Bur Dubai Police engage residents through ‘Your Voice is Heard’ initiative Dubai Police, represented by Bur Dubai Police Station, recently held a community open meeting under its ‘Your Voice is Heard’ initiative, aimed at strengthening direct communication with residents, citizens and partners with»»»

The University of Sharjah has launched the Alumni Association Football Cup, bringing together graduates from across the University in a celebration of sport and community spirit. Organised by the Alumni Association in collaboration with the Sports Activities Section at the Deanship of Student Affai»»»

Dubai: Gold, bonds and select emerging markets could offer investors some protection as global markets brace for another highly volatile year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.That was the message from Emirates NBD as it unveiled its Global Investment Outlook 2026, them»»»

Abu Dhabi: In a landmark advancement for the region’s digital-government infrastructure, AE Coin has been recognized as a payment method for all federal government authorities, marking the first time in the wider region that a regulator-licensed stablecoin is authorized for nationwide government-fe»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, received His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at the Swiss President's residence at Bayan Palace.The meeting was attended by Adviser at the Amiri Diwan and Head of the Official Accompanying Delegation Sh»»»

At least 20,286 Altyn Kazyk laptops have been distributed to primary school teachers across Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Education, a second batch of equipment has been prepared and will be delivered to teachers through district education departments. Future shipments are planned for hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, spoke today at the opening of Web Summit Qatar 2026. In her remarks, Her Highness shed light on the relationship between language and technology in the age of Artifi»»»

Alaa Abou Zeid, Matrouh governor, said that procedures are taken to facilitate investment projects in Matrouh. As a consequence, work opportunities will be provided and development efforts will be enhanced in Matrouh. “We successfully attracted Emirati, Saudi, Korean and Egyptian investors last yea»»»

A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Kalavryta in the Achaia region of the Peloponnese at 12.30 p.m. Monday, with no reports of injuries or damage. According to the Institute of Geodynamics at the National Observatory of Athens, the quake’s epicenter was about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northwest of»»»

The municipality of Pleven announced that schools will remain closed on Tuesday, February 3, due to forecasted extremely low temperatures and challenging winter conditions following heavy snowfall on February 1 and 2. The move aims to ensure the safety of students and school staff. The head of the »»»

Israel's military warned on Monday it would soon strike Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, issuing evacuation warnings for buildings in two villages. The army "will, in the near future, strike military infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, in response to its prohibit»»»

The head of the World Health Organization said Monday that the dramatic cuts of 2025 as the United States headed for the exit created the chance to build a leaner, re-focused WHO. Washington, traditionally the UN health agency's biggest donor, has slashed foreign aid spending under President Donald»»»

“The economic reality is reflected in our results – 2025 was a difficult and, at times, painful year for Bosch,” said Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, referring to the preliminary sales figures published by the company. “In an unfavorable environment, we con»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesGold and silver collapse: What's gone wrong?Nik MartinAfter hitting record highs last week, the prices of gold and silver have suddenly reversed course. DW looks at how a euphoric rally flipped into a sharp, confidence-shaking rout. https://p.dw.com/p/57s9kThe fortunes of gold »»»

As the CBSE board examinations approach, homes across the country begin to feel the shift. Timetables change, conversations soften, and routines are quietly rearranged. There is an unspoken tension in the air that all have to deal with. Examination time is not only a test of a student’s preparation»»»

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has prepared its traditional weekly macroeconomic outlook and forecasts that the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic will keep its interest rate at 11 percent until the end of this year. In January, the regulator kept the discount rate at this level. Annual infl»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah offers condolences, praises father of Sayyed Nasrallah: A good, blessed and firmly rooted tree that grew a towering branch whose »»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) on Monday honored KUNA in recognition of its prominent role in developing media work and enhancing the professional capabilities of media practitioners.The recognition took place during a meeting at»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama on Monday criticized demands from judges for higher salaries, warning that approving such increases would burden the state budget and damage Albania’s reputation. Speaking in a live broadcast on his Facebook account, Rama said the Constitutional Court should not allow “a sta»»»

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinCopy URL “I want to go back to Egypt soon, it has been almost one year since I been there last, I miss Egypt” said my wife Dr. Virginie Wolff at our house in the French town Brive la Gaillarde gazing at me with eyes full of longing. This time we chose Aswan city south»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Monday Serbia's next military parade would feature thousands of armed robots and that he would ask Chinese President Xi Jinping for China's support on the matter. Vucic was speaking to reporters at a presentation of robots made by the Chine»»»

TUNIS, Feb. 2 (TAP) – Political activists and civil society representatives on Monday condemned attempts to subjugate the media and turn it into a “propaganda tool.”In a citizens’ petition published on Facebook, the signatories—including journalists...»»»

French protesters tore up an EU flag during a rally in central Paris at the weekend, calling for the country’s withdrawal from the bloc to protect the farming community from Brussels’ damaging policies. The demonstration, which drew more than 1,000 people, was organized by Florian Philippot, the le»»»

Dubai: In a big win for Indian expats in the UAE and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) across the world, India has eased customs rules for carrying gold jewellery, Gulf News can reveal. This follows the announcement of the Customs Baggage Rules, 2026, in India's Union Budget 2026 by Finance Minister Nirm»»»

Dubai Police celebrated the traditional Hag Al Laila with a vibrant community gathering at Global Village, drawing families from across the UAE to an evening steeped in heritage and festivity. The event, organised by the Positive Spirit Council in partnership with Dubai Police, Global Village, the »»»

Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah’s most talked-about development just hit another milestone. The 548-metre Wynn Bridge, connecting Wynn Al Marjan Island to the UAE’s main highway network, is now nearly halfway complete. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bridge — part of a sleek»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Nader Al-Jallal on Monday said organizing the "Second International Conference on Successful Aquaculture and Biodiversity Conservation" reflects the Ministry's keenness, through Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, received on Monday at Bayan Palace the President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, on his official visit to Kuwait. The meeting was attended by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad»»»

Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan (MFA), Seitek Zhumakadyr uulu, met with Head of the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Katie Collins. The meeting was held at the initiative of the Kyrgyz side. The parties discussed issues of bilater»»»

One person was killed Monday in an Israeli drone strike on his vehicle on the Zahrani highway between Ansarieh and Sarafand, as Israel intensified its strikes on south Lebanon, despite a ceasefire and the army's deployment in the region. Hours later, another drone strike targeted a car near al-Qlai»»»

UNIFIL called Monday on Israel to stop violating resolution 1701 after the Israeli army dropped Sunday unknown chemical substances from airplanes over Lebanon. On Sunday morning, the Israeli army informed UNIFIL that they would be carrying out an aerial activity dropping what they said was a non-to»»»

Europe must protect its own industries through a “Made in Europe” strategy, European Commissioner for Industry Stephane Sejourne said in an opinion article published on Sunday evening and signed by more than 1,100 company CEOs and business leaders, Reuters reports. “Without an ambitious, effective,»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Criminal Court has handed down verdicts in a high-profile case involving the manipulation of commercial prize draws, sentencing dozens of defendants to prison terms and heavy fines. Presided over by Judge Nasser Al Badr, the court sentenced 19 defendants, including the principal acc»»»

Dubai: Two people were injured after a ground collapse struck a fuel station in eastern Cairo’s Fifth Settlement district on Saturday evening, causing the complete collapse of two commercial shops, local media reported. Emergency services were alerted to the incident after reports of a sudden subsi»»»

Dubai: Indian YouTuber Arun Panwar has found himself at the centre of a growing controversy after videos from his wedding surfaced online, showing him receiving nearly Rs71 lakh in cash and 21 tola of gold as what was described as “daan” or gifts. The footage, reportedly from his late-2025 wedding »»»

A shift down in Egypt’s net public debt ratio to GDP. Egypt invests over $2.0 bn in US treasury bills, Hot money excluded from central bank’s announced reserves The Egyptian Debt and Hot Money issues have been causing panic and alarm over the past weeks, this report produces a complete analysis of »»»

For decades, the Greek state has tolerated illegal construction, voting in a series of laws allowing homeowners who built illegally or exceeded the area stated in building permits to declare illegal construction and get away by paying relatively small fines. The facility to declare such illegal con»»»

President Iliana Iotova will begin consultations with parliamentary floor groups on appointing a caretaker prime minister, the President’s administration said here on Monday. Iotova will meet representatives of GERB-UDF and Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) on Tuesday. Prime Minister »»»

Under these conditions, almost 75% of participants intend to increase their investment levels in real estate assets over the coming year, mainly to protect themselves against inflation (34%), to diversify their portfolio with other financial assets (26%) or for potential tax benefits (14%). Europea»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, the news agency Fars reported on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said he was hopeful of a deal to avert military action. "President Pezeshkian has ordered the opening of talks with the United »»»

DUBAI, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The UAE-Kuwait Economic Forum, held on Monday at Burj Al Arab in Dubai, featured a series of high-level dialogue sessions discussing the dimensions of economic, trade and investment ties between Kuwait and the UAE.The forum opened with a presidential session titled "From Kuwa»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov, in an interview with Euronews, commented on the European Union’s sanctions against Kyrgyz banks imposed due to alleged ties to Russia. According to the official, Bishkek is in constant dialogue with the EU and individual Europ»»»

The readiness to resume travel through the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Monday reflects a complex mix of pressing humanitarian needs and the strict security system imposed by the occupation, making the opening of the crossing a limited step in substance, despite its gre»»»

Romania’s Ministry of Finance announced that in February, FIDELIS government bonds will offer tax-free interest rates of up to 7.25% for leu-denominated issues and up to 6% for euro-denominated issues. The second FIDELIS issuance of the year, FIDELIS II, will run between 6 and 13 February. Resident»»»

In Pleven, February 3 will be a non-school day due to expected low temperatures and complicated winter conditions, the Municipality's press centre said on Monday. An order was issued by Pleven Mayor Valentin Hristov, declaring February 3 a non-school day for all schools in Pleven Municipality. The »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran and the United States may start negotiations in the coming days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special envoy Steve Witkoff may act as negotiators, the Tasnim news agency reported on Monday, citing a source. The exact location and time of the negotiations hav»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri receives PM Nawaf Salam in his residence in Beirut’s Ain Al-Tineh 02-02-2026 13:13 PM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli strike targeting vehicle in Qlaileh in south Lebanon 02-02-2026 13:09 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-»»»

Iran is weighing the terms for resuming talks with the United States soon, a foreign ministry official said on Monday, after both sides signaled readiness to revive diplomacy over a long-running nuclear dispute and dispel fears of a new regional war. Tensions are running high ​amid a military build»»»