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. Qatar Calendar, presented by Visit Qatar, is the national unified platform showcasing»»»

Doha, Qatar: Healthcare professionals across Qatar gathered on Saturday, February 14 at Ideal Indian School ground for a one-day cricket tournament organised by Medicos Markhiya. Medicos Premier League Season 1 cricket tournament is organised with an aim to foster relationship and develop unity amo»»»

On February 14, Abdulaziz kary Zakirov, Mufti of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, sent-off and blessed three Kyrgyz theologians — Abdimalik Uskenbaev, Nurlan Muhammad, and Muhammad Mirbekov — who are traveling to the Altai Republic, part of the Russian Federation. «We are sending you with a very great respon»»»

Doha, Qatar: Leading scholars and experts convened at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) to advance the practical application of Islamic psychology within mental health service delivery. Hosted by the College of Islamic Studies (CIS), the ‘2nd International Symposium on Islamic Psychology: Integra»»»

Dubai: Mark your calendars! The Filipino community in the UAE is set to come together on June 7 for the celebration of the Philippines’ 128th Independence Day. The annual ceremony will take place at the Zabeel Halls 2 & 3 of the Dubai World Trade Centre. Dubbed as “Kalayaan 2026,” the celebration i»»»

India has seized three US-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran this month and stepped up surveillance in its maritime zone to curb illicit trade, a source said on Monday, confirming a post on X by Indian authorities earlier in February that had been deleted. India aims to prevent its waters from b»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI) yesterday announced globally celebrated visionaries—Faouzi Bensaïdi, Gael García Bernal, Alice Diop, Diego Luna and Gustavo Santaolalla as Qumra Masters for its 12th annual talent incubator event, taking place from March 27 to April 1, 2026. Reinforcing Qumra’»»»

The outgoing government will meet Tuesday to discuss a draft decision approving the 2026 funding of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government press service said. The agenda includes 21 items, covering a range of administrative, European, and property-related matters. Ministers are set to revi»»»

Dubai: After nearly a decade of teaching in the UAE, Filipina educator Apple Grace Bernadas has taken center stage in Europe and won over all four judges in the blind auditions of The Voice of Finland. Bernadas, who previously worked as a teacher in Dubai, secured a rare four-chair turn on the popu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Diabetes Qatar, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation – Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, organised an awareness event dedicated to adolescents living with diabetes on Saturday, February 14, at La Cigale Hotel, with the participation of 40 adolescents living with diabete»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) organised a meeting with the Ministry of Municipality (MoM) and the Public Works Authority (PWA), attended by directors of key sector departments, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance communication with the public sector and various economi»»»

Doha, Qatar: A binational trekking expedition across the Andes has concluded as a legacy initiative of the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture, bringing participants together for an eight-day crossing from Argentina into Chile along a historic mountain route as part of CultuHike, Years o»»»

The second round of talks on Ukraine, involving delegations from Russia, the United States, and Ukraine, took place in Abu Dhabi on February 4 and 5. The first round took place on January 23-24 in Abu Dhabi. The talks were also held behind closed doors, without the press. A special flight with a Ru»»»

Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set for another round of talks on Tuesday in Geneva as part of the latest fraught push by the United States to end the four-year war. US President Donald Trump is seeking to position himself as peacemaker of the conflict unleashed when Russia invaded Ukraine in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Kosovo, HE Dr. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.»»»

Dubai: Homes 4 Life Real Estate proudly announces its recognition as the 3rd Best Performing Brokerage of 2025 at the prestigious EMAAR Annual Broker Awards 2025. The grand ceremony was held at the luxurious Armani Hotel Dubai, located within the iconic Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai, bringing toge»»»

By Anuj SrivasMUMBAI, India — India is scrambling to defend a new trade deal with the United States that critics have branded as surrender to Washington, as countries navigate the fallout from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.The deal announced this month has rattled India's powerful farme»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality honoured the winners of the ‘Qatar’s agricultural lens’ competition, which it organised in cooperation with the Qatar Photography Center, at the conclusion of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition “AgriteQ 2026.” The ceremony included a visua»»»

Doha, Qatar: A senior official at Qatar’s Civil Service and Government Development Bureau has said the body is currently working on three interlinked strategic projects aimed at strengthening long-term workforce planning in the public sector. Al Anoud Saad Al Naemi, Director of Government Manpower »»»

Italy stands ready to help train police forces in Gaza and elsewhere in the Palestinian territories, its foreign minister said on Monday, as ‌Rome aims to ‌play a ‌role ⁠in stabilizing the ⁠Middle East. "We are ready to train a new Gaza police force, and we ⁠are also ready to ‌train ‌a Palestinian »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a resolution imposing a temporary ban on the import of fruit seedlings into Kyrgyzstan. According to the document, the import of fruit seedlings, with the exception of the varieties specified in the appendix to the resolution, will be prohibited fo»»»

Two Kyrgyzstanis won gold at the Klippan Lady Open International Wrestling Tournament, which concluded in Sweden. Photo Media. Aidemi Asangazieva Aidemi Asangazieva competed in the 17-and-under women’s 53-kilogram weight class. In the group stage, she won three victories over her Swedish opponents »»»

Doha, Qatar: Since its launch, the Lawh Wa Qalam: M.F. Husain Museum at Qatar Foundation has been more than a gallery; it is a space for dialogue, imagination, and hands-on creativity. With community engagement at its core, the museum has unveiled a series of workshops inspired by the legendary Maq»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar giants Al Sadd face a must-win showdown tonight against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, as they fight to secure a spot in the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite Round of 16. Coached by Roberto Mancini, Al Sadd are currently eighth in the West Zone, tied on ei»»»

Manila: In a sign of payoffs for enhanced diplomatic drive, Filipinos’ global mobility has made huge improvements with visa-free access rising from 64 to around 78 destinations, based on the latest “dashboard”. Philippine passport holders now enjoy visa-free access to 36 countries and territories, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Jannik Sinner made a confident return to action at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open yesterday, defeating Czech opponent Tomas Machac in straight sets to launch his Doha campaign in brilliant fashion. Playing his first match since falling short in his Australian Open title defence, the Italian»»»

The US and Iran are expected to hold their second round of talks about Iran’s nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use force to c»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan adopted a resolution «On National Telecommunications Operators.» This document was adopted to strengthen information sovereignty and the sustainable development of the country’s telecommunications infrastructure in accordance with the provisions of the Digital»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) yesterday witnessed the successful listing of QNB Group’s QR1bn bonds which represent the largest Qatari riyal–denominated issuance in the history of the local market. On this occasion, a bell-ringing ceremony was held in the presence of Chief Executive Offic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has announced the opening of two new retail stores located at Doha Mall and Wakrah Boulevard, reinforcing its commitment to bringing world-class connectivity and customer experiences closer to communities across the country. Conveniently located in two high traffic, fast»»»

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TAAMEER Real Estate Projects, a leading Qatari company in real estate development. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to advancing academic cooperation, enhancing »»»

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) Board Chair Bandar Alkhorayef inaugurated on Monday several advanced factories to produce food, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and construction materials in Sudair City for I»»»

Lebanon's government said Monday that the army would need at least four months to implement the second phase of the military's plan to disarm Hezbollah in the country's south. Lebanon's government last year committed to disarming Iran-backed Hezbollah, which was badly weakened in a recent war with »»»

Police officers have detained a suspect in Leninsky district of Bishkek on suspicion of inducing others to use narcotic substances. According to the press service of the district police department, a report was received via the 102 service stating that an unidentified young man at a house on Matyev»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, has announced the updated version of the National Cybersecurity Training Program and the 2026 Training Agenda, as one of the strategic national initiatives aimed at strengthening the cybersec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network debuted its first Arabic-language Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) curated service on Samsung TV Plus in MENA, with plans to expand to some European markets soon. The new curated service titled Al Jazeera World will feature captivating documentaries focuse»»»

A recent autopsy report has provided a look into the final moments of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, whose life was cut short earlier this month in a fatal collision in Dwarka. The medical findings confirm that the impact of the crash caused catastrophic injuries, specifically identifying severe inte»»»

China’s South-to-North Water Transfer Project has delivered 64.73bn cubic metres of water to the country’s arid north over the past year, bringing cumulative transfers to more than 83bn cubic metres since operations began, according to official data released in November 2025. Nearly 118mn people no»»»

China’s South-to-North Water Transfer Project has delivered 64.73bn cubic metres of water to the country’s arid north over the past year, bringing cumulative transfers to more than 83bn cubic metres since operations began, according to official data released in November 2025. Nearly 118mn people no»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice H E Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi has affirmed that the Ministry is pressing ahead with its projects under the 2025-2030 strategic plan, guided by a comprehensive vision focused on full automation of services and strengthened electronic integration»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has officially launched the “Enhancing Early Childhood Education” project under the slogan “Their Beginning Has a Story.” The launch took place during a formal ceremony held at the Ministry’s headquarters yesterday. The event was a»»»

Grammy-winning US songwriter Billy Steinberg, a key figure behind several chart-topping hits including Madonna's Like a Virgin, has died aged 75. Steinberg's family described him as a "visionary lyricist, devoted husband, loving father, and one of the most influential songwriters of his era". His s»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended Resolution No. 32 of January 28, 2022 «On the Procedure for Handling Investor Complaints and Supporting Them.» This decision was made to improve the investor protection mechanism. According to the document, the status of the authorized body is clar»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation, yesterday officially launched Semiotics of Nature: Recharging Nature with Meaning for Environmental Ethics and Action, a book that calls for rethinking humanity’s relationship with the natural world through an I»»»

India’s expanded military budget shows how strategic competition with rivals China and Pakistan is heating up. Over $86.7bn was set aside for defence in the national budget for 2026-27, representing a 15% increase from the previous financial year and a 25% increase from 2024-25. This increased spen»»»

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Monday criticized the Lebanese government for offering “continuous concessions” to Israel, suggesting that the Lebanese state should halt all steps related to the so-called arms monopolization plan. “If you want to surrender, amend the constitution, because the»»»

Administrative liability for showing disrespect toward teachers and interfering in their professional activities is set to be tightened in Kyrgyzstan. The amendments, drafted by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, affect offenders, parents of minors, and officials. Disresp»»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan signed the Law on Combating Corruption. The document has been officially published. It will enter into force in 10 days. The new law systematizes state anti-corruption policy—from prevention to combating and mitigating the consequences of corruption offenses. The documen»»»

US President Donald Trump said a US operation against Cuba, similar to the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is unnecessary. "I don't want to answer that. Why would I answer that? If I was, it wouldn't be a very tough operation, as you can figure. But I don't think that'll be neces»»»

Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. An intense heatwave has settled over the cou»»»