Personal and professional development among top interests for Bookster subscribers in 2025
Data from corporate book borrowing service Bookster for 2025 show that reading remains part of employees’ routines in organisations across Romania. Preferences vary by industry, but common themes include emotional health, relationships, personal organisation, and topics linked to navigating a chang»»»
Baboon Siblings Get Jealous Just Like Human Kids, Scientists Find
Sibling rivalry isn't just a problem for humans -- young baboons also compete for their mother's attention, scientists said on Wednesday. The scenario is familiar for many parents: just when they finally get to share a special moment with one of their children, a little brother or sister pops up tr»»»
US to scrap legal cornerstone of climate regulations this week
President Donald Trump is set this week to scrap a landmark scientific finding that greenhouse gases jeopardise public health by driving climate change -- the bedrock of US regulations to curb planet-warming pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last summer proposed reversing the so-»»»
Syria joining anti-IS coalition 'marks new chapter' in global security, US envoy says
The U.S.-led international coalition to fight the Islamic State group has welcomed Syria in the fight against the extremists, saying that the priorities include the swift transfer of IS detainees to Iraq and third-country repatriation of families linked to IS held in two camps in Syria. The State D»»»
Mass shooting in British Columbia leaves 10 dead and dozens wounded
A school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has left at least eight people dead, including the suspected shooter, and more than 25 more wounded, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. Two additional deaths were reported at a nearby home believed to be linked to the attack. A shooting at a sch»»»
9 killed in Canada mass shooting that targeted school, residence
Toronto, Canada: A shooter killed nine people and injured dozens more at a secondary school and residence in a remote part of western Canada on Tuesday, before the suspect took their own life. The killings occurred in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, a picturesque mountain valley town in the foothi»»»
Jebel Jais access now free. Plan your mountain trip
Dubai: Jebel Jais has reopened mountain access to all visitors without entry permits, allowing residents and tourists to drive up freely and explore the UAE’s highest peak without a fee. The move restores open access to scenic viewpoints, hiking areas and leisure attractions, making spontaneous tri»»»
Rawabi Mini Marathon Season 3 concludes with record-breaking participation
Doha, Qatar: The Rawabi Mini Marathon 2026 – Season 3 concluded successfully with its highest-ever participation, marking the most impactful and widely attended edition to date. Building on the momentum of the previous two seasons, this year’s marathon received an overwhelming response from the com»»»
QSL participates in National Sport Day activities
Doha, Qatar: As part of its commitment towards supporting national initiatives that promote the culture of sports and physical activity, and reinforce the concepts of public health and an active lifestyle, the Qatar Stars League (QSL), in co-operation with participating entities, took part in the N»»»
Qatar participates in 49th session of IFAD’s Governing Council
Rome: The State of Qatar took part in the 49th session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome, Italy. The State of Qatar was represented at the meetings by Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al M»»»
UDC hosts community sports activities
Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, celebrated Qatar’s National Sport Day by hosting a full-day community sports and wellness program held simultaneously across both destinations. The in»»»
UDST wins second place in NSD community engagement
Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) earned second place at the National Sport Day Award, marking a notable achievement among government and private entities nationwide. The recognition followed the university’s delivery of more than 37 sports and wellness initiativ»»»
Ministry of Justice, Cabinet General Secretariat organise multiple events for NSD
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers celebrated the National Sport Day by holding joint events on the campus of the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), with broad participation from the staff of the ministry and UDST and thei»»»
MCIT, CRA and Qatar Post organise joint event to mark occasion
Doha, Qatar: In celebration of National Sport Day under the theme, ‘I Chose Sports,’ the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and the Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post), organised a sports event at »»»
‘AlUla Manifesto’ Ends Era of ‘Economic Dependency’
A joint statement issued by Mohammed Aljadaan, the Saudi Minister of Finance, and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva following the second annual Conference for Emerging Market Economies held in AlUla could be described as the “AlUla Manifesto.” A manifesto »»»
Qatar Foundation marks National Sport Day with community-focused, inclusive activities
Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, yesterday attended National Sport Day 2026 activities at Qatar Foundation’s Education City. The event brought together thousands of community members, reinforcing Education City as a hub for connection, inclusivity, and bel»»»
Ten Dead After Shooter Opens Fire at High School in Canada
Ten people including the shooter are dead after an assailant opened fire at a high school in western Canada on Tuesday in one of the country's deadliest mass casualty events in recent history. The outburst brought to Canada the type of mass shooting more common in the neighboring United States, and»»»
Stadium 974 sets Guinness World Record with NSD activities
Doha, Qatar: Stadium 974 hosted National Sport Day activities for the first time, earning official recognition from Guinness World Records as the world’s largest temporary sports arena. The record-breaking celebration, delivered through a collaboration between the Ministry of Interior, the Internal»»»
Government entities mark National Sport Day with community events at Aspire Park
Doha, Qatar: Government entities marked Qatar’s National Sport Day with a wide range of sporting, recreational and awareness activities at Aspire Park, reaffirming the State’s commitment to promoting physical activity as a way of life and enhancing the health and wellbeing of society. The celebrati»»»
Department of Migrant Workers moves to fast-track services for OFWs with digital reforms
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has moved to improve and speed up its services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as it bared its reform plans for this year. During its Central Office - Regional Office (CORO) Consultation 2026 held in Quezon City, Philippines, DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac sa»»»
Nine dead, dozens injured in shootings at school, residence in rural B.C. - UPI.com
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Ten people were dead, including the suspect gunman, and dozens were injured Tuesday in two connected shootings at a high school and a residence in rural British Columbia, Canadian authorities said. Six people were found dead at the high school in Tumbler Ridge, a town of about 2,40»»»
Dubai Airport welcomed a staggering 95.2 million fliers in 2025. Now, DXB is gearing up for 100m
Dubai: Dubai International (DXB) has rewritten the global aviation record books, welcoming 95.2 million travellers in 2025 – the highest annual international passenger traffic ever recorded by any airport, the world’s busiest hub announced Wednesday morning. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»
Kuwait revamps domestic violence law to protect families
Dubai: Kuwait has revised its domestic violence law, approving wide-ranging amendments aimed at closing legal gaps and strengthening protection and prevention mechanisms for families and children, the Minister of Social Affairs and Family and Childhood Affairs said. Minister Dr Amthal Al Huwailah s»»»
Multiple fatalities in Canada school shooting – media
Multiple people are dead, including the suspected attacker, after a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northeastern British Columbia on Tuesday afternoon, according to police and multiple media reports. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed the shooting at the rural hig»»»
India’s new e-passports: Why Indian expats in UAE should switch to chip-enabled travel
Indian expats in the UAE are increasingly switching to chip-enabled e-passports, marking a historic shift in travel documentation. The rollout by the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate in Dubai, starting October, 2025, introduces third-generation e-passports with embedded RFID chips that»»»
Ramadan travel deals vs Eid Al Fitr rush: What UAE travellers should do as they face airfare split
Dubai: UAE residents planning holidays around the upcoming school breaks are facing a clear choice: travel during Ramadan for lower fares or wait for Eid Al Fitr and pay significantly more. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.With the academic calendar placing the February»»»
Trump administration to repeal legal cornerstone of US climate regulations
The Trump administration is set to repeal an Obama-era regulation that serves as the basis for combating greenhouse gas emissions in the US, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump's administration is set to finalise on Thursday its repeal of a f»»»
ICE raids target Minnesota families as US citizens face arrest
A family in Minnesota in the United States has been hiding inside their home for the past month, fearing that they could be arrested by ICE and deported to Honduras. A climate of fear reigns in their town, with locals monitoring ICE patrols. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.»»»
Kenya FM slams Russia's use of its citizens as 'cannon fodder', announces visit to Moscow
Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced Tuesday that he would visit Moscow in March following the deaths of Kenyans who had fallen victim to recruitment networks and were promised lucrative jobs before being sent to Ukraine's front lines. Kenya on Tuesday condemned as "unacceptable»»»
Ashghal takes part in NSD 2026 with diverse interactive activities
Tribune News Network Doha In an interactive atmosphere aimed at enhancing the culture of practicing sports and encouraging community participation, the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ in cooperation with Aspire Zone Foundation, participated in the activities of the National Sport Day 2026,which wa»»»
MoPH, HMC and PHCC Mark Qatar National Sport Day
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), marked National Sport Day on Tuesday by organising a series of distinctive activities at Aspire Park and Al Bidda Park under the them»»»
MCIT, CRA and Qatar Post joint event organised for NSD 2026
Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of National Sport Day under the theme “I Chose Sports,” the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and the Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post), organised a spor»»»
MoT, partners celebrate National Sport Day 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) and the transportation system entities of Qatar on Tuesday marked the National Sport Day 2026 with a rich programme of sporting and recreational events for employees and their family members. The events were organised at the Khalifa Sub-Stad»»»
Environment ministry showcases powers of sport in mental and physical well-being
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change organised a number of sports events and activities as part of the National Sports Day celebrations in the presence of Minister of Environment and Climate Change His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie at »»»
Ministry of Justice, Cabinet General Secretariat promote healthy living
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers celebrated the National Sports Day by holding joint events on the campus of the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), with broad participation from the staff of the ministry and UDST and their f»»»
UDST marks National Sport Day 2026 with engaging experiences
Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked Qatar National Sport Day 2026 with a community-oriented celebration that placed sport, wellness, and family participation at the heart of campus life. The event brought together Dr. Mohammed Yousef Al-Mulla vice-c»»»
MDD unveils ‘Layali Msheireb’ Ramadan seasonal programme
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties has unveiled its comprehensive seasonal programme for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr 2026, themed “Layali Msheireb.” Running through the holy month, the smart and sustainable district, Msheireb Downtown Doha, will become a glowing hub of community, celebration»»»
Foreign ministry hosts a variety of sports events
QNA Doha The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a variety of sporting activities at the Diplomatic Club to mark the 15th edition of National Sport Day, held under the slogan “I Chose Sport”. The activities were attended by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and »»»
Exceptional community participation as Qatar Olympic Committee hosts Half Marathon and Team Qatar Village
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) successfully held the second edition of its annual Half Marathon 2026 on Tuesday at the Lusail Boulevard, coinciding with the country’s Sports Day celebrations. The event saw an extraordinary turnout, with more than 15,000 participants and»»»
With exceptional community participation, QOC hosts Half Marathon, Team Qatar Village
DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani; President of the Olympic Council of Asia and the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani; S»»»
Sudan's war-battered capital witnesses tentative recovery following government takeover
Khartoum: Khartoum bears the scars of almost three years of war. Streets that once thrived with life now stand quiet, buildings pocked by shellfire, and government offices largely abandoned. Yet amid the ruins, a tentative return is beginning as residents slowly reclaim the capital. Along Universit»»»
CEE must abandon its old growth model as geopolitics reshapes Europe, wiiw says
Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»
CEE must abandon its old growth model as geopolitics reshapes Europe, wiiw says
Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»
CEE must abandon its old growth model as geopolitics reshapes Europe, wiiw says
Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»
CEE must abandon its old growth model as geopolitics reshapes Europe, wiiw says
Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»
CEE must abandon its old growth model as geopolitics reshapes Europe, wiiw says
Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»
CEE must abandon its old growth model as geopolitics reshapes Europe, wiiw says
Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»
CEE must abandon its old growth model as geopolitics reshapes Europe, wiiw says
Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»
CEE must abandon its old growth model as geopolitics reshapes Europe, wiiw says
Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»
CEE must abandon its old growth model as geopolitics reshapes Europe, wiiw says
Central and Eastern Europe must overhaul its economic growth model as geopolitics fragments global trade and pushes the region onto the frontline of a new era of “geoeconomics”, a senior economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said on February 10. »»»