WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United States Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah reaffirmed her country's unwavering commitment to cooperation with international partners to alleviate the suffering of the brotherly people of Sudan.Kuwait contributed more than USD 40 milli»»»

By Shaimaa Al-Ruwaished KUWAIT, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait commemorates Wednesday the World Cancer Day, raising awareness among the public about the disease and prevention means.The World Cancer Day is yet another chance to unify societal and international efforts to support cancer patient»»»

Doha, Qatar: From a week-long initiative at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Doha to a fast-growing international cybersecurity firm, BforeAI’s journey is being highlighted at Web Summit Qatar 2026 as an example of Qatar-based research reaching global markets. In 2019, HBKU’s Research to Star»»»

Lusail, Qatar: The countdown is on the start of this weekend’s Qatar International Rally, the second round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship organised by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF). Eight drivers joined the QMMF’s Executive Director Amro Al Hamad at the pre-event press»»»

Manila: A ferocious blaze erupted late Tuesday night in Barangay Lamion, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi reducing an estimated 1,000 homes to ashes and displacing thousands of residents in the remote Philippine island province. The fire, which broke out around 10:09 pm on February 3, 2026, spread rapidly through»»»

US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday and discussed plans for disarming Hamas ahead of possible reconstruction in the Gaza Strip and the situation in Iran, Netanyahu’s office said. Netanyahu warned Witkoff that “Iran has repeatedly proven it ca»»»

Nuclear talks between the US and Iran are expected to take place in Oman ‌on Friday, Axios ‌reporter ‌Barak ⁠Ravid said ‌on Tuesday, citing an Arab source. US President Donald Trump's administration agreed ⁠to an Iranian request to ‌move the ‍talks ‍from Türkiye ‍and negotiations are still ongoing »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the launch of a unique new campaign for its Visa cardholders, both credit and debit, offering them the chance to win travel packages to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, courtesy of Visa. The campaign is open to all QIIB Visa cardholders, both existing and new, giv»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gulf International Services (GIS) yesterday reported a net profit of QR678m for the year ended 31 December 2025 marking a 5% decrease compared to the same period last year, with an earnings per share of QR 0.365. Commenting on the Group’s financial and operational performance for the y»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations on Wednesday to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his country's National Day.His Highness the Amir wished the President g»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 4 (KUNA) - His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations on Wednesday to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his country's National Day.His Highness the Crown Prince wished the»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 4 (KUNA) - His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations on Wednesday to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his country's National Day. (end) nof.seo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Sadad and Skip Cash, two Qatar-based payment services providers licensed by Qatar Central Bank, on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The MoUs establish structured frameworks to assess potential collaboration o»»»

Doha, Qatar: ExxonMobil participated as a global sponsor in the 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026), held in Doha under the patronage of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Hosted by QatarEnergy, the event stood as a significant platform for advancing»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank recently hosted an exclusive Advisory Workshop on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) in collaboration with MBG Corporate Services. This session highlighted the importance of navigating disruptions and ensuring the continuity of criti»»»

Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday after the US shot down ​an Iranian drone and armed Iranian boats approached a US-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, rekindling fears of an escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran. Brent crude futures were up 56 cents, or 0.8%, at $67.89 per b»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Commission and global luxury group Kering have launched the "Kering Generation Award X MENA" across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for 2026. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the opening of the RLC Global Forum, hosted at the French Embassy in Riyadh. This »»»

Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar 2026 marks a defining moment for Qatar as it continues to position the country as a global leader in innovation, digital transformation, and the AI economy. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the summit Rania El Khoury, Global Adoption Practice Lead and Qata»»»

The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) announced the Arab Cities Culture and Creative Industries (CCI) Index at the 2026 edition of the World Governments Summit, taking place in Dubai from Feb 3-6. The index is the first regionally-grounded and evidence-based framework building on UNE»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coach Djamel Belmadi and Al Duhail are eyeing full points against struggling Umm Salal to continue their push towards the top four in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) at Al Khor Stadium. Al Duhail, currently placed sixth, are aware that any slip-up could further distance them from the top-»»»

At least 15 people were killed and dozens more injured late Tuesday after a Greek coast guard vessel collided with a speedboat carrying undocumented migrants off the eastern Aegean island of Chios, authorities said. The incident occurred as the speedboat, believed to be operated by migrant smuggler»»»

Heavy snow battering northern Japan in the last two weeks has been blamed in 35 deaths nationwide so far, including people suffering sudden heart attacks or slipping while shoveling snow, government officials said Wednesday. As of Wednesday, 15 prefectures have been affected, with the amount of sno»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Masters returns for its 29th edition, once again drawing a star-studded field to Doha Golf Club (DGC) as golfers vie for the iconic Mother of Pearl Trophy. The picturesque course will host 144 players, including eight former champions, all chasing a repeat victory in the Qata»»»

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) organised Al Hosn Festival, the emirate’s leading annual celebration of cultural heritage, ran from Jan 17-Feb 1 at Al Hosn. The festival offered a dynamic platform for cultural exchange and an interactive journey into Abu Dhabi’s he»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lucidya founder and CEO Abdullah Asiri has described Web Summit Qatar as a pivotal platform accelerating the Middle East and North Africa’s transformation into a global technology hub, highlighting the event’s growing importance for startups and investors across the region. Speaking on»»»

North Korea is punishing citizens caught watching South Korean television with forced labor and even death, according to an Amnesty International report released Wednesday. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo Feb. 4 (UPI) -- North Korea is carrying out arbitrary and brutally disproport»»»