Egypt’s president condemns Iranian attacks, backs Saudi Arabia
Cairo, March 17 (SANA) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday condemned Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries, calling them violations of sovereignty. In a statement, presidential spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy said El-Sisi spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Moh»»»
Deputy Ministers Emphasise Importance of National Building Renovation Plan for Tackling Energy Poverty, Emissions
Bulgaria’s National Building Renovation Plan, submitted to the European Commission at the end of 2025, sets out a long-term strategy to modernize the country’s building stock by 2050, combining energy efficiency, social support, and climate goals through coordinated action across institutions and s»»»
UAE launches 2050 energy efficiency plan featuring 34 national initiatives
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has launched a long-term national plan for energy efficiency and demand management extending to 2050, as part of broader efforts to optimise resource use and support sustainable economic growth. The strategy includes 34 national initiative»»»
Israel Says Ali Larijani, Top Iranian Security Official, Killed by Israel in Strike
The Israeli defense minister said Tuesday that the Israeli military killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani in an overnight strike. Israel Katz made the announcement. The Israeli military also announced it killed Gholam Reza Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard’s all-volunteer B»»»
A new Dubai hub could change how medicines move across the GCC
Dubai: Logistics firm Aramex announced Tuesday it has opened its first dedicated regional healthcare and pharmaceutical hub at the Dubai South Free Zone. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The announcement comes after the warehouse received certification from the UAE Mini»»»
Israel says overnight strike killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani - UPI.com
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel issues orders the elimination of Iranian military officials, according to his office. Photo courtesy of Office of Prime Minister of Israel/X March 17 (UPI) -- Israel said Tuesday it killed Basij paramilitary force commander Gholamreza Soleimani in an over»»»
Watch: Crescent marking end of Ramadan captured in UAE at dawn
Abu Dhabi: A crescent moon marking the final days of Ramadan was sighted in the UAE skies early on Tuesday. Tamim Al Tamimi, a member of the Emirates Astronomical Society, photographed the Ramadan crescent at dawn on the 28th day of the holy month (1447 AH), capturing the image at about 6am above t»»»
“Made in Egypt” The first biggest campaign to support national industries and cut imports
Recently, a number of local campaigns were launched lately under the name of “Made in Egypt” to support Egyptian industries. This follows launching similar campaigns abroad, starting from Netherlands, which come as an initiative by businessmen and economists to boost Egyptian exports. The economist»»»
Israel military says killed Iran's Basij paramilitary chief in strike
Israel said Tuesday it had killed the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' all-volunteer Basij force, a key force used to suppress demonstrations in the Islamic Republic, as Gulf Arab nations came under renewed missile and drone fire from Iran. Dubai, a major transit hub for international trav»»»
EU Admits Talks With Russia on Ukraine and Security Are Inevitable
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The EU will need dialogue with Russia on Ukraine and European security in the future, EU Council President Antonio Costa said on Tuesday. "I think that in the future we will need to talk with Russia. Not on energy issues, but on issues of European security and peace in Ukraine. T»»»
How Filipinos can get civil registry, academic documents apostilled fully online
Dubai: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has launched a fully digital apostille system for Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) electronic certificates and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) electronic certification, authentication, and verification (eCAV) documents. With the n»»»
Israel Says It Has Killed Head of Iran's Basij Militia
Israel said Tuesday it had killed the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ all-volunteer Basij force, a key force used to suppress demonstrations in the Iranian Republic, as Gulf Arab nations came under renewed missile and drone fire Tuesday from Iran. Dubai, a major transit hub for internatio»»»
China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Mideast nations
Beijing: China said on Tuesday it will provide humanitarian assistance to Middle Eastern countries, including Iran and Lebanon, targeted in US and Israeli strikes in the conflict now in its third week. Beijing is a close partner of Iran and has urged the United States and Israel to cease their atta»»»
Hamas meets Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for first time – Reuters
Hamas has held its first talks with the newly established US‑led Board of Peace, as the postwar Gaza reconstruction plan comes under strain from the Iran war and continued Israeli strikes on the enclave, Reuters has reported. The Board of Peace – an international body formally established in mid‑Ja»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Attacks across Gulf continue on day 18 of US-Iran war
Doha, Qatar: Missile and drone attacks continue to target the Gulf region with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait reporting interceptions. Stay tuned for live updates: 11:30am Doha Time Sending unverified content to official accounts is a violation, warns MOI The Ministry of Interior warned that s»»»
BR Analysis | Romania’s startup ecosystem gauging future of EU-US investment ties
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a widening capital gap, EU leadership has unveiled a multi-pronged offensive to reclaim technological and financial independence, which could impact the future of startup investments in Romania. By Ovidiu Posirca The urgency is underscored by a stark fundin»»»
Zelensky to visit Starmer to sign new Ukraine-UK defence pact
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the UK on Tuesday to agree a new defence partnership aimed at tackling cheap attack drones. Downing Street said the deal would bring together "Ukrainian expertise and the UK's industrial base" to manufacture a»»»
UAE extends distance learning: Varying timelines for several schools announced
Dubai: As the UAE extends its distance learning period, one of the country's largest school operators has laid out a detailed, curriculum-specific roadmap to help families plan ahead, with some students heading online as early as Monday, March 23, and others returning to classrooms on April 6. GEMS»»»
TheBlock. revolutionises global asset tokenisation with $14.7B issuance pipeline
Dubai: TheBlock., the capital of virtual assets, today announced a major milestone driven by the continued expansion of its ecosystem: the ability to support turnkey real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation, including crowd lending and co-ownership structures, for global distribution. Traditionally, man»»»
MRF - New Beginning Alerts EPPO over Health Minister's Statement about "Handful of Oligarchs" Abusing European Funds
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning parliamentary group Tuesday will alert the European Public Prosecutor’s Office over a statement by caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski, who said that “a handful of oligarchs are abusing European funds” and that ”the National Recover»»»
Nowruz to Be Celebrated in Damascus for First Time in Syria’s Modern History
Syria’s capital is witnessing an unprecedented cultural development as preparations got underway for official and popular celebrations of Nowruz, the Kurdish New Year, marking the arrival of spring on March 21. For the first time in modern Syrian history, festivities will take place openly in Damas»»»
Israel says 'limited' ground operations under way in Lebanon
Israel's military says its troops have begun "limited and targeted ground operations" against the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The military said operations had targeted "key Hezbollah strongholds" in recent days with the aim of strengthening the defence of Israeli border c»»»
Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk
In the third week of the joint US-Israeli war against Iran, Donald Trump faces decisions that could define the rest of his presidency. But if the American commander-in-chief is grappling with a war of choice that seems in danger of spiralling in ways he can't control, those concerns are not playing»»»
The 'fog of war': UAE experts on why you can’t focus and how to protect your brain
The other day, an acquaintance repeatedly got my name wrong in a phone call. I didn’t register it, the first few times. I just hmmed as we continued to discussing a pitch. It only dawned after she suddenly apologised, “Have I been calling you by a different name all this time?” “I think so. But it’»»»
Shigeaki Mori, Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Survivor Embraced by Obama, Dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori, the survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bombing whom former US President Barack Obama embraced during a historic visit to the city in 2016, has died at 88, Jiji Press reported on Tuesday. The image of Obama's arms wrapped around a tearful Mori at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park beca»»»
Caretaker Labour Minister Congratulates Social Workers on World Social Work Day
Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov congratulated social workers on their professional holiday, World Social Work Day, the Labour and Social Policy Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. Every year, World Social Work Day is celebrated across the world on the third Tuesday»»»
Gulf Federation of Journalists slams attacks
Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Federation of Journalists has renewed its strong condemnation of the ongoing Iranian attacks targeting the interests of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, warning of the dangerous repercussions of the military escalation on regional and global stability. In a second st»»»
War Disrupts Education in Lebanon, Deepening Inequality Among Students
Lebanon’s education system is struggling to survive an unprecedented crisis as war forces hundreds of thousands from their homes. Many schools have been converted into shelters for displaced families, with classrooms transformed into sleeping quarters, while others attempt to continue teaching amid»»»
Qatar Foundation Pre-University Education prioritises student mental health
Doha: President of Pre-University Education at Qatar Foundation (QF) Abeer Al Khalifa has affirmed that students’ health and well-being is an utmost priority, especially under circumstances that may cause anxiety and stress. Al Khalifa explained to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that QF schools offer clea»»»
Katara awards prizes worth QR1.5mn to winners of Quran recitation contest
Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has announced the top five winners of 9th Katara Prize for Quran Recitation 2026. The first prize, worth QR500,000, was awarded to reciter Mohammed Al-Wafi Idris Hamad from Libya. the second prize, worth QR400,000, went to reciter Dirgham Jahad Kh»»»
Philippine embassy confirms arrest of 2 OFWs over missile-attack video, reiterates call for strict adherence to UAE laws
Dubai: The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi has confirmed that two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been arrested in the UAE following reports that they allegedly posted videos related to the recent missile attacks in the country. In a statement, the embassy has noted that it immediately contac»»»
‘Iran must stop attacks; Gulf countries not part of conflict’
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that stopping the Iranian attacks on countries in the region does not require investigative committees or the formation of joint teams, but rather a cle»»»
Philippine embassy, consulate in UAE announce closure for Eid Al Fitr
Dubai: The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has announced their office closures on Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, in observance of Eid Al Fitr. In an advisory, the embassy has noted that its assistance-to-nationals section will remain operatio»»»
Dubai gold prices edge higher after recent dip
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved higher on Tuesday morning, recovering slightly after recent declines, with buyers watching global cues closely amid ongoing geopolitical tension and inflation concerns. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwa»»»
US Administration to Pressure Allies to Blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump's administration on Monday urged US diplomats abroad to push allies to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and Lebanon-based Hezbollah as terrorist groups, citing elevated risk of attack, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters. The directiv»»»
Israel Launches New Strikes on Tehran and Lebanon as Iran Hits Back and Fires on Gulf Neighbors
Residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions Tuesday as air defenses worked to intercept new waves of incoming Iranian fire, and Israel launched new strikes on Iran and Lebanon, as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of abating. Dubai, a major transit hub for internat»»»
Secretary of State Marco Rubio designates Iranian-American Kamran Hekmati wrongfully detained by Iran - UPI.com
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio speak during a roundtable in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 6. On Monday, Rubio designated Iranian-American Kamran Hekmati as wrongfully detained by Iran. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Pho»»»
EV charging breakthrough: 97% in 9 minutes, 258 ultra-fast stalls
While Western oil majors and think tanks are still “studying” if EVs have a future, Shell teamed up with BYD in Shenzhen and built something insane. This isn’t a few plugs behind a supermarket. It's a 2.5 km-from-airport super-hub with 258 ultra-fast chargers, rooftop solar pumping out 300,000 kWh/»»»
Baisalov calls for peace in the Middle East and action against religious hatred - | 24.KG
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov spoke at a high-level UN event marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the Cabinet’s press service reported. He noted that Kyrgyzstan is a secular and multi-confessional state, where Islamic heritage is combined w»»»
British Airways keeps adjusted UAE flight schedules in place amid review
Dubai: British Airways has extended its temporary reduction in flights across the Middle East, citing continued uncertainty in regional airspace. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline had already cancelled services to and from Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Tel »»»
Pakistani national killed in Abu Dhabi after UAE intercepts Iranian threats
Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to an incident in the Bani Yas area after shrapnel fell following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in the death of a Pakistani national, according to an official statement. Emergency teams were deploy»»»
Missiles and drone attacks across the UAE as Iran presses on with air campaign in Gulf
In the UAE a drone strike sparked a fuel tank fire near Dubai airport, disrupting travel, while a missile killed a civilian in their car in Abu Dhabi, and another drone ignited a fire in an area housing oil infrastructure. Iran is continuing to press its campaign against countries that host US forc»»»
Former president Sarkozy appeals conviction in Libyan funding case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy returned to court on March 16 for an appeal hearing in Paris over his conviction linked to the alleged illegal campaign financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by Libya. The case led him to spend 20 days in prison in 202»»»
Orbán: What belongs to Hungarians must remain with Hungarians
Speaking at a campaign rally in Kaposvár, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reviewed the government’s achievements since 2010 and outlined the stakes of the upcoming election. According to PM Orbán, the vote will determine whether Hungary continues building a work-based economy and defending its national»»»
Iran targets US businesses in the Gulf
As the war in the Gulf expands so does the type of target. In the initial barrages Iranians targeted key military assets like the four THAAD air defence missile radar stations and fighters parked on the tarmac of US bases. However, as the war moves into its third week, now the IRGC have declared th»»»
Iran targets US businesses in the Gulf
As the war in the Gulf expands so does the type of target. In the initial barrages Iranians targeted key military assets like the four THAAD air defence missile radar stations and fighters parked on the tarmac of US bases. However, as the war moves into its third week, now the IRGC have declared th»»»
Iran targets US businesses in the Gulf
As the war in the Gulf expands so does the type of target. In the initial barrages Iranians targeted key military assets like the four THAAD air defence missile radar stations and fighters parked on the tarmac of US bases. However, as the war moves into its third week, now the IRGC have declared th»»»
Iran targets US businesses in the Gulf
As the war in the Gulf expands so does the type of target. In the initial barrages Iranians targeted key military assets like the four THAAD air defence missile radar stations and fighters parked on the tarmac of US bases. However, as the war moves into its third week, now the IRGC have declared th»»»
Iran targets US businesses in the Gulf
As the war in the Gulf expands so does the type of target. In the initial barrages Iranians targeted key military assets like the four THAAD air defence missile radar stations and fighters parked on the tarmac of US bases. However, as the war moves into its third week, now the IRGC have declared th»»»
Iran targets US businesses in the Gulf
As the war in the Gulf expands so does the type of target. In the initial barrages Iranians targeted key military assets like the four THAAD air defence missile radar stations and fighters parked on the tarmac of US bases. However, as the war moves into its third week, now the IRGC have declared th»»»