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»»»

Emergency Situations Minister Urmatbek Shamyrkanov has been dismissed. The presidential press secretary, responding to a question why he was removed from his post less than a month after his appointment, explained that the new minister’s dismissal was due to suspicions that he had taken a bribe whi»»»

Dubai: A Dubai-based expatriate from Kerala, India, has bagged Dh150,000 in the latest draw of Big Ticket in Abu Dhabi. Manoj Natrajan, 53, has been living and working in Dubai for the past 22 years. He has been buying Big Ticket entries every month together with his five friends, hoping that one d»»»

Dubai: A 53-year-old Indian expatriate based in Oman is celebrating a lucky first attempt after winning Dh150,000 in the latest Big Ticket draw. Vallabh Bogha Parmar, a business owner originally from Gujarat, India has been living in the GCC with his family for the past 35 years. To his surprise, h»»»

Corporate fleet electrification represents a significant economic and climate opportunity for Europe, according to the EY–Eurelectric report Fleet Forward: powering the transition to electric mobility, which finds that transitioning Europe’s corporate fleets could unlock up to €246 billion in cumul»»»

The research highlights Romanians’ food preferences during the cold season, taking into account the 5-4-3-2-1 shopping method for a balanced diet, proposed by Carrefour and supported by nutritionists: 5 types of vegetables, 4 types of fruit, 3 sources of protein, 2 servings of complex carbohydrates»»»

Dubai: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has introduced a new two-letter document type code “PP” for all regular ePassports issued from March 1 this year. In a statement, the DFA has noted that the update is part of the country’s commitment to keep its travel documents aligned with»»»

The Israeli military has said it carried out several wide-scale waves of strikes across Iran, as supporters of the Islamic Republic staged rallies to celebrate the appointment of a new supreme leader. Mojtaba Khamenei, a hardline Shia Muslim cleric close to the powerful Revolutionary Guards, was ch»»»

Doha, Qatar: While air raid sirens were activated in Bahrain, warning people to head to nearest safe place, Kuwait National Guard announced that it intercepted six drones. UAE Ministry of Defence also confirmed that it was intercepting ballistic missiles in the country. Stay tuned for more updates:»»»

Sydney: Australia will deploy a long-range military reconnaissance plane to the Gulf to protect civilians, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday. An E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and supporting defence force personnel will be sent for an initial period of four weeks to help "protect and secure the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following the completion of the legally required quorum, representing (76.81%), Barwa Real Estate Group held the meeting of the Company’s Ordinary General Assembly this evening. H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Chairman of the Board, members of the Board of Directors, th»»»

India’s retail industry is witnessing a major change as quick commerce — the ultra-fast delivery of daily household items through digital platforms — impacts how consumers shop. Not so long ago, this was a niche experiment. But this has quickly evolved into a vital retail channel, boosted by wide p»»»

India’s retail industry is witnessing a major change as quick commerce — the ultra-fast delivery of daily household items through digital platforms — impacts how consumers shop. Not so long ago, this was a niche experiment. But this has quickly evolved into a vital retail channel, boosted by wide p»»»

Iran has issued a stark warning to the US and Israel against further strikes on its critical energy infrastructure, threatening reciprocal action across the Middle East. The declaration follows a co-ordinated military operation over the weekend that severely damaged multiple fuel storage facilities»»»

Large unexplained flows in Kyrgyzstan’s balance of payments continue to fuel concerns about sanctions circumvention linked to Russia, according to a report by GlobalSource Partners, even as the country has taken steps to improve the transparency of its external accounts. »»»

Iran’s choice of Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his slain father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader signals the entrenchment of hardline cleric power and a continued resistance amid the US-Israeli military onslaught. It also underscores US President Donald Trump’s policy failure to detail the goals of t»»»

More than 1,400 people nationwide have been fined for not wearing crash helmets on motorcycles in the first week of March as a months-long crackdown on traffic violations continues, authorities said Monday. A police statement said nearly 16,800 people were stopped, and just over 1,000 fines were is»»»

Converted, a company specialising in AI-driven advertising technology for emerging markets, has announced the acquisition of Mitcha, an Egyptian e-commerce platform dedicated to supporting local fashion designers. The move marks a strategic step towards building a more integrated, data-driven digit»»»

Egypt’s private sector investments surged by 73% during the previous fiscal year and continued to grow at a rate of 42% in the first quarter of the current year, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Monday. Speaking at an Alexandria Businessmen’s Association (ABA) event, Kouchouk stated that the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani spoke about the cascading effects of Iranian aggression not only on the region but on the entire world. Speaking in an interview with Sky News, HE the Prime Minister said that what is»»»

Tripoli Business Incubator announced yesterday that it has accepted the registration of the first 50 private online stores to participate in the Intensive E-Commerce Camp. The trainings will be carried out in two groups in an intensive training programme aimed at developing and promoting the growth»»»

Dubai Duty Free has joined a growing list of contributors to the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger with a donation of Dh7 million. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE»»»

Dubai: “We don’t eat a lot while ending our fast during Ramadan,” says Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja, reaching for a single date and a glass of water on her table. “You start with something small and then you go pray. After that, we come back for the main meal.” It is a moment of quiet simplicit»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a powerful demonstration of its commitment to holistic education, a team of students and teachers from The Next Generation School (TNG), recently returned from a profound five-day educational Umrah pilgrimage to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The journey was meticulously des»»»

Cairo: The Arab League Council yesterday expressed strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; the Sultanate of Oman; the State of Kuwait; the United Arab Emirates; the Kingdom of Bahrain; the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and the Republic of Iraq, »»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received yesterday two phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali H E Abdoulaye Diop and Minister of Foreign Affairs and East Afric»»»

Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani visited the Operations Center at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. In a post on X, the Minister said that he visited the center to assess strategic reserves and review mechanisms for monitoring supply chains. He »»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has called on Iran to immediately stop attacks in the region and urged all parties to pursue a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict. Speaking in an interview with Sky News, t»»»

Iran's Health Ministry said 1,221 people had been killed and between 9,000 and 10,000 wounded since the start of the US-Israeli military campaign, with 200 of the dead being children and teenagers under 18, ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour told ILNA on March 6. »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has consolidated its position as one of the world’s leading global and regional hubs in the e-commerce sector, benefiting from an integrated ecosystem that includes advanced logistics infrastructure, rapid digital transformation in government services, and a flexible regulatory e»»»

Al Waseef Group has contributed Dh2 million to the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign, launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, aims to raise a minimum of »»»