'Safer even with missiles flying': Telegram CEO Pavel Durov and Elon Musk defend Dubai amid regional tensions
Dubai: As regional tensions continue to weigh on the Gulf, a high-profile public exchange between two of the world's most prominent technology executives has drawn renewed attention to the UAE's safety profile with both defending Dubai as statistically safer than many European cities, even as missi»»»
Trade, trust and security: Carney visit resets India ties
New Delhi: India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a “landmark” uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries’ leaders said in New Delhi. The pacts, which also covered technology and promoting the use of renewable energy, were »»»
Media Review: March 2
Media coverage of the US and Israeli air strikes on Iran has focused on three key issues: the scope of the Middle East conflict, its potential consequences for energy markets, and the situation of Bulgarians stranded in Iran and the wider region. AUTHORITIES' RESPONSE Interviewed by bTV on Sunday e»»»
Eugen Radulescu (BNR) : Foreign exchange market
The foreign exchange market "caught fire" before the second round of the presidential elections, and Romania lost eight billion euros of its foreign exchange reserves in two days, through interventions aimed at calming the extremely strong depreciation, Eugen Radulescu, advisor to the BNR governor,»»»
Central Bank Chief: Euro Adoption Successful, Growth Steady, Inflation Easing in Bulgaria
Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev took part in a meeting of EU Heads of Mission held under the European Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus. The discussion was organized at the initiative of Cyprus’ Ambassador to Sofia, H.E. Charalambos Kafkarides. Addressing the diplomats, Radev outl»»»
Israel army says no reason for Lebanon ground invasion for now
Israel's military said Monday there was no reason to launch a ground invasion of Lebanon "imminently" after an overnight attack from Hezbollah prompted Israel to retaliate with air strikes. "There is nothing on the ground that constitutes going into ground invasion.. imminently," military spokesman»»»
No mass repatriation yet for Filipinos in Middle East, Israel; stranded passengers safely returned
Dubai: The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has clarified that there is currently no order for mass repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Gulf and Israel despite escalating tensions in parts of the Middle East. During a Palace briefing, DMW secretary Hans Cacdac has »»»
EGX Closes February on Firm Footing as Domestic Buying Counters Foreign Outflows
Egypt’s stock market closed the week of Sunday 22 to Thursday 26 February 2026 in positive territory, rounding off a period marked by alternating sessions and shifting investor sentiment before ending firmly in the green on Thursday. The benchmark EGX30 gained 0.41% to close at 49,212.83 points on »»»
Mabruk field resumes production at 25,000 barrels per day following successful commissioning of new early production unit
Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that Mabruk oil field, operated by Mabruk Oil Operations Company, officially resumed production increases last Saturday (28 February) following the successful commissioning of a new early production unit. Initial pumping rates are bet»»»
Vodafone Romania partners with Satellite Connect Europe for direct-to-device satellite trials
Vodafone Romania has announced a collaboration with Satellite Connect Europe to test open-access ‘direct-to-device’ (D2D) satellite connectivity services in Romania during summer 2026. This marks the first step in the partnership between the two companies to deliver seamless satellite coverage to c»»»
Thessaloniki – Skopje pipeline to be restarted after 13-year pause
Skopje, 24 February 2026 (MIA) - A pipeline set to transport diesel fuel from the refinery in Thessaloniki to the “Okta” refinery in Skopje is being restarted after 13 years. The Ministry of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources said Tuesday all necessary checks of the functionality of the system h»»»
ECSSR to host ‘UAE Education Forum 2026’ in April
Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) has announced that it will host the “UAE Education Forum 2026” on April 7, in partnership with several educational institutions. The forum will highlight key developments and opportunities in the UAE’s education sector, offer»»»
Education Ministry of Kyrgyzstan to revise school holiday schedule for next year - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic will revise the school holiday schedule for the next school year. Deputy Minister Nadira Dzhusupbekova announced at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs »»»
MSF Says 26 Staff Missing from South Sudan Violence
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said Monday that 26 of its staff were "unaccounted for" after a surge in violence in South Sudan in recent weeks. "Twenty-six of the 291 MSF colleagues working in Lankien and Pieri remain unaccounted for following the recent violence, and we have lost contact with them»»»
Realworld Systems launches AI-powered service assurance & IT Ops platform Rad1x
Realworld Systems, a global provider of automation and software integration solutions for critical infrastructures and part of the Dutch Realworld Group, has announced the official launch of its Rad1x platform at Mobile World Congress 2026, the leading global event dedicated to the telecom and mobi»»»
Iran war widens: Iranian-backed militias and Hezbollah join the conflict - What to know
DUBAI: The war between Iran and the United States and Israel expanded sharply on Monday, drawing in Iranian-backed militias and Hezbollah as airstrikes intensified, regional oil infrastructure came under attack and casualties mounted across multiple countries. Iran and allied militias launched miss»»»
How an Emirati man in Fujairah is feeding hundreds during Ramadan
Fujairah: In the Mirbah area of Fujairah, Ali Al Kaabi has turned a personal act of charity into a cherished Ramadan tradition — one that reflects generosity, community unity and the preservation of Emirati heritage. Despite the difficult period the country witnessed during recent conflict conditio»»»
Trump: War on Iran could last four weeks
Palm Beach: US President Donald Trump said Sunday he envisages a four-week military operation against Iran, where American and Israeli strikes have killed the country’s supreme leader and crippled its defence capabilities. “It’s always been a four-week process. We figured it will be four weeks or s»»»
Mwani Qatar records 5% growth in container handling in February
DOHA: Mwani Qatar recorded significant growth in its operational performance during February on a year-on-year basis, driven by an increase in handling indices and vessel traffic across the country's ports. In a post on X on Monday, Mwani Qatar reported that the number of Twenty-foot Equivalent Uni»»»
Mwani Qatar records 5% growth in container handling in February
Doha, Qatar: Mwani Qatar recorded significant growth in its operational performance during February on a year-on-year basis, driven by an increase in handling indices and vessel traffic across the country's ports. In a post on X on Monday, Mwani Qatar reported that the number of Twenty-foot Equival»»»
If Hormuz is disrupted, here is how it could affect fuel, food and your bills
Dubai: A narrow stretch of water between Iran and Oman has now become one of the most closely watched economic flashpoints in the world, with analysts warning that any sustained disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would ripple into fuel costs, transport expenses and everyday prices »»»
Dendias to hold daily meetings with military chiefs
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias held a new meeting of top military officials Monday on developments ion the Middle East, the ministry said. A Defense Ministry statement said participants in the briefing “confirmed that the required protocols are fully in place, and that all necessary security measur»»»
Israel, Hezbollah trade fire: latest developments in Iran war
Israel and Hezbollah traded fire on Monday, while President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of U.S. service members and said the war with Iran could last for weeks. The European Union has warned of the cost to the Middle East of a long war, and said it was reinforcing its naval mission in t»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Middle East Tensions Mount After Strikes on Iran – Day 3
The United States and Israel carried out a coordinated series of strikes on February 28 targeting multiple sites in Iran, including locations in Tehran. The attacks reportedly caused significant destruction and civilian casualties. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli terr»»»
UAE 'built to withstand economic shocks', says UAE Minister amid US-Israel war on Iran
Dubai: The UAE is “resilient and built to withstand economic shocks”, the country’s Minister of Economy and Tourism said in an interview with CNBC, after recent regional attacks. In a transcript of an interview with CNBC’s Dan Murphy on “Access Middle East”, shared with Gulf News, Abdulla Bin Touq »»»
Watch: UAE flag flutters on students' screens as schools go online
Dubai: As schools across the UAE shifted to distance learning on Monday, students in Dubai attended virtual assemblies with the UAE flag fluttering on their laptop screens, a quiet but powerful symbol of continuity of learning in extraordinary times. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Hi»»»
British Sculptors Achieve Notable Victory in Global Ice Carving Competition
Two stonemasons have won a snow sculpting prize as part of Team GB's entry to the World Snow Festival in Switzerland, according to BBC. Sheffield sculptors Lily Marsh and Steve Roche were part of Great Britain's four-person team, which won the public vote and came third in the technical judging at »»»
Smoke near US Embassy in Kuwait amid Iran attacks
Dubai: Black smoke was seen rising near the US Embassy in Kuwait City on Monday, as Iran pressed ahead with a third day of strikes across the Gulf, according to an AFP correspondent. Sirens had earlier sounded across the city following the latest wave of Iranian attacks launched in retaliation for »»»
China's Leaders Gather for Key Strategy Session as Challenges Grow
China's leaders are set to unveil strategies to confront challenges that include sluggish consumption, a shrinking population and shifting geopolitical landscapes when they gather in Beijing this week for the annual Two Sessions political meeting. Thousands of delegates from across China will conve»»»
At Least 25 Killed at Pakistan's Pro-Iran Weekend Protests
The death toll from Pakistan's violent weekend protests over the killing of Iran's supreme leader has reached at least 25, according to an AFP tally on Monday. Demonstrations erupted in several major cities in Pakistan, including the southern megacity of Karachi where some protesters attempted to s»»»
How a Syrian Refugee Chef Met Britain's King Charles
Pots clanged and oil sizzled inside the London kitchen of Syrian chef Imad Alarnab, as the former refugee who fled his country's civil war recalled hosting King Charles III. When the chef left his war-torn homeland in 2015, he never imagined that one day he would watch as cameras flashed and wide-e»»»
UAE halts stock market trading for two days amid escalating regional tensions
Dubai: Financial market trading across the UAE will halt for two days after regulators announced a precautionary suspension of operations, reflecting heightened regional tensions and the need to safeguard market stability. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai Fina»»»
The Romanian Presidency of the CEI, launched
The Central European Initiative (CEI) is home to 160 million citizens, Romania's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said on Thursday at the launch in Bucharest of the Romanian Presidency of the CEI.The chief Romanian diplomat opened on Thursday the first meeting of the Committee of National Coordinators (C»»»
Bulgaria Ready to Evacuate Citizens as Middle East Awaits Humanitarian Corridors
Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky has said Bulgaria is awaiting the opening of humanitarian corridors in the Middle East and stands ready to evacuate its citizens by air if conditions allow. Speaking to bTV, she noted that missiles launched by Iran toward Cyprus had fallen into the sea and t»»»
US–Israeli Strikes on Iran: Latest Updates
Iran continues to retaliate against US and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic, launching missiles towards enemy positions. Three American service members have been killed and five more "seriously wounded" in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, according to US Central Command.Militant group H»»»
India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»
Iran's Larijani denies US talks
Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, denied reports that Iran had offered to resume negotiations with Washington through Omani intermediaries, posting "We will not negotiate with the United States" on X on March 1. »»»
India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»
Gulf states condemn 'unjustified' Iranian attacks at emergency foreign ministers meeting
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers held an emergency meeting on March 1 to discuss what they described as Iran's "flagrant and unjustified" attacks on member states, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Sau»»»
India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»
India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»
Gulf states condemn 'unjustified' Iranian attacks at emergency foreign ministers meeting
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers held an emergency meeting on March 1 to discuss what they described as Iran's "flagrant and unjustified" attacks on member states, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Sau»»»
India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»
India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US. In the first message posted at 11:26PM on Ma»»»
Pakistan Embassy Abu Dhabi launches online registration
The Embassy of Pakistan Abu Dhabi has launched an online registration form for the Pakistani community residing in the UAE to facilitate outreach and assistance. Community members are encouraged to register and share it within their networks. Also Read: Flights on hold, Pakistani authorities issue »»»
Iranian official: No negotiations with US, Trump dragged region into chaos
TEHRAN, March 2 (KUNA) -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani affirmed on Monday that his country would not negotiate with the US, holding Washington responsible for dragging the region into chaos. Larijani wrote on his account on the X platform that "Donald Trump has»»»
Residential sales drive 2025 realty growth, apartment transactions up 74% in two years
Doha, Qatar: The real estate market in Qatar recorded a remarkable improvement during 2025, supported by the continued activity of land and villa transactions and the growth in sales of residential units. The apartment and villa transactions in last year reached 2,135 and 1,422 respectively. Qatar’»»»
Smoke rising from US embassy in Kuwait City: AFP
Kuwait City: Black smoke was seen rising from the US embassy in Kuwait City on Monday after the latest volley of Iranian strikes, an AFP correspondent saw. Sirens earlier sounded over the city following the latest volley of Iranian attacks, which started across the Gulf region on Saturday. The emba»»»
UPDATE: IDF Chief announces offensive campaign against Hezbollah as Lebanon enters Israel-Iran war
IDF Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir confirmed that Israel will commence an offensive military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This comes after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward Haifa and central Israel, prompting Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed Mohammed Raad, the »»»