The UAE federal government has announced that all public sector entities will observe a holiday for Eid Al Fitr from Wednesday, March19, to Saturday, March 22. For private sector employees, the Eid Al Fitr holiday will run from Thursday, March 19, to Saturday, March 21 2026. Authorities added that »»»

Foreign direct investment in Bulgaria recorded steady growth in 2025, increasing by 14.2 percent compared with the previous year and reaching a total of 3.261 billion euros, according to preliminary data from the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). This represents an increase of 405 million euros over 2»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO must revert to its 1997 borders to secure lasting peace in Ukraine, while European leaders pursue de-escalation and respect the alliance's pledge against eastward expansion "one inch" toward Russia, Armando Mema, member of the Finnish national-conservative party Freedom Alli»»»

The US Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday, more than three days after the Supreme Court declared the duties illegal. The agency said in a message to shipp»»»

Ahmedabad, India: Defending T20 World Cup champions India need "two big performances" to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's huge defeat to South Africa, said their assistant coach. India came into the T20 World Cup as hot favourites on home soil but were thrashed by 76 runs in the Super Eights as»»»

The UAE federal government has announced that all federal ministries, institutions, and public sector entities will observe a holiday for Eid al-Fitr from Wednesday, March 19, to Saturday, March 22, 2026. The decision follows the moon sighting and marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, »»»

Five formations are certain to enter the next National Assembly, while two others retain a realistic chance of representation, according to a survey, presented by Trend poll agency. The agency estimates that 3.1 million voters will go to the polls on April 19. The survey, commissioned by 24 Chasa, »»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a comprehensive digital guide translated into 16 languages to assist international pilgrims and visitors performing Umrah. The initiative aims to streamline the pilgrimage process by providing worshippers with essential procedural and religious i»»»

Ramadan in the UAE is a time of deep spiritual reflection, family bonding and community connection. But behind the iftars, late-night prayers and packed workdays, many residents are quietly battling exhaustion that goes beyond physical fatigue. Six days into Ramadan, the initial energy is fading an»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has warned that collecting donations for unlicensed entities could result in imprisonment and fines of up to Dh500,000, as authorities stepped up efforts to combat fraudulent fundraising campaigns. In awareness guidance issued to the public, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department stre»»»

Bulgaria’s entry into the Eurozone marks a defining moment for the country’s real estate sector. The adoption of the euro is no longer an expectation but a reality, and its impact is already visible across residential and investment markets. Greater transparency, improved confidence, and deeper int»»»

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen dismissed US President Donald Trump's idea of sending a hospital ship to the island, calling on the United States to engage in dialogue instead of posting "random comments" on social media. Earlier, Trump announced that he was sending a floating hosp»»»

Gold climbed to a three-week high on Monday as uncertainty stoked by the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down a vast swathe of President Donald Trump's tariffs pressured the dollar and pushed investors to the safety of bullion. Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $5,158.29 per ounce by 0558 GMT, having»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) hosted the final round of the 2026 F4 Middle East and Formula Regional Middle East championships earlier this month. The 5.419 km circuit welcomed an international field as both titles were decided at the conclusion of the winter season. The F4 Middle»»»

Doha, Qatar: A large public turnout and vibrant Ramadan atmosphere, the competitions of the Ramadan Sports Festival 2026, organized by Aspire Zone Foundation, officially kicked off yesterday. The festival continues to cement its position as one of the most prominent sporting events during the holy »»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, officially kicked off The Pearl Ramadan Football Tournament 2026 last Thursday, February 19, setting the stage for an exciting season of competitive matches and vibrant community engagement. The tour»»»

Doha, Qatar: A panel of experts discussed the legal and ethical implications arising from harm caused to patients by the use of AI in healthcare in the latest installment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Intersection of Law & Medicine series. Expert speakers at the day-long symposium explo»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of strategic roadmap to expand international footprint and solidify Qatar’s status as a global hub for the Halal industry, Dar Al Sharq Group, represented by Al Sharq Media Management, recently participated in the Makkah Halal Forum. This engagement serves as a key milestone in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amid the height of the tourism season, hundreds of tourists from different nationalities are visiting the pavilion of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center at the Old Doha Port. Through this pavilion, the Center aims to introduce visitors to Qatar and its cultu»»»

Doha, Qatar: A lecture delivered by Omar Suleiman and organised by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Cultural Center, was attended by 1,950 English-speaking participants from various nationalities. Titled “How to Elevate Your Worship in Ramadan?,”the lecture was part of the center’s preparatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised a series of lectures for various expatriate communities under the “Welcoming Ramadan” programme. The lectures targeted the Malabari, Tamil, and Nigerian c»»»

Ahmedabad: South Africa ended India’s 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup with a crushing 76-run win in Ahmedabad yesterday in the opening Group 1 Super Eights match. After a counter-attacking 63 by David Miller and some late hitting from Tristan Stubbs took South Africa to 187-7, the defe»»»

Syria’s Defense Ministry said on Sunday that a Syrian army soldier and a ‌civilian were killed a day earlier by “unknown assailants” in the northern city of Raqqa. ISIS claimed ‌responsibility for two attacks targeting Syrian army personnel in northern and eastern Syria. The militant group said on »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme began in 2018 with just 21 swimmers and nine footballers, offering a safe, supportive environment where children and adults with special needs could build skills and confidence. Today, it welcomes over 300 participants each week across swim»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saida, owned by Time Form Syndicate and trained by Hamad Al Jehani, delivered a dramatic late surge in the Local Thoroughbred Handicap 50-70 over 1400m for horses aged three and above, to clinch the Al Waab Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on the turf on Saturday night. The five-year-old ma»»»

Doha, Qatar: During the closing ceremony of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2026, ExxonMobil Qatar proudly recognized its long-standing educational partner, INJAZ Qatar, for reaching a milestone of 500,000 students through its collaborative programs. This achievement reflects a shared commitment to empow»»»

On February 26, drinking water supply of residential buildings, schools, preschools, healthcare, and other social and industrial facilities in the capital’s residential areas will be stopped from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. According to the Bishkek City Hall’s press service, the outage will affect Ak-Zhar, Ak»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (MPHC) convened its Annual General Assembly Meeting for the fiscal year 2025, yesterday. Delivering the opening speech Chairman of the Board of Directors of MPHC Ahmad Saif Al-Sulaiti said, in 2025, the global petrochemical sector faced significan»»»

Doha, Qatar: When Waad Al-Maadeed graduated from university last year, she wasn’t just top of her class at Georgetown University in Qatar, her academic career earned her the top honour for all of Qatar. At last week’s Qatar Educational Excellence Award ceremony, Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The excitement continued in the third edition of the Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament, held at Al Furjan Stadium in the Al Thumama area in cooperation with the Qatar Sports for All Federation for the 10–14 age group (born between 2012 and 2016). Al Sha'ab secured a 3-1 victory over Medica»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday with Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, H E Oksana Lut, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. The meeting reviewed ways to enhance collaboration between Qatar and Russia in areas of mutua»»»

Dubai: Celebrity power couple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially confirmed their wedding on social media, calling it “The Wedding of VIROSH”. The couple, who have been dating for nearly eight years but have never openly acknowledged their relationship in public, shared a heartf»»»

A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the Palestinian movement was in the final phase of selecting a new leader, with two prominent figures competing for the position. Hamas recently completed the formation of a new Shura Council of more than 80 members, a consultative body largely compos»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Azerbaijan are investing in innovation to build resilient and future-ready digital economies. Both countries are redefining their economies through focused investment in technology, talent, and innovation. Talking to The Peninsula in an interview Tugra Musayeva , Chief Innova»»»

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced that the results of FTSE Russell Global Equity Index Series Semi Annual review will become effective at the open on March 23, 2026 for the Qatari market. The details of the review for Qatari stocks included the addition of Zad Holding Company to Micro Cap »»»

When it comes to football on the island of Ireland, there isn't much 102-year-old Charlie O'Leary has not seen or done. From serving as the Republic of Ireland's kitman at two World Cups and a European Championship, to refereeing behind the Iron Curtain, the Dubliner has an almost legendary status.»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) signed a contract yesterday with Hassad Food for the management, operation and provision of services in central markets. This step aims to continue cooperation with the company in organising central markets and raising the efficiency of services pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brazil’s Marlon Modolo Zanotelli topped a competitive field to win the CSI5* CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix presented by Longines, bringing four days of thrilling action at Al Shaqab to a close on Saturday night. At the Longines Outdoor Arena, Zanotelli and his 10-year-old mare Charly Heart »»»

Berlin: The Arab Cultural House “Al Diwan” of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Germany held a panel discussion on tales from a tumultuous world on the sidelines of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. Moderated by director Samir Nasr, coordinator of the film programme at “Al Diwan”, the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s (MOCI) announcement of a price-reduction initiative covering over 1,000 consumer goods in Ramadan, Qatar’s diverse expatriate community has welcomed the move with widespread relief. Speaking to The Peninsula, expats and residents note t»»»

Lebanon continues to come under pressure to postpone the parliamentary elections in May with international powers believing that priority in the country lies in disarming Hezbollah and granting Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government more time to approve financial, economic and administrative refor»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd extended their lead in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) with a 3-1 victory over Al Wakrah at Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium, marking their ninth consecutive win in the top flight. The triumph took Al Sadd to 35 points, four clear of Al Gharafa and Al Shamal, who drew level on points»»»

At first glance, Yelets in winter looks like something from a Russian fairy tale. From the embankment I spy the golden domes of Orthodox churches and, down below, ice fishermen dotted along the frozen river. But in this town, 350km (217 miles) south of Moscow, the fairy tale feeling is transient. O»»»

In 2025, 456 bodies of citizens who died in various countries were brought home to Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, Bakyt Darmankul uulu, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technology, Culture, Spor»»»

On 22 February of each year, Saudi Arabia celebrates Founding Day, commemorating the establishment of the First Saudi State in 1727 in Diriyah, northwest of present-day Riyadh. The date marks the emergence of a centralised political authority in a region long characterised by fragmentation. Today, »»»

Dubai: What’s the beef, you ask? Well, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond has sparked debates over its depiction of force-feeding beef in certain scenes and no, we’re not just talking memes. The Hindi-language film, which focuses on girls trapped in forced religious conversion rackets, has become the »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent North Korean leader Kim Jong-un congratulations on Monday on his re-election as general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said. Earlier on the day, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Kim's re-election to th»»»

Australia's center-left government ‌on Sunday rejected a local media report that said it was working to repatriate Australians in a Syrian camp holding families of suspected ISIS militants. The 34 women and children were released on Monday from the camp in northern Syria, but returned to the detent»»»

Dubai: Minor delays and one flight diversion were reported at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Monday morning as fog and mist covered parts of the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.A spokesperson for Dubai Airports confirmed that operations were largely unaffect»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan is ready to allocate 200,000 hectares of unused land to migrant workers for agricultural use. First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Zhanybek Kerimaliev stated at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resou»»»