Amman, Feb. 17 (SANA) Syrian and Jordanian industry representatives met in Amman to discuss expanding cooperation aimed at strengthening women’s participation in the industrial sector and promoting bilateral economic ties. The talks brought together Wafaa Abu Labdeh, a board member of the Damascus »»»

Doha, Qatar: As the holy month of Ramadan approaches and heralds a time for prayer and reflection, expat families in Doha have begun preparations that binds mindfulness with flavours of home. In hospitable homes and warm kitchens of these families, meal preparations for the holy month of Ramadan ha»»»

Dubai: A Florida pilot and his wife were killed when their small aircraft crashed in Texas after an oil-covered windshield forced an emergency landing attempt, according to a preliminary US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wreck report. Ron and Barbara Timmermans died when their Beechcraft A36»»»

Dubai: Gulf News’ brand new video podcast Dine With The Stars with Manjusha Radhakrishnan returns for another banger following our inaugural emotionally charged debut with Malayalam actress and survivor Bhavana Menon. In our second episode of DWTS, we break bread with Bollywood actor Ahaan Shetty, »»»

Dubai: Money sent home by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has reached new heights in 2025, underscoring the contribution of Filipinos working abroad, including millions based in the UAE. Cash remittances reached an all-time high of $3.52 billion in December 2025, pushing up the total to $35.63 bil»»»

The coworking space market in Romania is entering a new stage of growth, as more and more companies rethink their cost structure, and Bucharest is becoming more attractive for investors, reveals a specialized analysis, given to the public on last Wednesday.In Romania, the market is in a development»»»

A day after an unprecedented Israeli decision allowing the seizure of land in the occupied West Bank, Hebrew-language reports revealed a settlement plan that would, in effect, extend Jerusalem’s boundaries beyond the pre–1967 lines. According to a report published by Yedioth Ahronoth, a housing pla»»»

On Feb. 17, 2014, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" made its debut on NBC with the Roots as the house band. 1 of 5 | Jimmy Fallon arrives on the red carpet for the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 2, 2022. On February 17, 2014, "The Tonight Show Starring Jim»»»

Each year during the holy month of Ramadan, incidents of so-called “online begging” re-emerge, as fraudsters exploit the prevailing atmosphere of compassion and generosity to solicit financial assistance from donors through internet platforms and social media. Authorities have warned the public aga»»»

Russia’s online cartographic service has put blurring over a 100,000 square metres of land near the Northern Fleet’s headquarters. The move prompts the question whether authorities are trying to hide the massive losses in Ukraine. Yandex Maps has for years blurred sensitive weapons stores sites and»»»

Dubai: Dubai: With a new travel pilot between the UAE and Bahrain underway, short-haul regional travel is witnessing a shift. While the immediate focus is on faster airport processing, the initiative forms part of a longer-term effort to rethink how border procedures are coordinated across GCC stat»»»

Damascus, Feb. 17 (SANA) Officials at the Damascus Chamber of Commerce met a Jordanian economic delegation on Monday to discuss potential investment in Syria’s cement industry. The talks, held at the chamber’s headquarters, brought together board members and a delegation led by Mohammad Ali Bdeir, »»»

Dubai: This Ramadan, the night sky offers something truly extraordinary. On Saturday, 21 February 2026, Al Thuraya Astronomy Center invites you to witness a rare planetary parade from the serene Al Qudra Desert in Dubai. Also Read: Scorpion season brings weather changes to UAE: What to expect this »»»

North Korea completed a five-year project to build 50,000 apartments in Pyongyang, state-run media reported Tuesday. Leader Kim Jong Un, seen here at a Feb. 8 event, attended the inauguration ceremony and touted his regime's domestic accomplishments. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- North »»»

London, Feb. 17 (SANA) King Abdullah II of Jordan stressed the importance of supporting Syria’s efforts to preserve its security, stability and sovereignty during talks on Monday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London. According to Jordan’s state news agency Petra, Abdullah expressed Jo»»»

Dubai: One of the most beloved singer-songwriters of the past four decades is finally making his Middle East debut in Dubai. A legend comes to the UAEGrammy Award-winning artist Richard Marx will perform live at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday October 3, 2026, marking his first ever concert in the Midd»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe New Round of Indirect Iran-US Talks to Begin in Geneva 17-02-2026 08:39 AM A new round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) yesterday launched its new website (https://www.qfma.org.qa), which provides investors and participants in the Qatari capital markets, as well as all beneficiaries, stakeholders, and entities licensed by the QFMA, with an additional communic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber, headed the Chamber’s delegation at the 41st Meeting of the General Assembly of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development and the Mecca Halal Forum, held from February 14 to 16 in Mecca, Saudia Arabia. The »»»

Doha, Qatar: Healthcare professionals across Qatar gathered on Saturday, February 14 at Ideal Indian School ground for a one-day cricket tournament organised by Medicos Markhiya. Medicos Premier League Season 1 cricket tournament is organised with an aim to foster relationship and develop unity amo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Diabetes Qatar, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation – Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, organised an awareness event dedicated to adolescents living with diabetes on Saturday, February 14, at La Cigale Hotel, with the participation of 40 adolescents living with diabete»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) organised a meeting with the Ministry of Municipality (MoM) and the Public Works Authority (PWA), attended by directors of key sector departments, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance communication with the public sector and various economi»»»

Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set for another round of talks on Tuesday in Geneva as part of the latest fraught push by the United States to end the four-year war. US President Donald Trump is seeking to position himself as peacemaker of the conflict unleashed when Russia invaded Ukraine in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality honoured the winners of the ‘Qatar’s agricultural lens’ competition, which it organised in cooperation with the Qatar Photography Center, at the conclusion of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition “AgriteQ 2026.” The ceremony included a visua»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has announced the opening of two new retail stores located at Doha Mall and Wakrah Boulevard, reinforcing its commitment to bringing world-class connectivity and customer experiences closer to communities across the country. Conveniently located in two high traffic, fast»»»

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) Board Chair Bandar Alkhorayef inaugurated on Monday several advanced factories to produce food, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and construction materials in Sudair City for I»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, has announced the updated version of the National Cybersecurity Training Program and the 2026 Training Agenda, as one of the strategic national initiatives aimed at strengthening the cybersec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi has affirmed that the Ministry is pressing ahead with its projects under the 2025-2030 strategic plan, guided by a comprehensive vision focused on full automation of services and strengthened electronic integration»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended Resolution No. 32 of January 28, 2022 «On the Procedure for Handling Investor Complaints and Supporting Them.» This decision was made to improve the investor protection mechanism. According to the document, the status of the authorized body is clar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday officially launched Semiotics of Nature: Recharging Nature with Meaning for Environmental Ethics and Action, a book that calls for rethinking humanity’s relationship with the natural world through an I»»»

India’s expanded military budget shows how strategic competition with rivals China and Pakistan is heating up. Over $86.7bn was set aside for defence in the national budget for 2026-27, representing a 15% increase from the previous financial year and a 25% increase from 2024-25. This increased spen»»»

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Monday criticized the Lebanese government for offering “continuous concessions” to Israel, suggesting that the Lebanese state should halt all steps related to the so-called arms monopolization plan. “If you want to surrender, amend the constitution, because the»»»

The Japanese government has pushed back against the latest bout of Chinese criticism over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential contingency involving neighbouring Taiwan, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

The Japanese government has pushed back against the latest bout of Chinese criticism over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential contingency involving neighbouring Taiwan, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

Strategic alignment on defence production and technology cooperation is set to guide talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17, 2026. According to a pos»»»

The Japanese government has pushed back against the latest bout of Chinese criticism over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential contingency involving neighbouring Taiwan, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

The Japanese government has pushed back against the latest bout of Chinese criticism over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning a potential contingency involving neighbouring Taiwan, Kyodo News has reported. »»»

The violence that happened in the Yemeni city of Ataq last week that killed five and injured dozens cannot be reduced to a clash between protesters and security forces, nor to a banned rally or raised slogans. It was a stark reminder that the Southern Issue is no longer a postponed file in Yemen’s »»»

North Macedonia will begin purchasing US liquefied natural gas once the new gas interconnector with Greece is completed, under a framework for a new Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair and Balanced Trade agreed with the United States, the White House announced on February 12. »»»

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) reported that the building of the editorial office of Batken Tany has been returned to state ownership. As part of the implementation of state policy aimed at identifying and recovering illegally privatized state property, it w»»»

One of Rio de Janeiro's top samba schools kicked off this year's Carnival with a lavish ode to Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, tracing his rise from rural poverty to superhero status among the working classes, symbolised by a colossal metal figurine of the president. But in an election yea»»»

⁠French police ​on Monday searched ​the Arab World Institute in Paris ​in ‌connection ⁠with an investigation into ‌its former head, France's ex-culture minister Jack Lang, and his alleged ​ties with the ‌late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  French police conducted raids »»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began on Sunday a two-day visit to eastern Europe aimed at strengthening relations with Slovakia and Hungary, whose conservative governments maintain close ties with US President Donald Trump despite tensions with other EU partners. US Secretary of State Marco Rubi»»»

During a visit to Budapest Monday, just weeks before Hungary’s parliamentary elections, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban that the nationalist leader’s “success” was a success for the US. An ally of President Donald Trump, who has also maintained ties to R»»»

Ukrainian investigators on Monday named former energy minister German Galushchenko as a suspect in a money laundering probe, one day after he was detained by law enforcement while attempting to leave Ukraine. Investigators alleged they found approximately $12 million in Galushchenko’s family bank a»»»

The Wall Street Journal has reported that the Pentagon used Anthropic's AI model, Claude, as part of its operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in January. We take a closer look in this edition of Tech 24. The US newspaper cites people familiar with the matter, saying the Departme»»»

Sharjah: A new Sharjah-led initiative aims to strengthen how child sexual exploitation and abuse is addressed across the Arab world by introducing, for the first time, an Arabic version of globally recognised protection terminology guidelines. The Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation»»»

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to meet in Mumbai on Tuesday to assess the progress achieved under the India-France strategic partnership and exchange views on key regional and global developments. Prime Minister Modi will travel to Mumbai for th»»»

Humanoid robotics is transforming from science fiction to reality at an unprecedented speed, with China leading the charge. More importantly, these dancing robots, demonstrated in Davos, show something fundamental: the mainland is outpacing the West in humanoid robot deployment while exporting "rob»»»

Dubai: A Dubai civil court has ordered a former internal audit director at a government-owned company to repay more than Dh8.6 million after holding him legally liable for embezzlement of public funds, deliberate financial harm to his employer and laundering illicit proceeds through overseas financ»»»