UAE's Seha Clinics completes extensive training for over 300 school nurses
Seha Clinics, a subsidiary of PureHealth and one of the UAE’s largest providers of primary and specialty healthcare services, has completed an extensive training programme aimed at enhancing the capabilities of public school nurses across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. Also Read: UAE students ge»»»
Aoun seeks Spain support for EU Pressure on Israel to halt attacks
President Joseph Aoun has arrived in Spain where he will meet with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to sign several agreements. Aoun said Sunday he will urge the Spanish leaders to pressure Israel within the European Union to commit to the implementation of a ceasefire agreement reac»»»
FIVB delegate inspects facilities for U17 World Championship
Doha, Qatar: A delegate from the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), visited Doha to inspect and evaluate the facilities and venues that will host the FIVB U17 Volleyball World Championship, slated for August 2026 in Doha. The delegate, Yann Moser, during his visit reviewed several faciliti»»»
LivUp breathes new life into the historic building at 8 Moniuszki Street
LivUp has launched the revitalisation of the historic tenement at Moniuszki 8 in central Warsaw, once home to the iconic pre-war Café Adria. The project will transform the former office and service building into a refined PRS residential scheme with 65 apartments for long-term institutional rental,»»»
Mindspace's third location in Poland at Skyliner II
The Skyliner office complex in Warsaw continues to strengthen its status as a prime business destination with the expansion of Mindspace, a global flexible workspace operator. Mindspace has signed a 10-year lease with Karimpol Polska for nearly 4,500 sq m in Skyliner II, marking its third location »»»
Russia's Dmitriev Says Epstein's 'Satanist Cabal' Benefited From Ukraine Coup
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and special presidential envoy, commented on Monday on the recently published correspondence involving disgraced US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying that his "satanist cabal" benefited fro»»»
Shura Council convenes routine weekly session
Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council convened on Monday as part of its regular session at its headquarters, chaired by the Speaker, HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. The Secretary-General of the Council, HE Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud read out the agenda, with the council endorsing the minutes of the p»»»
Iran Arrests Four Foreigners for 'Participation in Riots'
Iranian authorities have arrested four foreigners of undisclosed nationalities for "participation in riots", state television said Monday. "These individuals were apprehended during a raid on their hideout" in Tehran province, national television said, without specifying the date of the arrests. "D»»»
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Any Attack on Iran to Have Regional Repercussions
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismaeil Baghaei has warned about the consequences of any aggression against the country. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismaeil Baghaei said countries in the region understand that any threat or instability targeting »»»
UAE-Kuwait media celebration showcases strong ties and joint projects
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and directives from His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Dub»»»
Jeddah Chamber of Commerce to Organize Consmix 2026
The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce will host the National and Consumer Industries Exhibition (Consmix 2026) from February 5 to 12, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in the national consumer goods industry. The exhibition aims to promote national industry, encourage loca»»»
Saudi-Turkish Investment Forum to Be Held in Riyadh on Tuesday
The Saudi-Turkish Investment Forum will convene in Riyadh on Tuesday, bringing together dignitaries, officials, and leaders from the private sectors and companies of both countries. The forum aims to strengthen economic and investment cooperation across various sectors, discuss areas of mutual inte»»»
Top Israeli general secretly visits Pentagon
A senior Israeli military delegation led by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir made a secret visit to Washington over the weekend amid intensifying tensions over Iran’s nuclear and missile programs and a growing US military presence in the region. According to Israeli and US media reports, Zami»»»
Dubai, Kuwait to partner up for content
Prime time is about to get more interesting those here in the UAE. Dubai Media Incorporated – Dubai TV and the Ministry of Information – Kuwait Television have inked a new deal that will mean greater exchanges of expertise and more importantly, more collaborative content for the region. The signing»»»
Education Minister inaugurates Kuwait Award for Educational Technology conference, exhibition
KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- Minister of Education, Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, affirmed that the Ministry's commitment to integrating concepts of technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity into the new curricula to promote a culture of proper technology use and instill awareness of educationa»»»
Kuwait prepares 1,700 mosques to welcome worshippers during Ramadan
Dubai: With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, Kuwait's Ministry of Islamic Affairs is completing extensive preparations to receive worshippers for Taraweeh and late-night prayers. Also Read: Preparing for Ramadan in UAE? Avoid these 5 mistakes for your best fasts yetUAE Ramadan Prayer Time Tab»»»
WDP portfolio in Romania valued at EUR 1.6 billion in 2025, with a leasable area of 2 million sqm
“In 2025, WDP once again demonstrated that its multi-driver model works, with clear results in terms of both rental activity and steady growth in earnings per share. We have focused on execution and delivering on our 2027 targets, maintaining our commitment to the #BLEND2027 strategy. Looking ahead»»»
Djokovic loses to Alcaraz in Australian Open final
MELBOURNE - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic lost 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final on Sunday. Alcaraz, who won after three hours and two minutes of play, is now 5-5 head-to-head against Djokovic, clinched his first career Australian Open title and his s»»»
China Executes 4 More Accused Myanmar Scam Center Leaders
China has executed four leading members of Myanmar-based scam syndicates, a Chinese court said Monday, the second such announcement in less than a week as Beijing ramps up a crackdown on cross-border telecom fraud. Fraud compounds where scammers lure internet users into fake romantic relationships »»»
Israeli army drops leaflets threatening hospital in Bint Jbeil
The Israeli military dropped Sunday flyers aiming to intimidate residents in south Lebanon's Bint Jbeil near the border. The National News Agency published a photograph of one of the alleged leaflets, which bore a warning to residents that Hezbollah operatives were using a hospital in the town. The»»»
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs meets Saudi Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday at the Amiri Diwan with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Qatar, HRH Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. During »»»
Qatar Armed Forces Cross-Country Championship concludes
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Armed Forces 4km Cross-Country Championship for the 2025/2026 season, organized by the Military Sports Association, concluded with the participation of nine teams representing various units of the Qatar Armed Forces, in addition to the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) team.»»»
Media Review: February 2
POLITICS Bulgaria’s President Iliana Iotova will begin consultations with parliamentary parties on Tuesday, after which she is expected to announce her choice for caretaker prime minister, bTV reports. Last week it became known that of the ten individuals invited to the President’s office, five ind»»»
Cabinet to approve new financial guarantees for investors in special zones - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has posted a draft resolution for public discussion approving a list of financial obligations for priority economic and social sectors, as well as regulations on the procedure for granting them to territories with special investment regimes. The document is ba»»»
Cloudy weather over most regions
TUNIS, Feb. 3 (TAP) – The weather will be mostly cloudy across most regions.Winds will blow from the southwest. They will be strong in the afternoon over the western highlands as well as central and southern areas, with gusts reaching up to 60...»»»
The Return of Queen Nefertiti’s Bust: A Call for Justice Under International Law
Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass has appealed for global support to repatriate the 3,400-year-old bust of Queen Nefertiti from Berlin to Egypt. This campaign, launched at Cairo’s Prince Taz Palace, seeks to bring the bust back and spark international dialogue on artefact repatriation. The bust, cu»»»
Two Palestinians martyred by Israeli fire in Khan Younis’ Mawasi in southern Gaza Strip - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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10th Arab Fiscal Forum opens in Dubai amid focus on growth and digital finance
Dubai, Feb.02 (SANA) The 10th Arab Fiscal Forum opened on Monday in Dubai, bringing together Arab finance ministers, senior officials, and economic experts to discuss fiscal policy priorities, economic growth, and digital transformation in public finance. The forum, held at Madinat Jumeirah as part»»»
Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment: Bulgarian Scientist Stops Tumor Growth and Metastasis
A Bulgarian scientist has developed a drug that halts the growth of cancer and prevents metastases from spreading to other organs. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zdravka Medarova, a leading figure in modern RNA-based medicine, has been at the forefront of this research. Her drug is designed to specifically targe»»»
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein Island joke at Grammys - UPI.com
]Trevor Noah, seen here speaking at the White House Correspondents' dinner in April 2022. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to sue the comedian over a joke he made during the Grammy Awards. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has threaten»»»
Except posted EUR 1.2 million turnover in 2025, in a construction market dominated by renovations
By segment, 50% of the 2025 business was generated by the residential segment, 25% by hospitality, and 25% by office fit-out projects. Renovations were predominant in residential and hospitality, while office projects were largely fit-out works. Renovations on a fast track These results come amid a»»»
Holcim Romania buys Uranus Pluton, a granite quarry operator
Through this acquisition, Holcim Romania enters the market for quarry stone products used in asphalt production, railway applications, and large-scale projects. The transaction supports Holcim Romania’s priorities by expanding its portfolio of solutions, strengthening the value chain, and creating »»»
EGX Retreats Late in January as Profit-Taking Weighs on Broader Market
Egypt’s stock market ended the week from Sunday 25 January to Thursday 29 January 2026 under pressure, as profit-taking intensified following the sharp January rally, particularly across small- and mid-cap stocks, even as foreign investors continued to selectively accumulate positions in the market»»»
Technip Energies, Enppi and Petrojet Plan New Engineering Venture
Technip Energies is in advanced discussions with the Egyptian government to establish a new engineering and contracting company in partnership with Enppi and Petrojet, in a move aimed at executing large-scale energy projects and exporting Egyptian engineering services to regional and international »»»
Orascom, China’s Guide Automotive to Build EV and Desalination Complex in Ain Sokhna
Orascom Industrial Parks has signed a USD 63.9 million (EGP 3 billion) agreement with China’s Guide Automotive Technology to develop a manufacturing complex for electric vehicle (EV) technologies and water desalination equipment in Ain Sokhna Industrial Zone, according to a statement by the Suez Ca»»»
Kerala expat on Big Ticket win: 'I thought it was a hoax'
As we sharpen our skills in the digi-space, so do conmen and scam artists trying to eke out a living by tricking people. While the UAE is on top of things with cyber security being constantly monitored and upgraded, sometimes unfortunate things do happen. Which is why the ‘you have won Dh50,000!’ c»»»
Supreme Court postpones hearing in case of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy - | 24.KG
The Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan has postponed the consideration of a defense motion in the case of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy, the court’s press service told 24.kg news agency. The postponement is due to the large volume of case materials and the need to provide time for their review. The he»»»
Rafah Crossing opens in both directions
Gaza: The Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza opened in both directions on Monday for the movement of patients and citizens. The crossing officially opened today for the movement of citizens, particularly those with humanitarian needs, including patients, the wounded, and passport holders. Among»»»
Gaza's Rafah crossing opens for limited traffic
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials. An Egyptian official said 50 Palestinians would cross in each direction in the first day of the crossing's ope»»»
Iraq starts investigations into IS detainees moved from Syria
Iraq's judiciary announced on Monday it has begun its investigations into more than 1,300 Islamic State group detainees who were transferred from Syria as part of a US operation. "Investigation proceedings have started with 1,387 members of the Daesh terrorist organization who were recently transfe»»»
Curfew in northeast Syria city awaiting entry of govt forces
Northeast Syria's Hasakeh was under a curfew on Monday as government forces were expected to enter parts of the city under an integration deal with the Kurds. Damascus and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive agreement on Friday to gradually integrate the Kurds' military and civilian institutions»»»
Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues
The partial US government shutdown entered its third day on Monday without resolution as Democrats continued to demand immigration reforms as part of any funding deal to reopen the government. Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed to a package of five spending bills on Thursday, but stripped out »»»
Scheduled Practices at Batmish Firing Range to Be Held in February
Scheduled Practices at the Batmish Firing Range near Sliven will be held from February 3 to 27, the 13th Brigade Command said on Monday. In order to avoid incidents, residents of the area should comply with the warning signs and not enter the prohibited zones. Farm owners should take measures to pr»»»
Seoul stocks dip over 5 pct on Fed chair nomination, drop in gold prices - UPI.com
The closing benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index is seen on a screen inside the dealing room of Hana Bank in central Seoul on Monday. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks nosedived by more than 5 percent Monday, due largely to a risk-averse sentiment following the nomination of the new Federa»»»
Saudi Arabia Launches Third Round of Mining Exploration Enablement Program
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment, has announced the launch of the third round of the Mining Exploration Enablement Program, as part of efforts to accelerate mineral exploration in the Kingdom, reduce early-stage investment ris»»»
Romania’s new car market records sharp slowdown at start of 2026
New car registrations in Romania declined significantly in January 2026, reaching a total of 7,927 units, down 33.5% compared with the same period last year, according to a statement issued by the Agenţia Constructorilor de Automobile din România (ACAROM). Out of the registered vehicles, 974 cars w»»»
ASE study: Soft drinks industry directly affected by fiscal shocks in recent years
More specifically, increases in consumption taxes are directly reflected in final prices and affect low-income households. Between 2023 and 2024, the prices of soft drinks rose by 32.5%, well above the average increase in food prices (17.6%) and overall inflation (16.2%). From 2023 to the present, »»»
UAE launches confidential security reporting service
Abu Dhabi: The UAE State Security Department (SSD) has unveiled a new service allowing the public to report security-related concerns confidentially, under the campaign slogan “State Security is Everyone’s Responsibility.” The initiative underscores that safeguarding national security is a shared d»»»
Newly appointed ministers take constitutional oath before Kuwait Amir
KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in attendance of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, received at Bayan Palace on Monday His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who presented »»»
Stocks, oil, precious metals plunge on volatile start to the week
Equities, oil and precious metals plunged Monday to extend the volatility that struck markets at the end of last week, with concerns about elevated tech valuations once again casting a shadow. Investors resumed Friday's rollercoaster ride as they assessed geopolitical developments, the latest batch»»»