The Peninsula 6h

Sheikh Joaan chairs 39th QOC General Assembly Meeting

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) convened its 39th General Assembly meeting for 2026 yesterday, under the chairmanship of QOC President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani. The meeting was attended by First Vice President Mohamed bin Yousef Al-Mana, Second Vice President Dr. Thani bin Abdulr»»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

Egypt steps up efforts to build business trust through tax reforms: Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said the government is intensifying efforts to build trust with the business community through tangible facilitation measures, as part of a broader push to modernise Egypt’s tax system and expand the tax base. He noted that meaningful progress is being made in tra»»»

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Albanian Daily News 10h

Braçe Criticizes Exclusion from Tirana Meeting, Calls for Alternative Within PS

Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe has expressed frustration after being left out of recent meetings led by Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana’s Unit 5. Braçe criticized what he described as a recurring practice of removing MPs from their constituencies, arguing that it weakens relationships with voters»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Who is the US airman rescued from Iran? Inside the mission that defied the odds

US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue Sunday of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran last week, but Iran says the mission was "foiled". The facts remain shrouded in the fog of war, while social media was immediately flooded with misleading or fake images. Get update»»»

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Gulf News 16h

UAE enters world’s top 10 goods exporters, trade reaches Dh6 trillion

Dubai: The UAE has entered the world’s top 10 merchandise exporters for the first time, ranking ninth globally in 2025, according to the World Trade Organization’s World Trade Outlook and Statistics report. The report highlighted exceptional growth in the UAE’s total external trade, which reached D»»»

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Qatar Tribune 16h

MoCI launches five new intellectual property e-services

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced the launch of five new e-services in the field of intellectual property, bringing the total number of e-services offered to seven. This initiative is part of the ministry's ongoing efforts in digital transformation, streamlining procedure»»»

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Egypt Independent 17h

Finance min. urges strengthening direct online communication with taxpayers

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk called for strengthening direct online communication with taxpayers through chatbot, call centers and customer service platforms to ensure rapid responses and provide immediate support for them. Kouchouk made the remarks on Sunday, April 5, 2026, during a field tour »»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Amir honours winners of Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work

Amir honours winners of inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani honoured the winners of the inaugural edition of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work, a national award recognising achievements in the field of social work »»»

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Gulf News 17h

Pakistan: FIA deploys AI system to track most wanted criminals in real time

Dubai: In a major step toward modernising law enforcement, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system capable of tracking wanted criminals by generating real-time visual updates of their appearance. The initiative, described as part o»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

Ministry launches 5 intellectual property e-services, expands total to 7

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched five new intellectual property e-services, bringing the total number of services to seven. This comes as part of its ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and enhance service quality. The services provided include applicati»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 20h

Around 60,000 Applications Expected for EUR 20 Fuel Compensation, Labour Minister Says

About 50,900 applications have been submitted for the EUR 20 compensation for the increased fuel prices, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov said on Nova TV on Sunday. More applications are expected through the Ministry of E-Governance, which means that just over 60,000 applications w»»»

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The Peninsula 21h

PHCC reports surge in home delivery and virtual care services in March

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has reported a notable increase in the number of beneficiaries using its medication home delivery and virtual call centre services in March compared to February, according to newly released statistics. The number of beneficiaries from PHCC’s m»»»

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BNE 23h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 23h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 23h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 23h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 23h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 23h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 23h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 23h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 23h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 23h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 23h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 23h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

Al Awsat 04.04. 18:35

US Military Jets Hit in Iran War Are the First Shot Down by Enemy Fire in Over 20 Years

Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the US that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows Iran’s continued ability to hit back despite President Donald Trump asserting it has been “completely decimated.” The attacks came five weeks after US and»»»

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RT 04.04. 18:35

Iran claims shooting down latest generation US fighter jet

The Iranian military has shot down a US F-35 fight jet over its territory, local media outlets, including Tasnim news agency, have claimed. US officials confirmed the loss of an F-15 jet and claimed that one pilot has been rescued. Photos and videos purporting to show the jet’s crash site, includin»»»

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Gulf News 04.04. 09:56

US military aircraft hit in Iran war are first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years

Iran shooting down two American military aircraft marks an exceedingly rare assault for the US. that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows the Islamic Republic’s continued ability to hit back despite President Donald Trump asserting it has been “completely decimated.” Get updated faster »»»

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UPI 04.04. 01:04

Millions of eye drops sold across U.S. recalled because they may not be sterile - UPI.com

More than 3.1 million bottles of eye drops have been recalled by their manufacturer over concerns that they may not be sterile, the FDA reported in a recall notice earlier this month. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI) -- More than three million bottles of eye drops sol»»»

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Gulf News 03.04. 21:06

5.8‑magnitude quake hits Afghanistan, Pakistan; 8 dead in Kabul

Kabul: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 rattled parts of northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan late Friday. The spokesperson for Kabul's governor said at least eight people are dead. The region is highly seismically active, and quakes have caused thousands of deaths»»»

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BNE 03.04. 13:33

Russia’s services sector slips back into contraction posting 49.5 as demand softens

Russia’s services sector returned to contraction in March, as weaker demand weighed on activity despite a modest improvement in business confidence, according to data published by S&P Global on April 3.  (chart) »»»

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24 News Agency 03.04. 11:38

Cash in circulation in Kyrgyzstan totals about 280 billion soms - | 24.KG

The volume of cash in circulation in Kyrgyzstan amounts to approximately 280 billion soms. Kumushai Artykova, chief expert of the Cash Management Department at the National Bank, told journalists. According to her, the ratio of cash to non-cash money in the country currently remains roughly balance»»»

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Libya Herald 03.04. 11:25

Clash between Libya’s religious and secular authorities regarding the permissibility of surcharging for e-payments

A clash is occurring between Libya’s secular and religious orders as to the permissibility of merchants imposing an extra charge for receiving payments, for goods or services, electronically versus in cash. The religious viewLast Wednesday (1 April), the Libyan Fatwa House in Tripoli (Dar Al-Ifta) »»»

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The Peninsula 03.04. 08:35

Aneed Al Shahania, Basalt shine at Al Rayyan

Doha, Qatar: Aneed Al Shahania clinched the H H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy while Basalt emerged the Ebraz Cup winner to light up the Al Rayyan Racecourse, which hosted major races last evening. Competing in the Local Purebred Arabians, Aneed Al Shahania returned to winning form for»»»

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The Peninsula 03.04. 08:28

MoCI strengthens supply chains with suppliers and companies

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), held a coordination meeting yesterday bringing together major suppliers in Qatar and a number of relevant local companies to enhance the resilience and sustainability of supply chains at the»»»

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BNE 03.04. 06:23

Albania on alert after US warning of potential Iran-linked threats

Albania has security measures in place after the United States Embassy in Tirana warned that groups linked to Iran may target Americans and US-associated entities in the country. In a security alert issued on April 1, the »»»

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BNE 03.04. 06:23

Polish manufacturers signal optimism despite Middle East scare, new PMI reading suggests

Poland’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 48.7 points in March from 47.1 in February, signalling a slower deterioration in manufacturing conditions but remaining below the 50-point threshold that separates growth from contraction, S&P Global said on April 1. »»»

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BNE 03.04. 06:23

Czech PMI improves to 52.8 in March, best in four years

The Czech manufacturing PMI index compiled monthly by the market intelligence company S&P Global Market Intelligence posted 52.8 in March, the best result since April 2022. It is also the first time since spring 2022 w»»»

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BNE 03.04. 06:09

Albania on alert after US warning of potential Iran-linked threats

Albania has security measures in place after the United States Embassy in Tirana warned that groups linked to Iran may target Americans and US-associated entities in the country. In a security alert issued on April 1, the »»»

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TAP 02.04. 18:22

Tunis hosts workshop on ways to develop digital services

Tunis, April 2 (TAP) - "Ways to further develop digital trust services (DTS) in Tunisia and the drafting of a roadmap for the widespread adoption of e-signatures and invoicing" took centre stage at a two-day workshop held on April 1-2 under the...»»»

The Peninsula 02.04. 18:14

ICAO Council condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, affirms threat to aviation safety

Doha, Qatar: The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), during its 237th session, adopted a firm resolution based on a joint working paper submitted by the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuw»»»

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Sputnik 02.04. 17:01

IRGC Says Attacked US-Linked Industrial Facilities in Middle East

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Iranian military has attacked US-linked steel and aluminum industry facilities in the Middle East, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday. Iran has previously said that US and Israel attacked facilities of the Iranian metallurgical companies Khouzest»»»

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RT 02.04. 16:02

Poland refuses to lend Patriot missile systems for Iran war

Poland will not relocate its American-made Patriot air defense missile systems to the Middle East to help the US intercept attacks from Iran, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz has said. Despite US President Donald Trump claiming that the Pentagon has an “unlimited” stockpile of weap»»»

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Gulf News 02.04. 13:24

Umm Al Quwain Police crack down on kids riding illegal e-bikes

Umm Al Quwain: Umm Al Quwain Police General Headquarters has urged parents to prevent children from using unlicensed motorcycles and electric bikes in residential areas, citing rising safety risks and noise complaints. The Traffic and Patrols Department said reckless riding by untrained youngsters—»»»

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24 News Agency 02.04. 12:23

Inflow of foreign direct investment to Kyrgyzstan reached $950 million in 2025 - | 24.KG

At year-end 2025, inflow of foreign direct investment to Kyrgyzstan amounted to $950 million. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, said in his speech at the second meeting of the Heads of Government/Vice Presidents of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Bak»»»

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TAP 02.04. 11:56

Information session on Euro-German program supporting digital trade and e-commerce

Tunis, April 2, 2026 (TAP) – A hybrid information session on a call for applications destined to Tunisian SMEs in the services sector will be held on Friday, at the initiative of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tunis (CCIT), in partnership...»»»

Gulf News 02.04. 11:47

Dubai’s KHDA issues distance learning guidelines, asks schools to review system in two weeks

Dubai: Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has published a comprehensive framework setting out minimum quality standards that private K-12 schools must meet during periods of distance and online learning. The guidelines, titled Quality Expectations for Effective Distance Learni»»»

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Business-review 02.04. 11:12

Romanian audiobook platform Voxa raises over EUR 4 million for regional expansion

Romanian digital book streaming platform Voxa has secured more than EUR 4 million in a funding round led by Catalyst Romania. The capital is earmarked for regional growth and product development as the company eyes a dominant position in South Eastern Europe. The investment marks the 12th transacti»»»

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The Peninsula 02.04. 09:07

Lebanon President lauds Qatar's support for Lebanese people

Beirut: President of Lebanon H E General Joseph Aoun met yesterday with Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. At the outset of the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the President of Lebanon, wishing His E»»»

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The Peninsula 02.04. 09:02

Indonesia Speaker, Qatar’s Ambassador discuss cooperation

Jakarta: Speaker of Indonesian People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia H E Dr. Ahmad Muzani met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Indonesia H E Sultan bin Mubarak Al Dosari. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation and relations between the two countries.»»»

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UPI 02.04. 09:02

On This Day, April 2: Pope John Paul II dies at 84 - UPI.com

On April 2, 2005, Pope John Paul II, head of the Roman Catholic Church for more than a quarter century, died at his Vatican apartment. 1 of 6 | Bishop Robert Hermann celebrates a mass in honor of the late Pope John Paul II at the Cathedral Bascillica in St. Louis on April 3, 2005. The pontiff died »»»

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