UAE weather remains calm but fog and light rain may return this week
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»»»
Trump 'hopeful' Iran will 'make a deal', says failure will show if Khamenei's 'regional war' warning was right
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»»»
Iran FM Araghchi: Tehran lost 'trust' with US as negotiating partner, seeks 'fair and equitable' deal
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»»»
Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'
"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»»»
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful men are named in Epstein files
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»»»
Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links
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»»»
Qatari investments in UK exceed £40 bn as trade reaches £1.7 bn in 2024
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»»»
QF’s ‘Heart to Heart’ series celebrates musical legacy of Sammi Shawwa
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»»»
QU organises 3rd QU Book Fair in collaboration with Ministry of Culture
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»»»
Cultural ties take centre stage followingCanadian PM Mark Carney’s Doha visit
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»»»
QF's 'Heart to Heart' series celebrates musical legacy of Sammi Shawwa
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 »»»
Minister of Municipality meets Afghan Ambassador
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»»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with Kuwait's Foreign Minister
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»»»
British PM calls on ex-Prince Andrew to testify over Epstein links
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»»»
Prime Minister opens Web Summit Qatar 2026
Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani inaugurated today the third edition of Web Summit Qatar, the fastest-growing technology event in the Middle East and North Africa, which runs until February 4 at the Doha Exhibition and Conve»»»
Why Russia and the UAE are a match made in heaven
This week, Moscow received United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The reception began with protocol that, beyond its ornamental purpose, functioned as a political instrument in its own right. The delegation was welcomed at the airport by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Mantu»»»
Khartoum airport receives 1st domestic flight since start of war
KHARTOUM, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- A flight from Port Sudan has landed at Khartoum International Airport on Sunday for the first time since the civil war broke out three years ago.The arrival of the Sudan Airways (Sudanair) flight represents reopening of the airport, said Prime Minister Kamil El-Tayeb Idris»»»
Chambers of Commerce discusses economic cooperation with Syrian–German Business Council
Damascus, Feb.1 (SANA) President of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce, Alaa al-Ali, reviewed with the President of the Syrian–German Business Council, Walid Sahari, ways to promote cooperation and economic relations between Syria and Germany. During the meeting, held on Sunday at the Fe»»»
Planning Minister highlights Egypt’s Narrative for Comprehensive Development at Cairo Book Fair
Cairo International Book Fair 2026 hosted Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, in a seminar organized by the NAWA Foundation, discussing “Egypt’s Narrative for Comprehensive Development: Reforms for Growth, Jobs and Resilience.” The seminar, mod»»»
Prime Minister meets company officials on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met today with the founders, chairmen, and directors of several companies individually. These meetings took place on the sidelines of the Web Summit Qatar 2026 held in Doha. During the»»»
Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee hold 4th meeting in Doha
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 of S»»»
Outgoing Defence Minister Says Extended Budget Fails to Cover Ongoing Armed Forces Modernization Projects
The modernization of the Bulgarian Armed Fores has not stopped, but the funds needed for 2026 to pay for ongoing projects have not been secured in the so-called extended budget, outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov told bTV on Sunday. He noted that the regular budget, which was supposed to be»»»
Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say
A 26-year-old Iranian man who was reportedly sentenced to death in connection with anti-government protests last month has been released on bail, reports say. Erfan Soltani was arrested on 8 January in the city of Fardis, just west of Tehran, as protests swept across the country, prompting a deadly»»»
Fair Nuclear Deal With US Possible in Short Time - Iranian Foreign Minister
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran and Washington can seal a fair nuclear deal soon, with the chance to reach such an agreement should not be missed, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. On Saturday, Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said that the structural»»»
Swiss Pres. arrives in Kuwait on official visit
KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- President of the friendly Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin and his accompanying delegation arrived in Kuwait on Sunday evening on an official visit.His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah A»»»
Dubai-based businessman Dr CJ Roy's son breaks silence on father's death: 'He never spoke of stress'
Dubai: A visibly grief-stricken Rohith Roy, son of Confident Group Chairman Dr CJ Roy, expressing shock and disbelief over his father’s sudden suicide. “My father was a great man. We are truly shocked by what led him to reach this point. None of us ever imagined something like this would happen,” R»»»
UAE President confers Order of the Union upon Mohammad Al Gergawi
Dubai: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the Order of the Union upon Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, in recognition of his continued dedication and sincere efforts in advancing government work and in appreciation of his distinguished contr»»»
West Wants to Disrupt the Strategic Aliance Between Russia and China, but It Will Fail – Shoigu
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The West wants to sow discord in the strategic partnership between Russia and China, but it will not succeed, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Sunday. Earlier in the day, Shoigu arrived in China for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi."Westerners »»»
Israel Says Partially Reopening Gaza’s Rafah Crossing
Israel partially reopened the Rafah crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt on Sunday, following months of appeals from aid groups, though access is limited to pedestrians. COGAT, the Israeli defense ministry body coordinating Palestinian civilian affairs, made no mention of allowing i»»»
Labour Minister says Qatar backs 'just transition' for workers amid climate and tech shifts
Doha: Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a just transition for workers by aligning labor policies with environmental sustainability and preparing the workforce for climate and technological shifts. Speaking at the ministerial meeting of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue, Minister of Labour HE D»»»
UAE President, Vice President inaugurate World Laureates Summit
Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the World Laureates Summit, the largest global gathering of Nobel Prize winners and recipients of other prestigio»»»
Iraqi lawmakers fail to elect new president over lack of quorum
BAGHDAD, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Iraq's parliament on Sunday failed to elect a new president over a lack of quorum for the second time in less than a week, delaying the move to a later session without citing a new date.Iraq's Parliament Speaker Haibat Al-Halbousi had met with the heads of parliamentary blo»»»
AmCham Libya organises its first-ever U.S. Company Healthcare Workshop in Libya from 27 to 28 January
AmCham Libya informed that it organized its first-ever U.S. Company Healthcare Workshop in Libya under the banner ”Bringing world-class healthcare to Libyans”. The event was held from 27 to 28 January at one of Tripoli’s leading hotels. Highlighting world-class US goods and servicesWith the partici»»»
French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
French technology giant Capgemini has announced it will sell its US subsidiary after its work locating people for immigration enforcement agency ICE sparked outrage. Capgemini has come under pressure from French lawmakers over a contract its subsidiary signed with ICE, amid international scrutiny o»»»
Andrey Gurov the Logical Choice for Caretaker PM to Ensure Fair Elections, CC-DB MP Mirchev Says
The choice of a caretaker prime minister is up to the President, but the logical option from the standpoint of ensuring fair elections is most likely Andrey Gurov, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters on Sunday. Mirchev was speaking at a commemoration e»»»
UAE President, Vice President inaugurate World Laureates Summit
Dubai: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the World Laureates Summit, the largest global gathering of Nobel Prize winners and recipients of other prestigio»»»
Kuwait Emir signs decree reshuffling cabinet
Kuwait: Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait signed a decree on Sunday, reshuffling the cabinet. Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported that the Emiri decree changed the title of the following cabinet member, Omar Saud Al-Omar, to Minister of State for Communications and Informa»»»
UAE media delegation visits Kuwait to boost cooperation
Dubai: A UAE media delegation departed for Kuwait on Sunday in a visit organised by the Dubai Press Club to strengthen media ties and promote knowledge exchange between the two countries. The visit, held under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, »»»
Zelensky is Losing Backing - Yugoslav Ex-Foreign Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky is losing international support, with his Ukraine negotiation tactics falling flat, former Yugoslav Foreign Minister Zivadin Jovanovic said in an interview with Sputnik. "There is no former unity and enthusiasm among Zelensky's backers. Internationally, it has »»»
LEES 2026 had a very American flavour this year: AmCham Libya
Reflecting on the very successful Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 (LEES), held in Tripoli from 24-26 January, AmCham Libya President Debbie Hirst said she was very pleased to organize the Second AmCham Pavilion at LEES 2026. The 2026 Pavilion built on the success of last year’s Pavilion, and wa»»»
Iraq’s Coordination Framework Reaffirms Support for Al-Maliki Despite Trump Threats
The Coordination Framework, Iraq’s main Shia alliance which holds a parliamentary majority, has reiterated its support for reinstating Nouri Al-Maliki as prime minister, despite US President Donald Trump threatening to end US support to the country. The alliance said on Saturday that it “reiterates»»»
India budget pledges record $133 billion to infrastructure
New Delhi: India will spend a record $133 billion on infrastructure, the finance minister unveiled on Sunday in her national budget speech, with plans for new high-speed train links and tech investments. The figure is an almost nine percent jump from last year's budget. Data centres, artificial int»»»
New head of US diplomatic mission in Venezuela arrives as ties warm – Ya Libnan
Share: The new head of the US diplomatic mission to Venezuela arrived in the country on Saturday and was welcomed by the South American country’s foreign minister, as relations gradually warm after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro in a US military raid. The new head of the US diplomatic mission for Ven»»»
Andrey Gyurov the Logical Choice for Caretaker PM to Ensure Fair Elections, CC-DB MP Mirchev Says
The choice of a caretaker prime minister is up to the President, but the logical option from the standpoint of ensuring fair elections is most likely Andrey Gyurov, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters on Sunday. Mirchev was speaking at a commemoration »»»
Khamenei likens protests to 'coup', warns of regional war
Iran's supreme leader on Sunday likened recent anti-government protests to a "coup", warning that any U.S. attack on the Islamic republic following Washington's military deployments in the Middle East would trigger a regional war. The Iranian authorities' deadly response to the protests sparked thr»»»
Abu Dhabi Dialogue 2026: Member states focus on skills, productivity, and future of work
Abu Dhabi : Member states of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) convened in Dubai for the Eighth Ministerial Consultative Meeting to discuss enhancing workforce skills, productivity, and governance of labour mobility between sending and receiving countries. The meeting focused on a forward-looking vision»»»
Bulgaria’s 2025 Economic Growth Exceeds 3%, but Structural Reforms Are Needed
Bulgaria is expected to post economic growth of over 3% in 2025, one of the highest rates in Europe, but this is still not sufficient, outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth Tomislav Donchev told Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. According to him, in the medium and l»»»
Europe Trying to Drive Wedge Between Russia, US - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Europe has tried and is still trying to drive a wedge between Russia and the United States, seeing in the policy of US President Donald Trump a certain tilt in favor of Russia at the expense of Europe's interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday. "It's hard »»»
Iraq Parliament Delays Presidential Vote Again
Iraq's parliament has again postponed the election of the country's new president, state media reported on Sunday, amid intense political horse-trading and US pressure over the new prime minister. It was the second time parliament has delayed the presidential vote, which had first been due last wee»»»
Sheikh Hamdan approves Dh500m plan to redevelop Dubai's Umm Suqeim Beach
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, has approved a Dh500 million development plan for the Umm Suqeim Beach master plan, a major public-realm project designed to enhance Dubai’s coastal infrastructure and quality»»»