Gulf News 7m

Gold slips even with Strait tensions rising, rate outlook drives next move

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Monday morning, tracking a global pullback that reflects how interest rate expectations are shaping investor behaviour more than geopolitical tension at this stage. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain,»»»

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24 News Agency 29m

 Over thousand packs of illegal cigarettes seized at Manas market - | 24.KG

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan discovered illegal tobacco products at Bereke market in Manas. According to the agency, during a tax inspection raid, 1,110 packs of cigarettes worth approximately 133,000 soms were found and seized in the market’s parking lot. It was established that the product»»»

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24 News Agency 53m

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan participates in Antalya Diplomacy Forum - | 24.KG

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev participated in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which was held in Turkey. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the panel session «Rising Together: Global Positioning of Central Asian States at Their 35th Anniversary,»»»»

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DW 54m

Canada's US ties have become a weakness, says Carney

PoliticsCanadaCanada's US ties have become a weakness, says CarneySrinivas Mazumdaru with AP, ReutersCanadian PM Mark Carney has vowed to reduce his country's reliance on the US by strengthening the economy and inking trade deals with others. https://p.dw.com/p/5CSkT'The US has changed and we must »»»

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Gulf News 1h

How an integrated value chain help gold traders manage risk in fluctuating markets

Gold and silver prices have swung sharply over the past month since the start of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, underlining the intense volatility gripping the precious metals markets. Gold has ranged from $4,100 to $5,400 over the past six weeks with prices settling in the middle of thi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Stay indoors: Saudi Arabia braces for storms, floods and hail across several regions

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence has urged the public to exercise caution as thunderstorms are forecast to continue across the Kingdom until Friday, bringing risks of flash floods, hail and dust storms. The authority called on residents to remain in safe locations, avoid valleys »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Unsettled week ahead: dust, cooler coasts and chance of rain across UAE

Fair to partly cloudy conditions will give way to a spell of unsettled weather across the UAE this week, with dust, stronger winds and a chance of light rain affecting coastal and island areas, according to the forecast. The National Centre of Metrology (NCM) predicts today will be fair to partly c»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Esaad cardholders get up to 50% off in new Dubai Police deal

Dubai: Dubai Police has signed a new cooperation agreement with Lari Exchange to expand the range of benefits available to Esaad cardholders, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance quality of life through exclusive financial services. The agreement, concluded between the Esaad Card Centre and Lari E»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai Police delivers full security coverage in Nad Al Sheba

Dubai: Nad Al Sheba residents are benefiting from 100 per cent security coverage, faster services and advanced smart policing, following an inspection visit by Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander in Chief of Dubai Police. The visit to Nad Al Sheba Police Station, part of a wider »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Oil prices jump: Brent rises to $96.30, WTI at $90.22 as Tehran rejects 2nd round of US-Iran talks

Oil prices jumped during early Monday (April 20, 2026) trading in Asia, with WTI crude at $90.22/barrel, up $6.37 or 7.60%, and Brent crude at $96.30/barrel, $5.92 or 6.55% higher, as of 8:36 am Tokyo time [or 11:36 pm GMT Sunday]. The gains came as markets tracked renewed geopolitical risk, while »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Education minister visits QF’s Qatar Academy Al Khor

Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Education and Higher Education Her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater visited Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Academy Al Khor, where she was welcomed by Dr. Aisha Al Muqbali, director-general, along with members of the administrative and teaching sta»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Iran-US talks hit snag, as Tehran threatens to boycott 2nd round in Islamabad

The Iran-US talks hosted in Pakistan hit a snag as Tehran refused to attend a second round in Islamabad, protesting Washington's ongoing naval blockade of its ports and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has recently declared the waterway "completely open". Late on Sunday (April 19) Iran rejected the secon»»»

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Jordan Times 6h

Transport minister, Saudi counterpart discuss regional railway project

AMMAN — Minister of Transport Nidal Qatamin and Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Bin Nasser Al Jasser on Sunday held a bilateral meeting via video conference to discuss enhancing cooperation in land, sea and air transport sectors under existing agreements.The discussions focu»»»

Qatar Tribune 6h

BPS students excel in CBSE Class X examination

Tribune News Network Doha Birla Public School (BPS) students have once more proved their academic brilliance at the Secondary School Examination of Grade X 2025-26 in the results declared by the CBSE Board on April 15, 2026. The exceptional students of BPS displayed their extraordinary standards of»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QMC CEO MEETS JORDANIAN AMBASSADOR

CEO of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani met with Ambassador of Jordan to Qatar HE Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise in various media fields. (QNA)»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar University hosts ‘Comicsthon’ to foster students’ creativity

Tribune News Network Doha The Culture and Arts Section at the Student Activities Department of Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the Children’s Literature Initiative at the Qatari Forum for Authors, organised ‘Comicsthon - a Comic Story Race’, under the theme ‘Create a Child’s Story’, wi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

A-G opens refresher practical criminal investigation course

QNA Doha Attorney-General HE Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi on Sunday inaugurated a refresher training course on practical criminal investigation, organised by the Public Prosecution in cooperation with the Public Prosecution of Egypt. The four-day course, attended by a number of Public Pros»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Progressive Bulgaria Is Clear Winner in Apr. 19 Vote, Four or Five Parties and Coalitions in Next Parliament According to Parallel Count

Four or five parties and coalitions have cleared the 4% barrier for entry in the legislature. The parallel count results show that Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition is the clear winner in Bulgaria's snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, with around 45% of the votes, according to pollin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar-moved emergency item resolution adopted by General Assembly of IPU

QNA Istanbul The 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on its closing day in Istanbul, Turkiye, unanimously adopted the resolution on the emergency item submitted by Qatar along with a number of other countries, entitled: “The urgent need for coordinated parliamentary effort»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

MoM introduces modern eco-friendly equipment to boost service efficiency

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) has launched a modern fleet of eco-friendly vehicles and equipment, inaugurated by Eng. Abdullah Ahmed Al Karani, assistant undersecretary for Public Services Affairs, as part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to promote environmental sus»»»

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Sana 7h

Experts: ISO standards key to boosting Syrian industry and opening export markets

Damascus, April 19 (SANA) Experts and industry representatives said adopting ISO quality standards is essential to enhancing the competitiveness of Syrian industrial products and expanding their access to regional and international markets amid the country’s economic opening phase. They said compan»»»

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BNE 7h

UPDATE: Bulgaria’s Radev wins election, set for parliamentary majority

Bulgaria’s former president Rumen Radev is on course to secure a parliamentary majority in the country’s snap election, according to parallel vote counts, in what would be the first single-party majority since 1997. With a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Central Election Commission Starts Publishing Interim Results

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has begun publishing interim results from the parliamentary elections held on April 19. Data for some regions show less than one percent of votes processed, while for other regions no results are available yet. With 7.08% of section election commission protocol»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Four or Five Parties and Coalitions in Next Parliament According to Parallel Count, Progressive Bulgaria Is Clear Winner

Four or five parties and coalitions have cleared the 4% barrier for entry in the legislature. The parallel count results show that Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition is the clear winner in Bulgaria's snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, with around 45% of the votes, according to pollin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Culture ministry marks World Heritage Day, highlights heritage preservation efforts

DOHA: The Ministry of Culture marked World Heritage Day 2026 with a series of cultural events and activities aimed at showcasing the richness of Qatari folklore and highlighting national efforts to preserve and sustain cultural heritage. The event was held in the presence of Undersecretary of the M»»»

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Sana 7h

UK Middle East Minister reaffirms continued support for Syria

London, April 19 (SANA) U.K. Minister of State for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, reaffirmed that Britain will continue to support Syria. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said on its account on X that Falconer participated in a discussion session on Syria at the Antalya Diplom»»»

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BNE 8h

UPDATE: Bulgaria’s Radev wins decisive election victory, exit polls show

Bulgaria’s former president Rumen Radev is on course for a decisive victory in the country’s snap parliamentary elections, with the latest parallel vote counts pointing to an unexpected outright majority that would allow him to form a government without coalition partners. »»»

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Gulf News 8h

Iran war: Over $1 billion made from suspiciously timed oil price tips—who's behind them?

Dubai: A string of unusually timed oil trades totalling over $1 billion is drawing scrutiny from U.S. regulators and lawmakers, after they were placed just before major war-related announcements that sent global prices sharply lower. These were not routine trades. They were large, high-risk predict»»»

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Sana 8h

FM launches electronic portal to document missing and detained Syrians abroad

Damascus, Apr. 19 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Sunday launched an electronic portal titled “Missing/Detainee Report,” marking a new gateway of hope aimed at ending the suffering of thousands of Syrians. The initiative targets individuals who, over the past fourteen year»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

IPU General Assembly adopts emergency item resolution submitted by Qatar

Istanbul: On its closing day in Istanbul, Turkiye, the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) unanimously adopted the resolution on the emergency item submitted by the State of Qatar along with a number of other countries, entitled: "the urgent need for coordinated parliament»»»

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TAP 9h

FM represents Tunisia at Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa

Tunis, April 19 (TAP) - On the instructions of President Kais Saied, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti will take part in the 10th edition of the Dakar International Forum for Peace and Security in Africa,...»»»

BNE 9h

INTERVIEW: After Orbán, can Hungary reclaim its media?

It took Viktor Orbán 16 years of relentless, meticulous work to morph Hungary's media ecosystem into a formidable organism designed to perpetuate his unchecked power and serve the interests of his associates. Now, incoming»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Petroleum Minister urges Egyptian Drilling Company to expand global partnerships

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has underscored the pivotal role of the Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC) in delivering the government’s five-year plan to boost domestic oil and gas production, highlighting its central role in executing well drilling programmes. He called on »»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Halan AZ REIT closes first hospitality tranche through Brassbell partnership

Halan AZ Real Estate Investment Fund (REIT) has announced the successful closing of its inaugural hospitality investment tranche, executed in partnership with Brassbell Hospitality Group, marking the fund’s first deployment into professionally managed hospitality assets. The fund, established by MN»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Egypt’s real estate market remains resilient amid regional uncertainty: Savills

Egypt’s real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience despite ongoing regional uncertainty, according to Savills Egypt. While geopolitical tensions persist, market activity remains largely unaffected, with developers maintaining project pipelines and demand holding steady. Savills notes th»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Wadi Degla Developments records EGP 5.6bn in 2025 sales

Wadi Degla Developments recorded total sales of EGP 5.6bn in 2025, alongside the delivery of 1,500 residential units, maintaining a steady execution pace of around three units per day. This marks the third consecutive year the company has sustained this delivery rate, standing out in a market where»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Madaar Developments unveils The Hillage in Sheikh Zayed with EGP 15bn investments

Madaar Developments has officially launched its latest residential project, The Hillage, in the heart of Sheikh Zayed City, positioning it as one of the final prime land opportunities in the area. The project comes with total investments exceeding EGP 15bn and introduces a boutique, low-density com»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Egyptian-Italian alliance targets $10bn mega projects across Egypt, Gulf

Precision Consulting Engineering (PCE) has announced a strategic partnership with RECS Architects to expand integrated architectural and consultancy services across Egypt and Gulf markets. The agreement, signed by PCE Chairperson Waleed Sweida and Pier Maria Giordani, aims to establish a cross-bord»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Al-Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s support for Kuwait’s security, calls for deeper economic ties

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for Kuwait’s security and stability, rejecting any violation of its sovereignty and stressing that the security of Kuwait and other Arab states is integral to Egypt’s national security. According to the Egyptian presidency, »»»

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Sana 9h

SCB, World Bank agree on technical support for reserves management

Damascus, Apr.19 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdul Qader Husriya, held talks with Katarzyna Zajdel-Kurowska the Director of the World Bank Group Treasury’s Partnerships and Advisory Department and the accompanying delegation, ways to enhance the capabilities of the banking sector »»»

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Sana 10h

Hormuz crisis dominates IMF, World Bank Spring Meetings

Washington, April 19 (SANA) The crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz overshadowed discussions at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings, which concluded in Washington on Sunday after six days of deliberations amid growing concern over energy markets and global econo»»»

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Jordan Times 10h

Ministry highlights progress in e-commerce strategy, launches regional digital trade project

AMMAN — Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply Secretary-General Dana Alzoubi on Sunday said that the launch of the "Digital Trade in the South Mediterranean" project marks a strategic step toward building an integrated digital trade ecosystem that promotes sustainable economic growth and keeps pac»»»

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Daily News Egypt 10h

ICAO chief commends Egypt for accommodating emergency flights during regional airspace closures

The head of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) praised Egypt for successfully accommodating a surge of emergency and rescheduled flights forced by airspace closures during the recent regional conflict. ICAO Secretary-General Juan Carlos Salazar commended the Egyptian Ministry of C»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Earthquake recorded in Al Halah

An earthquake of 2.0 magnitude was recorded in Al Halah at 9.15pm UAE time, according to the National Seismic Network. Khitam Al AmirChief News EditorWith over 30 years of journalistic experience spanning from Jordan to the UAE, Khitam has spent the past 22 years reporting on national and regional »»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Carney Says Canada’s US Ties Have Become a Weakness

Canada's close ‌ties to the United States were once a strength but have become a weakness, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, in a video message to his country in which he also praised the heroism of military leaders who fought against US invasion more than two centuries ago. Holding up a s»»»

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RT 10h

Russia offers to take Iran’s uranium as US-Iran talks hit impasse

Russia stands ready to help remove Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, Aleksey Likhachev, CEO of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, has said. Tehran’s nuclear program remains a key sticking point in talks with Washington. US President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran dismantle its nuc»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Earthquake recorded in Al Halah, Abu Dhabi

An earthquake of 2.0 magnitude was recorded in Al Halah at 9.15pm UAE time, according to the National Seismic Network. Khitam Al AmirChief News EditorWith over 30 years of journalistic experience spanning from Jordan to the UAE, Khitam has spent the past 22 years reporting on national and regional »»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Dutch Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Tom Berendsen. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthe»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Gargash: There can be no return to the previous pace of relations without review, frankness and guarantees,

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the Antalya Diplomacy Forum marks the first major international gathering after the Iranian war, as countries seek to understand a reshaped political landscape, stressing that the UAE cannot resume relations without review, ca»»»

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Sana 11h

Fidan: Syria has threatened no one, government pursuing people’s aspirations

Antalya, April 19 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Sunday that Syria has not posed a threat to any party, stressing that the Syrian government continues working to fulfill the aspirations of its people while seeking to preserve stability and avoid conflict. Speaking at a press confe»»»

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