BAKU - Bilateral political consultations between the MFAs of Serbia and Azerbaijan, led by State Secretary Nevena Jovanovic and Azerbaijani Deputy FM Yalchin Rafiyev, were held in Baku on Wednesday to discuss multilateral issues. "During an open and constructive exchange, the interlocutors discusse»»»

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court of First Instance has ordered an events management company to refund Dh13,000 to a woman after finding that a phone message from the company confirmed it had agreed to return the money due to shortcomings in organising a private function. Court records show the»»»

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched the Solar (Photovoltaic) Energy Self-Supply Policy in Abu Dhabi, enabling customers to improve daytime electricity efficiency and increase reliance on clean and renewable energy sources through the adoption of smart and flexible energy-consumpti»»»

There are warnings of queues at passport control at airports in Europe over upcoming holiday periods, as the rollout of a new biometric border system continues. Passengers have already reported hours-long waits at some destinations, at busy times, due to the new systems. A group representing airpor»»»

Nuclear talks with the United States are scheduled to be held in Muscat on about 10 am Friday, the Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi announced. I’m grateful to our Omani brothers for making all necessary arrangements, Araghchi added in a post on X platform.. Nuclear talks with the United Stat»»»

DUBAI - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Thursday with Paraguayan President Santiago Pena on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai. "In a friendly and open conversation, it was emphasised that diplomatic relations between Serbia and Paraguay have existed since 1883, and that the»»»

Dubai: Geopolitical fragmentation is reshaping venture capital in ways that favour local and regional technology companies, with investors saying the shift away from global efficiency toward resilience is creating space for new winners across emerging and mid-sized markets. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Chancellor of the friendly Federal Republic of Germany HEFriedrich Merz held an official meeting at the Amiri Diwan. At the beginning of the session, His Highness the Amir welcomed the German chancellor and the accompanying delegation»»»

The Republican US House Judiciary Committee has published details of what it claims is a decade-long campaign by the European Commission to stifle online political speech, with barely-veiled threats used to stamp out memes, satire, and anything Brussels calls “disinformation.” In a report published»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The New START (New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) expires, Russia assesses this negatively and expresses regret in this regard, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "The agreement expires. We assess this negatively, and we regret this," Peskov told reporters when a»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, caught the attention of his followers on Tuesday after sharing footage of himself riding in a self-driving car on Dubai roads. I»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the friendly Federal Republic of Germany, held an official meeting at the Amiri Diwan today, February 5, 2026. At the beginning of the session, His Highness the Amir welcomed the German Chancello»»»

The number of Ukrainian soldiers killed on the battlefield in the four years of war with Russia is 55,000, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Zelensky announced the figure in an interview with France 2 TV on Wednesday. Additionally, a large number of people are considered officially missing, he»»»

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AWR Lloyd Gulf Partners Consultancy LLC (“AWR Lloyd Gulf Partners”), the joint venture between Siraj Holding LLC, part of the Al Otaiba Group, and AWR Lloyd, is pleased to announce the successful hosting of its inaugural closed-door Strategy Symposium under the theme ‘Resilient Value Growth in Asia»»»

Iran and the United States will hold talks Friday in Oman, their latest over Tehran's nuclear program after Israel launched a 12-day war on the country in June and Iran launched a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. US President Donald Trump has kept up pressure on Iran, suggesting America cou»»»

The past few years have marked the strongest delivery and transaction cycle in the high-end segment — a level that will be difficult to replicate going forward, given the accelerating scarcity of suitable land for premium developments and the increasingly demanding profile of buyers. This evolution»»»

Fujairah: During the last quarter of 2025, the Fujairah Environment Agency received a report from a community member about a large bird of prey trapped on his farm within the Wadi Wurayah National Park Biosphere Reserve. The biodiversity team responded immediately, visiting the location and finding»»»

It would be very useful if all the reports submitted over the years by the National Agency for the Control of Protected Territories (NACPT) association were made public, in order to identify any potential motives for revenge against them, said Borislav Sandov, Minister of Environment and Water in K»»»

DUBAI - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Thursday the World Governments Summit in Dubai had demonstrated that, as in the case of the UAE, visionary ideas were key for a country's growth, and added that continued cooperation between Serbia and the UAE had been highlighted at his meetings on the sideli»»»

The Romanian Business Leaders Foundation (Romanian Business Leaders – RBL) has announced that its application has been accepted for a two-year mandate, covering 2026–2027, as a member of the Civil Society Steering Committee of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), alongside c»»»

Greenvolt Group, through Greenvolt Power, a global developer of large-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage, has secured €58.5 million in project finance with Erste Group Bank AG and Banca Comercială Română (BCR) to support the development of a 49.8 MW onshore wind project located in Săcele»»»

Fiscal uncertainty, administrative pressure, and high expectations regarding the modernisation of the tax authority are the main challenges flagged by CFOs in Romania this year, according to the EY Romania Tax Policy Survey conducted in January 2026. These concerns follow a 2025 marked by significa»»»

The initial drilling effort in the Han Asparuh block (offshore oil and gas exploration area) of the Bulgarian Black Sea, named Vineh-1, did not uncover significant natural gas reserves, according to Offshore-energy, citing updates from OMV Petrom and NewMed Energy Balkan. The two companies jointly »»»

Dubai: It's raining iguana's in Florida. Imagine walking through Florida and having a 10-pound reptile drop from a tree onto your head. Welcome to iguana falling season. Green iguanas aren't supposed to be in Florida. They arrived in the 1960s and quickly made themselves at home. Now they're everyw»»»

HEADLINES Thursday’s print editions focus on rising household costs, legislative changes, and budgetary uncertainty. 24 Chasa reports that electricity bills have fuelled public tension, rising by around 30% due to cold weather and the holiday period. The newspaper also highlights proposed tougher p»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police have issued an urgent advisory warning motorists about a surge in fraudulent messages claiming unpaid traffic toll fees. Authorities said scammers are circulating SMS and instant messages designed to appear as official government or toll notifications. The mess»»»

Greenvolt Group, through Greenvolt Power, a global developer of large-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage, has secured €58.5 million in project finance with Erste Group Bank AG and Banca Comercială Română (BCR) to support the development of a 49.8 MW onshore wind project located in Săcele»»»

As the dental field rapidly evolves with new technologies and rising patient expectations, GURSK stands out by fostering a strong professional community and championing the responsible integration of global advancements. Its human-centred approach is shaping the future of dentistry in Romania, whil»»»

Hezbollah is keen on cooperation to achieve the interest of all Lebanese, MP Mohammad Raad said Wednesday after he met with President Joseph Aoun in Baabda. He added that meetings and talks will continue between Hezbollah and the president to achieve Lebanon's interests. "We are keen on cooperation»»»

The panel Building Romania’s industrial backbone, part of re:FOCUS on Retail, Couriers & Logistics 2026, brought together public authorities, logistics operators, and developers to discuss how infrastructure, risk management, and sustainability are shaping Romania’s industrial and logistics outlook»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies has given the emirate a clear advantage over the US, according to Daniel Gallagher, Chief Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs Officer at Robinhood, who said years of policy uncertainty in Washington pushed large parts of the industry offsho»»»

Tirana, Albania: Albania's government has lifted an almost year-old ban on TikTok, according to a cabinet document published in local media and confirmed to AFP on Thursday by the prime minister's office. Albania blocked access to TikTok in March after a classmate fatally stabbed a teenager followi»»»

Sandanski is introducing modern and ecological public transport, the municipal administration said on Thursday. A local project for the development and modernization of urban transport envisages the introduction of environment-friendly vehicles and a comprehensive improvement of the transport syste»»»

Allegiance Real Estate has been recognised as the #1 brokerage for Palazzo Tissoli Residences, the first Pininfarina-designed residential development on Al Marjan Island. The waterfront destination has emerged as one of the fastest-growing investment hotspots in the UAE, attracting increasing inter»»»

Barcelona: Spain on Thursday lifted its highest weather alert for torrential rain in the southern region of Andalusia, where a woman went missing, a day after the storm killed one in Portugal. Storm Leonardo dumped more than 40 centimetres (15 inches) of rain in some Andalusian districts on Wednesd»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (KUNA) -- The Royal Thai Navy announced Thursday that no agreement was reached with Cambodia during a special session of the Thai-Cambodian Regional Border Committee (RBC) held in Thailand's Trat province.Thai Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Parat Rattanachaiphan said in a press »»»

Dubai: Deep beneath the ocean's surface, something extraordinary appeared. Scientists aboard a research vessel off Argentina's coast encountered one of the ocean's most elusive creatures: the giant phantom jellyfish. The sighting happened during an expedition exploring Argentina's continental shelf»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump warned Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should be “very worried,” even as Washington and Tehran confirmed their first formal nuclear negotiations since last year’s US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Tensions between the longtime foes have surged in rece»»»

Damascus, Feb. 5 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani on Thursday held talks with visiting French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot at Tishreen Palace in Damascus on bilateral relations and political and economic cooperation. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot arrived in Da»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has condemned Ukraine’s forced conscription of ethnic Hungarians following the death of another recruit. Ukrainian draft officers have been detaining military-age men on the streets and at workplaces as the army struggles to replenish its ranks amid the ongoing»»»

Dubai: Globalisation is shifting shape, with new trade and investment corridors strengthening links between Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, even as traditional routes face strain. The transaction is being described as a structural change in how growth, capital and influence now mov»»»

The forthcoming closure of the paediatric surgery ward at St Anna Hospital in Varna on March 1 is yet another example of the crisis affecting state and municipal hospitals, Vazrazhdane MP Kosta Stoyanov said on Thursday, reading out a declaration from the parliamentary rostrum on behalf of the part»»»

A walled compound in Lebanon housing hundreds of people who fled their homes in Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad over a year ago has drawn allegations that the residents are Assad loyalists, which they deny. The attention on the compound in Hermel town highlights the sensitivities around Syria'»»»

KOLLAM: An aided school headmistress was allegedly barred from entering her workplace for wearing a churidar instead of a saree, triggering police intervention and protests by teachers’ organisations on Wednesday, a Times of India report said. The incident took place at EVHSS, Neduvathur, in Kottar»»»

The dollar climbed to a two-week high on Thursday as fresh volatility gripped stocks and precious metals, while traders counted down to rate decisions from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England. The US dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six currenc»»»

Copenhagen: Danish shipping giant Maersk said Thursday that it would cut 1,000 corporate positions as it reported lower revenue for 2025 and warned of continued overcapacity in the shipping industry this year. Maersk said that to "maintain strong cost discipline" it was taking steps to "simplify th»»»

President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping before a bilateral meeting at the Gimhae International Airport terminal, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Busan, South Korea. The two leaders held a lengthy phone call on Wednesday in which they discussed a number of topics, including Taiw»»»

Gold and silver prices fell sharply in a broader market selloff on Thursday, as an advance in the dollar to a near two-week high and signs of easing US-China trade tensions added further pressure on the precious metals. Spot gold declined 2.5% at $4,838.81 per ounce, as of 0535 GMT, retreating from»»»

Over 300,000 Bulgarians living with cancer were registered in the National Health Information System in 2025, marking an increase of 15,000 cases compared to 2024. The most frequently diagnosed cancers include breast, colorectal, prostate, and cervical cancer. Authorities have yet to release offici»»»