Dubai: A-MAP Group has confirmed the continuation of its strategic partnership with ADNOC Distribution, reinforcing a high-impact collaboration aimed at strengthening market leadership, operational scale, and long-term value creation within the automotive lubricants sector. The renewed alliance bri»»»

Humanoid robotics is transforming from science fiction to reality at an unprecedented speed, with China leading the charge. More importantly, these dancing robots, demonstrated in Davos, show something fundamental: the mainland is outpacing the West in humanoid robot deployment while exporting "rob»»»

US Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has said he will "seriously consider" running for president in 2028 as he battles the Trump administration over a video in which he urged military personnel to refuse illegal orders. The Arizona senator, who was accused of "seditious behaviour" by Donald Trump over »»»

Maxim doesn't mind discussing his sperm. In fact, he wishes more in Ukraine's military would talk about their fertility – or at least think about it. "Our men are dying. The Ukrainian gene pool is dying. This is about the survival of our nation," the soldier tells me, speaking by phone from a posit»»»

In a striking display of military might, approximately one-third of the US Navy's actively deployed fleet is now assembled in the Middle East, primed for potential operations against Iran, as per defence analysts. The flotilla includes two aircraft carrier strike groups, 15 destroyers, and an unkno»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar has announced its preparations to welcome the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026, unveiling a nationwide programme of events and activities spanning heritage, culture, sports and family entertainment. The calendar has been developed to reflect the spiritual characte»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, has announced the updated version of the National Cybersecurity Training Programme and the 2026 Training Agenda, as one of the strategic national initiatives aimed at strengtheni»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Charge d’Affaires of the State of the Embassy of Kuwait to Qatar, Mohammed Fahd Al Zoubi, has paid tribute to the enduring fraternal bonds that unite Kuwait and Qatar. He was addressing a gala reception hosted by him at Hotel Grand Sheraton Doha marking the 64th anniversary»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the leadership of Chapter President Abdul Zameer Sab, Engineers Australia Qatar Chapter hosted its 10th Annual Gala Dinner on February 9, at the Al Majlis Ballroom, Sheraton Doha. The milestone event brought together approximately 200 distinguished guests, including »»»

Tribune News Network Riyadh The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) participated in the Health-Promoting Shopping Mall Project, one of the joint Gulf initiatives overseen by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in coordination with the Gulf Health Council. A team from the MoPH»»»

He noted that the efforts align with the country’s urban and economic development plans.He said Ashghal is currently implementing a diverse package of 20 projects with a total value exceeding QR11.5 billion. He further explained that in the first quarter of 2026, 12 new projects were awarded at a v»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) honoured the winners of the ‘Qatar’s agricultural lens’ competition, which it organised in cooperation with the Qatar Photography Centre, at the conclusion of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition ‘AgriteQ 2026’. The ceremony included a vis»»»

QNA Doha The Shura Council on Monday held its regular weekly session in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, the Speaker extended greetings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on t»»»

British police have asked the government to refuse to release questions sent by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to the disgraced former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, regarding his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has honoured the partners, sponsors, and organising committee of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026) during a ceremony held in the presence of several Ministry of Municipality of»»»

Damascus, Feb.16 (SANA) Chairman of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority, Omar al-Hosari, explored Monday with a delegation from the Syrian-British Business Council, headed by Mounzer Nazha, ways to advance investment relations and expand joint cooperation opportunities in the civil aviation sector.»»»

US military forces intercepted and boarded a tanker that was sanctioned for carrying Venezuelan oil in the Indian Ocean overnight on Sunday, the Pentagon has announced. The US launched a military operation to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in early January, and claims to have seized con»»»

1 of 2 | California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new clean energy agreement with Britain on Monday that will bring $1 billion in investments into his state. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an agreement with Britain on Monday»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates welcomed United Nations General Assembly’s appointment of Dr. Tuka Alhanai, Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi, to the newly established UN Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr. A»»»

The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, announced Sunday what he called the largest cocaine seizure in the country's history from a supply ship in the Pacific Ocean. Photo by Podrigo Sura/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- El Salvador said it seized 6.6 tons of cocaine, valued at some $165 million, in the Pa»»»

BBC Verify has confirmed the location of US aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran using satellite imagery, as Washington continues to put pressure on the country over its military program and recent deadly crackdown on protesters. US and Iranian officials are set to meet in Swizerland »»»

Citizens of NATO countries should accept “difficult choices” and “hard” spending decisions in order to divert billions into defense and military spending to deter Russia, top British and German military officials have claimed. In a joint op-ed for The Guardian on Sunday, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richa»»»

Two men have been arrested in Athens for allegedly posing as electricians and charging members of the public large sums for work that they never carried out, police said Monday. The suspects faced charges of fraud and exposing the public to danger as, allegedly, they sometimes did turn up at their »»»

Abu Dhabi: Demand for meat and livestock in the UAE has risen sharply in the run-up to Ramadan, as consumers prepare for family gatherings and traditional meals, with traders reporting a noticeable increase in advance bookings and purchases. Livestock sellers in Abu Dhabi said activity in the marke»»»

Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) - The stock market closed Monday’s session on a negative note. The Tunindex slipped by 0.15% to 14,604.38 points, on a trading volume of TND 6.9 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.SOTIPAPIER topped the session’s...»»»

Mexican actor, producer and director Salma Hayek speaks at a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Sunday. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a series of tax incentives to boost film and television production in the country, with Hayek as a special guest. She had asked Sheinb»»»

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), affirmed that climate change has evolved from an environmental concern into a core financial issue, underscoring the central bank’s leading role in steering Egypt’s banking sector towards sustainability. “Climate change is no longer an en»»»

Egypt is implementing six petroleum refinery development projects with total investments exceeding $4bn, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said. The projects are designed to increase domestic production, boost added value, and reduce the country’s fuel import bill, Badawi sai»»»

Poland’s exports exceeded PLN 1.55 trillion in 2025, but the trade balance remained negative at PLN 26.3 billion, according to the Central Statistical Office. Exports rose 2% year on year, while imports increased 3.9%, meaning Poland bought more goods than it sold abroad. Developed countries accoun»»»

Israeli police said Monday that they would deploy in force around the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins this week, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing restrictions at the compound. Over the course of the month of fasting and prayer, hundreds of tho»»»

In the context of climate change and severe drought in recent years, which have significantly affected corn crops in Romania, the new program responds to the need for a concrete risk management solution for farmers. Developed based on direct market feedback, the program responds to a concrete need »»»

BusinessGermanyWhy Germany's big builds often run over time and budgetAndreas Becker | Nicolas MartinMajor construction projects are rarely finished on time and usually cost much more than expected. What ever happened to German efficiency? https://p.dw.com/p/55YdYCologne's opera, pictured here in 2»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Bahrain have launched a pilot phase of a new “single travel point” initiative designed to streamline air travel between the two countries, in a move that reflects growing regional integration in aviation, security and digital infrastructure. The project, announced on Monday, »»»

A drone attack on a crowded market in central Sudan killed 28 people, a rights group reported Monday, as the army and its RSF rivals traded aerial strikes in their battle for territory. The attack occurred in a RSF-controlled area in the far north of Sudan's Kordofan region, currently the fiercest »»»

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The U.S. Embassy Cairo partnered with the American University in Cairo’s Venture Lab at the Onsi Sawiris School of Business to host its annual SelectUSA Tech Pitch Competition, spotlighting Egypt’s emerging technology entrepreneurs. Sixteen Egyptian start-ups presented their business concepts befor»»»

The ruling Socialist Party has formally introduced amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code that would expand the list of senior officials exempt from suspension while under investigation. The proposed changes, presented at the weekly meeting of the Socialist parliamentary group, target Article 24»»»

Poland’s warehouse market recorded its third best year on record in 2025, with total demand reaching 6.6 million square meters, according to CBRE. This placed Poland second in Europe for net take up, behind Germany. Strong leasing activity in the fourth quarter supported the result. At the same tim»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah Does Not Seek Wars, but Ready to Defend Lebanon, Battlefield Will Tell 16-02-2026 18:00 PM Hezbollah Secretary Gen»»»

Dubai Police sealed first place in both the road accident and trauma categories at the UAE Rescue Challenge 2026, underscoring its leadership in emergency response readiness and operational excellence. Organised by Dubai Police in collaboration with the World Rescue Organisation, the challenge was »»»

Various cookie products are on display at the 2025 Seoul Cafe & Bakery Fair that opened at Coex Magok Lewest in western Seoul, South Korea, 11 December 2025. File. Photo by YONHAP / EPA Feb. 15 (Asia Today) -- Consumer complaints and regulatory actions tied to the popular "Dubai chewy cookie" desse»»»

TV producer Dana Eden, who co-created the hit Israeli spy thriller series "Tehran", has been found dead in a hotel room in Athens, Greek police told AFP on Monday. The 52-year-old Israeli national's body was found Sunday night at a hotel near Syntagma Square, in the heart of the Greek capital, the »»»

LONDON: Thousands of users have reported being unable to access social media site X in what appears to be a mass outage. Both the site and app, formerly known as Twitter, failed to load on Monday afternoon for many, with users prompted to try again when they refreshed.Online, the X site displayed t»»»

Anton Kutev, former spokesperson for three caretaker governments, expressed confidence that former President Rumen Radev will secure a victory in the upcoming elections and establish a government regardless of circumstances. Speaking on Nova News, Kutev emphasized his readiness to support Radev’s p»»»

1 of 2 | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is greeted by a guard of honor after he arrived for a state visit to China in Beijing, China, on Jan. 28. Starmer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Jan. 29, in Beijing. It was the first trip to China by a British prime minister since 2018. Photo b»»»

Mandarin Oriental will manage the historic Winter Palace in Luxor and the Old Cataract in Aswan following comprehensive renovations, Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) announced. The two iconic properties are scheduled to reopen under the Mandarin Oriental brand in 2027. Under the agreement, Mandarin Orie»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: ‘Israel’ occupies 60% of Gaza and attacks the remaining part on a daily basis 16-02-2026 16:29 PM Latest News Urgent News Sh»»»

At the initiative of outgoing Health Minister Silvi Kirilov, a vision for the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been developed, laying the foundations for the use of new technologies in diagnostics, treatment and the management of health services, the Health Ministry sa»»»

2Performant, the largest affiliate marketing player in Romania, announces the launch of its operations in Ireland. The move marks a new step in the company’s European growth strategy and comes at a time when Irish e-commerce is among the most developed in the region. To coordinate the local market,»»»

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