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Markets

Gulf shares fall on growing US-Iran tensions

DUBAI: Gulf stock markets fell on Sunday as investors weighed growing geopolitical tension after the US said Iran...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

World

UAE president met US senator Graham in Abu Dhabi

Both men discussed regional developments and joint efforts to promote peace in the Middle East

Published 18 Feb, 2026 07:56pm

Sports

Lucky losers step in as withdrawals shake Dubai draw, reignite calendar debate

One of several WTA 1000 tournaments that sit below only the four Grand Slam tournaments in stature

Published 16 Feb, 2026 05:17pm

Markets

Most Gulf markets slip on US-Iran caution

DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets ended lower on Sunday as investors grew cautious amid the possibility of rising...

Published 16 Feb, 2026 04:22am

Sports

Agha expects right spirit in India clash but unsure about handshakes

'I expect game should be played in the spirit that it has always been played since its inception,' Agha told

Published 14 Feb, 2026 04:09pm

Sports

Sabalenka, Swiatek withdraw from WTA 1000 event in Dubai

'I have such a special connection with the tournament, the fans and the city,' Sabalenka said

Published 14 Feb, 2026 03:58pm

Markets

India’s Torrent Power mulls 20 billion Indian rupee bond issue this month, bankers say

Torrent Power is returning to the bond market after a two-year gap

Published 13 Feb, 2026 06:08pm

World

Dubai’s DP World names new chairman and CEO after pressure over Epstein

DP World’s long-serving chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s name appeared in the files

Updated 13 Feb, 2026 10:27pm

World

Dubai’s DXB airport forecast to handle nearly 100 million passengers this year

DXB handled 95.2 million passengers last year, up 3.1% from 2024

Published 11 Feb, 2026 10:57am

Business & Finance

AI platform Qureos raises $5mn seed round to fix hiring problems

Qureos, an AI-driven hiring platform founded in the Middle East, has closed a $5 million seed round led by Prosus...

Published 09 Feb, 2026 03:14pm

Markets

Most Gulf markets gain on upbeat US-Iran talks

DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets closed higher on Sunday following a positive early turn in the talks between the...

Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:11am

World

Iran, US to negotiate in Oman amid deep rifts and mounting war fears

Iran and the United States are set to hold high-stakes negotiations in Oman today

Published 06 Feb, 2026 10:31am

World

UAE senior official says Iran needs to reach deal with US

I would like to see direct Iranian-American negotiations leading to understandings so that we don't have these issues every other day

Published 03 Feb, 2026 11:57am

World

Iran considers EU armies as ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move

The EU marked a symbolic shift in its approach to Iran's leadership on Thursday by designating the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation

Published 01 Feb, 2026 12:29pm

Print

President meets Sheikh Mohammed

DUBAI: President Asif Ali Zardari met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister...

Published 29 Jan, 2026 07:36am

World

Iran says it did not request negotiations with US

Abbas Araqchi said he had not been in contact with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days

Published 28 Jan, 2026 02:20pm

Print

Pakistan seeks prompt settlement of issues relating to privatisation, operations of PTCL by UAE

Dar meets Etisalat management to resolve the long-standing dispute over the withholding of $799 million: FO

Updated 25 Jan, 2026 04:06pm

Print

Issues facing PTCL properties: Dar in Dubai to hold talks with Etisalat

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dubai on Friday on an official visit to...

Published 24 Jan, 2026 04:57am

Markets

Customs seizes gold, undeclared cash worth millions at Karachi Airport

Pakistan Customs at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi, have successfully foiled two separate attempts to...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 03:19pm

Sports

Aryna Sabalenka primed for Australian Open after exhibition experiments

While the majority of players chose to wind down after a gruelling 11-month campaign

Published 16 Jan, 2026 10:22am

Business & Finance

Daily flights to Karachi: Emirates to introduce ‘Premium Economy Cabin’

KARACHI: Emirates Airlines will introduce its Premium Economy cabin on daily flights to Karachi starting March 1,...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 08:17am

Markets

Saudi Arabia to open financial market to all foreign investors next month

The amendments approved by the Capital Markets Authority eliminate the concept of the Qualified Foreign Investor

Published 06 Jan, 2026 11:50pm

Sports

Sabalenka eases through Brisbane opener, Kyrgios falls at first hurdle

Sabalenka, who was beaten in straight sets by Kyrgios a week ago in a Dubai exhibition

Published 06 Jan, 2026 01:13pm

Print

OPEC+ to maintain oil output policy amid Saudi-UAE tensions

DUBAI/LONDON: OPEC+ will likely maintain steady oil output at its meeting on Sunday, three OPEC+ delegates said on...

Published 03 Jan, 2026 03:15am

Markets

Pakistan’s oil marketing sector heading for forced exits, warns report

There are 44 licensed OMCs in Pakistan, yet 60% of volumes sit with just three players, finds report

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 12:40pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s Supernet goes global, sets up Dubai as regional hub

Supernet, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telecard, has announced its rebrand to SupernetGlobal, alongside a strategy...

Published 31 Dec, 2025 11:59am

Markets

UAE stocks mixed; Dubai rebounds

DUBAI: Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates were mixed on Friday, with Dubai rebounding as steady oil prices...

Published 20 Dec, 2025 05:44am

Business & Finance

VEON-owned Jazz International Holding to acquire controlling stake in TPL Insurance

VEON Group remains the ultimate beneficial owner

Published 16 Dec, 2025 02:50pm

World

Iran’s foreign minister to visit Russia and Belarus, foreign ministry says

Masoud Pezeshkian met Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Turkmenistan on Friday

Published 14 Dec, 2025 01:37pm

Business & Finance

Premium Textile to set up subsidiary in UAE

Premium Textile Mills Limited, a Pakistani textile firm, has announced plans to establish a wholly owned subsidiary...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 01:42pm