Ramadan in Sharjah: 600 volunteers distribute 30,000 Iftar meals every day
More than 600 volunteers affiliated with the Sharjah Charity International compete daily in serving fasting individuals across 129 Iftar sites and tents distributed throughout the emirate. The initiative is part of the “Iftar for a Fasting Person” project, implemented by the association during the »»»
Greenvolt Next delivers 1.32 MW decentralized solar energy for companies in the Moldova region
Greenvolt Next, part of Greenvolt Group, announces the completion of five photovoltaic projects for the commercial and industrial sector in the Moldova region, with a cumulative installed capacity of 1.32 MW. Four of the projects are already operational, while the fifth is in the final phase of imp»»»
Swiss bus fire likely deliberate but terrorism ruled out for now: police
Geneva: A bus fire that killed at least six people in western Switzerland was likely ignited deliberately but probably not as an act of terror, police said on Wednesday. The fire broke out on the bus in the main street of the small town of Kerzers, around 20 kilometres (12 miles) west of the Alpine»»»
NETOPIA Group sells Web2SMS to LINK Mobility
NETOPIA Group announces the sale of Web2SMS, its SMS messaging business, to LINK Mobility, the leading European provider of Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) solutions. The transaction stands as a strategic step in NETOPIA Group’s medium-term development plan, allowing the group to focus»»»
West Group launches an international scholarship and internship program for employees’ children
West Group has launched the International Scholarships & Internship Program, an initiative dedicated to the children of the company’s employees, through which over 30 students from the first cohort are already benefiting from monthly scholarships and access to internships in Romania and Germany. Th»»»
Right to refuse sailing: What seafarers need to know amid ongoing geopolitical situation
Dubai: The Philippines has reiterated that Filipino seafarers have the “right to refuse sailing” to certain high-risk waters after a Filipino crew member was reported missing following an attack on a tugboat assisting a distressed vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. In light of this, the Department o»»»
Israel Urges UNSC to Designate Iran Guards 'Terrorist Organization'
Israel's foreign minister on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to designate Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards a "terrorist organization", as the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic raged for a 12th day. "The Iranian regime's recent actions underscore that its aggression constitutes»»»
Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
Dozens of hereditary peers are set to lose their seats in the House of Lords, after the passage of a bill that will end a parliamentary role dating back hundreds of years. Peers passed the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill after ministers offered a compromise to end a long-running dispute with»»»
G7 welcomes potential record release of oil reserves as prices surge
G7 nations have said they would support the collective release of oil from their reserves to tackle soaring prices since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran. The group of countries has been meeting with the International Energy Agency (IEA), which is reported to be readying its biggest ever in»»»
White House area shut down after van breaches barricade
A van smashed through a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday, police said, forcing a shutdown of the area in downtown Washington during morning rush hour. The driver was taken into custody and there were no reported injuries following the pre-dawn incident at Lafayette Square, ju»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa HE Ronald Lamola. During the call, the two sides reviewed th»»»
Meet Balen Shah, the Nepali Rapper and Gen-Z Prime Minister taking down established leaders
Dubai: It looks like rappers and hip hop talents are having a moment in the sun and it’s not just on the stage. From beats to ballots, many artists are now trading microphones for political power. In the U.S., Zohran Mamdani made the jump from rap battles to New York City politics. Now, Nepal is jo»»»
Voting Machine Seals Remain Contractor-Applied after Government Rejects Commission’s Proposal
The Central Election Commission (CEC) proposed that the seals on the voting machines for the April 19 early parliamentary elections be provided and applied by state officials, but the executive branch did not adopt the measure, so the seals are still placed by the contractor, Ciela Norma, CEC Chair»»»
Emirati Doctor's Day: Meet Abu Dhabi doctor inspired by UAE astronaut-turned-minister Dr Sultan Al Neyadi
Abu Dhabi: On Emirati Doctor's Day, observed on March 11 every year, the stories of dedication, service, and national pride of UAE national doctors come into focus. One such doctor is Abu Dhabi-based Dr Ahmed Al Neyadi, whose journey has been shaped by personal determination, the strong support of »»»
Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes - and you get a say
British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknotes - and the public will get their say on which animals and birds will appear. Images of wildlife would be difficult to counterfeit, while also allowing for a celebration of nature across the country, the »»»
Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant
Ukrainian forces have struck one of Russia's "most important military factories", President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. "The plant produced electronics and components for Russian missiles. The very missiles that strike our cities, our villages and civilians," he said. British Storm Shadow missiles»»»
Zelensky sends drone teams to Middle East, touting Ukraine's expertise
Teams of Ukrainian military experts have been sent to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to help them defend against drones being launched from Iran in retaliation for the massive US and Israeli air attacks. Others are also helping the US defend its military presence in Jordan, accord»»»
China warns US AI military use can create 'Terminator' world
Beijing: China warned the United States on Wednesday that the excessive use of artificial intelligence in its military could plunge the world into a "Terminator"-like dystopian future. US President Donald Trump's administration has sought the unconditional use of AI startups in the military. The Pe»»»
Pensioners' Easter Supplements Cost EUR 57.8 Mln, Social Policy Minister Says
The EUR 57.8 million that will be disbursed to 1,606,000 Bulgarian pensioners as Easter supplements are allocated under the law extending the 2025 State budget, Bulgarian caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov told a news briefing, making public a decision to this effect that the »»»
Haykal offers condolences over priest in Qlayaa, residents expel Jradeh
Army chief General Rodolphe Haykal visited the southern town of Qlayaa by helicopter on Wednesday to offer condolences over the death of the town's priest by Israeli fire. Residents of the town later expelled Change MP Elias Jradeh after he arrived to offer condolences. Jradeh, who has a leftist pa»»»
Dubai Miracle Garden offers free entry to UAE residents
Dubai: UAE residents will be able to visit Dubai Miracle Garden free of charge for a limited period this month, in an initiative aimed at offering families and visitors in the city a chance to unwind. From March 15 to March 31, all residents can enter the garden for free by presenting a valid Emira»»»
Prime minister, South African minister discuss latest developments in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa HE Ronald Lamola. During the call, the two sides reviewed the latest development»»»
OVES Enterprise’s Nemesis AI technology used in EAGLS™ counter-drone systems by the U.S. Army in the Middle East
OVES Enterprise, Romanian software development company with expertise in building complex software solutions and AI innovations for the aerospace, defense and cybersecurity industries, contributes through its Nemesis AI technology to enhancing the capabilities of the EAGLS™ counter-drone systems de»»»
Răzvan Pîrcălăbescu, President of OPIA: Developing the defense industry is a strategic necessity for Romania
At the initiative of the Defense Industry Shareholders Organisation (OPIA), leaders of companies in the sector, representatives of financial and banking institutions, and public authorities gathered in Bucharest to analyze financing opportunities and partnerships needed for the development of Roman»»»
No Evidence Smartmatic Machines Can Be Manipulated Ahead of Elections, Says Electronic Government Minister
“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 »»»
Education Ministry Kicks Off Implementation of Project Aiming to Encourage Adult Participation in Learning
Community cultural centres, libraries and museums could become spaces for adult education and informal learning through culture and the arts, said the Education Ministry on its website on Wednesday. The involvement of cultural institutions in these activities is envisaged in the new Agenda 4 Skills»»»
Shepherd detained for letting flock graze outdoors despite pox measures
One more shepherd has been arrested in northern Greece for allegedly letting his sheep graze outdoors despite a ban due to the sheep and goat pox epidemic that’s battering the country’s livestock breeding industry. The 50-year-old man was charged with breaches of the public health measures after be»»»
Deloitte, ranked the strongest and most valuable professional services brand in the world by Brand Finance
Deloitte was ranked the strongest and most valuable professional services brand in the world, according to the 2026 edition of Brand Finance Global 500 report and is also in the global top ten strongest brands regardless of their fields (8th place). The report calculates brands’ value based on indi»»»
Airlines raise fares and surcharges as oil shock hits global travel
Dubai: Airlines across Asia are raising ticket prices and adding fuel surcharges after sharp swings in global oil markets pushed jet fuel costs higher and disrupted key flight routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Carriers say the moves are necessary to offset rising»»»
UAE President receives phone call from Russian President on regional developments
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed the escalating security and military developments in the region and their serious implications fo»»»
Indian expat in UAE wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: An online purchase has turned into a life-changing moment for an Indian expatriate in the UAE after he won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. Mahendihasanj Jamani has struck it lucky in Millennium Millionaire series 538 with ticket number 1324 which he purc»»»
Tender for Repair of MiG-29 Engines Cancelled Due to Lack of Bids
A public procurement procedure for the repair of up to ten engines for MiG-29 aircraft has been cancelled because no applications for participation were submitted. A decision to cancel the procedure signed by caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov has been posted in the Public Procurement Regi»»»
Everything Possible Being Done to Submit Request for Fourth Recovery Plan Payment - Deputy PM Nedina
The caretaker government is working on submitting a request for the fourth payment under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) on time, which represents EUR 900 million, with 25 milestones behind this amount, said Deputy Prime Minister for European Funding Maria Nedina. She gave a news b»»»
Meghan to appear at £1,400 per person 'girls' weekend' in Australia
The Duchess of Sussex is set to appear at a women-only weekend retreat in Sydney, with tickets starting at A$2,699 (£1,400) per person. The three-day event will take place during Meghan and the Duke of Sussex's trip to Australia in April, seven years after their first visit when they were still sen»»»
Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets?
When the FBI raided Jeffrey Epstein's New York mansion in July 2019, on the day he was arrested for child sex trafficking, agents forced open a large safe to find diamonds, bundles of cash, passports, binders of CDs and hard drives. But an issue with the warrant meant they could not leave with the »»»
HoR unofficial meeting proposes a new reform Roadmap to elect new leadership and amend internal regulations
About 40 members of the House of Representatives (HoR) held an unofficial meeting at the HoR’s Benghazi headquarters yesterday after which they declared in a video clip posted on social media a new Roadmap to reform the operations of the HoR. The new roadmap entails: – Immediate action to amend the»»»
Vazrazhdane Floor Leader Alerts SANS to Statements Made by President, Socialist Leader on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Vazrazhdane Floor Leader Kostadin Kostadinov has alerted the State Agency for National Security (SANS) to statements made by President Iliana Iotova and BSP - United Left Floor Leader Nataliya Kiselova on Wednesday, on the Holocaust Remembrance Day. Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Wednesda»»»
Iran's new supreme leader injured but 'safe', says president's son
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is injured but "safe and sound", the son of the president said Wednesday, offering the first official explanation for why the 56-year-old has not been seen since his appointment at the weekend. "I heard news that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I hav»»»
Putin Holds Telephone Conversation With President of UAE - Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. "Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan," the statement said.»»»
KLM cancels flights to Dubai until March 28
Amsterdam: Dutch airline KLM announced Wednesday it had cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28 for safety reasons because of the conflict in the region. "Due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East, KLM has decided to cancel all flights to Dubai up to and including March 28," said a company sta»»»
Tunisian economists raise alarm over weakening middle class threatening economic balance
Tunis, March 11, (TAP)- For decades, Tunisia’s middle class has been a key pillar of social stability and economic progress. However, according to an analytical note by the Association of Tunisian Economists (ASECTU), this group is now increasingly...»»»
Israeli Settler Violence Rises in West Bank Under Iran War Curbs
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank are taking advantage of curbs on movement imposed during the war on Iran to attack Palestinians, with military roadblocks preventing ambulances reaching victims quickly, rights groups and medics say. Settlers have killed at least five Palestinians in the W»»»
Pope Laments Death of Children in Iran War, Pledges Closeness to Lebanon
Pope Leo on Wednesday lamented the death of numerous civilians in the Iran war and also expressed closeness to people in Lebanon, saying the country, targeted by Israeli strikes, was going through a "great trial." Leo, who has appealed several times for an end to the expanding conflict and warned t»»»
US military mega-transporter C-5M touches down in UK
Dubai: A Lockheed C‑5M Super Galaxy military transport aircraft from the United States Air Force landed at RAF Fairford in southwestern England, highlighting increased military activity amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. RAF Fairford, located in Gloucestershire, is a key strategic base fr»»»
Iranian Army says damage inflicted upon Israeli Green Pine radar and the submarine command headquarters at the naval base in Haifa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army says damage inflicted upon Israeli Green Pine radar and the submarine command headquarters at the naval base in Haifa 11-03-20»»»
US reportedly tasks Barrack with Lebanon peace plan, wants Hezbollah in talks
A U.S. diplomatic initiative has been launched to address the Lebanese situation but this move does not mean Washington is concerned with an immediate halt to the Israel-Hezbollah war, well-informed sources said. The sources revealed to the pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper that that the U.S. move »»»
Lebanon's latest conflict brings rare public backlash against Hezbollah
The Lebanese mother of two had just awakened to prepare the pre-dawn meal before another day of fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan when Israeli warplanes began attacking southern Lebanon in retaliation for rockets and drones launched by Hezbollah. The family quickly packed up and heade»»»
Azizi launches Dh75bn hotel expansion in Dubai with its first five-star property
Dubai: Azizi Developments has begun the rollout of a Dh75 billion hospitality investment programme with the foundation of its first five-star hotel in Dubai, marking the start of a major expansion that will add tens of thousands of rooms to the emirate’s tourism sector. Sign up for our daily busine»»»
War must be stopped 'before it engulfs entire region in flames', says Erdogan
The war raging in much of the Middle East must be stopped before it engulfs the entire region at increasing cost to the global economy, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday. "This war must be stopped before it becomes bigger and completely engulfs the region in flames," he said, de»»»