Gulf News 2m

How to avoid parking fines in Dubai: Parkin issues nine key tips for drivers

Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s largest provider of public paid parking facilities, has issued nine key guidelines aimed at helping motorists avoid parking fines, as the emirate expands the use of smart monitoring technologies to regulate parking more efficiently. The company said Dubai’s globally recognise»»»

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Gulf News 2m

UAE's first ever dog adoption runway show just gave 40 rescue dogs their moment to shine

Dubai: When Archana Nadkarni pulled Jardel Silva aside at the gym and told him she had a crazy idea, he did not blink. "I said it's not crazy, let's talk about it," the event designer recalls. What followed was five days of frantic planning, one unforgettable Sunday evening in Dubai, and a room ful»»»

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Al Awsat 52m

Artemis Astronauts to Study the Moon’s Surface Using Mainly Their Eyes

More than 50 years after humans first flew around the Moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes. Despite the technological advancements since the Apollo missions, NASA still relies on the eyesight of its astronauts to learn mor»»»

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The Peninsula 58m

Qatar's Industrial Production Index up 6.3% in Jan

Doha: Qatar’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose to 107.4 points in January, up 6.3% month-on-month and 0.7% year-on-year, according to data from the National Planning Council. The index reflects activity across key industrial sectors, including mining and quarrying (82.46%), manufacturing (15.»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

IMF Hails Yemen’s Reforms, Supports its Recovery Path

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday resumed Article IV consultations with the Yemeni legitimate government after 11 years. Reflecting the country’s improved institutional performance, this development is an important indicator of restoring channels of cooperatio»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Filmmakers hail Qumra for empowering emerging voices

Doha, Qatar: Arab and international filmmakers taking part in the 12th edition of Qumra, organised by the Doha Film Institute, have praised the platform for its vital role in nurturing new talent and supporting projects through every stage of development, from script to screen. During a virtual gat»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Aiming to Impose Security Control through Fire over Southern Lebanon

The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in southern Lebanon is taking on a more complex shape, no longer limited to images of tanks and front line. Based on its operations on the ground and statements from its officials, Israel is not aiming for a traditional sense of occupation of the South, but»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

WCM-Q students match at elite medical institutions

Doha, Qatar: Soon-to-graduate students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have gained residency places at prestigious healthcare institutions in Qatar and the US, marking another successful Match Day for the college. Match Day is an extremely significant milestone in the career of every medica»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Behind enemy lines: How the US rescued a downed airman deep inside Iran

Dubai: The dramatic rescue of a US Air Force officer deep inside Iran — after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down — has spotlighted one of the most complex and high-risk military operations: Recovering a pilot behind enemy lines. According to reports from The New York Times and Axios, US special o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Artemis astronauts to study the Moon's surface using mainly their eyes

Washington: More than 50 years after humans first flew around the Moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes. Despite the technological advancements since the Apollo missions, NASA still relies on the eyesight of its astronauts »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Investments in Qatar poised for growth despite regional uncertainty

JOEL JOHNSON THE PENINSULA DOHA: Qatar’s investment market is expected to expand steadily in 2026, defying broader regional disruptions as strong economic fundamentals, ongoing state-backed projects, and investor-friendly reforms continue to attract both local and international capital. According t»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

A Long Middle East War Could Take Away from Support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy Says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode America’s support for Ukraine as Washington’s global priorities shift and Kyiv braces for reduced deliveries of critically needed Patriot air defense missiles. Ukraine desperately n»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Mitrovic strikes late to save Al Rayyan as Al Shamal cut Al Sadd lead in QSL

Doha, Qatar: Aleksandar Mitrovic struck in stoppage time as Al Rayyan held leaders Al Sadd to a 1-1 draw in a gripping Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. Al Shamal boosted the title race by defeating Umm Salal 3-2, cutting Al Sadd’s lead to just two points after a ha»»»

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BNE 2h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 2h

Middle East conflict pushes global food prices up in March, FAO says

World food commodity prices rose for a second consecutive month in March, supported by higher energy costs linked to escalating conflict in the Near East, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on April 3. The FA»»»

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BNE 2h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 2h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 2h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 2h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 2h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 2h

Middle East conflict pushes global food prices up in March, FAO says

World food commodity prices rose for a second consecutive month in March, supported by higher energy costs linked to escalating conflict in the Near East, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on April 3. The FA»»»

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BNE 2h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 2h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 2h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 2h

Middle East conflict pushes global food prices up in March, FAO says

World food commodity prices rose for a second consecutive month in March, supported by higher energy costs linked to escalating conflict in the Near East, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on April 3. The FA»»»

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BNE 2h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 2h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 2h

IRGC has denied any link to the reported attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied involvement in the March 3 attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, describing the incident as an Israeli “false-flag operation” and warning regional states to remain vigilant against US and Israeli actions, according to newswire reports. »»»

BNE 2h

Arched brows as Turkey releases official inflation at 2% m/m despite war effects

Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially edged down to 30.87% y/y in March from 31.53% in February, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on April 3. “TUIK inflation” (the reader famili»»»

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BNE 2h

Arched brows as Turkey releases official inflation at 2% m/m despite war effects

Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially edged down to 30.87% y/y in March from 31.53% in February, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) said on April 3. “TUIK inflation” (the reader famili»»»

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Jordan Times 3h

Jordan accelerates efforts to secure 'alternative' food supply routes as Iran war drives global price hikes

AMMAN — Rising global food prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East war are adding fresh urgency to Jordan’s push to secure alternative supply chains, as the Kingdom works to shield its domestic market from a new wave of imported inflation.The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) reported a 2»»»

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France24 3h

Videos show US missiles being launched from Kuwait into Iran

Despite denials from Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region, there is growing evidence that their territory is being used in attacks on the Iranian regime during the US–Israel war. FRANCE 24 has verified and geolocated multiple videos showing that, on at least two occasions, on March 24 and 31, »»»

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France24 3h

Spotlight - 'Iran open to negotiations': Diplomacy shows signs of progress, 'damage to global economy continues'

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Dr Christian Bueger is a Research Fellow at UNIDIR, and the Academy of International Affairs NRW, and Professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen. He offers an analysis of the evolving crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the mult»»»

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France24 3h

China executes French national convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking

A French national sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France's foreign ministry announced on Saturday, expressing its "consternation."  A Frenchman sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France's foreign ministry anno»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Ranjith in custody: Why do powerful names remain untouched for so long?

Dubai: The fall of celebrated Indian filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan reads like a script the Malayalam film industry has seen before, but never quite confronted fully. A filmmaker, writer, producer and public commentator, Ranjith has long been a household name in Kerala. Not just for his films, but »»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Qatar’s strong fundamentals shine amid regional tensions: Fitch

Satyendra Pathak Doha Qatar continues to demonstrate remarkable economic resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, Fitch Ratings has said in a report. Fitch placed Qatar’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) and Local-Currency (LTLC) Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of ‘AA’, reflecti»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s students match at elite institutions

Tribune News Network Doha Soon-to-graduate students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have gained residency places at prestigious healthcare institutions in Qatar and the US, marking another successful Match Day for the college. Match Day is an extremely significant milestone in the career of»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Honouring spirit of giving: First Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work to be held Sunday

Doha: In a country known for its generosity and community spirit, a new milestone is set to celebrate the heart of social work. Sunday, April 5, the Ministry of Social Development and Family will host the first-ever Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work, shining a spotlight on the individuals, »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Innovation Minister: External Crises Might Slow Economic Growth Down but Bulgarian Economy Remains Relatively Stable

Economic growth may slow down due to external crises, but the Bulgarian economy remains relatively stable, caretaker Minister of Innovation and Growth Irena Mladenova told Nova News on Saturday. She noted that the conflict in the Persian Gulf and the risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz w»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Gargash: Attacks on embassies violate international law

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said that attacks on embassies and diplomatic missions constitute a serious violation of international law and reflect shortcomings in the security environment of the countries where such incidents occur. In remarks following»»»

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RT 14h

Kremlin envoy says the EU is 15 years too late to prepare for energy crisis

The EU has failed to offer any real solutions to the current energy crisis, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said, arguing that Brussels is too late to start preparing for a supply shock. The remarks came in response to EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen’s interview with the Financial Times on F»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

French Boats Set Sail to Join Gaza Aid Flotilla

Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join up with an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza, AFP reporters saw. "Gaza, Marseille is with you" shouted around a thousand people who had come to the docks to support the»»»

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TAP 14h

Road safety: Tunisia seeks international funding for its 2024-2034 strategy

Tunis, April 4 (TAP) - Tunisia is seeking to raise substantial international funding necessary for implementing its national road safety strategy 2024-2034. The goal is to align the country with the second United Nations Decade of Action for Road...»»»

Al Awsat 14h

Tens of Thousands of Sadr Supporters Rally in Baghdad Against War

Tens of thousands of supporters of Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr rallied in Baghdad and across the country on Saturday, condemning Israel and the United States and demanding an end to the war. The massive crowds came as the Middle East war was due to enter its sixth week after strikes launche»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Muriqi strikes late as Mallorca stun Real Madrid

Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Vedat Muriqi snatched Mallorca a surprise 2-1 La Liga win over Real Madrid on Saturday to deal Los Blancos a significant blow in the Spanish title race. Alvaro Arbeloa's side thought they had rescued a point after Eder Militao nodded home with two minutes remaining before »»»

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Gulf News 15h

UAE retains Aa2 credit rating with stable outlook with global confidence in its economy holding firm

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance announced that the credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 30 March 2026. The review reassessed the appropriateness of the current rating, which remains unchanged at Aa2 wit»»»

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Al Awsat 15h

US Military Jets Hit in Iran War Are the First Shot Down by Enemy Fire in Over 20 Years

Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the US that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows Iran’s continued ability to hit back despite President Donald Trump asserting it has been “completely decimated.” The attacks came five weeks after US and»»»

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Al Awsat 15h

Israel Strikes Tyre in South Lebanon After Evacuation Warnings

Israel's military renewed its strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Saturday after issuing evacuation warnings, following attacks on nearby buildings that damaged a hospital in the city. Israel has carried out strikes across Lebanon and launched a ground invasion in the south since March»»»

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RT 15h

Iran claims shooting down latest generation US fighter jet

The Iranian military has shot down a US F-35 fight jet over its territory, local media outlets, including Tasnim news agency, have claimed. US officials confirmed the loss of an F-15 jet and claimed that one pilot has been rescued. Photos and videos purporting to show the jet’s crash site, includin»»»

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Middle East Observer 16h

The North Sinai Chamber of Commerce: Markets stable despite grave events

by Ahmed El-Mahdi: The North Sinai Chamber of Commerce says markets are stable despite the recent grave events in the governorate and the continued clashes between army and police forces and terrorist organisations in the area. Sinai residents are used to such incidents, and are therefore accustome»»»