Gulf News 1h

Dh800 fine reminder as Sharjah Police crack down on distracted driving

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 »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Ministry of Endowments affirms support for Al Tamakon School

QNA Doha The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its continued support for Al Tamakon Comprehensive School - also known as Al Tamakon for Comprehensive Education - to strengthen the stability of the educational journey for students with»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Here is how Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme is shaping sport and inclusion

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

A strong public kickoff for Ramadan Sports Fest 2026 at AZF

Tribune News Network Doha Amid a large public turnout and vibrant Ramadan atmosphere, the competitions of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026, organised by Aspire Zone Foundation, officially kicked off yesterday. The festival continues to cement its position as one of the most prominent sporting event»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QC organises iftar event forIndian community in Qatar

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»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Ministry of Endowments reaffirms support for Al Tamakon School

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its continued support for Al Tamakon Comprehensive School (also known as Al Tamakon for Comprehensive Education) to strengthen the stability of the educational journey for students wi»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Syria Closes ISIS-linked al-Hol Camp after Emptying it

Syrian authorities have closed al-Hol camp, which long housed relatives of suspected ISIS militants, after emptying the formerly Kurdish-controlled facility, a camp official told AFP on Sunday. "All Syrian and non-Syrian families were relocated," Fadi al-Qassem, the official appointed by the govern»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Ramadan in Gaza between war scars, economic hardship, clinging to hope

Gaza: The people of Gaza receive the holy month of Ramadan for the third consecutive year in the wake of the ramifications of the Israeli occupation's onslaught, as well as the siege that overshadowed all aspects of life amid a humanitarian reality described by UN officials as one of the largest hu»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Vietnam boat collision kills six, state media says

Hanoi, Vietnam: Six people were killed when a passenger boat collided with a vessel hauling stone and capsized on a lake in northern Vietnam, state media said Sunday. The two vessels collided on Thac Ba lake, a popular tourist site in the northern province of Lao Cai, on Saturday evening, with 17 o»»»

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Al Manar 12h

MP Ali Fayad: Condemnation Statements Meaningless, “Mechanism” Meetings Empty and Suspicious

The member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc MP Dr. Ali Fayad warned that the Israeli enemy is intensifying its aggression, committing a massacre in the Beqaa Valley by targeting civilian homes in densely populated neighborhoods, resulting in 10 fatalities and nearly 30 injuries. He stressed th»»»

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Sana 12h

Syria holds workshop on data governance to strengthen social protection system

Damascus, Feb. 22 (SANA) – Syria’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor held a high-level technical workshop on data governance and social protection, in cooperation with international organizations, as part of efforts to modernize social safety systems and improve policy coordination. The workshop»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Why residents of a Turkish village break their fast at different times despite living metres apart

Dubai: Residents of a small Turkish village are breaking their fast at two different times, even though they live only a few metres apart. A narrow road, no more than seven metres wide, divides the settlement administratively into two halves belonging to different provinces. The result is a one-min»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15 percent

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 percent on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal. Trump said on his Truth Social platform»»»

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UPI 17h

On This Day, Feb. 22: Christchurch, New Zealand, earthquake kills 185 - UPI.com

On Feb. 22, 2011, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake severely damaged Christchurch, New Zealand's second largest city, killing 185 people and injuring up to 2,000. 1 of 6 | The Christchurch Catholic Cathedral is extensively damaged after an earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, on February 22, 2011. Fil»»»

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Gulf News 19h

Child safety alert: Leaning out of vehicles puts kids at risk

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has warned parents about growing safety risks for children in vehicles, as cooler weather and open car windows encourage some children to lean or extend their bodies outside, exposing them to serious injury. The authority said the behaviour, »»»

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The Peninsula 19h

QRCS provides Iftar, promotes food security for vulnerable families

Doha, Qatar: As part of its “Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Alive” Ramadan Campaign 2026/1447AH, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiated the Ramadan Iftar projects, through its foreign representation offices/missions and in collaboration with National Societies and partners in the target c»»»

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The Peninsula 20h

Police Academy holds graduation ceremony for students of Diploma in Police Sciences

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Police Academy H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Police Academy held a graduation ceremony for the secon»»»

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The Peninsula 20h

Ministries intensify consumer protection measures

Doha, Qatar: As demand for food and essential commodities surged during the holy month of Ramadan, ministries and government agencies rolled out a series of coordinated initiatives aimed at safeguarding consumer rights, stabilizing prices, and ensuring food safety across the country. The Ministry o»»»

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Al Majalla 20h

Gaza in ruin: lost deeds muddle proof of ownership

In Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, homes did more than burn. Some were shattered, others were levelled entirely, leaving no discernible trace of their former existence. Yet the ruin inflicted upon Gaza goes beyond the destruction of bricks and mortar. It swept away small leather satchels and plasti»»»

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Al Awsat 20h

Crews Recover Bodies of 9 Backcountry Skiers Days after California Avalanche

Crews recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers who were killed by an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada, authorities said Saturday, concluding a harrowing operation that was hindered by intense snowfall. A search team reached the bodies of eight victims and found one other who had been »»»

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The Budapest Times 20h

Orbán: Ukraine wants chaos, but Hungary cannot be blackmailed

Ukraine seeks to create chaos, but Hungary cannot be blackmailed, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier today at an anti-war rally in Békéscsaba, warning that “whoever bites us will break their teeth.” Speaking on the first day of the official campaign period for the April 12 parliamentary elect»»»

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Gulf News 22h

Abu Dhabi’s Ramadan Majlis reinforces work–life balance and institutional cohesion

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended the Abu Dhabi Government’s Ramadan Maj»»»

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Gulf News 22.02. 01:41

She didn't want to play: Filipina expat’s first-ever UAE Lottery turns into Dh100K win

In a stroke of incredible fortune, Filipina expat Mia Catherine Sumbal Alah won Dh100,000 in the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Chance and it was her very first attempt. Mia, who has called the UAE home since 2022, admitted she was never a lottery player until her family nudged her to give it a try. “This is »»»

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Qatar Tribune 21.02. 23:47

Cannon fire keeps Ramadan tradition alive at Katara

The traditional Ramadan cannon was fired at Katara Cultural Village, marking the time for iftar and bringing together residents and visitors in a moment of shared anticipation. Families, children and tourists gathered ahead of sunset to witness the cherished ritual, which signals the end of the dai»»»

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Qatar Tribune 21.02. 23:35

AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping human-centric future for AI

Agencies New Delhi At a defining moment in global technological history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, with leaders, policymakers, innovators, and delegates from more than 100 countries in attendance. The Summit marked a major milestone for India, reflecting its grow»»»

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Qatar Tribune 21.02. 23:35

QC lays foundation stone for integrated educational complex in Sri Lanka

Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from donors in the State of Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has laid the foundation stone for the Qatar Charity Educational Complex at Al Hikma School in the Ampara district of eastern Sri Lanka. The ceremony was attended by representatives from the Ministr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 21.02. 23:35

QRCS provides iftar, promotes food security for needy families with Ramadan campaign

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ‘Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Alive’ Ramadan Campaign 2026/1447 AH, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiated the Ramadan iftar projects, through its foreign representation offices/missions and in collaboration with sister National Societies and par»»»

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The Peninsula 21.02. 20:48

Free kids’ workshops, live performances as The Pearl Ramadan Bazaar gets underway

Doha, Qatar: Families are flocking to The Pearl Ramadan Bazaar 2026, currently underway at 1-5 La Croisette, to enjoy shopping and a wide range of family-friendly activities during the holy month of Ramadan. Open daily from 8pm to midnight on weekdays and extended until 1am on weekends, the bazaar »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 21.02. 19:27

Mother Language Is Foundation of Cultural Memory, Personal Identity - Caretaker Education Minister

In a congratulatory message to members of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA) on International Mother Language Day, caretaker Education and Science Minister Sergei Ignatov said that mother tongue is the foundation of cultural memory and personal identity. History, values, and a sense»»»

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Gulf News 21.02. 18:28

Senate Bill 1776 , filed by Senator Bong Go, proposes “National Reintegration Bill"

Senate Bill 1776, filed by Senator Christopher "Bong Go", seeks to institutionalise a comprehensive support system for Filipinos coming home after working abroad. The measure aims to ensure that government assistance does not stop when an OFW’s contract ends. Manila: Opposition Senator Christopher »»»

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BBC 21.02. 17:54

Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal

Russian authorities say divers have recovered the bodies of seven Chinese tourists and a Russian driver who died after their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of Lake Baikal in Siberia. Irkutsk regional Governor Igor Kobzev offered his "deepest condolences to the families and friends of »»»

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Al Awsat 21.02. 17:35

Libya’s Ramadan Celebrations Tempered by Economic Woes

Libyans have been enjoying Ramadan with feasts and fireworks -- but soaring prices, a devalued currency and political divisions have left many with little to celebrate. Fifteen years on from the fall of longtime leader Moammar al-Gaddafi, the country remains split between east and west, while short»»»

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Gulf News 21.02. 16:40

Ramadan 2026: New guidelines announced for Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has rolled out comprehensive guidelines to preserve safety, security, and smooth movement of Umrah performers during Ramadan 1447AH, as visitor numbers surge at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The measures form part of an operational plan to regulate crowds, enhance emergency readiness, and»»»

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The Peninsula 21.02. 16:04

Ramadan 2026: How Muslims fast in countries where sun does not set

Doha, Qatar: At the far reaches of the northern hemisphere, where seasons overlap and conventional measures of time are disrupted, Muslims face a unique test each year when the month of Ramadan falls during the summer. In cities such as Kiruna in Sweden, Tromso in Norway, and parts of Canada and Al»»»

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The Peninsula 21.02. 15:35

French volunteer bakes for Ukraine amid frosts and power outages

Borodyanka, Ukraine: In a truck parked in the Kyiv region, Loic Nervi kneaded the dough vigorously before sliding dozens of tins into the oven -- loaves that will later be handed out to Ukrainians. By making bread, the French volunteer, who calls himself a "baker without borders", wants to help the»»»

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Gulf News 21.02. 14:15

UAE introduces unified digital system for student assignments during Ramadan

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education has introduced a unified system for submitting and assessing student assignments from kindergarten to Grade 12 as part of the “Ramadan with the Family” initiative to strengthen consistency, transparency and digital learning across public schools. (Click here for»»»

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The Peninsula 21.02. 11:27

Multiple factors behind the rise in Japanese bond yields: QNB

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) attributed the rise in long-term Japanese government bond yields to several factors, most notably a structural shift in nominal growth driven by changes in political leadership, in addition to declining institutional demand amid regulatory changes. In its week»»»

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Gulf News 21.02. 10:50

Pakistani expat wins Dh50,000 on Big Ticket after 10 years of trying

Dubai: A Pakistani expat has kicked off February with a life-changing moment, winning Dh50,000 in Big Ticket's second weekly e-draw. Riasat Khan never stopped believing. For the past 10 years, he purchased Big Ticket entries every single month without fail, first as part of one colleague group, the»»»

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Gulf News 21.02. 10:14

‘It’s a living classroom’: How this Emirati guide turns zoo visits into lessons about wildlife

As the gates of Al Ain Zoo open each morning, Khaled Salem Alaryani is already reviewing the day’s schedule. Before the first visitors arrive, he checks in with the animal care team for updates – perhaps a special feeding session, a behavioural milestone or a moment worth highlighting during a tour»»»

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Al Awsat 21.02. 08:56

Trump Unleashes Personal Assault on 'Disloyal' Supreme Court Justices

US President Donald Trump launched an extraordinary personal attack Friday on the Supreme Court justices who struck down his global tariffs, including two of his own appointees, and claimed they were being "swayed by foreign interests." "I'm ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely asham»»»

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Al Awsat 21.02. 08:56

Ramadan’s First Friday Prayers Are Held at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered under heavy Israeli restrictions at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, including some who were allowed to enter from the occupied West Bank. The Ramadan prayers at Al-Aqsa took place for th»»»

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Kuna 21.02. 07:49

Today in Kuwait history

KUWAIT, Feb 21 (KUNA) -- 1972 -- Zaid Al-Harb, a renowned poet who was among the first to demand gender equality, passed away at 85. 1977 -- A ground satellite station in Umm Al-Aish began transmission. The station could transmit 246 stations. 1987 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah patr»»»

BBC 21.02. 07:42

Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens

With Israeli settler violence surging in the occupied West Bank, al-Mughayyir, north-east of Ramallah, has found itself on the frontline. It faces regular incursions by the Israeli army and has seen farmland seized by settlers who have built new outposts. Marzoq Abu Naim from the village council sa»»»

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24 News Agency 21.02. 05:15

Rita Karasartova files lawsuit against management of State Penitentiary Service - | 24.KG

Human rights activist Rita Karasartova filed a lawsuit in the Bishkek Administrative Court against the management of the State Penitentiary Service and pretrial detention center No. 1. She posted on Facebook. According to Rita Karasartova, a law passed in 2006 stipulates that individuals held in pr»»»

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BNE 21.02. 03:50

Indonesia’s GDP puzzle raises fresh data integrity questions

The acceleration in Indonesia’s GDP growth in Q4 sits uneasily with other activity indicators, which suggest the economy lost momentum towards the end of last year, a note from Capital Economics says. With the government intent on lifting growth to 8% and signs that the national accounts may have b»»»

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DW 21.02. 02:16

Trump ends some tariffs, imposes new 10% global one

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTrump ends some tariffs, imposes new 10% global oneSean Sinico | Jon Shelton with AFP, APAfter suffering a loss at the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump has ended the tariffs declared illegal, but he has also announced a new 10% global duty. https://p.dw.com/p»»»

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France24 21.02. 02:08

Focus - Kenyans tricked into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Hundreds of Kenyans have been recruited and sent to the front line in Ukraine as expendable troops for the Russian army. Some were unaware they were being deployed to war, believing instead that they had been offered legitimate employment abroad. After reports emerged of Kenyan citizens killed on t»»»

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DW 21.02. 02:04

Trump ends some tariffs, imposes new global one

BusinessUnited States of AmericaTrump ends some tariffs, imposes new global oneSean Sinico | Jon Shelton with AFP, APAfter suffering a loss at the Supreme Court, US President Donald Trump has ended the tariffs declared illegal, but he has also announced a new 10% global duty. https://p.dw.com/p/599»»»

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BBC 21.02. 01:59

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling

US President Donald Trump lashed out in unusually personal terms against the six Supreme Court justices who handed him one of the biggest setbacks of his second term in office by striking down the administration's global tariffs. The court's Friday ruling was "deeply disappointing". The justices wh»»»

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Gulf News 21.02. 01:37

Who was Alan Rumi? Expat father in UAE pays tribute to toddler son killed in Sharjah freak accident

Sharjah: Just like Alan Kurdi, the Syrian refugee toddler whose body on a Turkish beach in 2015 broke millions of hearts across the world, Alan Rumi's death has left a trail of grief stretching from a Sharjah neighbourhood all the way back to Kerala in south India. He was 22 months old. He had a si»»»

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