Gulf News 1h

ADNOC, OMV name leadership team for new global Borouge group

Dubai: ADNOC and OMV have confirmed the executive leadership team for Borouge Group International AG, marking a key step in building a global chemicals company through the combination of Borouge, Borealis and the planned acquisition of NOVA Chemicals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

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Rupee falls for 6th time this month, boosting UAE remittances

Dubai: The Indian rupee slipped to another record low against the UAE dirham on Friday, extending a month of steady declines that is reshaping remittance flows for Indian expats. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 1:00 pm, Dh1 was equivalent to Rs25.79, marking the six»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Record low peso gives Filipino expats more for every dirham sent home

Dubai: The Philippine peso fell to a record low on Friday, adding fresh pressure on Filipino households and expats already dealing with rising costs linked to global oil prices. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 12:25 pm, Dh1 was equivale»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Emirates NBD enables instant trading top-ups for UAE investors

Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced near real-time funding for brokerage accounts, allowing UAE investors to move money into trading platforms faster and respond more quickly to market opportunities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bank confirmed that International »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Dubai gold jumps after dip as buyers rush back into the market

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Friday morning, reversing part of the previous day’s decline and drawing renewed attention from buyers tracking short-term swings. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9:22 am, 24-karat gold was priced at Dh535.50 per gram, up fro»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Heavy rain slows UAE deliveries, fewer restaurants open

Dubai: Heavy rain and thunderstorms across the UAE have disrupted delivery services, with major platforms showing closures, delays and limited availability across several areas. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Customers opening apps on Friday morning were met with fewe»»»

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Gulf News 11h

‘Abandon your posts or die’: US Admiral tells Iranians in IRGC Navy, confirms Tangsiri's death

The US Central Command has confirmed the death of hardliner Iranian Admiral Alireza Tangsiri hours after an Israeli strike in Bandar Abbas, near the Strait of Hormuz. In confirming the killing, US Admiral Brad Cooper called on those serving in the Iran Republican Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N) to immedi»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Gold drops despite tensions, UAE buyers rush to lock in prices

Dubai: Gold’s recent slide has caught many off guard, particularly amid elevated geopolitical risks. Instead of rallying, prices have moved lower, with global macro forces taking control of the near-term direction. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Chris Weston, Head of »»»

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Gulf News 22h

Iran fortifies Kharg, lays traps as US weighs risky ground operation

Dubai: Almost exactly a month after indirect talks were followed within days by war, Washington is again speaking of negotiations with Iran — even as it weighs a risky ground operation against Kharg Island that could trigger a fresh escalation. Those earlier contacts, involving US envoys and Irania»»»

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Gulf News 23h

Gulf Air launches special India flights via Dammam for Bahrain travellers

Dubai: Gulf Air has introduced a series of limited repatriation flights to key cities in the Indian subcontinent, offering a route for passengers travelling to and from Bahrain while the country’s airspace remains closed. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The flights wil»»»

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Jazeera Airways to resume Islamabad flights via Saudi Arabia

Dubai: Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways will resume commercial flights to and from Islamabad from April 3, operating via Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the airline announced today. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The carrier said it will operate one weekly flight every Friday, reconn»»»

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Gulf News 26.03. 11:29

Airport Show 2026 now set for October in Dubai

Dubai: Dubai’s Airport Show will now take place in October instead of May, with organisers shifting the dates to give the aviation industry more certainty and flexibility in planning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The event, which was scheduled for May 12 to 14, will»»»

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Gulf News 26.03. 10:52

Dubai moves up in global financial rankings

Dubai: Dubai has reached its highest-ever position in the Global Financial Centres Index, climbing to seventh place worldwide and reinforcing its standing among the world’s leading financial hubs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The latest ranking places Dubai alongsid»»»

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Gulf News 26.03. 10:19

Families scramble after fiery Andhra bus crash kills 14

Dubai: Families are scrambling for information and medical help after a deadly bus fire in Andhra Pradesh killed at least 14 people and left more than 20 injured, prompting authorities to set up control rooms and helplines for victims. The accident, one of the deadliest in recent months in the regi»»»

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Gulf News 26.03. 10:10

Hotel stay in Abu Dhabi now comes with free museum access

Dubai: Visitors booking a stay in Abu Dhabi can now access some of the emirate’s top cultural attractions at no extra cost, with hotels rolling out a limited-period offer aimed at boosting post-Eid travel. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Guests staying at participating»»»

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Gulf News 26.03. 08:29

Mubadala Energy expands gas push with new Indonesia block

Dubai: Mubadala Energy has secured a new exploration block in Indonesia’s Andaman Sea, tightening its hold on one of Southeast Asia’s most closely watched deepwater gas regions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Southwest Andaman Production Sharing Contract was award»»»

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The Peninsula 26.03. 07:59

Outback Steakhouse announces grand opening at Tawar Mall

Doha: Outback Steakhouse announced the grand opening of its newest branch at Tawar Mall this Eid, bringing its signature bold flavours and premium steakhouse experience closer to guests in the heart of Doha. To mark this exciting opening, Outback Steakhouse is introducing a new Limited Time Offer (»»»

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Gulf News 26.03. 07:53

Dubai gold climbs again, buyers weigh next move

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved higher again on Thursday morning, extending a modest recovery after a sharp decline earlier this month, though the broader trend still points to a cooling phase for bullion. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain,»»»

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Gulf News 26.03. 07:17

Mubadala exits at scale as AI demand lifts sector

Dubai: Mubadala Investment Company has agreed to sell its minority stake in CoolIT Systems to Ecolab in a $4.75 billion transaction led by KKR, marking a timely exit from a segment gaining traction amid rising demand for artificial intelligence. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

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Gulf News 26.03. 07:05

Al Jaber flags risk to everyday costs if Hormuz tensions rise

Dubai: Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, speaking in Washington, said tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are already translating into higher costs for households globally. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking at the Middle East Institute’s 80th anniversary gala, where he»»»

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Gulf News 26.03. 05:14

Why UAE residents are buying board games alongside first-aid and essentials: Retailers share insights

A little ice-cream doesn’t hurt anyone. Dubai-based Aayati Manchanda admits that during the first few days of crisis, she would sneak in an ice-cream along with essentials of bottled water and vegetables. “I was trying to think practically, but also I’m human. I need to comfort myself,” she notes. »»»

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Gulf News 26.03. 01:01

UAE shelves full as food supply stays strong

Dubai: The UAE’s food supply chain is holding steady amid geopolitical strain, but the real story lies in how the system is designed to adapt and not just withstand disruption. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“The UAE’s food supply chain is structurally resilient, but »»»

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Ya Libnan 26.03. 00:08

U.N. chief pleads for de-escalation, says Lebanon can’t be next Gaza – Ya Libnan

Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs © Ibrahim Amro, AFP U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres today called on the U.S. and Israel to end the war with Iran and pleaded with the regime in Iran to stop attacking other countries in the Middle E»»»

Qatar Tribune 25.03. 22:58

Outback Steakhouse opens new branch at Tawar Mall with the launch of ‘Steak N Wings Feast’

Tribune News Network Doha Outback Steakhouse announced the Eid grand opening of its newest branch at Tawar Mall, bringing its signature bold flavours and premium steakhouse experience closer to guests in the heart of Doha. To mark this exciting opening, Outback Steakhouse kicked-off a new Limited T»»»

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Gulf News 25.03. 18:29

Iran’s rejection of US plan shows hardliners’ sway

Dubai: Iran’s rejection of a US-backed peace plan has underscored a familiar pattern — and a deeper reality — that in moments of crisis, the country’s hardline establishment remains firmly in control of both tone and direction. Iranian state television, citing an unidentified senior official, said »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 25.03. 17:49

Joint Training Mission to Take Place in Northeastern Bulgarian Airspace within NATO's Neptune Strike 26-1 Enhanced Vigilance Activity

A joint training mission will take place on March 26 and 27 in Bulgarian airspace (above the Novo Selo Training Area and in the Northeast of the country) as part of NATO's Neptune Strike 26-1 Enhanced Vigilance Activity, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. "Neptune »»»

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Gulf News 25.03. 13:42

SPARK attracts startups as Sharjah’s innovation push gains pace

Dubai: Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park is seeing steady business inflows at the start of 2026, with more than 1,200 licensing transactions recorded across the first two months of the year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The activity includes new compa»»»

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Gulf News 25.03. 13:01

Asia turns to Covid-era playbook as Iran war fuels energy crisis

Dubai: Countries across Asia are reviving Covid-era playbooks — from work-from-home policies to fuel-saving curbs and subsidies — as they scramble to respond to a deepening energy crisis triggered by the Iran war, Reuters reported. The region is at the frontline of the disruption, buying more than »»»

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Gulf News 25.03. 12:28

DP World ramps up Jeddah capacity as Red Sea trade rebounds

Dubai: DP World is scaling up operations at Jeddah Islamic Port with the addition of three new quay cranes, strengthening its ability to handle rising cargo volumes as shipping activity returns to the Red Sea. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The expansion comes at a ti»»»

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Gulf News 25.03. 11:54

US one month truce plan faces reality check as Iran rejects talks

Dubai: A US push for a one-month ceasefire in the Iran war is running into an immediate reality check — with Tehran publicly rejecting talks, Israel showing no sign of alignment, and growing uncertainty over whether Iran’s own leadership can even respond. The proposal — part of a broader 15-point f»»»

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Gulf News 25.03. 11:06

Air charter flights step in to secure UAE food supply amid route disruption

Dubai: A dedicated air charter between India and the UAE has been deployed to keep essential goods moving, highlighting how supply chains are adapting to rising pressure on traditional shipping routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Transworld operated a Sharjah–Mumba»»»

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Business-review 25.03. 10:52

Enikő Péter, Uniprest Instal: Installation sector is increasingly shaped by the interaction between construction, energy and technology

Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has expanded its role beyond traditional distribution. How has the company’s strategy evolved and what differentiates your approach in today’s installations market? Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has evolved from a traditional distribution model towards a »»»

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Gulf News 25.03. 09:48

Abu Dhabi probes price hikes, businesses risk legal action

Dubai: Abu Dhabi authorities have launched an investigation into reports of unjustified price increases and supply shortages, stepping up oversight amid rising consumer concerns about pricing. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority has beg»»»

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Gulf News 25.03. 09:24

Sharjah SPARK clocks 7,500 licences, startup momentum builds

Dubai: Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park is seeing sustained business activity at the start of 2026, with more than 7,500 licensing transactions recorded across the first two months of the year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figure includes new com»»»

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Gulf News 25.03. 06:48

Rupee weakens to 25.57 vs dirham, more pressure ahead

Dubai: The Indian rupee slipped further against the UAE dirham on Wednesday morning, adding to a steady stretch of weakness that is beginning to reshape remittance value for UAE residents. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At around 9:12 am, Dh1 was valued at 25.57, mark»»»

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Gulf News 25.03. 05:59

Gold jumps in Dubai after 15-day fall, buyers caught off guard

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai rose on Wednesday morning, marking the first gain in over two weeks and breaking a steady downward trend that had weighed on retail sentiment. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our »»»

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Gulf News 25.03. 03:09

The energy of healing: How one doctor built a holistic healing philosophy in the UAE

More than three decades ago, when Dr Ludmila Vassileva arrived in the UAE, she brought medical expertise, and something more enduring: A belief that would come to mould her life’s work. A cardiologist by training, with a PhD rooted in the complexities of heart disease, her early research led her so»»»

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Gulf News 25.03. 01:11

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»»»

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Gulf News 24.03. 17:59

How nations are pushing diplomacy to end the war

Dubai: Countries are intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the war, with Pakistan emerging as a potential key mediator and offering to host talks involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Diplomatic activity has shifted into high gear after US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Iran»»»

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Al Awsat 24.03. 17:43

Sudan’s RSF Says Captured Strategic Town on Ethiopia Border

Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces said on Tuesday that it and its allies had seized control of the town of Kurmuk on the border with Ethiopia after "fierce fighting". "Elite troops from the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) have succee»»»

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Gulf News 24.03. 14:50

Jazeera reroutes food via Saudi to keep Kuwait stocked

Dubai: Jazeera Airways has set up an alternative supply route into Kuwait to keep essential food items flowing amid ongoing regional disruption, marking a shift in how airlines are adapting to pressure on traditional logistics channels. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

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Gulf News 24.03. 14:33

Inside Trump’s ‘15-point’ Iran plan: Big claims, few details

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States and Iran have discussed a “15-point” framework to end the war has sparked intense curiosity — and confusion — as neither Washington nor Tehran has revealed what those points actually are. Tehran has even denied that any talks are taking p»»»

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Gulf News 24.03. 14:04

IndiGo warns of flight changes, check status before travel

Dubai: IndiGo has issued a travel advisory warning of possible changes to flight schedules amid the evolving situation in the Middle East, urging passengers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said fl»»»

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Gulf News 24.03. 13:37

After 13-year coma, India’s first passive euthanasia patient dies

New Delhi: Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia, died on Tuesday at AIIMS Delhi, marking the country’s first real-world implementation of the right to die with dignity, Indian media reports said. He was 31. Rana had been in a permanent vegetative state since 2013,»»»

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Gulf News 24.03. 12:38

Emirates expands support for pet travel from UAE

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo has set up a dedicated team to handle pet transportation requests from the UAE, offering more structured support for travellers moving animals during a period of shifting flight schedules. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Pet owners, who often f»»»

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Gulf News 24.03. 11:30

Is Iran's parliament speaker Qalibaf the ‘mystery man’ in US talks?

Dubai: As Israeli and US strikes continue to erode Iran’s political and military leadership, one figure is increasingly moving to the centre of power in Tehran: parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf — a veteran insider now seen as a crucial link across the Islamic Republic’s fractured system. »»»

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Gulf News 24.03. 10:42

From threats to talks: Trump’s Iran shift raises doubts

Dubai: Just days after declaring that a ceasefire made no sense while the United States was “obliterating” its adversary, President Donald Trump is now talking up the prospect of a deal with Iran — a dramatic shift that is raising hopes of de-escalation even as doubts swirl over how real the diplom»»»

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Gulf News 24.03. 10:10

Dubai strengthens audit capabilities with new programme

Dubai: Dubai’s Financial Audit Authority has launched the fourth edition of its government auditor diploma programme, deepening efforts to strengthen oversight standards and build a pipeline of skilled national talent across public sector entities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

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Gulf News 24.03. 09:22

Rupee under pressure as oil, outflows among 5 key reasons

Dubai: India’s rupee has slipped to fresh lows recently, breaching the 94 mark against the US dollar and marking its weakest level in four years. The move reflects a convergence of global and domestic pressures that are weighing on the currency at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Sign»»»

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UPI 24.03. 08:31

Kim Jong Un calls S. Korea ‘most hostile state,’ vows nuclear buildup - UPI.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here during the ruling party's Ninth Congress in February, declared South Korea the "most hostile state," state-run media reported Tuesday. File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, March 24 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared South Korea the "most hostile st»»»

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