Qatar condemns Iranian attack that resulted in one fatality in UAE
Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian targeting that led to a missile striking a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahia area in the United Arab Emirates, which killed one person, describing it as a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the UAE's sovereignty, as well as a direct t»»»
Dubai property transactions reach Dh3.8 billion on Monday
Dubai’s real estate market recorded transactions worth Dh3.8 billion at the start of the week through 1,194 deals, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. Sales accounted for the largest share, reaching Dh2.93 billion through 930 transactions. Among the most prominent deals were pr»»»
Vucic: Serbia has multi-layered airspace defence
LUCANI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday Serbia had serious multi-layered airspace defence, and announced that, with the aim of strengthening the Serbian Armed Forces further, he would have important meetings about new arms acquisitions as early as on Tuesday. "It is very difficul»»»
Europeans Seek Clarity About Trump’s Iran War Aims Before Agreeing to His Warship Demands
European countries on Monday sought more details about US President Donald Trump's plans for the war on Iran and warned that NATO must not become involved it, as they weighed whether to agree to his call to send warships to help shore up security in the Gulf. The cool response to Trump’s demand ref»»»
EU, Egypt work jointly to de-escalate regional tensions: Ambassador Eichhorst
Angelina Eichhorst, Ambassador of the European Union to Egypt, said the European Union is working closely with Egypt to help preserve regional stability and support efforts to de-escalate tensions. Her remarks came in press statements on the sidelines of the World Water Day 2026 event. Eichhorst th»»»
Israel Steps up Campaign in Lebanon, as Iran Keeps Stranglehold on Shipping
The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts on Monday, as the US and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran’s capital, Israel stepped up its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran retaliated with a drone strike that temporarily forced the closure of Dubai’s airport, a »»»
Chelsea fined £10.75 mn for historical financial breaches
London: Chelsea were fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and received a suspended one-year transfer ban on Monday in relation to historical breaches of Premier League rules. The Blues avoided a points deduction after self-reporting the undisclosed payments of more than £47 million under former ow»»»
City boss Guardiola still has hope of revival against Real Madrid
Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola has insisted "many things can happen" as his Manchester City side try to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid in the Champions League. City face a huge task to rescue their last-16 tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday after following a heavy defeat by»»»
UAE cyber security council warns of risks from unsecured surveillance cameras
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has urged individuals, families and organisations to remain vigilant against cyber threats that may target surveillance cameras, warning that poorly secured devices can become gateways for cyberattacks. In an awareness campaign, the council said surveillanc»»»
Qatar condemns Iranian attack that resulted in one fatality in UAE
Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian targeting that led to a missile striking a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahia area in the United Arab Emirates, which killed one person, describing it as a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the UAE's sovereignty, as well as a direct t»»»
Zayed National Museum launches family-focused Eid celebrations
Abu Dhabi: Zayed National Museum will mark Eid Al Fitr with a public programme titled The Joy of Eid, offering cultural performances, workshops and activities designed to bring families and communities together. The initiative reflects the UAE’s Year of Family theme for 2026 and aims to highlight t»»»
Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
Throughout his two terms in office, Donald Trump hasn't been shy to criticise – even to attack – Washington's Nato allies. But his latest suggestion – that failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz would be "very bad for the future of Nato" – implies an understanding of the alliance's purpose that has»»»
Qatar reiterates condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory, other countries with missiles and drones
GENEVA: The State of Qatar reiterated its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory and several other brotherly countries with missiles and drones, in a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct threat to the safety and security of civilians, a clear breach»»»
Qatar condemns Iranian attack kills one person in UAE, affirms solidarity
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian targeting that led to a missile striking a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahia area in the sisterly United Arab Emirates (UAE), which killed one person, describing it as a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the»»»
Chile begins trench construction along borders with Peru, Bolivia - UPI.com
Members of the Chilean Army guard the border crossing at the northern border between Chile and Bolivia, in the commune of Colchane, Tarapaca region, Chile, last March. File Photo by Javier Martin/EPA March 16 (UPI) -- Chile formally began building trenches and walls Monday at the Chacalluta border »»»
Sheikh Khalifa Int’l Road E11 to be partially closed from March 17 to April 23
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has announced a partial road closure on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Road (E11) near Al Mirfa in the Al Dhafra region as part of ongoing traffic and infrastructure management works. According to the authority, three left lanes heading towards Al»»»
‘Real threat’ of Polish EU exit – Tusk
There is “a real threat” that Poland could leave the EU, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, after the country’s president vetoed a bill that would have allowed Warsaw to tap billions in defense loans from the bloc. President Karol Nawrocki last week vetoed legislation that would have let Warsaw d»»»
Krakow is preparing district for 55,000 inhabitants for Płaszów and Rybitw
Kraków is close to approving a master plan for about 1,050 hectares in the Płaszów and Rybitwy areas, one of the largest urban redevelopment projects in Poland. The city plans to transform the largely industrial zone into a green district for about 55,000 residents, with parks, public services, new»»»
Qatar reiterates condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory, other countries with missiles, drones
Geneva: The State of Qatar reiterated its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory and several other brotherly countries with missiles and drones, in a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct threat to the safety and security of civilians, a clear breach»»»
Large-Scale Raids Target Illegal Motorized Vehicles in Bulgaria’s National Parks
Authorities in Bulgaria have carried out a series of large-scale operations against the illegal use of snowmobiles and motorcycles in the country’s three national parks - Rila, Pirin and Central Balkan Range, in the past week. Several offenders were caught, the Environment and Water Ministry said M»»»
China Warns Trump's Latest Tariff Moves Could Damage Trade Ties
China warned Monday that US President Donald Trump's latest tariff moves could harm the countries' trade relationship, at the end of high-level talks in Paris. Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative, said the Chinese side had expressed serious concern about trade investigations in»»»
Larijani: “No Islamic state stood by Iran” in its war against Israel and US – Ya Libnan
Share: Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, noted that “Iran was subjected to a deceitful American-Zionist aggression that occurred during negotiations, the objective of which was to dismantle Iran.” He pointed out that “no Islamic state stood by the Iranian people—w»»»
Plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz will not be under NATO: UK Prime Minister
London: British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom is working with its allies to develop a practical plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any such operation must command broad international consensus and will not take place under the framework of NATO»»»
Iranian drone strike sets stategically key UAE oil trading hub on fire - UPI.com
Iran stepped up its targeting of Gulf neighbors, attacking and setting on fire a fuel tank close to Dubai International Airport, forcing flights to be suspended, and the key Fujairah oil export hub on the UAE's east coast, on the supposed "safe" side of Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Stringer/EPA March»»»
Internet on Arrival: Yettel Offers a Prepaid eSIM for Mobile Data in Bulgaria
Yettel is the first local telecom to introduce a fully online purchase of a prepaid eSIM for mobile internet in Bulgaria The service launches with two plans – Yettel 25 GB and Yettel 100 GB, both including days with unlimited data No ID document or registration is required Mobile internet has long »»»
Zelensky seeking to ‘punish’ Slovakia for peace aspirations – Fico
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky will never restore oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, which serves as the key artery for delivering Russian oil to Slovakia and Hungary, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. He has rebuked the EU for its reluctance to exert sufficient pressure on Kiev to unlo»»»
Israel starts ground operation in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that its troops launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon on Monday. The operations are said to be aimed at increasing security for residents of northern Israel. In a statement on X, the IDF explained that the “limited »»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Kenya, conveys condolences over victims of heavy rains, floods
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Kenya over the victims of heavy rains and flooding, which resulted in dozens of deaths and significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences »»»
BREAKING: Eni announces new offshore gas discoveries in Libya of more than 1 trillion cubic feet - gas to supply Libyan domestic market and for export to Italy
Italy’s energy giant, Eni, announced today that it has made two new gas discoveries in Libya totalling more than 1 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) – thanks to an exploration campaign initiated in the past months. Two adjacent geological structures, Bahr Essalam South 2 (BESS 2) and Bahr Essalam South 3 (»»»
UAE air defences dealt with 6 ballistic missiles, 21 drones
Doha, Qatar: The air defense systems of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) dealt with 6 ballistic missiles and 21 UAVs launched from Iran today, March 16, 2026. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, the UAE's air defense systems have engaged with 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles,»»»
Sharjah Taxi distributes 21,000 iftar meals to drivers during Ramadan
Sharjah: In collaboration with the Sharjah Charity International, Sharjah Taxi has distributed 21,000 iftar meals to taxi drivers across the emirate during Ramadan, providing around 700 meals daily. The initiative recognises the efforts of taxi drivers and aims to ease the challenges of fasting whi»»»
Appeal Trial Opens for France’s Sarkozy Over Alleged Libyan Funding
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was back in court Monday for a retrial on charges he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election, in a case that last year saw him become France's first modern-day head of state to go to prison. A lower court in September found the right-wing politician -- »»»
Young traveller thanks Dubai for safety in touching handwritten note
Dubai: Amid the routine flow of passengers at Dubai International Airport, a small handwritten note from a young traveller has turned an ordinary moment into a touching reminder of the human connections that travel can create. The note, written by a child on a small piece of yellow paper, was hande»»»
EU wants to know more before agreeing to Trump's Hormuz warship demands
European countries on Monday demanded to know more about U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for the war on Iran and when the conflict might end as they weighed whether to agree to his call to send warships to help shore up security in the Persian Gulf. Trump has asked allies — including France, Ch»»»
US-Israeli war on Iran triggers potential global fertilizer shortage
The US-Israeli war on Iran has shut fertilizer plants throughout the Gulf and choked off shipping routes. The longer it drags on, the greater the risk of a global food crisis. For farmers in the northern hemisphere, the war has come at the worst possible time. The spring planting season has begun, »»»
Customs Authority introduces use of specialized security paper for official letters to prevent LC forgery
The Libyan Customs Authority announced yesterday the adoption of security paper for official letters related to the settlement and closure of Documentary / Letters of Credits (LCs) issued for local companies and submitted to banks. The measure aims to enhance transparency and prevent forgery. The C»»»
UAE court upholds jail term for passport forgery
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Supreme Court has upheld a ruling sentencing a man to six months in prison and deportation after completing the sentence for forging a passport and residency permit. The court also ordered the confiscation of the forged documents seized in the case. According to court records»»»
UAE Cyber Security Council conducts specialised cyber exercise
The UAE Cyber Security Council today conducted a specialised cyber exercise in collaboration with Immersive, a company specialising in strengthening human-centric cyber resilience. The exercise comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the cyber readiness of government entities across the UAE ami»»»
Mojsilovic meets with KFOR commander
BELGRADE - Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic met with KFOR Commander Maj Gen Ozkan Ulutas in Belgrade on Saturday to discuss the security situation in the autonomous province of Kosovo-Metohija and activities being undertaken by the Serbian Armed Forces and KFOR to mo»»»
PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK is working with allies on a "viable, collective plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It comes after President Trump urged Britain and other countries to send warships to the Gulf to help protect the shipping channel, which is vital for global oil sup»»»
Mojsilovic: Serbia committed to peace
BELGRADE - Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic said on Sunday evening Serbia was definitely committed to peace and that new missiles in the Serbian Armed Forces arsenal, which he noted had caused hysteria in the region, had not been purchased because of Zagreb, Sarajevo»»»
Who wants what from the Iran war?
Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms? That is where positions diverge. President Donald Trump's war aims have been somewhat opaque, appearing to vacillate between a simple curtailment of Iran's nuclear programme, to capitulation to all »»»
Trump may delay state visit if China doesn't help defend Hormuz Strait - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump warned he may postpone an upcoming trip to China for a summit with President Xi Jinping if China doesn't agree to help defend the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to postpone an upcoming »»»
Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) biggest port and oil storage facility, Fujairah, and Dubai's international airport have come under further drone attacks as Iran continues to target Gulf transport and oil infrastructure. Flights were temporarily suspended on Monday after a fire broke out near the ai»»»
UAE's 'Edge of Life' campaign raises Dh2.8 billion to combat child hunger
Dubai: More than Dh2.8 billion has been raised through the UAE’s “Edge of Life” humanitarian campaign, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Monday, marking the conclusion of one of the country’s largest Ram»»»
7 dead, 145 injured in UAE since Iranian strikes began
Abu Dhabi: The UAE said its air defence systems intercepted six ballistic missiles and 21 drones launched from Iran on March 16, as tensions in the region continue to escalate. According to the UAE Ministry of Defence, the projectiles were successfully engaged by air defence units, which remain on »»»
Flights disrupted at DXB — airlines restarted services in matter of hours. Here’s the latest.
Dubai: Flights across the UAE are gradually resuming after a disruption early Monday near Dubai International Airport (DXB). The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced the gradual resumption of some flights to and from DXB to selected destinations following a temporary suspension implemented as a»»»
Rare daytime Russian attack rocks Kyiv with explosions
Russia launched a rare daytime attack on Kyiv Monday, with AFP journalists reporting air defence batteries shooting down a barrage of projectiles. Authorities said that the attack has so far caused no casualties. Explosions rang out over the Ukrainian capital on Monday and AFP journalists witnessed»»»
UAE media on the frontline: Defending truth in times of crisis
Dubai: Modern conflicts are no longer fought only with missiles, drones and military formations. Increasingly, they are waged through narratives, images and digital content designed to shape perceptions and influence public opinion. Recent developments in the region have once again demonstrated thi»»»
Libya Africa Portfolio receives Nigerien Ambassador to enhance coordination on the Transit Corridors Project
The Libyan African Portfolio (LAP) reported that it received the Ambassador of Niger yesterday at its Tripoli headquarters to enhance coordination on the Transit Corridors (Roads) Project. Ambassador Amadou Mohamed Othman, and his accompanying delegation, which included the First Counsellor and the»»»