Business-review 27m

Catalin Albu (Publicis): “We are fundamentally changing our approach by moving from selling big ideas to an Outcome-First philosophy”

As part of BR’s new interview series with professionals in the Media & Marketing sector, we sat down with Catalin Albu, Associate Managing Director at Publicis Romania, and talked about the agency’s last year and the near future, AI implementation & trends, as well as what will impact the industry »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 35m

Media Review: April 23

The results of the April 19 parliamentary elections and the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov dominate Thursday’s news media. POLITICS & ELECTION RESULTS Dnevnik.bg has an article about the news members of Parliament who were elected on April 19. The 52nd National Assembly w»»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

Minister of State for Interior Affairs meets Mauritanian ambassador

DOHA: Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the state HE Mohamed Mohamed Abdullah Bebane. During the meeting, relations between the two brotherly countries in the security field were r»»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

Endowments ministry strengthens efforts to support human rights and empower people with disabilities

DOHA: As part of its firm commitment to human rights principles and its keenness to promote the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs continued to implement an integrated package of quality initiatives and programs, across its various»»»

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Tanjug 39m

Official talks between IMF mission, Serbian delegation begin in Belgrade

BELGRADE - Official talks between an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission and representatives of the Republic of Serbia began with a plenary meeting at the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) on Thursday. The Serbian delegation is headed by NBS Governor Jorgovanka Tabakovic, who is also Serbia's gov»»»

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Arab News 43m

Lulu Chairman assures food security in meet with ministers

Lulu Group Chairman M.A. Yusuff Ali held a meeting with Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef and Minister of Investment Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif. During the meeting, Ali briefed the ministers on the steps taken by Lu»»»

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Business-review 44m

Sustainability in agriculture tested by costs and market dynamics – insights from Re:Focus on Agribusiness 2026

Re:Focus on Agribusiness 2026, the agribusiness event organised by Business Review this week, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders in Bucharest for a day of discussions on the structural challenges and strategic direction of Romanian agriculture. Against a backdrop »»»

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Gulf News 48m

A taste of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi as Filipino flavours fill night market

Dubai: A vibrant celebration of Filipino cuisine and culture has been held in the UAE capital as a night market at Madinat Zayed Exhibition brought Philippine flavours, culture, and entrepreneurship together in celebration of Filipino Food Month. The event has been visited by the Philippine ambassa»»»

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Business-review 56m

EIB Vice-President visits Romanian site forming central part of A1 motorway project

European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris today visited a site near the Romanian city of Curtea de Argeș where a section of the country’s first motorway across the Carpathian Mountains is being built. He observed work on a tunnel that is part of the planned A1 motorway, which i»»»

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Gulf News 57m

Flights are back: Qatar Airways restarts daily UAE routes

Dubai: Travellers in the UAE will once again have more flight options as Qatar Airways resumes daily services to Dubai and Sharjah from April 23, marking a key step in restoring regional connectivity. The airline confirmed it has restarted daily flights between Doha and both Dubai International Air»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Surgery Begins in Riyadh for Most Complex Conjoined Twins Cases in the World

The medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program began on Thursday the separation surgery for the Filipino conjoined twins Klea and Maurice Ann, who are joined at the head, at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. The surgery is in »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why UAE currency swap talks reflect economic strength, not stress

Dubai: Discussions over a potential currency swap line between the UAE and the US have drawn scrutiny this week, with analysts and officials stressing the move reflects precautionary planning rather than any sign of financial strain in the economy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Profit up, net income down: Emirates Islamic’s Q1 results explained

Dubai: Customers of Emirates Islamic continued to borrow and deposit more in early 2026, helping the bank post a 7 per cent rise in operating profit to Dh1.1 billion for the first quarter, it said in its earnings report posted Thursday. The Dubai-based Islamic lender reported higher income from bot»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

 Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun to pay official visit to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun will pay an official visit to Kyrgyzstan on April 23-28. He will also participate in a meeting of the heads of Defense Ministries of the SCO, the Chinese Ministry of Defense reported. «From April 23 to 28, at the invitation of the host countries, Chinese Defense Mi»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Man sleeping in dumpster survives rubbish truck ordeal

A homeless man who had fallen asleep inside a dumpster during a rainstorm in Thessaloniki narrowly escaped severe injury early Thursday when garbage collectors noticed him just as he was tipped into a rubbish truck, local reports said. The 46-year-old Romanian national, who is believed to have been»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Central Bank Governor meets UK PM's Special Advisor

Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank,HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met today, April 23, 2026, with HE Varun Chandra, UK Prime Minister’s Chief Business, Investment and Trade Advisor. During the meeting, they reviewed the key facets of bilateral cooperation between the»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Bin Farhan meets Aoun and Berri ahead of Washington talks

President Joseph Aoun met Thursday with Saudi Foreign Ministry Advisor Prince Yazid bin Farhan in Baabda. Their discussions focused on the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to assist Lebanon in overcoming its prevailing hardships and regional challenges. Bin Farhan had arrived earlier in Beirut and met wit»»»

24 News Agency 1h

Former head of Kok-Boru Federation sentenced - | 24.KG

On April 23, the Chui Regional Court sentenced Talas Begaliev, former president of the Kok-Boru Federation of Kyrgyzstan. The court’s press service reported. He was found guilty under several serious articles of the Criminal Code, including extortion, participation in a criminal organization, finan»»»

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Arab News 1h

Jordan’s capital expenditure surges 60% in first 2 months of 2026

RIYADH: Jordan’s capital expenditure jumped 60.4 percent year on year in the first two months of 2026, reaching 1.98 billion Jordanian dinars ($2.79 billion) by the end of February, a move aimed at accelerating economic activity and improving public infrastructure. According to a Ministry of Financ»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Sheikh Joaan meets Chinese officials

SANYA: President of the Olympic Council of Asia HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met separately in Sanya City, People's Republic of China, with HE Feng Fei, Secretary-General of the Central Commitee of the Communist Party of China in Hainan Province; HE Liu Xiaoming, Governor of Hainan Province; »»»

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UPI 1h

S. Korean special envoy calls for safe Hormuz transit in meeting with Iran's FM - UPI.com

This photo, released by Iran's foreign ministry on Thursday, shows South Korea's special envoy, Chung Byung-ha (L), meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran. Photo Courtesy of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran South Korea's special envoy to Iran has m»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QFMA and QFCRA Participate in International Week of Action

Doha: The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) and the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) participated in the second International Week of Action, a global campaign initiated by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority. Millions of consumers increasingly rely on social »»»

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Gulf News 2h

US–Iran talks: Can a deal secure Gulf interests this time?

Amid clear signs of uncertainty and the continued “arm-wrestling”-style negotiations between the United States and Iran, the sudden decline in what only a few days ago was described as an imminent agreement or settlement to end the war between the two sides, mediated by Pakistan, raises many fundam»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE Friday sermon to focus on loyalty, warns against betrayal of the nation

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf UAE) has announced that this week’s Friday sermon across all mosques in the UAE will be delivered under the title: “Whoever betrays our nation is not one of us”. In guidance issued to imams, the authority stressed that betrayal o»»»

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Arab News 2h

‘Strategic market’: PepsiCo highlights Saudi Arabia’s role in global growth

RIYADH: PepsiCo regards Saudi Arabia as a “strategic” market with growing opportunities for investment and innovation, as the Kingdom continues to be a key target for the company. The company says it has aligned closely with the Kingdom’s long-term goals, building on a presence that spans nearly se»»»

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BNE 2h

Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»

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BNE 2h

Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»

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BNE 2h

Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»

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BNE 2h

Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»

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BNE 2h

Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»

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BNE 2h

Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»

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BNE 2h

Military use of Caspian Sea is intolerable, says Kazakhstan’s leader

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on April 22 called on countries to refrain from using the Caspian Sea for military purposes. Tokayev did not name any particular countries in his appeal, though since Russia lau»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi Arabia and Japan agree to work on regional stability

TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have agreed to help establish security in the region, including safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US and Israel’s war on Iran. According to the Foreign Ministry, the two officials spoke t»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Fallout from Iran War Casts Shadow over Egypt’s New Budget

The economic fallout from the Iran war has cast a shadow over Egypt’s new state budget, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk told parliament on Wednesday, as he presented the draft before it was referred to specialized committees for discussion, with the government pledging swift amendments “to enhance »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

UAE President, Italian Defense Minister discuss strengthening relations, regional developments

Abu Dhabi: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto, who is visiting Abu Dhabi, discussed ways to strengthen relations and cooperation between the two countries, particularly in defense and security matters. Dur»»»

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France24 3h

Zelensky to join European leaders in Cyprus as EU unblocks €90bn Ukraine loan

President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with EU leaders Thursday in Cyprus as the bloc prepares to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, ending a prolonged deadlock. Hungary premier Viktor Orban had vetoed the funds until Kyiv repaired a pipeline hit by a Russian strike – work»»»

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DW 3h

Could Iran war trigger bigger trade crisis than COVID?

TradeGlobal issuesCould Iran war trigger bigger trade crisis than COVID?Nik MartinAs the Iran war simmers, trade experts ask whether it could reshape supply chains more deeply than COVID-19, forcing companies to rethink strategies to counter further geopolitical shocks. https://p.dw.com/p/5CGIgThe »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Al Rayan Bank posts QR361m net profit in Q1

Doha: Al Rayan Bank released yesterday its consolidated financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026 with Net Profit attributable to the equity holders of the bank of QR361m. H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of the Board commented: “The Group deliv»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Landmark Group Qatar highlights operational resilience and business continuity during key trading period

Doha: Landmark Group Qatar maintained business continuity and operational stability during the recent seasonal trading period, supported by agile execution, disciplined planning and coordinated omnichannel operations. While the early part of the season was shaped by broader regional disruption, the»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar participates in GCC Investment Undersecretaries Committee meeting

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the fifth meeting of the Committee of Investment Undersecretaries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held yesterday, via video conferencing. H E Mohammed bin Hassan Al-Malki, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, represented the»»»

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Sana 3h

Syria outlines recovery path, presses for end to Israeli violations

New York, April 23 (SANA) Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said Wednesday during a UN Security Council session that Syria is advancing efforts to restore stability and development while urging an end to the repeated Israeli violations. Speaking at a special ses»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Why ICC still has jurisdiction over Duterte despite Philippines’ exit

Dubai: The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed that it retains jurisdiction in the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, despite the country’s withdrawal from the court’s founding treaty. In its ruling on April 22, the chamber has rejected in »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Getting a taxi in Dubai could soon get easier as 600 new vehicles hit the roads

Dubai: Getting a taxi in Dubai could become easier from this summer after Dubai Taxi Company announced plans to add 600 new vehicles to its fleet, following the latest licence auction by Dubai Roads and Transport Authority. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The expansion»»»

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Gulf News 3h

How big is Dubai’s Gold Line against other driverless metros worldwide

Dubai: Dubai’s planned Gold Line will add 42km to the emirate’s metro network, taking the total length from 120km to 162km, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The expansion will also increase the number of stations from 67 to 85, marking a 35% increase in network size. Get update»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Dominant Al Nassr end Al Ahli’s run in semi-final rout

Dubai: Kingsley Coman bagged a hat-trick as Al Nassr Club defeated Al Ahli SC 5-1 in an enthralling AFC Champions League Two semi-final at Zabeel Stadium yesterday. The win means Jorge Jesus’ side will face Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the final on May 16 and the Saudi Pro League side will be confident o»»»

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Sana 3h

UN Security Council backs expanded support for Syria, 2026 aid plan

New York, April 23 (SANA) The U.N. Security Council held a special session on Syria’s 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, with members emphasizing the need to scale up international support, ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance and respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integr»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Lebanon Sets Ceasefire as Condition for Talks with Israel

Lebanon will not enter negotiations with Israel until a ceasefire is firmly in place, President Joseph Aoun said, calling for a unified national stance. He also stressed the need to prioritize the return of displaced residents to their villages, alongside a crackdown on weapons stockpiles and any a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Strong global investor demand drives Yas Park Place success

The “Yas Park Place” project has recorded a notable milestone in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market, as Aldar Properties announced today that 80% of the units released within the new residential development—featuring mid-rise buildings in the heart of Yas Island—have been sold, generating more than Dh8»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Al Rayyan target another trophy in GCCL final against Al Shabab

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan coach Vicente Moreno expects a tough challenge from Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab in the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL) final today as his side targets a second trophy in as many weeks. The Lions, who lifted the QSL Cup last week, have produced an impressive campaign in the com»»»

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Business-review 3h

One United Properties reports total residential transactions of EUR 60.4 million in Q1 2026

One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading Romanian green developer of residential, mixed-use, and office properties, recorded total residential transactions of EUR 60.4 million in Q1 2026, including sales, pre-sales and reservations, corresponding to 144 residential and commercial units, as wel»»»

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