Qatar strengthens digital government services to ensure seamless transactions
Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has said that government entities in Qatar are continuing to expand and enhance digital services, allowing individuals and businesses to complete transactions efficiently and securely through advanced online platforms and mobile applications. »»»
Qatar's Ambassador attends meeting of India's Minister of External Affairs with GCC envoys
Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of India H E Mohammed bin Hassan Jaber Al Jaber participated in a meeting of Minister of External Affairs of India H E Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Their Excellencies the GCC Ambassadors, accredited to India. The meeting discussed cooperation and »»»
Moldova's energy system enters state of emergency after key Romania link fails
The government of the Republic of Moldova declared a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector on March 24, following the disconnection of the Vulcănești–Isaccea power line linking the country to Romania after Russian drone attacks in southern Ukraine, a government statement said. »»»
North Macedonia's central bank keeps key rate at 4% amid rising global uncertainty
The National Bank of North Macedonia decided on March 24 to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 4% (chart), citing heightened global uncertainty linked to geopolitical tensions. At the upcoming treasury bill auction on»»»
Qatar’s Ambassador participates in Uzbek First Deputy Foreign Minister’s meeting with GCC envoys
Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Uzbekistan H E Hassan bin Hamza Hashim participated on Monday in a meeting of First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan H E Bakhromjon Aloyev with Their Excellencies heads of diplomatic missions of Qatar, Saudi Arabia,»»»
Qatar’s envoy participates in Polish Deputy PM's meeting with Arab Ambassadors
Ambassador of Qatar to Poland H E Saoud bin Abdullah Zaid Al Mahmoud participated in a meeting convened by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland H E Radoslaw Sikorski with several of Their Excellencies Arab ambassadors accredited to Warsaw. The meeting disc»»»
Qatar’s Ambassador participates in Turkiye FM’s meeting with GCC Ambassadors
Ambassador of Qatar to the Republic of H E Turkiye Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab participated yesterday in a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye H E Hakan Fidan and Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Ambassador of Jordan to the Republ»»»
Polish retail sales grow 5% y/y in February but still disappoint
Polish retail sales grew 5% year-on-year (y/y) in constant prices in February, picking up from a 4.4% y/y rise in January, the statistics office GUS said on March 23. The February reading disappointed, as it came in at bel»»»
Ministry of Labour e-services make changing employers in Qatar easier
Doha, Qatar: In a move to streamline labour mobility and enhance user experience, the Ministry of Labour Qatar has expanded its digital offerings, making it easier for workers to change employers through its integrated e-services platform. The Ministry said its Employer Change Service simplifies th»»»
The death of coal power in the UK - OWID
The United Kingdom was the birthplace of coal. It has now, effectively, died there, Our World in Data reprots. As shown in the chart, in the late 1980s, around two-thirds of the UK’s electricity came from coal. By th»»»
The death of coal power in the UK - OWID
The United Kingdom was the birthplace of coal. It has now, effectively, died there, Our World in Data reprots. As shown in the chart, in the late 1980s, around two-thirds of the UK’s electricity came from coal. By th»»»
The death of coal power in the UK - OWID
The United Kingdom was the birthplace of coal. It has now, effectively, died there, Our World in Data reprots. As shown in the chart, in the late 1980s, around two-thirds of the UK’s electricity came from coal. By th»»»
The death of coal power in the UK - OWID
The United Kingdom was the birthplace of coal. It has now, effectively, died there, Our World in Data reprots. As shown in the chart, in the late 1980s, around two-thirds of the UK’s electricity came from coal. By th»»»
The death of coal power in the UK - OWID
The United Kingdom was the birthplace of coal. It has now, effectively, died there, Our World in Data reprots. As shown in the chart, in the late 1980s, around two-thirds of the UK’s electricity came from coal. By th»»»
The death of coal power in the UK - OWID
The United Kingdom was the birthplace of coal. It has now, effectively, died there, Our World in Data reprots. As shown in the chart, in the late 1980s, around two-thirds of the UK’s electricity came from coal. By th»»»
The death of coal power in the UK - OWID
The United Kingdom was the birthplace of coal. It has now, effectively, died there, Our World in Data reprots. As shown in the chart, in the late 1980s, around two-thirds of the UK’s electricity came from coal. By th»»»
The death of coal power in the UK - OWID
The United Kingdom was the birthplace of coal. It has now, effectively, died there, Our World in Data reprots. As shown in the chart, in the late 1980s, around two-thirds of the UK’s electricity came from coal. By th»»»
The death of coal power in the UK - OWID
The United Kingdom was the birthplace of coal. It has now, effectively, died there, Our World in Data reprots. As shown in the chart, in the late 1980s, around two-thirds of the UK’s electricity came from coal. By th»»»
7 ways the war affects fuel, food and expenses
Dubai: The impact of the Middle East conflict is moving steadily from global markets into household budgets, with early signs already visible in fuel and transport. Pressure is expected to build in stages, spreading across food, goods and services if disruptions persist. Sign up for our daily busin»»»
Qatar’s Ambassador conveys condolences to Turkiye over victims of helicopter crash in territorial waters
Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the sisterly Republic of Turkiye H E Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab, conveyed Qatar’s condolences to Turkiye over the victims among members of the joint Qatari-Turkish forces, as well as two Turkish civilian collaborators, following a helicopter crash»»»
Diesel rises, gasoline prices unchanged
Skopje, 23 March 2026 (MIA) - The price of Eurodiesel (D-E V) is set to rise by Mden 3.5 per liter as of Monday midnight, while gasoline prices will remain unchanged, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has said. The new retail price of Eurodiesel BS (D-E V) will be Mden 95.5 per liter. A liter »»»
Embassy celebrates Pakistan Day, honours founders
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Pakistan, Doha, Qatar, yesterday celebrated the Pakistan Day in a simple and graceful ceremony. Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar, H E Muhammad Aamer hoisted the national flag. The messages of the President of Pakistan, H E Asif Ali Zardari, the Prime Minister of Pakistan »»»
‘I thought the call was a promotion’: Abu Dhabi airport worker lands Big Ticket win
Dubai: What started as a monthly habit has turned into a life-changing moment for 41-year-old Palestinian expatriate Mohammed Ashour, who has been one of the latest winners of Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw for March. Ashour, who works as a guest service agent at Zayed International Airport, has»»»
Experts applaud smooth transition to remote as onsite work resumes
Doha: As offices nationwide returned to regular working hours today, industry experts and employees have commended the authorities for the seamless and efficient shift to remote work at the onset of the crisis, which has guaranteed uninterrupted operations across the board. Remote work systems play»»»
Dubai driver wins Big Ticket gold after 15 years of trying
Dubai: A Dubai-based driver’s years of patience and teamwork have finally paid off, after he bagged gold in the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw. Ansar Pookunju, a 47-year-old expatriate from Kerala, India, has been living in the UAE for 23 years. He and his group of 20 friends have been consistentl»»»
Qatar affirms support to strengthen humanitarian response
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has affirmed its support for efforts aimed at strengthening the humanitarian response, stressing the importance of consolidating the principle of international solidarity and sharing burdens and responsibilities in light of the unprecedented rise in the number of refugees and dis»»»
Amazon confirms AWS disruption in Bahrain after drone activity
Dubai: Amazon has confirmed that its cloud infrastructure in Bahrain has been disrupted following drone activity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The company said its Amazon Web Services region in Bahrain was affected amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, marki»»»
IEA chief says more than 40 energy sites damaged in Iran war - UPI.com
Fatih Birol said Monday at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, that energy assets across nine countries have been “severely or very severely” damaged in the Iran war. File Photo by Ole Berg-Rusten/EPA-EFE March 23 (UPI) -- More than 40 energy sites in the Middle East have been damaged s»»»
The Rise of Automated Expense Tracking: How European Businesses Save 12 Hours Per Week
By Elena Marchetti | Published March 23, 2026 | 11 min read Photo by Kaboompics on Pexels | Alt: Business professional managing expenses and financial documents at office desk | Tags: expense management, automated tracking, business finance, European market Every week, finance teams across Europe s»»»
Defeat in the Making? What Lies Ahead If US Targets Iran’s Kharg Island
The US war unleashed on Iran was an “amateurish and ill planned operation that threatens the global economy and security,” Mikael Valtersson, former Swedish Armed Forces and air defense officer, tells Sputnik. The agression against Iran is the direct outcome of “major US intelligence and planning f»»»
UAE fuel prices for April 2026: Petrol, diesel rates unlikely to drop sharply - here's why
Dubai: UAE fuel prices for April 2026 are due next, and the latest oil market move points to a possible change in direction. After petrol and diesel became bit more expensive in March, oil prices fell sharply as signs of easing tensions between the US and Iran reduced fears of an immediate supply d»»»
Ambassador calls on Pakistani community to follow UAE guidelines
Dubai: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE has urged members of the expatriate community to respect local laws and customs, as Pakistan marked its 86th National Day with ceremonies across the Emirates. Speaking at a flag-hoisting event at the Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi on Monday, Ambassador Shafqat»»»
eMAG Group appoints Andreea Mihnea as VP of People to lead HR strategy
eMAG Group has appointed Andreea Mihnea as Vice President of People, a role focused on shaping the organisation’s talent strategy in the context of a dynamic labour market. In her new position, Mihnea will coordinate HR processes and operations across the group’s companies, including eMAG, Fashion »»»
Channelisation vs. Black Market: What Germany’s Gambling Data Reveals About Regulated Digital Markets
Germany’s online gambling market has become one of the most closely observed case studies in digital regulation. Since the introduction of the Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV 2021), policymakers have attempted to create a controlled ecosystem that balances consumer protection with market viab»»»
Online digital payments grow by 20% annually and become essential infrastructure in economy
Digital payments in Romania continue to accelerate, registering an increase of approximately 20% in 2025, a pace expected to be maintained in 2026, and this evolution reflects the rapid expansion of the use of online payments beyond e-commerce, to more and more services in everyday life, according »»»
Germany calls for diplomacy, reaffirms solidarity with Qatar
Doha: Germany has expressed deep concern over the escalating regional crisis, warning of growing threats to stability while reaffirming its strong solidarity with Qatar and commitment to diplomatic solutions. In an exclusive interview with The Peninsula, German Ambassador to Qatar H E Oliver Owcza »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
Ignore batteries at your own peril
Batteries are rapidly becoming one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century. They sit at the heart of the global shift toward electrified transport, and more resilient power systems. In a word: a game-changer. At the most basic level, batteries solve a fundamental problem: energy»»»
Qatar’s e-commerce grows amid festive shopping surge
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s e-commerce sector is gaining momentum as consumers increasingly turn to digital platforms for convenience and competitive pricing, even as traditional mall shopping continues to draw strong crowds across the country. Speaking to The Peninsula, experts say online shopping has ex»»»
Court rules for N.Y. Times, orders Pentagon credentials restored - UPI.com
A federal judge ruled against the Pentagon's press policy in a suit filed by the New York Times. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- A federal judge struck down the Department of Defense's policy that led to the ouster of most journalists from the Pentagon last fall a»»»
EasyCall will develop voicebots in Poland using ElevenLabs voices
EasyCall, a brand of NewConnect-listed tech company SoftBlue, is developing solutions using voice technology from ElevenLabs, a global leader in AI speech generation founded by Polish entrepreneurs. The partnership reflects growing demand for communication automation, especially in healthcare, wher»»»
Eid retail surge highlights shifting consumer spending patterns
Doha, Qatar: Retailers across Doha have noted a strong pickup in consumer spending, driven by discounting, promotional campaigns, and a seasonal rise during Eid Al Fitr. Malls and high streets are witnessing increased footfall, with industry players pointing to a concentrated surge in demand for fa»»»
Minister of Awqaf joins worshippers for Eid prayers
Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim among worshippers gathered for Eid Al Fitr prayers at Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque yesterday. Pic: Rajan Vadakkemuriyil/The Peninsula»»»
Deputy PM, German Minister review latest developments
Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani held a phone call yesterday H E Federal Minister of Defense of Germany H E Boris Pistorius. The two sides reviewed the latest regional security developments and discusse»»»
Polish industrial production rebounds in February
Poland’s industrial output expanded 1.5% year on year (y/y) in constant prices in February, a changeover from a decline of 1.5% y/y the preceding month, unadjusted data from the statistics office GUS showed on March 19. Th»»»
Abu Dhabi opens two new bridges linking Al Reem Island to E‑12 highway
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has opened two new marine bridges connecting Al Reem Island directly to the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Highway (E‑12), offering a faster and smoother route for motorists. Designed to carry up to 7,200 vehicles per hour, the bridges are expe»»»