With Ramadan 2026 falling in the winter, fasting hours in the UAE will be shorter, making the fast physically easier for many. But doctors told Gulf News that one major challenge remains: disrupted sleep, a problem often overlooked. “I frequently see patients struggling with fatigue, headaches, low»»»

Washington DC, USA: The Washington Post CEO and publisher Will Lewis has stepped down, just days after the newspaper announced a sweeping layoff, the company said Saturday. White House bureau chief for The Washington Post, Matt Viser, shared Lewis's farewell email to staff on the social media platf»»»

An explosion at a biotech factory in northern China has killed eight people, Chinese state media reported Sunday, increasing the total number of fatalities by one. State news agency Xinhua had previously reported that seven people died and one person was missing after the Saturday morning explosion»»»

Sharjah has been chosen by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to participate in the pilot phase of its Early Childhood Care and Education – Progress Assessment and Transformation Tool (ECCE-PATT), marking a major milestone for the Emirate’s early childhood»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control (Gulf CDC) announced the publication of its first Gulf Cancer Registry report for the period 2013-2020, marking the Center's first coordinated regional release. This step reflects its commitment to strengthening joint GCC effo»»»

Saudi budget carrier flynas has signed an agreement with the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport to establish a new commercial airline under the name "flynas Syria," with operations scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Saturday’s agreement comes within the fram»»»

BusinessIndiaIndia's Modi visits Malaysia amid deepening tiesMidhat Fatimah AFP, ReutersIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, inked 11 agreements and pledged to deepen their collaboration on semiconductors. https://p.dw.com/p/58IYJIndia and Malaysia signe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the launch of the AI-powered virtual assistant service on its website. This is in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy, in support of Qatar National Vision 2030, and as part of its commitment to delivering a seamless digital financial experie»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the launch of its virtual assistant service in Arabic and English on its official website. This initiative aligns with the third phase of the financial sector strategy and reflects the QCB's commitment to providing a seamless digital financial experience»»»

Dubai: For years, the skies of Lahore felt quieter. Too quiet. Where once colour ruled the air and rooftops pulsed with laughter, there was only memory, folded carefully away like an old kite saved in a cupboard, its string still carrying the scent of winter sun. Then Basant returned in Lahore with»»»

Thai voters are once again casting their ballots Sunday in a general election pitting the military-backed ruling conservatives against the poll-leading progressive People's Party and Thaksin Shinawatra's populist Pheu Thai party. No party is predicted to emerge from Sunday's elections with an outri»»»

The Egyptian government has announced the establishment of the first sodium cyanide production plant in the Middle East in Alexandria Governorate on the Mediterranean coast, with an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons and investments of $200 million in the first phase. In a statement, the cab»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new 600-metre bridge at the intersection of Al Qudra Road and the link road connecting Arabian Ranches with Dubai Studio City, marking a key milestone in the ongoing development of one of the emirate’s most strategic transport corridor»»»

DOHA: In a swift response to a report, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Wildlife Development Department, has conducted an inspection of the death of a dugong (sea cow) in the Abu Tarifa area west of the country, and took the necessary measures in accordance with th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Snoonu’s participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026 marked a significant milestone in the company’s journey, reflecting its transition into a more mature and influential phase as a Qatari technology company with global aspirations. Through a strong leadership presence on the main stage, th»»»

The Podkrepa Confederation of Labour took part in shaping the way the State functions today, said Podkrepa President Dimitar Manolov, speaking to BTA on the occasion of the trade union’s 37th anniversary, marked on February 8. According to Manolov, not everything over the years has been successful »»»

Al Ain: The Al Ain civil, commercial and administrative court has ordered the cancellation of a car sale after ruling that the vehicle’s odometer had been deliberately tampered with, requiring the seller to refund the buyer Dh85,000 and pay a further Dh10,000 in compensation. The case was brought b»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Umnia Bank in Morocco, Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al-Thani, announced the Bank’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting strong performance and steady growth across key financial indicators. Umnia Bank record»»»

Doha, Qatar: Foreign exchange (FX) markets are the clearest expressions of global macro trends, being at the centre of capital flows and the allocation decisions behind them. Last year, major FX markets have presented significant volatility. The USD Index (DXY), a traditional benchmark that measure»»»

The United States is concerned by the “expansion” of al-Qaeda affiliates in the Sahel and West Africa, including Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and ISIS-Sahel’s territorial gains. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz shared the concern in his remarks at this week’s UN Securit»»»

Energy policy reveals the true structure of power. Liberal speeches are filled with essentially meaningless abstractions such as ‘values’ and ‘moral purpose’. Nuclear power plants speak of survival. In the early decades of the 21st century, the world is rediscovering a lesson once thought settled: »»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) confirmed that it is implementing an artificial intelligence system for risk prediction. The system identifies establishments requiring proactive inspection visits, dynamically evaluates risk factors, enables early responses to labour market»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) organised its annual ‘Festival of Cultures’, an event that reflects the institution’s diverse community and strong international outlook. The celebration witnessed the participation of students, faculty, staff, and visitors from »»»

Doha, Qatar: Patrick Reed is one strong round away from claiming his second DP World Tour title in three weeks after taking a two-shot lead following the penultimate round of the Qatar Masters yesterday. On Moving Day, traditionally the stage for players to surge up the leaderboard, the American ma»»»

Riyadh: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) signed a technical cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Human Rights Commission (HRC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, within the framework of enhancing institutional partnership and expanding areas of joint coordination on issues »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nearly 70% of Germans disapprove of Friedrich Merz's performance as chancellor of Germany, the Bild newspaper reported on Saturday, citing an INSA Institute survey. The poll showed 67% dissatisfaction with Merz, which is up 5 points from January, 23% approval (down 5 points), and»»»

Savannah Guthrie told the potential kidnappers of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, on Saturday that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return, as the search for the 84-year-old Arizona resident entered its seventh day. "We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mot»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in the US capitol Washington on February 11, with Iran’s nuclear programme and the wider regional fallout from renewed diplomacy high on the agenda. »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in the US capitol Washington on February 11, with Iran’s nuclear programme and the wider regional fallout from renewed diplomacy high on the agenda. »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in the US capitol Washington on February 11, with Iran’s nuclear programme and the wider regional fallout from renewed diplomacy high on the agenda. »»»

A Filipino expat in the UAE has won Dh100,000 in the UAE Lottery, and the timing couldn’t have been more significant.Marvin Jacob Ida, who has been a resident for more than a decade, hit the Lucky Day category prize on his very first attempt. The win comes at a particularly meaningful time, as his »»»

Dubai: For high-net-worth travellers, convenience and continuity are becoming as important as the destinations themselves. Fully curated private jet journeys around the world are gaining traction, and a Dubai-based company has entered the space with a 22-day experience priced at $125,000. Sign up f»»»

"He didn't flinch when the request came in." These are the words of a royal source, when asked if Prince William had shown any resistance to the UK government's request for him to visit Saudi Arabia. "He takes his role as Prince of Wales very seriously, so when the government asks, he goes," the so»»»

Dubai: Buying off-plan property has become one of the most popular ways to enter Dubai’s housing market, appealing to first-time buyers, long-term residents and investors looking to spread payments over several years. The model offers lower entry prices, flexible payment plans and the potential for»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The recently concluded Web Summit Qatar 2026 has been described as “highly successful” by the Ambassador of Switzerland to the State of Qatar, HE Florence Tinguely. While she had attended the event previously, this year’s experience was particularly encouraging, HE Florence Tin»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) recently participated in the Saudi Media Forum, held under the theme ‘Media in an evolving World’, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The forum brought together more than 300 promin»»»

Washington, 8 Feb (SANA) U.S. hedge funds are experiencing a decline in investor interest for the first time since 2023, amid the continued impact of high tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in April, according to a CNN analysis. The report said investors are increasingly shifting away from t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), in collaboration with Microsoft, has announced the launch of its "AI Agent Factory," an integrated digital platform designed to develop, manage, and deploy intelligent solutions based on AI agents, contributing to enhanced efficiency of gov»»»

DOHA: Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) recently participated in the Saudi Media Forum, held under the theme ‘Media in an evolving World’, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The forum brought together more than 300 prominent media profession»»»

Tunis, Feb. 7 (TAP) - Tunisia is among the first Arab countries to recognize the strategic importance of artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone of digital transformation and economic development, according to the Arab Economic Report...»»»

Trust between the Ukraine and Russian delegation remains “at zero” during the Abu Dhabi meeting on January 24- February 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, reports Interfax. However, he went on to say concrete proposals were made to create a free trade zone in Donbas for the first time»»»

Aleppo ,Feb. 7 (SANA) Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib affirmed that the signing of the investment contract for Aleppo International Airport on Saturday represents a pivotal step in the development of Syria’s aviation sector. In a post on the “X” platform, al-Gharib explained that the first phase of»»»

Trust between the Ukraine and Russian delegation remains “at zero” during the Abu Dhabi meeting on January 24- February 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, reports Interfax. However, he went on to say concrete proposals were made to create a free trade zone in Donbas for the first time»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner have visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea after talks with Iran, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. On Frida»»»

Istanbul, Feb. 7 (SANA) – Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the importance of supporting Syria’s security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity during talks in Istanbul on Saturday. The two leaders discussed enhancing trilateral cooperation»»»

Tunis, Feb 7 (TAP) - Excessive reliance on domestic public debt risks exerting pressure on investors and the banking system, thereby compromising financial stability and depriving the private sector of financing, the Arab Institute of Business...»»»

Benghazi Chamber of Commerce received the Chargé d’affaires of the Philippine Embassy in Libya, Rodrigo C. Atienza, and his accompanying delegation last Thursday, 5 February. The visit comes as part of efforts aimed at strengthening economic and trade cooperation between the two sides. The Benghazi»»»

Damascus: Syria and Saudi Arabia on Saturday signed a series of investment deals in Damascus, in a move the two sides described as a shift in bilateral economic ties. These deals include several key areas. In civil aviation, both sides agreed to establish a joint Syrian-Saudi airline aimed at stren»»»

AMMAN — Delegation from Chamber of Industry comprising 25 Jordanian companies will visit Kuwait on Monday to discuss prospects for broader economic and trade ties between the two countries.The delegation, headed by the Chairman of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Fathi Jagbir, will hold b»»»

AMMAN — First Deputy Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce Jamal Rifai held talks on Saturday with a delegation from the Credit Risk Analysis Department of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).The talks tackled the role of the Chamber in supporting private sector development and w»»»