Qatar Calendar to host diverse line-up of events in Ramadan
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar has announced its preparations to welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026, unveiling a nationwide programme of events and activities spanning heritage, culture, sports and family entertainment. The calendar has been developed to reflect the spiritual characte»»»
NCSA updates National Cybersecurity Training Program, 2026 agenda
Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, has announced the updated version of the National Cybersecurity Training Programme and the 2026 Training Agenda, as one of the strategic national initiatives aimed at strengtheni»»»
Qatar, Uzbekistan hold political consultations
A round of political consultations was held in Doha on Monday between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Uzbekistan. The Qatari side was chaired by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while the Uzbek side chaired by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affa»»»
Learn, discover and create at QF’s Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M.F. Husain Museum invites children, families and schools to experience art beyond observation through guided school tours, hands-on workshops and immersive learning activities. A new addition to Qatar’s cultural landscape, Lawh Wa Qalam: »»»
PM visits Qatar Int’l Agricultural Exhibition ‘AgriteQ 2026’
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani paid a visit to the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026) at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) on Monday. During the visit, the prime minist»»»
QF’s BilAraby reinforcesglobal role of Arabic at UK Arabic debating event
Tribune News Network Oxford (United Kingdom) Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby participated in panel discussions held on the sidelines of the 2nd UK Universities Arabic Debating Championship, hosted by the University of Oxford from February 7 to 9. The event was organised by QatarDebate Center, founded b»»»
EAA, MoEHE, QC celebrate officialopening of Fourth Assalam School
Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and Qatar Charity (QC), this week celebrated the official opening of the Fourth Assalam School, marking another milestone under the ‘Together’ project. The Fo»»»
Ramadan is spiritual detox, fasting, focus, and social bonds: Dr Omar Suleiman
Hanane Djoua Doha As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Qatar Foundation hosted a special session of the Education City Lecture Series: Internal Conversations, welcoming renowned Islamic scholar Dr Omar Suleiman to speak on the deeper meaning of fasting. In an exclusive interview with Qatar Trib»»»
Shared vision of unity & progress marks Kuwait’s National Day celebrations
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Charge d’Affaires of the State of the Embassy of Kuwait to Qatar, Mohammed Fahd Al Zoubi, has paid tribute to the enduring fraternal bonds that unite Kuwait and Qatar. He was addressing a gala reception hosted by him at Hotel Grand Sheraton Doha marking the 64th anniversary»»»
Kosovo celebrates 18 years of independence, 15 years of ties with Qatar
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of Kosovo to Qatar HE Fuad Morina expressed pride and deep reflection as Kosovo commemorated two meaningful milestones: the 18th anniversary of its independence and the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Qatar. He described these anniversaries as closely c»»»
Engineers Australia Qatar Chaptercelebrates 10th annual gala dinner
Tribune News Network Doha Under the leadership of Chapter President Abdul Zameer Sab, Engineers Australia Qatar Chapter hosted its 10th Annual Gala Dinner on February 9, at the Al Majlis Ballroom, Sheraton Doha. The milestone event brought together approximately 200 distinguished guests, including »»»
Qatar Charity enhances water security for drought-affected people in Somalia
Tribune News Network Doha With the support of benevolent donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity succeeded in providing more than 113 million litres of safe drinking water to thousands of displaced and drought affected families on the outskirts of the Somali capital Mogadishu and in the camps of Baidoa. Thi»»»
MoPH participates in Health-Promoting Shopping Mall Project to promote healthy shopping in Gulf
Tribune News Network Riyadh The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) participated in the Health-Promoting Shopping Mall Project, one of the joint Gulf initiatives overseen by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in coordination with the Gulf Health Council. A team from the MoPH»»»
Ashghal implementing 20 projects worth more than QR11.5 billion
He noted that the efforts align with the country’s urban and economic development plans.He said Ashghal is currently implementing a diverse package of 20 projects with a total value exceeding QR11.5 billion. He further explained that in the first quarter of 2026, 12 new projects were awarded at a v»»»
MoM honours winners of ‘Qatar’s agricultural lens’ competition
QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) honoured the winners of the ‘Qatar’s agricultural lens’ competition, which it organised in cooperation with the Qatar Photography Centre, at the conclusion of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition ‘AgriteQ 2026’. The ceremony included a vis»»»
MoM inks pact with Arab blind union to empower visually impaired
QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Arab Union of the Blind on the sidelines of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026). This step reflects the ministry’s commitment to strengthening community partnerships and empowering»»»
QC launches Ramadan drive 1447 AH, prioritizing faster project delivery
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched its Ramadan Campaign for 1447 AH (2026) under the slogan ‘Good Starts With You’, aiming to benefit 3.85 million people through various projects across 43 countries, while supporting development initiatives reaching 22 million beneficiaries t»»»
PM visits AgriteQ 2026
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani paid a visit to the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition “AgriteQ 2026” on Monday evening at the Katara Cultural Village. During the visit, the PM toured the pavilions, w»»»
HMC’s Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital launches advanced Cath Lab services
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the opening of advanced Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) services at its Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital (AAH), marking a significant expansion for specialised cardiovascular care across Qatar. The new Cath La»»»
Shura congratulates judicious leadership on Ramadan, hosts justice minister
QNA Doha The Shura Council on Monday held its regular weekly session in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, the Speaker extended greetings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on t»»»
UK police try to block Starmer’s questions to Mandelson over Epstein – Politico
British police have asked the government to refuse to release questions sent by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to the disgraced former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, regarding his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources.»»»
Civil rights groups sue Trump administration over Ga. election raid - UPI.com
A coalition of civil rights organizations filed the lawsuit against the Trump administration in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on Sunday, seeking to prevent it from misusing voter information seized from the Fulton County, Ga., elections office last month. Photo by Bon»»»
Routh to appeal conviction and sentence in attempt on Trump's life - UPI.com
Ryan Routh is arrested by law enforcement officers with the Martin County Sheriff's Office for the attempted assassination of then-former president Donald Trump on Sept. 15, 2024. Routh filed a notice Friday that he intends to appeal his conviction and life sentence. Photo via Martin County Sheriff»»»
Palestinian martyred by Israeli forces' fire in West Bank
Ramallah: A Palestinian was martyred on Monday by Israeli occupation forces' fire in the city of Qalqilya in the West Bank. Local sources reported that occupation forces opened fire on an 18-year-old Palestinian man while he was near the separation wall at the northern entrance to the city. He was »»»
Minister of Municipality honours partners, sponsors, organising committee of AgriteQ 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has honoured the partners, sponsors, and organising committee of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026) during a ceremony held in the presence of several Ministry of Municipality of»»»
Religious Affairs Minister announces 100,000 activities for Ramadan 2026
Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) - Minister of Religious Affairs Ahmed Bouhali said Monday his department has scheduled nearly 100,000 diverse religious activities during Ramadan, including the intensification of religious lessons between prayers to preserve...»»»
Bangladesh's caretaker Prime Minister resigns
Dhaka: The head of Bangladesh's caretaker government, Muhammad Yunus, announced his resignation on Monday, days after the parliamentary elections in which the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerged victorious. This move paves the way for a new political era in the country. Yunus, a Nobel Peace »»»
Syrian and British business leaders discuss civil aviation investment
Damascus, Feb.16 (SANA) Chairman of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority, Omar al-Hosari, explored Monday with a delegation from the Syrian-British Business Council, headed by Mounzer Nazha, ways to advance investment relations and expand joint cooperation opportunities in the civil aviation sector.»»»
Australian IS families in Syria camp turned back after leaving for home
A group of 34 Australian women and children who have been held in a camp in northern Syria for nearly seven years due to their links to the Islamic State (IS) group were released on Monday to head home, but then returned to the camp for "technical reasons". The group - thought by authorities to be »»»
Arson wave hits Ukrainian post offices over draft notices – CEO
Branches of Ukraine’s state postal service, Ukrposhta, have been subjected to frequent arson attacks due to its role in the military draft, according to CEO Igor Smilyansky. Ukraine’s recruitment drive has grown increasingly brutal amid military setbacks and manpower shortages. There are hundreds o»»»
North Korea honors troops who fought in Kursk (PHOTO)
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has opened a new street in Pyongyang named in honor of the soldiers who fought alongside Russian forces to liberate Kursk Region from a Ukrainian incursion, state media in Pyongyang reported on Monday. Kim personally cut the ribbon opening Saebyeol Street in the Hwas»»»
US seizes oil tanker for ‘defying Trump’s quarantine’
US military forces intercepted and boarded a tanker that was sanctioned for carrying Venezuelan oil in the Indian Ocean overnight on Sunday, the Pentagon has announced. The US launched a military operation to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in early January, and claims to have seized con»»»
California reaches clean energy agreement with Britain, Trump critical - UPI.com
1 of 2 | California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new clean energy agreement with Britain on Monday that will bring $1 billion in investments into his state. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an agreement with Britain on Monday»»»
Britain's PM Keir Starmer announces new regulations on AI chatbots - UPI.com
The British government announced new regulations on AI chatbots Monday. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The British government will add new regulations to artificial intelligence chatbots to protect children and other users, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday. "The action »»»
Soccer chairman arrested for attacking police at match
The chairman of a Greek soccer team and another two people have been arrested for assaulting police during a match at a soccer stadium in the Greater Athens region, authorities said Monday. A police statement announcing Sunday’s arrests did not name the suspects or the team they represented. It sai»»»
Old Doha Port launches Ramadan campaign, “Experience Ramadan at the Port”
Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port has announced its Ramadan lineup of activations and unveiled a new campaign, “Experience Ramadan at the Port,” set to air on Qatar TV throughout the holy month. The campaign takes a calm, observational approach, inspired by the view of seagulls soaring above the harbour. »»»
Abu Dhabi revises Darb and parking fees for Ramadan rush
Abu Dhabi’s transport operator Q Mobility has announced adjusted toll and public parking charges for Ramadan 2026, in an effort aimed at easing mobility and managing traffic flow during the holy month, when commuting patterns typically shift. The company said Darb toll gate charges will apply from »»»
Cuba postpones Habano Festival, losing another foreign currency source - UPI.com
People attend the trade fair of the XXV Habano Festival at the Convention Palace in Havana, Cuba, in February 2025. This year's event has been postponed indefinitely. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Cuban authorities indefinitely postponed the Habano Festival, citing a severe»»»
Salik unveils Ramadan toll discounts to ease Dubai traffic
Dubai’s toll gate operator Salik has announced a revised road pricing schedule for Ramadan 2026, introducing new peak and off-peak tariffs aimed at improving traffic flow while accommodating the changing travel patterns associated with the holy month. Under the new structure, motorists travelling f»»»
Minister of Environment reviews progress of several projects in Sidi Bouzid Governorate
Sidi Bouzid, Feb. 16 (TAP)- Minister of Environment Habib Abid, during his visit to the governorate of Sidi Bouzid on Monday, reviewed the progress of several planned projects in the region, mainly related to sanitation, waste management, and green...»»»
Barack Obama clears up alien comments: ‘I saw no evidence’ - UPI.com
In an Instagram post on Sunday, former President Barack Obama said he has not seen evidence of the existence of aliens after earlier saying on a podcast that they are real. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Former President Barack Obama readdressed the existence of alie»»»
Qatar participates in celebration of Arab Sustainability Day at Arab League
Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the celebration of the Arab Sustainability Day 2026, which was held Monday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo, under the theme 'path of sustainable development: a decade of achievements.' Representing the Permanent De»»»
UN General Assembly appoints Dr. Tuka Alhanai to Independent International Scientific Panel on AI
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates welcomed United Nations General Assembly’s appointment of Dr. Tuka Alhanai, Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi, to the newly established UN Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr. A»»»
Ramadan 2026: Throwback Food Festival returns bigger to Old Doha Port
Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the “Throwback Food Festival” opened on Monday at Old Doha Port, returning with its largest edition and a stronger focus on nostalgia-driven culinary experiences. Running until the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the festival welcomes visitors daily from 5:30pm t»»»
El Salvador says it makes record 6.6-ton cocaine seizure - UPI.com
The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, announced Sunday what he called the largest cocaine seizure in the country's history from a supply ship in the Pacific Ocean. Photo by Podrigo Sura/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- El Salvador said it seized 6.6 tons of cocaine, valued at some $165 million, in the Pa»»»
Sudan's Chairman of Transitional Sovereignty Council meets Qatari Ambassador
Khartoum: The Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan, HE Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Al Burhan met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Sudan, HE Mohammed Ibrahim Tajer Al Sada. The meeting discussed cooperation relation between the two countries»»»
Ministry of Municipality signs memorandum of cooperation with Arab Union of the Blind to support, empower people with visual impairments
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Arab Union of the Blind on the sidelines of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026). This step reflects the Ministry's commitment to strengthening community partnerships and empowering peopl»»»
Utah GOP says it has signatures to force redistricting ballot measure - UPI.com
The moon rises over Castleton Tower near Moab, Utah, in 2024. On Sunday, the Utah GOP announced it had enough signatures to force a ballot measure on redistricting laws. File Photo by Bob Strong/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The Utah Republican Party announced it has the 200,000 signatures n»»»