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RIYADH: The Australia-Saudi Business Chamber has formed an emergency working committee to explore measures aimed at maintaining trade continuity amid disruptions to key transport routes across the Middle East. The initiative will aim to bolster supply
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RIYADH: Banks operating in the Gulf region are expected to remain resilient in the short term due to strong financial buffers, even as the Middle East grapples with heightened geopolitical tensions, according to an analysis.
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RIYADH: Countries linked to Jordan through free trade agreements accounted for 73.2 percent of the nation’s total exports in 2025, official data showed. According to the Amman Chamber of Commerce, exports to these markets reached 7.04 billion Jordanian
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RIYADH: Egypt’s banking sector is positioned to absorb the potential economic spillovers from the ongoing Iran conflict, supported by strong capital buffers, liquidity, and profitability, according to a report by Fitch Ratings. The agency’s base-case
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RIYADH: Oman’s import prices recorded a sharp increase in the final quarter of 2025, driven largely by higher machinery and transport equipment costs. The overall import price index rose 14.8 percent in the fourth quarter
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Taylor Frankie Paul 'Bachelorette' Still On Schedule ... Despite Child Abuse Allegations Published March 16, 2026 3:02 PM PDT Taylor Frankie Paul's reality show in Utah is on ice amid allegations of child and spousal
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The Education, Human Development, and Community Development Council announces the continuation of distance learning in schools and higher education institutions, as well as flexible remote work arrangements for caregivers among federal government employees. Any updates
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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his "biggest role" was preventing complacency as his undermanned side host Atalanta today sitting on a 6-1 first-leg lead.Despite being without striker Harry Kane, the Bundesliga leaders thumped Atalanta in Bergamo last Wednesday in their Champions League last-16 opener, racking up three goals in each half. No team in European Cup history has ever overturned a five-goal deficit in a second leg but Kompany took the responsibility of ensuring his injury-hit side know the job is not yet done."That's precisely my biggest role in a situation like this," Kompany told reporters. "The crucial foundation from which we have to work is a willingness to work, a willingness to run, and the joy of playing football, which we will also show."Bayern were reduced to nine men but dug deep to draw 1-1 at Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday and Kompany said the result would spur his men. "The result against Leverkusen was actually positive. It showed what kind of story our season could be. We don't have much room. I don't want to go into these games too laid back. But my greatest confidence is in this team."The six-time Champions League winners are odds-on to cruise into the quarter-finals but have been hard hit by injuries, particularly in goal. Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito are all injured, while Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise are suspended.In goal, Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich are injured, while back-up Jonas Urbig is facing a race against time to return from a concussion sustained in Bergamo. If Urbig does not return, Kompany confirmed teenage debutant Leonard Prescott would be between the sticks.At 16 years and 191 days, Prescott would become the youngest goalkeeper in Champions League history, beating the current record set by Maarten Vandevoordt by more than a year. But Kompany said the 2009-born 'keeper was not showing any traces of nerves. "He's very calm," Kompany said, adding "if he plays tomorrow, he'll get our full backing, our full support."Kane returned off the bench against Leverkusen after missing two games and is in line to start on Wednesday.In the Champions League, Bayern's big first leg win over Atalanta means that the club is on track for a meeting with Real Madrid or Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Related Story
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Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Liverpool Training - AXA Training Centre, Liverpool, Britain - March 17, 2026 Liverpool manager Arne Slot during training Action. Reuters Arne Slot insists he can win back the support of Liverpool's frustrated fans after admitting he "must have done a lot of things wrong".Slot has come under fire throughout Liverpool's dismal Premier League title defence and the Reds boss will face increased scrutiny if his side crash out of the Champions League against Galatasaray Wednesday.Liverpool were booed off after conceding a 90th-minute equaliser to struggling Tottenham on Sunday, leaving Slot to answer questions about his Anfield future when he faced reporters. While the mood on social media has been anti-Slot for several months, the draw with Tottenham marked the first time Liverpool fans had been so vocal in their criticism."It's never nice they are frustrated because usually fans are not frustrated after you win," Slot said. "People told me when I came here that they will support the manager for such a long time, but if you are supposing something then I must have done a lot of things wrong. That's never a nice feeling to have because being in the club that's always so supportive for the manager, in good and bad times, then if they are not happy with me, then apparently I've done so many things wrong."Slot led Liverpool to the English title in a superb first season in charge after replacing the beloved Jurgen Klopp. But the Dutch coach has been criticised for Liverpool's lack of cutting edge and defensive flaws in a turbulent second campaign. The Reds, who sit in fifth place in the Premier League, must overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit against Galatasaray at Anfield to keep the pressure on Slot from building further."I did something wrong in the season that we won the league and I definitely did maybe make a few decisions that were not perfect in hindsight," Slot said. "But all the decisions I've made, I've always made for the same reason, for us trying to win the game. But I also know how the football industry works. Winning can change a lot. That's what we are trying to achieve tomorrow and we're completely ready for that."Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher this week questioned whether Slot's players are unified and willing to fight for the club. But Slot is adamant his squad remain fully committed to the Liverpool cause. "I should have seen why he said it, did he have examples? I agree with a lot of things Jamie has said throughout the season. This particular one I disagree with," he said."I need to go into details which I am not prepared to do. But it's not like we are playing like 11 individuals, if he meant that. I see a team that is fighting together. That is my opinion. A team that has given up, a team of individuals that doesn't work together doesn't show that resilience after our 120th setback this season. That's a bit exaggerating but we have had many."Liverpool have lost twice to Galatasaray in Istanbul this season, but Slot hopes their first meeting on Merseyside will lift the gloom at Anfield. "The good thing for us is we have the support of our fans, which will be supportive again tomorrow because that is what they have always been and will always be for this club," he said.For a club whose anthem is 'you'll never walk alone', Slot could be forgiven for feeling isolated by Liverpool fans lately. But he struck a hopeful tone as he said: "I've never felt alone since I've been here." Related Story
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London Tuesday that "the focus must remain on Ukraine" despite the US-Israeli war with Iran.Starmer welcomed Zelensky to his official Downing Street residence for talks after the Ukraine leader met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace."I think it's really important that we are clear that the focus must remain on Ukraine," said Starmer."There's obviously a conflict in Iran going on, in the Middle East, but we can't lose focus on what's going on in Ukraine and the need for our support," he added.Washington has partly rolled back sanctions against Moscow to cool oil prices sent soaring by the Middle East war, which appears to have scuttled US-led talks on ending Russia's four-year invasion.Tuesday's meeting came after Downing Street had earlier announced that Britain and Ukraine are set to sign a defence partnership aimed at addressing the threat of low-cost drones.Zelensky's visit in London — ahead of a trip to Spain today — comes as his European allies have vowed to keep up support for Kyiv in the conflict with Russia."Our resolve is unbreakable," said Starmer, reiterating the UK's long-standing backing of Ukraine.Earlier, Zelensky and King Charles shook hands during a private audience at Buckingham Palace."I thank His Majesty and the entire Royal Family for their unwavering support and solidarity with Ukraine," Zelensky wrote on X.The Ukrainian leader was later due to meet Nato chief Mark Rutte in London, his spokesman said.He was also expected to address members of the UK parliament. Related Story
