Beko, an international home appliance company, has released Egypt-specific results from its global Smart Living Index (SLI), indicating increasing consumer interest in smart and energy-efficient home appliances amid growing awareness of operating costs and resource management. The Smart Living Inde»»»

Marrakesh: Qatar Chamber recently participated in the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, held from 11 to 13 February 2026 in Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco. The Chamber was represented by Eng. Nasser Ahmed Mohamed Al-Meer, Advisor to the Chairman for Labour Affairs. During the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber recently hosted a trade delegation from the Republic of Türkiye, led by H E Zeki Ozdemir, Chairman of the Board of the Sivas Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The delegation was received by H E Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice-Chairman of the Qatar Chamber. Also pre»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that Washington is pleased with the "trajectory" in Syria, which has launched talks with Kurdish minority groups, despite troubles. "There's been some days that have been very concerning, but we like the trajectory," Rubio said on a brief visit to Br»»»

Ukraine's former energy minister has been detained while attempting to leave the country, after being among officials named in a corruption scandal, authorities have said. German Galushchenko, who was forced out of his government role last year, was arrested on a train leaving Ukraine, one of the c»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived in Kuwait on Sunday, after heading Kuwait's delegation in the 62nd Munich Security Conference.His Highness was received by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Youse»»»

GAZA: Gaza health authorities said Sunday that the Rafah Crossing with Egypt is operating under strict limits that endanger thousands of patients needing medical treatment abroad. In a statement, officials said the partial reopening of the crossing on Feb. 2 allows only a small number of travelers,»»»

KUWAIT: Amir of the State of Kuwait His Highness Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, on the occasion of his official visit to Kuwait. During the meeting, HH the Amir exte»»»

Indonesia's military said Sunday that up to 8,000 troops are expected to be ready by the end of June for a potential deployment to Gaza as part of a humanitarian and peace mission, the first firm commitment to a critical element of US President Donald Trump’s postwar reconstruction plan. The Indone»»»

Singapore: Singapore held a memorial ceremony on Sunday to commemorate civilians who died during the Japanese occupation in World War II, with about 500 people attending the annual observance in the city center. The event, organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the »»»

Paris: Michel Portal, a French pioneer of European modern jazz and a prolific writer of film music, has died aged 90, his agent said Sunday. A multi-instrumentalist at home with the clarinet, saxophone and the Argentine bandoneon or the Hungarian taragot, Portal died on Thursday, said Marion Piras,»»»

Dubai: Iconic lensman Ramesh Shukla, who was known as the “royal photographer who chronicled the history of the UAE,” and was famous for the Spirit of the Union photo and Founding Father late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s image on the Dh50 note, died on Sunday, his family said. The renowned I»»»

Former president Rumen Radev said he will announce the structure, name and program of the political formation with which he will take part in the upcoming early elections no later than March 4. By that date, the coalition will be officially registered with the Central Election Commission, in line w»»»

Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in Israel gaining control over wide swaths of the area for future development, according to a government decision on Sunday. The decision paves the way for the resumption of “settle»»»

Meeting with Bulgarians in Berlin on Sunday, former president Rumen Radev (2017-2026) said that his team will submit a registration as a coalition with a clear name at the Central Election Commission by March 4 at the latest. The meeting was broadcast live on YouTube. Radev explained that he would »»»

Doha, Qatar: The 18th Qatar Robotics & AI Competition kicked off Sunday in Doha. The contest is organized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, represented by the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), buoyed by support from the Soc»»»

Marseille: Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia announced on Sunday that he was leaving his role at the crisis-hit French club, just days after the departure of coach Roberto De Zerbi. "I am leaving with the feeling that I have done my utmost on a professional level, but with regret that I hav»»»

Doha: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has announced the launch of the 3rd phase of its long-term strategy for the period 2026-2030, under the theme "The Leading Practices Phase", marking a strategic update that reflects the Corporation's corporate evolution and readiness fo»»»

We strongly condemn the latest decision of the Israeli government, which aims to impose its authority over the occupied West Bank and expand settlement activities. This step, which seeks to forcibly displace the Palestinian people from their land and accelerate Israel’s unlawful annexation efforts,»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Indirect talks between Iran and the United States on the Iranian nuclear issue will be held in Geneva on Tuesday, February 17, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. "Indirect talks between Iran and the US on the nuclear issue will be held under the mediation of Oman on Tue»»»

Cortina d'Ampezzo: Federica Brignone completed a Winter Olympic fairy tale on Sunday after claiming her second gold of the Milan-Cortina Games, as out-of-sorts Mikaela Shiffrin again missed out on the medals. Italian veteran Brignone started her home Olympics by being one of her country's flag bear»»»

Dubai: The UAE Council for Fatwa has called on members of the community, both citizens and residents to sight the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan on Tuesday evening, February 17, and to report any confirmed sightings. The Ramadan Crescent Moonsighting Committee, falling under the Council»»»

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky’s personal remarks about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Munich Security Conference were “childish” and unbecoming of a head of state, political risk consultant and lawyer Adriel Kasonta has said The controversy stems from remarks made by Zelensky on Saturda»»»

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a sweeping mandate requiring all commercial airlines to formally commit to merit-based hiring for pilots, explicitly barring the use of race or sex as factors in recruitment. The directive, delivered via a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA»»»

Bulgaria has officially launched the 2026 tax campaign for income earned in 2025, and early results show strong public engagement. In the first few days, between January 10 and 12, over 40,000 citizens submitted their tax returns. The major change this year is the adoption of the euro: while taxpay»»»

Doha: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has announced the launch of the 3rd phase of its long-term strategy for the period 2026-2030, under the theme "The Leading Practices Phase", marking a strategic update that reflects the Corporation's corporate evolution and readiness fo»»»

During the Vietnam War, US National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger concocted the ‘Madman Theory’. The idea was to force the North Vietnamese and the Soviet Union to negotiate with Washington by making them think that then-President Richard Nixon was so crazy that working things out was a better a»»»

The Education, Human Development and Community Development Council has discussed proposals to regulate children’s use of social media platforms and strengthen digital safety measures, as part of a broader national framework to protect young users. The meeting, chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed A»»»

DOHA: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has announced the launch of the 3rd phase of its long-term strategy for the period 2026-2030, under the theme "The Leading Practices Phase", marking a strategic update that reflects the Corporation's corporate evolution and readiness fo»»»

By: Salem Al-Methen DUBAI, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Sea Sports Club athletes achieved distinguished results on Sunday during the second round of the Dubai International Marine Sports Championship.Kuwaiti champion Yousef Al-Abdulrazzaq clinched first place in the (RA GP1) category, reaffirming his st»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, crowned the winners of the Arab Hope Makers initiative at a glittering ceremony in Dubai, honouring humanitarian champions whose work has transformed lives acros»»»

“Zelensky thinks he’s just winning easy points because the elite of the EU will be happy to see him taking swipes at Orban,” prolific commentator Dr. George Szamuely told Sputnik, commenting on Zelensky’s personal attack against Hungary’s PM at the Munich Security Conference, and Orban’s blistering»»»

Colombo: India captain Suryakumar Yadav and his Pakistan opposite number Salman Agha did not shake hands at the coin toss for their T20 World Cup showdown in Colombo on Sunday. Agha won the toss and elected to bowl in the Group A match, which was only confirmed as going ahead six days ago when the »»»

Recent data indicate that the cost of basic foods in Bulgaria has surpassed that of several Western European countries despite the country’s formal entry into the Eurozone. Analysis by the Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions and Industry of the “small consumer basket” highlights that five stapl»»»

CAIRO, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait-based Namma charity on Sunday distributed some 1,300 food baskets to needy families across the Egyptian capital Cairo in a gracious deed ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.The initiative, held in conjunction with Egypt's Orman Association, aims to lend a helping hand »»»

The latest data from the Bulgarian National Bank reveal a striking growth in large household deposits by the end of December 2025. Deposits exceeding 1 million leva surged by 32.9 percent over the year, bringing the total number of such accounts to 2,447 - an increase of 606 compared to the same pe»»»

Delyan Dobrev, MP from the GERB-UDF Parliamentary Group and Chair of the Parliamentary Budget Committee, denied reports that he is leaving the party, posting a statement on his Facebook profile. “It is not true that I am leaving GERB,” Dobrev wrote. “I remain in the party and will continue to help »»»

Dubai: An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a construction company to pay Dh10,000 in compensation to a woman after finding it liable for damage to her vehicle caused by falling building materials from a neighbouring site. The Abu Dhabi Civil, Family and Administrative Court ruled that the company bore r»»»

DAMASCUS: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a specialized medical campaign for Syria, entitled 'Endless Giving', aiming to perform more than 100 specialized cardiac catheterization procedures for adults and children in Syria. A medical convoy comprised of leading consultants and expert»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading lower by 46.91 points, or 0.41 percent, to settle at 11,468.90 points. During the session, a total of 145,355,644 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 349,114,066.145, through 16,360 transactions across all sectors. Shares of 30 »»»

DOHA: Estithmar Holding QPSCannounced the establishment of its fifth group, 'Estithmar Capital', in a strategic step aimed at strengthening the company’s expansion and diversifying the sectors in which it operates. Estithmar Capital will specialize in managing financial investments, strengthening i»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Environmental Monitoring and Inspection Department, organized a symposium on Sunday entitled 'Improving Air Quality and Supporting Environmental Sustainability in Qatar', bringing together government officials, industry repres»»»

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in demonstrations around the world against the Iranian government, following calls from the exiled son of the late shah for a "global day of action". Addressing an estimated 250,000 people in Munich, Reza Pahlavi - who has called for the overthrow of »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban earlier wrote on X that “this debate” is not about him and Zelensky, but “the future of Hungary, Ukraine, and Europe,” which is “precisely why [Ukraine] cannot become a member of the European Union.” “There are actually no supporters of Ukraine’s rapid EU membe»»»

In preparation for the holy month of Ramadan, Sharjah Charity International has completed the setup of iftar locations across the emirate, equipping 129 Ramadan tents and meal distribution sites to serve fasting individuals throughout the month. The organisation aims to distribute 900,000 iftar mea»»»

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MUNICH, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- The Munich Security Conference concluded its 62nd session after three days of intensive discussions focusing on transatlantic relations, the war in Ukraine, and the future of the international order.His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah par»»»

Adelaide, Australia: An "overwhelmed" Anthony Kim outplayed two-time major winner Jon Rahm to capture his maiden LIV Golf title Sunday and first on any tour since 2010 to complete an amazing redemption story. The 40-year-old American fired a nine-under-par 63, surging home with five birdies on the »»»

Mumbai, India: The West Indies became the first team to qualify for the Super Eights phase of the T20 World Cup when they cruised to victory against Nepal by nine wickets on Sunday. After restricting Nepal to 133-8 in their 20 overs, captain Shai Hope's 61 not out helped his team romp to 134-1 in 1»»»

Damascus: Syria's defence ministry said on Sunday it had taken over the Al-Shadadi base in the northeast from US forces, days after assuming control of a facility near the Jordan-Iraq borders. "The forces of the Syrian Arab Army have taken over the Al-Shadadi military base in the Hasakeh countrysid»»»