Dubai-based Danube Group has said it will retain its full workforce and keep salary payments on schedule, with founder and chairman Rizwan Sajan telling staff the company will not resort to layoffs even as businesses across the Gulf navigate the strain of regional conflict, supply disruption and shakier investor sentiment. The assurance, carried in a public message from Sajan and echoed in local business coverage, applies to […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Copper prices climbed on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said military action against Iran could end within two to three weeks, helping trigger a wider rebound across markets that had been hit by worries over energy shocks, inflation and weaker global growth. The move in the red metal tracked a broader shift towards riskier assets as investors responded to the prospect, however […]
President Donald Trump said the United States could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks, offering the clearest indication yet that Washington is looking for an exit from a war that has shaken Gulf security, driven up energy costs and unsettled allies. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said the US had gone far enough militarily and suggested responsibility for the […]
Electronic interference that had scrambled vessel tracking across the Persian Gulf eased over the weekend, allowing ships stranded in the war-affected waterway to show positions closer to their true locations and giving operators a clearer picture of navigation risks in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. Maritime security guidance issued on 29 March said GNSS, GPS and AIS disruption had moderated over the previous 24 […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear-linked and industrial sites on Friday widened the Middle East war and triggered a fresh market sell-off, as Tehran answered with attacks across the Gulf and on regional targets, stoking fears that a longer conflict could deepen the hit to growth, trade and energy supplies. Oil climbed sharply, Wall Street fell again and investors moved into traditional […]
A decision by Donald Trump to extend a pause on military strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure into April has injected a fresh layer of uncertainty into a conflict that has already rippled across the Middle East, disrupted oil markets and heightened global inflation concerns. The move follows nearly four weeks of escalating hostilities involving Iran, regional militias and US-backed forces, with attacks on energy installations, shipping routes […]
Artificial intelligence is emerging as the defining battleground in global cybersecurity, with defenders racing to counter increasingly sophisticated threats as cyber criminals adopt the same technologies to scale and sharpen their attacks. A report by PwC highlights how malicious actors are integrating AI into core operations, enabling even relatively inexperienced hackers to launch complex campaigns that once required advanced technical expertise. The shift is altering the threat […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Jazeera Airways is preparing to restore a significant portion of its network, planning to operate about 200,000 seats in April as it attempts to stabilise operations disrupted by a widening regional conflict that has rattled aviation and energy markets. The Kuwait-based low-cost carrier said the planned capacity would amount to roughly 40 per cent of its pre-conflict network, reflecting a cautious but […]
Securing maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as the most attainable strategic objective for Washington and Tel Aviv, as policymakers recalibrate expectations in a prolonged confrontation with Tehran that has defied earlier ambitions of regime change or a complete halt to nuclear activity. Officials on both sides have signalled a growing consensus that ensuring uninterrupted passage through the narrow waterway — a chokepoint for […]
By Nantoo Banerjee With the US-Israel military conflict against Iran continuing through the fourth week, severely disrupting global supply of oil and gas, petro-fuel prices may shoot up to record highs this year threatening economic stability across the world. India’s economy, which is 90 percent import dependent on oil, may be among the worst hit. […]
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Global bond markets are sending a message to the White House, and it’s one that cannot be ignored. This comes even as President Donald Trump hails “productive” talks with Iran aimed at ending the conflict, signalling a potential diplomatic off-ramp. Yet despite this, markets remain unconvinced that tensions will ease quickly. As tensions escalate between the US and Iran, investors aren’t responding in the way many would […]
President Donald Trump has ordered a five-day pause on planned military strikes targeting Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, signalling a temporary shift in Washington’s approach amid rising tensions with Tehran and mounting concerns over broader regional escalation. Announcement, delivered through official channels, comes at a moment when military planners had reportedly finalised options aimed at crippling segments of Iran’s energy grid. The delay introduces a narrow […]
Escalating missile exchanges between Iran and Israel have entered a more intense phase, with sustained barrages causing injuries, infrastructure damage and widespread disruption across multiple regions. Authorities in Israel reported dozens wounded after waves of projectiles struck urban centres, marking a sharp rise in the scale and frequency of attacks as the confrontation stretches into its fourth week. Air raid sirens sounded across major cities, including Tel […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that its power infrastructure could be targeted unless Tehran ensures the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, signalling a marked escalation in tensions that has unsettled global energy markets and heightened fears of a wider regional confrontation. The ultimatum, delivered during a public address on Saturday, reverses the tone struck a day […]
Russia has summoned Israel’s ambassador in Moscow following an airstrike in southern Lebanon that reportedly killed journalists linked to Russian state broadcaster RT, escalating tensions between the two countries and adding a new diplomatic dimension to the widening regional conflict. The Russian foreign ministry said the strike targeted a media presence and described the deaths as unacceptable, demanding a full explanation from Israeli authorities. Officials in Moscow […]
By Anjan Roy The West Asia crisis has now morphed into a global economic challenge, with the latest strikes by Israel on the South Pars gas field and Iranian attacks on the Qatari gas facilities in the adjacent North Dome gas field of Qatar. Undoubtedly, the war has escalated and there is little control over […]
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Air defence systems in Abu Dhabi intercepted attempted strikes targeting key energy infrastructure, prompting a sharp condemnation from authorities who described the incident as a serious escalation and a breach of international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that no casualties were reported after the attempted attacks on the Habshan gas facility and the Bab field, both central to the country’s hydrocarbon production network. Officials said […]
Global energy markets are confronting a prolonged disruption after Qatar’s Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas complex, the largest of its kind, was forced offline following a series of strikes that analysts say could reshape supply dynamics for years. The shutdown, triggered by a drone attack attributed to Iran earlier this month and compounded by subsequent retaliatory exchanges linked to an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas […]
Europe’s leading naval powers have concluded that reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping is unlikely while hostilities involving Iran persist, underscoring mounting risks to global energy flows and maritime security in one of the world’s most critical chokepoints. Military planners across allied countries indicate that even a limited conflict scenario would render the narrow waterway effectively inaccessible for sustained civilian navigation, given the high probability […]
Oil prices surged sharply as attacks on key energy facilities across the Middle East intensified fears of supply disruption, pushing markets to price in a broader geopolitical risk premium tied to an escalating conflict now stretching into its third week. Brent crude climbed by as much as 5.1 per cent to approach $113 a barrel during trading, while the most-active West Texas Intermediate contract traded near $96. […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Donald Trump has called on Israel and Iran to cease targeting energy infrastructure, warning that continued strikes on gas facilities risk escalating tensions across West Asia and disrupting global energy markets. The former US president’s remarks come amid heightened hostilities between Israel and Iran-linked forces, where attacks on gas and energy installations have emerged as a new flashpoint. Trump framed the issue as […]
ByteDance has halted plans for a global release of its advanced AI video generator, Seedance 2.0, following mounting legal pressure from major film studios concerned about copyright violations and the unauthorised use of creative content. The decision reflects growing tension between technology firms racing to commercialise generative artificial intelligence and entertainment companies seeking to protect intellectual property. Industry executives familiar with the matter indicate that negotiations and […]
By Nantoo Banerjee Notwithstanding the assurance given in Parliament last week by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on India’s ‘robust’ energy supplies, fuel and gas prices in the country are expected to shoot up soon in keeping with the global trend. The minister’s statement appears to be substantially political having little […]
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Arabian Post Special Missile and drone strikes linked to the widening confrontation around Iran have forced Gulf governments to confront a reality long considered unlikely: the region’s economic hubs, energy infrastructure and aviation networks can no longer assume insulation from large-scale conflict. Airports, oil terminals and urban centres across the Gulf have experienced disruptions as Iranian projectiles and drones targeted sites tied to military or logistical support […]
