Photo feature by Arwa Al-Otaibi KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- In a move reflecting the depth of trade and culinary ties, the Embassy of Japan in Kuwait organized a Wagyu (Japanese beef) Promotion Seminar at SAKURA Restaurant in Crowne Plaza Hotel.The event follows the signing of an agreement allowing th»»»

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Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty underscored Cairo’s commitment to advancing peace and stability across the continent as he presented the annual report of the African Union Peace and Security Council during the African Union summit in Addis Ababa. Addressing African leaders gathered to discu»»»

The Egyptian market is awaiting banks’ return to work on Sunday to assess how lenders will adjust interest rates on savings products and loan facilities following the decision by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to cut key rates by 1%. Last Thursday, the CBE’s Monetary Policy Committee reduced its b»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Saturday commended the "significant progress" Kuwait has made to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.The remarks came during the FATF plenary meeting in Mexico City, attended by Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewa»»»

Agencies The European Central Bank held interest rates steady for its fifth straight meeting, saying the eurozone economy remained “resilient” despite mounting worries about the impact of a stronger euro. As expected, the central bank for the 21-nation single-currency area kept its benchmark rate o»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy voiced hope on Saturday that US-brokered peace talks next week in Geneva would be serious and substantive, but said Ukraine was being asked "too often" to make concessions in the negotiations. Ukrainian, Russian and American delegations are due to meet in the»»»

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The situation unfolding in southern Lebanon is neither exaggeration nor rhetoric—it is a stark reality materializing on the ground. Israeli settlers have begun executing organized settlement initiatives in Lebanese border towns, starting with tree-planting operations that signal deeper territorial »»»

Safran Landing Systems, a subsidiary of French aerospace group Safran, signed a deal with Morocco to set up a landing gear factory near Casablanca worth 280 million euros ($332 mln) to supply the Airbus A320, Safran Chair Ross McIness said. The new plant will help Safran support the production pace»»»

Europe’s elite gathered at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and laid out plans to boost their security autonomy from the US but pleaded with the White House not to abandon Nato completely. The US delegation assured Europe that it would not walk away from the treaty entirely but made it clear th»»»

Throughout history, notable figures which have taken bold policies and decisions have often been subject to targeted assassinations. Lebanon is no different as it has suffered from similar political violence when prominent leaders sought to uphold their national responsibilities no matter the cost.»»»

Europe’s elite gathered at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and laid out plans to boost their security autonomy from the US but pleaded with the White House not to abandon Nato completely. The US delegation assured Europe that it would not walk away from the treaty entirely but made it clear th»»»

Europe’s elite gathered at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and laid out plans to boost their security autonomy from the US but pleaded with the White House not to abandon Nato completely. The US delegation assured Europe that it would not walk away from the treaty entirely but made it clear th»»»

Europe’s elite gathered at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and laid out plans to boost their security autonomy from the US but pleaded with the White House not to abandon Nato completely. The US delegation assured Europe that it would not walk away from the treaty entirely but made it clear th»»»

Europe’s elite gathered at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and laid out plans to boost their security autonomy from the US but pleaded with the White House not to abandon Nato completely. The US delegation assured Europe that it would not walk away from the treaty entirely but made it clear th»»»

Europe’s elite gathered at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and laid out plans to boost their security autonomy from the US but pleaded with the White House not to abandon Nato completely. The US delegation assured Europe that it would not walk away from the treaty entirely but made it clear th»»»

Europe’s elite gathered at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and laid out plans to boost their security autonomy from the US but pleaded with the White House not to abandon Nato completely. The US delegation assured Europe that it would not walk away from the treaty entirely but made it clear th»»»

Europe’s elite gathered at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and laid out plans to boost their security autonomy from the US but pleaded with the White House not to abandon Nato completely. The US delegation assured Europe that it would not walk away from the treaty entirely but made it clear th»»»

Europe’s elite gathered at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and laid out plans to boost their security autonomy from the US but pleaded with the White House not to abandon Nato completely. The US delegation assured Europe that it would not walk away from the treaty entirely but made it clear th»»»

Europe’s elite gathered at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and laid out plans to boost their security autonomy from the US but pleaded with the White House not to abandon Nato completely. The US delegation assured Europe that it would not walk away from the treaty entirely but made it clear th»»»

Europe’s elite gathered at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and laid out plans to boost their security autonomy from the US but pleaded with the White House not to abandon Nato completely. The US delegation assured Europe that it would not walk away from the treaty entirely but made it clear th»»»

Mumbai: Rising geopolitical friction involving the United States, China and Russia is pushing Europe and Canada to accelerate economic and strategic engagement with India, positioning the country as "a viable third pole", a new report has said. The report from National Interest argued, "With the Un»»»

Investor appetite in Poland’s commercial real estate market is rising, supported by strong economic growth and improving liquidity. After cautiously testing the market in 2025, capital from both domestic and Western Europe is returning. Polish investors accounted for a record 20 percent of transact»»»

Investor appetite in Poland’s commercial real estate market is rising, supported by strong economic growth and improving liquidity. After cautiously testing the market in 2025, capital from both domestic and Western Europe is returning. Polish investors accounted for a record 20 percent of transact»»»

Poland’s consumer inflation stood at 2.2% y/y in January 2026, according to a preliminary estimate from the Central Statistical Office, exceeding market expectations of 1.9 percent. Monthly prices rose 0.6 percent. Although inflation slowed from 2.4 percent in December, food prices increased more s»»»

Damascus, Feb. 14 (SANA) – A leading Syrian business association and its Jordanian counterpart signed an agreement in Damascus aimed at reviving economic cooperation and expanding cross-border investment. The Syrian Business Council and the Jordanian Businessmen Association said Saturday the deal r»»»

Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine's Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year. Chocolate prices at US retail stores rose 14% between Jan. 1 and the first week of February compared to the same period las»»»

Alpine skier Anina Zurbriggen, representing Bulgaria at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, is preparing for her debut with high expectations. The 22-year-old Swiss-born athlete, whose mother is Bulgarian, will compete Sunday in the Women’s Giant Slalom at the Olimpia delle Tofane course in Corti»»»

As part of its organizational and strategic transformation, IT group Comarch is reviewing how it manages its real estate portfolio and is considering sale-and-leaseback transactions. The move follows pressure from its new owner, CVC, which has been selling non-core assets after taking the company p»»»

A working meeting of the Energy and Water Ministers of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan took place in Tashkent, the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan reported. The meeting was attended by Uzbekistan’s Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, Uzbekistan’s Water Resources Minister Sha»»»

Riyadh: Qatar Chamber has participated in the inauguration ceremony of the 35th edition of the Restatex Riyadh Real Estate Exhibition 2026, which was opened by the Saudi Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, Majed Al-Hogail, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.»»»

Farmers across Najran Region have started the date palm pollination season, a critical phase in ensuring a high-quality harvest in this vital agricultural sector. According to local farmer Ahmed Al-Saqour, the process begins each February with the emergence of palm spathes and follows a rigorous pr»»»

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Palestinian author Safaa Al-Nabaheen has kept working in Gaza through Israeli attacks, the loss of loved ones and food shortages. She has won fellowships, residencies and admission in Western universities. But the bureaucracy of occupation keeps her tied, against her will, in the besieged enclave. »»»

Dubai: Container shipping companies are bracing for weaker earnings in 2026 as the potential reopening of the Red Sea route threatens to accelerate a decline in freight rates and expose deep-rooted oversupply across the industry. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Carrier»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has announced the regulation of working hours for private sector establishments during the holy month of Ramadan. The Ministry capped working hours at 36 hours per week and a maximum of six hours per day, in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Law in the»»»

Europe must be ready to fight to protect its people, values, and way of life, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told world leaders on Saturday. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Starmer also called for deeper links and cooperation, including economic ties, between the UK and EU. The PM stre»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a reassuring message to America’s allies on Saturday, striking a less aggressive but still firm tone about the administration’s intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance and push its priorities after more than a year of President Donald Trump’s often-ho»»»

The Bulgarian music market is growing at double-digit rates, according to a new national study on the state and development of the country’s music industry, which will be presented on February 24 in Sofia. The research was commissioned by the Association of Independent Music Publishers and Producer»»»

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The housing market in Bulgaria is undergoing notable shifts, with buyers increasingly prioritizing location and accessibility over sheer size. According to the latest analysis by “ADDRESS Real Estate,” the rising property prices in 2025, which climbed between 15 and 20 percent in major cities like »»»

During meetings he held Friday with several prominent figures and members of parliament, ex-Prime Minister Saad Hariri emphasized that "Lebanon and the region are witnessing a strategic shift, and Lebanon has a golden opportunity as a result of the collapse of the Iranian and Hezbollah project," a »»»

Munich, Germany: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure a nervous Europe on Saturday, saying that Washington wanted to "revitalise" the transatlantic alliance so that a strong Europe could help the US on its mission of global "renewal." Washington's top diplomat struck a markedly reas»»»

Many Libyan figures have begun looking over their shoulders after their names were cited in a US indictment accusing them of involvement in the 2012 attack on the US consulate compound in the eastern city of Benghazi, which killed US Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans. Stateme»»»

Munich: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure a nervous Europe on Saturday, saying that Washington wanted to "revitalise" the transatlantic alliance so that a strong Europe could help the US on its mission of global "renewal". Washington's top diplomat struck a markedly reassuring to»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said that a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen" as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran. Trump made the comments shortly after visiting with troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and after he confirm»»»

Dubai: As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, working hours and school schedules across the UAE are being adjusted to accommodate the sacred period. Meanwhile, Dubai is revolutionising property investment with digital tokenisation, and the EU is reshaping its visa policies for select professional»»»