This Ramadan, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl–Doha invites guests to discover Sultana, A Royal Ramadan Experience, an opulent sanctuary where revered traditions are gracefully reinterpreted through contemporary sophistication, in harmony with the hotel’s distinguished identity as The Palace of Exp»»»

As the new moon is sighted and nights grow quieter, Ramadan gently unfolds as a season of reflection, connection, and shared rituals. This year, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas invites guests to experience Ramadan Under the Same Moon, a soulful journey where distance fades, time slows, and toget»»»

Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Search-and-rescue personnel working through dangerous weather conditions recovered six skiers who were stranded in Northern California's backcountry following an avalanche on Tuesday, according to authorities, who said rescue efforts were ongoing to locate nine more people unaccoun»»»

Dubai: Emirates Skywards is marking Ramadan with a major rewards campaign, giving members the chance to win a share of 2 million Skywards Miles. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a statement issued on February 18, a day after Ramadan was announced in the UAE, the loya»»»

Dubai: eNovate, a subsidiary of eFinance Investment Group, and Cobi, a UAE-headquartered AI-native customer intelligence platform, today announced the integration of Cobi’s AI-powered intelligence infrastructure across its digital payment ecosystem to redefine how young people across Egypt engage w»»»

Tunis, February 18, 2026 (TAP) – The National Agency of Energy Management (ANME) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) announced on Tuesday in Tunis their intention to jointly develop a project centered on a “just and sustainable...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Next Generation School (TNG) marked its “Efforts for Excellence” team appreciation event, honouring the dedication and impact of educators, researchers, and team members who bring the school’s vision to life each day. The evening brought together distinguished guests from the Minis»»»

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde plans to leave her job before next year's French presidential election to allow Emmanuel Macron to have an input into picking her successor, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Lagarde's term is due to end in October 2027 but some fear that t»»»

The EU is facing the deepest crisis in its history, with economic problems compounded by a lack of leadership and long-term vision in Brussels, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned. Fico made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking at a conference on affordable rental housing in country’s cap»»»

Doha, Qatar: The organising committee of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Qur’an Competition at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced the registration of 2,848 male and female contestants for the Junior category (Baraim) in 2026 edition, marking the 31st edition of th»»»

Nando’s is marking the season with specially curated Ramadan sharing platters, bringing together its signature flame-grilled PERi-PERi flavours and generous portions designed for gatherings across Doha. Known for its bold Afro-Portuguese chicken and vibrant dining atmosphere, the popular restaurant»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sports competitions organised by Safari Group in connection with Qatar National Sports Day concluded with enthusiastic public participation. Hundreds of sports lovers took part in the events held across various Safari outlets on February 10th. The main attraction, the arm wrestling»»»

The 2026 SABIS STEAM Competition brought together the largest gathering of young innovators from across the SABIS Network, transforming an ordinary weekend into a vibrant showcase of creativity and future‑ready skills. With record participation, the event welcomed over 500 students from 21 schools »»»

Authorities have scrapped plans to lease the two main sand beaches on the tiny island of Ano Koufonissi to businesses that planned to set up sun loungers and umbrellas there, ending their free and unrestricted use by the public. The Finance Ministry, which is responsible for leasing Greece’s once p»»»

Tripoli Port reported yesterday that a joint technical team from the Libyan Ports Company’s head office and its Tripoli Port branch, led by technicians from the Turkish supplier, Portunus, begun assembling and installing the new Kone Crane-type grab, which recently arrived from head office. The por»»»

The European Commission said it is closely following a proposed amendment to Albania’s Criminal Procedure Code that would bar courts from suspending senior government officials from office. The draft changes, presented Feb. 16 by the ruling majority led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, seek to amend Art»»»

Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, a landmark destination with nearly five decades of heritage, proudly announces its special offerings for the Holy Month of Ramadan. Blending tradition with refreshing new experiences, the hotel invites residents and visitors to celebrate through curated dining, staycations»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center marked 15 years of the State’s National Sport Day with a panel discussion titled “National Sport Day: Results and Legacy,” held as part of its Press Club activities. The session reviewed the achievements of the initiative since its launch in 2011 and examined its»»»

Britain's annual ‌rate of consumer price inflation fell to 3.0% in January from 3.4% in December, official figures showed on Wednesday. A Reuters poll of economists had shown a median forecast of 3.0% in January and the Bank of England projected earlier this month that the headline measure of infla»»»

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Adverse weather and high winds caused dozens of cars to crash on a southeastern Colorado highway, resulting in four deaths and sending at least 29 people to area hospitals, authorities said. The multi-car pileup occurred at about 10 a.m. MST Tuesday on Interstate 25 near Pueblo, Co»»»

As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort and La Marsa Restaurant are preparing to welcome guests to two of Doha’s most refined and memorable Ramadan destinations. Combining timeless hospitality, breathtaking settings, and exceptional culinary experiences, both venues»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6pm on Wednesday will be misty to foggy at first, moderate in temperature daytime, and cold by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected poor horizontal visibility at first. Offshore, the weather will be misty to fo»»»

US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington had made “meaningful progress” in negotiations on a potential Ukrainian settlement after a first day of trilateral talks in Geneva on February 17 involving US, Ukrainian and Russian representatives. »»»

A warning for hazardous weather conditions is in effect on Wednesday - an orange code (second degree) and a yellow code (first degree) for snowfall, as well as strong and gale-force winds across most of the country, according to the warning map published on the website of the National Institute of »»»

A message recently circulated among members of Albania’s opposition Democratic Party in the city of Berat describes lawmaker Ervin Salianji as “self-excluded” from the party and accuses him of cooperating with segments of organized crime. The message, shared within internal party groups, calls on l»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly H E Annalena Baerbock at the UN headquarters in New York. During the meeting, the President of the General Assemb»»»

Ambassador of Qatar to Sweden H E Nadia bint Ahmed Al Shaibi, took part in the meeting of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden H E Maria Malmer Stenergard, with Their Excellencies the Ambassadors accredited to Sweden. The meeting discussed challenges facing women’s rights on the global stage, amid»»»

US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington had made “meaningful progress” in negotiations on a potential Ukrainian settlement after a first day of trilateral talks in Geneva on February 17 involving US, Ukrainian and Russian representatives. »»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and the United States' commitment to exchanges and cooperation will endure no matter the shifting circumstances, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a message to friends from the US state of Iowa. Earlier in the day, China Central Television reported that Xi sent congratu»»»

Gaza Strip witnessed a military escalation involving gunfire, artillery shelling, and an airstrike on Rafah, Khan Younis, and Gaza City. Reports indicate that Israeli military vehicles opened fire near the Morag crossing, north of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Israeli enemy warplanes also launc»»»

The Saudi Aviation Club announced that it will organize the AERO Middle East x Sand & Fun 2026 in Riyadh from November 24 to 28, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. The event is set to be the largest of its kind for general aviation in the Middle East, combining international business, inve»»»

Mandarin Oriental, Doha welcomes guests to embrace the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan with Baraha Ramadan Nights, a refined Iftar and Suhour experience set within the open-air surroundings of Barahat Msheireb. Designed for meaningful gatherings with family and friends, the experience offers a »»»

Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud met with Ambassador of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Qatar H R H Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The meeting reviewed cooperations between the two countries and ways to support and e»»»

As Ramadan approaches, a time marked by reflection, togetherness, and shared meals after sunset, Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach introduces Grand Iftar Nights, offering a relaxed and distinctive Iftar experience for Doha’s diverse community. Hosted at bāzār, the Iftar unfolds in a warm, welcoming»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services received three generous donations: a philanthropist donated QR1m, a female philanthropist donated QR1m, and a third donation of QR800,000 was also received, bringing the total value of the three donations to QR2.8m. The three dono»»»

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has completed its preparations to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. The village’s facilities are ready to host a comprehensive programme of cultural, religious, and entertainment events, all within a Ramadan atmosphere brimming with spirituality and a v»»»

Japan's lower house formally reappointed Sanae Takaichi as prime minister on Wednesday, 10 days after her historic landslide election victory. Takaichi, 64, became Japan's first woman premier in October and won a two-thirds majority for her party in the snap lower house elections on February 8. She»»»

An ungainly barrel of a shark cruising languidly over a barren seabed far too deep for the sun’s rays to illuminate was an unexpected sight. Many experts had thought sharks didn’t exist in the frigid waters of Antarctica before this sleeper shark lumbered warily and briefly into the spotlight of a »»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade reported last Monday (16 February) that its Minister, Mohamed Al-Hwej, met with the Ambassador of Serbia to Libya, Dragan Todorovic, to discuss arrangements for the participation of Serbian companies in the. The fair will commemorate its Centen»»»

Deputy Kamila Talieva stated in Parliament that the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and speech delays is rapidly increasing in Kyrgyzstan, calling the situation a tragedy not only for individual families but for the entire state. According to Talieva, the main concern is the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted the Sustainable Mobility Symposium, bringing together experts, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore pathways toward decarbonising transportation and advancing sustainable mobility solutions in Qatar a»»»

As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North invites guests to gather and celebrate the spirit of the season at its signature Ramadan tent, Layali Ramadan, offering an elevated Iftar and Suhoor experience under one roof.Running from 17 February until 19 March, “Layal»»»

The Ministry of Interior has published a report detailing its investigation into the activities of the association linked to Ivaylo Kalushev. The document is now publicly available on the Ministry’s website. The publication follows an order from Interior Minister Daniel Mitov dated February 5, 2026»»»

A rare inherited disorder affecting brain development and muscle strength has been officially named after an Abu Dhabi-based specialist at Burjeel Medical City, marking a milestone for the UAE’s medical research community. The condition, now known as El-Hattab-Schmidts syndrome, was identified thro»»»

Taxi drivers are on strike across Greece over government timelines for their obligatory transition to using electric vehicles and against competition from other chauffeuring services. Athens taxi drivers launched a three-day strike Tuesday — which ends at 6 a.m. Friday — while cabbies all over Gree»»»

Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan agreed to establish a Saudi-Kazakh Coordination Council, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Riyadh Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev. Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan »»»

North Korea was designated a "high-risk jurisdiction" for money laundering and terrorism financing for the 16th consecutive year, Seoul's Financial Action Task Force said Wednesday. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo North Korea has been designated a "high-risk jurisdiction" for money»»»

At a meeting of the Ecological Council in Bishkek, urban ecologist Dmitry Pereyaslavsky called for daily publication of emissions data from the new waste-to-energy plant located at the sanitary landfill near Altyn-Kazyk residential area. He noted that the facility is located in a district that has »»»

Monaco: Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a shambolic start as Desire Doue inspired a comeback from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2 in the principality in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie yesterday. United States star Folarin Balogun opened the scoring after ju»»»

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Qatar Ports Management Company signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting maritime and logistics cooperation between the two sides. The agreement will contribute to the development of the ports sector, raising operational efficienc»»»