Crude prices jump sharply: WTI at $114, Brent at $111 on renewed geopolitical risk, supply concerns
US crude (WTI) traded above $114 per barrel and surpassed Brent crude, an unusual inversion that underscores deepening market stress. Brent — the global benchmark — was above $111, while UAE Murban crude climbed above $114.8, marking strong demand for barrels that can be moved outside chokepoints l»»»
Video game developer The Farm 51, filing for bankruptcy in Gliwice
The Farm 51, a game studio listed on NewConnect and known for Chernobylite, has filed for bankruptcy with a court in Gliwice, while also requesting suspension of the proceedings. The move is described as precautionary and aimed at meeting legal obligations during ongoing restructuring. The company’»»»
UAE becomes top 10 global exporter, from $949 billion in 2021 to $1.637 trillion 2025, WTO figures show
ABU DHABI: In a historic first, the UAE has become one of the world’s top 10 exporting countries, according to the latest figures from the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) “World Trade Prospects and Statistics” report. This achievement reflects the UAE’s position as a vital hub on international sup»»»
4 Asians injured in Khorfakkan Port fragments incident
SHARJAH: A Nepalese national has sustained severe injuries and was transported to hospital following a fragments incident at Khorfakkan Port today. Three Pakistani nationals likewise sustained minor to moderate injuries caused by same falling fragments following a successful interception by UAE air»»»
Yara Leane Fabricante: From Qatar stages to London’s West End
Darlene Regis From performing in Qatar to the world’s biggest theatre stages, Yara Leane Fabricante is proving that dreams rooted in passion and perseverance can soar across continents. At 23, she is one of the most promising Filipino musical theatre talents, poised to make her West End debut in th»»»
Rawda Award marks national milestone in institutional social work: Al Nuaimi
QNA Doha The Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in Qatar and enhancing the status of community initiatives as an active partner in the path of national development, Minister of Social Devel»»»
Qatari Society of Al Gannas attends 8th Ethnosport Forum in Turkey
QNA Ankara The Qatari Society of Al Gannas participated in the 8th Ethnosport Forum held in Antalya Turkey from April 3 to 5, under the theme ‘Ethnosports 2027: Local to Globe’. The Society was represented by Ali bin Khatem Al Mahshadi, president of the Qatari Society of Al Gannas and member of the»»»
QC’s CEO commends Rawda Award win for ‘Generational Impact Maker Challenge’
QNA Doha Qatar Charity CEO Yousef bin Ahmed Al Kuwari commended Qatar Charity’s winning of the inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work for its “Generational Impact Maker Challenge” initiative, describing the achievement as a national recognition of its track record in social work and it»»»
‘Qatar’s institutions geared up for evolving regional situation’
Tribune News Network Doha At QRDI Council, the resilience underpins its work in advancing Qatar’s innovation and scientific research agenda and supporting national priorities. “QRDI Council remains fully operational. Our programmes, funding mechanisms, partnerships, and innovation initiatives conti»»»
MoCI recalls Toyota Highlander models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) , in cooperation with Al Abdulghani Motors, Qatar’s dealer for Toyota, has announced the recall of Toyota Highlander models manufactured between 2021 and 2023. The recall is due to a potential manufacturing defect in the rear se»»»
Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
Tribune News Network Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work during a ceremony held on Sunday, in recognition of the company’s growing humanitarian contributions and community-focused initiat»»»
Al Jazeera Media Network denies connection to detainee in Israel
Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera Media Network has firmly denied any association with Miqdad Al-Natour arrested by the Israeli police. “Israeli police announced on Friday, 3rd April 2026, the arrest of an individual named Miqdad Al-Natour, whom they alleged to be affiliated with the Al Jazeera »»»
DICID postpones its 16th int’l conference to the end of year
QNA Doha Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) has announced the postponement of the 16th international conference, entitled ‘Religious Dialogue in the Digital Age: New Horizons for Peacebuilding,’ until the end of 2026. In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Chairman of the»»»
Egypt moves to close Obour landfill, convert site into green park
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment said on Sunday it has begun implementing a plan to close and rehabilitate the Obour landfill east of Cairo, with part of the site set to be transformed into a green park following persistent complaints from residents over pollution. The ministry»»»
Military Production Ministry targets energy efficiency without disrupting output
Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gomaa has chaired a meeting with the boards of directors of companies and units affiliated with the ministry to review financial performance for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026, and outline measures to enhance operational efficiency. Durin»»»
Egypt receives 510,000 tonnes of food imports in one week, Russia leads suppliers
Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reported a steady inflow of food imports during the final week of March and early April, alongside intensified monitoring measures to ensure product safety and protect consumer health. According to the NFSA’s General Directorate of Exports and Impor»»»
Egypt, Jordan step up cooperation to support SMEs, boost trade
Egypt’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has held a series of meetings with the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO), bringing together officials from both sides alongside representatives of key ministries and entities, including the General Authority for »»»
OPEC agrees on another oil production boost as Strait remains blocked - UPI.com
OPEC+ members announced Sunday they would modestly boost production as worldwide oil supplies tighten and prices spike amid the American-Israeli war on Iran. File Photo by Olivier Matthys/EPA April 5 (UPI) -- Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Sunday they will aga»»»
IRGC Navy Pounds Key US-Israeli Targets in Wave 97 of Operation True Promise 4
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that its naval forces conducted a large-scale combined missile-and-drone operation against pivotal American and Zionist targets. The operation was carried out as part of the 97th wave of Operation True Promise 4 on Sunday afternoon, the IRGC »»»
Madbouly reviews strategic commodity stocks, wheat supply, and fiscal planning
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a series of high-level meetings on Sunday to assess Egypt’s preparedness on strategic commodities, the current local wheat supply season, and financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussions covered the availability of essential goods in domestic»»»
Syria: Two arrested over attack on UAE embassy
Security units affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Interior have arrested two suspects, identified as “M.S.” and “Sh.A.”, whose involvement in the attack on the UAE Embassy premises has been confirmed. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the ministry said it had immediately init»»»
Global petrochemical crisis: 14 million barrels per day offline amid regional conflict
Damascus, April 5 (SANA) – The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is triggering severe repercussions for the global economy, extending beyond crude oil markets into the heart of the petrochemical industry. Thousands of factories worldwide are reporting acute shortages of essential raw materials—in»»»
Artemis II crew set eyes on parts of the moon humans have never seen before - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A photo of the moon, taken by the crew on day 4 of the Artemis II mission, shows the South Pole at the top and parts of the lunar far side, as well as the Orientale basin on the right edge of the lunar disk. The mission will mark the first time that humans have seen the entire basin. Photo»»»
HH the Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work at a function held yesterday. Chief Executive Officer of Rafeeq Abdullah Thamer Alhemaidi received the award in recognition of the company’s humanitarian efforts through Rafeeq Al Khair. Th»»»
Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work during a ceremony held on Sunday, in recognition of the company’s growing humanitarian contributions and community-focused initiatives. Chief Executiv»»»
Rawda Award marks national milestone in institutional social work: Minister of Social Development and Family
Doha: Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi emphasized that the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work represents a qualitative national milestone for consolidating the culture of institutional social work in the State of Qatar, and enhancing the status»»»
Egypt targets 5 million tonnes of local wheat as strategic reserves reach six-month level
Egypt is targeting the procurement of 5 million tonnes of domestic wheat during the current harvest season as part of a broader strategy to strengthen food security, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk said on Sunday. The minister stated that strategic reserves of basic commodities, in»»»
Abu Dhabi to train 20,000 frontline personnel
The Government of Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a strategic plan to train 20,000 frontline personnel, including both healthcare and non-healthcare workers across healthcare facilities, emergency medical services, security entities, and other critical sectors involved in responding to major »»»
Central Election Commission Not to Allow Changes in District Election Commissions without Legal Grounds
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has taken stricter measures to curb violations in the upcoming elections and will not allow mass replacements of members of district election commissions without legal grounds, CEC Chair Kameliya Neykova told bTV on Sunday. Neykova noted that a “wake-up call” f»»»
Temperatures to dip across UAE tomorrow
The National Centre of Meteorology has predicted a period of unsettled weather for tomorrow, with skies remaining partly cloudy to overcast at times. Residents can expect a noticeable dip in temperatures with light rain anticipated during the morning hours, particularly across the islands and throu»»»
France planning a 400% surge in drone stocks as it moves toward ‘war economy’ – Politico
France is seeking to quadruple its stockpile of kamikaze drones and drastically expand missile arsenals by the end of the decade, Politico reported on Friday, citing a draft military planning law which describes the push as preparations for a “war economy.” According to the 64-page-long document se»»»
Trump requests $152MN from Congress to reopen Alcatraz
The administration of US President Donald Trump has requested $152 million from Congress to restore the Alcatraz prison. Democrats have slammed the plans as “lunacy” and vowed to block their implementation. Originally a fortress sitting on the eponymous island in the San Francisco Bay, the correcti»»»
National Housing and Real Estate Development Programme opens registration for construction companies to implement new and stalled projects
The Tripoli based Libyan government announced yesterday that its National Housing and Real Estate Development Programme (NHRDP) has announced the opening of registration for specialized companies, as part of preparations for launching and implementing residential complex projects and completing exi»»»
Berisha Accuses Rama of ‘Deception’ Over Fuel Tax Policy
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has sharply criticized Prime Minister Edi Rama over the government’s plan to reduce fuel excise taxes, calling the measure misleading and ineffective. Berisha argued that despite the proposed 20% excise cut—set to activate when fuel prices exceed 220 lek per lit»»»
Braçe Criticizes Exclusion from Tirana Meeting, Calls for Alternative Within PS
Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe has expressed frustration after being left out of recent meetings led by Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana’s Unit 5. Braçe criticized what he described as a recurring practice of removing MPs from their constituencies, arguing that it weakens relationships with voters»»»
Sheikh Mohammed: 'Betting on the UAE is a bet on growth'
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that the UAE has entered the world’s top 10 exporters of goods for the first time, according to the latest report by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In a pos»»»
Why US Pilot Rescue Op Is Far From 'Success'
The Pentagon has a long habit of “disguising and hiding the fact that they have been losing significant numbers to injury or even death of personnel,” and it can’t be ruled out that losses are written off as contractors, Stockholm University professor Isa Blumi told Sputnik. "There are many people »»»
Geopolitical tensions reshape Egypt’s real estate market, driving prices and shifting investment trends
Egypt’s real estate market is undergoing rapid transformation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic volatility, with rising construction costs, currency pressures, and energy concerns reshaping both pricing strategies and investment behaviour across the sector. Despite the relatively shor»»»
MIDAR to seal €500m-600m healthcare investment with Gruppo GKSD by year-end
MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development, master developer of integrated mega cities in New Cairo, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gruppo GKSD Italy to establish a landmark medical, educational, and research complex within its Mada project in East Cairo. The project is expected to a»»»
City Edge achieves record EGP 61.4bn sales in 2025, expands hospitality portfolio
City Edge Developments has announced record-breaking sales of EGP 61.4bn in 2025, driven by the launch of nine new projects and the addition of more than 5,200 clients. The company reported selling approximately 5,900 residential units during the year and delivering 5,425 units to customers. Since »»»
SODIC posts record 118% revenue growth in 2025 results
SODIC announced robust financial results for 2025, with revenues surging 118% year-on-year to EGP 21.26bn, supported by contracted sales of EGP 48.4bn. Gross profit climbed 41% to EGP 7.63bn, yielding a margin of 36%. Operating profit rose 68% to EGP 5.55bn, with a margin of 26%, while net profit a»»»
Qatar Reads returns to Doha Festival City with an immersive family reading booth
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Reads, an initiative under Qatar National Library (QNL) dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across Qatar, is hosting an interactive booth at Doha Festival City, one of the country’s vibrant community destinations, from April 1 to 22. The activation aims to de»»»
Municipality minister visits Mazzraty to review poultry and dairy projects
Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah visited Mazzraty’s broiler chicken production facility in Al-Riffa. The tour forms part of ongoing initiatives to strengthen Qatar’s food security ecosystem and champion local agricultural production, assessing the company’s ope»»»
China Ready to Cooperate With Russia to Ease Middle East Tension, Foreign Minister Says
China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the UN Security Council and make efforts to cool down the Middle East situation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a phone call on Sunday. Wang said the fundamental way to resolve navigation issues in the »»»
Time to Bypass Hormuz – Ya Libnan
Share: If Iran insists on weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz, the world must render it irrelevant. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board , Op.Ed. For decades, the world has tolerated a dangerous reality: Iran can threaten the global economy simply by rattling the Strait of Hormuz. Every crisis, every escala»»»
Anti-Corruption Bloc's Viktor Stoyanov Organizes Blood Donation Campaign in Ruse
Viktor Stoyanov, the top-of-the-list candidate of the Anti-Corruption Bloc in Ruse, announced that he is organizing a blood donation campaign, the coalition reported Sunday. He explained that blood donation has been his cause for more than two decades. "I have donated blood 68 times, and anyone who»»»
Qatar Chamber's Board of Directors discusses private sector challenges amidst current regional developments
DOHA: Qatar Chamber Board of Directors held a meeting on Sunday, chaired by Chairman of the Board HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani. During the meeting, the board discussed the key challenges facing the Qatari private sector amid the current regional developments, particularly thos»»»
Injury setback for Barcelona as Bernal suffers twisted ankle
Madrid: FC Barcelona has suffered an injury setback ahead of the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid, with in-form central midfielder Marc Bernal diagnosed with a twisted ankle that will rule him out of Wednesday's first leg at Camp Nou. Bernal came on in the 40th»»»
Death toll from Israeli aggression on Lebanon rises to 1,461 with 4,430 injured
Beirut: The death toll from Israeli aggression against Lebanon since the beginning of last month has risen to 1,461. According to daily report from the Lebanese Ministry of Health's Emergency Operations Center on the developments of Israeli attacks, the total number of injured reached 4,430 since M»»»
Subject of N.H. manhunt found dead after police officer shot, injured - UPI.com
New Hampshire State Police Col. Mark Hall briefs reporters Saturday as a manhunt was underway for Matthew Masse, 38, who was accused of shooting and injuring a police officer and fleeing on foot. Masse was later found dead, authorities said. Photo courtesy New Hampshire State Police/Facebook April »»»