Dubai: As schools across the UAE shifted to distance learning on Monday, students in Dubai attended virtual assemblies with the UAE flag fluttering on their laptop screens, a quiet but powerful symbol of continuity of learning in extraordinary times. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Hi»»»

The Department of Economy and Tourism of Dubai (DET) has issued an official directive to all hotels: no guests are to be evicted. “If your check-out date arrives but you cannot leave due to cancelled flights and closed airspace, the hotel must allow you to extend your stay under the same conditions»»»

China's leaders are set to unveil strategies to confront challenges that include sluggish consumption, a shrinking population and shifting geopolitical landscapes when they gather in Beijing this week for the annual Two Sessions political meeting. Thousands of delegates from across China will conve»»»

Pots clanged and oil sizzled inside the London kitchen of Syrian chef Imad Alarnab, as the former refugee who fled his country's civil war recalled hosting King Charles III. When the chef left his war-torn homeland in 2015, he never imagined that one day he would watch as cameras flashed and wide-e»»»

Dubai: Financial market trading across the UAE will halt for two days after regulators announced a precautionary suspension of operations, reflecting heightened regional tensions and the need to safeguard market stability. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai Fina»»»

The execution of the general consolidated budget for January 2026 ended with a surplus of 850 million lei, namely 0.04% of GDP, compared with a deficit of 11.01 billion lei, or 0.58% of GDP, recorded in January 2025, the Finance Ministry (MF) announced on Friday.According to the source, this is the»»»

Türkiye's economy grew 3.4% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of last year, with full-year growth also just below forecast at 3.6%, official data showed on Monday. Fourth-quarter gross ⁠domestic product (GDP) rose ⁠0.4% from the previous quarter on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, Turkish»»»

Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky has said Bulgaria is awaiting the opening of humanitarian corridors in the Middle East and stands ready to evacuate its citizens by air if conditions allow. Speaking to bTV, she noted that missiles launched by Iran toward Cyprus had fallen into the sea and t»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»

Influencers gone to Dubai for its luxurious lifestyle are now watching, helpless and sometimes shocked, as Iran attacks the Gulf countries, retaliating against the large-scale Israeli-American air strikes operation that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Al Khamenei. Since Saturday, many expatria»»»

Flight operations across the UAE remain suspended on Monday as multiple regional airspace closures continue to disrupt schedules, authorities and airlines confirmed. Also Read: US, Israel war with Iran enters Day 3 as tensions escalate, UAE stays alertThe General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) sai»»»

A fee will be charged from pilgrims under a decision adopted by the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. The muftiyat commented on the new measure. It is noted that during the People’s Kurultai held in December 2024, participants appealed to the president to consider raising salaries for»»»

PA Media/dpa London Video assistant referee (VAR) powers have been extended by football’s lawmakers. Using VAR to check corners will be an option for competitions from this summer, while the core VAR protocol has now been widened to cover second yellow cards and cards awarded to the wrong team. The»»»

Protests have erupted across Pakistan in response to the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei in an air strike on Tehran on February 28, local media Dawn reports. At least 10 people have been reported dead after clashes near the heavily protected US consulate in the port city of Karachi, but»»»

Following the US attack, US President Donald Trump announced that he had three candidates in mind to lead Iran. "I have three very good choices." the New York Times quoted the US leader as saying. He declined to reveal whom he had in mind. "I won’t be revealing them now. Let’s get the job done firs»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that progress had been made in assembling an international anti-gang force for Haiti, raising hopes that improved security could allow long-delayed elections to go ahead this year. Yet with armed groups controlling much of the capital, the prospec»»»

Fatemeh Shams watched with bated breath as her native country came under military attack from the US and Israel over the weekend. Living in the US since 2009, she is among Iranian-American exiles who have opposed the Tehran regime from afar, and so she does not mourn the death of Supreme Leader Aya»»»

Oil prices have surged dramatically in response to the escalating US-Iran conflict. As of s of March 2, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM PST, data from OilPrice.com shows significant gains across major benchmarks. CommodityPrice (USD)Change (USD)Change (%)WTI Crude72.395.378.01%Brent Crude79.046.178.»»»

NEW YORK: Eight countries that are part of the OPEC+ announced Sunday they will boost production of crude as US and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Iran and the country responded with retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military installations around the Gulf, disrupting oil shipment»»»

The killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an attack by the United States and Israel has triggered sharp reactions across the world as leaders warn of escalation and regional instability. Here is how several countries, global bodies and prominent groups have responded to Khamenei’s killi»»»

In the clear blue skies above Abu Dhabi, white contrails streak high above the sand-coloured villas and well-watered gardens. These are no incoming Dreamliners or Airbuses bringing in the next manifest of tourists and guest workers. They are incoming ballistic missiles, launched by the Emirates' gi»»»

Dubai: For thousands of Indian professionals working in the UAE, retirement planning often centres around a simple target: build a corpus of Dh1 million or more and return home financially secure. The figure feels substantial — a milestone that signals stability after decades abroad. But how far do»»»

By Dr. Rand Salwan Abbood Garangao is a cherished traditional event in Qatar and the Gulf region, celebrated on the 15th night of Ramadan.It is a beautiful occasion where children, dressed in traditional attire, visit neighbours to collect sweets and nuts while chanting, “Give us and may Allah give»»»

Damascus, Mar. 1 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company has begun implementing an environmental project to treat water produced alongside oil at several fields, including Al-Taim, Al-Azbeh and Al-Mazraah, as part of efforts to reduce the environmental impact of production operations. Safwan Sheikh Ahm»»»

“Judging by satellite pictures, one thing is certain: some of [Iran’s] missile strikes hit their targets, including the base of the US 5th Fleet,” Russian military expert and retired Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin told Sputnik, commenting on Iran’s retaliation to the US and Israel’s unprovoked »»»

So far, 23 out of a total of 28 regional directorates of the Interior Ministry have had their directors replaced, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told Nova Television on Sunday. “The remaining ones will stay in office for the time being,” he added. The minister said there is a plan in place»»»

Donald Trump’s direct plea to the Iranian people that ‘the hour of your freedom is at hand’ at the start of the major military campaign reveals more about the American president’s assumptions about the Iranian people more than how they will respond to his zero hour statement. Trump said: “When we a»»»

Dubai: Iran has entered a volatile new chapter following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israeli strikes — a development that has triggered the activation of a constitutional transition mechanism in Tehran. President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Sunday that a new leadership co»»»

Iran vowed revenge Sunday after the killing of its supreme leader and traded strikes with Israel as part of a widening war prompted by a surprise US and Israeli bombardment. The US military said three service members have been killed, the first known American casualties from the conflict. Blasts in»»»

Iranians were experiencing a mix of shock, grief and joy after the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei as Israeli and US strikes extended into a second day Sunday. The attacks unleashed on Saturday killed Khamenei and top military leaders and prompted Iranian authorities to retaliate with strikes »»»

Dubai: A few thousand tourists stranded in the UAE are facing uncertainty as airspace closures continue to disrupt flights in and out of the country. UAE airports continue to remain closed amid the ongoing US-Israel offensive on Iran. The UAE was targeted by Iranians for a second day as authorities»»»

In an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio aired on Sunday, caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski said that the public procurements for cervical and colorectal cancer screening tests will be investigated. Earlier this week, Okoliyski reported that significant overpricing had been ide»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have directed hotels to extend stays for guests unable to depart due to current exceptional circumstances, in a coordinated move to protect international visitors affected by travel disruptions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

World leaders reacted with alarm, defiance and calls for restraint after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Governments warned that the conflict could spiral beyond control even as Iran vowed retaliation and protests erupted a»»»

Dubai: Gold is expected to start the new trading week with a sharp move higher when Asian markets open, with investors leaning into defensive positions after a weekend of heightened geopolitical risk that has pushed traders to reassess where protection sits in portfolios. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

Dubai: Confirmation that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was meeting his top advisers triggered the Israeli-US air and naval operation that ultimately killed him, according to Reuters, citing sources familiar with the planning. A US official told the agency the operation hinged on stri»»»

Dubai: Passengers travelling between India and the UAE face continued disruption as major Indian carriers extend flight suspensions and flexibility measures amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at »»»

“The primary problem the US and its proxies in the region have is America’s own global overreach,” prolific geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic told Sputnik, commenting on reporting by Bloomberg that US missile interceptor stocks could run low “within days” if sustained Iranian retaliatory strikes »»»

Dubai: Global oil markets are expected to open with sharp gains when trading resumes, with analysts warning that traders are shifting rapidly into a supply-risk mindset following escalating tensions in the Middle East that threaten one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Sign up for our »»»

MUSCAT Iran expanded its retaliation campaign across the Gulf on Sunday, striking Oman for the first time since the conflict began and targeting an oil tanker off its coast, in a dramatic escalation that threatens to widen the regional war. The attack on Duqm commercial port marks the first direct »»»

Dubai: Tamil actor Ajith Kumar is safe in Dubai after his travel plans were briefly disrupted due to flight cancellations linked to airspace restrictions in parts of the Middle East. On March 1, Ajith’s manager Suresh confirmed that the actor had returned from the airport after being unable to fly »»»

In line with UAE’s precautionary guidelines on Mar 1, the theme park Dubai Parks and Resorts will remain closed today, it announced. The park also called for visitors to keep an eye on its Instagram channel for the latest on the reopening as well as how to reschedule existing bookings. One of the m»»»

Iran is in an “existential confrontation” with the US and Israel, and restricting access to the Hormuz Strait – entry point to the oil-rich Persian Gulf region, is one of the “most powerful strategic cards” it holds, says Dr. Ali Mamouri, a former strategic communication advisor to Iraq’s prime min»»»

The US and Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory closure of the narrow choke point exit from the Persian Gulf may have “cascading consequences for the global economy,” culminating in severe blows to the US dollar and other fiat currencies, says energy economist Dr. Kazi Sohag. “»»»

North Korea condemned on Sunday the ongoing United States and Israeli attack on Iran as an "illegal act of aggression", claiming it had shown Washington's "gangster-like" nature. The military campaigns against Iran by the two states "constitute a thoroughly illegal act of aggression and the most vi»»»