Dubai: In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, the Filipino Social Club (FilSoc) has launched its community initiative called 'Hand-In-Hand Iftar', aiming to support residents across the UAE. The group has laid out its plans to distribute 500 iftars, or the meal to break the fast. The programme»»»

More than 3,200 people marched through the French city of Lyon on Saturday to honor Quentin Deranque, a nationalist activist killed following a street brawl with alleged far-left militants. Deranque, a 23-year-old mathematics student and member of the identitarian group Audace Lyon, died on Februar»»»

Dubai: Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group has appointed international law firm White and Case and is preparing to file arbitration proceedings in Washington, D.C., marking a significant escalation in its long-running investment dispute with the Lebanese Republic. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»

Perilous ideas in international politics rarely arise from a vacuum. They tend to emerge when the global order experiences structural strain, the principles of international legitimacy recede, the rights of peoples are marginalised, and the international system itself falters under paralysis, fatig»»»

He is known as the French Banksy — or simply JR. Now the artist popular across France for large-scale projects, from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual on the city's arguably most famous bridge: stop. In June, he plans to transform the bustling bridge th»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the keys to 116 units of new specialized equipment to the Ministry of Emergency Situations today, February 23, at Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek. The ceremony was timed to coincide with Defender of the Fatherland »»»

The UAE federal government has announced that all public sector entities will observe a holiday for Eid Al Fitr from Wednesday, March19, to Saturday, March 22. For private sector employees, the Eid Al Fitr holiday will run from Thursday, March 19, to Saturday, March 21 2026. Authorities added that »»»

The UAE federal government has announced that all federal ministries, institutions, and public sector entities will observe a holiday for Eid al-Fitr from Wednesday, March 19, to Saturday, March 22, 2026. The decision follows the moon sighting and marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, »»»

Ramadan in the UAE is a time of deep spiritual reflection, family bonding and community connection. But behind the iftars, late-night prayers and packed workdays, many residents are quietly battling exhaustion that goes beyond physical fatigue. Six days into Ramadan, the initial energy is fading an»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has warned that collecting donations for unlicensed entities could result in imprisonment and fines of up to Dh500,000, as authorities stepped up efforts to combat fraudulent fundraising campaigns. In awareness guidance issued to the public, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department stre»»»

Bulgaria’s entry into the Eurozone marks a defining moment for the country’s real estate sector. The adoption of the euro is no longer an expectation but a reality, and its impact is already visible across residential and investment markets. Greater transparency, improved confidence, and deeper int»»»

Gold climbed to a three-week high on Monday as uncertainty stoked by the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down a vast swathe of President Donald Trump's tariffs pressured the dollar and pushed investors to the safety of bullion. Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $5,158.29 per ounce by 0558 GMT, having»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) hosted the final round of the 2026 F4 Middle East and Formula Regional Middle East championships earlier this month. The 5.419 km circuit welcomed an international field as both titles were decided at the conclusion of the winter season. The F4 Middle»»»

Doha, Qatar: A lecture delivered by Omar Suleiman and organised by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Cultural Center, was attended by 1,950 English-speaking participants from various nationalities. Titled “How to Elevate Your Worship in Ramadan?,”the lecture was part of the center’s preparatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised a series of lectures for various expatriate communities under the “Welcoming Ramadan” programme. The lectures targeted the Malabari, Tamil, and Nigerian c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme began in 2018 with just 21 swimmers and nine footballers, offering a safe, supportive environment where children and adults with special needs could build skills and confidence. Today, it welcomes over 300 participants each week across swim»»»

Dubai: Celebrity power couple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially confirmed their wedding on social media, calling it “The Wedding of VIROSH”. The couple, who have been dating for nearly eight years but have never openly acknowledged their relationship in public, shared a heartf»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Azerbaijan are investing in innovation to build resilient and future-ready digital economies. Both countries are redefining their economies through focused investment in technology, talent, and innovation. Talking to The Peninsula in an interview Tugra Musayeva , Chief Innova»»»

On 22 February of each year, Saudi Arabia celebrates Founding Day, commemorating the establishment of the First Saudi State in 1727 in Diriyah, northwest of present-day Riyadh. The date marks the emergence of a centralised political authority in a region long characterised by fragmentation. Today, »»»

Dubai: What’s the beef, you ask? Well, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond has sparked debates over its depiction of force-feeding beef in certain scenes and no, we’re not just talking memes. The Hindi-language film, which focuses on girls trapped in forced religious conversion rackets, has become the »»»

Dubai: Minor delays and one flight diversion were reported at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Monday morning as fog and mist covered parts of the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.A spokesperson for Dubai Airports confirmed that operations were largely unaffect»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Throwback Food Festival is drawing steady crowds to Old Doha Port, where nostalgia, cuisine and community spirit have converged to create one of the season’s most distinctive Ramadan attractions. Designed as a celebration of Qatar’s culinary heritage, the festi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The four-year Unesco Chair in Digital Technologies and Human Behavior at Hamad Bin Khalifa University brings together research, education, international collaboration, and public engagement to examine how digital technologies are shaping human behaviour in the age of Artificial Intelli»»»

The Ala-Too Resort project has attracted the interest of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the ruling family of the United Arab Emirates. Representatives of his office and the management of Ala-Too Resort OJSC held online negotiations, the company said. The parties discussed investmen»»»

The Ataa Hamdan Volunteer Team took part in the International Global Exhibition for innovative students, held in Dubai, in a participation that highlighted the team’s commitment to supporting creativity and fostering a culture of innovation among young people. Also Read: 680 young achievers honoure»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai surged sharply on Monday, delivering one of the biggest single-day increases this month and pushing retail rates closer to recent record territory. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for»»»

Sharjah: For the second consecutive year, Sharjah Charity International has launched its Ramadan initiative, “Bouquet of Goodness,” inviting the community to donate Dh100 to support a wide range of humanitarian and charitable projects across the UAE and abroad. (Click here for UAE Ramadan Prayer Ti»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Commercial Court has ordered a contracting company to pay Dh4.7 million to a subcontractor for completed works, outstanding rental dues and compensation for scaffolding, together with legal interest of 5 per cent per annum. The case stems from a subcontract signed in February 2024 »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have dismissed circulating social media rumours claiming that driving licences issued from any country can now be replaced with a UAE driving licence, confirming that the information is false. Official sources at Dubai Police said the claims, which spread widely over the past tw»»»

Emirates and Etihad Airways have cancelled additional flights to and from the United States on Monday as a powerful winter storm sweeps across the Northeast. The blizzard has prompted travel bans, flight suspensions and widespread shutdowns across major cities, including New York, New Jersey and Bo»»»

Dubai: Daily commutes across Dubai and the Northern Emirates were severely disrupted on Monday morning as a series of accidents and heavy peak-hour congestion coincided with challenging weather conditions across the country. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has urged motorists to exercise c»»»

Dubai: Fog and mist are expected to affect parts of the UAE through Thursday, with temperatures set to rise on Tuesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said today would be fair to partly cloudy at times, with humid conditions overnight and into Tuesday morning bringin»»»

Dubai: Fog and mist are expected to affect parts of the UAE through Thursday, with temperatures set to rise on Tuesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said today would be fair to partly cloudy at times, with humid conditions overnight and into Tuesday morning bringin»»»

Do you remember when having a “best friend” wasn’t just important, but a matter of honour? Losing one felt like a personal catastrophe; keeping one meant navigating secret handshakes, playground politics, and endless disputes over who was actually number one. Each friendship, each falling out, each»»»

Sharjah: Just a few seconds of inattention behind the wheel can turn a routine drive into tragedy, Sharjah Police have warned. Negligence and distracted driving from mobile phone use to other in-car distractions remain leading causes of serious traffic accidents, police added. Traffic reports show »»»

Dubai: Former investment banking consultant turned entrepreneur, Neil Sheth, did not set out to build a content technology company. His journey into entrepreneurship began after years spent helping founders and leaders build their personal brands through a storytelling agency, where he repeatedly e»»»

Uzbekistan signed a series of bilateral agreements with companies in the US after the country’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, travelled to Washington for the inaugural meeting of American President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. »»»

Dubai: The US Supreme Court struck down a major part of President Donald Trump’s global tariff programme, ruling that he exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping duties without congressional approval. The conservative-majority decision blocks one of the central tools Trump used to pursue his eco»»»

Share: People gather near a building damaged in an Israeli strike in the village of Bednayel in eastern Lebanon, 21 February 2026. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH Lebanese officials say the country has yet to obtain firm or decisive Western guarantees that it will be spared from a larger confrontation in the regio»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Barzan University College (BUC), in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, hosted a senior delegation from the State of Victoria, Australia, on February 8, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between Qatar and Australia in higher education, innovati»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme began in 2018 with just 21 swimmers and nine footballers, offering a safe, supportive environment where children and adults with special needs could build skills and confidence. Today, it welcomes over 300 participants each wee»»»

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to send out a firm message of defiance. When we met this weekend in the government headquarters in Kyiv, he said that far from losing, Ukraine would end the war victorious. He was firmly against paying the price for a ceasefire deal demanded by Presi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), in cooperation with Center for Indian Community (CIC) – Qatar, organised a large iftar gathering for members of the Indian community at Shantiniketan Indian School in Barwa Village. The event was attended by around 3,000 men, women and children from the»»»

Several members of the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Sunday issued a joint statement condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, that it “would be fine” if Israel took over a huge swath of the Mid»»»

France will summon the US ambassador ​to ‌France, Charles ⁠Kushner, over comments on ‌the killing of a French far-right ⁠activist Quentin Deranque last week, French Foreign ​Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said ​on Sunday French Foreign ​Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said ​on Sunday that he would summon»»»

Pakistan launched multiple cross-border strikes targeting "terrorist training camps and hideouts" in eastern Afghanistan, the information ministry said Sunday. Afghanistan's defence ministry said "dozens" of civilians, including women and children, were killed and wounded as tensions between the tw»»»

When her kids aren’t watching, Olga devours every piece of news she can find about the war in Ukraine. The Russian mother forces herself to look at photographs of the Ukrainians who have been killed, trying to remember the face of every child lost in her country’s four-year aggression. Speaking out»»»

The US "totally" rejects global governance of AI, White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios said Friday, noting that "risk-focused obsessions" inhibit a "competitive ecosystem". Kratsios addressed an AI summit in New Delhi a day after French President Emmanuel Macron told the gather»»»

Iran has concluded a clandestine €500mn (approximately $541mn) weapons agreement with Moscow to procure thousands of advanced portable air defence systems, as Tehran moves to replenish military capabilities lost during its conflict with Israel last year, the Financial Times reported on February 22.»»»

As renewables capacity expands in North Macedonia, the country is beginning to confront a common challenge: too much electricity at certain hours of the day and too little flexibility in the system. To address this, FeroInvest recently installed the first battery energy storage system in the countr»»»