Spain moves to ban social media access for children under 16
Dubai: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday (local time) announced that his government plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, citing concerns about online safety and harmful digital content, Politico reported. Also Read: French lower house passes bill banni»»»
UAE weather: Light rain, clouds and rough seas forecast
Dubai: The UAE is expected to see fair to partly cloudy weather today at times over some northern and eastern areas with a probability of light rainfall, and an increase in temperatures, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. A spell of unsettled weather will continue from today through t»»»
Thousands of Venezuelans march to demand Maduro's release
Thousands of backers of Venezuela's former leader Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted in a deadly US military operation, marched in Caracas on Tuesday to demand his freedom. "Venezuela needs Nicolas," chanted the crowd, a month to the day since he was spectacularly toppled and whisked away to stand tria»»»
Presidents Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro target drug trafficking - UPI.com
President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro agreed to work together to thwart drug trafficking while meeting in the White House late Tuesday morning. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Feb. 3 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday agr»»»
US hails India trade deal, $500 billion investment pledge
Washington: The White House hailed a new trade agreement with India, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi has committed to ending purchases of Russian oil, buying energy from the US, and investing $500 billion across key American sectors. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the agreeme»»»
Dubai to become 'sponge city' like China's Shenzhen
Dubai: Dubai is set to embrace the concept of a “sponge city,” an urban model pioneered by Chinese cities like Shenzhen, where infrastructure is designed to absorb, filter and reuse rainwater rather than letting it flood the streets. Think of the city as a giant sponge: instead of water running off»»»
Buying an iPhone, Macbook or even a Rolex watch? Save on Indian customs duty with this new rule
Dubai: For Indian expats in the UAE, shopping abroad has always involved a trade-off between overseas savings and Indian customs duty. From February 2, 2026, that calculation tilts more clearly in the traveller’s favour. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.India’s updated »»»
Talks still on course even as US jet downs Iran drone: White House
Renewed tensions on the high seas overshadowed plans for nuclear talks as a US fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American aircraft carrier in the Middle East on Tuesday White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that US envoy Steve Witkoff is still expected "to h»»»
Federal judge denies bail for alleged Ilhan Omar attacker - UPI.com
Anthony Kazmierczak, the accused attacker of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., must stay jailed while awaiting a trial for allegedly assaulting and interfering with the congresswoman's Minneapolis town hall on Jan. 27 in Minneapolis, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Phot»»»
US forces shoot down Iranian drone
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- The US forces operating in the international waters in the Arabian Sea shot down an Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle on Tuesday after it approached a US Navy aircraft carrier.The US Central Command (CENTCOM) "did make the decision to shoot down that Iranian drone. It was »»»
Kuwait PM arrives in UAE for WGS 2026
DUBAI, Jan 3 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, leading Kuwait delegation to the World Governments Summit (WGS 2026) in Dubai.He was welcomed by UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin»»»
After months of mutual insults, Trump hails White House talks with 'terrific' Petro
After months of tit-for-tat barbs, a highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, has ended cordially. According to Petro, the two men discussed the possibility of exporting Venezuelan gas through Colombia as well as shared interests in »»»
Saif al-Islam Qaddafi killed, 444 Combat Brigade denies connection – Attorney General opens investigation
Reports and social media photographs purport that Saif al-Islam Qaddafi, son of the former dictator Muamar Qaddafi, has been killed late on Tuesday. Despite social media appearance of photos, no hospital has reported receipt of his corpse. The Tripoli government has not confirmed or commented on th»»»
Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat
At least 14 migrants have died after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel off the coast of the island of Chios late on Tuesday. Greek authorities said the speedboat was making dangerous manoeuvres and that a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision in the »»»
TASMU Accelerator signs partnership pact with PwC Middle East
Tribune News Network Doha TASMU Accelerator, an initiative of the TASMU Smart Qatar Programme under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), announced the signing of a partnership agreement with PwC Middle East to join as Cohort Champion for the fourth cohort of the TASMU A»»»
TASMU Accelerator and DHL Express sign agreement to support startups
Tribune News Network Doha TASMU Accelerator, an initiative of the TASMU Smart Qatar programme under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), signed a partnership agreement with DHL Express Qatar at Web Summit Qatar 2026. The agreement was signed by Eman Al Kuwari, director »»»
MCIT’s Tasmu Accelerator unveils cooperationdeal with Mowasalat to develop PoC projects
Tribune News Network Doha TASMU Accelerator, an initiative of the TASMU Smart Qatar Programme under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), has announced the selection of five proof-of-concept (PoC) projects presented by four startups from the Accelerator’s third cohort, t»»»
GCO, Mittelstand boost Qatar-Germany ties in tech, digital economy
QNA Doha Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organizing Committee, Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, met with members of the German delegation taking part in the third edition of the region’s fastest-growing technology event, a»»»
QF, Scale AI launch partnership to boost innovation, nurture tech talent
Tribune News Network Doha A global leader in Artificial Intelligence, Scale AI is partnering with Qatar Foundation(QF) to expand Qatar’s ability to innovate, lead, and nurture a new generation of talent in this transformative field of technology. As Web Summit Qatar 2026 – the Doha edition of the w»»»
Pakistan’s delegations and startups turn up in good number for Web Summit
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Around eight Pakistani companies along with 30 delegates and tens of new startups from Pakistan are participating in Web Summit this year, Chairman of Pakistan Software Houses, Sajjad Mustafa Syed has said. Describing the delegation as strong and well-positioned compared to man»»»
EU team and Aspire Academy explore enhanced cooperation
Tribune News Network Doha The Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar has reaffirmed its strong and constructive partnership with Aspire Academy, highlighting years of successful collaboration built on shared values of excellence, innovation, and social development through sport. Bui»»»
QRCS launches 10th Field DisasterManagement Training Camp 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and with the support of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) launched the 10th Field Disaster Management Training C»»»
Ade’nnsãda!, Where Night Never Falls... comes alive at Liwan
Tribune News Network Doha Liwan Design Studios and Labs has opened Ade’nnsãda!, Where Night Never Falls…Initiating Contemporary Pan-African Dialogues Around Tapestry and the Masterpiece, a compelling new exhibition and public programme running from 1–28 February 2026. Opening during Art Basel Qatar»»»
QC ‘Classroom Reading Bag’ project to promote reading habit in students
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the ‘Classroom Reading Bag for Family Reading’ project as part of its commitment to supporting educational and cultural initiatives aimed at promoting reading habits, strengthening the relationship between school and family, and restoring th»»»
Visit Qatar participates as lead partner in first Art Basel Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar will participate as Lead Partner in the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar, taking place from February 5 to 7 at M7 and Doha Design District in Msheireb Downtown Doha. Art Basel’s fifth global fair will showcase leading galleries and artistic talent from Qata»»»
Visit Qatar to organise inauguraledition of Sneaker Con in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar has announced it will host the inaugural edition of Sneaker Con Qatar, bringing The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth to Doha for the first time. The globally recognised convention will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) during the thre