HOME SCENE Bulgarian National TV (BNT) reported on Tuesday that the Sofia City Prosecution Office has ordered a preliminary check into the actions of caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev following three reports alleging pressure on investigators working on the Petrohan–Okolchitsa case, the prose»»»

Dubai: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has officially launched a fully digital, end-to-end system for issuing civil registry documents, marking a major step in the Philippines’ push towards digital governance. The new e-certificate service forms part of the agency’s broader digital transf»»»

Ellington Properties announced a contribution of Dh5 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim »»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a "turnaround for the ages" in his State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse dismal polls and see off mounting challenges at home and abroad ahead of crucial midterm elections. Trump sought to paint a rosy picture of his ac»»»

Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, met with Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Shehbaz Sharif, and his accompanying delegation at his residence during his visit to the country. During the meeting, th»»»

Geneva: Qatar participated in the high-level segment of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), currently convening in Geneva. Qatar was represented at the event by Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad. In her address, t»»»

President of Sri Lanka H E Anura Kumara Dissanayake received the credentials of H E Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Dosari as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Sri Lanka. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to His Excellency th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Registration for the Youth Creativity in Data Award, organised by the Ministry of Sports and Youth in Qatar in cooperation with the Gulf Statistical Centre, the National Planning Council, and national statistical centres in the GCC countries, has closed amidst a high level of participa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour and Chair of the Workforce Planning Committee H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri yesterday presided over the Committee’s second regular meeting of 2026. During the session, the Committee reviewed the latest developments in the country’s workforce sector and examined the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) yesterday invited all entities and individuals wishing to apply for the prestigious Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award to attend a dedicated guidance workshop that will offer full clarity on every aspect of the programme. The session, set for Sunday»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commending Qatar’s mediation endeavous to end conflicts in the region and beyond, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting H E Attaullah Tarar has described Qatar as “an important stabilising force” contributing to peace and regional stability. During an official visit to Q»»»

Dubai: Masood M. Sharif Mahmood is set to take on the role of Group Chief Executive Officer of e&, succeeding Hatem Dowidar following a planned leadership transition. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of e& UAE, the group’s core telecoms business in its home market. Sign up for our dai»»»

Bangladesh’s general election on February 12 has eased near-term political and policy uncertainty, potentially supporting macroeconomic stability, according to Fitch Ratings. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured an overwhelming parliamentary supermajority in a referendum that should now pave th»»»

Dubai: UAE petrol and diesel prices for March will be announced at the end of this month. Fuel became cheaper again in February, but oil prices have jumped in the past week as Iran-US tensions returned to the spotlight. That shift raises the chances of a change at the pump next month. Sign up for o»»»

Dubai: Hatem Dowidar will leave his role as Group Chief Executive Officer of e& at the end of March 2026, following what he described as a milestone year for the group. The decision comes after more than a decade with the company, including six years at its helm. Sign up for our daily business news»»»

Three French investment funds, Alderan, Epsicap REIM, and CRISTAL Life managed by Inter Gestion REIM, have entered Poland’s commercial property market by acquiring logistics assets totaling over 36,000 sqm. It marks their first investments in the country. Alderan purchased three fully leased last m»»»

Dubai Police warn e-scooter riders against using jogging and sports tracks Using sports tracks? Dubai police say e-scooters don’t belong there Dubai Police have issued a fresh safety advisory urging electric scooter riders to use only designated lanes and avoid tracks reserved for jogging and sport»»»

Mayors and municipal officials from across Bulgaria gathered in Sofia on Tuesday for the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB), discussing the key priorities for local government, including financial stability, accelerated European i»»»

Dubai: e& reported double-digit growth in 2025 revenue, profit and subscribers as international operations and new digital businesses scaled up. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Consolidated revenue rose 23.1% year on year to Dh72.9 billion, compared with Dh59.2 billion»»»

Dubai: e& said on Monday that Group Chief Executive Officer Hatem Dowidar will step down at the end of March, concluding a six-year tenure during which the company expanded beyond its core telecommunications business. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The board has appoi»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced a Dh5 million contribution to the Edge of Life campaign, which works towards aiding five million children. The initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Du»»»

Polish retail sales grew 4.4% year-on-year (y/y) in constant prices in January, easing somewhat from a 5.3% y/y rise in December, the statistics office GUS said on February 23. The January reading beat market consensus, wh»»»

No single topic dominates the Bulgarian news media on Tuesday. POLITICS 24 Chasa publishes an analysis by Prof. Ivan Todorov assessing the relative weight of ministries and regulators in the caretaker government over a three-month horizon. The analysis identifies the Ministries of Energy, Agricultu»»»

Dubai Police have arrested 26 beggars of various nationalities during the first week of Ramadan as part of an intensified campaign to combat begging across the emirate. The arrests were carried out by the Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department at the General Department of Criminal Inv»»»

PFM-1 anti-personnel mines have become a weapon of choice in the war in Ukraine. Also known as "petal mines", these mines are used by both sides, and can be scattered by rockets, bombs, and, increasingly, drones. Designed to cause injury rather than kill outright, they are, however, particularly da»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met yesterday with Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the State of Qatar H E Neerav Patel. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the two countries, particularly the partnership in environ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has been honoured with a special appreciation award in recognition of its role as the Official Medical Partner of the Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) 2026 – Al Shaqab, one of the Middle East’s leading equestrian series. The award was presented by President of»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced the launch of its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025, highlighting another year of strong performance, strategic progress and continued commitment to sustainable value creation. Despite a»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy celebrated the graduation of a new group of Qatari nationals who have successfully completed their academic studies and vocational programs and have joined QatarEnergy and other energy sector companies. The energy sector graduates have commenced working with QatarEnergy, Qa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) launched 36 new electronic services through its official website, as part of its ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and enhance service efficiency, in line with the Ministry’s Strategy (2024–2030). In a post on its X platform,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism hosted the second edition of QT Awards Alumni Network gathering on Sunday, bringing together winners from all editions of the Qatar Tourism Awards, alongside sector stakeholders. Held during Ghabga in the holy month of Ramadan, the gathering strengthened sector engagement»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad met yesterday with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees H E Dr. Barham Salih, on the sidelines of the High-Level Segment of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council held in Gen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has recorded a remarkable year in customer service performance, delivering a total of 984,787 services in 2025 through its Customer Service and Unified Call Center Department. The achievement reflects the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to faster response tim»»»

The EU’s twentieth Russian sanctions package has become bogged down in infighting as top diplomats meet in Brussels on February 23 to try and break the deadlock on measures designed to halt Russian exports of oil and gas to the EU completely. »»»

The EU’s twentieth Russian sanctions package has become bogged down in infighting as top diplomats meet in Brussels on February 23 to try and break the deadlock on measures designed to halt Russian exports of oil and gas to the EU completely. »»»

By Arunabh Saikia and Uzmi AtharKARNAL, India — Hundreds of discarded batteries rattle along a conveyor belt into a crusher in a remote plant in northern India, fuelling a multi-billion-dollar industry that is bolstering the country's geopolitical ambitions.India is cashing in on the growing "e-was»»»

Albania’s parliamentary Committee on Mandates began discused Monday a request from the Special Prosecution Office to lift the immunity of suspended official Belinda Balluku, as prosecutors presented additional alleged criminal findings against her. The session, focused on a request filed by SPAK. D»»»

A visible concentration of United States military aircraft at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport has sparked political debate and public speculation in Bulgaria. The buildup began in the middle of last week, when multiple large US Air Force planes were observed on the tarmac at both the civilian airport »»»

Dubai: As more Filipinos move to Europe for work and permanent residence, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has stepped up its efforts to deepen engagement with the diaspora, not just as remittance senders, but as long-term partners in nation-building. During a recent forum titled “The Eur»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Finance has issued the UAE’s official Electronic Invoicing Guidelines, providing businesses with a detailed framework to prepare for the country’s upcoming national e-invoicing system. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The guidelines serve as a com»»»

Dubai: In time for the Holy Month, Cancro has announced its retail expansion into Al Maya Group stores across the UAE, alongside enhanced online availability designed to support Ramadan wellness routines. With hydration and recovery becoming central to health conversations during Ramadan, Cancro’s »»»

The topics of the newly appointed caretaker government and the Petrohan case dominate Monday’s press. POLITICS 24 Chasa presents the results of a Trend opinion poll, according to which if elections were held today, the coalition of former president Rumen Radev would win 32.7% of the votes, followed»»»

Central Bank of Libya (CBL) statistics published by the Tripoli based Libyan government yesterday show unprecedented growth in electronic payment (e-payment) indicators from to 15 February 2026. This reflects a shift towards digital electronic payments and the increasing reliance on digital service»»»

Dubai: What began as an act of trust between friends has spiralled into serious legal trouble for an engineering student in Bengaluru, whose bank account was allegedly used to route cyber fraud transactions worth nearly Rs 7 crore (Rs70 million). According to a police complaint, the student, enroll»»»

US President Donald Trump has told advisers that if diplomacy or any initial targeted US attack does not lead Iran to give in to his demands that it give up its nuclear program, he will consider a much bigger attack in coming months intended to drive that country’s leaders from power, people briefe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (MPHC) convened its Annual General Assembly Meeting for the fiscal year 2025, yesterday. Delivering the opening speech Chairman of the Board of Directors of MPHC Ahmad Saif Al-Sulaiti said, in 2025, the global petrochemical sector faced significan»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday with Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, H E Oksana Lut, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. The meeting reviewed ways to enhance collaboration between Qatar and Russia in areas of mutua»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) signed a contract yesterday with Hassad Food for the management, operation and provision of services in central markets. This step aims to continue cooperation with the company in organising central markets and raising the efficiency of services pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brazil’s Marlon Modolo Zanotelli topped a competitive field to win the CSI5* CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix presented by Longines, bringing four days of thrilling action at Al Shaqab to a close on Saturday night. At the Longines Outdoor Arena, Zanotelli and his 10-year-old mare Charly Heart »»»

Berlin: The Arab Cultural House “Al Diwan” of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Germany held a panel discussion on tales from a tumultuous world on the sidelines of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. Moderated by director Samir Nasr, coordinator of the film programme at “Al Diwan”, the»»»