Estithmar Holding net profit surges 122% to QAR 938 million; revenue rises 54% to QAR 6.4 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025
Doha: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The group reported a 54% increase in revenue to QAR 6.4 billion, compared with QAR 4.2 billion in 2024. Gross profit rose to QAR 2.1 billion, up from QAR 1 billion in 2024, representing growth »»»
U.S. Gas prices over $3.50 per gallon as strikes on Iran continue - UPI.com
The average price of a gallon of unleaded gas in the United States hit $3.54 on Tuesday as the Trump administration continues military action against Iran. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- The average price of a gallon of unleaded gas in the United States hit $3.54 on Tu»»»
Sheikh Hamdan meets 300 business leaders
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with 300 leaders from Dubai’s business community to accelerate the Emirate’s development journey, strengthen its econ»»»
Qatar intercepts missile attack: MoD
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced via a post shared on X at 9:52pm, Tuesday March 10, that the armed forces had intercepted a missile attack which targeted the State of Qatar. A national emergency alert was issued at around 9:42pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, warned th»»»
For the first time since 2011: CBS restores financial ties with US Treasury
Washington, March 10 (SANA) The United States Department of the Treasury officially welcomed on Tuesday the reactivation of the Central Bank of Syria’s (CBS) account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This landmark development marks the first time the account has been operational since 2011, »»»
Monk, police impersonator held for fraud
A fake monk, who also appears to have occasionally posed as a policeman, has been arrested in northern Greece for allegedly fundraising on behalf of a fictitious monastery, police said Tuesday. The suspect was arrested Monday in the northwestern city of Ioanina, following a complaint by local Churc»»»
UN expresses concern over disruption of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Geneva: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) expressed concern Tuesday over the repercussions of the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on sectors such as energy and fertilisers, noting that the impact of the new reality may be severe on developing countries»»»
Death toll rises to 49 as massive floods batter Kenya
Nairobi: At least 49 people have died, thousands displaced, and property destroyed, since March 6 when heavy downpour triggered massive flooding in more than a dozen Kenyan counties, including the capital, Nairobi. As of Tuesday, flooding had killed 49 people, displaced over 2,600 families, and cla»»»
Szczecin removes height limits on skyscrapers
Szczecin is preparing a major change in its urban planning policy that could allow skyscrapers up to 200 meters tall. City officials plan to abandon rigid height limits that have long restricted ambitious projects. Instead, each development would be assessed individually based on urban context, vis»»»
Office market entering new phase as competition for space increases, especially in Warsaw
Poland’s office market is entering a new phase marked by limited new supply, growing competition for prime locations, and the lasting impact of hybrid work. Companies now need to plan relocations years in advance as available space, especially in central Warsaw, becomes scarce. Vacancy rates in the»»»
Arche looking to build hotel complex in former Bialystock barracks
Developer Arche is revitalizing a historic former military garrison in Białystok, where the Arche Garnizon Hotel complex is under construction and expected to open in the third quarter of this year. The project will preserve several historic buildings, including former stables, a jail, and a kitche»»»
7R looking to play important role in warehouse market for Europe
The war in the Middle East is disrupting global supply chains, increasing shipping costs and delivery times, but it may also create opportunities for Poland’s logistics and warehouse sector. According to Damian Kołata of 7R, major shipping companies have already rerouted vessels away from the Suez »»»
President and PM disagree over Polish Defense Investment Fund
Poland’s presidential office has proposed creating a Polish Defense Investment Fund financed by profits from the National Bank of Poland’s gold reserves. The plan, described as a “Polish SAFE 0 percent,” would channel gains from gold investments into a dedicated defense fund managed by the defense »»»
Airports handled 66.26 mln passengers in ‘25
Polish airports handled a record 66.26 million passengers in 2025, according to Polish Airports (PPL), growing about three times faster than the European average. Forecasts prepared by IATA indicate that traffic will rise to 73.3 million passengers in 2026. Growth is expected to accelerate in the n»»»
Polish cities are shrinking as demographic outflow continues
Polish cities are facing major demographic challenges driven by low birth rates, youth migration, and an aging population. According to the Polish Cities Association, 70 out of 1,020 cities have fertility rates so low that they could disappear within two generations. No city in Poland currently rea»»»
Polish start-up equipping European buses
AutonomyNow, a Polish deeptech startup developing AI based safety systems for commercial vehicles, reported its first profit in 2025 of over PLN 1 million, with revenue exceeding PLN 30 million, growing strongly y/y. Founded in 2020, the company has produced more than 3,000 autonomous safety system»»»
PGE acquires FEW Bałtyk II project from RWE to combine with Baltica 9 farm
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PM: Orlen working to mitigate effects of oil price jump
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Łukasiewicz Research Network announces PLN 2.4 bln space research program
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Opinion | Constructive Chaos in Its ‘Trumpian’ Version: From Tension Management to Consolidating Hegemony and Reshaping the Middle East
As the picture in the Middle East becomes clearer following the U.S. strike on Iran and Iran’s immediate, measured response, it is worth discussing the concept of “constructive chaos” and its political history. This concept provides a framework for analysing the shock tactics employed by the U.S. a»»»
Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Smoke plumes caused by oil depot and refinery strikes drifted across Tehran on Monday, satellite images show, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that attacks on oil facilities could pose serious health risks to residents. Since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran began on 28 February, we have»»»
Sudan Urges US to Designate RSF a Terrorist Group
Sudan's foreign ministry said Tuesday that the United States should designate the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces a "terrorist organization", a day after Washington slapped the same designation on the local branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. The US designation for the Brotherhood, which will come »»»
Coast Guard convicted of migrant-smuggling
A court on the southeastern island of Rhodes has convicted a Greek Coast Guard officer of smuggling migrants and sentenced him to 24.5 years in prison. The 43-year-old man was also fined €27,000. He was arrested in 2021 on suspicion of cooperating with other people to smuggle migrants from the near»»»
Remand warrant issued for to head of Tunis butchers’ chamber over suspected money laundering
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) – The Tunis Court of First Instance has launched a judicial inquiry over a complaint filed by the Ellouhoum Company against Ahmed Amiri, president of the Chamber of Butchers in Tunis, over suspicions of embezzlement of public...»»»
Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs, cites sink in profits - UPI.com
German automaker Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030 after announcing pre-tax profits have sunk 54%. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- German automaker Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030 after announcing pre-tax profits have sunk 54%. The job cuts are p»»»
Strong winds, high, thundery rain tonight: Department of Meteorology
Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology has warned of strong winds, high sea and thundery rain in its daily weather report on Tuesday, March 10. According to their report, weather inshore until 6am on Wednesday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered rain, which may be thundery at times, »»»