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Key Sharjah bus routes back in operation after rains

Sharjah: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced the gradual resumption of intercity bus services as part of efforts to restore normal operations following recent weather conditions. The authority said the current phase covers the reactivation of several key routes, including»»»

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In-person classes set to resume across Qatar

Dubai: Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has confirmed that public and private schools are fully prepared to reopen for in-person learning on Sunday, welcoming nearly 417,000 students, the Qatar News Agency reports. The ministry added that all necessary arrangements have been compl»»»

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Abu Dhabi launches National First Line of Defense Forum, Dh100 million training grants to boost emergency readiness

Abu Dhabi: The 26th edition of the National First Line of Defense Forum officially commenced today in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Together for a Nation’s Readiness.” The forum is organised by the National Unified and Integrated Training System for Readiness and Response, under the supervision of the»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Opposition Calls Nationwide Protest Demanding Prime Minister’s Resignation

Opposition leader Sali Berisha announced Saturday that a nationwide protest will be held on April 17 in the capital Tirana, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Speaking at a press conference, Berisha urged citizens to join the demonstration, framing it as a decisive moment of pu»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Prosperity Impossible without Independence, Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Says

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in Blagoevgrad on Saturday that Bulgaria cannot be prosperous and its population cannot thrive without sovereignty and independence, which he described as the core of his party's doctrine. Speaking at a public meeting, Kostadinov presented the party's gov»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Pakistan to Host Saudi, Türkiye, Egypt for Talks on Mideast War

Pakistan's prime minister said he had a "detailed" call with Iran's president on Saturday, as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye prepared to meet in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East. Top diplomats from Riyadh, Cairo and Ankara are due in the Pakistani capital Su»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai Police answer 56,000 plus emergency calls in four days during severe weather

Dubai: Dubai Police handled 56,608 emergency calls during the recent influence of unstable weather, with 97 per cent answered within just 10 seconds, officials said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Call handlers at the Command and Control Centre w»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

A Year After Crown Prince’s Decisions, Riyadh Real Estate Exits Speculation, Transaction Values Down 64%

One year after a package of landmark decisions issued by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 29, 2025 to rebalance Riyadh’s real estate market, a new trajectory is taking hold across the capital, particularly in its northern districts. Data from the Real Estate Exchange showed a clear retreat»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Every third Pole planning renovation this year

According to data from BIG InfoMonitor and BIK, overdue debt in Poland’s woodworking sector exceeded PLN 155 mln, while furniture manufacturers’ liabilities reached nearly PLN 381 mln. Debt is rising despite a decline in the number of indebted firms, suggesting structural changes such as consolidat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

GERB Leader Borissov Urges Supporters to Back His Party in Elections, Says Party Triggered Snap Vote

GERB leader Boyko Borissov told supporters in Veliko Tarnovo on Saturday that they should go to the polls aware that his party had triggered the elections, citing dissatisfaction with the current parliamentary configuration and outlining clear goals to be pursued if given public support. Borissov m»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

NOC celebrates return of Schlumberger Libya's (SLB) in-country operations as an independent operating entity (LIG) - as they were before 2011

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that it is officially celebrating the issuance of the strategic decision to separate SLB’s (formerly Schlumberger) operations in Libya from the North Africa management, establishing them as an independent operating entity under the name (LIG), »»»

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Libya Herald 3h

First-ever Libya use of SLB’s AI technology opens new horizons in Horizontal Drilling for Sirte Oil Company

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that its subsidiary, Sirte Oil Company, has begun integrating SLB’s (Schlumberger) artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into its field exploration operations. It reported that over the previous two days, the company executed its f»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

22 migrants die off Greece after six days at sea: survivors

Athens: Twenty-two migrants hoping to reach Europe from North Africa have died off the coast of Greece after six days at sea in a rubber boat, survivors told the Greek coastguard Saturday. The coastguard late Friday said 26 people, including a woman and a minor, were rescued by a European border ag»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Energa Operator receives record subsidy of PLN 470 mln for infrastructure

The Polish energy company Energa Operator will invest EU grant funding into modernizing its power grid, including building and upgrading 250 km of mainly high voltage lines and replacing 41 transformers. The project, valued at about PLN 630 mln, focuses on rural areas but will also benefit cities b»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Burjeel Holdings’ Tajmeel partners with Türkiye’s Suzermed Clinic to launch specialised hair transplant clinic in UAE

Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in the MENA, has announced a strategic collaboration through its premium cosmetics and aesthetics brand, Tajmeel, with Türkiye-based Suzermed Clinic, a specialist provider in advanced hair transplant procedures with an establi»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Teacher dies as building collapses in Oman floods, death toll rises to 10

Dubai: A Sudanese teacher has died after a building collapsed in Wadi Al Ain in Oman’s Wilayat of Ibri following flooding caused by overflowing wadis, as the death toll from the recent weather depression in the country rose to 10. Authorities said police aviation transported the body after rescue t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Amir, Ukrainian president discuss regional developments, Ukrainian crisis

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thaniand President of Ukraine HE Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly the escalating tensions in the region, including the ongoing Iranian aggression against Qatar an»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

UAE air defences engaged 20 ballistic missiles, 37 UAVs

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates air defences systems on March 28, 2026, engaged 20 ballistic missiles and 37 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 398 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,872 UAVs, stated the country's M»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE air defences neutralise 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones from Iran on March 28

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched from Iran on March 28, the Ministry of Defence said. The ministry added that since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted a total of 398 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missi»»»

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The Budapest Times 4h

“National unity and experience are needed to keep Hungary out of the war”, PM tells rally

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said national unity and experienced leadership are essential for Hungary to remain outside the war in Ukraine, speaking at a campaign rally in Győr following stops in Veszprém and other cities during his nationwide tour. Addressing supporters in Széchenyi Square, Prime M»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Amir, Ukraine President discuss regional, international developments

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly the escalating tensions in the region, including the ongoing Iranian aggression against Qatar an»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE air defences intercept 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones amid Iranian attacks

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched from Iran on March 28, the Ministry of Defence said. The ministry added that since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted a total of 398 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missi»»»

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Libya Herald 4h

98 foreign companies from 14 countries and 100 local companies will participate in 7th Libya Food exhibition: Tripoli 29 March to 1 April

The seventh edition of the Libya Food exhibition 2026 will witness broad international participation with 98 foreign companies from 14 countries and 100 local companies, the Ministry of Economy and Trade reported yesterday. Specializing in food industries, factory and production line equipment, res»»»

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Business-review 4h

Raiffeisen Bank reaches an agreement to acquire all entities of Garanti BBVA Romania group

The transaction will be completed upon obtaining all regulatory approvals. The closing of the transaction is expected for the fourth quarter of 2026. Until this process is finalized, the two entities will continue to operate independently, each functioning as before, with no changes to existing con»»»

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Gulf News 4h

What’s different about holy week preparations in the UAE this year

Dubai: As holy week begins tomorrow, many UAE residents are preparing in more subdued and reflective ways, with changes in routine shaping how the season is observed this year. Among the Christian community, the focus has shifted towards personal prayer, online gatherings and small, meaningful acts»»»

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Al Majalla 4h

Sipan Hamo on integrating Kurdish units into the army

In Part 1, the Kurdish-Syrian leader Sipan Hamo spoke of his upbringing, politicisation, and participation in armed struggle, which led him to found the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), and to several periods of detention, both in Syria and abroad. Recognised as a hardliner and known as a f»»»

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Libya Herald 4h

Libyan – Bosnian Business Forum – to be held from 29 to 30 March in Misrata

The Libyan – Bosnian Business Forum (First Edition) will be held in Misrata from 29 to 30 March. The organisers say this high-level economic forum brings together business leaders, investors, and decision-makers from Libya and Bosnia & Herzegovina. It is designed as a platform to build long-term ec»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Egypt orders early closing hours for shops and restaurants to cut energy use

Dubai: Egypt will impose earlier closing hours for shops, malls, restaurants and cafés starting Saturday as part of a temporary package of measures aimed at managing energy consumption and easing economic pressures, the government has announced. Under the decision, commercial establishments will cl»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Gargash says UAE position misread by some media amid Iranian attacks

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said some media outlets had misinterpreted the UAE’s position and stressed the need to place it in its proper context, noting that the country has been facing Iranian aggression targeting its infrastructure and threa»»»

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TAP 5h

Tunisia unveils strategy to upgrade phosphate sector

TUNIS, March 28, 2026 (TAP) — "A comprehensive strategic plan is currently being developed to reform and upgrade Tunisia’s phosphate sector and its derivatives, with the goal of boosting its contribution to the national economy and strengthening...»»»

Gulf News 5h

Sweet heist? Nestle says 12 tonnes of KitKat stolen

Geneva: A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter. KitKat, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, confirmed in a statement sent to AFP on Saturday that "a truck transportin»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Response Plus Holding revenue rises to Dh516m in 2025

Response Plus Holding (RPM), a leading provider of pre-hospital care and emergency medical services, has reported strong financial results for 2025, with revenue increasing by 13% to Dh516 million. The company said revenue grew from Dh455 million in 2024, supported by expansion across new markets a»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Sweet heist? Nestle says 12 tonnes of KitKat stolen

Geneva: A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter. KitKat, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, confirmed in a statement sent to AFP on Saturday that "a truck transportin»»»

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Libya Herald 5h

Production rates at Ghadames Basin's B1-NC 216A exploration well of 2,000 barrels per day exceeding expectations: NOC

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that the production rates of the B1-NC 216A exploration well, located within Block NC 216 in the Ghadames Basin of western Libya, have achieved outstanding and unprecedented results, exceeding expectations. The well recorded a flow rat»»»

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Sana 5h

Palestine demands urgent global action to halt forced displacement in Jerusalem

Occupied Jerusalem, March 28 (SANA) The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the international community to take immediate and decisive action to stop the forced displacement of Palestinians, warning that more than 200 families in Jerusalem face imminent eviction due to lawsuits la»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Abu Dhabi issues new decisions to strengthen real estate governance

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced a package of four administrative decisions to implement Law No. (3) of 2015, as amended by Law 2 of 2025, regulating Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector. The measures aim to boost transparency, strengthen governance, and create a flexibl»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Ras Al Khaimah records UAE’s heaviest rainfall this season

Abu Dhabi: Rainfall recorded across various areas of the UAE yesterday reached notable levels due to a weather condition characterised by the formation of convective clouds and rainfall of varying intensity across several regions. Also Read: UAE records heavy rainfall, Shoukah in Ras Al Khaimah hig»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Israel Presses Washington to Amend War Plan

Israeli political sources said the government is pushing back against key elements of a US proposal to end the war with Iran, describing the dispute as fundamental rather than technical. They said three of the plan’s 15 clauses are at the heart of disagreements with the administration of US Preside»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Hamas to Seek Changes in Response to Disarmament Plan

Sources in Hamas and other Palestinian factions say there’s growing pessimism over a plan presented by the high representative of the US-backed Board of Peace, Nikolay Mladenov, to the movement’s leadership, proposing the full and unconditional disarmament of the Gaza Strip. Two Hamas sources, insi»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Pakistan to host Saudi, Turkiye, Egypt for talks on Mideast war

Islamabad, Pakistan: Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt will meet in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East, the government said on Saturday. It said Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had invited his counterparts and that they would be in the Pakistani capital on S»»»

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Gulf News 7h

How Earth Hour 2026 is bringing UAE families together for climate action

Dubai: What began in 2007 as a symbolic gesture has grown into one of the world’s largest environmental movements. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) International has launched "Earth Hour" to encourage people to switch off non-essential lights for one hour, raising awareness about climate change and bi»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE announces end of unstable weather, conditions return to normal

Abu Dhabi: The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, has announced the end of the recent weather situation and confirmed that conditions across the country have stabilised. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the »»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE announces end of weather disturbance as heavy rain alert lifted

Abu Dhabi: The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, has announced the end of the recent weather situation and confirmed that conditions across the country have stabilised. The announcement followed a meeting of the Joint Asses»»»

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Gulf News 8h

CBSE Class 12 evaluation in UAE, Middle East: What students must know about how marks will be calculated

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced an alternative assessment policy for Class 12 students in West Asian countries, including the UAE, after board exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, could not be held due to extraordinary circumstances. The new scheme aims»»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE and Ukrainian Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, discussed security developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on»»»

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Gulf News 8h

World's 'ugliest' city finds allure in decay

Belgian artist Nicolas Buissart started doubling as a tour guide as a joke after a newspaper in the neighbouring Netherlands named his city the ugliest in the world. Some 15 years later, he is still arranging tours of Charleroi for visitors seeking beauty in dilapidated factories and rundown wareho»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

LIVE UPDATES: Sirens, interceptions persist across GCC as Middle East turmoil enters day 29

Doha, Qatar: Oman, Bahrain and the UAE confirmed interceptions of missiles and drones on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Few injuries have been reported. Stay tuned for more updates: 10am Doha Time Thai PM says reached deal with Iran for vessels to transit Hormuz Strait Thailand has reached an agreement »»»

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Gulf News 9h

UAE traffic update: Dubai RTA announces Sharjah bus service E315 resumes

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that bus service E315, operating between Etisalat Bus Station and Muwailih in Sharjah, will resume today from 11:00 am. Commuters are advised that minor delays may occur as services gradually return to full capacity. RTA confirmed that all»»»

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RT 9h

Why a women-only bar in Minsk is triggering male backlash in 2026

If you haven’t seen an example of collective male hysteria for a while, take a look at the comments on the news story about the opening of a women-only pub in Minsk. There are tears, threats, and even strategic plans to take over the territory. The men commenting are furious that there will be a pl»»»

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Gulf News 9h

How the Philippines is strengthening migrant worker protection ahead of UN meet

Dubai: The Philippines is stepping up efforts to strengthen protections for its migrant workers around the world, as the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has convened multiple stakeholders in Quezon city this week ahead of a United Nations (UN) forum on migration. Together with the International»»»

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