The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 279,328 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in February 2026. According to the authority, this marks the highest number of tourists to visit the country in a single calendar month in Sri Lanka’s history. The figures also show an increase of nearly 16.2%…
Although the airport is not fully open, the airline has resumed operations Independent – British travellers stranded in the Gulf by escalating conflict have begun taking off on limited flights to the UK. Airspace closures across the Middle East followed strikes between the US, Israel and Iran this weekend, shutting several busy aviation hubs in the region. Although Dubai airport…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today (03) suffered its largest single-day point drop in history, with All Share Price Index (ASPI) plummeting by 1,290.68 points, or 5.44%. At close of trading today, ASPI settled at 22,443.38 points. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 Index dropped by 322.32 points to close at 6,313.65 points. Today’s turnover was recorded…
WindForce PLC announced the appointment of Mr. Sanjay Kulatunga as an Independent, Non-Executive Director to its Board with effect from 03rd March 2026, following the resignation of Mr. Dilshan Hettiaratchi. The appointment further strengthens the Company’s governance framework, strategic oversight, and long-term decision-making capabilities. Mr. Kulatunga brings an established track record as a founder, entrepreneur, and senior executive across financial services…
Dubai’s airport, which typically operates around the clock with relentless precision, is now facing extraordinary restrictions, as airspace access has been severely limited NDTV – Travel through the Middle East is facing unprecedented disruption at the moment, with widespread airspace closures triggering cancellations, diversions and mass uncertainty for passengers across continents. Among the worst hit…
As airspace in certain parts of the Middle East continues to remain closed due to the ongoing conflict, the following SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to operate today (03) have been cancelled: Flight Route UL 225 Colombo–Dubai UL 226 Dubai–Colombo UL 231 Colombo–Dubai UL 232 Dubai–Colombo UL 229 Colombo–Kuwait UL 230 Kuwait–Colombo UL 217 Colombo–Doha UL…
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka will issue a review report tomorrow (04) on the potential impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on Sri Lanka’s economy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament today (03). He said the Central Bank has already assessed the current developments and is finalising its evaluation, which will provide clarity…
The Regional Exporters Networking Forum for the Southern Province, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), was successfully held in Matara on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The primary objectives of the forum were to identify challenges faced by regional exporters and to explore new export opportunities. The Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development,…
Middle Eastern sovereign ratings generally have sufficient headroom to withstand a short regional conflict that does not escalate further, Fitch Ratings says. However, the course of the conflict is uncertain and lasting damage to key energy infrastructure or protracted hostilities could pose risks to regional sovereign ratings. The attacks launched by Israel and the US…
Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been temporarily halted today after the S&P SL20 index declined by more than 5% from the previous close. Regular trading is expected to resume at 10.01 a.m., 30 minutes after the halt, the CSE said.
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