Gulf News 18m

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 18m

‘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 26m

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 26m

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 26m

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 26m

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 26m

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 26m

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 29m

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 35m

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 41m

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 58m

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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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Arab News 1h

UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team to compete in 2026 Paris Open Grand Prix

ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Co., is preparing to compete from April 24 to 26 at the 2026 Paris Open Grand Prix, one of the world’s leading international competitions. Official weigh-ins are scheduled for April 24, followed by preliminary and semifina»»»

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Business-review 1h

PMI secures renewed FDA authorisation for IQOS and HEETS

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has renewed the marketing authorisation for Philip Morris International (PMI) to sell specific IQOS and HEETS products as Modified Risk Tobacco Products (MRTP). PMI remains the only company to have secured and maintained such authorisations for heated tobac»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Tuition fees at private schools in Bishkek reach up to 1.3 million soms - | 24.KG

Amid public and media attention to rising education costs, Kyrgyzstan’s Antimonopoly Regulation Service has conducted a review of tuition fees in private schools in Bishkek. According to the agency, 45 out of 104 private schools in the capital were inspected in April. The findings show that annual »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Tourism, Qatari Hotels Association discuss cooperation

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Hotels Association (QHA) received H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, along with Omar Abdulrahman Al Jaber, Chief of Tourism Development Sector; Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar; and Abdullah Mohammed Al Falasi, Directo»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

QSTP brings global tech community to Doha as part of SYNC Spring 2026

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, hosted founders, operators, and community members at its Doha campus as part of SYNC Spring 2026. The initiative connects Syrian technologists, founders, and ecosystem partners across the diaspora through distributed»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Emirates NBD profit rises as strong income growth offsets geopolitical uncertainty

Dubai: Emirates NBD reported higher first-quarter earnings, supported by strong lending growth and record non-funded income, as it navigated a period of geopolitical uncertainty. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Total income rose 21% year-on-year t»»»

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BNE 2h

Currency strain forces Bank Indonesia to delay rate cuts

Bank Indonesia (BI) opted for stability over stimulus during its April 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the 7-day Reverse Repo Rate at 4.75%, Capital Economics reveals. The decision, while unanimous among market observers, underscores a delicate balancing act: Governor Perry Warjiyo is currently tr»»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables overtake coal in global electricity mix – Statista

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables overtake coal in global electricity mix – Statista

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables overtake coal in global electricity mix – Statista

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

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BNE 2h

Counterfeit dollars and cash hoarding disrupt Tehran currency market

Tehran's street currency market is facing a wave of counterfeit US dollar transactions, with dealers offering hard currency at rates well below the open market price in schemes designed to extract high-denomination Iranian banknotes from circulation, IBENA reported on April 23. »»»

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BNE 2h

Currency strain forces Bank Indonesia to delay rate cuts

Bank Indonesia (BI) opted for stability over stimulus during its April 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the 7-day Reverse Repo Rate at 4.75%, Capital Economics reveals. The decision, while unanimous among market observers, underscores a delicate balancing act: Governor Perry Warjiyo is currently tr»»»

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BNE 2h

Renewables overtake coal in global electricity mix – Statista

Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports. »»»

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BNE 2h

Currency strain forces Bank Indonesia to delay rate cuts

Bank Indonesia (BI) opted for stability over stimulus during its April 2026 policy meeting, maintaining the 7-day Reverse Repo Rate at 4.75%, Capital Economics reveals. The decision, while unanimous among market observers, underscores a delicate balancing act: Governor Perry Warjiyo is currently tr»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Zelensky to join EU leaders in Cyprus after 90-bn-euro loan unblocked

Nicosia: EU leaders will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Cyprus to celebrate the release of a 90-billion-euro ($105 billion) loan for Kyiv after a prolonged deadlock. Preliminary approval for the badly needed money came on Wednesday but a definitive si»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Left-liberal named as incoming prime minister’s right-hand man

Political scientist Bálint Ruff is set to head the Prime Minister’s Office, while Member of Parliament Viktória Lőrincz from Kaposvár will oversee regional development as minister. These two names were announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister-designate Péter Magyar via social media, bringing the nu»»»

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Gulf News 2h

FAB profit rises in Q1 as regional tensions dent client activity late in quarter

Dubai: First Abu Dhabi Bank reported a rise in first-quarter earnings, supported by lending growth and diversified income, even as regional tensions weighed on client activity toward the end of the period. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Operating»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Man stabbed to death in Athens; identified as police officer’s son

Police in Athens are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 25-year-old man identified as the son of a senior officer in the Greek police force. The victim was found late Wednesday in a public park in the southern suburb of Agios Dimitrios after a resident alerted emergency services to an unconsciou»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Doha to host Arab network forum on academic accreditation in October

Doha, Qatar: Doha will host the Arab Network for Quality Assurance of Higher Education Forum in October, focusing on the future of academic accreditation and quality assurance in the sector. The event will take place under the patronage of Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

China FM calls for complete eradication of Cambodia scam centres

Beijing: China's top diplomat Wang Yi called for the complete eradication of scam centres in Cambodia during a meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh, according to Beijing's foreign ministry. Cambodia hosts dozens of scam centres with tens of thousands of people perpetrating online sca»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Oil prices edge lower amid regional tensions

Singapore: Oil prices were marginally lower on Thursday, April 23, 2026, after big gains in the previous session amid the stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States, and the disruption of trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 15 cents to $101.76 a barrel, after se»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Speaker, Spanish Ambassador hold talks on bilateral ties, regional security

Doha, Qatar: Shura Council Speaker H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has held talks with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the State of Qatar H E Alvaro Renedo Zalba, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and discussing regional developments. According to a statement, the meeting review»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Lebanese journalist killed in Israeli strike on southern town

The body of a Lebanese journalist killed in an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Wednesday was pulled from under the rubble hours after the attack. The daily Al-Akhbar newspaper confirmed that its reporter, Amal Khalil, was killed in the strike on the southern village of al-Tiri. Information»»»