Dubai: Sharjah’s real estate market recorded transactions worth Dh18.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 40.7% from a year earlier, with investors from 113 nationalities active across the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The data, released by the Sharjah»»»

In a resounding testament to Egypt's ambitious urban development goals, Minister of Housing,Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny announced that the total public and private investments in New Alamein have reached an impressive EGP 240 billion. This milestone underscores the city&»»»

Nurlan Mombekov has been appointed Deputy Mayor of Karakol. The corresponding order was signed by Mayor Talantbek Imanov. The municipal press service reported. Nurlan Mombekov will oversee housing and utilities, urban infrastructure development, and improving the quality of public services. He was »»»

A National Repository for Radioactive Waste was unveiled by caretaker Minister of Energy Traicho Traikov near the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant on Tuesday. He described the repository as unique and one of the most modern in Europe, allowing Bulgaria to store low- and intermediate-level waste for 60 »»»

Bulgaria's 90-day fuel reserves should not be used to reduce prices but must be preserved as a buffer in case of physical shortages, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov told journalists on Tuesday after the opening of the National Repository for Radioactive Waste at the Radiana site near Kozl»»»

Dubai: Former One Direction singer Zayn Malik isn’t just casually aware of Bollywood. He loves those glossy musicals and is even a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan. “I’m always watching Indian films,” Zayn said in a recent interaction, adding that his favourite Shah Rukh Khan film is Main Hoon Na. It’s a»»»

NFC technology enables secure data transfer between devices at close range – in this case, between a smartphone and the chip in an electronic ID card. Thus, data is taken directly from the document, without image processing, which reduces the risk of errors and increases the level of security. This»»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

As Israel approved a record number of West Bank settlements and the IDF ground operations in southern Lebanon persist, rumours have exploded into the public consciousness about a plan for Greater Israel, partly thanks to Elon Musk's X platform which, seems to be pushing the narrative. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

As Israel approved a record number of West Bank settlements and the IDF ground operations in southern Lebanon persist, rumours have exploded into the public consciousness about a plan for Greater Israel, partly thanks to Elon Musk's X platform which, seems to be pushing the narrative. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

As Israel approved a record number of West Bank settlements and the IDF ground operations in southern Lebanon persist, rumours have exploded into the public consciousness about a plan for Greater Israel, partly thanks to Elon Musk's X platform which, seems to be pushing the narrative. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

As Israel approved a record number of West Bank settlements and the IDF ground operations in southern Lebanon persist, rumours have exploded into the public consciousness about a plan for Greater Israel, partly thanks to Elon Musk's X platform which, seems to be pushing the narrative. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

Business leaders at the Isfahan Chamber of Commerce have warned that Iran faces serious unemployment and supply chain crises within months unless the government takes urgent steps to reduce bureaucracy, restore internet access and support the private sector, the Isfahan Chamber announced on April 1»»»

The landslide defeat of Viktor Orbán in Hungary's April 12 parliamentary elections has deprived Georgian Dream of its most consistent defender inside the European Union, while offering fresh momentum to Georgia's opposition resistance movement, Civil Georgia reported. »»»

As Israel approved a record number of West Bank settlements and the IDF ground operations in southern Lebanon persist, rumours have exploded into the public consciousness about a plan for Greater Israel, partly thanks to Elon Musk's X platform which, seems to be pushing the narrative. »»»

Czech weaponry manufacturer Colt CZ has announced the admission to listing and trading of its shares on the regulated market of Amsterdam’s Euronext bourse. Trading of Colt CZ shares is expected to commence on April 15 at »»»

Michal Strnad, Czech owner of regional weaponry and ammunition conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG), is said to be in talks with the richest Czech investment company PPF Group over a sale of TV Markíza, the biggest commercial television station in Slovakia. »»»

The planned sale of a majority stake in Serbia’s oil company NIS to Hungary’s MOL Group has become increasingly uncertain following Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary’s general election, though Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said he still expects a deal to proceed. »»»

The planned sale of a majority stake in Serbia’s oil company NIS to Hungary’s MOL Group has become increasingly uncertain following Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary’s general election, though Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said he still expects a deal to proceed. »»»

Romania’s trade deficit (chart) continued to shrink in early 2026, reflecting subdued domestic demand and the effects of ongoing fiscal consolidation, according to data published by the national statistics office INS. In F»»»

Moldova is finalising an assessment of damages caused by attacks on its energy infrastructure and the pollution of the Dniester River, with plans to submit a formal compensation claim to the Russian Federation, Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi said. »»»

Seasonal workers in Croatia are demanding higher wages ahead of the summer tourist season, as ongoing labour shortages have forced employers to recruit both regionally and from as far afield as South Asia. A survey by Alma»»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

Europe is undergoing a fundamental shift in how it approaches defense, moving beyond increased spending toward the creation of an entirely new industrial ecosystem. At the center of this transformation is the European defense Fund (EDF), backed by €7.3 billion for the 2021-2027 period and more than»»»

Dubai: Customers across the UAE are losing more than 83 million hours each year dealing with slow and inefficient service, highlighting the gap between rising expectations and how support is delivered on the ground. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.New research from Ser»»»

A National Repository for Radioactive Waste was unveiled by caretaker Minister of Energy Traicho Traikov near the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant on Tuesday. He described the repository as unique and one of the most modern in Europe, allowing Bulgaria to store low- and intermediate-level waste for 60 »»»

The landslide defeat of Viktor Orbán in Hungary's April 12 parliamentary elections has deprived Georgian Dream of its most consistent defender inside the European Union, while offering fresh momentum to Georgia's opposition resistance movement, Civil Georgia reported. »»»

Michal Strnad, Czech owner of regional weaponry and ammunition conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG), is said to be in talks with the richest Czech investment company PPF Group over a sale of TV Markíza, the biggest commercial television station in Slovakia. »»»

Czech weaponry manufacturer Colt CZ has announced the admission to listing and trading of its shares on the regulated market of Amsterdam’s Euronext bourse. Trading of Colt CZ shares is expected to commence on April 15 at »»»

Russia’s electronic trading platform B2B RTS, part of Sovcombank Group, set its 2026 IPO price range at RUB112–RUB118 per share, implying a market capitalisation of RUB20bn–RUB21.1bn ($217mn–$229mn), well below market expectations of RUB35bn–RUB45bn, according to Kommersant daily citing market part»»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The analysis was based on requests for cleaning services recorded in March 2026, which were compared both to activity during the winter months and to the same period last year. Despite this significant seasonal increase, total demand remained stable year-over-year, confirming that the habit of spri»»»

An inclusive developmental plan and reviving economic relations with African nations Addis Ababa Forum aims to establish a free-trade zone between the three major economic blocs, COMESA, SADEC and EAEC Organizing sophisticated promotional delegations, 14th of next month, which would include Senegal»»»

Russia has already signed several contracts for the sale of the fifth-generation Su-57E fighter jet, and the list of customers for the aircraft is expanding, Russia's defense exporter Rosoboronexport reported on Tuesday ahead of the DSA-2026 arms exhibition in Malaysia. The Defense Services Asia (D»»»

Saudi Arabia has opened bidding for the naming rights of five metro stations, offering private investors long-term branding opportunities as part of efforts to boost revenue and partnerships. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City said bids will be accepted from April 8 to May 10 for the first phase,»»»

Egypt’s annual inflation rate accelerated in March 2026, reflecting renewed pressure on consumer prices driven by increases in food, transport, and energy-related costs, according to official data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The Consumer Price Index (CPI»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, at a meeting with residents of Alai district of Osh region, announced that a decision has been made to no longer name villages and ayil okmotu after people. The head of state raised the issue in response to a question from a local resident who suggested naming»»»

PoliticsEuropeSpanish PM: Srong ties with China in Europe's interestMuna Turki with AFP and ReutersSpain has been one of Europe's loudest voices calling for expanding trade with China and treating it as a strategic ally, rather than an economic and geopolitical rival. https://p.dw.com/p/5C7U8Spain »»»

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including those based in the UAE, can now qualify for socialised housing units in the Philippines regardless of their monthly income, following an expansion of the government’s flagship housing programme. The move has come after Philippine president Ferdinan»»»