Gulf News 38m

Fair to partly cloudy weather expected on Monday

ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted that Monday’s weather will be fair to partly cloudy, turning cloudy at times by night over the western regions and the islands. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, occasionally freshening and causing blowing dust. In its dail»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Saudi Ministry of Defence intercepts five ballistic missiles targeting Eastern Region

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Defence announced on Monday that five ballistic missiles were detected and intercepted heading towards the Eastern Region. This was reported by the Saudi Press Agency, quoting Major General Turki Al-Malki, the official spokesperson for the ministry. The Saudi Ministry »»»

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Gulf News 1h

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»»»

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UPI 1h

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»»»

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UPI 1h

Homan: ICE may keep working at airports after TSA employees get paid - UPI.com

Department of Homeland Security agents are pictured Tuesday at LaGuardia Airport in New York City as part of ICE sending agents to assist TSA agents as roughly 50,000 employees continue to work without pay over the ongoing government shutdown because of disagreements about immigration enforcement. »»»

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RT 1h

Yemen’s Houthis announce entry into Middle Eastern conflict

Yemen’s Houthi armed forces announced their formal entry into the conflict in the Middle East, firing several missiles at Israel. The group, which controls the Yemeni capital Sanaa and much of the country’s north, has stayed out of the action since the US and Israel first attacked Tehran on Februar»»»

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RT 1h

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE air defences respond to missile threats

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems responded to a missile threat, prompting authorities to issue precautionary alerts to residents across the country. Residents were advised to remain in safe locations and follow official updates as defence systems managed the»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Private markets draw more Middle East money as investors seek returns

Dubai: Private markets are taking a larger share of investor attention, with more capital moving into assets outside traditional stock and bond markets. A growing number of companies are choosing to remain private for longer, which is changing where and how value is created. Sign up for our daily b»»»

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Gulf News 2h

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 »»»

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UPI 3h

Egypt enacts energy saving measures as Iran war affects import costs - UPI.com

The African country's import bill for oil doubled since January and its natural gas bill has tripled, officials said. March 29 (UPI) -- Egypt is ordering stores and malls to close early, asking people to work from home and dimming street lights as energy costs have skyrocketed since since January. »»»

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Gulf News 3h

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»»»

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Gulf News 4h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Calendar brings Hot Wheels Speed City to Katara

Tribune News Network doha Designed as an immersive Hot Wheels world, the thirty-four-day experience will invite families to go-karting and play across a series of interactive zones, complemented by live entertainment and themed retail pop-ups. Hot Wheels Speed City will feature a range of dynamic z»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar’s classrooms reawaken as nation restarts in-person learning with renewed assurance

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Classrooms across Qatar came back to life on Sunday as nearly 417,000 students returned to in-person learning, marking a significant milestone in the steady normalisation of daily life and reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining educational continuity under all ci»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

MINISTER OF EDUCATION EMBARKS ON SCHOOLS INSPECTIONS

Minister of Education and Higher Education Her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater inspected a number of schools as in-person classes resumed across the country on Sunday. The resumption of on-campus education was the culmination of comprehensive preparations by the Ministry of Edu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

ICBF organises mega blood donation camp, draws over 230 volunteers

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), successfully organised a large-scale blood donation camp at the Qatar National Blood Donation Center, reaffirming its dedication to humanitarian service and community welfa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

DFC reports 18% Ramadan and Eid footfall growth

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded an 18 percent year-on-year increase in footfall month-to-date in March, alongside a 7.5 percent uplift during the Eid period, reflecting continu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Vodafone Qatar marks Earth Hour 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar participated in Earth Hour, switching off non-essential lights across its facilities, in line with the national call to action led by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The participation reflects Vodafone Qatar’s ongoing commitment to sustainabi»»»

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UPI 4h

Judge puts the brakes on Nexstar-Tegna television merger - UPI.com

A federal judge put the merger of Nexstar and Tegna -- which would create a company that can reach about 60% of U.S. households through 260 local television stations -- on hold for two weeks after DirecTV challenged the merger in court under federal antitrust laws. File Photo by Shawn Thew/EPA Marc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar University opens applications for CCQ Summer 2026 courses

QNA Doha Qatar University (QU) announced the opening of applications for students to enrol in courses at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) for Summer 2026, as well as at accredited external universities for Summer and Fall 2026. These two academic services provide students with the opportunity t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar takes part in meetings of IMO FAL 50 in London

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), took part in the meetings of the 50th Session of the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 50), held at the IMO in London from on March 23-17, 2026. Key topics discussed includ»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Al Ghanim meets African envoys, condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has confirmed the State of Qatar’s enduring position rejecting the Iranian attacks that compromise its security and sovereignty, as well as those of regional nations. He stressed that the international community and its institut»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

NPC & DIFI sign demographic, social issues research collaboration MoU

QNA Doha The National Planning Council (NPC) and the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding research collaboration on demographic and social issues, with the aim of exchanging expertise and enhancing cooper»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

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»»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

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»»»

Al Manar 5h

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»»»

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Sana 5h

New wealthy class gains influence in U.S. economy

Washington, March 29 (SANA) – A growing group of ultra-wealthy Americans is emerging as a powerful force shaping consumption and investment trends in the United States, driven largely by strong stock market gains and rising valuations of private companies, according to recent official data and medi»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the town square of Qantara with artillery shells: statement 56 - 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 a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the town square of Qantara with artillery shells: statem»»»

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“No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “No Kings” Protests Sweep Across US, Millions March Against Trump’s Policies* 29-03-2026 23:38 PM Millions of people took to the streets ac»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

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»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

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,»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt explores expanding SAP investments, digital skills programmes

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindy, met on Sunday with Augusta Spinelli, Regional President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at SAP, to discuss expanding the company’s investments in Egypt and scaling up its outsourcing operations. The meeting »»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

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»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

PM Madbouly reviews strategic medicine stocks, raw material supply

Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to review the availability of pharmaceutical products and active raw materials in the domestic medicine market. The meeting, attended by relevant ministers and officials, focused on ensuring the adequacy of Egypt’s str»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt integrates environmental considerations into local development plans

Egypt is moving to embed environmental considerations into its local development framework as part of a broader effort to improve resource efficiency and advance sustainable development across governorates, Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad said. In a statement, the ministry »»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

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»»»

The Peninsula 6h

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 »»»

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Gulf News 6h

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»»»

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UPI 6h

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»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE strongly condemns Iran’s unprovoked attack on Kuwait

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attack targeting a military camp in the State of Kuwait, which resulted in the injury of 10 members of the armed forces, in a flagrant violation of international law. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

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»»»

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Libya Herald 7h

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»»»

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Daily News Egypt 7h

Egypt arrests senior leader of MB-linked Hasm terror group over presidential plane plot

Egyptian authorities have arrested Ali Mahmoud Mohammed Abdel Wanis, a senior leader within the MB-linked Hasm terror group, for his role in a plot to target the presidential aircraft with shoulder-fired missiles and his involvement in multiple militant operations against the state, the Interior Mi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Smolyan Candidates of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Meet Residents of Dospat, Borino and Devin Municipalities

Candidates from the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) list in Smolyan - Mihal Kambarev, Filip Marinov and Vladimir Deliev, visited the Rhodope villages of Zmeitsa, Borino, Grohotno and Lyaskovo, the coalition's Smolyan organisation said on Sunday. The tour across settlements in the »»»

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Gulf News 8h

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»»»

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RT 8h

US worked with terrorist groups in Syria on Israel’s behalf – Joe Kent

The US “worked directly with Al-Qaeda” and Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) to topple former President Bashar Assad and destroy Syria, US President Donald Trump’s former counterterrorism chief, Joe Kent, has said. Kent, who resigned as head of the US National Counterterrorism Center in protest of »»»

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Sana 8h

Four-nation meeting in Pakistan calls for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions

Islamabad, March 29 (SANA) – Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt met in Islamabad on Sunday to discuss regional developments amid escalating tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli–Iranian war. According to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, the meeting focused on coordinating regio»»»

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