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Hilton Doha The Pearl unveils ‘Layali Al Louloua’ as a refined Ramadan destination

Tribune News Network Doha As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Hilton Doha The Pearl is preparing to welcome guests with a refined and immersive experience titled “Layali Al Louloua.” Designed as more than a traditional Iftar and Suhoor offering, the concept transforms the hotel into a complete»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (February 26-28, 2026)

Doha, Qatar: This Ramadan, a vibrant lineup of activities is set to enrich both your health and spiritual wellbeing. As the weekend approaches, there is something for everyone to experience the essence of the holy month of Ramadan such as engaging community gatherings and energising wellness sessio»»»

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Novinite 2h

The EU “Wine Package”: Opportunities and Challenges for Bulgaria

The European Union remains the world’s largest producer, consumer, and exporter of wine, according to the European Parliamentary Research Service. Yet in recent decades, the sector has faced mounting challenges. Climate change and extreme weather events have made production less predictable, while »»»

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RT 2h

UK released killer because ‘detaining him was racist’ – inquiry

Valdo Calocane, a migrant diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia who went on a deadly stabbing spree in the UK in 2023, was previously released by mental health workers for fear of being labeled racist, an inquiry into the Nottingham triple murder has heard. Calocane, who went to the UK from Guinea-»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE Lottery announces Indian expat as first Dh5 million winner

Dubai: The UAE Lottery on Wednesday revealed the full identity of its first-ever winner of the Dh5 million second prize in the new format of the Lucky Day draw launched in December 2025 with a Dh30 million jackpot. Indian expat Murugananth Govinthan was announced as the winner of the life changing »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dh2 books, 95% off: Big Bad Wolf Ramadan sale returns to Dubai this Thursday

On the ninth day of Ramadan, the Big Bad Wolf (BBW) Books sale is set to open in Dubai Studio City’s Sound Stage, offering readers and families an extensive selection of books at affordable prices. The 11-day sale, starting Thursday and held in partnership with the Sharjah Book Authority and Dubai »»»

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Gulf News 2h

From picking tomatoes to neurosurgery: The Mexican-American migrant farm worker who became a world-class surgeon

Dubai: Beneath the cold blaze of surgical lights, a patient lies open-eyed and conscious whilst a surgeon navigates the most complex structure known to science - the human brain. Electrodes map neural pathways in real time, a theatre of clinicians works in near-silence and the patient, feels nothin»»»

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BBC 3h

German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip

Germany's chancellor has touched down in China as German businesses sound the alarm about a yawning trade imbalance. Imports into Germany from China were more than double the value of those exported back last year – according to federal statistics. "We want a partnership with China that is balanced»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Etihad Rail reveals new UAE passenger train experience

Dubai: Etihad Rail has revealed new details on what passengers can expect when services start operating later this year. The passenger experience has been shaped around how people actually live, work and travel across the UAE today, offering a modern, comfortable and reliable alternative to interci»»»

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RT 4h

Trump’s State of the Union: Key highlights

US President Donald Trump has delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, using the primetime speech to defend his administration’s record and outline political and economic priorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The address on Tuesday, the first State of the U»»»

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Gulf News 5h

OFWs advised to stay alert against rogue shipping firms

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been alerted anew against dealing with unscrupulous cargo forwarders after reports of mishandled and abandoned balikbayan boxes in the Philippines. The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued the warning in coordination with the Nationa»»»

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UPI 5h

Spanberger says Trump not working for Americans in Democratic rebuttal - UPI.com

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, seen here in November 2025, gave the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union on Tuesday night. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 25 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is not working for the American people but enriching hims»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Contestants to sit for exams in Baraim Category today, tomorrow as part of Sheikh Jassim Qur’an competition

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is continuing the Baraim Category (Far‘ Al-Baraim) examinations as part of the 31st edition of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Qur’an Competition, reinforcing the competition’s role as a leading educational platform that encourages chi»»»

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Gulf News 5h

From cricket to pool volleyball: Inside Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's star-studded wedding

Dubai: South Indian actor and beloved celebrity couple Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are all set to tie the knot tomorrow, February 26, 2026 at a plush hotel in Udaipur. Unlike many high-profile celebrity couples, the actors confirmed their wedding just days ahead, giving fans the “happil»»»

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The Budapest Times 6h

Orbán: Brussels and Kyiv have joined forces to pressure Hungary

Opening the 2026 spring parliamentary season, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán placed Hungary’s energy security and the war in Ukraine at the center of his address, warning that Brussels and Kyiv are applying coordinated political pressure on Hungary just weeks before national elections. Prime Minister »»»

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Gulf News 11h

Ras Al Khaimah is betting big on tourism - but new CEO says hype isn't strategy, retaining its soul is

Dubai: You might expect the person steering tourism in Ras Al Khaimah at this pivotal moment to be loud, flashy and relentlessly high-octane. Instead, in walks Phillipa Harrison — warm, composed and quietly formidable. She has the kind of open, unfiltered laugh that makes you lean in — a warmth tha»»»

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Gulf News 11h

UAE breaks into the world’s top three places to live in historic first

Dubai: The UAE has moved into the top tier of global residence destinations after posting the strongest climb in the 2026 Global Residence Program Index, published by Henley & Partners. The country rose from fifth place last year to joint second, marking its first appearance in the top three since »»»

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Gulf News 12h

What to know about US President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address

US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) (6am Wednesday, February 26 in the UAE) is likely to be a familiar exercise: highlighting their achievements and berating political foes. That’s true of most presidents, but especially so now, as Trump faces mount»»»

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Gulf News 12h

FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims ahead of the State of the Union

President Donald Trump will deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term at 9PM PST Tuesday (6AM UAE Time, on Wednesday). Priorities for the Republican's administration have centred largely on the economy, immigration, crime, energy and national security. Trump has spent the last»»»

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BBC 12h

Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry

Discord is pushing back plans to start verifying the age of all users in March after weeks of user ire. Stanislav Vishnevskiy, Discord's co-founder and chief technology officer, said a planned global rollout of a verification process to determine users under the age of 16 would be delayed until the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

QRCS launches Ramadan iftar projects across world

Tribune News Network Doha As part of Qatar Red Crescent Society’s (QRCS) Ramadan Campaign for 1447 AH, under the theme of “Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Alive”, the On-the-go Ramadan iftar initiative, implemented on a daily basis at Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), has been warmly welcomed b»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

Layali Al Louloua offers a comprehensive experience for Ramadan at Hilton Doha

Tribune News Network Diha Hilton Doha The Pearl is preparing to welcome Ramadan through a fully integrated experience titled “Layali Al Louloua”, carefully designed to be a true Ramadan destination that goes beyond the traditional concept of iftar and suhoor. The choice of the open outdoor space on»»»

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France24 14h

Louvre director resigns after a series of high-profile setbacks for the museum

Louvre museum director Laurence des Cars resigned on Tuesday after a series of setbacks for the world-renowned museum. A high-profile jewel heist in October raised questions about security lapses while labour strikes and reports that the building is falling into disrepair have led to calls for an o»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Sheikh Hamdan forms ‘Supervisory Committee of Rashid Villages’

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, issued Decision No. (1) of 2026 forming the Supervisory Committee of Rashid Villages, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Membe»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

QRCS continues on-the-go Ramadan iftar initiative in Katara

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) announced Tuesday the continuation of the On-the-go Ramadan Iftar initiative, implemented daily at Katara Cultural Village, for the third consecutive year as part of its Ramadan Campaign for 1447 AH under the theme "Keep Your Balance of Good Deeds Aliv»»»

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Gulf News 17h

UAE schools issue fog safety guidance

School administrations in the UAE have issued safety advisories to parents regarding school transport operations during periods of dense fog, following weather forecasts by the National Centre of Meteorology warning of reduced visibility across parts of the country. According to Emarat Al Youm, sch»»»

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BBC 17h

Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year

Events have been held in Ukraine to remember those killed in the four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. As the conflict enters a fifth year, the Ukrainian military continues to resist being overrun by Russian forces, but military losses are mounting on both sides»»»

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Gulf News 17h

UAE denounces violence in Nigeria

The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria, which resulted in dozens of deaths and the abduction of a number of women and children. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed that the UAE expresses its str»»»

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Gulf News 18h

Sharjah Municipality announces temporary park closure

Sharjah Municipality has announced the temporary closure of Muwaileh Commercial Park from February 24 to March 3, 2026, to carry out maintenance works on green areas. In a notice shared on its official social media platforms, the municipality said the park would remain closed during this period to »»»

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BNE 18h

ISIS claims deadly attack on Syrian army in Deir ez-Zor

Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility on February 24 for an attack on a Syrian army headquarters in the city of Al-Mayadeen in Deir ez-Zor province that left one soldier dead. In a statement posted on its Telegram ch»»»

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BNE 18h

ISIS claims deadly attack on Syrian army in Deir ez-Zor

Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility on February 24 for an attack on a Syrian army headquarters in the city of Al-Mayadeen in Deir ez-Zor province that left one soldier dead. In a statement posted on its Telegram ch»»»

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BNE 18h

KYIV BLOG: Ukraine, too little, too late

Today we go into the fifth year of the Ukraine war which has now been going on longer than the Second World War ( 3 years and 11 months). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy just gave an address to the European Parliam»»»

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Al Majalla 19h

A murky beginning and end: the Jeffrey Epstein story

Jeffrey Epstein was born in the winter of 1953 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, into a typical middle-class Jewish family. They weren't wealthy, influential or politically connected. His father worked a normal job, and his mother was a housewife. He was a quiet, academically gifted child d»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

General Directorate of Endowments announces continued partnership with HMC Heart Hospital via Nabd Waqf

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced the continuation of its institutional partnership with the Heart Hospital at Hamad Medical Corporation under the Nabd Waqf for heart patients, affiliated with the Healthcare Endowment »»»

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UPI 20h

Australia anti-Semitism inquiry begins in wake of Bondi Beach attack - UPI.com

A Hanukkah menorah drawing pays tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach attack in December. The Australian government began its inquiry into events leading up to the attack and the issue of anti-Semitism in the country. File Photo by Dean Lewins/EPA Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Australia's Royal Com»»»

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Novinite 20h

Their Names Must Not Be Forgotten: Bulgarians Who Fell in Ukraine

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, it did not count on one thing: that among the defenders standing in its way would be Bulgarians. Not just ethnic Bulgarians born on Ukrainian soil, but citizens of Bulgaria itself - men who crossed borders, left families »»»

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Gulf News 20h

UAE launches ‘One Million Volunteer Hours’ initiative

The UAE’s Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at mobilising students and parents to contribute one million volunteer hours in schools and communities, as part of efforts to strengthen social responsibility and civic engagement. The programme, titled “One Million Volunte»»»

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Al Manar 21h

Hezbollah Lawmaker Rejects Foreign Interventions Aimed at Postponing Parliamentary Elections in Lebanon

Member of Loyalty to Resistance Parliamentary bloc Dr. Hasan Fadlallah emphasized that Hezbollah wants parliamentary elections to be held as they are constitutionally scheduled without extension or delay. This is in the interest of all Lebanese, as they’ll express their aspirations through election»»»

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BBC 21h

Nancy Guthrie's family offers $1m reward to bring home missing mother

US news anchor Savannah Guthrie has announced her family is offering a $1m reward for information leading to the return of her mother on day 24 of the search for the 84-year-old. Fighting back tears, the NBC host said in an Instagram video that they are "aching" for Nancy Guthrie, who is suspected »»»

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Gulf News 21h

Emirati donor files Dh3.5 million charity fraud case

An Emirati donor has filed a civil case in Dubai seeking to recover more than Dh3.5 million from two men he accused of fraudulently collecting funds under the guise of delivering humanitarian aid. The case, however, was dismissed after a final criminal ruling acquitted one of the defendants, preven»»»

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Gulf News 21h

Emirati donor files Dh3.5 million charity fraud case

An Emirati donor has filed a civil case in Dubai seeking to recover more than Dh3.5 million from two men he accused of fraudulently collecting funds under the guise of delivering humanitarian aid. The case, however, was dismissed after a final criminal ruling acquitted one of the defendants, preven»»»

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Gulf News 22h

UAE State Security warns of extremist attempts to recruit youth through emotional manipulation

Abu Dhabi: The State Security Department has warned against attempts by extremist groups to recruit young people through emotionally manipulative messaging, urging families and communities to remain vigilant and reinforce the values of moderation. In a statement shared on social media, the departme»»»

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Gulf News 22h

Want a cheap Eid break? Here’s how to travel for under Dh1,500

Dubai: We know what you must be thinking. A holiday for under Dh2,000? A few weeks away from the Eid holidays, no way, José. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Fortunately, travel agents have confirmed that UAE travellers have a few short- and mid-haul options that offer »»»

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Gulf News 22h

Dubai warns residents against panic buying and fake Ramadan discounts

Dubai: Dubai’s consumer protection department has urged residents to shop responsibly during promotional seasons and avoid excessive purchasing, warning that misleading discounts and unnecessary stockpiling can place pressure on household finances and disrupt market stability. Ahmad Ahli, Acting Di»»»

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Gulf News 22h

Splitsvilla 7 fame Mayank Pawar dies at 37

Dubai: Mayank Pawar, a fitness enthusiast, reality TV personality, and seven-time Mr India titleholder, has passed away at the age of 37. The Splitsvilla Season 7 contestant’s death was confirmed through a post on his official Instagram account, leaving fans and members of the fitness community sho»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 22h

Media Review: February 24

No single topic dominates the Bulgarian news media on Tuesday. POLITICS 24 Chasa publishes an analysis by Prof. Ivan Todorov assessing the relative weight of ministries and regulators in the caretaker government over a three-month horizon. The analysis identifies the Ministries of Energy, Agricultu»»»

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Kathimerini 22h

Court rejects request to summon two witnesses in Tempe video trial

A court in Larissa where a judge is hearing a case over missing video footage from the loading of a commercial freight train hours before the deadly Tempe train collision in 2023 drew anger from victims’ families after it refused a call to summon the prosecutor who first investigated the rail trage»»»

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Gulf News 23h

3 ways Yango Yasmina helps you stay on track this Ramadan

Dubai: With Ramadan routines often shaped by precise timings, from prayer moments to iftar and suhoor, Yango Group’s bilingual AI assistant Yasmina provides a Ramadan-focused experience designed to support everyday home routines by voice, in Arabic and English. The updates aim to create a more spir»»»

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Gulf News 1d

Free Ramadan nights return to Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization with ‘Ramadan Lamma’

Sharjah: The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has announced the launch of the third edition of “Ramadan Lamma” at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, offering visitors a family-friendly cultural experience throughout the Holy Month, with free entry for all. Scheduled to run from February 26 »»»

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Gulf News 1d

Dubai Police expands Esaad programme to 64 entities, boosting employee benefits

Dubai Police have expanded the reach of the Esaad programme after signing a memorandum of cooperation with Dubai Investments, enabling employees of the organisation and its affiliated entities to benefit from a wide range of exclusive privileges and discounts. The agreement, signed through the Esaa»»»