Tribune News Network 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. The calendar has been developed to reflect the spiritual characte»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, has announced the updated version of the National Cybersecurity Training Programme and the 2026 Training Agenda, as one of the strategic national initiatives aimed at strengtheni»»»

A round of political consultations was held in Doha on Monday between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Uzbekistan. The Qatari side was chaired by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while the Uzbek side chaired by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M.F. Husain Museum invites children, families and schools to experience art beyond observation through guided school tours, hands-on workshops and immersive learning activities. A new addition to Qatar’s cultural landscape, Lawh Wa Qalam: »»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani paid a visit to the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026) at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) on Monday. During the visit, the prime minist»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and Qatar Charity (QC), this week celebrated the official opening of the Fourth Assalam School, marking another milestone under the ‘Together’ project. The Fo»»»

Tribune News Network Oxford (United Kingdom) Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby participated in panel discussions held on the sidelines of the 2nd UK Universities Arabic Debating Championship, hosted by the University of Oxford from February 7 to 9. The event was organised by QatarDebate Center, founded b»»»

Hanane Djoua Doha As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Qatar Foundation hosted a special session of the Education City Lecture Series: Internal Conversations, welcoming renowned Islamic scholar Dr Omar Suleiman to speak on the deeper meaning of fasting. In an exclusive interview with Qatar Trib»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Charge d’Affaires of the State of the Embassy of Kuwait to Qatar, Mohammed Fahd Al Zoubi, has paid tribute to the enduring fraternal bonds that unite Kuwait and Qatar. He was addressing a gala reception hosted by him at Hotel Grand Sheraton Doha marking the 64th anniversary»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of Kosovo to Qatar HE Fuad Morina expressed pride and deep reflection as Kosovo commemorated two meaningful milestones: the 18th anniversary of its independence and the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Qatar. He described these anniversaries as closely c»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the leadership of Chapter President Abdul Zameer Sab, Engineers Australia Qatar Chapter hosted its 10th Annual Gala Dinner on February 9, at the Al Majlis Ballroom, Sheraton Doha. The milestone event brought together approximately 200 distinguished guests, including »»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of benevolent donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity succeeded in providing more than 113 million litres of safe drinking water to thousands of displaced and drought affected families on the outskirts of the Somali capital Mogadishu and in the camps of Baidoa. Thi»»»

Tribune News Network Riyadh The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) participated in the Health-Promoting Shopping Mall Project, one of the joint Gulf initiatives overseen by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in coordination with the Gulf Health Council. A team from the MoPH»»»

He noted that the efforts align with the country’s urban and economic development plans.He said Ashghal is currently implementing a diverse package of 20 projects with a total value exceeding QR11.5 billion. He further explained that in the first quarter of 2026, 12 new projects were awarded at a v»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) honoured the winners of the ‘Qatar’s agricultural lens’ competition, which it organised in cooperation with the Qatar Photography Centre, at the conclusion of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition ‘AgriteQ 2026’. The ceremony included a vis»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Arab Union of the Blind on the sidelines of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026). This step reflects the ministry’s commitment to strengthening community partnerships and empowering»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched its Ramadan Campaign for 1447 AH (2026) under the slogan ‘Good Starts With You’, aiming to benefit 3.85 million people through various projects across 43 countries, while supporting development initiatives reaching 22 million beneficiaries t»»»

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani paid a visit to the 13th edition of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition “AgriteQ 2026” on Monday evening at the Katara Cultural Village. During the visit, the PM toured the pavilions, w»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the opening of advanced Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) services at its Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital (AAH), marking a significant expansion for specialised cardiovascular care across Qatar. The new Cath La»»»

QNA Doha The Shura Council on Monday held its regular weekly session in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, the Speaker extended greetings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on t»»»

British police have asked the government to refuse to release questions sent by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to the disgraced former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, regarding his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources.»»»

A coalition of civil rights organizations filed the lawsuit against the Trump administration in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on Sunday, seeking to prevent it from misusing voter information seized from the Fulton County, Ga., elections office last month. Photo by Bon»»»

Ryan Routh is arrested by law enforcement officers with the Martin County Sheriff's Office for the attempted assassination of then-former president Donald Trump on Sept. 15, 2024. Routh filed a notice Friday that he intends to appeal his conviction and life sentence. Photo via Martin County Sheriff»»»

Ramallah: A Palestinian was martyred on Monday by Israeli occupation forces' fire in the city of Qalqilya in the West Bank. Local sources reported that occupation forces opened fire on an 18-year-old Palestinian man while he was near the separation wall at the northern entrance to the city. He was »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has honoured the partners, sponsors, and organising committee of the 13th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026) during a ceremony held in the presence of several Ministry of Municipality of»»»

Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) - Minister of Religious Affairs Ahmed Bouhali said Monday his department has scheduled nearly 100,000 diverse religious activities during Ramadan, including the intensification of religious lessons between prayers to preserve...»»»

Dhaka: The head of Bangladesh's caretaker government, Muhammad Yunus, announced his resignation on Monday, days after the parliamentary elections in which the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerged victorious. This move paves the way for a new political era in the country. Yunus, a Nobel Peace »»»

Damascus, Feb.16 (SANA) Chairman of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority, Omar al-Hosari, explored Monday with a delegation from the Syrian-British Business Council, headed by Mounzer Nazha, ways to advance investment relations and expand joint cooperation opportunities in the civil aviation sector.»»»

A group of 34 Australian women and children who have been held in a camp in northern Syria for nearly seven years due to their links to the Islamic State (IS) group were released on Monday to head home, but then returned to the camp for "technical reasons". The group - thought by authorities to be »»»

Branches of Ukraine’s state postal service, Ukrposhta, have been subjected to frequent arson attacks due to its role in the military draft, according to CEO Igor Smilyansky. Ukraine’s recruitment drive has grown increasingly brutal amid military setbacks and manpower shortages. There are hundreds o»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has opened a new street in Pyongyang named in honor of the soldiers who fought alongside Russian forces to liberate Kursk Region from a Ukrainian incursion, state media in Pyongyang reported on Monday. Kim personally cut the ribbon opening Saebyeol Street in the Hwas»»»

US military forces intercepted and boarded a tanker that was sanctioned for carrying Venezuelan oil in the Indian Ocean overnight on Sunday, the Pentagon has announced. The US launched a military operation to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in early January, and claims to have seized con»»»

1 of 2 | California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new clean energy agreement with Britain on Monday that will bring $1 billion in investments into his state. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an agreement with Britain on Monday»»»

The British government announced new regulations on AI chatbots Monday. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The British government will add new regulations to artificial intelligence chatbots to protect children and other users, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday. "The action »»»

The chairman of a Greek soccer team and another two people have been arrested for assaulting police during a match at a soccer stadium in the Greater Athens region, authorities said Monday. A police statement announcing Sunday’s arrests did not name the suspects or the team they represented. It sai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port has announced its Ramadan lineup of activations and unveiled a new campaign, “Experience Ramadan at the Port,” set to air on Qatar TV throughout the holy month. The campaign takes a calm, observational approach, inspired by the view of seagulls soaring above the harbour. »»»

Abu Dhabi’s transport operator Q Mobility has announced adjusted toll and public parking charges for Ramadan 2026, in an effort aimed at easing mobility and managing traffic flow during the holy month, when commuting patterns typically shift. The company said Darb toll gate charges will apply from »»»

People attend the trade fair of the XXV Habano Festival at the Convention Palace in Havana, Cuba, in February 2025. This year's event has been postponed indefinitely. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Cuban authorities indefinitely postponed the Habano Festival, citing a severe»»»

Dubai’s toll gate operator Salik has announced a revised road pricing schedule for Ramadan 2026, introducing new peak and off-peak tariffs aimed at improving traffic flow while accommodating the changing travel patterns associated with the holy month. Under the new structure, motorists travelling f»»»

Sidi Bouzid, Feb. 16 (TAP)- Minister of Environment Habib Abid, during his visit to the governorate of Sidi Bouzid on Monday, reviewed the progress of several planned projects in the region, mainly related to sanitation, waste management, and green...»»»

In an Instagram post on Sunday, former President Barack Obama said he has not seen evidence of the existence of aliens after earlier saying on a podcast that they are real. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Former President Barack Obama readdressed the existence of alie»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the celebration of the Arab Sustainability Day 2026, which was held Monday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo, under the theme 'path of sustainable development: a decade of achievements.' Representing the Permanent De»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates welcomed United Nations General Assembly’s appointment of Dr. Tuka Alhanai, Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi, to the newly established UN Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr. A»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the “Throwback Food Festival” opened on Monday at Old Doha Port, returning with its largest edition and a stronger focus on nostalgia-driven culinary experiences. Running until the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the festival welcomes visitors daily from 5:30pm t»»»

The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, announced Sunday what he called the largest cocaine seizure in the country's history from a supply ship in the Pacific Ocean. Photo by Podrigo Sura/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- El Salvador said it seized 6.6 tons of cocaine, valued at some $165 million, in the Pa»»»

Khartoum: The Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan, HE Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Al Burhan met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Sudan, HE Mohammed Ibrahim Tajer Al Sada. The meeting discussed cooperation relation between the two countries»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Arab Union of the Blind on the sidelines of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026). This step reflects the Ministry's commitment to strengthening community partnerships and empowering peopl»»»

The moon rises over Castleton Tower near Moab, Utah, in 2024. On Sunday, the Utah GOP announced it had enough signatures to force a ballot measure on redistricting laws. File Photo by Bob Strong/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The Utah Republican Party announced it has the 200,000 signatures n»»»