The Peninsula 9m

‘Qatar’s LNG leadership drives economic growth and global energy confidence’

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s expanding leadership in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector continues to play a vital role in strengthening its economy and supporting sustained GDP growth, industry experts said on the sidelines of the LNG2026 conference, which concluded in Doha last week. Carlos Gue»»»

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Gulf News 13m

Dubai millionaire and Bollywood producer Rajan Lall wins $1m DDF raffle days after turning 79

Dubai: Bollywood producer and multi-millionaire in Dubai Rajan Lall has survived cancer, four heart attacks and more than his share of Bollywood chaos. Now, at 79, he has landed a $1 million Dubai Duty Free raffle, just six days after his birthday. “This is the best 79th birthday gift ever by Sai B»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

PM honours winners of second Govt Excellence Award

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage and presence of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) organised the second edition of the Qatar Government Excellence Award ceremony. The even»»»

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Al Awsat 21m

Hezbollah's Installment Payments for Shelter Reveal Depth of Financial Crisis

A decision by Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem to limit housing support to a three-month window has thrown a spotlight on the group’s tightening finances, after it moved from yearlong lump-sum payments to staggered installments paid once every quarter. Qassem said Hezbollah would disburse ho»»»

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Gulf News 23m

Planning a gold purchase? Check Dubai’s latest price move first

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai slipped slightly Thursday morning after global bullion retreated on fresh US economic data that shifted interest rate expectations. At 9 am, 24K traded at Dh610.25 against Dh610.50 the previous day while 22K stood at Dh565 compared with Dh565.25, reflecting a marginal de»»»

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24 News Agency 32m

Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan strengthen transit potential - | 24.KG

On February 11, within the second meeting of Transport Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, Minister of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan Absattar Syrgabaev met with his Uzbek counterpart Ilkhom Makhkamov. The Ministry of Transport’s press service reporte»»»

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Gulf News 34m

US pushes for 'dramatic increase' in Venezuela oil output

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright vowed Wednesday to power a "dramatic increase" in Venezuelan oil output as part of a plan to "make the Americas great again." Wright met interim leader Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas, becoming the highest-ranking US official to visit Venezuela since US special forces ca»»»

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24 News Agency 56m

Eight Kyrgyz companies receive permission to export products to China - | 24.KG

As of February 12, the General Administration of Customs of China added eight Kyrgyz companies to the list of companies approved for export. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the decision was made following system»»»

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UPI 57m

House votes to block Canada tariffs in rare rebuke of Trump - UPI.com

The U.S. House on Wednesday evening voted to terminate the emergency declaration underpinning President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed on Canada. File Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- In a rare rebuke of the Trump administration, the Republican-led House on Wednesday mov»»»

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BNE 1h

INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland

When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QatarEnergy wins offshore exploration licence in Libya

Tribune News Network Doha QatarEnergy won an offshore exploration licence in the State of Libya following the conclusion of the “Libya Bid Round”, marking QatarEnergy’s first entry into the country’s upstream sector. The results of the competitive bid process, the first to be held in Libya since 20»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar Tourism wins award

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism has been awarded the Qatar Government Excellence Award (GEA), recognising its outstanding performance, institutional excellence, and commitment to advancing public-sector governance in line with national priorities. The award is presented under the Qatar Gove»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QF’s Earthna, UNIDO present research and policy agenda for industrial policy in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha EarthnaCenter for a Sustainable Future (Earthna), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) launched a new collaborative report, ‘Industrial Policies for Economic Diversification in Qatar: A Research and Policy Ag»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Ooredoo participates in NSD 2026 activities across Doha

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, participated in a series of community-focused sports and wellness activities across key locations in Doha to celebrate Qatar National Sports Day, reinforcing its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles. The programme»»»

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Gulf News 1h

ADNOC Drilling posts record results on utilisation surge

Dubai: ADNOC Drilling delivered its strongest financial performance on record after revenue rose 22% to $4.9 billion and net profit climbed 11% to $1.45 billion, supported by high rig utilisation, long term contracts and expanding oilfield services activity across Abu Dhabi and regional markets. Fr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

AFREEQ organises 6th PPISQ, unlocks PHP 56mn in investment opportunities

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Association of Filipino Real Estate Executives Qatar (AFREEQ), in partnership with Link Pro Business, successfully held the 6th Philippine Property & Investment Show Qatar (PPISQ), announcing an estimated PHP 56 million in potential investments, largely focused on the Phili»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Ministry recalls models of Genesis, Skoda vehicles

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Skyline Automotive, Qatar’s Genesis dealership, announced the recall of Genesis GV60 models manufactured between 2021 and 2024.The recall was issued after it was identified that some vehicles were fitted with an incorrect upper winds»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Cabinet welcomes outcomes of Qatar-Kuwait Joint Higher Committee for Cooperation

This is in light of the extensive and fruitful discussions that took place, which included strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields, and the most prominent regional and international issues and developments, in addition to the results of the Qatari-German Business Roundtable meeting, w»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QCS honours 51 partners supporting treatment,awareness programmes

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) held its Annual Partners and Supporters Recognition Ceremony 2025, honouring 51 organisations and institutions that played a vital role in supporting cancer treatment, awareness, and patient empowerment initiatives over the past year. The ceremon»»»

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BNE 1h

INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland

When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»

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BNE 1h

INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland

When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»

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BNE 1h

INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland

When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»

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BNE 1h

INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland

When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Presight posts record revenue on global expansion

Dubai: Presight delivered its strongest annual performance since listing after revenue climbed 36.9% to Dh3.03 billion, driven by overseas contracts, multi-year government deployments, and sustained demand for sovereign AI systems across emerging markets. Results exceeded analyst expectations and r»»»

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BNE 2h

As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance

As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»

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BNE 2h

As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance

As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»

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BNE 2h

As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance

As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»

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BNE 2h

As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance

As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»

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BNE 2h

As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance

As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»

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BNE 2h

As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance

As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»

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BNE 2h

EU sanctions draft targets Uzbek cotton pulp exports to Russian gunpowder plants, says report

Two Uzbek companies reportedly feature on a draft European Union sanctions document because they supply cotton pulp to Russian gunpowder plants. The draft outlines how Fargona Kimyo Zavodi LLC and Raw Materials Cellulose L»»»

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BNE 2h

EU sanctions draft targets Uzbek cotton pulp exports to Russian gunpowder plants, says report

Two Uzbek companies reportedly feature on a draft European Union sanctions document because they supply cotton pulp to Russian gunpowder plants. The draft outlines how Fargona Kimyo Zavodi LLC and Raw Materials Cellulose L»»»

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BNE 2h

EU sanctions draft targets Uzbek cotton pulp exports to Russian gunpowder plants, says report

Two Uzbek companies reportedly feature on a draft European Union sanctions document because they supply cotton pulp to Russian gunpowder plants. The draft outlines how Fargona Kimyo Zavodi LLC and Raw Materials Cellulose L»»»

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France24 2h

US vows to drive ‘dramatic increase’ in Venezuelan oil output

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright vowed a “dramatic increase” in Venezuelan oil output and deeper ties with Caracas on Wednesday, after meeting interim leader Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas, pledging to “make the Americas great again.” Wright is the highest-ranking US official to vis»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Major delays on E11 and E311 now

Dubai: Commuters are facing significant delays this morning, Thursday, February 12, as the end-of-week rush hour grips the major roads connecting Dubai and Sharjah. Real-time data from Google Maps indicates heavy congestion on the Sharjah-to-Dubai side of Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), with tailbacks str»»»

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BBC 2h

Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown

Russia has "attempted to fully block" WhatsApp in the country, the company said, as the Kremlin continues to tighten restrictions on messaging apps. Meta-owned WhatsApp said the move aims to push more than 100 million of its app users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app". This comes after »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UoS, RTA Sharjah launch executive diploma to shape future transport leaders

Sharjah: The University of Sharjah (UoS) has launched a Professional Diploma in Executive Leadership in partnership with the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (RTA Sharjah), aimed at preparing a new generation of national leaders in the emirate’s transport sector. The programme, delivered throu»»»

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France24 3h

Ukraine will not hold elections until a ceasefire is in place, Zelensky says

Presidential elections in Ukraine will only happen once a ceasefire has been reached with Russia and Kyiv has received the security guarantees it needs, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday, rejecting a report suggesting he was considering calling Ukrainians to the ballots within the next th»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US made historic trade deal with Japan, Korea, India to increase coal exports dramatically: Trump

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump said that the United States is the world's leading energy producer, emphasising the nation is becoming a "massive energy exporter." Trump said at the Champion of Coal Event on Wednesday that recent trade deals with several countries, including Japan, South K»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Bangladesh to vote Thursday in first election since 2024 protests

Dhaka: Bangladesh is set to hold its crucial parliamentary elections on Thursday, nearly 18 months after the collapse of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule following massive nationwide protests. The country has since been governed by an interim administration, during which Banglades»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Gun accessory company to pay $1.75 million to Buffalo supermarket shooting victims

BUFFALO, New York: The maker of a gun accessory tied to a racist shooting that killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo will pay $1.75 million to survivors and victims' families and stop selling the device in New York, state Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday. Also Read: Canada»»»

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Gulf News 5h

India: Morphine worth Rs3.5 crore seized in Mizoram

Aizawl: Assam Rifles troops, in a joint operation with the state Police, seized 3.518 kg of morphine by arresting two drug peddlers in Mizoram, officials said on Wednesday. A defence spokesman said that acting on specific intelligence inputs about narcotics trafficking in the Ngopa area under Saitu»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US House votes to rescind Trump tariffs on Canada

US House lawmakers voted Wednesday to reject Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, sweeping aside the president's last-gasp threat of election consequences for Republicans to deliver a rare rebuke on his signature economic policy. The measure brought by Democrats was approved 219-211, with six »»»

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BBC 6h

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

The Dutch have quietly adopted working just a four-day week. But what has been its impact, and can it last? "Your kids are only young once," says Gavin Arm, co-founder of Amsterdam-based small business Positivity Branding. "Most people, if they're running a company, they throw themselves into it an»»»

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Gulf News 6h

New BYD plant to add pressure on established Japanese carmakers in Pakistan

Dubai: China’s largest electric vehicle maker, BYD, is preparing to begin local assembly in Pakistan in the second half of 2026, positioning the country as a key pillar of its South Asia expansion as the auto market opens further to new entrants. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &»»»

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UPI 6h

Gray wolf travels to Los Angeles County, marking southernmost track in modern California history - UPI.com

A 3-year-old gray wolf known as BEY03F was captured on trail cameras in Tulare County, Calif. Photo courtesy California Department of Fish and Wildlife A 3-year-old gray wolf may be roaming in Los Angeles County in search of a mate -- a major milestone for a species that was wiped out in California»»»

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BNE 6h

Peru court ruling curbs state oversight of Chinese-backed Chancay port

A first-instance ruling by Peru’s judiciary has introduced a new layer of legal and regulatory uncertainty around the Chinese-built Megaport of Chancay, a project widely regarded as one of the most strategically consequential infrastructure developments on South America’s Pacific seaboard. »»»

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BNE 6h

Peru court ruling curbs state oversight of Chinese-backed Chancay port

A first-instance ruling by Peru’s judiciary has introduced a new layer of legal and regulatory uncertainty around the Chinese-built Megaport of Chancay, a project widely regarded as one of the most strategically consequential infrastructure developments on South America’s Pacific seaboard. »»»

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BNE 6h

Peru court ruling curbs state oversight of Chinese-backed Chancay port

A first-instance ruling by Peru’s judiciary has introduced a new layer of legal and regulatory uncertainty around the Chinese-built Megaport of Chancay, a project widely regarded as one of the most strategically consequential infrastructure developments on South America’s Pacific seaboard. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 6h

Peru court ruling curbs state oversight of Chinese-backed Chancay port

A first-instance ruling by Peru’s judiciary has introduced a new layer of legal and regulatory uncertainty around the Chinese-built Megaport of Chancay, a project widely regarded as one of the most strategically consequential infrastructure developments on South America’s Pacific seaboard. »»»

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