliNews has established. »»»
Deputy head of SCNS department detained in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A deputy head of a department within the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has been detained in Bishkek, sources in law enforcement agencies reported. The detention was carried out on April 20 by officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The individual, identified as B.»»»
Charles Michel accuses von der Leyen of ‘super authoritarian’ rule
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has turned EU governance into a “super authoritarian” system, former European Council President Charles Michel has said, accusing her of overstepping her mandate. Michel, who worked alongside von der Leyen for five years from 2019 until 2024, has b»»»
Ireland to offer ‘generous’ payouts to encourage Ukrainians to leave – migration minister
The Irish government is aiming to terminate government-provided accommodation for Ukrainian migrants within a year, and will offer payouts to encourage repatriation, Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy has said. Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, around 125,000 Ukrainians»»»
EGA to acquire 80% of Italy’s Eco Green, expanding aluminium recycling footprint
Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium said it plans to acquire an 80% stake in Italian recycling firm Eco Green, as it accelerates expansion of its aluminium recycling business in Europe. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The deal, which is subject to re»»»
KOSPI sets record peak amid hopes of peace talks, tech rally - UPI.com
This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks reached a new high amid hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks. Photo by Yonhap Around two months after an extreme rout caused by the Middle East crisis, South Korea's stock market showed a dramatic retu»»»
Not an April’s Fool Joke – why Canada could join the EU
Most Canadians believe that Canada should consider joining the European Union. Would that even be possible? And what would it look like? When Finnish president Alexander Stubb visited Canada last week, he drew media attention mainly by playing ice hockey with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. “I»»»
Media Review: April 21
The major Bulgarian media outlets continue to cover the results and aftermath of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, whose decisive winner is ex-president and former Air Force chief Rumen Radev and the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, which will have a comfortable majority in the next legisla»»»
Delyan Peevski: Rumen Radev Deserves Congratulations for Winning People's Trust
In a statement quoted by his party press office, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski said Rumen Radev deserves congratulations for winning people's trust. "It is voters' decision who will have the responsibility, having a stable and clear majority, to take the steering whee»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3960
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3960 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»
National Mental Health Helpline marks six years of supporting Qatar’s population
Doha, Qatar: The National Mental Health Helpline (NMHH) at Hamad Medical Corporation, a primary point of access for mental health support in Qatar, is marking its sixth anniversary. The Helpline answered 19,238 in 2025, highlighting the need for accessible mental health support across Qatar. The He»»»
SpaceX successfully launches GPS satellite
Washington, USA: The US Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) successfully launched on Tuesday the last of the GPS III satellites dedicated to developing the Global Positioning System (GPS) for the United States Space Force, aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. A statement issued by the SpaceX »»»
Two tunnels and 50 bridges to be built on Barskoon—Bedel road - | 24.KG
Geodetic and engineering-geological surveys along the entire length of Barskoon —Bedel road have been completed. Construction is proceeding according to the approved schedule. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. Concrete plants, crushing and gra»»»
Spotlight - Ghassan Salamé: Lebanon negotiating with Israel 'to give serenity, prosperity to fellow countrymen'
François Picard welcomes Ghassan Salamé, Lebanon’s Minister of Culture. Salamé portrays Lebanon as a country that has preserved political pluralism and freedom of expression, and persevered despite decades of conflict. Within this context, he frames negotiation with Israel not as a matter of choice»»»
Musk fails to appear at French court hearing over sexualised AI deepfakes on X
Tech magnate Elon Musk, who has owned the X platform since 2022, failed to appear at his court hearing on Monday, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. The billionaire, founder of Tesla and the aerospace company SpaceX, had been summoned by French authorities as part of an investigation launched»»»
Murder suspect’s hash stash sends him back to prison
A 37-year-old prisoner about to stand trial for murder at the courthouse on the island of Rhodes was rearrested on Tuesday, after officers found 52 grams of hash on his person right before the hearing. The stash was divided into six packages, police said, adding that officers also seized the man’s »»»
Indonesia passes long-awaited law to protect domestic workers
Jakarta: Indonesia's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to protect the rights of domestic workers after more than two decades of deliberations and multiple delays. The bill was first introduced in 2004 to protect the country's 4.2 million domestic workers, almost 90 percent of them women according »»»
From Karakol to Osh: Security forces drill martial law scenario in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Joint command-staff and mobilization exercises Koopsuzduk-2026 have been launched in Kyrgyzstan, taking place across several regions, including Karakol, Jeti-Oguz and Ak-Suu districts of Issyk-Kul region, as well as Aravan and Uzgen districts of Osh region. The official opening was held in Karakol,»»»
Starting a food business in Dubai just got cheaper — here’s how
Dubai: Emirati-owned food businesses in Dubai will get a cost break and easier access to online customers after Dubai SME signed a new partnership with noon’s food delivery arm. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Under the agreement, noon Food will waive onboarding fees f»»»
Saudi sports investment opportunities near $5bn, says ministry official
RIYADH: The current investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s sports sector amount to SR18 billion ($5 billion), paving the way for the market to reach around SR85 billion by 2030, according to Basem Ibrahim, Sport Sector Investment Development Director at the Saudi Ministry of Investment. Ibrahim»»»
Alert issued for Thessaloniki over recycling plant smoke
A large fire at a recycling center in the Industrial Park of Neochorouda near Thessaloniki on Tuesday prompted authorities to issue a 112 emergency alert on over smoke-related concerns. Residents in the area have received notification on mobile phones advising them to keep doors and windows closed »»»
Cardiologist Warns of High Risk of Sedentary Behaviour as Cardiovascular Diseases Remain Leading Health Problem in Bulgaria
Speaking at a longevity forum in Sofia Tuesday, a cardiologist warned of the heightened risks of sedentary behaviour as cardiovascular diseases remain a leading health issue in Bulgaria. Sitting for more than eight hours a day increases the risk of cardiovascular events by over 120%, said Prof. Iva»»»
GERB Leader: Radev Now Holds Full Power to Fulfill "Good Intentions"
GERB leader Boyko Borissov on Tuesday congratulated Rumen Radev and his Progressive Bulgaria party on winning Sunday's early parliamentary elections and highlighted the opportunities arising from the fact that they will command a majority in the new National Assembly. Borissov expressed hope that R»»»
Anne Hathaway’s ‘Inshallah’ video goes viral
DUBAI: Hollywood star Anne Hathaway’s use of the Arabic phrase “Inshallah” during a recent interview has been warmly received online. Offering a moment of cultural resonance amid a reflective conversation about ageing and longevity in the film industry, the actress was speaking to People Magazine w»»»
What Awaits Us in the Age of Artificial Intelligence?
Those who change the rules will win, not those who know more. Once the privilege of large technology companies, artificial intelligence has today become an everyday tool for almost everyone, from teenagers seeking advice about love to those using it for the simplest decisions like what to cook for »»»
UAE’s global role ‘cannot be overlooked’, says Al Nuaimi
Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position as a trusted and influential global partner with strong strategic ties to the US, playing a role on the international stage that cannot be overlooked by major powers, a member of the Federal National Council (FNC) said. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, chairman of the »»»
India’s renewable surge hits critical mass as solar drives structural shift
In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»
India’s renewable surge hits critical mass as solar drives structural shift
In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»
India’s renewable surge hits critical mass as solar drives structural shift
In part because of the ongoing limited flow of LNG and oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but more as a result of solid policy implementation India’s renewable energy sector has entered a phase of striking acceleration. »»»
Michael Jackson fans pack Hollywood for biopic premiere
Hollywood, United States: Hollywood was clad in black and glittering sequins on Monday to host the Los Angeles premiere of Michael Jackson's biopic, drawing fans of the King of Pop to the iconic California boulevard. The film "Michael" chronicles the legendary artist's rise from a child star to one»»»
Swedish intelligence says Russia disguises economic strain from war, sanctions - FT
Russia has been manipulating economic data to project resilience against wartime pressures and Western sanctions, while potentially misleading even President Vladimir Putin about the true state of the economy, according to Sweden’s military intelligence chief. »»»
Is Russia’s virtual economy reappearing?
Is Russia’s virtual economy reappearing thanks to the sky high interest rates and economic slowdown? The virtual economy was the bane of the Yeltsin-era. The term was coined by economists Barry Ickes and Clifford Gaddy in »»»
Associated British Foods to spin off Primark clothes brand
London: Associated British Foods announced Tuesday that it would spin off its budget fashion chain Primark, splitting up one of the country's largest consumer businesses. "A demerger of Primark is the best way to maximise long-term returns for shareholders, reflecting Primark's scale today and the »»»
TILIA – Romanian Cities Summit: 55 international urban planning experts to convene in Iași
This week in Iași City, on the 23rd and 24th of April 2026, world-renowned architects and urban planners, international finance institutions, and representatives from the government, civil society, academia, business community, cultural sector, and beyond, are coming together to find practical solu»»»
Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq
BAGHDAD: Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed militias are»»»
Kyrgyzneftegaz management reshuffled, Board of Directors replaces Chairman - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzneftegaz OJSC has undergone personnel changes at the board level. The decision was made on April 16 at a board meeting in Kochkor-Ata. According to the company, the powers of the board members Zairbek Azhikulov, Taalaibek Murzakulov, and Kubanychbek Sydykov were terminated early. On the same »»»
Some 7,900 People Died on Migration Routes in 2025, Says UN
Around 7,900 people are known to have died on migration routes in 2025, with a further 1,500 potentially missing and presumed dead, the United Nations' migration agency said Tuesday. The International Organization for Migration's Missing Migrants Project "has documented more than 80,000 deaths and »»»