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Dubai: Dubai Municipality has completed the first phase of a major project to develop sewerage and stormwater networks in Al Quoz Creative Zone, at a cost of AED250 million, as part of a wider AED500 million infrastructure investment. The project serves communities across Al Quoz Industrial Areas 1

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Washington: President Donald ​Trump said on Sunday the U.S. Navy would immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire. Trump also said in a post on Truth Social tha

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Islamabad: The United States and Iran ended face-to-face talks on Sunday without an agreement to end the war, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire in doubt. U.S. officials said the negotiations collapsed over what they described as Iran 's refusal to commit to abandoning its nuclear program, while

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Abu Dhabi: Global equity research firm, Bernstein, has initiated sell-side coverage of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) energy sector, highlighting the UAE’s adaptive governance model, disciplined, sovereign-backed ownership structures and strong cashflow visibility across the energy value c

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Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a landmark project to install 726 modern bus shelters across key locations in the emirate, reinforcing its commitment to developing an integrated public transport system centered on service quality and operational efficiency. The new

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Augusta: Rory McIlroy’s commanding march towards one of golf’s rarest achievements turned into a tense fight to avoid the wrong side of history on Saturday, as his six‑shot lead was wiped out during the third round of the Masters. McIlroy stumbled to a one‑over‑par 73, allowing Cameron Young to dra

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Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced today the success of operational and technical efforts in restoring the full pumping capacity through the East–West pipeline, amounting to approximately seven million barrels per day (mbpd), and recovering the affected volumes from the Manifa field pro

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Dubai: Asha Bhosle, one of the most influential and revered voices in Indian music history, has died at the age of 92. The legendary playback singer passed away on Sunday at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, bringing an end to a musical journey that shaped generations of listeners across India and be

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Dubai: Dubai Chambers has held discussions with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shanghai to explore opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation and expand trade and investment links between Dubai and China. The meeting brought together H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashe

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Budapest: Hungarians were casting ballots Sunday in what is widely seen as Europe 's most consequential election this year, a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, after 16 years in power. It 's a key moment for Orbán, the European Union 's longest-serving leader. Polls opene

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Doha: Qatar 's Ministry of Transport (MoT) announced the full return of maritime navigation for all types of maritime vessels and ships, as of Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. In its statement, carried by Qatar News Agency (QNA), the ministry added that sailing is allowed all day long

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Dubai: Sanju Samson has struggled for form since being named ​Player of the Tournament at the T20 World ‌Cup but ​the wicketkeeper-batter looked more like his old self on Saturday with an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls in Chennai 's 23-run win over Delhi Capitals. The 31-year-old made a slow start to th

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Islamabad: The United States and Iran ended a historic round of face-to-face talks early Sunday without reaching an agreement and the fate of the fragile, two-week ceasefire still unclear. Iran refuses to accept U.S. terms to refrain from developing nuclear weapon Vice President JD Vance, who led t

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Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has strongly denounced and condemned the terrorist plots that sought to undermine security, incite chaos, and carry out acts of sabotage within the State of Kuwait. H.H. Sheikh Abdull

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Islamabad: The United States and Iran concluded a third round of historic, face-to-face negotiations before dawn on Sunday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said negotiations have ended early Sunday between the U.S. and Iran without a