Serbia beats Hungary to secure semi-final berth at European water polo championship
BELGRADE - The Serbia men's national water polo team beat Hungary 15-14 (4-4, 4-3, 5-1, 2-6) at the European Water Polo Championship in Belgrade on Sunday evening to secure a berth in the competition's semi-finals. Dusan Mandic and Nikola Jaksic led the scoring for Serbia with three goals each, whi»»»
Rosoboronexport Signed Some Export Contracts for Kamikaze Drones - CEO
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian defense export agency Rosoboronexport has already signed a number of export contracts for the delivery of unmanned aerial vehicles and kamikaze drones, its CEO Alexander Mikheev announced on the eve of the UMEX&SimTEX 2026 exhibition in the UAE. Rosoboronexport, which is »»»
How Dubai’s ‘chief chilli officer’ turned a sauce obsession into a business
Dubai: There are very few people in the world as obsessed with sauce as Dubai entrepreneur Faisal Al Mutairi — and that’s saying something in a city that loves bold flavours. The self-styled chief chilli officer at House of Habanero – a dedicated speciality retailer for all things spicy - owns more»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: Europe’s deep freeze begins to bite as gas storage dips below seasonal trend
A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»
IntelliNews Lambda: Europe’s deep freeze begins to bite as gas storage dips below seasonal trend
A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»
IntelliNews Lambda: Europe’s deep freeze begins to bite as gas storage dips below seasonal trend
A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»
IntelliNews Lambda: Europe’s deep freeze begins to bite as gas storage dips below seasonal trend
A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»
IntelliNews Lambda: Europe’s deep freeze begins to bite as gas storage dips below seasonal trend
A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»
IntelliNews Lambda: Europe’s deep freeze begins to bite as gas storage dips below seasonal trend
A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»
IntelliNews Lambda: Europe’s deep freeze begins to bite as gas storage dips below seasonal trend
A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»
IntelliNews Lambda: Europe’s deep freeze begins to bite as gas storage dips below seasonal trend
A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»
IntelliNews Lambda: Europe’s deep freeze begins to bite as gas storage dips below seasonal trend
A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm. (chart) »»»
ADRL: New champions emerge in exciting second round
Doha, Qatar: The second round of the Arabian Drag Racing League (ADRL) 2026 concluded at Qatar Racing Club (QRC) amid high-energy competition and a strong spectator turnout. Held under the patronage of QRC Chairman H E Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani, the event featured an expanded field of partic»»»
UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry to attend DIMDEX
Doha, Qatar: The United Kingdom’s Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry H E Luke Pollard is in Doha to attend DIMDEX 2026 and hold meetings with senior Qatari officials. The visit takes place within the framework of the growing strategic relationship between the UK and Qatar. Discussions will»»»
Education Minister meets Canadian, Lebanese Ministers
Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater met yesterday in her office separately with Canada’s Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Economic Development for the Quebec region H E Mélanie Joly (pictured) and Minister of Education and Higher»»»
India's thriving online delivery platforms face a year of reckoning
Last week, the Indian government asked e-commerce companies to stop 10-minute deliveries - drawing the curtain on a much-trumpeted promise by start-ups to provide groceries, food, grooming and even home repair services at lightning speeds in India. The diktat follows a New Year's Eve strike by some»»»
Storm Ada (Nokaen) 'weakens' into a tropical depression as it makes a 'loop'
On January 19, 2026, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Tropical Storm Ada, internationally known as Nokaen, has weakened into a tropical depression. The latest satellite imagery from the Himawari-8 IR1, captured at 4:30 am PHT, »»»
FRA grants fintech licence to Granite, enabling Egypt’s first fully digital money market account
Granite Financial Holding, a digitally enabled asset management company, has received a fintech licence from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), paving the way for the immediate launch of its proprietary mobile application, the Granite Money Market Account (Granite MMA). The launch follows an»»»
Portugal faces historic presidential vote with far-right figure in lead
Portuguese voters head to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election in which far-right Chega leader André Ventura could make it to a run-off ballot for the first time. While polls put him ahead in the first round, experts predict he would lose in February regardless of his opponent, making thi»»»
'Digital isolation': Will Iran's internet shutdown become permanent?
Iran is 10 days into one of the most extreme internet shutdowns in history, with 92 million citizens cut off from all internet services and even disruption to phone and text messaging. The Iranian government cut off services on 8 January, apparently to stifle dissent and prevent international scrut»»»
One of FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives caught in Mexico
Mexico City: Mexican military and police have arrested a man accused in the 2016 murder of a young woman in the United States, where the FBI had named him one of its 10 most wanted fugitives, authorities said on Saturday. Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a 27-year-old American, is accused of killing Tru»»»
Dubai’s public transport gets big boost with 250 new buses
Dubai: Dubai has taken a decisive step towards a greener, more efficient public transport network with the arrival of 250 new buses including the UAE’s largest-ever fleet of electric buses, giving a major boost to daily commuting and reinforcing the city’s long-term sustainability goals. Dubai’s Ro»»»
Invest Qatar pavilion showcases Qatar’s vision at WEF Annual Meeting 2026
Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, will host a dedicated Country Pavilion for the second consecutive year in Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026. Held from 19 to 23 January, the pavilion will serve as a vibrant platform, co»»»
Saluki contests conclude in awe-inspiring atmosphere at Marmi 2026
Doha: The Saluki Championships held within the 17th Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) were capped off yesterday. The festival is held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, with support from the Social and Sport Contribution Fund (Daam), at Marmi Sab»»»
Aafoor, Lippo De Carrere shine as Wathnan Racing dominates Sheikh Joaan Rifle Day
Doha, Qatar: Aafoor and Lippo De Carrere clinched top honours, capturing the prestigious Rifle and Trophy titles on an action-packed H E Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Rifle Day at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. Ten high-profile races were held on one of the major race days on the Qatar Racing an»»»
Armenia President receives credentials of Qatar's envoy
Yerevan: President of Armenia H E Vahagn Khachaturyan received the credentials of H E Mansour bin Abdulla Al Sulaitin as Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Qatar to Armenia. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the President of Armenia, a»»»
46 private schools offer free, discounted seats for over 4,000 students
Doha, Qatar: In a significant initiative that underscores community responsibility and partnership in education, 46 private schools and kindergartens have provided more than 4,000 free and discounted educational seats, reinforcing efforts to enhance educational equity and support eligible families »»»
Wathnan Racing shines; Al Jeryan Stud secures a deserved title
Tribune News Network Doha Wathnan Racing and trainer Alban de Mieulle dominated the HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Trophy Day by securing seven victories out of 10 races on the turf track of the QREC’s Al Rayyan Racecourse on Saturday. Al Jeryan Stud’s Aafoor retained the HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Ha»»»
Automotive technology company Lear Corporation inaugurates new facility in Menzel Bourguiba
Tunis, Jan. 17 (TAP)- Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, inaugurated its new industrial facility specialised in thermal Comfort Systems in Menzel Bourguiba, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency...»»»
There are over 2.6 mln inboxes in e-Delivery system
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After 20 years in the UAE, Pakistan expat Abdul Salam wins Dh100,000 in UAE Lottery
It’s exciting to win something. For long-time Pakistani resident Adul Salam Muhammad Ashraf that feeling of victory came after 20 years in the UAE. On January 13, he won Dh100,000 in The UAE Lottery. It was a serendipitous opportunity that presented itself about a year ago, when he heard about the »»»
Opposition Leader Sees Risks in Planned Microsoft Contract for State Administration
Bozhidar Bozhanov, Deputy Floor Leader of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria, the largest opposition group in Parliament, warned that Bulgaria is preparing to sign a new contract with Microsoft for the state administration, a move that entails long-term risks for national security and digita»»»
'Weird couple of years' for Stranger Things star
Irish actress Amybeth McNulty has said it has been a "weird couple of years" since joining the cast of sci-fi horror series Stranger Things. McNulty, who is from County Donegal, said: "It's insane, I feel like a little cog in this very massive machine." The 24-year-old joined Stranger Things in its»»»
A hotline to report vapers and caning if you're caught: Singapore's e-cigarette crackdown
It's a busy day at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore's main land crossing on the border with Malaysia, and thousands of cars are slowly trundling past the watchful eyes of customs officer Belinda Liaw and her team. Suddenly Liaw steps forward, signalling at a white Toyota van to stop. Her team swarms»»»
Iran's internet shutdown inflicts $60mn daily economic losses
Iran's nationwide internet blackout is costing the country potentially $60mn daily as the shutdown enters its second week, with the cumulative damage already exceeding $700mn-$840mn, according to calculations based on macroeconomic data reported on January 16. »»»
Can India make commercial passenger jets?
India as a commercial passenger jet maker? The subcontinent is making huge strides toward assembly and partial manufacturing through international partnerships. India currently does not independently manufacture complete commercial passenger jets, a market Airbus and Boeing control. From design to »»»
Polynome Group to drive AI adoption among 1,500+ global leaders at Machines Can Think 2026
Polynome Group, a leading UAE-based AI company delivering end-to-end AI solutions, will showcase its intelligent AI concierge and visual analytics tool powered by Machine Vision at Machines Can Think 2026, Abu Dhabi’s premier summit for AI adopters. These dual-purpose solutions transform both digit»»»
Soft Power Is Not Built by Marketing Alone, but by Educated Citizens
Rebooting Education for a Connected, Competitive, and Culturally Confident Future Across both advanced and emerging economies, there is growing consensus that traditional education systems are structurally misaligned with the realities of today’s labor markets, digital communications, and social ex»»»
Gulf News 2026 subscription campaign puts readers first with DH1,600 vouchers
Gulf News is kicking off 2026 with a subscription offer designed around what matters most to its newspaper readers. For Dh625, subscribers can enjoy a full year of Gulf News, with a massive Dh1,600 back in vouchers across lifestyle, education, and wellness partners. “This subscription isn’t just ab»»»
Candidate Training Centre celebrates graduation of Foundational Course
Doha: Under the patronage of Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces H E Lt. Gen. (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Manaai and in the presence of Deputy Chief of Staff for Education Maj Gen (Pilot) Salem Abdullah Al-Dosari, the Candidate Training Centre celebrated the graduation of the Foundational Cours»»»
Romania President receives credentials of Qatar’s Ambassador
Bucharest: President of Romania H E Nicusor Dan received the credentials of H E Dr. Rashid bin Abdullah Al Kuwari as Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Romania. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the President of R»»»
20 new falconers qualify for final of local falconry championship at Marmi 2026
Doha: The 17th Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) witnessed yesterday, the qualifying rounds for the falconry championship in the “Gyrfalcon Gyrfalcon” and “Gyrfalcon Shaheen” categories, with 20 falconers qualifying for the championship finals in both categories. The fe»»»
Qatar views education as ‘moral commitment’: Al Khater
DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in the Golden Jubilee celebration marking the founding of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Qatar was represented by a delegation headed by Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin »»»
Russia's Gosuslugi: a digital solution for state services
Gosuslugi, Russia's system of government digital services, will undergo a comprehensive transformation aimed at making it user-friendlier, while maintaining the “single window” approach, which made it very popular among Russians. »»»
NCSA launches 'Digital Safety Booklet' for persons with visual disabilities
DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), in partnership with Al Noor Center for the Blind, launched yesterday, the 'Digital Safety Booklet for Persons with Visual Disabilities', written in Braille. This initiative comes as part of the Agency’s ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity indica»»»
Al Subaie, Hellenic parliament member discuss cooperation in environment and climate change
Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with member of the Hellenic Parliament H E Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou. The meeting discussed several topics of mutual interest and areas of cooperation in environment and climate change, in a»»»
Retail market expands as consumer wealth, digital adoption rise
DOHA: Qatar’s retail sector is strengthening its position as a key driver of economic expansion, supported by rising consumer wealth, rapid digital adoption, and increasing demand for premium retail experiences. Analysts say the sector’s growth this year and beyond will have a multiplier effect acr»»»
Amir, British PM discuss avoiding escalation in region
DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call yesterday from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom H E Keir Starmer. During the call, several regional and international developments of common interest were discussed, especially those related to the importance of streng»»»
Ministry of Justice announces fee cuts, exemptions to boost investment climate
Doha: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced significant reductions to a range of service fees, alongside the expansion of fee exemptions for many transactions for the first time, in a move aimed at easing access to government services and strengthening the country’s investment environment. Th»»»
Qatari contingent to be part of Winter Olympics security in Italy
DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met yesterday with the Qatari security forces participating in securing the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy taking place from February 6 to 22, 2026»»»