Monday morning blues got you rushing to work? You are not alone. Strap in and take note of what’s going down. If you are in Sharjah this morning, settle in, you may be a while. Roads including E611, S116, and E88 are seeing bottlenecks and slow-moving traffic. E11, headed towards Dubai, is also see»»»

Dubai: Most Muslim countries are expected to attempt to sight the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan on Tuesday, February 17, but astronomers say the sighting will be astronomically impossible or unfeasible across the Arab and Islamic world, making Thursday, February 19, the most likely fir»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for generally stable weather conditions over the coming days, with low clouds, rising humidity and a chance of fog, mist and light rainfall in some areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). On Monday, conditions are expected to be fair to partly cloudy, wit»»»

Oil prices plunged Monday after Donald Trump said he was hopeful of reaching a deal with Iran, easing concerns about a conflict between the two in the crude-rich region. West Texas Intermediate sank 3.4 percent to $62.99 while Brent shed 3.2 percent to 67.09 in early Asian trade following the US pr»»»

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday inaugurated a nearly 1,000-kilometre (621-mile) desert railway to transport iron ore from a giant mine, a project he called one of the biggest in the country's history. The line will bring iron ore from the Gara Djebilet deposit in the south to the »»»

Washington DC: Protests swept across the United States over the weekend as demonstrators rallied under the slogan "ICE Out", demanding an end to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement measures, CNN reported. The protests marked a second consecutive day of demonstrations after a nationwi»»»

Florida: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was "hopeful" that Iran would "make a deal" with Washington, hours after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any conflict initiated by the United States would turn into a "regional war". Trump added that if the deal does not»»»

Tel Aviv: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) confirmed that earlier today (Sunday) it attacked and killed Hezbollah leader Ali Dawood Amich, who served as head of a branch in the Hezbollah engineering department. Amich was attempting to restore military infrastructure for Hezbollah in the Al-Dweir reg»»»

Dubai: A newlywed marriage in Bareilly ended in a chilling murder just two months after the wedding, after police discovered that a 33-year-old man initially believed to have died by suicide was in fact strangled by his wife — with the help of her family. According to police findings reported by ND»»»

The Kennedy Center in Washington DC will be closed for a two-year renovation beginning in July, President Donald Trump has announced. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump said the centre would close on 4 July this year "in honor of the 250th Anniversary of our Country". The move follows sever»»»

The US does not want a Libya-style collapse in Iran as it weighs possible military action against the country, Washington’s ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has stated. Libya remains divided and unstable more than a decade after a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in»»»

An emergency department in southern France was forced to call in a bomb disposal unit after a man arrived at hospital with a World War I artillery shell lodged in his rectum. Rangueil Hospital in Toulouse was plunged into disruption late on Saturday night, January 31, when the patient presented at »»»

A renowned Venezuelan human rights activist was freed Sunday after more than four years in a notorious Caracas prison, saying he endured 1,675 days behind bars that were "too much pain for a human being." "The message remains the same: four years and seven months in prison did not silence the truth»»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was negotiating with Havana's leadership to strike a deal, days after he threatened Cuba's reeling economy with a virtual oil blockade. Also Read: US allies, foes alarmed by capture of Venezuela's Maduro"Cuba is a failing nation. It has been for»»»

Tehran: Despite stating that Iran had lost its "trust" with the US as a negotiating partner, the country's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran seeks a "fair and equitable" deal with Washington over nuclear weapons, amid escalated tensions between the two sides. Also Read: Iran-US tensi»»»

"On the first day, I asked 'why are there no more women?'," says Hind Kabawat. She is Syria's minister for social affairs and labour - the only female minister in the transitional government tasked with navigating the country's jagged road from war to peace. Sectarian violence, which has killed tho»»»

NEW YORK: From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries, a who’s who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. All have denied having anything to do with his se»»»

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia: A man being questioned by police at a suburban Atlanta hotel on Sunday shot the two officers after inviting them into his room, killing one of them and seriously wounding the other, authorities said. The shooting suspect also was shot by one of the officers and was undergoin»»»

Americans pulling into a Starbucks drive‑thru might think they are being served by a friendly staff member. But at some locations, the voice listening to the order is actually an AI robot. Behind the counter inside the store, baristas can lean on a virtual personal assistant to recall recipes or ma»»»

Dubai: Squatwolf was born out of daily training routines in Dubai, where two founders, Anam Khalid and Wajdan Gul, deeply invested in fitness struggled to find performance wear that matched the intensity of their workouts, the realities of training in heat and the diverse body types they saw around»»»

Dubai: Travelling between the UAE and India just got cheaper. Tata-owned Air India Express has rolled out a limited-time discount campaign offering up to 20 per cent off fares, targeting passengers flying between the Gulf and India — a key travel corridor for UAE residents and Indian expatriates. T»»»

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has said he agrees with Crown Princess Mette-Marit's admission of "poor judgement" after it emerged she had extensive contacts with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The princess features hundreds of times between 2011-14, in the latest files released by t»»»

Dubai: If you live in the UAE, many financial decisions still connect you to India — whether it’s investing in shares, selling property, sending money for education, or planning a family trip home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Although India’s Union Budget 2026 didn»»»

Dubai: As Ramadan approaches, UAE retailers said they are doubling down on price stability, deep discounts and smarter sourcing to shield shoppers from global cost pressures and keep everyday food essentials affordable during the holy month. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

NASA's Space Launch System rocket, with the Orion spacecraft perched on top, stands on Complex 39B early Sunday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission around the moon gets started. The mission will launch no earlier than February 8. Photo by Joe M»»»

QNA Doha The Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee held its 4th meeting on Sunday in Doha with the participation of a number of senior officials and representatives of the public and private sectors from both countries. A statement by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that Minister o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) successfully organised its 54th Free Medical Camp on Friday, 30 January 2026, at KIMS Healthcare Al Mashaf, Wakra, reaffirming its commitment to “Healthcare with Compassion, Service with Purpose.” The initiative provided free me»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Holidays has launched exclusive fan travel packages for football supporters around the world to experience a spectacular week of elite international football in Doha during Qatar Football Festival 2026, headlined by the ‘Finalissima’ – a clash of football tit»»»

Tribune News Network Doha One of the most influential figures in Arab music was celebrated as Qatar Foundation hosted the latest performance of its ‘Heart to Heart’ series – an authentic setting for the embracing and enjoyment of Arabic maqam. Titled ‘The Arab Prince of Violin: 60 Years After Sammi»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) participated in the Third Qatar University Book Fair 2026, organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Qatar University (QU). At the three-day fair, which kicked off on Sunday, the MoJ’s booth showcases legal releases alongside Qatari legislatio»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The February 2026 edition of Qatar Calendar brings a wide-ranging programme of international conferences, cultural showcases, major sporting competitions, live performances, and community celebrations. From global innovation summits and art fairs to tennis championships, e»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), represented by its publishing house QU Press, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, organised the third edition of the QU Book Fair 2026, with wide participation from local and international publishing houses and strong attendance by academi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Fire Station will open its doors to the public for Open Studios, a one-day immersive event taking place on February 5, from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the iconic Fire Station building. Held alongside Art Basel Qatar, this annual event offers visitors a rare, behind-the-scenes»»»

Tribune News Network Toronto/ Doha Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Doha this month underscored Canada’s expanding partnership with Qatar with culture positioned alongside trade, education and innovation as a strategic driver of long-term bilateral cooperation. The visit coincided with the lau»»»

Tribune News Network Doha SUSHISAMBA Doha is set to transport guests to the heart of Rio de Janeiro with its much-anticipated Brazilian Carnaval celebration, taking place over two days on February 5 and 6. The festivities will begin on February 5 with an exclusive Carnaval dinner starting at 7pm. P»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In partnership with Qatar Charity, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has supplied EPIQ CVx, an advanced echocardiography (ECG) machine, to the Cardiovascular Centre in Taiz, Yemen, in order to enhance the quality of diagnostic services for patients at a total cost of $61,1»»»

Amiri Guard Commander HE Major-General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi met with UK Defense Attache to Qatar Colonel (Navy) Charlie Fuller at Barzan Camp on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed military cooperation between the two sides and ways to enhance and develop them. Senior officer»»»

MOFA SECRETARY-GENERAL BIDS FAREWELL TO THAI ENVOY Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi on Sunday met with Ambassador of Thailand to Qatar HE Sira Swangsilpa, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreig»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of benevolent donors in Qatar, has successfully implemented 178 development projects in the food security across the Federal Republic of Somalia.The initiatives aim to strengthen sustainable livelihood opportunities for the mos»»»

QNA Muscat A delegation from the Legal and Judicial Studies Centre of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) participated in the joint visits programme for judicial and legal training centres and institutes in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for the year 2025-2026. Organised by the GCC General »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, has officially announced the opening of its Sports Orthobiologic Laboratory, a pioneering initiative aimed at reinforcing Aspetar’s status as a global leader in sports and regenerative medicine. This new addition significa»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed hope that Web Summit Qatar 2026 will help stimulate the exchange of expertise and boost the knowledge-based economy in the region. In a post on his official account on X, HH the Amir said that during his visit today to the Web Summit Qatar»»»

Doha, Qatar: One of the most influential figures in Arab music was celebrated as Qatar Foundation hosted the latest performance of its 'Heart to Heart' series, an authentic setting for the embracing and enjoyment of Arabic maqam. Titled 'The Arab Prince of Violin: 60 Years After Sammi Shawwa', the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism announced that Qatar Calendar for February will feature a special program including international conferences, cultural shows, major sporting competitions, live performances, and community celebrations, from global innovation summits and art exhibitions to tennis tourname»»»

Israel on Sunday did a trial run for the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza, which will reopen on Monday for the first time since Israel seized and closed it in May 2024. Photo by Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories/X Feb. 1 (UPI) -- The Rafah border crossin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, met on Sunday in his office with the Ambassador of Afghanistan to the State of Qatar, HE Mohammed Suhail Shaheen. The meeting, announced through official social media platforms, reviewed bilateral relations an»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call on Sunday with HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, during which he congratulated His Excellency on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwai»»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before the US Congress after the former royal was featured extensively in the latest tranche of Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice. The documents were published under the Epstein Files Transparenc»»»

ISTANBUL, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Israel occupation's attacks on Gaza Strip, as well as its continued violations of the ceasefire agreement signed on October 10, 2025.In response to fierce airstrikes that killed 37 Palestinians in 24 hours, the Mi»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- 1942 -- The State of Kuwait Goverment, under reign of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, agreed with a British company to install telephone lines for Sheikhs and a number of merchants. 1956 -- Telephone ervices provided by the British telecommunication company were nationalized»»»