Shailyn Tirado, Head of Research for the Social Impact Awards shared the reasoning behind the decision to offer the award to NNDKP: “Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen was awarded Future Lawyers Programme of the Year at the 2025 Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards for its programme»»»

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Dubai: The Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has issued a fresh advisory to the Filipino community this February, urging overseas workers to remain vigilant against the rise of "romance scams" as the Valentine season approaches. In coordination with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP»»»

As consumption patterns continue to fragment and operational pressure intensifies across retail and logistics, the ability to adapt business models quickly is becoming a defining competitive factor. These themes sit at the centre of the panel titled Future-ready commerce: 2026 outlook, at BR’s re:F»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Tuesday the credentials of Japan's newly-appointed Ambassador to Belgrade Naohiro Tsutsumi, and noted Serbia's commitment to further development of comprehensive and mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation. In an Instagram post, Vucic wrot»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian military launched an overnight massive retaliatory strike against enterprises of the defense industry complex of Ukraine and energy facilities used in their interests, as well as storage and assembly sites for long-range drones, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesda»»»

Luxury real estate in the UAE continues to attract global attention, but abundance does not equate clarity. For buyers operating in the Dh20-million-plus segment, the challenge is no longer access to listings, but identifying the right inventory within a market that moves quickly and is often shape»»»

Dubai: Not long ago, conversations about artificial intelligence at work were mostly about speed. Faster processing. Faster decisions. Faster growth. If you could not say “efficiency gains” with a straight face, you were probably not invited to the meeting. Today, the questions sound very different»»»

‎Libya intends to increase its natural gas production over the next five years to about one billion standard cubic feet per day, with the aim of boosting its exports to Europe by early 2030. It also aims to start shale gas exploration operations during the second half of this year.‎ The move is aim»»»

Dubai: Across the globe, a quiet but profound urban transformation is underway. Cities are reimagining how people live, work, and move, ushering in a new era of smarter, more sustainable living. With rising populations and mounting infrastructure demands, the focus is shifting. It’s no longer about»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov, in an interview with 24.kg news agency, stated his confidence in the reelection of incumbent President Sadyr Japarov. According to Baisalov, under Sadyr Japarov’s leadership, the country has demonstrated sustainable developmen»»»

President Iliana Yotova held a meeting with representatives of the parliamentary group “We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB) as part of the consultations for appointing a caretaker prime minister. On the WCC-DB side, participants included Nikolai Denkov, Nadezhda Yordanova, Asen Vas»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French law enforcement officers summoned Elon Musk and ex-CEO of social network X Linda Yaccarino to testify amid recent searches at X offices in France, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Paris Prosecutor's Office said that it is conducting search»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Bolivia will honor lithium agreements concluded by the previous government with Russia and China if the integrity and transparency of those deals are confirmed, President Rodrigo Paz said. The deals will be reviewed and made public to allow proper scrutiny, Paz told the Financial»»»

Colonel Maksat Dzhumataev has been appointed Deputy Chairman of the State Penitentiary Service and Head of the Department of Security and Escort. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan reported. The appointment document, dated February 3, 2026, was signed by Chairman of the Cab»»»

Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC held a series of meetings with representatives of major U.S. companies—Pangea Global, Mooney Group, TETHYS Gateway Investment—as well as the Nasdaq stock exchange during the B5+1 Business Forum. The negotiations were chaired by Kyrgyzaltyn Management Board Chairman Kubat Abdraimov.»»»

A meeting with representatives of the American company All American Rail Group was held at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, the parties discussed the progress of the public-private partnership project Construction of Makmal — Karakol Rai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail University and the Qatar Aeronautical Academy (QAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in relevant fields, with Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani in attendance. This signing was part of strengthening academic part»»»

A conference, titled “The European Union: to be or not to be?”, was held on Tuesday in Sofia. Bulgarian MPs, Members of the European Parliament, and analysts discussed the future of the European Union (EU). The event was organized by the Europe of Sovereign Nations group in the European Parliament »»»

Bulgaria's Defence Ministry has announced a public procurement procedure for the repair of up to ten engines for MiG-29 aircraft at an estimated cost of slightly over EUR 21 million. The notice has been published in the Public Procurement Register. The procurement is for the overhaul/major overhaul»»»

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority organized a specialized awareness workshop for suppliers of fire alarm and fire safety systems, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance compliance with approved requirements and to strengthen the overall fire prevention and safety framework in residential bui»»»

According to the National Statistical Committee, Kyrgyzstan’s permanent population reached 7,395 million people as of December 1, 2025. From January to November 2025, the country’s population increased by 112,800, with natural growth remaining the main driver. Data from the state enterprise Kyzmat »»»

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) commented on the recent accumulation of freight transport at certain checkpoints along the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border. According to official information, the delays are related to planned inspection measures conducted by the Kazakh side. Kazakh authorities stated th»»»

An expert discussion on the challenges in Bulgarian health care organized by the Continue the Change party Tuesday, drew a picture where medical establishments are understaffed, nurses are ageing, general practitioners are not enough access to services is patchy. "If we don't solve the real issues,»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Foreign troops will appear in Ukraine immediately after the conclusion of a peace agreement, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday. As soon as a peace agreement is concluded, armed forces from those NATO countries that agreed to deploy troops will immediately appear i»»»

His Holiness Patriarch Daniil, the Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia, led a Patriarchal Divine Liturgy at the Russian church-courtyard “St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of Myra” to mark the 10th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Seraphim (Bogucharsky), the Wonderworker of Sofia, BGN»»»

Works have officially started on Lot 2 of the M4 metro line extension in Bucharest, marking a key step forward in one of the capital’s largest public transport projects. The new section will run between Eroii Revoluției and Gara Progresul and is part of a broader plan to extend the M4 line southwar»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity Association has launched a humanitarian relief campaign to support families affected by severe flooding in several parts of Sri Lanka, as part of a nine-day field mission aimed at assessing urgent needs and delivering immediate assistance. The campaign was carried out u»»»

Dubai: Visitors to Palm Jumeirah Crescent can now plan their parking more easily, after Parkonic outlined visitor parking rules and rates across key locations. The update was shared via the company’s official social media channels. Also Read: New DIFC paid parking explained: Parkonic introduces Dh2»»»

Marking its strategic global expansion, CIO CHOICE launched the Middle East & Africa (MEA) edition, bringing CIO-endorsed ICT brand recognition to a rapidly evolving digital region. The ICT landscape is shaped by AI-led transformation, cloud-first strategies, cyber resilience, and sustainability-dr»»»

Dubai, UAE: The State of Qatar participated in a high-level closed session titled "Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Enhancing National Readiness", held on the sidelines of its attendance at the World Government Summit 2026 in Dubai. The State of Qatar was represented at the session by the Min»»»

Dubai: The Central Bank of Kuwait has lowered the maximum amount of cash that exchange companies may accept from customers in a single day to KD 1,000, down from KD3,000, as part of tighter regulatory measures to curb financial crime risks. The new ceiling applies to all customer transactions at ex»»»

Approached by journalists on Tuesday, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov commented that the proposal by GERB-UDF to elect a caretaker prime minister beyond the officials already touted, including among the other 239 MPs, is something possible in theory but hardly in practice. "When we can make »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's initiative on the New START (New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) is still "on the table," but Moscow has not yet received any response from the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "You know that the initiative of the Russian side, which was o»»»

TUNIS, Feb. 3 (TAP) – The Criminal Chamber Specialized in Terrorism Cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal, on Monday night, handed down sentences ranging from 3 to 35 years in prison in the case known as “Conspiracy Against State Security 2”, according...»»»

Dubai: Every young person in Dubai is about to have access to one of the world's most respected youth development programmes. Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) on Tuesday announced a strategic cooperation agreement with the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation a»»»

In an era of rising cyber threats, Ras Al Khaimah Police have issued a reminder to residents that a strong password remains the first line of defence against digital crime. In a public awareness advisory, police outlined practical steps to help users protect their online accounts and reduce the ris»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday the Kingdom of Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa and the official delegation accompanying him, on the occasion of his official visit to»»»

Russia has launched its biggest aerial attack on Ukraine in some time, targeting power plants and energy infrastructure in Kyiv and many other locations. The strikes were launched as temperatures dropped below minus 20C (-4F) overnight and have left more than 1,000 tower blocks in the capital witho»»»

What began as a simple act of honesty by a Chennai sanitation worker turned into a touching moment of recognition from one of India’s biggest film stars. Tamil cinema icon Rajinikanth on Tuesday met sanitation worker Padma at his residence and honoured her with a gold chain — a gesture that has sin»»»

The parliamentary Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee supported at second reading an amendment to the Elections Code that provides for reducing to 20 the number of polling stations outside diplomatic and consular missions in countries that are not members of the European Union. The amendment»»»

Dubai will begin construction of the first phase of the Dubai Loop, an underground transport project developed in partnership with Elon Musk’s Boring Company, with an initial investment of about Dh600 million. The project, announced less than a year ago by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al M»»»

Gulf Warehousing Company Q.P.S.C. (GWC), one of the Middle East’s leading logistics providers, has been named the Official Logistics Partner for the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar, marking the world-renowned art fair’s first-ever staging in the MENASA region. The event, running from February »»»

London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered an urgent inquiry into the ties between London’s former ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, and the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during the politician’s time as a government minister, Downing Street said Monday. Starmer also believes»»»

Municipal authorities in the region of Ilia, in the western part of the Peloponnese, were on alert on Tuesday as heavy rains raised Alfeios River’s water levels. The main concern is focused on the waters flowing down from Arcadia to Ilia, burdening the section starting in Ladonas, according to the »»»

A 67-year-old woman was arrested Saturday by police in Ilion, western Athens, for allegedly stealing money and jewelry while working as a housekeeper. Authorities said the woman had access to the homes where she worked over the past year and a half and systematically removed cash and valuables. In »»»

The World Health Organization on Tuesday appealed for $1 billion to tackle health crises this year across the world's 36 most severe emergencies, including in Gaza, Sudan, Haiti and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN health agency estimated 239 million people would need urgent humanitarian as»»»

IndiGo has cancelled its flights to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent until February 28, 2026, citing the developing situation around Iran. The airline said the move was made to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Also Read: IndiGo cancels select international flights amid Iran sec»»»

The Kremlin said Tuesday it had not received any indication from India that it would stop buying Russian oil following the announcement of a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. "So far, we haven't heard any statements from New Delhi on this matter," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told rep»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, met with the UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan, Antje Grawe. During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the United Nations, as well as joint projects and fut»»»