1 of 2 | A damaged building stands in the Dubai International Financial Center. The damage was caused by debris from the interception of an Iranian drone attack in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday. Those in the UAE are being warned not to take photos or videos of damage or they could be charged »»»

Dubai: India has announced an extension of visas and a waiver of overstay penalties for foreign nationals, including those from the Gulf countries, who find themselves stranded in the country due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Friday shared the decisions, whi»»»

The Trump administration doubled down on efforts to prevent the rising cost of oil becoming a full blown oil price shock by temporarily relaxing sanctions prohibiting the sale of Russian oil. Under a 30-day waiver, countries will now be able to buy oil currently aboard tankers, provided it was load»»»

A row of U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft lined up at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport on February 27, the day before Israel and United States launched their airborne offensive against Iran. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. military »»»

Dubai: When regional airspace closures swept across the Middle East due to the US-Israel-Iran war at the end of February, thousands of UAE residents found themselves stranded far from home. For some, the journey back meant days on buses through desert highways. For others, it meant hopping across t»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated in a media stand organised by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) group at the United Nations in New York. The media stand addressed the draft resolution submitted to »»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, affirmed that the UN Security Council’s approval of the resolution rendered by the Kingdom of Bahrain on behalf of the GCC states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the Iran»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Post has announced that its land shipping operations across Gulf countries remain fully operational, ensuring the continued movement of postal and cargo shipments despite current regional circumstances. Director of Direct Services and Customer Service at Qatar Post Jaber Fara»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour affirmed its continued efforts to streamline administrative procedures and advance digital transformation through its integrated digital gateway, which provides more than 325 services online. In a post on its X platform on Thursday, the Ministry said more than 25»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated Thursday in a coordination meeting of Arab trade ministers, held via virtually, as part of efforts to align Arab positions ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) scheduled to take place in Yaounde, Cameroon. Qatar »»»

1 of 5 | Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Clyburn, 85, announced Thursday that he will run for re-election. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 12 (UPI) -- Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., announced Thursday that he will run for »»»

OMNIYAT Group announced it has contributed Dh5 million to support the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with »»»

1 of 2 | Iranians gather on Revolution Street in Tehran to show support for Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on Monday. Photo by Hossein Esmaeili/UPI | License Photo March 12 (UPI) -- Mojtaba Khamenei shared his first message since being named Iran's new sup»»»

Research conducted in Romania and other European countries by the automotive data company carVertical examined the most extreme cases encountered in 2025 on the used car market. We discovered cars that had been “refreshed” with hundreds of thousands of kilometers, repair costs reaching astronomical»»»

Creating compelling visuals for e-commerce can often be a complex, time-consuming task. From adjusting images for different screen sizes to ensuring they load quickly across platforms, it’s crucial to deliver high-quality visuals that don’t sacrifice performance. E-commerce businesses are under con»»»

The outbreak of open hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan marks the most serious confrontation between the two neighbors since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. After weeks of escalating cross-border clashes and retaliatory strikes, Islamabad declared it was in a state of “open war” wi»»»

Dubai: Sahar Karoubi moved to the UAE in 2003 and built her career in marketing after graduating from the American University in Dubai. In 2021, a personal shift pushed her toward entrepreneurship. After becoming a mother of two young children, she began paying closer attention to the everyday prod»»»

Apple does not acquire companies for incremental innovation. It acquires capabilities that signal where the next interface shift is heading. Its recent move into advanced facial sensing technology is not simply about improving device security. It reflects a broader transition in how technology inte»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, met yesterday, with Minister of Commerce of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, H E Jam Kamal Khan, via video conference. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen and develop bilateral trade and investment»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, conducted a field visit to a number of retail outlets in the country, as part of monitoring market conditions and ensuring the availability of essential goods and products for consumers. During the visit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sweden has reaffirmed its strong support for and solidarity with Qatar amid the evolving geopolitical situation in the region, with senior Swedish leaders holding high-level discussions with their Qatari counterparts, and the Swedish Embassy in Doha working around the clock to assist i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has affirmed that Qatar has been actively engaging with its international and regional partners in recent days as part of efforts to address escalating tensions and support calls f»»»

With France preparing to vote in the first round of the municipal elections on Sunday, Paris has become a battleground between left- and right-wing forces fighting to shape the capital’s future. FRANCE 24 looks at how the city’s affordable housing crisis is shaping the tight-run race.  For man»»»

Dubai: Are you feeling a price pinch while shopping for groceries? Sudden increases in the cost of vegetables, staples or everyday essentials can leave shoppers wondering whether the jump is temporary or something that should be reported. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»

Share: Photo- Israeli air strike on Hezbollah stronghold of Al Dhahiyeh a suburb of of Beirut March 11, 2026. Israel has been targeting the Iran backed Hezbollah after th e militant group fired rockets on Israel in support of Iran a move that outraged the Lebanese people and the government What to »»»

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho interacts with students in a classroom at Marlton School, a public special school for the deaf and hard of hearing students in Los Angeles. File Photo by Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFE March 11 (UPI) -- A superintendent in Los Angeles who»»»

1 of 7 | Iranians gather on Revolution Street in Tehran to show support for Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on Monday. Mojtaba Khamenei, who is injured, replaces his father the last Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed after the United Sta»»»

In a letter leaked on Libyan media today (Reference 9/2026 dated 11/03/26), the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) instructed commercial bank managers and e-payments entities to permit official foreign residents to start using e-Wallets as a form of payment as part of its efforts to increase the volume an»»»

Three cargo ships reported being attacked by unknown projectiles in or near the Strait of Hormuz, an historic flashpoint in Iran's relations with the West illustated by this view of Iranian navy speed boats conducting military exercises in the Sea of Oman off southern Iran in 2011. Photo by Ali Moh»»»

“There is no evidence whatsoever of possibilities to manipulate the Smartmatic voting machines,” said the caretaker Minister of Electronic Government, George Sharkov, during a parliamentary hearing Wednesday on the preparation and organization of the early parliamentary elections on April 19. In a »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Minister of State has called for de-escalation and urged Iran and the United Stated to return to negotiating table, adding that the wide range of attacks on military and civilian infrastructure was extremely worrying. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr.»»»

Dubai: BYD Co. is examining options to enter competitive motorsport, including Formula One and endurance racing, in an effort to boost the Chinese brand’s appeal globally, according to people familiar with the matter. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The automaker is lo»»»

Dubai: The Dawoodi Bohra community in the UAE has announced a contribution of Dh2.1 million to support the ‘Edge of Life’ campaign, seeking to raise at least Dh1 billion to combat childhood hunger and malnutrition. Launched during Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice »»»

QUBE Development announced a contribution of Dh2 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. Launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the campaign aims»»»

An ambulance ride turned into an extraordinary moment of survival for a 50-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh, whose family had already begun preparing for her funeral after doctors declared there was virtually no hope of recovery. Vineeta Shukla, a resident of Pilibhit, had been discharged from a h»»»

“We can see that concerted efforts to sabotage trust in the elections have begun, to make people doubt that their vote will be counted,” said Bozhidar Bozhanov of Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) in response to a declaration by There Is Such a People (TISP) on Wednesday. On behalf of»»»

Exhausted Afghans cross the border from Iran in a sandstorm, leaving behind a country in the grip of war to return to a homeland that is battered by conflict and humanitarian crisis. At the Islam Qala crossing point in Herat province, western Afghanistan, Talibshah, who did not to give his family n»»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan called for transition to an electronic Parliament. Sadyr Japarov made this statement today at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. «If we don’t transition to an electronic Parliament, we will continue to spend enormous amounts of money on paper and equipment. Since 2020, 65»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to affect individuals, entities, and travellers across the region, educational institutions in Qatar are turning to digital platforms to ensure that students can continue their academic journey without disruption. The Ministry of Educa»»»

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani received yesterday a phone call from Mauritanian Minister of Defence H E Hanana Ould Sidi. During the call, they discussed the latest developments and security updates in the r»»»

Doha: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call yesterday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania H E Kestutis Budrys. During the call, they discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, met yesterday with the Director General for Energy at the European Commission, H E Ditte Juul-Jorgensen. Discussions during the meeting, which was held virtually, dealt with the impact of the ongoing regional conflict»»»

Doha, Qatar: Industries Qatar (IQ) convened its Annual General Assembly Meeting for the fiscal year 2025, yesterday. Delivering the speech, Minister of the State for Energy Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director, Industries Qatar H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said, “On the fi»»»

Uzum, Uzbekistan’s largest digital platform and first ever tech unicorn, on March 10 announced that it has closed a strategic investment that raises more than $130mn, led by sovereign entities of the Sultanate of Oman.  »»»

Uzum, Uzbekistan’s largest digital platform and first ever tech unicorn, on March 10 announced that it has closed a strategic investment that raises more than $130mn, led by sovereign entities of the Sultanate of Oman.  »»»

North Macedonia’s annual inflation slowed to 2.9% in February 2026, down from 3.2% in the previous month (chart), the state statistical office reported on March 9. The highest year-on-year price increases were recorded in »»»

Montenegro’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.5% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, slowing from a 3.1% growth in the previous quarter (chart), according to preliminary data published by the country’s statistics office on March 9. »»»

A working meeting on School Meals module of E-Kundoluk automated information system was held at the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. The meeting was attended by Lira Samykbaeva, Deputy Minister of Education for Digital Development, ministry staff, representatives of the UN World Food Programme,»»»

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) discussed increasing e-payments with Libya’s Telecoms Holding Company LPTIC. The discussions came during a meeting hosted today by Naji Issa, Governor of the CBL, with Ali Khamis Al-Farjani, Chairman of LPTC, in the presence of the directors of the telecommunications»»»

The National System Integrator said on Tuesday that it has started upgrading the national cybersecurity system with support from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The National System Integrator’s cybersecurity monitoring centre, which currently covers the critical infrastructure of selected mi»»»