Dubai: Winning gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics will carry a higher financial value than at any previous Games, driven by record precious-metal prices and expanded cash incentives from governments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Each gold medal to be awarded at the Mi»»»

Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy weather is expected across the UAE through Friday, with periods of humidity, mist and fresh winds, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Also Read: Why the UAE will now see warmer weather in the middle of winter Conditions will be fair to partly cloudy today,»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is expected to take a significant minority stake in Serbian oil company Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) as part of a deal to acquire Russian Gazprom Neft’s holding, Serbia’s energy ministry said on February 5. »»»

Iran's judiciary announced the detention of four political activists on charges of activity in favour of Israel and the United States, part of a broader crackdown following nationwide protests that began in late December 2025, Hamshahri Online reported on February 8. »»»

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas will establish a Syrian division operating under the Flynas Syria brand, with operations commencing in the fourth quarter of this year, SPNA reported on February 8. Flynas Syria w»»»

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas will establish a Syrian division operating under the Flynas Syria brand, with operations commencing in the fourth quarter of this year, SPNA reported on February 8. Flynas Syria w»»»

Residents of Baghdad and Basra woke on February 8 to find shops and markets closed after traders launched a general strike in protest against a decision to raise customs tariffs, Baghdad Today reported. As part of the acti»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is expected to take a significant minority stake in Serbian oil company Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) as part of a deal to acquire Russian Gazprom Neft’s holding, Serbia’s energy ministry said on February 5. »»»

Annual inflation in Uzbekistan in January amounted to 7.2% y/y, a 2.7pp improvement on the 9.9% posted a year earlier and very slightly down on December’s 7.3% y/y, according to the national statistical committee. Mon»»»

Russian forces have encountered operational problems and a decline in assault activity along parts of the frontline after unregistered Starlink satellite internet terminals used by Moscow’s troops were blocked, a source in Ukraine’s armed forces told Interfax-Ukraine. »»»

Leaders from Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Serb-dominated Republika Srpska entity said on February 6 that their delegation’s visit to Washington marked a diplomatic breakthrough The delegation included former Republika Srpska»»»

Manila: An American fugitive wanted for sexual offenses in the United States has been arrested in Lucena City, Quezon, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Sunday. Immigration authorities apprehended the suspect, identified only as 56-year-old “Jan,” on January 28. The BI said Jan is not onl»»»

Bangkok: Fresh from an election win that far surpassed expectations, Thailand's prime minister sat casually on the floor of a conference room at his party headquarters Sunday, joking with reporters before getting up to declare victory. Anutin Charnvirakul is the scion of a construction dynasty and »»»

Ottawa: India and Canada have agreed to establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers during a meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, as part of the former's »»»

Russian forces have encountered operational problems and a decline in assault activity along parts of the frontline after unregistered Starlink satellite internet terminals used by Moscow’s troops were blocked, a source in Ukraine’s armed forces told Interfax-Ukraine. »»»

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro recorded a thumping victory over hard-right populist André Ventura in Portugal’s runoff presidential election Sunday, according to official results with 99% of votes counted. Seguro won a five-year term in Lisbon’s riversid»»»

Japan's benchmark stock index soared more than five percent Monday on the back of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election triumph, with her ruling coalition projected to have won a two-thirds majority in the powerful lower house. The Nikkei 225 briefly jumped over five percent before settling up 4»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House late this year, as the world's top two economies look to reset ties marred by a roiling trade war. Trump made the comment in an interview with NBC News taped Wednesday — the same day he and Xi had a wide-ra»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel ’s security cabinet on Sunday approved measures that aim to deepen Israeli control over the occupied West Bank and weaken the already limited powers of the Palestinian Authority. Also Read: Israeli troops kill 5 Palestinians in W.Bank, GazaThe office of far-right Finance Minister »»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed sorrow over the recent wave of deadly violence in Nigeria, as reports of mass killings and abductions underscore the country's deepening security crisis. In a post on X, Pope Leo XIV said, "It is with sorrow and concern that I learned of the recent att»»»

For years Stephen Miller has been a conservative firebrand in Donald Trump's political orbit. Now, he has become a lightning rod. His relentless, combative style at the policymaking helm of the White House has set the president's hardline immigration agenda in motion, and he has developed a growing»»»

Nuuk: France and Canada have formally opened diplomatic consulates in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, in a strategic move that underscores growing international engagement in the Arctic amid heightened tensions over US interest in the territory, reported CNN. Also Read: Greenland purchase? How much»»»

Washington, DC: The administration of US President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her "big victory" in the general election, as Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives. US Treasury Secret»»»

Dubai: When Hanane Bouchouicha-Sykora moved to Dubai in 2021, she did so with a professional background in accounting and financial auditing and no immediate plans to start a consumer brand, though the relocation placed her in daily contact with a problem she had been navigating personally for most»»»

With Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim by his side, U.S. President Donald Trump oversees the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations summi»»»

Thirteen people died this week in Colombia in torrential rain that is rare for this time of year, officials said Sunday. A cold front rushing in from the north of the Americas to the Caribbean coast of Colombia increased rainfall last month by 64 percent compared to the historical average, the nati»»»

The death toll in a building collapse in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Sunday climbed to nine, a civil defense official said -- the second such incident in weeks. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported "the collapse of an old building" in Tripoli's Bab al-Tabbaneh neighborhood»»»

Share: Israel’s Energy Minister Eli Cohen considers a possible agreement that could be reached between Washington and Tehran to be worthless – and a military confrontation with Iran may be possible even then. “An agreement with the current regime has no value – only a regime change in Iran,” said C»»»

Chasity Martinez, left, pictured with Glenn Ledet, secretary of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development in December, won a special election to the state's legislature as a Democrat in a district that President Donald Trump won handily in 2024. Photo courtesy of Chasity Martinez/Ins»»»

For Mojdeh and her husband, the question of US intervention in Iran is personal. In early January, they travelled from their home in Washington, DC to Tehran to visit family - expecting a short, routine trip. Instead, protests spread, flights were cancelled and they found themselves stranded in a c»»»

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order, issued on Friday, does not specify the rate that could be imposed, but uses 25% as an example. It says the tariff could apply to goods imported »»»

H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended part of the competitions of the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, hosted by Italy from 6 to 22 February, with the participation of elite athletes from around »»»

Crown Prince of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Art Basel concluded the first edition of Art Basel Qatar, successfully establishing a new long-term platform for artistic exchange, institutional engagement, and market development in the MENASA region. Presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+, »»»

Prime Minister of the sisterly State of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday. Discussions during the meeting focused on advancing bilateral cooperation between the two »»»

QNA Kuwait City Qatar and Kuwait held the seventh session of their Joint Higher Committee for Cooperation on Sunday, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding collaboration across a range of sectors. The Qatari side was chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE She»»»

QNA Doha International reserves and foreign currency liquidity at Qatar Central Bank (QCB) rose by 2.63% year-on-year in January, reaching QR261.890 billion, compared with the same period in 2025, when they stood at QR255.164 billion. Data issued by QCB showed that its official international reserv»»»

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama Javier Martinez-Acha in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and enhance them. They »»»

QNA Kuwait City Qatar and Kuwait signed several agreements and memoranda of understanding during the seventh session of Joint Higher Committee for Cooperation on Sunday. The Qatari side was chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar will mark National Sport Day 2026, with its ‘Vodafone Sport Village’ at Baraha, Msheireb, bringing the community together for a full day of sport, movement, and digital-powered experiences. Designed to encourage people of all ages to stay active, the Vodafon»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Media Corporation (QMC), represented by Qatar Television and Q Business Channel, received Burhanettin Duran, Head of Communications at the Turkish Presidency, and his accompanying delegation during an official visit aimed at strengthening media cooperation between th»»»

Tribune News Network Kuwait Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), participated in the Fifth General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), held from February 4 to 5 in Kuwait under the theme “Inclusive Prosperity in the Age of AI.” »»»

QNA Doha The national conference on combating money laundering and terrorist financing, organised by the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants (QACPA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice and the Public Prosecution, will commence on Thursday. The conference will attract experts»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) will host the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum from April 7 to 9 at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). Organised by Just us & Otto Marketing Services, the 2026 Forum will highlight some of the latest trends and innova»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Media Majlis Museum wrapped up its engagement at Web Summit Qatar 2026 as part of Northwestern University in Qatar’s (NU-Q) expanded pavilion programming, engaging international audiences through an interactive exhibition examining the evolving relationship between med»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has announced the details of its activities for National Sport Day 2026, organised by the Sports Affairs Department in collaboration with various university departments and units, and in partnership with the Qatar Paralympic Committee. The activities »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced the issuance of an updated version of the Qatar National Frequency Allocation Plan (QNFAP), which includes updates that keep pace with the rapid developments in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sect»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar prepares to celebrate National Sport Day, QNL has invited readers to explore the world of sports through literature. This annual celebration honours the vital role that physical activity plays in building healthy communities and reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to w»»»

Novo Nordisk successfully concluded the iDOL Summit, titled “Reimagining Weight Management with Digital Opinion Leaders,” held in Dubai from January 27 to 28. The event marked the first initiative of its kind by a pharmaceutical company in the Middle East and Africa, bringing together digital opini»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Several prominent participants at the 17th Al Jazeera Forum have highlighted the forum’s growing importance as a platform for dialogue at a critical moment for the region and the world. Dr Mustafa Barghouti, general secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI) and a w»»»