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UAE students, schools react to CBSE Class 12 evaluation scheme: Will internal marks reflect true potential?

Dubai: More than 10,000 CBSE Class 12 students in the UAE are processing a mix of relief and unease after India's Central Board of Secondary Education announced an alternative assessment scheme to replace board examinations cancelled across seven Middle Eastern countries due to the ongoing regional»»»

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Lightning bolts on Jupiter 500 times as powerful as on Earth - UPI.com

In December 2020, NASA's Juno mission caught the visible glow from a bolt of lightning in a vortex near Jupiter's north pole. Photo by NASA NASA's Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter for 10 years. During that time, it has studied the huge storms on the planet, such as the Great Red Spot, whic»»»

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Homan: ICE may keep working at airports after TSA employees get paid - UPI.com

Department of Homeland Security agents are pictured Tuesday at LaGuardia Airport in New York City as part of ICE sending agents to assist TSA agents as roughly 50,000 employees continue to work without pay over the ongoing government shutdown because of disagreements about immigration enforcement. »»»

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Yemen’s Houthis announce entry into Middle Eastern conflict

Yemen’s Houthi armed forces announced their formal entry into the conflict in the Middle East, firing several missiles at Israel. The group, which controls the Yemeni capital Sanaa and much of the country’s north, has stayed out of the action since the US and Israel first attacked Tehran on Februar»»»

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Iran claims destruction of US spy plane in strike on Saudi airbase

A key US Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS command and control aircraft has been “100% destroyed” in an Iranian missile and drone strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said. The spy plane was hit along with several other US jets during Frida»»»

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Private markets draw more Middle East money as investors seek returns

Dubai: Private markets are taking a larger share of investor attention, with more capital moving into assets outside traditional stock and bond markets. A growing number of companies are choosing to remain private for longer, which is changing where and how value is created. Sign up for our daily b»»»

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Egypt enacts energy saving measures as Iran war affects import costs - UPI.com

The African country's import bill for oil doubled since January and its natural gas bill has tripled, officials said. March 29 (UPI) -- Egypt is ordering stores and malls to close early, asking people to work from home and dimming street lights as energy costs have skyrocketed since since January. »»»

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Jordan Armed Forces: Iran targeted Jordan with Missile, 2 drones in past 24 hours

AMMAN: The Jordan Armed Forces announced on Sunday that Iran had targeted the Kingdom with one missile and two drones over the past 24 hours. The Military Media Directorate at the General Command said the Royal Jordanian Air Force intercepted the missile and the two drones. Also Read: UK's RAF figh»»»

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Abdullah bin Zayed condemns targeting of civilian infrastructure, civilian facilities in region

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of, and threats to target, civilian infrastructure and civilian facilities in the region, including schools, universities, hospitals, desalination pl»»»

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Arab League Council renews condemnation of Iran's deliberate, unprovoked attacks on several Arab states

CAIRO: The Council of the League of Arab States, at the level of Foreign Ministers, has renewed its full and strongest condemnation of Iran's deliberate and unprovoked attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Cherif claims Al Shaqab Cup with thrilling five-star Grand Prix triumph

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar-based French rider Cyrine Cherif claimed the prestigious Al Shaqab Cup with victory in the CSI5* Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump Off 1.60m class in the finale at Al Shaqab on Sunday. Riding 10-year-old bay gelding Triple T Calamando Blue at the Longines Outdoor Arena»»»

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talabat enables millions of mealsfor communities this Ramadan

Tribune News Network Doha talabat has announced the results of its Ramadan 2026 ‘Share an Iftar’ campaign in Qatar, highlighting the scale of community contributions during the holy month. In Qatar, the campaign helped deliver 1.5 million meals, while donations reached €343,024 (approximately QR1.4»»»

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Qatar Calendar brings Hot Wheels Speed City to Katara

Tribune News Network doha Designed as an immersive Hot Wheels world, the thirty-four-day experience will invite families to go-karting and play across a series of interactive zones, complemented by live entertainment and themed retail pop-ups. Hot Wheels Speed City will feature a range of dynamic z»»»

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MoEHE launches psychological and behavioural health programme under government scholarship

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the Psychological Counselling and Behavioural Health Programme as part of the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. The programme intends to prepare qualified Qatari professionals specializing in Cli»»»

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Qatar’s classrooms reawaken as nation restarts in-person learning with renewed assurance

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Classrooms across Qatar came back to life on Sunday as nearly 417,000 students returned to in-person learning, marking a significant milestone in the steady normalisation of daily life and reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining educational continuity under all ci»»»

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ICBF organises mega blood donation camp, draws over 230 volunteers

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), successfully organised a large-scale blood donation camp at the Qatar National Blood Donation Center, reaffirming its dedication to humanitarian service and community welfa»»»

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DFC reports 18% Ramadan and Eid footfall growth

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded an 18 percent year-on-year increase in footfall month-to-date in March, alongside a 7.5 percent uplift during the Eid period, reflecting continu»»»

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Qatar participates in Arab League Council sessions

QNA Doha Qatar participated in the 165th session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, held virtually on Sunday. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi led Qatar’s delegation. The meeting discussed the targeting of the sovereignty and te»»»

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Vodafone Qatar marks Earth Hour 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar participated in Earth Hour, switching off non-essential lights across its facilities, in line with the national call to action led by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The participation reflects Vodafone Qatar’s ongoing commitment to sustainabi»»»

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Judge puts the brakes on Nexstar-Tegna television merger - UPI.com

A federal judge put the merger of Nexstar and Tegna -- which would create a company that can reach about 60% of U.S. households through 260 local television stations -- on hold for two weeks after DirecTV challenged the merger in court under federal antitrust laws. File Photo by Shawn Thew/EPA Marc»»»

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Qatar University opens applications for CCQ Summer 2026 courses

QNA Doha Qatar University (QU) announced the opening of applications for students to enrol in courses at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) for Summer 2026, as well as at accredited external universities for Summer and Fall 2026. These two academic services provide students with the opportunity t»»»

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Qatar takes part in meetings of IMO FAL 50 in London

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), took part in the meetings of the 50th Session of the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 50), held at the IMO in London from on March 23-17, 2026. Key topics discussed includ»»»

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Al Ghanim meets African envoys, condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has confirmed the State of Qatar’s enduring position rejecting the Iranian attacks that compromise its security and sovereignty, as well as those of regional nations. He stressed that the international community and its institut»»»

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NPC & DIFI sign demographic, social issues research collaboration MoU

QNA Doha The National Planning Council (NPC) and the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding research collaboration on demographic and social issues, with the aim of exchanging expertise and enhancing cooper»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking completes EGP 2bn securitisation for Incolease

Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking, the investment banking arm of the National Bank of Egypt, has successfully completed a securitisation issuance valued at EGP 2bn for Incolease, marking the first issuance under Al Ahly Securitization Company’s ninth programme. The issuance is backed by a receivabl»»»

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Hundreds attend funeral for Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike – Ya Libnan

Share: Three journalists killed by an Israeli strike in the south of Lebanon on Saturday were laid to rest on Sunday near Beirut. The Israeli military accused one of the journalists of being a Hezbollah intelligence operative without providing evidence, and Lebanese authorities denounced a “war cri»»»

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Iran Says US Universities in Region “Legitimate Targets” after Enemy Attack on Iranian University

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said universities of the occupying regime of ‘Israel’ and the US in the West Asia region are legitimate targets for Iran after US-Israeli invaders attacked Iranian universities. The full text of the IRGC statement is as follows: Announcement No. 50 of Oper»»»

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QNL to remain closed until 'further notice'

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) announced that it will remain temporarily closed until further notice. The decision was "based on the latest directions from the relevant authorities, the library will remain closed until further notice," QNL said. "Our electronic resources remain available»»»

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GCC Secretary-General, Canadian Foreign Minister discuss regional developments

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand discussed Iranian attacks on GCC states and their impact on regional and international security in a meeting on Sunday. During the meeting, Albudaiwi reaffirm»»»

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the town square of Qantara with artillery shells: statement 56 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the town square of Qantara with artillery shells: statem»»»

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“No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* 29-03-2026 23:38 PM Millions of people took to the streets ac»»»

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Buildex 2026 to open in Damascus with 630 companies from 41 countries

Damascus, March 29 (SANA) – The 24th edition of the international construction exhibition Buildex will open in Damascus on June 10 with the participation of 630 companies from 41 countries, organizers said on Sunday. The five-day event, held at the Damascus Fairgrounds under the patronage of the Mi»»»

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Gold edges higher locally as 21-karat gram closes at EGP 6,925

Gold prices posted modest gains in Egypt’s local market during last week’s trading, even as global prices declined sharply amid heightened volatility driven by US dollar strength and escalating geopolitical tensions, according to a report by iSagha. Saeed Imbabi, Executive Director of the platform,»»»

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Egypt explores expanding SAP investments, digital skills programmes

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindy, met on Sunday with Augusta Spinelli, Regional President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at SAP, to discuss expanding the company’s investments in Egypt and scaling up its outsourcing operations. The meeting »»»

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Regional escalation intensifies with cross-border strikes

A sharp military escalation is unfolding across the Middle East, marked by cross-border attacks, interceptions, and increasingly hardline rhetoric as hostilities expand across multiple fronts. In Qatar, the Ministry of Defence said its armed forces intercepted an Iranian drone attack. Meanwhile, Ir»»»

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Egypt integrates environmental considerations into local development plans

Egypt is moving to embed environmental considerations into its local development framework as part of a broader effort to improve resource efficiency and advance sustainable development across governorates, Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad said. In a statement, the ministry »»»

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Lebanon insists that Iran’s ambassador is persona non grata and should leave despite opposition by Hezbollah and allies – Ya Libnan

Share: Lebanon insists that Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon is a persona non grata and ordered him to leave despite opposition by Hezbollah and its allies especially speaker Nabih Berri None of the four ministers nominated by the two parties – Iran-backed Hezbollah and its ally the Amal Movement, whic»»»

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Islamic Resistance fighters carried out at 10:00 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a raid on an “Israeli” force positioned near the Husayniyah of Maroun Al-Ras border town, engaging it with light and medium weapons, sniper rifles, and direct rocket shells, resulting in the destruction of a Merkava tank and causing casualties among the force, leaving them killed and wounded: statement 54 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers near the reservoir of the town of Qantara with artillery shells: statement 55 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Qatar community steps up to save and rebuild animal shelters after storm as calls for support continue

Doha: “After the storm, people of all nationalities united in the spirit of giving and helping. There is so much goodness, compassion, and hope right here in Qatar.” That was how Nagham Al Badawi, founder of Furkids Sanctuary, described the days following the storm that swept across Qatar on March »»»

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Dubai gold drops Dh100 per gram in March — will prices fall again in April?

Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have shifted sharply over the past month, moving from early March highs to significantly lower levels that are now drawing renewed interest from buyers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At the start of the month, 24-karat gold was trading a»»»

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 6:20 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Al-Qantara town with a missile barrage: statement 51 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 5:10 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, an “Israeli” enemy army infrastructure in Katzrin settlement in the occupied Syrian Golan with a missile barrage: statement 52 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 5:10 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Al-Qantara town with artillery shells: statement 53 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 9:15 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, gatherings of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Deir Siryan town with a missile barrage: statement 49 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 4:30 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at Al-Malkiya site with a missile barrage: statement 50 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Artemis II crew, rocket ready for launch this week in Florida - UPI.com

1 of 5 | NASA's Space Launch System rocket stands on the launch pad at Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA said on Sunday that they are looking at an 80% chance for weather that will allow Artemis II to launch on April 1. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo March 29 (UPI) -- NA»»»

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UAE strongly condemns Iran’s unprovoked attack on Kuwait

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attack targeting a military camp in the State of Kuwait, which resulted in the injury of 10 members of the armed forces, in a flagrant violation of international law. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

talabat enables millions of meals for communities during Ramadan

DOHA: talabat has announced the results of its Ramadan 2026 ‘Share an Iftar’ campaign in Qatar, highlighting the scale of community contributions during the holy month. In Qatar, the campaign helped deliver 1.5 million meals, while donations reached €343,024 (approximately QR1.45 million), generate»»»

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One-way traffic system announced at Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City entrances

DOHA: Starting Tuesday, March 31, traffic will be converted to one-way at the entrances to the hospitals of Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City to improve flow and reduce congestion. With Asyad 2006 Road considered the main entrance to the city, the public has been urged to adhere to new signage and fol»»»

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