UAE students, schools react to CBSE Class 12 evaluation scheme: Will internal marks reflect true potential?
Dubai: More than 10,000 CBSE Class 12 students in the UAE are processing a mix of relief and unease after India's Central Board of Secondary Education announced an alternative assessment scheme to replace board examinations cancelled across seven Middle Eastern countries due to the ongoing regional»»»
Lightning bolts on Jupiter 500 times as powerful as on Earth - UPI.com
In December 2020, NASA's Juno mission caught the visible glow from a bolt of lightning in a vortex near Jupiter's north pole. Photo by NASA NASA's Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter for 10 years. During that time, it has studied the huge storms on the planet, such as the Great Red Spot, whic»»»
Iran claims destruction of US spy plane in strike on Saudi airbase
A key US Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS command and control aircraft has been “100% destroyed” in an Iranian missile and drone strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said. The spy plane was hit along with several other US jets during Frida»»»
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns drone attack on the residence of the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, in Duhok Province
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned Sunday’s drone attack on the residence of the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, in Duhok Province. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, stated that Guterres called for »»»
UK forces destroy 7 Iranian attack drones in one night amid Middle East tensions
The RAF Regiment Gunners successfully engaged and destroyed 7 one-way Iranian attack drones overnight using ground-based counter-drone systems, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. In its March 29 operational update on defensive missions in the Middle East, the ministry also stated the mission »»»
Billionaire Naguib Sawiris spotlights the UAE’s strength
In a world often clouded by geopolitical uncertainties, stories of forward-thinking leaders who see opportunity amid challenges shine like beacons of hope. One such inspiring moment comes from Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, a towering figure in global business, who recently highlighted the re»»»
Jordan Armed Forces: Iran targeted Jordan with Missile, 2 drones in past 24 hours
AMMAN: The Jordan Armed Forces announced on Sunday that Iran had targeted the Kingdom with one missile and two drones over the past 24 hours. The Military Media Directorate at the General Command said the Royal Jordanian Air Force intercepted the missile and the two drones. Also Read: UK's RAF figh»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed condemns targeting of civilian infrastructure, civilian facilities in region
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of, and threats to target, civilian infrastructure and civilian facilities in the region, including schools, universities, hospitals, desalination pl»»»
Arab League Council renews condemnation of Iran's deliberate, unprovoked attacks on several Arab states
CAIRO: The Council of the League of Arab States, at the level of Foreign Ministers, has renewed its full and strongest condemnation of Iran's deliberate and unprovoked attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the»»»
MoCI recalls BMW X3 20 xDrive models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Alfardan Automobiles, Qatar’s BMW dealership, has announced the recall of BMW X3 20 xDrive 2025 models. The recall is due to the possibility that an error message may appear as a result of a faulty torque se»»»
MoEHE launches psychological and behavioural health programme under government scholarship
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the Psychological Counselling and Behavioural Health Programme as part of the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. The programme intends to prepare qualified Qatari professionals specializing in Cli»»»
‘Ministry committed to provide inclusive education’
Continued from page 1 Acting Director of the Special Education and Inclusive Education Department, Amna Ali Al Mulla, emphasised the ministry’s commitment to inclusive education. She explained that students with disabilities are enrolled through specialised procedures designed to ensure they are »»»
Qatar participates in Arab League Council sessions
QNA Doha Qatar participated in the 165th session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, held virtually on Sunday. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi led Qatar’s delegation. The meeting discussed the targeting of the sovereignty and te»»»
Education minister visits schools
Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater conducted inspection tours along with a number of government, private and community schools, to review the progress of the school day and assess the readiness of the educational field. She met with administrativ»»»
Shura speaker, Italian envoy stress need to de-escalate & reduce regional tensions
QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador of Italy to Qatar HE Paolo Toschi on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between Qatar and Italy, particularly parliamentary cooperation and ways to support and develop it. The meeting also d»»»
Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking completes EGP 2bn securitisation for Incolease
Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking, the investment banking arm of the National Bank of Egypt, has successfully completed a securitisation issuance valued at EGP 2bn for Incolease, marking the first issuance under Al Ahly Securitization Company’s ninth programme. The issuance is backed by a receivabl»»»
Hundreds attend funeral for Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike – Ya Libnan
Share: Three journalists killed by an Israeli strike in the south of Lebanon on Saturday were laid to rest on Sunday near Beirut. The Israeli military accused one of the journalists of being a Hezbollah intelligence operative without providing evidence, and Lebanese authorities denounced a “war cri»»»
Iran Says US Universities in Region “Legitimate Targets” after Enemy Attack on Iranian University
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said universities of the occupying regime of ‘Israel’ and the US in the West Asia region are legitimate targets for Iran after US-Israeli invaders attacked Iranian universities. The full text of the IRGC statement is as follows: Announcement No. 50 of Oper»»»
Buildex 2026 to open in Damascus with 630 companies from 41 countries
Damascus, March 29 (SANA) – The 24th edition of the international construction exhibition Buildex will open in Damascus on June 10 with the participation of 630 companies from 41 countries, organizers said on Sunday. The five-day event, held at the Damascus Fairgrounds under the patronage of the Mi»»»
Four-way meeting in Islamabad urges de-escalation, renewed US-Iran talks
Egypt, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have called for prioritising diplomacy and launching a negotiation track between the United States and Iran to contain escalating military tensions, warning of serious repercussions for the global economy, energy security, and supply chains. The call came d»»»
Gold edges higher locally as 21-karat gram closes at EGP 6,925
Gold prices posted modest gains in Egypt’s local market during last week’s trading, even as global prices declined sharply amid heightened volatility driven by US dollar strength and escalating geopolitical tensions, according to a report by iSagha. Saeed Imbabi, Executive Director of the platform,»»»
Regional escalation intensifies with cross-border strikes
A sharp military escalation is unfolding across the Middle East, marked by cross-border attacks, interceptions, and increasingly hardline rhetoric as hostilities expand across multiple fronts. In Qatar, the Ministry of Defence said its armed forces intercepted an Iranian drone attack. Meanwhile, Ir»»»
Citizen Bond to be re-offered through post offices in coming days: Finance Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, announced that the “Citizen Bond” will be re-offered through post offices nationwide in the coming days, following strong demand during its initial issuance. Kouchouk said the first tranche of the bond attracted significant interest from citizens and gen»»»
Lebanon insists that Iran’s ambassador is persona non grata and should leave despite opposition by Hezbollah and allies – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanon insists that Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon is a persona non grata and ordered him to leave despite opposition by Hezbollah and its allies especially speaker Nabih Berri None of the four ministers nominated by the two parties – Iran-backed Hezbollah and its ally the Amal Movement, whic»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters carried out at 10:00 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a raid on an “Israeli” force positioned near the Husayniyah of Maroun Al-Ras border town, engaging it with light and medium weapons, sniper rifles, and direct rocket shells, resulting in the destruction of a Merkava tank and causing casualties among the force, leaving them killed and wounded: statement 54 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters carried out at 10:00 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a raid on an “Israeli” force positioned near the Husayniyah of M»»»
Qatar community steps up to save and rebuild animal shelters after storm as calls for support continue
Doha: “After the storm, people of all nationalities united in the spirit of giving and helping. There is so much goodness, compassion, and hope right here in Qatar.” That was how Nagham Al Badawi, founder of Furkids Sanctuary, described the days following the storm that swept across Qatar on March »»»
Dubai gold drops Dh100 per gram in March — will prices fall again in April?
Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have shifted sharply over the past month, moving from early March highs to significantly lower levels that are now drawing renewed interest from buyers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At the start of the month, 24-karat gold was trading a»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 4:30 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at Al-Malkiya site with a missile barrage: statement 50 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 4:30 PM on Sunday, 29-03-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at Al-Malk»»»
Artemis II crew, rocket ready for launch this week in Florida - UPI.com
1 of 5 | NASA's Space Launch System rocket stands on the launch pad at Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA said on Sunday that they are looking at an 80% chance for weather that will allow Artemis II to launch on April 1. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo March 29 (UPI) -- NA»»»
Ministry temporarily shuts three food establishments in March for regulatory violations
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has ordered the temporary administrative closure of three food establishments in Qatar during the month of March, due to violations of applicable food safety laws and regulations. Gorkha Meat Trading Company, located in Al Shahaniya Municipality, was ordere»»»
CBL signs contract to print LD 30 billion of new LD-20 denominations – more denominations, including LD 50, to be printed this year
An anonymous ‘‘Central Bank of Libya (CBL) official’’ briefed local Arabic-language media yesterday that the CBL had signed a new contract the previous day with a printing company worth 30 billion dinars of the “20 dinars” denomination. This comes in addition to the previous contracts worth 60 bill»»»
Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse works stolen from Italian museum
Thieves stole paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse from a museum in Italy a week ago, police said Sunday. Four masked men entered the villa of the Magnani Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, and made off with the artworks overnight last Sunday into Monday, a carabinieri spokesman to»»»
UAE President and US Senator Joni Ernst discuss regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a virtual meeting with US Senator Joni Ernst, during which they discussed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the US and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties in a way that serves their mutual interests and ben»»»
Economy Ministry forms Syrian-Romanian business council
Damascus, March 29 (SANA) – Syria’s Economy and Industry Minister Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar issued a decision forming the Syrian-Romanian Business Council from the Syrian side as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. According to the decision, Nour Eddine Abdul»»»
Humpback whale stranded for third time in Baltic Sea
Berlin: A humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off Germany's northern Baltic Sea coast has become stranded for a third time, experts said on Sunday, just hours after the animal had freed itself from a sandbank. The 13.5-metre (44-foot) long mammal was first spotted in the early hours of Mond»»»
Grounds Developments enters Red Sea market with Tamaraya project in South Hurghada
Grounds Developments has announced its entry into Egypt’s Red Sea market with the launch of its first coastal project, Tamaraya, located in South Hurghada. The company, founded by Youssef Fekry and led by industrialist Ali Fekry, operates in real estate development and investment, leveraging experi»»»
Series of storms to usher in rain, cooler air to the West - UPI.com
California's Bay area is expected to receive light rain showers through the middle of the week along with a dip in temperatures. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo After a notable stretch of record-breaking heat across the western U.S. through mid-march, multiple storms moving into the»»»
Iran Inflation Rate Rises to 50.6 Percent
Iran's annual inflation rate rose to 50.6 percent by mid-March, up three percentage points from the previous month, the country's official statistics center said on Sunday. "The inflation rate for the twelve months ending in Esfand (from February 20 to March 20) reached 50.6 percent," the center sa»»»
Prime minister, Panama's foreign minister discuss military escalation 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 Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama HE Javier Martinez-Acha. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the region, parti»»»
Israel blocks Christian leaders from entering Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday mass - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Catholic Palestinians gather on Palm Sunday for the blessing of the olive branches in the courtyard of St. Saviour Monastry in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday. The traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was canceled due to the wa»»»
Israeli war kills more than 1,200 in Lebanon
Lebanon's health ministry said on Sunday that Israeli strikes had killed 1,238 people in the country since the start of the latest war with Hezbollah on March 2. The toll included 124 children, while more than 3,500 people had been wounded, the ministry said in a statement. On Saturday and Sunday a»»»
Minister of Housing & Construction discusses PPP investment projects with Libyan Egyptian Joint Venture private company
The Ministry of Housing and Construction reported last Thursday (26 March) that as part of its efforts to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and attract major companies to invest in housing and economic development, the Minister of Housing and Construction, Essam Al-Tamouni, held a mee»»»
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Widen Its Invasion of Southern Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday that Israel will widen its invasion of southern Lebanon. Netanyahu said Israel would expand what he called the “existing security strip” in Lebanon as Israeli forces continue to target the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. “We are determined»»»
Caretaker PM Gurov: These Elections Will Be Among the Fairest in Bulgaria's Recent History
Through the actions of the Interior Ministry and the response of Bulgarian citizens, it has already been demonstrated that these elections will be among the fairest in the country's recent history, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with Nova TV on Sunday. Gurov said that he»»»
French foreign minister condemns targeting of journalists in Lebanon
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the killing of three journalists in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, stressing that journalists should "never" be targeted in conflict zones. "If it is proven that the journalists in question were deliberately targeted by the Israeli army, this wou»»»
Air India, Air India Express to operate 20 GCC flights on March 30
Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 20 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the GCC region on March 30, 2026. The schedule includes 10 non-scheduled flights to and from the UAE, which are subject to slot availability and other prevailing conditions at the departure ai»»»
Iranian Armed Forces Await US Ground Operation – Military Command
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian armed forces have long awaited the start of a US ground operation in Iran, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian military command, said on Sunday. "In response to [US President Donald] Trump's recent threats regarding a»»»
Iran warns against U.S. ground troops; targets Israeli industrial site - UPI.com
Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 12, 2024. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA March 29 (UPI) -- Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued a warning Saturday against a possible ground troop invasion»»»
Swiss Back Tougher Social Media Rules for Minors, Survey Finds
The vast majority of Swiss want stronger protection for children and teenagers on social media, according to a survey published on Sunday, as governments and courts worldwide intensify scrutiny of Big Tech over its impact on young users. On Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Alphabet's G»»»
France Condemns Houthis for Entering Middle East War
France condemned on Sunday two attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants on Israeli targets, accusing them of escalating tension in the Middle East by entering the regional war. A Houthi spokesman said on Saturday the Iranian-backed group had fired missiles and drones towards "several vital and military »»»