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March 18, 2026

Urea Prices Surge Past $610 Amid Hormuz Strait Closure

Ankara: The price of urea increased by 1.58% on Wednesday, surpassing the $610 mark for the first time since October 2022. This rise comes in the wake of the closure of the Hormuz Strait.

According to Anadolu Agency, the price of urea reached $610.5…

Emaar Properties Shares Surge Over 5% Amid Dubai Market Rebound

Dubai: Shares of UAE developer Emaar Properties surged more than 5% on Wednesday, aiding in the uplift of Dubai’s main stock index as investors continued to drive a rebound in Gulf equities despite ongoing regional tensions. Emaar emerged as one of th…

Sri Lanka Urges Daytime EV Charging Amid Fuel Crunch

Colombo: Sri Lanka has urged electric vehicle users to charge during the daytime to ease pressure on the national grid amid an ongoing energy crunch. ‘We have an electricity surplus during the daytime. So, we urge EV users to charge their vehicles dur…