The United Arab Emirates sought to align with lobbying groups supporting the Zionist entity in Washington during its dispute with Saudi Arabia, according to a report by Middle East Eye, citing one current and one former US official. According to the report, at least one organization—the American Je»»»

Dubai: A man arrested for begging in Dubai was found to own three luxury cars, while another was caught with more than Dh25,000 in cash hidden under his mat, Dubai Police revealed on Thursday. Brigadier Ali Salem Al Shamsi, Director of the Suspects and Criminal Phenomena Department, told Gulf News »»»

Bulgaria continues to stand out in the European labor market for both its low unemployment and the high employment rate among young graduates. The country’s unemployment remains one of the lowest in the European Union, while a record proportion of recent university graduates quickly find work after»»»

Dubai: The Community Development Authority (CDA) is spearheading a major step toward shaping Dubai’s social future, convening a participatory design workshop today as part of the second phase of the Social Sector Strategy 2033 of the Emirate. The strategy aims to strengthen the social well-being ec»»»

Abu Dhabi: The humanitarian aid vessel ‘Umm Al Emarat’ is preparing to sail to Al Arish Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt as a prelude to delivering assistance into the Gaza Strip. The ship departed this morning from Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi with the participation of 16 charitable and humanitaria»»»

At a special EU competitiveness meeting held at the Belgian castle Alden Biesen, outgoing Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov joined European leaders to discuss ways to make the Union faster, more agile, and less encumbered by bureaucracy. The gathering brought together heads of state and gov»»»

A coalition of major trade unions and farmers’ organisations staged a nationwide strike on Thursday, protesting an interim trade framework with the United States as well as a series of labour and economic reforms introduced by the government. The one-day “Bharat Bandh” disrupted public transport, b»»»

Dubai: Misk Pharmaceutical Industries, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Jordan, today officially announced its entrance into the UAE healthcare market through a landmark distribution agreement with United Medical Supplies (UNIMED) LLC. The partnership was formalised at the World Healt»»»

Dubai: The most important development in technology this year will not be a new model or a faster chip, but a change in how progress itself is measured. As AI systems continue to move into core public and commercial services, the question is no longer whether they can perform, but whether they can »»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber hosted on Thursday a trade delegation from the Republic of Tanzania, led by Director of Business Development at Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB), Afia Mwanahamisi Siggi and Senior Investment Officer at the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Author»»»

France faces declining birth rates, with deaths outnumbering births for the first time since World War II. A parliamentary report proposes longer paid parental leave, interest-free housing loans, and a universal monthly child allowance of €250 to make it easier for families to have children.»»»

Sharjah City Municipality, in cooperation with Khorfakkan Municipality, has announced the extension of operating hours for paid public parking spaces marked with blue signs across Khorfakkan, effective February 16, 2026. Under the new decision, parking fees will apply daily including weekends and p»»»

Moscow, Russia: Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation, the Kremlin said Thursday, urging its 100 million Russian users to switch to a domestic alternative. "As for the blocking of WhatsApp ... such a decision was indeed made and »»»

The president of Greece’s biggest private-sector union, GSEE, Giannis Panagopoulos has denied allegations linking him to an alleged embezzlement scheme involving education and training funds, saying the case amounts to “character assassination.” Speaking at an emergency news conference held on Thur»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism said it will deploy an electronic price tracking system across 627 major retail outlets ahead of Ramadan and warned markets against any unjustified price increases, while confirming strong supplies of essential goods. During a media briefing on Wednesday, »»»

New Delhi: Farmers rallied across India on Thursday to oppose a trade deal with Washington which reduces tariffs on US goods, warning that it would hurt Indian agriculture and endanger livelihoods. Farmer unions have called the deal announced last week a "total surrender" to American agricultural g»»»

DOHA: The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice from February 1-5, reached QR1,202,853,544. Meanwhile, the total sales contracts for residential units in the Real Estate Bulletin for the same period are QR71,639,312»»»

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On the sloping shoreline of the Greek Aegean island of Milos, a vast construction site has left a gaping wound into the island's trademark volcanic rock. The foundations are for a hotel extension that attracted so much controversy last year that the country's top administrative court ended up tempo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice during the period from February 1 to 5, reached QAR 1,202,853,544. Meanwhile the total sales contracts for residential units in the Real Estate Bulletin for the»»»

Real estate developer REDPORT has secured a financing line worth EUR 9 million in partnership with Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania, dedicated to the development of the VITALITY EST residential project, one of the best-selling projects in the company’s portfolio. The financing structure includes a dedi»»»

Outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov took part in an informal meeting at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever. The meeting preceded Thursday’s European Council meeting, reported the Council of Ministe»»»

Dubai: BMW owners in the UAE will be contacted as part of a worldwide recall after the carmaker identified a potential fire risk linked to the engine starter in certain vehicles. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The German carmaker said a mid-six-figure number of cars c»»»

Damascus, Feb.12 (SANA) The Ministry of Energy signed Wednesday a “Wind Power Project” agreement with Marv Energy to generate 700 megawatts of electricity, during a ceremony at the ministry’s headquarters in Damascus. The agreement was signed by Energy Minister Mohammad Al-Bashir and Marv Energy bo»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov announced the launch of an accelerated modernization of state universities, the Cabinet’s press service reported. According to Baisalov, the decision to establish a new ministry was a deliberate step by the country’s leadership»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced record growth in the number of new mining exploitation licenses issued in 2025, showing a remarkable increase of 220% compared to 2024. The surge highlights the appeal of the mining investment environment and the ministry's ongoing »»»

President Iliana Iotova Thursday told a news conference that if presented with a caretaker cabinet lineup within the required time frame, she will issue the necessary decrees to set April 19 as the day for the snap parliamentary elections. Earlier on Thursday, she tasked caretaker prime minister-de»»»

The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that private sector employees will work two hours less per day during Ramadan. Companies are also allowed to introduce flexible or remote work arrangements, depending on the nature of their business, to help staff balance work an»»»

Deputy Marlen Mamataliev was elected Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan. His candidacy was supported by 77 deputies, while five voted against. One ballot was declared invalid, and four were annulled. Marlen Mamataliev was the only candidate for the post of Speaker. Who is Mar»»»

Britain's economy barely grew in the final quarter of 2025 as activity fared worse than initially estimated during the run-up to finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget, official figures showed on Thursday. Gross domestic product grew by 0.1% in the October-to-December period, the same slow pace as »»»

Washington, United States: Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have skyrocketed on FIFA's official resale platform, with seats for many matches listed at several times their face value even though most tickets have only recently been distributed following the end of the main sales phase in January»»»

Malaysian carrier AirAsia X has launched flights to Bahrain and London, with fares starting from as low as RM99 (around Dh93). Commencing on June 26, 2026, these routes, both served by A330s, establish Bahrain as the airline’s first global hub, strengthening its role as a key gateway between Southe»»»