Tunisia tops Arab world in Artificial Intelligence, report says
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...»»»
Zero trust between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi, but concrete proposals now under discussion – Zelenskiy
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 International Airport deal seen as pivotal for aviation sector, Governor
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»»»
Zero trust between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi, but concrete proposals now under discussion – Zelenskiy
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»»»
Witkoff, Kushner Visit US Aircraft Carrier Stationed in Arabian Sea Near Iran - Report
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»»»
Jordan’s King, Turkish President highlight support for Syria’s security
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»»»
Excessive reliance on domestic public debt deprives private sector financing (IACE)
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 receives the Chargé d'affaires of the Philippine Embassy in Libya
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»»»
Syria, Saudi Arabia seal investment pacts in wide-ranging sectors
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»»»
Jordan industrial delegation to visit Kuwait Monday
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»»»
JCC, JICA delegation discuss economic cooperation, projects
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»»»
Saudi Arabia, Syria Sign Joint Airline and Telecoms Deals
Syria and Saudi Arabia signed deals Saturday that include a joint airline and a $1-billion project to develop telecommunications, officials said, as Syria seeks to rebuild after years of war. The new authorities in Damascus have worked to attract investment and have signed major agreements with sev»»»
99 Egyptian companies showcase agricultural exports at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin
Ninety-nine Egyptian companies specialising in agricultural produce participated in Fruit Logistica 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for fresh fruits and vegetables, held in Berlin from 4 to 6 February 2026, with the Egyptian Commercial Representation playing a key role in organising Egypt’s pa»»»
Shell Lubricants Egypt debuts new portfolio at Automorrow 2026
Shell Lubricants Egypt has launched a revamped lubricants portfolio, including products engineered to meet the 2025 API SQ standard, the highest performance specification for passenger car engine oils to date. The launch, which took place at the Automorrow 2026 international automotive exhibition i»»»
Lebanon PM Pledges Reconstruction on Visit to Ruined Border Towns
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visited heavily damaged towns near the Israeli border on Saturday, pledging reconstruction. It was his first trip to the southern border area since the army said it finished disarming Hezbollah there, in January. Swathes of south Lebanon's border areas remain in »»»
Israeli occupation forces raid the town of Kafr Aqab, north of occupied Al-Quds: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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NHRC signs MoU with Saudi Human Rights Commission
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 »»»
WBs Waste Management in MENA report: Tunisia needs to increase investments to attain SDGs
Tunis, Feb. 7 (TAP)- Tunisia is facing up to a major environmental emergency, the World Bank said in its report on "Waste Management in the Middle East and North Africa."Tunisia needs to increase its investments to attain its Sustainable Development...»»»
Italian FM Tajani: ‘We are building peace’ through the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano–Cortina
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Punjab's sky filled with kites after 18 years of prohibition
After more than eighteen years of prohibition, the skies over Lahore are once again filled with kites as the city relives the excitement of the Basant festival this weekend, a centuries-old celebration of spring and one of Punjab’s major non-religious cultural events. The revival raises the questio»»»
Israeli occupation forces demolish residential buildings east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Polish Hotel Holding earned a lot in ‘25 and is now spending
Despite costly renovations of four hotels, Poland’s state-owned Polish Hotel Holding (PHH) improved its financial results in 2025. Revenue rose by just over 10% to PLN 575.7 million, while EBITDA increased nearly 10%, supported mainly by strong performance from city hotels operating under internati»»»
Otodom report: how men make decisions about buying an apartment is changing
According to Otodom’s report “Male Faces of Happiness”, changing models of masculinity are reshaping how men in Poland approach housing decisions. A home is increasingly seen not as a status symbol, but as a base for daily life, family relationships, and security amid economic uncertainty. Men more»»»
Replacement of big tech with domestic agencies rising, causing concern
The debate on digital sovereignty in Poland is intensifying, covering proposals such as a digital tax on Big Tech, creating a “national” office software suite, and reducing dependence on foreign technology providers. Experts warn, however, that sovereignty should not mean replacing global corporati»»»
Chinese company to build large industrial plant to build energy storage systems in Silesia
Lower Silesia is attracting another major Asian industrial investment. Sungrow, one of the world’s leading producers of photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems, has chosen Poland for its first factory in Europe. The plant will be built in Wałbrzych and represents an investment of EUR 230 »»»
Importation of used cars from abroad weakening as Poles choosing new options
Poland may be approaching a turning point in its car market after years of relying on very old vehicles, with the average car now over 16 years old. Imports of used passenger and light commercial vehicles are clearly slowing: in January 2026 they fell by 16.4% y/y to just over 64,000 units, the low»»»
Syria and Saudi Arabia Sign Strategic Economic Agreements in Damascus to Boost Recovery
Damascus, Feb. 7 (SANA) In the presence of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria and Saudi Arabia signed a series of strategic agreements on Saturday covering aviation, telecommunications, infrastructure, and real estate development aimed at boosting Syria’s recovery. The signing ceremony, held at the P»»»
Baltic Sea has become geopolitically turbulent and increasingly active
Growing geopolitical tensions have turned the Baltic Sea into an area of hybrid threats, including sabotage of infrastructure and GPS signal disruptions, though maritime trade continues without major disruption. Experts stress that the real security challenge lies in ports, which are now part of na»»»
Brussels’ dependency dilemma: The EU is a victim of its own energy arrogance
Lacking in resources and sandwiched between two energy superpowers, the EU has to play some basic geopolitical chess to keep the gas flowing and the lights on. But Brussels can’t even play checkers. EU energy ministers agreed last month to completely halt Russian gas imports by late 2027, ending wh»»»
QNB sees US dollar moving toward more "fair" levels
Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said there is scope for further adjustments to US dollar valuations beyond current levels, expecting the currency to move toward more "fair" levels, supported by the normalization of certain US economic indicators and broader moves of portfolio re-balancing. In its w»»»
Palestinian media: Clashes erupt between Palestinians and settlers in the Ras Al-Ain area of Qusra town, occupied West Bank - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Gaza: Israeli artillery shelling targets a location in the Al-Bureij refugee camp - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Tunisia tops Arab world in artificial intelligence, report says
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...»»»
Crypto glitch sends $44 billion in bitcoin to users by mistake
In an extraordinary and unintended crypto giveaway, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb mistakenly sent billions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin to users during what was meant to be a modest promotional reward event, briefly roiling markets and highlighting risks in automated financial system»»»
India: Acquitted after 30 years in jail, man dies the next day
After three decades in prison over a Rs20 bribery conviction, a former police constable in Gujarat was finally declared innocent by the courts — only to die the very next day. According to an NDTV report, Babubhai Prajapati, 64, spent nearly 30 years behind bars after being convicted in 1996 for al»»»
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon decry surge in Israeli violence toward them
U.N. peacekeepers patrolling southern Lebanon have faced a dramatic surge of "aggressive behavior" by Israeli forces over the last year, including drone-dropped grenades and machine-gun fire, according to an internal report seen by The Associated Press. The report by one of the 48 nations that toge»»»
Germany news: COVID, Russia and Trump hit economy hard
PoliticsGermanyGermany news: COVID, Russia and Trump hit economy hardRichard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters, KNA, SID, epaGermany's economy has been absorbing years of pandemic, war, and trade-related disruption — costing some €1 billion. Meanwhile, mass demonstrations are expected during next w»»»
Attacks leave 30 dead in Nigeria's Benue state
Jos, Nigeria: Two attacks in the space of a few days left 30 people dead in two neighbouring towns in Nigeria's central state of Benue, long prone to inter-communal clashes, sources told AFP. Armed bandits killed at least 13 traders on Friday afternoon in Anwase, a village in the Kwande area, local»»»
Two Indian expats win Dh1 million each in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw
Dubai: Two Indian expats living in the UAE have each won Dh1 million in Big Ticket's Series 283 draw. The life-changing wins came to participants who had been regularly trying their luck, with one winner nearly missing the announcement call altogether. Santosh Kumar almost missed the call that woul»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy aircraft dropped a sound bomb this morning near a farm in the “Jamila” area on the outskirts of Blida town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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$100b food logistics market by 2030 puts UAE at the centre of regional supply chains
Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position as a global hub for food supply chains amid mounting challenges facing the international food system, underpinned by its strategic geography and world-class infrastructure. By integrating advanced logistics hubs with smart technology, the UAE is supporting r»»»
Egypt–Turkey strategic relations support investment, expertise exchange-GAFI CEO
The CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Mohamed El-Gossaki said that strategic relations between Egypt and Turkey constitute a key pillar for strengthening economic partnerships and exchanging expertise. He noted that the geographic and economic positions of both count»»»
Observation of rain over various parts of Qatar: Meteorology Department
Doha, Qatar: Rain has been observed over various parts of the country and may become thundery at times, the Qatar Meteorology Department has warned. The department also shared a weather map showing rain clouds over Qatar, advising the public to exercise caution while heading outdoors. In its daily »»»
Trump Refuses to Apologize for Video Depicting Obama and Wife as Apes
President Donald Trump’s racist social media post featuring former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle was deleted Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats who criticized the video as offensive. Trump said later Friday that he won't apolog»»»
Salam: Aerial assaults on Tyre district are an attack on Lebanon’s Sovereignty and Dignity - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Prime Minister Nawaz Salam from Tyre: Extending state authority means not just army deployment but also restoring power, schools, hospitals, and roads - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US President Donald Trump: We had very good talks on Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Roblox’s AI age checks are backfiring, spark fresh concerns for UAE parents
Dubai: When Roblox began requiring all users worldwide to verify their age before accessing chat features earlier this year, the change was framed as a decisive step to strengthen child safety on one of the world’s most popular gaming platforms. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»
Anti-obesity drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro: Are they really getting cheaper?
Dubai: Anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have moved rapidly from niche diabetes treatments to some of the most widely discussed and prescribed medicines in both the US and the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Demand has surged across»»»
On This Day, Feb. 7: U.S. Rep. Wright is 1st member of Congress to die of COVID-19 - UPI.com
On Feb. 7, 2021, Rep. Ron Wright of Texas died of COVID-19, becoming the first member of Congress to succumb to the disease. 1 of 6 | Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, died on February 7, 2021, after battle with cancer and COVID-19. He is the first member of Congress to die from the coronavirus. File Photo»»»