From Everest to Antarctica, this Nepali cyclist is on a mission
Dubai: It sounded audacious when Niranjan Aryal from Nepal first told his family he planned to spend the next decade cycling across continents for a cause. Ten years. Dozens of countries. One bicycle. In the uncertain months following the Covid-19 pandemic, the idea seemed even more improbable. “In»»»
Bahrain intercepts 102 missiles, destroys 173 drones since start of Iranian attacks
MANAMA: The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have continued to intercept successive waves of Iranian terrorist attacks with sustained effectiveness. Since the commencement of hostilities, BDF air defences have intercepted and destroyed 102 missiles and 173 drones t»»»
Abu Dhabi shuts health facility over paid sick leave violations
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has ordered the closure of a healthcare facility and referred its employees to the Public Prosecution after they were found to have violated regulations governing the healthcare sector. According to the authority, investigations revealed that the faci»»»
Weather: Rain, cooler conditions expected across UAE this week
Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions are expected across the UAE from today through Saturday as a surface low-pressure system, accompanied by an upper-air low-pressure extension, affects the region, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Tuesday is expected to see partly cloudy to cl»»»
UAE says its bases will not be used for attacks on Iran, urges de-escalation
Abu Dhabi: The UAE said it would not participate in any attacks against Iran and denied that its territory was being used as a launch point for strikes on Tehran, even as the country faces “unjustified” attacks amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters in Geneva, Jamal »»»
UAE-Australia ‘ghost flights’: Here's what really happened
Dubai: Ever since repatriation services started from the UAE following the Iranian aggression in the region, the Australian government has reportedly been "disappointed" that flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi had rows and rows of empty seats. Photos and video clips of what the Australian media descr»»»
Bahrain intercepts 102 missiles, destroys 173 drones since start of Iranian attacks
MANAMA: The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have continued to intercept successive waves of Iranian terrorist attacks with sustained effectiveness. Since the commencement of hostilities, BDF air defences have intercepted and destroyed 102 missiles and 173 drones t»»»
UAE strongly condemns targeting of its Consulate General in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the unprovoked terrorist drone attack that targeted the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which resulted in material damage with no injuries reported. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed that t»»»
UK's RAF fighter jets down drones heading towards Jordan, Bahrain as part of 'defensive air sorties'
In a swift defensive action amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets successfully neutralised two unmanned aerial threats overnight, protecting key allies in the region. The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that one uncrewed aerial system (UAS) »»»
Qatar supports children affected by armed conflicts
QNA Geneva Qatar has underscored that it gives importance to children affected by armed conflicts by providing various kinds of support, recalling that Doha hosted several children who were separated from their parents due to war and were fully taken care of, alongside helping reunite several confl»»»
PM welcomes European Union’s call for de-escalation
The PM also welcomed the European Union’s statement calling for de-escalation and reaffirming the bloc’s commitment to protecting regional security, global energy stability and freedom of navigation in international waterways. He warned that the current escalation poses serious risks not only to th»»»
Eid Al Fitr expected to begin on Friday, March 20
Visibility of the crescent on Thursday varies globally, with telescope sightings possible in some regions Countries that began the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, February 18, will attempt to sight the Eid crescent on Wednesday, March 18. Dubai: The International Astronomy Centre has said that »»»
Daily multivitamin may slow biological aging, study shows - UPI.com
A daily multivitamin may help slow biological aging, based on a study of people who took them for two years and whose DNA showed fewer changes over time than people who did not take the vitamins. Photo by Lawrence Looi UK & Ireland Out/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- A daily multivitamin may slow biological a»»»
UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid discuss national affairs during meeting in Dubai
DUBAI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. During the meeting, at Al Marmoom in Dubai, Their Highnesses exchanged cordial conversations and prayed to God t»»»
Lebanon asks U.S. for help in direct peace talks with Israel to end fighting – Ya Libnan
Share: The Lebanese government proposed direct negotiations with Israel — through the Trump administration — aimed at ending the war and reaching a peace agreement, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter. Both the U.S. and Israeli responses were cool and deeply skeptical, the source»»»
MP Raad: Israeli Enemy Benefited from Lebanese Government Listlessness, Hezbollah Will Fight to Defend Nation
MP Mohammad Raad, Head of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, addressed the Lebanese people, saying that for a year and five months, the resistance had fully adhered to the ceasefire against the enemy, implementing an agreement made by the Lebanese state with the Zionist enemy after indirect negoti»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters target the Israeli occupation site of Al-Abbad off Houla border town with a missile salvo: Statement 20 - 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 target the Israeli occupation site of Al-Abbad off Houla border town with a missile salvo: Statement 20 09-03-2»»»
Oil for over $100 a barrel ‘very small price to pay’ for Iran war – Trump
The surge in oil prices will not stop the US from waging its war on Iran, President Donald Trump has said, after Brent shot past $100 per barrel on Sunday, marking the biggest daily gain since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. In response to the US and Israeli airstrikes, Iran has closed »»»
Syria extends condolences to UAE over death of two armed forces members
Damascus, Mar.9 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic extended its sincere condolences to the United Arab Emirates following a painful incident that resulted in the death of two members of the UAE Armed Forces after a helicopter crashed due to a technical malfunction. In a statement, the Ministry of Fore»»»
Why the UAE can withstand shocks from escalating Iran–US conflict: 6 reasons
Dubai: A fresh assessment from S&P Global Ratings highlights the structural strengths that help shield the UAE economy from geopolitical shocks. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agency says the UAE’s large fiscal and external buffers provide space for policy maneuve»»»
Your safety alert will sound a bit different, says UAE's NCEMA
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announced on March 9 that the National Early Warning System Sound alerts will be changed. However, the system will remain fully operational to ensure public security. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app»»»
Live Nation reaches settlement in US monopoly case
Live Nation, the concert giant that includes Ticketmaster, has reached a tentative settlement with the US Justice Department in an anti-trust case targeting its dominance of the live events industry. The case was triggered by the chaotic ticket sale for Taylor Swift's Eras tour, which prompted the »»»
Qatar participates in joint summit of GCC, five Arab states, Turkiye, Armenia, and the European Union on regional developments
Doha: The State of Qatar participated today in a joint summit of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of Iraq, the Lebanese Republic, the Republic of Turkiye, the Republic of Armen»»»
Prime Minister sends condolences to UAE FM over martyrdom of two Armed Forces personnel
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, His Excellency the Prime Minister a»»»
Iranian aggression exposes global energy markets, supply chains to serious risks: PM
DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in a joint summit of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of Iraq, the Lebanese Republic, theRepublic of Turkiye, the Republic of Armenia»»»
UAE participates in Extraordinary EU–GCC leaders meeting
The United Arab Emirates participated in an Extraordinary Meeting of the leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Türkiye, and the European Union (EU), which was held via videoconference on 9 March 2026, to discuss the Iranian aggres»»»
MP Raad: The choice now is not either war or peace, yet either war or surrender - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe MP Raad: The choice now is not either war or peace, yet either war or surrender 09-03-2026 20:51 PM Latest News Urgent News MP Raad: The ch»»»
UAE welcomes US decision designating Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan as terrorist organisation
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has welcomed the announcement by the administration of US President Donald Trump designating the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan as a terrorist organisation. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the US decision reflects the ongoing and systematic efforts undertaken by»»»
EU reaffirms solidarity with regional partners; condemns Iranian aggression
The European Union has affirmed its solidarity with the countries and peoples of the region, renewing its strong condemnation of the unacceptable attacks carried out by Iran against neighbouring states and the serious threat they pose to regional security and global energy stability. This came in a»»»
Report: Lebanon asks US for direct peace talks with Israel to end fighting
The Lebanese government proposed direct negotiations with Israel — through the Trump administration — aimed at ending the war and reaching a peace agreement, five sources with knowledge of the matter told U.S. news portal Axios. Both the U.S. and Israeli responses were cool and deeply skeptical, th»»»
Amir of Kuwait calls for national unity, vigilance in confronting current threats
Kuwait: The Amir of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah called for national unity, being the first line of defense and the true guarantee in times of confronting challenges and overcoming crises. In a televised address on the occasion of the last 10 nights of Ramadan, His Highness s»»»
Health Minister, Sofia Mayor Discuss Child Health Policies, Access to Services
Bulgaria's Health Minister, Assoc. Prof. Michail Okoliyski, and Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev discussed policies related to children’s health and access to services, the press offices of Sofia Municipality and the Health Ministry said on Monday. The meeting was also attended by Sofia Deputy Mayor for »»»
Al-Sisi: Lasting Middle East peace hinges on independent Palestinian state
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, reiterating Egypt’s rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land. Al-Sisi made the»»»
Cairo announces emergency austerity measures, social support to counter regional crisis impact
Egypt will raise the national minimum wage and implement a package of government spending cuts to mitigate the domestic economic impact of regional military escalation, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Monday. The decisions were made during a meeting of the Central Crisis Management Com»»»
Dubai Court orders woman to pay Dh25,000 for defaming beauty clinic owner
Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered woman to pay Dh25,000 in compensation to a cosmetic clinic owner after publicly accusing her of theft and illegal earnings, in a case that damaged the businesswoman’s reputation and caused financial losses. According to court records, the incident occurred at a cosm»»»
Israeli tank fire kills priest in south Lebanon's Qlayaa
A south Lebanon parish lost its priest on Monday when Father Pierre al-Rai of al-Qlayaa died of wounds sustained from Israeli tank fire, according to state media and a medical source. The border village had not previously been caught up in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The National New»»»
Looking forward to Qatar's leadership, wisdom to end ongoing war: UK politician
London: Prominent politician in the United Kingdom's (UK) Conservative Party and former Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns said that the world will need Qatar's leadership and wisdom to end the ongoing war in the Middle East. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Cairns stressed that Iranian »»»
Qatar offers condolences to UAE over death of two soldiers
Abu Dhabi: Qatar expressed its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the UAE following the death of two members of the Armed Forces while on duty. Also Read: Two UAE Armed Forces personnel martyred in helicopter crashIn a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresse»»»
Iran Hardliners Rally Behind New Leader, Unsettling Global Markets
Iran's hardliners staged a show of force on Monday, taking to the streets to proclaim their loyalty to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, whose rise appeared to dash hopes of a swift end to war in the Middle East causing havoc on global markets. The prospect that one of the most severe disruption»»»
Service continues without interruption via Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman: Qatar Post
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) announced that its land freight operations are continuing uninterrupted via Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. The Company stated that all shipments and deliveries are proceeding according to schedule, and that its field»»»
Dubai's real estate brokerage sector surges in 2025
Dubai’s real estate brokerage sector witnessed a notable transformation in scale and impact in 2025, reaffirming its position as a key regulatory and economic driver within the real estate ecosystem. This development was driven by higher levels of activity and the expansion of the broker base, alon»»»
Amir receives phone call from German Chancellor
Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Monday a phone call from the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, HE Friedrich Merz. At the outset of the call, HE the Chancellor inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar and discussed the latest developments »»»
Amir, German chancellor affirm current stage necessitates intensifying efforts aimed at de-escalation, prioritizing diplomatic solutions
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a telephone call from Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Friedrich Merz. At the beginning of the call, the chancellor inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar. The two leaders also»»»
Dubai’s RTA joins global bus benchmarking group
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has joined the International Bus Benchmarking Group (IBBG), becoming the first public bus operator in the Middle East to be part of the global network. The group brings together leading bus operators and transport authorities from different countries to »»»
Qatar extends condolences to UAE over death of two Armed Forces' members
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the death of two members of the Armed Forces while on duty. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs carried the State of Qatar's full solida»»»
Ohio State President Ted Carter out over 'inappropriate relationship' - UPI.com
Ohio State President Ted Carter Jr., center, and former head coach Urban Meyer stand on the field before the game against Notre Dame in the 2024-25 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in Jan. 2025. The university announced Carter's resignation Mon»»»
HSBC reaffirms confidence in GCC as regional conflict rattles markets
Dubai: HSBC remains confident in the long-term prospects of Gulf economies despite escalating conflict across the Middle East, Group Chief Executive Georges Elhedery said in a statement to Gulf News on Monday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“Our thoughts are with all »»»
Dubai crowned world's cleanest city for sixth year
Dubai has retained its position as the world’s cleanest city for the sixth consecutive year, according to the Global Power City Index (GPCI) issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies at Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation, reinforcing the emirate’s global leadership in quality of life, sustainabili»»»
Eurowind Energy begins work on 80 MW wind farm in Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship
Eurowind Energy has begun work on a new wind farm project in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. The planned wind park in Mały Mędromierz will include 13 turbines with a combined capacity of about 80 MW. The project is currently in the planning stage. In January, the Tuchola council approved the s»»»
Live update: Turkey, UAE and Qatar intercepted Iranian missiles on Monday – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Israeli strike targets a building adjacent to Hezbollah’s Qard al-Hassan bank in Beirut on Monday Turkey, the UAE and Qatar all say they have intercepted Iranian missiles on Monday, while Israel says it has detected more attacksIsrael says it’s carrying out attacks on three parts of I»»»