Inside how UAE hotels are preparing for stranded travellers
Dubai: Hotels across the UAE say they are prioritising guest safety, stable pricing, and flexible bookings as travel disruptions affect passengers across the region. Several hotel groups said they are closely monitoring the evolving situation and working with authorities to ensure operations contin»»»
Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?
Timothée Chalamet was, until very recently, Hollywood's golden boy and a frontrunner to win an Oscar this weekend - so is the backlash he has faced about more than his views on ballet and opera? When Chalamet recently said "no-one cares" about ballet or opera any more, he clearly wasn't expecting p»»»
Tenant demand sends Sharjah rents climbing across key neighbourhoods
Dubai: Sharjah’s rental market is seeing a reset, driven by rising demand from residents seeking more affordable housing options and by growing interest in newer lifestyle communities across the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Data from Property Finder shows a»»»
GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
Hundreds and hundreds of ships. But they're all in the wrong place. "Oh my goodness," says Michelle Wiese Bockmann, senior maritime intelligence analyst at Windward, a maritime AI company, as she checks the live positions broadcast by commercial vessels in waters off Iran, the United Arab Emirates »»»
UAE says its bases will not be used for attacks on Iran, urges de-escalation
Abu Dhabi: The UAE said it would not participate in any attacks against Iran and denied that its territory was being used as a launch point for strikes on Tehran, even as the country faces “unjustified” attacks amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters in Geneva, Jamal »»»
UAE-Australia ‘ghost flights’: Here's what really happened
Dubai: Ever since repatriation services started from the UAE following the Iranian aggression in the region, the Australian government has reportedly been "disappointed" that flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi had rows and rows of empty seats. Photos and video clips of what the Australian media descr»»»
Cyprus reservoirs drop to 21% capacity as desalination meets most water needs
Reservoirs across Cyprus are at just 21% capacity, Marios Hadjicostis, senior technical engineer at the Water Development Department, said on Monday. Water experts warn reserves remain low despite February rainfall, with desalination now covering most drinking water needs.»»»
Powerful explosion, jets heard overhead in Tehran: AFP journalists
AFP journalists reported a powerful explosion in the Iranian capital just after midnight local time on Tuesday at the same time as aircraft were heard overhead. Several journalists dispersed across the city reported the blast, which was felt from many kilometres away. They also reported several exp»»»
Qatar Charity and Hormuud Salaam hold World Orphan Day programme
Tribune News Network Doha With the participation of the Somali prime minister and hundreds of orphans, Qatar Charity (QC) and the Hormuud Salaam Foundation celebrated World Orphan Day in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The event, which takes place annually on the 15th of Ramadan, was held under the »»»
Qatar Charity urges int’l supportfor victims of ‘Forgotten Crises’
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts With You’, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the ‘Forgotten Crises’ initiative, calling on benevolent donors to support people affected by protracted humanitarian crises during the last ten days of the Holy Month of Ramada»»»
Adhere to safety guidelines on receiving precautionary alerts, MoI urges shoppers
QNA Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) urged visitors to markets and shopping malls to adhere to a set of safety guidelines in the event of receiving precautionary alerts or national warning messages, stressing the importance of awareness and proper behaviour to maintain everyone’s safety. In apub»»»
Trump says Iran war will be 'short-term excursion'
President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran would be a "short-term excursion," while insisting that the United States and Israel "haven't won enough" against Tehran. Trump's comments at a gathering of congressional Republicans at his golf club in Doral, Florida cast further uncerta»»»
Trump says war on a Iran could be ‘short-term excursion’
Doha, Qatar: President Donald Trump says the US-Israel war on Iran could be a “short-term excursion,” Al Jazeera reported. He made the remarks at a Republican gathering in Doral, Florida. In an earlier interview with CBS, Trump said: “I think the war is very complete, pretty much. They have no navy»»»
Qatar Airways announces more flights to and from Doha
DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced a limited flight schedule for the coming days after receiving temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming restricted operating corridors. The airline said the flights are intended to support passengers affected by the current disrupti»»»
Oil for over $100 a barrel ‘very small price to pay’ for Iran war – Trump
The surge in oil prices will not stop the US from waging its war on Iran, President Donald Trump has said, after Brent shot past $100 per barrel on Sunday, marking the biggest daily gain since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. In response to the US and Israeli airstrikes, Iran has closed »»»
EU signals readiness to strengthen protection of international shipping routes
Brussels, March 9 (SANA) – The European Union on Monday signaled its readiness to expand maritime operations in the Middle East to help safeguard international shipping routes amid rising regional tensions. According to AFP, European Council President António Costa and European Commission President»»»
Your safety alert will sound a bit different, says UAE's NCEMA
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announced on March 9 that the National Early Warning System Sound alerts will be changed. However, the system will remain fully operational to ensure public security. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app»»»
US restricts movement of embassy personnel in Pakistan
Doha, Qatar: Ahead of major religious processions expected across Pakistan on March 10, the US embassy in the country has issued a security alert, restricting the movement of personnel at the embassy and US consulates, according to Al Jazeera. The consulate in Karachi was attacked by protesters soo»»»
Over 1,400 fined nationwide for not wearing crash helmets
More than 1,400 people nationwide have been fined for not wearing crash helmets on motorcycles in the first week of March as a months-long crackdown on traffic violations continues, authorities said Monday. A police statement said nearly 16,800 people were stopped, and just over 1,000 fines were is»»»
Iranian aggression exposes global energy markets, supply chains to serious risks: PM
DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in a joint summit of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of Iraq, the Lebanese Republic, theRepublic of Turkiye, the Republic of Armenia»»»
Qatar Airways updates flight destinations operating to and from Doha
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced an update to the list of limited flight schedules to and from Doha. Citing the temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways said it intends to operate the following flight schedule in the c»»»
PM Urges SPAK to Investigate Privatized Hydropower Plants Amid Corruption Concerns
In a speech before the leadership of the Socialist Party, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama called on the Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) to investigate four hydropower plants privatized during the era of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, citing concerns over corruption. Rama critici»»»
MoI issues safety guidelines for visitors to malls, markets during precautionary alerts
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has issued safety guidelines for visitors to markets and shopping malls on how to respond when receiving precautionary alerts through the national warning system. The ministry urged the public to remain calm, follow official instructions and cooperate with securit»»»
How Iran’s Toxic Rain Reveals US-Israel Discord
The main Israeli goal is to cause as much chaos as possible and draw the US even deeper into the war, security expert Dr Simon Tsipis tells Sputnik. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright accused Israel of bombing Iranian fuel depots, insisting the US targets no energy facilities. Axios reports that the »»»
Albanian Opposition Calls Protest Outside Parliament on March 12
The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, announced that the party’s next protest will take place on March 12 at 10:00 a.m. in front of Albania’s Parliament. Berisha called on citizens across the country to gather outside the parliamentary building while lawmakers are expected to hold a ses»»»
EU reaffirms solidarity with regional partners; condemns Iranian aggression
The European Union has affirmed its solidarity with the countries and peoples of the region, renewing its strong condemnation of the unacceptable attacks carried out by Iran against neighbouring states and the serious threat they pose to regional security and global energy stability. This came in a»»»
Amir of Kuwait calls for national unity, vigilance in confronting current threats
Kuwait: The Amir of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah called for national unity, being the first line of defense and the true guarantee in times of confronting challenges and overcoming crises. In a televised address on the occasion of the last 10 nights of Ramadan, His Highness s»»»
Availability of premises for sale in February declines
February brought a major shift in Poland’s housing market. Developers introduced about 1,500 new apartments, 58% fewer month to month, while sales reached 4,300 units, up 13% m/m and 21% y/y. As a result, supply on the seven largest urban markets fell below 60,000 apartments, according to Otodom An»»»
EU Ready to ‘Enhance’ Operations Protecting Middle East Shipping
The European Union said on Monday it was ready to bolster its maritime operations in the Middle East to protect shipping routes, after holding talks with regional leaders. The EU has been discussing reinforcing its naval mission in the Red Sea after US-Israeli attacks on Iran triggered a broader re»»»
Al-Sisi: Lasting Middle East peace hinges on independent Palestinian state
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, reiterating Egypt’s rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land. Al-Sisi made the»»»
Egypt private investment grows 73% as government flags further tax cuts
Egypt’s private sector investments surged by 73% during the previous fiscal year and continued to grow at a rate of 42% in the first quarter of the current year, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Monday. Speaking at an Alexandria Businessmen’s Association (ABA) event, Kouchouk stated that the»»»
Oddest unclaimed luggage items of 2025 include robot, meteorite - UPI.com
March 9 (UPI) -- Some of the most unusual items found in lost and unclaimed luggage last year included a robot, a bionic knee, a meteorite and a beekeeping suit, a new report says. Unclaimed Baggage, the United States' only authorized reseller of lost luggage, released its third annual Found Report»»»
Black Rain: Strikes on Iranian Fuel Depots Aim to Stir Unrest in Tehran – Expert
US and Israeli bombing of Iranian fuel depots leave Tehran struggling to breathe, with long-term risks for food supply and public health, historian Maksim Alontsev from the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) tells Sputnik. Trapped by Its Own Geography"Surrounded on multip»»»
Europe May Face the Heaviest Burden in the Energy Crisis - Expert
A transport blockade won’t instantly cripple European energy security – but it will expose its lack of true energy independence, energy market expert Vladimir Demidov tells Sputnik. "Europe is capable of weathering the current crisis thanks to its accumulated reserves, but the price of survival wil»»»
Live updates: Oil prices soar past $100 per barrel as the war on Iran escalates – Ya Libnan
Share: At least 1,230 people killed in Iran, Iranian Red Crescent Society says. Mourners carry the coffin of a man who was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike, What we know OIL PRICES SOAR: Stocks opened sharply lower and oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as the war intensifies, a spike Trump said»»»
Israeli tank fire kills priest in south Lebanon's Qlayaa
A south Lebanon parish lost its priest on Monday when Father Pierre al-Rai of al-Qlayaa died of wounds sustained from Israeli tank fire, according to state media and a medical source. The border village had not previously been caught up in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The National New»»»
Petro’s leftist coalition emerges as largest bloc in Colombia’s Congress - UPI.com
Citizens go to vote in Cali, Colombia, on Sunday as polling stations opened across the country for Senate and House of Representatives elections for the 2026–2030 term. Photo by Ernesto Guzman/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- Colombia's ruling leftist coalition, the Historic Pact, emerged as the largest force »»»
Anthropic sues federal government over supply-chain risk label - UPI.com
AI company Anthropic has filed suit against the federal government after it labeled the company a supply-chain risk. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- Artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed a lawsuit Monday against the federal government for labeling it a »»»
Looking forward to Qatar's leadership, wisdom to end ongoing war: UK politician
London: Prominent politician in the United Kingdom's (UK) Conservative Party and former Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns said that the world will need Qatar's leadership and wisdom to end the ongoing war in the Middle East. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Cairns stressed that Iranian »»»
Iran Hardliners Rally Behind New Leader, Unsettling Global Markets
Iran's hardliners staged a show of force on Monday, taking to the streets to proclaim their loyalty to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, whose rise appeared to dash hopes of a swift end to war in the Middle East causing havoc on global markets. The prospect that one of the most severe disruption»»»
Brazil’s Lula proposes ban on digital casinos over betting addiction - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants to bar Internet casinos to protect families from debt. Photo by janeb13/Pixabay March 9 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced in a YouTube video he will push for a ban on digital casinos to curb online gambling addiction»»»
Lebanese President Lashes Out at Hezbollah, Says Open to Negotiations with Israel
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday accused Hezbollah of working towards the "collapse" of the state, after the pro-Iran group launched an attack on Israel, expressing Beirut's readiness for "direct negotiations" with Israel. Begun after Hezbollah launched rockets towards Israel a week ago, Is»»»
Aoun lashes out at Hezbollah, says open to negotiations with Israel
President Joseph Aoun on Monday accused Hezbollah of working towards the "collapse" of the state, after the pro-Iran group launched an attack on Israel, expressing Beirut's readiness for "direct negotiations" with Israel. Begun after Hezbollah launched rockets towards Israel a week ago, Israel's bo»»»
Türkiye Says NATO Defenses Shot Down Second Incoming Iranian Missile
Türkiye said on Monday that NATO air defenses shot down a second Iranian ballistic missile that had entered its airspace and warned that it would move against any such threats, which increasingly pose a test for Ankara and the alliance. The incident in southern Türkiye marks the second intercepted »»»
Russia Ready to Supply Energy to Europe if It Asks, Putin Says
Russia would supply oil and gas to European buyers, provided such cooperation was "long-term" and did not put political pressure on Moscow, President Vladimir Putin said Monday. Oil prices have skyrocketed since the United States and Israel began striking Iran on February 28, trading above $100 thi»»»
EU top diplomat urges ceasefire to save Lebanon from 'chaos'
The EU's top diplomat called Monday for a 2024 ceasefire to be upheld to prevent Lebanon from "sliding into chaos," saying Israel's "heavy-handed" response to Hezbollah attacks was further destabilizing the region. "Israel should cease its operations in Lebanon," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas»»»
Putin: Destabilizing Middle East Risks Global Energy Shock and Higher Oil and Gas Prices
Attempts to destabilize the Middle East would put the global fuel and energy sector at risk and drive up oil and gas prices, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. “Attempts to destabilize the situation in the Middle East would inevitably put the global fuel and energy sector at risk, push up oil a»»»
EU Top Diplomat Urges Ceasefire to Save Lebanon from ‘Chaos’
The EU's top diplomat called Monday for a 2024 ceasefire to be upheld to prevent Lebanon from "sliding into chaos," saying Israel's "heavy-handed" response to Hezbollah attacks was further destabilizing the region. "Israel should cease its operations in Lebanon," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas»»»
Peru returns to remote classes, telework amid energy crisis - UPI.com
The decision to order remote work and instruction in Lima and another city follows a major failure in the Camisea gas transportation system, the backbone of Peru’s energy supply. File Photo by Paolo Aguilar/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- Peru's government has ordered an immediate return to virtual classes an»»»
IDF threatens to kill Iran’s new leadership
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has threatened to assassinate anyone who replaces the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader. Khamenei and several other senior Iranian officials were killed in the first wave of US‑Israeli airstrikes launched on February 28. After a week of deliberati»»»