Saudi Ports: A Lifeline for Global Trade in an Era of Turbulence
Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Arabian Gulf and disruptions to vital shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia’s ports have emerged as an alternative artery, not only for the region but for global trade. Designed with advanced infrastructure and high operational capacity,»»»
Public Transport Employees Hold Protest in Varna to Demand Wage Increase
Public transport employees blocked one of the entrances to the Asparuh Bridge in Varna during a protest on Monday demanding an increase in their salaries by at least 5%. Before blocking the Asparuh Bridge, which is the only connection linking the Asparuhovo and Galata boroughs with Varna city centr»»»
Iranian drone strike on Bahrain injures 32, including 4 children - UPI.com
An Iranian drone strike targeting a oil refinery in Bahrain overnight injured 32 cilvilians, four of them children. Image courtesy of UPI March 9 (UPI) -- At least 32 people were injured, including four children, in an Iranian drone strike on Bahrain overnight, the largest casualty toll sustained b»»»
Deloitte and conversational AI agent developer ElevenLabs partner up to support enterprise customer experience transformation
Deloitte and conversational AI agent platform developer ElevenLabs partner in order to support enterprises in their transformation of customer experience using agentic AI. The co-operation, making ElevenLabs’ first partnership with a Big Four firm, is designed to deliver more natural, reliable, mul»»»
Envisia & Romanian-American University launch 12th edition of “Corporate Governance that Creates Value” postgraduate program
Envisia and the Romanian-American University have announced the launch the 12th cohort of the postgraduate program “Corporate Governance that Creates Value – Corporate Governance in Practice,” the only accredited academic program in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to the professionalization of»»»
Iran War’s Effects Already a Reality in Europe, Says EU Chief
The ripples from war in the Middle East are already being felt in Europe, with rising energy prices and NATO allies targeted, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday. Oil prices soared Monday peaking just short of $120 a barrel as the US-Israeli war against Iran continued into a second week, with»»»
Shura Council reiterates its strong condemnation and denunciation of Iran's blatant aggression against Qatar
DOHA: The Shura Council, in its regular weekly session chaired by Speaker HEHassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim reiterated its strong condemnation of Iran’s blatant aggression against the State of Qatar and its continued military attacks using ballistic missiles, drones, and warplanes, in flagrant violat»»»
Iran’s Choice of Mojtaba Khamenei Appears to Close Path to Swift End to War
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge and appearing to close off any path to a swift end to war in the Middle East. The prospect that the disruption to global energy supplies - already one of the most s»»»
Connections closes 2025 with a record net profit of RON 35.5 million, up 301% compared to 2024
Connections, a technology company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), on the AeRO market, under the ticker symbol CC, closed 2025 with a record net profit of RON 35.5 million, up 301% compared to 2024. At the end of last year, turnover reached RON 152.5 million, up 44% year-on-year. Conne»»»
IMF warns oil price spikes could slow global growth and drive inflation
A 10% increase in oil prices over the course of a year could raise global inflation by around 40 basis points and reduce global economic growth by between 0.1% and 0.2%, according to Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cited by Agerpres. Georgieva prese»»»
Indonesia landfill collapse kills five
Jakarta, Indonesia: A landslide on Indonesia's biggest landfill buried trucks and food stalls, killing five people, rescuers said Monday as they searched for at least four more reported missing. The landslide struck at 2:30 pm (0730 GMT) on Sunday at Bantargebang, a landfill just 25 kilometres (16 »»»
Foreign firms generate over 70% of Romania’s exports as FDI stock reaches EUR 125 billion – FIC report
Foreign-owned companies continue to play a central role in Romania’s economy, generating over 70% of the country’s goods exports while maintaining strong productivity levels. In 2024, the average productivity of foreign-owned companies reached EUR 210,900 per employee, according to the latest annua»»»
Iran doubles down on hardline rule with Mojtaba Khamenei
Dubai: Iran’s decision to elevate Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader signals that the Islamic Republic intends to maintain its hardline course even as US and Israeli air strikes pound the country and regional tensions escalate. For years, Mojtaba Khamenei has been one of the most enigmatic figures »»»
Oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as Iran war impedes production and shipping
Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged to $119.50 per barrel early in the day but»»»
Media Review: March 9
The topic of rising fuel prices on the international market dominates Monday's news media, with dailies and online media reporting various crude oil prices, ranging from USD 90 to over USD 120 per barrel. ECONOMY 24 Chasa’s front-page story is about the effect of the war in the Middle East on price»»»
Oil prices surge as markets react to escalating conflict
Dubai: Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel after a halt in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz began choking global supplies, pushing energy markets into one of their sharpest rallies in years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude climbed about 11% to »»»
Ensuring food supply, protecting consumer rights a red line for UAE: Minister
Dubai: Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said ensuring food availability for the public and protecting consumer rights remain a “red line” for the UAE, warning that authorities will not tolerate any unfair commercial practices that could disrupt market stability. The mini»»»
Iran's Foreign Ministry Dismisses Idea of Talks While Country is Under Attack
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson downplayed the likelihood of a ceasefire as long as attacks continue, Iran's Student News Network reported on Monday, adding that Iran would continue to defend itself. "There is no point to talks about anything but defense and crushing retaliations against»»»
Egypt in Talks with Austria’s Plasser & Theurer on Regional Rail Maintenance Hub
CAIRO — Egypt is in talks with Austria’s Plasser & Theurer, a leading manufacturer of railway maintenance machinery, to establish a regional rail maintenance and technology hub that would support rail networks across Africa and the Middle East. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Tr»»»
Egyptian Stocks End Volatile Week Lower as Regional Tensions Weigh on Investor Sentiment
Cairo — Egypt’s benchmark equities index closed the first week of March on a mixed note, with the blue-chip EGX30 posting its steepest weekly decline since June despite a late rebound in the final trading session. The EGX30 index ended the week at 47,516 points, recovering 2.29% on Thursday after f»»»
How Belgian bureaucracy shattered one Rwandan genocide survivor’s life after botched deportation
EU interior ministers meeting in Brussels last week weighed up new ways to boost deportations from the bloc and encourage migrants to return home voluntarily. Nicholas Ioannides, representing the Cypriot EU presidency, described such voluntary returns as “humane, dignified, and cost-effective.” Yet»»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock to dampen eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
Japan to Deploy Counter-Strike Missiles Closer to China
Japan will deploy a batch of long-range, counter-strike missiles in a southwest region near China by the end of March, officials said Monday. The Ground Self-Defense Force plans to position its Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles, with a reported range of 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), in Kumamoto, Kyu»»»
At Least 14 Dead after Migrant Boat Crashes into Coast Guard Vessel off Southern Türkiye
At least 14 people were killed when an inflatable boat carrying migrants crashed into a Turkish coast guard vessel off Türkiye’s southern province of Antalya on Monday, the coast guard said in a statement. The coast guard said the high-speed boat was detected early on Monday off the coast of t»»»
Nepal's rapper-led centrist party heads for poll landslide
Nepal's centrist RSP party of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah had secured a majority in the direct parliamentary elections, partial official results showed Sunday, and was heading for a landslide according to official trends. The 35-year-old's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was also leading »»»
Kyrgyzstan - global leader in increasing women's representation in Parliament - | 24.KG
Despite gradual progress, women still hold only slightly more than a quarter of the seats in national parliaments worldwide, UN News Service reports. According to it, the rate of growth in representation remains the slowest since 2017 for the second consecutive year. According to a new report from »»»
Bulgarian Fuel Prices Soar Up to 9% in a Week - And It’s Only the Start
Fuel costs in Bulgaria have jumped sharply over the past week, rising between 6 and 9 percent, according to data from the platform Fuelo. The spike is being driven by the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, which is disrupting both production and transportation of crude oil. Brent crude h»»»
UAE-India flights: Air India, Air India Express schedule for March 9
Passengers in the UAE can expect expanded flight operations on Monday, March 9, as Air India and Air India Express operate 24 scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat. To assist travellers affected by regional disruptions, the two carriers will also operate 32 ad-hoc flights to and from multiple UAE »»»
Iran War Sends Shockwaves Through African Fuel Market and Economies
Surging oil prices triggered by the war with Iran are rippling across African economies, threatening higher fuel costs, rising inflation and renewed pressure on currencies across the continent. Africa imports most of the petroleum products it consumes, leaving many economies highly vulnerable to su»»»
Hezbollah fights Israeli soldiers as they try to enter Nabi Sheet, border towns
Hezbollah said on Monday it was fighting Israeli forces who landed in eastern Lebanon by helicopter across the Syrian border, the second such operation since the outbreak of the latest conflict with Israel. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in respo»»»
Europe rallies around Cyprus as Macron visits to show support
French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to Cyprus on Monday, days after dispatching a warship to the east Mediterranean island nation, where a Shahed drone struck a British air base on its southern coast last week during the Iran war. Macron ordered the French frigate Languedoc to waters off »»»
Oil at $106.5 could force Philippine rates rise: BSP chief
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may be compelled to raise interest rates now that global oil prices surged more than $100 per barrel, as higher energy costs could push inflation beyond the central bank’s target range. BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said escalating tensions in the Middle East h»»»
'I can sense the stress': An expat’s story of returning home to UAE after flight cancellations and delays
Difficult times make you grateful for strange things. A month ago, I wouldn’t have heaved so many sighs of relief on holding a boarding pass. It’s a boarding pass that tells you that you’re going home or you’re going on vacation, either way it’s a piece of paper that you will probably forget about »»»
Ramadan is an opportunity to restore health, says doctor
Doha, Qatar: As more than half of the blessed month of Ramadan has passed, it becomes increasingly important to maintain the healthy habits that many people have adopted since the beginning of the month. Fasting is not merely abstaining from food and drink for specific hours; it is also an opportun»»»
US–Israel War Against Iran: Latest Updates
On Sunday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the elite unit of the Iranian Armed Forces, pledged allegiance to the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and expressed readiness to follow his instructions. Iran's Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his late father»»»
Vietnam railway operator increases charges amid fuel price surge
Hanoi: Vietnam's Railway Transport Joint Stock Company increased passenger fares by 10 percent and freight rates by 15 percent on Monday, citing the need to maintain stable services amid a volatile fuel market caused by ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The adju»»»
‘Physically Weak’ but Vital: N. Korea’s Kim Lauds Women in Women’s Day Speech
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised the "physically weak" but "strong-willed" women of his country, state media reported on Monday, calling them a "solid buttress of the revolution". In a speech in Pyongyang commemorating International Women's Day, Kim highlighted the hard work carried out by N»»»
U.S., South Korea launch Freedom Shield drills amid widening Iran conflict - UPI.com
A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter takes off from Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek on Monday as the United States and South Korea kick off their Freedom Shield joint military exercise. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, March 9 (UPI) -- The United States and South Korea began their annual Freedom Shield joint military e»»»
Parkin alert: UAE residents warned to protect digital identity against new scams
Dubai: Public parking solutions provider Parkin has urged residents to remain vigilant against online scams and protect their digital identity. In an advisory, the company said official entities will never ask users to log in to their accounts or share confidential information through unsolicited m»»»