Dubai: As the US-Israeli war with Iran enters Day 6, UAE authorities have issued key updates affecting residents, from missile interceptions and travel disruptions to school holidays, market monitoring and warnings about online scams. Officials say security systems remain on alert while essential s»»»

An expanded meeting on the transformation of teacher education amid the transition to a 12-year general secondary education system was held at the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry’s press service, the meeting brought together rectors of »»»

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, is doing a great job, adding that the oil is starting to flow. "Delcy Rodríguez, who is the President of Venezuela, is doing a great job, and working with U.S. Representatives very well. The Oil is beginni»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened the booking phase for Hajj packages for domestic pilgrims, allowing Saudi citizens and expatriates with valid residency permits to select and reserve their pilgrimage packages. The ministry said applicants who previously registered their i»»»

In 2026, funds from the national budget will be allocated for the construction of 36 schools in three major cities of Kyrgyzstan. These are regions experiencing a high load on educational institutions due to internal migration. The press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housin»»»

State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic Arslan Koichiev congratulated the country’s residents on Ak Kalpak Day and National Dress Day, celebrated on March 5. He emphasized that the ak kalpak is not just an element of traditional dress, but a symbol of the history, spiritual values, and national unit»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Ricardo Cid, Partner at Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm, has completed eight years with the firm, marking his first professional role in Qatar since relocating from Portugal. Expressing his deep appreciation for his experience, he shared his hope that Qatar will continue to be his long-ter»»»

QNA Doha The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) has confirmed that all court hearings are continuing remotely across all courts, with rulings issued electronically through the online portal and applications received via the courts’ digital systems, ensuring the uninterrupted and efficient functioning »»»

The US Senate has voted against a draft resolution on limiting President Donald Trump's military powers in Iran, the results of the procedural vote showed. The Democrats' initiative was supported by 47 senators and opposed by 53 senators. Kentucky's Rand Paul is the only Republican senator who vote»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has banned the export of all types of food products through its land, sea and air ports, according to urgent instructions issued by the General Administration of Customs. The directive follows Ministerial Decision No. (20) of 2026 issued by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, which»»»

A fire broke out in Uzgen district of Osh region, killing four children. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. The fire broke out in a residential building located in the village of Myrza-Aryk in Karool rural district. At 2 a.m. one crew from Uzgen district fire and re»»»

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that France's initiative on nuclear deterrence in Europe will strengthen the alliance's capabilities. On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that France was entering a period of "advanced nuclear deterrence." He outlined plans to increase the stockpi»»»

Air India has introduced flexible travel options as ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to impact flight operations. Passengers with confirmed bookings made on or before February 28, 2026 for flights to and from the Middle East, the UK, and Europe—travel scheduled up to March10, 2026—can n»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Economy and Tourism has called on the public to report any cases of food price increases or commercial violations, urging consumers to submit complaints through the ministry’s official channels. The ministry said reports can be filed through the electronic consumer »»»

Since the beginning of 2026, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan has approved license applications from 20 companies, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the statement, most of the permits were issued in the fuel and energy sector: The »»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has terminated the special regulatory regime for Regional Payment Systems and Quickpay System, the bank announced. This terminates the previously issued temporary licenses. The decision was made by the National Bank’s Committee on Payment Systems and Digital Financia»»»

With the post-war "global architecture breaking down from consecutive crises" Australia and Canada should work together as "strategic cousins", Mark Carney has told the Australian parliament. The question for middle powers was whether they would write the new rules that determine security and prosp»»»

Police officers in Bishkek detained a man suspected of fraud related to the sale of a car, the Internal Affairs Department of Leninsky district reported. According to the statement, a citizen M.N. previously filed a complaint against I.M., stating that on January 7 the suspect, after gaining his tr»»»

Representatives of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan’s largest oil traders. According to the agency, the parties discussed fuel reserves, the pricing situation, and measures to ensure stable supplies of petroleum products to the domestic market. «Amid ongoing geopol»»»

Due to ongoing regional airspace disruptions, UAE carriers have adjusted schedules across major airports. While most regular flights remain suspended, limited and special services are operating to support passengers with confirmed bookings, repatriation needs, cargo, and essential travel. Stay upda»»»

The women’s national football team of Kyrgyzstan lost to Saudi Arabia. The team’s official social media page says. The friendly match took place at Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Stadium in Al Khobar. The match ended 2-0 in favor of the home team. These teams will play each other again on March 6. The wome»»»

Cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensified for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, with Israeli ground incursions and air strikes across Lebanon and the group’s leader pledging continued resistance. The leader of the Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah vowed Wedne»»»

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev had a telephone conversation with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. The Foreign Ministry’s press service reported. According to the press service, Jeenbek Kulubaev, on behalf of President Sadyr Japarov, expressed sincere solid»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has warned travellers about fake social media accounts impersonating the airline and contacting passengers online, urging the public to remain cautious when interacting with accounts claiming to represent the company. In a statement shared on its official account on X, the»»»

Iranian Kurdish dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a cross-border military operation into western Iran, with the United States asking Iraqi Kurdish leaders to facilitate the movement of fighters and weapons, Kurdish officials told the western media on March 4. »»»

Iranian Kurdish dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a cross-border military operation into western Iran, with the United States asking Iraqi Kurdish leaders to facilitate the movement of fighters and weapons, Kurdish officials told the western media on March 4. »»»

Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts met in an undisclosed location on March 4 to deliberate over the selection of a new supreme leader, with the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba emerging as the clear front-runner despite concerns that naming him could make him a target for the US and Isra»»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Thursday, with a chance of rainfall in some coastal, northern and eastern areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). In its daily weather bulletin, the NCM said temperatures will decrease slightly, wit»»»

Iranian Kurdish militias have reportedly been consulting with the US in recent days about whether, and ​how, to attack Iranian security forces. A coalition of groups based on the Iran-Iraq border in the semi-autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan has been training to mount such an attack in hopes of »»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn't rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East. Carney's visit to Australia this week has been overshadowed by expanding war in the Middle East, sparked by a massive US-Israeli strike on Iran »»»

Dubai: Qatar’s authorities have begun evacuating residents living near the US Embassy in Doha as a temporary precautionary measure, according to the Qatar Ministry of Interior. The ministry said in a social media statement early on Thursday that the evacuation is being carried out by the relevant a»»»

Amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz tanker squeeze, oil prices continue to inch higher as global crude markets are currently buffeted by a full-scale geopolitical conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. As news of the US sinking of an Iranian warship emerged, tankers remain stranded f»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Donald Trump's 15-per cent global tariff is likely to be rolled out this week, as the president moves to rebuild his trade agenda after a major legal setback.The Supreme Court last month struck down Trump's country-»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attempted targeting of the Republic of Turkey with an Iranian ballistic missile. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) air defense systems successfully destroyed the missile before it reached Turkish territory. Serious escalatio»»»

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez and US interior minister Doug Burgum have said the two countries will be working together to develop mining in the country. Burgum, who leads President Donald Trump's National Energy Dominance Council, met Rodríguez at the presidential palace in Caracas»»»

Dubai: UAE residents investing in global stocks may see current market dips as opportunities to buy rather than signs of a long downturn, according to strategists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Markets face pressure from the war in the Midd»»»

RIYADH:The official spokesman for the Saudi Ministry of Defence, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, stated that three cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed outside the city of Al-Kharj, southeast of the capital, Riyadh. Also In This Package Saudi Arabia to Iran: Attacks will not go unanswered Saud»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced that relevant authorities are evacuating residents living in the vicinity of the US Embassy in Qatar as a temporary precautionary measure. This was announced early morning on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in a post on social media. The Ministry affirmed tha»»»

Iranian intelligence has quietly conveyed to the United States that Tehran may be open to discussions on ending the war, CNN reported Thursday quoting sources "familiar with indirect communications". The messages were reportedly passed through a third country to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA»»»

MANAMA: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have continued to intercept successive waves of Iranian terrorist aggression. A BDF statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA), said that since the onset of these attacks, the BDF's air defence»»»

In a shock for South Korea, the country's KOSPI index dropped by over 12 percent Wednesday in its worst sell off ever. Share prices took a dive as investors panicked about a potential energy crisis if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. South Korea, alongside many Asian countries, is especially d»»»

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

A federal judge has cleared the way for thousands of businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month. The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds for levies US President Donald Trump introduced last »»»